Malaya Tribune, 22 December 1928
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Title Section21 1928-12-22 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol. XV, •No. 300 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Saturday, December 22, 1928.21 words
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Advertisement157 1928-12-22 1 UPTON'S CEYLON TEA. yOli CANNOT BETTER THE BEST. j LATHES, SHAPING AND DRILLING MACHINES, Etc. I CATALOGUES AND PRICES FROM 5 I sole importers THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. I j (Incorporated in Denmark.) Hi What is the Wafer j Camera 9 It is the Lightest camera in the157 words
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Advertisement186 1928-12-22 1 FLORODOR Washing: J'&C' Wear HIGH STREET <r Singapore. i i I i I I c Agents: I I SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. I 3 (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) R Singapore, Malacca, Seremban and Muar. Cj i| ALHAMBRA j j CIGARS I |1 in X'MAS 30XES. I |j| NOW OBTAINABLE186 words
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1638 1928-12-22 2 Muslim Marriage Law. (From Ceylon Exchanges.) The eloquent figures from the Registrar General's report on vital statistics for 1927 reveal much that is satisfactory. A steadily increasing population is nothing unusual, and it is significant that a very large proportion of1,638 words
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Advertisement303 1928-12-22 2 I M lis J^tfmS^L If Kayser Slipper Heel* A hose that is sheer enough for beauty I A and heavy enough to withstand hard wear I X i—is the service sheer weight "Slipper Heel" ■HH I Hosiery. For beauty of texture it has no <-*. I g rival. Then, the303 words
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Advertisement86 1928-12-22 2 HA I HIN HOTEL, NO. 95 AND 97, BEACH ROAD, SINGAPORE. (Opposite Alhambra Theatre.) A new beautiful building facing the sea, with an abundance sea air and quiet double and single rooms to let with latest sanitary arrangements, fitted throughout with Electric lights, bells and fans. English and Chinese meals86 words
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Advertisement178 1928-12-22 2 doyouseekrĔu^Constipation Torpid Liver, Q Biliousness, 9 Sick Headache, Flatulence, A Offensive Breath JUST A LITTLE DOSR (ft PINKETTES TO-M(;i IT You'll Feel Better in the Morning. Sold by chemists everywhere free, at 60 cents the vial, from br'wr** Medicine Co., Singapore. wu 'Uat' jjj j IA GIFT OF.PERMANENT VALUE S178 words
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Article434 1928-12-22 3 I' App Elders Community. r bar,» received (writes the "Egoist" in -Times of Malaya") an interesting m a Hylam gentleman who writes ",lUnt English. He is grieved, and e *htV -o» to Hylam com-rl?r-;V f Malaya has got a bad name on ffU un* the fulminaticns of434 words
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Article419 1928-12-22 3 Stringent Criticism in Penang. A local wit, in a moment of inspiration, called Penang a town of coffee shops and messes. Whether there are more coffee shops in Penang than any other town in Malaya, we do not know; but it does strike us there is a plethora419 words
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Advertisement236 1928-12-22 3 The Perfect Mealtime Drink Drink it Because it's Delicious—but Know it's Qood for You, Too YOU drink Instant Postum because you like it—everybody does. But if you knew that it was very good for you—and why—you would drink it morning, noon and night. Yes, and at bedtime too! Millions do236 words
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Advertisement72 1928-12-22 3 I THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY LTD Q (lucorporated ir England.) ffl with the S 1 MOTOR UNION fl THE I I LEADING MOTOR VEHICLE I if INSURANCE COMPANY Iravonrible Rates Prompt Settlement of Claims, FIRE MARINE BUSINESS J Also transacted on Favourable Terms g jjj For all particulars apply72 words
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Article397 1928-12-22 4 Splendid Reconstruction Work. (Special to the "Malaya Tribune.") Nanking, December 11. Kwangsi, which has occasioned some surprise by the construction of more than 2,000 miles 6f public highways within a short time and the organization of many public schools, a well-equipped University, and electric light, telephone and wireless397 words
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Article107 1928-12-22 4 A splendid opportunity to see the "great" natural beauty of Japan and ample facilities to enjoy all that the country can offer" will be given the participants in the World Engineering Congress, which will be held in October and November next year in Tokyo, according to Baron K. Funichi, president107 words
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Advertisement248 1928-12-22 4 I I—> Colgate's removes causes of tooth decay Prevent tooth trouble Smile at the years as they sMp by. Guard carefully against tooth decay. Colgate's is a preventive dentifrice safe, effective, and pleasant to use because of its delightful taste. It removes causes of tooth decay by the gentle "washing"248 words
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Advertisement166 1928-12-22 4 *His Master's Voice" I I will Entertain your Guests I during the X'mas Festivities. jj |the latest dance records j \r Played by London Orchestras X ALSO I I VOCAL, INSTRUMENTAL AND I CLASSICAL RECORDS I B By all the Leading Artists. I Large Shipments Arriving Twice Monthly, j 3166 words
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Advertisement279 1928-12-22 5 tint tveninefs pleasure ruined IGNORANCE of parents of the importance of diet during a son's or daughter's adolescence ma\ cause grave consequences. At this period vital organs reach a climax. It is a delicate age when nature's demands for energy, and for replenishment of the physical and nerve organisms must279 words
