The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 September 1926
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Title Section13 1926-09-29 1 Singapore Free Press !i) CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1926. NO. 12,002.13 words
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Article219 1926-09-29 1 The High Commissioner's speech regarding the devolution policy will be found fully reported on page 8, whilst the text of the, finance committee's report is given on page 7. The coal debate in the House of Commons has in no way improved affairs though it has given219 words
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Article1206 1926-09-29 1 Nothing is more Dying- to the patience of fishermen than the remark so often made to them by the profane: "I have not patience enough for fishing." It is not so much the lemark Itself (showing a complete and forgivable Ignorance of angling as it does) that is1,206 words
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Advertisement173 1926-09-29 1 BRITISH AND BEST jhnYPOLE MARGARINE| lOR TABLE USE. /=^u a Raffles Hotel r. phone No. 2920. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. Dinner Dance TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. Tea Dance I MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. SARKIES BROS., Proprietors. (.cod work, clean cut characters, even spacing, delightful ease of operation, mechanical perfection Contrast these173 words
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Advertisement223 1926-09-29 1 I; DOES NOT IRRITATE THE SKIN! J J 5 B i#©ne of that most distinguished dnJ delightful senea J CROWN toilet Dainties J in rich red lacquer nnd j^oJd containers comprising in addition to the above |L ■J < Titlcum Powder Vanishing (ream m m m m Complexion Powder Shaving223 words
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Advertisement135 1926-09-29 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Solignum for wood preservation Page 2. Sime, Darby and Co. sell ihe Grtpoly belting Page 6. McAlister's have gone back bo real whisky Page 3. The Cold Storage has ikan kuroh on sale in any quantity Page 8. Final performance of the Italian Opera Company to-night; "Are You135 words
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Advertisement10 1926-09-29 1 J SWALLOW ARIELL'SJ r i "CHERRY RIPE" jj ■ewwwywww Wdvwvwww.10 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous144 1926-09-29 1 THE WEEK. HWagnfaf. 2Vtk. High W T ater, 3.43 a.m., 3.5 p.m. Brunei Rubber, French Bank, noon. Ladies Golf Chainpion*hij», Keppel. Carpi's Italian Opera Theatre. 9. M0. Thursday, '10th. Hi*rh Water. 5.18 a.m.. 4.12 p.m. West Australian mail doses, 11 ani. Poxintf Happy Valley. Friday, Oct. Ist. High Water, 7.9.,144 words
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Article608 1926-09-29 2 His Serene Highness Prince Sakol, Di-rector-Genera] I Public Health, Siam, accompanied by Dr. A. H. G. Smart, paid a visit to the Pulan Jerejak Leper Camp a1 Penang and was greatly interested in all be -aw. Prince Sakol and Dr. Luang Chedt, U-ft fof Puke- by the Malaya. The death608 words
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Advertisement313 1926-09-29 2 SKETOLENE. Manufactured according to the ORIGINAL BANGKOK RECIPE On Sale at all Chemists. Price $1.50 per 8 oz. bottle. Sole Importers. MEDICAL HALL LTD. SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. The Town Amusement CENTRE MALAY OPERA, CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. Mdm. Kelveys T School of Dancing Fur children and young ladies313 words
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Advertisement265 1926-09-29 2 Victoria Theatre. To-Night at 9 30 p.m Last Performance Italian Grand Opera Company, j FULL ORCHESTRA BALLET AND CHOEUS. LA BOHEME Commencing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6th. STAVRINAKY'S DANCERS. The Rt»ssiai\ Ballet. BOOK AT LITTLE'S. PRICES $4. 2 and 1. PAVILION From Monday, 27th. September to Sunday, 3rd. October. AT 9 P.M.265 words
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Advertisement287 1926-09-29 2 A PICTURE WHICH EVERYBODY WILL ENJOY Thoroughly Amusing, Sensational and Entertaining FROM FRIDAY, 24th, TO THURSDAY, 30th, AT THE ALHAMBRA In the Second Show, commencing 9 p.m A SIDNEY FRANKLIN— FIRST-NATIONAL PRODUCTION From a Story by Hans Kraly Presenting CONSTANCE TALMADGE most marvellously in a dual comedy role Together with287 words
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Article1266 1926-09-29 3 Native Medical Training. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF THE 5.T.0.V.1.A. (From Our Own Correspondent). L itavm, Sept. 2">th. Last week the 75th. anniversary of the foundation of the 5.T.0.V.1.A. (Training college for native doctors) was celebrated, an event of importance not only to the medical world but to the1,266 words
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Article387 1926-09-29 3 TESTS TO PRODUCE BETTER CLOTHES Tailors of thj future will have t be scientists too. Experiments have been carried <>ut in America recently to test the resistance of fabrics to heat, wind, and moisture. The chief object of the experiments was t i develop apparatus to make387 words
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Article221 1926-09-29 3 Standing on an eminence the Church of the Conception commands the interesting town of Panjim, or Nova Goa, which has been in the limelight owing to the shortlived revolution which took place recently. The inhabitants of Goa, who are practically all adherents of the Roman CatholicChurch,221 words
