The Straits Budget, 27 January 1927
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1927-01-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] Nci. SINUAI'ORE, THCRSDAN. JANUARY 27, 1927 rrice 25 cents (S.S. Currency) <Jr 7cL27 words
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Article431 1927-01-27 1 Page I k \ld *k— I g.-toug atd Dade o\,d..g m. Nonsense J anti Mi.-Mtinillif.- I *i" Position in hunt I 'it t urc— j I vacht nub.: I It „f Singapore People I V Vanning to be Demolished U I -an;-por» Municipal Office* I v i M S431 words
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Article3558 1927-01-27 1 Tumbuk Estate harvested nuts 14.7,580 coconuts in December. The Rev. Dean Swift and Mrs. Swift returned from Batavia by the Melchior Trcub on Monday. .Mr. H. R. Joy nt h as left for home and he is succeeded at the Federal Secretariat, Kuala Lumpur, by Mr. L3,558 words
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Article185 1927-01-27 2 League of Nations Eastern Bureau. The following health bulletin of the League of Nations’ Eastern Bureau, tin* the week ending January 1*» has been sent for publication: Africa.- In St. Denis (Reunion Islam Thrc*e oiaguc* cases and three death'. !Vn l'»uis (Mauritius Island): three plague cases with two185 words
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Article117 1927-01-27 2 Road Transport Seriously Affected. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. January 2'h S.’n<*e December 2*’> the only trattic between IVnang and Perak across the lVmk River has been by railway as the oi !y other crossing, namely the pontoon bridge at Fnggor, was washed away. The pontoon is117 words
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Article94 1927-01-27 2 European Cyclist Fined At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, January 20. .Mr. Aylmer Aylmour. a European, of Kepong, was lined $100 yesterday in the poliee court on a charge of knocking down a Chinese woman with his motoi cycle. It appears that accused was94 words
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Article128 1927-01-27 2 A (oi i <•>p<indent writes In llevlunjt district, the Rockefeller Foundation has i cen a.ssi>tinp in the free distribution of concrete latrine blocks, bamboos, and attaps to poor people. Oiling and dtain cutting- along the roods have effected great improvement in the health of that uistrict.128 words
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Article76 1927-01-27 2 i A i 'Uor ha* DC‘.*n received in Singapore j conveying the unhappy news that nothing M n no ,or Inspector Sheridan, who r‘ 1 !J1 the hands of a specialist in In I <" t„ the. Star lv Inspvctor Shari.Ian, bt was shot durinir Ji'lonaana- r..hb..f S76 words
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Article213 1927-01-27 2 Exact Results of Ma-Mi Check Bores. Another Engineer Leaving p ot Borneo. Follow inf? Mr. Herbert Wilson*.* teV -ram continuing the salting of tl u buiv in the Ma-Mi area of the l’ontianak (li, 1 Dredging Company’s property, a furthetable message was received at Sin-a non. Iasi week-end213 words
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Article140 1927-01-27 2 Salary Scheme for Clerical Staff Amended. The Malay Mail understands that th Secretary of State for tiie Colonies ha* approved the amendment to the gcin?r:. t ieiical Service Salary Scheme, as fie. undated and suggested by the S.S. a:.. F.M.S. Governments. The existing scale of salaries is a*140 words
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Article246 1927-01-27 2 A Rouu l telegram fr »-n Loudon, dale; tiie 22nd in>L, announce the dcaCi < General Sir harles Warren who, Ito Is!*I. commanded tlie troop- ithe Stinils Settlements. Immediate I P J tor to his toiling to Shiga pore he «ta < ommissioner in the246 words
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Article56 1927-01-27 2 arious rumours have been in rircu fion during the past few days ivgnrdinfh" forthcoming retirement of Hi* cellency the Governor. We have nut re bv l«»r stating that rumours of the tuvment of Sir Laurence Guillemot** August < r October are unfounded a..‘ that nothing vet has56 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article842 1927-01-27 3 —Straits Tune-. January 20. .ntrovcriy a* “> hothor the im I T Vcon vrn known as General Motors in* allowed to establish an iteml:“!tnt on the Pacific Trading Company Tinjorg Katong has been defimter, l ik i |,y General Motors themselves. Municipal Commissioners dec.dW narrow majority of—Straits Tune-. January 20. - 842 words
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Article862 1927-01-27 3 of many years.—Straits Times, January 21. The important declarations by British Ministeis timing the last few days re garding affairs in China admit of nr misinterpretation, and if the anti-British clement? persist in tluir present policy ih* y will have only themselves to blame 1* the con.-of many years.—Straits Times, January 21. - 862 words
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Article888 1927-01-27 3 Ktcu.'TU-rs on the China run. —Straits Times, January 22. With commendable prudence Reuter refrained from cabling to the East any reference to the remarks of Lord Inchcape at the annual meeting of the P. and O. Company reflecting upon the work of missionaries in China. When oneKtcu.'TU-rs on the China run.—Straits Times, January 22. - 888 words
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Article907 1927-01-27 4 Straits Times, January 24. Active anti-hookworm sanitation is the main object of a three years drive which the Straits medical service, in co-opera-tion with the International Health Board of the Rockefeller Foundation, are conducting in the rural districts of the Colony, and the results of the– Straits Times, January 24. - 907 words
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Article853 1927-01-27 4 Straits Times, January 25. The issue, says Mr. Chen, in his latest despatch, is between Chinese Nationalism land British Imperialism. And what exactly is tips British Imperialism, about which we hear so much Is it to be found in the British guidance of Malaya, this country whereStraits Times, January 25. - 853 words
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Article900 1927-01-27 4 the child.—Straits Times, .J;.» K ;;'.ry 20. W ith strikes, rumours of wars, international bickerings and startling scientific discoveries filling the news columns of the daily papers, we are apt to miss the significance of the many changes in social ite which are taking placethe child.—Straits Times, .J;.»K;;'.ry 20. - 900 words
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Article181 1927-01-27 5 Member of Wcii-known Ilurghcr Family. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, January 27>. "i 1 d* ath oivu.rcd suddenly l.i>t nigi.c Mr. harlcs Louis Greni r. managing „f Charles Grenier and Son, Ltd. 1,1/ h;u! been in failing health for some t a. hut kept181 words
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Article259 1927-01-27 5 F.M. S. Government Appointments. T!.“ turret.: ivuo of the F. M. S. Fvi rn tti Gazette contains r.otitlcat t’.io ft'l'owinjr appointments M.\ i K. Murehv to he an Assistant K P.W.D.. F.SI.S., Mr R. K. 801 l *;i I 1 e I’r hationer, Police Departi;: pt. K.M.S.. Messrs. M. K.259 words
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Article158 1927-01-27 5 tit the of distinctions lb n- Knn'.r ,fr t,on the University of ?Hc Wong y? h uar >- M as Dr Mmr.’.vhi tt r I U i (,,co1 stw,r of the T X‘u} H 1 0s P» t 1 an '.Id Univer”11 h I>158 words
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Article1513 1927-01-27 5 [Stiaits Times, January 22-:.0.] About this time of year, many find thoo iancy ligntly turns to tnougnts ol leave. Ihe great niajMity ol people answer tnt tali of tae L.ttle Grey Home la tnc West, but not ail aie content to spend the whole of u holiday on1,513 words
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Article239 1927-01-27 5 Mr. D. J. Leerdam, of Rembau, N.S., writes that it is proposed to form an association in Malaya for the Asiatic staffs employed < n estates, the object being, among others, to protect theit interests as well as those of their employers, and to provide a239 words
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Article325 1927-01-27 5 Sir George Buchanan Arrives Here. British Medical Representative At Geneva. Sir George Buchanan, C.B., one of the leading authorities on health matters in the world, arrived at Singapore from Australia on Monday by the Malabar, and intends to spend about a fortnight in this country. Sir George325 words