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Advertisement530 1928-12-22 5 Church Services. FOURTH SUNDAY EN ADVENT. St. Andrew's Cathedral December 23, 1928. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7:45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Sermon. 9:15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. the Catechism. 5:30 p.m. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon. During the following week at the Cathedral. Monday, Christmas Eve. 7:40 a.m.530 words
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Advertisement489 1928-12-22 5 BETHESDA GOSPEL HALL Bras Basah Road Lord's Day 9 a.m. Breaking of Bread. Lord's Day 4 p.m. Bible Classes and Sunday School. Lord's Day 8 p.m. Gospel Service. Speaker: Mr. James Teskey. Subject: Baptism Service with Address on "Hindrances to Baptism." Monday, 5:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Tuesday, 8 p.m. Bible489 words
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Advertisement505 1928-12-22 5 FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. P***** Adeste Fideles (12") 6301 Camille (Accordion-Guitar-Banjo) (Sung in Latin) Beautiful Brunette In Dulci Jubilo (Sung in Latin) (Accordion-Guitar-Ban jo) 6368 You can tell her anything 6246 My favourite Schottisch under the sun (Fox Trot) (Accordion Fiddle) Keep sweeping the cobwebs Polka (Accordion-Concertina-Tuba) off the505 words
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Advertisement249 1928-12-22 6 I PAVILION I I THONE 903 1 I FROM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. jjj g At 9.15 p.m. sharp B 5 1 S The Latest PATHE GAZETTE. I I !"How to Handle! Women" 3 STARRING jjj I GLENN TRYON and MARIAN NIXON. ffi IN THE FIRST SHOW249 words
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Advertisement171 1928-12-22 6 Amusements. j ALHAMRRA i 1 THONE 909 I (TAN CHENG KEE Co, Ltd, Proprietor*) I PROGRAMME 1 I Commencing Thursday, December 20 I and ending Tuesday, December 25. S IN THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 P.M. I THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS. J j William Fox Presents: j "111 Till BIRL"171 words
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Advertisement667 1928-12-22 6 Merry Christmas Everybody I |iiißiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiinininiiii«fl ■iiiinim«inuiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii| ll|lll lj r)|^ I GAIETY CINEMA j SURINA THEATRE 1 Junction Albert and Beneoolen Streets North Bridge Road. 'Phone N O 289 1 iiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiMiinin'iiuiiiiiii niMtinminimniniUMiiniiiiiuniiiiiiiiiiiiinii f FROM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 TO THURSDAY, FROM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER |g DECEMBER 27. TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, SECOND SHOW667 words
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Article149 1928-12-22 7 Ships Alongside the Wharve3 or Expected to Arrive. Singapore, December 22. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Nil. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). Deli 17; City of Madras 15; Theseus 9. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). Kumsang 30; Morioka Maru 35; City of Perth 37. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate149 words
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Article77 1928-12-22 7 British Official Wireless. [British Official Wireless.] London, December 21. Paris 124 New York 4.85 13/32 Brussels 34.87 Geneva 25.17 Amsterdam 12.07% Milan 92.65 Berl n 20.36 Stockholm 18.11 C nenhagen 18.17 Oslo 18.19 Vienna 34.475 Prague 163.75 iM<nigfors 193 Madrid 29.78 li.-bon 109*4 Athens 375 Bucharest 809% Rio' 5%British Official Wireless. - 77 words
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Article37 1928-12-22 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for J ndl a and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 158 equal 5? ll)n The rate of payment of Money vrdors Imm India and Ceylon is Rs. 155 «quai t0 J*mM37 words
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Article301 1928-12-22 7 Association to be Formed Into Incorporated Body. A special general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held in the Exchange Room, Fullerton Building, yesterday afternoon, when the Hon. Mr. Bagnall presided. The business before the meeting was the passing of two resolutions as follows:301 words
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Article332 1928-12-22 7 Macdona Players and "Mrs. Warren's Profession." "Mrs. Warren's Profession," a Shaw play that was censored for 30 years, offers a tremendous opportunity for two actresses. If the part of Mrs. Warren and her daughter are not played with delicate understanding the whole production falls flat. Miss Joan. Hopegood,332 words
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Article106 1928-12-22 7 Successful Plea of Ignorance. The recent attempt to smuggle 4,000 tahils of chandu into the Colony was echoed in the District Court this morning, when the case came up for hearing. The drug, it will be recalled, was shipped from China as cargo, and was concealed in106 words
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Article67 1928-12-22 7 Prize-Giving Function. A very successful social function was held at the V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, on Thursday last when some 300 members were present. Mr. L. P. Cranna (Gen. Secretary) introduced the Hen. Mr. W. Bartley (President). Some games were indulged in and refreshments served after which the President67 words
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Article38 1928-12-22 7 In the heart of the Belgian Congo, a young American scientist has just organized the world's greatest clinic to find a cure for African sleeping sickness, the scourge of the Dark Continent which claims 100,000 victims a year.38 words
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Article185 1928-12-22 7 Bullcim for Week Ending December 15. The following is the Health Bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau (Singapore) for the week ended December 15: Basrah: 4 smallpox cases and 3 deaths. Baghdad: 1 plague case; 6 smallpox cases and 5 deaths. Bombay: 1 plague death;185 words
