Malaya Tribune, 4 February 1928
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Title Section20 1928-02-04 1 The Malaya Tribune XV.- No. 28 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 192820 words
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Advertisement227 1928-02-04 1 TRY KOREA MISSION CLOTH jm 0008 not FADE. I does not SHRINK. 1 A wears LONGER. Korean Products Co. 7. Bras Basah Road. SINGAPORE. Phone 324. INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Solo Importers ONE MODEL FOR FiRR ffl I I EVERY POCKET I S SPYDER $1,395 R I TORPEDO $1,750227 words
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Advertisement276 1928-02-04 1 HORODOR f Washing Sui.ings /r^>/ /V/ jf For Tropical *V A> V Wear. HIGH STREET, Singapore. I Sime, Darby Co., Ltd., I (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) jjj jj Singapore, Malacca, Seremban and Muar. mwm mm iiHmwrar^^reg'^^ I ORG A PRIVATE j for Office and Home i "Compare the work276 words
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Article1957 1928-02-04 2 BUKIT PULAI RUBBER ESTATE, LIMITED Large Increase in Output The third ordinary general meeting cf Bukit Pulai Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on December 19, at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, E.C, the Hon. Everard Fielding (the pi t siding. Mr. F. M. Jones, representing the Secretaries (British North1,957 words
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Article78 1928-02-04 2 A motorist who has just returned to London from a tour in America, where he drove in many different States, reports that in many cities car drivers are prohibited from smoking while they are at the wheel. The regulations have been made to prevent accidents, for it seems that crashes78 words
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Advertisement202 1928-02-04 2 Expert .-need travelers always take a bott:, of ENO in ft, ofc EW// changes or climate, v and Use:—a commendable f ffr&pWlwJ custom preventing much s:ckness tn.i discotntcrt. ftt&^BjßwY 1 Peninsular Trading Company, ltd. i 92, ROBINSON ROAD. I I j FOR ORNAMENTAL CEMENT FLOORING TILES, CEMENT BRICKS AND I202 words
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Advertisement140 1928-02-04 2 AGIO STOMACHS ARE DANGEROUS. How to get quick relief. Indigestion is not only painful, but if Darlected soon becomes dangerous. Excess stomach acid and fermenting food irritate the delicate stomach lining, form lias, and, by interfering with proper nourishment, ac tually break down health. The surest, quickest, and only logical140 words
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Advertisement337 1928-02-04 2 jf Portable Gramophone J I I DOUBLE j I l Price $34 only. I I SEASON Co.. Ltd I [5 111 113 North Bridge Road. I I THE LATEST AND BEST OF ALL I CEYLON TEAS I I UNRIVALLED POPULARITT t A MOST DELIGHTFI'L REVERAG& 9 I lj Sold and337 words
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Article432 1928-02-04 3 "Devils Powder" on the Spaghetti POLICEMAN ACTS AS EXORCISER An English policeman is equal to most things, but he would probably stroke his chin pensively if he were asked to exorcise evil spirits. Yet a Sicilian policeman has achieved this feat. Two members of a432 words
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Article420 1928-02-04 3 Supper Served Through Trapdoors j Vivid sketches of life at the Courts of Catherine the "Great" of Russia and ol Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in France, drawn by the pens of two British Ambassadors' wives, are notable features of an interesting book by Mrs. E. Maxstone420 words
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Article42 1928-02-04 3 H.M.S. Hermes will pay an official visit to Siam in March. She is due to arrive off the bar on the 9th of that month and Witt probably leave on the 13th. The Hermes is an aircraft cruiser of about 10,500 tons.42 words
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Advertisement378 1928-02-04 3 YOU PLAY BILLIARDS? II it will hA[) you keep in good form take a little dooe of linkett. d thva eaaaring freedom from those .kg of liver <• h.estinal .erange- which "pat >ne off one's stroke" at Pinkettes, laxative perfection, are »taii able from chemista or post free, at the378 words
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Advertisement693 1928-02-04 3 I > r\ The Film Danger wn i cn authoritative dental opinion ascribes many tooth and gum disorders, WmJ should be combated daily this new way Send coupon for 10-day tube effective film-removing method. Ordinary No other method known to present-day brushing was found ineffective. Now two science embodies protective693 words
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Advertisement61 1928-02-04 3 1 r5 I with the a MOTOR UNION I THE S I LEADING VEHICLE j INSURANCE COMPANY I I Favourable Rates-Prompt Settlement of Claims, jj 1 FIRE MARINE BUSINESS f fj Also transacted on Favourable Terms g For all particulars apply g ja General Agents 1 Messrs. SIME, DARBY Co.,61 words
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Article1445 1928-02-04 4 BEST SELLERS OF SOULS The Vilest of all War Profiteers ENGLISH EDITOR ON SEX NOVELISTS Mimes. Cads, Bounders, Snigerers, Innuendoists, Pornocrats, Garbage Mongers, Purveyors of Pruriency, Vendors of Vice, Sewer Rats, Blow Flies. Carrion Crows. Magg >ts of Decadence, Hookworms of Salacity, Literary Lepers, and Yahoos: You are one of1,445 words
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Article124 1928-02-04 4 Rumours that the Argentine will return to the League of Nations almost immediately are inexact. As the result, however, of an exchange ci vicwa between Sir Eric Drummond, the Secretary-Geaexal of the League, and the Argentine Minister, M. Gallsrdo, the general impression is that the Argentine will resume her lull124 words
