The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 August 1926
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Title Section12 1926-08-14 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S..SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1926. NO. 11,874.12 words
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Article303 1926-08-14 1 The N general impression regarding the coal dispute is thit no important d? ve lopment is likely before the miners' conference on Monday Page 9. In the meantime South Wales miners appear to want to work, and the outlook, generally, is more promising Page 9. The last303 words
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Article909 1926-08-14 1 Quirifitid <uputl kotttinet nopttt wf furrnt/o Lihflli JeveaaL A> a result of the inclusion m the Em? iish Test Match side of Rhodes, the T<»piCHt understands that there is likely t be been competition among the hath chair pro prieton- found the Oval way for the-909 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement233 1926-08-14 1 j WING LOO N G I ,<>K HIGH CLASS TAILORING. gtj ("ut ami Finish Guaranteed. M. lIU.U STREET. I, i SEA VIEW HOTEL. 1 SUNDAY, AUGUST 15th. j 1 CINEMA AT 9.30 P.M. IWTHE GAZETTE 2. MY WIFE'S RELATIONS 2 REELS Featuring Buster Keaton J. BEATING THE GAME 6 REELS233 words
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Advertisement131 1926-08-14 1 One smoke Opinion is divided as %to whether Golf or Hockey is the ideal winter Game. But on cigarettes all men of discrimination are unanimous. X^^^^\ VIRGINIA CIGARETTES 'L^it^sS^ MADE !K LONDON n_* >>*. r^^JJ^^^*, h th tobacco Co., Ui. ADELPHI HOTEL. Pageant Dinners Marly Dinners will be served from131 words
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Advertisement137 1926-08-14 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. i'rad*- mark notices —Page 7. Skyt' race meeting at I poll Page 7. Kubhor estate mana^ci 1 wanted for fohorc sPage T. Municijtal tend*-!.-. House bo let w Urovc Estate— Pag^; 7. Auction of fodder. Elntries for ladies* golf championship- -Page 7. Charing Hospital and medical school (London)137 words
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Advertisement15 1926-08-14 1 I WING LOONG THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS 32, HIGH STREET. JZZZZZ— I-THZT"15 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous60 1926-08-14 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 14th. Sick Water, I^o a.-.i.. L 57 p 1 West Australian mai! doses, -1 P '■>!■ S.C.C. Crirket Tournament. Polo Clnb*S Amateur Race Meeting- Race Course, 2.".0 p.m. Malaya Cup Football Singapore v~. Malacca, nt Mahuua. S undny. 16th, Jli^h Water. IJSI 2.28 p.m. Monday, 16th. Hiph60 words
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Article247 1926-08-14 2 REPORT HY MISS HOSE. A lettei V 9& received bj tin last mail v. f^U^l (^itLTeting held College, m IN v ittend as tn< the Malayai "> •<• .A. \I cas espet ially interested m the Ass 'a work m Malaya an during j A Lad j247 words
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Article60 1926-08-14 2 N i.: alia writ! tl 2 X.0.5.8. Hongkong and for V a an S n I and Cl S tl Sept. 17 Singa] n Oct. 1? and H <>, 22. She will return wtl E. S im foi In.] a :\n 2."»ih II Bat Singapore :.> letails from 1 !"r60 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement49 1926-08-14 2 (giticu^ OINTMENT The Family Friend Nothing purer, sweeter or more effective for eczemas, rashes, itchings and irritations. Bathe with Cut;cura Soap and hot water to free the pores of impurities and follow -*vuh a gentle application of Cuti-<-ura Ointment to soothe and heal. 1 3^»^Try the Cuticurq Shaving Stick.49 words
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Advertisement329 1926-08-14 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. The Town Amusement CENTRE MALAY OPERA, CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. Mdm. i^ Kelveys W School of for children and young ladies m haracter, Classical, Clog, Exhibition, Ballet and Toe Dancing I nvate lessona m modern ball-room dancing and latest variations. I guarantee to make you proficient329 words
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Advertisement440 1926-08-14 2 Victoria Theatre For Two NigKts Only FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th and 28th. DICK NORTON Presents THE GLOBE TROTTERS THE SHOW WITH A HUNDRED LAUGHS. i NEW SONGS, NEW BURLESQUES, NEW DANCES AND NEW ARTISTES. Booking opens at John Little's on Saturday, Aug. 21st. Prices *4, 2 and 1. PAVILION440 words
