The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 9 October 1929
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Title Section19 1929-10-09 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1929. NO. 2,20019 words
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Article195 1929-10-09 1 Sea Policy 209 HH. the Sultan's Return 209 Information Leakage 210 America's Prison Outbreaks 210 \v ek-end Comment 210 The Colony's Position 210 rkmen's Compensation "li LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. B isiness First 214 E irasians m Hospital 214. 215, 217 Ale h>.l from Coal 215 POLICE AND COURT195 words
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Article175 1929-10-09 1 Liang Hin Chan Mark Rice' Rangoon Pintan 26 J Rice, Rangoon Sioka 286 Rite, Siam Broken No. 1. 22 -J Siam Broken No. 2 20 tice, Siam Glutinous No. 1 3 Jj]J iam Glutinous No. 2 B 2 Rice, Rangoon Glutinous No. 2 32 Rice, An tm No. 1175 words
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Article37 1929-10-09 1 'P'rts of rubber from Johore during August (according to the Johore GovernJ*«t Gazette) were 132,292 pikuls, 28 V2 against 89,995.36% m August last J* ar The total to date is 968,386 pikuls, Mi katis.37 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article77 1929-10-09 1 UmVt hII Y '7° n °***n Bth. 1929 at th" jJaten,ty Hospital Singapore^ to Mr.'and J* H C. lleilly, a daughter. E^ 1 1 0 1 jOetoksj Singapore, tc BOna, Wife of Harry T. Pip,,, a on VAT?; On Oct. 7at the Maternity Bmmli--Hngupore, to Joan, wife ot If.77 words
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Article63 1929-10-09 1 avh oN,s Z 0n ()ct 4 at the Gcne) a Hospital. Singapore, Alfred Martin Anthonisi cousin of the late Mr. J. Aiithonisz. C.M.G. late Colonial Treasurer) aged 70. YEO. Mr. Yeo Bim Chuan, aged 73, senior partner of Messrs. Yeo Bian Chuan ft Co., 22-A Change Alley, passed away63 words
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Article329 1929-10-09 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to September 12th. arrived by P. and Ct. Macedonia on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday morning. Five Singapore players have been chosen to represent Malaya m the triangular interport cricket tournament against Hong Kong and329 words
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Article71 1929-10-09 1 October S. Bank- I m.s. 2 4 B 32 Bar;:, demand 3 31 3 2 Private credits 8 ra.s. 21 32 New York, demand M 6 16 Credits 90 days r,s 1 I 'j Fran- p. demand 1437 Indi:-. T. T. Hon" Kong, demand 20»i p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand71 words
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Article100 1929-10-09 1 Captain A. de Burgh Thomas has been appointed to officiate as Secretary to the Town Board of Johore Bahru and .vlang. The engagement is announced of Mr. O. P Woodford, of Charles Grenier and Co.. Ipoh. son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Woodford of Penang, and Miss R. Walters100 words
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Article969 1929-10-09 1 Oct. 3. Our correspondent's comment yesterday upon Mr. Gardiner's naval views and the real problem which is at the bottom of the question of naval reduction, will have been read with interest and helps to bring into prominence the question of sea freedom which is the really important969 words
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Article403 1929-10-09 1 Oct. 4 In another column will be found described the welcome accorded to His Highness the Sultan of Johore on his return to his country after a much needed, but not very prolonged, holiday. With the sentiments expressed m the addresses of loyal congratulation there will403 words
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Advertisement111 1929-10-09 1 Subscriber.- to the "Singapore Free Press" y returning from Europe to the Straits by any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the same of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then died to meet them at various ports of call. Subscription111 words
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Article252 1929-10-09 2 A rather unhappy fatality appears to attach to official dealings with rubber matters. When the abolition of restriction was decided upon the announcement was, as will be remembered, so unfortunately timed m London that vital information was disclosed m such a manner as to give the American market252 words
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Article750 1929-10-09 2 Oct. 5. The revolt of the prisoners m a Colorado gaol which has ended m the death of several warders and will possibly require the services of State or Federal troops with further deaths, adds another to a list of outbreaks which has saddened thinking men and750 words
