The Straits Times, 24 November 1928
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Title Section13 1928-11-24 1 The Straits Times No. 28,947, SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1928, PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement153 1928-11-24 1 Milkmaid Sweelenad Full Cream lilk 11l FRESH MILK SUPPLIES $R "BEAR BRAND" In Switzerland, the home of abundant supplies of fresh milk par excellence, large and increasing quantities of "BEAR BRAND" sterilized natural milk are being consumed, owing to its outstanding quality and absolute safety. For the richest and purest153 words
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Advertisement128 1928-11-24 1 Christmas Gifts FOR LADIES There should be no difficulty in selecting Christmas Presents when a visit has been paid to our new Novelty Department, which we have now opened as an addition to Ladies' Millinery Here will be found an extensive array of Rings, Brooches, Necklets and Fancy Goods of128 words
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Advertisement5 1928-11-24 1 .Milknmiii M«rUb( J Natunil Milk5 words
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Advertisement558 1928-11-24 2 Shipping Announcements P. I 0. BRITISH INDIA ANB APCAR LINES (Incorporated In England) MAli> AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. ••■MNBULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MA.TESTY'B GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FCR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage due Spore MANTUA 11,000 Dee 1558 words
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Advertisement594 1928-11-24 2 (NIPPON YISEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail KITANO MARU 8,000 Dec. 6 7 t KAMO MAKU 8.000 Dec. 20 21 KATORI MARU 10,000 Jan. 3 4 tATSL'TA MAHl 1 .x,i)oo Jan. 17 18 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Jan. 31 Feb. 1 HAKONE MAKU594 words
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Advertisement507 1928-11-24 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DASWm AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by too wellknown steamsr MARELLA (7,876 torn) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4.612 torn.) The s.i. MARELLA li on* of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins507 words
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Advertisement648 1928-11-24 2 K.P.JL (ROYAL PACKET NAY. GO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to Passage, Freight. Transhipment Marine Dent*, and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries free of648 words
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Advertisement534 1928-11-24 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THB OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THB CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (lacoraoratad la England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBUBO AND BREMEN,— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH534 words
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Advertisement442 1928-11-24 2 TIE SlAi STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la Slam) V*t wt BANGKOK COASTING SERVICI. For Kretay, Trongganu, Kelaatan, Bangnara. Telupln. Patanl, Slagora, Laeon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Cbumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA Nov. Nov. 2S SUDDHADIB Dec. Dec S MALINI Bee. v Dec. It I Tko ateamer* aro flttett442 words
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Advertisement562 1928-11-24 3 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINI PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICH OUTWARDS To Hunt Kcng, Shanghai and Japsn Doe Spore s.s. CITY o;' CHKSTEI In port s.s. CITT ■■>•• M M.IAS Dec. IB 5.5. city i Jan.562 words
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Advertisement458 1928-11-24 3 DOLLAR STE AMS HIP LINE orWAMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE NEW YORK and BOSTON Tia COLOMBO, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES GENOA and MARSEILLES Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang President Carflrld Nov. 26 Not. 29 Dec. 1 Prealdent Harrieon Dec. 10 Dec. IS Dec. 15 Prealdent Monroe Dec. 24 Dec.458 words
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Advertisement498 1928-11-24 3 DUTCH MAILS Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland I and Rotterdam Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Genoa Amsterdam Southampton Maraelllei Rotterdam Tonnag* Leave B'pore Prinses Juliana 8,100 S.M.N. Not. SO Tambora 6,600 R.L. Dec. 1 P. C. Hooft 14,600 S.M.N. Dee. 14 Indrapoera 12.000 R.L. Dec. 21 Kon. der Ned. 8,200498 words
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Advertisement733 1928-11-24 3 IN THE ESTATE OF CHI SABATIER, DECEASED Pursuant to Section 25 of Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees). NOTICE is hereby givan that all craditors and other persons having any claims or demands upon or against the estate of Chi Sabatier, deceased, who died on September 14, 1928, at 77, Prinsep Street,733 words
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Advertisement158 1928-11-24 3 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Direct Sailing to Europe via singaporem:olombo-port said EMPRESS CANADA Leave Hong Kong Nov. 28 Arrive Singapore Dec. 2 Singapore Dec. 2 Colombo Dec. 6 Colombo Dec. 6 Port Said Dec. 16 Port Said Dec. 16 Plymouth Dec. 23 a.m. BOOKING NOW OPEN For further particulars, please158 words
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SPORTING NEWS AND COMMENTS.
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Article843 1928-11-24 4 "Plum" Warner's Conception Of Best Side. London, Oct. 30. Because he is a selector of the English tourists, significance may be attached to an article by Plum Warner in the Empire Review, favouring the following Test side, in batting order Hobbs, Sutcliffe, Tyldesley, Hammond, Jardine, Hendren, Chapman,843 words
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Article52 1928-11-24 4 Victoria Beat S. Australia. Melbourne. Nov. Victoria beat South Australia in ttto j Sheffield Shield by 310 runs. Scores I Victoria 317 (Ryder 138, Riga 58;. and 464 for four wickets, declared Pon ford 275 not out, Rigg 90). South Australia 176 and 295 (fellow 76, Scott 8652 words
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Article34 1928-11-24 4 Cambridge Trounce Dublin. London, Nov. The following are results of to-day's Ku"by Union matches Cambridge University 36, Dublin University 0. Oxford University 11, Major Stanleys XV. 8. Leicestershire '7, North Midlands 17.34 words
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Article348 1928-11-24 4 Four Persons Warned Off Newmarket Heath. London, Nov. 15. The Racing Calendar states that as the :e.ult of an enquiry held by the Stewards of the Jockey lub on .n\. 8 and Nov. Jl tee following haw i.em w.uned off Newirarket Heath tor offence* agaiaat tHe Rules348 words
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Article157 1928-11-24 4 (To the Editor of The Near East.) Sir. The .larm done to English prestige mid to the capitulations by I~>£ racing ir. Shanghai .irT.vts RngltthutMl in other cojntries. The Chinese object to it so strongly that they an making it a serious international question N;I'vci'n157 words
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Article234 1928-11-24 4 Price of £4,200 Paid for A Pony. In New York last month £4,200 wm paid for n polo pony. The pony was the cher.tnut gelding belonging to that great player Mr. Lewis Lacey, who had captained the Argentine polo team in the re.-cnl contests with the United234 words
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Article102 1928-11-24 4 Sixty-Eight Deaths During Present Year. That a pilot drove at full speed into n depression in the moors which he mistook for a cloud-bank, is the theory advanced to explain the death of Pilot-Officer Myers i:nd Aircraftsman Chadwick. who left Catterick to take official photographs. They were102 words
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Article104 1928-11-24 4 The Council of the United Kingdom Alliance in its annual report, which was published in mail wvek. examines the programmes of the three political parties Irom the point of view of temperance rei'orm. It finds in Conservative policy- no indrca'ion of reform; only a grant of financial assistance to the104 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement456 1928-11-24 4 Novel Shoe for Ladies Direct from Harratts' l'n_-li-.li factory and famous for quality and moderate l>ric. Made :>n DanalU' scientific mo h for rtey and uraceful walking. The smaitot st\li^ niaclc UUOlfui Utbfc and dnralilc Pfddedly better aim- than you CM get from local ■kMkmoi evoi wli'-n jHist. ii;<' and456 words
