The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 23 October 1929
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Title Section19 1929-10-23 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY^ OCTOBER 23, 1929. NO. 2,20219 words
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Article236 1929-10-23 1 LKADEK> Naval Views 241 Clifford's Departure 241 lean Relations o^o W I i mnicnt 242 }\nw VV( Exploited 242 i Propension 243 I.KTTKK- TO THE EDITOR. iood Digestion 243 Oil Fouling of Beaches 243, 244 Aii Q > 252 IMH.It 1 WD COURT NEWS. Bij: 1. ttery Case 244236 words
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Article89 1929-10-23 1 PRO DUCE. til sloe 1 Chan Mark Pintan 260 roken No. 1. 220 'oken No. 2 200 il'Jtinous No. 1 860 Mutinous No. 2 890 i Glutinous No. 2 820 r!'* t No 1 28 oken Cl for export 28R thousand 86.00 4 30 2 Brilliant per 2 tin. 6.60"89 words
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Article41 1929-10-23 1 DOMESTIC OCC URRENCES. BIRTHS 16," to A H nt O n' lw A Ku:ila Lumpur, on Octet*; Hutchison a ;on aml J <*» Ljall HENDERSON -\t ih. v -i. Henderson, Kajaag, a daughter. Kttala Luui; in. a ccn* ■illl*, a daagater (Caroline).41 words
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Article378 1929-10-23 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to September 26th. arrived by I\ and O on ""day morning:. This mail leaves bv BJ on Thursday morning. Sir Hugh Clifford and Lady Clifford left lor Home on the Karmala this week, and in deference to their wishes378 words
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Article186 1929-10-23 1 Lrndon 4 months' tight 2'4 IK London 3 months' -i-ht 2 4 1 lfl London 60 rays' -ijrlil 2 4 London 30 days' sight 23 SI ,i2 London demand 2:\ i r > 14 Lyons and Paris demand 1437 Hamburg, demand 236 New York, demand M 7-i<» Bataria186 words
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Article743 1929-10-23 1 Oct. 17 Mr. Edward Price Bell, a writer of note in America whose opinions are treated with much respect, sent from Washington about a month ago a rather remarkable article dealing with certain aspects of the Anglo-Ameri-can naval negotiations. Summarised, i bis suggestion was that in the743 words
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Article871 1929-10-23 1 Oct. 18 It is with feelingfl of genuine sorjrow that Malaya loses to-day Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford, a sorrow the more poignant because the circumstances of Lady Clifford's health have made the departure imperative. \Y»* do not propose to emphasise the pei> sonal side of871 words
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Advertisement83 1929-10-23 1 th< "Singapore Free Press" Uy returning from Europe to the Straits ail lines, art- invited to send th»- Mai ager the same of their steamer and Singapore. Copies will tfwn them at various ports of call. to the weekly 12s. per quarter ith commercial supplement. TAGE FROM ENGLAND TO HE83 words
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Article648 1929-10-23 2 Oct. 19. Extensive efforts have been made during the past year or two to revive those ties, commercial and social, which before the war were being fast bound between Great Britain and the Republics of South America. The visit of the Prince of Wales and British warships648 words
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Article698 1929-10-23 2 Oct. 21. The«Japanese reply to the invitation to participate in the London Naval Conference is, like the others, quite satisfactory. It is evident that Japan intends to try to make the conference something more than a mere extension of the Washington meeting, and as far as Great Britain698 words
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Article406 1929-10-23 2 < I DFJYMYO We desire to wholeheartedh Ur which has 1.. l»r^ to the proposal wharf at Pasir p respondenee CO clearly stated understand that forwarded from area. The mat come under the the Strait, Belt Association. ln^ said to have m opposition and i of406 words
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Article905 1929-10-23 3 o«t. :>3. nuch as it can only be acadedo not think that a discussion the possible successor of Sir lifford need be felt to be un--5 to one who has so recently, sadly, left us. There is al way in humanity to try and pee:* future and to905 words
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Article216 1929-10-23 3 Penanff Motorist in Trouble. [From Our Own Correspondent; 1 Penang, Oct. 22. In the Police Court to-day Mr. F. K- Wilson fined Mr. H. M. Rogers, publicity agent for Kyle Palmer and Company, Limited, $50 for driving a car without a licence. It was stated that Inspector216 words
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76 1929-10-23 3 MALAYAN CRICKET VISIT TO HONG KONG. Brand I'nable to Make the Journey. G M Brand, who was to have played as wicket-keeper for the Malayan team visitng Hong Konp is unable to make the journev. This means that Evan Wong, the Cninese player, will he wicket keeper. The vacancy in76 words
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Article69 1929-10-23 3 Thanks to the alertness of an engine driver and pointsman a fatal accident was prev^W the other day. When the tram from Port Dickson was going to Seremba.i th. poTntsman noticed that a JJ£ seated on the top of one of the rails of the crossing pate. His shouts attracted69 words
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Article467 1929-10-23 3 OIL FOLLiJNG OJb BEACHES. To the Editor. Sir It *s rumoured that the Asiatic Petroleum Company are in process of negotiation with Government for liberty to erect an oil whan to the westward of the Harbour mouth and just beyond the site of the Convalescent bung-alow467 words