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Article148 1928-12-22 7 Punished for Cheating Unemployed. An unu.' ual case of cheating came up for hearing before the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G- Clarke) yesterday, when a Straitsborn Chinese named Koo Bah Bee was prosecuted on three counts of that charge. He was convicted and sentenced to 18148 words
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Article104 1928-12-22 7 Ceylon Tamil Association. The members of the Ceylon Tamil Association assembled at No. 11 Dhoby Ghaut yesterday to bid farewell to Dr. S. Thambipillai, of the Government Outdoor Dup nsary, Pay* Lebar, on the eve of his departure for Malacca. Mr. M. V. Pillai, the Pres dent of104 words
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Article112 1928-12-22 7 "Two Lovers" at the Alhambra. The Alhambra is providing a special attraction for Christmas week in "Two Lovers," with Ronald Qolman and Vilma Eanky, beginning on Wednesday next. The picture is an adaptation from Baroness Or< zy's novel Leatherface." made under Fred Niblo's direction, whose recent efforts include112 words
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Article120 1928-12-22 7 The s.s. "Kumsang" will arrive to-day from Calcutta. She does not carry deck passengers on board. The s.s. "Dartagan" will arrive here from Colombo on December 23 at 7 a.m., and will sail the same day at 5 p.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe, and Yokohama. ARRIVALS.120 words
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Article1550 1928-12-22 7 FINANCE COMMERCE. PRODUCE. Singapore, December 22. Old Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan $340 Bayers Sellers Old Siam Rice 2 $334 Muntok White Pepper 97.00 Old Siam Rice 3 $326 Johore Black Pepper Old Siam Rice 4 $320 Mixed Black Pepper 64.00 New Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan $3131,550 words
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Advertisement472 1928-12-22 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT* TO LET—No. 9, Upper Wilkie Road with Garage, Electric light and Water laid on. Apply to N. B. W., 3, De Souza Street FOR SALE—2 Leyland Lorries, comprising 2 and 2% tons, in good condition. Price moderate. Apply to Tan Kirn Seng, Bukit Asahan Estate, Asahan P.O. WANTED—Experienced472 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous306 1928-12-22 7 SINGAPORE DIARY. To-day, December 22. «vh Tides. —6.1 a.m., 6.26 p.m. •fiAva Cup: Singapore v. United Services. SSlin Club: Fancy Dress Ball. »»o-«i>na Players, matinee: "You Never p, an Tell," 5 p.m. unrdona Players, Mrs. Warren's Profession," Victoria Theatre, 9.30 p.m. To-morrow, December 23. jjijrh Tides—6.s3 a.m., 7.44 p.m. Monday,306 words
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Miscellaneous48 1928-12-22 7 THE WEATHER. Meteorological WeeklyReport. Hill Station records for the seven days ending midnight on Saturday, December 15, are as follows: Penang Hill. Altitude of observation (feet above M. S. L.) 2,100. Average mean shade temperature (aeg. F.) 70.79. Total evaporation (in inches) .257. Total rainfall (in inches)* 2.942.48 words
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Article84 1928-12-22 8 Births, Marriages and Deaths. ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. Chan Seng Poh, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kang Swi of Malacca, is engaged to Miss Tan Lai Choo, the sixth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Kah Kee of Singapore. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to witness84 words
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Article1523 1928-12-22 8 We shall await with curiosity if not with enthusiasm fuller accounts —or the production itself—of Mr. Ormsby-Gore's report on his visit to Malaya, Ceylon and Java. It has been officially deemed important enough to warrant publication as a Blue Book, running to as many as 166 pages, and1,523 words
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Article72 1928-12-22 8 Train Delayed by Floods. The night express due at Tank Road Station a t 7.41 a.m. with mails from Europe, F.M.S., and Malacca, ran four an] a half hours late due, it is understood, to floods near Gemas. The train was expected at Tank Road Station at72 words
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Article68 1928-12-22 8 From France by s.s. D.Artagnan, due at Singapore at 7 a.m. to-morrow. From China by s.s. Hosang, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan by s.s. Celebes Maru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Manila by s.s. President Monroe, due at Singapore daylight on Monday, the68 words
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Article741 1928-12-22 8 Mr. r. a. a. McKerron M C < granted leave for a specified Mr. J. S. W. Arthur, MCS h appointed to act as Denu'v secutor, Penang. 1 I'r Mr. M. Wheatley, headmast, rof a v George V School, Seremb.n V. L X Calcutta on a holiday.741 words
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Article25 1928-12-22 8 There will be no issiie of the "Malay* Tribune" on Tuesday next—Christmas D*F« The paper will be nuUished as on Wednesday—Boxing Day.25 words
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Article14 1928-12-22 8 December 24, 5 to 6 p.m. Carol?. 6 p.m. Festal Evensong.14 words
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Article30 1928-12-22 8 Latest Quotations. RUBBER. London:—B 9/16 d. New York:—l 7% cents (C). Singapore:—29-29 cents. TIN. London:—Spot £222 17s 6d I months £223 Os Od (unchjmgw- Singapore:—sll2.37 (175 tons30 words
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Advertisement278 1928-12-22 8 m ROBINSON'S ff j I C hristmas Bazaar c P fx DOLLS. ffl .H S Daintily Dressed Dolls Closing eyes. iIIES p g /V: Prices $1.25, $1.65. $1.75, $2.25, jjVT 1 I S V $27S and $375 each w\» < Jl c k] -4 Dean s Rag Dolls very Strong.278 words
