Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 October 1927
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1927-10-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 241. VOL. LXXXV. THURSDAY, 20th OCTOBER, 1927 PRICE IO OENTS.20 words
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Advertisement363 1927-10-20 1 NIKKO STUDIO FOR modern art photographs Xo. 7, North am Road. Telephone No. 579. I Black and White I CONTINENTAL’S TTTI I t Manufacture EVERY TYPE Whisky. I I f but nly ne 1« KIND-THE BEST! i Made a name for itself years ago, by reason of its age and363 words
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Advertisement10 1927-10-20 1 TOKISATSuI photograph::: ART STUDIO I ’Phone 772. 68, BISHOP STREET.10 words
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Article502 1927-10-20 2 Critic and Ministry’s Weak Projects. “UNRELIABLE” GAS BAGS. AY 1 hope that the council of the Institute of Marine Engineers will take some step which will result in the institute putting it on record that it has no faith in tie technical, practical, or commercial asptets of502 words
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Advertisement1502 1927-10-20 2 POSITIONS WANTED.TENDERS INVITED. NOTICES. By a Book-keeper who will accept The Manic pal Commissioners of Kedah Asiatic Planters Association reasonable salary to start. Apply to Bex George Town, Penang, hereby invite No. 494, c/o Piuang Gazette. tenders for the undermentioned work:— c general meeting to be held on 90Ri_9.li Construction1,502 words
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Advertisement126 1927-10-20 2 Halils rate THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE A Tonic to the entire system. From all first-clatt Chemitis Wine Merchant» African Eastern Trade Corpn. Ltd. Singapore and Penang. Sole Proprietors: Stephen Smith A Co. Ltd.. Bow. London. England 257 ■aßHKßßHßaoawaßnasssi every body whose vocation or pleasure takes him or her out at126 words
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Advertisement369 1927-10-20 2 a I J Cew&Grt©. Milk Fwd, If y»« <»nnot feed Baby yonnei, X. give him the npxt best thing-Cow J-i' A ,1(1 Mdk Fund. Everjthing d e C.‘ peodauu ibe ai.niu l,f eJO u I Now is the time l 0 g i I lay the foundation of Babv’d I369 words
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Article552 1927-10-20 3 600 WITHOUT LIKE SAVINS GEAR. Owners Sent to Old Bailey. THE General Steam Navigation Company, Ltd., of 55, Great Towerstreet, E.C., were summoned at the Mansion House for allowing their passenger steamer Eagle to be overcrowded. Mr. H. D. Roome. for the Board of Trade, said he was552 words
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Article579 1927-10-20 3 Facts About New Fleet. SINCE the collapse of the AustroHungarian Empire, Italy has held undiepu el sway over the Adriatic Sea, which is now to all intents an Italian lake. h is clearly the purpose of the Fascist Government to expend this naval control to the Eastern Mediteranean,579 words
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Advertisement408 1927-10-20 3 ored Z z[\ You ATecied that way? i I /Mi J-JAVE you ever noticed how |L much better you can work, or walk, or play, when you feel quite well? Yes; and use twice as much energy and still feel less tired. Yet thousands of men and women feel week408 words
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Advertisement103 1927-10-20 3 rea k chest colds Apply Sloans. It draws ctfnges/gL '■'lgJ-qSs tion to the surface. Starts blood oL circulating freely and thus Sal' breaks up the cold Sloan’s Liniment painl [Wilis Brow’s THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY QBNUINB. A«t» like a Charm in DIARRHOEA I Check» and amatt FEVER, CROU£ and i.103 words
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Advertisement323 1927-10-20 3 C' ill Who’s first? —And they never would take the old Jorm of Cod y jr Liver Oil.” Give “Jecomalt” the form of Cod Liver Oil that is never refused Cod Liver Oil is the safeguard. The highest medical and health authorities urge that to fortify the body against colds,323 words
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Article636 1927-10-20 4 The Infuence of Women Members. IN his address as president of the Burns Federation Conference at Derby, last month. Sir Robert Bruce, editor of the Glasgow Herald, asked if Burns Clubs are becoming too respectable. He acknowledged a change of customs, and attributed it to some degree636 words
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Article363 1927-10-20 4 INCREASING TRAFFIC. Barges Met at Sea. THE increase of smuggling on the south and giuth-east coasts of England is now becoming so considerable as to constitute a serious loss to the revenue. In the House of Commons before the vacation Mr. R. McNeill, Financial Secretary to the363 words
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Article392 1927-10-20 4 Country Dances for America. AMERICA, the home of jazz, is becoming interested in English country dancing. Tins is probably because country dancing is attaining widespread popularity again in England. One of the chief apostles of English country dancing, Mrs. Elliott-Hobbs, in response to many invitations, left for392 words
