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Title Section21 1927-03-14 1 The Malaya Tribune vol. XIV -No. 61 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1927 FIVE CENTS The Malaya Tribune MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1927.21 words
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Advertisement186 1927-03-14 1 «<CHALLENGE CUP" I Thf better you m .t the game t be m >re you will ,ppre<-iate this BACKET, which is I BtrunP with Armours Black Tropical Gut B. F. SANTOS. Sport Shop 15, Arcade, Singapore. 'Phone 420. j The Car of Great Reduction j In XinW inprices j Model186 words
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Advertisement385 1927-03-14 1 COMMERCIAL MANILLA BUFF ENVELOPES JUST RECEIVED OF SPECIAL QUALITY SIZE 6'x3V* Price $2.00 per 1000 Envelope! (A Limited stock only in band) The Malaya Tribune Press, Ltd, Printers Stationers, Singapore. I RASIVI I C" I I jjW Sole Agents for S.S. F.M.S. t j Sime, Darby Co., jj Lumpur >385 words
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Article1004 1927-03-14 2 The Good Hope (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd. A meeting of the Good Hope (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at 2.30 p.m. on February 25, at the registered office of the Company, Ambewatte House." Slave Island, says the "Times of Ceylon." Mr. R. Whittow (Director) presided, and those1,004 words
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Article107 1927-03-14 2 Marble Hall, the palatial residence of Sir Ellis Kadoorie in the Great Western Road, at Shanghai, was opened as a canteen for British forces recently. At the official opening, attended by Sir Sidney Barton, CM G and Lady Barton, by Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, CMC, and Col. Commandant Sangster, C.M.G,107 words
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Article212 1927-03-14 2 Modern Accommodations to Be Provided Negotiations have now been concluded whereby the Perak Hotels Syndicate have entered into an option for the purchase of an area of land within the township of Ipoh on which to erect a first class hotel, with all latest modern conveniences. Provision212 words
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Article866 1927-03-14 2 Singapore, jwarcn Mining:—Tin has hovered around the £300 mark, during the week and fluctuations have been slight. The closing price of £300 10s shows a gain of £'1 10s over the the period. The share market has been anything but active with the notable exception of one stock866 words
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Article18 1927-03-14 2 New postal motor-vans painted red and inscribed Royal Mail are to be seen on the streets of Bangkok.18 words
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Advertisement687 1927-03-14 2 fWHITE AWAYS j _SPORTSOUTFITS_ j ti J i v "WHITELY'S" WALL EXERCISER U« Athlete's size strong quality THE M ARGUS" FOOTBALL. strands, per set complete with Al2 panel ma a« of selected "JUMIES" CADMMTOM SHUTTLECOCK instructions. hide< per f e ct shape. Handsewn J ',ir'hlp for match Price $4.50 Set687 words
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Advertisement475 1927-03-14 2 AIDS TO DIGESTION. Whatever improves bodilv conditio general aids digestion. ln Cheerfulness, exercise, fresh air I and good habits make your able to take care of any burdens pose upon it. But the great* s1 digestion is good blood. Anaemia ir blood, is a common cause of n„ r t475 words
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Article1248 1927-03-14 3 ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL ASSOCIATION Farewell Address Given Mr. E. E. Colmen (By Our Indian Correspondent) That the local Indian Association is bent upon doing some solid good for its community is evident from the enthusiastic and assiduous manner in which the present Managing Committee have set to work.1,248 words
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Article274 1927-03-14 3 Latest Tale of the Old Spanish Main Spanish doubloons and pieces of eight lie buried in a vault under three seamen interred in the form of a crucifix on the shore of Lake Pontehartrain, Louisiana, according to S. S. Flct of Chicago. It was a dark night in274 words
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Article157 1927-03-14 3 Singapore, March 11. The upward tendency has been arretted, but the commodity market remains generally steady with minor fluctuations in values and a firm undertone. Trade demand continues to be the chief support, and manufacturers are estimated to have absorbed 3,500 tons in the last week. Sellers of157 words
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Article36 1927-03-14 3 A Havre message of February 7 states that the French liner Rochambeau has come into collision with a whale off Newfoundlands A great shock was felt, and shortly afterwards a dying whale came to the surface.36 words
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Advertisement191 1927-03-14 3 I§' I Otv a &{eCiaole 1 j .J'> '"lib- Jk w WBbm~J». ..m*k... Jam. JmA, •>-.# r X, Mirk. W Lumbago Cramp m Sprains Sore I'hroats P M Chest Colds A Bruises, etc yficres cm embrocation that can rub i/onr pom away There's a whole medicine chest in a bottle191 words
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Advertisement518 1927-03-14 3 yours to I CHILDREN need your constant watchfulness. When they deI mand a drink, remember this! I Tropical water is not always pure! Give them instead the Lemonade they love. FRASER AND NEAVE'S I LEMONADE j Made in a spotless factory under wflH W/ European supervision. A product of mmimmW\518 words
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Article712 1927-03-14 4 BUT OUR MANNERS ARE IMPROVING Improvement in Public Temper Noticeable There WSJ much brutality in London life one hundre i years ago. That is the first impression conveyed by the extract which we published last week from our century old report of the lying in state of712 words
