The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 28 August 1929
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Title Section19 1929-08-28 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRO SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1929. NO. 2,194.19 words
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Article262 1929-08-28 1 LEADERS. Chtrocti r Building 113 Tht All-in Controversy 113 Singapore and the Empire Air Route 114 Week-End Comment 114 Jewry m IVril 114 Labour Problems 115 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. The Naval Dock. 117, 123 IK. Income Tax 117, 119 Happy Daya 117 Governor and the Municipality 123 Bus262 words
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Article104 1929-08-28 1 Subscribers t« the "Singapore Free Press" weekly returning from Europe to the Straiti by any of the mail lines, are invited to send the Manager the name of their steamer and late of arrival m Singapore. Copies will the* mailed to meet them at various ports of call. Subscription to104 words
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Article52 1929-08-28 1 H o A«fiwt 27. ank 4■* 2(8 27|3* "ank demand 2(8 23|32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2]4 3|B c*e York, demand 55 15|16 CKrfita 'jO dayr 57% Frnncc, demand 1431 H mJla T.T. 151% "on^r Kong, demand 13»4 jokohruna. demand 118% Bangkok, demand EnKland^ate 5% p.c. ov «e^n. Bank52 words
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Article87 1929-08-28 1 W H Black Senior Health Officer, amY Hmbilan > and Mrs. Black were travi y the Malwa last week, having avelled v ia Hong Kong.-M.M. R< Morrish Officer-in- Charge of for th Sel angor, who was indisposed at Pcr7n %Veeks and has recuperating i^'kson, has resumed duties.— M.M. row* w87 words
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Article62 1929-08-28 1 MARRIAGE. GARDINER-DARRINGTON.-July 24, at Chi Chester, Leslie Malcolm Gardiner, late of Singapore to Sibyl Eunice, third daughter o; the late Thomas Darringtcn, Enrield. DEATHS. YOUNG -July 27, at Wallington, Annie, widow of John Stow Young, formerly of Penang m her X9th year. SPEXCE. -On August 25th, at the62 words
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Article339 1929-08-28 1 A glut of good football matches occurred this week. Singapore defeated Johore by 4to 2 m a Malaya Cup match; the Lon Hwa tourists beat the Welch Rept. by 3 to 2 and Malays beat Seletar by 2 to 1. In the annual report of the Singapore339 words
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Article228 1929-08-28 1 August 27. Tin m Tons «08% PepVrVhite Pepper Black Flake Tapioca J-J Pearl Sago Small <>•"> Rice, Anam No. 2 260 Copra Sundried Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) *-30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Pintan Rice, Rangoon Sioka Rice, Siam Broken No. 1.228 words
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Article865 1929-08-28 1 CHARACTER BUILDING. Aug. 22. Encouraging reading is to be found m the reports on the co-operative movement m the Colony and the F.M.S. by the Director of Co-Opera-tion. The Government very wisely, from the start decided to ensure continuity m the office of Director. Mr. Cavendish has now had a865 words
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Article945 1929-08-28 1 THE ALL-IN CONTROVERSY. Aug. 23. The controversy m regard to publication of all-in costs by rubber companies has revived both at Home and here, the local aspect of it being m evidence at yesterday's meeting of Nyalas Rubber Company. With the other controversy namely that regarding the advisability or inadvisability945 words
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724 1929-08-28 2 SINGAPORE AND THE EMPIRE AIR ROUTE. Aug. 24. Nearly five months hare elapsed since Sir Eric Geddes, managing director of Imperial Airways, was m Singapore and unfolded to unofficial members of Council the plans which his company then had m mind for the development of an air service from Croydon,724 words
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Article638 1929-08-28 2 WEEK-END COMMENT. Aug. 26. Malaya, m common with the rest of the Empire, will share m the happiness demonstrated m London on Saturday over the fact that His Majesty, following* the minor operation which was rendered necessary a month ago. has sufficiently recovered his strength to be able to leave638 words
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Article619 1929-08-28 2 JEWRY IN PERIL. Aug. 27. The rapidity and ma| nitu measures taken by the iuth Palestine to cope with outbreak which hai OCCOJ Armbi and Jawa, m Mid ence In themselves thai the pw* development of danger had anticipated for some time problems surrounding -aiii hj.:Ing proposals connected with the-'^619 words
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Article999 1929-08-28 3 LABOUR PROBLEMS. Aug. 28. Indications would seem to point to an interesting stage being imminent m regard to the question of labour immigration. Our Indian correspondent has called attention to the fact that the departures to India are assuming a ratio, vis a vis the arrivals, which appears to indicate999 words
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Article349 1929-08-28 3 A Comparative Table. B £Z22°* the leadin av erages m the b.C.C, Cncket tournament. The qualification for batting is three or more innings with an average of 10 runs per innings or better; and bowhng fi Ye wickets. I m. Merchants; E. Etceteras; S. Services; P.349 words