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Advertisement294 1927-10-20 4 Xie, X! f >- t Ss^^=^==^ g i^ =^r^g -—<■ z-7=gg IJ The Sign of Good DOOHH Service. Integrity of purpose is the dominant note of our Business Policy. Our Goods are honest all n through, both the parts seen and unseen—we suggest that you pay us a visit to-day.294 words
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Advertisement358 1927-10-20 4 SisS—J i Protect your Child Any moment your child may be infected at school, or in the street, by little playmates. Give her a Formamint tablet, morning and evening. That will protect her against Tonsilitis, Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, Influenza, Measles and Diphtheria. fORHAMItyr Now They Restore Film-Coated Teeth To358 words
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Article, Illustration971 1927-10-20 5 (By A Woman Correspondent.) Paris, September 21. EVE is certainly taking her revenge on the serpent. At every’ function in Paris, whether it be a racemeeting. a garden party, a luncheon, a dance or a tea, the majority of the women still wear some ornament made of snake-skin.971 words
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Article138 1927-10-20 5 PUPILS OF ENGLISH SOCIETY WOMEN. English Society women are in demand at Hollywood, the home of the films, to teach what is the correct thing to wear and to do on different occasions. The Americans are so afraid of falling into errors concerning our social customs138 words
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Advertisement269 1927-10-20 5 IsLwl JUST FIVE MINUTES MORE' A Talk To Sufferers From Insomnia. After a restless night, during the long hours of which you have tossed and turned vainly longing for sleep, you sink just when day is breaking into a sort of torpor which lulls and seems like slumber come at269 words
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Advertisement286 1927-10-20 5 OFTEN WHIPPED For fruit, salads, sweets, g soup and all manner of dishes. Indispensable to everyone concerned with the cooking of food. NESTLE’S >*URb THICK I «•aOLO-.wtS. CREAM 2 Get Nestle’s Pure Thick Cream to-day and realize 6 in its full satisfying richI* ness the end of your search for286 words
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Miscellaneous201 1927-10-20 5 GLORIA SWANSON IN THE LOVE of SUNYA” SUPPORTED BY Kiss Me Again Monte Blue and Marie Prevost. South of the Equator Kenneth McDonald. Move Along Comedy. Empire News.” THEATRE ROYAL TO-NIGHT And Till Sunday, 23rd instant. From Thursday, 20th to Sunday, 23rd. Harold Lloyd in “Hot Water" 6 Reels A201 words
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Article366 1927-10-20 6 Great Enthusiasm. PFNANG FRFE SCHOOL MEET ST. XAVIFR’S. GREAT interest was shown by the schoolboys in the revival of interschool matches, the first of which was played between the Penang Free School and St. Xavier’s Institution on the Free School ground yesterday. There was nothing spectacular366 words
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Article130 1927-10-20 6 PENANG v NEGRI SEMBILAN. The following have been selected to represent Penang at the Padang on Saturday 22 at 4-45 p. m. J. Wilkinson G. C. Ashworth, A. R. B. Laven port, D. Rimes and R. L. W. Buttar A. D. M. Polson (Cap\) and Lim Keng Chuan130 words
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Article108 1927-10-20 6 Possibles v. probables. The following sides have been selected to play on Friday, at 5-10 p.m. sharp on the Esplanade Probables (Whites) Choong Swee Thye R. C. Bishop and A. V. Perrin W. P. Day-Dewoney, P. N. Knight and Abdul Rahman H. R. Oldham, R. D. Hublvn. C. J.108 words
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Article39 1927-10-20 6 ,—Reuter. TWO DRAWN GAMES. Buenos Airea, October 19. The fifteenth game between Capablanca and Alekhine in the world’s chess championship series was drawn after three hours listless play. The sixteenth game was drawn after Iwenty-f<ur moves.-,—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article36 1927-10-20 6 FIRST OPPONENT UNFIT. New York. October 20. The manager of Paolo Uzcudun has announced that he has strained his back in training and will be unable to fight Scott on November 4.36 words
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192 1927-10-20 6 '—Reuter. I Bishop of Birmingham Speaks Out. London, October 19. The Bishop of Birmingham has addressed an open letter to the Bishop of Canterbury arising out of the incident at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday last. He attributes one cause of the weakness of'—Reuter. I - 192 words
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Article84 1927-10-20 6 —Reuter. ATTEMPT TO REACH AUSTRALIA. Rome, October 20. The ’plane Red Rose has arrived here on the way to Australia. The small Aero Avian aeroplane is carrying Captain Lancaster of the Royal Air Force Reserve and Mrs. Keith Miller on a 13,000 miles journey, which is—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article61 1927-10-20 6 —Reuter. BRANDISHING revolver. Paris, October 19. A diversion has been created in the Schwarzbart trial by the accused’s counsel, Maitre Torres, standing on a chair and brandishing a revolver to prove that Schwarzbart did not fire at Petlura after he fell. Subsequently a series of Petlura’s exgenerals—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article32 1927-10-20 6 Reuter. NEW CHAIRMAN ELECTED. New York, October 19. X ictor Berger has been elected Chairman of the National Executive of the Socialist Party in succession to Eugene Debs.— Reuter.. Reuter. - 32 words