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Article136 1927-03-14 4 Java Development to be Carried Out The Government of the Netherlands some time back appointed an Inter-Departmental Committee to investigate the question of the construction of a new deep-water harbour at Samarang (Java).. The committee recently issued its report, and mace the following four recommendations: 1. That the136 words
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Article66 1927-03-14 4 Messrs. Boustead and Co., Singapore, send us the following: Buloh Kasap Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 41,595 lbs. Gadek Rubber Estate, Ltd. 38,089 lbs. The Malakoff Rubber Company, Ltd. 50,000 lbs Mount Cyril Rubber Estate. Ltd. 3,701 lbs. Nordanal (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd. 80.412 lbs. Rim (Malacca) Rubber Estates, Ltd.66 words
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Article71 1927-03-14 4 Mr. H. F. Gleadon, while washing his hands before a mirror in a country hotel near Bulawayo, South Africa, saw the reflection of a cobra with its head six inches from his face, about to sti ike. He jumoed back and accidentally knocked over the candle An aV.endant then arrived71 words
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Article786 1927-03-14 4 WONDERS OF THE DISTANT WORLD Interesting Observations Made by Noted French Scientist The Abbe Th. Moreux. Director of the Observatory of Bruges and eminent popularizer of scientific knowledge, wrote for Le Petit Journal the other day an article on the planet Jupiter, which was so brilliant last786 words
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Article183 1927-03-14 4 American Writer Suggests International Anthem A correspondent write? to the "Christian Science Monitor" suggesting that it would be a wonderful thing if the United States and England would agree to both teach and use the same anthem. He suggests this, with the change of the one woi*d "Britain's"183 words
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Advertisement387 1927-03-14 4 I\ JOHN HAIG CO., LTD. fJ| OWNING HA 10 LTD. A V/ MARKfNCH SCOTLAND /Jfe\ ii ■•:<• w I I/ Local Agents :-ANGLO-SIAM CORPOBATION, Ltd, SINGAPORE. Insomnia If you are cursed with Insomnia, take the medicine which has rescued thousands from this trouble— Dr. Cassells Tablets. If you *pend your387 words
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Advertisement653 1927-03-14 4 I Have You Seen I I THE NEW I Moutrie Chapel I TRANSPOSING ORGAN I Enables you to play in any key without effort. I INSPECT THIS INSTRUMENT NOW. I We also have Complete Lines of other Models in Stock. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd Raffles Place, SINGAPORE. I MALAYA TRIBUNE653 words
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Article381 1927-03-14 5 rgrnosM 0F V M c AOFFICIALS sir Bwarl Greaves Answers Calcutta Charges Greaves, interviewed by regard to the Calcutta Euroation's criticism of the V.M.C.A. m! that the Y.MCA. had nothing I otitic*. ~ut that out of some 200 mployed by the National Couna| Associations, only three had381 words
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Article344 1927-03-14 5 Sir Arthur Young on Votes tor Women The following letter from Sir Arthur Y»ung <a former Governor of o{ Settlements) appeared in the February H in c t. there is de°mSn« iB it Sr,f« rMTr e^ ;t„ j^nrin'ii..» EngLiml 1 have observed that women nti! ually agitating foi344 words
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Article83 1927-03-14 5 untitled Meyers, a nineteen-year-old untitled he University of aught trying to break the al Bank in Vermillion South She had a complete kit of tools, and was drilling her way into the «hen she was frightened by a burglar The left behind a hat with on it. She returned to83 words
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Article591 1927-03-14 5 Jealousy Causes Legal Action and Brutal Assault Arumugam, a barber, was charged in the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, with enticing away a married woman named Kosamah, the wife of one Krishnasamy, his brother, also a barber, at the Selangor Club. Mr. Narayan appeared for the591 words
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Article123 1927-03-14 5 jerman Scientists go to bunda Islands With the support of the German foreign Office five German scientists, one of a a woman botanists are to set ou ,n an exploring expedition in the Mala>an \rchipelago. Under the leadership of Dr. B. Renach Professor of Zoology at the University123 words
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Advertisement113 1927-03-14 5 A MISERY OF LIFE. Science to the Rescue. The sufferer from S H°"c\e S 'S eve L ry to every a "if D ut th drWe "the shooting P»!" wh t 'S se present an agony i„nk m e SfhSS'SSeh a misery to the suntrci .rience has discovered to The113 words
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Advertisement375 1927-03-14 5 Cuticura Heals Irritating Rashes Don't suffer with itching, burning rashes, eczemas or irritations when Cuticura Soap and Ointment will quickly relieve and heal. Bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water, dry and anoint with Cuticura Ointment. Nothing quicker or safer than Cuticura Soap and Ointment for all skin troubles. Soap.375 words
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Advertisement190 1927-03-14 5 CPMBinr mtm jj V\ltt Mmj-n. tjxfiva HcotP«TT axn. fll'/ VVJI hbst-cuss soots fl//J «l*TO<M*»l»S. _J SCMIFFNER CO, Wholesale Distributors: Schiffner Co., Meyer Mansions, Singapore Thone 1342 PORTUGESE INDIA PRESERVED PROVISIONS Delicacies Entirely New to Singapore. Mangoes in Syrup, Affonsa, Fernandina, Malcurada. Para, Tamarind Pork; Sawfish, Esmargalo, Mackrel, (I'ncooked). GET A190 words
