The Straits Times, 4 January 1929
1929-01-04
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Title Section13 1929-01-04 1 The Straits Times No. 28.950. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1929 PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement182 1929-01-04 1 TROPICAL SI 11 ING RORODOR (II.I).A.) WING LOONG, men sr. mcAPOBKi THE GREATEST OF ALL TONICS for debility, indigestion, sleeplessness, exhaustion, neuralgia, loss of appetite, ssitude, neuritis, anaemia, headache, rheumatism, nerve shock, brain fag, sciatica, faintnrss and maternity weakness Endorsed by athletes and brain workers Op^ijSl wBEECST."; > the world182 words
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Advertisement180 1929-01-04 1 CHILPRUFE For CHILDREN Hill 4€V The numerous Phases of modern school life, and the tuvll /T\yw<. absence of full parental control, make the provision of 11 ■^^ka Km reliable underwear for the Kiddies doubly important. lUUPj^din The peculiar fitness of Chilprufe for this service has lons ,/&3Zm\\i\ ~Tl&i^»< ccn rp180 words
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Advertisement7 1929-01-04 1 "FIOHODOR" (8.D.A.) > WING LOONG TROPH AL W'iAR.7 words
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Article1357 1929-01-04 2 SEPARATION CRY. "TYRANNICAL STATE OF AFFAIRS." Burma is lirinft under a real tyranny India U almoit unaware of Burma's very existence, Mays Theophilus in an article in the Contemporary Reriew supporting a plea for separation of the Province from the rest ot the Indian Empire.1,357 words
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Article411 1929-01-04 2 Kuala Muda Company's Hardship. We havo already noted how the new method of calculation for assessment of income tax has had the effect of very unfair incidence un same rubber compnnit.i, remarks the China Express. About a month ago there was the case of a Burma411 words
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Article235 1929-01-04 2 The writer of Amateur Opera notes in Musical Opinion (December) has this interesting reference to a distinguished lady amateur player now resident in Java From Sourabnya, Java, has been sent io me (officially) some wedding cake from Mrs. M. D. Farrow. All amateur operatic enthusiasts will be interested235 words
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Article41 1929-01-04 2 Many of the starving people in half a dozen provinces of China are convinced that the recent destruction of the old Buddhist and Taoist images in ancient temples is the cause of the famine from which these provinces are now suffering.41 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement192 1929-01-04 2 1 V^; '^^k w' 7 I M m M, I <li 1 k '--J <i A Handful He certainly is. There is hardly a minute to spare when all his wants have to be attended to. And the washing Every mother knows what that means, and is glad of all192 words
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Advertisement714 1929-01-04 2 British Malaya Rubber Statistics. Statement of Quantity and Value of Rubber Export;"* Purinu December, 1928. The Registrar of Imports and Exports has sent us the following comparative ■tatement of the quantity and value of rubber exported frwn Hritixh Malaya, .luring December, IU2K. The figures, which are in tuns, represent total714 words
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Article608 1929-01-04 3 FOREIGN CAPITAL IN MANCHURIA. CHANGED JAPANESE ATTITUDE. Peking, Dec. 18. An organised effort to interest American and European capital in the development of Manchuria, the most fertile and i- area in China to-day, is now l«ing made by Chang Tso-lin's eldest .n. (hang Hsueh Liang. Tne Young608 words
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Article207 1929-01-04 3 A Curious Story. It is annoying to come across once mine the stage picture always given of the doctor as a man quite indifferent v. h<ther.his patient lives or dies. This is absolutely contrary to fact. A doctor very sensitive about his failures if for no other207 words
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Article78 1929-01-04 3 |MM of the Siamese papeis have quit.an intwrsling story. According to this a iouple. Nai Huad and Nang l.van, who win- in dire poverty, sold their little daughter to a woman named Ngow, who «a> MaWtgg her up as an adopted child. Meanwhile, on Dec. T2. somebody enticed ;h«> iMM78 words
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Article728 1929-01-04 3 Britain, Japan And China. HOSTILE CRITICISM FORESTALLED. It is announced that, on Japanese i initiative, there has been an official movement for closer co-operation between Great Britain and Japan in China. The announcement, as made in London, is accompanied by something like an apologia, in which criticisms are728 words
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Article154 1929-01-04 3 Canton, with its numerous Bureaux and Depart merits, has always something to complain about, writes the correspondent of the Hong Kong Daily Press. It was only recently that an order was issued forbidding Government officials to dress in silk frarments. The question as to how much should be154 words
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Article75 1929-01-04 3 Tho Sri Krung of Bangkok states that in tonnt'rtion with ihr roiint death of' two elephants the Ministry of the Royal Household submitted a report to His Majesty blaming* the crowds that gather- j ed for aggravating and frightening- the creatures. That is the reason given for the inactivity of75 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement539 1929-01-04 3 Careless Washing Spoils Children's Hair Any child ran have beautiful hair— healthy and luxuriant. It is simply a matter of shampooing. Proper shampooing makes the hair soft and silky. It brings out all the real life and lustre, all the natural wave and colour, and leaves it fresh looking, glossy539 words
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Advertisement793 1929-01-04 3 NOTICE IN THE ESTATE OF WEE CHIOK THAU OTHERWISE KNOWN AS WEE GEK BOON NOTICE is hereby j^ven that all persons having any or demands against the Estate of Wee Chiok Thau otherwise known as Wee Gek Boon, late of No. 56-16, Neil Road, Singapore, deceased, who died on March.793 words
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Advertisement502 1929-01-04 3 Made h> I > A. 1-***** AMBTB i:i)Ur:S (11 In.), (Su.it i» Latin). IN DtTLCI JI i*:l.<». (Sunu <n Latin). 6372 1 SCRaUM-YOU SCREAM-WB ALL si RBAM FOR X B CRRAM, (I'cpular Voral). HF.NIiVS MADE A LADY OUT OK LIZ'/.IK. (Popular Vornl). 6506 YOl'-RF A REAL BWBBTBBABT, (Vocal Pei Trot)502 words
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Advertisement785 1929-01-04 3 AUCTION SALE OF SINGAPORE TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPCRTOB. koon S.-njr Co.'s saleroen, No. SO, Cholla Street, on Wednesday. January 9, at 2.3* p.m. Lot 1. Vuljai.lu !>sj years' leasehold land and business premises known as No. 210, Soatll Singapore, area 1,412 ir.i January I, IMS, l.iit J. Valuable irechuld building785 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement522 1929-01-04 4 P. 0. BRITISH IHDiA AND APGAR LINES (lucorporatfd in Bl MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SKK\ ICSS. PENINSULAR \M> ORIENTAL s.v i 0 I'NDER I il H HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST .MAIL SERVICE. OiT\VAl:i'' FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Taaaaga da* ponl'J!' KASHCAR fl.onn Jan. 12522 words