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Advertisement116 1926-09-29 3 I The Food of Kings a I ft Court Physicians know the best and see that j) ft Royal Babies have the best That is why jj rjr Glaxo has been used with success in 5 Royal m jv Nurseries. Only the best is good enough for SS your Baby,116 words
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Advertisement100 1926-09-29 3 Wood Carving I. -I .1 fsSS^Si^^ jßt ancient and modern It has been the delight of craftsmen of all ages to transform plain solid material into a wonder of design and embellishment, A transformation which could only be achieved by hand. It is the same spirit of handcraft allied with100 words
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Article319 1926-09-29 4 HOW MASS PRODUCTION IS ACHIEVED. The system which has been evolved for the mass production of motor-cars was the subject of a lecture by Mr. A. A. Rowse in the Engineering Section at the British Association Meeting at Oxford. The lecturer said that no other bra? eh319 words
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Article164 1926-09-29 4 Pinang Gazette - Pinang Gazette. Now that the inevitable has happened and E'enang has lost an estimable citizen, and eight little children are bereft of their fa icr, i!;( authorities may condescend to direct th< ir attention to the dangerous loading of lorries, cars and carts with poles, planks,164 words
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Article34 1926-09-29 4 As a sidelight upon the increasing activities of British manufacturers in the Domilion market, it is interesting to record that n Johannesburg alone no fewer than 18 British makes are directly represented by tgents.34 words
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Advertisement211 1926-09-29 4 Dodge Cars Preferred by $2,135. Great Commercial Houses One of the best proofs o^ 252, It would require many what the world thinks of pa^es to print them all. Do^-^c Brothers v^o^or 0«3.r Is its widespread use— in And remember, that these lar^re fleets bv companies select their t L211 words
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Advertisement108 1926-09-29 4 i^ b v. v .vvtfwvwvvvtfwwwva\wy^vwvvvi^^ I Higli 4 Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes i= ffiGr/ IF* tJV TIMDE «AI» «tG U. 6 T*T. OF». Jl f t>B*il f M ma Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE to., (1926) LTD. Singapore. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca I *m mm THE FISK108 words
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Article213 1926-09-29 5 Quit* a hfcTgs number >f riders fail to appreciate the difficulties under which motorcycle manufacturers are labouring at the present time with regard to their 1!>27 proAuctions. Many parts such as forks, carburetters, frame lugs and so fit h. says arlnm/' in Motor Cycling, are purchased from213 words
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Article169 1926-09-29 5 Pay particular attention to rhe state of the cylinder head gasket. If the old one is in a lit state to be replaced, clean it thoroughly with petrol, let it dry and spread h libt rally with p;old size. When tightening up the cylinder head bolts be169 words
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Article53 1926-09-29 5 St. Christopher now is recognized as the patron saint of the motorists. More than a thousand automobiles parked on the village green of St. Louis de Courville, Quebec, in front of the parish church recently were blessed as were theijr^wners, by Monsignor Bouffard, who consecrated them to the special protection53 words
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Article397 1926-09-29 5 Rules Laid Down For Brakes and Size. NINE TONS LIMIT. A certificate that the vehicle is "roadworthy" that is, that it complies with certain regulations regarding brakes, siz«, and weight will have to be obtained for all motor-coaches, under the Road Vehicie» Bill, which will be introduced397 words
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317 1926-09-29 5 The reliability >f modern electric lighting systems is such that it is but seldom attention is necessary from the owner, apart from keeping the electrolyte in the accumulators at its proper level. However, nothing can be perfect, and. despite the finest workmanship and the utmost care317 words
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Article129 1926-09-29 5 Motorists paid an average of $20 as a tax levy for every automobile in the United States last year, as compared with $17.35 in 1924. Special taxes collected from car owners by the States reached a new high peak last year with a total $406,648,561 as compared with $305,266,742 in129 words
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Article97 1926-09-29 5 The major part that automobiles are playing in Illinois farm life is emphasized by a survey just completed, in which it is disclosed that there are more automobiles on Illinois farms than there are farms. According to the survey, there were 225, 9iu farm-owned motor cars97 words
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Article16 1926-09-29 5 At the commencement of this year there were 'approximately 58,000 cars in use in South Africa.16 words
