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Title Section21 1927-03-08 1 The Malaya Tribune vol HV-- -No. 56 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1927 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1927.21 words
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Advertisement125 1927-03-08 1 cup." I better yoo more you wiD ,ppreci«te this SOCKET, wnidi M with Ajtbobt'* strung w,M f Black Tropical Got B. P. SANTOS, Sport Shop 15, Arcade, Singapore. Jf Thone 420. e^o^=aoooj=aoDO=oao=aoooi^=ODo^=3oa=E=o=o=ioao=ono How many of Your Clocks are Going -1 and Which Clock is Right S I I I THE125 words
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Advertisement28 1927-03-08 1 MANILLA B.UFF ENVELOPES JUBT RECEIVED OF SPECIAL QUALITY SIZE Prick $2.00 per 1000 Envelopes (A Limited itock •ely m hui) The Malaya Tribune Press, Ltd. Printers Stationers, Singapore.28 words
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Article2169 1927-03-08 2 Reuter's Service. London, February 10. An account of the Australian tour of 1926 and some reasons for England's success are given in Mr. M. A. Noble's book, "Those Ashes." (Cassell). Australia's chief weakness, Mr. Noble thinks, was in the field. The attack was not up to standard andReuter's Service. - 2,169 words
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Advertisement256 1927-03-08 2 GLAXO is the only food that has been used in 5 Royal Nurseries. Surely if there was a better it would have been given to these Royal Babies. Your Baby is as precious as a Royal Baby, and must have the best food Glaxo, made from the purest milk in256 words
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Advertisement211 1927-03-08 2 Reduces GAIT) LABOUR. Q\/ilJr SI'AGENTS SIME, darby:* CbTLtdf Singapore, Malacca, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Seremban andjMuar. j Jbsrwi Qwaweu Sows g =:=s l££j£^ r fjwu^ Fashionably) vC *2£2 i smooth V/5?V' in perfect order—all day— OUCH smooth, well-kept heads morning—and the hair stays Jml everywhere! Both men and as you211 words
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Article429 1927-03-08 3 WAR VETERAN'S EXILE IN A QUARRY i Robin is Aged Pensioner's Only Friend Within a stone's throw of a main road over Exmocr an old-age pensioner is spending his last years in a cave in a disused quarry. Although in his 77th years, John, Moles, who429 words
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Article206 1927-03-08 3 New Drug Doing Wonders in Philippines Dr. Penaflor and his staff at the Santol Antituberculosis Colony at Manila have been experimenting since last May with a new drug, Sanocrysin, which is a compound of gold. Several patients, among these a prominent doctor, have been radically cured and have206 words
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Article131 1927-03-08 3 George Leader, the 238-pound eating champion of Middlesbrough, has declined an invitation to visit the United States and take part in a world's championship contest. "I have two matches on hand," he explained, "and I want to get these over before I consider any more." Leader has won131 words
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Article130 1927-03-08 3 "Denmark is washed by the Catty Cat and the Scraggy Hack," wrote a despairing English boy at a geography examination. Other gems embalmed in the examination papers included: "The highest peaks in the Alps is Blanc Mange." Amongst the islands of the West Indies are the Pyjamas, noted130 words
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Article1039 1927-03-08 3 HUNTING THE ALLIGATOR FOR HIS HIDE Strenous Work and Great Amount of Danger The desire of the great American public for alligator bags and baggage this year seems doomed to disappoinment. Orders for 100,000 alligator hides said to have been received by hunters in Texas, generally conceded1,039 words
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Advertisement393 1927-03-08 3 1 The Car of Great Reduction 1 International f j fiff N PRirFS I Reputation IN PRICES I Model 509 7 H.P. 2 Seater, Reduced from $1,700 h $1,600 j 509 H.P. 4 $1,850 I S 1,750 I 503 12 H.P. 5 $2,400 $2,300 I SOLE IMPORTERS: B I ITALASIA393 words
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Advertisement295 1927-03-08 3 A CHILD'S APPETITE for sweets, ice-cream, and the other 'good things' of the table rarely knows reasonable limits. It is not always possible to exercise supervision, to restrain the child from too many helpings. A disordered digestive system is the inevitable result of this over indulgence with general lassitude, feverish295 words
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Article1299 1927-03-08 4 REPLY TO WUHAN CHRISTIANS Chinese Message to Missionary Workers The following remarkable document from one of the Secretaries of the National Christian Council appears in the "N. C. D. News." Described as a message of the Shanghai Christians to their missionary coworkers. it is apparently prepared as the1,299 words
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Article528 1927-03-08 4 PRISON SOCIAL SERVICE PLANNED Film The Light of Asia Banned in Colombo (From Our Own Correspondent.) Colombo, February 28. An effort is being made by the prison authorities to focus public attention on the need for Social Service and educative work among prisoners, both male and female. With528 words
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Advertisement174 1927-03-08 4 11 111 Imlii 111 I behind each bottle of Agents: Messrs. A DAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd.. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS I Your life in your hands! X II The deadliest £erms are spread by H I I infected people on the simplest r£ II things you touch. You cannot 9 I I174 words