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Advertisement568 1929-01-04 4 Shipping Announcements (NIPPON fUSEN KAISUA) TO LONDON Kaalea, liar eiliea. London, Antwara and Tonnage Due Sail tATSUTA MARU B.OM laa. 17 18 I KASIIIMA MAI feb. I HAKONE MARU 10,500 Fab. 1-t 13 x MARU II.X 'i Feb. IS Mar. 1 l SHIMI HARD 11,01 0 M ir. 1 1568 words
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Advertisement517 1929-01-04 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOCK.NE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailing, by the welli ninwi steamer MARELLA 1 7.875 tons) and thu new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 tons. The s.s. MARELLA is one of the huge*! and finest steamers trading to517 words
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Advertisement640 1929-01-04 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAYIA) (Incorporated in Holland) I'nder contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Tflephoiiv No. 3640, with sub-connections to I'assnge, Freight, Transhipment Marine Dt-ptr. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits .Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of lava. All information, detailed itineraries640 words
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Advertisement545 1929-01-04 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) I REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON. NSW YORK AND DALTIMORE. I WEEKLY fCRVICE— LONDON545 words
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Advertisement425 1929-01-04 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Sum) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kretny, Trcngganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, 'It lupin, Patani, Singora, I«icon, Sichon, llamlon, Kohsamui, LangattM, C'humpon and L'.n^ok Arrival Departure "I VALATA Jon. 7 Jan. It SUDIHIADIB .l.ii I Jin. t« MALINI Jan. 21 Jun. lili The steamers arc425 words
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Advertisement521 1929-01-04 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUGKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSF.NCER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THK UNITKI) KINGDOM AND INTI.NENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due S'por* CITY OP PEKIN Jan. 12 ii CITY OF KHARTOUN Feb. 10 HOMEWARDS MM, CITY OF CARLISLE Havre,521 words
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Advertisement438 1929-01-04 5 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE fW AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE HAW YORK and BOSTON via COLOMBO, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES GENOA and MARSEILLES Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang President Wilson Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 I'rexi.lent Van Ruren Jun. 21 Jan. 24 Jan 26 MM Hayes Feb. 4 Feb.438 words
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Advertisement512 1929-01-04 5 OUTGH MAILS Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and Rotterdam Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Genoa Am.terdam Southampton Maneille. Rotterdam Tonnate Leare Spore Inrulinde 10,000 R.L. Jan. 4 J. P. Coen 11.100 S.M.N. Jin. 11 Sibajak Ki.ooo R.L. Jan. 1* I'rins der Ned. 'J. 200 S.M.N. Jan. 25 Tjerimai 8,000 R.L.512 words
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Advertisement370 1929-01-04 5 JAVA PACIFIC LUN DIRECT QUICK W~ REGULAR SERVICE Between SINGAPORE AND LOS ANGELES (SAN PEDRO) SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE vim MANILA. NEXT SAILING S.S. MODJOKERTO Leaves Sinirnpore Jan. 4 Arr. Los Angeles K. 1,. I Excellent passenger accommodation available. For full inf.,rmnti..n )<-,,*>• ..rply to INTERNATIONALE CUNKT AND HA.NDU s EREENIGING370 words
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Advertisement81 1929-01-04 5 Ornamental Steelwork Gates find Fencing Makers of Constructional Steel work IrENTRAI 1 TL+ [ENGINE AORKSLTOj^ SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. Tel. 2717. w ,19. BM CHANNEL, THg NC^TH SEA THE KfOeLDS BECOSD Riding is like lyiag, starting instantaneous, acceleration terrific, performance thrilling. RESULT OF 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. DEMONSTRATION GIVEN GLADLY. Full81 words
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Advertisement291 1929-01-04 6 ALHAIV.BRAW TAN (HENG KEE CO.. LTD.. Proprietors. O PROGRAMME (.ommvmlnn Thursday, January 3, ending t Tuesday, January H, 1 929 In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS f WHXIAM FOX presents CHICKEN A LA KING An up-to-date Kroadway Comedy. 1 s A 1 -O The THRII291 words
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Advertisement356 1929-01-04 6 Coming Soon ALHAMBRA 4Jh wSry orzages s successor "7th With /> HeavenJanet \J^ jd v^\^ GAYNOR \^A>>O Charles > w FARRELL /f/ and A PKTUn of 4^ All-star cast DWHTI BEAUTY. From JANUARY 9 ALHAMBRA JOHN GILBERT THE BIGJPARADE hooking now open at MOI TRIK'S MjGJL'f COLOSSAL CREATION To be356 words
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Advertisement299 1929-01-04 6 HOME JAMES! Laura L:i I !;ntcs 192! l Sup?.- («niody S Reels. PAVILION TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 ITS A UNIVERSAL SCREAM. for four moan From Thursdiy, January 3. MM, at the a phi i n cinema AIULIiU GEYLANG In the Second Show at 9 p.m. lAMBS OLIVER (TRWOOirS ■!y epic of299 words
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Advertisement587 1929-01-04 6 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Ten4«n will he r«— I»W at the Re-iiU-l Ckiineillor'i Cilice. w< to noon of .hmuary Zl L".'. for the lull. sri«| .>.. (instruction i.f a v, Hi^h S. h..,.i with all sutbuildincs, approach road*, ci... In Chan Kimiii Chei.ir Raad, Mall Every person applying for a form of587 words
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Article158 1929-01-04 7 FIXTURES. Kridnv. January 4 II. W. .--> a.,,.. X.I. R.26 p.m., 7.«. I C. v. S.rvid S.C.C. ground. January H. V. U I a.m.. U, 8.R2 p.m., 7.4. II. I. i.utwa I mail <lur. Wi-lch Reft, S.r.r., 1 Vic. Theatre, ShikI.k J i mart <i II. NT.158 words
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Article199 1929-01-04 7 Friday. Jim. 4. Ship* alonßitide the Wharves or eipected to arrive. KKPI XL HARBOUR .M.iin V. !i I I.it'htor No. 2, Tentbi .etocng, Kepah, Moou0 I Wharf Nil ii.lle, Talopo. VKSSKI.S I\ DRY DOCKS. Tanjong I'agar Dock Nil D Jcrantut. .irhoar D I'lnna. Amalthun M.ii 1... I.l.M.199 words
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Article141 1929-01-04 7 To-*aj. llink» I-land. Java, South-W**t Su- i :i t Ili.rneo, Celebes, Timor Dilly i i'lai 2 p.m. Taaaa. Korea, Fori'i ria. Philippine I „n».la ;,n.l Wes- i Dalgoma) 2 p.m. n India 2 p.m. iritilly > LM p.i.i N Wttt Sumatra 3 p.m •m Canada tata* *4141 words
