Malaya Tribune, 29 February 1928
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Title Section20 1928-02-29 1 The Malaya Tribune XV -No. 48 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 192820 words
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Advertisement197 1928-02-29 1 TRY KOREA MISSION CLOTH mi mm does not FADE. T does not SHRINK, -ears LONGER. Korean Products Co. Hras Basah Road. SINGAPORE. I 324. N CORPORAT E D IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS J Sole Importers ONE MODEL FOR II EVERY POCKET j1 I SPYDKB $1,600 II TORPEDO $1,750 I SALOON197 words
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Advertisement198 1928-02-29 1 FLOKODOB Washing Suitings V/ FoT^ HIGH STREET, jJr Singapore. cj <r~% cj l Now is the time j VESTA Sewing" Machine I The most popular and up-to-date Machine in the World. Complete with attach-natits and book of instructions. g ijjj If you want to save money buy a4i B3 181198 words
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Article358 1928-02-29 2 Prohibited at Request of Lady Passengers A correspondent in a Rangoon paper says:—" One of the shipping lines has prohibited shorts, not annarentlv as an act of petty tyranny but in deference to the aesthetic objections of a few memsahibs. I understand that it is our dimpled358 words
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Article673 1928-02-29 2 Penang, February 24. The share market has had little to encourage it during the period under review, the prices of both tin and rubber having relapsed further and no immediate improvement would appear to be likely. I Business has consequently been on a restricted scale and prices673 words
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Article39 1928-02-29 2 The Bishop of Singapore arrived at Penang on Friday and there was a large gathering at the "At Home" given at the Parscnage to meet the Bhhop that night. His Loroship left for Bangkok by train o n Monday.39 words
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Advertisement447 1928-02-29 2 Pimples Used To Burn Like Fire Cuticura Healed "Pimples broke out all over my (azj and caused disfigurement for about two or three months. My skin was very rough, and at night the pimples used to burn like firo, causing me to lose sleep. The trouble kept getting worse so447 words
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Advertisement236 1928-02-29 2 1 IF.. S*| AB5 ERSKINE SIX j 111 H 1 years proved when 2 years old! 1 J. E-.v.-.-.v.v.-.v.v ...v.vXv;vM-3 during two pre- cost -yet of typical Studebaker quality t i YD vious years of ceaseless, rack- throughout. Low in yearly cost—yet f ,1 ing tests on Studebaker's 800 typically236 words
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Advertisement154 1928-02-29 2 THE LEMBAGA MALAYU (Malay Edition) OF THE MALAYA TRIBUNE SUBSCRIPTION RATES Payable in Advance. Yearly 510.00 Half-yearly $5.50 Quarterly 3 00 Postage Extra 50 cents per moot* The Malay Edition of the "Malay* Tribune," the "Lembaga Malaya" arc* lates throughout Singapore, Job re Bahru. the Malay States, Java. Sumatra Bntisj154 words
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Article1059 1928-02-29 3 I Science and General Notes From Germany (From Our Berlin Correspondent) Berlin, January 28. Some scientist who was either a cynic or very wise once said: "The- amazing thing about anatomists is not the amount they know about the human body, but the amount they don't know."1,059 words
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Article144 1928-02-29 3 The ex-Maharajah of Indore and Miss Nancy Miller left Newara Eliya on Feb. 16 for Bangalore where arrangement have been made for the conversion of the latter to Hinduism. The ceremony is likely to occupy only five minutes. MUs Miller's part will be merely to take an oath that she144 words
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Advertisement211 1928-02-29 3 ASCENDING RAPIDLY IN J^^^ I Fifth Universal Empire! Free Lecture I AT I 1 Victoria Theatre* I Sunday, March 4, i I 8.15 p.m. I I This is a thrilling and timely Ej I lecture, and covers the histori- j cal developments of twenty-five centuries. The speaker, Evan- 1 gelist211 words
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Advertisement185 1928-02-29 3 You can keep Fit and Well, even in a trying climate, with the help of this great British Tonic Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE When Hall's Wine enriches the blood and invigorates the circulation it has a tonic effect on the entire system and creates new energy. Take Hall's185 words
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Advertisement108 1928-02-29 3 A REAL THIRST QUENCHER SUSTAINS AND STIMULATES Fraser <S£ Neave, Ltd. AERATED WATER SPECIALISTS, SINGAPORE. j Jjfas I j j SCOTCH I WHISKY I j THE DISTILLERS AGENCY LTD j EDINBURGH SCOTLAND I YOUR CAR Ring Up 1152. I FOR RENOVATION g ANGLO-AMERICAN MOTORS 1 (The shop worthy of your108 words
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Article1339 1928-02-29 4 411 Lawlessness to be Suppressed CUTTING OUT CANKER OF COMMUNISM In the following interview, granted to the Canton correspondent of the "S. C. M. Post," General Li Chai-sum outlines his plan for revival of peace and industry in Kwangtung. The labourers and peasants, while duly1,339 words
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Article, Illustration298 1928-02-29 4 A few years *gc the intervention of Parliament was needed to prevtnt the corporation of the Surrey town of Croydon pulling down the Whitgift Almshouses, a serenely beautiful late Elizabethan building which projected into its High Str. et. Croydon, the town in which Ruskin spent his boyhood,298 words