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Article407 1927-01-27 5 Splendid Kecord As An Army Officer. G. W. H. has contributed the following appreciation of the late Mr. Herbert liuieatt James, who died at the General Hospital, Singapore, on January 11, and was accorded a lunera! with military honours by the Johore Volunteer Rifles,407 words
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Article1323 1927-01-27 6 Further List of Singapore Subscriptions. The Hon. Treasurer of the F.M.S. Fiemds Relief Fund, care of Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, Singapore, acknowledges receipt of the* following .subscriptions Aln-adv acknowledged 7,485 F. C. I*. H)0 John (1. Campbell and Co. 10U J. Robertson 2.70 District Crand Lodge1,323 words
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Article1016 1927-01-27 6 Javanese Acquitted on Capital Charge. Li the As.-izc Ourton January lflaitornoon, beure the Chief Justice, Sir Wihiam Murison, a Javanese was found uui.tv ui culpable homicide not amount* ,ng to murder, and causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. The accused who was charged with murder ami attempted1,016 words
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Article399 1927-01-27 6 Ccinmunications on East Const Affected. (From a Correspondent.) Batavia, January !:<. Regarding the heavy rains and '< on the east coast of Sumatra, iu*v s f. x lebing i'inggi states that several estate managers and assistants on their v.uy Medan were held up in their cas just399 words
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Article105 1927-01-27 6 Fate of Arms Runner In Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*?. January 24. Loh Yew, a fireman on board th Benalder, was sentenced to two rigorous imprisonment in the Court for being in possession of e*u automatics, one Mauser and 2,1 lie roim<-' *f ammunition. 1105 words
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Article332 1927-01-27 7 Li Cable to the Straits Times.) First of the Madras Matches Drawn. (iood Scores by Indian Batsmen. fecial Cable to the Straits Times.) Calcutta, January 20. M C players are now in Madras 1; matches of the Indian tour, the Visit to Rangoon. After Madras matches theyLi Cable to the Straits Times.) - 332 words
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Article210 1927-01-27 7 "Pnsonment and Cat for Old Offender. fo ,1?! r A. K. David in the Dis“''sed with 1 r ni ay a Chinese was Mian's head 1 hairpin from a Wind'S 'ffir M, rt i ,li th ding in J2 dt th complainant was Na L 1 sha L210 words
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Article440 1927-01-27 7 Wild Animals Driven to The Hills. i Further news from Kuala Reman estates —up river from Kuantan—is as follows j Rainfall records.—For December, 1926. 97 inches greatest fall in 24 hours i (December 28,) 26 inches from December 26 to 29, 47 inches. The question is asked440 words
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Article119 1927-01-27 7 Judge Criticises Defendant’s Affidavits. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 21. In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Sproule dismissed the appeal against the maximum fine of $700 imposed by Mr. A. V. Aston, the Bukit Mertajam magistrate. on Khoo Heng Pan for failing to comply with a nuisance119 words
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Article106 1927-01-27 7 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Monday :—A fatal stabbing affair took place on Sunday afternoon at the Chinese theatre hall in Sultan Street. It would appear that two actors had a I quarrel and one of them is alleged to have stabbed the other with106 words
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Article421 1927-01-27 7 Tamil Acquitted on Charge Of Murder. j (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, January 21. The Selangor Assizes were continued yesterday and brought to a conclusion this afternoon. j Yesterday, the case was taften in w'hieh a Tamil coolie of Abaeo estate, I named Chinniah, was charged with421 words
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Article152 1927-01-27 7 Large Seizures on Dutch Motor Ship. A discovery of a large quantity of counterfeit ten cent pieces was made by Revenue officers on board the Dutch motor vessel Cremer, on her arrival from Amcv and other China ports on Tuesday. An ftieer noticed what appeared to be a152 words
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Article144 1927-01-27 7 A reception was held at the Anjuman-i-Islam, i»2, Kerbau Koad, on Saturday last, in honour of the departure on a holiday to India of Messrs. O. Shaik Mohamed, M. Akisamalim and P. Shaik Mariear, committee members of the Anjuman. There was a large number of members and friends present144 words
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Article332 1927-01-27 7 Suffolk Battalion En Route For Hong Kong. The British transport Achilles arrived he. e yesterday with the 2nd. Battalion ot the Sudolk Regiment on board, bound for Hong Kong. The Achilles is lying at Lite Mam Wharf, and is due to leave again on Friday. liic strength332 words
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Article135 1927-01-27 7 Escapes by Biting Through Ropes. About f-.nir o’clock on Friday a Sikh entered Kreta Ayer police station with his hands tied behind him. After beiii? released, he informed the police sergeant that his employer and ancther man had tied him to the stairs of a house,135 words
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Article264 1927-01-27 7 The following Singapore properties belonging to the estate of the late Mr. Thomas Dunman were sold by auction at the saleroom of lieong Koon Seng and Co.. .’!(> Chulia Street:— Freehold land situate at Grove Road, area •53,200 sq. ft., bought by Mr. 11. 11. Lim at264 words
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Article11684 1927-01-27 8 (KKITER TELKfIBAMj [REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] I [.BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Forces for Defensive Purposes. DEPARTURE OF THE MARINES. British Measures Only Precautionary. [KEI'TKR telkooamJ London, January 19. Chatham and Plymouth contingents of Marines, each of 300, left for Portsmouth to embark for China. The streets «*f Chatham(KKITER TELKfIBAMj; [REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] I; [.BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] - 11,684 words
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Article780 1927-01-27 12 Results of Week-End Races. i Tim Regatta last Saturday afternoon j was spoilt to some extent, both toi pi i formers and speciutors, by rain which, failing about foiir o clock, killed the wind and compelled tin* l'« liioxal <*t tea-table', from the lawn to the Ciu'o hoiue. The780 words
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Article823 1927-01-27 12 M. Confirmed and R U!? h, Union Inaugurated. b A mi* tin: of the 1I.M.S. M a >.... (.’ominittcc was lu j ul in Kua.a I u*. J!1 F:; l unlay i.inriiiim. prior to whw-l/'uw n ing< of the* M.F.A. ami Malavan o';' 1 I Cnioii wt823 words
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Article1060 1927-01-27 13 Sensational Stories Of Ring-Leaders. Instructions from Singapore. (from a Correspondent.) Batavia, January 19. TYrristcnt efforts of the local police •i* detective authorities to secure the loaders of the Communists have met with success. Soikrawinata, daring his trial in the Kr case, admitted that he was u-ailcr of1,060 words
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Article384 1927-01-27 13 Activities of Malay-Siamese Company. The first annual general meeting ol lhe Malay-Siamese Prospecting Co., Ltd., was held at the registered office of th.* C mpany, Taiping, on January 5, Mi. A. J. King (managing director), piesiding. 1 tie Chairman in moving the adoption of the report and384 words
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Article848 1927-01-27 13 400 People Entertained For Three Days. Singapore Bankrupt Punished For Extravagance. The fact that imprisonment is sometimes the* penalty of extravagance was demonstrated in the Bankruptcy Court or. Friday afternoon, when Mr. Justice Deane sentenced an Indian to three weeks simple imprisonment for contracting debts when he848 words
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Article380 1927-01-27 13 Suit Against Singapore Association. An action in which Mr. R. L. Hannah sued the Singapore Exchange Brokers’ Association came before Mr. Justice Deane on January 20 but was dismissed aim st immediately, his Lordship holding that the construction of one of the Association’s rules prevented the pluintnf from380 words