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Article489 1929-01-04 7 'LONDON SYNDICATE'S GOOD YEAR. BIC, INCREASE IN PROFITS.' A large increase in profits is shown by the London Tin Syndicate for the year I incling September, 1028, says the Econo- 1 mist of Jan. 1. The syndicate is one of! the holding companies of the AngloOriintal group.489 words
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Article189 1929-01-04 7 Sole legacy to a Son. New York, Dec. 2. Publication of the text of the will of the late Mr. Thomas F. Ryan, disposing of an estate c.-timatcd at between $100,000,000 and $500,000,000 (£20,000,000 land £100.000,000) shows that the report current recently that he had cut off189 words
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Article206 1929-01-04 7 I Although the iJjoek p *iuon would appear to hi mmh better than was anticipated by the majority of all sections of 'the trade, write Messrs. Sanderson in I their current circular, it d.es n t follow that the price will respond quickly to any206 words
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Article33 1929-01-04 7 I Mails from Europe (London mails dte.-- patched on Dec. It) ex 8.1. Rohna, will arrive by train to-morrow morning. rorrv-|>ori(Wnce will be ready for delivery tn boxholUers at UJJO a.m.33 words
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Article36 1929-01-04 7 KlUnn Khybcr Paul L»c»t Prin«»» Juliana Takliwa Tamborft 8'porc Lundna Nor. 22 n«e. II Not. 28 Dee. 2' Nov. 2» It*. Z \.,v. ;in n« c 2D*c. n Ilec. 2! Pec. 7 Dec.36 words
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Article259 1929-01-04 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, Jan. 4. On London, Bank 4 m/t 2/4 1/32 ixmar.J 2.3 i i Private 3 m. credit 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand H% Private 90 d/i 58 On France, Bank T.T. 1438 On India, Bank T.T. I*"* On Hong Kont. Kink T.T. 10"-i p.c.259 words
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61 1929-01-04 7 Tone of Market I—QaM, stiaily. Latest Cable t fcaMei Spot Sheet 8 9-16 d. per lb. New York :—Spot She it G. ci-nts 17% per Ib. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Sp..t Ja;i. Kcl..-Mar. April-June July-Sept. Buyeri 2U 29 U61 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article469 1929-01-04 7 Val. I'd. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang Cl £1 Hangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 llatu Caves 1 .75 Bukit Arang £1 £1 Burmah Malay £1 £1 C henderiang 1 1 Chin Chin £1 £1 i.astcrn Siam £1 al li ..-<! Yai 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1469 words
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Article230 1929-01-04 7 Issue .al. I'd. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick. Prefs. 2.02 H 2.07 hk 2 2 Alex. Brick. Orda. 2.50 2.60 il £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.2.6 6.5.0 Canadian Eagle 11 12/1 1 Central Engine 0.50 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.40 0.50 10s. 10s. Duff Development 6/6230 words
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Article125 1929-01-04 7 L*. Kni'. 6 p.c. l.L'2'i.'iOn Norn. Spore CoM Storage 7 p.e. I H#*h nf iooc r, lt\ iqii ir. ifti 111 deb. of 19-6 red. INI-30 101 103 Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 f1,878,000 par. 6% prera. Singapore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1907 red.125 words
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Article402 1929-01-04 7 I rj-i r and Co and l.yall and Evatt'* quotations. lo-aay'» i'ncei Fransr Lyall Co. Kvatt A l]«r by ($1) 1.52 Vi 1.57H 1.50 1.67 Alor Gajah ($1) l.2!> 1.35 i.zd 1.311 A. Hitam (|1) 2.30 2.50 a.ii 2.46 A. Kuning- ($1 I 0.45 0.60 0.42 0.4!) Am.402 words
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Article306 1929-01-04 7 The following passengers arrived from home by the Sarpedon on Jan. 3 Mr. J. K. Thore. Mrs. S. G. Hacker. Mr. F. S. Gibson, Major J. S. A. Walker, Mr. K. M. Edmonds, Mr. S. G. Breakwell. Mr. W. Bradburn. Miss M. W. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. R. C.306 words
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Article83 1929-01-04 7 [BBITIBH IVPHUAL BADIO] Rugby, Jan. 3. Foreign exchange* are Amsterdam 12.07\, Athens 375, Berlin 20J85, Bombay Ik. r, l-32d., Brussels 34.885, Bucharest MTHi Buenos Aires 47* i, Copenhagen 18. IS, Genera 25.19. Helsingfors 192%, Hong Kong 2s. d.. Kobe Is. 0 l'.-lGd., Lisbon HIM 1 Madrid 29.74. Milan 92.655,83 words
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Article125 1929-01-04 7 Macphail and Co., Ltd. S.:i!':i|i.n-e. Jan. I. Rubber.—Local 19 cents per Ib. Steady. Tin.—London £222 10s. I Rubbers.—Steady. Tapahs l.r.7'■.■-l.fi:;1. Connemaras 1.33,--1.40, Batu LinUng.s 87'_93Vs cents, Mentakubs 321^-:i7': rent-. Balnownies 1.63 12-1.75,I2-1.75, Katoyang Buhru.-1.20-1.31i». Mininif.—Weak. Kuchais 1.60-1.82':... Malay* Cons. 62-84 cents, Penawats Sg's-Ql'j cents. R.-mtaus pref. 1.35-1.40,125 words
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Article165 1929-01-04 7 I Singapore, Jan. 4. London.—Rubber X 9-10.1.. unchanged. Local HK rtnts. London.—Tin £223 10s.. down 655. Mining.—Steady. Petalinc 4.90-. r >. Kintn Dredge IJS-Mi, Penowat 88-90 cents, Kuyoh 27-2'J cents, Sungei Way 3.20-3.:50, Malaya Consols. 62'^-64 cents, Kuchui 1.59-1.61. Johans 3.1-36 cents, Klang River S.M-B.M, L'lu165 words
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Article62 1929-01-04 7 Henderson, Holm and Company, Inc.. Now York, send us tho following cab!?, dated Jan. 3, their quotations being in gold dollar c?nts closing bid prices Rubber Exchange sales to-day 150 tons. December 17.70, January 17.90, IVK ruary 18.10, March 18.20, April 18.30, May 18.40, June 18.60, July 18.70,62 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary40 1929-01-04 7 KOLMBERG. -At Cecily Villa Lane n. .V 13. St. George's Road. Louis Francis Holmberg, the dearly beloved father of MrKugenic Nune.s. Cortege leaves the above address at 4.30 p.m. to the Church of St. Joseph, and thence to Bidadari.40 words
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Advertisement135 1929-01-04 7 NKIJENHOKK. On Jan. 1!)2J, ot thi Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. an'! Ufa, Van NeijenhofT, a son. Mother ami child arc well. jAI 104 FIRST PRIZES ■Viii^* 5 iN WATCH VALUii 1, BOLE AGENTS, S.S. and F.M.S. RENE ULLMANN, Singapore. HOME JAMES! (t,i ff SECOND-HAND CARS FOR SALE HAT 501135 words
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Advertisement948 1929-01-04 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdrM.. art pagr It. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. OFFICES TO LET. Apply 7, de Sauza It. WANTED, a I'hiiK'M- junior clerk with ItlBg. Apply H, Slr:iits Times. .in.v.:;> Rl > .v for young gentleman, i:> privau English home. ::r>--j. Thomson Rd. BOARD-RESIDENCE, f w racaneiea, private948 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous52 1929-01-04 7 MKTKOROLOCtlCAL REPORT. K:in:l;ing KVrbau Station. |IS> I ..nrl.-H> at CiivcrnBfnt Hralth Oilier.) 1 ..r (I.. M M.um .niinc «t Midnight on .1.111. 1 Deit. tlnrc UJf. ralura 7:i T. 77 M f. ii-; v. n iMax. H, Mill. XI r. M hiv i|M-r c»nt.) SK lily i Millibar) -"J.x .ci52 words