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Article33 1927-10-20 6 —Reuter. PRACTICALLY SETTLED. Madrid, October 20. It is officially stated that the trouble in the Asturias mining area is practically settled, as the result of fresh proposals by the men..—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article73 1927-10-20 6 PERAK’S FOURTH WIN. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipob, October 20. The Malcolm Cup awarded for thirty yards range competition (musketry) open to the regular volunteer units of Malaya was won by Batu Gajah platoon M.S.V.R thus giving Perak the distinction of having won the shield four times73 words
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Article47 1927-10-20 6 Friday 21st October 1927—Esplanade 6 to 7 p.m. 1. March The Vanished Army Alford 2. Overture Arcadians Wood 3 Selection A Musical Switch Alford 4 4?ox Trot My Next i oor Neighbour Ager 5 One Step The Toy Drum Major Nicholls GOD SAVE THE KING.47 words
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83 1927-10-20 6 THROWN OUT OF CAR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 20. Mr. Justice Acton was injured in a motoring collision near the lake at Seremban on Tuesday evening. He was thrown from the car. He was admitted into hospital. His irjurks were not83 words
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Article135 1927-10-20 6 “THE UNFAIR SEX.” We are asked to announce that booking for the above ccmedy which is being put on by the Penang Amateur Dramatic and Choral Society, will open at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd., tomorrow morning. The ccmedy will be performed on Wednesday, the 2nd135 words
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160 1927-10-20 6 SAID TO BE MOST DANGEROUS. The case in which four Chinese, Ooi Yeow, Gin Chuan, Chua Lean Choon and Toh Thean Soo were charged with being in possession of documents relating to a Triad Society was beard by Mr. S. N. King in the Penang160 words
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Article143 1927-10-20 6 The Love of Sunya” is Gloria Swanson’s latest screen success and the cri ics say that this picture is her best film as it gives this talented artist unlimited scope to use her talents and the story, which has a strong plot, allows her plenty143 words
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Article81 1927-10-20 6 FOUR CHINESE SENTENCED. In the Penang District Court this morning, Mr. J. S. W. Arthur sentenced the four Chinese, Teoh Chooi, Lira* Ah Kooi, Khaw Chan Seng and Tan Kim Chuan, who were charged last Thursday with criminal intimidation by entering 90 E, Macalister-lane, on the night81 words
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39 1927-10-20 6 CAPT. CHALLE ARRIVES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, October 20. The repairs to Lieut. Koppen’s ’plane are finished and he will leave here on Friday. Capt. Challe arrived here late on Wednesday evening.39 words
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Article238 1927-10-20 6 The following were the latest quoMESSRS. KENNEDY AND CO.’S share list at 11 a-m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. ĔE 8 Shares. 2 o’® o CQ UQ QQ tc. Sc. S C. SC. Rubber (Dollar). J eram K. 1-50 1.60 1.40 1.50 Mentakab -50 -55 .45 .50 Snngei B.238 words
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Article91 1927-10-20 6 The following are our latest quotations To-day. Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. Amalgamated $3.90 $4.10 B. Lintangs 1.424 1.474 Brogas 1.40 1.50 Connemaras 2.15 2.30 M. Pindas 2 05 2.15 N. Scudais 2.65 2.75 S. Tukangs 1.05 1.15 U. Benuts .60 .624 Tins. B. Padangs .54 .564 Hong Fatts91 words
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Article100 1927-10-20 6 The following are the latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Sellers. Tins. Taipings 1.19 1.21 Souths .75 .76 Rantau Prefs. 1.62 1.65 Larut Tin Fields 21/6 22/Norths 1.12 1.14 Talams 1.18 121 Ula Piahe .88 .90 Mambaus 1.35 1374 Hitams .77 .79 B. Padangs .524 .54 Hong Fatts100 words
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Article39 1927-10-20 6 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE). S. R. Sheet 58} cts per pound per pl. $77-66 No. 1 Chrepe 58} cts per pound per pl. $77-66 Firm. London 16}d New York 34| cts. gold. (By Courtesy of Messrs. Alien Dennys)39 words
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Article35 1927-10-20 6 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follows Spot 58}c Nov./December 59c Jan/March 61c April/Jane 62}c Remarks :—Market Quiet.35 words
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Article52 1927-10-20 6 The General Produce Agency Ltd., Beach Street, Penang, reports that the following prices were realised at their auction room to-day: Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $764 to s77} F.A.Q. d° 75 76 Low F.A.Q. Off do 71 74 Plain Unsmoked Sheet 55 Oo Lump Scrap 41 Loose Scrap52 words