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Article96 1927-01-27 13 Alleged to Have Stolen Gold Watch. A police constable attached to the Central Station has been arrested on a charge of robbery. It is alleged that the accused dragged a man from a ricksha and robbed him of a gold watch. His victim afterwards saw him in plain96 words
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Article142 1927-01-27 13 The following appointments to the Colonial Service have been made by the Secretary of State for the Colonics F.M.S.—Mr. G. A. Dunlop, M. 8., Ch.B., to Medical Otlieer Mr. VV. F. Flight and Mr. W. H. Oliver, to Superintendents, Posts and Telegraphs Department Mr. A. W. Nightingale,142 words
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Article67 1927-01-27 14 (The Stralti Times I* not responsibly for the opinions of its correspondents. CorreH|iorui< titx Nhoiiid li**«r in mind tl>»t letters 0. unt be short nn<i to toe point. Lony rambling epistles sro liable to be rejected or i jU.ios.ily cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, not necessarily for67 words
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Article907 1927-01-27 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read with interest Mr. Tun Kuh Kee’s letter published in your issue of lfith inst., ami though the* position from the vie*wpoint of shippers was admirably expressed in an article published in your paper on January 7,907 words
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Article987 1927-01-27 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,- With reference to the voluminous correspondence in your paper under the* above* heading (to which, with your kind permission, I should like to add one more ic*ltc ri surely the cost of living depends entirely on the man987 words
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Article40 1927-01-27 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. .Sir.—Singapore is full of municipal notices tailing upon us to “Drive Slow.” As the tramp remarked when told to ••get out of tins, quick”—why not employ i.e adverb V Yours, etc., PAINED.40 words
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Article205 1927-01-27 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.--Via* coinrovc.-sy about the Genera. Motors Company lias been end.d by the tail accompli, i»ui tnat does not finally decide the general question. As to that, il si; 'uld like to say 1. So far as i am aware it205 words
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Article302 1927-01-27 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —You have made a most appropriate comment re the matter of advertising on such public hoardings as those r und the sites of the new Municipal and the new Post Ollicis. Our responsible authorities i’je apparently such great worshipper* ol302 words
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Article593 1927-01-27 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—l am not a good writer and bore h mU,o rs «"d yourself will ex,.,*/ 1 ioin day to day rain fell in torrents nu h p imaire to the vi u 1 I-alang, Tanj.mc Lumpur, Beserah where houses h593 words
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Article233 1927-01-27 14 The Alleviation of Distress In Pahang. We have received the following tolw gram from the Resident of Pahang, dated Kuala Lipis, January 22 As it appears undesirable to haveanumb*' of separate flood relief funds the separate fund hitherto styled the Pahang Kel;.' Fund is being closed and all233 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration106 1927-01-27 15 mi iKioa.it last we.k on: of the landmarks <»1 old Singapore will disappear this year, when the buildings and for.ifica'io is of Fort Canning w II h> demo'ished, and an ei.or.noas reservoir, with a capa.ity of 30.IMMMKK) gallons, and costing over Sl.SDO.O):), will he condru.tedI'hotos. by Rliyuta, - 106 words
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Article, Illustration87 1927-01-27 15 olliiTs more in keeping with the growing importance of Singapore art to replace the old buildings which did duty for so many years in St. Andrew's Knud. The site is now being cleared and work on the foundations is proceeding. l view of the site is shownP/io/o.s. by l’ . M S. S tit bun. - 87 words
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Article, Illustration84 1927-01-27 16 I h»- a In* u* show* »In* w inning ti*am. hinese Co.. Malacca Volunteer Corps. of H.M.S. Titania (’up, 1926. lop, hit to right l*te. I.im Inin; Moon, IMe. Tan Cheng Chuan. 1..-( orpl. Khoo Kim l.ian. I'te. Ong Kim l.unn. I'le. Lang Kim Seng. Seated:84 words
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Article, Illustration128 1927-01-27 16 r,n ,€hrs h l ki Tr h rin Military Fores »„d .hr .lohore Volunteer Forces of Muar. Ba.u I ah;il and Mersinu were each represented h> a team. Military Challenge Shield winners:—Front row (left to right). Sergt. Md. Amin b. .1 us oh. StalT-Sergt. long I.128 words
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Article, Illustration36 1927-01-27 16 sif uill,al <VhW jt.^,, S ,r Xrs'wn* M i7,Xrrw < a Mra l ,h,,,,, ri| l>h in the centre Kc>. (i. 'I’. Shetlille. M 1 s Ktt n n conversation with the36 words
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Article, Illustration125 1927-01-27 17 »he half us; ni Festival was celebrated in Malaya on January IN. In Singapore the usual procession was made from I’erunal Temple, Serangoon Road, to the Chelty Temple at Tank Road. Photographs taken of the various devotees on their progress through the streets are given and from these/Vio/ov. hy li. J Wright; P/io.'os; by M. Ixri'Jin.ts hiy; Photos, hy lunjj - 125 words
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Article, Illustration35 1927-01-27 17 1 tIUi U'* .m U linul race tor the Kathleen trophy was sailed oil January H> and was won by (iertrude (lion. Dr. A. I,. Hoops), in centre. /•/in,'os h\ Miyiihl,/•/in,'os h\ Miyiihl, - 35 words
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Article, Illustration63 1927-01-27 18 •M’""' m l*'>'»Kra"li>. I,, Slu.l..,,, Mr M. D.vill. ih engaged on oilier portrait alter SmKapnre |to«>|»U> )N Mr u Furope. II, |K Mrs. I hiHin (liian. M.15.K, Mr>. I'. li. Str\i i ii'< Mi. 11 ii rr> 11. \\i||i, s. Ih arti-1. Mr. Anatoli* Shister. Mr.63 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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Article820 1927-01-27 19 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Remarkable Advance In Transmission. Inauguration of a New Discovery. Ikeuter telegram] London, January 19. dJo advance in submarine t. TV mnsmi-sion was demonstrated n( n representatives of the f /j.,,' kastern Extension Australia T. ic'-raoh C o. offices this afterid 1 iil.i 1 l H v[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 820 words
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Article241 1927-01-27 19 Death of Emperor Of Mexico’s Widow. London, January 19. Brussels The death has occurred of Princess Charlotte, sister of the late King Leopold anil widow of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. The Princess lost her reason when her husband was shot by Mexican Republicans in 18G7. One of241 words
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Article107 1927-01-27 19 Viscount Grey as First President. Rugby, January 23. It is announced that a new association of Liberals’is now in process of forma'ion. The first meeting of the new body is likely to be held shortly. iseount Grey will be President, and ‘he Association, it is understood, will107 words
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Article800 1927-01-27 19 Trade Union Congress Action Endorsed. Big Majority on Card Vote. London, January 21. The Trade Union Congress conference on a card vote of 2,840,000 against I, endorsed the action of the general council and approved of its report. Rugby, January 21. I The conference thus supported the800 words
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Article175 1927-01-27 19 Enthusiastic Welcome In Jamaica. Rugby, January 21. The Duke and Duchess of York, on board H.M S. Renown, arrived yesterday at Kingston, Jamaica, en route for Australia, and were accorded an enthusiastic welcome. Rugby, January 22. The stay of the Duke and Duchess of York in175 words