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1118 1929-01-04 8 THE STRAITS TIMES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4. DEVOLUTION IN EXCELSIS When, after years of bitterness and strife, Southern Ireland gained her Dominion status and became the Irish Free State, English politicians fondly hoped that for a long season there would be comparative peace within Urn borders of the British Isles.1,118 words
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Article26 1929-01-04 8 Mr. Harold Copeman, a director of a number of London rubber companies, and Mrs. Copeman are on a visit for a fe.v weeks to the F.M.S.26 words
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Article26 1929-01-04 8 Mr. D. M. Robertson has handed over charge of Sungala Estate, Port. Dickson, to Mr. B. D. G. Thompson on the latter's return from Home leave.26 words
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Article27 1929-01-04 8 Mr. Harry T. Jones, of the F.M.S. bar, returned from Home by the Sarpedon. Mr. Jones was a member of the Federal Council before going on leave.27 words
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Article33 1929-01-04 8 Mr. J. M. Ednie, acting manager of Ulu Kanchong Estate, Negri Sembilan, has gone on leave to Scotland. Mr. Ednie is well known in Malacca and Seremban as a golfer and Rugby player.33 words
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Article31 1929-01-04 8 Mr. Murdo Mackenzie, who was manager of Bukit Bertam Estate, Kantau, N.S., prior to going on leave, has returned from Scotland, and taken over tiie managership of Jasin Lallang Estate, Malacca.31 words
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Article21 1929-01-04 8 Mr. Julian Fisher, of the First National Co., who has been on a visit to Singapore, is returning to Java to-day.21 words
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Article16 1929-01-04 8 A committee meeting of tho Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association will be held on Monday, Jan. 14.16 words
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Article26 1929-01-04 8 The Rev. N. D. Bower, who left Malacca in 1927, has taken up work in the Rangoon Diocese, where he is Chaplain in the oilfield district.26 words
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Article33 1929-01-04 8 The death has occurred in India of Lady (Philip) Hutchins, nee Miss Fanny Annie Norfor, who married in 1860 Sir Philip Perceval Hutchins, X.C.5.1., a Judge of the High Court, Madras, during 1883-87.33 words
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Article42 1929-01-04 8 The Hon. Sir Charles Skerrett, Chief Justice of New Zealand, who was born in India, on Sept. 2, 1863, has recovered from an operation for the amputation of !>oth legs. Sir Charles expects to resume his duties as Chief Justice in February.42 words
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Article45 1929-01-04 8 It is officially notified in a supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette that Hia Excellency Sir Hugh Clifford, M.C.S., G.C.M.G., G.8.E.. Governor and Comrnander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements and their Dependencies and High Commissioner for the Malay States, returned from leave on Dec. 28, 1928.45 words
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Article68 1929-01-04 8 "The very latest rumour," says the Times of Malaya, is that Major-General Sir Dudley Ridout, who was Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya, during the Great War, is to be the next Governor and High Commissioner of Malaya. Sii Dudley Ridout is a Royal Engineer and if said to have a68 words
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Article74 1929-01-04 8 The annual general meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters is to be held in Kuala Lumpur, at 9.30 a.m. on Jan. 26. The agenda includes the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the coming year, and a meeting of the Council will follow the general meeting. Dr. Bryce,74 words
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Article80 1929-01-04 8 At St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong, on Dec. 22, the Rev. K. Y. Lee officiating, the marriage was solemnised between Dr. Phoon Seek Foo, fifth son of Mrs. Phoon Sye-leong and the late Mr. Phoon Syeleong of Singapore, and Miss Kwok Laisim, second daughter of Mrs. Kwok Quay and the80 words
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Article78 1929-01-04 8 M. Pierre Louis Ulysse Sadreau, who will succeed M. Yves dv Courthial as French Consul at Singapore and will probably come here direct from Bombay. was born on June 19, 1885. He m student interpreter at Scutari in 1910 an-! served in the French Consular service at Mussoul, Aleppo, Zanzibar,78 words
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Article60 1929-01-04 8 The text of the Deleterious Drugs Enactment, 1928, Boarding House Enactment, 1927, Excise (Amendment) Enactment, 1928, River Launches Enactment, 1928, Education Kate (Amendment) Enactment, 1928, Divorce Enactment, 1928, Pensions Enactment, 1928, Rubber Supervision (Amendment) Enactment, 1928, Supply Enactment, 1928, Land Code (Amendment) Enactment, 1928 and the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Enactment,60 words
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Article81 1929-01-04 8 Original articles in the current issue the Malayan Medical Journal are by Sir David Galloway on the albuminuria of syphilis, K. B. Wallace on plasmoquino compound in the field, C V. Ashby on a case of plasmoquinc idiosyncrasy, K. 1!. Williamson on the nitrogen and totai organic content of the81 words
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Article90 1929-01-04 8 The Monthly Paper of St. Andrews Cathedral states that two handsome sanctuary chain, one for the Bishop and one for the Celebrant, have been presented in memory of the late Archdeacon John Perham. They were designed by Mr. F. D. Ward, the Government Architect. The donors are the late Archdeacon's90 words
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Article104 1929-01-04 8 The Daily Express understands that the promotion of Colonel the Prince of Wa'es to the rank of general has been considered as being due by reason of the Prince's services as a full colonel on the Active List, since April 15, 1919, and that in normal circumstances this promotion would104 words
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Obituary148 1929-01-04 8 The death has occurred of a martyr to science. Dr. Dawson Turner, a victim oi the mysterious X-ray dermatitis. He m Lecturer on Medical Physics at Surgeons' Hall and Additional Examiner to the University of Edinburgh, and at the Royal Colleges of London and Edinburgh. He wain charge of radium148 words
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Article768 1929-01-04 8 BULL-FIGHTING IN SI AM. Following newspaper criticisms of bullfighting in the southern provinces of Siam a semi-official apologia has been issued. Readers to whom this sport conjure I up a picture of a bull disembowelling horses and finally being dispatched by a romantic hero of the768 words