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Advertisement302 1928-02-29 4 J A IDEAL V COMPLETE JLm\* N i km I concentrated I MILK A B ECCS I? INSOLUBLE JH StfkW granules S 3 K^h*^4k 5 Good Health is Real Wealth 4 The most precious possession you can have is Good Health. A rich man who is always ill 3 *M302 words
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Advertisement145 1928-02-29 4 1 STIGITIIII6 SUE I COMMENCING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17. I MUSIC t I FOXTROTS jjj I WALTZES I I B A LLAD SONGS jjj I PIANO SOLOS I VIOLIN SOLOS 1 and a very .Large Selection of Various I SONG AND PIANO ALBUMS. An opportunity to secure a selection *pi I145 words
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Article1028 1928-02-29 5 OFFICIALS INVOLVED IN CONTRACT SCANDAL Malays Appeal to Reform Commission (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) Severe penalties tor Ihsan Bey, an exriT ter ,-°u f Marine and for twelve high officials of the Department of Marine, are demanded in the report of a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into ennfr!,1,028 words
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Article373 1928-02-29 5 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction at the saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co., No. 30 Chulia Street, on February 22: Freehold land and house No. 15 Roberts Lane, area 1,385 sq. ft., bought by Shaik Awath Baobid for $9,950. Freehold land and house373 words
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Article179 1928-02-29 5 <By courtesy of th' Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio, February 27. The cry of free trade is rapidly gaining ground. There are established already three associations of free traders in Kyoto, Kobe and Nagoya, besides those of Tokio and Osaka. The Kawanishi Works are said to have agreed to make179 words
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Article101 1928-02-29 5 The tody of a man believed to be that of Lieut. Vilas R. Kncpe, San Diego naval officer who navigated the ill-fated biplane, Miss Doran, in the Dole air rac? from San Francisco to Honolulu, was washed ashore at Ventura, California, on February 16. Identification was impossible, except that pieces101 words
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Advertisement581 1928-02-29 5 THE PERSON WITHOUT A HEADACHE. A Rarity. is probably no one who has not h adache some time or other. Of I there are many, and they vary degree of dlscomfori they bring, fiatever a headache may be, it is a would like to be free from withGenerally a headache581 words
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Advertisement46 1928-02-29 5 I Straits Steamship Company, Limited. I NOTICE I I a Passengers travelling to Malacca are requested to S note that commencing from the first of March, The Straits Steamship Company's vessels will sail from the Inner Roads at 4.30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. as formerly.46 words
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Advertisement438 1928-02-29 5 Sp° rts Girl favour* 'MontserraL* I otb r < I ffil such a hue thinrtB|V Jm quencher and M k|ONISEI?I?CT LIMC JUICC COeotAL Of all Chemists and Stores. Prepared in England by KVAXB BOXB LKSCHKK WKBB. Ltd. Liverpool and London. "Johns-Manville" FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (In handy nuart size) Will not corrode,438 words
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Advertisement491 1928-02-29 6 I EMPIRE CINEMA 1 m From Twesdlay, February 28 g I TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY S 5j First Show at 7 p.m. Second Show at 9.30 p.m. g g BIGGEST ATTRACTION S The Most Wonderful Picture of the Year g "ANAK API" j g OR S j "RED491 words
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Advertisement227 1928-02-29 6 Amusements. HsE£Hs_s_s_SZs_s_si_s_s_s_s_s_^^ I AT THE A I ALHANBRA S 'PHONE 909 S (TAN CHENG KEE Co- Ltd- TAKE PLEASURE IN PRESENTING A TREMENDOUS SPECIAL jjj FOX PROGRAMME. I I From Monday, February 27. I "The Gay Retreat" 1 A LAUGHTER PICTURE OF THE YEAR, g FEATURING jj B SAMMY COHEN227 words
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Advertisement418 1928-02-29 6 j GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert Bencoolen Streets J From Friday, February 24 to Thursday, March 1, 1928. 3 3 NIGHTLY AT 9 P.M. a n n Real Cowboy Stories by Real Cowboys by jj A. De Herries Smith and published by Lariat y Story Magazine jj RAYART present j JACK418 words
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Advertisement117 1928-02-29 6 SURINA THEATRE North Bridge Road. 'Phone 2ft9 FELLOWS!! HE'S HERE AGAIN TO M(,Hf Until Tuesday, March 6 NIGHTLY AT 9.10 P.M Your Favourite FRED THOMSON Champion Of 'Em All And His Pal Silver in I FBO "DON MIKE A Crashing, Clamorous p kind you've been dream m*: the famous Thomson117 words
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Article140 1928-02-29 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore, February 29. Kdst \V harf (Entrance Gate 1) Ji-rantut East Basin; Kamuning E.E.E. "harf; Shirala 22. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) India 20; Katori Maru 18; Minderoo 17; Amboise 13; Calchas 10; Sarpedon 9; < armarthenshire 8. Empire Dock140 words
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Article30 1928-02-29 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154 equal The rate of payment of Money 7 from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 U) SdOO30 words
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Article, Illustration502 1928-02-29 7 Great Lioer Has Had Smooth Passage ONLY ONE CASE OF SEASICKNESS ABOARD The great liner "Belgenland" of 27,200 tons, on her fourth World cruise under the auspices of -the American Express Company, arrived here this morning at 7 o'clock ,5f tavia with 350 Jurists on board.502 words
