The Straits Budget, 23 February 1928
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1928-02-23 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.) So. M SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1928 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article429 1928-02-23 1 Page igAPEKS— •n,,. Karl ,Kf, r i f tt‘rnali" n:, l Mitrhwsiys n In'.- Situation [lira Birkii'V;" 1 arn,ni; l 'lVunT and Special Teleeram*. w<<v S v s > •T. r r.,. tl.a nau.li Stia Ka;» wcddto «»w** is i u ii Tenm- ii, n l’„r >n Singapore 1429 words
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Article3244 1928-02-23 1 Tumbulc Estate harvest'd 72,K’.0 r.uts last month. Mrs. W. J. Haskins is leaving for Home in Ma>. Mr. S. A. Mountain, of Temiang estate left for Home on furlough during the \s eek-end. Mr. G. Beatty, a popular tennis and hockey playci in Malacca, is back from3,244 words
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1218 1928-02-23 2 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) London, Jan. 2-A. There is a very strong impression that at some quite early date an announcement will be made that the Flench Iran*.* ha* been stabilised at its present rate of 124 to the l. M. Poincare, as1,218 words
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Article112 1928-02-23 2 Arrest in Race Course Road Affair. There has been an arrest in the Race course Road robbery, in which the Uhinese occupants of a house in that thoroughfare were hclil up by armed Chinese °n Feb. 17 and robbed of $2,000 in cash and jewellery. The man112 words
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88 1928-02-23 2 We regret to learn of the death at Gibraltar of Major-General Theodore Edward Stephenson, C. 8.. at the age of 71 In the South African War he commanded a small column in the attack on Poort, and for his share in the campaign was four times88 words
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Article32 1928-02-23 2 (Aneta’s Service.) Number of Submarine Quakes Increasing. j (Aneta’s Service.) I Batavia, Fe 1 The number of submarine S Krakatau is increasing, although Lhe water there is nothing visible. fl(Aneta’s Service.) - 32 words
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Article759 1928-02-23 3 -Straits Times, February 16. Tiinwrh the present year of still young, we have t he melancholy duty ot Vn.r the third death it has among the great figures ...re First there passed u Thomas Hardy, the un‘‘U enged lyen of English liter.1 Vn.i one for whom-Straits Times, February 16. - 759 words
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Article747 1928-02-23 3 Straits Times, February 17. One of the most interesting of the tendencies which are gradually altering the character of Singapore’s population is the change in the proportions of local and foreignborn inhabitants. When the last island census was taken in 1921 the foreign-born element was threequarters of theStraits Times, February 17. - 747 words
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Article705 1928-02-23 3 make financial sacrifices.—Straits Times, February 18. There is one subject which is close to the heart of every man. He may, if told that the outlook for rubber and tin is less promising than it was some months ago, say —somewhat short-sightedly—that it does not concernmake financial sacrifices.—Straits Times, February 18. - 705 words
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Article580 1928-02-23 3 dilhcult to resist.—Straits Times, r el unary 20. The imaginative mind is rare. And, perhaps, it is well that this is so. Too many imaginative minds would be apt to upset the machinery of the world. Nevertheless, the normal mind owes a deep debt of gratitude to thedilhcult to resist.—Straits Times, r el unary 20. - 580 words
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Article757 1928-02-23 4 gradually right itself.— Straits Times, February 21. 1 lie housing situation in Singapore is still very far from satisfactory. In a recent study of the subject Mr. John Laycock, basing his calculation on an estimated increase in the population during the past seven years of 160,000 andgradually right itself.—Straits Times, February 21. - 757 words
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Article720 1928-02-23 4 borrowed its name.—Straits Times February 22. When he was born, a more than ordinarily generous fairy godmother endowed Lord Birkenhead with many rich and glittering gifts. Not even the most sycophantic of his many admirers would, however, venture to assert that among those qualities of heart andborrowed its name.—Straits Times February 22. - 720 words
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Article324 1928-02-23 4 Malay Master Fined For Overloading. Another case of overloading cam v lore the Master Attendant (Capt G HT*. K.N.) on Fob. 20. whenJl/.fe bin kassini, the master of the Homr S was charged with arriving in the with cargo on the deck above the h«K of 3ft. bins,324 words
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Article137 1928-02-23 4 Would-be Victim Puts Up A Fight. Early on Monday morning a Municipal employee on his way to the abattoirs in a ricksha was held up in Lavender Street by two C hinese, one of them armed with a dagger. The Municipal man, a Chinese himself, promptly hit137 words
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Article2701 1928-02-23 5 the capital of Mulaya and the S 7h firtponin the British Empire, ~arth, iv hurs behintl Bangkok, Saigon admits towns in the East, in ljA ‘dement of a modern Pasteur IntlH‘ equM n Thf question was brought beIxiris!at i vi Council some years Mr. John Mitchell, and the2,701 words
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Article151 1928-02-23 5 AGENDA OF CONFERENCE AT BANGKOK. Supplementing the messages received from our Bangkok correspondent, it is stated that during the recent visit of H.E. Sir Hugh Clifford to Bangkok a conference took place at the Siamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs be:ween high officials of the Siam Government and151 words
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Article178 1928-02-23 5 Wife Ill-treated in The Barracks. In the District Court on Monday, before Mr. N. D. Mudie, a Malay P.C. 1034 was charged with causing grievous hurt to his wife. The accused, whose name is Sois, was represented by Mr. Stewart Bell and pleaded not guilty. Mr. M.178 words
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Article122 1928-02-23 5 7,200 Gallons of Chinese Liquor Seized. W hat are allowed to have been illicit distilling operations on a huge scale were interrupted on Sunday afternoon, when a party of Revenue Officers raided a secluded spot orf the Thomson Road and seized 7,200 gallons of Chinese liquor. A Chinese122 words
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Article1323 1928-02-23 6 DR. HEISER’S VIEW. ROCKEFELLER CHIEF INTERVIEWED. HOOKWORM .MALARIA CONTROL. The* ri-mnrkabh r* >'• ill- r;iit;vc* population t<» < ok worm pr*piigandii it* the Str’ii’ and .Java, 21 nd Malaya’s in jigai* t malaria a tv tie outstanding imj rt*s.si» n* received by l>r. Victor G. llwscr,1,323 words
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Article290 1928-02-23 6 Annual Meeting Of Singapore Branch. The annual general meeting of the Singai ore branch of the Koval Asiatic Society was held on Monday afternoon at Baffles Museum, Dr. O. Winstedt prei '‘Oing. The hairman in moving the adoption < 1 he report 22nd accounts, -aid that lu290 words
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Article220 1928-02-23 6 Proposal to Form Malayan Branch. It i- proposed to form a “Society of Yorkshiremen in Malaya” which when formed will he affiliated to “The Society •it Yorkshiremen in London” which is now amalgamated with “The Yorkshire Society.” The qualification for membership wi.l Birth in the County of Yorkshire,220 words
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Article132 1928-02-23 6 l ive two-storied shophouses in Upper 1 ’'»ss Street, near the Chinese Protector•I’o, were involved in a tire in the early hours of Sunday morning. The uppor Morions of the three centre houses have K«n burnt out. The Central Fire Station re cived the call at132 words
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Article1246 1928-02-23 6 A MALAYAN VISITOR’S IMPRESSIONS. So I went to Shanghai. Though 1 yield to no one in my admiration of h Malayan climate, it has to be admitted that this land of perpetual summer di< Play* tendency to pall after niuiiv months of continuous residence, and if local1,246 words
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Article466 1928-02-23 7 Disappca rance of A I Debtor. I P .tniDU-v Court on Friday beI l Z ,sir w,nto I Miration w, made by Mr. I X Lr on behalf of Sam Buehenolz i: reeeivi.nr order nicainst J Kassim. .Mr. H. B. Layton I 0 r Jlohamed Kasisim. i K„er466 words
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Article190 1928-02-23 7 I ani il I oolie’s Experience At I lank Hoad. I tj. a type of hanger-on at railm ir l n who always willing, for r V ur l r to relieve intending B .r rar, rs the trouble of H r ticket* at the crowded ■C*;, V(190 words
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Article141 1928-02-23 7 Prospects for the Current Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 17. Presiding at the annual meeting of Petaling Tin, Ltd., Mr. de Paula reviewed the busy year in which the bucket dredge was withdrawn as unsuitable. Two other dredges were working so satisfactorily that the future was141 words
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Article273 1928-02-23 7 Syce’s Remarkable Escape At Keppel Harbour. A Malay motor car cleaner had a re- arkaMe escape from almost certain Lath "*i Sunday evening, when a car which he was driving went over the end >f a Keppel Harbour pier, and was lost in the sea. The273 words
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Article265 1928-02-23 7 Seals of a Well-Known Brand On Chinese Premises. 4 Evidence was given on February 15 at a preliminary enquiry by the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. W. N. Gourlay) into a seizure of brandy at the c hop C'huan Guan liquor shop in New Bridge Road on Jan. 1*265 words