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Article157 1929-08-28 3 Malayan Side Invited to Hong Kong. i In accordancee with the series of annual I visits, a Shanghai team will visit Hong Konjr to take part m an Interport cricket match m November; and there is a further possibility of the cricket being a triangular tournament, with a157 words
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Article433 1929-08-28 3 At the V.M.C.A. Swimming Pool en Saturday an exhibition of diving: was given together with two water polo matches a::d relay races. The object of the display was to raise funds to help defray the expenses of a party of swimmers who are going to China to433 words
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Article87 1929-08-28 3 Assistant's Bungalow Gutted. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Aug. 27. At midnight on Sunday much excitement was caused m the little colony of European bungalows and Chinese kongsi houses at the Malayan Tin Dredging Company's mine near Batu Gajah, when one of the assistants' bungalows87 words
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Article436 1929-08-28 3 The Annual Report. The tenth annual report of the Singapore Eurasian Association states: The statement of accounts shews a credit balalnce oi $505.40 at the end of the financial year after allowing for depreciation on furniture absorbing $7.85. Investments total $5,600. During the year 8 new members joined436 words
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Article266 1929-08-28 3 Another Ambulance to be Ordered. The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 4 held on Aug. 19th: Recommended that provision be made m the 1930 Estimates for purchase of a third ambulance, and that the ambulance be ordered at once. Confirmed decision that Samsu266 words
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Article46 1929-08-28 3 The staff of the Health Departments m NegTi Sembilan entertained Dr. W. J. Moir, acting" Senior Health Officer. Ne^ri Sembilan, to a farewell tea party <vn Tuesday afternoon at the Chinese Miners' Hall Seremban, on the occasion of his transfer \> Johore as Senior Health Officer there.46 words
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Article464 1929-08-28 4 DELAY IN BATANG SCHEME. S.S. (Malacca) Association. From the minutes of a committee meeting held at the Malacca Club on August 19th, we take the following: Arising out of the minutes of the last Committee meeting, it was stated that rebuilding schemes were being put forward m the464 words
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Article259 1929-08-28 4 The P.A.M. Report. The year book of the Planters' Association of Malaya states that the membership as at March 31st was 18 district associations comprising 1,086,961 planted acres, 18 individual estates (27,263 acres) 3 proprietary planters, 24 private members and 20 firms etc. Singapore D.P.A. and Pahang259 words
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Article99 1929-08-28 4 In connection with the death of a Chinese woman who escaped from Police custody while being detained at the General Hospital and whose body was discovered, m the Hospital grounds later, the Coroner yesterday returned a verdict of death by misadventure, the evidence disclosing that the woman died as a99 words
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Article951 1929-08-28 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONSULTED. Dutch Official Interviewed. Prospects of a regular air service between Singapore and the Dutch East Indies have been further advanced by interviews which the Dutch Indies authorities have had with the Straits Government. Dr. Groenveld Meijer. who is m charge of Civil Aviation951 words
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Article345 1929-08-28 4 bus DRIVER IN TROUBLE. Inspector m the Ring:. Another case of assault m which the complainant was an Inspector of the Vehicles Department and the accused Chinese bv.s drivers, came before the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke yesterday. Mr. Claude da Silva appeared for the345 words
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Article403 1929-08-28 4 Funeral At Bidadari. The death occurred very suddenly on Monday night of Mr. Johannes Planckers, of the A.P.C. depot, at his residence m West Coast Road at the ape of 49 years. The deceased gentleman, who was well-known m Malaya. was apparently m good health403 words
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Article71 1929-08-28 4 A large quantity of dutiable tobacco was seized by Inspector Haxworth at Chan^ri yesterday morning. Acting on information received, the Police stopped and searched a motor lorry m which there were a number of packages containing about a thousand pounds of tobacco. Two Chinese were arrested71 words
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Article387 1929-08-28 4 AN APPEAL AGAIte 1 New Trial QN^ A decision of the polir-e constable officer 1,1 to M .I appeal btfag hear,, (Sir William Murison', Court yesterday whet (Mr. N. H. P. v, General appealed Ik* defendants over the Merchant Ship, u^ tion to cargo. a t!Y< Only387 words
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Article208 1929-08-28 4 Funeral Yesterday. The funeral of the Iftti 111 acting- manapcr of tin* Straitpany, Pulo Brani. took Cemetery yesterday iHf Stephen Band officiating. I sent the whole of the X Straits Trading Compam European and local itafl Works. Mr. H. B. Woot. Ex-Services Association of Wreaths mn208 words
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Article18 1929-08-28 4 It is now definitely known h r and Mrs. O. B. Parsons will not ing to Malaya. M\M.18 words
