The Straits Times, 23 November 1929

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  • 38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1929 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1929 PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 120 1 TROPICAL j SUITING "FLORODOR" (B.I). A.) WING LOONG. J HIGH ST., SINGAPORE, j QUALITY PURITY RICHNESS fg» SLEDGE BRAND »S W I S S[\fflS FULL CREAM C^ SWEETENED CONDENSED i^^mtA BWIBB MILK FROM THE FAMOUS ALPINE VALLEYS. The unique and outstanding features of Sledge Hrand Milk are worthy of consideration.
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    • 73 1 DESSERT CHOCOLATES BEAUTIFULLY BOXED AND RIBBONED COALPORT f PRPC«PXT ATIOX^ ROX RfcioltiNTATlO^ BOX. Decorated in artistic rfL ftjl/iA colourings. BROOKLYN BOXES. Containing a driicious assortment of rnocolatcs. NEW YORK BOX. Assorted art colours. ROBINSON CO., LTD., Singapore. CHEESE GOUDA CHEDDAR OURNAY CREAM ORGONZOLA KRAFT RUYERE ROQUEFORT VARIETIES FOR EVERY TASTE
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    • 6 1 PLOROPOH (8.U.A.) WSNG LOONG TROPICAL WEAR.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 558 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CAWJO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR BAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. MM RAJPUTANA 16,500 Nov. 30 JEYPORE 5.300
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    • 607 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Dec. 5 6 HAKONE MARU 10,500 Dec. 19 20 SUWA MARU 11,000 Jan. 2 3 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Jan. 16 17 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 Jan. 30 31 HAKUSAN MARU 10.500
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    • 514 2 BURNS PHILP, LINE {.Incorporated in Aurtralia) FOB BBISBANB, SYDNET AND MBLBOUBNB, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AMD THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the veilknown steamer MARELLA (7866 tons) and th* new motor vessel, MALABAR (4512 tons). The M. MABELLA is on* of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, Cabin*
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    • 655 2 Il.Jl.ijl* (ROYAL PACKET MS. CO. OE BATAVIA) (Incorporated la Holland! Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 1640, with eub-eonaoetiaa* to Passage, Freight, Transhipment Maria* Depts and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapor* aad •Malt* Settlement* of the Official Tourist* Bureau of Java. VAN DER PARR A- November 24,
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    • 607 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (laeorporated in England.) REGULAR SERVICES TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMENGENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM
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    • 563 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. {Incorporated in Slam) BANGKOK COASTING BEBVICB Foi Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Slngora, Laeon, Sichon. Bandoa, Kohsamul, Langsuan, Chuapoa aad Bangkok. Arrival Dtpartar* VALATA Nov. 26 Nov. 27 SUDDHADIB Dec. 2 Dec. 4 MALINI Dec. y Dec. 11 The steamers are fitted throughout
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 490 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I DUTCH MAILS N.V. Sloomvanrt Maatschappij Nederland and N.V. Kotterdamsfhe Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER BBBVICE TO (;<nna Southampton Amstcrdsm MatMlUaa Rotterdam Tonnage ri.v. Chr. BIMHM IMN S.M.N. Nov. l';,lria 10J560 VLU Dec. v- Johan d« Witt 10,400 S M.N. l>ec. 18 k slum;, i I IJiOO X.1..
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    • 490 3 DOUA* tTBAMfIBDP LIMB Jnrf AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and ISOSTON Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. MONKOE Nov. ITi Nov. 28 Nov. 50 CUES. WILSON I>ic. 9 Dec. 11 Dec. 14
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    • 510 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "EI.LERMAN" LINE PASSF.NCER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREKJHT SERVICE OUTWARDS 1 Tn llnng Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due S'ports.s. CITY OF DURHAM Dec. 1J s.k. CITY Of MOUOrORD Jan. •A CITY OF TOKIO Feb. C s.s. CITY
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    • 489 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENrAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCBOO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., I'ORTLAND, ORE. joint ■CUMJUL Railings for United States and an.uln Points from Manila and Honx Kon^ Ran FtaMlaM «'»l L"« Ansrl-n R.S. GOLDKN TIDE frnm Maaila N...-. 2fi S.S. COLDBN TIDE frma U.Koa«
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    • 228 3 Baby has the right idea •t he nants Ciit'teiiro SmAWmmiTMJCCM for his daily hath! <!l«afr.>-iiit. ■i.«!i!>!ii» -Afttis^-ritir fcr<fli i n ....I i.i br. •>l ..r.,!!.;,....!'.!.!,..! I.im.'i. >■ II iiMlna. Uliijjf is a Wondvrful i t\ i iilii'PFor WOODS ROPES SAILS TARPAULINS FISHING NETS Against DRY ROT FUNGI WHITE ANTS PILE-WORMS
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    • 173 3 TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!!! Glorious Toys CLEVER CUTE Tl™ v;-ry Latest Creations AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES. NOW ON SALE FRANKELS SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR AND IPOH. VIOLIN OUTFITS Specially i:iade for the Tropics. IJO Consist ipk r>f splendid tone violin, bow, Imitation leather shaped case, resin, pitch pipe, mute, bridge and one
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    • 49 4 A hiith maw of requiem will be suni; at the Church of St. Joseph on Monday, Nov. 23, :u ■>.:.!> a.m. for ih. kpom of the soul of the h.te AdiUnw Kerry beloved dauirhti r of .Mr. P. Berry. Thr atU'ndancc of relative* ami friendi ii earatitly solicited
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    • 44 4 I ol thl ia' M;..!:'.m Lb/W K1..1 Lian in-u to tender their sincere thanks to the:r ■I and friends who kindly attendee ut her funeral and also those who „l!t naths and letters of condolence in ;ne.r j.. mi nt. iF.MS. papers pleas"
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 708 4 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM. To The Advertising Manager, Straits Times, Cecil Street. Please insert the following small advertisement for days j i i I 1 I There are approximately seven words to a line and there is a fist rate charge ef 25 cents per line per insertion with A minimum
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    • 737 4 MOTOR VEHICLES BABY SINGER, four-seater, for sale. Model 1929. Used only four months. Besl oiler accepted. Apply 867, Straits Times. 30 H.P. 6-CYLINDER DAIMLER car in perfect condition, just repainted, new hood and tyres. $1,500. Exceptional bargain. Tel. 5000. FOR SALE. We have some excellent .iiKans in used cars. Cheap
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    • 823 4 MISCELLANEOUS PIANOS. New and second-hand pianos for hire. Season Co., Ltd., 11l and 113, North Bridge Road. CALENDARS suitable for advertisements. Limited stock. Ask for samples. M. Prager 264, Middle Road. Phone 4883. JUST UNPACKED, a shipment of elastic corsets, one piece to slip on, at No. 1, Meyer Mansions,
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    • 847 4 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. TO LET, shophouse and two self-contained flats, 48, Anson "Road. Immediate entry Rent $160. Apply to the British Malaya Trustee and Executor Cc.,, Ltd. Telephone No. 4400. COMPOUND HOUSE No. 558, East Coasl Road to let, 4 bedrooms, drawing and dining rooms, verandah all round, usual outhouses