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Article201 1928-02-23 7 Impressive Rendering In The Cathedral. A very large congregation assembled in St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Friday night to hear the rendering of selections from Handel’s oratorio, The Messiah, which had been under rehearsal for some weeks. The performance was followed with rapt attention and, musically, undoubtedly provided a201 words
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Article150 1928-02-23 7 Strong Criticism by The Judge. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 18. The Chenueroh riot case, which has already occupied the Supreme Court for ten days, is being postponed to-day until next week. Meanwhile, three of the accused have been discharged. There was an interesting side issue yesterday.150 words
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Article262 1928-02-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. Mr. J. Brown, aged 70, who retired on pension as Superintendent of the Government Printing Department, F.M.S., in 1015 and had since lived at Stratton Estate. Petaling, was playing billiards at the Selangor Club on Saturday evening, when262 words
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Article421 1928-02-23 7 Smart Capture by The Police. A party of armed Chinese in a car—• one of them carrying fully loaded automatic pistol—was captured by Insp. Dale and a party of plain clothes men late on Sunday night in Howell Hoad. The men resisted arrest, and in the course421 words
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Article97 1928-02-23 7 Evidence of Russian Intrigue. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Feb. 17. The Canton administration is convinced that the recent Red coup was engineered by the Russian Consulate here. With a view to bringing the intrigue home clearly to the people of Canton, Lai Chai-sum has97 words
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Article200 1928-02-23 7 A correspondent writes as follows A Hne specimen of the Malayan Hamadryad (Xain Rungarus) known by the Malays as the rial* Tedong Solar, measuring Id feet inches, was recently caught by Mr. Leonard «>n Logon.: Ulu Estate. Mr. Leonard, who is a keen snake enthusiast, has200 words
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Article1311 1928-02-23 8 (Aneta’s Service.) RECORD FLIGHT. THIRTEEN DAYS FROM LONDON. lll'SV SUNDAY EVENING IN SINGAPORE. Thirteen days after lie left London (apt. Bert Hinkler, the Australian pilot who is making Ilyina history l>y his a,ten;jil to hrcik the Smith brothers’ record of 2M days to Australia, arrived at Singapore(Aneta’s Service.) - 1,311 words
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Article520 1928-02-23 8 Seizure by Revenue Officer. In the District Court on Friday before Mr. N. I). Mudie, a Chinese, Ix>k hew, was charged with being in possession of 417 counterfeit ten cent pieces. Chief Court Insp. Meredith prosecuted. Evidence was given by a revenue officer t<> the effect that on520 words
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Article203 1928-02-23 8 Launch Damages Fresh Water Pier. \n accident occurred yesterday afternoon at Telok Blangah, which caused •onsiiiei able damage to Hammer and Co. s fresh-water pier. The Government launch C 450, which had previously been brought up on the beach for access to the under water body,203 words
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Article132 1928-02-23 8 The Failure of an Ipoh Firm. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 13. THe bankruptcy of Chua and Company, the Ipoh sharebrokers, who failed with liabilities of SDO.OOO in November, was enquired into yesterday. When the firm was started in 1025 the partners were Messrs. Oh C.eny Mean132 words
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Article733 1928-02-23 8 DOG RACING. AUSTRALIAN SYNDICATE IN SINGAPORE. SCHEME TO START GRFY HOUND ASSOCIATION A scheme is now under way to start a greyhound racing track in Singapore. Ti, promoters are an Australian synd., lt and they will shortly float a local con. pany to be known as733 words
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Article20 1928-02-23 9 s.r.u. r,i :n C c“. i r «»‘.U s^5s«SS2S writ,r K ind address can be ineerre j *»®l“ u20 words
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Article435 1928-02-23 9 1 k Fditor Of the Straits Times. To ,hC hocked at the spirit ot m.sgsyfr* me of your co u S |H)ruit‘nt-'- correspondents who let those of p etc., consider ‘jU “f 4 .u U *.vcrage coolie. He has thi> life oi th*. i; V es on435 words
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Article591 1928-02-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. *r.—Vor some months past there ha? (n ‘*n under-current of unhappiness ,n r' tbi children of the Convent fir! 1 to the eritieism of the n _i[ h dn “tyie of their dresses. More Uct in Ul ir V i591 words
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Article238 1928-02-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —Your leading article of 13th inst does not seem to read right Practical experiments have proved that on a basis of 200 palms per acre, and 340 tapping Pays per annum a yield of two gallons of juice per238 words
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Article139 1928-02-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Referring to the article on Dentists in Malaya m your issue of Thursday, as the representative of one of the largest British manufacturers of dental supplies 1 should like to endorse the importance of this scheme. There is enormous scope for139 words
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Article145 1928-02-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —May I ask for sufficient space in your valuable paper to appeal to those friends of the Boy Scouts Association who usually send subscriptions at this time of the year to kindly send them to the Hon. Treasurer,145 words
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Article123 1928-02-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Jimos. Sir, —I understood that bhe regulations re the parking of motor cars in Singapore were brought into force to prevent, or at least to minimise, congestion in town, and that under them cars were only allotted to park in specified places123 words
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Article231 1928-02-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—The recent discussions by’ the Municipal Commissioners on the housing problem and Mr. Layton’s articles and your own leaders on Population and Housing should give all interested in the question much food for thought. All agree that private building, especially by231 words
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Article547 1928-02-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. S* r —It may be recalled that during the boom in 1019 and 1920 the value oi vacant land and houses in Singapore went up by leaps and bounds and that from 1021 to 11*24 there was a heavy slump.547 words
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Article882 1928-02-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In your leading article of yesterday you make mention of the fact that a very considerable amount of money made in this country makes its way to China, and I have noticed in many articles in your journal that it882 words
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Article200 1928-02-23 10 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, —You will ho pleased to know that F picked up the Government Wireless Station (J.G.W.) Singapore on 32 metres, last night from 8.30 to SUP oeio<k the music being played from Columbia records, which was clear, as well as200 words
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Article282 1928-02-23 10 The follow iitg aa|M>in(nu-nts an- notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette Mr. W. K. MaeNntight to lie m Game Warden, K.M.S., Mr. J. Hobbs to he a Deputy C’ointnissionei, Trade and Customs, F.M.S. Mr. J. G. O’Reilly to be Chief Superintendent, 1’ieventive llri'.ncli, Trade and Customs |)epartment, F.M.S.,282 words
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Article126 1928-02-23 10 The following British warships arc ex- 1 pected to pass through Singapore on the dates shown as under Cornflower, Feb. 23—Feb. 25 for Hong Kong. Hermes, Mar. 3—Mar. fl for Bangkok and Hong Kong. Cumberland, Mar. 4—Mar. 7 for Hong Kong. Hollyhock, Mar. 13—Mar. 15 for England. Vindictive,126 words
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Article52 1928-02-23 10 At to-morrow’s meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners Mr. H. Wolskel will move a resolution with regard to appointment of a commission of enquiry to examine into administration of Kural Board in Singapore and to consider whether the Municipal limits shall Ik- extended to cover the whole Island52 words
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Article63 1928-02-23 10 Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. as .aMa stfSaJr* Increase EXP°RTSor or ji r > 7 1928 Decrease 1027 1028 Decrease <4,04- 10,98 February <3,485 nr’oTt N“ r b 8:1,102 olio} June sA,sttln thousands of A) 4a January 0.722 O.Tb.t r M February ,'oVj" March63 words
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Article407 1928-02-23 10 Restriction ol Cracker Firing. At a committee meeting of the Straits Settlement* (Singapore) Association ht'Ui in the Sinn a pore Exchange Hoorn on Id. .Mr. K. M. Williams (president) in the chair. Hr. Lim Han Hoe was elected a nteml*er. Additional Public Holiday.—A lette> fi-oni the Colonial Secretary407 words
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Article95 1928-02-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Feb. 19. The assets of the Siam Coal Mine have been sold privately for Ticals 90,000. The mine went into voluntary liquidation. Since the departure of Father Antonio Cardoso on furlough in Portugal, and the lamented death of Father Sapage, the95 words