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Advertisement283 1928-02-04 4 > W^j^^g^^nnnm^^^^^^^Sin^nnVnnnnn'n"n°i|nB[ The Good Old Ways 11 A *A m I a of careful selection and l| 'A wonderful handcraft still p| K survive in the production of jg I J '4 State Express No. 555 A S Virginia Cigarettes which are IS the recognised standard of IgM i- R283 words
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Advertisement141 1928-02-04 4 jj 1 The IRWenbnvgs Foods Made from the purest milk of cow s pastured in the home counties, the 'Allenburys' Foods are as easily digested as mothers milk. They are germ free and are simply and quickly made by the addition of boiling water only. Milk Food No. 1 Milk141 words
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Advertisement182 1928-02-04 4 I Buy your f j "His Master's Voice" j I New Model Easy Payments 1 and enjoy your evening concerts at j g home on the world's acknowledged g best Gramophone without the incon S venience of having to make a big g outlay. Write or call for full ft182 words
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Article248 1928-02-04 5 January Statistics The following is the statement of quantity and value of rubber exported during January. Jan. Jan. 1928 Jan. Increase Decrease Declared in Declared in 1027 to date 1927 l<r'K 1927 UNITED KINGDOM T M mKS»W£s-%r America lo m c 128 000 00 3 3WW r**?S?*248 words
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Article881 1928-02-04 5 Singapore, February 1. Mining:—At £249.15.0 spot tin is £2.0.0 per ton lower on the week. The three months metal at £241». 10 0 shows a loss of only 15s, The premium on spot tin has shrunk to ss. per ton. which is the lowest margin recorded for881 words
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Advertisement263 1928-02-04 5 SELECT THE COLLAR SET you like and be sure the name Krementz is stamped on the back. That is your guarantee that neither humidity nor the most trying hot weather will ever affect the Krementz gold plate. On »ale everywhere KREMENTZ Qeneral Agena S. S. and F. %JL t\ i263 words
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Advertisement326 1928-02-04 5 M KABAYA \M\ nonnya \ifsv 1 BEST t ,°f I >\ k JAVA DRESS MOBSJ Road W C/ SINGAPORE. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE On sale at the following depots— SINGAPORE. The Federal Rubber Stamp Co. 32, Rafflei Place. A. P. Aliyar and Co., 70, South Bridge Road. P. Abdul Razak, 88,326 words
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Advertisement259 1928-02-04 5 MAKE THIS FROCK YOURSELF Entirely At Our Expense. Itef! We give you a length of pretty figured voile in red and white, pink and white or black and white; a paper pattern, medium size, and full directions for making provided you become a Member of the Woman's Institute before February259 words
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Advertisement370 1928-02-04 6 gjgSBKHBSKHSSSHSHfISSSHMSKSMHBHHSSSHBSHBHMBBaWSjjj I EMPIRE CINEMA I From Thursday, February 2, 1928. 1 TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY I i I Yuen Yuen Production j HON BE VAN j An interesting story of a girl fighter who was' clever g in sword fencing and Chinese Koon Tow. She spent her time370 words
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Advertisement232 1928-02-04 6 Amusements. I AT THE I ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietors.) I I I FROM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4. 1 J UNITED ARTISTS ATTRACTION. I Douglas Fairbanks J in a j THE GAUCHO I In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. jjj I The House of Niamey j 1 MATINEES:232 words
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Advertisement385 1928-02-04 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert Benroolen Streets FROM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1928. NIGHTLY AT 9.15 P.M. RAY ART'S The Midnight Limited with GASTON GLASS, WANDA HAWLEY AND RICHARD HOLT. IN 6 PARTS THAT WILD WEST A Comedy Thrill-o Drama of Wild Women and Wild Men. with WILLIAM385 words
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Advertisement138 1928-02-04 6 SURINA THEATRE North Bridge Road. Thon. K a 3-9 FROM WEDNESDAY. FEBRI Hi T n TUESDAY, FEBRI AH V 7 NIGHTLY AT 9 I'M ART "ACORD In the Blue Streak WesterSPURS AND SADDLES with Red Indians fighting like demoi like fiends IN 5 PARTS FRED THOMSON And his miracle horse138 words
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Article128 1928-02-04 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore, February 4. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Santhia 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) Anatina 18; Kopah 15; Saarland 12; hulmleigh 8. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3) G. G. Roume 30; Kinta 35; Alipore 37. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate128 words
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Article127 1928-02-04 7 ording to the Municipal Health State- the average annual death rate for t live years was 29.46 per mille per lonian. Ib alth Statement for the week enu- January 28 is as follows;. Total Male 140. Female 75. equal 215. death rate equals 25.26 per mille per 1127 words
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Article1060 1928-02-04 7 PROPOSED TEMPLE FOR THE UNTOUCHABLES "Silly Notions About Caste and Class It has come to mv knowledge that the application of the untouchables to the Municipal Commissioners for a piece of land for the erection of a temple, has, as was anticipated by me, met with some opposition1,060 words