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Advertisement144 1927-03-14 5 IMPORTANT NOTICE. I EXTRA TITAN" CEMENT I Compares favourably with all other special cements jg S of high tensile and crushing strength, and is specially 3 I suited for reinforced concrete piles and other special g 3 reinforced concrete works demanding prompt re- moval of the mould, and has, with144 words
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Advertisement300 1927-03-14 6 Amusements. 1 EMPIRE g THURSDAY M\RCII 10 TO MONDAY MARCH 14. gj I Seccnd Show at 9.15 p.m. jffl jj [jj A George Fitzmauriee Production De-Luxe of Great Dramatic jr Sf'ower, featuring the English Screen actor RONALD COLMAN in association with that Radiant Beauty of the Screen JVILMA BANKY jc300 words
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Advertisement389 1927-03-14 6 jjj- Another Strong Three-Feature Programme [j 9 From Wednesday March 9, to Monday March 14 AT THE jj ALHAMBRA I (TAN CHENG KEE ft Co„ Ltd.. Proprietors) j S IN THE SECOND SHOW COMMENCING 9 p.m. H A FIKST-N AI lON A L SPECIAL ATTRACTION gj A Goldwyn—George Fitzmaurice Production389 words
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Advertisement212 1927-03-14 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert and Beneoolen StTMta. From Friday March 11, to Thursday March 17 NIGHTLY AT 9 P.M. FOOTBALL Th«j mo=it popular of all ganes The Hero of Piperock With Ben Oorbat-t »nd Pee-Wee Holmes Gaumont Presents the new British Production Mademoiselle from Arment eres A story of the212 words
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Advertisement121 1927-03-14 6 Surina Theah> Nerth Bridge Road, TelepK,,, From Wednesday March 9 Xl) March 15 Na > NIGHTLY AT 9.00 p. M Thrills to chill you *rH h ;;t BUCK JOnes In his lateu I i! rn p, 30 Below Zero A thriller starred vita It h a daring that he Mepoted121 words
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Article144 1927-03-14 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore, March 14. ta»t Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) 1 ;izana 22; Shinnoh Maru 20. Vain Wharf (Entrance Gate 3/ [poll 16; Patroclus 12; Megantic 8; Antilochus 6. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3) ig Bee 30; Islander o2; Janus 36. Empire144 words
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Article186 1927-03-14 7 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio, March 11. Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at 82 sen (middle price). Reports reaching here from various purees in the affected area put the total »arthquake casualities at over ten thousand. The Kirishma Maru, training ship of the Kagashimi Mercantile186 words
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Article53 1927-03-14 7 The heavy rain and storm on the 4th which lasted about an hour, did severe damage to estates in the Batu Tiga district, particularly Bukit Kamuning, Sungei jJ*oga», Emerald, Bukit Rimau, Sungei Timah, and Merton. Many trees were u P'o«ted, and the total damage is estimated ut 8,001 trees on53 words
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Article296 1927-03-14 7 TECHNICAL OBJECTION IN MURDER CASE Attack on Divorced Wife and a Male Acquaintance Awee bin Ali was charged at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Deane, this morning, with the murder of Vera Singhe and the attempted murder of Suprana binte Ali. He claimed trial on both charges and296 words
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Article134 1927-03-14 7 Annual Prize Distribution by Lady Guillemard A very large gathering of friends and parents was present on Saturday afternoon at the Singapore Chinese Girls' School, when the annual prize distribution was made by Lady Guillemard. Miss A. W. Curtis, 8.A.. the Principal of the school, gave a134 words
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Article35 1927-03-14 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs? 153 equal o $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 167 *qual to $100.35 words
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Article329 1927-03-14 7 DISPLAY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE 44 About as Well as It Could Be Done The Annual Rally of the Boy Scouts of Singapore was held before His Excellency the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemard, at Government House on Saturday. His Excellency took the salute at 4.30 p.m. Following an inspection329 words
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Article172 1927-03-14 7 PLEA FOR LENIENCY AT THE ASSIZES Cheating Charge Sequel to Share Scrip Transaction The case in which A. L. R. M. A. Ramanathan Chetty is charged with cheating Messrs. Anthony Co., in respect of share scrip valued at $60,000, came up at the As-.izes this morning before172 words
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Article169 1927-03-14 7 Following: is the health bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau, for the week ending March 5. Tamatave (Madagascar): 1 plague case. Mombasa (Kenya Colony): 2 plague cases. Bombay: 4 plague deaths; 71 cases of smallpox with 37 deaths. Calcutta: 35 cholera deaths as against169 words
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Article188 1927-03-14 7 Djambi reports that the February export of native rubber was 3,125 tons, the export duty amounting- to 107,000 guilders. Any person who desires to buy a perfectly good circular fortress, more than a century old and beautifully situated on the English Channel, can purchase it of the British* War Office188 words
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Article1459 1927-03-14 7 FINANCE COMMERCE produce Singapore, March 14 Rice, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $354 Rice, Siam 2 $342 Rice, Siam 3 $330 Rice, Saigon 1 $315 Rice, Saigon 2 $308 Rice, Saigon 3 Rice, Rangoon 1 $290 Rice, Rangoon 2 $270 Rice, Per Boiled No. 1 per bag 9.5(J Rice, 21,459 words