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Advertisement123 1927-03-08 4 HEIFITZ I Plays for two days only I in 1 SINGAPORE. You may hear him Every Day on a j" His Master's Voice 1 I RECORDS j I Let us play them over for you! j I S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., J I Raffles Place, SINGAPORE. 1 Try Tan Kah123 words
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Article1169 1927-03-08 5 WOMEN SET EXAMPLE TO MEN Dress for Various Times of the Year perhaps there is no subject on which differ more than on that of the t the dress that should be worn ns times of the year, writes Sir Arbathaot Lane, Bart., C.B. ,i g1,169 words
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Article628 1927-03-08 5 Penang, March 5. TIN The latest price of the metal to hand is Spot £319.10.0: Up £3.5.0. 3 months £301.15.0: Up ss. Singapore 300 tons at $157: Up $2^. The stickiness of the London market in tin shares is apparently due to carryover considerations, but for which628 words
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Article34 1927-03-08 5 Orders for week ending March 12. Thursday, March 10. —Band Practice Headquarters 4.30 p.m. Saturday, March 12.—Rally at Government House. Parade St. Joseph's Institution Field. 3.30 p.m. Full Uniform with Staves.34 words
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Advertisement421 1927-03-08 5 Cured of Backache after 5 Yoars Agony A remarkable instance of the efficacy of Dv Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills in cast s of Backache is reported by Mrs. Goddard, 2">, Albion Gardens. Hammersmith, London, N.W.. who writes "I had Rerkaehe for over 5 years. The pain was terrible, and421 words
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Advertisement467 1927-03-08 5 I can Succeed! wi?K° o n°?u cv i r say or think t0 yourself witn all the determination you can muster I can succeed?" Try it Think or say it regularly and mean it with every bit of energy you possess. Take it as a guiding principle in all your467 words
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Advertisement262 1927-03-08 6 iSEs__n_s_£_S^^ 1 EMPIRE 1 I TUESDAY MARCH 8 4ND WEDNESDAY MARCH 9. j a Second Show at 9.15 p.m. g] I United Artists Corporation presents jj j Douglas Fairbanks I DON Q I In 11 Reels. I I In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. I I Douglas Fairbanks 1262 words
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Advertisement463 1927-03-08 6 Amusements. aSESiKKSaSHKS2S2 SHSaSHSESHSHSHSasaSHS I ONE OF THE FUNNIEST COMEDIES EVER SEEN S I POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT I I AT THE I ALHAMBRAI a (TAN CHENG KBB ft to.. Ltd., Proprietors) ri a IN THE SECOND SHOW COMMENCING 9 p.m. C H A Screen Version of the Brandon q a Thomas463 words
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Advertisement637 1927-03-08 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert and Bencoofea Sttreata. From Friday March 4 to Thurs. March 10. NIGHTLY AT 9 P.M. JACK PERRIN A Man of Action. nr>t of wirds —with hi? famous horse "ctarlight" acd dog "Rex" IN A Rayart Whirlwind Western SILENT SHELDON Rippling comedy and tenee melodrama played against637 words
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Article159 1927-03-08 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves oi Expected to Arrive Singapore, March 8. &st Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Talamba 22 Montevideo Maru 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Uate fj Nellore 18; Chaksang 16; Yeikoku Maru 15; Ban Whatt Hin 13; President Wilson 12; Bellerophon and Krian 9; Perseus 6. Empire Dock159 words
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Article36 1927-03-08 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for ln <ba and Ceylon to-day is R*. 158 equal J? 10 The rate of payment of Money Wets from India and Ceylon is R». 157 ■•asl to $100.36 words
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Article516 1927-03-08 7 FOUR RETURNED BANISHEES Special Jury Cases for Trial Next Week The sitting of the second Singapore Assizes for the year was begun this morning in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Deane. The list is a fairly lengthy one, with sufficient cases for trial by common jury to516 words
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Article222 1927-03-08 7 Contributions Continue to Come In The following subscriptions for the Malayan Floods Relief Furii have been received:— Already acknowledged $41,542.50 Paterson Simons and Co., Ltd. l,000j Sungei Papan Estate T.P.C., Ltd., 100 Keng Teck Low 100 Methodist Girls' School, Short Sti eet 240 "Charity Crosswords" Third Conti222 words
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Article90 1927-03-08 7 The City Opera To-night, The City Opera will Present Inche Mohamed Haron's new play, the Generous Robber," in which will be exhibited, among many other exciting scenes the underground residence, etc. The special feature in this play is the appearance of Miss Alveira Hollis as a Hotel vampire.90 words
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Obituary283 1927-03-08 7 WILD ANIMAL COLLECTOR IN THE BOX Theory of Practical Joke Advanced as Cause In the tragic drama enacted at the Raffles Hote», a wall-known wild animal collector who visits the East periodically, played a part, for it was stated that Mr. fi. N. Lee was possibly283 words