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Article79 1927-01-27 19 Felt Over Wide Area In Scotland. i 1 Rugby, January 21. Earthquake shocks were experienced at five o’clock this morning over a wide area in north-east Scotland, including Aberdeen, Klgin, Ballater and the Orkney and Shetland Islands. The tremors lasted from twenty seconds to a minute and a half.79 words
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Article75 1927-01-27 19 Eleven of Charabanc Partv Killed. London, January 2d. Roundrock, Texas The Baylor University basketball team was travelling in a charabanc to Austin to play the Texas University, when the driver ran on to a railway crossing as a train arrived. He swerved on to the track and75 words
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Article29 1927-01-27 19 Rugby, January ID. The latest weekly return regarding the unemployed shows u decrease of Od.SdD, 'lie total being 1,4.'»2,000. This is 210,597, more than a year ago.29 words
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Article17 1927-01-27 19 London, January 21. Baris The death has occurred of M. Uugene Turpin, inventor of melinite.17 words
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Article324 1927-01-27 20 Test Action in Chancery Court. Contributions to Political Objects. Rugby, January 21. A test action of considerable import iiiKi to trades unionism was decided in the Chancery Court to-day by Mr. Justice Eve. Mr. Forster brought action against the Shop Assistants’ Union, of which he is a324 words
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Article127 1927-01-27 20 An Unpleasant Incident At (Jcneva. London, January 20. G< neva I hen* was an unpleasant incident at to-day’s sitting of the I.eagUi of Nations fipiuni onmii sion. AD Ini, the liincse delegate, excited l.v protested against a figure w.'iich was n t to rep; e-cut lb;* product127 words
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Article63 1927-01-27 20 Unexpected Change in The Situation. Shanghai, January’ 21. Fi* io Ifie onposit ion have decided t withdraw the vote of non-c infidence, as i uo entne political situation has undergone an unexpected change as a result of the Prime Minist-r’s efforts to reach an understanding. It is consequently63 words
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Article121 1927-01-27 20 Maritime Customs’ Officials Attitude. Shanghai, January It). 1 he Shanghai Commissioner of Cus. toms, interviewed by Reuter, stated that the Maritime Cu. toms otlicials had n thin<> to d<t with the eoll*‘ctioM of surtaxes. It is believed that the surtaxes will be < ol loot ed by Sun121 words
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Article326 1927-01-27 20 University Proposal Not Supported. Hong Kong, January It*. Anticipating the introduction of an Act of Parliament adopting Lord Willingdon’s report on tin* Boxer indemnity, general well-informed opinion in Hong Kong strongly condemns the committee s scheme for its inappropriateness at tlu present time. It urges the scrapping326 words
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Article103 1927-01-27 20 i Decrease Compared With 1925. Shanghai, January 21. Pi king The total net salt revenue amounted to .>(‘>1,2*7,001*, showing a dot reuse of $0,217,000 compared with I bL'o. At the end of the year the whole revinue was being retained by the local a* ihorities, exiept part103 words
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Article123 1927-01-27 20 London, January 20. At the annual meeting of Barclay’s Bunk tlu* chairman, Mr. F. C. Goodenough, said last year emphasised the increasing interdependence of industries, the futility ;f strike:; and lock-outs and the need for constant progress in industrial organisation equipment. If \\e had learned these lessons, then123 words
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Article49 1927-01-27 20 London, January 20. In* Daily Kx press understands that a working agreement has been entered into t w»*. n ointaulds and the Sniaviscosn rcinigte;. lanzstoff Fabriken. The lastnamed is the largest artificial silk-spinn-ing concern in Germany, and Courtaulds i ready have a large interest in it.49 words
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Article34 1927-01-27 20 London, January 22. Borne: I lie ambassadoi ial re-shuflU* MBaud* s the 1 1 ansferenci of Signor V. enuti from Peking to More *w'and tin* jjdtremenl of Signori Deliatorre and I qlavagna.34 words
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Article398 1927-01-27 20 Marx Fails to Form Coalition. President’s Appeal to NonSocialist Parties. London, January 20. Berlin Herr Marx’* efforts to form a coalition Government from the middle parties have f: ihd. The failure is due to the People s I arc>, to which Dr. Stresemann belongs, opposing co-operation with398 words
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Article97 1927-01-27 20 London, January 22. The Hague: In response to Belgium’.' request that it should meet China’s w ishes the Permanent Court has extended to MaV •-«> the time allowed hina for filing lvi counter-case as regards the denunciation ot the 18(5.-) treaty. The suit will, however, be ready97 words
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Article55 1927-01-27 20 London, January 20. Essen Ilerr Krupp von Bohlem addressing the annual meeting of Krupps', Tiid German industry succeeded in increasing its competitive activities last year, although far too slowly. Nevertheless a big advance had been made, and now that the difficult wintei ba-i been negotiated, a further great55 words
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Article76 1927-01-27 20 London, January 20. 1 In* Hague The Government have do l( «PPoint Baron van Wcldcrei K. nvr. r.s to the Iona: vacant post of Dutcl Minister at Teheran. Baron Benders will retain the post r Minister to Turkey and Bulgaria, wit! loadtjuaitors at Constantinople. i»u;in' hr<76 words
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Article226 1927-01-27 20 Increasing the Radius Of The Service. Heads of Harvard Ann Cambridge Converse. 0 Lugby, January The trans-Atlantic telephone which had hitherto been confined t 1 don and New York, was yestenm. creased in range so as to include i,. 1 within a radius of 110 miles of’lrmT ami226 words
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Article322 1927-01-27 20 Result of Paris Trials Announced. London, January j Paris According to the m .vs; Garibaldi and the Catalan iv»;sp;ra:v have bur. liberated, having lain •'Oiled since November LI and thus L ine; completed the sentences inmvei. The Ministir of Interior signed tK portatien orders in respect of all322 words
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Article29 1927-01-27 20 Paris, January Le Petit Parisien announces 1 j French engineer named vented an electric apparatus ena* detection without digging p' sition of all subterranean be a r29 words
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Article259 1927-01-27 21 I Poincare’s Optimistic Review. L, io Maintain Present op Exchange. 9 London, January 2*>. I m roa.are gave the most, vu u of French finances ■j” (i.'iv! rnnu-ut entered oflice in *,..r |„*fore the Chamher finances ''T "low ing improvement in the B J> -t”*.lit the Treasury position,259 words
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Article113 1927-01-27 21 Result of Tests With I Australia. I Rugby. January 25. J :'i th- beam w ireless tesim. -,i:» past week between !1 gam! and Australia i '.< t'V the Maivoni Company. 1 It states that the tests have demoti--|i .-"1 t at th:> wireless link is capable B*113 words
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Article83 1927-01-27 21 F ivpaimo tor Re-Assembly Oi i Parliament.. Rugby, January 25. y i ri.rn.iry >. Parliament will u- „l‘l ,i:: l u (lovernment Depart- n’Or,'!*:!,.,: are engaged upon the f :iu speech. jniportam subject dealt with j h n ‘‘l be the Chinese situa*:u Slp h to domestic83 words
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Article32 1927-01-27 21 v y I-ond .n. January 20. r Kr..'j..^| r A Houghton lias 1,1 on board the Albert I’.-'" .a V^L'"’f n,IS <««•»** th,. '•'**!i. 1,1 k r uns on American32 words
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Article37 1927-01-27 21 Rugby, January 2° ’’P"’ St. Paul’s Cathedral, < shou’.i IV 1 PJ ,0 P »wal that a **th* ffom the pulpit to that OmM u S b ü by Professional ,ci '■■nbfchten the public37 words
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Article658 1927-01-27 21 Plea for Arbitration Of Disputes. London, January IP. Washington There was a very significant development in tlie Senate when! the Democratic leader, Senator Robinson,* introduced a resolution calling upon the l nitid States (.lovernment to try and settle through arbitration ail disputes 1 with Mexico658 words