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Article684 1929-10-09 2 Oct. 7. There is no doubt that from the point of view of creating a favourable atmosphere for the naval agreement negotiations, Mr. Mac Donald's visit to America has been an outstanding success, indeed we may go further and say that he has achieved mpre than an ovation,684 words
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Article266 1929-10-09 2 (ht. His Excellency'^ lative Council dealt wi?. position which appi ne of it to be satisfacton can feel that deopib ly bad trade condition! v hieh hu ruled, the situation tially sound. The iteadj m currency m ciltulatioi br questions for expel I we are still tar.266 words
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Article322 1929-10-09 2 The issue of invito! Power conference Ofl naval limitation ma> ir favourable sign, just M dicates that the P* United States and I Great Britain are m r l jJ ing to have a reconsHerat situation under tevourabli But whilst there is reai HF 0 f a322 words
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Article862 1929-10-09 3 Ot. 9. A certain amount of mystery seems to overshadow the Workmen's Compensation Bill. For some unexplained reason the opposition to this measure came if not wholly, at least most markedly, from Penang, a centre which would hardly seem to aspire to such an industrial predominance as far862 words
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Article73 1929-10-09 3 Plans for Taking Her to Batavia. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Oct. 4. The Straits Steamship Company's Rasa has been chartered by the X.P.M. and ha a left for Setul on the west coast of Siam, towing a lighter to fetch the Dutch air mail machine,73 words
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Article42 1929-10-09 3 New Aviation Workshops. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.! Bangkok, Oct. 5. United Engineers have been awarded the contract to supply and erect new workshops for the Army Aviation Department m face of keen competition. The price is approximately £30.000.42 words
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Article1311 1929-10-09 3 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BILL. Council Suspend Measure. Upon the motion to take the Workmen's Compensation Bill into Committee at the meeting of the Legislative Council yester- v 5 L Milne rose to object He said:— l had hoped that with the publication of the report of the Select Committee1,311 words
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Article245 1929-10-09 3 YOUNG CHINESE COUPLE DONE TO DEATH. Shocking East Coast Rd. Affair. A ghastly double murder was committed m East Coast Road m the early hours of Monday morning. The mutilated bodies of a young Chinese man and woman lying beside a ditched hired car marked the scene245 words
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Article209 1929-10-09 3 Rules made by the Governor m Counel under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance which were laid on the table at yesterday'^ meeting of the Council define the limits of the Port of Singapore as follows: From Siglap obelisk (situated near the low water mark at a distance of209 words
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Article86 1929-10-09 3 The S.C.C. tennis tournament came to a conclusion last evening wher. m A doubles final, R, E. Prentis and J. R. Bennett plus 2 beat Roy Smith and N. S. Wise owe 15 2 •6— 2, 4—6, 7—5. In the final of C doubles H. H.86 words
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Article3216 1929-10-09 4 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th. Present. H. E. The Governor Sir Hugh Clifford, M.C.S., G.C.M.G., G.B.E. H. E. The General Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya (Major General H. L. Pritchard, C.8., C.M.G., D.5.0.) The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. John Scott, C.M.G.) The Hon'ble Resident Councillor Penang (Mr. Meadows Frost,3,216 words
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Article77 1929-10-09 4 At the monthl) ip r.-r Volunteer Rifle- Club en Sunday the followil were' returned. ml The winner af th was 2nd-Lieut Tan Clenf K< was 83.67. and ths wmr, Competition was Pit. f* X L-c Tan Ah Lin»r L-c Koon W—t Serpt. Lm Kmh Thonp 2nd-Licut77 words
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Article1261 1929-10-09 5 YE TAKE TO THE TREES. Mv dear people; The Rainy Season has -ow set m and allow me at the outset tc fggan yo« that m the homeland you have conception whatever of what rain can be. gome days ago now the rising of the inters1,261 words
