The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 April 1926
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Title Section15 1926-04-02 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SING APC RE, S.S., FRIDAY. APRIL 2, 1926. NO. 11,762.15 words
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Article278 1926-04-02 1 Mr. A. Ponsonby initiated thc disarmament debate in the House of Commons with some sensational "disclosures" Page 9. Commander l.t cker-1 ampson outline! the British Covernment's policy regarding armament limitation Page France has now surmounted her worst financial hurdle, the Finance Hill havinu l>een passed by the278 words
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Article862 1926-04-02 1 'Whether Fairyland will pull through." ruch said, giavely shaking >iis head H he settled himself iq the ehaii -oppositt "is a point <>n which many of us feel very doubtful. I confess lam myself." 4K--"But surely." I pretested, "when you think of the magnificent jmst of Fairyland,862 words
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Advertisement232 1926-04-02 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S GINGERNUT BISCUITS TO-NIGHT-GOOD FRIDAY There will be NO TEA i j DANCE at RAFFLES and NO AFTER DINNER j DANCE at the SEA VIEW HOTEL Telephone 110. F. DEASON, Manager. i I ADDING— CALCULATING 1 151 1?- MACHINE. j i^^ Z2oB i<^ A machine that is almost human232 words
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Advertisement220 1926-04-02 1 I PABCO PAINT. I l" A paint for iron roofs. J Better than ordinary paint. J Can be applied easily. V ■I Offers complete protection. I PABCO PAINT. Absolutely anti-corrosive. J S Inexpensive. i Non-poisonous. j Try it on your next job. t i ll Sole Agents: I Sime, Darby220 words
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Advertisement125 1926-04-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. -1711 Fan de Cologne— Pnge 5. 141 Meyer Reed to let -Pa.e 7. N ar films at Pavilion Page Shipping on pngee 10, 11 and 13. Bargain! foC men at Little's- Page s. Engliah ducklings, Cold Storage- -Page s. Gentlemen's fitted rait cnaes, Rol inson^i Page y. Ratfle.-125 words
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Advertisement6 1926-04-02 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S VARIETY WAFERS ARE DELICIOUS6 words
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Miscellaneous127 1926-04-02 1 THE WEEK. Friday, 2n<l. High Water. 0.21 a.m.. 0.61 p.m. Good Friday. Public Heli. lay. Rifle Meeting. K. l.unipur. Malayan Golf Chs ntflionshipfl Sa tarda \i, Brd. Hi>rh Writer. 0. ly a.m.. 1.38 p.m. Public Holiday. B. 1. eutwani nail <lue. Rifle Meeting, K. Lumpur. B.V.C. Rifle Meeting. B. Tanah.127 words
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Article766 1926-04-02 2 Th«» Post office sends us the pro forma tim* table of mails fer thc quarter ending June BBth. The April number of Scouting in Malaya, contains among ether interesting matter, an rtW*>unr. of the formation of the Singapore Jnpnnem Troop. Mr. C. F. C. Ay re, headmaster of the Anderson766 words
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Advertisement480 1926-04-02 2 STILLMAN'S FRECKLE CREAM. Double Action, Removes Freckles. Whitens the Skin. New stocks just arrived at MEDICAL HALL, LTD. 23, Battery Road. THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. The Town Amusement CENTRE MALAY OPERA, CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. GOODWOOD HALL SCOTT'S ROAD. CINEMA AT 9 P.M. SATURDAY, APRIL 3rd. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS in THE480 words
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Advertisement494 1926-04-02 2 Victoria Theatre Coming Shortly A. CARPI will present The Italian Grand Opera Co. Full Ballet. Full Chorus and Full Orchestra. The Denishawn Dancers The Talking Film The Puppets AND THE RETURN VISIT OF THE QUAINTS PAVILION From Thursday, Ist to Wednesday. 7th April. AT 9.15 P.M. SHARP THK LATEST PATHE494 words
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Advertisement290 1926-04-02 2 From Sunday, 28th March, to Saturday. 3r«f April. AT THE ALHAMBRA THE SCREEN'S MOST ROMANTIC LOVER, THE LADIESFAVOURITE EVERYWHERE In the Second Show commencing 9 p.mt RUDOLPH VALENTINO Supported by VILMA BANKY and LOUISE DRESSER A CLARENCE BROWN UNITED ARTISTS FILM DE LUXE Adapted for the screen by Hans Kraly290 words
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LATER THAN THE MAIL.
