The Straits Budget, 13 September 1928
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1928-09-13 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES .ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. 3,683 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1928 Price 2.> cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article308 1928-09-13 1 i.BAI»EKS- r More Protests ;> *•>0 009 A Mile Truculent Taxi Drivers 3 Culunial Divorce Laws 3-4 The Whole Town's Talking 4 The Menace of Noise Occasional Notes Telegram** Renter and Special— Cove-rill* Past Week's News 19-24 ■Pictures Inch Swimming Club Gala lu 1 ,.h Tanks at Ponggol Jo308 words
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Article2551 1928-09-13 1 he Daily Chronicle reveals a ro•narkable coincidence at Matlock Rotary 1 }ub on August 13, when addresses were n V u n hy Mr R- Childs and Mr. J. Childs. oth live in British North Borneo, both ur planters, both left for England at the time, and2,551 words
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Article467 1928-09-13 2 Why the Tanglin Schema Was Delayed. The annual report of the Singapore Municipal Engineer's Department corn tinthe following references to sewer eonstruction The total length of sewers construct?! during the year 1927 was 4.29 miles, oi which 3.61 mites were constructed by direct labour. In certain cases work467 words
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Article169 1928-09-13 2 Letter Written to Singapore Parents. At a Coroner’s inquiry into the death of an 18-year old Cantonese youth who was found dead, hanging by the neck from a tree, in New Keppel Road on August 30 last, it was disclosed that a letter addressed to his parents169 words
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Article74 1928-09-13 2 Ricksha Puller Steals Frenchman's War Medals. A Frenchman who had lost a bag containing his ('roix de Guerre and other service decorations, made a report to the Singapore police on Sept, b The victim, M Durant, was a passenger on a ship hound for France. He74 words
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1421 1928-09-13 2 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) London. A;g. l-’-I have been glancing over a very informing study of Defaults and Repudiations- by various Governments which has been* made recently by Dr. Maxi Winkler, a distinguished American financial expert. In a list h* gives the total1,421 words
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Article69 1928-09-13 2 Police Court Sequel to Motoring Collisions. »ilor claimed trial in the t ourt on Tuesday on charges of to report after an accident, rash driving and driving a motor car without a liccncon August 20 at 10 p.m. on Kampo* Bharu Road. Private G. Altaff claimed trial69 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article692 1928-09-13 3 Better late than never !—Straits Times, September 6. The first attempts to crystallize ne known public resentment of Mr. Amery’s plot to mulct the Colony in a heavily increased liability on account of the contribution for military expenditure are foreshadowed in the announcement of a Special general meetingBetter late than never !—Straits Times, September 6. - 692 words
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Article893 1928-09-13 3 to repair.—Straits Times, September r* I It is one of Singapore’s proud boasts that its roads are the equal of, if not better than, those of any other city in the East. To say that such a distinction is one which should be guarded jealously savours ofto repair.—Straits Times, September r* I • - 893 words
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Article564 1928-09-13 3 improvement.—Straits Times, September 8. A considerable improvement in Singapore’s hire car service has become evident during the last year. It is true that the promised taximetres have not yet made their appearance and the old difference ol opinion between driver and fare as to what is theimprovement.—Straits Times, September 8. - 564 words
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Article989 1928-09-13 3 Straits Times, September 10. In December, 1926, after considerable agitation in India, there was passed through the British Parliament the Indian and Colonial Divorce Jurisdiction Act, 1926. The measure originated with an Appeal Court decision the effect of which was to render invalid in Great Britain decreesStraits Times, September 10. - 989 words
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Article1192 1928-09-13 4 enough to sink the Island.— Straits Times, September 11. And the subject of the conversation is those eighteen-inch guns with which we have been presented 44 for the defence of the Singapore Base.” We already know that each of these little playthings is 60 feet long,enough to sink the Island.—Straits Times, September 11. - 1,192 words
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Article744 1928-09-13 4 the neighbourhood.—Straits Times, .September 12. There is, in the great cities ot Europe, a growing feeling against the tyranny of noise. Even Paris, which for years has had the reputation of being the most complacent city of all in the matter of enduring street noises, hasthe neighbourhood.—Straits Times, .September 12. - 744 words
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Article290 1928-09-13 5 Preference Shareholders Suggest Winding Up. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 10. Then* was a lively discussion at the fourth annua! meeting of the Menglembu Lode Mining Company held at Penang on Saturday. Mr. R. P. Brash, presiding, read a letter from nine influential holders of Preference290 words
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Article86 1928-09-13 5 Sir Hu«h Clifford And Mr. R. J. Farrer. n .< Singapore Municipal Commissioners oomiri'.Rsioned the Russian artist, Mr. y,. i, 'c < to paint a portrait of .'’j.J. J* Farrer, their President. The "'it will be hung in the new MuniciLl i( ’niinistration building which is86 words
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Article815 1928-09-13 5 As an instance of irons*reus egoism and super-hypocrisy we cmnmend the .a test incursion into the 'hue-light ol U natius 1 knot by frehitach Lincoln, reiict:ndp, one time clerk in Holy Orders 1 •r.d a Member of Parliament before hi iciame a fugitive from justice. Appearnv heli-re the815 words
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Article35 1928-09-13 5 H.M.S. Hawkins, former flagship of thi Chinn station, which is due here on the r.orning of 11 Itlth ilist., •v.il !ea\»* on thr i «>th for Colombo direct, riot calling at j Penang35 words
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Article745 1928-09-13 5 Dato Mentri Besar on His English Visit i A meeting of the Johore Council of State was held on Sept. *1 at the I)ewan, Johore Bahru. The Hon. the Dato Mentri Besar, Dato Abdullah bin Jaafar, D.K.. C.B.E., presided. Other* present were the Hon. the Acting General745 words
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Article51 1928-09-13 5 Due* at Sclctar Base On September 15. The four flying boats of the R.A.F. Far Eastern flight, which flew from England Singapore, and which are now returni big to their base at Sclctar after a tour >f Australia, are due to arrive at Selotat on Saturday, September51 words
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Article66 1928-09-13 5 'The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in inind that letters must be short and to the point. Lone epistles are liable to be rejected or eat down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but us66 words
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Article219 1928-09-13 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—May I, through the medium of your columns, draw attention to the slowness of the P. and O. Co.’s mails from Singapore to England. Nearly every fortnight one sees the same advice on the Post Office Daily iist, to the219 words
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Article149 1928-09-13 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In former days it was customary for a new barrister arriving at Singapore to make a call on the various legal firms and introduce himself to his brother barristers in practice. This commendable custom has fallen into disuetud* without apparent cause,149 words
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Article156 1928-09-13 5 Former Singaporean Dies In Melbourne, A cable announces the death in Melbourne on Sunday of Mr. K. I). McPherson, formerly of McAlister and Co. Mr. McPherson was well known throughout Malaya and his death will come as sad news to many friends. He was a bachelor156 words
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Article115 1928-09-13 5 Successful Demonstrations In Java. Batavia, Sept. 10. I >urir.the recent annual fair, th« Pasir Gambir, a new feature consisted »T several i '|>len<liil demonstrations by radio-telephone from Java to Holland and vice versa, by means of which lectures, music etc. were sent out in a ihosl successful manner.115 words
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Article1403 1928-09-13 6 SINGAPORE RAIDS. FIRING IN CATTLE CO.’S PREMISES. ANOTHER BIG JEWELLERY HAUL. Two outrages were committed by Chinese gunmen in Singapore on Sept. f>. A gang of four men, believed to be ITylams, entered the premise of the btraits Cattle Trading Company in Sungei Road, in the Kandang1,403 words
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Article851 1928-09-13 6 ipOH BACHELORS AN NOV THE LADIES. j Ipoh bachelors are in revolt. A lad;. hi..* written to the local newspaper com- ..Jaining that they consume er.dk?*.-- nahits and many <iimu-i> in the buigalwws of i their married friends, and they no not I u turn this hospitality.851 words
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Article776 1928-09-13 6 PAY OR BE BOYCOTTED? BLLLIED B\ SO-CALI F|> PATRIOTS. The victimisation of Chinese t- i and merchants in Per:tk-t 0 vh Tch brief reference was made in our coin on Sept. 5—is described in a lu pearing in the Ipoh newspaper P i A Chinese merchant, dealing776 words