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Article171 1928-02-04 7 Fifteen-Year-Old Armed Robber At the Assizes yesterday before the Chief .Justice (Sir William Murison) Lua Chan Kew, aged 15, pleaded guilty to taking part in an armed robbery and was sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment. The Chief Justice said that the case would be reported to the Governor171 words
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Article326 1928-02-04 7 Singapore, February During the earlier part of the week the market was quiet, but in the last few days it has weakened off considerably and there ha? been heavy liquidation on the part of holders. The weakness originated in New York where, we understand, there has been326 words
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Article74 1928-02-04 7 [British Official Wireless] London. February 3. Paris 124 New York 4.87 132 Brussels UM Geneva 25.32 Amsterdam 12.01*25 Milan 92.05 Berlin 20.43 Stockholm 18.14 Copenhagen 18.20 Oslo 18.32 Vienna 34.575 Prague i 164.25 Helsingfors 193.5 Madrid 28.595 Lisbon 2 11 32 Athens 367.5 Bucharest 792.5 Rio 5 29 3274 words
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Article148 1928-02-04 7 Yesterday we received copies of three brightly-coloured' posters from Doctor Paul F. Russell, Director of the Straits Settlements Rural Sanitation Campaign, which are a re?ult of its poster contest in the Penang schools. One of these posters— "Cook Your Food" won the grand prize. It was drawn by148 words
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Article88 1928-02-04 7 Prohibition has not often helped shipping, but an American closely in touch with U.S.A. life says that the largest, newest American motor liner, the Bermuda, is just such a case. This vessel is Britishbuilt, engined, and equipped—a notable order for British yards. From New York she will take millionaires to88 words
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Article1303 1928-02-04 7 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCE j Rir-o c; xr Singapore, February 4 Hue, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $330 n Rite, Siam 2 vt adi i Buyer* sellers Rice, Siam ft 855 ,xt d ?ff k P*Pl«r 72.00 Rice, Saigon 1 ||22 Sundried Copra 11.35 Rice, Saigon 2 low? *Mixea Copra 11.101,303 words
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Article141 1928-02-04 7 j Government Course For R.S.I. Diploma An announcement appeared in the "Government Gazette" yesterday to the effect that the 1928 Sanitary Inspectors' Course for the Diploma Course of the Royal Sanitary Institute of London will open at the Sanitary Depot, Jala Klapa, on May 1, 1928. The class141 words
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Article35 1928-02-04 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 equal to $100.35 words
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Advertisement651 1928-02-04 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED. Competent Typist (Chinese) for Oftce in Ipoh. Apply to Box No. 608, c/o Malaya Tribune. MUNICIPAL NOTICE Sewerage operations are in progress along Orchard Road, bet ween, Grange Road and Mount Elizabeth, and the width of the carriageway in this locality will be considerably restricted. Drivers of651 words
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Miscellaneous355 1928-02-04 7 SINGAPORE DIARY To-diy. February 4 High Tides.—B:44 a.m., 10:50 p.m. B. I mail outward due. poh Races second day. Lecture at Y.W.C.A., 5:30 p.m. Administration ceremony; Council I liamber, noon. > North vs. South, Kuala Lumpur, raiposan Silver car procession. To-morrow, February 5 High Tides.—9:4o a.m., 11:30 p.m. tsam Reception—Tank355 words
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Obituary41 1928-02-04 8 DEATH Tan Sian Chin, age 56, on Tuesday, January 31, 2.30 p.m. at No. 220 Orchard Road. Deceased left 5 sons, 4 daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren to mourn his loss. Funeral will be announced later.41 words
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Article832 1928-02-04 8 His Excellency the Governor, in a message to the Klymcan," the magazine of the Kuala Lumpur V.M.C.A., derides the snobbery of those who find it not quite good taste to carry their trays at the Singapore Down-Town Centre. His Excellency's message should be read by all the832 words
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Article1301 1928-02-04 8 The relatives of the late Mr. L. W. Money, who was a well-known planter in the Kuala Kangsar district, are giving a memorial to perpetuate his memory in the district. This, says our Ipoh contemporary, may take the form of a beil f< r the Church of the Resurrection. The1,301 words
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Article805 1928-02-04 8 Mr. E. J. O'Reilly ha> b< be a Commis-domr of Settlement of Labuar.. The Rev. H. B. Amrtutz. Mission here, suffered a w to the left wrist Vesterdaj a fall. Mr. S. A: eerwatham. Cashk A. C. Harper and Co., Ltd.. Kl. ing, after 22 years' service.805 words
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Article39 1928-02-04 8 From France by I* Sphinx, Singapore at 6 a.m. to-morrow. FY m China and Manila by Wilson, due at Singapore at M Monday, the 6th instant. From China by IS. V«i HeUM Singapore on Monday afternoon, instant.39 words
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Advertisement354 1928-02-04 8 I "RO •BXJsrsc>JNrs' 9 I BRASS BEDSTEADS I I OF I I Distinctive Design. I I X CONSTRUCTED IN HEAVY I I QUALITY BRASS. I I INLAID WITH M.O.P. jjj [jj jl ORNAMENTS I l*= -r; W Prices from 1 I j Mj $180 to $350 j i SPECIAL BEDSTEAD354 words
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Advertisement123 1928-02-04 8 I By Special Appointment 1 To His Majesty I I THE KING OF SIAM. 1 I J I Established 1872. 1 I WE SPECIALISE I I IN I I Diamond Jewellery, Genuine I Pearl Necklaces, Jade and I I Pearl Jewellery, Watches, I I Ladies Bags and Vanity I ■Cases,123 words