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Article137 1926-04-02 3 Crew Leaves Burning Steamer. London, Mar. 20. j Capetown -Thrilling stories of a sea traj gedy were told on the arrival of the survivors of the 7,000 tons steamer, Paparoa, which was abandoned as the result of a fire off the coast of Africa on137 words
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Article227 1926-04-02 3 Mr. Ormsby Gore's Tour. London, Mar. 21. Thu statement of Mr. Ormsby Gore, who is BOW tOttrillf West Africa, to an interviewer at Lagos marks, according to a social correspondent of the Observer, the beginning <>f a new chapter in the relations between227 words
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Article164 1926-04-02 3 Nothing Knowa at Quui D'Orsay. London. Mar. 20. Paris. It is declare dat the Quai d'Orsay that nothing is known of the possibility of imminent peace poarpai ler> between the emlaaaritf of Abdd Krim and the French authorities in Morocco, rumours of which were urrent in the164 words
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Article70 1926-04-02 3 Paris. A message from Beirut says that the representative C. -uncil of Alexandretta, meeting as a Constituent Assembly, has proclaimed the independence of the State and voted a constitution. It has expressed t.he opinion that a French President alone is capable of leading the country bo aew70 words
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63 1926-04-02 3 Rabat, Mar. 21. Notwithstanding silence from Paris and Madrid it is understood that Abdel Krim's representatives had several meetings with the French and Spanish representatives and Abdel Krim is now acquainted with the peace terms af the French and Spanish, who are In accord. Y'oanwhile63 words
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58 1926-04-02 3 CALCUTTA ST UDENTS RETURN TO WORK. Calcutta, Mar. 23. The senior students of Calcutta Medical College, who struck work from Friday morning as a protest against the notice issued by the Principal, in which allegations were made against them in connection with the theft of some instruments from the operation58 words
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Article100 1926-04-02 3 Imperial Communications Committee's Proposals. London, Mar. 22. A meeting of the Imperial Communica- tions Committee of the British Empire League unanimously passed resolutions urging that immediate steps should be taken to prepare schemes to be submitted to thc Imperial Conference with the view to linking up100 words
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Article185 1926-04-02 3 First Lord's Statement in Commons. London. Mar. 22. In the report stage of the Navy estimates in the House of Commons, replying to the question of Mr. C. G. Ammon with regard to the appropriation in respect of India, Mr. W. C. Bridgeman said we185 words
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Article121 1926-04-02 3 Brutal Assault on Soldier in Bombay. Bombay, Mar. 22. Four members of the Bombay Battalion ol the A.F.1., campintr at Ghatkopar, a ruburh, were on Saturday night engaged in removing liquor from a toddy shop near the camp whes. they were suddenly attacked by Psithans. Three parapad121 words
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Article496 1926-04-02 3 The divhiity students ol Cairo have j»i >- j voked the ire <»f the Minister of Etluration I h> f«>r>akinjf their rtowinjj robea f«>r trousers. Defying all disciplinary measures. they jx-rsist in wearing the unif>rm .#f the West. A little more of this and, in response496 words
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Article49 1926-04-02 3 A Tamil lorry driver in K. L. has b.en fined |U and costs for blocking the road in Kinching p a <s. Uo took the middle of the road, took no notice of the horn of the Chief Secretary's car which wanted to pass, and nearly caused a collision.49 words
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Advertisement282 1926-04-02 3 i -B Y N I N l AMARA The ionic you need It quickly braces up the system when run down or suffern- from thc dltt efTects of illness. tWnin Amara stimulates digestion and enables those who suffer from loss oi appetite to enjoy their meals thoroughly and derive full282 words
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Advertisement298 1926-04-02 3 FORD OWNERS 1 I Prolong the Life of Your Car by Using White Star Oil ■■■^■■"■■"BSBH SSSSR&feSIMRRHMERRBi Positively a Profitable Investment MALAYAN MOTORS 209—212 ORCHARD ROAD. WEARNE BROTHERS LIMITED, Proprietors. I i— I^M> IWW ll l I lIMI mwtM^mrmm- ,ii. w i YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND THE BIGGKST ASSORTMENT. OF298 words
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Article715 1926-04-02 4 No. 6.— THE CALL! [Specially Written for Free Press], "we the Ordnance ssetion found to our dis,. list that instead of getting us out to Fiance quicker than the re^t, our special clauses were te keep us back last of all, and now every few days or715 words
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Article, Illustration31 1926-04-02 4 She is stateh, iu her evening gown of simple Liack chiffon velvet, with it-, slightly flaring skirt, trimmed onl> b> a vest and bow of wide sil\er ribb.n.31 words
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MOODS & MODES OF EVE
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Article547 1926-04-02 4 By MARION. A WOMANLY WEAKNES There is nothing like moderation, whetheY it be in food, dress, gaiety, or enthusiasm. Women should be particularly severe with themselves in this matter. For though you may find men who "pull the long bow" and go to excess, you wili have difficulty in547 words
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Article241 1926-04-02 4 The schoolboy in his audience would pro bably be less surprised than much older people by Sir Sefton Brancker's statement at th. opening of the Schoolboy's Kxhibition that women over forty were said to be much braver in regard to flying than men over forty. The241 words
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Article471 1926-04-02 4 A COMFORTABLE WIC. The most comfortable wig that has yet been designed for the shingled head is a wig which has been sewn on to a tight cap of net cu- tulle. The soft tulle lining makes tin wig a eery cosy covering. Soft blues and pinks are471 words