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Article215 1928-02-29 7 MAGNETIC HEALER SURRENDERS Alleged Cheating in Respect of Rs. 2,000 An Indian named Mohamed Butt surrendered at the Central Police Station yesterday to an Indian warrant issued at Madras at the instance of a person nani"d Abdul Majid. The charge against the accused is cheating in respect215 words
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Article83 1928-02-29 7 London, February 28. Manchester Market 8% lbs. Shirtings, fair (new basis) 12s 40's Grey Yarns, single twist 17ftd 6 lbs. T. Cloth fair—24 yards 7s 9d Liverpool Market Cotton—fully middling American 10.57 d Egyptian Cotton 18.30 ii Metals Tin—standard 3 months £234.0.0 Produce Copra fair merchantable £27.12.6 Black83 words
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Article325 1928-02-29 7 Singapore, February 28. The price of tin shows a slight advance on balance during the past week and at the close there seems to be a better feeling in the commodity market. Shares, however, continue lifeless and neglected with the exception of Kuchais, which have been largely325 words
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Article116 1928-02-29 7 Quite a stir was caused in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Friday while the Magistrate, Mr. J. L. McFall, was hearing a case, by a loud shout from the dock, where prisoners who are awaiting trial or have been sentenced are confined. A Chinese was seen applying a table116 words
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Article288 1928-02-29 7 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCE rt l 0 XT Singapore. February 29 tu*e, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $325 Buyer* Seller* 5&&? J 'Mixed Black Pepper U$T uT Rice, Siam 3 $290 Sundried Copra 11 4 0 Rice, Saigon 1 $262 *M.xed Copra 11.15 11 15 Rice, Saipon 2 $256 Kayong Copra288 words
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Article1060 1928-02-29 7 Remarkable Success Of Poppy Day DEPRECATION OF LACK OF NEW VOLUNTEERS An increase of $16,000 in Poppy Daj receipts was reported at the annual meet of the Singapore branch of the Ex-Service Men's Association of Malaya in the S.C.C Lounge ja s t evening when Major R. R.1,060 words
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Article74 1928-02-29 7 British Official Wirless London, February 28. Paris 124 New York 4.87 31;32 Brussels 35 Geneva 25.34 Amsterdam *****5 Milan 92.15 Berlin 20 4** Stockholm 18il8 Copenhagen 18^20 10 18.31 Vienna 34.625 Prague 164.75 Helsingfors 193.5 Madrid 28.82 Lisbon 2 19'64 Athens 3 79 Bucharest 7Q2 K gio 5 *****British Official Wirless - 74 words
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Article86 1928-02-29 7 Mr. D. Mordecai was examined in the Penang Supreme Court on Friday in connection with the bankruptcy of the wellknown Indian money lender, R. M. N. Nagappa Pillay. Mr. Mordecai said bankrupt owed him a sum of $40,750. Witness also gave evidence at some length with regard to some shares86 words
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Article189 1928-02-29 7 Fondness for the Air Alarms F.M.S. Paper We have no desire to shirk the public duty which we feel we ought to discharge, however, unpalatable and however open to misunderstanding it may be, of bringing to the notice of His Excellency the High Commissioner the anxiety189 words
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Advertisement407 1928-02-29 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS TO LET— [8 Upper Circular Road. Entry from Ist .April. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET—From Ist March 1928, terrace I houses Nos. 8, 9 10 Chapel Road. Water laid on. Apply to Rahamin Penhas, 8b Robinson Road, Singapore. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Applications are invited for the position of407 words
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Miscellaneous382 1928-02-29 7 SINGAPORE DIARY To-day, February 29 High Tides. —3:37 a.m., 5:28 p.m. nese Trade Fair, Japanese Commercial Museum. po< tball: Press vs. Cold Storage. To-morrow, March 1 Tides. —4:31 a.m., 7:44 p.m. homeward mail closes. David's Society meeting, Adelphi Hotel, ingot Races. Friday, March 2 h Tides. —6:1 a.m., 9:4 p.m.382 words
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Obituary152 1928-02-29 8 DEATHS LIM —Madam Lim Boey Guat beloved wife of Mr. Ong Tiang Soon of Messrs. Ong Ewe Hai and Co., age 69, died at her residence No. 12, Martin Lane, at 9:45 p.m., on 28th, February, 1928. She leaves behind, her husband, nine sons—Messrs. Ong Leng152 words
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Article865 1928-02-29 8 It is impossible not to sympathise with the appeal made by the Hon'ble Mr. Wong Yick Tong, at the Federal Council, for the provision of sanatoria to provide treatment in early tuberculosis cases. The question of sanatoria has been raised often enough in the Colony. Overcrowding has resulted in865 words
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Article1123 1928-02-29 8 The annual dinner of the St. David's Society will be held at the Adelphi Hotel on Thursday. March 1, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. K. C. Ghosh will deliver a lecture on "Man" at the Indian Association on Friday. March 2, at 8 p.m. All interested are very cordially invited. A1,123 words
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Article588 1928-02-29 8 Mrs. J. J. Clarke of Chin Chin i has left for India on a health tr Mr. H. Sequerah, of the M Office, is to go on proaotion to <! ar to day. Hon. Mr. J. H. Rich, Unofficia of the Federal Council, rem Federated Malay State?588 words