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    • 715 4 JOHORE GOVERNMENT i TOWN BOARD, JOHORE BAHRU. TENDERS FOR 1930. Tenders are invited for the following contracts for the year 1930 (1) Lease for Government Rest House, Johore Bahru. (2) Lease for Pig Slaughter House, Johort Bahru l r (J) Lease for Pig Slaughter House, Klusng. I (4) Street lamp
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    • 922 4 TAIPING TURF CLUB AMATEUR MEETING. Thursday, Nov. 28 and Saturday. Nov. 30, 1929. TWO RACES for HORSES Classes 3, 4 and 5. Six furlongs and a mile and 84 yards. STAKES.— S6OO, $660 and $500, for each Class, respectively. TWO RACES for PONIES Classes 2 and 3. Four and a
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 689 5 AUCTION SALE Ol VALUABLE KREKHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SINGAPORE town AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES. At H« room. No. 30, < l:i.ii;i Street, ori Widncsdoy. No*. 17, at UN P.ni. Lot. 1 Valuable rubber plantation situate nl Moral and Lim Cha Kang (16th milestone). Singapore, total area ISO .-.ens roods 0 poloa comprised
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    • 379 5 THE HOUSING PROBLEM Don't invest your hard-earned savings in building your own homes. It is attractive in theory, not so in practice. If the Garden Houses at Slang Lim Park cannot meet your demand for a cheap yet comfortable home, with electricity, gas and water, children's playground and easy transport
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    • 182 5 UNICORN STOUT Specially bottled for G. H. SLOT CO., LTD. PENANG AND SINGAPORE. "> r At;Vtae>«ns«a J »>^^J cr n^^ ifswMß»k^. s>>fr j^B^^sar%^^j>^as^i*4Bt2a rr SEE SWITZERLAND The Country of Unparalleled Beauty. For further particulars and booklets, appiy to SWISS CONSULATE, SINGAPORE, 117/121, MARKET STREET. »»^M»j j 1 tVINKI \W. LOCKWOW
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    • 249 5 ORNAMENTAL CEMENT FLOORJTILES MANUFACTURED BY EXPERIENCED MEN MADE IN ALL COLOURS AND DESIGNS. LEE KIM SOO 40, HIGH STREET. MODERN SANITATION AND SANITARY EQUIPMENT for DOMESTIC AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Apply to Fong Hin G. H. Watts Co., •4. WALLICH STREET SINGAPORE. Phone 7582. CROOKES ANTIGLARE GLASSES PROTECT THE EYES FROM
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    • 287 5 Supreme for QUALITY Skippers are different with a personality all their own. The olive oil in which they are packed is the finest of 17 grades of genuine olive oil. The fish which are caught in their prime are rich, yet delicate in flavour, stored with health giving vitamins. No
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    • 730 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following placet la Singapore Honey Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer, fcaltles Hotel. Croaranor Hotel. Kelly Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Raffles Place and Tank Roa.il Station. G. H. Kiat Co., Ltd., Collyer Quay. Asiatic Stamp
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  • 1511 6 SI AM LETTER. Kinj? Praises English Public Schools. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Nov. 10. I have mentioned the hard times tkrMCh which the oldist club in BangUfk h;i h?en passing, the United Club. In BMMqmnra of a reduction in th" monthly subscription from Tea.
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  • 45 6 Mr. 5. Markkandu, planter, Koala Kangsar. who was an inmatu of the Ipoh Hospital anderjroins; treatment for compound fracture <>f the right arm and other minor injarira, the result of a motor-car accident, is well again ?nd contemplates goinjj to Ceylon for a change ihoiiljT
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  • 313 6 Himalayan Tribe Who Cluck." The latest message from the German Himalayan Expedition gives the interesting information that the "abominable snow-men have turned up again. As usual, they have not been visible but their footprints have been seen and their voices have been heard. It is hoped that this
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  • 114 6 100,000 Years Old Find In East Galicia Warsaw, Nov. 8. Tho body of a giant rhinoceros, discovered in Sranislavov. is estimated to be 100,f>00 years old by a geologist. Professor Goetel, of Cracow University, who recently motored from the Cape to Cairo on a geological expedition. The monster
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  • 377 6 Main Provisions Briefly Outlined. The following are the material provisions of the Indian Child Marriage Restraint Bill, which is popularly known as Mr. Sarda's Child Marriage Bill. The Bill has been passed both by the Legislative Assembly and the Council of State. A child is defined a3
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  • 58 6 9 Compulsory Teaching Of Latin Alphabet. Constantinoblo. Nov. 1. After having been suspended for five months, the order issued by the Department of Education for the compulsory teaching of the Latin alphabet to al) Turks will be re-enforced from to-day. No fewer than 700 new popular courses will
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  • 294 6 Address to Ex-Service Men By Sir lan Hamilton. The motives, conscious and sub-consci-ous, which bind ex-Service men together, formed the main subject of a speech by -General Sir lan Hamilton, when he opened the new British Legion Club at Bacon Lane, Edgwarc, recently. Sir lan said
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  • 79 6 Wonders of New French Ship. London, Nov. 2. A cording to the Daily Telegraph'? naval correspondent, the French sub-me;:-ib!e light cruiser Surcouf, which will be launched at Cherbourg on Nov. If, will displace 4.304 tons. She will have a submerged s.peed of 10 knots, and will be able
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  • 39 6 Proyramme of Drills up to and for week ending Nov. 24 Saturday. Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Bukit Timah Range, Units, S.V.C., November Service Meetin<r. Sunday, Nov. 21, 7.30 a.m., Bukit Timah Range, Units, S.Y.C., November Service Meet-
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  • 264 6 Rich Vein Found Despite Cannibals. An astonishing story with a sad ending has reached Hong Kon^ in the news of the death of M. Louis Laugier, a former resident and very popular member of the French community. Somo years ago M. Laugicr hoard that rich god
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  • 192 6 Chinese to Go to America To Learn. Nanking, Oct. 21. To build up an efficient staff in every department of the various railway administrations in China, the Ministry of Railways has formulated regulation: governing the sending of students to work in various railways in America so as to
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  • 122 6 Appalling Conditions Due To Wrong Aims. London, Oct. 22. In a speech at a school prize distribution at Foil-. tone. Viscount Burnhai-i said that he came from a long inquiry in a distant land that showed the danger of allowing clericalism to be the guiding motive of
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  • 108 6 Government Forbids Study Of Persian. Angora. Another of the new Turkey's radical turnings fr-.m the East towards the West, is indicated by an order from th? Kemalint Government for the total suppression in all Turkish rehoola of course.* in Arabic and Persian, languages which have been the bases
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  • 35 6 Mr. lioOM Kadir Sultan .1.1., Chevalier dc la Legion d'Honneur, returns t<> Sing's pore from Karikal on Sunday mornins;. An address will be presented to him by the Anjuman-i-Islam, of which he i:. the Patron.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 67 6 DANISH PORTLAND CEMENT or/ k74.%4^ v ,aB o! kg '*yA is Agents G. H. SLOT CO., LTD. PBNAMQ AND SINGAPORE. Stocks carried. Large supplies can be arranged for contract delivery. IMPORTANT NOTICE GROVE ESTATE, KATONG. A Great Opportunity of Purchasing some very Desirable Building Lots at Reduced Rates up to
