The Straits Budget, 20 September 1928
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1928-09-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [established eighty years.] ko. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1928 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d»27 words
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Article347 1928-09-20 1 turtins- H-N o >>■<■ y rf 3 \\r Weil- on W»r 3 r* ki’d < haructet Spor. d-4 TM r •t'v Ijv.'.ur. > ‘o**’ b Oe asieft N'■**♦'* Heater and Special—- >,!•>- V.Wk-sX.-ws ..l»-23 ’kture*^ r B ’*,f•d'-wg.-ci w«M«y w b- c* n K nr>re Races 1* W lubber347 words
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Article2289 1928-09-20 1 Mr. F. J. Ward has been appointed to ac; as Senior Engineer, Post and Telegraphs. I* 1 obalionary Inspector Goldman ha* been |tasted to the Marine lVlhe Dixi.-b n from Hie Depot. Mr. A. H. ColKien-lian say. M.C.S., La> bee;; unpointed t«, ait *o 2:.<* A*-m. Adviser.2,289 words
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Article645 1928-09-20 2 STARTLING RUMOUR. DID THE CHINESE CREW MUTINY I The mysterious disappearance of the freighter Asiatic I’rince between Honolulu ami Japan some months ago has given I rise to startling rumours in the shipping world, and a theory that the hinese seamen mutinied, stole 91,000,000 worth of bullion645 words
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Article107 1928-09-20 2 Cashier Nearly Loses $1,000 In Motor-Bus. During the past few weeks a great deal of pick-pocketing has been going on in motor-buses, and a suspect was arrested. Mr. Hok Kim Chuan, a Municipal cashier, noticed a man in the bus acting in a suspicious manner. Later be found107 words
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1567 1928-09-20 2 A. W. StUI - (By i i A. W. StUI.) London, Aug. 22. The British Labour representatives, iwho visited the United States some i months ago, returned deeply impressed w ith the importance of raising the pro- ductivitv of British' labour. They ad- dressed their fellow workmen1,567 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article715 1928-09-20 3 A BOX ON THE EARS.” —Straits Times, September 13. Much of the intemperate criticism <• M Briand’s speech on disarmament which has appeared in certain f the Nationalist newspapers of Germany may be dismissed as the Anther expression of the bitterness J t the irreconcilables. The remainder quite probably arises—Straits Times, September 13. - 715 words
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Article682 1928-09-20 3 —Straits Times, September 14. \Vhen in a recent novel Mr. H. G. Wells caused one of his characters to make remarks regarding a Royal personage which were, to express it mildly, not in the best of taste, the general opinion was that the latitude allowed to—Straits Times, September 14. - 682 words
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Article669 1928-09-20 3 plete recovery.—Straits Times, September 15. Sir Philip Gibbs, whose earlier works contained much that was bright and sparkling, has displayed in many recent books and newspaper articles a tendency to malism which promises—or threatens, according to the personal view—to earn for him a place beside Dean Ingeplete recovery.—Straits Times, September 15. - 669 words
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Article337 1928-09-20 4 Straits Times, September 17. The policy of well managed rubber companies has always been to build up substantial reserves during prosperous times. The stairs which have helped to' build up those reserves surely have a claim on them in time of slump in fact, staff maintenance is one of theStraits Times, September 17. - 337 words
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Article304 1928-09-20 3 A few weeks ago we characterised as 44 a reckless statement the assertion of a correspondent that during the last rubber slump it was only when urgent necessity had aiisen that European staffs were reduced. Recollection was that the tendency was rather the other way, many companies304 words
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Article792 1928-09-20 4 S i'aits Times, September 18. Since the Treaty of Versailles came into force on January 10, 1920, two of its sections have formed the subject of continual disputes not only between Germany and the Allied nations, but between individual signatories to the Treaty. The famous Article 231, whichSi'aits Times, September 18. - 792 words
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Article675 1928-09-20 4 to the ubiquitous Hylam e Times, September 19 Stra The first thought which occurs in connection with the inquiry regarding the wages paid to Indian labourers on rubber estates in Malaya i* that the present is a particularly inopportune time to seek to impose a higher standardto the ubiquitous Hylam £ •e Times, September 19 —Stra'^ - 675 words
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Article206 1928-09-20 4 Danger of Dodging Between Motor Traffic. At a Coroner's inquiry on Mondav Chinese pedestrian’s death in Kaliang Road on September 9, was attributed hv a witness to the man’s attempt to dodS between motor vehicles approaching each ether. The witness, a Chinese, stated that the deceased would206 words
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Article86 1928-09-20 4 Prospectus Issued of New Company. The prospectus of Lukut Tin Dredging, Ltd., is issued. The company's property is about 4*2 miles from Port Dickson and extends over 218.7 acres and has a working area of about 8,862,000 cubic yards. The nominal capital is $500,000, of which $400,000 has86 words
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Article89 1928-09-20 4 Hylam’s Duplicate Key to Captain’* Safe. Captain Igglenden, master of the steamer Ang Bee, has been the victim of an unusually' serious theft by Hylam servants. Shortly after the Ang Bee arrived at Singapore from Sarawak Captain Igglenden went ashore. When he returned he found that89 words
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Article87 1928-09-20 4 Drive to Raise $10,000,000 In United States. An appeal to the Jewish rabbinate of the United States for co-operation with the ministry of other sects and civic authorities throughout the country in the movement initiated by the National Committee of the China Famine Relief lunu. New York87 words
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Article84 1928-09-20 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. Last evening at the Rotary Club dinne' the Hon. Mr. J. Lornie, British Resident, Selangor, w’as warmly welcomed by tn members. Mr. Cadman, engineer-in-chie of post and telegraphs, gave an interest* ing review’ of wireless progress in country, enumerating84 words
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Article1528 1928-09-20 5 if our talented contributor Pen Churi rt only a padre—which he is not—he M write another article in his amusing t0 w hich would be the best of the lot, i that would be “The Confessions of a c^rano re Padre.” The romance reported psterdav in the Straits1,528 words
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Article99 1928-09-20 5 Legalising Existing Practice In The Colony. An Apportionment Ordinance is to be introduced into the Legislative Council the purpose of legalising the existing practice in regard to payment of rents and other periodical payments in the nature of income. It is stated that it has been the99 words
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1132 1928-09-20 5 Maye Wood - (By Maye Wood.) As everyone knows, Kelantan is our most northerly state on the East coast. Position is everything—and that’s why little else is known accurately of her attractions and possibilities. In this article I hope to correct some of the more absurd1,132 words
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Article209 1928-09-20 5 LORD INCHCAPE’ S TRIBUTE. Passage of Singapore Dock Through Suez Canal. Lord Inchcape, the Chairman of the P. and O. Steam Navigation Company, wrote to the Times as follows That the passage of the Singapore Dock through the entire length of the Sue* Canal should have been accomplished without a209 words
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Article132 1928-09-20 5 Charges in Singapore Police Court. Instructions from China in invisible ink were among the large quantities of documents produced in the Fourth Court cn Saturday when Eu Chooi Peng and Chong Wei Chin, alias Wui Tek Fin, two Chineso women teachers, and a Chinese named Lau Thong Hun132 words
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Article1210 1928-09-20 6 BACK AT SELETAR. BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF RAF. FLIGHT. MEN AND MACHINES IN FINE CONDITION. Scuttering like giant wildfowl over the lonely stretches of the Johore Straits, the four flying boats of the Royal Air Force Far Eastern Flight came to rest opposite the Seletar Air1,210 words
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Article252 1928-09-20 6 Seven Commendations From Malayan Authorities. The retirement on medical ground* from the F.M.S. Police of Mr. Cullen, late Assistant Commissioner in Johore is recorded with regret by the Malayan Police Magazine. Mr. Cullen went h6me on leave in November of last year, and he has retired252 words
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Article530 1928-09-20 6 End of Sensational Prosecution. A prosecution initiated by the Singapore police in connection with an alleged organisation for smuggling Chinese from the Straits to the United States failed on Monday. It will be recalled that several Chinese stowaways on board the steamer Chinest Prince gave themselves up in530 words
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Article230 1928-09-20 6 Verse Which Samseng Probationer* Study. That he had a book of verses which were part of the ritual of the Gi .Choan Seng secret society, and which members had to study before they were initiated, was the charge under which a Chinese was brought before the second Magistrate230 words
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Article177 1928-09-20 6 SIXTY YEARS IN MALAYa WITHOUT LEAVE. The personal history of the ther Emile, who died at Pen 6 Br the 12th inst., must surely be on doIvo h iri r y M/.aya hri3tian year, and next yea^hi" would 'ha!-e’ SiX th brated the sixtieth anniversary of srnval177 words
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Article219 1928-09-20 6 Evidence of Injured Volunteer Adjutant. A case of considerable interest w as heard in the Port Dickson Police Court on Monday, when Buyong bin Mail charged with recklessly driving a car at the 3rd mile. Coast Road, and collidine "*2* car driven by Capt. W. Hodgson Adjutant,219 words