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Article56 1928-02-29 8 From Indo-China by SA G. G. I due at Singapore daylight to-nn From Japan by s.s. Ind<> Mai Singapore t')-morro\v. From Holland and Germany Pieterszoon Coen, due at S morrow afternoon. From Australia by s.s. T Singapore on Friday, the 2nd From Europe, (London February 9) by s.s.56 words
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Article35 1928-02-29 8 (From Our Own Corn Penang. F< H. M. S. Hermes left th the China Station. Mr. Scott and other of Penang visited the Stunt and formation flyi bour took place during tiv35 words
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Article36 1928-02-29 8 (From Our Own Con Kuala Lumpui. A Traffic Department is I by Selangor under Mr. I Asst. Commissioner of P< cceding to Singapore to t Malays from the Police Fom personnel of the Departm.36 words
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Advertisement278 1928-02-29 8 ETcS2SESZSZSZSi!SZS^SZSI^^ I" ROBINSONS"! X FOR VALUE AND SERVICE fi j Bracket and Westminster I j CHIME CLOCKS j I 14 DAY STRIKE BRACKET CLOCKS IN SOLID OAK PRICES $25.00 to $45.00 cj I 4 4 WESTMINSTER CHIME BRACKET CLOCKS; POLISHED OAK CASES. PRICES $5500 to $75.00. I ROBINSON COMPANY, LTD.278 words
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Advertisement138 1928-02-29 8 !S By Special Appointment g S To His Majesty S I THE KING OF SIAM. I I Established 1872. 1 WE SPECIALISE 1 IN I Diamond Jewellery, Genuine I g Pearl Necklaces, Jade and k H Pearl Jewellery, Watches, S S Ladies Bags and Vanity SCases, Smokers Requisites, I cjcuff138 words
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Article286 1928-02-29 9 Government's, Action Commended INTEGRITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS British Traditions Which Cannot Be Violated Reuter's Service. lNrnisb C.I.,',2. Wireless I Ixindon. February 28. > »i'>-> nc at Ionian upon tbe "francs and tbe action taken against lbe «ervuntF involv^l. pxz '"lbe ."tb wb. l. lt...,,sl s Cn,,ulr>'Reuter's Service. - 286 words
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Article84 1928-02-29 9 Proletarian Party Meeting POLICE IN COLLISION WITH CROWD l Oeean via pan lokio. pebruary 28. >..l >,..!., e. iaeluding two orbcer^. nil?!,, «ben a crowd estiiliousand elasbsd witb a 'onem l', nt lo wateb over tbe l'.lll" nxeeting. l,oul»Ie «rose «ben tbe p.dlee vs several speakers,84 words
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Article63 1928-02-29 9 Kussian Ship Censured for Not Trying to Save Life Reuter's Service. London, February 28. 1 ng a verdict of death by drowning «s1 on an Alcantara victim, the said that he failed to see why ng was not done on the Russian save the lives of those onReuter's Service. - 63 words
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Article68 1928-02-29 9 Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless London, February 28. A iliroe has accepted the Presidency sh Legjgn as the branches over- < <)ted approval of the Executive offer. London, February 28. Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe, Red the Prince of Wales of his of the invitation thatReuter's Service.; British Official Wireless - 68 words
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Article236 1928-02-29 9 Treaty Ratification Awaited ABOLITION DELAYED BY POWERS British Official Wireless Reuter's Service. London, February 28. Replying to a question in the House of the Rrft? K to^ day the Premier said that the British Government thought it inexpedient to ratify the convention accepting theBritish Official Wireless; Reuter's Service. - 236 words
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Article131 1928-02-29 9 ARGENTINE DELEGATES PROTEST Not a Regional Understanding But an Unequal Rule Reuter's Service. Geneva, February 28. The League Committee on Arbitration and Security heard an echo of the recent Pan-American Congress at Havana when the Argentine delegate called attention to the Monroe Doctrine and objected, in theReuter's Service. - 131 words
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Article74 1928-02-29 9 Tran-Ocean via Pan-Asia Geneva, Febcuary 28. A disposition is shown to connect the presence here of the American Minister at Berne, Mr. Hugh Gibson, with a renewed attempt to organize a Naval Disarmament Conference to include Japan, Britain, America, France and Italy. It is believed that the resultsTran-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 74 words
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Article47 1928-02-29 9 New York, February 28. The death is announced of the Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, former Presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church. [Bishop Talbot was an author as well as a prominent ecclesiast. His denomination is the American equivalent of the Church of England.] Reuter's Service.Reuter's Service. - 47 words
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Article44 1928-02-29 9 Reuter's Service. Paris, February 28. The Communist Deputy, M. Doriot, who is reported to be in Moscow, has been sentenced in default to three years' imprisonment and a fine of three thousand francs for revolutionary activities in China and Indo-China last year.Reuter's Service. - 44 words
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Article36 1928-02-29 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Rome, February 28. Signor Mussolini yesterday heard the Italian Minister at Vienna, Signor Auritis, report and it is now expected that he will speak in reply to the Austrian Chancellor to-morrow.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 36 words