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Advertisement733 1927-03-14 7 Birtht., Marriages and i>*athrs jp i DEATHS. FERNANDEZ -At 47 Amber Road Katong on S tof'J 18th Ma: th 191:7, Eliza, relict of tb.;» late Custolio Fernandez, and nwrthfr r the late Mr. J. E. Tes ensohn. Funeral cortege from Amber Road, at 430 p.m. t:-day to the Church cf733 words
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Miscellaneous295 1927-03-14 7 SINGAPORE DIARY To day. March 14 liuch Titles. 6.58 a.m., ».29 a.m. Anturil Meeting Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, 2.15 p.m. (\»mmercial-Cup: Hong Kong Bank ln vs Boustead. To-morrow, March 15 Titles. —8.28 a.m., 10.11 p.m. lit lfctz, Victoria Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 Hi ,rh Tides. —9.33295 words
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Miscellaneous235 1927-03-14 7 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS To-day, March 14 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, Ist Reinf: Group, Unit Parade. 5.16 p.m.—Drill Hall, "C" Coy., Company Parade. To-morrow, March 15 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall. "C" Coy., Company Parade. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, S.R.A. (v), Unit Pet Fcltlc? 5,15 p.m.—Drill Hall, S.R.A. (v) Sigs., Sect Parade. Wednesday, March 16 5.15235 words
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Article1268 1927-03-14 8 Those august highnesses who control the destinies of the Straits Settlements, under the distant and somewhat, we often fear, lax supervision of the Home Government! have told us that it is not the duty of Government to protect rubber plantations from latex thieves, and that it1,268 words
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Article645 1927-03-14 8 Troops on their way to China are on board the Calchas, which arrived in Singapore on S-.turday. We are indebted to Mr. Lee Geok Swee for a photograph taken during the rioting at Kreta Ayer on Saturday. For saying "amen" too loudly in church, Arthur Isaacson of Deer Creek, Minn.,645 words
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Article396 1927-03-14 8 Mr. Scow Tiong Lin and family t thank those relatives and friends\k tended the funeral of the late Choon Neo and also those who mi' and letters of condolence. r *wt.» Mr. R. J. H. Sidney, former a, i of the Victoria Institution w as e "tl396 words
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Article38 1927-03-14 8 From China and Japan by ba Va:;iagata Itarn, due at Singapore to-morrow. From Australia by ~.s. Tasman, due at Singapore on Wednesday, the l'ith'inst. From Western Australia Gorgoa, due at Singapore on Thursday, the 17tb instant.38 words
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Obituary58 1927-03-14 8 The death of Mrs. Eliza Cm Lia Pet nandez, mother of the late Mr. J. E 1 srhn, occurred at 47 Amber Roar.. yesterday. The decease: lad; ra mi eighty years of age. Th- funeral t place to-day. the cortege leaving the h at 4.30 for the58 words
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Article17 1927-03-14 8 Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Hong Kong, March 12. H.M.S. Argus has arrived here.Reuter's Far Eastern Service. - 17 words
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Article32 1927-03-14 8 Reuter's Service. Madrid. March 13. A wire frcm Cartagena says thai Span's latest submaiine. B-6, has not i f" r the past three days. She was last seen diving.Reuter's Service. - 32 words
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Article34 1927-03-14 8 Reuter's Service. The Hague. March II Baron Gevers, the Dutch Minister to Germany, who is shortly retiring from the diplomatic service, will be replaced at Berlin by Count Van Limburg-Sti urn.Reuter's Service. - 34 words
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Article38 1927-03-14 8 Reuter's Service. Buenos Air S, March 12. A Ulegram to El Nation" from Bolama states that the airman. W Sarmento Beires, has had to return to the island of BiaaagtM off the Portugese Guinea coast.Reuter's Service. - 38 words
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Article29 1927-03-14 8 Reuter's Service. London, March 1Z. Vice-Admiral Sir Hubert Brand. Second Sea Lord, is succeeding, on August 15, Sir Henry Oliver as Commander-in-Chu >i the Atlantic Fleet.Reuter's Service. - 29 words
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Article34 1927-03-14 8 fTrans-Ocean Service) Berlin, March 13. The State Secretary, Herr Vcn Knefc mann, former Director of the Foreign Ofl was seriously injured by a motor Whilst crossing Unter den Linden, Berlin, on Saturday.34 words
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Article55 1927-03-14 8 [Reuters Far Eastern Service. I Hong Kong. March 12. Following removal by the police f ■ntiBriti h posters aboard the British i Fteamer Fatshan. the Chi". 96 c.«-w preventmr the Fatshan's sa:hr f bo < onto* this morning. The Fatshan's departure ha> been definitely postponed. At present55 words
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Advertisement319 1927-03-14 8 ROBINSON'S PATENT LEVER NICKEL POCKET WATCHES 3 I; A GOOD OPEN FACE WATCH I jjj For Everyday Wear lr vti Ln jr. Sire No. 3 II Uj^f^ r t! I I Price $10 CO Nett. I GUARANTEED PERFECT jjj TIME KEEPERS I Size No. 1 Made Specially pHce $9QO I319 words
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Advertisement162 1927-03-14 8 I I By Special Appointment X I G J To Hit Majesty X THE KING OF SIAM. H 1 SI 3 H ii Jl Is I SI tfl 1 I Estd. 1872. I THE PROBLEM I ijj I f where to buy your 1 JEWELLERY jjj may exist a Ln162 words
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Article690 1927-03-14 9 Shantung Forces Out Of Hand DURHAMS FORCED TO REPEL INVASION Chinese City Terrorised by Soldiers Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Shanghai, March 13. re i considerable indignation in the city of Shanghai owing to the caset of lawlessness by the Shantung mho are maintaining towards the population aReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 690 words