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Article222 1927-01-27 21 Estimating the Net Output Value.” Rugby, January 24. Britain's industrial census, begun in February, 11*25, is practically completed, and the Board of Trade expect to be able to publish the first results in a few days. The census relates to the year 1 !»24. It will enable the222 words
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Article59 1927-01-27 21 No Truth in Report Of Reverse. Shanghai, January 25. According t the best available information here—information on which the authorities depend in connection with defence arrangcments--therc is no truth whatt vet* in the newspaper reports that Sun huan Fang has received a serious reverse in Chekiang. 159 words
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Article55 1927-01-27 21 Retter Price Obtained In United States. London, January 25. S\«ku*y The (Jovernmcnt have concluded arrangements for a £.'>,000.000 ban »n the I'nited States for the purpose "f meeting commitments in London. The Prime Minister, Mr. Land, says the money was obtained at a considerably better price55 words
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Article48 1927-01-27 21 Will Not Attend Conference On Swiss Soil. London. January 21. (Ionova Replying to the League of Nations’ invitation to participate in the forthcoming international economic conference. Litvinoff reiterates Russia’s refusal to attend a conference or nominate representatives to any international route! ence on Swiss soil.48 words
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Article55 1927-01-27 21 Rugby, January It*. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister made the interesting announcement at a luncheon in connection with tin* tortile lining British Industries Fair that so k en is the Prince of Wales on the British Industries Fail that he lias consented to he the chief guest of55 words
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Article58 1927-01-27 21 London, January, 21. Washington M. Bryn, for fifteen years Norwegian Minister, has been re» aiied. It was known that he was at loggerhead- with his (lovernment. for a Fng time. It is understood that M. Bryn does not share tin* views of his (lovernment regarding58 words
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Article33 1927-01-27 21 London, January 10. (lonova In tbe course of the Opium Commission, Signor (’avaz/.ini stated that Italy is ready to adopt the necessary measure to enforce ihe Hague Convention of 12.33 words
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Article169 1927-01-27 21 Inauguration of New System. Triumph of Modern Engineering. f Rugby, January 22. The first public inspection took place ye.-1crday of the (ll.uNtom* dock system at Liverpool, which is one of the m »dern triumphs of engineering. Marly in hehruary the waters of the Mersey will be admitted, and169 words
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Article92 1927-01-27 21 Highest Record for Thirteen Years. Rugby, January 24. The commercial accounts of the Post Of,ice for the year ended March 31 show t net surplus of £0,007,000, whieh is the highest recorded except for 1013. ’I he postal services produced a profit of over £7.000,000, and the92 words
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Article81 1927-01-27 21 Possibility of Return to Gold Standard. London. January 24. New York A shipment of .$4,200,00*1 worth of sold bullion arrived from France on January 22, following closely on the arrival of a $4,000,000 consignment earlier in the week, which was the lirst since the war. Some quarters81 words
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Article148 1927-01-27 21 Kugby, January 10. The I.t.rd Mayor of London and the I ady .Mayoress, with the Sheriffs and their wives, will leave London to-morrow for Paris. On Friday they will attend banquet of the British ('handier of Commerce. On Saturday morning, introduced by tin* British Ambassador, Lord148 words
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Article38 1927-01-27 21 London, January 20. Calcutta: Two Bengalis arrested in (onnection with the discovery of grenade bombs in a house in Calcutta on the 7th inst. we’ p sentenced by the special tribunal to seven jears’ transportation.38 words
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Article40 1927-01-27 21 London, January 10. Washington The Senale, in so-ral'ed executive session, rejected the Igiusanm* Treaty re-establishing diplomatic and commercial relations with Turkey. '1 he administration whips failed to get the two-thirds majority necessary for ratifi—cat ion.40 words
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Article138 1927-01-27 22 Sentence for Assaulting A Minister. London, January 2*». Genet a I wen «i*• Ju -th tea e licen sentene-eil t i i went tour da; iui|»i is«>nnient, which fa* has already .-><-rv<*<l. a fine of 100 flams, and banishnmnt f«*r lo years. Route-r cable*.- of June 1*138 words
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Article105 1927-01-27 22 Important Congress Opens In Cairo. London, January 21. Cairo: King Fuad opened the International niton Congre-s in the presence of a large and di*tingui>hed gathering, including Lord Lloyd arid loll delegates, representing 17 countrie.-. Mr. Holroyd, president *>f the International Federation of Ma.-ter Cotton Spinners and the Manufacturers105 words
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Article65 1927-01-27 22 The SmutfKlintf of Harmful Drugs. London, Jarman 2.1. Geneva The opium commission by seven to two rejected tlie Italian proposal requesting special consideration (or the contingent question of th** manufacture ot harmful drugs and appropriate measures for the tin-vent ion of .-smuggling. Opponent- of Hm- proposal declared that65 words
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Article69 1927-01-27 22 Layby, Jarmarv I hi* cnii'i r < ompicst ami the tirst suit marine Until.a of I hi* Atlantic l-'lect left Portsmouth ve-terdav to join tin* fleet in CiiUraltai included in thi* flotilla is submarine XI, which now joins tin* fleet for the lir-t 1 11 in• oil69 words
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Article38 1927-01-27 22 London, January 2a. Paris Ihe International Aeronautic I'eiieration awarded the litTonl Harmon trophy of ln.uiMi francs ami the gold medal to (’apt. Pelletier Daisy. f-apt. Daisy made a record time flight from Paris to Tokio.38 words
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Article38 1927-01-27 22 Uugby, January 2a. The Ministry of Labour announces that on January 17, the total number of unemployed was l,::ihl,000. This was 41,014 los* than a week ago, but 17a, 12a more than a year ago.38 words
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Article21 1927-01-27 22 Shanghai, January 2. r >. A wireless message from Hankow dialed yesterday states that the banks opened without incident.21 words
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Article34 1927-01-27 22 London, .January 2.’. Washington Tim Shipping Hoard has rejected all bids I, r ti„. leviathan ami ships of Hie l nuid .State- line |i(i freighters of the A m-rican u reliant line.34 words
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Article112 1927-01-27 22 ProtcctinK the Rights of Rritish Settlers. Rugby, January 2-’>. As a result of the discussions which took place during the Imporia. onter<nee, it has been decided t send to the New Hebrides a commission comprising representatives of His Majesty s (io\crn,nent in Great Britain, Australia and New112 words
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Article32 1927-01-27 22 London. January 2.1. The Prime Minister of Lister. Sir Jaiucs Craig, becomes Viscount Craigavon. The elevation of Sir Janies Craig to a Viscounty was announced in the New Year Honours.32 words
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Article50 1927-01-27 22 London. January 2-1. The Hague The battle cruiser Sumatra, which is en route to the Hutch Fast Indies, left Honolulu <»n tin* iMh jest, for Yokohama, ami i- due on l eht nary 2. The Sumatra will remain until after the KmperorN funeral and then proceed to Shanghai.50 words
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Article647 1927-01-27 22 Passi-uufr> who embark** l in the Straits th** Aeru'iis which -.(.led t"l Europe ot: the I'.Uh in.it. were Mis. M. A. Itirch. Mu. It. Kirch. Mr •tint Mrs. il. ,1, Holder. Mr-. M. Harden, Mi--Miehnelts, Mr. 11. It. .Icpson. t’ommdr lli.hert, Mr. and Mr-. c. I llewiti, Mr. and647 words