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Advertisement125 1928-12-22 8 JUST UNPACKED i High Class PERFUMERY TO SUIT ALL POCKETS. NAMSENS 54, HIGH STREET. STANLEY'S Rustless Drawing INSTRUMENTS IN SETS OR SINGLY Compasses, Dividers, Bows, Etc., Etc. Sole Agents for W. F. STANLEY CO., LTD. MOTION SMITH AND <0N LIMITED 15, Battery Road, Singapore. BUY YOUR X'MAS GIFTS FROM ISMAIL125 words
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Article96 1928-12-22 9 KING 'S PROGRESS VERY SLOW. Air of Confidence at the Palace. -jftjCE GEORGE ARRIVES HOME. Reuter's Service. London, December 21. for the first time since the illness developed seriously, an air of ri was noticeable at the Palace. roLT the King has been making has *Urv slow and it mustReuter's Service. - 96 words
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Article71 1928-12-22 9 London, December 21. The Kin: assed a fairly good night. bulletin at 11.30 a.m., signed by three rtors ;s that the King had a restful Lt and there is no appreciable change noted. 1.4o p.m. j. s authoritatively learnt that the mornYulletin s interpreted as indicating that <71 words
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Article128 1928-12-22 9 British Official Wireless. [British Official Wireless.] Rugby, December 21. The favourable turn in the King's condl33. wmin,' as it has done on the eve of 'Irjstmastide, has relieved public anxiety E tr uUd a more cheerful outlook generic. h v medical journal, the "Lancet," in i sBritish Official Wireless. - 128 words
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Article237 1928-12-22 9 Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless. |1 [Reuter's Service.] 1| London, December 21. 9 The Council of State met at Buckingham this morning. Ha)1 six members, the Queen, the Prince of Bhits. the Duke of York, Mr. Baldwin, the ■irchbishop of Canterbury and Lord HailsHr. were present. TiieReuter's Service.; British Official Wireless. - 237 words
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Article94 1928-12-22 9 Arbitrator's Decision. Reuter's Service. Dortmund. December 21. n the Ruhr iron and steel dispute \*venrig gave a decision in favour of */"?ma] award being binding til the order to compel respect for Herr Severing has drawn up a perat iv« in 1929 and effective of 1930, whichReuter's Service. - 94 words
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Article31 1928-12-22 9 Reuter's Service. |l Berlin, December 21. Pttdß service between tfcj? Uen 8 Aires was opened to the ■•l A band at Buenos Aires, pW' erman National Anthem, wasReuter's Service. - 31 words
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Article127 1928-12-22 9 JAPAN REGARDS TREATY PHILOSOPHICALLY. Chiang Kai Shek's Welcome. Reuter's Service. London, December 21. The signature of the Anglo-Chinese Treaty at Nanking is authoritatively described in London as the first tangible step to putting Anglo-Chinese relations on a sound bap is and opening a new era therein. ThisReuter's Service. - 127 words
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Article428 1928-12-22 9 British Official Wireless. [British Official Wireless.] Rugby, December 21. At Nanking yesterday the British Minister, Sir Miles Lampson, formally presented his credentials to President Chiang Kai Shek. In doing so he expressed the King's wishes for the prosperity and welfare of the Republic of China and hisBritish Official Wireless. - 428 words
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Article94 1928-12-22 9 London Banks Hesitate. Reuter's Service. London, December 21. A serious hitch, due to the attitude of London banks, has occurred in the creation of the Lancashire Textile Corporation, which intended to amalgamate cotton-mills in order to restore prosperity in Lancashire. Financial interests in London were prenared to sponsorReuter's Service. - 94 words
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Article100 1928-12-22 9 Reuter's Service. New York, December 21. Banking resources, totalling nearly $500 000,000 will be united by the affiliation of two leasing New York banking institutions, the Bank of the Manhattan Company and the International Acceptancee Bank Incorporated, which are not merging but will co-ordinate by an exchangeReuter's Service. - 100 words
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Obituary51 1928-12-22 9 Reuter's Service. Former Italian Army Chief. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 21. A message from Rome reports the death yesterday of Marshal Cadorna, ex-Com-mander-in-Chief of the Italian Army. [A message received on Wednesday reported that he was dead, and a correction stated that he was in a very grave condition.]Reuter's Service. - 51 words
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Article278 1928-12-22 9 COPRA STILL BURNING FURIOUSLY. Flames Revived Last Night. Fanned by a strong breeze last night the smouldering remains of what were, till recently, thousands of tons of copra, burst into flames and there was again grave danger of the fire spreading to the neighbouring godowns, but the Brigade,278 words
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Article110 1928-12-22 9 Armed Robbers Driven Back. Reuter's Service. London, December 21. The Afghan Legation, which is communicating with Kabul by wireless via Moscow, states that the tribesmen with whom Sir Francis Humphries conversed were 7,000 well-armed robbers disguised as Afghan troops. This explains the report that part of theReuter's Service. - 110 words
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Article69 1928-12-22 9 British Official Wireless. [British Official Wireless.] December 21. In flying over the British Legation at Kabul ye-terday the Br tish aeroplane making the daily reconnaissance read a message displayed on the lawn as follows: "All well; situation improving; do not land." No information regarding the situation inBritish Official Wireless. - 69 words
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Article94 1928-12-22 9 Attacked by Alsatian Autonomists. Reuter's Service. London, December 12 M. Fachot, prosecuting counsel at the recent trial of the Alsatian autonomists of Colmar, was attacked in his house in Paris and seriously wounded in the chest by bullets. Paris, December 21. M. Fachot has died and his assailantReuter's Service. - 94 words