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Article408 1927-03-14 9 Regarded by League as Unsatisfactory ENORMOUS ILLEGITIMATE BUSINESS DONE Reuter's Service. London, March 13. The real position of the drug traffic is now being discovered, according to a report of the League Opium Committee, which was adopted by the Council at Geneva on March 11, stating thatReuter's Service. - 408 words
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Article63 1927-03-14 9 SIX TO REMAIN IN THIS PORT Nucleus of Local Air Fleet Coining Reuter's Service. London, March 13. Six flying-boats, each fitted with 450 h p. engines, will participate in the Far Eastern flight. They will follow the sea route and ultimately remain at Singapore as theReuter's Service. - 63 words
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Article272 1927-03-14 9 Troops Replaced by Police EIGHT HUNDRED MEN TO PROTECT RAILWAYS Reuter's Service. Geneva, March 12. The vexed question of the occupation of the Saar was settled by the Council of the League unanimously adopting the Saar Governing Commission's proposals whereby a police force of BQO men willReuter's Service. - 272 words
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Article116 1927-03-14 9 Communist Resolutions Passed by KuMnintaiif MODERATE GENERAL GETS WARNING Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Hankow, March 12. While the symptoms of dissension continue to manifest themselves —for example yesterday a labour meeting was broken up by uniformed armed students who resented its anti-Chang-Kai-shek attitude the fact that theReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 116 words
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Article170 1927-03-14 9 "Daily Telegraph" Pleads for International Co-operation Reuter's Service. London, March 12. The "Daily Telegraph," editorially reminding readers that on March 15 the Hankow and Kiukiang concessions will return to Chinese administration, says the extent of the losses, moral and material, of individual British residents cannct yet be calculated,Reuter's Service. - 170 words
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Article230 1927-03-14 9 Chang-Tso-lin Makes Advance FIGHTING IN GREATEST SNOWFALL FOR YE4RS Gunfire Distinctly Heard in Soochow City Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Kaifeng, March 12. A fierce battle between Marshal Chang Tso-lin's forces and semi-independent Honan troops is raging at Hanchuang, midway between Kaifeng, Honan's capital, and Chengchcw, Marshal WuReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 230 words
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Article105 1927-03-14 9 Amount of Gold to be Purchased Greatly Reduced Reuter's Service. Delhi, March 12. The Assembly spent (five hours discussing clause four of the Currency Bill, imposing on Government the obligation of purchasing gold bars of not less than 1065 tolas of fine gold at Rs. 21.3.10 perReuter's Service. - 105 words
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Article34 1927-03-14 9 Had Turkish Military Secret Documents [Trans-Ocean Service] Constantinople, March 13. Th* political police have arrested the Soviet trade organisation leader, Akunow, in whose possession they found secret Turkish military defence documents.34 words
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Article33 1927-03-14 9 Treaty With Latvia Considered Success Against England [Trans-Ucean Service] Moscow, March 13. The Russo-Latvian treaty is regarded hero as a diplomatic success against England. A similar pact with Finland is contemplated.33 words
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Article68 1927-03-14 9 Borodin Expresses His Confidence in the Chinese Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Hankow, March 12. The National News Agency quotes Borodin as saying: I have not asked any British autho ity to interfere on behalf of Mrs. Borodin. The Chinese people ars well able to prevent any harmReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 68 words
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Advertisement171 1927-03-14 9 jjj s|p i j H IGUTHRIE Co., Ltd rjj (Incorporated in S.S.) I a X If you are thinking or v re purchasing a safe, buy a p} g MILNE R. a Dj The largest safe manufac- X Cj turers in the world over [a X 250 safes manufactured ni171 words
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Article67 1927-03-14 10 COMPELLED TO ABANDON PART OF TOUR Duke of York Proceeds Alone Temporarily Reuter's Service. L.onaon, iviarcn iz. The Duchess of York, who has been suffering from mild tonsilitis, broke her journey at Nelson, but the Duke continued to fulfil the scheduled programme on land. H.M.S. RenownReuter's Service. - 67 words
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Article89 1927-03-14 10 Nelson, March 12. Much disappointment has been caused by the official statement that the Duchess of York, acting under medical advice, is most regretfully compelled to abandon the remainder of her tour in South Island and is going to Government House, Wellington, for convalescence. The Duke will complete89 words
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Article51 1927-03-14 10 Wellington, March 13. The Duchess of York has arrived here. A bulletin states that her condition is quite satisfactory. The tonsilitis has nearly subsided but a complete rest is essential to re-establish her health. She may now be regarded as convalescent and no further bulletins will be51 words