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Article111 1929-10-23 3 To the Editor. Sir, The Poppy Day Fund i^ a magnificent effort to help our poor disabled and crippled soldier-. British Malaya is to Km congratulated on her share in raising funds for this noble object but why should this splendid charity be made an occasion byone of111 words
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Article334 1929-10-23 3 To the Editor. Sir The matter upon which I am writing may seem at lirst trivial, hut 1 believe an expression of my view may prove helpful to some of jrour European residents. My wife and I, after spending 15 years in India, have just completed334 words
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Article15 1929-10-23 3 Mr. A. S. Small, M.C.S.. has been appointed a Commissioner of Lands and Mines. Johore.15 words
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Article1020 1929-10-23 3 Part I. An attack of influenza had left one of us with a persistent cough, so we decided to take the re and trip to Malacca by boat to get the benefit of the sea air. At four o'clock on the following afternoon we sat in1,020 words
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Article812 1929-10-23 4 INDIAN MOHAMMEDANS IN COURT. A Country Wide Sweep. The sale in Singapore of tickets of a nonselling, unlimited sweep which was to have •been drawn on a race on the last day of the Selangor Race meeting led to the prosecution before the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. J.812 words
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Article80 1929-10-23 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Oct. 18. In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Sproule referred to the death of Mr. Chan Wah Hem who was formerly senior Chinese interpreter and who died suddenly yesterday. He retired two years ago. Mr. Sproule said they had80 words
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Article354 1929-10-23 4 Reply to Sinhalese Association. I We have received copies of the Singapore Sinhalese Association's message to the Sir Hugh Clifford on his relinquishing the Governorship together with Sir Hugh's reply. They are as follow: To His Excellency Sir Hugh Clifford, G.8.E., K.C.M.G., M.CS. May It Please354 words
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Article112 1929-10-23 4 Resident Councillor's Farewell. [From Our Own Correspondent.] I'enang, Oct. 21. At the Free School Speech Day to-day Mrs. Meadows Frost (wife of the Resilient Councillor) presented the pi izes. The Resident Councillor presided r.nd in a spe^-h congratulated the school on maintaining its Old efficiency112 words
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Article269 1929-10-23 4 The following action was taken at a meeting of committee Xo. 4 held on October 15th. Decided that a portion of the land fronting AI Junied Road should be put up for sale subject, to reserve. Generally agreed to layout for block bounded by South Bridge Road, Upper269 words
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Article859 1929-10-23 4 SANDY CROFT RUBBER COMPANY. A meeting: of the shareholders of Sandycroft Rubber Company was held on Friday to consider the resolution regarding participation in a new Company in Pahang which has been under consideration by various local companies of late. Mr. G. A. Potts, chairman, presided and there were also859 words
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Article48 1929-10-23 4 A Government Gazette Kxtraordinary was issued in Johore on Oct. 20th appointing Tunku Ismail, the Tunku Mahkota of Johore and Dato Mustapha bin Jaafar, Dato Mentri Besar of Johore, jointly to he Regent in Johore durinpr the absence of H. H. the Sultan of Johore48 words
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Article102 1929-10-23 4 PENANfi CHAMBEI n. COMMERCE F Chairman Optfc^ [FromOum At the half v,,», v Chamber of Coau* >' Hon'ble Mr. .1 M M thev were passing thl ous time. Rubber u drums of trade an.) a measrrc profit. Tlu excluding: coin anl $80,110,975, compai. same half-year of ];.> coin102 words
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Article87 1929-10-23 4 Frontier Road CUsed to Traffic (FREE MtESI SEftVICI ii During tr. their Citrotn car bel ml ladfef pushed tht'ir •.1 through swirl in i; w th ir -hoes; thmi pai I an opon lampar on joui.ieyinu from Siemn Tht« UmHss 1 jursonai lucgagt > Tho road l«-a«lin>r87 words
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Article23 1929-10-23 4 Regret in Bangkok Ofidll Circles. IFRFK PBE9fl BER> !< i:....-k..k Ott M The abrupt deptfttl Lady Clifford from II is fimrall) rBangkok.23 words
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Article57 1929-10-23 4 [From Our O\\i I Bt] Tb»> weddinjr I Mlh ItTlPtrtk, thi> morniivj Kan, medical offiot in Kedah. and Ilits fl 0? of Mr. I'utley Hlb-ACCfII n^ Shanghai Hank at Sui^. I'. Mr:. P«tlt) VII mat] Mr. Marohant of Sin^rap T> f Mi-option was hold in t? housf57 words
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Article40 1929-10-23 4 [From Our Own Com The death oivunv.i it Bl pital \esterday of Ma. -r 1 engineering staff of lletti and Railton at Um P*»l H r lertr dan» at Chendetoh H a ye.u ago. His illn-40 words
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Article119 1929-10-23 4 OIL FOULING OF W To the KditorSir,— The letWr written pondent 'interested. the ]>< int. but tfctn > deftnt in it. lit- »-r ike) his (or her) MUM ati.i unt the BMHifl t»> put th» it write Umj riMiot wq i tions to bi tnaUd with119 words