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Article578 1928-02-04 9 Commission Arrival Resented TROOPS CALLED OUT IN TWO CITIES Kuropeans Stoned in Calcutta And Madras Reuter's Service. Bombay. February 3. The Simon Commission has arrived here route to Delhi. Many shops, colleges, booses and associations are irticipetin* in a hartal. procession of 350 Nationalists clad inReuter's Service. - 578 words
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Article88 1928-02-04 9 EIGHT CITIES SEND BRIGADES Fall River's Loss at Least $25,000,000 Reuter's Service. Boston, February 3. quarter of Fall River wa? a fire which started in the ilia and, fanned by a gale, •ry rapidly. blocks, covering half a square practically razed. The damage to beReuter's Service. - 88 words
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Article79 1928-02-04 9 Norwegians Against Militarism WAR APPROPRIATIONS GREATLY REDUCED Reuter's Service. Oslo, February 4. The Labour Government has signalised its advent by submitting to the Storting WUS cancelling military training in 1928 restricting naval training, and by reducing the Army Estimates by four and a half million kroner andReuter's Service. - 79 words
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Article41 1928-02-04 9 [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Oslo, February 3. The Norwegian Cabinet is indignant that tne Hank of Norway is raising the bank th. consulting the Givernmcnt. ihe Premier stated that he would demand that the Bank reduce the rate again.41 words
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Article132 1928-02-04 9 Many Industries to Be Controlled DICTATORIAL REIGN IN SPAIN Reuter's Service. Madrid. February 3. The petroleum monopoly is another instance of the Government's determination not only to develop trade in Spain but ensure its development and management by Spaniards. Since the advent of the dictatorship all theReuter's Service. - 132 words
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Article84 1928-02-04 9 Standard Oil Official Refuses to Answer Questions Reuter's Service. Washington. February 4. Mr. Robert W. Stewart, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, has been arrested by order of the Senate for refusing to answer questions before the Senate Committee investigating theReuter's Service. - 84 words
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Article65 1928-02-04 9 British Official Wireless London, February 3. The New South Wales rugby football team, known as the Waratahs, having completed their tour in this country, left Teddington to-day to embark at Liverpool for Canada. They had a rousing send-off from a large crowd of English rugby foot- bailers,British Official Wireless - 65 words
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Article19 1928-02-04 9 Reuter's Service. Akyab, February 4. The R. A. F. flying boats have arrived here from Calcutta.Reuter's Service. - 19 words
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Article27 1928-02-04 9 [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Vienna, February 3. The police have arrested an Albanian who has confessed that he intended to assassinate the Albanian ex-Premier, Mr. Hassanbeg.^.27 words
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Article21 1928-02-04 9 Reuter's Service. Moscow, February 4. Official economic negotiations are about to open with the German Government in Berlin.Reuter's Service. - 21 words
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Article42 1928-02-04 9 Reuter's Service. Moscow, February 4. The Russian Geographical Society has organised an expedition into Central Asia under M. Kozlov to study the Tibet tableland and investigate the sources of the Yangtzekiang. The expedition will probably last for three years.Reuter's Service. - 42 words
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Article36 1928-02-04 9 Complete Deadlock Reached NO AGREEMENT ON HOURS OR WAGES Reuter's Service. London, February o. The Cotton Conference at Manchester has broken down in a complete deadlock with regard to hours and wages.Reuter's Service. - 36 words
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Article62 1928-02-04 9 London, February 3. The position of the cotton industry is very serious. Both sdies are adamant. The next step rests with the employers but a ballot on either side mijjht possibly decide whether the employers would enforce the new wages and hours or whether the operatives would go62 words
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Article32 1928-02-04 9 London, February 3. The crisis in the eotton industry was the subject of further conferences at Manchester to-day. Representatives of the i operatives' Unions stated that their attitude was unchanged.32 words
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Article142 1928-02-04 9 PRESS COMMENTS ON RECENT SPEECHES Rhineland Evacuation Question To the Fore [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin. February 3. The Berlin Pr. ss C* mments on M. Briand's speech cautiously. The Taezliche Rundschau" thinks that a positive yield is If. Briand's declaration that France is ready to negotiate afresh142 words
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Article84 1928-02-04 9 Reuter's Service. Paris, February- 3. In the Chamber of deputies M. Poincare spoke for three or more hours this morning and has not yet finished. He dwelt on the difficulties of the burning question of stabilisation and said that the hour for legal stabilisation had notReuter's Service. - 84 words