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Article88 1927-03-14 10 Formal Invitations Sent Japan and Great Britain Reuter's Service. Washington, March 12. Formal invitations to Great Britain and Japan to attend a three-power naval conference at Geneva have been sent to the British and Japanese Ambassadors for transmission to their respective Governments. The invitation calls for a disarmament conferenceReuter's Service. - 88 words
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Article50 1927-03-14 10 Murdered by Another American in Brazil Reuter's Service. Sao Paulo, March 12. Mr. H. W. Goforth, United States Consul, was fatally stabbed, it is alleged by a man who declares himself to be an American citizen, whom Goforth declined to assist in the collection of a debt.Reuter's Service. - 50 words
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Article39 1927-03-14 10 Turkish Exports to Russia Are Limited Reuter's Service. Constantinople, March 12. The Russo-Turkish commercial agreement has been signed. Turkish exports to Russia are limited to 45 articles of an annual value of £7,000,000. Russian exports are unlimited.Reuter's Service. - 39 words
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Article54 1927-03-14 10 Sufficient Funds for All Sufferers Reuter's Service. London, March 12. Jhe Lord Mayor has closed the fund for the victims of the Cwm and Bilsthorpe colliery disasters, stating that the £24,000 subscribed is sufficient to make adequate allowances. The last two bodies of the 12 killed atReuter's Service. - 54 words
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Article59 1927-03-14 10 War With Italy Threatened by Former Premier [Trans-Ocean Service] Tirana, March 13. The Albanian former Premier, Mr. Fannoli, has wired the League Council declaring that the ltalo-Albanian pact makes Albania an Italian Colony which the population would not tolerate. He asked the Council p to prevent Italy becoming59 words
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Article100 1927-03-14 10 DIFFICULT QUESTION TO TAKE UP Briand Forecasts Possible Future Action Reuter's Service. Geneva, March 13. Talking with foreign press correspondents after the close of the meetings of the League Council, M. Briand, referring to China, remarked that the League would only undertake questions which it could juridicallyReuter's Service. - 100 words
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Article82 1927-03-14 10 Diplomatic Contact to Be Maintained Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Hankow, March 12. It is understood that diplomatic contact between the British Government and the Nationalist Government at Hankow, which was first established by Sir Miles Lampson's visit to Hankcw in December, will be maintained by the continuousReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 82 words
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Article47 1927-03-14 10 Loan Quickly Over Subscribed in Wall Street Reuter's Service. New York, March 12. The first appearance of Queenland's capital as a borrower in Wall Street was signalised by over subscription within 7 1 minutes of $7,500,000 5-per-cent City of Brisbane gold bonds, at 96.Reuter's Service. - 47 words
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Article46 1927-03-14 10 Three-Storey Building Almost Completely Destroyed Reuter's Service. Riga, March 12. A terrific explosion, believed to be caused by a bomb, almost completely destroyed the three-storey printing and publishing offices of the Opposition newspaper, Lietuva Zhinios.'' There were no casualties as the workmen were absent.Reuter's Service. - 46 words
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Article227 1927-03-14 10 London Chamber of Commerce Examination Results The following passed the November 1926 examinations of the London Chamber of Commerce held at Raffles Institution: Senior Typewriting:—A. G. Menon (Distinction). Junior Book-keeping: —Distinction—Lim Lian Hie, Lim Ah Bee, G. G. Gray, Tan Oen Lay and Tan Tiang Soon. Pass—«N. Subramanian,227 words
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Article118 1927-03-14 10 The novel engineering feat of running b locomotive across the frozen surface of the Sungari at Kirin was successfully accomplished on February 6 in the presence of a good crowd of Japanese and Chinese spectators. A locomotive of a small type negotiated the distance of 600 metres. Then, a return118 words
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Article1609 1927-03-14 10 Serious Trouble in Singapore SIX KILLED: SEVERAL INJURED Compelled to Fire on Fanatic Chinese Mob The death of Dr. Sun Vat-sen, former President of the Chinese Republic, would be long remembered in for the second anniversary, commemorated on Saturday was attended with serious disturbances and deaths. The1,609 words
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Article117 1927-03-14 10 [Reuters Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, March 13. On the occasion of the second anniversary of the death of Sun Vat-sen many Kuomintang upholders made the pilgrimage to his ex-residence in the French concession at Shanghai to-day to pay their respects to the memory of the late leader.117 words
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Article48 1927-03-14 10 Reuter's Service. Paris, March 12. The anniversary of the death of Sun Yatsen was celebrated by a Communist meeting at which, according to L'Humanite," the speakers included Kuomintang members who addressed the gathering in English. The speeches hailed the awakening of the slaves of Imperialism.Reuter's Service. - 48 words
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Article100 1927-03-14 10 London, March 12. The British, Japanese, Chinese and other admirers of Sun Vat-sen assembled at the Chinese Legation in London and paid a tribute to his memory. The Chinese Charge d'Affaires delivered a preliminary address, standing before a sort of altar decorated with flowers, above which hung100 words