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Advertisement220 1926-08-14 2 PICTURES PROVIDING EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT^ From Thursday, 12th. to Tuesday, 17th. August, at th t ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietor In the Second Show, commencing 9 p.m A PARAMOUNT PRODUCTION. Adapted from the novel by Peter Oarke IftcFai TONGUES OF FLAME The story of a man who was strong220 words
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Article419 1926-08-14 3 COMMUNAL LEADERS' NEW PLAN. Viceroy's Lead Followed. Simla, Aug. 1. Mussorie, July 81. A manifesto has been issued oVvV the signatures of tfce Swaraji.'it leader, Pandit Motifa] Nehru. Abdul Kalamazad, the Lit. Hon'ble Srinivasa Sastri, Sir Tej Bahadur, Mrs. Sarojini Naidu and other prominent persons, proposing419 words
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Article127 1926-08-14 3 Surprise Vt tacks <>n the French. Alexandria According to informatioi rora what is alleged to be a reliable source, the Syrian movement, so far fi >m being ed, is spreading. There is improved 01 anisation and coordination betwe< n th( leaders it! the fiyi affected areas, of127 words
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Article106 1926-08-14 3 Detained as Hostages l>> Shaaisi Forces. London. Aug. 1. Pekin.- There is great alarm concerning plighi of 11 foreign missionaries beleaguered m the city of Tating-Fu, who apparently are detained as hostages by the t »rci s defending Shansi. The ("hiin-h of England Missionary's wife ai106 words
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Article153 1926-08-14 3 he Rangoon Gazette reports the death at Rangoon from dysentery, at the age of forty, of Mr. Wilfred Bussy, assistant editor of the Rangoon Tinu if.- was a member of a well known j. urnaKstic family m England, his father having heen, for many years, adon editor of the Glasgow153 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement253 1926-08-14 3 rr ::^'^~CV| v l Your Baby I needs this famous food -—famous not or:v because the strong and sturdy. This safe, clean c.-. .aren of 4 Koyal Moires have been food for Baby is free from the risk reared on Glaxo, but because m all of such dread ciseases as253 words
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Advertisement568 1926-08-14 3 WILKINSON, HEYWOOD Jt^ AND OLArVIX J*^ RUSTICIDE" BLACK BITUMINOUS PAINT. 5 For use on (Galvanised Iron, Zinc and Steel. Rust resisting and withstands the action of Salt or Fresh Water, Chemical Fumes, Acid and I \z oil I E i i 1 Specially suitable for use on Ships, Bridges, Mudguards,568 words
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Article309 1926-08-14 4 A certain amount of trouble has been experienced from the fastenings of piston pins, whether m the piston bosses or m the connecting rod (states a recent advice). Recently a lumber of designers have provided double safeguards against the drifting of pins and resulting scoring of the309 words
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Article155 1926-08-14 4 Grand Tot a] <>i 5£64. Phi Shanghai Ifunicipa] Gazette contains some extraordinarily interesting tables showing the number and make* of motor vehicle* cars, tracks, trail*!-. a n- sad motor-cycle* registered m the International Settlement. Altogether these an otnti to 5,264 vehicles i t all sorts, representing 366155 words
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Article228 1926-08-14 4 TO DETECT FAULTY C ARBUTRATION. A novice who is not «ure ho« m engine Ibehaves when the carfouration Ui at fault and 1 has noi heard the distinctive indication] known .1- popping back, can easily become t* 1 with these matters bj means of a] little experiment. When oh the228 words
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Article113 1926-08-14 4 When a car is bogged but one wheel has escaped the worst and rests <»n ground thai will r.ve traction, the action of the differential is likely to cause further trouM.c, the proper |>'an is to rope u\> the wheel m the soft ground so113 words
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Advertisement96 1926-08-14 4 HIGH PRESSURE BALLOON TYRES TUBES I t'% JV,T»(*nt mark fltvi v s r*r orr. H m ym Jf*S 111' k X 1 XjK jj ill B H DISTRIBUTORS Cycle Carriage Co., U»**) Ltd. J SlJNvjAlrUxtil;. r-J jMßMßffrBß a itifH J iifWMBH^BMMW I Bff pn c i k ij«r*j IBi 9S96 words
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Advertisement87 1926-08-14 4 f with Ihi^ !;ini" cord material. BALLOON TYRES _J r^ "^""V Highest ijualit > 1 <v, Pi Bci f*s J^rt) Service thi> is wh;.! you uhen >Bte* ""[j3 w u )UN a <K *d>eai v4 4 \Pj re %ou t*n i<»> l riL Ihe .(1 i -'1 dt (inodyear t>resV87 words
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SPECIAL MOTORING ARTICLE.