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Article98 1927-03-08 7 Four Arrested at Hong Kong on Suspicion On the morning of February 27, Inspector Chu Heung arrested four Chinese alleged to have been connected with the piracy of the s.s. Seang Bee which took place on January 28. The arrest was made on the ground floor, .Nanking98 words
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Article244 1927-03-08 7 The following passengers arrived at Singapore per s.s. Melchior Treub on Monday From Soerabaia, —Mr. J. C. V. Ingen, Mrs. J. A. R. Smithson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Beniek and baby, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Appen and baby, Mr. P. J. Burgess, Pastor J. H. Romons. Mrs.244 words
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Article262 1927-03-08 7 The following passengers are due to arrive here per s.s. Atsuta Maru on Tuesday, the 15th of March: From Europe :—Mr. G. M. Brown, Mr. D. R. A. Hoblyn, Miss W. B. Hochstrasser, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Murchison, Miss D. V. Murchison, Miss S. C. Chang, Mrs.262 words
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Article113 1927-03-08 7 While the Western world in general continually protests against the high cost of living, the chief complaint in Russsian Turkestan is against the high cost of marrying. This has been caused by the shortage of women, the number of whom has been gradually decreasing for a number of years. The113 words
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Article1422 1927-03-08 7 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCE Singapore, March 8 Rice, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $354 Bnyera H«llem Rice, Siam 2 $342 Mixed Black Pepper 41.00 Rice, Siam 3 $330 Sundried Copra 11.00 Rice, Saigon 1 $315 Mixed Copra 10.40 Rice, Saigon 2 $308 Kayong Copra Rice, Saigon 3 Small Flake Tapioca 5.62%1,422 words
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Article161 1927-03-08 7 Entertainment for Our Dutch Visitors The following official programme has been arranged lor entertaining the officers aDd crew of the H. N. M. ships Soemba and Flo res, now in port: To-morrow, Association football match, Dutch Ships vs. Singapore Cricket Club. (Officers) 'Tea at Dutch Club 5161 words
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Article237 1927-03-08 7 Annual Meeting of United Chinese Association The United Chinese Association, Mala ra, duly held their fifth annual general meeting on Sunday the 6th instant. The minutes of the previous general n??ting were read and confirmed, and fulloving the adoption of the report and a vour<ts for the year237 words
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Advertisement266 1927-03-08 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS NOTICE. The list of applications for Public House and Billiard Room licences for the Second quarter, 1927 to be considered at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 22nd. March 1927 by the Board of Licensing Justices, Singapore can be seen on application to the Secretary, Board of Licensing Justices, Government266 words
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Miscellaneous425 1927-03-08 7 SINGAPORE DIARY To-dav, March 8 g if h Tides.— 1-8 a.m., 1.33 p.m. t 'iaces--3rd Day. 5? I'.E.'s vs. McAlistert, S.C.C. S Wanf at V ictoria Theatre, 8.30 p.m. To-morrow, March 9 «>h Tides.—1-41 a m., 2.25 p.m. KtbaU: little's vs. Ho Hong Bank, vs. Dutch Fleet. sTYacht Club Dinner425 words
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Article1367 1927-03-08 8 The United States of America, with its characteristic independent attitude, has chosen, in its sway over the Philippine Islands, to ignore the long experience of Holland and Great Britain in governing peoples of the Malay race, and now, after twenty-eight years of experimenting, finds the problem more1,367 words
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Article439 1927-03-08 8 A meeting of the Legislative Council is called for Monday, March 21, at 10 a.m. Tj The British vessel Antung arriving at Hong Kong from Singapore and Hoinow, reported one d.ath from consumption en route. A bound volume of proceedings of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements for the439 words
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Article574 1927-03-08 8 air. u M. Hampshire a l F.M.S. Railway Board h a < 0. nine months' leave. been The leave of absence of tf, Chief Inspector of Police Pile extended till the end of M ar( f His many friends will rmm. that Mr. T. Woodgate of I-574 words
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Article74 1927-03-08 8 The mails from Europe (London mails despatched February 17) ex P. and 0. "Devanha" due at Penang on Saturday 12th instant, will probably not be leadf for delivery until Monday the 11th instant, owing to the P. and 0. M oltan" from which the mails will be transhipped74 words
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Article74 1927-03-08 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) tamft Meres There was a motor ecadent a* Battery worth on Sunday when a Pi r; k down an elierly Chin.se a am mm received injuries to the hea I In the Police Court Lee Fo Lum were fined 15 dollars each foi74 words
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Article58 1927-03-08 8 A eonventirn for the purpose 1 «ting a better feeling and closer co-operat tween cinema exhibitors an I will be held at the Alhambra T I7th instant. A representative from the be the Famous Lasky Film Service will conduct the meeting p rsonal•. The conference will commence a!58 words
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Article55 1927-03-08 8 From Indo-China by s.s. Angkor, due at Singapore at 7 a.m. to-merrow. From China and Japan by M due at Singapore at 8 a.m. to-mor 0». From China end Japan by BA M v'u due at Singapore to-morrow. From Holland and Germany DJ Slamat, due at Singapore on55 words