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Article630 1929-08-28 5 Prp r j. G. Brandon Bravo has returned to penang from Medan and resumed practice. Mr. 6. T. Dawes, of Austral Malay Tin, Ltil- Taipinjfi returned from Home leave OB Thursday. Dr \V. R Duff, Mr. E. D. Brettell, and Mr X- Vergette, all of Taiping,630 words
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Article218 1929-08-28 5 MU N ICIP AL COMMISSION. The following action was taken at a meeting of Municipal Committee No. 3 held on August 13th. Approved plan, specification, and estimate >st of making up Kramat Road (sub- to widening to 36 feet) and service of hvs on frontagers under Section 101; specification, atid218 words
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Article542 1929-08-28 5 F IRE BRIGADE BUGBEARS. Alarmists and Malcontents. coolie cla C s ce s nt fo onViCtionof Chinese of the from a hn glVme a fals€ fire alarm mrn^ L T^ KaUan& Bridffe calls *> boy r«n m U u c'e When a small Chinese spYrits^?™ be l° re the Magistrate,542 words
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Article264 1929-08-28 5 Work of Singapore Brigade. The annual report of the Singapore Fire Brigade Department shows that the number of calls was 110, an increase over the previous year of 25. Of these 88 were classed as genuine, twelve as 'good intent" calls and ten as "malicious" alarms. (It has264 words
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Article85 1929-08-28 5 The following taluks m Madras Presidency are now closed to recruiting on account of infectious disease: In the area served by the Port of Madras: Ganjam, taluks of Chicacole, Chatrapur and Kondala; Vizagrapatam, taluk of Bobbili Bellary, taluks of Harrapanahali and Hada^allee; Anantapur, taluk of Hondupur; Salem, taluks85 words
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Article149 1929-08-28 5 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 930 th. auction 1 yesterday, when there was catalogued j 1,979,567 lbs.; 883.74 tons. Offered 1,522, 1G7 j lbs.; 679.54 tons. Sold 1,139,526 lbs.; 508.72 tons. Spot. London 10 3-16 d. New York 19% cents.149 words
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Article597 1929-08-28 5 Singapore, Aug. 20. The price of Tin has remained l'airly steady during the .past week with good Continental and American buying reported. There has been a certain amount of activity m both Sterling and local Tin Shares but quotations for the most part she v little ii597 words
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Article144 1929-08-28 5 Lord Blaneslmrgh. m a judgment delivered at the Judicial Committee of t\\e Privty Council regarding an appeal from Madras, said that the only serious question m tho case depended upon the construction of a few words m a single section of a statute. "Yet the plaint144 words
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Article28 1929-08-28 5 Messrs. James Craig Ltd., contractors, successfully launched on Saturday morning the second pontoon for dredging for the river reclamation scheme. The first was launched three weeks ago. M.M.28 words
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Article111 1929-08-28 5 The Naval Dock. To the Editor. Sir, In the editorial note regarding the Floating Dock m your issue of the 17th. instant, it is stated that: "The contract for towing to Singapore was awarded to the Dutch firm of L. Smit and Company, of Rotterdam, who,111 words
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Article104 1929-08-28 5 To the Editor. Sir I understand from Mr. Rennie's letter that residents m Malaya are Bubjtet to United Kingdom income tax m respect of rubber and tin shares held m companies domiciled at Home, even though the income of these companies is actually made m Malaya.104 words
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Article209 1929-08-28 5 To the Editor. Sir, I was surprised to find hanging m a frame m the office of a well known tirm of wine and spirit merchants m Singapore an original agreement between one John Woodhouse and Ford Nelson for the supply of 100 pipes of Marsala Wine to209 words
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Article193 1929-08-28 5 POWELL CO'S PROPERTY AUCTION. Messrs. Powell and Co., Ltd's. auction sale of the second part of the* $2,000,000 estate of Daing: Passandri was concluded at their Robinson Road premises yesterday afternoon when the number of buyers and the bidding was the same as the previous day. Seven lots were withdrawn193 words
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172 1929-08-28 5 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, the wife of the former American President, accompanied by her cousin Dr. Rudolf Boiling Teusler, his wife their two daughters and son, and Miss Helen Lade, were passengers on the N.Y.K. Haruna Maru, which passed through Singapore a few days ago. Mrs.172 words
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Article1002 1929-08-28 6 PROVINCIAL SALVATION MOVEMENT. Famine Relief Fund. (Our Chinese Correspondent). The All-Hokien Association, Singapore, which came into existence after the termination of the Shantung Relief Fund Committee, has taken keen interest m the affairs of the Fukien Province, whence they or their ancestors came. Not long ago, the Association1,002 words
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Article288 1929-08-28 6 THE LOH HWA TEAM IN JAVA. Referee Suspended. A correspondent writes as follows: We have just learned from Mr. H. C. Yu, Manager of the Loh Hwa team, who has returned with his team from Java, the facts of the incident at Bandoeng, Java, where the Loh Hwa288 words