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Article177 1927-10-20 6 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., pun the following prices. or> October 19: London. Spot 265.5 s Up 3.10 a 3 mos. buying „261.17.6 3.5 a 3 selling 262 3.5 s Local. October 20: Singapore sold 250 tons at $132.624 Penang buyers no sellers at $132.624« The Eastern Smelting177 words
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Article46 1927-10-20 6 The output of Knyoh Tin Dredging Limited for the firsf half month of October was yardage approximately 9,300 cubic yards, hours run 272, ore won p’culs 71. Work on opening up paddock still in progress. Dredge operations impeded owing to lack of clean water.46 words
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Article167 1927-10-20 6 The following are oar latest quotations To-day. Buyers. Sellers. Batu Caves 1.274 1.30 B. Padangs .53 .54 Chenderiangs 17/9 18/6 Cbin Chins 1.10 1.124 Eastern Siams 23/- 23/6 Hong Fatts .92 .95 Iliad Yais 25/- 27/Hitams .75 .78 Jelapangs 40/6 41/Kinta Dredges 1.374 1-4) Kuchais 2.074 2.124167 words
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Article118 1927-10-20 6 PENANG, OCTOBER 20, 1927. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 11/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4 7/12 3 Documentary 2/4 9/32 Calcutta Demand Bank 153}'i 3 days’ sight Private 155} B Bombay Demand Bank 153} 2 Madras Demand Bauk 153} 3 days*118 words
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Article381 1927-10-20 6 Messrs. James F. Hutton and Co Tm Manchester, reported on Septemblr o? as follows: r Cotton values continue to fluctuate a there does not seem to be anything proaching stability. The New Yo'fe market is in an extremely sensitive dition various reports from one quar or381 words
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Article272 1927-10-20 6 The interest in Nipoleon appears never to win?. In spite of the literature which has grown up around big career and character new b h ks abmt him rarely fail to find a welcome amon? educated readers. In NAI OLEON: THE MAN—which M r Murray will publish shortly—Dr.272 words
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Article47 1927-10-20 6 As the Alert, a launch belonli 1 the Penang Harbour Board, was o way to Butterworth last night pellet struck a sampan, which 3313,1 j Q There were four Chinese fishery it. Three were rescued, but the fo n reported to be missing.47 words
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Advertisement83 1927-10-20 6 Best Cough Medicine Made. There is no better medicine 1 colds than Chamberlain’s Coug 'lt acts on nature’s plan, re ie' lungs, opens the secretions, 9 toration and restores the s s cn healthy condition. For sale e' C ts The Borneo Co., Ltd., Wholesale IN EXCHANGE For 200 used83 words
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Article409 1927-10-20 7 Black Bottom Revue. When the tun is sinking over the cotton fields of Louisiana and the tide is ebbing from the broad bosom of the Mississippi the happy negro, his labour done, comes dancing along the levees in the cool of the evening and trips409 words
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Article244 1927-10-20 7 LABOUR TROUBLES DURING THE YEAR. (From Our Own C >rrespondent.) Singapore, October 20. At the annual general meeting of United Engineers, Ltd., the Chairman, Mr. J. A. P. Strachan, said that the general trade conditions during the year had not been unfavourable, but unfortunately the year was244 words
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Article57 1927-10-20 7 LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. The Malay Mail unders-ands on reliable authority that the Government has «doptvd th* recommendation long rumour»d as having been put forward by the Central Advisory Committee to reduce the standard system of tapping to the equivalent of 1 cut alternate daily, with minimum periods of 6, 957 words
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Article466 1927-10-20 7 Sir W. Joynson-Hicks and the Reds. APPEAL TO LABOUR LEADERS. SIR William Joynson-Hicks, the Home Secretary, devoted part of his speech at a Conservative fete at Dunrobin, Sutherlandshire to the machinations of the Moscow-controlled Communists in Great Britain and their attempts to undermine the loyalty of466 words
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Article250 1927-10-20 7 “WORK NOT LIFE’S MAIN INTEREST.” Work—even interesting work—should be a means and not the end of life, contended Mrs. Barbara Wootton, Principal of Morley College for Working Men and Women at the Industrial Welfare Society’s Conference at Oxford. Passages in her speech were: The mats of workers—wage-earners and salary-takers250 words
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Advertisement153 1927-10-20 7 rT T" ■ii Ti-j ■> ||!f CHEESE il ii Aust: Cheddar Roquefort Dutch Edam Dutch Gouda Swiss Gruyere Cream Kraft Cheese Petit Grayere (m tins) Singapore Cold Storage j I Co., Ltd., IS' PENANG. T i ui The Crown Perfumery Co., Ltd., LONDON, PARIS NEW YORK. CHI liW II Qg|153 words
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Advertisement70 1927-10-20 7 Comfort for the Aged. Old people are easily tired out and weakened by coughing. For them there is much comfort in a bottle of Chamberlain’s cough Remedy. It stops those weakening coughs that keeps them awake nights and wear out their strength. Every one knows it contains no narcotics. More70 words