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Article175 1928-02-04 9 More Employment and Less Strikes Good Signs British Official Wireless. London. February 3. Sir Austin Harris, presiding at the annual meeting of Lloyds Bank, endorsed the opinions which have been expressed by the Chairmen of other big London Banks regarding the encouraging trade prospects. He added; "Two featuresBritish Official Wireless. - 175 words
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Article43 1928-02-04 9 Reuter's Service. Reuter's Service. New York, February 3. The Federal Reserve Bank has increased the rediscount rate to four per cent. San Francisco, February 4. The Federal Reserve Bank rediscount rate of four per cent becomes effective on February 4.Reuter's Service. - 43 words
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Article24 1928-02-04 9 Reuter's Service. Athens, February 3 The Government has resigned after a disagreement in the Cabinet with regard to a road-building contract.Reuter's Service. - 24 words
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Article478 1928-02-04 9 Impressive Service at Westminister DISTINGUISHED MEN FOLLOW BIER German Flag Placed at Half Mast on Embassy British Official Wireless London, February 3. f.,J he i route alon which Lord Haiga w al P SSed from St Columba's Church horJ f nSt€ u AL^ yBritish Official Wireless - 478 words
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Article283 1928-02-04 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 3. London paid a last sad farewell to the dead chief of the Empire's greatest Army at tJle f. uner al service for Karl Haig at Westminister Abbey which was wirelesslv broadcast and so was heard all over Great Eritain and the Dominions. AllReuter's Service. - 283 words
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Article69 1928-02-04 9 Reuter's Service. Montreal, February 8. The Directors of the British Empire Steel Corporation, the Dominion Steel Corporation and the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company and their subsidiaries have announced that the President of the first-named Company has resigned and it is being reorganised under new financial andReuter's Service. - 69 words
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Advertisement342 1928-02-04 9 1 \A/ H L ERE X ER YOU GO in °f the I 3 VV J| em spheres, you will always find that fl "y. ,n!,, sting upon Porter s BULLg DOG GUINNESS you will be certain of I ■J obtaining Guinness at its best. S 9 Porters Bottling is342 words
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Article192 1928-02-04 10 Football INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP Hon# Kong Bank Beat M. P. House One of the best games' in the season's competition for the Inter-Commercial Cup took place at the Stadium last evening when the Hong Kong Bank defeated the Malaya Publishing House oy three goals From beginning to end the192 words
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Article304 1928-02-04 10 To-day's Handicaps at the Ipoh Race Meeting The following are the weights for today's races at Ipoh: Hate No. I. Ponies —Fourth Division— Six furlongs. Sanhoxxa 9.0, Umptnwny s.s. Chandan 8.7, Master Reggie 8.7, Coquette 8.7, Lady Love 7.10, Lucky Boy Ha Cherie 7.7. Rodeo 7.7. Race No.304 words
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Article134 1928-02-04 10 The weights for Tuesday are: Race No. 1. Horses (Purse)— Third Division—Five furlongs. Bronayio W, Highborn 9.2, Omadhaun 8.7, Earldom 8.5, Meleeo 8.4, Bess 8.2, Taiping II 8.2 Bar?nia 8.1, Stitfy 8.0, Faugh-A-Ballagh «0 Wynillo 7.11, Toropo 7.10, Panrilla 7 10, Bombastic 7.8, Humourous 7.8, Gay Reveller 7.5,134 words
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Article60 1928-02-04 10 V.M.C.A. to Play Against Duke's II The following will represent the Y.M.C.A. vs. Duke's II at hockey on Monday on the Y.M.C.A. ground:—A. G. Foote; R. Lyne and L. W. Bvrde; G. W. Carlyle, D. W. Dale and E. G. Wheatley; M. Catchatoor, R. H. Yorke, H. G. Stack,60 words
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Article70 1928-02-04 10 Playing on the padang on Wednesday, the Medical College Union defeated the S.C.C. at hockey by three goals to one. The Club, playing one short, had a very strenuous time in keeping out their opponents who failed to score more through faulty shooting. Marshall scored for70 words
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Article129 1928-02-04 10 ZONE DRAWS FOR DAVIS CUP England Meet Argentine in First Round Reuter's Service. Paris, February 3. The complete draw for the European Zone of the Davis Cup Competition took place here to-day and resulted as follows: First Round \ustralia vs. Italy, Roumania vs. Belgium, Germany vs. Greece, ChiliReuter's Service. - 129 words
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Article301 1928-02-04 10 Tradition and Modern Ideas at Variance Last night at the Chinese Students Literary Association Mr. Lee Hock Lft read a" paper on th e subject:—"An Animadversion on the Celebration of the Chinese New Year." He said that the pre-sent-day Chinese are obliged to celebrate two New Years301 words
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Article105 1928-02-04 10 Enfranchisement of Women Will Cause Delay Reuter's Service. •> London, February 3. Mi. Churchill in a speech at Birmingham said that there could be no general election in 1928. The Bill enfranchising women similarly to men must first be enacted and the new voters registered. This wouldReuter's Service. - 105 words
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Article69 1928-02-04 10 Conference Will be Held Next Year Reuter's Service. Geneva, February 3. The Executive Council of the International Labour Office has passed a resolution in favour of holding an International Maritime Labour Conference immediately after the ordinary Labour Conference next year. The motion was supported by the labour groupReuter's Service. - 69 words