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Article36 1928-02-29 9 Reuter's Service. Rio Janeiro, February 28. Twelve fatalities occurred in severe floods in the southern part of the city yesterday, following heavy rain. Water poured down from the hills turning the streets into torrents.Reuter's Service. - 36 words
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Article187 1928-02-29 9 Aircraft Register Issued SYSTEM IJKE THAT OF SHrPPING British Official Wireless London, February 28. The first issue of the new "Aircraft International Register," which will be to commercial aircraft what Lloyds is to shipping, has now been published. Its interest extends to something more thanBritish Official Wireless - 187 words
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Article127 1928-02-29 9 ARRANGEMENTS MADE IN ENGLAND Prince of Wales to Meet the Guests at Dover British Official Wireless London, February 28. On their arrival at Dover on March 13 for their state visit to England, the King and Queen of Afghanistan will be welcomed by the Prince of WalesBritish Official Wireless - 127 words
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Article34 1928-02-29 9 Reuters Far Eastern Service Peking, February 28. ThAYellow River has broken its hanks at Lit**jng Hs ien, near the mouth. Eighty villages*are inundated and 20*000 people are homeless. Details are lacking.Reuters Far Eastern Service - 34 words
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Article25 1928-02-29 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 29. Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson has retired and Captain E. R. G. Evans has been promoted to Rear-Admiral.Reuter's Service. - 25 words
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Article158 1928-02-29 9 Chinese Lady Killed by Falling Tree The wife of a Chinese clerk employed in one of the local firms was the victim of a rather unusual fatal accident recently. The circumstances of the unfortunate occurrence were related in the Coroner's Court yesterday when an enquiry was held158 words
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Article137 1928-02-29 9 Deceased Chinese With Cuts on The Throat On February 2H the dead body of a male Chinese was found washed ashore at Tanjong Rhu. There were two incised wounds on the throat and death appeared to have occurred very recently. The sequel to the gruesome find was137 words
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Article380 1928-02-29 9 Negotiations For New Basis TREATY CONFERENCE PROGRESSES Troops to Remain in the Suez Canal Zone Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless London, February 28. Secrecy has been well maintained in London and Cairo as to the course of the Anglo-Egyptian negotiations which, however, it is believed areReuter's Service.; British Official Wireless - 380 words
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Article120 1928-02-29 9 Troops Engaged In the Desert HARD FIGHTING DURING LAST YEAR Reuter's Service. Rome, February 28. A series of brilliant military operations, entailing very hard nghting by the Italian colonial troops in the past year, has resulted in the Italian forces extending their occupation to the edge ofReuter's Service. - 120 words
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Article89 1928-02-29 9 Singapore Views as Seen by Reuters Reuter's Service. Singapore, February 28. The policy of rubber restriction continues to be the prevailing topic in Malaya. Varied views are expressed by the newspapers. A big meeting of Chinese rubber producers and merchants urged that restriction be continued until the overhauling ofReuter's Service. - 89 words
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Article60 1928-02-29 9 British Official Wireless London, February 28. The Canadian Government are extending their scheme for the establishment of flying clubs in the Dominion. Forty De Havilland Moth light aeroplanes have already been delivered from England or are on order for Government and private enterprises in Canada and the CanadianBritish Official Wireless - 60 words
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Advertisement116 1928-02-29 9 j Gilfteij's J I SUPREME I AMONG PORTS 1 Messrs. Gilbey are the largest I I shippers of Portwine in the I I World, and we can justly I claim for their wines the I title of I THE BEST" Sole Agents: GUTHRIE CO., LTD. I jjj (Incorporated in the116 words
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Article217 1928-02-29 10 Kellogg's Attitude Published NO LIMIT OP SCOPE DESIRED Reuter's Service. Washington, February 29. The State Department has issued the text of Mr. Kellogg's reply to M. Briand's note of January 21 with regard to the anti-war treaty. Mr. Kellogg demands that the treaty clearly set forth theReuter's Service. - 217 words
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Article112 1928-02-29 10 Volunteer Commandant Retires From the Service Reuter's ar Eastern Service Shanghai, February 28. Five hundred of the Shanghai Defence Force details left for home on the City of Marseilles this morning. The Saviour of Shanghai," Colonel W. F. L. Gordon, Commandant of the Shanghai Volunteers, left forReuter's ar Eastern Service - 112 words
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Article88 1928-02-29 10 Coolidge Declares Programme is Moderate Reuter's Service. Washington, February 28. The Naval Committee has eliminated the requirement that the new vessels should be completed within six years, as many American shipyards will be unable to submit tenders for completion within that time. Washington, February 28. ReplyingReuter's Service. - 88 words