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Article309 1928-02-23 10 Commanding Officer’s Appeal for Recruits. Presided over by their commanding; officer, Capt. G. C. Burt, members of the S.R.E. (v> spent a very jolly time at the Drill Hall on Saturday evening when the annual company dinner was held. The dinner was also attended by Lt. (ol. J.309 words
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Article111 1928-02-23 10 Sister Societies and Annual Celebrations. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 20. At the St. George’s Society annual meeting on Saturday the chief discussion concerned the recommendations of the conference of St. Patrick’s, St. Andrew’s and St. George's societies in September that there was no111 words
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Article53 1928-02-23 10 Sir William Tyrrell to Succeed Lord Crewe. r r A ou I t or oa,,le > lutes that Sir William I yreII, Permanent Under Secretary of State at the Foreign Office since 1925 is to succeed the Marquess of Crewe as nritish Ambassador in Paris. 19‘^‘> has53 words
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Article405 1928-02-23 10 Interesting Judgment R v The Chief Justice. 7 The Chief Justice, (Sir William u son) gave judgment on Saturday case in which Cheng Ho and C 0 khoo 1 tang kway and another The plaintirfs sued the ii rs fondant as principal for 0 wu*’ for the price405 words
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Article76 1928-02-23 10 Case Against Arrested Chinese. Mention was made before the Police Magistrate (Mr. C. H. I biker.). Tuesday of the case in which thre nese were arrested recently <>n a i ‘j 1 of being in possession of seditious m The D.P.P. (Mr. N. H. I i W .ondoci76 words
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Advertisement405 1928-02-23 10 PROPERTY SALE I he following Singapore properties wtr* sold by auction at the saleroom of ('hcong Koon Seng and Co., 30, Chulia Street, e» Feb, 15 and 1C Freehold lands and houses 32 and 33. -loo Chiat Hoad, area 1,025 sq. ft., each bought by Syed Mohamed bin Alii Als.-.gotr405 words
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Article581 1928-02-23 11 EUROPEAN’S DEATH. k car crashes into IU1 tree. Iiii the General One Eur pe ot her is now a patient an‘ t of a collision between -kYir and a Citroen ear in Orchard i:.*ad i'n w B Balfour, n rh0^‘ ll a nUmH‘r employed by the581 words
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Article130 1928-02-23 11 hinese I atally Wounded In Havelock Road. 1,;iv c!ock l/l i ti! tal tabbing occurred in -iiiiv as ifi l! ast ni £ht in which as -ailant whnT- 8 'n ePe inflit ’ted. The (l deceased h-, i 'i a e believed that refu.s 0 to livi/ l*130 words
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Article758 1928-02-23 11 Arrangements for Annual Celebration. The annual general meeting of St. George’s Society (Singapore branch) was held on Friday evening at the Singapore Cricket Club. Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer, the president, was in the chair, supported by the vice-president, Mr. G. S. Carver. 1 here was a758 words
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Article1097 1928-02-23 11 JAVANESE CEREMONIALS RETAINED. (From Our Batavian Correspondent.) The present occupant of the Kratou at Djocjakarta, His Highness the Sultan Hamengkoe Boewono VIII, who succeeded his father 7 years ago is an enthusiastic supporter of Javanese art and culture. Since his accession His Highness has revived the elaborate1,097 words
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Article168 1928-02-23 11 Plucky Lady’s Struggle With Robber. A lady was robbed on February 14 on the Serangoon Road within a few yards of the spot at which a similar affair occurred about a week ago. It appears that Miss Rappa, an assistant in a Singapore firm, was walking towards Hillside168 words
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Article137 1928-02-23 11 Debtor's Property and Lawyer’s Clerk. Mon'ion was made before the Third Police Magistrate (Mr. C. H. linkers) •n Feb. 15 of the case in which Cunary Shanmugam, a Singapore lawyer’s clerk, was recently charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of a house. The house is137 words
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Article72 1928-02-23 11 Mr. Wo Fat Sing has bought the steamer Gorgon from the Blue Funnel line, and this vessel left for Hong Kong on Feb. 15. where she will be used in the China coast trade. The Gorgon was employed by her former owners on the Singapore-Fremantle run, and72 words
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Article1824 1928-02-23 12 600 ACRE SCHEME. EIGHT MONTHS PROGRESS AT SELETAR. HUGE AERODROME IN THE MAKING. (Special to tjic Straits Times.) When the four Supermarinc flying boats (»f the Koval Ah 1* oive flight alight eis the Straits of .lohorc at Seletar on february 27 they will he the fir.-t1,824 words
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Article256 1928-02-23 12 Many Killed in Mekong River. With reference to the telegram which we published recently concerning the exk,sion on board the small French cargo s.earner Trent ininn in the M-kong Liver, ei ther details are now avail tMe _of thv i is us ter which cord the lives256 words
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Article199 1928-02-23 12 Excess Storage Causes Fatal Blaze. rie. re wore several prosecutions, be- the Fou.th Police Magistrate (Mr. T. Pea 11) on February lb. un or Lie ordinance allecting tl'.e storage witi'.in .'it nicipa! Emits of dangerous peti .'leuui Lint Ah Ltutn, holder of a licence to -tore 30 gallons199 words
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Article92 1928-02-23 12 Award for Malavs Who Arrested Gunman. A N?nue! 1 o the attempt on I)r. Wu in vapurc, when I>r. Lint Loon Kong was j’ 1 ”n!cd by one of several b diets fired .v n gunman, is that the two Malays who ha.-.-.i the gunman and92 words
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Article665 1928-02-23 12 D.E.I.’ S IMPORTANT VISITOR. FOUR MONTHS TOUR. FORMER PRIME MINlSTFk IN SINGAPORE. Mr. II. Colijn, Minister of Finance in the hutch Government, and Prime .f Holland from 1923 to 192b, nn i .-om Europe by the Koningen der XHoV lands, which berthed at Singaix.re l'cb. 1G and left for Batavia665 words
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Article111 1928-02-23 12 An aftermath of the thoroughness v a which the. Reds have succeeded in th propaganda in China against forei: :cr< was reflected in the arrival laleb il Singapore of a body of some 70 n from a Roman Catholic Mission in an nr terior district of Swatow.111 words
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Article683 1928-02-23 13 r.AF cruise. SUCCESS OF FLIGHT FROM BRITAIN. arrangements for g- AT SINGAPORE. our lloval”Air Koiw flying boats r ..ngaacd in a cruise from „i Australia arrived at lVnang K. o. Hi from Mergui. Burma aim-utile flight in seven ha. in'- uU fc °!T v in!- 1683 words
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Article230 1928-02-23 13 Father’s Death Unhinges Son’s Mind. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Feb. 16 A sad tragedy of a young man losing his life as a result of the news of the death of his father has just come to light. It would appear that a young Tamil clerk230 words
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Article148 1928-02-23 13 V Victoria Street Licensee Fined. In imposing a tine of $100 on the licensee of a liquor shop on whose premises it was alleged dutiable liquor had been found, the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. W. X. (lourlayl stated that he had taken into consideration the fact that the148 words
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Article184 1928-02-23 13 Mr. .l* hn Layvock. advocate and solicitor. 24. Raffles Place, Singapore, writes a> follows :—It is proposed to form a Malayan Orchid Society. The object? of the Society will be to disseminate knowledge of orchid culture and particularly of the best methods of culture adaptable locally; co-operative184 words
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Article115 1928-02-23 13 At about noon on Feb. 16, the Siglap poiivo iiad an exciting time with some bullocks which they were attempting to im*' und. One of the animals v» ry much v. nted this, and bolted. The police ea\c .•base, followed by an admiring crowd who had115 words
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Article799 1928-02-23 13 Discussion at Kuala Lumpur Meeting. A meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board was held in the Sanitary Board offices on Feb. 16. The Chairman Mr. G. W. Bryant, presided and the others present were Messrs. G. P. Cuseaden (C.P.O.), C. J. Parker (Senior Executive Engineer), Dr.799 words
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Article636 1928-02-23 13 Encroachments Built Over Public Streets. Action taken at a meeting of Committed No. 4 of the Municipal Commissioner* held on February 10, included thn following:—Approved transfer to Wadleigh Commercial Ltd. of Jelutong factory licence at 248, Jalan Besar, and recommended that the Ordinance should be amended to enable636 words
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Article52 1928-02-23 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. lfi. The French flagship Jules Michelet, with Admiral Stotz, commander of the French Naval Division in the Far East, is due to arrive oMT Bangkok bar on March 5 and will remain until March 8. Il.M.S. Hermes will arrive on52 words
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Article535 1928-02-23 14 L.D.S. SINGAPORE.” PUBLIC CLINIC TO BE OPENED. •TREATMENT FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN. An important advance in public health work in this country will he* achieved .this year, when the College of Mc.ilicine at Singapore will open it' new dental «cbool. The course will occupy a period of four535 words