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Article866 1928-09-13 7 Unsatisfied Applications For Land. The revenue for 1927 amounted $18,239,023 as compared with S18 781,565 for 1926 and $15,884,592 for i i»25 The estimated revenue for the vear was exceeded by $3,708,323. The total expenditure in 1927 was *15 348,473 as compared with $18,099,232 for 1926 and866 words
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Article600 1928-09-13 7 SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME AT RAFFLES COLLEGE. An important educational advance in Malaya is marked by a scheme which is published in the Government Gazette, and which has as its object the provision of more highly qualified teachers. It is as follows Selected students or teachers, male or female, will600 words
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Article1014 1928-09-13 7 PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS FROM LONDON. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 16 At the time of writing London is still revelling in summer weather. Your prospective Colonial Secretary, Mr. John Scott, C.M.G., who is in town, called this week at the Malayan States Information Agency, 57 Charing Cross,1,014 words
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Article759 1928-09-13 7 The following passengers left for Genoa and London by the East Asiatic motor liner Meonia front Singapore on Saturday: Mrs. G. Atkins, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Carson, Mr. R. Wallace Batcmun, Mrs. M. Critchley, Major and Mrs. K. C. K. Austin, Dr. E. Mjoberg, Major and Mrs. C.759 words
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Article586 1928-09-13 8 Swimming Carnival and Golf Events. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 10. By permission of the Malacca Swimming Club Committee, the Malucca Boy Scouts held their swimming fete at the swimming pool on Sunday afternoon. There was a very large gathering of club members and friends to586 words
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Article38 1928-09-13 8 Captain M. W. J. Boxall, Of Indian Army. London, Sept. 1. Captain Maurice Williams James Boxall (retired) has been removed from the Indian Army, following his conviction at a general court-martial while serving wih the R.A.F.38 words
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Article46 1928-09-13 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 8. An American named Silva has arrived from Siam in the course of a tour in which he is studying Buddhism. He will be leaving for Ceylon shortly, and will enter a Buddhist monastery as a novice.46 words
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Article253 1928-09-13 8 Lawyer’s Explanation of Clerk’s Dishonesty. A young Malay clerk named Hanif bin Kassim was sentenced in the District Court on Monday to three months rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by two years police supervision, for criminal breach of trust in respect of $1,300, the property of Lyons253 words
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Article205 1928-09-13 8 Ricksha that Suddenly Dashed Across Road. j Private Xaiier, of the Duke of Welling- on'-; Regiment, was fined $4.50 and costs i in the Third Court on Tuesday for failing :o report to the police after a motor-car accident, and a further $4.50 and costs for driving205 words
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Article89 1928-09-13 8 Litigation Between Penang Indians Settled. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 11. The dispute between members of the Penang Indian Association has been settled. It arose out of a petition presented to the Supreme Court lecentlv asking that the Association be wound up, and alleging, inter alia, that89 words
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Article128 1928-09-13 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 11. It is understood that the F.M.S. Government has invited the following to sit on a committee to inquire into the grievances of the F.M.S. Railway employees at the Central Workshops, Sentul Messrs. D. H. Hampshire, Choo Kia Peng, E. H.128 words
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Article315 1928-09-13 8 Manager of Tebak Tinfields, Trengganu. The death occurred suddenly on September 6 of Mr. Arthur George Coleman, aged 54, manager of Tebak Tinfields, Ltd. Mr. Coleman, who had been resident in the Keniaman district for about eight years came down river on the morning315 words
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Article168 1928-09-13 8 Sequel to Case Against Lawyer’s Clerk. Subramaniam Cathiravaloo whose affairs have occupied the Bankruptcy Court for some time, was produced in the Fourth Police Court on Friday on a charge of perjury. The allegation was that Cathiravaloo. being a witness in an Assize case in which Cunary Shanmugam,168 words
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Article86 1928-09-13 8 European Housing Area And Road Development. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 10. Considerable movements for the development of Ipoh as the new State capital are gradually transpiring, the latest being the purchase of a large rubber j estate on the Tambun Road as a residential area86 words
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Article704 1928-09-13 8 PUBLIC TASTE AND pR E es CRITICISM. tSS It is seventeen years since M. Diaehiu* first went to London with the R u si ballet, and he had some interesting thin to say to an interviewer about th changes he had noticed in the metronoli! during that time.704 words
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Article37 1928-09-13 8 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Berne, Sept. l jRepresentatives of the United China and Japan, besides nearly a European countries, are attending temational police commission, which i ed here this morning under the P l of Mr. Schober.[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 37 words
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Advertisement155 1928-09-13 8 PROPERTY SALE. 'Twelve Singapore properties were sold by heong Koon Seng and Co. and realised a total of S67,911. The major items in the sail included the following 999 years’ leasehold land and house 8, Mohamed Sultan Road, area 2,289 sq. ft. bought for Mr. Ng Keng Nam for $13,200.155 words
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Article571 1928-09-13 9 SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF SENIOR STAFF. The following are the general conclusions set down by Mr. A. Cavendish, Director of Co-Operation in the F.M.S. and S.S., in his report for 1927 A retrospect of the year brings out the following features There is a great dearth of active and571 words
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Article108 1928-09-13 9 Sensational Rumours Regarding Death at Harbin. Peiping, Aug. 28. M Lassevitch, the Soviet Vice-President e Chinese Eastern Railway, died at Grhin on August 28, it is officially stated, i ro,n Muinsy; but many sensational rum|Urs are being circulated at Harbin, one ,r >g that he committed suicide108 words
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Article31 1928-09-13 9 Wf 10 Bank ™ptcy Court on Friday *n<! U Justice Prichard receiving a( ljudicating orders were made V .M* Phillip Letondu, Chop Hai Fotara and Mr. Cornelius lJ tUciro.31 words
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Article513 1928-09-13 9 Trolley Buses Not Causing Ruts in Asphalt. Road construction in Singapore is dealt with as follows in the 1927 report of the Municipal Engineer (Mr. D. B MeClay) The reconstruction of existing thoroughfares was principally confined to trolley bus routes, and bv the end of the year, li513 words
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Article155 1928-09-13 9 HELD UP 14 DAYS IN GULF OF ADEN. [Aneta Service.] Batavia, Sept. 11. An interesting encounter with the Singapore floating dock is described by lhe master of the Dutch mail steamer Sibayak, which is outward bound to Batavia. On Sunday morning the Sibayak passed the middle section155 words
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Article84 1928-09-13 9 Big Decrease During First Seven Months. The returns of imports and exports for British Malaya for the month of July show a further decrease. Imports for the month totalled $65,600,380, making a grand total, up to date of $521,611,095. Exports for the month produced a total84 words
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Article56 1928-09-13 9 Hundred Shops and Dwellings Destroyed at Bukit Koman. A telegram from the general manager of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd., reports the destruction of Bukit Koman village by fire on Sept. 5. A hundred shops and dwellings were destroyed, and one casualty occurred. The company’s56 words
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Article297 1928-09-13 9 Chief Engineer Killed: Lascar Swept Overboard. The chief engineer and a lascar lost their lives, while the fourth and fifth engineers and several lascars were seriously injured when the Brocklebank liner Anchoria, bound from Calcutta to Colombo, shipped a heavy sea in the Bay of Bengal on297 words
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Article52 1928-09-13 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 8. A Chinese actor named Pang Khune has bet'n charged at Penang with stealing $2,620 worth of jewellery from Chinese actresses. The case was adjourned. Yew Song, who was charged with using as genuine a forged document during the Supreme Court proceedings,52 words
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Article66 1928-09-13 9 Accounts in connection with the production of Meet the Wife on behalf of the St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital Lift Fund have now been settled and show a profit of $2,016. Amounts previously acknowledged amount to $3,301.51, and with other donations, including $500 from Mr. Manasseh Meyer,66 words