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Article65 1928-02-04 10 British Official Wireless London, February 8. It is announced that Admiral Sir Henry Oliver has been promoted to b e Admiral of the Fleet in the vacancy caused by the recent death of Sir John De Robeck. Consequent thereon, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Webb is promoted to be admiralBritish Official Wireless - 65 words
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Article46 1928-02-04 10 Reuter's Service. Dayton, Ohio, February 4. The original Wright biplane in which the first successful flight in a heavier-than-air machine was made at Kittyhawk, North Carolina, in 1908, has been shipped to Great Britain for exhibition at the British Museum for an indefinite period.Reuter's Service. - 46 words
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Article584 1928-02-04 10 Preparing to Explore Dutch Borneo HUNTING AND SCIENCE INVOLVED Our representative to-day Interviewed the Italian Princes Rodolf del Drago and Rospiglioso at Raffles Hotel where they are i-ojourning, having arrived here on Thursday from Colombo by the liner "Empress of Australia." They both hail from Rome and584 words
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Article238 1928-02-04 10 A Tale of Alleged Armed Robbery In the Second Court yesterday afternoon a rather curious story was related by a Chinese complainant in the preliminary enquiry into a case of armed gang robbery. The'offence was alleged to have occurred on the morning of January 10, ia238 words
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Article84 1928-02-04 10 The following official appointments have been made;— Dr. R. B. MacGregor to act as Senior Health Officer, Penang; Dr. J. C. Carson to act as Chief Medical Officer, Malacca; Mr. E. J. O'Reilly to officiate as Harbour' Master and Assistant Superintendent Government Monopolies, Labuan; Mr. F V Duckworth,84 words
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Article46 1928-02-04 10 Alex Kazoz wants righteous people to live in his new house. The sign "This house for rent —Tenants must keep the Ten Commandments," placed in front of the property, has so far failed to produce tenants. The horse has been on the market a month. L.46 words
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Article474 1928-02-04 10 Mysterious Local Arrival CLOSELY GUARDED VANS AT WHARF Information is to hand of the arrival af a super-marine flying boat, similar to those which are being used r Jj he p F ar p ctprn fli"ht in convection with the Royal For": in Singapore on Tuesday474 words
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Article161 1928-02-04 10 Takes Oath of Officer Administering Govt. The nSOSI formal C -femony took pla*e this mornimr when Sir Hayes Marriott took the oath of Officer Administering the Govornment. This was made necessity, lor. during the time H. E. the Governor is on ♦our in Siam and Indo-Chine. he161 words
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Article175 1928-02-04 10 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio. February 2. The trade returns for Jan 7 h °7 Y188,334,000 tf imports against i 40,40 -000 for export. The adverse balance stands at Y44,8f>7,000. f The public procurators of the Supreme Court accompanied by their subordinates have left the Capital175 words
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Article26 1928-02-04 10 Reuter's Service. Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3. With damage amounting to over three million dollars, fire destroyed the Baltimore and Ohio Company's locomotive shops.Reuter's Service. - 26 words
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Article67 1928-02-04 10 COLOMBO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL'S DECISION Official Members Refuse to Debate (From Our Own Correspondent.) Colombo, February 3. The Legislative Council adopted a motion abolishing capital punishment and urging the Government to introduce the necessary law at an early date. The official members declined to take part in the67 words
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Article147 1928-02-04 10 Moderate Attendance at Straits Chinese Production The Straits Chinese entertainment at the New World Theatre last evening did not prove such an attraction as it deserved. The entertainment was excellent and added to the fact that the proceeds were in aid of the Geylang Girls' School Building Fund,147 words
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Article168 1928-02-04 10 Ricksha Puller Killed by Motor-Bus A. verdict of death by misadventure was this morning returned by the City Coroner, Mr F G. Bourne, after investigating the death of a ricksha coolie who expired in hospital shortly after being knocked down by a motor-bus in Bukit Timah Road on168 words
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Article113 1928-02-04 10 Wife Stabs Husband in Abdomen A husband's late home-coming was the cause of a quarrel which ended in rather disastrous results last night, when a Chinese woman upbraided her lifepartner for returning late. On her husband entering his premises in Spring Street, the wife demanded, in a very113 words
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Article86 1928-02-04 10 Revolver Discovered Under Pillow For being found in possession of a firearm to wit. a revolver, a Bengali was produced before the District Judge. Mr. N. D Mudie. this morning, and remanded on bail of $250 for further enquiries. Mr. Sammy was counsel for the accused. The86 words
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Article110 1928-02-04 10 The following novels were added to Raffles Library during the past fortnight:— Brennan (F.H.). God Got One Vote. Clavton (LN.). Desert Flames. Cooper (Henry St. J.). Morning Glory. Dennis (G.). Declaration of Love. Fenchtwanger <L.). The Ugly Duchess. Green (Julian). Avarice House. Moberly (L.C.). The Voise. Montague (C.E.).110 words