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Article859 1928-02-23 14 NEW ARRIVALS IN THE COMMAND. Singapore, Feb. 10. j The City of Marseilles arrived in Singapore lasl Sunday, with several new arrivals, ('apt. F. C. Marriott, R.A., who joins the garrison at Blakang Mati, has hau war service in Mesopotamia. Lieut E. A. Barlow, K.A., has been an859 words
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Article693 1928-02-23 14 recommendations of s. S. ASSOCIATION. At the committee meeting of the S.S. (Singapore) Association on Feb. 13, the report of the sub-committee appointed to enquire into the administration of the Bankruptcy Office and, if necessary, to frame recommendations for its more cllVMent working was fully discussed. Subject to693 words
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Article579 1928-02-23 14 Gravely Unsatisfactory Conditions. 44 Amazing was how M r fl Sproule described the circumstance* ui‘ C led to the sentence of deuth bcinir n on a native, charged with murder the case came before him in the’wJT! 1 Court of Appeal at Alor Star on K* d K579 words
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Article170 1928-02-23 14 Heavy Fine for Twakow Owner. A Chinese twakow owner who hao allowed a twakow to remain for five months in one of the best sites in the crowded Singapore river was fined $1W or 42 days’ rigorous imprisonment in tin Marine Court on Feb. lo. Mr.170 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration88 1928-02-23 15 Datoh Stia di Raja, died at Klang on Feb. 16- He had served the State ol Selangor all his life latterly as confidential secretary to H.H. the lZ hi "huh capacity his ad\ice was constantly at the service of a succession of ResidentsI'liotos. hit S. M. Wong, - 88 words
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Article, Illustration49 1928-02-23 15 'lr. I. H. Si. C. Sarirant «as married at St. Andrew's Cathedral on I eh. H to Miss Tessie Evelyn Bogle. Standinu. left to right l.t.-Colonel K. J. F. Crook. D.S.O.. Miss I*. Hargraves, Mrs. (i. Minto, Mr. (Jeorge Minto. f .V I ,i r ,i* f / .VI ,i r ,i • - 49 words
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Article, Illustration26 1928-02-23 15 E\hi*):tion tennis a* the Y.W.t’.A. Left to right :—Dr- llain. Mrs. Zylstra, Miss WaUis. Uev. W. H. M. Ait ken. I'hi'ti i. />// 7*.*('• I.ihiI'hi'tii. />// 7*.*('• I.ihi - 26 words
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Article, Illustration90 1928-02-23 15 Capi ,u aa >’ to start for Bata\ia. I l,ot<> h;i Cood-hye to Singapore. I hob. A// l\>u inkier, the famous Australian aim an. arrived at Singapore in Sunday aftcirt.on. thus achiexing the worlds recoid for a solo flight, viz., London to Singapore in 13 days./ hoti’s (ill Ml ,/<(/ I.; / hoto. I'H A i'ii<i .No u; - 90 words
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Article, Illustration24 1928-02-23 16 .Memorial Hall and (iovernment Offices from the seafront. The New Post OtKce and Anderson Bridge. /'Wo*, by F. Kno)i</'Wo*, by //. F. Kno)i< - 24 words
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Article, Illustration25 1928-02-23 16 Pillars which are to support the do no over the reservoir now being constructed at Fort Canning. 1*1.vto b> Miyitti1*1.vto b>/ Miyitti - 25 words
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Article, Illustration34 1928-02-23 16 i tlr dgi milt l>> \N in. Simony ,uid Co., Renfrew, at a cost of Kill,650, f.o.b. (ilasgow, to the order of the Anipang (Perak) Tin Dredging Company.34 words
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Article, Illustration59 1928-02-23 17 v n-lu of the Chinese Nationalist party, recently in Singapore, had a narrow* from death when a Communist outrage was perpetrated at a meeting in e hint*se Chamber of Commerce. Dr. I.im Hcon Keng (extreme right) was badly injured. rimtn. I,i Enst, inrimtn. I,i/ Enst, in S inlia - 59 words
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Article, Illustration23 1928-02-23 17 Scenes from t.rand Ilallet organised I Mr'. Itupcrt Manasseh in aid of the Child Welfare Society. Singapore.23 words
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Article, Illustration28 1928-02-23 17 Incidents en the held when Singapore heat Perak in the Malaya Cup Rugby final by six points. 1'kotos. hi/ J. F. b'Sousa1'kotos. hi/ J. F. b'Sousa - 28 words
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Article, Illustration25 1928-02-23 17 u >iam intends spending a month on the Pieny IMateau, in mid-lava. I.elt Among Hindu Hods. Right Hie kawa kindang.25 words
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Article, Illustration108 1928-02-23 18 iltl infiit..) II Waller UK (Referee). IMe. Wagstaffe. IMe. Kelly, l.-( pi- Mason. IMe. Shaw. IMe. Annesley, L-Cpl. Brotchie, 1 k r °p f< Mi Vi |*to Me 11 ii l chin. Pit Bamlonl. IMe. I hevrill.1‘hoto. /'(/ II. .\. Htu l.tHJ i - 108 words
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Article, Illustration28 1928-02-23 18 Standing.— N. M. Suleiman. K. (innu7. I 1 K. ilasknran and .1. Louis (Sports Secretary). Silting.—I*. S. Kaju, N. >lamat, K. Jumahhoy and A. Ghani.28 words
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Article, Illustration42 1928-02-23 18 Mr. E. t. Van der lleek, the first winner ot Eu Tong Sen shield. He also won the captain's prize- A motor sign in New Zealand where gales are particularly strong. Photo, hi J.A S.Photo, hi J.A S. - 42 words
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Article, Illustration84 1928-02-23 18 I'enawHt (Malayan) tVii!* 1 cV.* lV'\)!mtuunT wilV he comnletV'h 'Til"-! h u h r ,Jt *j n K constructed by the United Engineer Ltd., Singapore, for ul the pontcrn to counteract the ten lene\ to bin I le rL a- <1 l>M o VPhoto. I'll - 84 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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Article844 1928-02-23 19 [REITER TELEGRAM] VIGOROUS SPEECH. UNTOWARD incident in debate. c.k I{ BLACKETT INJURED MR BY MISSILE. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Feb. 15. r I LI ta On the v of the Sin,on (aUuiU Calcutta en route l the Swarajist Nationalist 1“ in 'Bengal have issued a manilca<t»r > |.»iminir[REITER TELEGRAM] - 844 words
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Article194 1928-02-23 19 Mussolini Evolves New System. London, Feb. 20. Rome The Council of Ministers, on the proposal of Signor Mussolini, approved the Electoral Reform Bill, under which the kingdom will form a single electoral college and deputies will number 400. Candidates will be proposed by 13 large national corporations and194 words
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Article144 1928-02-23 19 Possible Effects Of Amalgamation. London. Feb. 16. In the House of Commons Comdr. C. Bel lairs (Cons., Maidstone) asked Mr. Churchill whether, in view of the trading and Empire interests involved in competition between telegraph companies, the Treasury would exercise similar pressure to prevent the amalgamation of companies as144 words
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Article368 1928-02-23 19 Captain Campbell's Narrow Escape. London, Feb. 19. Daytona Beach Captain Malcolm Campbell, driving his Napier-Campbcl! racing car Bluebird,” broke the world’s speed record with a speed of 206.***** miles an hour. London, Feb. 20. A heavy gale was blowing during Capt. Campbell’s exploit. His maximum speed was368 words
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Article144 1928-02-23 19 SOVIET PROPOSALS AT GENEVA. London, Feb. 20. Geneva Tho sittings of the committee on arbitration and security have opened. The Soviet representative, who’was present as observer, submitted to the League secretariat a draft convention on general disarmament based on the proposals made by Litvinoff in December last. Moscow144 words
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Article70 1928-02-23 19 Big Producers May Take Action. London. Feb. 20. New York The Journal of Commerce states that negotiations are being conducted for the purpose of restricting the production of crude oil as a preliminary to the settlement of the world oil dispute. It is expected that restriction will70 words
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Article417 1928-02-23 19 COMMONS DEBATE. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT SOUGHT. London, Feb. 17. The House of Commons unanimously passed the second reading of a private Bill stabilising Easter as the tirst Sunday after the second Saturday in April whenever European countries agree to a similar measure. The Government undertook to adopt417 words
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Article180 1928-02-23 19 CLAIMS OF BRITAIN AND NORWAY. Rugby, Feb. 20. Viscount Sandon (Cons., Salop, Shrewsbury) asked the Foreign Secretary what information he had regarding the existence, denied by Norway, of Thompson Island, claimed by this country, and what was the position as to the rival claims of the British Government180 words
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Article2004 1928-02-23 20 PASSING OF LORD OXFORD. WORLDWIDE TRIBUTES TO BRITISH STATESMAN. MEMORABLE NAME IN PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY. IT is with profound regret that wo record the death, at the aire of 75, of the Karl of Oxford and Asquith, former Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party, who2,004 words
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Article259 1928-02-23 20 Britain and the Abolition Suggestions. London, Feb. 16. Britain’s attitude on the abolition of submarines was voiced 0 Mr. Bridseman, First Lord > Admiralty, at the Constitutional rink \Nhen he said ‘‘Our position is oxactlJ the same as stated at Washington. We shouhl be glad if submarines could259 words
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Article105 1928-02-23 20 Demands by Persian Government. Rugby, Feb. 15. Asked in the House of Commons whether certain demands had been made by the Persian Government, particularly regarding Bahrein Islands, Coradr. LockerLa mpson said, The Persian Government protested some weeks ago against the terms of the Treaty of Jeddah between Great105 words