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Article209 1928-02-29 10 Reuter's Service. Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia British Official Wireless France Field, Panama Canal Zone, Feb. 28. The dirigible Los Angeles" has arrived. London, February 28. The death is announced of William Banister, Rector at Selham, Sussex, First Bishop of Kwangsi and associated with missionary work in China forReuter's Service.; Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia; British Official Wireless - 209 words
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Article653 1928-02-29 10 GOVERNOR FLIES AS PASSENGER Graceful Landing at Seletar SIR HUGH'S IMPRESSIONS OF THE TRIP SAFETY OF AIRCRAFT The four R. A. F. seaplanes which are to form the nucleus of Britain's Far Eastern Air Fleet at Singapore arrived off the Royal Air Force Base from Port Swettenham653 words
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Article566 1928-02-29 10 Most Interesting Journey SAFETY OF MODERN AIRCRAFT Interviewed to-day by a "Malaya Tribune" representative about his flight yesterday, H.E. the Governor! said that flying, to people who realised that this was the twentieth century, was just as much a matter of course as a convenient and rapid566 words
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Article420 1928-02-29 10 Escot Rubber Estates. Limited The eighth annual ordinary general meeting of the Escot Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on January 27 at 6, Lloyd'savenue, E.C. Mr. F. G. Harvey, who presided, first referred to the resignation of Mr. W. P. Metcalfe from his position as Chairman of the420 words
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Article110 1928-02-29 10 Australian Cruiser Going Home To be Broken Up H.M.A.S. Melbourne,'» Capt. Dodden, with Commodore Hyde, A.D.C. to the King on board, arrived in port at 7:30 a.m., today from Port Darwin en route to Portsmouth, where she is to be broken up. She will leave for England on110 words
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Article112 1928-02-29 10 The two different clans of ricksha pullers —Hailams and Teochews—had a little argument at the Malacca Railway Station on Saturday evening, sticks and other weapons being freely used until the Police arrived. No one was seriously hurt. J. F. Owsley, formerly cashier-account-ant of the Dollar Steamship Line, in Manila, who112 words
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Article847 1928-02-29 10 FOOTBALL Singapore and Selangor A LITTLE LIGHT ON THE CONTROVERSY Alleged Exploitation of Visiting Eleven An article in the "Malay Mafl* on the Selangor-Singapore split will be of interest to local followers of football. It reads as follows:— Some doubt appears to have arisen about the circumstance» attending847 words
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Article59 1928-02-29 10 The United Chinese Association, Malacca, began its fcotball season last Monday when teams representing the married and singles were opposed to each other. The match was played on the Kubu A ground. After a lead of two goals the singles team was finally beaten by59 words
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Article275 1928-02-29 10 Both Visiting Ships' Elevens To Play at Stadium There are to be a number of interesting football encounters in Singapore this week when th H.M.A.S. Melbourne and the H.M.S. Hermes arrive in port. The first will Ibe to-morrow evening when the crew of the Melbourne will play275 words
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Article39 1928-02-29 10 Reuter's Service. London, February 28. The following are the results of football matches in English and Scottish Leagues to-day:— THIRD DIVISION (N.S.) Rochdale 21, Rotterham Utd. 1. SCOTTISH LEAGUE Glasgow Rangers 4, Queen's Park 0.Reuter's Service. - 39 words
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Article130 1928-02-29 10 To-day's Ties at the Tanglin Club Tournament Dyne Cup Green and Mrs. Freyberg owe 15.3 vs. Holyoak and Mrs. Atkin Berry scr. Mr. and Mrs. Hickey plus 1 vs. Mr. and Miss P. Salmond scr. Williams and Miss Richardson owe 2 vs. Assiter and Miss Wallis scr. Potts and130 words
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Article32 1928-02-29 10 Kepper Club Championship For 1928 The above competition will be played off on Saturday and Sunday next. Monthly .Mixed Foursome The above competition will be held on Wednesday afternoon. March 7.32 words
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Article55 1928-02-29 10 Commencement of Football and Boxing Compts. This week's general orders from Fort Canning announced that the open Boxing Competition will take place on or about March 15. All units are asked to submit names of those wishing to arrange special contests. The Garrison Soccer League will also commence55 words
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Article160 1928-02-29 10 Explanation of Bankruptcy Case A slight misunderstanding has been caused over a head-line of a report of the public examination of Mr. S. Muthucumaru,. J.P., in connection with the bankruptcy of S. Cathiravalo. The matter was before Mr. Justice Deane on Friday last. Owing to the sparcity of160 words
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Article42 1928-02-29 10 Alleged Counterfeiting of Chandu Seals A woman named Tan Sow Eng was discharged by the Third Magistrate this morning after being up on a charge of counterfeiting seals for forging Chandu labels. Mr. M. V. Pillay appeared for the accused.42 words
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Article585 1928-02-29 10 ANNUAL GEN. MEETING HELD YESTERDAY Championship to be Played On Club's Links The annual general mating of the p course Golf Club was held" at h, pavilion yesterday evening, there good attendance of members. 8 Mr. E. S. Manasseh took the After the Secretary had r»585 words