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Article82 1928-09-20 6 Annamite Fishermen Rescued By British Steamer. Two very grateful Annamite fishermen were landed at Singapore on Thursday by the Blue Funnel steamer Antung. They were rescued from a native prahu six hundred miles off Saigon on September 9, in a most distressed condition, having been without82 words
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Article61 1928-09-20 6 Penang Chinese Decide to Postpone Celebration. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 14. At a public meeting of the Penang Chinese community a proposal to hold a procession and other events in celebration of the unification of China was discussed. i It was decided to postpone the61 words
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Article69 1928-09-20 6 How They Took Part in Canton Agitation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong: Kong:, Sept. 14During: a raid on Canton Wharf two Indians were arrested for being in posse*'* sion of Communist literature. They admitted that they and other India 11 took a very active part in the Hong69 words
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Article607 1928-09-20 7 SOLD STATE SECRETS. INFORMATION ABOUT BOMB CONTRACT. Archibald Taylor, aged twentyst>ven, of Farncote Road, Lee, S.E., c ivil servant employed at the xr Ministry, was sentered at Bowstreet Police Court during mail week to two months’ imprisonment in the second livision on each of two charges607 words
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Article68 1928-09-20 7 Returns to Bangkok with Minor Damage. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 19. The Straits Steamship Co.’s vessel Rahnian, which is chartered by the East Asiatlc Company, and which turned turtle in J Port in the Gulf of Siam some weeks ago, as been successfully salved.68 words
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Article337 1928-09-20 7 SEGRAVE TO ATTACK TWO RECORDS. Rugby, Sept. 5. Preparations are being made by Major Segrave, the famous British racing motorist, to establish fresh speed records both on land and on water. The dual •ttempt, which will be made at Daytona in f lorid *t U.S.A., early337 words
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Article310 1928-09-20 7 Told Magistrate He Was Driving At 50 Miles an Hour. I like to hear a man admit that he was driving fast,” remarked the Third Police Magistrate (Mr. C. H. Dakers) on Tuesday, when Private Altaft, of the 2nd Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, said that ne passed310 words
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Article86 1928-09-20 7 Sentenced to Imprisonment For Life. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 14. For shooting a Chinese doctor and the police three Chinese were to-day sentenced to imprisonment for life. It will be recalled that the accused entered a Chinese shop and shot the doctor, whose life hud previously86 words
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Article582 1928-09-20 7 EVIDENCE AGAINST SHIP’S STEWARD. The Colombo Police Magistrate, recorded evidence last week in the case in which William Robson, assistant steward on board the s.s. Osterley, stands charged with having attempted to commit culpable homicide in a shop in the Fort, Colombo, by shooting Lokumal and582 words
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Article150 1928-09-20 7 Straits Steamship Co. To Pay Part Damages. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule delivered judgment on Tuesday in the Supreme Court in the suit in which Guan Hup and Co. sued Pang Teck Leong, trading as Chop Teck Hin, and the Straits Steamship Co., for damages incurred150 words
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Article186 1928-09-20 7 [Aneta ServiceJ LABOUR TROUBLE AT BILLITON. [Aneta Service.] Batavia, Sept. 19. Trouble with disaffected employees at Billiton, the important mining centre, and an attack on police which culminated in the latter firing a volley, is reported. It appears that owing to quarrels over the payment of wages[Aneta ServiceJ - 186 words
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Article201 1928-09-20 7 Mrs. Begg, Three Others, Dutchmen And Scotsmen. Mrs. N. C. Begg was the complainant in a case commenced in the Second Police Court on Tuesday, when Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Lincoln, and Miss M. Kettle were charged with using criminal force and insulting language. Evidence was given by201 words
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Article159 1928-09-20 7 Extensive Programme of Volunteer Inspections. H.E. Major General Sir C. C. van Straubenzee, G.O.C., Malaya, is carrying out a tour of inspection in Perak. Yesterday Major-General Straubenzee arrived at Teluk Anson, where he inspec ed the Volunteer Corps, and he ihotl went by launch to Lumut,159 words
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Article128 1928-09-20 7 Detrimental to the Interests Of The Colony. The Straits Settlements Government Gazette announces :—It appearing to the Governor-in-Council that the Hap Sing night school, Singapore, is being used for political propaganda detrimental to tho interests of the Colony or the public, to wit, seditious, anti-Japanese and Communist128 words
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Article67 1928-09-20 8 (The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correapondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Lon* epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily fo> R ublication but67 words
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Article374 1928-09-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In December of last year, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, speaking at the Albert Hall, appealed for an endowment of £250,000 to maintain and expand the work of Toe H throughout the world. Toe H, which had its origin374 words
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Article324 1928-09-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I have read w’ith interest Mr. Barton's letter in the Straits Times re Wireless Broadcasting” and, though similar reports from Singapore are few nnd far between, I am of opinion that .f.’ood results can often be obtained with carefully built short-wave324 words
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Article224 1928-09-20 8 T« the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, Your article on the editorial page of to-day’s issue of the Straits Times, under the caption “Henri Cochet” certainly speaks volumes for the ability of ho French tennis conquests. However, you omitted to mention two additional itlainments, namely Cochet’s victory224 words
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Article175 1928-09-20 8 P.C.’ S DIVE INTO SEA. Chinese Dies from Pneumonia After Rescue. At an inquest on Tuesday afternoon it was stated that a Sikh policeman, while in duty at the junction of Stamford Hoad and Beach Road, jumped into the >ea to rescue a Chinese whom he saw itraggling in the175 words
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Article374 1928-09-20 8 i’assengers arriving from Home by the •*atrocius were For Penang.—Captain and Mrs. S. H. .Bussell, Mr. F. G. Scott, Mr. W. R. S. Macallan. Mr. W. Watt, Miss M. E. M. Firmager, >1 iss E. Dyson. Mr. and Mrs. D. Sear. For Singapore.—Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Beale, Mr.374 words
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Article87 1928-09-20 8 Expenses in connection with the last visit of His Excellency the High Commissioner to Pahang were $2,336.94, which included grants of $l6O and $360 respectively to the Penghulus, Temai and Pahang Tua, towards the cost of erecting mosques, $5OO to the Penghulu, Kuala Pahang, towards the87 words
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Article303 1928-09-20 8 Mr. J. Hardman and Miss Winifred Butterworth. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday, when the contracting parties were Mr. John Hardman, of the Public Works Department, Johore, the son of the late Mr. J. E. Hardman and Mrs. Hardman, of Prestwich, Manchester, Lancs.,303 words
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Article93 1928-09-20 8 Celebrations of Fifty-Fifth Birthday. An official programme was carried out on Monday at Johore Bahru in celebration of the fifty-fifth birthday of H.H. the Sultan of Johore. A thanksgiving service was held in the Dewan at 9 a.m., and was attended by Government and military93 words
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Article105 1928-09-20 8 Suspected Pickpocket Arrested In Kuala Lumpur. The person who was arrested at Kuala Lumpur on Friday has been identified by his finger prints as one of the two Chinese who were arrested during last May’s races at Singapore on a charge cf pick-pocketing and who absconded105 words
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Article68 1928-09-20 8 Th s particularly mean theft said Court Inspector Brown yesterday when prosecuting a Chinese who stole two 10-cent pieces from an eight-year old Chinese girl. The child was given the money to bu\ some meat. The accused said that the -°ms were not genuine. The little68 words
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Article66 1928-09-20 8 J® reported that three pirates, alleged to have been connected with the piracy of the Hsin Wah, have been arrested and executed at Hoifung. A military officer who happened to be vessel at the time of the piracy in March, recognised the men in a teahouse and66 words
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Article372 1928-09-20 8 A Revival after Twenty Years. 3 That the present Singapore e Club is a revival of an institm? Sw r d flourished twenty years ago* was°? Which hy M r v D Knowles at an a t V J ale!l which he gave on Friday. at h372 words
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Article132 1928-09-20 8 NO USE LIVING.” One-Legged Man’s Attempted Suicide. A one-legged Chinese, who was charged m the Fourth Court on Saturday with attempted suicide, said that it was depression induced by the loss of his limb that had induced him to try to ham: himself. He was the victim of an accident132 words
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Article150 1928-09-20 8 An important addition to the hewing amenities of Singapore has just completed in three buildings at the jur?tion of Middle Road, Short Strevt ar.-l Selegie Road. They comprise shops flats anti houses, built on a site whicn previously was occupied by a siajrie house and compound, and150 words
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Article91 1928-09-20 8 A large company of owners and ofli* cials and others interested in racing a s sembled for the dinner given by tflt Singapore Turf Club at the Europe Hotoi on Friday in connection with the outum meeting. Mr. A. W. Vick, the chairman, presided, with H.E. the91 words