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Article33 1928-02-04 10 It has been officially notified that Messrs. G J Mussell and J. Listerman, Supervisors Government Monopolies Department, Singapore, have been dismissed from the Public Service, with effect from December 16, 1927.33 words
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Article387 1928-02-04 10 Great Britain's War Hero IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY AT THE CENOTAPH Cathedral Service Large!} Attended Singapore paid her last tributes to ieldMarshal Earl Haig, Great v ur hero, yesterday afternoon, when a cer was held at the Cenotaph, at the inclusion of which a service was387 words
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Article80 1928-02-04 10 Ex-Maharajah May Become Muslim (From Our Own Correspondent.! Colombo, February The ex-Maharajah of Indore and M Miller are still at Nuwara Eliya. reported that they have been urged i>y a section of the Indian Muslims to embraoIslam in order to solemnise their niari :ijrearly because they have80 words
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Article72 1928-02-04 10 Results of Investigation to Disclosed in Lecture (From Our Own Correspondent.» Kuala Lumpur. Fel»ruar> Mr. Bryce, Director of the 1 RuJ search Institute, writes to the with reference to queries as t> of budgrafting in Sumatra Botanical Division of the In>ti u steadily accumulating data li"" and laboratory and72 words
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Article52 1928-02-04 10 Declares Temporary H<»> Singapore Foot Iki (From Our Own Corresp Kuala Lumpur. The Selangor Football A>> decided not to play Sintra' Stadium pending a satistactyi of the matter of an una" against Bendemeer. Their been sent to the President <> Football Association but fv not been brought before52 words
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Article37 1928-02-04 10 (From Our Own uwn Pi naiig. F«' 1 A Chinese named Urn CfroaMJ to-day committed for tria on a charge of robbery -arrings. a gold neekb MjJ in cash, belonging to woma Lean Chcon.37 words
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Advertisement520 1928-02-04 11 Church Services SEPTUAGESIMA S. Andrew's Cathedral February 5, 1928 a.m. Litany. a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Sermon. a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion, p.m. Children's Service. pan. Evensong and Sermon. S. Christopher's, Johore Bahru Evensong and Sermon, ary Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. iring the following week at the CatheMonday;520 words
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Advertisement337 1928-02-04 11 CANTONESE METHODIST CHURCH At the Anglo-Chinese School Chapel Hall. Time 12 to 1 in the afternoon. Sunday School 11 to 12 a.m. Miss Boeye, Superintendent, Sunday Classes. 5 p.m. Sunday, English Service. Preacher: Rev. Goh Hood Keng. THE TEMPLE OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT 432. Gaylang Road Intercession Service, 7 to337 words
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Advertisement243 1928-02-04 11 I Our Most Popular Style I "STEINBERT PIANO" J I A WONDERFUL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. JUST THE SIZE TO SUIT B I THE HOME OF THE MAJORITY OF MUSIC LOVERS. I A delight to the eyes, the ears, and to the touch. [jl Also easy on your purse and income. cj243 words
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Advertisement172 1928-02-04 11 AFTER A jjfWjWi REFRESHING FAST SET OF THAN A TENNIS fl| GLASS OF THERE IS fS| £p FRAMROZ'S NOTHING LEMON MORE j SQUASH Sfßsapor& I GROVE ESTATE I Katong is the Gard-n Suburb of Singapore— I A few desirable lots on high land above flood level S I still available—172 words
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Article2112 1928-02-04 12 COBURG A REFUGE OF DEPOSED RULERS Comic-Opera Court Maintained In Germany Royalty, with all its pomp and imperious social privilege, still flourishes untrammeled in the heart of republican Germany, in the storied old City of Coburg. It is as if the German people, though forced at last2,112 words
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Article65 1928-02-04 12 The U. S. Navy has established a golf course at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, where midshipmen must now pass a COOra* of ten lessons in golf. It is pointed out that golf will be an asset to the Navy, as it develops men, not wallflowers." An official states: 1465 words
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Advertisement114 1928-02-04 12 iiillfi in mi 1111 in ii iiii in linn in in hi »i| 1 ALHAMBRA 1 j To-Night I j f i jjj Bookings If DOUGLAS jj s now open i FAIRBANKS I lat Messrs. I] s 1 Kelly Walsh THE GAUCHO j I Ltd. I Released by I United114 words
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Advertisement456 1928-02-04 12 I BIGGEST ATTRACTION g THE GRAND OPENING NIGHT I ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1928. i NEW CASINO CINEMA 1 (A/r THE NEW WORLD) I The First Malay Picture in Malaya I JAVA SUPER PRODUCTION 1 "EULIS ATJIH" I Stolen Goods Bringeth Evil M I 11 REELS j\ The most wonderful456 words
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Article449 1928-02-04 13 Singapore, January 28. MEAT Beef, steak (round) kati 52 Beef, stew or curry kati 40 Pork, lean kati 64 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 55 Mutton Indian lb. 55 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl, kati 80 Capons (Locally reared) kati 1.10 Hens (Locally reared) kati 95449 words