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Article413 1929-10-09 5 E SEI S! c Ara Yesterday's Results. [From Our Owm r~. uwn Correspondent] The following J ere aalta th L mPU Ct 2 racing to-day m results the meeting. c Bangor Autumn m *J£ N (Spencer) 10 0 BLARNEY STONF rtZw JANGEISHAKm <*°binson) 9.2 2 W nAli (Davis) 710413 words
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Article99 1929-10-09 5 Messrs Barlow and Company inform a* that a cable was received from the Head Office of Barlow and Company m Manchester yesterday advising the death or. Monday, September 30th, after a short illness, of Mr. Frank Barlow. J. P.. partner m the tirjn of Thomas99 words
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Article1077 1929-10-09 5 THE MALAYAN SIDE CHOSEN. A Strong Combination. mo^ir, V ntured t0 Predict yesterday SSLV5 1 Ride has chosen 2 port eWokot a aya h the interJ H v tou ™ment against Shanghai Kon, H °at^T^ WhiCh takGS Place m Hong we aWp t t? 1 T n f1,077 words
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Article497 1929-10-09 5 Serious Final Games. The semi-finals and final of the S.C.C. six-a-side soccer tournament games were played off on the Padang last evening and they were taken very seriously. Fyfe's teame* teat Lee's six, by two clear goals; Donald's team beat that skipj>ered by Wilson by one corner to497 words
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Article155 1929-10-09 5 R.A. Played Suspended. The Disciplinary Board of the S.A.F. A met at the Stadium on Tuesday to inquire into the referee's report on the cup-tie between the S.C.C. and R.A. Mr. G- R- Oehlers was m the chair. The Sports Officer, X.A.. watched the proceedings for the155 words
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Article135 1929-10-09 5 The following appointments art notified m the F.M.S. Government Gazette on September 27th.:— Captain G. Walker, 0.8. E., M,.C, to be State Engineer, Kedah; Mr. F. If. G. McConechy to be a Senior Executive Engineer, P.W.D.; Mr. A. W. Frisby to Officiate as Headmaster, Old Victoria Institution; Mr.135 words
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Article438 1929-10-09 6 RB. SALISBURY CO. IN JOURNEY'S END. c Hamlet to be Played. The Journey's End company are due to open their Singapore season at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, October 10th. Journey's End will be played on October 10th, llth, 12th and 14th Booking will open at John438 words
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Article218 1929-10-09 6 Refuses to be Interviewed. Madame Sun Vat Sen is a passenger on board the French Mail Sphinx which arrived en route to Europe yesterday morning. Madame Sun, we have very good reason to believe, was not exactly pleased when it was made known to218 words
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Article259 1929-10-09 6 A motoring correspondent writes: On my arrival m Singapore on Monday morning from Malacca, I noticed that the Free Press gave several accounts of floods m the vicinity of Ipoh, but there was no mention of the flood between Malacca and Tampin. left Malacca by train on Sunday259 words
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Article24 1929-10-09 6 Sentence of death was passed at Alor Star m the case m which Lim Chwee was charged with murdering Lim Chin of Kampong Seang.24 words
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Article99 1929-10-09 6 The following table gives British Malaya Exports of Para rubber exclusive of latex for the month of September, as declared; showing the origin of the Exports. U.K. Br. Pos. Europe U.^.A. Japan utners lotai Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Singapore 3,189 428 2,304 13,305 3,014 3799 words
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Article119 1929-10-09 6 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 936 th. auction yesterdaty, when there was catalogued 2,102 303 lbs.; 938.53 tons. Offered 1,722,326 lbs.: 768.90 tons. Sold 1.378,244 lbs.; 615.29 tons. Spot. London 0 13-16 d. New York 19% cents PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents119 words
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Article642 1929-10-09 6 Singapore, Oct. 1. he price of Tin has again declined m the week under review and advices from London seem to point to a general nervous depression m the metal market. A small business has passed m both Sterling and eiollar shares, but there are few signs642 words