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Article1178 1926-08-14 5 KEEPING A CAR AND KEEPING FRIENDS. SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES BOUGHT WITH THE "BUS." o y Major F. A. C. Forbes-Leith, F.R.C.S. (Author of "By Car to India.") [FREJE PRESS SPECIAL j One day, no doubt, .some learned fellow will write a lengthy treatise on the influence of1,178 words
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Article75 1926-08-14 5 The cap on the petr '1 tank should not be polished. A motorist who includes it m his polishing programme may find that some day the car will not start until machanic has cleaned out the polish which has collected m the pinhole air vent of75 words
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Advertisement187 1926-08-14 5 %JV THE PHAETON MODEL. I (aSBvL Price Now 3 io THE CHRYSLER SIX IS DESIGNED AND BUILT TO DEFY LONG YEARS OF HARD TREATMENT BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED INCORPORATED IN 5.5. j yww.v.%% .'.v.v. v.v.v.v,v.v.v.v.v.w.v.v.w\ fin '^H| \w i IJ-H People who look for and Cushions are deep and > >187 words
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Advertisement256 1926-08-14 5 I THE TROJAN CAR (British), j England's long waited for supremacy m the Cheap Car line at last an accomplished fact. j: j: Economical motoring revolutionized. j The New Trojan 1926 touring model with its up-to-date substantial body and 5 comfortable seating together with its benzine consumption of no less256 words
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Article570 1926-08-14 6 Jacques Brugnon - Jacques Brugnon THE SEASON'S TENNIS FEATURE. I What Mrs. Godfrce's Victory Means. BY U (Wimbledon Semi-Finalist and Winner, with S Cochet, of the Mixed Doubles WIG). <r£ if'i?Fi; PI ESS SPECIAL.] rht Wi lon tournament was brought t' cJosw this year ;y a victor] which was wrtrenn570 words
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Article1107 1926-08-14 6 Herbert C Jolly - Herbert C Jolly. r^f7 SEASON'S GOLF FEATURE. gg The Young Golf Professional's Standpoint. ix ~by 5 I «g I f/."K« PRESS SPECIAL}. The young British professional has been receiving more attention during the pasi few weeks than ever before, and yet despite the uncomplimentary things which1,107 words
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Article1848 1926-08-14 6 N I FOR DEVELOP.MEN I si rtunity < desin the fullest t m Br haa ris tapi itwt Bi •>•. Guiana, on i as n tbc greater less s which 1 :ay a tota Bess the inn n of the •r that Bi n have beei1,848 words
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Advertisement119 1926-08-14 6 If^ >-i^^f AIFSnIDS f*w -I j Hyirti /in /i 'mt- *y/tf/iti VyK^ ;ilr> hi,, strvke from Bn^land may .<^S :r^^^ > an am»»nplish«d fact, hut thanks to the Mai lf< h :uuum f in UK WHITE Mr> <o ld nr<l r< ;irh you m a Mt< r^^ !^lr 1 lha119 words
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Article935 1926-08-14 7 Mr. Peck and the S.S.A. Vote of Censure. l«» the Editor Singapore Free Press. Sir, -The publication of the minutes of the last meeting of S.S.A. committee, containing a record of a vote of censure on my sell, necessitates further correspondence, In nay. letter published m the935 words
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Article308 1926-08-14 7 PUBLIC SCHOOLS DRAW WITH AUSTRALIANS. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 12. The match at Lords between the Aus- tralians and the Public Schools was drawn. Australians 264. Public Schools 144 and 105 for 2. Woodfull and Ponsford, with scores of S4 and Q7 respectively, were the most successful of308 words
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Article80 1926-08-14 7 London, Aug. i Rest beat the Lord's Schools by ten wickets at the Oval were: 1 Lord's Schi <»U L 76 and 173. The lie>t 302 and 50 for none. Killick, Tegner, and May were also m good form m tht annual match between Lords' Schools80 words
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Article433 1926-08-14 7 PROM THE PLAYER'S POINT I: th I; Tesj at the Oval I .-day Eng land will be represented bj A.P.F. Chapman (captain)i G. 'I. S. Stevens, W, Rh >des, •I. B. H »bl s, Woolley, Sutcliffe, Henofren, Tate, Brown Larw i. Geary; with Krnest i.vi.i. slej aa433 words
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Article84 1926-08-14 7 Finally, it is interesting to note that although that unanimous resolution is aimost exactly what I alone have been strenuously striving for without any support prior to my letter to the press, the published minutes record that it was proposed by Mr. Harries and seconded by Mr. Layton; while 184 words
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Advertisement410 1926-08-14 7 BUSINESS CARDS. j MARY SETON. S i E. AMBER MANSIONS. 4, ORCHARD HO\D. j|| Lastp9 !<: J --"*-F -hades from Shanghai. PUNEKALSI I SINGAPORE CASKET CO. I -EXPERT UNDERTAKERS." TELEPHONE 75. 1 C ARS FOfT HIRE. Great Reduction m Rates THE ASIATIC MOTOR C AR CO. I nil Orchard Road410 words
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Advertisement701 1926-08-14 7 355 PHYLLOSAN PHYLLOSAN is used by all the leading Hospitals, including His Majesty's Military and Naval Hospitals, and iast year doctors alone prescribed PHYLLOSAN to private patients more than one million times. This remarkable testimony to the' efficacy of PHYLLOSAN by the medical profession is itself an eloquent tribute to701 words
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Advertisement574 1926-08-14 7 11 1 1 1 1 M^^Bim>l^B A v Noil E is herebj given thai the above Uiree F^sde Uarloi arc the Ti Cai of thd AFRICAN AND EASTERN TRADE CORPORATION UHITED Street Singapore, a Company Incorporated m England ai^i ire iaod M m respect of all classes of goods imported574 words