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Article, Illustration27 1928-09-13 9 This photograph was taken from the second section of the Singapore Dork during tip; passage IrotU Tort, 1 Suid to Suez.27 words
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Article437 1928-09-13 10 GENTLEMEN BEAT THE PLAYERS. FREEMAN’S BOWLING RECORD. London, Sept. 7. Bournemouth The Gentlemen beat the Players by one wicket. I be I’layeis batted first and scored 204. Hill took five wickets for 38. The Gentlemen replied with 270. In their second innings, the Players totalled 367. of which437 words
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Article271 1928-09-13 10 Chinese Committed for Trial At Assizes. A Chinese who is alleged to have been a member of the gang which stole $10,000 worth of jewellery from a shop in Selegie Road was committed for trial at the Assizes on Friday on a charge of armed gang robbery.271 words
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Article302 1928-09-13 10 Final Comments on Trawling Operations. The 1927 report of the S.S. ai.d F.M.S., Fisheries Department, referring to the experiments with the trawler Tongkol, states It has been shown that large catches can he made by the trawl within the 10 fathom line between the Dindings and Penang. Small302 words
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Article393 1928-09-13 10 Rubber Congestion Question Left To Chambers. A meeting of the committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association was held on Sept. 3. The following i business was transacted Committee Vacancy.—A letter was read from Mr. \V. A. Fell intimating his impending absence from the Colony, andi it was393 words
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Article396 1928-09-13 10 Seaside Echoes in Suburban Nomenclature. The following action was taken at a meeting of committee No. 1 of the Municipal Commissioners Decided to name the new road off Outram Road leading to the proposed police barracks Chancellor Road. Decided that the new’ roads to the north of Grove396 words
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Article225 1928-09-13 10 S.8.A. Opinion of Social Hygiene Policy. The social hygiene policy of the Straits Government was discussed at a committee meeting of the Straits Settlements Association held on Sept. 3. The hon. secretary (Mr. J. W. Harries) read extracts from correspondence from the Association of British Malaya, a copy225 words
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Article497 1928-09-13 10 Negri Sembilan M.V.I. At Port Dickson. The annual camp of the Negri Sembilan Malayan Volunteer Infantry at p 0r t Dickson ended on September 1. The number attending camp was 135 and the company was under the command of Lieut. Gordon-Hall. The other officers were 2nd Lieut. Fiddes497 words
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Article174 1928-09-13 10 Coroner Mystified by Chinese Woman’s Death. The Coroner (Mr. F. C. Bourne) his verdietr on Monday regarding *j! e death of a Chinese woman who was ki ed by a steam roller in New Bridge Rort< on August 27. He said There is no evidence as to174 words
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Article6139 1928-09-13 11 SMALL ATTENDANCE ON OPENING DAY. excellent sport with favourites prominent. That the recent agitation, expressed in omewhat alarming terms, against the amount of betting which goes on in connection with horse-racing in Malaya, with particular reference to the ever-increasing value of sweepstakes, had not been without it c6,139 words
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Article28 1928-09-13 12 Toronto, Sept. 11. The convention of the Canadian Trades and Labour Congress rejected a resolution urging the Canadian Government to renew trade relations with Russia.28 words
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Article642 1928-09-13 12 Nuisance on Collyer Quay. Singapore traffic problems are commented upon in the annual report of the Municipal Engineer (Mr. D. B. McLav) follows:— The parking of cars on the municipal roads still continues to be a source of anxiety to myself and the officers of this Department.642 words
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Article74 1928-09-13 12 Penang Judge’s Action After Repeated Warnings. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. Poh Tiong Hock, one of the defendant? in a Supreme Court case in which Leng Yew sued Poh Leng Seng and Leng Seng for $6,000, was sentenced six weeks' rigorous imprisonment perjury. The man was74 words
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Article2643 1928-09-13 13 base payments, chamber of commerce RESOLUTIONS. COLONY AND IMPERIAL OBLIGATIONS. Resolutions supporting the action taken by the Unofficial Members of the legislative Council in regard to the Colony’s defence contribution were passed at a peeial meeting of the Singapore Chamber c i commerce held on Monday.2,643 words
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Article291 1928-09-13 13 F.M.S.R. Workmen and Their Grievances. 9 The workmen of the F.M.S. Railways' central workshops at Sentul, near Kuala Lumpur, have decided to form a union, and rules are now being framed for submission to the Registrar of Societies. At the meeting on Sept. 2 the chairman, Mr.291 words
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Article91 1928-09-13 13 Singapore-Built Yacht to Be Disposed Of. The Black Swan, the 140-ton auxiliary ketch, in which Mr. C. K. Wearne, director of Wearne Bros, and a well-known resident of Singapore, recently completed an ocean tour, is advertised for sale in The Field. Mr. Wearne left Singapore last91 words
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Article59 1928-09-13 13 Motor-Cyclist Removed to General Hospital. Mr. II. Gnlistan. a clerk employed by Municipality, was riding a motor‘•vie along Coilyer Quay at about 4.30 n m. on Momla., when he collided with an approaching taxi. I he motor-cycle struck the right front mudguard, and the rider was removed59 words
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1178 1928-09-13 14 Pen Churi - (By Pen Churi.) It has come at last Fred’s sending me home. We had it out last week, and he said he thought if we lived at a instance for a hit we might grow to like each other better.1,178 words
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Article311 1928-09-13 14 Mr. E. G. Holiday—Miss Rika Nathans. St. Andrew’s Cathedral was the scene' of k pretty wedding on Saturday after- 1 noon, when Mr. E. G. Holiday was married to Miss Rika Nathans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Nathans, of Lermit Road, Singapore. The bridegroom, who holds the311 words
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Article125 1928-09-13 14 Intimidation by Anonymous Postcards Alleged. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 7. Haji Fatil was summoned in the District Court at the instance of Mohamed Yusof for using criminal intimidation by means of anonymous postcards. The prosecution applied that the charge be amended to using threats under the125 words
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Article247 1928-09-13 14 F M.S. GOVERNMENT ISSUE DENIAL. The Malay Mail of Saturday published lh< \Vo are'ollieially informed that Government has no knowledge of any concession having been granted over the large area in Pahang recently referred to in the local press and described in the issue of the Straits Times247 words
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Article239 1928-09-13 14 More Outlets and Ponding Areas Wanted. Dealing with the drainage problem in Singapore, the Municipal Engineer (Mr. D. B. MeLay) writes in his annual report During the year the large total of I8.D0 miles of drain was constructed. Many miles of drain not constructed were also schemed out239 words
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Article81 1928-09-13 14 Singapore Resident Breaks His Collar-Bone. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 10. i A serious motor accident occurred yes- terda.v, when Mr. Greetham, of Ipoh, and Mr. F. S. Wood, of Singapore, were returning in the former’s car from the Swimming Club, with the syce at81 words
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Article69 1928-09-13 14 Mr. Leslie Haynes Sent to House Of Detention. Leslie L. Haynes, who recentlv wived in Singapore from China, wa' charged in the Fourth Police Court on Sept 6 with vagrancy in South Bridge Hoad on Sept. 5. He pleaded guilty, and said that he wn* 'ryinjr to pet69 words
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Article564 1928-09-13 14 4,268,000 More Articles Dealt With Last Year. A big increase in the business t rantr actions of the Posts and Telegraphs D* partments of the Straits Settlements is revealed in the annual report for 1997 of the Departments. I r the past y far there has been564 words
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Article125 1928-09-13 14 Shot and Slabbed by Frenchmen In Tientsin. Tientsin, Aug. 20. A shooting affray occurred early morning outside the Kiessling and l Restaurant in the former German < onu sion. It appears that two French p0 l quarrelled with an American resident resented certain alleged behaviour on part of125 words
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Article, Illustration21 1928-09-13 15 1. Pillow fighting. 2. High diving. 3. Ladies’ handicap race. 4. Ready for the 100 yard’s race.21 words
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Article, Illustration22 1928-09-13 15 Japanese enterprise at Ponggol. Restaurant and fish tanks. Along the seafront at Tanjong Katung. Low tide at Siglap.22 words
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Article, Illustration43 1928-09-13 16 Drawing the numbers for the bin Sweep II.E. I'hya I’radibaddha Hhubal. Siamese Consul-General for the Straits and F.M.S.. and party. General view of the lawn at tea time. Another corner of the lawn. Other groups of Singapore Race-goers.43 words