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Advertisement328 1927-03-08 8 i No 9600 No. 1020* Qj EP.N. S. t». N. 8. gj S Cn*<al Ma«s Butter Cooler ri Butter Pish and Knife Cr >« x 1 G,a ff [f Price $6.50 Price SIO.SO g jjj No. 9420 Ci B No ***** Ice Pail I P Egg Frames Frosted Glass with328 words
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Article399 1927-03-08 9 Mechanical Vehicles New Feature INTERNATIONAL REDUCTION VOTED DOWN Reduction in Personnel and Expenditure Reuter's Service. London, March 7. lechanised army in the future was i by Sir Laming Worthingtonhn introducing the Army Estimates H »use oi Commons. He claimed that rh financial necessities compelled a R inReuter's Service. - 399 words
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Article62 1927-03-08 9 LITTLE REMAINS OF TAMATAVE Steamers Lost in Indian Ocean Cvclone Reuter's Service. Paris, March 7. Cables from Reunion say the cyclone swept that island seriously damaging the crops in the northeast. Hardly anything remains of the port and town of Tamatave in Madagascar. The st amer SaintReuter's Service. - 62 words
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Article69 1927-03-08 9 Sir Francis Honoured at Peking Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Peking, March 7. is understood that an Anglo-Chinese including Consul-General Sir Jamieson, is being formed to effect retrocession of the British Concession at Tientsin to China. Most of the Foreign Ministers and other Eminent people attended a luncheon inReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 69 words
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Article151 1927-03-08 9 Stresemann Presiding Officer CHINA'S DELEGATE MAKES STATEMENT Reuter's Service. Geneva, March 7. Dr. Stresemann, sneaking in German, presided over the opening meeting cf the League Council. Mr. Chao Hsin Chu, who attended, gave a statement to the Press denying that China intended suddenly to raise the questionReuter's Service. - 151 words
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Article39 1927-03-08 9 Reuter's Service. Geneva, March 7. Political circles here consider that secret negotiations will be the main feature of the Conference just begun here. According to the German delegation, the Saarland Evacuation date will be asked from France.Reuter's Service. - 39 words
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Article40 1927-03-08 9 Geneva, March 7. Polish-German relations are expected to dominate the unofficial parleys here. Both English and French circles agree that the German-Polish issue is now the most important in Europe as most others depend upon its solution.40 words
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Article237 1927-03-08 9 CONTEST BEGINS AT NEW DELHI Eighteen Pence or Nothing Is Slogan Reuter's Service. New Delhi, March 7. A battle began in the Legislative Assembly to-day over the rupee ratio. The question promises to be very hard fought during a two days' contest and nobody is able toReuter's Service. - 237 words
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Article79 1927-03-08 9 Negotiations Prove Fruitless Reuter's Service. New York, March 7. A Liberal peace delegation from Managua, which was accompanied by two American marine officers protected by the "Stars and Stripe?,'' conferred at Muymuy on Thursday in an effort to end hostilities but returned to the capital whenReuter's Service. - 79 words
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Article412 1927-03-08 9 Questions on China in Commons INQUIRIES AS TO POLICY EVADED Reuter's Service. London, March 7. In the House of Commons replying to Mr. C. P. Trevelyan, Mr. Locker-Lampson said that the Chinese Maritime Customs Administration was collecting customs at Shanghai which were paid into certain foreignReuter's Service. - 412 words
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Article80 1927-03-08 9 AMERY ANSWERS QUERIES IN HOUSE Figures for Malaya and Ceylon Supplied Reuter's Service. •London, March 7. In the House of Commons in reply to questions, Mr. Amery gave the figures of unused export credits of rubber as follows in Malaya (excluding Trengganu and for July 1926 onlyReuter's Service. - 80 words
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Article49 1927-03-08 9 U.S. Air Force Machine at Montevideo Reuter's Service. Montevideo, Mar.h 7. One of the United States air force aeroplanes which are making a twenty-thoui-and-mile flight round South America fell into the sea shortly after taking off on the continuation of its flight northwards. There were no casualties.Reuter's Service. - 49 words
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Article142 1927-03-08 9 Moderate vs Extreme Attitudes GENERAL CHIANG TAKES REASONABLE VIEW Another Province Goes Over to Southerners Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Hankow, March 7. Further evidence of a spl t in the ranks of the Kuomintang is afforded by a spesch of General Chianu Kai-shek at a massReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 142 words
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Article218 1927-03-08 9 Shanghai, March 7. A special from Hankow says that there is no doubt that a definite split has occurred between the Left Wing of the Kuomingtang and the Nationalist military leaders, and that it b developing rapidly. Mr. Hsu Chien, Minister of Justice, probably the most influential member218 words