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Advertisement313 1926-08-14 7 wax 1 EO peri' i and thoron(hlj I al Manage] tat I^SOO aci which the majority is m beai Of P < •< m miss pecti 9nl| Mm urith succi I :i p j B S f free Pn STRAITS RACING ASSiKI ATION. Applical oi are invited tl r Stipendiary313 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Obituary64 1926-08-14 8 OOK Julj 13, »i U*\t* It dy, »fti bon the -i A B< than* Cook, lab Sing i Bgt i I STACK. On Thai day, \>n-- 12th, L 926, b1 the General Hospital, Singapore, Frederiok Jamei Stack, aged 86, lat< Master liarinei of the Straits Steamship Corapayj Cortege leave*64 words
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Article25 1926-08-14 8 A CNOWLEDGMENT. Mr-. Stack and Pamily thank til tii<>-< who kindly &ent wreath* and attended t Urn funeral of the \.<r< captain P. J. Stack25 words
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831 1926-08-14 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1926. Wanted— A Policy. The news that Sir Konald Ross, the .meat malaria expert, has been invited to visit Malaya gives some hope that [greater progress will be possible m suppression of malaria than has hitherto been the case. We have no particular wish831 words
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Article150 1926-08-14 8 \'\\r next session <>f Assize will be held m Singapore on September 7th. Mr. r. W. A. Sennett has boon appointed to act as Second Magistrate. Penang. i I Mr. H. S. Sircom has been appointed Controller of Rubber, Straits Settlements. Jl. E. the Governor has authorised tlie opening of150 words
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Article57 1926-08-14 8 Police Searches m Penang. (From Our Chinese Correspondent.) I'enanir. Aug. 13. The Police are making a vigilant inspection of the secondhand shops. One man arrested was found to be m possession of 69 rounds of revolver ammunition and ten blank. He said he had bought it as old57 words
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Article42 1926-08-14 8 iVnany. Aujf. UL Altogether five Tamils from the junks lost m the storm overnight, and eight Chinese, have been saved. The contents of the junks which were lost included rice, milk and flour. Fifteen sampans wer also damaged.42 words
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Article31 1926-08-14 8 Penantr, Aug. Great interest ii being; taken m th<Malaya Clip. Then- is heavy hotting that {the local Ua?n wili. win and hard practir. i i^ u«'inp on daily.31 words
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Article93 1926-08-14 8 Th»- vessel bringing the remains of Mrs. I Darhishire ia dv»- it, Singapore anj time between the J4u: and Mth instant Fhi i i r 1 part of Ihe bui ervia heW m St. Andrewi Cathedral al CSi the daj of the steamer*! atrrval«93 words
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Article105 1926-08-14 8 Hie Gi sveiior ttote Staa tord B—d, v.i i cease to exist aflei thfi week. 0i enquiries we learn thai Meagre. Sarlck Brothers, the proprietors, bave rikcidod to discontinue the business, ai their i'>-> c building < m ires at th. end th«- m mtli ire Groswnor105 words
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Article425 1926-08-14 8 A certificate of nataraiiKatioa ami iaej granted to lesai Parley Klera, whi the oath of aUegtano on .July 261 Mr Jol d Robertson bai bei d ap) m I a me bw I the Elducatioa Board i \9tk •>•;•■«• Mr. V. 1" Rol ns i»n, resicrned. Mr. Harjiwaa Vardhmai bat425 words
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Article598 1926-08-14 8 THE ANN! \L RRVO\i Th. follovin* was th, r al the annual meeting held r. J th.- offices of the R.(,.A at The statement for the > as m the previous y.-ar. ha« m the lorm of iMMM Uld R count and balance *he,t Tf, «d598 words
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Advertisement228 1926-08-14 8 -THE COXKOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" r 1 1 "d fsi(T~cn I j i5^J I i < IL— VO.HOUffliP3 I DRIHK IT NEAT ICED AliD WITH BITTERN THE PUREST COCKTfiIU m THE TWQFtU) "A Glass a Day for Your Health. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Shanghai.) (Incorporated nader the Companiea228 words
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Advertisement43 1926-08-14 8 FOR ALL I VERMIN TSE JjL O -""i AGENTS: W. R. Loxley Co. H L^ f j J"\ aV-L y k H I GOLDEN SERIES. JUST RIGHT FOR THE CLIMATE lit owi4sysm\ V^kCG.MIBBtRT&CO \I:MJ VWv LONDON. .JK// \:F BEEK* Vdamsoa, <>i?«ill;in Co., Ltd.43 words
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Article120 1926-08-14 9 MINERS WANT TO WORK. sorni Wales agreement. KeJic-r s Service.] London. Aug. 12. a a decidedly more hopeful coal ook. An agTtn l— li concluded between ra and the South Wales EngineStofcen -\n>i Craftsmen's Association, aOj provides for an eight-hour day ifjirand. ar.c a 4S-hour hour week.120 words
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Article129 1926-08-14 9 tisi P. nil >-- OtHcial Service.] 1 me Mi:;:-:*-:, wh > cum to London i > r> morning, was m con- wits thu Ministei toi Lab 01 and '.<•- lot Mines this afternoon and latent reports on r h> eoad stopgenera mpre rion is thai n129 words
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Article143 1926-08-14 9 [Retr.t-r'e Service. Federation Master Cotton-Spin- taaoeiatioMs ha- issued details of the n basis selling prices for standnta \m i jrarn, ate IGtt s iiqqp pted per cent awbera concerned and the owners j odo apjndlea wk m »M ati d explanator] lei ihal there .'.••■•■'•n at the143 words