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Article, Illustration624 1926-04-02 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. A BRIDAL FANCY. The brides-to-be who are looking foi ward to Spring wedding*, might consider thi* design for their bridal fro k-» The hite crepe-de-chine and th» silver lace are arranged in a »TJ ele :ant and simple manner. gi\ing digc.*» to a beautiful gnu n. Among the624 words
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Article438 1926-04-02 4 A Designer's Task. Very few people realize what a great task lies bifore the dress designer of a film. He. and it nearly always is a man who fills this position, has to plan the dresses for the cast always with an eye on the coming fashion.438 words
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Article706 1926-04-02 4 (Continued from coiumn 1.) liam Shakespeare, the only use the Divine Bard ever proved to me was in the matter of pressing out my hankies: I used to wash, dry, and fold thorn, and then put them under William over-night with instructions co sit as heavily as706 words
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Article, Illustration57 1926-04-02 4 There is something hewi'chinijlv m hool-girlish. in the little suit shown in the drawing- A lw»\ jacket of BUV) blue silk alpaca opens on a white blouse of the same material, trimmed by a band of :he na\y blue. The skirt is buttoned on to the blouse, and is57 words
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Article1879 1926-04-02 5 AMERICAN OIL SWINDLERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Mar. 4. Just now England is being over-run by American farindlers, who are mostly trading in old .shares. They must be here in hundreds. These swindlers have come to London because, vo use their own words, "the English are1,879 words
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Advertisement180 1926-04-02 5 Recent photograph of William Coppin A A<e 14 j. J^e^tf^X '(Sft^At 11 V w% Same boy a year old j 1 1 _____WWw MAr* UN»^^B Bsore"Viror After ViTcr School Children need Virol The remarkable influence of Virol on growing tissues is shown in the above case. Virol builds bone and180 words
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Advertisement135 1926-04-02 5 fujtm W i i \s*^ i I I v N ~V^_> NT/ I'll" Bhu de Cologne is the intim- f I Wy Ir^*" \^&J^S IIIM :ti frien^ ever > Tennis player. _W__Wi B B V/ ji ill T\\ H revives, refreshes, renews. More- Infr^l B l a%UT| it acts as135 words
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Article210 1926-04-02 6 Former Straits Judge'-. View However heavy taxation may b, in Fm land, it is at any rate in the mate liiVuted or spent for the benefit of the tav payers. But the payment <>t tribute as is nshed for from Jersey is an diminution of the island'-210 words
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Article252 1926-04-02 6 It is a risky business to start arguing with a Florida "boomste-r." Mr. Heywooel Broun, the "columnist" of the New York "World," was rash enough the other day to cast doubt on some of the vaunted attractions of the new Kelens down Smtfh. and an252 words
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Article1188 1926-04-02 6 VISIT <>F WINSTON (HI R< HILL. -Irom Oui Own Correspondent.) Relfast. Mar. 1. This m aning the Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchtepier, arrived here on a three days' visit to gtormont Castle, the official residence >f Sir Jame- and Lady Craig. To-night Ladv Craig1,188 words
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Article1290 1926-04-02 6 ORIGIN OF THK F AMOI S SLOGAN. "Il> ne passeroat pasi Tea years ago to-elay began the- rriosf violent battle in the world's history -the attack- upon V\ rdun by the army of theGemsaa Crown Prince. Ariel ten years ago this week was coineel the most1,290 words
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Advertisement317 1926-04-02 6 pr,ces FOR 1926— THE BETTER jjj"2££| i REDUCED the NEW BUICK s STANDARD 5 SEATER IWKKKKK'WV T INCREASE IN POWER, TOURING I H^^^HPy)^ 0 V/ CLUTCH. TRANSMISSION. $2,650 XSII^^^TI I A f AXLES, FRAME WHEELS f Q\ wM I J STRENGTHENED {SPECIAL :> SEATER A "t^^^^ls I ACCORDINGLY. 52,950 f317 words
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Article1185 1926-04-02 7 INTERESTING SPORTING EVENTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton, Mar. 25. In the ordinary course of events the death tf the Governor would hav. lesulted in our cancelling such events as the North Borneo Golf Challenge Cup, known as the Elphinstone Cup. th? Rac:s and any other social1,185 words
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Article303 1926-04-02 7 The Mes of Fear. B] Katherine Mayo. j Faber and Gtwyei The I'hilipfiines ,nv a long way off. and Itmtf are governed by the United States. Miss Mayo, however, has succeeded in interesting ns in their misfortunes as if they Were our own. The country is surprisingly large,303 words
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Article299 1926-04-02 7 On .Mai ill |3 the Criminal Court at Bangkok had before it Phi a Uiddhakavad, the former Siam <•_- Consul in Penang. He was charged by the Attorney-General with misappropriation of a sum of Tea. i'o,oou odd belonging to ihe Siamese Government. On the charge being299 words
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Advertisement505 1926-04-02 7 ...BUSINE&S CARDS. y-»AVAV.VJ-.-.V.V.V.V.V.V.V-V.V J MARY SEiON S > E. AMBER MANSIONS. =i 5 ORCHARD ROAD. J J THE CURIOSITY SHOP 5 e S s i it mA *iii; 9 Please Send for the Illustrated J Catalogue of Musical Instruments. J SEASON CO., LTD. 6 111 and 113, North Bridge Road505 words
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Advertisement749 1926-04-02 7 WONDERFUL NEWS FCR DYSPEPTICS. Instant relief can bt obtained even in the most distiessing: cases of dyspepsia by taking 'Bisurated' Majrnesia," in either powder or tablet form, after meals. This a remedy that cannot fail to stjp all stomach disorders due to acidity and fermentation, the two chief causes of749 words
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Advertisement376 1926-04-02 7 t \MmO- 0 Y f^^w 'jr— i V flea/It With |i ptim-Bu/c/ U IF you arc troubled by the inconvenience Fl 1 and pain of any sudden cut, bruise, insect I bite, burn or scald, use the first-aid proved G V safe and quickly effective. Heal it with Zam-Huk If376 words