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Article136 1927-03-08 9 Shanghai, March 7. Chen Tso-yuan, Military Governor of Anwhei, has gone over to the Southerners. This means, inter alia, that Wuhu (about sixty-five miles from Nanking is under Cantonese control. Despite the knowledge that Nanking may be the theatre of hostilities. if Chen's troops make headway into Kiangsu,136 words
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Article158 1927-03-08 9 Shanghai, March 7. There is a lull in the military situation, both <ddes br'nging up their reserves to the Soochcw a*:a. Artillery are being sent from Shanghai to Soochow. Northern :einforcemen,;s continue to p:ur into Nanking. Yesterday six thousand crossed the Yangtse to the city en route158 words
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Advertisement83 1927-03-08 9 jAs a White Ants Use: I SOLE AGENTS: jjj GUTHRIE <fe Or>., Ltd. I j [n< orporated in S.S.) 1 SOLE AGENTS: S r3 GUTHRIE Co, Ltd. 3 (Incorporated in S.S.) jO BURFORD'S SOAPS FOR DEUCATE MATERIALS. BAR SOAP-PRIZE NO. I" BRAND PACKET SOAP."SPHINX" BRAND FROM ALL FIRST CLASS DEALERS.83 words
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Article67 1927-03-08 10 the signal for which will be given upon definite news of the next Nationalist military success. The latest enterprise of the agitators is throwing quantities of pamphlets from the roofs of high bui'dings into the foreign settlements. The report is then spread that the pamphlets were67 words
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Article79 1927-03-08 10 Shanghai, March 7. Intimidation by armed picket succeeded in bringing out a number of employees of the Shanghai-Nanking railway to-day. The strike so-far affects only the Woonung branch line. Owing to the increasingly menacing manifestations of anti-foreignism at Ningpo since the Nationalist occupation, H.M.S. Keppel vent there79 words
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Article46 1927-03-08 10 Shanghai, March 7. Five hundred Japanese naval men are on guard in Japanese cotton miles where one mill official was shot and wounded allegedly by a worker. Threats to kill the manager of another mill brought on a lockout affecting two thousand workers.46 words
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Article70 1927-03-08 10 Hong Kong, March 7 Canton is synchronising her efforts for a general strike with those at Shanghai. The Seamen's Union of Canton is endeavouring to form a communist cell on every steamer trading with Hong Kong, with the object of creating a federation of Labour Unions preparatory to70 words
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Article16 1927-03-08 10 Shanghai. March 7. Kihfauns Castle has reached Shnghai with the Cold Stream Guards.16 words
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Article108 1927-03-08 10 Imposing Spectacle as Thousands Mourn Reuter's Service. London, March 7. A three-mile-long procasswn cf eight thousand mourners with five massed bands accompanied twenty hearses bearing the bodies of the victims of the Cwm mine disaster. Nearly a hun ired thousand people came from the mining valleys ofReuter's Service. - 108 words
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Article78 1927-03-08 10 Germany and Italy Also Looking for Trouble Trans-Ocean Service. Berlin, March 7. Concerning Rakoffski's Sunday departure for Paris, Moscow official circles are pessimistic on the Franco-Russian negotiations, believing that France is not anxious to conclude an agreement while the AngloRussian tension continues. The Italian press is increasingly uneasyTrans-Ocean Service. - 78 words
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Article50 1927-03-08 10 Among First to Recognize New Spirit Trans-Ocean Service. Hamburg, March 7. Speaking before the East Asia Society here on Saturday, Ministerial Director Wallroth said that Germany was among the first nations to recognize the new spirit in China. She freely relinquished her priviliges under the 1921 agreements.Trans-Ocean Service. - 50 words
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Article110 1927-03-08 10 NATIONAL DEFENCE BILL PASSED Country's Entire Resources May Be Mobilised Reuter's Service. Paris, March 7. The Chamber adopted by 500 to 31 the National Defence Bill providing that in war time all French nationals without distinction of sex or age and all legally constituted bodies shall be obligedReuter's Service. - 110 words
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Article149 1927-03-08 10 Severe Shocks Felt Over Wide Area Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Tokyo, March 7. Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe felt severe earthquake shocks at 6.28 this evening. They were of three minutes' duration with a horizontal movement. The seismic centre is reported to be Tajima, where the earthquakeReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 149 words
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Article131 1927-03-08 10 Steamer Seized by Chang's White Guards Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Peking. March 7. The "Tuas" states that the Soviet Embassy sent a note to the Foreign Office on March 5 calling attention to an un-heard-of incident,'' namely that Russian White- Guards of General Chang Tsungchang's army on FebruaryReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 131 words
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Article45 1927-03-08 10 Trans-Ocean Service. Warsaw, March 7. Twenty-three thousand Polish miners have been dismissed through coal export valued at thirty-eight million zloty in August dropping to twenty in January. Wage disputes caused a glassblower strike. A general strike of textile workers is also probable.Trans-Ocean Service. - 45 words