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Article125 1926-08-14 9 [Reuttr'.s Service. Nampa. Idaho. \ua. 12. Senator B^rnh, svpplenenting hi> state j b M. deawncem's letter, d sclared, ir of an address, that it mu>t have .--hly on a!'. American ears an.i the r^ioses a P'r-noh desire which i to full eaaeeOstioiL <i«-spit«' the I St^itf.-' uni'araiU'l^l125 words
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Article67 1926-08-14 9 [Reuter's .Service. Mexico Ci«>- Aus 1?. i renuaent, hy dtnee, eanti3cates defl chaj^-1 and part of th- xrroundrS» Andrews Tuxtela Church at Vera foi the provisional us*- of the local Btanrari and Indmitrial Uakm. The -tates that th»- t hapel is not needed, Urn church i> BMNPC67 words
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Article54 1926-08-14 9 [Reuter's Service. Budapest. Aug. 12. I m powdw magazines exploded t»n the UMJ i I Csepel The works and the police btto were demolished, and the ho II lad state wireless station were dsm- Th<> fire io spreading and the flame.* fariMt Wti a radius of 35 miles.54 words
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Article182 1926-08-14 9 BLOW TO FOREIGN TRADE. COMMERCE CHAMBERS DISSOLVED. [Reuter'e Service. Constantinople. Aug. 12. The police headquarters have ordered foreign Chambers of Commerce to cease operations immediately. This ban has been threatened for some time past, but it was not thought that it ever would be enforced, as182 words
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Article117 1926-08-14 9 THE WILY BRITISH AGAIN Renter's Service. Wiffiamstown, Mass, Aug. 1-. The Washington Disarmament Conferference was a piece of British strategy designed to check America's naval supre»nacy, was declared, at the Institute of I'olitii-. by Admiral Rogers, who served on the Citizens' Committee attached to the American delegation at the Conference.117 words
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Article83 1926-08-14 9 [Renter's Service.] Madrid. Auir. IS. The i pa Minister m an interview with jKeuter stated thai the Italo-Spanish treat: i Autr'i-t n>. creates a permanent commisn f five a*. the Governmeni choosing >ne. The remainder will be chosen by I mutual agreement from foreigners not re- \\-j.83 words
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Article77 1926-08-14 9 [Nan;." Kichi-Nichi Telegram}. Tokio, Aug. 12. Ace rding to th< Tass Mews Agency, the informatioji appearing m -<-\rrai Japanese newspapera alleging th;i f an agreement has been reached between the Si>vi»- and Marshall Feng Yu-hsiang, wherehj the latter is to receive a loan of 3,000,000 yen77 words
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60 1926-08-14 9 [Nanyo Kichi-Nichi Telegram]. ToklO, Auy. 12. Thirty persons are reported to b<* missing through the collapse of a bridge »it the •own of Goxonome, Akita Prefecture. An enthusiastic crowd, which thronged the bridge to see the traditional mid-summer Fet* called ""Toro-nagashi" (lantern shooting) un a60 words
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Article31 1926-08-14 9 [Reiner's Service. Geneva. Ausr. 12. Mr. Mellon is expected this evening, accompanied by his son-in-law and daughter. He proposes to stay several days and wil: take excursions.31 words
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Article38 1926-08-14 9 (British Radio Official Service > Rufcby. Aug. 12. For the first time since H>2l the acreage .1" wheat m Enpland and Wales shows an increase, the total of 1,592.000 acres heinj? 92,000 acres larger than last year.38 words
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Article23 1926-08-14 9 [Reuter's Service. Melbourne. Aug. 13. The H«»use of Representatives has passed the third reading of tho Cotton B >unty Act.23 words
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Article204 1926-08-14 9 HEAVY iMETAL TRUST. [Reuter's Service. London, Aug. 13. Negotiations for a great continental trust wherein representatives of the heavy metal industries m France, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg are concerned is reaching its final stages. The British position is stated to be somewhat obgcure, although the Westminster Gazette204 words
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Article89 1926-08-14 9 Reuter's Service. I Mexico City, Aug. IS. New mining law regulations just publish ed empower the Government to supervise numerous details of the industry wherein hundreds of millions dollars are invested, The regulations declare that all commercially valuable minerals and precious stones are the property of the89 words
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Article89 1926-08-14 9 [British Radi i Official Service.] Rugby, A;ik. 12. The returns of railway accidents just issued by the Ministry <>f Transport show that only one passenger was killed n a train accident last year throughout Great Britain. Passengers' risk of death m a train accident n Great Britain89 words
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Article65 1926-08-14 9 CANADIAN SETTLEMENT SUCCESS. (British Ila<.ii<.- Official Service). Rugby, Auk. 12. Lord Clarendon, chairman of the Overseas Settlement ommittee, who is in.-<|x'rt-,kh conditions m Canada of emigrant families sent out under the Government scheme, states that hr is greatly impressed with the progress made l»y these settlor and the efficient arrangements65 words
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Article22 1926-08-14 9 Le Journal says the French iroops m the RhineJand will be "reduced by fi.iK)*) men m September.22 words