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Advertisement280 1927-10-20 7 1 111 it-., J Hair Yarns Used in ft the Manufactuie of h'j this Belt Guaranteed to be 100*4 Bure Genuine Camel Hair. I I Gripoly I PATENT BELTING p AND ELIMINATE BREAKDOWNS STOCKING AGENTS: SIME DARBY CO., LTD. A*® THE BORNEO CO., LTD. PE>ANG. POH k' H LEWIS A280 words
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Article806 1927-10-20 8 Englishmen are never at a loss for something to grumble at. The inclemency of the weather is a never-failing subject at Home —the church, the stage and the holy estate of matrimony run it close; and, when the grumblers have exhausted every subject under the sun, they806 words
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Article554 1927-10-20 8 The political barometer in South Africa just now is far from reassuring *nd, as we pointed out yesterday, unless General Hertzog withdraws his extremely ill-advised Flag Bill, there is a long period of storm and stress ahead for the Union. General Hertzog’s complete volte-face is as554 words
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Article1510 1927-10-20 8 EPAVALI is the burning qu*s V/J tion of the hour among our Indian readers who cherish the hope that their S. O. S. will reach the ears of His Excellency in time for action. Several letters on th s subject reach us to day but as they1,510 words
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Advertisement172 1927-10-20 8 L f Si IL"! rr-r j ahull r ifxWWSsfc •i j Good taste always pre--7 vails in the selection of "I the best books and 1P I i cigarettes—that is why /Wl ij F I P-U smokers always select State Express No. 555 Cigarettes the brand that is ever reminiscent172 words
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Advertisement27 1927-10-20 8 “E. O.” Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert evacy other Sunday. liMhrtL? QUALI n sJwllll27 words
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Advertisement98 1927-10-20 8 Young Man Why are you that horse. Mabe -it M Jast Cause. Mabel know, that cat Muriel backed it.” How long you in jail fo’. Two weeks. Brief Vacation. What am de ch “No chge; evPn thing am free.” j-j?” Ah mean, what has you did Done shot my wife.”98 words
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Miscellaneous26 1927-10-20 8 TIDE I ABLES. To-day. High Water. Low Water. 9.40 a.m. 3.54 a.m. 10.48 p.m. 4.2 p.m. To MORROW 10.21 a.m. 4.38 a.m. 11.11 p.m. 4.46 p.m.26 words
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Article347 1927-10-20 9 Director’s Resignation. SIR JOHN BRUNNER DECLINES TO EXPLAIN. REASONS SAID TO BE PERSONAL. A sensation has been caused in financial and industrial circles by the news that Sir John Brunner has resigned from the directorate of the Imperial Chemical Industries, Limited, the multi millionaire concern, with ivhich347 words
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Article174 1927-10-20 9 —Reuter. INTERNATIONAL CARTEL. Brussels, October 19. Members of the International Steel Cartel, consisting of representatives of France, Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg and Czpcho-Slovakia have made the following allocations of production. Germany, 1,000.000 tons; France, 400,000 Belgium, 280,000 Luxembourg 120,000; and the allocation for the Sarre is partly in—Reuter. - 174 words
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Article57 1927-10-20 9 Rtuter. A BASIS OF EQUALITY. Leningrad, October 19. We are willing to parley with bourgeois Slates, provided they treat us as equals,” declared Litvinoff, in an address to the workers of the Putilov Works, alluding to the Franco-Soviet relations and the zig-zsg policy of bourgeois governments generally, adding,Rtuter. - 57 words
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Article241 1927-10-20 9 t Reuter. MEXICAN REBELS HOLD-UP. TRAIN BOMBED AND WRECKED EIGHT KILLED. HIDING IN THE MOUNTAINS. Mexican rebels bombed and wrecked a passenger train in Texas, and captured a British Subject—Mr. W. E. Mitchell, the general manager of the Amajac Mining Corporation. He is being heldt— Reuter. - 241 words
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Article99 1927-10-20 9 —Reuter. TRIAL BEGINS. Washington, October 19. The famous Teapot Dome oil conspiracy case has opened. The defendants. Albert Fall, ex Secretary of the Interior, and Harry Sinclair, multimillionaire oil magnate, are charged with conspiracy to defraud the government. Fall has previously been tried on the charge of.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article84 1927-10-20 9 .—Reuter. TO RECAPTURE SCANDINAVIAN COAL MARKETS. Berlin, October 19. Hitherto there have been no disorders in connection with the strike of miners notwithstanding the fact that many volunteers are working mines, but the stoppage is already reflected in industry. Many factories have closed down, while others are.—Reuter. - 84 words