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Article461 1928-09-20 9 race WEEK ROMANCE I midniuht call on localI PADRE. The spirit of Gretna Green still lives in this prosaic century on Wednesday night (Sept. 12) u wfii-known Secgtish padre in Singapore nwakened by the honking of a car! beneath he window. Jumping out of bed, j he461 words
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Article266 1928-09-20 9 Kan Away When Maidservant Gave The Alarm. How three Chinese robbers armed with ••aggers ran hurriedly away when a rnaid-o-Tvant gave the alarm was described in 0 police courts on Sept. 12 when the r en who attempted to rob 31 r. Lee Peck cn s house266 words
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1233 1928-09-20 9 Pen Churl - SECRETS OF SINGAPORE SOCIETY. No. III.——THE CON FESSIONS OF A TUAN BESAR. (By Pen Churl). The Confessions of a Tuan Bi sur should have come first in this series, and 1 hasten to anticipate the inevit- 1 able criticism by assuring readers that 1 every effort was made to achieve1,233 words
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Article134 1928-09-20 9 Young Tamil Woman Who Took Poison. Formalin was stated to have been the drug taken by an 18-year old Tamil woman whose death was investigated by the Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) on Friday. The husband, a railway porter, said that when h* j hurried home at 3.30134 words
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Article103 1928-09-20 9 Explanation of Ginting Simpah Accident. (From Our own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. As the result of a special inquiry held by tin* police it has been ascertained that Jr* motor-car which went down a precipice at the 21st mile, Ginling Simpah. the beginning of this month103 words
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Article68 1928-09-20 9 Law Specially Applicable to Jaffna Tamils. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kua*a Lumpur, Sept. 13. Mr. V. E. II. Sayampanathnn, the Singapore surveyor who was charged before the Kuala Lumpur Police Magistrate with th** theft of a parcel addressed to his wife, was acquitted and discharged yesterday, after evidence68 words
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Article374 1928-09-20 9 Robber Assessment Suggested. A meeting of the Kura) Board wim heid on Thursday Mr. \V. R. Boyd* Acting Commissioner of Lands, presiding. The first business of importance wa» a discussion on the assessment rate <n* rubber. The chairman stated that while the rate on estates over 100 acres374 words
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Article168 1928-09-20 9 Kuala Lumpur Follows Singapore's? Example. (Trom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. The Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board to-day con limit'd the minutes of t h« traffic sub-committee, which recommended a gradual reduction in the number of rickshas on the ground that the ac«>inmodation available for these vehicles168 words
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Article90 1928-09-20 9 Money and Thanks Tor Public Services. A police reward of $50, together with a i't’r <•! r'.jmra i**n from tin* Chief Oil; ii;; been presented to each i‘in*c men -two Javanese and a Chinese who tool, part in the: capture of the three biriese who attempted to hold90 words
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Article49 1928-09-20 9 I nps Chinese, one of them armed with a pistol, hel<i up the occupants of a houso n Yio C'hu Kang Road on Sept. 12 at if a.in. and got away with cash to the amount of $l5O. There have been no arrest® as yet.49 words
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1694 1928-09-20 10 J. M. Keynes - (By J. M. Keynes.) In the spring of every year there is a •easoi’itl recovery of certain British industri«*s which have oeen held by the winter. This comes handy f< r the ainnuat speeches of the chairman <•! the §»g banks and1,694 words
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Article373 1928-09-20 10 INSTRUCTOR ARRIVES WORK RESUMED. Th' Singapore Flying Hub, whirl; iciaim* the distinction of being the only v\»plane club in the world, recommenced activities on Sept. >2 after a rest of j several weeks, on the arrival ot theii chief d\ing instructor. Flight-Lieut. S. H. Ja,kell. who arrived373 words
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Article162 1928-09-20 10 Expensive Communication Between Pekan and Kuantan. The projected road between Pekan and Kuantan :> co>t:ng a good deal more than vus expected. In the schedule of additi »rs to the F.M.S. Government Estimat. > r <v .Tune (writes the Malay Mail) we find ii mentioned as requiring162 words
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Article58 1928-09-20 10 Youth's Terrible Death in I,ocal Factory. There was a shocking accident in one of Mr. Tan Kah Kce’s factories in Sumhawa Road last week. A hinese youth was caught in a machine. His right arm was taken otr, one thigh was fractured, and there were other injuries.58 words
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Article108 1928-09-20 10 The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Clerical Union Singapore President, Mr. Lim Kee heok vice-presidents, Messrs. G. M hoenitz, Goh Lye Quee, Tan 800 Teck lw Joe-Leongr and R. J. Wijekoon; hon gen.-secretary, Mr. H. C. Chan; asst, hon gen.-secretary, Mr. Koh Kim108 words
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Article347 1928-09-20 10 A NEWSPAPER EDITOR in. trouble. ,N In the Bankruptcy Ccjrt on i fmc Mr. Justice Prichard receivinir'j juuicatmg orders were mad.. ana C M. Vanjoor Sahib. Chop Scn*r?* 1 t hiar.g, and S. J. Ballads Vh )> When Mr. Collier, for the creditor, asked for an a i347 words
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Article145 1928-09-20 10 Octogenarian Kathi Sent to Prison In Perak.. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. IX A case which has aroused much interest among the Malays of Perak came to u dramatic end at the A.-sizc> after a two days’ hearing. Ali bin Mat. a labour contractor, and N'oor, a145 words
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Article86 1928-09-20 10 C hinese Pedestrian W ho Wore Nine Suits. Hither the climatic conditions of Singa port* were positively Arctic or a Chines* pedestrian had urgent personal reasons for wearing the nine distinct suits which encased when he was arrested by a Main) constable on Friday. The policeman's86 words
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Article70 1928-09-20 10 Alleged Threat From Prominent Malar. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penawr, Sept. HThe Malay community in Penang lowing with interest a ca*e in Fathil bin Shaik, a Malay of good standing, is charged with criminal intinudati by means of an anonymous pofctcara Mohamed Yusof, the chief clerk iri70 words
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Article857 1928-09-20 11 IpERSONAL paragraphs r FROM LONDON. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) I London, Aug. 23 I jj lt p and O. steamer Rawalpindi it I at Plymouth to-day, and Sir Hugh I I j U! iy Clifford will arrive in London K-niorrow. Inquiry at the Malay States ncy,857 words
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Article445 1928-09-20 11 Mr. C. M. Tytler Killed In Alexandra Road. The death occurred under tragic circumstances on Saturday night of Mr. Cyril M. Tytler, an employee of the Singapore Cold Storage Company, who was fatally injured in a motor-cycling accident in Alexandra Road. Mr. Tytler, after dining with some friends445 words
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Article195 1928-09-20 11 Misconceptions Uealt with At Ex-Service Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 1*. Misconceptions regarding the annual Poppy Day drive for funds in Malaya ’oniied the chief matter of interest which ame up at the half-yearly meeting ot the lx-Services Association ol Malaya, held here yesterday.195 words
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Article464 1928-09-20 11 Malayan Celebrations Next Month. Preparations are being made by the Chinese throughout Malaya to celebrate October 10, the National Day of the Chinese Republic, in a fitting manner, and presumably the celebrations this year will be* attended by more than usual enthusiasm, in view of the recent464 words
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Article165 1928-09-20 11 Man Who Turned First Switch in Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala I.umpur, Sept. 10. The comparatively short time in which modern amenities have been developed in ihe K.M.S. was recalled by Mr. A. Caldecott, Secretary for Postal Affairs, at the Rotary Club dinner last week.165 words
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Article40 1928-09-20 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 17. The Court of Appeal upheld the decision o the lower court ordering Prince Svasti to pay Tieuls 210,000 to Chao Phya Surnsakdi as his share in the Sriracha Company.40 words
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Article695 1928-09-20 11 II.—THE IMPORTATION OF ARMS. In the second ol* a series of articles appealing in the Malayan Police Magazine, Mr. R. H. Onraet, Director of Criminal Intelligence in Singapore, deals with another problem which confronts the police in this city For the purpose of this article, I will divide695 words
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Article39 1928-09-20 11 [Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Sept. 15. It is reported that Cluing Tsun;t-chani r ex-Mi 1 itiiry (lovernor of Shantimv. !i: lied to the east of I.anchow. Me is *>\ 'ectei to retire shortly from the nolitieu. .vorld.[Nichi-Nichi Service.] - 39 words
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Article8253 1928-09-20 12 CONCLUSION OF AUTUMN MEETING. THE LUCK OF NUMBER THIRTEEN. It was hardly to be expected that the third day <>f the Singapore Autumn meeting would produce racing of a very high order after tho heavy rain which fell throughout the morning. By the time the runners for the8,253 words
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Article246 1928-09-20 14 Serious Assault Charge Against Constable. In a case in the Second Court on Friday afternoon it was alleged that a Malav constable assaulted a Chinese bus driver when the latter refused to give him money. The accused. P.C. 771, pleaded not guilty to a charge of voluntarily causing246 words
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Article107 1928-09-20 14 Elderly Chinese Sentenced To Imprisonment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 15. The latest case at the Perak Assizes was a remarkable land fraud in which Saw Ban Seong, an elderly Chinese from i’aiping, who was sentenced to nine months’ rigorous imprisonment for securing $2,000 from another107 words