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    • 64 6 GETZBEST CALIFORNIAN TINNED PROVISIONS GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated in I'.S.A.) TRUTH IN ADVERTISING" is the Bulivark of Success CHEESE New Shipments of GRUYERE EDAM GORGONZOLA DUTCH CREAM ROQUEFORT "CLJ7II" PROCESSED STILTON and AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR (By consensus of opinion the Best Cheddar in Malaya) "The Best by Test? The FRESH FOOD
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    • 21 6 House-Hunters should study the small advertisements on Page Four of to-day's STRAITS TIMES your new home may be advertised there I
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 489 7 From Saturday, /Vor. 2'.i h> Friday, Nov. 29, at the Phone 3659 TIVOLI Ph ne 3659 NOKTH MUO6I K()\ll. In the Second Show at 9.15 A JAMES CRUZE PRODUCTION of unsiirpawtl dramnlic ttynt and realism I'ICTIRE VIBKAM WITH THRILLS. IiKWIA. ACTION, SUSPENSE AM) KINK APPEAL NINA QUARTARO. G ASTON GLASS,
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    • 515 7 ALHAMBRA TAN CHENG KEE, Sole Proprietor. PROGRAMME Commencing Tuesday, Nov. 19 ending Sunday, Nov. 24 In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS REX IMGRAM'S The Garden of Allah With ALICE TEItRY and IVAN PETROVITCH A sensational Romance of an English Lady and a Russian Monk in
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    • 391 7 And now the now t liKir.p p* vA <^ U. II More than t-vt-r !>r-for<» is il Q\0»» lDtyj\ a Watch for the following and put in dates of Screenings THREE SINNERS, Pola Neirri. GET YOUR MAN, Clara Bow. EASY COME. EASY GO, Richard Dix. HOT NEWS, Bebe Daniels. KIT
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  • 245 8 SHIPPING NOTES Six Vessels Authorised For Next Year. The two sloops of the Admiralty 1929 pioitramnie, which has been Sjacwed to name thr Shorehajß and the Fowcy, are bc'inc laid doWB this auti-ium at Chath.im and Devoaport, Inatead of in tha spring of I This is partly
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  • 160 8 Rose Macphai! Penman, Ltd. Singapore, Nov. 2!*. London.- Rubb«l I-lOd.. unchanged. Noon i I "iidon Standard i Spot 88 H evnt^. I.nndon.— Tin 1188 ap Ms. Uiningr.— Steady. Bnngel Ways in. Kaekaii \JIO-133 \.1.. Kir.t.-i DraagM IM-IM, Klanif Riven SJSO-2Ji5, Mi.nir Katts 62-66 .-iM.ts. Malaya Consols. 87-M
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  • 62 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc.. New York, tend us the following cable ciatcd Nov. 22. their quotations being in gold Hollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Exchange sales to-day 'J2~> tens. November 15.80, December 16, Jamcry 10. in. Pebrnarv 16.78, March IT, April IT.:;ii, May IT.'.'iO, June 17.70,
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    • 267 8 EXCHANGE Singapore, Not. 23. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/3 15/16 Demand |/|li Private 3 in. credit 2/4 6/10 Or, New York. Demand 66'/. Private U0 d a hi■!* On France, Bank T.T. j.j2'j On India, Bank T.T. 164'<, On Hone Kong, Bank T.T. 21'» di». On Shanghai. Bank T.T.
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
      • 487 8 Val. I'd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Arum Kumbang 36/6 87/6 cd. I/-SA Aycr Hitam Tin 12/- 13/Cl ft Bancrin Tin 26/- 28--1 1 haunt; l'adanj .1 lit) 0.25 1 1 Eatu Caves 0.97 1.02' i 1 1 Bukit Aranif 1.05 1.15 £1 £1 Burmah Malay 21 r, 23 6
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      • 229 8 Val. i'J. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 2.12', 2.17';, I t Alex. Brick Ords. 2.80 2.»0 LI £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.12.6 &.17.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.50 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.45 0.55 IDs. 10s. Duff Development 5/- 7 I ,-d. Dunlop Rubber 14
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      • 103 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. <lcb. of IM red. 1231-36 101 103 ci. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of l»01 red. 19U0 $1,878,000 par. 6% pram. bnjrapore Municipal 44 p.c. of IUO7 red. 1947 $1,000,000 95 par. Singapore Municipal 44 p.c. of UN red. 1056 $1,000,000 U5 par.
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      • 393 8 To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall A Co. Kvatt Allenbv (fl) Alor Gajali .ill A. Hit.,.,] (tit A. Kuning ($1 An. Malay »J i A. Mo'.ck \il, A panai it) Balg Atnc ill) M'l[ I*ll (|1) Brunei i $.> i B. Jelutong (fl) 11. Katil (fl) Rukit K. li. (ft)
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  • 216 8 t-'aiuruay, November 2:i. Shipa alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entranca KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Patrol, HarmM, Al.clla. Tub Eton M. l-K'ti. Valeo. Pttriccla, I'eari Shell, Ardent. Oil Wharf Nil. .oal Wharf khofn-Foeng. VESSELS I.\ UKY DOCKS. Tanjonß Pagar. Albert Dock NIL Victoria Dock Nil. Krppt-I
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  • 134 8 Today. Bee) 2 p.m. lidi.k* Uland. Pladjoe and Palcmbang Bugj 2 P-m. Kemaman i Hong Ho) i P.m. Taujong Balei and Laboean Eilik (Mini P"' Tembilahan and Indragirl (Rakaa) 4 p.m. Mm. l.aliuan, Nurth Uuinvo and Jolo i Uarval i P- nl Ceylon, Bonthera ami Weatora India
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  • 38 8 By Indrapoer* Angers K. dcr Ncderlanden k.-.rni.iia lilawa Pabanan S'pore London Oct. 11 Not. 4 Oct. 16 Nov. 1 Oct. 18 Nov. S Oct. 18 Nov. S Oct. 24 Nov. 11 Oct. 25 Nov. IS
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  • 51 8 The executive committee of the Perak Hindu Mahajana Sanjfam, Ipoh, has decided to convene an all-Malaya Tamil conference on Dec. 21 and 22, in order to found an All-Malaya Tamil Sanpam with headquarters at I poll, and to have it registered in the interests of the domiciled Tamils of ISritish
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 126 8 COVER CROP SEEDS Tlio following seeds can be supplied from ready sloik CALOPOGONIUM MFC I'NOJOES CEN ntOSEMA PI'DESCENS VIGNA HOSEI MIMOSA INVISA PHASEOF.I S LUNATUB CKOTALAKIA I'SARAMOENSI? CROIALA3IIA STKIATA TEPHROSIA VOGELII TEPHROSIA CANDIDA I'UEKARIA JAVAMCA. Oninrs on ot'nor varii'tios ran bo executed within 3 weeks after placing or order PRICKS
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    • 402 8 We carry a large slock of Shipchandlrry Stores and Yacht Fittings. BOON SENG ft CO, LTD., 36 4 Uaeea Read ccc" I, majaoa Plaea The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Inrorporated in the Strait* Settlements and Registered under The Traat Companies Ordinance 1926) is prepared to act as
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    • 238 8 SHOES FOR MEN "CATHEDRAL" BRAND They Wear Out the Pavement The Aristocrat of Footwear. Made in Engiitivl and guaranteed all leather, \Vill.,w ObH in New Btyfc Derby and Oxford. T.m at Maj 1.. Home Price 225. Our Price $10. I'n^taßC c\<ra. Sizc3 from ij'j to TH. nifli'im fitting. Try a
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    • 13 8 IF IT IS WORTH ADVERTISING YOU WILL FIND IT IN THE STRAITS TIMES.
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 240 8 <4))(|| MMM MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily V>>gfh"r Keport. Brigh Wind Stations. Temperature. Rain- ,'ielative Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Mm. fail, el Humidity, tion. P. F. ins. hours. m-P-h. Alor Star 88 74 0.25 5.5 86 Ca,lm Overcast Kola Bharu Bfi 13 121 7.0 »8 SSW 10 Drizzle K. Tren»rganu Hi!