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Advertisement101 1926-04-02 7 Barepefa Labour Superintendent reus ir*d tm Mi,;, mu.t be under U y,,n, of experienced in headline labour, particular)? Ch neac ond h v.- goad vojkirg knowledge of Malay. Ah>kt.. Hox No. Bit c ,re pf !■>.•, t Chinese Dresser Grade 2 fur Mine HospitaL Apply stating salary and whether merriej101 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article34 1926-04-02 8 HOLLANO. On Mafdi Mth, nl Bate «...j..h. m Mr. and Mi-. P H Holland, K P ilah, THOMSEN Seth darel \'.r>r u Mr. sad Mn H I 1 Men, tiu Sawah Estate, daughter.34 words
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Article42 1926-04-02 8 M Far rail desire* t" iwnh hi deep appn i :it..-' <»f th«- kind tymputh) *hown ia Kit recent bei iin-itt fet lhe atti-r condolence sent hiT. ami for the wrenthj -int t-o thi- fenerml of her father, nptain K. Parrell.42 words
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743 1926-04-02 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY APRIL 2, 1926. A Drive on Peking. The Foreign Secretar} is kept busy with enquiries about China and what is happening there. With all tlie good \sill in the world. Sir Austen can do little more than enunciate principles and answer specific questions when hehas had743 words
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Article273 1926-04-02 8 Mr. K. h\ -s Roberta hai been appoint I Rubber Restriction Officer. Mi. s. M. Middlebrook ha- been appoint' ed to officiate a- Assistant Protector of < 'hincsi Peneng TheiV will he no tea dance at Raffles Hotel fo day :itul n<> aftei dinner dance at Set Vit-w Mr. W.273 words
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Article154 1926-04-02 8 FAVOURS RETENTION OF RESTRICTION. (From Our Jwn Correspondent). Ivuala Lumpur. Apr. 1. Yest n 'ay S im tin* "1" the Planters* Association of Malaya decided to enquire from H. E. tin? Governor from whence he obtained th: information i: Raiding the labour position which he supplied to154 words
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Article577 1926-04-02 8 Mr. A. Jameson, uf Fraser and Wave. Ltd.. is in the Bangkok Xursing Home. Mr. f K. Wilson bus been appelated t Coroner for Sinnjnpufu The Lnt Ran Prase send copies of their useful w;iil calendars, showing the dnites in English and I 'hfnese, Th Lawn IVniii Association of Malaya577 words
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Article788 1926-04-02 8 AIIEGED ASSAI LT ON POLICE TON STA RLE. The case against Mr. E. A. Barbour fur an alleged assault on a police constable was concluded in the District Court yes« teiday ■turning'. Mr. BurbourNeus repn sented by the "hon'ble Mr. C Everitt, end Mr I>. Kenny. Conic Inspector,788 words
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Article105 1926-04-02 8 Volunteer^ The Singapore Royal Artillery (Volunteer) and the Machine Gun Platoon, Singa pore Volunteer Corps, an holding camps al Blakan Mati and Pulau Brani resfct tively from Thursday. April Ist., to Monday, April sth. Comprehensive programmes of training have been arrange d. His Excellency the General Officer Commanding105 words
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Advertisement152 1926-04-02 8 "Tffff CONNOISSEUR COMt.s TO CALDBECK'S" V Cherry Brandy mk Creme De Menthe BOLSABOLS I^^^^^fw Curacao DECANTER. :lass liqueurs in a fourment crystal bottle. macgre(;or co., ltd. L-r thi' Coutpaaies Ordinances of Hongkong.) Incorporated in Shanghai.^ •MENT POLISH IKLINGS ,D STORAGE ains for Men I f lot No. Itl.' MENS FANCY152 words
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Advertisement69 1926-04-02 8 WWWWAW.W.Wi%V.W/AV-> \m\ Vl J Parfums de Luxe COTY Chypre > Origan 5 j! Rose Jacqueminot f > Paris i Emeraude i I EAU DE COTY il 5 to be had from all dealers S Dupirc Brothers, .i V.V.V.VAVAV.V.V.W/A'AV/A m^^. ''*im da M Sole Agents: THK IJORNKO COMPANY, LTD. Siniriipore. IVnann,69 words
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Article376 1926-04-02 9 "DISARM AMENT." PONSONBY'S OUTBURST. FRENCH PLANES IN CHINA WAR. [Renter** Service.] London, April |.n In the House of Commons, initiating the debate on disarmament, Mr. Arthur Pon■onby (L.. Brightsidei deplored the ttaffic in arms. He said thai the Chinese, the most t-aceful people in the world, had been fighting for376 words
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Article353 1926-04-02 9 GOVT. MONOPOLY. THIS COMES BEFORE FINANCE. I R: .tor's Service.] Paris, Apr. 1. The Chamber ad ipted by 29:J votes to MG tht monopoly for the importation of petroleum, the measure being discussed despite the request of M. Peret for a postponement in order to proceed with353 words
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Article133 1926-04-02 9 [Reut?r's Service.] Beashny, Apr. i. I r> fare-well address to Viscount Readrepresentatives ef the rotten mill owners exj eased their gratitude for tht- Vice- help ;n the cotton industry, and esslly the abolition <»f the excise duty, drew attention Ko the unfair advantages enjoyed by foreign133 words
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Article78 1926-04-02 9 fßeuter's Service.! Revni Mar. 11. Sentences of life penal a rvitude have been passed on two of the men f<iunti guilty ofl < spionage on behalf of Russia. Thie re- J reived shorter term- Two of the accused un th. Russian Legation staff and received a regular salar)78 words
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Article41 1926-04-02 9 fßeuter's Service.] Calcutta, Mar. 31. i Danish airmen flying to Tokio have nn fred. Madrid. Mar. tl. Th- < abinet has authorised a flight in tluapring lV'-m Madrid t-- Manila, by Captains .Martinez. Gonsalei and LorigS in three Breguet aeroplanes.41 words
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Article43 1926-04-02 9 fßeuter's Service.] London, Mar. 31. The ballot of the Federation of Master Cotton-spinners Association of Manchester result d in an overwhelming majority in favour of extending the working hours of the American yarn-spinning section from 30 to 86 per week.43 words
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Article21 1926-04-02 9 [Rej te r's Service.] London, Apr. 1. This morning's bulletin stated that Prinsess Victoria's condition had slightly improved.21 words
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Article177 1926-04-02 9 f British Radio Official Set vice 1 Ragfcy. Mar. SI. The India Oflee -tate.-: '"It was anneninced on Januarj 20th that the King hati approved ef the constitution of s Royal Commiseioa on Agriculture in India. The terms of reference were published at the same time. His Majesty177 words