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419 1929-08-28 6 Malays 2: Seletar .1. The Malays showed nothing like their Usual form when they met Seletar at the Stadium yesterday m the first division of the League, and indeed, had Seletar been able to get the goal they tried so hard for m the last419 words
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Article66 1929-08-28 6 At Penang Bisle^ competition, the European Company gained the highest point m the Warren Shield Competition. Altogether six teams competed, including; a Police team. The European Company was first with 319 points, the Chinese second with 280 points, and the Eurasian Company, third with 210 points. Apart from the shooting,66 words
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Article971 1929-08-28 6 FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COUNTRY. The New Report. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok. Aug. 1. 1 The Financial Adviser. Sir Edward Cook, has issued his annual report this week. This is of interest to all who have any stake m the country, however small. In this report971 words
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Article518 1929-08-28 6 TAIPING PROFESSION, meeting: Zarina Springs a Sarprfa [From Our Own I The races to-day Mr, fc, weather ami .ttrtcUd including: the Sultan, the R, Raja Mudn of lv,, k fields and dhrfidendi ivera* eighth race when Zannn sprang a HTpriftt, beatii R I Claret Cup, who wen- well518 words
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Article23 1929-08-28 6 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPI Uangkok. Vuu The Sports Club has igMlll diture of about £4,000 for further facilities for racing.23 words
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Article1107 1929-08-28 7 EMPLOYERS CHARGED WITH CRUELTY. Body Found m Street. There waa a sequel m the Police Courts v est*rday to the discovery made by the Police on March 81 of the dead body of a young Chinese firi. m Synagogue Street. In connection with the same case, a1,107 words
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110 1929-08-28 7 Mr. Justice Stevens Appointment. Mr Justice G. C. Deane, who is leaving by the P. and O. Mahva for London before taking up the Chief Justiceship of the Gold Coast was the guest o f honour at a dinner given at the Europe Hotel110 words
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Article286 1929-08-28 7 U.K. INCOME TAX. To the Editor. Sir,— ln reply to the enquiry of "Professional" m your issue of yesterday I have to state that so long as his question is worded m the general manner m which it is, the reply is m the negative. In286 words
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Article57 1929-08-28 7 The Lift Fund. Amount previously collected $7,211.78 Collection at Church Worker's Service 4.15 Collection at Theatre on Good Friday 44.30 Collected by Nurse Faith Tan 326.00 Total $7,586.23 The above sum has been handed over to Mr. S. J. Vincent, the Hospital Treasurer who will be57 words
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Article970 1929-08-28 7 BIG DROP IN ARRIVAL FIGURES. A Note of Warning. (By Our Indian Correspondent) for co^p/efof*^ V Controll^ of Labour partment fn th t e k Annual R*P°rt of his detherefrol h I yeiU 1928 Extr *<*s cofumnT a h n 8 d Ye P uWis hed m these970 words
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Article112 1929-08-28 7 motrcyoTe^d^h W B k nOcke<i d <>™ by a She received sever^ Wed "««day. -he died in cd h o rp^r,ar rieS Which Pte nXn r m'c^'h.'k 0 cave his am talion, We eh Sent^ f 1 Bat distance from which th» b V. tlon short and a112 words
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Article26 1929-08-28 7 came upon an Indi a i mo P ean motoi.st the road. lyinp on tf *fc of a motor acofdent S the victim26 words
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Article59 1929-08-28 7 Purchase fromjVfr._ Tan K ah Kee s'sSSSaS-ss A.E.D. Anderson <D^w Plantations of Java) R AnK Dvt <* V.A. m Ceylon) and p v??u I<;r (former Manager. Messrs F r fn^ s (I V lbb cr Ltd.). The canitpl «f Tv k amJ Cothe preliminary expenses of59 words
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Article37 1929-08-28 7 FI RE AT SUNGEI BESI. Five Houses Destroyed. nf f k« ki i l nere was very littla of the block which could be saved l Vh shirs Chint 11 fruit and medicine shop, and a tailor'37 words
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Article923 1929-08-28 8 Why didn't morning come wondered Ben. Ny m despair as he threw off the heavy blanket and lay panting from the stifling heat, his small body covered with sweat, It was hours and hours and hours since he had gone to bed, and it ought to have been923 words
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Article28 1929-08-28 8 In the final of the mixed doubles handicap m the L.L.T.C. tournament last evening Miss Aitken and Day beat Mr. and Mrs. Warden B—6, 3—6, 6—2.28 words
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Article1005 1929-08-28 8 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1929. THE ROYAL SIAMESE VISIT TO JAVA. Busy Week m Bandoeng. [From Our Own Correspondent^ Batavia Aug. 16. Their Majesties the King and Queen of Siam who are now travelling through Java, i spent a very busy week m Bandoeng where they arrived last Sunday.1,005 words
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IN THE COURTS.