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Advertisement470 1928-11-24 4 "^^gEasy Startling! 1 under All conditions hJ!j ■^VT~7 VE N in rainy weather, the Join. f CBh) I r^l magneto produces a m:i -lir-j s|- i of "CSL—^^ _}s£* inte—elwt.'fteppwtifulinagnetoi pen* J^^rtJl erouslyproportiomd,:indn.oi%:: r:< p .iof," nTjilrn foralonghfeofdcpct:dabL perfocnuoce. In fact, there is perfection in terry pact \i yu of470 words
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Article1066 1928-11-24 5 ARE GOOD PLAYERS REALLY HAPPY? There is a large class of persons in the world as to whom it can be prophesied with comparative certainty what they will say on any given subject and with absolute certainty that whatever they do say will be tiresome. Such1,066 words
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Article123 1928-11-24 5 One of the strangest commissions undertaken by a modern artist fell a few years ago to the late Sir Prank Dicksee. At the Academy, just before the War, he exhibited a portrait of a beautiful girl of twenty, in a white muslin frock, with a background of crimson roses. Her123 words
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Advertisement382 1928-11-24 5 W^B^^ ~V7^CH can b* sure that your tliouKht\9^ JL fulness will be appreciated and; your gift value.! and preserved if you 4<r choose ;t "Swan." The osrai-iridium yflft pointed nib, made in various styles to suit y**^ Y^fc i-very hand, takes the fatigueoutof writing C^B -""I makes correspondence a pleasure.382 words
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Advertisement231 1928-11-24 5 fc2~^*~ ~^^33P^^^Ba^S^ e ■^•3^3^^ Packard miton iirr i fl supreme en land, in the Master Motor Builders Packard motors in Army Tanks are V motors and motors with cylinders in designed primarily for ruggedness and line. In each field Packard is supreme, force -in Aircraft for unfailing energy Straight in231 words
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Article1887 1928-11-24 6 A READER'S GUIDE. Malayan Turnovers, by E. F. Howell. Kelly and Walsh. 82.50. Malayan Turnovers deserves a wide circulation. It is a collection of pen-pic-tures of life in Singapore and the islands which surround it written by Mrs. E. F. Howell, who combines a pleasing style with an1,887 words
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Article217 1928-11-24 6 Ttiut old joke about the thrifty Scot ■rill take a lot of killing, but Lord Alness *js evidently doing his best to lay it lor ever in the course of his recent speech at Paisley. Not that he was trying to kill tr.e joke —on the contrary,217 words
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Article87 1928-11-24 6 Every public school has its day, but the permanent of Eton s day seen<s unchallengeable. It is M popular us ever, if the applications for admissic;i are any test. Entrance to Harrow \vw at one time in equal demand, but this It perhaps less true to-day. Winchester mrj! both very87 words
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Advertisement302 1928-11-24 6 ®> -pvISCRIMINATING j^^Jh I—^sportsmen use Eley and J*fi£T,> fljnl Kynoch cartridges, not be%i*9 ,r T^Hx cause they are British but IJi yPf< I for the reason that they give nn^> it, l^ e k es: results. It is a '-jfiw^i(^ ''^L"^I :> mistake to suppose that any cartridges selected at302 words
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Advertisement352 1928-11-24 6 Dressmakiiiß Millinen' Hosiery I'lulenvoar tfahcrdashery Flowers Trimminga Hags Cace Silk^iuiUWton Materials Gifts Perftunen Children OnL|«^ H^vl. Stationery Dressmaking Millincn Ho.sit'rxfflHT'i^flKi Flowers Trimminga Ha«s Ifi-i:jßSill-.BBrR Cotton Malerials Gifts Perfumery Child. eiJ#T)BliMng TTil>lmuj| Statioiu-ry Dressmaking Miliimrv llnsftay iuierwe.ii -^MRaherda-slu i\ Flowers Trimminga Bags rale SillMmtWfotton Materigls Gifts Pfilinnci) Children l)aßi!ti:i^Wiil)f)ons St^iou|-y Flowers352 words
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Article647 1928-11-24 7 A RUSSIAN RECORD. 10 MINI TES OF MARRIED LIFE. Although the Olympic Games are over, <oni|K-tition betwjvn the nations persists, remarks The Times. Urcrds in all forms of humnn endeavour are constantly baaMj miide w th jricat exertion, and then with greater exertion surpassed. The stamlards frow hijrher647 words
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Article402 1928-11-24 7 The Stereotyped Hotel Bill. Lord Mfirivalo has expressed satisfnrtinn. aayi Truth, that a far smaller |iu.|ii.itiivii of i.i'.iiifciHiid potitions by wives in his Cmirt are now supported by tin- st(-rii>typt.! cvi.li-nce of the hoU'l bill, enclosed in a Utter from the huahand l<> Urn wife for that402 words
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Advertisement297 1928-11-24 7 TETTER ITCHED AND BURNED Daughter Suffered Terribly. Could Not Sleep. Cuticura Heals. "My daughter suffered terribly with tetter which broke out on her bead. It first started with a little spot that scaled over and itched and burned. After a while the scales came off leaving wet, sore eruptions, and297 words
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Advertisement755 1928-11-24 7 JOHORE GOVERNMENT Tenders for Town Board Dept., Johore Bahru, and its Districts. TENDERS will be received at the Town Board Office, Johore Bahru, up to noon on December 10, 1928, for the contract of (1) Night soil removal at Rengam, 1929. (2) Night soil and scavenging at Sedenak, 1929. (5)755 words
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Advertisement197 1928-11-24 7 So concentratf d is the famous Lea Perrins' Sauce, that it takes the place of a whole host of ordinary season' ings. Its appetite' provoking piquan' cy is unequalled for either culinary or table purposes. LEA PERRINS' SAUCE "manhooS" Completely restored in F««r w««Ka by DKRICORO'S IfcSSENCfc o f uf197 words
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Advertisement369 1928-11-24 7 BCNT BE A SLAVE TO .HD.GESTIQN. How you can remove the cause of stomach trouble. Taaaaandi aaaplt an siavea tk«ii stomach.', eat plai'i, ■asaTOBQ live up the k'ood things of Ufa uocausr thej think thej huve u > Ye*, it is so oasy to ha\i v kooil tiigestiorT All you369 words
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Advertisement384 1928-11-24 7 ■I ISga'' i ;t^s; t^5 aa""*"v jc.' o^^^**'oaal laaal riIOCUJCU LV ALL BCRaal CLASS nBALMU SEEDS \"D TJIASEM LANDS, S( EBAMG, JAVA, fTh« An 8 1 0 -Uutch Plantations v: ,la\a, l.tii london) will h»T« in lununry-May, IJ2K. "TJIKAI from iheir isolated budded s7 acrcsl at Wangocu- »it" t:ik»n v.384 words
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Advertisement325 1928-11-24 8 ALHAMBRA p h o°» c TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. PROGRAMME Commencing Thursday, November 22, ending Tuesday, November 27 In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS First National Pictures Present COLLEEN MOORE HER WILD OAT Strike* the friskiest not* yet in Colleen's repertoire of riotous325 words
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Advertisement369 1928-11-24 8 Wit _,MaHMHta_. H_| A magnificent piece of acting by TOLA Ma.XI. A powerful gripping story. *_______C* PAVILION tgpHaj: fT^frhTft IT'S A I'ARAMOUNT 1 1 XX. '^^n GAIETY CINEMA i SURINA THEATRE Junction Albert and Benroolen Streets. North Bridge (load. 'Phone No. 2H9. From Friday, November 2:1 to Tliursday, We urge369 words
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Advertisement528 1928-11-24 8 "Life is but a checkerboard of nights aad TFIA MAI AYA days, where Destiny with men for piece^ I tJ/% ITIrtLA It\ p..y." OMAR KHAYYAM. J^ DREDGING CQ LTD A Powerful Human Interest Picture A picture which «ill bring home to those k c .5 re dvis<><l b Boß '<l528 words
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Article179 1928-11-24 9 FIXTURES. Saturday. Nntrmbrr 24 11. \V. n.in.. X.2, 8.11 p.m., 8.4. id Matthews Shield Units S.V.C. Tintah, i'.:>o p.m. C.C. v. A l.< Padang. v. Islands, Pulai Brani. hore v. Nerri, Serembsn. V M.C.A., Tanglin Indians Ceylonese i im. < it] n,i, r:» wiuileville, Vie. Theatre, 9.30.179 words
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Article219 1928-11-24 9 Saturday, Nov. 24. Ships sjaMajaMa the Wharves or expected Io arrive. KEH'IX HARBOUR Shark, Selene. Crane Lighter No. 2. oil Wharf Mil Coal W ai B lie, 1.-h. Peninrat. I. VKSSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tsnjong Psgar. Dock St napg, Sampit Vietaria Uock The Cable Keppel Harbonr. I'leiodon219 words
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Article123 1928-11-24 9 To-4ay. T»tl 1 p.m Kurhinc) 2 p.m .<'.;. ll'-'ickahs and Bagan t 3 p.m Miri. l.nliunn, North Borneo, Jolo Manids i 4 p.m 1'iifra^ii i I In<l rMtcir! > 4 p.m Txnjong liKlri and Uboean Bilik 4 p.m. P-lnt rapdjang, TVngkalis, Siak and iwcri 4 p.m Hoihow123 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORT.