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Article31 1927-03-14 10 [Trans-Ocean Service] Berlin, March 13. China's representative, Mr. Chiang, attended a Kuomintang memorial meeting for Dr. Sun Vat-sen here on Saturday. The German participants wished China a speedy31 words
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Article418 1927-03-14 10 The Turf LAST DAY OF THE SELANGOR RACES Best Attendance of Entire Meeting Registered (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 12. To-day saw the best attendance of the meeting and favourite*; on the whole were again upset. The Hon. the Chief Secretary, Mr. Peel, and Mrs. Peel418 words
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Article280 1927-03-14 10 Some Heavy Scoring in the Home League Reuter's Service. London, March 12. The following are the results of to-day'e matches in the English and Scottish Leagues: Division I Birmingham 4, Manchester U. 0. Blackburn 1, Newcastle 2 Bury 2, Bolton Cl Everton 2. Leeds 1. Huddersfield 2, Burnley 0.Reuter's Service. - 280 words
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115 1927-03-14 10 The following are the fixtures for M week for the Singapore taterJCooWLS Cup:— '"«nercuj To-day Boustead's v s Horn, lShanghai Bank. k Koi Wednesday. MicAlister's vs mitr nit Friday Robineen's vs. Adams'on gS (2nd replay). l,llt lan, All matches are«to be nbv<. i Stadium and115 words
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Article172 1927-03-14 10 Ireland Defeats Wales in International Reuter's Service. London. Karek It At Dublin sunny weather prevailed tm the rugby international between and Wales and there were 25,000 weeS-I present. Ireland defeated WaleV U v points to 9. J n Within a minute from the start Su-uhen sen kicked a penaltyReuter's Service. - 172 words
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Article148 1927-03-14 10 Tilden Wins Florida State Championship Reuter's Service. Miami. Florida. March 12. Tilden beat Manuel Alonzo, for the State championship 7—5, 6—B, 3—6, 6—o, 6—l Tanglin Club Tournament Ties For To-day Dyne Cup Assiter and Miss Wallis plus 2 ft. Bntltt and Mrs. Meade scr. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron oweReuter's Service. - 148 words
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Article52 1927-03-14 10 Crewe National Cross-Country Championship Reuter's Service. London. March 12. The crewe nat oni.l cross-country championship was won to-day by K. Harper of the Hailam Shire Harriers in one hour six and two-fifths seconds m a ten mil« course. Hallamshire also won the team championship A record field of thirty-nineReuter's Service. - 52 words
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Article71 1927-03-14 10 Keppel Club March Medal —Bogey Forty cards wen- taken out for the above medal and the following were the cards returned:— Winner—J. Hodgins (8) all square S. C. Campbell (2) 1 fom A. J. Donald (18) 3 H. Jackson (5) 4 A. Barron (7) 4 H. Rofts (8) D.71 words
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Article79 1927-03-14 10 Out-Board Motor Boat Racing Having had no race last year at J owing to State mourning, it has now proposed to hold at 20 25 course respective of horse power) in Singa waters on April S and 4. Trophies for the champion and I up will be79 words
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Article23 1927-03-14 10 Orders for week ending March 20. Wednesday, March 16.—Signalling CU* Headquarters, 5 p.m. Thursday, March 17.—Band PracO* Headquarters, 4.30 p.m.23 words
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Article2042 1927-03-14 11 ISLAND POSSESSIONS ENDANGERED America and Peace in the Pacific admirable article in an American howing the chaotic conditions in a is my excuse for pointing out that nations which are great both comand in naval and military power nonaous interests in China which, nj ways, conflict with2,042 words
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Advertisement262 1927-03-14 11 COMPLETE VIOLIN OUT KIT cj From $15 GO to $55.00 ft write for illustrated Catalogue. H SEASON Co., Ltd. ft 111 and 113, North Bridge Road. ft TO-NIGHT MONDAY MARCH 14 TO-NIGHT At The New World Shows VARIOUS ATTRACTIONS Including Chinese Wayang, "Sah Sye Ton" THE CITY OPERA will present262 words
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Advertisement181 1927-03-14 11 Who says ll^V^' ll P btiii goint; Strong! J —Why, the man who is I John Little A Co.. Ltd. r/^^^^^j Singapore, Penmg and Kuala Lumpur. jOT tl B DUBONNET TONIC WINE. I $1.50 j PER QUART BOTTLE 1 Duty Included. Sole Agents: 1 John Little Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated181 words
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Article807 1927-03-14 12 Why Marriageable Men Want Widows No figures arc given of the thousands of potential wives robbed of their birthright for ever by the Great War. But statistics tell us that 4,500 war widows a.c remarrying every year. Does the explanation of this monstrous unfairness lie in807 words
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Article50 1927-03-14 12 Burglars tied a tea cosy over the head ..f an Airdale terrier ana bound it with a fr«« k and yards of tape before they proceeded to ransack a house at Palmers Green, Loudon, on February 10. When the occupants returned it took them fifteen minutes to release the dog.50 words
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Article424 1927-03-14 12 General Strike Called Against Landing of Troops The Western mind would have expected that the signing of the concessions agreements would have resulted in a more friendly feeling- being displayed by the Chinee towards the British "The Central China Post.'; Up to the present this has not materialised424 words
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Article198 1927-03-14 12 Refuses to Forsake Faith for Share of $2,000,000 Miss Grace Minford. forty-three, a nun in the order ci th- Dominican sisters at Newark, N. J., refuses to renounce her Order or her faith to obtain a lar-e share of the $2,000,000 estate left by her father, a198 words