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Article168 1928-02-29 10 Alleged Robber Runs Into P.C.'s Arms A Chinese named Kong Ong M<>i was yesterday afternoon committed by Mr. R. N. Gourlay, the Second Magistrate, to -tar.d his trial at the forthcoming Assizes on a charge of armed robbery. The circumstances of the case are that in168 words
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Article89 1928-02-29 10 Surina Theatre A masterpiece of entertain;: Mike," Fred Thomson's latest. Surina Theatre to-night. Fi <1 King provide enough excitem* new riding stunts to satisfy satiable thrill seeker. The star to be an expert in the mar knives and furnishes torn" of suspense in this manner. Charlie Chaplin in89 words
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Article39 1928-02-29 10 The body of a Chinese, untitled Muk Mcc, aged 24, was rem Victoria Mortuary at Hong X China Su*rar Refinery. The to nave committed suicide f-. self. His body was found rope from the ceiling on the rei mises.39 words
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Article1672 1928-02-29 11 PASSING OF EARL HAIG MOURNED Ancestral History of Family Recalled (By Robert S. Angus) Edinburgh, February 2. rmo: t in the minds of all of us this in* tragically sudden death of Earl His countrymen are entitled to take i<ie in his memory. He left his r >1,672 words
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Article169 1928-02-29 11 Penang will soon acquire an unenviable reputation in the East as the Showman's Grave, says The Straits Echo." Despite the fact that the theatrical troune which concluded a short season there on Friday night was the first Town Hall event since the New Year, Penang did not169 words
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Article64 1928-02-29 11 In the House of Commons on February 16, Mr. Walter Baker (Labour) suggested that an enquiry should be held into infant mortality in India, in view of the fact that the infant deathrate in Poona was 611 per 1,000 in 1925, compared with 174 for the whole of India. Earl64 words
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Advertisement451 1928-02-29 11 TO-NIGHT,! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29. TO-NIGHT! AT TUB NEW WOULD SHOW VARIED ATTRACTIONS—KELANTAN MAX YONG. THE CITY OPERA TO-NIGHT-BY SPECIAL BEQUEST THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Will be Stage Supported by POPULAR EXTR4 TURNS by our famous Vaudeville Troupe. WATCH M THE MERCHANT OF KHARTOUM a great Egyptian Play Specially written for451 words
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Advertisement134 1928-02-29 11 "Better be sure dTTII I I than sorry" m _.pr j J Better make certain or securing whisky of i risk of getting immature J spirit by merely saying I '"//I O*><ainablefrom every good Dealer J op from the Sole Agents:- JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. f J (Incorporated in England.)134 words
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Miscellaneous96 1928-02-29 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS Programme of Drills up to and for March 4. To-day, February 29 5:15 p.m.-Drill Hall, S. V. C. Band, Band Practice. Friday, March 2 5:15 p.m.-Drill Hall, S. R. A. (v), Lecture. 5:15 p.m.-Drill Hall, S. R. E. (v) Sigs., Section Parade. 5:15 p.m.-Drill Hall, C (Scottish) Coy.,96 words
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Article733 1928-02-29 12 Mr. Chan Lian Chiang Entertained i I A very pleasant function took place last Sunday when the Committee and Members of the United Chin:se Association, Malacca, entertained Mr. Chan Lian Chiang to an "At Home" on the occasion of his impending departure for Singapore where he intends733 words
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Article159 1928-02-29 12 Singapore Bishopric Endowment Fund An appeal is being made for a sum of $20,275 to raise the salary of the Bishop of Singapore from $720 to $800 p.m. The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. A. Clarke of Evatt Co., Singapore, begs to acknowledge the following donations:— List 1—Published Nov.159 words
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Article97 1928-02-29 12 In connection with a claim for $1,239.60, the value cf a certain number of rubber export coupons, by Rokeah Beah against Ong Chye Mong and Lee Pian Ncoh, when the case was mentioned on Friday before Mr. Justice Sproule at Penang, Mr. E. A. de Buriatte, for the plaintiff, said97 words
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Advertisement179 1928-02-29 12 coning: JpH Alhambra. United Art sts p ctupe Watch for Screening maqvptcKcoao Date. V "MY BCST GIQ.L" I GATE FREE !TO GATE FREE NEW CASINO CINEMA 1 AT THE NEW WORLD SHOW COMMENCING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27. X GREAT CHINA SUPER SPECIAL g The Most Famous Historical Picture HOW YEO CHIAN179 words
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Advertisement537 1928-02-29 12 WHEN TRAVELLING sickness can often be avoided by taking a mild laxative the night before starting and again when necessary during the journey. For this purpose Pinkettes are ideal. As gently as nature they riNKETTES dispel constipation, regulate the liver, banish sick headaches and biliousness, restore daily regularity. Of your537 words
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Advertisement314 1928-02-29 12 jSp KLEANBOR£ CARTRIDGES YOU NEED NEVER CLEAN THE BORE of your rifle again if you shoot KLEANBOREcartridges exclusively. They positively keep the bore free from rust, pitting or corrosion. Just think—here is a cartridge that actually cleans a gun instead cf fouling it. By keeping the bore in perfect condition,314 words