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Article144 1928-02-23 20 Mr. Amery Welcomed Back. Rugby, Feb. 10. Representatives of all parties in both Houses of Parliament were present at the Empire Parliamentary Association dinner last night to welcome the Dominions Secretary, Mr. Amery, on his return froa his Dominions tour. Mr, J. H. Thomas, Colonial Secretary in the144 words
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Article69 1928-02-23 20 Rufrby, Feb. 20. Mr. Ernest Charles and Sir Travers Humphreys hnve been appointed Judies in the Kinpf’s Bench Division. Mr. Ernest Bruce Charles, K.C., Recorder of Southampton and Chancellor Wakefield and Hereford and of Chclnifora as well as Commissary General of Diocese of Canterbury. Sir Travers Humphreys hHS69 words
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Article263 1928-02-23 21 IORI) BIRKENHEAD’S WARNING. THE boycott. A) MISSION'S TASK WILL Vf CARRIED THROUGH. London, hob. 1 > nhcad. Secretary for India, 1.1 i'. tt poneuster, addressed p.am v .oj>le of India, drawing r altitude towards the ‘.’"i't as plain as any words at and nable me," he263 words
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Article78 1928-02-23 21 iCIHXKS COLLIDE IN Min-AiR. I liuiiby, Feb. IT. I I vs near Cupel, I ard Favor, this af’.erI 1 A 1 HCk 1 aeroplanes I :i of 2,000 foot and I whi i. were I I r. Hawking and I Omor Welsh and I v »i I I78 words
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Article71 1928-02-23 21 I Drop in Steel I Corporations. I London, Feb. 19. I General liquidation has I mai het, most of the r ut IUllinjj. I ol Corporation fell to I this >' ear b ot I PiviV-iJ C Il(iland Steel ProI f from 4 to PP *“n 1371 words
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Article65 1928-02-23 21 'W of Montreal 1 ‘olessor. n London, Feb. 17. v l; niv erh f 0c ,t 1 director of the I -.polished 'thI t, OR,ca l institute, H :tn cant-vf.; -m V rts nco °f nerves r,< r thus point in” 1 ot^cr nialignant f t0 11 P°65 words
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Article1122 1928-02-23 21 U. S. A. AND ARGENTINE DIFFERENCES. London, Feb. 15. Havana Following the non-appear-ance of the Argentine delegates at this morning’s session of the committee of Pan-American Union affairs, a rumour has arisen that 1 Jr. Pueyrredon has resigned the chairmanship of the Argentine delegation and also the Ambassadorship at1,122 words
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Article212 1928-02-23 21 Invitation to Conference Accepted. London, Feb. 15. ".mil! Looking for Trouble is the lit!.* of a leading article in the Manchesa* (ruaruian on the Master Cotton-spin-decision indicated yesterday. The paper says the present proposals are all the more astonishing since not only has tit*-* Manufacturers’ Association not been212 words
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Article383 1928-02-23 21 Complete Stamping Out Predicted. London, Feb. 20. The complete stamping out of leprosy within the next ten years is predicted in the annual report of the British Empire Leprosy Relief Association for the meeting on the 24th inst. The cure consists of treatment with oil extracts from383 words
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Article112 1928-02-23 21 Cruisers Despatched From New Zealand. Fgb. 18. Wellington The Prime Minister, Mr. Coates, announced that the Cabinet had decided, purely as a precaution, to send the cruisers Dunedin and Diomede to Samoa, where a serious position has arisen owing to the failure of efforts to to effect a112 words
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Article130 1928-02-23 21 Dig Payments on Super Tax. Rugby, Feb. 19. Details of the nation’s income are given in the report of the Inland Revenue Commissioners for the year ended March dl, 1927. The gross income of the nation for the year was t’2,94 1,000,000, and the gross amount of inland130 words
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Article295 1928-02-23 22 MR. ORMSBY-GORE’S VISIT. COMING IN APRIL. SCIENTIFIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS. Rugby, Feb. 17. The Colonial Oilier announces that, at the request <>f the Secretary t«it<* l<»r the* Colonies, Mr. \V. G. Ormsby-Gore, Colonial Under-Secretary, will pay a short visit to the Straits Settlement' and Malay Slates, lie295 words
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Article304 1928-02-23 22 Use as “Weapon Of Persuasion.” l London, Fob. 15. Washington Mr. Britten, of the House of Representatives naval committee, declared, after an interview with President Coolidge, that the latter was hopeful that Congress would pass the Government’s $740,000,000 naval building programme without material change. One of the304 words
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Article246 1928-02-23 22 i Traditional Friendship With Britain. Rugby, Feb. 16. Sir Austen Chamberlain was a guest at ‘a dinner Last night given by the Uruguayan i special mission at present visiting EngIbind. 'flic head of the mission. Hr. Albert lb lerrera, spoke of the welcome which I the Government had246 words
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Article150 1928-02-23 22 General Election in May Certain. London, he!), la. Berlin Tin* efforts of party leaders to reach a compromise on the Education Bill failed, and according to the Right and Centre party leaders, the Coalition Government can consequently be regarded as dead. It is understood that the Government150 words
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Article209 1928-02-23 22 Britain and the American Proposals. London, Feb. 15. Iu the House of Commons at question time, Comdr. I.ocker-Lampson stated that t he preamble to the Anglo-American draft treaty of arbitration had been communicated to the British Government. It contained a clause condemning war as an instiument of policy209 words
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Article222 1928-02-23 22 Egypt’s Water Supply Not Endangered. Rugby, Feb. 20. The Foreign Secretary was asked in Parliament about the capacity of tnc Scnnar dam in relation to the requirements of Sudan and Gezira, and how the method of operating the dam affected navigation on the Nile in Egypt and222 words
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Article120 1928-02-23 22 Purchase of Rubber And Other Commodities. London, Feb. IS. Washington The Judiciary Committee has i e ported approving the House < 1 Representatives Bill permitting American combines collectively to purchase rubber, potash and sisal, but a minority report of the Committee reveals marked differences of opinion in regard120 words
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Article238 1928-02-23 22 Award to American Manufacturer. London, Feb. 15. Newark Probably the largest dnmagt ever awarded to an individual plaintiff were awarded to .Mr. George D. Haskell, a New England manufacturer, whom the jury directed to be paid $8,000,090 from the estate of Mr. Juntos B. Duke, the late Tobacco238 words
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Article159 1928-02-23 22 Former Ruler of Nabha State. London, Feb. 10. Xt w £elhi The former ruler of ,lv ttato, hipurtaman Singh, who abdica Al h'.N- years ago, the Government of li taxing over the administration as t suit of adverse judicial findings in r.ecttou with a dispute between X,159 words
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Article90 1928-02-23 22 Normal Training Of R.A.F. Rugby, Feb. in. The flight across Africa, which has n-.-.v become an annual exercise in the tu.rrul training of the Royal Air Force will wj on March 1. when four Fairey Name; Three biplanes will set out from air* to Capo and back.90 words
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Article66 1928-02-23 22 German Court’s Sentence On American. London. Feb. I' 5 Berlin The Dusseldorf court has -nr.tented the American, Guido Meifel. a dye expert of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to imprisonment for a year and a fine of 5,000 marks for commercial espionage.*’ It is alleged that he tried to66 words
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Article69 1928-02-23 22 Preparing for Minister’s Visit Hon? Kong, Feb. 19. Sir Miles Lampson, British Minister to Peking:, has arrived. The Minister has accepted an invitation from the Governor of Macao to visit the Portuguese colony, and he will leave lor Macao on Wednesday on H.M.S. TarantulaAfterwards he will proceed69 words
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Article83 1928-02-23 22 Oil Companies Settle Differences. London, Feb. ISNew York The New York World understands that the Standard Oil a Royal Dutch companies have patched M’ their differences and are calling oil Drprice war. There are no details available but l- believed that the Standard is win" 1183 words
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Article39 1928-02-23 22 Iyondon, Feb. Riga It is reported from Kazan Fokine, n Russian Communist r* 1 war, who had been deputy chief "t workmen’s and peasant’s inspectoral*’* the so-called Tartar autonomous r< l ,u has shot himself. k39 words
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Article356 1928-02-23 23 r. engaged. THREATS from outlaw SHEIKH. Pl Y |\(i OFFICER KILLED Fl IN CRASH. London, Feb. 17. Rt v the Irak diplomatic M :l in 1 I in, has been recalled to 1 f r pasha, who resigned the lr:lk J Irak on Jan. 9, following Premier-oiP356 words
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Article187 1928-02-23 23 MOTION DEFEATED BY ASSEMBLY. London. Feb. 21. Nv.v iVlhi The Assembly, by 53 to r ‘*;octed a motion by Mr. Maeworth un}: Arm >' Secretary, to refer to a ">nmii:tee the Naval Discipline ;.V storing permanent combatant on Royal Indian Marine. O '-'F'position was led by the Swarajist187 words
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Article63 1928-02-23 23 1 M <'e Pourparlers in The Air. M an London, Feb. 18. K air 'he'bte’fT P r Uri>ar,ers are u < r V °Ju pmon t being: that -auxed t J/ th, United States va?" 1 fr ‘m -m proposals to be rS? u **mngh i plano *>v«r Sandino’s63 words