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Article35 1926-08-14 9 [Router's Service. New York, Auk. The Federal Reserve Bank hu« raised the re-discount rate to 4 per cent. London, Aug. 12. The franc closed at 177%, ami the Petgian at 17HV 435 words
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Article128 1926-08-14 9 With deep regret we report the death of Captain Frederick James Stack, for many years a well-known member of his profession m these parts, which occurred at the General Hospital on Tuesday. When the late Captain Stack came over from Australia twenty years ago, he took128 words
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Article20 1926-08-14 9 [Reuter's Service. New York. Aug. 12. General Mofors have declared a stock dividend of 30 per cent.20 words
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Article29 1926-08-14 9 The new by-law (No. 53) m the Ports Ordinance made by the Penang Harbour Board and approved by H.E. the Governor m Council is published m the Government Gazette.29 words
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Article896 1926-08-14 9 A Chinese Bankrupt's Remarkable Story. "I HAD TO LIVE." A Chinese bankrupt named Lye Boon Thong of the Malacca firm of Chop Ban Kirn Tye 'made the remarkable admission m the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon that he had sold his child m order to support himself.896 words
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Advertisement158 1926-08-14 9 OUR SPECIALITY. "The Durable" Silk Hosiery FOR THE Military Tattoo and Pageant -vSj^* ENGLISH MANUFACTURE. THJ^^k Price $3.90 per pair. Vil^PlHlfffl-^ A FAVORITE STOCKING ,v SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO vE___-§Hi_i GnE satisfa(<tion m _fw liil^ REASONABLE PRICE. j£il f'TT'J^ In White and all the Fashionable Colours. Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m158 words
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Advertisement657 1926-08-14 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON, AND N. CONTINENT. TWICE MONTHLY SERVICE LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. AUTOLYCUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Aug. 17 CYCLOPS London, Rotterdam and657 words
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Advertisement591 1926-08-14 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "ELLERMAN" LINE M PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG. Due S'p«re. s..s. CITY OF PEKIN SeP^ 6 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF MELBOURNE Marseilles, London, Havre and Hamburg Sept. 9591 words
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Advertisement467 1926-08-14 10 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CABGO SFRVRhs PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATIOI LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK I (Under Contract with His Majesty's CtftemmePt) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMhWAki)For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and \i w* rp Due !<»<• Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage.467 words
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Article447 1926-08-14 11 100 FAMOUS EXPERTS TO iMEET IN AMERICA. Massed Attack. All the world's knowledge of cancer, one of the most baffling scourges of civilisation, is to be pooled at a conference of experts, tc be held m the United States m the nut umn. One hundred447 words
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Article371 1926-08-14 11 < ;i)l«'d ;i» Witnesses m Crneltj Charge. Berne. The "Bear Pit of Berne" ia historic, not only m Switzerland but all over the world, since tourists of (•->»■)>• country have gazed down into the basin of the capital of the Swiss Confederation at the playful bruins371 words
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Advertisement909 1926-08-14 11 v srood opportunity to those who are furnishing, of acquiring exceptionally well-kept Teak Furniture. Over 1200 lots to select from tomtom three days' auction sale of bk;h grade walnut stainrd and wax polished teak HOTEL FURNITURE SKMI-(.KAM) PIANO, BILLIARD TABLES ETC. AT THE GKOSYENOK. STAMFORD ROAD tST DAY'S SALE ON909 words
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Advertisement236 1926-08-14 11 S3r J V BkbJ BBflH^fl! b^. BEk J|3% '^^jWB^BIBMBBBBB^HiHHBtBgVTP S^bßbb! bTJBH I• j~ 1 V _^sEl^^^S^l *>" >^y^^B^BßßßM^Br^^^ j^BbL. ~^kX3^flU^&Bßßßl BbB»^ vMbI^B PPwP^" X PW v^MBgHB^BL < rv < CV^T N M v Btt'lJSw v- jß^kP^B^BV^^^ f 1 V Br k 6EARED-TO-THE-ROAD -j^jfffß Ie A* r* 'iJv i*n *1«JwBBBI E^MUBk!?^^^Bß^^Bk236 words
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Advertisement541 1926-08-14 12 Burns Philp Line t Incorporated m Australia.) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MA HELL A (7.375 tona) and MALABAR (4^12 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and (.nt^t steamer trading to Austral. Cabins de Luxe, single berth541 words
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Advertisement314 1926-08-14 12 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO^ INC. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) mCKETsIMJj > ITOURSI Passage? booked by all steamship lin^? Independent and Conducted Tours. Travellers' Cheques. Letters of Credit Remittances by Draft and Cable Transfer Foreign monies exchanged. Baggage and accident Insurance effected j Booking Office for F.M.S. RLYS., ROYAL STATE RLYS OF314 words
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Advertisement132 1926-08-14 12 Golden uumea I The Produce of the hoicest Vineyards m feW-^ The Guardntee of Excellence. JOHN LITTLE CO, LTD. Inc v- Otat4 d SINGAPORE. >l .n IK€ KIALA U MPI X LLOYD TRIESTINO NAY. Til 1 1 ti> i HOMEWARD SAILINGS 8.-m.>r'h:\ -•••>• and Trie-to via thr<^uph Bflle I I.<vant132 words