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Article194 1928-11-24 9 Singapore, Nov. 24. London. Rubber 8'tid., up '*d. Local 29'» cents. London. Tin £231 17s. 6d., up 57s. 6d. Vlininjr. Steady. Sunirei Way 3.30-3.40, Klaus Kiver :*.70-:j.80, 1'cnawat 89-81 centi. Kuchai L.MK-1.71, L'lu Klang 16-1S cents prom.. Hone Katt 31-32 cents, PetalinK 4.9f>- Unhinan Hydraulic 1.45-1.50,194 words
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Article272 1928-11-24 9 Lewis and I'eat (Singapore). Ltd., report, under date, Nov. 2:'. Although v fair volume of business appear* to have been passing in London and New York during the past week, the local market has been idle owing to shortage of free rubber, arrivals being required fur immediate272 words
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Article176 1928-11-24 9 Messrs. Charles Bradburne and Co.. Ltd., of Kuala Lumpur, say in their weekly share report, dated Nov. 22 "We have to report a continued advance in the price of Tin since we last reported. To what this may be due is doubtful but it would seem certain176 words
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Article141 1928-11-24 9 Mgr. de la Villerabcl, Archbishop of Rouen, has decided that the motor-cycle is a dangerous machine, and has therefore prohibited its use by the clergy under his control. In a circular letter he says that owing t<> its high speed and cheapness the motorcycle is being freely used141 words
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Article114 1928-11-24 9 Lord Hamilton of Dalzell. one of the three representatives of the Jockey Club on the Board of Control, the statutory body charged with sotting up the betting machine, went to Ixmgchamp recently for the purpose of seeing the totalisator at work. He said he had very carefully114 words
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Article79 1928-11-24 9 Kainunlir ie Tin Ilrvdfring. Ltd —First half of Oct. Output 1.011 piculs, hours run 1.227 Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co., N. L.— First half Nov. I dredge worked 17.1 hi.urs. liaalsil in,.'.<vi cable yards for r>o piruls. Urging .-till hnrd. Hoiler cleaning and minor repair* raiisril stoppage four79 words
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
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Article265 1928-11-24 9 EXCHANGE Singapore. Nov. ML On London, Bank 4 m/i 2/4 6/32 Demand 2/4 PrivaU 3 m. credit 2/4% On New York Demand E6 7/16 PriTaU »0 d/i 68 hi On France, Bank T.T. 1*46 On India. Bank T.T. 154H On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 10% p.c. <li». ..itftnai. ijrmk T.T.265 words
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68 1928-11-24 9 Tone of Market Dull, sliffhtly easier. Latent Cable :—Lc ndon Spot .sheet 8 11-16 d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet O. cents 17"i per lb. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. ■itandard R.K.S. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot Spot December Jap.. -Mar. April-June 2368 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article458 1928-11-24 9 Issue Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asain Kumbang £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padane 1 1 Butu Caves 1 .75 Bukit Arang ii £1 Burmah Malay -1 £1 I'.hcndenang 1 1 Chin Chin £1 £1 Eastern Siam fl £1 Haad Yai 1 1 Hitain Tin 1 1 lli.nir458 words
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Article221 1928-11-24 9 V.I. Pd. Buyer* Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick. Prefs. 2.02 >i 2.07 H 2 2 Alex. Brick. Ords. 2.50 2.60 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco C.0.0 £.5.0 Canadian Eaglet 13/6 l4o 1 1 Central Engine 0.60 0.65 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.40 0.50 10s. 10s. Duff Development 8/9221 words
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Article118 1928-11-24 9 U. Enf. 6 p.e. 1,226, 800 8% 6% prem. Spore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 1M 110 Singapore Municipal 6 p.c of 1901 red. 1930 $1378,000 par. S% prem. Singapore Municipal 4H P-c. of 1907 red. 1947 1,600,000 95 par. Singapore Municipal 4H118 words
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Article393 1928-11-24 9 Praser snd Co. and Lyall and Erstt's flotations. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Kvatt Mlcnby ($1) 135 1.40 1.30 1.41 Mor Gajah (fl) 1.00 1.25 1 00 1.21 Hitam ($1) 2.00 2.26 2.00 2.2! K. Kuning l»l) 0.30 0.36 0.30 0.31 Vm. Malay ($2) 2.40 2.60 2.40 2.61393 words
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56 1928-11-24 9 Mr. A. Roose, Ag. Registrar of Imports and Exports, sends the following Statement showing the quantity of rubber held by dealers in Singapore, Penang, Province Wellesley and The Din/tings, and Malacca as at Oct. 31, 1928 Tons. Singapore 10,792 Penang. Province Wellesley and The56 words
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Article42 1928-11-24 9 By D'Ariagnan Morea P. dor Nedarlandtn Ellens* Tjerimai Christian Huygena Left ArrH. S'porr I ondi.ii Oct. 18 Not. IS Oct. 18 Not. 12 Oct. It Not. 12 Oct. 26 Not. 17 Oct. 26 Not. 19 Nov. 8 Nov. ?342 words
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Article81 1928-11-24 9 [BRITISH tIfPBUL KAOIO] Rugby, Nov. 23. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.0K%, Athens 375, Berlin 20.86. Bombay Is. C i-:U<i..i -:U<i.. Brmels 31.8 U. Bucharest 805*. Buenos Aires 47 15-32, Copenhagen 18.19, Geneva 25.19, Hclsingfors 192%. Hong Kong 2s. Kobe Is. 0 15-16 d.. Lisbon 108 It-Ifi. Madrid 30.08. Milan81 words
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Article40 1928-11-24 9 l'roj;r;:mnic of drills up to iH for No*. "G, IP2S. Saturday, Nov. IM, !LM m, Kul>t [teat Range, Units 6.V.C., Bromhead Matth-w? Shield Competition. Sunday, Nov. 26, 7.30 a.m., Bukit Timab Eange, S.RJV. (t\ Battery Rifle Meeting.40 words
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Article186 1928-11-24 9 Class Struggles in The Villages. Moscow, Oct. 19. In the village of Ozhigovo, in Murom county Vladimir province, a mob of 500 1 peasants, headed by the president of the local Soviet, forcibly prevented the allotment of any part of the village land to a collective group of186 words
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Article600 1928-11-24 9 Per P. nnd O. Mantua, from Europe, due in Singapore on Dec. 1:—1 Mrs. Allen. Mrs. .1. M. Allan. Mr. K. W. H. Austin, Mrs. K. W. H. Austin, Captain ti. Amhler Mrs. Ambler, Mr. H. C. Abraham Mrs. Abraham, Mrs. Allard, Mr. O Beckett. Mrs.600 words
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Article34 1928-11-24 9 The following appears among the honour results of examinations hek oversea by the University of London:— B. A. Honours, Classics. Second Clas. (Upper Divsion). Straits Settlement. 1 (Singapore).— Bassett, H. A. (8.D.) priv. study.34 words
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Advertisement71 1928-11-24 9 HILL.— On November 2."!, 1928, at Strathallan MarAlister Road. Pcnanjr. t" Allie. wife of F. J. Hill, a daughter. I SECOND-HAND GARS FOR SALE FIAT 509 2-donr 4 str. Tourer 800 501 3-do»r I $1.2110 502 4 -dour I 925 (1 pel Touring 400 RENAULT 300 CALTHORrE J 600 CITROEN71 words
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Advertisement823 1928-11-24 9 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts.. see page 16. WANTS, FOR SALE. ETC. SINGER DE 1.1 XF. two-seater, large in-key Al condition, any trial, a bargain. K. R. Evans c o Singapore Harbour Board. TO BK LET OR SOLD, seaside bungalow ■Khe.-i-! Hock Villa" lf.i. Kast Coast Road. Apply Uriti>!i Malaya823 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous80 1928-11-24 9 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandantr Kerban Station. (Bj Ciiuri.-HV of Covrrnmrnt Health Office.) For the M Mourn ending at Midnight on Not Her. h ile temperature s:i t turc T4JF v ND.2K radiation Mi K iHiation 71.6 V .Max. 82. Min. «1 V BcrmtaM 1*AT Idltj i i.ir cent. I KG te80 words
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1109 1928-11-24 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 MALAYA'S ENGLISH SCHOOLS. Our Government has concerned itself with the provision of two main types of school, vernacular and English. It piovides Malay vernacular education free. It has established Tamil vernacular schools, where there has been a demand, and gives frrants-in-aid to Tamil1,109 words
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Article24 1928-11-24 10 Mr. R. B. Bannon, of Messrs. Bannon and Bailey, the well-known F.M.S. lawyer and sportsman, arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Home early this week.24 words
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Article28 1928-11-24 10 Major G. D. Melville, 0.8. E., M.C., 2nd Bn. the Welch Regt., has been appointed O.C. Troops, Tanglin, and Captain I. K. Price, R.A.S.C, O.C. Troops, Fort Canning.28 words
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Article43 1928-11-24 10 A reminder is Riven that there will be two Schubert Centenary concerts in Singapore to-morrow evening. The Police Band will play at Katong Park, starting at nine o'clock, and a special Schubert concert will be given by Raffles Hotel Orchestra, starting at 9.30.43 words