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Article539 1928-02-23 23 DEBATE IN HOUSE OF LORDS. London, Feb. 15. There was a debate in the House of Lords on a motion hy J.ord Cecil urging the Government, alter consultation with the Dominions, to accept the jurisdiction of the Permanent Court of international Justice in jutliciable disputes by signing the optional539 words
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Article113 1928-02-23 23 Promotion of General Sir George Milne. London, Feb. 21. General Sir George Milne, G.C.B., D.S.O., has been promoted Field-Marshal. i he new Field-Marshal, who is 61 years of age, has been Chief of the Imperial General StalT since February, 11*26. He entered the Army in 1885, and113 words
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Article49 1928-02-23 23 Cancellation of Ceylon Programme. London, Feb. 15. Colombo The Chinese Nationalist mission (consisting of Dr. C. C. Wu, Mr. Sun Fo, Mr. Ho Han Min and others) has decided to cancel its Ceylon programme and continue the voyage to Europe. No reason for the change is given.49 words
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Article103 1928-02-23 23 Moscow Suggests A Daily Newspaper. London, Feb. 21. Moscow 7 The establishment of a Communist daily newspaper in Britain and the creation of a fund for this purpose were among the recommendations embodied in a resolution 'by the executive committee of the Communist International dealing with the103 words
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Article155 1928-02-23 23 BIG PROFITS MADE BY tOURTAULDS. London, Feb. 21. The profits of Messrs. Courtaulds (manul’aciuieis of artificial silk) in 11*27 were i4.o00.000. The capital has been increased to £22,000,000. Courtaulds* dividend for the year 11*27 totals 25 per cent., less income tax, and also 100 per cent, share bonus155 words
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Article68 1928-02-23 23 No Settlement on Conference Discussions. London, Feb 21. In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Baldwin said the Imperial cable and wireless conference was not finished, and it was impossible at present to make a statement as to whether recommendations would be presented do Parliament68 words
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Article42 1928-02-23 23 Losses on Exhange Made Good. London, Feb. 20. The House of Commons agreed to a supplementary vote of £15,613 to make good the loss, due to the fall of exchange, in the pay of Government servants in Hong Kong.42 words
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Article56 1928-02-23 23 Senator Reed as Democratic Candidate. Ix>ndon, Feb. 20. St. Louis With the announcement that Senator James A. Reed permits the use of his name in the Wisconsin primary nominations, his canvas tor Democratic Presidential nomination has been launched. Governor Smith, of New 3 oik State, is generally agreed56 words
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Article61 1928-02-23 23 A Much More Hopeful Spirit.” London, Feb. 21. The joint cotton conference in Manchester adjourned until the 27th inst. The operatives will meantime consider the employers’ proposal to create a committee to consider how to reduce production costs. There was a much more hopeful spirit when the discussions61 words
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Article31 1928-02-23 23 London, Feb. 20. Havana The heads of all the delegations signed a convention for reorganisation of the Pan-American Union in respect to its governing board and general activities.31 words
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Article504 1928-02-23 23 LARGEST EVER. USE FOR LAUNCHING NEW; PRODUCTS. Rugby, Feb. 20. The British Industries Fair which will open to-morrow at the White City* London, and also in Birmingham, ana continue until March 2 will be by far the largest trade display ever held in Britain. Two thousand British manufacturers504 words
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Article58 1928-02-23 23 Estimate for Erection Of Embassy. Rup;by, Feb. 21. The House of Commons yesterday sanctioned a vote in the supplementary estimates for the purchase of a site and the erection of a British Embassy at Rio <k* Janeiro. It is expected the cost this year will he £20,00058 words
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Article56 1928-02-23 23 London, Feb. 21. Berlin The Minister of Labour declared the arbitrator’s award in the metal trade dispute binding. The metal manufacturers adopted the Ministry’s decision and postponed the threatened lock-out on condition that the strikers resume immediately and metal workers throughout Germany accept the live pfennigs an56 words
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Article31 1928-02-23 23 London, Fob. 21. Ottawa The United States Government has purchased two buildings fronting Parliament as a permanent legation. The buildings will be reconstructed for occupation in l‘J2y.31 words
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Article654 1928-02-23 24 SIR W. TYRELL. GENERAL APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT. jy London, Feb. IK. Following Sir William Tyrell’* appointment to succeed Lord Fro we *•'J Ambassador in Paris, Sir Ronald Lindsay, Ambassador in Berlin, succeeds Sn William Tyrell ms Permanent Undersecretary of State at the Foreign Uflieo. Mr. Neville Henderson,654 words
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Article201 1928-02-23 24 EXPLOSION SPLITS SHIP IN TWO. Shanghai, Feb. 18. Tokio The 7,000-ton oil-tanker Chuky, with 10,000 tons of crude oil on hoard, was within 100 miles of Japan on Wednesday morning when an explosion occurred in the oil tanks, with a second, more violent, which split the ship201 words
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Article200 1928-02-23 24 High Commissioner In The Rhineland. Rugby, Feb. 20The death has occurred suddenly from heart failure at Coblenz of the Earl of Kiti.1I. Formerly Lord Kilmarnock, the Karl »*f Kindi had held the position of British High Commissioner on the InterAllied Rhineland Commission since 1921. He became200 words
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Article90 1928-02-23 24 General Election Expected In May. London, Feb. 19. B«*r I in The Reichstag has adjourned until Feh. 27, when the Government’s 'emergency programme’’ for dissolution will be dealt with. The elections will probably he held on May 25. Berlin. Feh. 19. Under an arrangement concluded on Saturday night,90 words
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Article53 1928-02-23 24 Accident to World’s Largest Liner. London, Feb. 18. 1 lie 60,000 ton liner Leviathan, the largest ship in the world, while bound lrom New York to Southampton, went ashore on a sandbank at the entrance to Southampton Water. She remained fast for two hours, but was refloated on53 words
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Article54 1928-02-23 24 Visits for Mothers and Widows Arranged. London, Feb. 20. Washington The House of Representatives passed the Bill to enable mothers and widows of service men buried in Europe to visit their graves at Oovernment expense. Visits not exceeding three weeks may be made at any time during54 words
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Article522 1928-02-23 24 Loihloii, Fob. 16. Moscow Nicholas Kubiak, chairman of the* Control Cooperative Council, has boon appointed People's Commissary of Agriculture in place of Alexander bnurnov. Berlin, Feb. 17. The German Cabinet approved the War SutTorers’ Compensation Bill and also held out a possibility of further compensation after522 words
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Article99 1928-02-23 24 Terrible Theatre Fire Recalled. London, Feb. 17. The death is announced of the comedian Eddie Foy. Eddie Foy’s death recalls the terrible (ire at the Iroquois Theatre, Chicago, in 1903, when a hundred persons were killed. Foy rushed to the front of the stage with (lames99 words
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Article191 1928-02-23 24 300 LIVES LOST. JAPANESE AND CHIN ESP VESSELS INVOLVED. Shanghai, Feh. 20 n h °i r Steamer Maintaining coined with the Japanese steamer .\t >ut Maru off* Chinkiang on Saturday nK-ht It is reported that .”.00 Chinese W ere drowned. Later The Captain of the Atsuta191 words
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Article208 1928-02-23 24 Board of Censors Declines Sanction. London, Feb. 20. The Board of Censors has declined t sanction the exhibition of the Nur-e c a veil film, Dawn. Rugby, Feb. 2t. In refusing a licence for Dawn,'* thi film which tells the story oi Nurse Edith Gpvell. the British208 words
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Article110 1928-02-23 24 Senator Borah Demands Changes. London, Feb. 21. Washington Declaring that the pre sent chaotic state of maritime law constitutes on incentive to great Naval armaments, Senator Borah tabled in the Senate a resolution urging the re-statc-ment and codification of laws g over nine the conduct of belligerents and110 words
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Article67 1928-02-23 24 Pursuit of Nicaraguan Rebels. London, Feb. I< Managua: “Horse Marines ha materialised in the region of Malaga p'j where a detachment of United Va Marines was mounted in order to g |V men the same mobility the They are now chasing Sandino. v.'lio v iast reported in that67 words
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Article143 1928-02-23 25 limited supplies. prFFIOUS AS GOLD IN P TWENTY years. London, Feb. 21. wv that tin will in twenty 1: lT 'T h be almost as expensive as tim was made by Lord !u r t am ./luncheon given by the Royal A kwitH a t j n143 words
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Article67 1928-02-23 25 Canadian Official May Take Charge. London, Feb. 21. (reek. Michigan: Sir Henry b,lt y l nrcsident of the Canadian Railways, who visited Mexico to i..... the Mexican Government on rail- IV matters, has announced that he re■SnSSfcd to President Calles to appoint l U A Henry president of67 words