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    • 309 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. < Saturday, Novrmbrr 23 II. W. Ul a.m., 7.5, 2.10 p.m., R.6. Sun riM'.-. ">..">! a.m., .-cts Ul p.m. Moun Last Quarter 11.1 p.m. Concert by liirK' Friendly Band, in aid of the Hml.liiiK rand ol lh« Btrmiti <hine»« Church, Singapore Chinese Girls' School, I p
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  • 310 9 Larger Rubber Output Expected. SPECULATIVE TIN SHARES IN DEMAND. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday, 11 a.m. To-day's Prices Rubber 27 cents. Tin, 150 tons at £95 Yesterday's Prices Rubber, l.undi.n 8 1/16 d., unchanged. New York 1"> J4J 4 els., down Tone Dull. Tin, IxHidon £186..
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  • 247 9 Estimated Surplus of Four Millions. It is estimated that the twelfth actuarial valuation of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, which is approaching completion, will show an aggregate surplus of £4.000,000, n large portion of which will be available for additional benefits. The income of the sick and
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  • 246 9 Action by Standard Oil Co. Of California. New York, Oct. 21. Karly in the day the Street learned that Standard Oil Company of California had cut crude oil prices 40 cents to $1.05 a barrel, one of the most drastic cuts in the history of the oil
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  • 29 9 A Post Office was opened at Batu Laut, Srlangor, on Nov. 21. This office will transact all eIMIM nf tolagnpfc, money order, savings tiank and postal business, except insurance.
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
    • 1036 9 Terms of New Draft Bill. The object* and reasons of a Ml published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette state that the Government intends to legislate on the basis of carrying out of the recommendations of the recent Stamp Duties Committee. The committee was appointed by
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    • 85 9 Output of Kuala Krau Rubber Company for year ended June 30, 1929, was 143,900 lb plus 15,581 lb. brought in. Net sale price 8.23 d. (against 11.77 H.) (equivalent to 9.28 d. London landed terms). Estimate for current year 160,000 lb. Net profit £137 (aguinst £121). It
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    • 65 9 Tone of Market Steady—Quiet— Sellers Reserved. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet B'xd. per lb. New York :—Spot Sheet G. cents 15* per lb. Singapore, 12 o'clock noon, > Nov. 23 i. t.S.S. equal to London Standard itandard R.S.S. on Tender it i* rt Spot December
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    • 608 9 Consumption Sharply Higher. Canada's production of refined beetroot sugar was some 3,700,000 pounds greater in 1928 than in 1927, but the total of 64,663,348 pounds represented only 7 per cent, of the entire output of refined sugars, produced by Canadian sugar refineries during the year according to
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    • 246 9 Provision for Income Tax Payment. At the meeting of the Rassak (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd., held at 5 Fenchurch Street, E.G., Mr. W. C. Tabor (chairman) said that the crop for the year amointed to 185,172 lb., which, with the surplus from previous year, made 234,922 lb. The
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    • 73 9 Rugby, Nov. 22. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.08%, Athens 375, Bombay Is. 5?, d., Berlin 20.39, Brussels 34.87, Bucharest 816, Buenos Aires 46 7-32, Copenhagen 18.20H, Geneva 25.13, Helsingfors 194, Hong Kong Is. 8%d., Lisbon *****. Madrid 35.07H, Milan 93.15H, New York 4.87 17-32, Oslo 18.20".,, Paris 12X885, Prague
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    • 17 9 Rcnong Tin Dredging (first half). No. 2 dredge 718 piculs, No. 3 dredge 201 piculs.
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    • 874 9 Japan as Britain's Rival. The questions of whether the imports of Lancashire cloth into India are likely to remain more or less stabilised at about twothirds of the pre-War quantity, and whether Lancashire can hope to regain her former proportion of this trade in face of
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    • 84 9 Output of Karmen Rubber for year ended May 31, 1929, was 483,000 lb. (against 258,700 lb. last year). For current year approximately 565,000 lb. is expected. 134,400 lb. at average of Is. Id. per pound landed London have been sold for delivery during- calendar year 1930. After charging
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    • 23 9 Bedford Plantations —29,090 lb. Glenealy Plantations. 61,034 lb, Hill Rise.— 3o,ooo lb. Rcyland— 15.500 lb. Kutanui.— sB,o97 lb. Trolak.— 3o,6oo lb.
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    • 547 9 Dividend and Bonus For Past Year. The seventeenth annual general meeting of the Chinese Commercial Bank, Ltd., was held at the bank premises, 64, Chulia Street, yesterday, with Mr. Cheok Cheng Kee, the chairman of directors, in the chair. Others present were the Hon. Mr. S. Q.
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    • 184 9 Encouragement By The Banks. The recent speech of the Chancellor of Exchequer at the International Thrift Congress brings to mind the efforts of the leading banks to encourage the saving habit among the public. As an instance of what has been done in this direction, it may be
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    • 204 9 Extension in Central Africa. Matters of considerable interest to the cotton industry from the standpoint of cotton-growing within the Empire are dealt with in the report of the Executive Committee of the Empire Cotton Growing Corporation. The decision, says the report, to build the long-anticipated bridge over the
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  • 792 9 Many Difficulties to Be Overcome. With tin down to the new low level sinco 1923 of under £185 per ton, a larp;e proportion of producers must be facing soniethiiit; next door to a crisis, says the Financial Times. The high hopca which wire indulged in— whether justifiably
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  • 312 9 The following novels were added to Raffles Library during the past fortnight All Else is Folly, (P. Aclandi; Poacher's Moon, (Almey St. John Adcocki; The Trail of the Lotto, (Anthony Armstrong): Sons of Jacob, (M. G. Ashton); Carr. (I'hylis K. Bentley); Murder on the Underground, (Winifred Boggsi; The
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  • 837 10 Health and Coolie Labour. (Ry a Medical Correspondent.) It is a popular opinion, but quite incorrect, that the supervision of health conditions among coolie labour is one of the simplest and easiest branches of preventive medicine in the tropics. Perhaps 1 there is no other work
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  • 323 10 Capt. A. F. Hayward, M.S.V.R.. has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Home, with Mrs. and Miss M. Hayward. Mr. J. H. Wilmott, manager of the Malacca branch of the Straits Steamship Co., has resigned and will be leaving Malacca early next year. Members of the Malacca Bar
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  • 826 10 MUKDEN AND THE SOVIET. The mention of the name of Dr. Wellington Koo as the official chosen by the Mukden authorities to conduct dircc' negotiations with Russia, with a view to the settlement of the Chinese Hastem Railway dispute, lends verisimilitude to the report that the
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  • CLEMENCEAU'S "LAST BATTLE": LITTLE HOPE OF RECOVERY.
    • 541 11 Occupation of Towns Admitted. MOSCOW STATEMENT. Ilorrow of Refugees In Caved-In Mine. Harbin, Nov. 22. A I.', ii; o Aj-cniy message stales that tion around MaactaU is nfaftad tn be acute, and the < hhtese commandei hai been ordered to evacuate the town. The Japanese conaol
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    • 72 11 To Meet Colleagues in Egypt And Palestine. Rugby, Nov. 22. Sir Francis Humphry* will leave London .in., for Iraq where he will i:.! up lih appointment as High Comiiis .'.mi. in succession lo the late Sir C'.ll.ert C!:.yt<m. '<•' hi way to Baghdad ho will visit hi! the
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    • 83 11 Si a lenient by the Royal Physician. Rugby, Nov. 22. Loid Dawson of Ponn, proposing the t u.-t of The Kin/ at tho dinner of the 1 i.ycil Society ef Medicine last night, said "This day last year there began that grave illness which nearly cost the
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    • 27 11 I'rrlin's New Bishop's Appeal. Berlin, Nov. 21. Tho I'ress features BerUa's newly iaKlatled liit Binhup Schrieber*! strong |.<:il f< i Bupporl for ihe Republic.