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Article1632 1927-01-27 22 Inquiry into (Grounding Ot Royal Stai I on Tuesday in tlu* District C’ourt. a marine inquiry was commenced mto the I accident to the Blue Star line vessel, Koval Star, whilst on a voyage from hina to Kngland. i The asses.M.rs were Mr. P. A. 1‘. David, apt.1,632 words
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Article967 1927-01-27 23 Straits Times.] I VH l |I00,000 For Development I Programme. l,ti<>n< f«r State Capital And .Muar. «i«* s,raits Time *-J I .u.lirv followed by the I” ''kw.mment. awl the prosperity 1 mounted by the decision lt l h fi'iiieiit to spend $700,0110 on I" 1 ;,fStraits Times.] I VH l *• * – • - 967 words
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Article374 1927-01-27 23 Famous Journalist and War Correspondent. A Reuter telegram from London, dated January IP announces the death at the age of 58, of Martin Henry I> niohoe, who] had a thrilling career as a journalist and war correspondent. He was born in Galway, Ireland, in! 18G1>, and374 words
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Article158 1927-01-27 23 Steam Yacht Alacrity Arrives At Singapore. The steam yacht Alacrity, which is conveying a party of American society people on a six months cruise round the world, arrived at Singapore on January IP and left for Saigon on the 2ut'n. The yacht, which has been chartered from Mr.158 words
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Article47 1927-01-27 23 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. January 10. A Chinese foreman in Wearne’s workshop was drinking at a colfeeshop when he suddenly received three bullets in the hack from an automatic pistol tired outside of a window. The man was killed. The perpetrator is unknown.47 words
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Article279 1927-01-27 23 Mr. J. (J. Fulton’s Death At Kuala Lipis. Fneumonia contracted after relief work in Pahang during the Hoods caused the death of Mr. J. G. Fulton, works manager of the Hume Pipe Company's establishment at Chegah Prah, at Kuala Lipis a January 17. The late Mr.279 words
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Article185 1927-01-27 23 Increasing Importance Of Work In Singapore. The annual report <*f the Indian Associati in, Singapore, states that the year 192G has seen the name of the Association come to the forefront of local public life. It is increasingly acknowledged on all hands that the Association is a185 words
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Article92 1927-01-27 23 The Bang Hong Liong is now in dry dock at Keppel Harbour and examination has revealed fair y extensive damage to which it is possible further additions will be made by the time the surveyors have completed their work. The vessel, whim is owned by92 words
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Article766 1927-01-27 23 Accused Acquitted at The Assizes. Successful Plea of (>uilty But Insane. A < hinese, Lull Sui, was charged on January „t* at the Assizes Ik*lore the Chief Justice (Sir V\ illinm Munson) with murdering a Japanese and with causing giievous hurt to four other men. The accused766 words
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Article2190 1927-01-27 24 International Adventure At Peking. Political, Social, and Industrial Problems. By Mr. T. M llaslett. M.A Far Eastern Secretary ot t f; W-»i 1*1 Student hi i t ian h edei ;*t1 A Pacific \fca <inf**rei!ce ll**A’ far away it sounds \o*l what an Area Any examination "t2,190 words
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Article281 1927-01-27 24 Remarkable Case at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent l. Kuala Lumpur. January ‘Jo. After an all-day hearing the tria concluded la-1 night in which n Chinese girl, under !J years **t age. was charged with the murder of a Chinese boy. about -ix years of age,281 words
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Article619 1927-01-27 24 Scheme for New Organisation I Discussed. I Assured of Hundred \«.»u I Members. I At a recent meeting of the I Fit ing Association. Singapore I dt'ritlr*! tlint tlu 1 Association > j> .1; I affiliated with tho Ex-Service- A-, I tion of Malaya, and that a619 words
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Article127 1927-01-27 24 (From Our Own Correspondent>• I Penang. January f I In the police court to-day A. I Narayan Chettv was charged under counts with criminal breach oi servant in respect of the propertj K. V. A. L. a Penang tirm in Ma;.» and 1 f»24. r The hearing127 words
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Article765 1927-01-27 25 Discussions with Tanjong Priok Authorities. Similar Citroen Development Humoured. •II,., miw-aBcn printed below, from papers, are of partieuI,,,.;, in view of the announcement i„ the Straits Times on January 19 (jrneral Motors Export Company, j.,. h vo abandoned their proposal to their assembling plant at C';765 words
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Article688 1927-01-27 25 Surplus of Over $100,000 On 1926. 1 h annual meeting of the Singapore I uit Club will be held in the Victoria Theatre on Friday, January 28, at 5-15 p.m. The new rules have been circulated to members, and it is notified that one of them provides688 words
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Article691 1927-01-27 25 Local Pplice Methods In Question. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 18. A senior European reside rit ran -ver a Chinese coolie last mont.i and killed him and since that time various rumours have b en circulated to the effect that the pol.ee were collecting evidence bef691 words
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Article48 1927-01-27 25 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, January 20. The official report of the deaths in the Moods states that 10 were drowned, including a rescued party of twelve who were in a boat which capsized when being lowed into Teluk Anson. A European was also drowned.48 words
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Article571 1927-01-27 25 The Installation of Benzine Pumps. Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 4 held on January 14. Decided that if any licensee shall have l»een convicted three times for breach of petroleum bylaws reference shall be made to committee to consider whether licence shall be suspended or571 words
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Article95 1927-01-27 25 The Rev. Mr. Evans urged his audience at tho Victoria Theatre on Sunday to lay aside earth’s fetters and harmonize their lives with God’s commandments so that they would he numbered among those who would receive the reward of eternal life. He declared at the outset that95 words
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Article488 1927-01-27 26 Estate of Former Sumatra Potentate. Amounts Paid to Singapore Creditors. The Sultan of Siak, a Malay state under Dutch administration in Sumatra, was the plaintiff in issues tried before Mr. Justice Dearie in the Supreme Court on T uesday. T he issues related to debts amounting to488 words
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Article146 1927-01-27 26 Two New Ducket Dredgers Being Bought. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, January 21. At the annual meeting of the Petaling T in Co. the chairman announced that the mining profit for the year amounted to $447,4'.* 1, compared with $375,528 last year. It was proposed in future to146 words
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Article19 1927-01-27 26 lltKtTKR TKLKC.lt AMJ London, January 25. Madrid Seiior Spotorno has been ap luted Con.-ul at Shanghai.lltKtTKR TKLKC.lt AMJ - 19 words
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Article1112 1927-01-27 26 Business at Annual tiencral Meeting. The annual general meeting of the uoy<: 1 Singapore Yacht Club was held at lit- (Inn house on Monday evening. There was a good attendance of members. Dr. A. L. Hoops (vice-commodore) pre- i(lc*«l t and in an address from the chair1,112 words
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Article289 1927-01-27 26 Official Assignee Confesses To Mistake. A mistake in procedure by which the Supreme Court granted to the Official Assignee an order for which he had no power to apply was the subject of an application made before Mr. Justice Deane on Monday by Mr. H. C. CookeYarborough on289 words
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Article179 1927-01-27 26 Kush Operation by Municipal Department. One-way traffic on Fullerton Road is a mmious matter at the rush hours, and the motoring public have reason to be grateful to the municipal road department for having worked overtime in order to minimise the inconvenience as much as possible. The179 words