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Article15 1928-11-24 10 Mr. R. O. MacGregor is appointed a Probationer in the Police Force of tho Colony.15 words
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Article16 1928-11-24 10 A list of jurors for Singapore for the year 1929 is published in the Government Gazette.16 words
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Article16 1928-11-24 10 The next meeting of the Legislative Council is fixed for Monday, Dec. 10, at 10.30 a.m.16 words
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Article16 1928-11-24 10 Mr. L. V. J. Laville. M.C.S., is to offi date as Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court Singapore.16 words
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Article15 1928-11-24 10 The list of pensionable officers in tii Straits Settlements is printed in th Government Gazette.15 words
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Article17 1928-11-24 10 Prince Kambaeng Bejra, the Siamcsi Minister of Commerce and Communica Hons, is reported to be seriously ill.17 words
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Article20 1928-11-24 10 The name of Mr. George Savage has been added to the Commission) of the Peace for the Settlement of Singapore.20 words
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Article26 1928-11-24 10 Mr. F. K. Wilson, M.C.S., has been granted seven months' leave of ■bawec and Mr. G. L. Ham and Mr. W. A. Gummer each eight months.26 words
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Article27 1928-11-24 10 The Straits Steamship Co.'s steamer Lipis is returning to the Kuantan run in place of the Mahidol, and will resume her sailings to the East coast to-day.27 words
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Article21 1928-11-24 10 Mr. J. N. Sheffield, Assistant SurveyorGeneral, Topographical Surveys, F.M.S and S.S., Taining, is retiring in the near future from Government service.21 words
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Article32 1928-11-24 10 Mr. W. S. Ebden has been promoted t be an officer in Class II of the Malayan Civil Service, and Mr. A. W. Hay to be a supernumerary officer in Class IV.32 words
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Article24 1928-11-24 10 The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal has been awarded to Captain C. G. Cornelius, S.V.C., in recognition of his long and meritorious service.24 words
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Article32 1928-11-24 10 It is notified in the Government Gazette that Mr. F. T. Tree, M.C.S., is to officiate as Assistant Treasurer and Collector of Land Revenue, and to be a Registrar of Deeds, Malacca.32 words
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Article26 1928-11-24 10 The Supplementary Convention to the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the United Kingdom and Japan is published in the current issue of the Government Gazette.26 words
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Article32 1928-11-24 10 On Mr. Justice Stevens' return to Penang from Singapore on Monday there will be two judges stationed in Penang for the time being. Mr. Justice Prichard will act as senior puisne judge.32 words
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Article33 1928-11-24 10 Lieut. A. W. Allcock. R.A., Captain L. E. Travers, R.E., Major H. A. C. Gardner, R.A.S.C, and Captain G. P. U. Hardy, R.A.O.C, having left the Malaya Command are struck off the strength.33 words
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Article32 1928-11-24 10 The King has approved the appointment of the Hon. Mr. Husein Hasanally Abdoolcader to be a nominated member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements for a term of three years.32 words
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Article36 1928-11-24 10 Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, Commander-in-Chief on the China Station, proposes visiting the Dutch East Indies at the end of the year on his flagship, the cruiser Kent, which will be accompanied by the cruisers Berwick and Suffolk.36 words
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Article36 1928-11-24 10 The Government Gazette states that Shinyo Kumiai, Ltd., was struck off the Companies Register on Nov. 20. The Hoon Chip Club and the Yeong Chew Thong Lut Seah, Singapore, have been registered under the Societies Ordinance.36 words
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Article50 1928-11-24 10 Mr. S. W. Jones has been appointed i member of the Standing Advisory Committee on the use ot opium in Malaya, vice Mr. A. S. Small. Dr. H. S. Moor.shi has been appointed chairman of the Mohammedan Advisory Board, Singapor during the absence on leave oT Mr. K. J. Fairer.50 words
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Article68 1928-11-24 10 Mr. N. D. Mudie, who is expected to return from Home leave next week, will probably bo appointed District Judge and First Magistrate at Penang, relieving Mr. J. S. W. Arthur, who is to be appointed Deputy Public Prosecutor in thut Settlement. Mr. J. L. Me Fall, who was only68 words
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Article79 1928-11-24 10 Guzcman, a lorry driver, charged before the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate with reckless driving, and who pleaded not guilty, was convicted and finer! $50 OH Wednesday. His licence was also endorsed. It appears that Dr. F. W. Foxworthy, th<> Forest Research Officer, was going in his car along Batu Road. Suddenly79 words
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Article98 1928-11-24 10 At a special meeting of the Madras Corporation on Nov. 15, Mr. A. Ramaswami Mudaliar was elected President by 24 vote* against 21, secured by Dr. C. Natesan, Sami Venkatachalam Chatty (Swarajist) did not stand for election. The new President was profusely garlanded and congratulated by members representing the Justice,98 words
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Article121 1928-11-24 10 Privileges under the Inventions Ordinance have been granted to H. C. L. Dunker, of Helsingborg, Sweden, for a process for moulding rubber galoshe shoes with rubber sole.-, and liice 'ootwear and apparatus therefor; to Tan Jiannee of 28, Meyer Road, Sinjop ne. for an improved method of manufacturing patent moulds121 words
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Article763 1928-11-24 10 GUESTS ON THE BENCH The Malayan Daily Express is grieved because Mr. Justice Thornc has, on two recent occasions, permitted ladies to sit as guests on the Bench of the Supreme Court at Ipoh. Tim is a rare mnMN in Malayan courts, though that stickler for763 words
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Advertisement165 1928-11-24 10 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR FRIENDS AT HOME WAbKER Jj Ii BLACK LABEL. /TJ J\ Per case 3 Quarts. Price $18.00. n Quart*. Price 535.50. jfcfcfcfiUßlH ivi ii r Price $70.00. jp^^^FEtjMttl \2 Years Old. /"S^jL RED LABEL. RwL^rL KEIl T\M^ *""*i Scotch Whic <^HC Quart-!. Price $16.75. ssl|s) H^L. Per chsc165 words
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Advertisement97 1928-11-24 10 ALHAMBRA TONIGHT In the Second Show at 9. First National Picture HER WILD OAT Featuring COLLEEN MOORE. FLYING ROMEOS Featuring GEORGE SIDNEY and CHARLIE MURRAY. Along with the Latest Empire News. First Show at 7.30 KEN MAYNARD in CODE OF THE SCARLET A Thrilling Western Drama. TAN CHENG KEE CO.,97 words
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Article586 1928-11-24 11 REASSURING NEWS. DOCTORS SATISFIED WITH CONDITION. D EXTENSION OF TROUBLE. The latest news reKarriin;; the health if His Ma;c".!y the King is very re.^•.urini;. A Renter <;i»!c sent last nighi --tatfil th.>! the Kin? had had a quieter dn>-. His temperature wtm •ii'vc.- nml there ua, n.586 words
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Article135 1928-11-24 11 Vffront to the English Church." Washington. In Um face of spirited opposition on 1 Manning, of New 1 other k\>ii i .f,ih- Protestant 1 Church, the H«»M of Bishops adopted by the narrow margin of one vote :< motion to hKorporasl in the Book of Common Prayer135 words
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Article116 1928-11-24 11 "SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA" AT CAIRO. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Cairo, Nov. 23. The aeroplane, the Spirit of Australia, in which Capt. Hurley and Flying-officers Moor and Ryan are flying from Australia to England, has arrived here. The airmen, who left Singapore for Victoria Point on the Bth instant, wereReuter - 116 words
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Article199 1928-11-24 11 Need to Develop Local Force. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 23. Speaking at the annual dinner of the China Association last night, Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, the Secretary for. War, referred to the marked improvement in the situation in China and declared that British interests there were not199 words