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    • 43 11 Illness Reaches Critical Stage. Paris, Nov. 23. M. Omenceau is fijthtinK his last battle. He is unconscious and is now suffering from uremia. Oxygen is being administered. M. Ucmenceau had a rather had nijjht and the family has assembled.— Ueuter.
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    • 243 11 International Circulation Wanted. Rugby, Nov. 21. On Monday next a conference will meet at Geneva under the presidency of l.'i'l Burnham, the British representative, to discuss methodl of developing the circulation cf newspapers and periodicals between various countries of Kurope. The meeting is a result of a conference
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    • 164 11 Publisher Sues for Breach Of Contract. Berlin, Nov. 21. A well-known publisher has entered a suit against M. Trotsky for breach cf i contract in connection with his memoirs. the German rightl for which th.' publisher -ivured after M. TioUky's arrival at Constantinople. Afterwards the exile suddenly cancelled
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    • 100 11 New President Invited To New York. Mexico City, Nov. 22. An international committee <>f bankers in New York has invited Ortiz Ruhio. Pr.sident-elect of Mexico, to n« to New York before he assumes offic" in Januuiy. It il believed that the bankers fetfec to renew negotiations for another
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    • 81 11 French Action and Belgian Prestige. Paris, Nov. 22. The Echo de Paris reports that the Belgian Pram far, M. .la»par. is annoyed at France fixing the date of the second Hague Conference over his head, as he considers that this affects Belgium's prestige. He is unwilling to
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    • 40 11 Big Increase in German Unemployment. Berlin, Nov. 22. The number of unemployed in the first half of November passed the million mark, and IM 200,000 above the total foi the corresponding period of last year.— Tiauii-Oceau.
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    • 265 11 Mutiny Report Denied. FOUR DESTROYERS AFTER VESSEL. London, Nov. 22. Mystery surrounds the report that four destroyers on the Mediterranean Station at Malta have been dispatched to help the British steamer, Baron Elcho, from Port Said bound for Marseilles, following the receipt of a wireless message that
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    • 264 11 Position of President Uncertain. An unconfirmed report emanates from Nanking, states a Shanghai message to the Sin Kuo Mm, to the effect that Marshal Yen Shi-shan and the Government generals Lim Chen-hua, Han Fu-chu, Shih Yu-san and Chen Tia-yuan have telegraphed to President Chiang Kai-shek asking him to
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    • 102 11 Japanese I'rince to Visit London. Tokio. Nov. 22. The Imperial Rosnekotd announces that it ha* been decided that Prince- Taka WaiH. accompanied by his bride, will proceed to London; leaving Yokohama by the Kashima Moru on April 21, to return thank for the Duke of Gloucester's mis.■ion, after
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    • 121 11 Refusal to Return Declared To be Treason. Moscow, Nov. 22. The central executive has published a retrospective decree laying down that Soviet citizens employed in Soviet institutions abroad and disobeying an order to return to Russia will be considered guilty of treason and sentenced to death, and their
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    • 138 11 Extermination Danger. APPEAL IN HOUSE OF LORDS. London, Nov. 22. In a House of Lords debate on the preservation of Empire fauna, Lord Onslaw urged the importance of the establishment of game reserves in the Colonies, particularly Africa and Malaya. He dwelt on the increasing risk
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    • 157 11 Official on Pilots Who Take Risks. Ku-by, Nov. 22. The inquest was returned to-day on Mr. A. R. Caterham one of the seven victims of tie disaster to the (ierman air liner which struck some trees while ftving frjm Croydoa to Amsterdam, and crashed in I fiaints
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    • 105 11 Removal of Silk Duties j Disastrous." London, Nov. 23. The Silk Association of Great Britain and Ireland, replying to a pamphlet! drenlatsd to members of the House of Commons suggesting the remc-vel of duties on silk and artificial silk, say their removal would be disastrous. The duties bad
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    • 118 11 Twenty Million Votes Thought Impossible. Berlin, Nov. 23. the Cal.imt has declared that the Nat onalist Bill against the enslavement of the German people would involve a ebaaga in the constitution, and therefore its passage will require a two-thirds majority in the Reichstag; Consequently the rejection of the
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    • 54 11 New Punitive Ordinance In Palestine. Jerusalem, Nov. 22. Th» first sent;nre under the CoOecUve Punishments Ordinance h:is been pronounced, the Arab villasce of Ashdod having been fined M.OOO as one of twelve villages which were accused of attacking the Jewish colony of Beertuvia. Other sentences are to
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    • 50 11 America's Example to Rubber Industry. Memphis (Missouri), No* 22. It is announced that officials of the Cotton Co-operative Association of the entiie cotton belt will meet the Federal Faim Board here in a few weeks' time, and lay the foundation of a national cooperative marketing corporation. Reuter.
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    • 119 11 Mr. Kellogg's Optimism In London. London, Nov. 23. A Russo-Chinese war would be a world calamity, but I believe that the Paris Pact had a restraining influence on them," declared Mr. KelloprE at the Pilgrims' dinner in London. Reviewing the gratifying procrcss of international conciliation in
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    • 94 11 Unemployment Bill to Be Attacked. London, Nov. 22. Prophecies that Mr. Maxton (1.1..P. Bridge ton, Glasgow) and his colleagues would be the chief thorn in the flesh sfl Government in the Unemployment Bill I debate yesterday night, were not fulfilled for it was Mr. l.loyd (ieorge, the Liberal
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    • 137 11 Government's Interference In Coal Industry. London, Nov. 22. The discussion between the Government and the coalowners has not yet concluded. It is announced that the coalowners' central marketing committee, which drew up the owners' marketing scheme, will meet on Nov. 27, when the owners will j also meet
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    • 112 11 Mr. Mac Donald To Make Statement. Rugby, Nov. 21. The Premier, answering questions in the House of Commons, stated he intended to make a statement on the policy of the Government regarding East Africa, an I the House would have an opportunity of debating the Government's proposa's.
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    • 65 11 Foreign Minister to Attend Session. Geneva, Nov. 22. Thi' Italian Foreign Minister, Sijr.ior (iiailile, has wired tt) th. Se-ii-tary-(ieiieral of the League askin' whether tile opening of the fnuiu il Mssfatn fixed for .Tan. IS, can Ih 1 held one wock prior td that d:iU>, as he
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    • 55 11 Former Governor-General Implicated. Tokio, Nov. 22. General Yamanashi, ex-Governor-General of Korea, who was summoned by the Public Procurators' Bureau, Tokio, hus been temporarily permitted to return home. Mr. Satake, ex-Parliamentary I'ndcrSeci«tary has been committed to prison for trial. He is believed to have born indicted in connection with
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    • 28 11 New Nork, Nov. 22. As next Thursday is Thanksgivhig Day and ii bank holiday tho Stock Exchange will close on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Keuti r.
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    • 25 11 Chicago, Nov. 22. The Federal Reserve Bank of fTrif jn lias reduced the rediscount rate from five to 4 per cent. Reuter.