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Article453 1928-02-29 13 Constant Experiments to Achieve Best Results While everyone prefers driving in a well sprung car which gives the maximum of riding comfort, very few of the motoring public have heard much, if anything about the tremendous and costly experiments carried on conjointly between the car manufacturers and453 words
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Article46 1928-02-29 13 Inspector J. Lyons, of the Penang Marine Police Station, will be leaving for Home on March 10 by the P. and O. s.s. Macedonia, after five years' service in Singapore, Malacca and Penang. He has been a popular officer and counts many friends in the Straits.46 words
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Advertisement1256 1928-02-29 13 f^- **********525^^ JOHNSON I (Improved Type) LIGHTEST, SPEEDIEST AND MOST g DURABLE DETACHABLE TWIN- C CYLINDER OUTBOARD MOTOR 24 H.P. 44 H.P. 8 H.P. I Fitted with LYNITE lower unit i suitable fdr salt or fresh water. Tl I INSPECTION INVITED. G i V.INEERING DEPARTMENT OF O^B^ o Borneo Co.,1,256 words
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Advertisement498 1928-02-29 14 PUBLIC NOTICES MUNICIPAL NOTICE Merchant Road, Boat Quay and Ord Road will be closed in sections to through traffic from the 27th instant until such time as the reconstruction is completed. Arrangements will be made for local traffic in each block as the work proceeds. W. MARSH, Municipal Secretary. 1498 words
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Advertisement476 1928-02-29 14 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED—Experienced Accounts Clerks and Typists for Office in Miri. Apply to Box No. 626 c|o Malaya Tribune. WANTED IMMEDIATELY—A Junior Chinese Shop Salesman at Batu Pahat, English essential, board and lodging provided for, good salary to competent man —bachelor preferred—apply in own hand writing stating age and experience476 words
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Advertisement408 1928-02-29 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85, Beach Street Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. l t 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. Shanghai408 words
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Advertisement509 1928-02-29 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under tht Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2wd 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.509 words
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Advertisement665 1928-02-29 14 INSURANCE THE EASTERN l nK r 1 ASSURANCE CORPORATE LIMITED. (Incorporated in the S.S HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPOII 2nd Floor of No. 3. Malacca Sir* Singapore. Phone Nos. 3046 and 3047. BOARD OF DIRECTORS See Teong Wah, Esq. (Chairman). Gaw Khek Khiam, Esq (Vice Chairman). Ong Soon Tee, Esq. Koh San665 words
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Advertisement402 1928-02-29 15 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES i Incorporated in England) M UL PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. pEMNSULAB AND ORIENTAL STEAM wiGATION CO., LONDON AND Mi EAST MAIL SERVICE. del Contract with His Majesty's Government.) I TWARDS from LONDON For China Japan Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 5,300 Mar 3402 words
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Advertisement428 1928-02-29 15 STEAMER SAILINGS THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING COMPANY. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE Singapore, Soerabaia Bandjermasin S.S. DUX Hue oth March 1928 Sailing 7th March 1928 For Freight and other particulars, Apply to the:— STRAITS BORNEO TRADING CO., 12 13, Boat Quay, Singapore. 'Phone 3373 562. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE Including HUGO STINNES LINIEN and428 words
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Advertisement630 1928-02-29 15 STEAMER SAILINGS NORDDEUTSCHEB Y> i (Incorporated YT in Germany.) The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. ANSGIR due Spore Mar 22 FOR MANILA, JAPAN AND NORTH CHINA PORTS. t NECKAR due Spore Mar 7 FOR MANILA, HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND NORTH CHINA PORTS.630 words
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Advertisement536 1928-02-29 15 STEAMER SAILINGS L ,1 m it* n (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Due Sail Katori Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseille*, London, A'werp Rotterdam Feb 2» Mar 1 Atsuta Maru B,oou M'seilles, London, A'werp R'dam Mar 15 16 Kashima Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam Mar 29 30536 words
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Advertisement281 1928-02-29 16 I Absolute Purity, Best I [pfl Ingredients and 1 '«1 Scrupulous Care J are the Three Essential Bases S /Jm on w h* cn our Products are g S /|i manufactured. 1 X THAT'S WHY g I §M POPULAR 111 If AERATED WATERS I J ill are the best. I281 words
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Advertisement178 1928-02-29 16 I COMPARE OUR VALUE 1 Uj with any other firm before purchasing elsewhere for 5j I PIANOS, ORGANS, MUSICAL f I INSTRUMENTS GRAMOPHONES. I NANG HENG Co. I I Dealers in Strings, Sheet Music and Music Accessories. Eg I Thone 958. 105, Selegie Road. STRENGTHENS THE BODY f ENRICHES THE178 words
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Advertisement227 1928-02-29 16 I A Good Selection of Fittings Etc. JUST UNPACKED FROM I England, Germany, Paris. jjj NOW SHOWING AT I NATIONAL ELECTRIC CO. Jj 2, RAFFLES PLACE. 5 I Peninsular Trading Company, Ltd,! I 92, ROBINSON ROAD. I A Few Facts Worth Knowing About I 1 ORNAMENTAL CEMENT FLOORING TILES, i227 words
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