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Article130 1926-04-02 9 [British Radio -Official Service.] Rugby. Mar. 11. Mr. Atnery, secretary for the Dominions, -tated in the House of Commons that Gov- rnment had decided to s.t aside the sum 1 half a million sterling fat the financial yeai 192(J-7 for the purpose of promoting the sale in this130 words
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Article63 1926-04-02 9 TReuter's Service.] London, Mar. 31. The exchequer returns for the fiscal year ended March 31st. show that the revenue totalled i'Bl2 millions, and the expenditure chargeable against revenue to £826. Mr. Churchill estimated the revenue at I*Bol. But for the coal subsidy, which added nineteen millions to expenditure.63 words
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Article510 1926-04-02 9 CHINESE POINTS. NO AltMEl) INTERFERENCE. L Reuter's Service. l London, Mar. 31. In the House of Commons, replying to a question urging th" safeguarding of the intere: ts and ensuring the preservation of the Chinese railways. Sir Austen Chamberlain said that their deteiioration was due to the civil510 words
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Article93 1926-04-02 9 [Reuter's Service.! \e« York. Mar. 81. With th. recent title of liquidation apparently receding, the stock market successfully withstood renewed selling attacks today against railway equipment shares and various specialities. The prices of many popular- issues rallied three to ten points. The movement i^ not associated with93 words
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Article47 1926-04-02 9 [Reuter's Service.) The Hague. Mar. 31. The Dutch and th*. United States Governments have exchanged notes in connection with the dispute for the possession of the island of Miangas. which was recently referred to the permanent court of arbitration. Professor Max Huber is the arbitrator.47 words
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Article62 1926-04-02 9 [British Radio Official Service]. Rugby, Mar. 31. The central committee of the coal owners and the executive of the Miners Federation met at a joint conference to-day to discuss tht repjrt of the coal commission. After a sitting lasting for five hours the meeting was adjourned until62 words
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Article302 1926-04-02 9 TWO ROUND-THE-WORLD LINERS ARRIVE DURING HOLIDAYS. It seems fortunate for the round-the-world tourists on board the liners Resolute and Laconia, that they are destined uj spend at least a day of Easter week on land. The Resolute, flying the Panamanian flag and looking very stately as she302 words
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Article230 1926-04-02 9 On account of the bolidaya, Good Friday. Saturday, and Faster Monthly, the following arrangements have been advertised: General Rost Office anil Sub-Offices will be closed to-day and opea till noon to-mor-row ami Momlay. The Savings Bank and Monej Order Branch is closed altogether. The Telegraph Branch will open230 words
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Article110 1926-04-02 9 I'aue Pined For Driving Without a Licence. Delivering judgment yesterday in the case in which Mr. G. B. Page was charged with ra<h driving and driving without a licence, Mr. I\ A. V. David. District Judge, said that some of the witnesses had given conflicting details regarding110 words
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Article86 1926-04-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Apr. 1. A thrilling sva drama is proceeding t>oo miles southeast of Halifax. Nova Scotia, whence the British cargo steamer Laleham sent out an S.O.S. "Steamer on beam ends, lifeboats gone, water in bunkers and rising in hold." The Caronia broadcast the message86 words
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Article45 1926-04-02 9 [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby. Mar. 31. Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for Air, said that he proposed to bring forward the question ;>f airship policy for the consideration of the Dominions at the Imperial Conference which is to be held in the autumn.45 words
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Advertisement210 1926-04-02 9 GENTLEMEN'S FITTED SUIT CASES) Finest London made, leather case. fiflflfiß^^^r^3^9H^B leather: Containing: IR lOjPl 2 African Ivory Hair Brushes. IB^^^^^gß 51 1 African Ivory Hat Brush. 1 rifl^* 11 f M aTai J African Ivory Clothes Brush, lf^KSjiJ^^^rtl^^^^^ 5 Sterling Silver M unted Toilet K^?|fEpdFe J, Bottles, 1 Folding Miner.210 words
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Advertisement747 1926-04-02 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE I] REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. RHESUS London, Rotterdam and Hambuig n Port747 words
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Advertisement612 1926-04-02 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "ELLERMAJTIIME PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. s.s. KATHLAMBA Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan In Port HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF WELLINGTON Havre, London, Rotterdam and H'burg In Port s.s. CITY OF PEKIN612 words
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Advertisement563 1926-04-02 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERV ICES. oPENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL ,STE AM NAVIGATION CO. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICK. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Antwerp. Due Tonnage.563 words
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Article371 1926-04-02 11 COMING ATTRACTIONS. Papers just to hand from Tokyo have nothing but the highest praise for the Italian Grand Opera Company, due to open here shortly. It is the most complete company to visit Singapore for many years, since it includes a full orchestra, ballet and chorus. There are371 words
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Article411 1926-04-02 11 During short visit t I Singapore, Mr Eric Rice. Travelling Secretary of the Over-Seas Leagae, has been developing 1 ical interest in its activities, and has enrolled a considerable number of new memben lo its ranks. The objects of the League have hitherto not been too411 words