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Obituary20 1927-03-08 10 Trans-Ocean Service. Geneva, March 7. Colonel Julius Meyer, a noted Swiss military engineer, has died, aged sixtyeight, at Zurich.Trans-Ocean Service. - 20 words
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Article105 1927-03-08 10 The removal of America's blight of illiteracy- by the Clubs and women of the country is urged by the U.S. Government, which asked the General Federation of Women's Clubs to assist the Bureau of Education in teaching all the illiterates before the 1930 census is taken. The United States, according105 words
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Article1049 1927-03-08 10 Friend Describes Night Spent on Johore River Shocking Death of Mr. P. Cave TRAGIC END TO SHOOTING EXPEDITION The tragedy at Holland Park resulting in the death of Mr. Percy Cave, manager of Messrs. Guthrie and Company's motordepartment was investigated by Lt.-Col. Tyte, the acting City Coroner,1,049 words
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Article88 1927-03-08 10 Boxing DEMPSEY TO BEGIN TRAINING AT ONCE Rickard Wants to Match Him Against Basque Reuter's Service. New York, March 7. Jack Dempsey has advised Tex Rickard that he will begin training immediately although he is uncertain whether he will fight again but will decide shortly. Rickard hopes toReuter's Service. - 88 words
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Article44 1927-03-08 10 U.O.A. vs. Government Monopolies On Saturday last at the Kubu Plain, the L T nited Chinese Association (Malacca) encountered the Government Monopolies XI at soccer. The Chinese were too good for their opponents and ran out easy winners by 10 goals to nil.44 words
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38 1927-03-08 10 Association Cup Draw for SemiFinals Reuter's Service. London, March 7. The Association Football Cup draw for the semi-finals on March 26 is as follows: Millwall or Southamton vs. Arsenal at Chelsea. Chelsea or Cardiff vs. Reading at Wolverhampton.Reuter's Service. - 38 words
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25 1927-03-08 10 London, March 7. In the first division of the Home League to-day, Westham defeated Arsenal by 7 to 0.25 words
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213 1927-03-08 10 A friendly match is being played at the Singapore Stadium on Saturday between a Singapore XI and an eleven from the Dutch Fleet. The kick-off will be at 5 p.m. and the Singapore XI will be selected on Friday, after the initial match,213 words
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Article180 1927-03-08 10 As a final review of the individual elevens in the Inter-Commercial Cup, there is perhaps less data than in any other case with the Uniteers under review. Enthusiasm appears to be the main asset on the football balance sheet, which, however, is balanced by lack of playing180 words
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56 1927-03-08 10 The following will represent the Chartered Bank against the Hong Kong Bank to-day at the S.R.C. Ground: Goh Cheng Tuan (Capt.), Lee Tiam Whatt, Lee Leng Heck, Lim Peck Chin, Low Jin Tong, Ali bin Sontol, Swee Lem. Eng Kirn, Joon Thin,56 words
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Article29 1927-03-08 10 Scratchings for Selangor Club Third Day Race No. 2.—Black Auster. Race No. St. Elmo. Race No. s.—Hamworthy. Race No. 7.—Picador. Race No. B.—Sanhozza, Lady Sydney, Umptaway, Untong.29 words
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Article327 1927-03-08 10 Ladies' Medal at Singapore Club The Ladies March medal competition was played yesterday, and resulted in a tie between Mrs. Elder, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Franklin. Fifty-five cards were taken out and the following were returned:— Mrs. Elder 49 10 39 Mrs. Nelson 51 12 39 Mrs. Franklin 54327 words
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Article44 1927-03-08 10 Tilden Wins South Florida Championship Reuter's Service. Miami, March i. Tilden beat Manuel Alonzo 6—3, 7—9, s__7, 64. 6—2, winning the South Florida championship. In the doubles final. Alonzo and Hunter beat Tilien and his protege, Wilbur Coen, H_6, 5—7, I—6, 6—4, 6—3.Reuter's Service. - 44 words
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125 1927-03-08 10 CULUEN CUP Bell and Miss Pridien ewe 3 vs. Leonard and Miss Salmond owe L Hamilton and Mrs. Cowap owe 1 vs. Ess n and Miss Lamb owe 15. Cantrell and Mrs. Salzmann plus o vs. Mr and Mrs. Filmer plus 3. Mr. and125 words
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Article33 1927-03-08 10 Rain Compels Postponement of Framroz Cup Match Owing to the rain yesterday, the match between the O.R.A. and R L has been postponed to Friday, the 11th inst. on the V.M.C.A. ground.33 words
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Article111 1927-03-08 10 Results of Last Competition on Thursday The solution to the 14th Crossword Puzzle published on two Thursdays, viz 22nd February and 3rd March, respectively, in our columns in aid of The Children's Aid Society, and the names of the prizewinners will be published in Thursday's is^ue. The111 words
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Article110 1927-03-08 10 What is said to be the largest aeroplane order ever placed by a single department of the Government, with the exception of the wartime orders by the Army and Navy, has been made by the U.S. Post Office Dept. for fifty air-mail planes for use in transcontinental110 words