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Article326 1929-08-28 8 Alleged Attack by Taxi Driver. Inspector Jafcir of the Vehicles Dept. was the complainant m a case which came up before the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday. The accused, a Chinese taxi-driver, was charged with assaulting a public servant m the execution of his326 words
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Article249 1929-08-28 8 Judgment m Suit by Mr. R. H. Young. Judgment was delivered by thr Civil District lodge (Mr. J. McFall) yesterday afternoon m the action regarding which Mr. Da Silva drew comparisons ln-tween the charffet made by a licensed >uiveyor ami valuer, the plaintiff, and those usually made249 words
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Article209 1929-08-28 8 Visit m September. An informal gathering* of the support*' rs and members of the Malayan Chinese water polo, swimming, and tennis teams who will be leaving on August 20th to take part m the Hong Kong Chinese Athletic Meet during early September, was held at209 words
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Article558 1929-08-28 8 NY ALAS RUBBER ESTATES. Detailed Production Cub *< to Be Published. l The annual |Mm] Rubber Etmm United, mv rt2* registered offices of the coi Evatt and Co., French I:, terday at noon, when M, presided. supported by Mr. Cheah Bon* < h Bailey. The Chairman said you that on558 words
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Article24 1929-08-28 8 The Commi»si..mT r u£ received a Utter from t!.--.C0.. P.O. Box 100. UW sUtinK that they wit* ,nh» crocodile hunt.rs with I crocodile skins.24 words
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Article928 1929-08-28 9 CHINA TOURISTS GAIN VICTORY. Fine Recovery by Welch. loh W«* Welch Regt 2 SUg^ered by two goals m the first five mi nu tes, the Welch Regiment, who are not should be remembered, the champions the Singapore Division, put up a splendid nst the successful tourist team, i Wha,928 words
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Article756 1929-08-28 9 A DEBTOR'S STRANPr transaction! AUe *«l Paj^^ Disputed. *<* tro m \Z her a d then b r creditor was broueht to^ y J ud S ment ruptcy Court betore V*i 7 the Bank yesterday when VhT,i Justlcc Sevens manian, appUed to h M S Su PP re756 words
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Article922 1929-08-28 9 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1929. $500,000 DAMAGE IN FISHER STREET. Last Night's Spectacular Blaze. wh^nT stimated at $500,000 was done when fire destroyed Messrs. McAlister and as am,' S d Wn m Fisher Street, as well as a quantity of rubber, last night. and conr h FUbber UtU922 words
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Article16 1929-08-28 9 Sec. Lieut. A. P. Goldman, S.S.V.F. is appointed Acting Captain whilst Second-in-Command of A (M.G.) Co.16 words
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Article879 1929-08-28 9 CLIFFORD FUND INDIAN EFFORTS. Temple Affairs. (By Our Indian Correspondent.) It is unfortunate that contributions from Indians to the ''Clifford Fund" have not been steadily. coming m. The rich and well-to-do, as also the educated classes, m the community have solemn obligations m this respect to discharge. Let879 words
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Article20 1929-08-28 9 Dr. E. S. Laurie, Medical Officer, Taiping has gone on transfer to the District Hospital, Ipoh, as Second Medical Officer.20 words
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Article957 1929-08-28 10 Something had happened to break m upon the peacefulness of the afternoon. We were but a few days at sea after leaving the dreary west coast of Australia and I for one, was looking forward to the first glimpse of the green trees and the still greener957 words
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Article90 1929-08-28 10 A statement published m the Government Gazette yesterday shows that during July 46,805 people arrived m the Straits Settlements from foreign ports, of whom 1,538 were Europeans, and 30,124 Chinese. Arrivals of Chinese from China ports numbered 20,447. On the other hand there were 36,351 departures, including 1,368 Europeans. 23,48690 words
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Article1812 1929-08-28 10 Quicquid agunt homine* nostri eat farrage Libelli Juvenal. Having a reputation of a sort to lose The Topicist regretfully informs his many correspondents that he is unable to print any stories about organs or other (musical) instruments i The Hague deliberations drag their slow length along1,812 words
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Article242 1929-08-28 10 Clever Chinee Circus. Our representational ><irrv leave *oon after the interval J7J night of the Chinese c ircUM famous artists" at Anson K,,J for the show was, m n,a,, e> t seen m Singapore foi The company claim to <L gramme every day but if is sufficient242 words
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Article278 1929-08-28 10 Capt. Years' Morning Canter. Gftpt. Lindsay Wars claim- h. at B o'clock m the mornmp 10 to ride 100 mile* m five hour wa*er and it has UN ajrr. i i M many mounts as desired could In >. Seen by a Pinanp QttMttt r» r.ut.w Mr. Heah278 words