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Article116 1928-12-22 9 British Official Wireless. [British Official Wireless.] Rugby, December 21. Mr. Brewer, second officer of the steamer ''Clan Lamont," who was arrested in Portuguese West Africa on a charge of theft, and against the severity of whose sentence strong protest was made by the British to the PortugueseBritish Official Wireless. - 116 words
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Article60 1928-12-22 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 21. At the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club dinner last night Ipoh visitors were the guests. Mr. A. F. Richards proposed the toast of the visitors, Mr. Cochrane replying. Dr. Wellington, Col. Rae and Raja Uda also spoke. Mr. Choo Kia Peng60 words
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Article313 1928-12-22 9 Government Enquiry into Explosion. SHOPS' CHRISTMAS TRADE RUINED. Reuter's Service. London, December 21. The wreckage in High Holborn is estimated at £200,000, roads, sewers and other underground services accounting for £50,000. Many gangs were employed all night on the hazardous job of boring through the gas-impregnatedReuter's Service. - 313 words
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Article217 1928-12-22 9 British Official Wireless. [British Official Wireless.] Rugby, December 21. Masked workmen this afternoon succeeded in scaling up the great gas main beneath the road in Hign Street, Holborn. from which gas had b«.er pouring since the explosions that did s i much damage. After the mainBritish Official Wireless. - 217 words
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Article142 1928-12-22 9 German Judge's Resignation. Reuter's Service. Berlin, December 21. Dr. Simons, president of the Supreme Court of Leipzig (the highest German judicial authority) has resigned owing to a clash with the Reich Government. The latter did not await Dr. Simons' decision on a petition from Baden for anReuter's Service. - 142 words
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Article77 1928-12-22 9 Chinese Woman's Body Exhumed. Reuter's Service. Keswick, December 21. The body of Wai Shoung, the murderd bride of Chang Vi Miao, was exhumed by Walter Swinburne, who saved the body from a pauper's by providing a plan oak coffin and paying for the grave. The coffin was placedReuter's Service. - 77 words
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Advertisement193 1928-12-22 9 2 \¥THEREVER YOU GO. in either of tbe ;j W hemispheres, 700 will always find that S 3 by insisting upon Porter s BULL- X a DOG" GUINNESS you will be certain of 2 obtaining Guinness at its best jj j] Porter's Bottling is carried out by highly X I193 words
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488 1928-12-22 10 Sports Pastimes. GOOD WIN FOR MALAYS. Welch Beaten in Vigorous Game. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. The Malays duplicated their victory over the Welch at the Stadium yesterday, beating them by five goals to two, after a very keen and interesting struggle. A much better game would have resulted had play been strictly488 words
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Article98 1928-12-22 10 An interesting match was witnessed on the Malay ground yesterday, when Married and Single teams of the Social Athletic Party drew 2—2. Keng Hiang played in his old position on the right wing instead of refereeing. Tow Pew opened the score with a hard shot from98 words
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Article84 1928-12-22 10 The following will represent the Ceylon Tamils' Association against the Hindu Young Men's Literary Union on the former's ground at Balestier to-morrow: Kanagaratnam; Veluppillai, Sirtgam; S. S. Maniam, Pomriah, V. Muthucumarasamy; M. S. Maniam, Ramuppillai, Nalliah, Sivasamboo, Mutukumaru. Reserve: Sinnadu rai. The following will represent the H.Y.M.L.U.:84 words
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Article181 1928-12-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, November 6. On the occasion of All Saints' Day the Paris newspaper L'Auto called for a moment's remembrance of those who during the past year have met their death In the cause of sport. Airmen, by a very long way, head181 words
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Article401 1928-12-22 10 Batting and Bowling Averages. CRICKET. i i o c Batting. «q 4 <g 1 c 3 o > A' X H H < Hammond (E) 3 323 251 107.66 Hendren (E) 3 288 169 96 Woodfull (A) 4 209 111 1 69.66 Jardine (E) 3 128401 words
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Article168 1928-12-22 10 Why the Crowd Jeered. An account of "the Kippax incident," referred to in a Reuter message on the Second Test Match, is given in the following report from Sydney by the correspondent of the "Ceylon Independent": "Kippax started in a confident manner but suddenly the game was168 words
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Article278 1928-12-22 10 PONSFORD'S VIEWS ON ENGLISH BOWLER. Writing in an Australian paper after the M.C.C. match with Victoria, W. H. Ponsford gives his opinion of Larwood's bowling. He writes:— I have been asked for a candid opinion of the merits of Larwood as a fast bowler. For a278 words
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Article61 1928-12-22 10 HOCKEY. vie terday s hoc key match between the LTh P-w? n the S C C- A team Played on the latter's ground, the visitors won by three goals to nil. At half-time the visitors had one goal to their credit. Singh scored two goals and Stack61 words
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Article454 1928-12-22 10 The New Race-course. THE TURF. The report of the Selangor Turf Club for the 13 months ended October 31 shows a surplus of $69,225.51 after allowing $37,631.67 for depreciation on buildings, vehicles, machinery, equipment, etc., and the expenditure of $23,816.24 on the upkeep and improvement of the454 words