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Article49 1929-10-09 6 On a charge of selling adulterated milk m 1920 Rantam, a milk-vendor, was fined $20 by the Penang Police Magistrate. Inspector Dawson, who prosecuted, stated that accused had been m India since 1&20 and was arrested on Menday when making an application for a licence to sell milk again49 words
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Article230 1929-10-09 6 Early yesterday morning, writes a correspondent, there died at his residence No. 155 Pasir Panjang Road, Mr. Yeo Bian Chuan, a well-known and much respecteel figure m the commercial world of Singapore. Although born m Rhto some 73 years ago, he came here at230 words
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Article291 1929-10-09 6 The following is the tenth report of the directors to the shareholders of Batu Lintang Rubber Company, to he presented at tit annual meeting on October 12th. m Penang. The nett profit was Sllfi.fill; Brought forward 150,506; Total $167,119. Interim dividend of I\% per cent. $24,538; Leaving291 words
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Article233 1929-10-09 6 At the conclusion of the ease yesterday m which Goh Teong Chee. chief Chinchew employed by the Straits Steamship Cornpan v. was charged with obstructing a Ma rine police constable m the execution of his duties. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, the District Judge, ditcher god233 words
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Article34 1929-10-09 6 Miss Scott, of the General Hospital, says the Pinang Gazette, has been transferred to Kuala Kangsar Hospital to act as Matron whilst Miss H. Kilioran from Batu Gajah has arrived to take her place.34 words
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Article253 1929-10-09 6 "BUSINESS Fi RsT; To the Editor. Sir,— lt would be unfair km. lie and the players ,f I S absurd and unintelligent "not ness First," pass arithout one or two comments T«, h critic (if he or she nilV> refers to the play fli weak play.253 words
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Article342 1929-10-09 6 To the Editor. Sir. It i> with mv. that I w r ite- the following of Europe-an Patients m the I tal. Our Eurasian Communin m ct remember the time- when our lal the Hon'ble Mr I hard for a Eur.iM.tr Hospital to be exrlu-iv. Fe>r MUM342 words
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Article80 1929-10-09 6 The Traffic Branch hay. motor car side curtain- with celluloid centres. IhtJ m Chulia Street. The Oftrm returned to him on appfie Office. mm r theWe regret to record. Tho** Gazette, the death of Mr Assistant Superintendent. Abetl v ment, Penang: Municipality WW [at the General Hospital. Penarc Mr. Thomas80 words
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Article327 1929-10-09 7 MALACCA NOTES. Golf Match with Muar. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Oct. 1. match has been arranged for Sunday, October 13th* at Malacca, between the Muar Golf Club and the Malacca Golf Club. Singled are to be played m the morning »nd four ball matches m327 words
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Article227 1929-10-09 7 Colonial Engineer's 28 Years Service. The Straits Settlements Government k>sea one of its senior officials by the retirement ot Mr. H. V. Towner, who is leaving the Colony on the P. and O. Mantua for home after 28 years service. Mr. Towner succeeded Mr.227 words
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92 1929-10-09 7 HONAN-SHENSI-KANSU FAMINE RELIEF. Singapore Fund. Previously acknowledged $93,888.64 Mr. Tan Lee Wan 4.00 Mm©. Ho Sok Choo Neo 1,000.00 Mr. Lim Btfrk Kee 100.00 Mr. Teo Soo Piah 10.00 The Committee for the TeaParty m honour of the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott 135.13 Annnymous 30.00 The Chinese Chin92 words
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Article119 1929-10-09 7 A prr.rtusory note case involving a sum 1 W2O which Ahvana Yavana Abdul Rah™a, J claimed from Nana Mohamed Gany was J*« vdth by the Chief Justice (Sir William prison, mi n the Supreme Court yesterday; g P' a Jntiff being successful m action. Mr. v ra fca appeared on119 words
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Article1265 1929-10-09 7 OFFICIAL WELCOME AT JOHORE. Loyal Add esses Presented. we?come H d^ a h t ne joh The 1 U l tan Was and Tc C loUr a of J.V.F and a Company of J.V.E. and the Military Band was m attendence. A salute of 21 g7Z1,265 words
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Article211 1929-10-09 7 EURASIANS IN HOSPITAL. To the Editor, Sir— l have read the letter 'of your correspondent who signs himself "Ex-Eurasifi, Fed-up Patient", with disgust. If he thinks he has a right to go to the European ward.^, let him fight for it. But, why at the same211 words