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Article71 1926-04-02 11 Wildest Disorder Over Political Scandals. London. Mar. 12. Tokio. Late last night the session of the Diet broke up in tho wildest disorder. There were general fisticuffs between members of the Government and Seiyukai Parties resulting in numerous battered heads and noses. The Police aepavated the71 words
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Article398 1926-04-02 11 The following extracts are made from the report of the hon'ble Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, acting commissioner of lands. There was little demand for Crown Land and the revenue from Land Sales represents payments :>n account of sales in previous years. In November 3 lots of398 words
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Article154 1926-04-02 11 The Rubber Restriction department in Singapore issued during 1025 an average of 56.8 landing permits for steamers of over M tons and 28.0 for vessels under 50 tons. Over 10.700 duplicate receipts or permits were dealt with. Mr. Roose, acting registrar of Im|K>rts and Exports, whose report154 words
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337 1926-04-02 11 On Feb. 26, the Bank of England received a net addition of £1.022,000 to its gold holding, though, apart from the .xport of 128,000 in sovereigns to Singapore, this largo accretion was secured without moving any gold into or out of the Bank. While £7.">(),(>00337 words
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Article333 1926-04-02 11 Plan for (Greater Range of Programmes. The first and only recommendation that broadcasting should not remain in the hands of oin organisation was made by the last witness to be called before the Earl of Crawford's Committee on Broadcasting at the House of Lords. Mr. Chisholm, for Secret333 words
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Article73 1926-04-02 11 Dr. Dowden, P.M.O. in the F.M.S., has called attention to a number of coolies who escaped from the quarantine camp at Port Swettenham, after the arrival of the Tara on March 20th. They were led by old hands to the country. None of th? escapes have had cholera, but they73 words
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Advertisement501 1926-04-02 11 IHappyyoucan be with either hotiM which you like on a jkk. ui:r ty v. ftaysMootV. 'And you'd be uUd y u were th ntf. Motttoerrat Pulpy Lemon Squash ..nd MootKirat Lime Juice Coruol, both unique bl ria vour. both pure as their natural ripe truu, both remarkably pood Jt vou.501 words
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Advertisement140 1926-04-02 11 DION BOUTON CAR i The Premier French Car j g 4 Seater Wire Wheels $2,450. i Petrol Consumption 40 45 n.iles per gallon. swifTcars Model De Luxe 10 H.P. Touring 9 4 Wheel Brakes $2,400. P Petrol Consumption 40 45 miles per gallon. TALBOfCARS I Model De Luxe j 4140 words
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Article380 1926-04-02 12 SINGAPORE HARBO UR CHARGES. A Redaction of $18,000. The following on Singapore Harbour Charges appeal*! in the annual report of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce. When th. local political situation first became acute and a gonoral strike in Hongkong was apprehended. Shipping Companies deeid d not t<> call at Hongkong380 words
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Article163 1926-04-02 12 Resolute Damaged at Yokohama. Japanese paper- to hand state that the tourist ship Resolute, came into Kobe on Mar 6th, with damage te her stem on the Rtarboerd side as the result ..f collision with another steamer. H appears thai the Resolute left YoKohama on tlie163 words
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Article298 1926-04-02 12 What I paUieulaiiy like in the report. <<>f the Intoxicating Liquor Conuaisaiea bf the Irish Rree State), b the statement of priaHples with whi n it ..pens. The realities e>f th«- drink question have* never Hint I know of been more temperately cr more succinctly presented. Temperance298 words
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Article691 1926-04-02 12 SAILORS WIVES AM) FAMILIES IN LISTRESS. (To the Editor of the Morning Post). Sir, As an Australian, and arriving hy the Mooltan, I was indeed pleased to read your appeal on hehalf of the wives af the sailors who were so cruelly misled in Australia. We felt691 words
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Article248 1926-04-02 12 The- N-.rth China Daily News publishes an account «>f the way in which the Commissioner of Customs at Canton forced the strike pickets to disgorge a large- consignment of gexnls they had sei/e-d. when repaatad protests to the Canton Government had been unavailing. Discovering where the cargo248 words
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Advertisement501 1926-04-02 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tone) and MALABAR (4.512 tons.) The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,501 words
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Advertisement381 1926-04-02 12 LLOYD TRIESTINO NAV. CO. (Incorporated in Italy.) HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Bi-monthly service for Brindisi, und Trieste via ports taking carg > through Bills of Lading for Fiurr,< Levant and Black Sea Ports, also to parti on the West Coa-t of Italy. VENEZIA Apr ROSANDRA Apr FIUME L. Mav OUTWARD SAILINGS. FOR381 words
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Miscellaneous744 1926-04-02 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Kota Tinggi744 words
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Advertisement662 1926-04-02 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. I >».lnn. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Cramers. Arr. Dept. ntwe.p. Bremen, vi a Colombo, Aden Port Sudan and Port Said M,«i at MombnsM, Zanzibar, Dar-es-SaH-on c V A|,r 23 M,mhassa; Zanzibar! Z^^Z Beira, Delagoa Bav, Durban \i I.,rba„. Cape Tow*. Rio U Ma A„, Montevideo and Buenos662 words
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Advertisement419 1926-04-02 13 ***a*m** Round -the- World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE 38 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS. via Colombo, Port SaM, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these tine new liners continue on Rounu i the World, returning to Singapore419 words