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Article75 1928-12-22 10 The entries for the five "classic" races of 1930, have ctosed with the following totals:—Derby, 345 (including one American entry); Two Thousand Guineas, 281; One Thousand Guineas, 252; Oaks, 293; St Leger, 344. The King is represented by Captain Kidd in the thr:e races for colte,75 words
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Article49 1928-12-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 22. The annual meeting of the Selangor Turf Club last night discussed the new race course, where the progress is satisfactory. Mr. Mac Donald was re-elected chairman. The committee is: Messrs. Delamore, Leyne, Lowinger, Watson, Menzies, D'Arcy and Irvine.49 words
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Article180 1928-12-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, November 15. Mr. Peter Valentine Purcell Gilpin, the well known trainer, has diod at his house at Dollarstown, Kilcock, County Kildare. He was 62 years of age and had been ill for some time in Ireland. He broke a collar bone when180 words
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Article211 1928-12-22 10 GOLF. "I feel that I am going out on a voyage of discovery," recently said Henry Cottoa, the 21-year-old Langley Park golf professional, who has left London for the United States. "I believe that there is a great deal to be learnt from American tournament211 words
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Article233 1928-12-22 10 To-day's Big Match. RUGBY FOOTBALL. To-day the best civilian and military rugger talent in the Colony will be seen in opposition in the final of the Southern section, and to-day's winners will have th 2 honour of defending the Malaya Cup in the final against Perak, the champions233 words
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Article52 1928-12-22 10 BADMINTON. The following will represent Kiar Fong's Party against the Mayflower Badminton Party on the S.C.F.A. ground to-morrow: Ah Seng, See Kum, Kia Heng, Wee Dek, Joo Moh, Wee Lun, Kia Swang, Hoon Toon, Shanp Ship, York Sack, Kiar Fong. Reserves:—Wah Eng, Chee Yam and52 words
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Article52 1928-12-22 10 An interesting fixture has been arranged between the A.C.S., Penang, and the Mayflower B. P., to be played on the latter's Court, on Tuesday next at 3.30 p.m. The A.C.S. team is reported to be a very strong one and, with i?ood weather, a keen struggle52 words
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Article142 1928-12-22 10 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokyo, December 20. TRUST COMPANIES. Trust companies are very popular in Japan, deposit money alone totalling over V 1,000,000^000. ANGLO-JAPANESE COMPETITION. The Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' Associations is stated to have requested shipping concerns to reduce freight rates on manufactured cotton142 words
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Article48 1928-12-22 10 November Returns. The following tin outputs are reported to us for the month of November:— Ipoh Dredging 785 pels. Kinta 425 pels. Kuchai 925 pels. Lingui 195.20 pels. Pahang Consolidated 3,421.15 pels. Renong 969 pels. Semenyih 115 pels. Sungei Kinta 600 pels. Ting Kil 155.20 pels.48 words
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Article312 1928-12-22 10 According to Calcutta advices dramatic incidents marked the recent voyage of the "Kasada Maru" from the Far East to Europe. At Rangoon it was discovered that the mail bags had been rifled, but the theft remained a mystery until the vessel was passing through the Bay of Bengal, when money312 words
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Article266 1928-12-22 10 Rhur Dispute Award. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.] Ruhr, December 21. Herr Severing's award in the Ruhr iron dispute is announced. Both parties are pledged to accept the award, which grants slight wage increases and cannot be denounced before June 30, 1930. AVENOL'S SUCCESSFUL MISSION. Geneva, December 21. The League266 words
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Article65 1928-12-22 10 Ribuffi and Mrs. Meyrick to Stand Trial. Reuter's Service. London, December 21. Ribuffi and Mrs. Meyrick have been committed to trial, bail being allowed in £2,000 each. [The accused are charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Mrs. M?yrick is the "Night Club Queen." It will beReuter's Service. - 65 words
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Article100 1928-12-22 10 Important Decision of the Two Clubs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 21. At a meeting held at the P.C.C. yesterday the report of the special committee appointed by the two Padang clubs in Penang was adopted and a resolution passed that the authorities should be approached for100 words
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Article57 1928-12-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 22. There was disconcerting news early today that the Perak river is in flood. Later it was stated that the Enggor pontoon bridge rose very hie-h and was therefore opened out, cutting off the trunk road traffic. Water flowed over the57 words
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Article70 1928-12-22 10 Seas Pounding Relentlessly. The two A P.C. oil tankers which have run aground off Bahk Papan are being battered by heavy seas which have carried them on to further hidden rocks. Two powerful tugs, one from Hong Kon» and the other from Manila, a r e rushing70 words
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Article67 1928-12-22 10 Reuter's Service. Rio de Janeiro, December 21. Mr. Hoover has arrived. Oslo, December 21. Mr Bade, the Norwegian Minister at i m SfiH and will be succeeded by Mr. Michelet, Minister for China and Japan. Moscow, December 21. The Russo-German economic conference ended after the signing ofReuter's Service. - 67 words
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Article913 1928-12-22 10 MINUTES OF I NST|T MEETING. E Malay Officers Not onsid Necessary. The twenty-first meeting 1 the Rubber Insfi- lh( Bfl ar d J was held on December n„ **J at the Laboratory of th( b b ard fojl miles, Damansara Read, Kuala? tute 2?l Present.— Mr. F. W913 words