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Article200 1929-10-09 7 To the Editor. 8nr In your issue of yesterday you publish an extract dated Washington Aug. 22nd. with regard to the latest discovery amongst the many valuable commerical byeproducts obtained from coal, the fact that recent experiments have shown that commercial alcohol can also be obtained m.200 words
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Article86 1929-10-09 7 Public Services Lose at Tanglin. The Public Services second XV met the Welch Regt. Headquarters Wing second XV at Tanglin last evening m what proved to be a very fast match which the homesters won by 9 points to three. They were leading at half time hy86 words
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Article243 1929-10-09 7 The following statement of quantity and value of rubber exported from British Malaya during September, is forwarded by the Registrar of Imports and Exports. Net Increase 185,056 tons. Declared value $339,220,000; against $225,272,000. The above figures represent the totals compiled from declarations received up to the last day243 words
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Article157 1929-10-09 7 Purchasers' Successful Action. In the suit m which Messrs. Harry Elphick and Gaw Khek Khiam, directors of Gammon [Malaya] Limited, claimed compensation from the vendors of the estate of the late Syed Omar Alsagoff, for an alleged misstatement of the area of Bukit Tunggal purchased at a157 words
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Article278 1929-10-09 7 At a committee meeting of the S.P.C.A., held on Sept. 25, the following business Waa transacted: The question of drinking troughs for cattle, and the offer of a member to erect at his own expense drinking troughs for cattle passing through the Uwn, were discussed. It was decided278 words
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Article30 1929-10-09 7 The half yearly meeting of the Selangor Club was held on Saturday, the Hon'ble Mr. J. Lornie presiding. Accounts were passed and the business was concluded m a few minutes.30 words
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Article777 1929-10-09 8 COULD A KEY HAVE BEEN MADE LOCALLY Case Adjourned For Test. When the case m which a Chinese, formerly employed as a cashier by the Asiatic Petroleum Company, is charged with theft as a servant of a sum of money, was resumed before the District Judge, Mr.777 words
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Article86 1929-10-09 8 A New Child Welfare Clinic. The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 2 held on October Ist: Approved plans for Child Welfare Clinic at Prinsep Street. Generally approved construction of a public convenience at corner of Finlayson Green facing north-east, and decided to recommend86 words
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Article38 1929-10-09 8 It will be learned with great regret that Lady Cliffoitf, who has been ill £qr SO me days, was removed to the General Hospital yesterday morning. Lady Clifford is compelled to cancel all engagements for the time being.38 words
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Article1491 1929-10-09 8 BOTANIC GARDENS CRIME. REMARKABLE EVIDENCE AT INQUEST. Fellow Watchman's Story. Evidence of quarrels between the murdered man and his father-in-law, Sunda Singh, who now stands charged with the crime, was given at the Coroner's enquiry which was commenced before Mr. F. G. Bourne yesterday, into the1,491 words
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Article268 1929-10-09 8 NO BLAME ATTACHABLE TO COMPANY. Coolies' Evidence Discredited. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Oct. 4. The recent Johan Mine disaster m which 24 coolies were buried deep m a mine on property leased by the Johan Tin Dredging Co„ was recalled at the inquest yesterday and268 words
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Article46 1929-10-09 8 Due m Penang on Wednesday. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Penang. Oct. I. Their Siamese Majesties are expected m Penang on Wednesday. No official landing will take place, and they are leaving by car for Haad Yai en route to Bangkok.46 words
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Article315 1929-10-09 8 FIRST TRAIN y,» ]n Developing hl m Yesterday morning ft of the Chief Admiraltj w* the fust of the tw, which have bean b tractors. Sir John .1., between the John* Naval Base. Th.* development of the Standing annd l\, ''"1,.. paraphernalia that »i|| the rails em315 words