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Article188 1928-11-24 11 Position of Secured Creditors. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 23. Further argument was heard in the Supieme Court, yesterday, in the action in which the judgment creditors of the Malayan Wood Distillation Ltd. (in liquidation) submitted, through their cour.s.-i. claim of priority over the other188 words
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Article193 1928-11-24 11 N. T.", which disguises the personality of Mr. Noel Trotter, writes to The Times as follows May I supplement the short obituary notice of Sir George S. Murray in your issue of yesterday He was very successful as a bank manager, and his success193 words
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Article72 1928-11-24 11 DUTCH DEATH D UTIES. Tax on Subjects Abroad Rejected. [REUTER TELEGRAM] The Hague, Nov. 23. The First Chamber of the StatesGeneral rejected, by 21 votes to 16, a bill levying death duties and gift duties on Dutch subjects living abroad. The bill provided for the payment of an amount ofReuter - 72 words
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Article217 1928-11-24 11 CHANGE IN METHODS. EVIDENCE OF CHIEF ENGINEER. [REUTER TELEGRAM] New York, Nov. 23. The grant change which has been mad in the methods of crndueting the Vcstlii inquiry since the outcry in the British Press is largely ascribed by the New York World to the introduction ofReuter - 217 words
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Article152 1928-11-24 11 Memorandum Presented By Germany. [BEUT1X TELEGRAM] Berlin, Nov. 23. A Cerman Memorandum on the Reparations question has been presented to the Government-* of Grtat Britain, France. i:a!y, .J-ipnn and Belgium, it emphasises the standpoint that the Com- mJttee of Experts must impartially examine Germany's capacity to pay and152 words
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75 1928-11-24 11 EXPORT GUARANTEES. Second Reading Passed By Commons. Commons. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 23. The House of Commons to-day passed the second reading of the Oversea Trade Bill, the object of which is to extend the period under which guarantees can be given under the Export Guarantees Scheme for two75 words
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Article155 1928-11-24 11 Chinese Woman Teacher Acquitted. Tlo Singapore Assizes ccncludej before Mr. Justice- i)cnne yesterday, whon Ku Choi Erijr, a Chinese woman, wns f(ur<' not guilty jnd acquitted on a charge of being in poMeuioa of seditious liter-j-turc. MM vas previously tried at this Aaaiac by Mr. Juttfet Bjrton, and155 words
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Article56 1928-11-24 11 r rom China, by Kumsang, due at Singapore this afternoon. From France, by Porthos, due at Singapore 7 a.m. to-morrow. F.-r>m China and Mania, by President Garfield, dv? at Singapore daylight on Monday. From China, by Van Heutsz, due at Singapore on Monday afternoon. From Western Australia, by56 words
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Article285 1928-11-24 11 MR. BALDWIN'S SPEECH. SPIRIT OF AMICABLE DISCUSSION. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 23. The I'rime Minister, who addressed a I parly lreeting at Glasgow last night, devoted his r.peech mainly to the discussion of domestic affairs. He prefaced I his remarks, however, with a brief rej view285 words
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Article191 1928-11-24 11 Death of Well-known American Financier. The death of Mr. Thomas Fortune Ryan, the well-known American financier, is reported in a Reuter cable from New York. Mr. Ryan, whose fortune was estimated at £60,000,000, was 77 years of aire. He was employed in a Baltimore dry goods house191 words
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Article158 1928-11-24 11 Falsification of Police Court Accounts. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 24. In the Penang District Court yesterday Mohamcd Sheriff, who was until recently a shroff in the police court, pleaded guilty to criminal breach of trust in I respect of two sums totalling $150 and j158 words
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Article160 1928-11-24 11 Up to <he present, says Thursday's Times of Malaya, the whereabouts of the missing Chettiar, who is now definitely believed to be in the hands of Chinese bandits, remains a mystery. Mr. Livett, of the Detective Police, Ipoh, who has the matter in hand, is making all160 words
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Article26 1928-11-24 11 [urrrm tflbokam] Spokane, Nov. 23. Four people were killed and three seriously injured through the crashing of a Fokker passenger aeroplane.26 words
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Article134 1928-11-24 11 SUGGESTED REVIVAL OF ALLIANCE. [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] Berlin, Nov. 22. The Berlin Press gives prominence to the Tokio report that an accord between Croat Britain and Japan is suggested. The Boersenzeitung declares that the proposal is the outcome of American economic expansion, which has received fresh impetus134 words
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Article504 1928-11-24 11 LEAKAGE FROM THE TOP OF THE COMMUNITY." What the Government should do to safeguard the interests of the AngloIndi&n and the domiciled European community was described by Col. Gidney, AI.L.A. (who is touring with the Indian Statutory Commission as adviser to Sir Arthur Froom on Anglo-Indian affairs) in504 words
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Article153 1928-11-24 11 Former Health Officer In Singapore. News was received from Home this morning of the death in Glasgow, on Oct. 20, of Dr. James Roy McVail, late of the Straits Settlements Medical Service, who retired on pension in October, 1925. He assumed duties at the153 words
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Article39 1928-11-24 11 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 23. The House of Commons passed, without a division, the second reading of the bill granting members of the diplomatic service the same pensionable rights as other members of the civil services.39 words
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Article353 1928-11-24 11 EIGHT KILLED. BRITAIN SWEPT BY STORM. SERIOUS HAVOC ON SOUTH COAST. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 23. Eight people were killed and many injured through another furiou-; southwesterly gale, accompanied by torrents of rain, which swept the country yesterday. Shipping was dislocated, houses were unroofed and trees andReuter - 353 words
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Article147 1928-11-24 11 [KZUTO TELZCRAM] New York, Nov. 2;i. It is announced that 6,900,000 share* were sold in another wild day on the Stock Exchange. Marseilles, Nov. 23. The Duke and Duchess of Brabant have sailed for the Dutch East Indies on board the Insulinde. New York, Nov. 2.(.147 words
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Article69 1928-11-24 11 [TRANB-OCBAN VIA PAN-AHIAj Berlin, Nov. 22. The death has occurred, at Trevcs, af the veteran Jesuit missionary. Father Johannes Hoffmann, the founder of the Catholic Co-operative Society in Chota Nagpur, India, and the author of the first lexicon of the Mundari language. The last article of the69 words
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Article28 1928-11-24 11 [UUTO TCLKBAIt] Madrid, Nov. 2-!. The Government committee which e:.amined the duties on cotton goods recommends increased rates i.t from 10 la 40 per cent.28 words
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Article25 1928-11-24 11 [RXUTXB TKLBGKAM] Paris, Nov. 2S. The Chamber of Deputies agreed to the raising of President Doumergue's remuneration from Fr?. 2,oo<>,o<M> to Fm.25 words
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Article638 1928-11-24 12 SURPUS OF $302,615 ON YEARS WORKING. The report of the Singapore Harbour Hoar-I t,i the year ended June 30, 1928, stan that alter pravMtag for interest und sinking fund contributions in the sum of $2,5«:!,47'J and crediting $322,^21 lut.'i.-st <;:i'u-.i on investments, the income and expenditure account638 words
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Article155 1928-11-24 12 A correspondent at Malacca writes a lengthy letter criticising the action of th» .tary of the Straits Chinese Britiab Association (Malacca branch) in -I'iitliritr notices to a few selected mem-U'l-s." iiiinouncing an extraordinary meetniir tn MHUidcr 'he advisability of the Association petitioning the Officer Admioisteiiag the155 words
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Article30 1928-11-24 12 A l\eut< r cable from New York states hat Mr. OmM L. Harrison, Deputy (ii>v.rnor of tin- New York Federal i ■■ink. is to sneered the late Mr. ■>:■ .i- (i.vernor.30 words