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Article157 1927-03-08 10 Malayan Inter-Club Competition To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune Sir, —Now that Association Football full swing in Malaya, the enthusiast? this game are becoming more unA of interested in it. We have enoL""' n League and State matches, and »h„ State or Settlement wins the157 words
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Article266 1927-03-08 10 Opening Night at Victoria Theatre Well Attended Despite the threatening weather there was a very large attendance, chiefly Lf Chinese, at the Victoria Theatre, last nVdu to witness the first programme p by Miss Helen M, Wang and her c npan of artists. 3 A film266 words
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Article186 1927-03-08 10 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio, March 6. A proposal to use Romaji, a Romanized alphabet, in the lesson book? of primary schools was submitted to the Diet by Messrs. Kunpei Matsumoto and \ukio Ozaki. Mr. Takeji Kawamura, adviser of th? Seivu-Hontoh Party has seceded from the186 words
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Article184 1927-03-08 10 The undernoted non-fiction work- will J* available for issue on Saturday. Ban* at 9 a.m.: a nvl *(>ui Apslev (Lord and Lady). The Anu.cu Settlers. 1926. illus. port. map. )*T cord of sis months' expend emigrants' life in Australia. Compton (Fay). Rosemary s-.m,--brances, with an »ntroducl Compton Mackenzie.184 words
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Article834 1927-03-08 11 scientists AND PERILS OF the north I aw of Self Preservation Cause of Killing h t the murder in 1909 of Professor Marvin, of the Peary Arctic ex- r. in Arctic wastes beyond the laws rare, was justified under the conthe belief of men who have ;t into834 words
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Article117 1927-03-08 11 Miss Chandler, the Matron of Jesselton H s ital, was thrown from her pony recent- > »d sustained injuries to her left hand. A few days ago we recorded the arrest f M >". F. .J. Kettlewell on a charge oi Jminal breach of trust as an employee of ikon117 words
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Article381 1927-03-08 11 STRANGE CONCLUSION OF FORTY IMMORTALS Marshals Joffre and Foch Give Illustrations Animals have souls, if the memory of passing events and the vision of the future can be interpreted as proving the possession of a soul. This conclusion was reached by the French Academy at a meeting381 words
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Article110 1927-03-08 11 The Ceylon Government Treasury recently received seven lakhs of rupees M death duty on the estate of the ate Mr. Keeth Rollo of Nuwara Eliya. This figure is by no means the largest received on that account, for a windfall in the shape of eighteen lakhs came in the way110 words
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Advertisement326 1927-03-08 11 j COMPLETE 'VIOLIN OUTFIT t 5 From 515 00 1o 555.00 j write for illustrated Catalogue. Gj SEASON Sl Co., Ltd. j 111 and 113, North Bridge Road. Victoria Theatre Two Recitals Only Monday and .Tuesday, March 14 and 15, at p.m. OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST MASTER OF THE VIOLIN326 words
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Advertisement452 1927-03-08 11 the Amazing Popularity of Be I tfS&Xan&MS TELEPHONE I Lactogen 8 3 THE NATURAL MILK FOOD S I i< OR YOUR BABY N«ale Ar Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co., (London) g 144-147 CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. ?dSESHScSESZSZSdSd3ZSZSZSESĕSdM^ •y We Announce the Arrival of the "All British" a Midland 54 in. Ceiling Fans452 words
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Miscellaneous299 1927-03-08 11 u CROSSWORD I ve looked up Collins, Webster's too. And Pear s Enelyclopaedia And many other kinds of books Till late a: nights but, no dear—. There was a "catch" I could net solve Text books, they male me sigh, SirI thcutrht and thought what should I do— The closing299 words
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Article1912 1927-03-08 12 (ROBERT S. ANGUS) Edinburgh, February 10. Judging from the fact that within the past week the Lord Provost of Edinburgh has been engaging in a telephonic conversation by wireless with the Mayor of Philadelphia, while the Lord Provost of Glasgow has been speaking to his opposite number in1,912 words
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Article269 1927-03-08 12 American Girls Prefer Long Hair The following article was written to a home newspaper by a member of the party of Cambridge undergraduates who toured the United States. There is something decidedly Victorian about the American girl if our experiences in the ballrooms of New York are269 words
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Article68 1927-03-08 12 Some excitement was caused at Kuala Lumpur on Thursday about midday on the embankment outside John Little's when a lady driver backed her car against the railing between the road and the river. The bars bent and the lower one hroke, with the result that the back wheels of the68 words
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Advertisement520 1927-03-08 12 GERMAN-FRENCH SWEDISH OUT-OVER COMBINATION MOTORS. SKfl Delivery ready from Stock. Spare parts always at reasonable prices in 1 stock and usual guarantee given. Easy J payments can be arranged. Middlemen liberal commission paid. GERMAN MANUFACTURE fS Outboardmotor 1 Cyl. 1 H H.P. Benzine fuel 4 I $450 2 $325 VacaH.Q.520 words