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Advertisement581 1926-04-02 13 Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE (via Suez) s.s. RHINE MARU Due Apr. 13. For rates and .thtr particulars apply:— GUTHRIF &CO I TI) \iri-nt.M- Singapore and Penaag K. P. M. KONINKLYKE581 words
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Article1543 1926-04-02 14 BOXING SENSATIONS. (.rt at (n»lf Encounters.. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Mar. 4. At hockey the East followed up their recent 4-1 victory over the North by defeating thc South in the last of the Inter-divisional trials at Bromley by 5-3. A feature of a well-merited victory was1,543 words
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Article350 1926-04-02 14 LEPROSY IN TH E BRITISH EMPIRE. Lord Chelmsford's Appeal for Funds. In letter to the Press, Lord Chelmsford, chairman of the General Committee of tiu Brit- h Empire Leprosy Belief Association, sayf that the researches of sir Leonard ■B©| i- and other authorities in the last ten years have resulted350 words
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Article16 1926-04-02 14 Russian boots on om feel are better than Russian brutes on our strttts.— Rev Wellesley Orr.16 words
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Advertisement107 1926-04-02 14 ///fflMfiffl£''A Wm WWm^*mAV<&*&§ >. %>^V FROM LO NDON fvtttt **J \**V>& Jj Anri t,u v reach you as fresh as if you bought them A/^m i^tyfy i'jm V. -fc-Jf a. our London Shop. #^>/% \\\yWf^%&l"~*+4f Piccadilb Virginia Cigarettes will bring you jo\ %#^iuv VA* 1 'Mf W\ J&u for thev107 words
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Advertisement16 1926-04-02 14 King George IV *ffi "Sty WHEN. Mwmtl i/ .X TW'IOPNOTCH'Scotcb THE DISTILLERS AGENCY, LTD.. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND.16 words
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Article65 1926-04-02 15 April 1. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 7-16 Bank demand o 4 «g Privati- credits m.s. 2 4 19-32 New York, demand 53 |g.^ Credits 90 days 58% France, demand 1590 India, T.T. 156 Hongkong, demand 3.4 pc LM S Yokohania, demand J2:j Java, demand 141 > Bangkok, demand65 words
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Article236 1926-04-02 15 April 1. Tin Hf. T..n. $139.00 Gamb.er 050 Pepper Whit,' 65 00 Pepper Black 44.00 Flake Tapioca Pearl Sago Snail HOO y,°P ra ILfi opra Sundried 11.90 Opium. Benares unt. 4.000 Rice. Lian? Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle 'New) 339 Rice, Siam oid No. 1 330 Rice, Ran): jon236 words
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Article61 1926-04-02 15 P DAILY PRICES CURRENT. \pril Ist. 1920t 12 </clock noon. Buyers Sellers RSS. Equal to Standard, Q.C.F. s P°t 94'^. m\k Standard R.S.S. on Tender April H»> 96>^ May-June 94 L M July-Sept. 92 93 Tone of Market: Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 2«>...d.61 words
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Article118 1926-04-02 15 Singapore, April 1. The continued heavy selling of beak stocks <.n Wall Street has had an unsettling effect and the market closes for Easter gloomy and depressed. Apart from the weekly auctions business is practically at a standstill, and futures are purely nominal. London stocks shew an increase118 words
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Article186 1926-04-02 15 For the past two years or more experiment! have been in progress on Urn problem trf- adapting stainless steel to the fittings of tramcars. which are at present generally made of brass. Sheffield Corporation have now decided to try the n SW material on a number of cars. The field186 words
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Article133 1926-04-02 15 MALAU TIN. LTD. The rixth annual report of the above company, for the year ended Dec. 31st, which is to be submitted at the annual meeting in Penang, on Wednesday, April Tth, states: The years working, after writing off $2,525.10 for depreciation, shows a loss of $4,302.33133 words
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Article192 1926-04-02 15 MACPHAIL CO.. LTD'S REPORT. m Singapore, April 1. liulmer. Local 9G. Tin.— London £270 10. Local 139. 175 tons sold. Rubbers.— .Shares are steady. New Scudais have buyers at 8.16, Malaka Pindas at 3.2.) and United Malaccas at 2 07, Gfenealya are quoted 2.95 3.02* and Mentakabs at (50 03.192 words
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Article239 1926-04-02 15 Singapore. Apr. I. e Rt.bber. Tbe market dui ing the past week has Teen quiet with fluctuations from day to day. Owing te the quotations to hand yesterday trom London and New York shewimr a drop of \d. and I L*. gold respectively, an easier tone was in239 words
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Article271 1926-04-02 15 Singapore. Apr. 1. Rubber. The indication in our last report that a sagging market might be seer appears to have been correct, lower prices for all positions are ruling. The situation has been aggiavated in ondon, by the default of a Firm of dealers, who although271 words
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Advertisement466 1926-04-02 15 Assets Over $6,500,000. S.C. /-LA k "lL_ Assurance in Force Over $22,000,000. I THE GREAT EASWKN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMITED. Hp (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE. JT AGENTS WANTED SeCreUry MaMgins Oiwetor Actuaiy G C ™jj* HORACE W. RAPER. A. ROBINSON, F. L A. INSURANCE. j@\TT%i THF466 words
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Advertisement855 1926-04-02 15 BANKING, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capitol $60.*****0 tasned and fully paid up f 20,000,000 Keserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 Silver 527 000 OOA Reserve Liability of Proprietors 520',000',000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. D. G. M. Bernard, Esq. Chairman Hon. Mr A. O. Lang Deputy855 words
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Advertisement640 1926-04-02 15 ERASER CO.. EXCHANGE AND j SHARE BROKERS. THURSDAY, APRIL Ist., 1926. of 2Pff in brack ets show the issue value mar&.f are d llarS Un,ess MINING. Asa, K bang h f 7 l" 6d natang Padang Tin ($1) 80 ns Hitam Tin (|J Idris LAo Johan Tin ($1) g" Kamunting640 words