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Article75 1928-02-23 25 London. Feb. 16. nice* rg at which half the partici- Lor.tlon and the remainder in S Vvk tv-dav successfully demons•r..-, i the adaptability of long-distance wiM-lcv- telephony. A s{>ecial arrange- > i, n pa nes and loud speakers v u the ordinary trans-Atlantic .■>. r.t enabled the75 words
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Article53 1928-02-23 25 Berlin, Feb. 21. Th* lb. c hancellor is ill and re,.;.:t' a .i-ngthy holiday tor recovery. a- <• replaced during the ceremonies f Vfgiai. King’s visit bv Yice-Chan-t Hcrgt. i K v will enter Germany to-night :a. train anti will arrive at Berlin .Y. morning. Thiee regiments53 words
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Article58 1928-02-23 25 Rugby, Feb. 21. Tia iV.-tmastcr-Genoral (Sir William it ru :.-1 htimpson foreshadowed a n in the rates of transactions by r Hi- in a speech made in London aIt, rn<;on. He said cheap service n l l v V l Possible, but he hoped it -r.t tu> bund58 words
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Article41 1928-02-23 25 Beilin. Feb. 21. •January trade deficit of 500.000,000 the Berlin and Frankfort that tV' mo in S- It is pointed out s J r V C i rt?ase of lm P° rts to 1,370.000,000 purchaW's l raw material41 words
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Article20 1928-02-23 25 Hong Kong, Feb. 22. Iini t p t0 Peking. Sir I '"n, has left here for Macao.20 words
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Article113 1928-02-23 25 O,delivered his finding ln 'iue.st on i < v our J- on Tuesday, in the from wonT*’ Huoh Soh Moey, who ar i'o!lisi on s 4 sta,ni ’d in a motor r. r l Holland ro- i HC J T Uncti of Tyersall c °Hision mn t113 words
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Article753 1928-02-23 25 Motor Collision Appeal Fails. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. The F.M.S. Full Court of Appeal assembled in the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court this morning. The first case taken was a criminal appeal from Seremban in which a Malay named Gin bin Hassan appealed against753 words
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Article286 1928-02-23 25 Second of World Touring Liners. The second of the world touring liners to reach Singapore this year arrived yesterday in the Cunarder Franconia. The Franconia, which is under the command of Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.X.R., is a handsome vessel of 20,000 tens and on this286 words
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Article262 1928-02-23 25 Suggestion of Loose Valuations. Mr. Justice Deane was occupied in the Supreme Court yesterday in a case concerning the acquisition of two plots of land on Serangoon Road. Mr. II. B. Layton appeared for the owners of the land, Mr. F. Raper and Mrs. Gomez, and Mr. Williamson262 words
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Article108 1928-02-23 25 Norwegian Steamer’s Rough Passage. According V> reports made by masters of ships arriving at Singapore from the east Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford are probably experiencing very heavy weather on their return trip from Saigon. They are on board a Messageries Maritimes steamer which due at108 words
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Article772 1928-02-23 25 NEW ROLLING STOCK. COACHES OF THE LATEST DESIGN. A short time ago a letter was published in our columns suggesting that a Blue Train should be established in Malaya. It would seem that the railway authorities had already something of the kind in mind, for a few772 words
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Article668 1928-02-23 26 Ho Hong Bank Defeat Firestone Company. Owing to tin 1 heavy rain which commenced very soon after the start of the Firestone v. Ho-Ilong Hank Intcr-Com-mercial Cup tie the game developed into .mere mudlarking with football out of the question. The Hank, who were able to keep their668 words
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Article137 1928-02-23 26 [Reuter Telegram.] Win Last Match in South Africa. [Reuter Telegram.] London, Feb. 21. t ape Town In the last match of the tour the M.C.C. beat Western Province hy eight wickets. The M.C.C. hatted first and declared with a total of 415 for eight wickets. Western Province replied[Reuter Telegram.] - 137 words
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Article167 1928-02-23 26 .Medical College Heat Indian Association. The Medical Coiiege I ’m -il feateii the Indian Association b\ 5 2 on the S.R.C. ground on Friday. From the start the Medicos attacked, and Moreira had no difficulty in liatir.g the "alio. Two more goals were e< red in quick succession and167 words
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Article20 1928-02-23 26 fReuter Telegram.] London. Feb. 18. At Beckenham, in an inter-Varsity hockey match, Cambridge beat Oxford bv 5—1.fReuter Telegram.] - 20 words
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Article147 1928-02-23 26 Negri All Blues Beat School Fifteen. 4 he N.S. All Blues, the fifteen composed of local players which has been organised at Sercmban and coached by European players, met King Edward’s School. Taiping, at Serenrban, on Saturday. and won a fast and interesting game by 10 points to 3.147 words
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Article42 1928-02-23 26 I'enung S. Quarter-Mile Championship. I From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 21. The quarter-mile race at the Penang Swimming Club for the President’s Cup and the club championship was won by C. Davis in the time of 7 min. 5(5 sec.42 words
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Article41 1928-02-23 26 [Reuter Telegram.] Britain Defeats Belgium. [Reuter Telegram.] London, Feb. 1(5. The first match of the international military triangular tournament (between Great. Britain, France and Belgium) was Played at Woolwich to-day, when tin Hritush Army beat the Belgian Army by[Reuter Telegram.] - 41 words
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Article1068 1928-02-23 26 Singapore Successes In Saigon. The Singapore boxer? Battling Key (lightweight L Mohd. Amin (feather-j weight) and Young Amart (flyweight) have returned from Saigon after a very U' cessful visit. They appeared for the last time on the night before they sailed, :.ud scored two knock-outs and an adverse decision1,068 words
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Article402 1928-02-23 26 [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA.] INTERESTING MATCH \r S.S.V.F. CAMP. Singapore and Malacca officer. N-.C O-sof the Malay c-ompanij ,,f' S.SA.K have recently concluded a six camp at Siglap. During the camm shooting match was held between t detachments, for which the lion m L’ngku Abdul Aziz. D.K., kindly pre^entei[TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA.] - 402 words
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Article1541 1928-02-23 27 l_*h and Scottish League f 5 Results. I rpouter Telegram.] I London, Feb. 15. I ,,’nwinir were the results of folio" 1 played to-daj H‘ l Division I. I o Liverpool 3 Division II. I 3 Bristol City 2 I pivi.ion HI (Soulhern). j Exeter I' 5 l)ivi.ion1,541 words
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Article592 1928-02-23 27 Good Racing Conditions On Sunday. The racing on Sunday morning took place under fine sailing conditions as there was no sun, a strong breeze, hints of rain and a good muster of boats. At 9.55 Mr. Allan started the B Class for the Chintah Challenge Cup. Corrib was first592 words
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Article34 1928-02-23 27 [Reuter Telegram.] London, Feb. 17. A 1 .car The Waterloo Cup final was run to-day with the following result Mrs. Sofer-Whitburn’s White Collar (30/100) beat Lieut.-Col. Sir John Hum pheys’ Hastings.[Reuter Telegram.] - 34 words
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Article726 1928-02-23 27 Europeans Beat Chinese In Doubles. No brighter and more interesting doubles could be wished for than the match offered on Tuesday at the residence ot the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) before a large company of invited guests. The players were as good as are to be found in726 words
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Article153 1928-02-23 28 Governor’s Cup At Garrison G.C. The result of the competition for the (Jovernor’s (’up at the Garrison Golf Club was as follows Cupt. H. J. Hollingsworth.. 1 Up K. F. S. Hrodie All Square Major A. F. Q. Perkins 1 Pown K. 15. 15. Donnell ‘2 Major A. S.153 words
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Article630 1928-02-23 28 The following passengers arrived l»\* the President van Huron front New York via ports wit .Monday For Singapore Mr. and Mrs. U. C. Arnold, Mrs. T. Mreedlove, Mrs. R. Corbet, Mstr. I. M. Corbet, Mr. J. (i. Groeningcr, Mrs. L. K. Hanson, Mr. C. R. Munske, Rev. K. Peat,630 words
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Article78 1928-02-23 28 The case in which two Chinese were arrested in connection with the alleged armed robbery of a purse from a lady on the Serangoon Road, near Hillside "rive, on Feb. 14, was mentioned before the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. W. N. Gourlny) yesterday. On the applicaCon of counsel78 words
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Article510 1928-02-23 28 Colony being Officially Advertised. (From a Correspondent.) Macao, Feb. 0. Recent Macao publications include A i nor', Ilandb'>ok to lioii ttt.t ic Mil* an ji.nd “A Businesn Man’s Macao” both i —u< 1 by the Publicity Office of tlu Macao Part Works Department. The demur).] for the510 words
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Article155 1928-02-23 28 A visitor to Singapore yesterday by the round the world liner Franconia is engaged on the pleasant mission of being an Envoy of Good Fellowship.” This is Mr. Ben Frank, of New York, who incidentally is making his sixth trip round the world, and who155 words