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Article, Illustration107 1928-09-13 17 Lady C. C. van Straubenzee and Lieut. H. B. Owen. Mr>. Roberts. Dr. Dexter Allen. Bishop Roberts. A group of helpers. r eirnvw Mrs Not’l Clarke, Miss \elge, Miss Stewart, Group including Miss Strujs, >lrs. >otl u u Mrs. J. B. van Cuylenberg and107 words
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Article, Illustration44 1928-09-13 18 The Amateur Photopraphic Store recently held a snapshot competition. The 1st prize was awarded to Mr. K. S. Teck for his photopraph of a scene off Beach Hoad. 2nd Prize.—The Arcade, Singapore. Mr. Izawa. •Ird Prize.—Prawn fishers off (irove Hoad, Katong.44 words
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Article, Illustration31 1928-09-13 18 PcUgaU. »ho ullcnded .he reccn, Conference, a. Knlllca College, The Director „f Education Dr. K. o. tVina.ed,, i s landing in .he centre of I runt row.31 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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Article264 1928-09-13 19 [REUTER TELEGRAM] twenty killed. CAR DASHES AMONG SPECTATORS. DEATH OF FAMOUS DRIVER. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Milan, Sept. 9. During the motor race for the European r ni; prix on the Monza track a Talbot <ar driven by Materassi at 125 miles an hour grazed another car and overturned[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 264 words
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Article154 1928-09-13 19 Two Million Dying Of Starvation. London, Sept. 9. Two million Jews are dying of starvation in the Ukraine, according to an official Soviet statement given in a report presented at the annual conference of the federation of Jewish relief organisations in London to-day. On the other hand154 words
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Article54 1928-09-13 19 Damage to Cargo on Clan Lamont. Port Elizabeth, Sept. 5. The steamer Clan Lamont. which was n distress between Port Elizabeth and Fast has arrived. The cargo in held 5 between decks on the starboard do is under water. The cargo in the lower hold will probably54 words
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Article39 1928-09-13 19 Athens, Sopt. 0. Cooler weather, coupled with the Government’s preventive measures, has result* *,<1 in considerable abatement of dengue lv or. So far there have been 350,000 rases. M. Venizdos, who contracted dengue, is recovering normally.39 words
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Article173 1928-09-13 19 START OF JOURNEY TO EAST AFRICA. London, Sept. 6. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Gloucester entrained at Victoria for Dover to start on their East Africa and South Africa holiday tour. They were seen off by Mr. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gor?. Under-Secretary of State for173 words
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Article151 1928-09-13 19 Tragic Death of Capt. Spencer. Rugby, Sept. 10. Capt. Henry Spencer, the famous balloonist, has been killed at Rugby, A balloon in charge of Capt. Spencer’s son, which had gone up in connection with n local carnival, dropped on to the roof of a house. Capt. Spencer climbed151 words
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Article53 1928-09-13 19 President Coolidge’s Son as Railway Employee. New York, Sept. 7. Mr. John Coolidge, son of the President, has decided to enter the railway bu.-.ne-<s. He will join the freight department ot the New York, Newhaven and Hartford railroad, start from the bottom and v. or* his way53 words
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Article63 1928-09-13 19 Three Killed in Level Crossing Collision. Amsterdam, £ept. »5. Three people were killed and one wan seriously injured in collision between a train and a motor lorry at a level crossing at Winschoten, Province Groningen. Blind River, Ontario, Sept. 9. Se\en adult picnickers were killed in a63 words
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Article46 1928-09-13 19 Big Earnings by Crack New Zealand Horse. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Sept. 9. The crack New Zealand horse, Limerick comfortably won the Chelmsford .Stakes at the Rand wick meeting at odds of four to ore on. His total earnings now are £33,528.46 words
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Article46 1928-09-13 19 Lowest Level Reaches In New York. New York, Sept. 8. Bankers are watching with great interest the decline of sterling. To-day it touched the year’s low level of $4.S:> to the nound, indicating the possibility ot renewed importation of gold from Great Britain.46 words
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Article129 1928-09-13 19 CAPT. BARNARD’S FINE ACHIEVEMENT. London, Sept. ft. A record flight from India to London, namely 5,000 miles in four and u halt days, has been achieved by Capt. Barnard and Flying-Officer Alliott, who arrived at Croydon from Karachi at 8.10 this evening on board the Fokker-Jupitrr129 words
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Article155 1928-09-13 19 The Eve of a Great Adventure.” Ixindon, Sept. 5. Mr. Arthur Henderson, bringing the Labour Party’s fraternal greetings to the Trades Union Congress, said labour was now national party and the only serious alternative to the present Government. Talk of violence, irresponsibility and even evidence of fanaticism155 words
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Article138 1928-09-13 19 Another Day of Frenzied Buying. Xew York, Sept. 7. One of the wildest bull movements in the history of the New York stock market occurred to-day, w'hen 5,000,090 i shares changed hands. Prices were ac- tive and stocks rose from two to 20 as a solid stream138 words
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Article83 1928-09-13 19 China’s Support for British Proposal. Geneva, Sept. 7. Mr. Wang King-ky, at a luncheon which he gave to the international Press, announced that China supported the British proposal for an opium inquiry in the Far East on condition that this was extended to derivatives of opium and that83 words
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Article82 1928-09-13 19 Berlin, Sept. G. With reference to the sensational captun* of Rossi on the Italian-Swiss frontier, 100 000 lire was the price placed upon him. The Xeuezuricher describes how two Italian!?, Traversa and Praderio, rented a villa a dozen yards from the Camione boundary and after effecting a82 words
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Article444 1928-09-13 19 NEW AGREEMENT. FREQUENT SERVICE TO INDIA. London, Sept. 7. Sir Eric Geddes chairman of Imperial Airways, announced his resignation at tb® company’s general meeting in order te give his undivided attention to the Dunlop organisation, now that the Imperial Airways are set on a straight course with444 words
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Article47 1928-09-13 19 Complete Reorganisation Promised. Paris, Sept. 5. As a sequel to the disaster in which M m Bukanawski was killed, the Government have decided to establish an Air Ministry with a whole time politician in charge for the purpose of completely re-organising the air service.47 words
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Article56 1928-09-13 19 Chicago, Sept. 7. The boards of the Continental National Hank and Trust Company ami the Illinois Merchant. Trust Company have approved a merirer of the two institutions, tho (ombined resources of which are officially ;la ted to exceed 1,000,000,000. The consolidated institution will be known as the56 words
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Article52 1928-09-13 19 Berlin, Sept. 9. The death occurred here suddenly, foLlowin';* a paralytic stroke, of Count BrocklorfF Kantzuu, the German Ambassador to Moscow. lie was Foreign Minister in 191!) ami went to Paris to receive the peace terras, lie refused to sign the Versailles Treaty, returned to Berlin52 words
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Article565 1928-09-13 20 CONGRESS SUPPORT DRAMATIC SCENE AT MEETING. MR. COOK COLLAPSES ALTER SPEECH. London. Sept. G. The Trades Union Congress, or a card ▼ote, rejected a motion opposing the, industrial peace negotiations employers, by 2,1*21.000 votes against j 7C.000. 1 Mr. J. T. Brownlie, the engineers representative, w565 words
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Article56 1928-09-13 20 Feared Loss of Russian Aeroplane. Moscow, Sept. f». Another Arctic tragedy is feared. The Russian aeroplane Soviet North, in which an attempt was being made to fly from Vladivostok across the edge of the Arctic circle to Leningrad, is missing and is presumed to have been lost56 words
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Article501 1928-09-13 20 BRILLIANT SCENES IN SYDNEY. 1 1 Sydney, Sept. Loud speaker- installed in the courtyard of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and on the lawns and in adjacent park* enabled a vast crowd of kneeling worshippers to follow the Pontifical High Mass celebrated as a prelude to the opening of the501 words
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Article80 1928-09-13 20 Roy Denies Authorship Of Letter. London, Sept. 5. The Indian Communist Roy has informed the London branch of the Indian National Congress that he did not write the letter which the Indian Government published recently. The letter referred to was one dated December 30, 1927, stated to80 words
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Article90 1928-09-13 20 Berlin, Sept. 7. The Indian delegate. Mohamed Khan, addressed the Assembly on the League’s hygiene work, which he said was of inestimable value to the Far East He welcomed the coming visit of the Malaria Commission to India, and paid tributes to the Leagues fight90 words
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Article521 1928-09-13 20 FILL NAVAL HONOU RS AT PORTSMOUTH. London, Sept. 5. Fortv-one bodies of the crew of the British submarine L55, which was sunk b-. Russian shell tire in the Baltic in IP IP a nd recently raised by Soviet salvage workers, arrived at Portsmouth or: boari the light cruiser521 words