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Article412 1927-01-27 26 Application Made In Supre m Court. An application was made i n Supreme Court on Monday before Mr Justice Dean, to substitute a sp ecn resolution passed by shareholders of th Asia Insurance Company f r a clause in the company’s articles of association relating to the412 words
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Article93 1927-01-27 26 Six Months’ Gaol for Chinese Youths. A case in which two Hylam youths were charged with house-breaking, "a 5 heard by Mr. P. A. F. David, in the District Court on January 20. hief Court Inspector Meredith told the judge that there had been a lot house-breaking in93 words
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Article138 1927-01-27 26 Chenderiang Tin Dredging.— month ending January 15, Dredge, P K U s I*o. Hvdraulieing.—Piculs 70. Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging.—The lowing telegram has been received the manager of the mine :—First n< January, output 102 piculs, 287 h° worked, 35,000 cubic yards treated. Kamunting Tin Dredging.—KD'st month of January:—Output138 words
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Article1321 1927-01-27 27 Lorablc Malaya Cup Final. I, From Our Own Correspondent). I* Kuala Lumpur. January 23. I ..“was certainly fulfilled Bxpectat* 0 11 n the final ot the ■erday iBterno competition bet■ayu .Cup an d Perak the r PirlluFh? downpra'lieally the l,v the very great improveW sl thorn State had1,321 words
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Article212 1927-01-27 27 Scratch Four and Pairs Results. Times were rather poor in the two rowing races held in the Harbour or. Saturday in the course of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club regatta. In the Scratch Fours G/een, L. F. Falls. F. L. Cavc-Pennev, A. \V. Farquhar, II. A. A. Howell, stroke,212 words
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Article647 1927-01-27 27 S.C.C.’s Good Display Against The Services. The final meeting between the S.C.C. and the Services on the padang last Saturday produced some of the fastest rugby seen at Singapore this season. The Club won by 14 points to six, crossing the Services’ line four times, but the soldiers647 words
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Article101 1927-01-27 27 The Eurasian Co. Rifle Club. At a company sp *on shoot held on January 23, the following were the results A Class.—200 yds. Pte. K. Wylie; 400 yds. Pte. J. Rodrigues; 500 yds. Pte. L. A. Joseph. B. Class.—200 yds. C.S.M. S. Stewart 400 yds. Cpl. F. M.101 words
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Article518 1927-01-27 27 Falkiner Beats Stevenson In Both Matches. At the Garden Club on January ID, Claude Falkiner beat II. W. Stevenson in a match of 750 up by 228. Scoring was slow at first, both finding difficulty in settling down, owing to the slowness of the table. The best breaks were518 words
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Article162 1927-01-27 27 [Reuter Telegram.] Scotland’s Good Win Over France. [Reuter Telegram.] London, January 22. The international match between Scotland and France was played at Edinburgh to-day in dull weather 25,000 spectators saw Scotland defeat the visitors by 4 poals and a penalty goal (2d points) to 2 tries (0 points).[Reuter Telegram.] - 162 words
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Article989 1927-01-27 28 Reorganising the Association’s Constitution. A committee meeting of the Singapore Football Association was held in the S.C.G. on January 20 there being present Mes-rs. .1. M. Sinie (president), Dr. Lini Han !lo<* (vice prtsident), I*. M. loscenic (S.( Tay l.ia.u Teck (S.G.F.A.), Ghatti iton, M.G. (Dukes), E. W.989 words
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Article623 1927-01-27 28 Club Beaten at Hockey By Selangor. i (From Our Ov.n Correspondent). Malacca, January lb. Malacca Hotrk.y C'ub had their visit m's on Satuniay the Sclargt r cl .c and a vesy good game wan j T hi- pitch was a trill soft owing to tin* h a\y.ia:n which623 words
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Article704 1927-01-27 28 [Reuter Telegram.] r Clark Outclassed by La j Barba. London, January 23. j V York: In a twelve rounds j for the v.frUiV flyweight en»m-; „i„n-h;.', Ik- foie 111.000 speitatoli, h idel, la Burba, the holder, beat Elay Clark, the European champion, on points. Beth weighed 7 st. 13[Reuter Telegram.] - 704 words
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Article475 1927-01-27 28 [Reuter Telegram.] I English and Scottish I M i Results. [Reuter Telegram.] London, January oo To-day’s matches in the r„ v i Leagues resulted as follows Division I. Arsenal 1 Sheffield U n Birmingham 1 Huddersfield' 1 Burnley G Aston Villa i J-feds 2 Manchester v 1 i[Reuter Telegram.] - 475 words
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Article1237 1927-01-27 29 ’he Floods and the Relief ne Fund. (From a Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 22. ,he moment, discussion of the a „j the aftermath have eclipsed Other considerations. The responsivef the different communities ouchout Perak and the unfailing lerosity manifested towards the Perak Relief Fund which closes to-day th1,237 words
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Article215 1927-01-27 29 American Lawyer’s Luxurious World Cruise. Among the passengers aboard th* Bclgcnland, which was to leave New York on December on a round-the-worid cruise, and will in due course pa thr >ugh Singapore, is Mr. Samuel IJntermyer, a famous lawyer of New* York. Evidently Mr. Untermyer does215 words
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Article122 1927-01-27 29 [Reuter Telegram.] Edinburgh Professional’s Success in U.S.A. [Reuter Telegram.] London, January 24. El Paso Tommy Armour, of the Congressional Club, won the $2,500 open golf tournament. Johnny Golden, New Jersey, and Joe Kirkwood, New York, tied for second place. Armour belongs to Edinburgh. He represented Britain in the Walker[Reuter Telegram.] - 122 words
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Article22 1927-01-27 29 DYAS. —On January 24, 1927, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs C. Dyas, the gift of twin sons.22 words
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Article57 1927-01-27 29 HALSEY- BROOKE.—On December 20, 1926, at St. Peter’s Church, Cran'ey Gardens Lieut. T. E. Halsey, to Jean, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. Bertram Brooke (Tuan and Dayang Muda of Sarawak>, KIXG-HARMAN—WHITAKER— On January 21, 1927, at Singapore, S S., Edward Henry King-Harman, of Jalan Acob, Kapnr, F.M.S., to57 words
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Article138 1927-01-27 29 Singapore, January 26. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit 2/4 5/16 On New York, Demand 56 Private 90 d/s 57% On France, Bank T.T. 1350 On India, Bank T.T. 153 On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 10% p.c. dis. On138 words
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Article622 1927-01-27 29 Singapore, January 2G. MINING. Issue Val. P<1. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 66/6 67/6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.88 0.92 £1 £1 Chonderiang 28/C 29/6 £1 £1 Eastern Siam 27/- 28/£1 10 Haad Yai 14/- 15/- pm. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.22Mi 1.27Mi £1 £1 Idris622 words
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Advertisement88 1927-01-27 29 NOTICE All communications for both the Strait)Times unci the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settle merits. The p-'St free price of the Straits Times tc the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $48 a year. The post tree price of88 words
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Obituary203 1927-01-27 29 DEATHS KOH. —On January 23, 1927, at Chop Thye Kee, Johore Bahru, Mr. Koh Kwong Joo. aged 55, beloved father of Mr. Koh Keng Hock. LANCE BOWER. —On January 17, 1927, at Llandyrnog. Lynette, eldest daughter of the lute Chrissie and Harold Lance Bower. ONG. —On January 25, 1927, at203 words
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Article96 1927-01-27 1 General— Page Singapore Oflicu.l Qa'date ns 1 Rubber Price Averagts 1 London Rubber Stocks 1 Rubber Price for 1927 The Singapore Auction Rubber Position <P»y A. W. S.) Dutch Indies Rubber Labour Position 1 A Planter's Note Rook 1 Rubber Roadways 2 Mother Rubber Trees 2 Local Rubber Auctions96 words