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Article35 1929-10-23 4 The Swettenham Pit. P* crowded on Friday ni-rnin^ bers of the various Indian < < several Chinese to iWftol th Sir S. R. M. Annamalai Cfc* k/iown banker millionaire. W* Penanp cr\ the 18th instant fcj I35 words
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Article1358 1929-10-23 5 IHUKSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1929. BANKS SUE CHINESE CHOP. Firm or Individual Deal The firat °f ve actions between three banking corporations in Singapore and the firm cf Chop Eng Hong, importers and exporters, produce and general merchants and commission agents, of 74-75, Market Street, Singapore, relating to1,358 words
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Article262 1929-10-23 5 QUAINTS PRESENT "YOUNG WOODLEY." Last NiihrTsuccess. 1 dSSXi]HS: the play by Joh v«has r roved such uncertain ginning. lent presentation of Young Woodley. onrvthl/ y /l a loVe Storv but b noi sort «5 i u^ here WC haVe a different sort of love, the love of a262 words
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Article59 1929-10-23 5 Messages of Sympathy from European Rulers. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.! Bangkok, Oct. 15. King George, the Emperor of Japan, the King of Italy and the Queen of Holland cabled messages of sympathy to the King of Siam on the occasion of the death of59 words
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Article1061 1929-10-23 5 ESTATE EMPLOYMENT CLAIM. Period of Notice. A planter's claim from Mr. W. P. Millar, owner of a rubber estate in Johore, for the recovery of salary for 25 days, at the rate of $600 per month; money lent on two l.O.U's; money lue to the plaintiff for money1,061 words
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Article411 1929-10-23 5 AN INTERESTING S.C.C. TRIAL. Strong Services Side Beaten. S.CC. 11 pis: Capt. Dearden's XV J) »t.-. The S.C.C. side scored a very meritorious win on the Padang yesterday evening over a strong: side (with the exception of Collier, the S.C.C. fly half, a purely Services XV) arranged by Capt.411 words
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Article472 1929-10-23 5 (By Our Chinese Correspondent). Mr. Chu Chang Nien, Chinese Ambassador to Norway and Sweden, arrived in Singapore on Monday by the President Adams. With him was Mrs. Chu, his three children, and Mr. V. S. Phen, his personal secretary. They were met on board by a472 words
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Article1244 1929-10-23 6 THE BOXING SEASON OPENS. Saigon Rugby Reflections, [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Oct. 9. The Saigon papers are full of the Saigon rugger victory and the good effect it will have on French interests in Siam. The game was certainly very enjoyable and was regarded as an1,244 words
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Article468 1929-10-23 6 Sunday's Operations Analysed. The operations at the Command Tactical Exercise at Sigiap on Sunday, in which the Regular Garrison, the Singapore Volunteers and the Johore Volunteer Engineers took part, were discussed at the usual Conference held at the Drill Hall on Tuesday evening, Major-General Pritchard, General Officer468 words
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Article143 1929-10-23 6 The following action was taker at a meeting of Committee No. 3 held on October 11th. Confirmed plan, speciMcation. estimate, and apportionment of cost of making up and draining Kramat lane. Kramat Road and Fetain Road. Considered plan, specification, and estimate of cost of making up and draining143 words
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Article44 1929-10-23 6 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 938th. auction yesterday, when there were catalogued 1,831,153 lbs.; 817.48 tons. Offered 1,387,007 ibs.; 619.20 tons. Sold 1,011,843 lbs.; 451.72 tons. Spot. London 10 l-16d. New York 20 cts.44 words
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Article518 1929-10-23 6 Singapore, Oct. 15. There has been a sharp decline in the price of T.n during the past few day.-*, and London advices would seem to indicate tht likelihocd of further weakness as the market is under the influence of Bear selling with little buying support to help518 words
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Article259 1929-10-23 6 On Saturday afternoon at Christ Church, says the Malacca Guardian, the Row H. J. Hutchinson united in marriage Miss A. E. I*aurie, Matron of the Durian Daun Hospital, and Mr. R. D. Evans, of Serang Estate. The bride, who looked charming in a dress of white taffeta and259 words
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Article167 1929-10-23 6 tmA &S n rm A Goalless ;ilne SCC ...0; The S.R.C. and th, fought out a fast it* on the S.R.C. rouri(l The play was v.-r, was better balam,,| sides played soundiv edly dangerous f,,, 0,, unlucky net t, before and aft, r tl, a jrreat worker fa The167 words
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Article45 1929-10-23 6 The B.CC II ha.: opponents on thr > i and although they w i val, v m finally 1 five. A poal hy Tr- half, was all thtDuring tho second scored a MCtttd l- proals by Major Bt Playfair jfavi* th» K45 words
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Article59 1929-10-23 6 Public Services 2nd luat I Welch 2nd. Although they iw time in their mate h 2nd XV of B. Co W vices 2n»J XV wop points) t>» a poal < very fast, the tram A try by Lewis com the military side Ml but the Public S*H i after59 words