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Article12 1929-01-04 8 Tht- Knifi or pontoon bridge was rjopened to I'erak-Pe:ianj; traffic this morning.12 words
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Article25 1929-01-04 8 A Reuter cable from Cleveland, Ohio, states that Mr. Myron Herrick, the United States Ambassador to France, who has been seriously ill, is now better.Reuter - 25 words
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Advertisement82 1929-01-04 8 Old Highland Whisky Connoisseurs of Scotch Whisky are quick to appreciate the rare qualities of Johnnie Walker, a fine pure Whisky, perfected by long maturity BLACK LABEL GUARANTEED 1 /I j GUARANTEED 12 YEARS :^gjjH§&\ H 12 YEARS JJUjw rxMi:noj awm ij!, \A JOHNNIE WALKER For Fine Flavour and Constant82 words
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Advertisement81 1929-01-04 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9. William Fox Production NANO An adventurous romance in the Arctic regions. Another Fox Picture CHICKEN A LA KING An up-to-date Broadway Comedy. Along with the Latest Empire News. First Show at 7.30 Western Drama THE COWBOY KID Featuring REX BELL. TAN CHENG81 words
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Article558 1929-01-04 9 A MEDICAL REVIEW. IMPROVEMENT SLOW BUT SIRE. Following a morning; report to the effect I hat Mis Majesty had had a restless night and there was no change in condition, the evening bulletin staled that the Kin;: had had a fair day and there was again no558 words
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Article98 1929-01-04 9 Reason for Present Suspension. [reuter tki.eck.im] The Hague, Jan. 3. Explaining the suspension of the experimental flights <f I'uU'n aerc.planes t'> and from the Dutch East Indies, an official statement points out that the machines must use certain military aerodromes in liak, and the increased number98 words
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Article40 1929-01-04 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Jan. 3. The exhibition of Dutch art which opens at Burlington House to-morrow brings together probably the most valuable loan collection of pictures in tho world. The collection has been insured for i'i.ooo,ooo.40 words
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Article61 1929-01-04 9 [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] Berlin, Jan. German unemployment, during the first half of December, increased :.'>> per cent., the figures Mag I,'lihi.UOO. After defeating the Communist "nnconfidence motion by \l\\ votes against 1 the I'ij- i:i Diet adjourned until Jan. B. Riga. Jan. 3. Lithuania hns accepted61 words
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Article242 1929-01-04 9 INFORMED OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS. [reuter telegram] London, Jan. 4. An official announcement from Salvation Army headquarters states that the doctors considered that General Booth was now strong enough to be informed of the convocation of the High Council without over-grave risk, and Mrs. Booth and her eldest daughter,Reuter - 242 words
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Article213 1929-01-04 9 Effect of Credits Act In Britain. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Jan. 3. The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, which was formed as a result of the passing of the Agricultural Credits Act last year, will begin active operations in a few days time. The principal object of the Corporation, as213 words
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Article111 1929-01-04 9 Influx of Diamond Prospectors. Cape Town, Dec. 27. It appears that the Namaqualanders, who number about 2,000 adults, particularly object to the incursions from tho Lightunburi; diamond fields to the territory on which they have hitherto been the only settlers. Trouble is likely to arise from thin source,111 words
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Article61 1929-01-04 9 [RBUTER TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 3. The Chinese student Christian leader. Dr. T. Z. Koo, has presented the Convention of the Student Christian Movement in Liverpool with a silk banner from Christian students in China. Thi banner bears an inscription inviting fel-low-students in Great Britain and al! western countriesReuter - 61 words
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Article50 1929-01-04 9 [reuter telegram] Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 3. Taking similar action to that of \iventina, Brazil has refused to participate in tho negotiations for tho settlement of the Bolivian-Paraguayan boundary dispute. Washington, Jan. 4. Polivia and Paraguay have signed the Pan-American Conference protocol for settlement of the dispute.Reuter - 50 words
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Article44 1929-01-04 9 [reuter telegram] New York, Jan. 3. The latest move in the Cuban shipping war is that the president of the Ward Line has ordered two turbo-electric-drive vessels, at a total cost of $10,000,000. They w'H be ■eady on Jan. 1, l'J3O.Reuter - 44 words
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Article177 1929-01-04 9 ALL IN SAFETY. NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE REBELS. [reuter telegram] London, Jan. 3. The Afghan Legation in London has been informed from Kabul that negotiations are continuing between the Government and the rebels. The latter have proposed no terms. The report that the King has made aReuter - 177 words
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Article56 1929-01-04 9 Moscow, Dec. 25. Ghuliam N'abi Khan, the new Afghan Ambassador, stated that the latest reports received at the Embassy justified the conlident itatMßWt that the reactionary MMMrt would be suppressed in a few dayj and the Afghan Government would conunuc with redoubled energy the reforms which would56 words
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Article125 1929-01-04 9 Angora, Dec. 21. An Angora nussa;*e states that Afghanistan rebels surroundc-d the military college at Kabul, where Turkish officers employed in the Afghan service assisted in the organisation of the defence. The rebels were driven off and th"ir leader is believed to have been killed. This repulse125 words
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Article137 1929-01-04 9 New Delhi, Dec. 27. The fine work accomplished by the Royal Air Force in safely evacuating over 50 women and children of all nationalities from the Kabu! Legations is the theme of admiration here. A telegram received from Kabu! this morning by the Afghan Consul-General137 words
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Article88 1929-01-04 9 Decision of Arbitrator Made Obligatory. [reuter telegram] Berlin, Jan. 3. The Minister of Labour has declared that the arbitrator's award in the shipyards dispute is obligatory. A strike which has lasted three months thus comes to an end. [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] Berlin, Jan. 3. The official arbitrationReuter - 88 words