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Article86 1928-09-13 20 Relatives of Assailant Convicted. Rome, Sept. 7. The special military tribunal for the detence of the state has sentenced to ini' ears imprisonment Mammolo Zunibon: and r.i- sister-in-law ;rgin:a Tabarroni on a charge of instigating the hoy Anteo Zamboni to fire at Signor Mussolini or 'October .11,86 words
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Article85 1928-09-13 20 Outbreak Beneath Thames Embankment. Rugby, Sept. 0. An unusual fire occurred last night underneath the Thames Embankment. An eleetnc light cable carried in a tunnel under a footpath fused, causing dense volumes of smoke to spread from the shafts. Firemen in gas masks worked by the light of85 words
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Article188 1928-09-13 20 SPREAD OF THE BOYCOTT. STRONG HINT TO CHI\e«p government e Tokio, Sept It is understood that Baron T-mli l instructed Mr. Yada. the Janares, r h General in Shanghai, whowa, reealled to Tokio for consult,,ti„ r Chinese situation, to endeavour t( e the Chinese- authorities to su,,,,188 words
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Article108 1928-09-13 20 Feared Loss of British Machine. London, Sept. The Air Ministry announces that as to 1 result of a presumed descent into the North Sea to-day of a Blackburn aircraft of No. 122 (light, attached to II. M. Air[craft Carrier Argus. Pilot Officer Samuel Hatton. Lieut. Charles Sheldon Booth108 words
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Article127 1928-09-13 20 Important Decision in South Africa. Windhoek. S«.pt. 7. The ex-Kaiser’s application i<> r.cove: certain property confiscated in l’*2i t y th* Government of the Union of South Vfrics has succeeded. The property u ernec eonsists only of two farms of i para tively little value, but the case127 words
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Article56 1928-09-13 20 Few Malcontents Decide To Return. Winnipeg, Sept. H. The police allege that the comparatively few malcontents among the British harvesters are organised by Communists with a Glasgow' ringleader, assisted l>y loc* 1 Communists. Out of 10,000 only HO0 an returning home, alleging unfair treatment, though they were56 words
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Article48 1928-09-13 20 Vancouver, Sept. 5Coastguards have recovered the body 0 Mr. MacCallum Scott. Mr. and Mr?. MacCallum Scott. J* 1 passengers in an aeropfcuie fly* 1 Victoria, B.C., to Seattle which fell ,n Puget Sound. Mrs. MacCallum Scott s l n3 wa3 found a few days ago.48 words
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Article37 1928-09-13 20 Rugby, Sept. 1 Unemployment in Great Britain 4 tinuea to increase. On September J total number of workless was L- being 4,673 more than in the tveco fore and 260,000 more than a year ag'37 words
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Article1255 1928-09-13 21 BRIAND’S SPEECH SENSATION CAUSED AT GENEVA. SHOCK TO BERLIN HOPES. speech by M. Briand making minted reference to Germany a power* < ..mine again has caused a sensaInT. Geneva. It has com* as a heck to German circles and is regarded as a blow to Franco-German understanding.1,255 words
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Article194 1928-09-13 21 SCENES AT MANOEUVRES. TAKE UP ARMS AGAINST CAPITALISTS.” Riga, Sept. 9. Remarkable arrangements have been made by the Soviet authorities to interest the population in the Russian Army manoeuvres, now being carried out in the Kiev district. People were instructed at a given signal to carry194 words
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Article89 1928-09-13 21 Development in Cotton Industry. London, Sept. 10. Mr. Franklin Smith, director of Vickers Ltd., addressing a meeting of members of the United Association of Power-loom Overlookers, who witnessed a demonstration of the Vickers-Slafford automatic loom at the Vickers works at Crayford, said If Lancashire could be equipped with89 words
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Article81 1928-09-13 21 Murder of a Magistrate In India. Calcutta, Sept. 7. The death sentence on Kazi Buzlar Rahman, who murdered Mr. G. H. W. Davies, the district magistrate at Chittagong, last April, has been commuted to transportation for life in view of the accused’s mental history. Bazlar Rahman is81 words
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Article56 1928-09-13 21 Sequel to Limerick's Victory. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Sept. 10. The leading jockey McCartcn, who has ridden Limerick, the crack New Zealand horse, to 18 victories in Australia, has been suspended for three months for interference in the straight in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randvvick on Saturday,56 words
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Article101 1928-09-13 21 Hamburg, Sept. 5. At the Congress of German trade unions, held here, where 35 unions, with a membership of 4,500,000 were represented, the chairman, Herr Lei part, ordered the exclusion of Communists. The Reichs Minister, Herr Wissel, defined the new labour legislation, which, he said, was inspired101 words
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Article53 1928-09-13 21 Paris, Sept. 11. It is reported from Hendaye that the Spanish police have discovered a plot the nature of whch is not specified. Many arrests have been made in Madrid and several Spanish provincial towns. It is to be noted that Reuter messages from Madrid do not53 words
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Article608 1928-09-13 21 NEW DISCOVERIES. PROCEEDINGS AT BRITISH ASSOCIATION. Rugby, Sept. 10. What is expected to prove the most important paper at this year’s meeting of the British Association will be that of Professor Donnan, on The Mystery of Life,” which will be read to-morrow night. Its interest, so608 words
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Article51 1928-09-13 21 Fifteen Killed in Collision Near Prague. Prague, Sept. 10. Fifteen people are dead and a number were injured as the result of a collision between an express and a goods train near Brunn owing to a mistake in points. A party of English people in the express were51 words
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Article22 1928-09-13 21 Bermuda, Sept. 10. A wireless message from the steamer Orcoma states that Sir Austen Chamberlain’s health has greatly improved.22 words
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Article267 1928-09-13 22 BASE DEFENCES. RESULT OF WAR TIME EXPERIMENTS. HUGE PROJECTILES CAN BE FIRED. London, Sept. 8. The Daily News states that three eighteen-inch guns, which were constructed experimentally during the war, are being shipped to Singapore by cargo steamer for the defence of the Singapore Base. The267 words
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Article156 1928-09-13 22 Tribute to British Machines. Rugby, Sept. 7. Senor Ogara, a Spanish officer on leave, accompanied by a civilian, arrived at Croydon this week after having made a 5,000 mile tour of Europe in a British light aeroplane, an Avro-Avian fitted with a Cirrus Mark Two engine. The machine,156 words
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Article65 1928-09-13 22 Death of Well-known Banker. London, Sept. 7. The death has occurred of Dr. Eugene Stock, former secretary of the Church Missionary Society. London, Sept. 7. The death is announced of Mr. George William Thomson. London, Sept. 10. The death is announced of Sir Edward Charles Pearce. London, Sept. 10.65 words
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Article56 1928-09-13 22 Amsterdam Church and Sunday Observance. Amsterdam, Sept. 5. The statement that the Amsterdam Reformed Church has censured Queen Wilhelmina for sympathising with the Olympic Games desecrating the Lord’s Day by awarding prizes on a Sunday is exaggerated. Only one district of the Reformed Church, namely Amsterdam and56 words
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Article1061 1928-09-13 22 Berlin, Sept. 4. A giant merger is planned here, involving the under-ground railways, trami and buses. The various concerns will be taken over at a cost of 400 milhon marks. The statements published by the Daily Telegraph and elsewhere abroad that Ur. Stresemann has approached M.1,061 words
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Article93 1928-09-13 22 Race from New York To Los Angeles. New York, Sept. 5. Started by a pistol fired by the Mayor of Los Angeles, the sound of which was transmitted across the continent by telephone, telegraph and loud speaker 37 aeroplanes left Roosevelt Field in das* A section of93 words
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Article52 1928-09-13 22 Lower Rates on Cotton Goods To Far East. London, Sept. 10. As a result of negotiations between steamship owners and the Mancheste! Chamber of Commerce, the freight rate* on certain types of cotton goods and yarns exported to the Straits Settlements Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan have been52 words
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Article41 1928-09-13 22 New York, Sept. 11. orJnpH neW Tl ati 2 na J raw silk exchange has ecTto I* ™n T e i amounted*™ 5 00 j* U 18 ex Pected that the SwSXwyOoS d0 an nDual busin of41 words
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Article303 1928-09-13 22 PEI CHUNG'HSI’S ADVANCE, BRITISH TROOPS GUARn mines. rd Shanghai, Sept. io Pei Chung-hsi is steadily driving v the so-called Chihli-Shantung rJSJ** under the Northern General* Tsung-chang and Chu Yu-pu from./ Kaiping coal mine area. Thero th minimum of fighting but merck-V threat of an encircling movement303 words
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Article172 1928-09-13 22 44 Southern Cross Arrives Safely From Sydney. Christchurch, Sept. 11. The aeroplane Southern Cross, with Capt. Kingsford Smith, Mr. Charles lira and Mr. Litchfield on b.oard, landed safely at Wigram aerodrome at 9.20 this morning after a flight from Sydney, which was left at 5.30 p.m.172 words