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71 1929-10-23 6 [From Our Owl I Hi] Perak's champion f- Club, have MCfptld tK in two test matches 1 casion of Um opening amusement park r.< Ki Kinp: of Siam. The Porak team k*V< They will play th«- tit-* 7th. and the s. t t the next71 words
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Article114 1929-10-23 6 Last Year'- Incite The Municipal U* year, dated April 4th U\: states that thr IMNH within Municipal hour.! last year was *•>/.«■- -over a million an<l ll per cent house asse<>i increase of nearl\ tw< to new pn.pti assessments in fmth*i town. The general following: u|K>n th» tion114 words
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Article18 1929-10-23 6 Mr. N. Rees, of tfcl h has been seconded for Government of Johore. missed in Penanj? on th«18 words
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Article1001 1929-10-23 7 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1929. YOUNG CHINESE GIRL'S 22 STAB WOUNDS. Pathan Accused's Questions. Throughout the preliminary enquiry into the charge of murder against him in tfc* Second Police Court yesterday, Noor A hmad. the Pathan who is said to have confessed that he stabbed to death a1,001 words
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Article708 1929-10-23 7 MALAYA ORGANIZATION BEGINS. Another Record Needed. and W ISt will need hard work and sood organization to beat this figure, ton* so T Xee h r eVery -Potation of doing so despite the bad times. TT r il e t> Ho orar y Organizer this year i s708 words
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Article57 1929-10-23 7 Teo Beng Huat, the Chinese merchant who was charged with delivering to the Monopolies Department, false requisitions in respect of liquor supplied to the steamer, City of Salisbury, was yesterday discharged by the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. Gregg, who decided that there was insufficient evidence to justify his calling on. the57 words
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Article1017 1929-10-23 7 PROPOSED JAFFNESE j BANK. Ceylonese and State Council. (By Our Indian Correspondent). Not long ago I referred in these columns to the praiseworthy activities of the Jaffna Tamils in the F.M.S. in movements designed to benefit the economic aspeet of their life. They have made excellent progress in1,017 words
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Article529 1929-10-23 7 THUMB-MARK ON A PRO.-NOTL. Made During Drunken Sleep. A Johore Sikh who alleges that following a feast in Singapore to celebrate his brother's departure for India he awoke from his drunken sleep to find his thumb inkstan.ed was the defendant to the claim of Nata Singh for529 words
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Article199 1929-10-23 7 SUIT OVER BUILDING CONTRACT. A TECHNICAL QUESTION. "That is a very wise course," commented Mr. Justice Stevens in the Supreme Court yesterday when it was suggested by counsel for the plaintiff that, as the issue to be decided was purely technical, it should be referred to an architect for a199 words
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Article1076 1929-10-23 8 BURIALS AT BUKIT WAKAF. Effect of the Closure. [By Our Muslim Correspondent.] Two large cemeteries which usefully served the Muslims in former years for the buria! of their dead were the Bukit Wakaf cemetery at Grange Road and the Gafoor cemetery at Race Course Road. Both these burial-grounds1,076 words
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Article421 1929-10-23 8 TOURNAMENT POINTS FOR MERCHANTS. A Scrappy Game. Merchants. 1-3-14; Services Nil. The second S.C.C. Rugby tournament game was played on the Padang yesterday evening, and, as anticipated, the Merchants defeated the Services without much difficulty. The Services made a shaky start, the backs fumbling badly. Within five minutes Bromley-Davenport421 words
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Article191 1929-10-23 8 Food that Was Not Paid For. Adam Black, a Gunnrr in the Royal Artillery, was charged in the Second Court yesterday with mischief by breaking a table and some glasses, and also with cheating in respect of $2.50, the price of meals supplied. The accused pleaded191 words
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Article107 1929-10-23 8 The health statement for the week ending October 12th. shows that 257 deAths occurred in the Municipal area giving a rate of 27.80 compared with 25.91 in the preceding week and 25.85 in the same week a year ago. Deducting 10 deaths of persons of less than three months residence107 words
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Article901 1929-10-23 8 HOW LONDON BORE THE HEAT. Rotten Row Too Dusty. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Sept. 10. London is enjoying relief from the burning heat from whick it had suffered for over a fortnight. For the last three days it has been much cooler, but' although rain has threatened901 words
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Article107 1929-10-23 8 SIR H. LADY (iiKinn DEPARTI IN OR 1* Privacy l) ts ri d We are officially int The Governor :>n,l i greatly touched by n, 01 sympathy and 'lindr: them from so nuiny J^JSS Malaya smce tV.o mn ure, and the caus» <f lt r *Ht\. Tuesday last.107 words
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27 1929-10-23 8 [From Our Own mitnt] Nauit on h Tlm Penalty Hindu s.i Pe Malay Association Imn .r im Sir Hugh ClifTord xjn Clifford's Ulnesv27 words
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Article124 1929-10-23 8 Tamil WomanV K\idence. The (Unincr's tnqu of Jeewa Sin^h wht n the COTOIM r. Mr corded the depositions „r „o wm named Guendamal wh dence she Java bffort the }'o|ic* Ma^i>trait- ftw d.i.. It will h« wcalled that JtfCWa Sin^hcovt'ivd in th«« H<>t;tn a report made to124 words