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47 1927-10-20 9 Reuter. PASSPORT REFUSED TO INDIAN. Cawnpore, October 19. The government has refused to issue a passport for Haar at Mohani, a member of the Congress Party, who was invited to visit Moscow to attend the celebrations of the tenth anniversary of the revolution.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article201 1927-10-20 9 —Rugby Radio Service. Cabinet Preparations. NEW UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BILL EXPIRATION OF EXISTING SCHEME. The British Parliament opens again on November 8, but there will only be a six weeks' sitting before Christmas, and the bulk of the time will be occupied with the new Unemployment Insurance.—Rugby Radio Service. - 201 words
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Article68 1927-10-20 9 —Reuter. TO BETAKEN OVER BY THE AUTHORITIES. New York, October 19. The city authorities are reported to be negotiating for the purchase of all the subway and elevated lines of the Interborough Rapid Transit and the Brooklyn Manhattan Transit Companies. The cost of acquiring the Interborough.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article69 1927-10-20 9 Rugby Radio Service. CLASS A RESERVISTS RETURN. London, October 19. The first troops home from China are expected to reach the Royal Albert Docks in the Thames to-morrow. They will arrive by the troop carrier Herminius and will include 400 Class A reservists. These were the firstRugby Radio Service. - 69 words
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32 1927-10-20 9 —Reuter. ARRIVAL AT MARSEILLES. Marseilles, October 19. The British Air Force flying boats, which aie cruising from England to Singapore and Australia have arrived here from Bordeaux.-—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article28 1927-10-20 9 .—Reuter. Paris, October 19. According to the papers the Cabinet has approved the appointment of M. Dovgalevski as the Soviet Ambassador in Paris.-.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article177 1927-10-20 9 .—Rugby Radio Service. 16,000 MILES’ JOURNEY. AUSTRALIAN’S SI LF-IMPOSED TASK. TO PASS THROUGH MALAYA. An attempt to travel by road from London to Melbourne, Australia, is being made by an Australian named Birtles, who has left England in a 14 h.p. car. The total distance.—Rugby Radio Service. - 177 words
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152 1927-10-20 9 ,—Reuter. SATISFACTORY POSITION. Washington, October 19. A survey of the economic conditions of the United States has just been made for the information of President Coolidge, who is convinced from the study of it that a satisfactory measure of prosperity now exists throughout the country,—Reuter. - 152 words
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Article126 1927-10-20 9 —Reuter. A GENEVA AMENDMENT. Geneva, October 19. The International Trade Barriers Conference referred to Committee the American amendment to Article 111 of the Draft Agreement, which is as follows In the event of fixing ratios or quotas, no conditions or formalities shall be imposed or required in’—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article58 1927-10-20 9 —Rugby Radio Service. MR. RONALD McNEILL. London, October 19. It is announced that the King has approved the appointment of Mr. Ronald McNeill, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, to be Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in place of Viscount Cecil, of Chelwood, who recently resigned. Mr.—Rugby Radio Service. - 58 words
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Article70 1927-10-20 9 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, October 19. Paris, 124.05; New York. 4.87 A Brussels, 34.98 Geneva, 25.25 Ams terdam, 12.10|; Milan, 89i Berlin, 20.38; Stockholm, 18.08; Copenhagen, 18.17 Oslo. 18.56 Vienna, 34.51 Prague, 164|; Helsingfors, 193 j; Madrid, 28.48 Lisbon, 2 T 7 g Athens, 366 Bucharest, 785; Rio,(Rugby Radio Service.) - 70 words
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Advertisement49 1927-10-20 9 i ii Lft PERFECT REFRIGERATION BY ELECTRICITY. Science has achieved it—a perfected system which keeps even the most perishable food sweet and fresh for days. It is called— KELVIN ATOR The oldest Domestic Electric Refrigeration. i| Write for free instructive booklets. FRANKEL BROS., j 16, Bishop Street, Penang. j49 words
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Advertisement257 1927-10-20 9 Ma I Presents for Friends at Home. t f FINEST ORANGE PEKOE TEA. f 51b. Tin Lined Wooden Chests slo*so 4 81b. do. do. $l6-50 A 101 b. do. do. $2O-00 g j 201 b. do. do. $37-50 5 Prices include Hom l duty and fre>e delivery to any address257 words
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878 1927-10-20 10 London, September 22. Since our last Report the Rubber Market has been easier, but there has been considerably more activity at the lower rates. There has been some trade demand and some fairly heavy buying by the agents of American Houses here. This is probably878 words
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Article301 1927-10-20 10 Messrs. Wm. Jacks and Co. reported on September 28, as follows; Copper:—Although the statistical position continues sound, consumers having covered their immediate require ments do net appear to be anxious to make further purchases, in view of the reduction in Americen quotations. Under the circumstances we anticipate301 words