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Article28 1928-12-22 10 The Malayan untitled bcr —a b > > > c,i'-r i^ > !al arl>< «> > >' > «nutter», i pt»'>' trated jolc» > > <>ne of «bich bo'.li l! > Express l.'.c.l it i< full value for tbe28 words
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Article258 1928-12-22 11 johore Malays Mourn a Great Man. took place on Saturday evenb**4 h hi? re idence at Jalan Tebru, \f the Hon. Y. M. Ungku D.K (Date Kerabat of f Jstingafcked Family Order of t *****1 The funeral took place on Sunh n with the usual ceremony,258 words
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Article233 1928-12-22 11 t a meeting held at the Garden Club, Chambers, the following were elected ci the Lim Swee Bock Memorial jj" President, Mr. Song Ong Siang, L vice-presidents, the Hon. Mr. c Hon. Mr. S. Q. Wong and p Tun Soo Bin, J.P., Scow Poh Leng, Phang,233 words
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Article95 1928-12-22 11 Lewis and Peat's (Singapore) Report. «*rs. Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., PFore, in their weekly report dated ttker 21, state: the approach of ths Christmas holi- the market has settled down into a Poov-f from which it is unlikely to until af ter the New Year. For95 words
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Article99 1928-12-22 11 I!- Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Singapore, v report dated December 21, r Market remains dull and The end of the year slackness nd with only a short worked before them traders are windowfor inventory purposes, g has maintained near posi- the future trend is stdl e and will99 words
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Advertisement259 1928-12-22 11 1 SHAN" ELS 1 SANITARY EARTHENWARE AND FITTINGS if H g OBTAINABLE AT: g i ONG BOON TAT Co,, I No. 102, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. gj *****?5252 I Buy Sheet Music and Present j to Your Friends This X'mas. I We offer you 25ctS. to $1.20 EacK I and cj259 words
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Advertisement146 1928-12-22 11 COOLING CAPTIVATING. A Variety of Delicious Fruit Cordials Rose, Orange, Cherry, Raspberry, Nector Cup etc. Ijh Book your orders for the omi Season. Established 1904 SINGAPORE. I biscuits j i Pat Kua .jp j I MONG HUAT CO., I I (GRAMOPHONE STORES) 5 Phone 4924. No. 97, North Bridge Road.146 words
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Miscellaneous335 1928-12-22 11 REMARKABLE ACCURACY OF AN INDIAN ASTROLOGER'S PREDICTIONS. Sends FREE Test Horoscopes from His Studio in Bombay. Hundreds who have tested the skill of Pundit Tabore," famous Indian psychic, are proclaiming him the modern wizard of Astrology, Dr. K. Katrak declares that Scepticism melts as mist before the Sun when Tabore"335 words
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Article80 1928-12-22 12 TOur readers are invited to write to ua on subjects of public interest. It must be understood that the "Malaya Tribune*' doe3 not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by correspondents. Letters should be as brief as possible, and preferably typewritten. Pen-names may be used, but the names and addresses of80 words
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162 1928-12-22 12 (To the Editor. "Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —I have read with great interest "Advena's" letter and other letters appearing in your esteemed paper from time to time on the subject of the so-called "attesting witness" or "qualified witness'' in Johore. I assume that "Advena" is162 words
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303 1928-12-22 12 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir,—The editors of "Straits Produce" have always been notable for the encouragement they have given to local artistic talent. They are. therefore, the more to be congratulated for having been instrumental in bringing to the public eye the latest development in303 words
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Article68 1928-12-22 12 The State Council of Nanking in an older to the Special Municipality of Nanking instructs that from 3000 to 4000 houses must be immediately built within the next two months for the accommodation of the poor and the homeless in the city. The expenses will be appropriated from contributions from68 words
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Advertisement398 1928-12-22 12 Amusements, 8 IF YOU WANT TO HAVE LAUGHS A-PLENTY —See the Programme to be screened j{] !FOR FOUR NIGHTS—From Thursday, December 20. AT I GEYLANG ffl In the Second Show, Commencing 9.15 p.m. Ci A SCINTILLATING FOX COMEDY DRAMA—featuring lovely g OLIVE BORDEN ft in an enthralling story with thrills398 words
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Advertisement97 1928-12-22 12 Gj WHY WORRY AS REGARDS TRANSPORT a WHEN RELIABLE ffl I WILLYS-KNIGHT CARS I g CAN BE HIRED AT $2 50 nett per hour I 1 SO RING UP 4040. I 1 THE KNIGHT MOTOR HIRING I bf] (Opposite Vehicles Office). 3 -J"! 1 FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION No 1 THERAPiON97 words
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Advertisement631 1928-12-22 12 I CONVENIENCE TO vTsiT^ QUEEN S H<mT N «t to Ko.oUn Hoi tl KATONG. To save our custom* carr ymg their own I J will provide Bathing < and a fresh water I 5 person. The charge with their families has i'V;\' rv per day. r <?Ured t, CHEMICAL I)I.\Mox631 words
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Advertisement269 1928-12-22 13 tiie long ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF H THE BORNEO CO., LTD. I (Incorporated in England.) S Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Teluk Anson and Penang. Cj OTHNAN FLOWER SHOP. a 4 ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. y Java Flowers can be obtained every Monday and Friday. S Vanda Joaquim Orchids and other Fresh Flowers269 words