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Article41 1928-11-24 12 Mr, <i. B. Keliagher. U.uristrar in the Cowt, Penang, will be relieved b] Mr. H. R. Hull when, he jroes on leave Mr. Bull ;s; s rataralM m tli-- iidmy froM hmmt k* the P. and K.il.v.in, .in,- about Dec. 15.41 words
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Article57 1928-11-24 12 A ballet arranged by Miss Hilda Writih' and Mi>-= Isobol Mclntyre will be •he Victoria Theatre on the •f I.I 1 anrl 11, with I ai. I n aid .-t the ChiU We'- In addition to the dances, •i Mill will :ing at the evening perfonMNmi atvl Mrs. Hppworth will57 words
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Article403 1928-11-24 12 League Juniors Enter F.A. Cup Competition. The first round proper of the English F. A. Cup will be played to-day when 4.5 more clubs, mostly Third Division sides, enter the competition. The second round will be played on Dec. IS, and two weeks latar W more clubs enter,403 words
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Article251 1928-11-24 12 VAUDEVILLE AT VICTORIA THEATRE. For a lively and amusing Saturday evening's entertainment, we recommend Mr. Ong Peng Hock's vaudeville company, now appearing at the Victoria Theatre. Versatile artists from Manila present jazz; pon^ and dance very entertainingly j indeed; it is not too much to say that the leading lady251 words
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Article135 1928-11-24 12 The Singapore Municipal health statemput for the week ended Nov. 17 pives the i"t:il number of deaths as male 1<>2, female 89. This represents a death rate of 29.4!>, per mille per annum compared with 29.49 in the preceding week and 30.48 in the corresponding week of lnst135 words
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Article28 1928-11-24 12 Mr. and Mrs. Haji S. Osman. of Singapore, have issued invitations to witness the Bersanding of their daughter, Haji Manan, with Mi. M. Tail; 15. AUi i!ak. to-morrow.28 words
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Article42 1928-11-24 12 At Wednesday's meetinfr of the KintA Snnitnry Hoard an application from tho 1',. shylc! iar. Church for the use of the Town Hi'l! for rpligious services was considrred. After diHc-ussion. it was decided to latva tne r.iatter over for the next iiHctint;.42 words
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Article54 1928-11-24 12 Brucon uiiu-s- "At 7.:>0 p.m. yrslc/ilay while tuning in with a short-wave sot. I picked up 6 A. G. (Perth. W«st Australia), which was hearJ clearly wit'.'out any atmospheric disturbance. Tlu: speaker conveyed messages to sever. ii irii-nds in SinpHporr and Kuala Lumpur. He also .<p«ke n Malay to the54 words
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Article83 1928-11-24 12 A Chinese detective, named WonR Kah,: u:is charged at Kuala Lumpur, yesterday, with ri'irivinp an illegal gratification ofi |lt from Chan? Suon(r for the purpose of refraining from reporting gambling. Mr. .1. W. Rrnuanl. u.C. P.I)., Kuala Lumpur, who prosi'cutcd, stated that on Um i; fh imttant twn Chinesp etm83 words
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Article312 1928-11-24 12 New Method of Deciding Championship. [rkittrr tki.fcramI London, Nov. 2:i. A ir.rctiaK ttt the Advisory Committee, held at Lord's, adopted the recommendaI tion of a special sub-committee that in 1929 every county competing in the championship shall arrange 28 matches, and 28 only, cgainst other competing counties, it312 words
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Article33 1928-11-24 12 In the final of the Singapore Y.M.t' A. billiards championship A. D. Baker won after a very close match with J. da Silvs, getting home by 12 points only in 250 up.33 words
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Article284 1928-11-24 12 Volunteer and "Rest" Fifteens Selected. Three Malaya Cup games are to be played to-day, between Johore and AexT' Scmbilan at Serembaa, l.jtween Perak and l J enanp at i'enang, and be:weeli Solar.jror ar.d Kedfth at Kuila Lumpur. The S.C.C. will field sides against the A. P.O. on284 words
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Article118 1928-11-24 12 Second Welch at the Stadium On Tuesday. Th:> t'ootball team of the 2nd Bn. the Welch Regiment will be seen for the first time in Singapore on Tuesday, when they will meet the S.C.F.A. at the Stadium. The match will be in aid of the St. Andrew's .Mission118 words
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Article305 1928-11-24 12 Plea For Qualification By Residence. Professionalism in football and t!ie scandal of high transfer fees are discussed by The Field, which advocates a period of qualification by residence. When a sum of £10,000 is asked by one football club of another as the transfer fee for the acquisition305 words
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Article236 1928-11-24 12 The following is the report of the StngxI pore Flying Club for the week ended I Nov. 17 Total flying time, 15 hours 10 niir.. s:olo 1 hour 3 min. dual m.sti uciicn hour? 15 min. ai. 1 experience *> houra ■> min. joy rides 45 nun.236 words
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Article100 1928-11-24 12 A MONTE CARLO FOR INDIA. Chandernagort. Nov. 7. Sometime back there was talk of establishing a Casino in Chandernagore. the little bit of France in Bengal and efforts were made by some men to turn the town iato a miniature Monte Carlo. The members of Ae Council-General in Pondicherry as100 words
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Article43 1928-11-24 12 A Tokio cable states that the reported secession of the president and viceprpsidi nt of the Profectural Assembly of Yamaguchi from tho Soiyukai party is mu, h rommented on in the I'rcss. Yaniaituchi Prefecture is considored to be the corner-stone of the party.43 words
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Article73 1928-11-24 12 b reported from Perth, Western Australia, that a French pearl buyer there has sent to Paris a cream-white pearl weighing 120 grains and valued at £10,000, obtained from a Broome pearler. The pearl is one of the best ever seen. The largest knowr. pearl is one of irrsgular shane in73 words
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Article84 1928-11-24 12 J'rof. Tn-ub. ,a former member of the Dutch Second Chamber, and a former Minister for Agriculture, Industry and Trade and for Kinanei', ri-lchrates his Fovrntioth birthday on Nov. .10, when n tnturlf wiM bv pnid tn him by iirnminrnt N't'hrrlAn'Jprf;, iiu-ludinjr Mr. Colyn, Dr. 1 A ..in fjyn. Dr. Lp\y.84 words
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Article31 1928-11-24 12 Dr. Rodrigo Guerra, Consul-General of Portugal, left for Lisbon on the 23rd mst.int by the Haruna Maru, on temporary leave. Mr. Antonio V. Borges is rew i.i iha-.ge of the Consulate-General.31 words
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Article34 1928-11-24 12 A Hi utcr cable from Berlin states that Pr. von Diivksen. haad/of the Eastern Department of the Foreign Office, has been appointed German Ambassador in Moscow in succession to the late Count Brockdorff Rantzau.34 words
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Article37 1928-11-24 12 Dr. M. J. Ra'ttray, nominated by the S'.raiu Settlements (Singapore) Association, has been appointed to act as a member of the Social Hygiene Advisory Board for Singapore, in place of the Hon. Mr. A. P. Robinson, resigned.37 words
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Article39 1928-11-24 12 T)<c transfer of Lieutenant J. J. McMifhaH. S.S.V.F. to the S.S.V.F. Reserve of' Ofleen has been approved The resignations of commissions in the S.»SA-I*'- of Lieutenant H. G. Holdbrook and Captain (Rev.) N. D. Bower, M.A. H&ve been accepted.39 words
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Article39 1928-11-24 12 Aviation enthusiasts in Hong Kr>ng are iwaitmc the formation of the ■plans 'hit. th» preliminary work in connection with wh:ch is, the Hong Kong Daily Press is informed, bt ng pushed on with ns rapidly a^ circumstances will permit,39 words
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Article282 1928-11-24 12 Plans to Build Four More Vessels. The definite announcement that the Dollar Steamship Line will build a group of four speedy ocean liners was made recently by Mr. K. Stanley Dollar, .its vice president anil general manager. This is declared to be the first half of a282 words
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Article119 1928-11-24 12 An Inter-Caste Wedding. Cochin. Nov. 5. An inter-caste wedding between a Thiya youth and a Pulaya girl, who belongs to the lowest stratum of Hindu society on the West Coast, according to time-honoured classification has just been celebrated here, this being the first time an inter-communal marriage119 words
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Article124 1928-11-24 12 The formation of the American Tin Trade Association, which will include in it* membership the principal importers, dealers, brokers, and importing consumers of pis: tin in the United 'States, was announced on Oct. 26. The objects of the ne<v organisation, according to an announcement by the American124 words