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Article69 1928-02-23 28 Fines for Thirty Cracker Firers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Feb. 15. Thirty defendants were fined $5 each for firing crackers during prohibited hours at Chinese New Year. Neglecting to appear as a juror at an inquest Cheh Kim Aw was fined $25. The Municipal Commissioners have69 words
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Article209 1928-02-23 28 Kinta Tin. -All."* piculs. Ting Ki 1. Plant 100 piculs. Tribute 20.40 ISO 40. I‘ronoh.- pirn's 1.135. T.t'..n Mines. Piculs 47:’.. The secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., i••ports the following outputs of its associated companies for the half of February, 1!»2S. K'.tinpong Kamunting Tin Dredging. Hours run209 words
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Article42 1928-02-23 28 RENTON. To Mr. and Mrs. R. Renton t Hank-burn, Melbourne, a daughter, 0:1 i ebrvary 8, i.*28. (•OIL On February 21. 1928, at No. *23. Makepeace Road, S ngapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Goh Lai Scah, a son 1 third son).42 words
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Article127 1928-02-23 28 Singapore, Feb. 22 exchange. On London, Bank 4 m/§ Demand 2 I 3/ Private 3 m. credit 2 On New York, Demand 2 1 Private 90 66 On France. Bank T.T. On India, Bark T.T. U On Hong Kong, Bunk T.T n 1 On Shanghai, Bank T.T127 words
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Article716 1928-02-23 28 Fraser and Co.’s Quotation mining. Singapore, Feb. 22. Issue al Buyers Sellers il £1 A sain Kumbung 56 5» d £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 33 9 34 <; 1 1 Batang Padang 0.65 0.60 1 1 Batu Caves 1.32'a 1.374 £1 £1 Chcnderiang 19 1 1 Chin716 words
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Advertisement86 1928-02-23 28 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should hr addressed to the Head Office. Cecil and Stanley Streets. Singapore. Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $18 a year. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary124 1928-02-23 28 DEATHS FOX.- Oil February 12. F>2S. at P.ai, P. W. iiarles James I ox, >oungest son of tC late N. W. Fox, of Singapore am! brother of the late Alexander and Frederic i* ox. A'ted 50 Jems, after long >l!ness. t*ARRINGTON —WATERHOUSE.- On IVbrt* my 21, 1928, at Singapore, Franklyn124 words
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Article64 1928-02-23 1 Page Genera 1 SWapor? OrtKio' Quotations London Rubber Stocks the Singapore Auction Bu t,ber Position By A. W. Sti plsnter's Libel Action ~i Rubber Auctions More Rubber-Sup. Court Finding 3 Rubber Returns 3 Rubber Smuggling lorre>|H*ndence— Rubber Restriction Rubber Bogeys Rubber Roads [able Ne»s The Restriction Inquiry 1 Min**64 words
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Article71 1928-02-23 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices < Apl. July !»u I.'don Sport Feb. Mar. June Sept. d. S I I rb. t* l o.riT S 0.58 0.58 0.58 0.58 7 0.54 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 h t i 0.55*. 0.55 1 s 0.55\ 0.55 o71 words
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Article28 1928-02-23 1 I Louis ami Peat's cable from their "mion Office gives 1,180 tons decrease baking the total London rubber stocks f Ftb. -1. as revised, 63,764,28 words
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Article148 1928-02-23 1 Singapore Chamber of Commerce u '’ber Association held its 852nd auction l n when there was catafcuoi 1AW.SS0 lb,, or 609.99 tons offerW :<11,41 lb ur 408.88 ton, sold 771,730 or 1)11.52 ton,. I k' n don v I Xe* York &J**' I I’KICES REALISED. bbed Srnoked148 words
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1228 1928-02-23 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) London, Jan. 25. Port of Londlon movements, disturbed by the recent floods, seem to have pot back to the comparatively normal. There has been a slight decrease in stocks durinp the past week, and they now stand at 65,450 tons, compared1,228 words
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Article543 1928-02-23 1 [REUTER TELEGRAM] AN ASSURANCE. OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT VIEWS. PROMISE TO INDUSTRY’S REPRESENTATIVES. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Feb. 15. In the House of Commons at question time. Mr. Baldwin said that before any announcement was made the Colonial Office confidentially informed the advisory committee on the Stevenson Restriction scheme[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 543 words
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Article66 1928-02-23 2 [The Straits Times is not responsible Hr ihe opinions of its correspondents. Corraspondenta should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long epistles arc liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but as66 words
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Article1784 1928-02-23 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your valuable columns have been the medium for the expression of divergent views on the all important topic as to whether restriction should be abolished or continued; and your readers have had the opinion this last month of quite a1,784 words
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Article134 1928-02-23 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In Dr. Braddon’s Rubber Bogeys II reference is made to my views expressed regarding the smallholder. My contention is that the smallholder should not be bolstered up to the detriment of the most important industry of Malaya. Why should he134 words
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Article125 1928-02-23 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Do the Municipalities of the Straits Settlements and the Sanitary Boards of the F.M.S. contemplate making rubber roadways in the future If they do, isn’t it a pity that confiscated smuggled rubber should be destroyed instead of being collected and125 words
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Article253 1928-02-23 2 Amicable Settlement Reached. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 17. The libel case Cole v. Wheeler was settled in the Supreme Court this morning before Mr. Justice Acton. Mr. E. D. Shearn, for Mr. Cole, said the parties had agreed to a settlement on the tollowing253 words
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Article729 1928-02-23 2 A Week of Violent Fluctuation. Barlow and Co. Report. T Singapore, Feb. j fl The local market is passing troubled period with great irregularit/ j fluctuation of prices following policy adopted by the Prime Minim solve the future of Restriction. l To-day’s cables quote London at i729 words
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Article1576 1928-02-23 3 COURT FINDING. THIEF justice upholds tHIh MAGISTRATE. Ur A. V. L. Davies and On Jon.a.. prosecutor (Mr. ►"fUw appeared before the k \..Itu-e (Sir William Murison) for f K 1; in a case which had been re*7* hj Lordship for a decision. Leased in the case were1,576 words
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Article705 1928-02-23 3 Alor Cni.ti.—lo,2ol lbs. Ayer Panas.—4o,376 lba. Australasia.—B,2so lbs. Anglo Ma1ay.—128,461 lbs. Allenby.—2l,soB lbs. Amalgamated Malay.— 41,587 lbs. Ampat.— 60,132 lbs. Ayer Molek.—l2,llB lbs. Bedford Plantations.—o,sos lbs. Batu Village.—l,s4s lbs. 8ikam.—55,700 lbs. Beaufort Borneo.- 58,000 lbs. Ban ten? (Selangor).—3l,oo7 lbs. Bukit K. 8.-3.330 lbs. Brooklands.— lbs. Bertam (Taishoi. —32,129705 words
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Article421 1928-02-23 3 Charge Against Towkay Fails. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 17. The case against Sim You Chong, the well-known local towkay, who was charged with being concerned in an attempt to smuggle 35 piculs of rubber from Titib on the night of Dec. 4 last, was concluded421 words
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Article465 1928-02-23 4 Broome (Selangor) Rubber Plantations. The meeting of Broome (Selangor Kflhher Plantation*, Ltd., was held on Dec. 14 in London. Mr. Joseph Kelly (chairman and managing director), who presided, said that with the amount brought forward there was a total amount of £17,00(5 available. The board proposed paying465 words
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Article493 1928-02-23 4 Lean and Co’s Weekly Report. Lean and Co. rrportJ Penang, Fob. 17. Tin, after a further shnrp drop in price to £227.16 spot and £230 throe months, rallied to £231.5 spot and £233.16 throe months, hut failed to maintain the advance and closes lower at £229 spot493 words
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Article413 1928-02-23 4 Messrs. Macphail and Co.’s Weekly Report. Macphail and Co.’s weekly report, dated Feb. 21, states week of continued uncertainty and depression with the price of rubber still on the decline has not tended to accelerate business and transactions are rather less than moderate in a quiet market.413 words
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525 1928-02-23 4 StMk e tn< Par *a«haa*a: Par Valaa. Coapaay* Prieaa. j Valoa. Coapny. Prtaa?* 2/ Allagar 2/9 J i! u 1/4*4 £1 Aaglo-Malay .7 2 6 £1 Ayer Kuning k\ Mengkibol 1 5'1g II Bantang Merlliraau 4 114 2/ Rating Consolidated 2/1% 2/ Muarltaaa 2525 words
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725 1928-02-23 4 Capital Iseoe Cloaing Prieaa Paid Up Vain* Dieidenda Fnair Lyall A Company A Co. Eratt--389,291 1 85 p.e. year 28-2-27 Allenby ($1) 2.00 22 0 2.00 2.26 160.000 1 20 p.e. for yaar 80-9-27 ..Alor Gajah ($1) 1.70 190 1.60 1.80 435.425 1 10725 words
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Advertisement476 1928-02-23 6 SECURITY EFFICIENCY THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated in tWe Straits Settlements) DIRECTORS A! E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon’ble Sir D. J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN CHENG LOCK. Hon’ble Mr. D. J. WARD. GAW KHEK KHIAM, Esq. R. M. MEYER, Esq. The Company is prepared to476 words
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