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Article50 1929-10-23 8 GAOL FOR AMERICAN STOW AWAY. John Doandrot, an ABM *,arH before the Master Att« r Court yesterday, with beil board the President Aduu a voyiff from Manila to Wfifipflffi tenced to four weekl rif >roM imprint* ment and an order WM mail- for hi? I to Manila on the expiration50 words
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Article205 1929-10-23 8 The following is t ht tors to the nineteenth Mil m«ting of shareholders of ,Jin l R to be held in the RactyMfi at noon. The balance brought previous yea:* after pa; fees for the year 1927-19 mounted ti $39,508.92; To this mu>t U for the year205 words
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Article740 1929-10-23 9 Armi .»tice Day has been appointed as a u yj c holiday in the Colony. air. A. S« Small, M.C.tJ, has been appointed a Cnn.ir.issioner of Lands and Mines in ohore. licence to solemnize marriages in tht Colony has been granted to the Rev. Q ue740 words
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Article121 1929-10-23 9 Z^^S^^^^^^ Tuh^\^ dealers and on estates o' estates and certain export fibres' Th. 7 T dedared P rodu^ion of the same and dealers. POFt ngrUres The stcck s are compiled from returns by estates Stocks. j Estates d<? clared produc Total Territory. vion during exported by Estimated drj121 words
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90 1929-10-23 9 Ismail proportion estimated as returns not quite complete) ~no hXP me an eft e te 7 itor >- irrespective of destination, (b) Figirc not avaUable. <c) It is intended to publish these figures later as soon" as Customs-paid imports into Colony from Malay States are90 words
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Article1024 1929-10-23 9 Alas, they are no longer bannered, lor the towers have been in ruins for centuries. They derive almost as much interest from their casual mention in "The Lady of the Lake" as from their appearances in history such is the glamour in all things touched1,024 words
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Article195 1929-10-23 9 A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Cathedral of The Good Shepherd on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr. Cuthbert Stanislaus do Rozario of Messrs. Rose Macphail and Penman, son of the late Mr. Rudolph do Rozario and Mrs. Bibiana Longue of Messrs. Hooglandt and Co., and Miss195 words
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Article38 1929-10-23 9 The wedding 1 took place by special licence, before Mr. N. D. Mudie, Registrar of Christian Marriages, Penang, on Monday of Mr. Cornelis Hendrik Hendricks and Miss Patronella ClUfnett both of whom arrived by the Kedah from Belawan-Deli.38 words
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234 1929-10-23 9 Rev. Dexter AFeiTs Collections. A meeting of the Society win held at the Manor House, Cavanagh Road, on 1 hursday afternoon, at the kind invitation of X>r. Dexter Allen, for the purpose of seeing the collection of insects made by the late Rev. G. Dexter Allen.234 words
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Article677 1929-10-23 9 Capt. C. S. Sullivan, 1-20 Burma Rifles, has been granted privilege leave in the F.M.S. from Nov. 14th to Dec. 14th. The Hon'ble Dr. A. L. Hoops, P.C.M.O S.S., paid a visit to Malacca last week on a tour of inspection of local hospitals. •9AB31 auiojj uiojj <uim{i:3uisj o} pdiun?dJ677 words
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Article595 1929-10-23 10 LENGTHY INQUEST ENDS. Accused's Wife's Evidence. A verdict of murder against Sunda Singh, the first of the four men charged in con- nection with the brutal murder of Jeewa Singh, was returned by the Coroner, Mr. FC Bourne, yesterday, when the enquiry was concluded. The last witness595 words
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Article193 1929-10-23 10 The funeral of Mrs. Giannina Gelmi Marani-Tassinari took place on Tuesday afternoon. The service at The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd was directed by Father Ruaudel. The whole of the Italian Community attended the funeral together with a large number of friends. Floral tributes were sent193 words
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Article32 1929-10-23 10 On the Anson Road ground yesterday the S.C.C. beat the Y.M.C.A. in a good game by one goal to nil. The solitary point was scored by Day-Dewdeney in the first half.32 words
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Article81 1929-10-23 10 In celebration of the feast of Rev. Father E. Becheras, Patron of the Serangoon Choir Badminton Party, Mr. Tay Swe« Leng, a committee member, gave a "Tea Party" in the Club-House on Sunday evening. About <>0 persons sat down to tea and those present included Rev. Father E. Becheras •(guest81 words
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Article1379 1929-10-23 10 Quicquid agunt homines noatri eat farram Libelli Juvenal. It is a sad week-end for Malaya with the departure of Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford under such sorrowful circumstances, but it can safely be said that never have a Governor and his Lady carried away so many*1,379 words
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289 1929-10-23 10 Mr. G. Cullen Leaves for Australia. When the Nieuw Zee land left Singapore yesterday afternoon for Australia it carried lrom Malaya one of its most popular and at the same time most experienced police officers in the person of Mr. Garrett Culleh, A.S-P., who is retiring289 words