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Article112 1929-10-09 8 ">lr. Wu/ As a thriller. "Mi W I.awson-Sidney play< Theatre last night Company's best vhnw> 1- tl ril confusing m the Srst ti ct! though the "orient. i I resli* enough, but m art tl a splendid climax v\ more appreciable bf thi of C^rl Lawson as Mi112 words
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Article87 1929-10-09 8 The announcement Mr. N. H. P. Whitley, for. temporarily as a Pin-t--in last nightY Gov* n A B.A. of Camhn.i. called to the Bar (Inn. I and practised on tl, At the beginning Whitlev enlisted wKI rt m Regt. He was dern.. 1 of Major m 102087 words
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Article38 1929-10-09 8 th? While receiving a driver of a train at on Sunday morning nn h slipped and fell against (i ,r* ing severe injuries on h He was immediately ren m» Serai hospital where he il critical condition.- T.O.M.T.O.M. - 38 words
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Article1691 1929-10-09 9 HALF YEARLY REVIEW OF LOCAL MARKETS. Chamber of Commerce Meeting. T Hon'ble Mr. J. Bagnall presided at t h, ha 'yearly meeting of the Singapore han ci of Commerce, held m the Exchange Boom terday afternoon. Those also were Messrs. A. W. Mac Donald, V Patterson, J. W1,691 words
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Article508 1929-10-09 9 The half year opened with T.T. at 2/$ 7-8 but exchange showed a gradually sagging tendency until early April when the bottom was reached, at which it remained since Banking business generally has been quiet, due to fairly low prices for rubber and tin, and dullness508 words
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Article288 1929-10-09 9 The following is the nineteenth report of the directors to the shareholders ot Sungoi Bagan Rubber Company to be presented at the annual meeting on Oct. llth. at noon at Harrison, Barker and Co. After making due provision for depreciation, directors' fees, manager's commission etc., the accounts288 words
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Article124 1929-10-09 9 During the week ended Sept. 28 there wer> 236 deaths registered m the Municipal area giving a death rate of 25.59 compared with 27.54 the preceding week and 30.08 m th? corresponding week of last year. Deducting the deaths of those resident less than three months the rate was 23.85.124 words
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Article143 1929-10-09 9 THE S.C.C. AUTUMN TOURNAMENT. Bankers to the Fore. R. B. Gotch annexed the A. Singles title m the S.C.C. autumn lawn tennis tournament after a very interesting match against his doubles partner, W. N. Hansell yesterday. Gotch was playing from scratch and Hansell plus 15. A close first143 words
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Article196 1929-10-09 9 Eurasians m Hospital. Sir, With reference to the letter of "ex Eurasian fed-up patient" which appeared m your issue of the 3rd instant, I am directed by my Committee to state that at the Annual General Meeting of the Eurasian Association held on the 26th August,196 words
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Article245 1929-10-09 9 To the Editor, Sir, "A Straits Chinese" seems to be rather prejudiced against Eurasians as, a whole from the tenor of his letter. "ExEurasian Fed Up Patient" merely endeavoured to set things right with regard to the allocation of a separate -and distinct ward for Eurasians only245 words
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Article188 1929-10-09 9 News of a murder and suicide at Sungei Biak Estate, Temerloh, was received m Taiping on Sunday says the T.O.M. correspondent. It appears that at about one o'clock the previous night a Telugu weeding coolie of the estate murdered his wife by cutting her throat with a knife. With the188 words
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Article963 1929-10-09 10 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISCUSSIONS. High School Difficulties. [From Our Chinese Correspondent.] The following are the minutes of a special meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, m connection with the monthly subscription of $500 towards the Singapore Chinese High School. There were more than 40 persons present,963 words
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Article982 1929-10-09 10 To those piscatorial arstocrats who sally forth with their gillies gaffs and flies to fish the lordly Salmon, our little jungle stream and lowly worms for bait would seem but poor sport but I venture to say they would not find a greater variety come to their hooks.982 words