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Article86 1928-09-20 14 APES FOR MALAYA [Aneta Service.] Disappearance of Orang Utan Shipment at Medan. [Aneta Service.] Batavia, Sept. 14. Medan A consignment of over thirty orang utans, destined for export to Europe, was confiscated by the Government Controller, Pangkalan Brandon, in conformity with the ordinance protecting these kind of animals. A couple[Aneta Service.] - 86 words
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Article1313 1928-09-20 14 SHOOTING AFFRAY AT KANBURI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 11. Bangkok’s chief sensation during the week has been the shooting of a European who had gone upeountry to loo* at some mining property at a place called Kanburi, not far from the Burma frontier. Some months1,313 words
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Article304 1928-09-20 14 Local Firm Successful In Supreme Court. Judgment was delivered in the Supreme Court by the Acting Chief Justice |3Ir. Justice P. J. Sprouie) in the claim by Haji Syed Mohamed Ueza Kazerooni against Stephens Paul and Co. for opium delivered to the value of $30,866. m a304 words
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Article, Illustration63 1928-09-20 15 The Black Swan, the 140-ton auxiliary ketch, in which Mr. C. F. F. Wearne, director of Wearne Bros, and a well-known resident of Singapore, recently completed an ocean tour, is shown anchored close to the Koval yacht at Cowes. Capt. Uainbridgc, Mr.63 words
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Article, Illustration65 1928-09-20 16 Th, birthday of If 11. the Sultan ..f Sul.n««r »as celchr.ted on September 11. uhett laruo crouds »it,tossed interesting ceremonies a, Klane The lstana Arch built in honour of the occasion. The Hritish Resident with the Sultan at the saluting base. .Malay Chief?.. Datohs and I’enghulus65 words
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Article, Illustration46 1928-09-20 16 A detachment ready to commence bri Ige building. At work on a heavy brie ge. Among those* present were ('apt. (i. Hurt, in command, (apt. Ira' K.E. (instructor), Lieut, t'aunce and Lieut. Jarman. Placing huge baulks in position46 words
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Article, Illustration93 1928-09-20 17 Mr. SifTols. Mrs. (laasen. Mrs. Harmsen. Mr. and Mrs. Schroder. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Morgan. Mr. I.ittlehales. Miss Trevor Smith. Mr. J. Haillie. Mrs. W. 1*. Miller, Mr. W. I’. Miller, Miss Stewart. Mrs. Tazelaar, (’apt. and Mrs. Westers. Capt. G. Mackworth. H. H.93 words
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Article, Illustration35 1928-09-20 18 Pontoons designed, built and erected by United Engineers, Ltd., Singapore. No. 1 Pontoon ready for launching. August 30, 1928. At the n.oment of launching. No. 2 Pontoon ready for launching.35 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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Article1412 1928-09-20 19 [RECTER TELEGRAM] great disaster. URGENT APPEALS FOR HELP. mj> t CHAMBERLAIN SAFE. [REUTER TELEGRAM) London, Sept. 14. The Colonial Office has received a from the Governor of the Leeward cable fiom tne Uhat a hurricane swept islands and much damage was done buildings, the telephone t0 ind[RECTER TELEGRAM] - 1,412 words
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Article119 1928-09-20 19 Shanghai’s Biggest Flood for 23 Years. Shanghai, Sept. 1G. A typhoon during the past two days nas done tremendous damage along tne c >ast in the vicinity of Shanghai, paaung close to Hangchow and Chinkiang. In Nanking scores of Chinese were drowned while communications are completely interrupted119 words
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Article44 1928-09-20 19 Berlin, Sept. 18. The Swiss note on the Rossi affair and the deportation of two alleged Fascist secret agents surprises Rome, where it was considered that the matter was closed. Several Socialist interpellations await the Swiss federal council concerning Rossi’s arrest.44 words
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Article43 1928-09-20 19 Moscow, Sept. 17. It is confirmed that the six men form ‘V.g the crew of the missing aeroplane Soviet North are safe. The crew walked over 200 miles of tundra to the ice bound coast where they embarked by steamer.43 words
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Article783 1928-09-20 19 “DECIDED STEP FORWARD.” LORDCUSHENDUN’S VIEWS AT GENEVA. Geneva, Sept. 12. Lord Cushendun told the committee on disarmament that though no actual replies had come from the governments, an intimation had been received to the effect that the proposed Naval compromise between Great Britain and France may be extremely783 words
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Article46 1928-09-20 19 Not Favoured By Britain. Geneva, Sept. 18. Heer Loudon, chairman of the Preparatory Disarmament Commission, informed the third committee of the League that it would be proposed to ask France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and the United States to instruct their delegates at tho46 words
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Article1142 1928-09-20 20 POWERS AGREE. OFFICIAL NEGOTIATIONS TO BE OPENED. REPARATIONS PROBLEM ALSO INVOLVED. Geneva, Sept. 16. Germany, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy and Japan have reached agreement regarding consideration of the question of evacuation of the Rhineland. The agreement stipulates for the opening of official negotiations. It recognises the1,142 words
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Article64 1928-09-20 20 Peking, Sept. 14. It is understood that the Chinese court held 14 further sitting regarding the Russian prisoners yesterday and decided that fourteen of them enjoyed diplomatic immunity and should never have been imprisoned while there was no case against the fifteenth, hence all were released. The64 words
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Article50 1928-09-20 20 Geneva, Sept. 14. At a meeting of tha League committee on opium the Chinese delegate declared that one of the first acts of the national government has been to declare war against narcotics. The Japanese delegate said Japan’s small production of opium was exclusively for medicinal purposes.50 words
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Article689 1928-09-20 20 Rebellion on Big Scale Frustrated. Paris, Sept. 12. According to a delayed message from Madrid published by Le Journal, the Spanish plot mentioned yesterday was organised on a vast scale to coincide with King Alfonso’s absence front Madrid. The plotters planned to overthrow the Judge and summarily689 words
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Article117 1928-09-20 20 NOTE TO NANKING. NEED FOR EFFECTlVr RESTORATION.^ Kugby, Sept, 13 The British, Japanese and French Le tions in Peking have sent a joint not/-' Nanking impressing on the ru- 1 Nationalist Government the np I? :n prompt and effective restoration Salt GabeUe to its proper functions117 words
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Article93 1928-09-20 20 Curtailment in American Section Urged. London, Sept. 14, The state of trade committee of Master Spinners Cotton Association, v t special meeting in Manchester, passed» resolution strongly recommending spinners of American cotton to make 4 curtailment of production equivalent tc 1 fortnight’s stoppage between now ar.d tie end93 words
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Article102 1928-09-20 20 Wafdist Newspapers Suspended. Cairo, Sept. 16. The Government have suspended for four months the Wafdist journal El Balagh, for publishing false news intended to incite hostility against the present regime/’ and for attempting tc intimidate the judicial authorities.” They have also suspended the weekly review Rosa el102 words
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Article114 1928-09-20 20 Attention to Foreign Markets. Newark, New Jersey, Sept. 1" The maintenance of high tariffs and the continuance of immigration rt strut.* n-* were points emphasised by Mr. llcver .1 a speech during his Presidential camuign. He declared that the position of industry was highly satisfactory except in114 words
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Article54 1928-09-20 20 No Surplus for Export This This Year. Riga, Sept. 1<> A Soviet special commission has appointed to prosecute officials who ao not obey Government instructions for collection of grain. The Soviet Press, referring to t e collapse of the grain supply, says the idea of exporting grain this54 words
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Article61 1928-09-20 20 No Foundation for Resignation Rumour. Bermuda, Sept. Interviewed by Reuter on hi* i.rii'* Sir Austen Chamberlain said he h:»<i rived wonderful benefit from his v0 a f\ He declared that there was not the /"f** 1 foundation for the rumour that hr > 1 resigned. He expected61 words
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Article174 1928-09-20 21 THE NATIVE STATES. ,OLD RECEPTION FOR PROPOSALS. Bombay, Sept. 10. A cold reception by the Indian states of the proposals in the Nehru report for dominion self-government in India was forecast bv the Maharaja of Bikanir in a sneech at‘ a dinner given in honour of174 words
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Article105 1928-09-20 21 American and Welsfc Manufactures. Rugby, Sept. 12. American ami Welsh tin plate manufacturers have signed an agreement allocating the world’s tin plate market. It Is announced at Swansea that the object of the agreement is to secure, if possible, fret do: «*f the United States from Welsh105 words
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Article114 1928-09-20 21 London, Sept. 1 4. The death has occurred of MajorGeneral U. P. H. Moore. C.B.. C.M.G., D.S.O., of ’he Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Major-Gtr.end had been General Officer Commanding the 42nd. (Last Lancs.) Division T.A. since U*27. He was born in February. 1.-7S. and entered the Army114 words
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Article80 1928-09-20 21 Record Figures Reported For Last Year. Rugby, Sept. 14. 1 h<. nineteenth annual report of the rt of London authority states that 'ho total net register tonnage of voxels which enter* d and left the port *’f London with cargoes and in ballast front and to80 words
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Article51 1928-09-20 21 American Marines to Rcatnin I or The Present. Shanghai. Sept. 1’. It is understood that the American authorities had planned an early withdrawal to Manila of th rt Fourth Marines constituting the American garrison at •Shanghai, but owing to representations he withdrawal has been postponed to November or51 words