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Article211 1927-10-20 10 PENANG OCTOBER 20, 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5.000.00 nom Cloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 seller Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80i 100.00 nom. 1108 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom. as on Copra Sundried $12.00 buyers 18/10/27 Rattans 11.15 saleRattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00211 words
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Article1122 1927-10-20 10 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. NAMES. I J IJ 2. J? X _OO e- 1 RUBBER [Dollar.] S c 3 c e Allenby Rubber Co 2 70. 2 80 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 2 10 2 30 Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 90, 1 4 10 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 3 70,1,122 words
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Advertisement504 1927-10-20 10 LEO Limited, e/o FRANKEL BROTHERS 16, Bishop Street. Now there is a “Dressmaker” in the Straits, what a fashionable lady means by it. If you desire to have a dress made to drder, come to LEO’S —the expert tnodelist they have specially engaged in Paris will attend to you. Tell504 words
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Advertisement206 1927-10-20 10 whenpacked LfITK a J T7INEST golden virgin*!a, caref ft M I fully selected and skilfully R gßa ft blended by the famous London K ISH ft firm of Mareovitefi, gives to ll lm 111 fit “BLACK WHITE” Ci ga r. f| 3 n ettea their superb flavour and I Ift206 words
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Article733 1927-10-20 11 Mrs. V.L H. Lee-Warner is visiting Kuala Lumpur. H. H. The Raja Muda of Selangor and party are on a visit to Kedah. Mr. F. St. Barbe, Superintendent, Fraser’s Hill, is visiting Singapore. Mr. Sydeny Smith, State Engineer, Perak, will be going on leave at the end733 words
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Advertisement521 1927-10-20 11 New Advertisements. POSITION VACANT. R qnired for large commercial office Penang qualified Stenographer, Chinese preferred. Good salary to com 0 tent man. Apply with copies of testi to Box No. 516, c/o Pinang G'zette. NOTICES. Rantau Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). notice of meeting. NOTICE is521 words
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Advertisement807 1927-10-20 11 BANKS. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«>»*»«*****>» NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL XX MAATSCHAPPIJ. NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY. XX XX (Established 1824.) XX *X Paid Up Capital Fl. 80,000,000 (abt. £8. 867,004 I K Lfli I Statutory Reserve Fl. 40,000,000 (abt. £3,8M,5H I ■I HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM." XX <it« Absmcibs EomiDin* A's-Gba vans»** Hub Agbmct a Bmiu. *X807 words
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Article874 1927-10-20 12 King Inspects Army and Navy. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, October 15. THE Trooping of the Colours on Sunday afternoon in the presence of the King and Queen was a very impressive affair. For the first time the Army and Navy paraded together. His Majesty first rode874 words
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Article314 1927-10-20 12 A Prophecy That Came True. THE faith and perseverance of a shrewd old pioneer now dead seem destined to bring rich rewards to his family. In 1905, when the plan of developing the Hudson Bay route as a commerciaJ outlet for Western Canada was first seriouly314 words
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Article228 1927-10-20 12 “Bandages! Three a penny.’’ This cry was heard on the London to Southend arterial road during a recent week end. The bandage seller had his store in a sidecar attached to a motor-cycle, and throughout the busy part of the afternoon and evening kept up a228 words
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Advertisement243 1927-10-20 12 Hifc ft 7 ■b v WJP*WW uisfW 4SF x 7 ft k < JW w s. -M?&? r< *4' ft •&s<** ‘1 As a cloctor I would feĔ|\ recommend you to |ĕ I smcl e Craven A.They MM x do not affect the throat Certificate of Institute of Hygiene for243 words
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Advertisement115 1927-10-20 12 For Stiff, Sore Muscles, Try Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Bruises and strains, stiff, swollen joints of hands, feet or other parts of the body, should be rubbed vigorously with Chamberlain s Pain Balm. Owing to its penetrating quality, the circulation is stimulated throughout the congested parts, relieving the pressure and inflammation115 words
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Advertisement296 1927-10-20 12 PHYLLOSAfT" Cuts the Tragedy of th e TrOftt ASK YOUR CHEMIST /Fa The Beauty of Youth Need Not Be Lost Cuticura Soap daily, with touches of the Ointment as needed to soothe and heal any irritations, will keep the complexion fresh and clear and the hair healthy. Cuticura Talcum is296 words
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Article114 1927-10-20 13 To-day’s Departures. Sri Maar for P. Langkawi and Kantang iTrang). Mahidol for Bhuket (Tongkah), Renong and Kopah. Reteh for Belawan (Deli), Paneh and Aeahan. Trang for Kantang (Trang) Girbee, Tongkah and Pang Nga. Ampang for Pangkor, Lamut and Sitiawan. Kinta for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Menelaud for Colombo,114 words