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Article26 1929-10-09 10 ca^ *2l£ ya t f the BritiBh American Tobacco Company, who is m chanre of the Siam agencies, will be proceeding to Singapore on transfer.— Ex.26 words
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Article928 1929-10-09 10 Qicicquid agunt homines noatri eat farraga Libelli Juvenal. The Topicist, casually perusing the first volume of One Hundred Years of Singapore the other day, came across the interesting announcement that "The conception of a library and museum for Singapore dates back to the April Ist., 1823928 words
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Article401 1929-10-09 10 LOCAL MALAYS CRn„ INDIFFERENT* 0 Mat Noor's Brilliant Hat-TrU Singapore Malays 3; j oh After a brilliant mtm\ h lf "J* Johore Malays m a match 'th. which were for the M.F A Z I? o*'0 4 tt at the Stadium last eveinn, T U Malays relapsed into an401 words
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Article209 1929-10-09 10 Sunda>. Sept. tM His Excellency and Lady Clifford Ixjw Mass at 6.30 a.m. Monda>. Sept. M Captain A. H. Norman. CMC KN manding H.M.S. Cleopatra paid an off,.. call on the Governor M id luncheon. Thur*da>. Sept. J6th The Chinese Knvoy K\traordintl| 2' Minister Plenipotentiary, Pr. A!fr-dS. Madame209 words
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Article114 1929-10-09 10 Mr. Ng Sen Choy (Wing U ««Jf[ at a very enjovnble <•<• Garden Club, Tana Merah night, when over four km*} presentative of all communit B rt^ his invitation to celebrate th. M« of Mrs. Ng Sen Choy's fath. r l™ served on the lawn on tb. the club, during114 words
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Article575 1929-10-09 11 Mr 11. U Mitchell, Assistant Superinten- mi Police, has returned from leave and ent v* p.amed duties. \v. Aucutt, of Ribu estate, Rantau, t pr( .sent an inmate of the General Hos-' V,i seremban.— M.M. Messra. Tan Hock Ann. and C.P.S. Wong lV 'been appointed DeputyP.G. - 575 words
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Article180 1929-10-09 11 Chew Nam Yeo Chiang Chew 1 skoJ Huay Kuan, Singapore, has been Bok if \t as has the En S rhon Kongsee Mfrtajam. The Malacca Lighterage has been registered m Malacca. Ton* Tv i' Ke Scok Penan *> Ho Chean Sti, a* Seah Penan K> the Java Dagang nation, Penang,180 words
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Article591 1929-10-09 11 SOUTH SS S FINE Services Well Beaten. South Johore l^» Services on SalMt": t b he at de theSerViCeS at h goals and a try margin of two i" X to be very foShf Promis 'ocal honours thi ™so T C ntestants for s early a stage m591 words
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Article274 1929-10-09 11 A Popular Officer. A well-known resident of Singapore, Mr. G. Cullen, is shortly to join, the list of those who are retiring from life m the East. Mr. Cullen, with Mrs. Cullen, leave Singapore on the 19th. instant by the Nieuw Holland. Like so many274 words
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Article40 1929-10-09 11 The Hon. Raja de Hilir, better known as Raja Chulan, of Perak, arrived m Penang from Medan on Monday after a short holiday there with his daughter and son-in-law. Raja ,de Hilir is looking much better for his holiday.- P.G.P.G. - 40 words
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Article832 1929-10-09 11 HARDIE WINS SINGAPORE TITLE. Yesterday's Final. Haying good golf m the morning but somewhat erratically m the afternoon, L. D. Hardie, won the Singapore Golf Championship over the Bukit Timah course yesterday by beating J. |f. Scoular, his younger opponent, 7 and 5. f Hardie showed championship form m.832 words
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Article93 1929-10-09 11 Poisoning is suspected as the cause of the death of Mr. John B. Holmes, a clerk and storekeeper m the Survey Department, Kuala Lumpur, who died on Monday morning at Yap Kwan. Seng Road, says Thursday's Malay Mail. The body was taken to the General Hospital where a post-mortem examination93 words
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Article397 1929-10-09 11 Gala and Annual Meeting. Members of the Chinese Swimming Club were present m force at their headquarters .yesterday when a very successful gala was followed by the annual general meeting. Amongst those present were: Messrs. Cheong Koon. Seng, Scow Poh Leng, Aw Boon Haw, Chua Swa Chwee,397 words
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Article452 1929-10-09 11 Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of Tambalak Rubber Estates. Ltd., was held m the Hongkong Bank Chambers on Saturday. Mr. H. B. Bt;ker was m tbe Chair and others present were Messrs. A. S. K. Macdonald, R. H. Miller, J. Kobler. Denis Santry, and W. B.452 words