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Article77 1928-09-20 21 London, Sept. 1 h Deputy Laurent Eynac has l*evu appointed Air Minister. Senator Henry Hteron has been appointed Minist r i Commerce. Both are in succession to M. Bokanowski. A message of the 5th inst. following the death of M. Bokanowski in an one stated that the77 words
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Article109 1928-09-20 21 CONDEMNED BY GENERAL HERTZOG. Rugby, Sept. 1C. General Hertzog, the South African Prime Minister, speaking at Hoopgave utterance to a remarkably frank condemnation of the propaganda being spread in the Orange rree State to secure declaration of a republican aim for the Nationalist, party. Such a declaration,109 words
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Article93 1928-09-20 21 International Congress In Hrussels. Brussels, .Sept. 15. Th» International Telegraphic Congress disci;.--ed the proposal for a uniform tariff ut lower rales for clear and code messag'thr il arge proposed l*eir.g 00 per < n'. of ;h3 full rates in zones other than ht European, and 00 per cent,93 words
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Article113 1928-09-20 21 Launching of Viceroy Of India. Rugby. Sept. 1C. An important new type of lir.er was launched on the Clyde this afternoon. The vessel, which has been built for the P. and O. Company, is named Viceroy India. It is propelled by electricity. There is separate113 words
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Article69 1928-09-20 21 Instalments Received from France j And Italy. Rugby. Sept. D3. The French Government yesterday! paid the sum of £4.000,000 to the British! Government as the fifth payment on account of the French war debt. The Bunk of England to-day received. .he sum of £2,125.000 from the69 words
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Article56 1928-09-20 21 Internaliona.l Conference At Lausanne. Lausanne, Sept. 13. The fir.'t international sunlight treatinn n: conference has opened ;.t Lausanne. Thm hundred physicians are a (tending. In an address the Swiss Professor diamond said Switzerland was the home o{ helio-therapy. Th. conference paid a tribute to the nion.' er work56 words
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Article67 1928-09-20 21 Berlin, Sept. 13. The Persian Court Minister Timur Tasch will leave Berlin on 1- nday. re- r .g to Persia via Moscow, having negotiated with the* German Government ;-,.i German industrialists. 1 r.Tcrviewed. he said Persia needs no t'oia igr* loans. Her financial pus-nu nis IxccF *;,t. Each67 words
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Article60 1928-09-20 21 London. Sept. 15. 4oio world-flight comprising miles, anil including the Far East, has started from Hamble, (Hampshire! hv Gc*orcro Storck, a Seattle ex-bunnoss nian, and a well-known traveller, using an Avro-Avian seaplane similar to that ustd by Bert Hinkler in his recent Australian flight but tilted with60 words
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Article255 1928-09-20 21 Not to Start Until Next Year. Basra, Sept. lit. Aeroplanes forming the first Dutch air mail service to Batavia are due to arrive at Baghdad on Saturday. They will embark Irak mails for Persia, India, Malaya and beyond. The Times’ Mesopotamia correspondent laments that the Imperial Airway255 words
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Article299 1928-09-20 21 Cologne, Sept. 13. A group of British Parliamentarians visiting Cologne were entertained by the Mayor. They expressed admiration for the press exhibition. Rome, Sept. 13. A Vcnice-Brindisi air line has been opened, with direct connection with the Berl in-Veil ice and Brindisi-Constanti-nople air services. Calcutta, Sept.299 words
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Article42 1928-09-20 21 Vienna, Sept. 14. The Heimwehr organisation’s decision to march to Vienna notwithstanding the Government’s veto has aroused grave fears. The Chancellor is hurriedly returning from Geneva and hopes to ward off rouble. A Communist manifesto demands a transport strike.42 words
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Article240 1928-09-20 21 NO TERRITORIAL DESIGNS. DESIRE FOR BRITISH CO-OPERATION. London, Sept. 17. Count Uchida, the former Japanese Foreign Minister, interviewed here by Reuter, emphasised Japan’s sympathy with China. He said Japan had great hopes of the new China, but nobody couM tell what would happen there. He wre240 words
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Article238 1928-09-20 21 Sir Theodore Cook Mr. Clive Muskelyne. Kugbv, Sept. 1K. The dtath i* announced of Sir Theodor* Cook, who was well known in literary, sporting and theatrical circles in London. He had been editor in chief of The Fieldl since 1 1» London, Sept. 18. The illusionist and magician Clivn238 words
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Article109 1928-09-20 21 Rescued by British Trawler. I'nr is. Sept. 14. The -«aplane which was conveyingmaij., to Ilourget from the liner lie de Fran v and which was reported missing •/is b**e». <i> ovt i( in the ea south-west < 1 the Scilly Isles end taken in town The ;,ji,,t.109 words
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Article67 1928-09-20 21 Leaders of Industry Considering Scheme. New York, Sept 14. Wall Street rumours thut leaders of the oil industry throughout the world are seriously considering some programme of curtailment have received some confirmation by the announcement of Mr. Teagle, president of the Standard Oil Company of \i’.v Jersey,67 words
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Article344 1928-09-20 22 LEAGUE REPORTS. WOMEN SEEK SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. Geneva, Sept. 13. At a meeting of the fifth committee which is examining the work of the League’s advisory committee on the traffic in opium and other dangerous «irugs, the Italian member dilated on the increase in the production344 words
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Article646 1928-09-20 22 Prepared to Pay Half The Cost. Geneva. Sent. 15. The Fift h Cornui'Toe. ’.i a motion by Dame Edith Lyttleton, <!i.- rssed the Bri- j l’.*h proposal for a League omniission of! inquiry info the use of .prepared opium. The Chinese delegate sail the Chinese Government would646 words
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Article86 1928-09-20 22 Opposition to Kim: Amanuliah’s Plans. Peshawar. Sept. 13. That King Amanuliah’s plans for the reform of Afghanistan are encountering opposition i> shown by the news that two leading members of the Shot* Bazaar, a priestly family, have Keen arrested, together with 20 or 30 other mullahs, and are86 words
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Article84 1928-09-20 22 A Serious Situation Reported. Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 12. It is reported from Para that a soviou.* situation exists in French Guiana (where there was rioting early last month following the supposed ixfisor.ing of M. Galntot, an ex-Deputy for the colony to the French Parliament). Adherents’ of Galmot84 words
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Article90 1928-09-20 22 Protest Against Racial Discrimination." Simla. Sept. BJ. i 4 I 1 he Legislative Assembly began a debate on a motion to refer to a select committee the bill for reservation of coastal shipping to Indian vessels. Sir George Rainy, member of the Kx-. ecutive Council, opposing, declared90 words
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Article57 1928-09-20 22 Rome, Scot. 13. A I a pal encyclical calls attention to the importance of the Oriental Institut* founded by Pope Benedict XV and appeals for help for the Institute in tho shape of money, books, codices or pictures. The encyclical also urges the Bishops to found57 words
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Article110 1928-09-20 22 i Public Safety Bill Opposed. Simla, Sept. Id. \-Vr a debate in the Legislative A -embly the Public Safety Pill was re- ferred to a select committee, by 62 to 59 1 The minority consisted of Swarajist 'Nationalists and Independents. Ti.e measure was supported on behalf of110 words
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Article206 1928-09-20 22 Failure ol* Non-Stop Flight. New York, Sept. 12. N.’r.e aeroplanes took orf this morning from Roosevelt Field on a 3,00b mile non--;<>p race to Los Angeles. The competitors are likely to have t* face log and adverse weather in the middle west. The race is the principal feature206 words
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Article72 1928-09-20 22 Leading British Officials Attending. Paris. Sept. 1J. Sir Samuel Moure, the* British Air Minister, Air-Marshal Sir Hugh Trenchard anil Air A’ice-Marshal Scarlett have arrived by air to witness the French air manoeuvres beginning t'l-nv-rrow over south Paris. They will 1.? similar the British air man.iowires jn August.72 words
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Article124 1928-09-20 22 Soviets Admit Themselves Beaten. Riga. Sept. 1 1. Th,- c« uncil of tlu- Red Trade Unions in M .scjw i.. greatly concerned at th. failure ct the Bolshevik campaign against priests it Ru-sia. It condemns the methods hitherto employed in the campaign a- too vulgar and only124 words
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Article56 1928-09-20 22 foreigners Leave Summer Resort. Shanghai. Sept. 12. The Chihli-Shantung troops continue to retreat towards Lwancho. They are at present lighting a delaying rearguard action at Ku.veh. ('apt. Teppett. th* br.tish Legation o.Ticer attached to p e i buJ’fir-ns: army, has reached Tangshar w neiv the Bedford-Herts continue56 words
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Article30 1928-09-20 22 STEVE DONOG HUES’ AFFAIRS. Receiving Order in Bankruptcy Made. London, Sept. 14. The London (gazette announces that a receiving order in bankruptcy has been made yga.nst the jockey Steve Donoghuc.30 words
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Article172 1928-09-20 22 NO FORMAL RECEPTION VISIT TO btmuxet* t uuo. Sept. j;j t A large cosmopolitan i iheercl thv Prin«. ,.f Wales ardlh, rfi* of Gloucester, who were wear in., he^u U tneir arrival front Alexandria r M1Uftl '°a by King Faud’s First ChambirUh? Panied In conformity172 words
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Article110 1928-09-20 22 Concessions Offered to Foreign Interests. Moscow. Sept. 14. The council of iKople’s commis.-juv. Ot the Soviets approved the plan forth development c»f concessions in Russia w/h a view to attracting foreign capita!. The chief concessions committee \vj, instructed to treat mo>t favourat ly cur. cession proposals aiming110 words
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Article135 1928-09-20 22 Increase in Exports Maintained. Rugby. Sept. 12. Tlu* Board of Trade :igun> foi Aug show that British exports h:.-. again increased— for the fifth month in succession. They amounted in due b> £f*2.21showing an .ist* if 1 1 .000 i,vc;■ July and £2. s; >" o i A135 words