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Article, Illustration256 1928-02-04 13 The traveller who leaves York in a train for the North may notice on his left a large signal box. labelled "Several Junction". The name seems strange on a railway line, and indicates that the directors of the first British railways were men of classical education, with256 words
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Advertisement652 1928-02-04 13 Reduce Haulage Costs with jjj HUDSON NEW TYPE RAIL TRACTOR (The most economical method of haulage) a SONS:— engineering department of THE BORNEO CO-, LTD j (Incorporated in England.) Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Ip oh. Teluk Anson, and Penang. j <SSi!S2KSSS2SaSBSHSSSBSHSSSZS2SESHSHSSSHS2SBSiSHSJS2SHS2SHS2SHSSSESHSaSSS For hair that JfcF' just won 't stay W^^^^^r try652 words
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Advertisement135 1928-02-04 13 aocaoi ionoi r 1 I H !}'ii;l li||i!:|ji.r .i "~nl I 2 j o n idlJ 1 i Bp? 20(50 ft N I' D k h£H I Pfi*.-s*lj n 0 In every detail of its appearance the new Vauxhall bespeaks y motor car quality at its highest. The straight, clean135 words
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Advertisement524 1928-02-04 14 PUBLIC NOTICES TENDERS. Tenders are invited for erecting one bungalow atYhomplon Road. Flans and specifications can be seen at Messrs. Powell Co., Ltd., Office No! 17. Raffles Place. Sealed tenders are to be sent to Mr. Cheong Guan Boon Managing Director Powell Co., Ltd., before 7th February 1928. Singapore, 30th524 words
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Advertisement422 1928-02-04 14 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED —Salesman with knowledge of Tyre and Accessory business. Apply with copies of all testimonials to Box No. 606 c|o Malaya Tribune. WANTED —Two Experienced Typewriter Mechanics. Apply personally 137, Cecil Street. WANTED —A junior clerk with knowledge of typewriting. One fresh from School preferred. Apply Box No.422 words
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Advertisement515 1928-02-04 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16, Dir. Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9,515 words
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Advertisement511 1928-02-04 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on December 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,545,666 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E. C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M.511 words
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Advertisement380 1928-02-04 14 INSURANCE south we? British INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT ft MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2, Finlayson Green. SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) Established 1907. HEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STREET SINGAPORE. Paid-up Capital $2,000,000 Surplus380 words
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Advertisement444 1928-02-04 14 M. HASSAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTU 36, Bras Basah Road SINGAPORE. If you are in need ot electric lights, fans, bells, power f or motors and etc. Please write to the above address or 'Phone up No. 3411 CHARGES MODERATE. WAN YUK CO. 32-1 RAFFLES PLACE MINING CONTRACTORS and COMMISSION AGENTS. Suppliers444 words
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Advertisement389 1928-02-04 15 STEAMER SAILINGS p. a BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) »:ail passenger cargo services. INSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) •""""VARDS from LONDON For China Japan Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 rmala 9,100 Feb 5 hmir 9.000389 words
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Advertisement475 1928-02-04 15 STEAMER SAILINGS THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING COMPANY. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE Singapore, Soerabaia Bandjermasin S.S. HOCK SENG Due sth Feb. Sailing Bth Feb. Wednesday Ist 2nd Class Accommodation. I-or Freight, Passage and other particulars Apply to the Agents:— STRAITS BORNEO TRADING CO., 12 13, Boat Quay, Singapore. 'Phone 3373 562. HAMBURG-AMERIKA475 words
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Advertisement727 1928-02-04 15 STEAMER SAVINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. STEAMERS INTENDED TO SAIL FROM SINGAPORE. MONDAY K Penang 4 P m f r Swettenb amand M liĔt\ 4 JT" Port Diek *°n, *TKOMnu T f luk Anson and R Di<*son. KOPAH 5 p.m., for Malacca. TUESDAY rhi NG 4 p m for Port727 words
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Advertisement527 1928-02-04 15 STEAMER SAILINGS -^M (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Due Sail Kamo Maru 8,000 Marseilles, London, A'werp R'dam Feb 16 17 Katori Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Mar 1 2 Atsuta Maru 8,000 M'seilles, London, A'werp R'dam Mar 15 16 Kashima Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London,527 words
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Advertisement78 1928-02-04 16 j BECKs BEER KEY-BRAND Sole Agents: N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING Co., Singapore Penang. Mr^r=dr==Jt=dr=dr==Jr=dr=dr^ IL 11 j Toothpaste j j Mouthwash j Maintain their old established qualities. They are the j I result of about 50 years elaborate scientific research work. j Q If you care of— I WHITE78 words
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Advertisement317 1928-02-04 16 J lj I Schering-Kahlbaum A.G. Berlin, (vorm. Ghem. Fabrik auf Aktien E. Schering.) I NOTICE. I Ij We beg to notify that we have jj ifl j appointed jj j Messrs. H. My. vh. Banner Export Ces. j SINGAPORE i as our sole agents for S.S. and Malaya. jj 1317 words
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