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Miscellaneous733 1926-08-14 12 SHIPPING NOTES. The P. and O. steamer Malwa has left Penang, and is expected to arrive at this port at 6 a.m. to-day. She will proceed alongside the Singapore Harbour Board's wharf on arrival. The N.Y.K. mail and passenger steamer, Kitano Maru, left Colombo on the 11th inst. and is733 words
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Miscellaneous691 1926-08-14 12 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 7.30 a.m. Litany. 745 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and BTnion. Service Somervell and Adams Hymns 510, 326, 611. 9.15 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion. 4 p.m. No Catechism. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Hymn* 378, 220, f>o3, 16. ST. MATTHEW691 words
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Advertisement653 1926-08-14 13 O. S. K. Line. iK'.^ti nation-*. c Rrttartn, Han,hur E Bremen. DmH Antwerp, via Colombo, Aden. Port i a Zanzlbattar-es-Salaam Ama Maru Sept. 6 Sept. 7 San Francisco. Los Angeles and P I \ork. Argun Maru from Kobe Oct. 19 Sea fc Taoonm «nd Vancouver. Alabama Man, from Kobe Sept653 words
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Advertisement398 1926-08-14 13 TRAVEL COMFORT dollar y^Brr'i president .iflßßy, LINERS JPm Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All staterooms are outside rooms, well- ventilated and cooled by electric fans. Th-y are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, and all have hot398 words
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Advertisement682 1926-08-14 13 Kerr Steamship Co.. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (incorporated m U.S.A GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON. NEW Sg^gaAoAff U* (via Suez) s.s. VENICE MARU due Au ]7 s.s. WALES MARU J"e 4nt fi ms. SILVERLARCH Sue W Im.s. CUBA MARU due Oct 6 K. r^, 8 and682 words
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Article749 1926-08-14 14 EGYPT CRIES OUT AGAINST WOMEN'! EMANCIPATION. Kule of Priests. Cairo. Egypt's attempts to follow the example of Turkeys emancipation have so far beei frustrated by the high priests of Islam. When Egyptian y< uth decided not mm than two months ago that the time was ripi749 words
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Article42 1926-08-14 14 Mr M. T. Merican, who is proceeding to u1an.15h0,,,,, int,m.s t, ,ak, up law 11, was educated a the Penang F,, v S( -hool V 1 leaving which he joined the Kedah :;;rTr ]t Siirviit Ur M England to continue his studies.42 words
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Advertisement787 1926-08-14 14 NOTICES. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING. (l ndei SJLA, Rules of Racing). Will be held on Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 4th, 7th, Hth and 11th September. 1926. PROGRAMME FOR THK INFORMATION OF MEMBERS ONLY. Ist. Day. Saturday, ith September. Ractfl Nos. l. 1 A :>. THE STEWARDS.787 words
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Advertisement968 1926-08-14 14 i.e., A. B. and C. each Class to be handicapped separately. Horses handicapped m Class C. shall be eligible to run m Kace No. 3; horses handicapped m Class B. shall be eligible to run m Kace No, 4; horses handicapped m Class A. shall be eligible to run m968 words
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Advertisement322 1926-08-14 14 Steward r> v j "vrrfl-^ /I' -r •if V i."^- ■"./•> *3^fe Nrfw w ZSEa o^^ r^^.uc^^ r"^ Caps DDICTA3 J^Xin^i^i j\H\V. VwAvw* 4 .T*'**^ s»r-?j^- RHEUMATIC PAINS QUICKLY DISAPPEAR. I Health Improves Remarkably From the great capitals of Europe and from far <>!f Australia come ;< orts of m322 words
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Advertisement25 1926-08-14 14 IF YOUR WA TCH DOES NOT BE*R THIS TRADEMARh m^^. m^ $8.50 7J^ls. 15 Jewels $12.50 at all DEALERS Throughout Malaya. Raffles Place, Singapore. j25 words
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Advertisement519 1926-08-14 15 I s.e ZZTTZTZ^IZ^ assurance. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY IMTED. I (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE HEAD OFFICE :-Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. Fidelity Guarantee-Administration B©rA< The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British519 words
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Advertisement426 1926-08-14 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. Established 1880 Capital Subscribed V.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.86,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-Preside nt: R. Ichinomiya, Sag. DIRECTORS. M. Odagiri, Esq. X. Mogami, Eaq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Takeuchi, Eiq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Eiq. F. Watanabe, Esq. T. Okubo, Esq.426 words
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Advertisement443 1926-08-14 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AM) SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital 150,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 i> T Silver $27,000,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M, Bernard, Chairman Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Deputy443 words
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Advertisement673 1926-08-14 15 tUASUtI CO.. EX^HAiSGE AJSD Mi.vKfc isKUKERS. 1 Uli.'AY, AUGUST 13th. Asam Kumbang (£> Gss G7s i>atang Padang- 80 82 4 Uhenderiang <*) 2Gs 2 7s x^lL Siamese (ii> 20s yd -is 6d Hitam Tin 1.42% 1.47% £?n n ta Un \t n sn $lO <;<1 X d Kiang Hiver ($1)673 words