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Article82 1928-09-20 22 High Praise for Singapore Bureau. Berlin. Sept 1 High praise was extended to League Hygiene department, and P« rt cularly the Singapore bureau, by Signet Alrteri, Italy, and Heer Heldwing. H<hland, during the committee debate. ,l1 Xagui said Japan was deeply int«r<in hygiene work especially the Singapu’'82 words
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Article56 1928-09-20 22 Investigation bv Roval Aero Club. Rugby, Sept. With a view to deciding who nude (irst tlight in a heavier than air njachtr in the British Isles, the Royal Aero < has set up a special committee, ot r Lord Corel! has consented to be chain).' to investigate56 words
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Article378 1928-09-20 23 I Work Resumed in Many I Ports. I Melbourne, Sept. 12. I Thousands of tons Of cargo are held up It ports throughout the country owing to ..Trike of waterside workers, who refuse l‘acct pt the new arbitration award. The Award provided that labour might be I378 words
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Article174 1928-09-20 23 Prompt British Action Praised. Rugby, Sept. 17. Commenting on the report on slavery omitted by C'omdr. Locker-Lampson. British Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, before a committee of the league morning. M. Rappart, the Swisdelegate, called particular attention to *bo fact that since the last session slavery bud been174 words
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Article52 1928-09-20 23 Resigns Directorships in Germs* Companies. Berlin, Sept. 12. It is officially stated that owing to the investigation proceeding against him, Hugo Stinnes has resigned hi9 directors*iip« in the Hugo Stinnes Corporation •®d 20 other great German companies. The corporation disclaims any connection with the transactions regarding tvhich Stinnes52 words
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Article234 1928-09-20 23 Business Conditions In U. S. A. Washington, Sept. 13. Mr. Mellon, in a report to President t on business conditions in the United States, says business is in a satisfactory state and on a sound basis. Conditions throughout the country generally are good, though some spots234 words
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Article78 1928-09-20 23 OIL LAN D RIGHTS. llolland-l nited States Controversy Settled. Washington, Sept. 18. The long-standing controversy between Holland and the Unite*! States about the right of their nationals to explore oil lands in each other’s territory has been settled. The State Department says that henceforth the Dutch East Indies is open78 words
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Article132 1928-09-20 23 London, Sept. 18. The death has occurred of the Earl of Durham. The deceased’s twin brother, the Hon. Frederick Lambton, succeeds to the title. The third Karl of Durham (John George Lambton) was horn on June l'J, 1X.V*. the son of the* second Ear!132 words
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Article108 1928-09-20 23 Washington, Sept. 15. The State Department announces that 51 nations have now agreed to the Kellogg Pact, Mexico being the latest. There are still 13 to be heard from. Two certified copies of the Treaty will be sent next week to each of the 0-1 nations108 words
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Article52 1928-09-20 23 Moscow, Sept. 14. The report that Mr. KellogK and Mr. Rorah have again discussed the United States attitude towards Russia has aroused intense interest in Moscow. Mr Borah informed pressmen that the Soviets’ adhesion to the Kellogg pact creates a new situation which may lead to recognition52 words
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Article38 1928-09-20 23 The Hague, Sept. 12. The Permanent Court of International Justice elected the Swiss Professor Max Hnher vice-president in succession to the 'ate Professor Andr6 Weiss, of France. Professor tiuber is an ex-president of the court.38 words
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Article295 1928-09-20 23 Far Eastern Flights. Through Russia. Berlin, Sept. 13. Baron von Huenefeld, who flew across the Atlantic front Germany, is preparing a Far Eastern flight in the Junker machine Europa, piloted by the Swedish airman Lindner. The German airman Winterfeld and Eichler will leave Berlin on Friday on a295 words
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Article190 1928-09-20 23 Success of Women Police. Rugby, Sept. 18. Speaking in the Assembly of the League of Nations in the debate on the report of the fifth committee regarding the white slave traffic. Lord C'ushemlun emphasised the importance of the subject. He strongy supported the unanimous opinion of the experts190 words
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Article108 1928-09-20 23 Women Need Not Reveal Their Ages. Rugby, Sept. 18. It is stated that for the purpose of the compilation of the new voters’ register, which includes women of 21 years of age, to whom the franchise was recently extended, every householder will In* required before the end108 words
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Article212 1928-09-20 23 WINDMILL-PLANE.” Success of Spanish Inventor. Paris, Sept. 18. An official welcome wus accorded to the Spanish inventor Juan Dela Cierva on his arrival from London completing the first cross-Channel flight in an autogiro, or windmill-plane. This is a machine of unorthodox appearunce fitted with a 200 horse power engine. It212 words
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Article135 1928-09-20 23 Queen’s Speech to States General. The Hague, Sept. 18. Queen Wilhelmina, in a speech at the opening of the States-Gencral, said that Dutch shipping was suffering owing to the surplus tonnage on the world market. She regretted that the 'international efforts towards a reduction of armaments lmd135 words
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Article98 1928-09-20 23 M R. BALDWIN’ S RETURN. Speech on Government’s Programme Expected. Rugby, Sept. 18. Mr. Baldwin, who has greatly benefited by his holiday at Aix-le.s-Bains, will be back in London on Sunday night. He and Mrs. Haldwbi are now in Paris. Mr. llaldwin will remain at Downing Street for a day98 words
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Article85 1928-09-20 23 Stockholm, Sept. 17. The elections to the Second Chamber of the Riksdag, which took place throughout the country during the week-end, show that the Conservatives have gained eight seats and the Social Democrats have lost 13. There are other small turn-overs of Party strength. The state of the85 words
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Article50 1928-09-20 23 Springfield* Illinois, Sept. 16. The miners by a small majority have ratified the new four yearn contract under which day workers receive $6.10 daily and tonnage workers 91 cents a ton. This represents a reduction of between 13 and 20 per cent. Ninety thousand miners are concerned.50 words
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Article32 1928-09-20 23 Rome, Sept. 18. The Fascist grand council’s autumn session opened with a two hour speech by Signor Mussolini on general policy and uast work. All members of the Government attended.32 words
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Article700 1928-09-20 24 FORTY-SEVEN PRISONERS FOR TRIAL. Thirty-throe casts, involving fortyseven accused persons, comprised the calendar for the fifth Singapore Assize, which opined before Mr. Justice Prichard on Tuesday. Tio* special jury, it was announced, would not he ailed before Monday. It was also stated that the; charges of using false700 words
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Article345 1928-09-20 24 Results of Tennis And Golf Events. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 14. C (insidering the inclement weather, •“airly good progress has been made in he deciding of matches in the first and 'Croud rounds of the Carlisle tennis cup, ind some very close and interesting tames345 words
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Article222 1928-09-20 24 Sequel to Sinking of Twakow By s.s. Calypso. The seouel to the sinking f a twakow at Tanjong Pa gar was a tui: before the •utine Chief Justice (Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule) on Monday by Guan Hup and Co. .vho sued Pang Took Iwiong. trading Chop222 words
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Article168 1928-09-20 24 The following action w Jts taken at a meeting of committee No. I] of the SingaP°re Municipal Commissioners Approved sule of a strip of land between Nos. r>i.’l and 545 Serangoon Road at 5o per square foot. Approved construction of drains alon<- oth sides of Grove Road from168 words
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Article878 1928-09-20 24 Mr. C. F. F. Weame Aboard The June Again. The A Class Boats had to contend for a Trophy presenred by the Club, and six boats were *ent away at 10.10 on Sunday by Mr. Allen, ihe Kathleen getting recalled. The B Class boat Betsy was included in the878 words
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Article488 1928-09-20 24 Different Proced ure i t Annual Training. The annual training of the V Volunteer Corps concluded G. inspection last Sunday Unfortunately Sir C r lr,0niQ t benzte was not able to bi> r n f was represented bv Lieut r D.S.O., C.R.A., Malaya, wh 0 'wal Ta^, by488 words
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Article169 1928-09-20 24 hina Squadron's Former Flagship Homeward Bound. H. M. S. Hawkins, which lias replaced by H. M. S. Kora as flagship ot the Uhira Squadron, arrived at Singapore <’ -'n.r tho wo k-end, h-■mewnnl y ll y stay oi nearly ni < > a*** Jn l K169 words
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Article631 1928-09-20 25 I Easily Defeat Chinese I Second. \s expected the Duke’s first string, the Hngapore cup holders, had little difficulty defeating the Chinese second team in cup match at the Stadium on Friday ■ternoon. The game was rather one Kied and the men from Tanglin ■oroughly deserved their631 words
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Article56 1928-09-20 25 Arrival of 1929 Batch in Good Condition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 15. The 1929 batch of thoroughbred griffins for Penang arrived in excellent condition h Y the Niew Holland. Mr. A. H. Miles also received, by the same vessel, a new horse named Farmer, which is56 words
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Article1480 1928-09-20 25 SIx-A-Side Football Matches. The six-a-side football matches in connection with the S.C.C. sports played m Sept. 12 on the padang proved a great success and a big crowd watched the progress of the four ties. This game is exceptionally fast and, as the teams had been so evenly1,480 words