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Article124 1929-10-23 10 A Notification in the Johore Government Gazette states: His Highness the Sultan has been pleased to confer The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johore, First Class, (S.P.M.J), on The Hon'ble Dato Toh Ah Boor., D.P.M.J.; The Hon'ble Dato Mohamed Shah bin A wane:, D.P-MJ-; The124 words
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Article56 1929-10-23 10 The Ladies' medal (Bojft > I iJ !L Wednesday and Thui-' were Uken out and the f best returned. oidtf*Mrs. Savasre Mrs. Barlow Mrs. Buchanan Mrs. Sharpin Our Penan* corn^p™ l1 Ufl that a mass meeting InJ»» n k nesday evening decided It of thanks to the56 words
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Article436 1929-10-23 10 SIR HUGH LADY LEAVE. R(X Sultan of johor^ on His Excellency the Gm Clifford) and Lady r,.^, by the P. and 0. Karmala y Or G noon, and in defers,. l( t few were present to tK r Ui h Her Ladyship, wont after midday. Th, r436 words
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Article969 1929-10-23 11 DEBTOR'S CLAIM IN CIVIL V SUIT. y 0 (jround for Postponement I petition fcT a receiving order S. Suppramaniam was made in fa Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice yesterday, Mr. Da Silva, for the .1 for an order to stay the pro--1 the termination of a suit in969 words
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Article409 1929-10-23 11 Generally Approved. The official announcement of the aeting appointments to be made when Sir William Peel goes on leave has shown that the '♦-rumour 1 which we published a day or two ago was correct except in the matter "f Mr. A. F. Richards'* promotion, says the Malay409 words
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Article142 1929-10-23 11 The case was again called yesterday morning, ays Tuesday's Malay Mail, before Mr. G. H Nash in the local Police Court in which a Chinese, Teo Chew, is charged at the instance of the Customs Department with having been found in possession of uncustomed goods, two tins of142 words
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Article78 1929-10-23 11 Mr E. Draper, Traffic Inspector, F.M.S.R., is proceeding on transfer to Kuala Lipis. Mr J P Mead has been appointed Personal Assistant to Conservator of Forests with effect from April 25th., and will succeed Mr Cubitt as head of the Forest Department when he retires in December. It is exnected78 words
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Article612 1929-10-23 11 £ome Personal Notes. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Sept. 19. On Wednesday a Committee meeting of the London Java Association, of which Mr. Banner is a member, was held to decide on the Association's policy for the coming twelve months. It was not the usual stiff function612 words
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Article271 1929-10-23 11 The direful spread of the gambling mania in British Malaya is shown by the great number of lottery tickets (which is really what they are) being issued on various sweep.- by a large number of organisations, some of which are semi-political in character, says the Malacca Guardian. For271 words
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Article30 1929-10-23 11 The Rev. Father Anselm of Banka who had been about 16 .months in Seremban assisting the Rev. Father Fotirgs, ex-Vicar of the Church of the Visitation, is returning to Banka.30 words
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Article765 1929-10-23 11 ST. JOSEPH'S OLD BOYS FINE DISPLAY. 100 Yards Record. Some excellent results were obtained at the annual athletic sports of the Josephs Old Boys Association held at the Stadium on Saturday. The time of 10 seconds returned for the ICO yards dash will be received by critics with a765 words
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Article54 1929-10-23 11 Iken Wins Club Championship Race. The 120 yards club championship race took place at the Swimming Club yesterday morning. D. Iken, Wheeler, V. Burton, R. F. W. Leorard, and S. W. Peers were the only starters, the race resulting in a win for Iken (the holder), Wheeler being54 words
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Article62 1929-10-23 11 Dr. G. Waugh Scott has resigned from the Central Health Board. In his place Dr. R. L. 9ymes has been nominated by the British Medical Association, Malaya Branch. It is rumoured that Mr. Calder, District Officer at Alor Gajah, is shortly being transferred to Kuala Lumpur and that Mr. King,M.M. - 62 words
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Article336 1929-10-23 12 MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1929. RAFFLES BOY DROWNED AT FORT CANNING. Found Lying on the Bottom. A certain amount of mystery at present surrounds the death of a fifteen-year-old Raffles Institution schoolboy named Tan Ah Kim, whose parents live in Cheng Cheok Street, Singapore, which took place under336 words
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129 1929-10-23 12 I "Long and Distinguished Services to the Empire." In accepting the resignation of Sir Hugh Clifford from his appointment of Governor and High Commissiorer, His Majesty th" King in a message through Lord Passfield. the Secretary of State for the Colonies, expressed appreciation of129 words
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Article97 1929-10-23 12 Air Query. To the Editor. Sir, Can you tell me why a Zeppelin is called an "Air ship" The ordinary derivation of a ship is a large sea-going vessel with bowsprit and three or more masts each of which carries square sails and is suitable for97 words