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    • 332 11 Passengers Left I5y Guards. FALSE RUMOURS. No Injuries and Only Hour's Delay. lie].':.,,!.'. The hold-up of the Orient Iv Thur.-day m :i«'hic\ oil l>v the explosion of an infernal machine which derailed the mail coach. Another infernal machine violently exploded in the same upoJ at five o'clock
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    • 67 11 Shareholders Agree to More Capital. Amsterdam. Nov. '22. A shareholders' meeting o? the Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. agreed to increase the capital to a thousand million ftorinn and also to grant the Beard freedom of action regarding the future is>ue of bonds, subject to tho proviso that
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    • 73 11 Communist Minor's Action At Strasbourg. Strasbeurgi Nov. 22. A discordant note was struck during the ec halations of the tenth nnniv rrary of the march of French troop into I lie city, when the Communist Mayor forbade the. heist mg of the tricolours and, when v patriot
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    • 78 11 Supertax on All Incomes Above £200. Canberra, Nov. 21. The income supertax uodV r tLe Budget is estimated to yield £885,000, and will be levied as follows On taxable incomes of £201 to 11,500 the existing income ta* will be supertaxed ten per cent incomes of 01,601
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    • 50 11 Cool Reception for British Proposal. Geneva, Kov. The Mandates Commission ha* received a communication from the Briti.-h Government suggesting the appointment of :i mixed commission to settle the question of the Wailing Wall at Jerusalem. It is believed that tho Commission doe not favour the proposal. Beater.
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    • 38 11 No Reduction Promised To President. Wa-hiiitfton, Nov. '22. In order to maintain the miirilryV eontominc power the leading industrialists) i.nd labour leaden In conference with President Hoover have turreed lo maintain tha ixislinif vvaui-' KchcJult. Kauu-r.
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  • 1859 12 Objection to Questions. JEWA SINGH'S WIDOW GIVES EVIDENCE. Sunder Singh, the accused in the Gardens murder, left the witness box yesterday afternoon after occupying it for over six hours. Some of the questions put to him by his Lordship (Mr. Justice Stevens), after he had been
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  • 50 12 R.G.A. SELLING SCHEME." Mr. J. Baillie asks us to correct the statement appearing in yesterday's interview with him that "The R.G.A. merely consisted of firms of managing agents and secretaries in London." Mr. Baillie actually said that the R.G.A. was an association formed by rubber companies incorporated in England only.
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  • 148 12 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended Nov. 16 gives the total number of deaths as male 176, and female 81. This represents a death rate of 27.86 per mille, per annum, compared with 27.32 in the preceding week and 29.49 in the corresponding week of
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  • 127 12 Majestic Passengers Watch Fortunes Melt. London, Nov. 1. The New York Stock Exchange collapse caused a sudden change in the fortunes of many of the passengers on board the White Star liner Majestic, which arrived at Southampton yesterday. Hardly any of the first-class passengers were
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  • 195 12 Opposition to Town-Planning Rule. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Nov. 22. Owing to the considerable opposition to the town planning rule, allowing one bungalow to two acres in certain residential areas the matter was rediscussed by the Kinta Sanitary Board. In the course of the discussion it
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  • 240 12 (From the Straits Times of Nov. 25, 1879.) To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, You some time ago permitted me to thank the Colonial Engineer for his prompt withdrawal of an offensive notice of privacy on a road which never was and cannot be private,
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  • 86 12 Coming from America for a first appearance in the Far East, the New Yorkers will open a short season at the Victoria Theatre on Nov. 29. A varied programme will be presented, including classical dancing, comedy items, and instrumental music. The cast includes Miss Ruth Van Baley,
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  • 209 12 The Big Attraction at the Gaiety Cinema to-night is a 9-part First National special Memory Lane," starring Eleanor Boardman and Conrad Nagel. In the first show, The Vamping Venus," starring Charles Murray and Louise Fazenda will be shown. The Tivoli is screening to-night a powerful James Cruze melodrama,
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  • 1149 12 Court Sequel to Fight In Ballroom. The fight in the ballroom of Raffles Hotel during a dance night was further inquired into Mr. C. S. Findlay, the Third Magistrate yesterday afternoon, when William Lavies and his brother, Johan Lavies, were charged with using criminal l'orce
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  • 66 12 New Governor's Appointment Gazetted. The following official notification of the appointment of the new Governor is gazetted His Majesty the King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Siv Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., Governor of Hong Kong, to succeed Sir Hugh Clifford, M.C.S., G.C.M.G., G.B.E., as Governor
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  • 137 12 Tragic End to Promising Career. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Nov. 22. A shocking tragedy occurred at a bungalow in Thomson Road early this morning, when Mr. Wilfred Osborne, a member of the staff of Anglo-Oriental (Malaya) Ltd. was discovered on the floor of his bedroom with a
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  • 73 12 Arrangement to be Made With Creditors. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Nov. 22. In the .Supreme Court to-day the Assistant Official Assignee mado application for the dispensation of T.S-N.firm's public examination to be allowed. Mr. Sennett said the partners were all in India, and the only thing
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  • 120 12 Soviet Consul Fires Shots At Crowd. Warsaw, Nov. 22. Riotous scenes occurred at the Russian Consulate at Lenburg when a hundred students smashed the windows and atj tempted to force their way into the building. The consul fired several shots, after having vainly endeavoured to call the police,
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  • 1401 12 CEYLON LETTER. Interview in Colombo. VISIT TO THE CASTLE OF MARSHAL CHANG. (From Our Own Correspondent) Colombo, Nov. 14. Sir Percival Phillips, the well-known journalist and newspaper correspondent, is being 9ent to India by the London Daily Mail to study the political situation and write
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  • International Soccer Player in Singapore.—To-day's Malaya Cup Rugby.
    • 1575 13 Lack of Education. A SCHEME FOII YOUNG JOCKEYS. The chairman of the V.il.c, Mr. MacVinnon. i. one thai we all admire, (aayi Mr. J. W. Stewart McKay in the Sydney I! r forec.) not only bttanee he is a real r.portsman, but bwaWMI be always tries to
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    • 119 13 Teams for To-day's Match On The Padang. Singapore meet Nepri Pembilan in their lecond Malaya ("up match to-day on the Padantr. Play will commemv at iM i>.:n. Squadron-Loader Livock will referee th? him, and the teams will turn out as follows Negri Srmliilan Batlifta i I.avers, rtriKtr«, A.
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    • 315 13 Victory of Naval Men At Camberley Heath. The first of what is to l>» an annual match between a team of Admirals and a tram of (Uncials was played at Camberlejf Heath, when the former ftoni successful by 13 points to 5. Some excellent Rolf was playe<l,
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    • 212 13 International to Play In S.C.C. Annual Game. The S.C.C. annual Soccer match, Scotland vs. the Rest, has been fixed for Friday next on the Padang, and the following have been invited to represent the Rest: E. C. Cherrington; L. R. Woods and F. Young; E. Kent, A.
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    • 126 13 Secy, and Treasurer's XI Beat Engineer's Dept. On the Municipal ground at Balestior Plain on Thursday, the Municipal Secretary and Treasurer's Department thrashed the Municipal Engineer's Department by 6—o in the Farrer Cup Competition. A fairly large crowd witnessed the match which was fast and exciting. J. H.
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    • 252 13 Indian Association And S.C.C. Draw. A fn.-t game of hockey was played on th Bales-tier Plain yesterday when the Indian Association was at home to an S.C.C. ciaven. The teams were well balanced each side playing good hockey, thp game resulting in a draw. From the bully-off, the
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    • 217 13 Armstrong's Goals in Hockey Encounter. The hockey secend elevens of the S.C.Cand S.K.C. mot on the latter'c ground yesUrday, and a hanlfought gnmc ended in a win for the l.cme side by two clear goals cne being scored each half by Armstrong. The result wds much against
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    • 150 13 Not Receiving General Approval. London, Nov. 11. The result of the Lawn Tennis Association's first effort at ranking was not rcreived with general approval. A well-known member of the Council said "It will cause a lot of talk and receive some approval and probably much
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    • 104 13 Battling Guillcmo Wins Easily. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Nov. 22. Thorp was a crowded houso at the Drury Lane Theatr> Hall !ast nii,-ht Vnen five boxing contests weie staged. The first foui vvore preliminaries »o the main event be a*aen Hattling Gi'illi-mo and Quah Teik Ea;i.