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Article45 1929-01-04 9 An Invitation to Visit Vladivostok. [reuter telegram] Melbourne, Jan. 3. An invitation has been received in laboii r MMUtan hen 1 to send delegates to Urn Pan-Pacific CMPM at Vladivostok in August. Trade Union officials are not shoving any enthusiasm over the proposal.Reuter - 45 words
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Article24 1929-01-04 9 [REVTER TELEGRAM] H« cow, Jan. 3. M. LitvinofT has received a letter announcing Uh convocation of the Prepantorjr Disarmament Committee on April 15.Reuter - 24 words
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Article41 1929-01-04 9 Traveler writes to the Malay Mai! on the inso'.ence, rudeness, and incivility ef Hylam servants and wonders how local residents can put up with such treatment. He suggests the importation of Indian servants who are usually efficient, clean and always civil.41 words
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Article366 1929-01-04 9 GERMANY DISPLEASED. PRESENT CONDITION OF WORKERS. [RBUTER TELDGRAM] Berlin, Jan. 3. "Gorman Labour, whil? recognising thr Reparations obligations, objects to working below the level of civilised existence." This is the comment of the Socialist paper Vorwaerts, and it is symptomatic of the temper aroused by the report ofReuter - 366 words
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Article74 1929-01-04 9 Refuelling a Machine In The Air. [reuter telegram] Los Angeles, Jan. 3. The three-enfrincd Fokker monoplane Question Mark,'' which went aloft on< lan. 1, was still flying at 8 p.m. yesterday after several refuellinjrs in the air by means of a hosepipe from an aeroplane overhead. It wasReuter - 74 words
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Article142 1929-01-04 9 TYRANNY OF THRILLERS." 1928 A Great "Crime" Year. London, Dec. 27. Lady Alexander, in a letter to the Press protesting against the tyranny of thrillers," says that 1928 will be remembered as a great "crime year. About 1,000 crime plays were produced in all parts of the country, millions of142 words
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Article49 1929-01-04 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Washington, Jan. 2. The State Department announces that a Treaty has been signed between the United States and Canada for the construction of works on Niagara River, in the neighbourhood of the Falls, to maintain and improve the scenic beauty of the Falls and rapids.Reuter - 49 words
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Article40 1929-01-04 9 [reuter telegram] London, Jan. 3. A bulletin signed hy the Archbishop of Canterbury's doctor states that the Avchbiafcl p's recovery has been retard?'! by some recurrence of inflammation, necesl itutins a further period of rest in bed.Reuter - 40 words
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Article25 1929-01-04 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Jan. 3. The Lord Mayor's Fund for the relief cf distress in the mining areas has reached £403,500.25 words
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Article152 1929-01-04 9 TIDAL WAVE WRECKS VILLAGES. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE] Tokio, Jan. 3. A gale blowing at the rate of 100 miles an hour, accompanied by tidal waves, swept the north-west coast of Japan yesterday, destroying and washing away hundreds of houses and coastvillages in Niigata Prefecture. Fifty-six people152 words
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Article279 1929-01-04 9 Position of Jewish Schools. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Jan. .3. Education in Palestine was the subject of a lecture delivered before the AnßloPalestinian Club by Mr. Humphrey Bowman, Director of Education under the Palestine Government. Mr. Bowman said that before the War, when the country was part of279 words
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Article1226 1929-01-04 9 AUSTRALIA OUT FOR 351. HEAVY RAIN TO-DAY. REMAINING WICKETS FALL CHEAPLY. Australia added only four more runin their overnight total this morning when play was resumed on the sixth day of the Test match, and were oat for 351. Their second innings wa* full of surprises. After losing four wickets1,226 words
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Article1310 1929-01-04 10 SPEECHES OF COUNSEL. ALSAGOFF CASE REACHES FINAL STAGES. The final aeldre sses af ounscl engaged in the Alsagoff codicil case were commenced atfaTC the Chief Justice Sir William Muri-.on) y -sturday. It will bo recalled that SyeJ Yassin !>in Sye-t Mnhamc'l Alsagoff, a son of1,310 words
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Article551 1929-01-04 10 Twenty-Seventh of The Series. The Test match now proceeding is the 27th between England and Australia to be played at Melbourne, which, next to the Sydney Oval, is the most famous Australian cricket ground and has accommodation for more than 60,000 spectators. England have won 11 matches, as551 words
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Article75 1929-01-04 10 Four Children Burned to Death. Paris, Dec. 26. Christmas was marred by a terrible tragedy at Montreuil. A postman's wife who had gone to buy toys for her five-year-old daughter and three other children returned to find that the Imii-i, which WM built of wood and occupied75 words
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Article269 1929-01-04 10 S.C.C. Team to Meet Welch Regiment. The prospects of the S.C.C. in tomorrow.i Rugby game against the 2nd I Welch Regimen; on tho I'adang are none I loe) b.ii^r:. ;i> Keiidull, the captain and scrum half, will probably not be able to play, and the two 15-minute periods of269 words
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Article35 1929-01-04 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 4. The Rugby cup match between Perak mid Kedah, fixed for to-morrow, has been cancelled, the Kcdah team being unable to make the journey.35 words
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Article75 1929-01-04 10 The Inter-Commercial Cup Competition. A meeting to consider the running of the Inter-Commercial Cup competition for next season will b-; held at the Stadium on Tuesday, Jar. 15, at 5 p.m. Representatives of all firms interested are invited to attend. It is hoped to start the competition on75 words
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Article165 1929-01-04 10 SHANGHAI SPORT. Huge Crowd Storms A Football Field. Shanghai, Dec. 2:). An ugly incident marred the soccer match between the Shanghai IJecs and Loh Hwa, the strongest local Chinese eleven, at the Stadium this afternoon. An hour before play, a crowd estimated at 25,000 —a record for Shanghai —packed the165 words
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Article170 1929-01-04 10 Credit To Be Given In Ireland. When the Totalisator has been installed on the Irish racecourses there will be a branch office of the Bank of Ireland on each course, where big betiters can have credit accounts. Creelit slips will be issued which will be accepted in170 words