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Article100 1929-08-28 10 Chinese Heavily Fined A tine of $3,000 WM ini| Fourth Magistrate yesterda) I I who was produced before him b) I Astin on charges of poMtMl I r. -ji-l lottery tickets and assisting m the ment of a chap-ji-kee UiUfff was arrested m Niw Bridi:«' I detective who100 words
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Article116 1929-08-28 10 By two wickets Mrs. I Brown's team of ladi< team on the Ipoh tan r ?r men had to play with bat, I half width, and do ail their h.ittinir. I fleldin* with the "other" han-i. of this undertaking when tin y w»rr resulting: m four116 words
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Article738 1929-08-28 11 .vrAPOBE QUALIFY FOR ff THE FINAL. niN Challenge From Jdhore. noro l: J«hore 2. C«P t;< othall was witnessed Stadium yesterday when Singapore i the final match of the g^tion of the Malaya Cup corns played out amidst ich reached fever pitch mcd the home defence tnd738 words
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Article269 1929-08-28 11 Green Metcalfe. The marriage of Mr. Thomas Cower Green, of Snngei Choh estate, Rawang, and Miss Marjone Metcalfe, sister of Mr J S Metcalfe, of Katoyang estate, Tanjong ralim, took place on Tuesday afternoon. Bays the Malay Mail.at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, the Riyrht Reverend269 words
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Article259 1929-08-28 11 I Monday. August 12th. Mis. Southorn from Hong Kong and Mrs. Strachan came to luncheon. Tuesday, August 13th. The Hon. Mr. T. W. Clayton, British Adviser, Kedah arrived on a visit. H.H. the Sultan of Selangor attended by his A.D.C and the Hon. Mr. J. Lornie, Resident of259 words
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Article118 1929-08-28 11 An auctioneer's licence has been granted to Mr. W. S. G. Edgecombe, and appraiser's licences to Messrs. G. G. James, R. Booty, F. G. Lundon, and J. M. Jackson, of Singapore. The Bishop of Singapore, assisted by the Rev. F.W.J. Reynolds, on Tuesday eveningdedicated a tablet to the memory of118 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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1149 1929-08-28 11 GOVERNOR AND THE MUNICIPALITY. Misplaced Sympathy. To the Editor. he expressed his "surprise and pity" at the colons m which "they lived and work! Hall R V^iT? "spying the Old Town hi t^T? m th gallfcy at all? O"iy hum.. affliGted With the common human desire of getting something for1,149 words
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Letter202 1929-08-28 11 To the Edtior. Sir,— A question has been raised m the local press as to routes for S.T.C. omnibuses and mosquito buses. It certainly does seem B matter for give-and-take. A simple plan to follow would be for the S.T.C. to give up ail cross-roads202 words
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Letter162 1929-08-28 11 To the Editor. Sir, -Your correspondent -'Interested** asks three questions concerning the Floating Dock; namely who designed, built and brought her to Singapore. Yon have answered the last two questions may I supply information on the first? "Admiralty Floating Dock No. IX" was designed at the British162 words
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Letter106 1929-08-28 11 To the Editor. Sir, As a very vague report of this race at the Swimming Club on August 18th. was sent to you, I think m justice to the winner the result of the race should be more fully reported, so as to encourage veterans to enter for106 words
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Article114 1929-08-28 11 An excellent race was held at the Port Dickson Yacht Club on Sunday, says the Malay Mail. Eleven boats entered and 10 started, Buaya (Brown and Garside), Wales? (Maund and Maund), Weona (Leslie and Allwright), Bluebird (Thompson and Stephenson), Pippa (Cook and ClarkeWalker), Nereid (W. H. Wood114 words
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Article617 1929-08-28 12 MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1929. MALAY INTER-CLUB SPORTS. Yesterday's Meeting. In spite of the heavy downpour of rain m the morning the Malay Inter-Club sports m celebration of the Mohammedan New Year were successfully carried out on Raffles Reclamation yesterday afternoon^ when thousands of schoolboys and members of the617 words
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Article191 1929-08-28 12 The following: appointments are notified m the F.M.S. Gazette of Aug. 16: Mr. J. A. Craig to officiate as Agricultural Fielo Officer, Perak South; Enche Pawan Teh bir Mohamed, A.D.0., Sepang, to act as A.D.0., Kuala Lipisr Tengku Ismail bin Tengku Mohamed Jasin to act as Second A.D.0., Kuala Kan^sar;191 words
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Article537 1929-08-28 12 MADAM KELVEY'S PUPILS' SHOW. Clever Performance. There was no doubt about the applause which greeted the opening periV.nnance of Madam Kelvey 's dancing puplis the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night for X Has tumultuous at the conclusion of eve. y item. The performers must have been eAlifmeiy flattered537 words
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Article353 1929-08-28 12 His Desire to Know its People. Some interesting references to China and the Chinese were made by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. John Scott, when on Saturday he attended a gathering m his honour at the Tanah Merah Garden Club bungalow. There were present most of the353 words