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Article78 1928-09-13 22 Paris, Sept. 10. The death of Captain Loewenstein, "J 10 fell from his aeroplane when crossing Channel several weeks ago, was due to tn fall, declare medical experts. They «i not trace any toxic substance in hiorgans. The nature of his injuries showed tha he was alive when78 words
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Article21 1928-09-13 22 Prague, Sept. 11Twenty people were killed a n(i seriously and 60 slightly injured m train collision previously reported.21 words
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Article2057 1928-09-13 23 ■OFFICIAL DENIAL. ■proposed agreement I STANDS. ■powers’ replies not yet received. Berlin, Sept. 7. The German Chancellor delivered a ■cnlv awaited speech at the League ■ssembly this afternoon. He paid a hign Ebute to the Kellogg Pact and said that K. broad masses throughout the world Esired2,057 words
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Article454 1928-09-13 23 NO PROTECTION. SECRET AGREEMENTS CONDEMNED. REPORT OF THE TARIFF BOARD. Rugby, Sept. 11. The India Office has issued a statement regarding the report of the Indian Tariff Board on the oil industry. The statement says the Tariff Board was directed to investigate the question of safeguarding454 words
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Article57 1928-09-13 23 Strike Reef in Motor-Boat All Saved. Copenhagen, Sept. 10. The local authorities of South Greenland has received news to the effect that a motor boat containing Professor Hobbs and the airmen Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer and four companions struck a reef on the 6th inst. and foundered.57 words
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Article49 1928-09-13 23 Landing of Training Ship Crew Prohibited. Gibraltar, Sept. 11. The Soviet Government training ship Vega has arrived from Havre bound for Rosloff. The 65 cadets on board desired to land but were turned back by order of the authorities, only the captain being permitted to land.49 words
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Article437 1928-09-13 24 NOTABLE SPEECH. LORD CUSHENDUN’S HOPES. WAR A NATIONAL DISASTER. Rugby, Sept. 11. Speaking at the League Assembly Lord Cushendun made an important speech on disarmament. He said that of all the subjects which had come up for consideration in the Assembly the great predominating question was437 words
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Article32 1928-09-13 24 Berlin, Sept. 5. Pcltzer, the famous German runner, who was suspended owing to his failure to participate in thc Franco-German athletic contest, has been reinstated aftei giving a satisfactory explanation.32 words
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Article62 1928-09-13 24 Sofia, Sept. 10. Dissatisfied by the proceedings at tht meeting of the majority of the parties discussing his new cabinet M. Liaptchefl has again resigned. It is understood that the Populists, one of the most important groups supporting the Government, refused to participate in the Ministry as a62 words
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Article69 1928-09-13 24 Cologne, Sept. 10. 1 here air 1,700 financiers attending the big banking conference at Cologne. The Iteichs Minister, Herr Curtius, in an address, said Germany does not admit that evacuation depends upon a new regulation of financial obligations, but the Government are always prepared to negotiate upon reparations.69 words
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Article204 1928-09-13 24 ASSEMBLY MEMBERS STILL HOSTILE. Simla, Sept. 11. Sir John Simon has telegraphed to the Viceroy announcing that the first sitting of the Statutory Commission w’ill be held at Poona on October 12 with the provincial committee elected by the Bombay legislature and stating that six out of the204 words
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Article162 1928-09-13 24 International Contest In France. Paris, Sept. 9. An international light aeroplane competition which will last tw’elvc days, comprising various tests of quality, performance. reliability, ete., began at Oily aerodrome to-day. Sixteen French, three German and six British machines entered. Thc pilots of the British machines include Lady Heath.162 words
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Article233 1928-09-13 24 Decrease in World's Consumption. London, Sept. 5. According to statistics prepared by the International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners and the Manufacturers* Association, the world’s cotton consumption for the year ended July 31 totalled 25,540,000 bales, a decrease of 341,000 compared with the previous year. For the six233 words
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Article165 1928-09-13 24 LAND OWNERS TAKE ACTION. Adelaide, Sept. 11. Unusual truculence on the part of aborigines in the north-west corner of South Australia is impelling owners of stations to take the law into their own hands, and seventeen natives have been killed following the murder of a gold prospector165 words
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Article107 1928-09-13 24 WORK OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE. Rugby, Sept. 7. Addressing the English cricket team which is going to Australia at Scarborough, Lord Harris told how the players had been selected by the committee. The committee consisted of Lord Harris and Messrs. J. W. H. T. Douglas, Arthur Gilligan,107 words
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Article272 1928-09-13 24 Celebrations in Selangor State Capital. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 11. To-day is observed as a public holiday in Selangor, in honour of H.H. the Sultan’s birthday. A large contingent of Kuala Lumpur folk left early this morning for Klang, where a very elaborate programme272 words
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Article84 1928-09-13 24 Nine Men Saved By British Steamer. n'’V: Stewart, of the Myrtlebank, a British steamer of the Bank line iiL >0 'ir‘tu h M a i l n n <>n s °P te mber 7 in 16 J N U3.28 E. he found a laitrt* junk in distress.84 words
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Article171 1928-09-13 24 A NEW OUTLOOK. BRITISH ASSOCIATION MEETING. m London, Sept 5 Twenty-six women will read n most diverse subjects at the nwX? rs the British Association which J ng of in Glasgow to-morrow. One open Professor Dame Helen Gwynne v.?* 1 is president of the Botany section171 words
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Article309 1928-09-13 24 Alleged Leader Produced in Polict Courts. An Arab, showily dressed in Europeu costume, who was convicted in the Fourtk Court on Friday of the theft of $70 from the Chinese cashier at a local shipping firm, was described by Inspector Clifton as the leader of an Arab309 words
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Article166 1928-09-13 24 Methods Used For Sinking Caissons. The following reference to the ‘instruction of Elgin Bridge appears in the annual report of the Municipal Engineer* Department Numerous methods were used, wit* 1 varying success according to the circumstances, for righting and sinking thcaissons including cribbing up the lewe' side166 words
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Article565 1928-09-13 25 MEETS literary lions. I "BEARDED IN THEIR DEN” London, Aug. 30. Gene Tunney, the world’s boxing chamjon, whose admiration for George Beriard Shaw and other celebrities of the >en has evoked from time to time satiri•al comment, has bearded the literary ions in their den, cables565 words
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Article73 1928-09-13 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 11. The British Resident (the Hon. Mr. H. W. Thomson) opened the third agricultural show of the present season in »erak at Telok Anson yesterday, when i be Lower Perak Agri-Horticultural Assertion staged their annual exhibition. The chief features were the73 words
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Article759 1928-09-13 25 24 «iW‘ Tin.—Sluicing 230.53 piculs, tribute 24.67 piculs, total 255.20 piculs. m ,f“ n di Ti Dredging Co. (No Liability), output for August.—No. of hours run 1,122, cubic yards treated 164.000, recovery of tin ore 1,512 piculs, estimated value $100,843. x*T° ng C- Co 7»P°“nd N. L.—Setul Hours759 words
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Article27 1928-09-13 25 committee of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners has recommended bylaw be drafted to prohibit advertisements on walls in certain areas oi the? town after January 1,27 words
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Article399 1928-09-13 25 B.A.T. Co. Beat Soerabaya By Six Wickets. For the third consecutive year the British-American Tobacco Co. played the Soerabaya Cricket Club, on September 1 and 2, and won by six wickets. The two previous games resulted in a win for the Soerabaya Cricket Club in 1926 by399 words
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Article156 1928-09-13 25 Exciting Scene in Telok Ayer Market. There was great excitement in the Telok Ayer market on Tuesday afternoon when several civilians arrested a Chinese criminal who was about to use a revolver, and handed him over to the .police. Apparently there had been a quarrel between two156 words
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Article59 1928-09-13 25 Sequel to Quarrel Between Chinese Carpenters. A quarrel between two Chinese carpenters culminated yesterday in a savage attack in a house in Temple Street. One man was lying on his bed when the other struck him with a chopper, inflicting several serious wounds. The assailant fled, but59 words
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Article162 1928-09-13 25 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Sept. 11. The death is announced of Colonel Sir Edward Ward. Col. Sir Edward Willis Duncan Ward, Bt., was born in Oban in 1853. He was connected with many philanthropic institutions, and was particularly interested in social work in the Army. He[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 162 words