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Article119 1929-01-04 10 Tournament at Chinese New Year. An open invitation tournament, is to be held al.a 1. Urn f.adies Lawn Tennis (*li:l: ove>- the Chinese Now Year h';lidays. It will begin on Fridny, Feb. 8. and be corttinued on the three days following. The events announced arc \Vonien"s Open Singles119 words
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Article165 1929-01-04 10 Severe Warning to Jockeys. Bombay, Dec. 28. The foile wing notices have been issued by the Stewards oi the Western India Turf club The Stewards view with grave displeasure the many instances of rough and dangerous riding on the Bombay MM th-.r commencement of the •resent165 words
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Article146 1929-01-04 10 The Hose Cup. The following.was the result of the Hose Cup, played for at the Garrison Golf Club Katong G.C. Competition. The New Year one-club competition at Katong (iolf Club resulted in a win for Mr. R. C. Taylor, with a nett score of 39. The Christina., eclectic competition146 words
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Article29 1929-01-04 10 A match between the V.M.C.A. and Fort Canning resulted in victory for the Association by 6—2.6 2. In a previous mati-h the V.M.C.A. beat Fort Canning by 4—l.29 words
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Article33 1929-01-04 10 From the Government Printing Office at Kuala Lumpur comes the F.M.S. Manual of Sta'.istics for 11)28, a useful publication, which has been revised up to July 31, 1928, and is sold at $1.33 words
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Article111 1929-01-04 10 The salary question is cropping up again in Kuala Lumpur where the allegation is now made that the young man living in a town, if he is to maintain even the slightest social position, cannot possibly manage on less than $350. Unless of course he lives like a hermit." It111 words
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Article163 1929-01-04 10 Ahmed bin Ali, a Boyancse, was in the Coroner's dock this morning, at an inquiry into the death of an eight-year-old Chinese girl who was stated to have been knocked down by a motorcar driven by him. It was alleged that the driver kept on163 words
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Article24 1929-01-04 10 The current issue of the Johorc Govern- iH (!:izettc ni'lifies that the Extradition F.nactment, 11*15, is applicable to the Republic! of Lithuania and Albania.24 words
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Article42 1929-01-04 10 The new insurance effected in 1928 by the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., amounts to £17 Vi million. This is the largest business ever done by the Manufa< turers Life Insurance Co. in any year. The insurance in force now exceeds jfi'O millions.42 words
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Article70 1929-01-04 10 In the Penang police court on Wednesday Fe.o Swee Hee was charged with tendering an illegal gratification to two public seivants. The facts alleged were that accused had applied for a lodging house licence and wrote letters to Mr. Fowler, Chief Dectective Inspector, and Mr. Ward, Chief Health Inspector, enclosing70 words
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Article89 1929-01-04 10 society activities are believed to i, ii.'isible for an unusual attack on n Chinese of the labouring clas who was shot while asleep in his room in Bencoolen Street last night. As he awoke with :i sharp pain in his thigh he sow a man running away. Other occupants of89 words
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Article514 1929-01-04 10 Action Taken at Methodist Conference. The Methodist Conference was opened in Wesley Church, Singapore, yesterday morning with a devotional service at which the Rev. Li Koh Ding, of Sitiawan, gave an address in the Fuehow dialect to the Chinese delegates. He was followed by Miss Carrie Kenyon, a514 words
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Article98 1929-01-04 10 Considerable Movements of Troops Reported. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Jan. 3. A cable from a naval source states that the troops of the Christian General Feng Yu-hsiang are marching on Hankow. Li Chung-yen, who has been attending the Disarmament Conference in Nanking, was not allowed98 words
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Article74 1929-01-04 10 Wolf's Clothing," telling of an exciting. New Year's Eve adventure, is being shown at the Gaiety. In the first show is The Mystery Box serial. The present programme at the Alhambra has two features in the second performance Chicken a la King," a comedy of Broadway, and Nano—74 words
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Article65 1929-01-04 10 James Reginald Rawson, an Australian, was charged at Penang on Wednesday with cheating by dishonestly inducing Cheah Beow See to deliver a camera together with a phot/ifilm to him valued at $66.90, the property of ihe Penang Photo Store. Inspector Miller, prosecuting, asked leave to withdiaw the case as tho65 words
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Article136 1929-01-04 10 H.H. the Yam Di Pertuan Cesar of Negri Sembilan gave a luncheon on Monday in honour of his eldest son, who has just returned from England, after having taken his degree in law. There was a large and representative gathering of relations, Government officials, and I others including the Resident136 words
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Article534 1929-01-04 10 Placky Chase of Armed Men. The Story of the shooting in Queen Strm on Dae. It v.a- related la the Second iviue- Mafltstnta, Mr. If. M. 1 Gourlay, yesterday aftarM M, when a 20-yeai-olcJ Chinese wns committ-d to the forthcoming AalißM on charges of murder, robbery and534 words
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Article330 1929-01-04 10 A Distinguished Visitor. Singapore entertained yesterday almost unawares a distinguished visitor in th;i person of His Excellency Dr. W. SoJf the retiring German Ambassador to Japan, who passed through by the Kate ii Mtru on his way back to Germany. Dr. Solf, who is 66 but330 words
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Article52 1929-01-04 10 Toki Japan's overseas trade for the current year totals, exports Yen 1,939,25 X,000, imports Yen 2,146,217,000, giving a surplus of imports of Yen 206,959,000. Compared with lust year !l» htve decreased by Yen 2'!,2')2.000 and the imports increased by Yen 8,722,000, showing an adverse balance of Yen52 words
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Article40 1929-01-04 10 The specification of an invention f:>r improved method of mantifac turinjc |»tcnt moulds for ragtinK iron puns liss b«en lodgfd with the Johore (;«.v>-i rnit-nt by Tun .liaiini-e nf 8R, Miyi-r Road and ha^ ln-cii :nc-]iU-<l l>y tin- .Sialj Secretary.40 words
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Article453 1929-01-04 11 The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondent* should bear in mind that letters most be short and to the point. Long epistles arc liable to be rejected or cut down, ('orraspondenta must enclose their i not necessarily for j n I.JI at guarantee453 words