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Advertisement656 1926-08-14 15 EXCHANGE. kngnat IS. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 3-32 Bank demand 2 3 11-16 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 7-16 New Yoik, demind 66^ Credits '.'(i days 58'-s Fiance, demand 193 d India, T. T. l.v; Hon^konjr, demand 1% p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 117" 4 Java, demand 139*6 Bangkok,656 words
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Advertisement730 1926-08-14 15 TRADE AM) COMMERCE. MACPHAIL CO. LTD S. REPORT. BsngafMMe, \u K it, I m. London, £283. Los. Local 144% 1 7.) tons sold i Rubbers.— Mia i.- reman quiet. Maiaka Pindas are quoted 2.60 2.6. and Nev, Scudais at -2.CA) 2.70. Mentaical have sellers at 56 and Jiukit KatUs ai730 words
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Article1963 1926-08-14 16 History Of Past Battles At the Oval. A FINE ENGLISH RECORD. The history of Test cricket against the Australians at the Oval, where the last Teat opens to-day, makes exceedingly cheerful reading for the English cricket enthusiast. Fourteen matches, have been playv(. there, but the Australians have won1,963 words
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Article725 1926-08-14 16 Arrangements for the Season. A GROUND DIFFICULTY. There was a good attendance of rugby playing members of the Cricket Club at the annual meeting held at the Club last night to discuss matters m connection with the approaching season. Dr. Lindow was elected to the chair. The first725 words
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Article89 1926-08-14 16 ANOTHER CHANGE IN SINGAPORE SIDE. Ijoe, who vvns selected to take Sinclair's tlace m the team t<> represent simrapoiv j it Malacca this afternoon m the Malaya j up Competition, i.- unable to play, and bis >lace has been taken by Cheok Wah, of the 3.C.F.A. The89 words
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Article49 1926-08-14 16 Chienpmat Cup. Tlu- Chiengmat Cup will rowed for on Saturday. 25th. September. Crewa wishinp to challenge the holders hr.uld enter their names on the list ported t the Royal Singapore Yacht Club. The holdets are:— D. S. Robertson, V. C. Jath H. A. A. Howell, A. P. iGoldman.49 words
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Article130 1926-08-14 16 The very-poor light which prevailed yesterday afternoon when the Merchants commenced their innings m the S.C.C. Tournament match versus the Etecteras had a deterrent effect upon the character of the batting, which was very slow. When stumps were drawn for the day the Merchants had made 5H the130 words
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Article103 1926-08-14 16 [Beater's Service.] London, Au»f. IX. At Cheltenham: Notts heat Gloucester by 221. Netts 155' and 29'J for 6 dec (;ioucester 12K and 102. George (Junn. t>7* and 68, Walker 105. Parker 8 wickets f -r 73. Staples took 7 wickets fdr 38 and 4 for '■VJ. The following103 words
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Article72 1926-08-14 16 TO-DAYS BCKATCHIN6& The following are the scratchings Cor the Singapore Polo Clul amateur race meeting this afternoon: R*ce 1 Maid trf Atttole, Mavia. Lady Hampton. Race 2: Bosh, Happy Thoughts, Be Jabers, Napoleon. Race 3: H. F, Sterling. Race 4:— Bridget, Nancy, < orksrew. Rao Dirity. Happy72 words
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Article55 1926-08-14 16 TANGLIN TENNIS TO UR NAM ENT. V E STE KDA TS RESUI .T S M«*n'- Handicap DoubNs. Potts arid Savage owe 4 beat Ewing a'.n Munro owe 3, 5- 1. 6 2. B. flas- DooUca Mixed. Major St n br and Mrs. Burnett owe v at Rutley and MHis Salmond55 words
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Article55 1926-08-14 16 MON DAY'S TIES. Mixed (>i>on DovMea, Mr. and Mrs. Potts vs, Sinclair and Miss < iriffith-Jones. Profession Pairs. Patterson and Griffith-Jones vs. Captain Falknei and Bourke A. Class Mixed. Prentis and Mrs. Newell owe 4 vs. Mr. and Mrs. Hxkey plot 5, It. Cla.-s Mixed. Final. Brooke and MHs Atkins55 words
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Article63 1926-08-14 16 1 Iv*■ 1 i 5 #*T"\'li*i* Chicajro. A uvt. 12. In order to promote channel swiiiinunp n this sido of the Atlantic. Mi. Wil'iam Wrigley, Junior. l;a> offered Miss Gortrudo Bderle $5,000 if -he will attempt t<> swim the channel between CatsKna [sland and the Californian63 words
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Article47 1926-08-14 16 PropHßmme of Drills up t<> and for Aug. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. I'ulo,. Brani, S.R.E. F. Sect. Bukit Tiraah Ranjfe. Casuals European Unite, Farrer Range, Chinese Company Sunday, 7.30 R.m. Puloe Brani, S.R.E. vi F. Sect. Bukil Timah Rnnu-c. Casuals-European Jnits. Farrer Range, Chinese Company.47 words
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Article45 1926-08-14 16 The half-yearly sale of papers is HOW OH at the V.M.C.A. There are some excellent magazines and papers to be bad, a list of which can he seen at the office. Intending buyers are requested to make early applio- at ion.45 words
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Advertisement157 1926-08-14 16 THE PIANO WITH I I 160 Years Reputation I JOHN BROADWOOD SONS, Ltd. t .ALL BRITISH MADE. I S. MOUTRIE AND CO., LTD t Incorporated m H ■••i.jrkonp). PAH I ES PLACB, SINGAPORF /ujk[£s!2SlEflk S mp!\ tiu iii'(( < rr»t J^oa^^i^ crape* extrmctol fM<f.and yyN^W\ m extract of malt. -plcndid157 words
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