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Article117 1928-09-20 25 Duke of Wellington’s Too Good For A.P.C. The first Rugby game of the season was played on the padang on Saturday, when the Duke of Wellington's Regiment met the A.P.C, The company fifteen was considerably weaker than it was last season, and they played a man short117 words
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Article408 1928-09-20 25 ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH RESULTS. LEAGUE POSITIONS TO DATE. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Sept. 12. The following are the results of English league matches played to-day Second Division. Middlesbro’ l Hull City i Third Division (Southern). Bristol R. 4 Walsall i Third Division (Northern). Nelson l Rochdale 0 London, Sept.408 words
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Article145 1928-09-20 25 Past and Present Rafflesians Draw. An interesting game of hockey was played on the Raffles School ground between the Past and Present Rafflesian-. The result was a draw of three all. At half time the Present led by 2 scored by Armstrong and A. Mala!! through some good passing145 words
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Article821 1928-09-20 26 Clerc’s Close Call at Kuala Kuantan. P. Clerc, the Malayan tennis champion, was a successful competitor in the Kampong Kuantan Club annual Tee Valli tournament, being a winner in the men s open singles, men’s open doubles and mixed doubles. He had a close call in the singles,821 words
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Article362 1928-09-20 26 Chinese Swimming Club Gala. An interesting programme of sports attracted a large attendance of member.* and friends to the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday. Chief interest centred in the 100 metres championship race, which was won by that good swimmer Ng Mong Guan, with Lee Choon Nghee second and362 words
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Article202 1928-09-20 26 The preliminary heats of the swimming events lor the Y.M.C.A. swimmine carnival were held on Tuesday at the Fort canning pool. The following qualified for the finals Junior, 40 yards free style championship C. Goldman, Chan Joo Tiang, Chia Poh Teng, Tan Hong Seng, Lim Chong Heng202 words
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Article70 1928-09-20 26 [nw'rnn mama] Record Time in Futurity Stakes. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Belmont Park, Sept. 6. uturity Stakes, valued at 0n by Mr Marshal F ltlds High Strung in the record time of 1 min. 19 secs. The race was notable as being the last th e celebrated jockey Earl Sande[nw'rnn mama] - 70 words
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Article437 1928-09-20 26 Blazers for North v. South Game. At a recent meeting of the committee of the Malayan Rugby Union held at the Selangor Club, Mr. J. C. M. Bell, president of the Union, presided anu Messrs. Ross, Ablitt, Lander and Jack (hon. secretary) were present. In accordance with437 words
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Article331 1928-09-20 26 S.C.C. Score Five Goals Against H.M.S. Hawkins. The S.C.C. opened their hockey season on Tuesday afternoon, when the Club registered a win over H. M. S. Hawkins by five goals to two in a game played on the padang. After some time the Naval team opened the331 words
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Article759 1928-09-20 26 S.C.C Best H.M.S. Hawkins o t l Innings. I n' k H wkins ««cket el*,.. I well beaten by an SCC 8 I n pa dang on Sunday, the local teL 0P victorious by an innings and 7? HI Squadron Leader Livock, who L runi l come back759 words
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Article94 1928-09-20 26 The Office of the American Trade on missioner, 7A, Ocean Building, has roce:'e J by cable from Washington, the following statistics relating to the Foreign Trade the United States during the month of J u 1928 Exports to the S.S. Imports from the S.S. Exports to the94 words
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Article24 1928-09-20 26 Pattani Consolidated Alluvial Tin piculs. nrfdc* Eastern Siam Tin Dredging L td< reran 619 hours, treated 54,000 cubic > a covery 21 < piculs.24 words
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Article398 1928-09-20 27 ■miners and Infantrymen At' I Blakan Mati. 1 IH E. the General Officer Commanding, ■ajor Gen. Sir C. C. Van Straubenzee, Es among the large number of specta- at Blakan Mati on September 12, E 0 witnessed the novices’ boxing compe■tion between the Royal Artillery and e 2nd Batt.398 words
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679 1928-09-20 27 The best opponent Jack has had in three years.” This was the tribute paid to Johnny Alba, the Manila lightweight, ■it the King Carnival Circus on Friday after Alba had gone the distance of twelve two-min. rounds against the Negro boxer Gunboat Jack. It679 words
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292 1928-09-20 27 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Sept. 17. In a contest for the British and European middleweight championships at Edinburgh, Alex Ireland, of Leith, the holder, beat Frank Moody, of Ponty pridd, on points over twenty rounds. At the Ring, London, in a contest for the British292 words
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Article306 1928-09-20 27 Fairway Wins from Palais Royal U. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Sept. 12. The following was the result of the St. Leger, run at Doncaster to-day Lord Derby’s FAIRWAY (Weston) 1 M. J. Fittouck’s PALAIS ROYAL II (Allemand) 2 Mr. J. Courtauld’s CYCLONIC (R. Jones) 3 Also ran Sir306 words
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Article225 1928-09-20 27 Keppel Beat Singapore G.C. A match between the Singapore and Keppel Golf clubs resulted in a win for Keppel 9'A to 7% points. The results of the various games were as follows Keppel players being mentioned first Hickey and Craik 1, Beavis and Goodman 14. Jackson and Upton 1%,225 words
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166 1928-09-20 27 The result of the Shanghai Foursomes, nlayed at the Garrison Golf Club on Sunlay was as follows Major A. S. R. Hughes and A. J. Frith 75 7*4=67*4 G. G. Franklin and Maj. Sir Robert Henniker 83 11% 71% Capt. H. J. Hollingsworth and C.166 words
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Article746 1928-09-20 27 [um-n mu] Surprises in United States Competition. [REUTER TELEGRAM] West Newton, Massachusetts, Sept. 12. In the first round of the amateur golf championship, match play over 18 holes, Perkins beat Don Moe 1 up, Storey beat Marston 1 up. Both results surprised the American experts, as did also[um-n mu] - 746 words
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Article352 1928-09-20 28 ‘n auru. mmmu] EXCITING FINAL IN U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP. (REUTER TELEGRAM] Forest Hills, Sept 12. H. W. Austin, the only surviving British competitor in the tournament, was beaten by Doeg, 6 —4, 5—7, 6 —2, 6 8, 6 —2. Lott beat Boussus, 6 2, 6 —2, 6 —4. Hunter‘n [ auru. mmmu] - 352 words
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Article82 1928-09-20 28 “I Shall Never Play Again.” Nice, Sept. 18. Interviewed by Reuter regarding rumours that she is seeking reinstatement as an amateur, Mile. Suzanne Lenglen deciaied that she had not touched a tennis lacket for months. shall never play again,” she added. either rs f.i amateur or a82 words
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Article224 1928-09-20 28 Competitor Breaks His Leg In Jump Event. An unfortunate accident marred the athletic sports of the Methodist Mission Continuation School held at the Stadium on Saturday, a competitor named Lim Boh am falling and breaking his leg in the nop, step, and jump event. He was reln°y224 words
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Article255 1928-09-20 28 r mum rwuu] Three Centuries Scored Off Lancs. Bowling. [REUTEB TELEGRAM] London, Sept. 17. The county cricket champions, Lanca- shire, were outclassed by the Rest team at the Oval in the four days’ match which began on Friday. Their batting and bowling made little impression upon what wasr mum rwuu] - 255 words
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Article261 1928-09-20 28 P. AND T.” SPORTS. Departmental Events at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. The first athletic sports meeting of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, S.S. and F.M.S., was held under the auspices of the Kuala Lumpur Postal Union on Saturday on the Y.M.C.A. ground, and proved261 words
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Article123 1928-09-20 28 Mr. D. P. Macnamara has been promoted Assistant Commissioner of Police F.M.S. Mr. A. J. Sheedy has arrived from Johore to take over the duties of Chief lolice Officer, Singapore, from Mr. C. 11. hansom, acting Inspector-General of lolice, who, since Mr. H. Fairburn’s departure on furlough, has123 words
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Article176 1928-09-20 28 Sentence Against Tamil Woman Quashed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. Before Mr. Justice Burton at the Seremban Appeal Court yesterday the Hon. Mr. Veerasamy successfully appealed on behalf of a cooly woman named Muthamma who was convicted and sentenced to three months rigorous imprisonment last176 words
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Article144 1928-09-20 28 The annual report of the Batang Padang Dredging Co.. Ltd., which is to be submitted to the shareholders on September 29 at the annual meeting in Penang states that during the year the dredges made 13,229 hours running time, recovering 4,377 piculs tin ore and 205 taels144 words
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Article45 1928-09-20 28 Rl RCHETT. On Saturday, September 15, 1928, at Batu Gajah Hospital, to Mrs. J. U. Burchett, a son. WEE.—At Malacca, No. 118, First Cross St., on September 17, 1928, at 10.55 p.ni., to Mr. and Mrs. Wee Soo Beng, a son. Both doing well.45 words
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Article37 1928-09-20 28 HARDMAN- LUTTERWORTH. At St. An drew’s Cathedral. Singapore, or* Septcmbei 15, 1928, John Hardman. Muar, Johore to Winifred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Frederick Butterworth. of Glenside Pieslwich Park, Lancashire. K.M.S. papers please copy.37 words
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Article139 1928-09-20 28 Singapore, Sept. 19 EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4ms Demand 23 1$ Private 3 m. credit 2 31 On New’ York, Demand 2 k Private 90 d/s < f On France, Bank T.T. 13 15 On India. Bank T.T. On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 153*, On Shanghai, Bank139 words