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Advertisement216 1928-12-22 13 DOES INDIGESTION TROUBLE YOU? A lady who had suffered for years with indigestion told the writer that after trying almost every remedy she was certain that nothing would do her any good. Strangely enough she had not tried 'Bisurated' Magnesia, which is the remedy that is used by thousands of216 words
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Advertisement324 1928-12-22 13 PO N X (jvcr since it flashed into the field. Pontiac The G. M. R. cylinder head the cross-flow Six has been a history-making car. And now. radiator the AC fuel pump these, and Pontiac Six is winning even greater success a dozen additional developments, are because today's Pontiac Six324 words
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Advertisement605 1928-12-22 14 PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE. HANYANG FILM CO., 86-5, Tank Road. Notice is hereby given that all creditor? and other persons having any claim against 1 the above-named firm are requested to send in writing particulars of their claims to j Messrs. Chan and Eber, 6, Raffles Place, Singapore, within seven days605 words
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Advertisement583 1928-12-22 14 EDUCATIONAL. MERCANTILE INSTITUTE. THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND THE MOST PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL. New Session for the London Chamber of Commerce Examination begins December 10. liefer to our past record. We train for the full certificate, and for other qualifying examinations. Afternoon and Evening Commercial Classes: Open to Ladies. As the tuition583 words
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Advertisement494 1928-12-22 14 BANKS. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES: Penang 85, Beach Street Malacc* 131> Jf>nker street. Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16 > jjir. Hong Kong 18, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street Shanghai494 words
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Advertisement430 1928-12-22 14 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund as- 5 Rest £1,584,846 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, Lonoun, E.C. 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.430 words
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Advertisement257 1928-12-22 14 INSURANCE. imWk SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT Jb MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office. 2, Fin lay son Green. SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in tbe S.S.) Established 1907. HEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STREET SINGAPORE. Paid-up Capital257 words
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Advertisement293 1928-12-22 14 A. R. Rodrigues I Dealers in Musical 64. Bras Basah R„ ae si,..,""**! Great Offer of Special I X'MAS NEW YEA J CARDS I AT REASONABLE PR; CEs I Oor Picture Calendars tor ItJ I g.ven away free all OUf 1 nil I SO EASY TO WASH* I See "TOBRALCO"293 words
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Advertisement405 1928-12-22 15 kfltAg* SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA AND AP CAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) .lL PASSENGER CARGO 1 SERVICES. -••I R AND ORIENTAL STEAM \TION CO. LONDON AND S JS SSI MAIL SERVICE. JL. Contract with His Majesty's < ln Government.) OUTWARDS from LONDON tor China Japan r Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 11,000405 words
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Advertisement424 1928-12-22 15 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG-AMERIKA UKIE Oeutteh |H D Q Australlsche oampfBchlffB If} G Getellsohaft (Companies Incorporated in Germany.) Passenger and Cargo Services. OUTWARDS. HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, KOBE AND NORTH CHINA PORTS, t EMIL KIRDORP via North China to Kobe Dec 31 HAVELLAND Jan 14 HAVENSTEIN Jan 30 HOMEWARDS. HOLLAND, HAMBURG AND424 words
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Advertisement470 1928-12-22 15 STEAMER SAILINGS NOHDDEUTSCHER l\ I (Incorporated to Germany > The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. GRANDON for Manila, YTiama, Kobe, Osaka Moji Dec 24 GERWIN for Vladivostok Dec 30 TRIER for Manila Hong Kong, Takao, Shanghai, Tsingtao Jan 3 f AUGSBURG for Manila, Y.hama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji, Taku470 words
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Advertisement231 1928-12-22 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. LOCAL SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE. PENANG (direct express seniee lt% hours) Thursday 11.80 a.m. 'KEDAE" BELAWAN (Tim Penang) Thursday 11.30 a.m. "KEDAH" PORT SWETTENHAM ft PENANG Monday 4 p.m. "KINTA" Wednesday 4 p.m. "IPOH" Saturday 4 p.m. "KLANG" PORT SWETTENHAM ft TELUK ANSON Friday 4231 words
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Advertisement440 1928-12-22 15 STEAMER SAILINGS (NIPPON YUSEN *mw»\ TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Dae Bsfl Katori Man 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Jan 3 4 Atsuta Maru 8,000 M'seiles, London, A'werp St R'dam Jan 17 18 fKashima Maru 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Jan 81 Fab 1 Hakone Maru 10,500 Naples,440 words
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Advertisement122 1928-12-22 16 I fl (f)et>}2> I CRUDE Oil ENGINES. I Stationary Engines I I Horizontal and Vertical Marine Engines I H Sole Agents: o I IN. V. Straits Java Trading Co.. I J SINGAPORE and PENANG. j 0 I —a I 1 NEW ISSUES I I BEX A I I RECORDS JUST122 words
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Advertisement166 1928-12-22 16 from participating in the joys and pleasures of sporting and travelling "That is because you wanted it like this." Do take the famous Atophan tablets manufactured by Schering's. Berlin, and restore your good health as rapidly as possible Atophan removes any inflammatory processes and the'surplus of uric acid curing the166 words
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