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Article192 1927-03-14 12 "The Bean Fair" has opened at Arpajon in the Department of Seine-et-Oise. which is recognized in France as the "bean's heme town." The opening was solemnly celebrated and Boston's right to be known as "Beantown" officially challenged. The origin of the bean dates back to an early192 words
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Article112 1927-03-14 12 Decline in Value of Exports and Imports The following is a comparative statement of the total value of foreign merchandise, excluding parcel post, imported and exported to and from urixisn Malaya during 1926 and 1927. IMPORTS Increase EXPORTS Increase or or 1926 1927 Decrease 1926 1927 Decrease (In112 words
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Advertisement536 1927-03-14 12 Only Modern Engineering Can Give Modern Performance Tremendous power—power almost beyond belief for a car of its size Speed between 60 and 70 miles an hour— more than any driver ever needs Acceleration 5 to 40 miles in 14? 4 seconds—a new and delightful activity four-wheel brakes that act as536 words
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Article528 1927-03-14 13 Singapore, March 5. MEAT Beef steak (round) kati 51 Beef stew or curry kati 46% Pork lean kati 64 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 55 Mutton Indian lb. 60 Mutton Australian lb. 50 Fowl kati 75 Capons (Locally reared), kati 1.00 Hens (Locally reared) kati 90528 words
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Advertisement406 1927-03-14 13 THE MOWAT I Frict^^ Clutch jr\ I /a\ Engineering Department of j Tne B s eo Co I S f (Incorporated in England.) g I' Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, to BWT'' Teluk Anson and Penang. Lr X f J Ii I SEXUAL SCIENCE SERIES THAT EVERYONE SHOULD READ. 3— S406 words
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Advertisement187 1927-03-14 13 1 ICE CREAM I 1 THE DESSERT THAT PLEASES ALL. I Obtainable from: j] John Little Co., Bun Bee Co., Kirn Ann Co., Lim Khoon Heng, Lun» jj Cafe (Dhoby Ghaut), or from The Cold Storage Depot. Hi Preserve your Plant, Stock, Buildings, etc., W/i' (jflflu and avoid the heavy187 words
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Advertisement736 1927-03-14 14 PUBLIC NOTICES MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Tenders are invited for the purchase and removal of the old cast iron brackets, gutters and ridging from the Clyde Terrace Market now in process of demolition. The Materials will be pointed out to intending purchases at the site on Monday the 14th instant between736 words
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Advertisement495 1927-03-14 14 PUBLIC NOTICES. ST. PATRICK'S NIGHT DINNER AND DANCE March 17th at the Europe Hotel at 8 p.m. Applications for Tickets, accompained by remittance at the rate of $5 per head, must be made not later than the morning of Tuesday 15th instant to:— Mr. N. M. WARDELL, c|o Messrs. Darrick495 words
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Advertisement744 1927-03-14 14 TO LET TO LET—Raffles Chambers, three sections 2nd floor, area 2,680 square feet. Rent 5200 p.m. Immediate entry. Apply to The Secretary, The Garden Club. TO LET.—Fine Rooms with electric light and tennis court. Apply 110, River Valley Road. TO LET.—From Ist May, Rubber Factory at King's Road off Bukit744 words
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Advertisement408 1927-03-14 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET BRANCHES Penang 85 Beach Street. Malacca 131 Jonker Street. Muar 77-79 Jalan Suleiman. Batu Pahat 109 Jalan Rabamat. Palemoang 16 Dir. Hong Kong IS Queen's Road Central. Seremban 63 Birch Road. Batavia 47 Corner Lloyd Street. AGENCIES AT: London,408 words
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Advertisement496 1927-03-14 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD, (Registered in London, milder the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1899, cm 2nd December 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,512,884 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E. C. 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.496 words
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Advertisement418 1927-03-14 14 INSURANCE CwJ *****1 BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Office 2, Finlayson Green. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the S.S.) Head Office Singapore. Ist Floor, Banque del Indo CMnt Buildings, 1-A, Malacca Street Thone Nos.418 words
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Advertisement519 1927-03-14 15 STEAMER SAILINGS K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Company of Batavia i INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND) MONDAY, MARCH 14. i\ lUS foi Belawan-Deli. Semarang. ASIK r Penang and Bagan Si-Api Api. TUESDAY, MARCH 15. l\ l. tor Singkawang, Selakau, Pemangkat and Sambas. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16. N t»\V( >LL519 words
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Advertisement558 1927-03-14 15 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA hm APCAR UNES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAITsTEAM 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 Singapore Tonnage558 words
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Advertisement876 1927-03-14 15 STEAMER SAILINGS (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA* LONDON LINE Tonnage Destination Dne Sail TTitano Mara 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 31 Apr 1 Smo Man 8 000 M'seilles, L'don, A'werp R'dam Apr 14 16 Katori Man ***** M'seilles, L'don, A'werp R]dam876 words
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