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Article511 1927-10-20 13 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States Malacca Johore and Singapore. Registration and Farce’ Post except where otherwise stated close half-an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption Of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily Sunday excepted: at 6 p m511 words
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Advertisement185 1927-10-20 13 7 ///r r o- u <wj||lß r 4JW|gfji4w •T* ,~“®g® L— Ml V .xr- wgagif: a JT^La •<» BUICK HAS A “SEALED” ENGINE. OF all the desirable characteristics of a motor car, dependability is the most important. Buick’s dependability is S proverbial. and of the many factors creating this excellence185 words
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Advertisement61 1927-10-20 13 1 1. i —> Helps Over Hard Places. Diluted with a little sweetened water, Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is easy to take and almost instantly eases sudden and intense stomach pains, cramps and intestinal disorders. A mother is perfectly safe on giving it for those stomach aches so inseparable61 words
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Advertisement244 1927-10-20 13 Bto make a il Sandwich ittle Bovril between f bread and butter—d tastiest sandwich moon teas, picnics or I 1 sandwiches are par- i when you need some- m 3 1 1 ting than just the y? During a late dance jl. T party, your guests will p f |p"244 words
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Article410 1927-10-20 14 Why Tastes Differ. (notice that “The Music Master,” which has had an enormous success as a play in America, has proved a complete failure in London, and is being taken off after only 15 performances. This is only one more example to testify to the truth of410 words
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Article254 1927-10-20 14 EXPEDITIONS IN THE HIGHLAND'S. King Boris of Bulgaria—-or Count Ri-ski, as he desired to be kown during his visit to England—arrived in London from Scotland, where he has been the guest of the King and Queen at Balmoral and of Sir A. Kay Muir and Lady254 words
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Advertisement229 1927-10-20 14 "Cheery at work and cheery at play, Kruschen Salts will shew you the way.” WgHiF- Cheerio! Off for the morning gallop 1 He passes the other man with a lively Cheerio 1 It is the Kruschen feeling, of course, ou can’t keep it down. Just that little dash of Kruschen229 words
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Advertisement74 1927-10-20 14 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. There is nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness of the muscles, bruises and like injuries as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. One application gives relief. For sale everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., Wholesale Agents. -»?£1S 4 g APICL STEEL 9 Sure and certain for all Female 374 words
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Advertisement599 1927-10-20 14 jW Geo.S. Parker 9 Dtsofold jM is the Boyce Hi I of Fountain Pens ■j| ''l They say no Rolls Royce has ever Worn Out. J <: Ngither has any < Duofold fl fJ TN 38 Nations, men now call the Parker Duofold the Rolls KSlii 'I Royce of fountain599 words
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Article595 1927-10-20 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, October 20, 1927 Mutton— cte Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head heep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb do 55 Suet 40595 words
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Advertisement247 1927-10-20 15 fW° I f INDEXED DIARY i FOR I $2-50 1928 $2-50 t-. ~'*l A Diar y with a unique j 4* Il index feature. j w o i JIM !mPrn~ fl n<^ex m akes it J E?P® possible to find any t I -"W iff- /‘lO date with two motions247 words
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Advertisement301 1927-10-20 15 FORD TOURING CAR f r "AN EMPIRE PRODUCT.” Equipped with magneto and battery ignition, self-starter and balloon tyres. Stream line body. Finished in wide range of duco colours. Improved carburetor. Petrol consumption 30 miles to the gallon. II Price $1,020 F. O. B. SINGAPORE. I HIRE PURCHASE TERMS. Touring Car301 words
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Advertisement1257 1927-10-20 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. HAMBURG-AMERfKA ™w.D SWINGS FROM PENANG HUGO STINNES LINIEN WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT- AND Oct 27 Marseilles. London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. DEUTSCH AUSTRALISCHE BAMPFCHIFFS GESELLSCHAFT. EUMAEUS Nov 4 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. (Companies Incorporated in Germany.) E”’ !2 lA-SENGEK AND Cargo SERVICES. DARDANUS N »v.1,257 words
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Advertisement589 1927-10-20 16 P. ©.-BRITISH INDIA AND AFCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co. under Sailings of steamers of the Britftfe contract with His Majesty’s Govern- ,nd,a 8 N Co L (Incorporated in England 1 ment, London and Far East Mail Service. >589 words
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