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Article79 1927-01-27 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Forward ''ontract Q iiotat ions Fpet Stdler Prices r~- —s l'Vb. A;ril .lu’y Jc'te I-’«!*• n S’j.ore .bin. Miir. June Sept. J;.ii. h. d. go 1 7 o.oT (m;h 0 0 70*_. 0.72 iff 1 7 1 <i 1 o.r.K 1 o.r.a'j o.7i* L’J I79 words
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Article25 1927-01-27 1 Rubber pr•<•'* averages in the present Restriction quarter up to January 2d art* as follows .’■’incaj tore fifi.4B cents London is. 7.20(1.25 words
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Article30 1927-01-27 1 1 ewis and Peat’s cable from their London office gives 1,180 tons increase ’i.ai injr the total London rubber stocks at January 22, as revised, 5:1,000 tons.30 words
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Article28 1927-01-27 1 A coble received by Lewis and Peat from their London office states that bher ouot d for the whole of 1027 at Is. B%d.28 words
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Article191 1927-01-27 1 The Singapore Chamber of C.iirnioree Rubber Association held its 796th auction ’i January 26, when tlmre was catalogli- I 1 .•>46.9.S.{ lbs. or 691.33 tons j offered 917,700 lbs. r 409.69 tons sold 762,990 ]bs. or 340.02 tons. Spot I .ondofi 1 s. 7 %<1. New York191 words
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1332 1927-01-27 1 A. W. S - Notes by A. W. S. Writing from London, under date December 29, A. W. 8. says From a business point of view the past week has been short and dull. Price has hardened slightly, but this is not due t any marked increase1,332 words
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Article40 1927-01-27 1 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Reassessment of Standard Production. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 2(i Colombo It is officially that the standard production of iff Coylon for the fifth year of ik l"” tion scheme has been re-u-v< i 7r.,S39 tons.[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 40 words
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Article58 1927-01-27 1 (Aneta’s Service.) Total Production Durr1926. (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, January l.\ The statistical bureau of taxati- that the export of native rub amounted to 85.000 tons drv ribrhe total production in the Dutch E-i-Indies was 209,000 tons. In the export of native r.:v was 87.9S7 tons and the(Aneta’s Service.) - 58 words
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Article88 1927-01-27 1 (b rom Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 2 1 At the Perak River Valiev Rubber C annual meeting. Mr. I\ A. M. Pm "Do presided, said that when start.:,’ the financial year under review, t--1 rought forward a balance of 3iv’* pounds of rubber, which had88 words
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Article120 1927-01-27 1 An approximate idea of the state labour supply in Malaya is obtained extracting Indian, Chinese, and Indies figures from the Arrivals st:: Departures by sea from and to Foreif’ Ports,” published monthly in the Strait? Settlements Government Gazette. Figure lor the twelve months ending 31, 1020, are as120 words
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Article86 1927-01-27 1 We have received the eighth l of Rutherford’s Planters’ N ate ri j which is thoroughly remodelled revised, and which contains a comprehensive collection of facts rtl,1 to all planting industries, with -“l' reference to rubber, coconuts, an Tho book also has most useful m J'86 words
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Article735 1927-01-27 2 Inortant Experiments In h Progress. m I ,U Jnnual general meeting! m U |",',lw"vs. I A. was helil on j Vt the* registered office, Nus., "’idol bane Kastcheap, E. C. a, A t v flois (chairman of the n .Aided ami in the course ot P f( red735 words
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Article484 1927-01-27 2 Directors Appealing Against New Assessment. The annual general meeting of Glenealy Plantations. Ltd., was held on Monday at the offices of the secretaries, Derrick and Co., Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Th" Chairman, the H n. Mr. D. J. Ward, presided, and there were also present: Messrs H. C.484 words
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Article228 1927-01-27 2 Method of Hark Examination Recommended. Mr. R. A. Taylor, Physiological Botanist of the Rubber Research Scheme, Ceylon, makes the following recommendations Yield records should be taken in conjunction with bark examination. Plugs of bark are removed from the trees at a height of 3 ft. by means228 words
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Article843 1927-01-27 2 Easier Tendency as Sales Progressed. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 795th auction on January 20, when there was catalogued 1,654,578 lhs. or 738.65 tons offered 1,044,315 lbs. or 466.21 tons sold 799,140 lbs. or 356.76 tons. j London Is. 7ty*d. i New York843 words
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Article294 1927-01-27 2 Foreign Imports Into Singapore And Penang. Official figures of the foreign imports of rubber into Singapore and Penang during the year 1920 have been received from the acting Registrar of Imports and Exports. The total imported from the Netherlands East Indies, Sarawak and British North Borneo and294 words
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Article177 1927-01-27 2 Amalgamated.—45,974 lbs. Ayer Molck. —19,080 lbs. Bedford IMantations. —9,769 lbs. Balau. —34,109 lbs. Beranang.—lbs. Bert am (Taisho). —59,918 lbs. Borelli.—31,000 lbs. Brooklands.—100,000 lbs. Bukit Kepong.—17,078 lbs. <'hembong.—79,9110 lbs. heras.—.‘19,100 lbs. Connemara.—36,306 lbs. (Jlcnoaly.—31,435 lbs. (ilenshill.—49,.*155 lbs. Mill Rise.—19,500 lbs. Juru.—28,841 lbs. Kamasan.—20,400 lbs. Kepong Malay.—119,187 lbs. Kong177 words
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Article444 1927-01-27 3 Development of Sandala Estate. The seventeenth ordinary general nrceting <3 the shareholders (»t the Mcmbakut Rubber, Ltd., was held on December 14, at 17 St. Helen’s Place, Rishop-gate, E.C., the Hon. Mount-tiiart W. E.phin stone (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in the course ot his remarks,444 words
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Article448 1927-01-27 3 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report. Fraser and Co.'s weekly report, dated January 25, states During the past week fluctuations in both tin and rubber have been slight and business in both sections of the share market has been on a limited scale. In pite. however, of448 words
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Article401 1927-01-27 3 Extension of the Planted Area. The sixteenth annual general meeting t,f the >■ diareho 'der- ot the (ian Kee Ki,i>ln i- Estate, I.td.. was la id in man week at 7, Martin's Lane, Cannon Street, K.C.. Mr. W. Artmn Addinsell (cha-rman ot j the company) presiding.401 words
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Article211 1927-01-27 3 Mr. and .Mrs. 11. A. Huxtalde. of the Kalumpang division of the Tanjong Malim Rubber Co., will he returning to Perak by the P. and Mantua. The directors of Sopang Valley Estate, ltd., have declared a fourth interim dividend of 22'j per cent., (making 7d |(i* cent, to211 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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500 1927-01-27 3 Stock p Exchange j Value. Company. P lccs £1 Aba co 2/ Allagar *1 Anglo-Malay il Ayer Kuning 3 1 il Ranteng :j, Ranteng < nnsidi<<ated Xl Ratu Cavea t*3'. a i\ Ratu Tiga 2 Rekoh 0 •> Rertam Consolidated 8/ 2 ilrieh Xl500 words
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617 1927-01-27 3 iipnal Issue Company Co. Evatt^B l aid Lp alue Dividends Fraser I.yaiU^H Closing Price?. J>12,.»00 1 10 p.c. int. a /c yr. 28*2-27 >(in nn 180.000 1 00 p.c. for year 30-9-26 J ®-®JJ 107'rio oVc C 'im l a/c C vi T '31617 words
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Advertisement314 1927-01-27 5 January 21, W21 i; k SECURITY EFFICIENCY THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO LTD. (Incorporated tn tbo Straits Knttlemanta) DIRECTORS: J A. E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon’ble Sir D. J. CALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN CHENG LOCK. Hon’ble Mr. D J. WARD. GAW KHEK KHIAM, Esq. R. M. MEYER.314 words
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