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Article459 1929-08-28 12 MERCHANTS WIN S.C.C. TOURNAMENT. Byrde's Rapid Scoring. The Merchants won the S.C.C. cricket tournament on Saturday by a draw, the P.S. and L. leaving them to get 285 m two hours if they were to win. This, of course they failed to do, but as they only needed the459 words
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Article33 1929-08-28 12 P. W. L D. Pts. Merchant! 4 :i o l 10 Services 4 3 10 0 I>.B. and I. 4 12 11 P.S. and L ***** Eteettrai 4 0 .1 l33 words
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242 1929-08-28 12 Played on the S.R.C. ground on Saturday. Batting first S.R.C. won by 78 runs S.R.C. VV. Ess st N; p. D f Almeida c O. Ess h Morando ,'H); v silva c Fernandez b I>. Ess .'<; G. Armstrong C D'Almeida I) Ess B; F.242 words
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Article176 1929-08-28 12 Johore C.C. visited the V.M.C.A. on theii ground at Anson Road on Saturday. Y.M. C.A., batting first put on 152 for the loss of 7 wickets before tea and declared. When stumps were drawn seven Johore wickets were down with 110 runs on the board. Scores V.M.C.A.:176 words
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Article303 1929-08-28 12 Successful M,^ The Tai,,i nir K;il ,'l^ Ur to a su,,,s.fu, fore a record crov the weatfcer fa* The teatan ti 1V successful riding. was pw (1 m !hrii on the aMgramnu the mei'tinj! thanked everyon, in* and ca11,,! the trophi, BptMW won th. Wki. .n v Sultan of303 words
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Article51 1929-08-28 12 S.C.C. and a Sinsrapori' nual MMlhlf held last evening wl Hoblyn V u>ul'\ was eltvtod captain; Mr vener; and M R retary. WIU Urn Mr. RoMyi will cowpo* niittee. After considn not tO support „r Singapore I<• tion the commit »V sider the pMaiMUI !Tlir AssocMation. The eaairauii many51 words
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Article388 1929-08-28 13 SUCCESSFUL A.P.C. SPORTS MEETING. Tredtfold Sweeps the Board. Favoured by fine weather the first annual pporti of the A.P.C., held at the Stadium n Saturday, were a decided success; the lifge crowd of competitors and spectators sending a most enjoyable afternoon. The feature of the meeting was the performance388 words
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Article119 1929-08-28 13 Classification of Horses and Ponies. following: is list No. 2, amendment No. -4. issued August 26th. HORSES. rranvfers.—Tandubas from Class I to Battlemagne from Class 2 to Class Wl Diver from Class 4 to Class 3. wet Orange from Class 3 to Class 4. Ben- from Class119 words
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Article187 1929-08-28 13 atch l^tween the Singapore Golf Harrison Golf Club, played on Hod m a win for the Singapore <% points to 4%. The scores Players mentioned first. th-Jones and L. C. Margoliouth awkeswood and J. D. Pierrepont ll »«l D. Patterson 1, Lt. Col. D. G ukil i187 words
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Article59 1929-08-28 13 A table ha i [Ur that If? v en receiv ed m Kuala Lura--I**l, p .V 1 •E. Doel, brother of Mr. H. Spur h( urt Chief Inspector, Kuala the 21st. inst. at BirkenIr D<*l h r umonia af ter a short illness. 1 }^en attached to the Criminal i>n59 words
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Article58 1929-08-28 13 e 'angor^Beat Perak. [From Our Own Correspondent.] feaVing K "lif? 01 on Saturday deSSawaaasuS T PEK AX'S DISALLOWED GOAL 'oft for Se e ianl S o U r mPt i° n hee Kum <' u tside *sr*^sj£r t t 2? seianKor the iead flnLfT^T 3^ Se angOr58 words
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Article487 1929-08-28 13 Spectacular Goal-keeping. L h Wha S.C.F.A. l. b Jt he nl' SC F>A vu W re Without three of th ir Loh Wy T When thCy mst the Shanghai, Loh Wha, team at the Stadium yesteroV Chee Urn, Boon Lay and Kwang Hung The kZV y487 words
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Article120 1929-08-28 13 The funeral of Mr. S. G. Spenco, acting manager of the Straits Trading Company, Pulo Brani will take place to-day at Bidadari at 5 p.m. Mr. Spence died at the General Hospital on Sunday afternoon from sub-tertiary malaria. He had only recently arrived from120 words
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Article139 1929-08-28 13 Last Sunday being the patron feast of Rev. Father Louis Bourgoffer, the parish priest of Our Lady of Lourds, the congregation of that church assembled for a social function on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock m the school house of the church. The programme was composed and carried out by139 words
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Article983 1929-08-28 13 I remember how I first became acquainted with seasickness as I first became acquainted with the volunteer movement, nameiy trom John Leech's drawings m 'Punch.' This outline was filled m by a harrowing account of its agonizing throes from an aunt of mine, who had crossed the Channel983 words
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Article29 1929-08-28 13 A motor bus skidded and overturned m Kalian? Road yesterday afternoon. One Chinese was injured and was removed to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital m rather a serious condition.29 words