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Article351 1928-09-13 25 Shanghai’s Way with Gang Robbers. Gunmen are receiving short shrift in Shanghai. The latest China newspapers describe a fight between International Settlement police and an armed gang in which four gunmen were shot dead and two seriously wounded, while the police sustained no casualties. The police received351 words
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Article74 1928-09-13 25 Public Meeting to Consider Defence Contribution. At a general meeting of the Straits Settlements (Malacca) Association held last Friday the rules were adopted. The Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock addressed the meeting on the subject of the defence contribution, and it was decided to call a public74 words
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Article78 1928-09-13 25 Mysterious Death of Bengali Addict. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan*, Sept. 11. Mystery surrounds the death of a Bengali police constable whose body was found in an opium shop in Campbell Street yesterday. The deceased was known to be an opium addict, and the police are of78 words
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Article193 1928-09-13 25 Up to the close of play at the last meeting of the Singapore Chess Club 143 games had been decided in the handicap tournament and the position of the competitors is now as follows Class Names G. W. D. L. Pts. II M. Masrhoieff 22 21 0193 words
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Article3018 1928-09-13 26 I.CFA. and Duke’s “B” Draw. The S.F.A. Cup competition began at the Stadium on Sept. 5 when the IndoCeylonese and the Duke’s "B” met in the first round and drew one-all. The game, although not productive of good football, was not devoid of interest, and at times the exchanges3,018 words
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Article77 1928-09-13 26 Barnes Cups Final. The final of the Barnes Cup was ed on Sept. 5 on the Balestier Ground tween A team (Woods, Owen, Nana.* seh and Exham) and “C” (Arthur, Brockman, Webb-Carter and There was no score in the first two kers, and the third resulted in a win77 words
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Article1380 1928-09-13 27 Isfeonie’s Part in Regiment’s I Victory. I The S.C.C. gave a rather weak display Ecu playing the Duke of Wellington’s K-icket eleven at Tanglin on Saturday, End in reply to the Regiment’s score Kf 154 for nine (declared), they could Kakc only 79. The main reason for this Kas1,380 words
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Article167 1928-09-13 27 The second annual general meeting of the Negri Sembilan All Blues Rugby hootball Association was held on Sept. 4. Mr. D. E. Lander presided. The following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year: President, Tuan Sheikh Ahmad vice-presidents, Messrs. A. T. Newboult, D. E. Lander, E. J. Massey,167 words
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Article138 1928-09-13 27 Firs! Match of Singapore Season. The first match of the hockey season was played on Monday when the Y.M.C.A. were at home to a combined Boustead Borneo Co. XI. From the bully-off the Y.M.C.A. started at a rush with a well •ombined effort and scored an easy goal through138 words
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Article109 1928-09-13 27 The following are the final positions in the Singapore Sword Club foil competition (tidies’ Section. No. Bouts Points won lost against Miss P. Salmond 3 0 3 winner Miss L. Salmond 1 2 13 runner-up Miss W. G. Kent I 2 14 Miss D. Waters l 2109 words
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Article814 1928-09-13 27 E. M. Scoular Wins S.G.C. Autumn Cup. The Autumn Cup competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played on the! Bukit Timah course on Sunday and Saturday, and was productive of some very even golf. F. M. Scoular (10) proved the winner with a nett score of814 words
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Article499 1928-09-13 27 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Results of Mid-Week Matches. [REUTER TELECRAM] London, Sept. 6. The following are the results of League matches played to-day Division 1. Liverpool 1 Sheffield U. 2 Portsmouth 1 Manchester C. 0 Division II. Bristol C. 1 Stoke 1 Chelsea 3 Bradford 1 Notts F. 0 Clapton[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 499 words
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Article615 1928-09-13 28 REITER TELEGRAM] France’s Win Over United States. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Philadelphia, Sept. The international tennis matches between France and the I'nitci.’ States hove opened. Van Kyn beat Rrugnnn, 6—3, 6—2. Cochet la at Lott, 6—1. 6 —3. Borotra beat Hennessey, 6 5, 5— 6. <1 In an exhibition match[ REITER TELEGRAM] - 615 words
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Article114 1928-09-13 28 The 19th annual meeting of the Chinese Swimming Club will be held on Sunday. Various interesting items are included in the programme of sea sports and keen races are expected. Admission will be by tickets. Guests tickets are obtainable from the hon. secretary at $3 each. Ladies114 words
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Article654 1928-09-13 28 Full Turn-Out of B Class Boats. The second race for the Williamson i halienge Cup was the event for the B j dass. The fleet was out in full strength, seven yachts starting at 9 a.m. and des- pite tliis early hour, and late race-dances, all boats were fully654 words
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Article145 1928-09-13 28 Selangor Club Issue Warning To Members. The following letter has been addressed to the-members of the Selangor Turf Club by the committee It has come to the notice of the com mittce that non-members have been endeavouring to and. in some cases, succeeding in gaining admission to the145 words
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Article172 1928-09-13 28 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Amateur Championship. [REUTER TELEGRAM] West Newton, Massachusetts, Sept. lb. On the Brae burn links Bobby Jones i.litempting to win D»s fourth nmateui 'lb\ tor which there are 1 11 entrants. At the end of the first round of a 3b hole qualifying competition to decide tin \'2[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 172 words
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Article152 1928-09-13 28 Hoth Singles and Doubles For Lt.-t'mdr. Glover. I.t.-Cmdr. P. F. Glover defeated Lt A. W. Buzzard in the final of the R.X and R.M. singles championship at Wimbledon by 6—2, 0—2, 6—3. After hi: good performance on the previous day when he beat the holder, Paym. Lt.*152 words
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Article342 1928-09-13 28 Mr. St. Alban Smith's Unsuccessful Applications. On Sept. 6, the Acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule), delivered judgment in three applications made by Mr. E. A. Stevens on behalf of Mr. A. St. Alban Smith in connection with u suit between Mr. St. Alban Smith and Mr D.342 words
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Article887 1928-09-13 28 OFFICIAL STEPS AGAl\e* PROPAGANDA N8T (From C flu Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept i Wiih three Chinese awaiting ial shoot irk a doctor and a couple 0 f p 0 u
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Article469 1928-09-13 29 MM TO BE FREE FROM W LHASA. i I Darjeeling, Aug. 30. Ik disturbance which broke out in the Po Krict in Tibet, accounts of which Reared lately in the Press, is not of Ky recent origin (writes the Statesman Respondent). The tribes who inhabit I469 words
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Article173 1928-09-13 29 Cholera Death on P. and O. Liner Recalled. Details of the career of the late Professor Lee Nichols, who died of cholera on board the P. and O. liner Naldera on August 10 when four hours out of 1’onang, are published in the Times as follows:— Professor173 words
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Article53 1928-09-13 29 [Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Sept. 9. It is understood that the Nationalist jnvernment is prepared to demand the owers concerned to abrogate the extraterritoriality right. It is stated that Great Britain and the > mted States are now hesitating regardlns their attitude, while Japan is sympathetic toward[Nichi-Nichi Service.] - 53 words
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Article305 1928-09-13 29 Protective Duty to Fight Combine. Simla, Aug. 31. The Tariff Board’s recommendations for the match industry of India, and the Raj’s decision thereon, have been published. The Raj accept the Board’s finding that the match industry fulfils the conditions laid down by the Fiscal Commission. The Board305 words
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Article204 1928-09-13 29 Manufacturers and their Future Policy. A report that one firm, of motorcar manufacturers are to put up their prices within the next few weeks, and that several other firms are likely to follow suit, was investigated by an Evening Standard representative during mail week. The following statements204 words
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Article113 1928-09-13 29 Laying a Brick Per Minute On His Estate. London, Sept. 3. Don’t make much of this,” remarked Mr. Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to Pressmen who sought confirmation of the report that he had added bricklaying to his many activities. The reporters found the Chancellor, with113 words
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Article92 1928-09-13 29 Remarkable Case in Singapore Hospital. It was stated in the District Court yesterday that a man who was removed to nospital after a traffic accident had been unconscious for twenty-two days, and was being artificially fed. This statement was made by Chief Court Inspector Meredith in92 words