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    • 354 13 The Latest Success of Abe Mitchell. Abe Mitchell won the Herts County P.O. A. open championship, held over the Moor Park High course. He had rounds or 71 and 70. and his aggregate of 141 was three strokes ahead of the veteran "Sandy" Herd (winner in 1925),
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    • 185 13 Saturday, Nov. 23 S.V.C. Annual Service Shoot. Rugby Singapore vs. N.S., S.C.C. Hockey V.M.C.A. vs. K.A., Biakan Mati I.A. vs. Police Depot. Thomson Road. Golf R.C.G.C. November Medal Slroke Competition. Sunday, Nov. 24 S.V.C. Annual Service Shoot. Golf R.C.G.C. November Medal Stroke Competition. Monday, Nor. 25 Farrer Cup
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    • 432 13 Loses to European Title Holder in Paris. Fidel la Barba, who took part in his first contest in Europe during mail week, is possibly not as good, relatively, as a bantam as he was a fly-weight when he beat Elky Clark, the British champion, in a world's
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    • 379 13 High Hopes of Test Match Status. Speaking of cricket in India th? Maneheatei' Guardian ha:; somo interesting comments. It states Thus far India has not figured victoriously in international sport except in hockey she won the Olympic tourney at Amsterdam— in spite of many earnest efforts made
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    • 18 13 If you require assistance in arranging THE LAY-OUT OF YOUR ADVERTISING Consult the Manager of THE STRAITS TIMES.
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    • 163 13 Rattles Hotel CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 21. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCING till 2 a.m. Tickets Si.OO. Christmas Night, W "ednesday, Dec. 25. OLD ENGLISH DINNER. Yuletidc Music a:id Dancing. Tickets .Si.OO. Boxing Night, Thursday, Dec. 26. FANCY DRESS DINNER AND DANCE. Distribution of latest Novelties
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 341 14 *r- s(«M<n—i'> 'Trm Mm" Cmft I iil'l "Jmtk" MrElmmw'M-LttttnT Sir E. Mostm 'iSmri? Four." Lont Chrs*.Ws -patlim." J 0 yd^^^_^_^_V^^ WITIHI CORK TIPS ANY FRIGIDAIREI OWNER! ASK any Frin;idaiie owner whether c hi would be without his Fri;:i- i IS^'Sflfe I^**!»_. It for an> money, unless it could be U
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  • A Page For Women Readers
    • 1288 15 London, Oct. 24. VyiTH all roads leading to the Motor Show, motors and motoring form the chief topic of conveisation at the moment, not that we all propose to buy new cars. Nothing, as a matter of fact, is further from the minds of the majority of people Who flock
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    • 42 15 Here are the useful rubber heel pieces which are slipped over the heel of light coloured shoes. When driving, they arc frightfully useful aa they protect the leather and are easily slipped on and off.
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    • 21 15 Thin is the coat made in tweed lined with Htnckinrtte. trimmed with nutria, mentioned in .Miss Cartoon's article.
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    • 796 15 Children's Story BROKEN TOYS. «/^OME with me,' said the Little Old V 1 Man to the children he had collected on the club padan?. None of them knew how they had got there, but there they were, all in their pyjamas or eighties. There was Michael and Ronald and Ncal,
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    • 54 15 ZIP SPONGE BAGS. The newest sponge bags of rubber have dainty patterns painted on the sides, and small pockets inside, where all washing accessories may be packed tidily and carefully. These bags have .■tronga "Zip" fastener across the top. which give them a smart appeal ence, and arc more secure
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    • 184 15 Baby garments are fascinating things when they are freshly laundered, but unless they are put away carefully the first freshness soon disappears. Tiny garments, like big ones, should be as little folded as possible, and the small initial expense involved is well worth the buying of a few
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    • 69 15 The newest idea for tha coloured suede gloves which match any ensemble is to have part of the glove to tone with a frock and part with a coat. For example, a puir cf biscuit-coloured gl >yes which has a gauntlet cuff lined with green, and grsen itiching
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    • 54 15 Late summer bathers seem to have wearied of the popular towelling bathing cloaks, and are now appearing in shawls. These shawls, which an: composed of liyge square pieces of towelling with long fringes at the sides, are made in brilliant colours, and each has a futuristic pattern printed
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    • 47 15 All the articles on this page have been written exclusively for the Straits Times and reproduc- j tion rights are reserved by the authors. S»*»WraitlfflllHIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHWIIIJIIIIIIIII!IHIItH|iillll!lllllllllllllllll(1|l«M«4l Motor Show Activity Motoring Clothes Still Required Leather Is Best A ShoeSaving Device The Dazzle Problem Solved Gadgets for Women. MiiiUMliHUHii;i|i! -i||||HMIIIMHMMI^^
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    • 710 15 SOUNDS THAT TRY A WOMAN'S NERVES IN MALAYA. Often one wonders if the poet who wrote about the quiet stillness of an Eastern night ever lived in Malaya. That there is no noise in the East at night is a complete fallacy. Have you ever noticed the amount
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    • 85 15 This is a bright idea sponsored by one of the leading West End Sports Salons. It in a motor coat of leather with a zip fastener on one side, which is opened when driving, to allow the necessary freedom, und closed when walking to ensure a
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    • 139 15 T stands for undies." Ann has really let herself ;;o on her wedding undies," and I pounced on them for my sketch this week. Her camiknickers are of flesh-pink triple ninon, with trimming of pale cream, needle-run lace. The widely flared skirt is put into the deep
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    • 321 16 "IN KItPINO WITH THI SNtlT.Or TODAY" Creating a |1 This new Hupmobile Six tvpi- 'iN^l^ f.f "I lies the Spirit of Tod.iv by giv- jJ^tll fl ll I I It is th^ "jprrmc .nhifvctnerit tjL ■■■m'Jl j I'\ It is more powerful, f i.-i-'i irvi til Bko'^'' l^i: fv^^- 'if
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    • 257 16 THE AND IT s INDIVIDUALITY Sooner or hi (or the Motorist :inri flic tM'>torist-to-hc will NBKm that Mil than half Ihc pleasure of inolonrv is to In- fmnul in that pride of possession whi'h alone will come with (be ownership of an individualistic car. The individaulistic car is thi' car
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  • 747 17 Important Judgment In Life Assurance Case. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Nov. 22. A case of considerable interest to life assurance companies, would-be insurers, and medical practitioners who certify )>erson!> ."t to be insured, was heard to-day in the Supreme r ourt, when a Chinese nonia
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  • 95 17 Sequel to Winding-Up Order. A motion was made yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) in the Bankruptcy Court in connection with the winding-up of the firm of P. A. Feins, Ltd., formeriy trading at Robinson Read. Mr. T. B. Cocker, appearing as Assistant Official
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  • 65 17 4 Plane Damaged at Setul "As Good as Ever." (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Nov. 22. The Dutch air mail arrived from Medan at Donmuang this afterncon. This is the plane which made a forced landing at Setul in the south, on her way to Medan from
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  • 608 17 Inadmissible Evidence By Defendant. An action was heard in the King'? Bench Division, London, in mail week in in which Messrs. J. G. Brown and E. H. Bulford, carrying on business as A. A. Anthony and Co., stockbrokers, at Penang, Straits Settlements, sued Mr. John T.