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Article31 1929-10-09 11 The Deputy Controller of Labour telegraphs that 2,437 labourers arrived per Rajula at Penang, of whom 817 landed at Penang for quarantine. The balance will proceed to Port Swettenham for quarantine,.31 words
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Article791 1929-10-09 12 NEWCOMERS DEFEAT THE REST. Two Valuable Discoveries. An inference to be drawrn from the fact that the Newcomers defeated the Rest m the cpening match of the S.C.C. Rugby season is that from among the fifteen players m the Newcomers side incidentally, there were a few, like Wardle,791 words
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Article160 1929-10-09 12 SHIP'S CHIEF OFFICER IN COURT. In the District Court on Saturday J R Sangster, Chief Officer of the Burns' Philp steamer Mangolia, was charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of ships stores. On the accused pleading guilty, Chief Court Inspector Meredith said that he sold some pamt to160 words
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Article581 1929-10-09 12 SELANGOR AUTUMN MEETING. A Heavy Day at Kuala Lumpur. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 5. The last day of the Autumn race meeting saw a very large attendance but conditions were far from pleasant as the weather was bad and the going heavy. The fields petered581 words
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Article142 1929-10-09 12 An Executor's Position. [From Our Own Correspondent.] IVnang, Oct. 3. Holding that the section of the Bankruptcy Ordinance which laid down that a person could not be adjudged bankrupt unless he had committed the act of bankruptcy had been abundantly satisfied, Mr. Justice Sproule dismissed a motion142 words
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Article5656 1929-10-09 12 [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 1. Mr. Henderson, left the Brighton Conference and lengthily conferred with M. Dovgalevsky at Lewes m the afternoon. Mr. Henderson afterwards announced that agreement bad been reached with regaru to the procedure to be followed on the resumption of full diplomatic relations. The agreement included5,656 words
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Article8244 1929-10-09 14 HIS EXCELLENCY'S SPEECH IN COUNCIL. Satisfactory Surpluses. The following was the speech of His Excellency the Governor m Legislative Council wnen the estimates were introduced: m tne Address presented to this Council last year by His Excellency the Officer Ad ministering the Government, the late Sir Hayes8,244 words
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Article608 1929-10-09 16 EUROPEANS TROUNCE THE REST. Yesterday's Charity Game. Europeans 5: The Rest. 2. After the thrilling cup ties witnessed at the Stadium, yesterday's charity match m aid of the Diocesan funds seemed a tame affair. After the interval there was only one team m it, the Europeans. By good direct608 words
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Article75 1929-10-09 16 In the second round of tbe Andrew Currie Cup competition: Mrs. W. L. Stevens beat Miss Webster. Miss J. W. E. Adams beat Mrs. R. Booty Mrs. A. M. Low beat Lady Colina Hussey. Miss M. A. S. Law beat Mrs. J. M. Jaci. son. Miss Y.75 words
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Article163 1929-10-09 16 SUNI R Vti M 'HT The Tromp Trophy Sunday was a pl, ing, with a light West. Four of th '"the S/ a.m. to MU the Qui trophy. Jean TUil(jl the others were au... To make the Mark v Z bant to windward and k seaward eooraa waa163 words
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Article147 1929-10-09 16 Sepoy Lines \>. GarrtMß Match The match bet v.Club and I n Golf Huh. pfa Sunday reaolted m a wit Golf club by T a 4 point ereti aa below. Garria ft rei Lt. Col. D. P. D <> Playfair 0 Loa v W. Hay and J.147 words
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Article134 1929-10-09 16 Th.- Octob r aaonthlj on Saturday and a win for Mr. C 11 X and tor Mr. T I B N Eighty carda won lowing wore rotw i I)i\ i-ion THE BALI SWEEP The hall sweep OB 8 between Mr. C. H Anderson (Sft) m Mr. Ijingdon134 words
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Article43 1929-10-09 16 The Ladies' October I was played yesterda} for Mrs. Huggard Fifty cards wo, lowing were retur- Mr^. W. H. S CUrk Mrs. C. H. <;. 0 Mrs. (;oo,lm:»n Ai Mrs. Smith Mrs. McMicha.-l Mrs. Kor Mrs. Hamilton Mrs. KMor Mrs. Hrnm-tt43 words