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Advertisement433 1927-03-08 12 Are You Affected that way? you ever noticed how 'I |C Vv>* much better you can work, or walk, or play, when you feel quite well? Yes; and use twice as much energy and still feel less tired. Yet thousands i of men and women feel week and tired, and433 words
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Article524 1927-03-08 13 Singapore, February 26. MEAT Beef steak (round) kati 61 Beef stew or curry kati 44% Pork lean kati 63 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 56 Mutton Indian lb. 50 Mutton Australian lb. 50 Fowl kati 74 Capons (Locally reared), kati Hens (Locally reared) kati 95 Ducks524 words
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Advertisement570 1927-03-08 13 I CALLENDER 1 j Cal> Tyre Sheathed 1 Penang. t -> UJ -tctt,- aMMMMMM Indigestion Loss of Appetite Stomach Trouble When your bodily ba ance is upset end your food no longer agrees and causes discomfort, take Dr. Cassell s Tablets. They will tone and reinvigorate your organs of digestion.570 words
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Advertisement109 1927-03-08 13 mm The "BEEGEE" ■H Perfect Ink Eraser. IB k ICON 10 ECCI-lEIPf IS BHRB Economical efficient ace ■GIB always ready for use. Has no blade to keep shan HE.ll i hut has a brush of scientifically iHFjel prepared fibres which are ex HSH| v tremely hard and sharp. iwll N109 words
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Advertisement616 1927-03-08 13 i i I Here Next Month D 0 J THE S rERSKINE" 1 I six I The World s Wonder Car 8 3 q 6 Cylinder 16/40 H.P. 60 Miles Per Hour j Four Wheel Brakes 30 Miles Per Gallon t.' m i S D Wait And See This Wonderfully616 words
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Advertisement531 1927-03-08 14 SITUATIONS VACANT BITUiTION VACANT from Ist of April far competent tthortband-Typist. *Must be experlenoed man. Apply stating salary eequirtd to Box No. 162 c/o Mala)a Tribune. WANTED —Chinese female cook, Straits-born preferred for Bangkok. Good prospects, free board and lodging. Apply to 102 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore. WANTED—An Indian Doctor531 words
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Advertisement622 1927-03-08 14 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned is the Sole PrDprietor of Oheong A Tan Company of No. 375, Bridge Road. Singapore and that all business transaations and all receipts and payments mu3t bear th* signature of the undersigned with the Chop of the firm without whiob622 words
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Advertisement508 1927-03-08 14 BANKS, THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET BRANCHES Penang 85 Beach Street. Malacca 181 Jonker Street. Muar 77-79 Jalan Suleiman. Batu Pahat 109 Jalan Rahama*. Palemoang 16 Dir. Hong Kong IS Queen's Road Central. Seremban 63 Birch Road. Batavia 47 Corner Lloyd Street. AGENCIES AT: London,508 words
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Advertisement501 1927-03-08 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OP INDIA, LTD, (Registered in London, mnder the Companies Acts of 1862 to 18M on 2nd December 1892.) Authorised Capital «8,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,612,884 HEAD OFFICE: 16, Grace Church Street, London, E. C. 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.501 words
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Advertisement395 1927-03-08 14 INSURANCE THE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L, C. MARGOLIOUTH, Msnager. Office 2, Finlayson Green. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the S.S.) Head Office Singapore, let Floor, Banque del Indo Chine Buildings, 1-A, Malacca Street. Thone Nos. 3046395 words
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Advertisement492 1927-03-08 14 M. HASSAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOg 86, Brass Basah Road, SINGAPORE. If you are in need of eWf« lights, fans, bells, r*>weT2 tnotors and etc w Please write to the aha* address or 'Phone up No. CHARGES MODERati Cars! Cars!! Cars!!! BUICK MOTOR HIRING 416. ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORt (Opp. Amber Mansions.) NEW492 words
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Advertisement577 1927-03-08 15 STEAMER SAILINGS K. pTml KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Company of Batavia (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9. \N SWOLL for Muntok and Palembang. ciNGKEP for Tongkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi. rENGAT for Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan, Poeloe-Pallas, Pangalian-Estate and Kengat. «UMPIT for Panoh, Berombang, Tanjong-MengeiJar, Asahan and Belawan-Deli. V\N HOG577 words
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Advertisement562 1927-03-08 15 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) OUTWARDS from LONDON HOMEWARDS. For China Japan. For Marseilles, London Antwerp. Due Leave Tonnage Singapore562 words
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Advertisement908 1927-03-08 15 STEAMER WW m m mm\ w Arm Jmm HHHB mm m (Ea^Ha^aVi I w am ffl ■tHa^Hl mw\ a I liAfliS3lilSi«t (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHAi LONDON LINE Tonnage Destination Dae Sail Kitano Mam 8,000 M'seilles, L'don, A'werp R'dam Mar 17 18 Haruna Maru 10,000 M'seilles, L'don, A'werp R'dam Mar 81 Apr908 words
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Advertisement117 1927-03-08 16 j Linke-Hoffmann I Lauchhammer=A.G. I GERMANY. j j L. H. L Diesel Engines 1 I I Witty,and without compressor. j I Advantages: Small consumption of fuel. All cheap kinds of fuel 9 5 may be used. 1 I 3 jj fl Detailed offers free of charge j Experts will be117 words
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