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Article127 1929-10-23 12 The following action was taken at a meeting of the Theatre Board of Control, held on October 14th. Decided that the Regimental Band be not engaged during the absence on leave of the Police Band, and to recommend that no reduction be made in the Commissioners' con tribution127 words
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Article84 1929-10-23 12 Mr. W. Aucutt of Ribu estate, Rantau, who for some time had been an inmate of the European Hospital Seremban, was discharged last Sunday. M.M. Before Che Mohd. Idris at Tampin or October 2nd., Loh Sit, of Chop Siong Au, Gemas, was charged with placing Dog's Head Stout Labels on84 words
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Article785 1929-10-23 12 THE PERAK AUTUMN MEETING. Seaplane Makes a Record. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Oct. 19. Fine weather favoured the opening day of the Perak Turf Club meeting and there was a good attendance. With the going in nice condiiion some fast times were put up and Seaplane made785 words
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Article622 1929-10-23 12 BRILLIANCY IN PADANG GAME. Public Services Checked. S.C.C. XV 13; Public Services XV 3. Saturday's match on the Padang between the Club and the Public Services was notable for the many brilliant moments it possessed and on the whole the large crowd of spectators gathered round the touchline622 words
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Article116 1929-10-23 12 Perak Beat Penan?. [From Our Own Correspondent] Penan*. Oct. 20. Perak defeated Penan* here by 2 goals to 1, scorin* the winning: goal six minutes from the end of the frame. Perak were the faster side and pave a brilliant display. Scarlett, Aste and Carey, the Penan* halves,116 words
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Article92 1929-10-23 12 Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 19. Malacca were beaten 6-2 by Selangoi kpJni T nm? and was *>"»«ant goalfnrw.s P°°r shootin fey the home forwards alone that saved them from a much heavier defeat. Selangor were pressing the majority of the time but their a"d ITt reat t ned92 words
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Article176 1929-10-23 12 PERAK WIxTSrr STi MATCH. Tat >: SelanKor'77j^ Forwar^ HhmOmo«nc.. rr I^rak 1 1 The vtatber on •i.l RuKby match bstw< to-day and de, pit( the IMN then u. which showed nnuh Sdanpor ha<i 1 chants in their t. the forwards, who the open. It «u ttuooffh the fint176 words
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Article207 1929-10-23 12 Nefcri's International Full Hark. [From Our >ur. Seremhan. n A.P.C |i: N Mil The fourth annua n Malayan A.P.C. ar Seremhan on S.tt .•<!.. n v^hich thr (m- I pany wor by 11 points 1 because Daniel Dr>--: national full back. tum« <i oat f«»r207 words
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Article35 1929-10-23 12 Reassuring K*P« r (FREE PRESS IBftVICE Competent opteioil view that Um rid ci ■vmg*. Tht> high w»i lar^e anas on hitfh for harvest which in be uncultivatabif. ttw damapc in tht* lowland-35 words
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Article60 1929-10-23 12 The Municipal Itttl tenders for the »«t*— at Sims Avenue, ar..l I the existing Orvhanl R Mr. W. r. Flight ha- <;• t;ul( r:. the newly created port >|*i**" Telephone*, Nejrri S*n' with effect from Oct. I "I don't remembt-r I a European when h* jg Police Court yesterday Hot60 words
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Article2166 1929-10-23 13 nK SI)AY. OCTOBER 22, 1929 ,u AIRMAN REVIEWS PAST YEAR'S WORK. Yesterday's Annual Meeting. Strachan presided over the nlinary general meeting of ineen Limited held in the ComDamar Road, yesterday. •nt were Messrs. W. H. MacBaddeley, T. L. Evans, S. E. Thompson, W. E. Rayner, ,T. for2,166 words
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Article319 1929-10-23 13 Coroner's Verdict of Death By Rash Act. A verdict of causing- death by a rash act was returned by the Coroner, Mr. F. G. B<»urne, yesterday, at the conclusion of the inquest touching- the deaths of two Indian coolies, who were among: the eight persons injured when319 words
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Article20 1929-10-23 13 Mr. A. E. Skinner, Inspector of Police, whose services with the Malayan Police force have terminated, ha? left for Home.20 words
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Article290 1929-10-23 13 KEEN RACING IN LIGHT WINDS. The Tromp Trophy. The "A" Class boats sailed off the final race for the 'Tromp' Trophy on Sunday. The wind was light throughout the morning, yet in spite of this some keen racing was enjoyed. From a good start the boats kept well290 words
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Article647 1929-10-23 13 A 10.10 a.m. seven "B" Class boats were to be seen fighting against a tide to cross the starting line and Pnnai just managed to pet there first iv this the final race for the Betsy Trophy. There was little to choose between the whole647 words
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Article14 1929-10-23 13 Mr. Paton, Manager of Messrs. Wearne Bros. Malacca, has arrived in I'i-nang or transfer.14 words
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Article131 1929-10-23 14 VICTORIES FOR S.C.C. SIDES. Interesting Padang Games. An S.C.C. Xi defeated the Ihdian Association on the Fadang yesterday evening by two goals to nil. Both goals were scored by Woosey, a newcomer to the S.C.C. side, one in each half. Throughout the game the Indian backs were prone to131 words