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Advertisement40 1926-04-02 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated to Kngland by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). WRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singap^-* Representative Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LM CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor) A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article646 1926-04-02 16 COUNCIL QIESTIONS. (From Our Chinese Correspondent.) Of the questions raised at lhe last legislative Council meeting by far the most important and of vital interest to the Chinese community were those appertaining to the Pi-ki-ling; and the hon'ble Mr. Song Ong siang did well to bring forward a646 words
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Article168 1926-04-02 16 JAPANESE AKI ISTS EXHIBITION ol PASTEL WOKKS. Chiyoji Yasaki, a .Japanese artist, who has enjoyed expressions of pleasing comment ft om the art critics of Paris, where he held s vc-ral exhibitions, has covered the wallof the Japanese flub. North Bridge Koad. with scores of his works,168 words
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Article77 1926-04-02 16 Friday. Apr. 2. Blakan Mati S.R.A. (v). Puloe Brani M. (J. Platoon. Sitrlap Camp S.R.K (v). Members unable to join on the Thursday to main their own way t Camp. Saturday. Apr. 8. £80 p.m. Bukit Timah S.V.C. Practice Interpert shoot. Pus lesves Drill Hall at 2.1577 words
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Article353 1926-04-02 16 SUPREME COURT SEQUEL TO HIS DISAPPEARANCE. Pleading that he had p"hid the money to the plaintiffs' collector, who afterwards absconded, thi' proprietor of Chop Ouan Joo successfully defended an action before- Mr. Justice Oeane in the Supreme Court yesteriay morning, in which he was sued by Cb«»p '.leap353 words
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Article365 1926-04-02 16 i From Contributor.) Ther u matter t>n which for long riim- we ha\( hesitat -i I comm nt/ hoping it appe< in \:un that matf would be righted tl the application i»f tii all--customs! y push (rom th press. refer to tiu- tdtal lack of ntenei l365 words
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Article213 1926-04-02 16 Queen Catherine (Polo Negri) was admitted by all her loyal subjects to be -'the gieatesl woman with tin- greatest heart" md undoubtedly she was both, but her heart was really the greater, and caused her Lord Chamberlain (Adolph Men km) many anxious moments. H« had see#many officers made213 words
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Article40 1926-04-02 16 [Router's Service.] London Mar. 81. The result of thp First Division, SunderCar ;f. mach wns 1—.3. Printed and published hy Wai.tkr MakfpfAvT at the office of the Singapore Free Press' Ltd. «9. Rohir-nr r Bingaacie. Btraltt Settlements40 words
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84 1926-04-02 16 The annual c<»mpetition for the Alan Loke trophy commences this afternoon, wh. n Singapore meet Negri Sembilan. The winners of that match meet Selangor on Saturday morning and on Saturday evening the winners of that match meet Perak. the present holders, at Ipoh. Sing;ipore will be84 words
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Article89 1926-04-02 16 Yesterday's Ue suits. Championship. H. P. < I).- Stuers bent I). It. km Hoblyn 6 1. B—2. Championship Pairs*. C. Salter and S. H. Moss beat W. C. Hill and M. c. Bain 1- 6 3, 0-2. Profession Pairs. M. Marriott and T. H. Ilolyoak b at89 words
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Article143 1926-04-02 16 The Faster golf meeting at Kuala Lam pur. which includes the Malayan championship and the inter -port match between Singapore and Penang, commences on the Selangor Golf Club course this afternoon. when four Singapore and four Penang re entatives meet in the match which has pen an143 words
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Article174 1926-04-02 16 whole daj mat h between teams repreti| thi China Srriadrou and the Keppel G Club will be played ovei ihe Keppel urse on Sundaj a \t. April Ith. roui ball foursona matches will be pls} ■d in the morning and two-ball foursome in the afternoon, The President174 words
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Article29 1926-04-02 16 Men' monthly med;! (bogey) will be played on Saturday and Sunday. I Oth. and 1 Ith. instant. The ladies monthly medal (bogey) on Thursday loth, instant.29 words
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Article97 1926-04-02 16 The following Wil] represent tht Y.M. CA. during Easter on the Y.M.C.A. ground as follows; To-morrow vs. K. at 2 p.m. 11. G. Stack ((apt.). R. I.;n. A. Van < 'uylonhuru H. Gibson, s. D. G&uder, P. K. shah. i:. Jumabhoy, v. Nenbronner, D. Jackson, V Ambiavagar and (i.97 words
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Article17 1926-04-02 16 Mr. c. Bairns. Superintendent of Customs, Port Dickson, goes on furlough by the Macedonia ou May k.17 words
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Article540 1926-04-02 16 S.C.C :>: Royal Navy ft. With one or two exceptions the side which represented the Navy against the C.-ick- I Club on .ne Padang yesterday even'i g wa. Lhe same t*di which drew with t'.e Chinese Tuesday. They found the opposition ycsterduy much stronger and wen-540 words
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168 1926-04-02 16 CANDIDATES FOR RELEGATION AT HOME. In )<-p!\ to leveral enquiries from read- ntcrested in the positions of the home clubs at the bottom of the English Leagues—the tup finalists, Manchester City, bring up the rear in the FirK Division with 2»; mts fbr 14 games, Notts County having 21 points168 words
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Article158 1926-04-02 16 The following matches in the English Leagues aril] be played to-day: Division Aston Villa vs. Arsenal. Bolton W. vs. Liverpool. Burnley va. New castle r. Everton vs. Bury. Manchester C, vs. Birmingham. N< tta c. vs. Manchester V. Tottenham 11. vs. Brom A. West Ham l'. vs.158 words
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Advertisement280 1926-04-02 16 5 7Yie o/* Perfection. f 7W£ STEINWAY j| PA4JVO. I S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD (Incorporated in Horiskoner). RAFFLES PLACE. SINGAPORE. j Sole A pen Is. W|A n 1 S You Cannot Better the Best j UPTON'S FOR QUALITY! JJ 0 I Gives more cups to the pound than any other.280 words
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