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Article83 1928-09-13 29 [Aneta Service.] Batavia, Sept. 10. Information has been received that an aeroplane piloted by Dr. Brandes is due at Koepang on the 12th while an Australian machine piloted by an airman named Anderson is due to arrive at Bima shortly. Nothing is known of these flights. Mr. Douglas[Aneta Service.] - 83 words
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Article60 1928-09-13 29 ERICKSON—At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, on September 7, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Erickson, a son (John Antony). JACKSON. —On August 7, 1928, at Colwyn Bay, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson, ol Singapore, a daughter. OWEN.—On September 4, 1928, at Glenhur.it, Borth, Cardiganshire, to Nan, wife60 words
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Article26 1928-09-13 29 MORGAN— BRETT.— On August 8, 1928, at Great Yarmouth, Maud Beatrice Brett, eldest daughter of Alderman Brett, J.P., Great Yarmouth, to John Morgan, of Malaya.26 words
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Article143 1928-09-13 29 Singapore, Sept. 12. EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/3 29/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3 m. credit 2/4 6/16 On New York, Demand 65 15/16 Private 90 d/s 57% On France, Bank T.T. 1426 On India. Bank T.T. 153% On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 10% p.c.143 words
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Article749 1928-09-13 29 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, Sept. 12. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 45/6 46/6 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 42/« 43/1 1 Batang Padang 0.46 0.60 1 1 Batu Caves 1.27% 1.32% l .75 Bukit Arang 0.30 0.35 pm. £1 £1 Chenderiang 16/- 17/1 1749 words
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Advertisement87 1928-09-13 29 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free pi ice of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $48 a year. The post free price87 words
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Obituary148 1928-09-13 29 DEATHS GOTTLIEB CORLEY.—Hope Rita Haigh, 13 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Corley, Kota Tinggi Estate. Little voice sadly missed. RICHARDSON. —-At Katannihg, Western Australia, on September 6, 1928, Robert Lawson Richardson, beloved father of Mrs. D. W. Brisbane, Singapore, and Mrs. V. E. Kingsbury, Chegar Perah, Pahang. COLEMAN. —On148 words
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Article78 1928-09-13 1 General— Rubber Situation J London Rubber Stocks I Singapore Rubber Auction 1 Kluang Rubber Co. 1 Rubber Position (By A. \V. Still) 1 Local Rubber Auction 1 Rubber Stocks 1 Wages for Indian Labour 2 Rubber Returns 2 Malayan R.R.I. Finances 2 Ceylon Rubber Control 2 Cable News Dutch78 words
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Article59 1928-09-13 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices > S Oct. Date L’don S’pore Spot Sept. Dec. s. d. Sept. 6 0 8*4 0.30*4 0.30*4 0.304 7 O h 0.30 0.30*.- 0.30 8 0 8 0.29\ 0.30 0.29^4 10 0 8 7 16 0.294 0.30 0.294 1159 words
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Article26 1928-09-13 1 Lewis and Peat’s cable from London Fives 45G tons decrease making the total London rubber stocks at Sept. 11 as revised, 31,472 tons.26 words
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Article122 1928-09-13 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 8-1st auction on September 12. when there was catalogued 1.230,338 lb. or .*>49.25 tons offered 946,252 ib. or 422.43 lt.n« sold 756,441 lb. or 337.99 ton*. Spot London o s New Yoik 17 :v i cts. PRICES REALISED.122 words
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Article177 1928-09-13 1 The annual report and accounts of the kluang Rubber Co., Ltd., to be submitted at the annual meeting of the company on September 18, show that the profit for the year, subject to Directors’ Fees was $36,015.39 to which had to be added the balance of $101,133.96177 words
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1188 1928-09-13 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) Lcndon. Aug. IP. A fall of 645 tons during the past week brings London stocks down to o3.649 tons, which is less by 29.55s tons than they were at the end of 192<. Price, however, still remains round abou. 91,188 words
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Article149 1928-09-13 1 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Special Measures Undesirable At Present. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Amsterdam, Sept. 5. A meeting of Dutch rubber growers lengthily discussed the report of the rubber committee. It was decided that special measures were undesirable in the present circumstances. It was also decide<l that the rubber committee should continue[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 149 words
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Article675 1928-09-13 1 Small Business in Singapore! Market. I Guthrie and Co.’s report of the 6th B states ln,t l The commodity market is again easier an g I the volume of business passing j< I important. There appears to be a cessa*- I of general buying at present for675 words
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Article54 1928-09-13 1 The following is the statement o j pore and Penang dealers’ stocks a. of August, 1928 Gross Weight Smoked Un- Crer Sheet smoked Sheet o;4 Singapore 4,334 2,512 Penang 1,656 E ,timatLump Scrap Dry \VeiK h Total Singapore 25 LJJ}® *2,68* Penang nil 111 n tons* Note :—The54 words
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Article876 1928-09-13 2 Aikjkation committee ■and p.a.m. report. interim report of tin* special SHj,. committee appointed by the l*lan- Association of Malaya to consider relating to wages for Indian labourers was considered at a ffHting of the Indian immigration Comon August 29. Chairman, the Hon. Mr. E. W\ F.876 words
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Article707 1928-09-13 2 Ayer Molek.—16.065 lb Anglo-Sumatra. 71.ni lb Asuhan.— 66.180 lb. Allenby. -43,720 lb Anglo Malay. 135,172 lb. Alor Gajah.—17,771 Ib. Ayer Panas.- 52.000 lb. Australasia.— 19,000 Jb. Ayer Kuning.—80,500 lb Arras.— 13,400 lb. Anglo-Johore. —45,000 lb Budek.— 32.300 lb. Bradwall. —60,700 lb. Butak Rabit. —43,000 lb. Ba«*an Serai.—53,000 lb!707 words
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Article348 1928-09-13 2 Kuala Lumpur Comment On Council Statement. Commenting on the Treasurer’s statement in the Legislative Council m. cling regarding the finances ot the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya, thiMalay Mail sava it is frankly reluctant to think that the Treasurer’s statements are not in accordance with the facts,348 words
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Article67 1928-09-13 2 [The Straits Times Is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must he short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for Rublication but as67 words
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Article294 1928-09-13 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It does not seem that anybody will take a move in this matter. The cited of the much feared slump would be largely mitigated, and much bark, which would be valuable at a later date, could be preserved. It is294 words
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Article140 1928-09-13 2 To the Editor of the Strnits Time*. Sir, —Apropos the paragrarph in yesterday s Straits Times re Ford’s six billion pounds (of rubber) from his contemplated plantation in Brazil, the enclosed cutting may be of interest to your readers. It is taken from the Economist of July 2\140 words
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Article131 1928-09-13 2 Exports of Rubber from Ceylon. 6th Restriction Yeer. Month Export* Actual Exports Exable Exports Import* porta Maximum Ceylon- ed Latex Produeedllabber Rubber Tons Tons Tons Gallons Nov. 1927 3,815 4,110 485 Nil Dec. 1927 3,816 4,165 478 Nil fan. 1928 3,815 4,404 549 Nil Feb. 1928 3,815131 words
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Article981 1928-09-13 3 ANNUAL MEETINGS OF COMPANIES. Mr. Herbert Wright (the chairman) prt* sided at the unnu.sl gen* r;d meeting of Jeram Rubber Estates Ltd. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report anti accounts, snid Before proceeding to a review of the accounts, I should like to Jay before981 words
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Article374 1928-09-13 3 Rejections at Depots Reported. *1 At the last meeting of the Indian Imrni- giation committee the chairman (Mr. E. W. F. Gilman) drew attention to the very considerable decrease in the I immigration figures, compared with recent years, and to the slight increase in the figures of374 words
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Article366 1928-09-13 3 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report, dated September 11, states The past week hap seen a slightly easier price for tin and rubber, while both sections cf the share market continue somewhat neglected. Rubber stocks in London show a further decline of366 words
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474 1928-09-13 3 Stock p Exchange y a l ue Company. Pricoa. £1 Abaco f 2/ Allagar 1 £1 Anglo-Malay 9 £1 Ayer Kuning £1 Banteng f t 2/ Hatang Consolidated £1 Batu Caves £1 Batu Tiga 2/ Bekoh j JO* 2 Bcrtam Consolidated 4/3 2/ Brieh474 words
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702 1928-09-13 3 Capital lean# prf m Paid Up Value Diridtnda Fraaar Lj*Jl 4 Company A Co. Eva* 389,293 1 Nil for year 29-2-28 .Allenby ($1) 1.274 1.30 1.15 U 160,000 1 20 p.c. for jaar 90-9-17 ..Alor Gajah ($1) IJ6 1.36 1.10 Ll 433,426 1 15702 words
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