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Article106 1928-11-24 12 Their Lordships Mr. Justice McCabe Reay (President), Mr. Justice Deane and Mr. Justice Stevens were unanimous in dismissing the two appoals of Mr. A. St. Alban Smith against the judgments of the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) in refusing to interfere with decisions .if the Registrar. The106 words
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Article61 1928-11-24 12 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following; cable, dated Nov. 23, their quotations being in gold dollar cents closing bid prices: Rubber Exchange sales to-day 2,175 tons. December 17.90, January 17.90, February 18.10, March 18.20, April 18.40, May 18.50, June 18.80, July 18.90. To-iay's61 words
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Article56 1928-11-24 12 Four hundred yards of stolen silk have been recovered by the Central Station police from houses in Duxton Road, Dickenson Hill and Cheonjr Cheok Street. Five men were produced in the Third Police Court this morning by Inspector Clifton and pleaded guilty to a charge of possession56 words
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Article95 1928-11-24 12 The following were successful in the Michaelmas Examination of students of the Inns of Court Roman Law, Class lll.— Tah Wei Chen (Inner Temple); Triang Wee Ong (Middle Temple). Constitutional Law, Class II. Swce Onn Chin (Middle Temple). Class lll.— Huck Aik Inn (Inner Temple) Rokuro Usami (Inner Temple). Criminal95 words
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Article950 1928-11-24 12 Four Wins for Mr. Whittaker. (From Our Own Correspondent) J FaipinK. Not. Rnin somewhat ma i rod thr fust day of i the T;.iping Amateur Meeting, sA ■>':. 1 both the attendance i>nd, to a lImU ft degree, tht sport. Owing to the Vet weather the going was950 words
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Article49 1928-11-24 12 Thr cruiser Hawkins (Captain W. Braithwaiin returned to Shoe Ort sfrrr nine yenr: a flat; hip f>n the China station. She was rseentiy re lieved In that ttrrie* by thr Kent Af de-an. munitioning and de-storing the Hawkins whs to pay off inui dockyard and undergo a large refit.49 words
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Article1247 1928-11-24 13 OUTLOOK WITH FREE PRODUCTION. (By A. W. Still.) [Copyright] London, Nov. 1 Every mbber plantation in Malaya is free from to-day to harvest and expoit j an much rubber as it pleases. Twelve months hence we shall have the answer I to two important questions: (1) Wiie- j1,247 words
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Article418 1928-11-24 13 Ownership of Provident Fund Monies. A lags] point of considtrab'e import■i'l one which might have furivaning effects, was brought up bffore •1.0 Chief Justk-e (Sir William Murison) in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday when the Assistant Otliciul Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker) examined Mansfield and Co., Ltd., in respect418 words
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Article375 1928-11-24 13 Delay in the Delivery Of Mails. (From the Straits Times, Nov. 24, 1878) Capt. Ord, the Acting PostmasterGeneral, is of the opinion that, consider- ing the reduction on the rates of postage 'since April 1, 1877, when the Settlements i joined the Postal Union, the revenue for375 words
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Advertisement175 1928-11-24 13 It Pays to Buy the Best OPINIONS differ as opinions will, but behind all differences of opinion there is a feeling in the mind of the public that however jjood the others may be, it always pays in the end to buy tie best. "HIS MASTER'S KOBE" GRAMOPHONE Prices from175 words
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Advertisement372 1928-11-24 13 Raffles Hotel McGUIRE'S LITTLE SYMPHONIE Sunday, November 25, at 9.15 p.m. SCHUBERT CENTENARY. OVERTURE Rosamunde 1\ Mrabmt. FANTASIA Fr.ir.z Si-hnbt-rt K. V. Suppo. INTERVAL (a) BALLET MUSIC No. 1 (Rosamund*-) 1\ Bchubert. (b) BALLET MUSIC No. 2 (Rosamundp) (c) SERENADE (d) L'ADIEU (c) MOMENT MUSICALE INTERVAL PIANO SOLO Imprompui in372 words
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Article1068 1928-11-24 14 NEW DISCOVERIES. REPLACING BONES AM) TISSUE. (By a Me.lical ComaaMdaBt) A new use for rubber has been found accidentally by a surgeon. For some j years pant rul>l>er has been K'vcn a pro- j minent position in the operating theatre ami in the nursery, where1,068 words
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Article1358 1928-11-24 14 REMINISCENCES OF A PIONEER. We often hear old stagers talk of (limit dayi in Malaya, and generally it is the care-free life of those pioneering days whi.-h is recalled, sickness and o'.hvi h.mlsiiiiv being fwrgottaa. The present Ki-nerat;(.n if i.lantt-rs c:'.nnot ftnd it MNf1,358 words
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Advertisement202 1928-11-24 14 t**%, WHISKY SCOTLAND'S LEADING Demobilized in 1919 a co-operation "Vv '$£vl!£> r.t ex-Officers and Men set them- WaUfeJtiteJ selves the task of producinj,' a spirit worthy of the famous Black JB^rt/^^^^; v Watch Regiment who proudly wear mjSiJr'-yv /r""--!«^x,'*L/ r ""--!«^x,'*L the RED HACKLE in their bonnets. Wmli V'*\' After202 words
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Advertisement105 1928-11-24 14 "REFUSE" to "ASHES" MELDRUM'S REFUSE DESTRUCTORS. Standardized installations, for Municipal, Institutional and Genei s, renrescntfalg latest efficient praotici;, isn manufacture. Til!! info: .i!:i< ion aisd pricts from Bole Agents in the S.S.. i.Vi.S.. i MA, Sunialra, IJ. N. Korneo, Siani ;\nfi BOTML UNITED ENGINEERS UMITED (Incorporated it. the S'.raits Settlements)105 words
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Advertisement500 1928-11-24 14 TAPING TURF CLUB AMATEUR MEETING. Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24, 1928. 8 Races for Horari CUsne* 2 and 3. 6 K.hcb (or I'onies Him 2. 2 Kices for Taip^ng Turf Clnb Ponies which run ns BlUfcaa at the August 1928 Meeting, all prrviuu* winners excluded. 2 Steeplechases fur500 words
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Article675 1928-11-24 15 FAMINE AND POPULATION. THE MALTHUSIAN THEORY AT WORK. Reports are si: II coming in, says the Hong Kong Daily Press, fio.n various provinces in China, announcing tM lailuix' uf the tin i i"I) and the NHlfsWt imminent tefK "1' starvation of thousands of inhabitants. Famine, disease and wars,675 words
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Article238 1928-11-24 15 Denationalization Papers Necessary For Protection. Particulars Ml published recently of an agreement reached between the British colonial authorities and the Canton Government, whereby all British subjects of Chinese descent who desire to have their status recognized by the atfthorities in Kuangtung and Kuang.si must apply to the238 words
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Article40 1928-11-24 15 Perhaps the most discouraging item in mail week's news is the statement made at a meetinjr of ihe Fellowship of Faith* that "as lone ago a; B.C. Ml China held a conference for disarmament amonc the various States of China."40 words
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Article433 1928-11-24 15 POLITICAL TRACTS IN CHINESE SCHOOLS. The Hong Kong papers an perturbed DV«r the altitude of the Nanking Government in enunciating an educational policy decreeing the use in primary schools of political tracts calculated to stir up i-nmity towards- the foreigner. The Honjf Kong Daily Press, while believing that433 words
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Article149 1928-11-24 15 Will Retard End of Consular Jurisdiction." Under instructions from General Feng Yu-hsiaru. tiio H<man provincial govemncnt lia. issued an order to all courts in Ihe province, prohibiting the employment 01 torture in order to safeguard the sanctity <-; judicial Mab and also to facilitate the abandonment of149 words
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Article294 1928-11-24 15 Rapid Extension Of Mill*. In :>tat;st;cs relating to cotton spinning >n China, which lompit-te _a survey of the industry throughout the Far East, issued oy the Cuon Vain Association, Limited, Manchester, to its members, two partiulai in which China's position as v otton-Hpinning country is unusual appointed294 words
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Article73 1928-11-24 15 Mr. Klwardes. Acting- Inspector-General of the < hinese Maritime Customs, is reported by Ihe Chinese press t<y have rwtived an order from the Ministry of i- ir..i:ice, liiit'ttini: that for the sake of oonve:;in.c<'. his olHccs should be removed from Peking to the south, but as it is iifficult to73 words
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Advertisement158 1928-11-24 15 The Choicest i H B I X $H i\l \j& l v>^ irk jL* l% MARGARINE IJy Uagiag Number 3500 You may reserve your Order. THE r KEbli t OOIJ AND REFDIGBBATiNG COMPANY LIMITED 233-235, ORCHARD ROAD. fB I _.i Ml' J VT'* d.fEvßmf ah- ''aX-alS^a* J CmT Mm f158 words