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Article786 1928-09-20 28 Fraser and Ce.’s Quotations. Singapore, Sept. 19. MINING. Issue Val Pd Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 45 6 46 6 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 42 43 1 1 Batang Padang 0.43 0 46 1 1 Batu Caves 1.30 1.35 1 .75 Bukit Arang 1.00 1.05n£1 £1786 words
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Advertisement86 1928-09-20 28 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 piice of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $48 a year. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary94 1928-09-20 28 DEATHS CHI.- Mrs. Koh Kim Chiang, nee Chi Kir. Goh Neo, age 43, died on 1 uesdav. September 18, 1928, at her residence* No. 121. Ilecrtn Street, Malacca. SABATIER.—On September 15, 1928, at the General Hospital, Chi Sabatier, 55 years. JOHN L') L AH EW. -On September 14 1928, at94 words
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Article89 1928-09-20 1 Itneral—- Rubber Situation J llondon Rubber Stocks 1 |4n-aporo Rubber Auction I I niU'il Malacca Estates 1 Rubber Position (By A. W. Still) 1 java Rubber Merger ■Standing up for the Planter 1 ll\A.M. Wages Inquiry |Mr. Herbert Ashplant Liberia Coerced Rubber Returns f ■Sunday Tapping J ■E>tate Costs89 words
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Article67 1928-09-20 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations 9 Forward Contract 9 Spot Seller Prices S x B v Oct. &tc l.'doti Spore Spot Sept. Dec. s. d. I Brpt. Bq DM* 16 6.30 0.30 1 0.29 S K 0 o.yo 0.30* 4 0.29% K n h-* 0.29% 0.30 0.29 Mi Kf67 words
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Article27 1928-09-20 1 U*\vis and Peat’s cable from London pri'es 633 tons increase making the total ■London rubhei stocks at Sept. 18 as re- iscd. 32.105 tons.27 words
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Article125 1928-09-20 1 I hi Singapore Chamber of Commerce ■kubbef .\>>oeiation held its 882nd auction on Istptctnber ]y, when there was catalogued 11 lb. or 037.67 tons offered 1,089.iB3 lb. or 1*6.51 tons sold 853,410 lbs. or 380.99 ■tons. Spot l.«»ndon 0s. 84d. Nt w York 18*4 cts. PRICES REALISED.125 words
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Article168 1928-09-20 1 Ihe annual report and accounts of the United Malacca Rubber Estates, Ltd., to e submitted to the annual general meetin of shareholders on September 27 at 11 a.m. at the company’s offices in Heeren street, Malacca, shows that the net profit for the year was $90,215, making168 words
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1076 1928-09-20 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) London, Aug. 22. Between the 8th of February, when the Baldwin bombshell was dropped upon an unsuspecting industry and the end of July, I estimate that British rubber estates have produced 144,000 tons of rubber. Sold at Is. 6d. per lb.1,076 words
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Article212 1928-09-20 1 Company with £250,000 Capital Formed. London, Sept. 10. Djahootig (.lava) Rubber Estates, Ltd., will be amalgamated with the Java Rubber and Produce Company, to be called the Java Produce Company, Ltd., with a nominal capital of 1*250,000 in ill shares. Under the transfer agreement, the shares of212 words
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Article665 1928-09-20 1 “PANIC MEASURES” I.S.P. APPROACH R.G.A. ON STAFF REDUCTIONS. A protest against the adoption of socalled panic measures on estates, in view of the rubber situation, has been made by the Incorporated Society of Planters to the Rubber Growers’ Association. In their letter (published in the665 words
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Article1405 1928-09-20 2 “NO HARDSHIP ON ESTATE LABOURERS.” The interim report of special labour committee appointed by the Planters Association of Malaya to inquire into matters relating to wages paid to Indian estate labourers has been published. This report was considered by the Indian Immigration Committee at their last meeting,1,405 words
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Article56 1928-09-20 2 Ordered Home On Urgent Medical Advice. Mi. II. Ashplant, the rubber research scientist whose claim to have found a moth (,d for the selection of high yielding libber trees has caused considerable controversy, has been ordered Home under urgent medical advice and at the shortest neiye to56 words
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Article67 1928-09-20 2 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be 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 publication but as67 words
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Article312 1928-09-20 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—The present depressed state of the rubber industry being largely due to the possibility of considerable quantities of the raw material being dumped on the market after the end of restriction, would it not be possible for the Governments of312 words
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Article88 1928-09-20 2 President’s Protest Against Washington Methods. President Charles D. B. King, of Liberia. cabled to Secretary Frank B. Kellogg at the State Department, on August 31, charging that the Government of Liberia had been coerced by the United States in the matter of the Firestone rubber concession. Similar coercion88 words
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Article139 1928-09-20 2 Alor Pongsu. -36,402 lb. Ayer Kuning.—11,490 lb. Biieh.—35.910 lb. Bedong.— 19,947 lb. Brunei United.—37.995 lb. Bukit Timah.—10,289 lb. Bukit Jelotong.— 10.130 lb. Bukit K. B.—3.247* lb. Batu Village.— 1,459 lb. hangkat Serdang.— 31,171 lb Clovelly. 15.000 lb. Huy tor.—20,409 lb. Indragiri.—55,973 lb. •limah.—27,634 lb. Jeram Kuantan.— 11,000 lb139 words
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Article346 1928-09-20 2 “Planter” Thinks It Won J Consideration. *1 The practicability of stopping Suil I tapping on rubber estates i, d I editorially in the September issue I Planter (the organ of the I.S.P > the I Confessing to some surprise' I statement of a senior Burma pl aM I346 words
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Article348 1928-09-20 2 Scottish Company Achieves Lowest Figure. An analysis of the reports of thirty British rubber planting companies published in May and June shows a variance in the cost of producing crude rubber that cannot but mystify many buyer* of the commodity, says the India Rubber World. Soil, climatic348 words
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Article625 1928-09-20 3 Low Figure of London Stocks. l Barlow and Co.’s report of the 13th inst. gate! During the greater part of the period t.:ider review the tendency has been towards Jewer values, but to-day with New York Rowing an advance of cent gold to 18? s cents gold,625 words
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Article163 1928-09-20 3 The annual report and accounts of the Drone i United Plantations, Ltd., to he submitted at the annual meeting on Saturday next show that the net profit for the Tear amounts to $27,168, as against $101,300 for the previous year, to which must be added the balance163 words
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Article2020 1928-09-20 3 ANNUAL MEETING OF BORNEO TRUST. At the ordinary general meeting of British 1 North Borneo Rubber Trust, Ltd., Sir Ivor Philipps, K.C.B. (the chairman), presided. The Chairman said Although for the year just ended the profit of £32,043 does not come up to the figures shown for the2,020 words
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Article405 1928-09-20 3 ARRANGEMENTS BY F.MJ3. RAILWAY. The Malay Mail understand that the following arrangements have been made by the Federated Malay States Railway Board for handling the November exports of rubber from F.M.S. though it is considered a little early to expect close details of November shipments at present With405 words
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Article156 1928-09-20 3 Importations into the United States. Wo are indebted to the Planters Association of Malaya for giving the following details of the importations of crude rubber into the United States during July, 1928. The figures have been compiled ami distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net156 words
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Article716 1928-09-20 4 NO DIVIDEND ON ORDINARY SHARES. The annual general meeting of the Kluang Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on Tuesday at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. Derrick and Co., in Hong Kong Bank Chambers. Mr. S. Q. Wong presided. and others present were Messrs. S. H. Moss, IL716 words
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Article88 1928-09-20 4 EXEMPTION FROM SEX RATIO THIS YEAR. \\Y ure informal by the Control!*ro* Labour. Malay*, that a telegram ha. bee" received front the Government ot India sanctioning further temporary of Malaya from the operation ot Enngra tion Rule 23 up to the end 0. 1.-0. Rule 23 reads as88 words
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Article694 1928-09-20 4 Messrs. Macphail and Cx>. s H eekly Report. Macj.hai! and Co.’s weeif.y report, dated September 18, states: A general survey of the rubber situation gives a dull but not unduly depress- ii.g impression. The price remains very steady and, on balance, is unchanged J, .\tr the week694 words
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503 1928-09-20 4 Stock Racking* V P .T.% CotapMT. W.M. £1 Abaeo 1/? 1 2 Allagur 6 fl Anglo-Malay 3 £1 Ayer kunirg fl Bantonf 4 o Batang Consolidated II Batu Case* £1 Hatu Tigu 2/ Bekoh i/2* 2 Bertam Con«ohdat*d 2/ Brieh fi/ 7 II Bidor503 words
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692 1928-09-20 4 Capital Issu. PaiUUy Valu. Company pT.tt 380,293 1 Nil for year 29-2-2S ..Allenby ill) I.Z7' a L32% l.?0 1.8« 100,000 1 20 p.c. for year 10-9-1? ..AlorGajah <$1) 1.00 125 1.00 lib 435,425 1 15 p.c. for year 11-8-tt ..A. Hitam (II) 2.00 2.25692 words
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Advertisement117 1928-09-20 9 WHEN ON LEAVE RETAIN YOUR LINK WITH MALAYA BY ORDERING THE STRAITS BUDGET WEEKLY EDITION OF The Straits Times To be sent you regularly each week $14 for 12 months $7 for 6 months Including postage. Address .—Cecil Street, SINGAPORE. Obtainable from newsagents throughout Malaya. it MAKE A BIGGER SUCCESS117 words
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Advertisement408 1928-09-20 10 Just Received Just Received ANNUALS FOR 1929 I l>>> MlO|i^ i *2 H W u z < s u Q o o C5 Price $3.50. POSTAGE EXTRA. Illustrated Price Lists on Application. M. MOHD. DULFAKIR CO. SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. DEAF Don’t allow yourself to be handicapped because of this408 words
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