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  • 165 17 False Number Written On Cardboard. Before Mr. C. S. Findlay in the Third Magistrate's Court yesterday. Mr. Ang Swee Chiang, of the Asia Motor Garage, was charged at the instance of the Registrar of Vehicles Dept.. with using an unregistered car on a public thoroughlare and fraudulently
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  • 51 17 The following is Uie programme to be played by Monia Litter and his orchestra at Raffles Hotel on Sunday at 0.30 p.m.:— Overture Fingal's Cave Mendelssohagartholdy Opera Fantasy Eugrn Onegin P. Tsehaikowsky Valse Rom&ntique C. Debuii}- Andante C. Debussy Whirling Dervishes L. Godowsky Hungarian Rhapsody No, 14 F.
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  • 162 17 Counterfeit Straits Coins In China. A Chinese who arrived from China on board the steamer Antung was before Mr. 1. F. F. Gregg, the Fourth Police Magistrate yesterday, when the preliminary inquiry into charges of importing and being in possession of counterfeit coins was concluded and the
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  • 227 17 Two More Officials Arrive In Singapore. Two more members cf tlio Fnr Eastern regional staff of the General Motots Export Company have arrived in Singapore ta join Mr. H- B. Phillips, vice-pre-sident and Far Eastern regional director, who arrived here early in November. The new members are
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  • 613 17 x,, S J;, AND REWS CATHEDRAL. SINGAPORE.—Sunday next before Advent, Nov 24 11»2<*. 7 a.m., Holy Comn. 7.30 a.m., Matins H a.m.. Holy Comn. (Choral) 10 a.m., Sunday School at S. Andrew's School 5.30 p m., t\enson& (Choral) and Sermon Holy Comn. on lion. Wed. and Friday at
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  • 337 17 Grave Injuries to European And Syce. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 21Northam Roud was the scene of ca alarming motor collision shortly before helf past eleven last night, which was unfortunately attended by considerable personal injuries- Both cars were driven by Europeans. Mr. L. L. Williams
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  • 76 17 Re-Elected to Membership Of The Council. At a special meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in the Exchange Room, Fullerton Building, to-day, the Hon. Mr. A. S. K. Macdcnald presiding, it was unanimously decided to re-elect the Hon. Mr. J. Bagnall as the Chamber's representative on
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  • 181 17 Smart Raid Prevents Gang Robbery. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Nov. 21. "The information that the Detective Dcpartirunt ii.v' v. that this man was planning a |BHC >(>'"l cry and it was .on this information that the raid was carried out an'! the discovery made," said Court
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  • 216 17 Judge's Astonishment At Credit Given. A street newspaper-seller was examined by Mr. T. B. Cocker, the Assistant Official Assignee, in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison). Hi- said he had a Ktand in Posir Punjab, and made $1K a month by
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  • 29 17 The Socony Athletic Club, the Malayan Poultry Farm Association and The Live Wires have been exempted from registration, and the Cosmopolitan Club fias been registered undir the Societies Ordinance.
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 49 17 THE NEW MODEL. 143 Oak $150.00 Mahogany $170.00 STOCKS JUST ARRIVED 6g||S S. MOUTRIE ft CO., LTD. RAFFLES PLACE. SUN-MAID jAISINS j^Mi^jfo Have you had y° ur ron t°"d a y? %ujim\:i IF NOT EAT l^^^^^l SUN-MAID 1 SEEDLESS SUM-MAID s»ic A K ents A. CLOUET CO., LTD., Singapore.
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    • 289 17 IT'S GOOD TO BE THIRSTY for LEMOIIIuP There's nothing more deli- |^€3k cious in the world when C!^3^*\ you are thirsty than it/yfe^A Crosse Blackwell's Lemoncup. Imagine lemon- x^fAM^ juice itself, sugar sweet- WU I fl ened just waiting for you Vl| JPf^.'jA to pour into a cool glass, P^
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 103 18 \f+ ENTRA lH| IV^ IfcNGINE WORKS \J°\ In I SIN(JAPORK IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. Sanitary Engineers AND Drainage Contractors Sole Agents in Malaya FOR 2±ROYAL —V LONDON ySanitary Appliances Tel. .",119. s- 1 II i 'i^t 'ol k ce P* n S«od health y^j jtTili X n ie r °P' (S
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    • 345 18 UNICORN TEA in a very choice brand of Ceylon Tea <, n »i.«<i >.». r»..«i>« Sole Importers G. H. SLOT CO., LTD. PENANG ANI) SINGAPORE. DR. CASSELL'S TABLETS Repair Wear and Ti-ar of Nerve and Body I'rlr* In. 9d. and 4a. /CV-4& i ■-'."^aOSByvaBMBBBfILMBBLUr^ I /^^awrt^^Q^^BT^^S^^H^H^Q J THB WORLD FAMOUS
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    • 64 18 The New 612 117 E present the new draham-Paige Model if 612 as a motor car of exceptional value /^pSg^^jW^M^L not in some one or tw o features but aVSjPslir^^E throughout the entire car. The more thou> HjJpw^ljf^B ouKhly you examine the Model (»12, the more W^F^M^^^aß evidence you will
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    • 557 19 Assets exceed $10,000,000. Assurance in force over $35,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE, Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE, 27, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life. Assurance Companies
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    • 589 19 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF. INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Paid Up Capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 33, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches Amritsar Iloilo Rangoon Alor Star Klang Peshawar Bangkok Kobe Seremban Batavia K. Lumpur Semerang
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    • 725 19 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. Established 1863 at Amsterdam Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000 (about £8,500,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 55,000,000 (about £4,600,000) Reserves Glds. 27,186,365 (about £2,270,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BATAVIA Head Office for Dutch East "SHANGHAI Head Office for China and Japan. BRANCH
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    • 301 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets 480^)00,000 ARTHUR C. POTTS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE. 2nd floor, Hong Kong Bank Chra., Singapore. New Insurance effected in 1928 £17,943,000. An increased Scale of Dividends has been
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    • 411 19 WORTHINGTON-SIMPSON, LIMITED .VERTICAL TRIPLEX POWER PUMPS. i s i i k*i II r~o i 3* c s* y P*'ce. _*__I_l*H 3 4 Icts \K_ j^_ 25a 29o_ _r_ _r_ <g- iV xJavb gos. oo -I_ -3LISQ. 3gg__jjJL_j?4 '2* S» vJgVA 2\Q. 00. _3__^_lsojho Z U IS. 3'2|yjsycj 35Q. QQ. -£_.*-j3g_!go
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    • 227 20 MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER. DRESS f CLOTHES THERE is an unwritten law in formal clothes that countenances Correctness, style and perfect fitting go with it. The pleasure experienced by the wearers of good dress clothes is the pleasure I derive from making them. H. B. WINTER 20, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. Tel.
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    • 224 20 HEALTHY RUBBER TREES! INCREASED LATEX YIELDS! STATISTICS PROVE IT PAYS TO FERTILIZE Discerning Estate Managers, before manuring, should call or write for full particulars of the following Fertilizers SULPHATE OF AMMONIA UREA-BASF ■<«-■ ™«*«< DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (20.65 c Nitrogen 52.5 c Phosphoric Acid) ifcUNAP HUj n% Phosphoric Acid 16.5% Nitrogen
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    • 174 20 THE FOREMOST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. CAST IRON Soil and Rainwater Pipes Singls Doubls Single Doublb Sockst Sockst Sockst Socket Eared Eared E»red Pltin Plain j lj <s> lj y i i Guaranteed in conformity with British Standard specification and as supplied to The Singapore Municipality, P.W.D. and leading Contractors. We shall
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