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Advertisement958 1928-11-24 15 9K9BHBS9PHH 2 lf- s You can't get wet in the B 9- '-***B Feather Weight S TOR M PKOOF I L^^^-*y!? A "Mattamac" is onc'.h,ii i(.<- w»-is;ht of je rwjfc.ltf'r 'I the usual Galwrrlmc Weatherproof. It ajntt ,2 afltf ST^fjL mj I lasting v>e.ir v.d is guarantee J absolutely H958 words
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Article1159 1928-11-24 16 SIR JOHN ANDERSON'S REVIEW. Sir John Anderson, Permanent Undersecretary to the Home Office, delivered the inaugural address for the year at the session of the Institute of Public Administration, of which he is Vice-President, held in London in mail week. Taking as his subject Bureaucracy, 1 Sir J. Anderson1,159 words
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Article683 1928-11-24 16 WONDERFUL TEMPLES OF CAMBODIA. Phnom-Penh, the capital of Cambodia, lies on the bank of the Mekong Kivei, 280 'kilometres from the sea. I was there, writes Mr. Arthur Mills in the Daily Telegraph, when Old Sisowath, the Kinjr of Cambodia, had just passed to his fathers at the683 words
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Article181 1928-11-24 16 Hopes of a Settlement. Kyoto, Nov. 9. Mr. K. Yoshizawa, the Japanese Minister to China, conferred yesterday for nearly two hours with Mr. S. Yoshida, the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mr. H. Arita, Chief of the Asiatic Bureau of the Foreign Office, at the temporary office181 words
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Advertisement379 1928-11-24 16 COTY'S Christmas Gifts Many I.entlemen make )fift« of F'erfpmes to theii l»<!> Iricndx and wives more so /(flrfaSa"^ during hrit-tmas and New Year. They &4UM& are oltin in doubt as to what pcrt'umv to W^Skßr •elect that "ill appreciated. COTY'S EAI de (OMMINK is always and has fc-^^s3§§SS§^^ been for379 words
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Advertisement160 1928-11-24 16 V^j, ffif Thai fias made If 1 'ull 4&W THERE is no worry or anxiety in rearing Baby healthfully and happily, even in a tropical climate, when Glaxo is used as Baby's food. Glaxo is the food that has been used to rear the children in five Royal Nurseries. Court160 words
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Article424 1928-11-24 17 A RADICAL VIEW. NO GftEAT ELECTORAL ASSET. It has been kntiwn for Bja the Manchester Cuaidian. that I .old liirkenhcad w.is t. retire and pretty certainly known that lie wa to k» into tile "City," after the fashion of M Kenna and Sir Robert Home, two axCaassaHsaan <>f424 words
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Article147 1928-11-24 17 The National Council of Woinrn. which recently heM it>. ——i conference at York, passed a resolution aaking for the appointmerit of more women nagiatratea. 1 hare are mewhere abo rt women serving i,i this capai ity at the present time. Mi Inted out that th»y wan i unevenly147 words
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Article97 1928-11-24 17 The dang< k were emphail led at London inqueet regarding the deal 1 W illiam John Surridjre, nev agent, of Sooth Norwood, who died »h< rtly after beintr fotnsd London Bridge .Sntion. Dr. Oliver Plowi b, house phyaidaa of Gay'a Hoapital, aaid that the caaae ol d97 words
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Article82 1928-11-24 17 The fact th:.« William liamlol|iii Hcnrst v. ill Bol .r .Is is n ord peculiar trait" in tiu- biography l»y Mr. J. K. W.nklcr that It is nut s'i very i Many men can In- fouml who cannot bring themielvei t i far. the deprruing Itu ti borial, ih all82 words
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Article102 1928-11-24 17 A tor ng Post •MfhM i" the following story The choolgir! fl "itf a I had bet :i tpeading her holidays in Germany. Bel lag home he wrtta ami a^k:H in' father what praaeat should bring i kinu'ly replied. "Oh brinK tn 'iirars." The tapper ..< rd bouflM Md packed102 words
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Article747 1928-11-24 17 EVENINGS THAT NEVER SEEM TO END." How far is woman's cry for emanci]i.iMoti, her Intiatintfl upon entering upon the affairs of the world, an attempt to rOBP the dtindage of home life and the boredoni It Impltf, asks Nina Condron in the Daily News. Within747 words
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Article49 1928-11-24 17 I Kjrypt has recoynised the Albanian 'Mi naivhy. It will be remenibeted that 1 > auo ti.f present Kin? of Egypt. vh i then had no prospects of inheritit'i: I the Egyptian Crown, wa?, a> a member 'of Dynasty of Albanian origin, him: ll tc for the Throne of Albania.49 words
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Article195 1928-11-24 17 sVeeanUag ta the Chinese press, Mr. Hu Wi'n-hu, batter known in Singapore as Mr. Aw Boon Haw. is visiting Shanghai with the intention of establishing a depot for manufacturing drugs. In Shanghai, saw many poor mendicants who were I sleeping in alleys nnri other inadequate ■hattert from the inclement winter195 words
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Advertisement2022 1928-11-24 17 Assets over $8,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $30,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OKFICE: Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OPTICS i 27, Oil Jewry, E.C. The Compiny bn< f20,000 deposited with tli» Supreme Court of England and complies wiili BriUak I.i r- A2,022 words
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Article954 1928-11-24 18 TRIUMPH SUPER SEVEN MOTOR CAR. We arc informed by the United Engineers, Ltd., Singapore, vho an the asri'nt-, that the Triumph ii 11 has performed i recent reliability fa i;,:»iii) milt over rough Australian I from Sydney N.S.W. to Perth, W.A. in 8 days, bom, Un ear954 words
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Advertisement259 1928-11-24 18 II I jffl^ jst B tit nmnin ■I Demonstrations arranged without obligation. DISTRIBUTORS OF THE CANADIAN FORD. i i. i. ,mj GIDDINESS is in many cases due to eye trouble. CONSULT K. P. CKong Scientific Opthalmic Optician for Advice. Office THE UNITED PHARMACY 305, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Beautiful Skin? —Then259 words
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Advertisement295 1928-11-24 19 A NoiableProduoof General Motors V^ rev* you p >*l W c-c dillai lhc l>rono m Hoi oi :h-' f.istclioiis moiorla rrvei rb* ad«*»J »d "^..1.U- *<f pifctrH there you v. iitvl Ca-litldC yiL drnund modi of i maei <j' /ftf x:rv ptribnMMC --lone .locs no, safsfy. oi.pk-H «-tth the MM!>,sM,295 words
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Advertisement137 1928-11-24 19 e&ct with ft 0 'T^HE Austin Seven brings complete motoring efficiency within the 1 reach of nearly everybody. It seats two adults and two or three children in comfort, takes any main road hill with ease, withstands *^*t continuous hard service, and costs /w kJLJmzJo less than a penny a137 words
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Advertisement169 1928-11-24 20 liv S!""-i:tl Appointment to H.M. The Kiag of JMam. An Ideal Christmas Gift. "CLF.OP PEARLS WASHABLE DURABLE (Juarantred for Hard wear. All ulable including I Me three row ■eddets. !A "PEARLS are indistinguishable from real Pearls when in wear. B. P. Di S!LBA, LTD. (Royal Jewellers). 62-3, I!ir;H STREET, sinc;ai»ore.169 words
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Advertisement266 1928-11-24 20 ANTI-MALARIAL OR SUB-SOIL PIPES 4, 6 and 8 in. sizes. Stock available for immediate delivery. THE ELKAYES POTTERIES, 40, HIGH STREET. JUST RECEIVED New Consignment of Chinese Calendars. CHINESE LANTERN CALENDAR It is an artistic blending of Fifteen colours that complement beauty and good taste. CHINESE KITE CALENDAR Never in266 words
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Advertisement1835 1928-11-24 20 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. PREPAYMENT CHARGES for WANTS, For Sale. To Let, etc.. In ordinary clone set type (average siz words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cents, three ins. 64 cents, four ins. 82 cents, five ins. f 1.11, siz ins. $1.13, ten ins. (1.40,1,835 words
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Advertisement445 1928-11-24 20 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR THE FOLKS AT HOME SOLD) SILVER SOUVENIR SPOONS Make Splendid Gifts. EACH WITH CREST OR COAT OF ARMS IN FINE ENAMEL. We have in Stock SOUVENIR SPOONS of the following States PERAK, SELANGOR, TRENGGANU, KEDAH, LABUAN, PAHANG, NEGRI SEMBILAN, KELANTAN, PERLIS and SINGAPORE. Price $5 each. Each445 words
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Advertisement445 1928-11-24 20 BOOKS The Muric Slory Sorirn. which fTrry »m* should have. THE STORY OK THE FLUTE, by H. Maraulay Kil/Kihhon $2.7* THE STORY OK THE ORGAN. by C. P. Abdy Williams $2.78 THE STORY OF THE HARP, by W. H. Crattan llnod $2.79 THE STORY OK OI'KKA. by K. Markham !.<•••445 words
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