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Article677 1929-01-04 11 Another Reply lo V.P." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am provoked to offer some belatexi comment on V.P.'s recent letter. We Malayans an emerging gradually and in some cn*-s painfully from a season in which boiled shirts are the order of the677 words
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350 1929-01-04 11 THE "RATIONALISATION" OF SHAKESPEARE. Lady Macbeth as "SuperVamp." Berlin, Dec. 7. The rationalisation of Macbeth is the In'.esl. experiment in Shakespeare I productioa in Berlin. At the People's I Thaatre, renowned for its enterprising mUMCWMBti an attempt has been made to parn Kli/.abethan drama of its supernatuiaiism and so render350 words
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Article328 1929-01-04 11 Hnmlicap Tournament. This m complit- i<l on Drc. 31. The final game between M. Maschoii-ff nnd J. McCabe Reuy decided the winner. Maschoioff was half-a-point behind I. > K.u;i Woon with one came to play end IIM final victory put him half-a-point uhead. Complete scores arc an328 words
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Article237 1929-01-04 11 In pursuance of the British determination to retain the supremacy of the North Atlantic in the face of German competition, the White Star Line has ordered i new 00,000 ton liner. This ship, which will be the largest in the world, is at prevent building in the237 words
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Article37 1929-01-04 11 Paris, Dec. 26. The newspapers are commenting upon the project for a tunnel under the Chun- nel enabling the journey between London I and Paris to be made in 2 hours 45 minutes. i37 words
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Article1106 1929-01-04 12 REVIKW OF THE PAST SEASON. (By I. Leo Faulkner.) London, Dec. ">. No U-ss th;ui I,L".'ii horses are being submitted to auofii.n this week at the Newmuiket DcirnilxT sales. Foreign buyers are pr«-sent from all over the world, and some ol the transactions have emphasised emphatically the1,106 words
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Article275 1929-01-04 12 Commercial Supremacy Of London. Hong Kong, S i.-i 'i.i Kobe and Yokohama i iir.iuu, ancl jii-;;ti.ihl\ M, the eminent rank they hold ami ng the world's greatest ports, lasat i at a Hoyal Bodati I 'the r sranJag concerning Load a, part and ■:iarki t in the275 words
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Article91 1929-01-04 12 Three Xtw Hwtor VmnVma Ordered. W« a* i, have pis land for thn deadweight of ah v with 1 developin (>n inuou i, which vi if] give an of UVi knots. i tdvance-n.-m on th We an given I those SagnMl nauda type, wiiich have ul. Each91 words
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Article112 1929-01-04 12 Alleged Statement at a Scottish Meeting. I.ie-Jt.-Coloii. \].P. for an action in Faisliy Hn-.iti I week against James Keely, of I claiming i'lm) dam ...!er. Mr. Shaw stati that and in the pi „,le, in Johnsione Town Hall, Mr. Keely used tho expreasioa thai "Mcli md drunk112 words
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Article103 1929-01-04 12 CHINA'S SUPERFLUOUS ARMIES. Tokio, Dae. -■>. Nanking reported on Wednesday that] the Military Organisation Conference,; which pro] «trol ol China's army and thereby pnvent wars' within the nation such us those during! the leign of militarism, scheduled for Wecim ii.y. onad till January. I'laiis ,i. y he mi examini d.103 words
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Article784 1929-01-04 13 SIR D. Y. CAMERON'S LAMENT. POETRY AM) ULTIMATE TRUTH. Sir D. ("ani.ron. the eniin.nt Scottish artist, mldrcsscd the Scottish History |MMy at their unnual meeting in Kdinburgb on The Komance of HisItoniarui' in history as in the arts, hi .said, was that spell of mystic beau'y.784 words
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Article88 1929-01-04 13 It is reported in Shanghai that the student iMm who caused damage to Dr. C T. Wan*'* resilience at Nanking recently will not U- punished as Gen. Chiang Kai-shek is of the opinion that they acted as they ilid on the spur of the moment and that they were aroused88 words
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Article78 1929-01-04 13 Native nieithants in the Dutch East Indies and Siam ha\e begun direct traJo with Japanese ;nteiests because of the-anti-Japunese boycott declared by Chinese middlemen in thisc areas, according to reports in the Tokio vernacular Press. Steamers of the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha and the Osaka Shosen Kaisha are reported to be78 words
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Article276 1929-01-04 13 The Power of France. The recent debate in the French Chamber on the Army Estimates throws an interesting light on French posUwar Mychotocy, says tin Kverung Standard. The discussion ran on strictly party lines. M. Caillaux's friends attacked the Government t'c.r increasing the estimates by marly K00.000.000 francs. M.276 words
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Article68 1929-01-04 13 Child's Throat Cut By Toy .Mo!or-('ar. (irannie, shall I die were the first woids of a six-year-old child, Ronald White, of Welliiigborough, who ran into his home with his throat cut. The child was playing outside the house when a playmate, with a toy car, ran68 words
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Article161 1929-01-04 13 At a Civil Servants' meeting to demand equal pay for men and women in mail week Mint Bondfteld, SI. P., admitted that •t was only the exceptional woman who could keep her emotion from interfering with her outlook on her work when she fell in love, but161 words
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Article101 1929-01-04 13 The cantons have voted nearly two to one in favour of the resumption of gambling in Switzerland. Boule was abolished in the Swiss kursa;'.ls some years n«o by a referendum, but since then most of the kursaais have been on the verge of bankruptcy. So now, presumably,101 words
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Article101 1929-01-04 13 Sir Otto Beit's munificent gift to King Edward*! Hospital r'uml, which is to be used for the purchase of radium, will be df considerable interest to the Czechoslovak (iovernment, for the main EuroNH supply of radium comes from ■loaohimsthal, a small mountain village in that country. Incidentally,101 words
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Article211 1929-01-04 13 The undernoted non-fiction works will lie n-ady for issue to-morrow Abraham, II V. uicl others. Training for Athlete*, MM, illu Befl.c. William.— Beneath Tropic Seas a record of diving among the Corul reefs of Haiti, 1928, illus.— Ri'dilly, K. B.— Kijthtinir Merchantmen (Tales from llakluyt) 1927, maps, illus.211 words
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Article35 1929-01-04 13 A Chinese lad of 13 years was run. over by a motor bus near the Chinese Maternity Hospital in Pudu Road, Kuala I.umpur. on Wednesday. He was taken to the General Hospital where he died.35 words
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