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Article152 1929-10-23 14 The Y.M.C.A. vrere unlucky to lose to the S.R.C. on the latter^ ground. Some confusion was caused throughout the garm by the umpires' whistles on the adjoining pitch, where the S.C.C. were engaged wit! the Indian Association. The only goal of the game was scored mid-way through tin152 words
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Article630 1929-10-23 14 Lecture by Dr. Huizenga. "I have not come here to ask you for money for leper hospitals," said Dr. Lee S. Huizenga, M.D., in the course of his lecture on leprosy at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce last night. "My side of the question is to630 words
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Article988 1929-10-23 14 NEW LANDING JETTY COMING. Johnston's Pier to Go. The new Johnston's Pier will be begun early -next year, a Free Press representative was informed yesterday. The latest plans submitted to Government have been approved and at long last the negotiations and discussions between the P.W.D., Master Attendant, Superintendent988 words
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Article366 1929-10-23 14 MR. JOHN SCOTT TO ACT AS ADMINISTRATOR. Official Swearing-in. The arrivcl of Official and Unofficial members of Legislative and Executive Councils at the Government Offices early yesterday forenoon indicated to passers-by that with the departure of His Excellency Sir Hugh Clifford and his resignation of &kt post of366 words
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Article118 1929-10-23 14 "I am Sorry to Leave the Country." [From Our Own Correspondent.] IVnanß, Oct. 21. His Excellency Sir Hu'jh Clifford ftttcadH ma. s at the Roman Cnt.iolic church yesterday moknin^ and during the Mf vltt Father Dcvj.ls referred to Lady Clifford*! illne^ and prayed for hvv s^xedy118 words
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73 1929-10-23 14 The following prayer whs said l»y larvr« irntherinir of the Jewish Community at M» Manasseh lleycr'l Synagogue at Oxley Rise «>n Sunday, being Tabernacle Holy Days M He that bleiied our Mothers Sarah. Ralxcca. Rathai'land Ltfih, will bltftf, pre■ervc and restore to perfect health I^aHv73 words
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Article55 1929-10-23 14 The following i.< the total of donations received up to noon Oct. 21st Already acknowledged $17,81 1.2'2 Malay Teachers' Association, N. S. 100 Malacca Japanese Association ,"f> Tay Koon Sen Oh Konprsi. IVnang :>0 Lini Penc: Sian~ Esq. l>oo Dr. and Mrs. [in Boon Kenir 100 General55 words
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Article69 1929-10-23 14 Under the auspices of the Tamil Night School conducted by the Indian Association, the second of the series of lectures on "Health and Duty" was delivered to the labouring classes by Mr. J. Baruch at the Association premises, 3. Owen Road, on Saturday, at 7. p.m. There was a very69 words
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Article262 1929-10-23 14 s( i |s ■'•U The Annual „p^ (By Our 1 The H.mlu about a month ij lri4l *Cte^ pie, South \h 1 culmination annual event amidst MOM enthusiasm, .v a lar*e wmbm several Gomi weird reiewitllj injr provided !a: rooms. Kr<-m tari) —who had v«,. to arrive,262 words
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Article24 1929-10-23 14 To be Fta LFKKK PRBf Th, ti.M ptri tish firm <>' Mto L'onstnut tl kok RivtM-. h;iThe imU ha^ been llzi d24 words
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Article20 1929-10-23 14 MILITARY CEREMONIAL IN BANGKOK. [ran mi Court nourni ed for thf brilliai the colour* in U Ml tlu- Kinp K120 words
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Article26 1929-10-23 14 t f Of Eighteen, car.: October bopey Race Course on BtttST only three cards F. R. Martfii- 14^ J. Galistan C. Batcmar26 words
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Article618 1929-10-23 15 (O MVSSION'S ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE. A Week's Stay. i very good reception in Burma," aul M r B. A. Renborg, Secretary to ission appointed by the League N V to enquire into the control of king in certain Far-Eastern coun members of which arrived in >in: from Penang618 words
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719 1929-10-23 15 PROPOSALS OF THE CHINESE COMMITTEE. Chinese Correspondent.] their e B tne Commission will conduct i no one knows so far, but Per tainK l seems to be that they will < at the extirpation of the i Malaya, because the three de- I en chosen from amongst na- < nothing719 words
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Article232 1929-10-23 15 The annual general meeting of the Malayan Orchid .Society will be held at the residence of Mr. John Laycock, 37 Cavanagh Road on Friday at 5 p.m. The annual import states that the num- ber of members on the Register, as on June 30th., 1929 was 38.232 words
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Article12 1929-10-23 15 The Straits Echo has moved into its new|building in Penang Road, Pe-nang.12 words
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Article4665 1929-10-23 15 [Reuter's Service.] T Rugby, Oct. 15. ine Air Ministry issues a statement that the first nine months of this year were the driest period experienced during the last sixty years. Although there was a very little more rain in the years 1870, 188?, and 1921, the last three months4,665 words
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Article36 1929-10-23 16 End of H Ymnt O*ctal The (Kath incurred M. Carrier, rctir*«l Sanitary Board Hi Mr. Carrier ImkJ in Singapore, and w:ithe Perak Eurasian CO! Messajyes of con«l- British Resident and ut36 words