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Article743 1929-08-28 13 RUBBER COSTS. To the Editor. Sir, There are many shareholders of rubber producing companies who will welcome the common-sense standpoint made m your "leader" of this morning-. This subject is undoubtedly a hardy annual or periodic phenomenon. In the early twenties of this century excursions and743 words
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Article83 1929-08-28 13 The following is the result of the ladies* monthly medal played on Wednesday and Thursday. Twelve cards were taken out and the following returned. Mrs. E. J. B. Buchanan, 2 Up h B. U. S. Cripps, 2 n W. L. Stevens, 1 J. S. Miller, 1 Miss83 words
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Article38 1929-08-28 13 The engagement is announced between Roland Maurice Pearce, only son of Mrs G. Stanley Lovett Singapore, and the late Edward Albert Pearce of Melbourne, and Stella Edith Dent only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Dent Singapore.38 words
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Article707 1929-08-28 14 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1929. NEW SPORTS AMONG MALAYS. Mr. E. E. Colman's Good Work. (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) If ever a Malay, or for that matter a Muslim, takes upon himself the task of writing a book on "The Hundred Years' History of the Malays of Singapore," a707 words
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Article151 1929-08-28 14 We regret to record the death, m the General IHospital yesterday afternoon, of Mr. S. G. Spence, acting manager of the Pulo Brani Smelting Works of the Straits Trading Company. Mr. Spence who ha* been with the company for the past ten years, only arrived m Singapore from upcountry a151 words
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Article957 1929-08-28 14 PRESENTATION TO MR. R. J. FARRER. His Services to the S.C.C. At the annual meeting of the Singapore Cricket Club last evening Mr. R. J. Farrer, President, was presented with a gold cigarette case and a particularly handsome inscribed silver smoking cabinet as a mark of957 words
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Article769 1929-08-28 14 QUESTION BEFORE THE POLICE COURT. Woman Tired of Marrying. Interesting arguments regarding Chinese marriage practices were heard m the Fourth Police Court yesterday when the case m which a young Chinese woman named Leong Ah Lwee is charged with enticing away a married woman, was continued. Mr.769 words
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Article74 1929-08-28 14 Another Flying Club seaplane came to grief outside the breakwater on Sunday. The machine turned over and sank, apparently after alighting on the water, and was towed to the vicinity of the Flying Club, the operation taking some considerable time. On enquiry at the Flying Club,74 words
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Article41 1929-08-28 14 SEDITION MoN(;er n, SINGAPORE? N Expelled l^Tcolombo. [From 0» <Hrn Cgg,,..^ The I'inanjr OMMtafhcSLu*- pondent cables that Smeai,,,r. licved to be the cntr,. „f f a notorioUK c harait. r r. from Ceylon after b,in Cl with seditious literature. "■*<41 words
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Article84 1929-08-28 14 Governments Demands. [Fin Pint tnvici Becoming *tctta n Oci insurance company have to deposit with Ticals m cash or sevunt sation to carry on fetiMl companies are re«iuir«l to hi up capital of a r -m Life insurance eOM|»nt< m Siam deposit a mm equal I premia84 words
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Article38 1929-08-28 14 Death Follows Severe Burns. [From Our Own CtfVMptlimJ Kuala Lumpur. \ui Dr. N. C. Janz, i vrell-known Lumpur practitiom>r <lh<i :r: mm the General Hospital as rttlM burns received yesterday when h into flames.38 words
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37 1929-08-28 14 SIAM RADIO STATION IN SINGAPORE Connection with America IFRKE PRESS SKRVICK OOPTH Hanrkok. Auk. H Negotiations are putettdtag f« tablishment of a new radio Itati* direct communication hetwe.-n SiaNorth and South America. Thtprobably bt located m Sin^'37 words
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Article63 1929-08-28 14 VETERANS' MCI To the Editor. Sir, With refer* m. jndrf this heading appearing- m jrour il instant, I am instructed by th»> mafelfc to advise you that H that entrants m this r:uv cOMptttd uith Hi ditions under which cntn«- vi«r»The handicapping \\a^ ft ability and63 words
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Article145 1929-08-28 14 Allegation Thai He Was Sloping It will be romemhend U ago a Chinese woman w)i tamed the General Bttpftftlf sutf* t t sive poisoning, escape) ti bd was later found dead :n '•< H grounds. At the inquest. tvMfSCi two of the Hospital —rill *h" on145 words
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Article104 1929-08-28 14 It is stated, says Urn Blf it has been decided U tl pull down the wall of Hrn faces the Esplanade. P< nan*A Malay and a Chivicted m the Police Courts tr charts of theft from m n g tenced by the District Ju<lc Clarke, to two years' an! MM104 words
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Article6556 1929-08-28 15 [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 20. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald told Reuter at (SS iemouth that General Dawc^j visited him yesterday m order to exchange views "upon message from Washington which I am studying as it. with the message I sent f wn Lossiemouth recently, marks a disr:( t advance6,556 words