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Advertisement240 1926-09-29 5 v^^^^^A^^^^^A^v^^^A^vvv^^Jv.v•^4• M^v.v.v.•.v•■.vvv^•■.•.s^v■v»v. A PURELY BRITISH CAR THAT IS NOW DESERV- BDLT MUCH IN THE PUBLIC EYE. ITS WON- DERFUL QUALITIES WILL ENSURE THAT THIS [l POPULARITY IS STEADY IN THE ASCENDANT, AS J WILL THE VASTLY EXPANDING WORKS NOW IN 2J COURSE OF ERECTION BY ITS MANUFACTURERS AT WOLVERHAMPTON. >240 words
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Advertisement186 1926-09-29 5 I THE CAR THAT SAVES YOU MONEY. I THE 30 MILES PER GALLON CAR. h O X Is still the unchallenged economy champion holding the official record. A noiseless, substantial and powerful engine, unsurpassed as a hill-climber. XT 8 > A beautifully designed body with ample room for five persons186 words
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Article, Illustration846 1926-09-29 6 " HORATIUS - "HORATIUS." by [FREE PRESS SPECIAL.} **Da yi n play Ihe American doubles, partis seldom a necessary question now when Parting a rubber in new company; it is taken for granted that ohm does. But in Ilium surroundings it is often advisable t<> discover what sen >ol846 words
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Article110 1926-09-29 6 II INDICAP TOURNAMENT. Games played 134. Championship. Games Points. McLean 2 1% Lo Kam Wodn 2 l l^ Stevens 2 1 Dolman 1 Barnett 1 (t Beaman 1 0 Peck 1 o Games played 5. Class Games Points Aver. Sehaffelaar 3 4 19 4.7.") Jee Ah Chian110 words
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Article817 1926-09-29 6 RAYMOND BRIDGEWAY - RAYMON D BRIDGEW AY. \[)()MSES WHO EARN £20 A WEEK. by [FREE PRESS SPECIAL.] In Great Britain, the male mannequin is almost unlv.. n\ iv. ic-j\ i -a. however, the employment of living models for the exhibition of men's wear is an established practice, and, in these days,817 words
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Article383 1926-09-29 6 The prohetic significance of the Great Pyramid at Gizeh is being amply vindicated by recent international events, according to the Rev. Walter Wynn, minister of the United Free Church at Chesham, who has devoted forty years of his life to the study of the Pyramid's secrets. Mr-383 words
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Advertisement71 1926-09-29 6 •I THE FINEST OBTAINABLE GUARANTEED 100 0 Camel Hair Yarn I Durability, Reliability, I Flexibility I i Use The Best j ■i■ Sole Agents I SIME DARBY CO., LTD. :j 5, MALACCA STREET. SINGAPORE. WV B -WiVW I A*.V.VA-AV,V.%VAWiV.V.V.V.V.%V. V.v.v. v; i i». "1 ui J j I W^J% if71 words
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Miscellaneous83 1926-09-29 6 IVANHOE Sir Walter Scott's Classic In Pictorial Form-No. 5. THE STORY THUS FAR— The scene is laid in the England of King Richard I, when the Saxons were still smarting under the Norman yoke. Gurth, a swineherd, and Wamba, a jester, are accosted by a cavalcade of knights seeking the83 words
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Article2114 1926-09-29 7 Greater Autonomy to States. COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS. The following- is th« full report of this Committee excluding the opening paragraphs which deal vvilh the scope of the I -nquiiy and state the Committee "accept the principle of granting a measure of financial autonomy to the several States." The report2,114 words
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221 1926-09-29 7 Other Ships Held I p. Without encountering any interference, the [ndo-China Co.'b Fooshing returned from Canton to Hongkong on Sept 13 with about 1,100 packages of cargo for shipment to coast ports. As already reported, the Fooshing is the first ocean-going British vessel to call at221 words
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Article118 1926-09-29 7 Four Killed at Level-Crossing. London. Aug. 31. The killed in the charabanc disaster at Naworth include four women, a girl and a boy, and also a young railway porter who apparently opened the gates at the levelcrossing, not knowing that the express was signalled, and when he saw118 words
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Article86 1926-09-29 7 Mystery Cleared up at Inquest. London, Sept. 6. The mystery surrounding the dead woman in the Leatherhead aeroplane crash was cleared up at the inquest at Leatherhead. She was not Capt. Lcavey's wife but Mrs. Lilly Stallard, the wife of a Captain in the Air86 words
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Article103 1926-09-29 7 Lieutenant Dismissed from H.M.S. Malaya. Lieut. Norman M. S. Seeger, of H.IVLS. Malaya, was charged before a Naval Courtmartial at Portsmouth with wilfully dispfeeying the command of his superior officer that until further orders the amount of his monthly wine hill should not exceed £2. In the103 words
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Advertisement455 1926-09-29 7 BUSINESS jCARDS^ MARY SETON J i OLD ENGLISH PRINTS f > UN FRAMED. 5 i HAI'.V GRAND PIANO $1,000. 5 MARBLE TABLE TOPS, FLOORING, TILES, Etc. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Marble Merchants." Telephone 75. "cars for hire. FOR NEW BUICK GARS. RING UP PHONE NO. 3981. HAVE YOUR OWN CHOICE OF455 words
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Advertisement926 1926-09-29 7 NOTICES. TAKUAPA VALLEY TIN DREDGING. I Incorporated in New South Wales.) NOTICE is hereby jjiven thas a dividend at the rate of Is. per share will be paid to shareholders on Thursday, the 14th October 1926. NOTICE is further piven that the transfer books of the Company will be closed926 words
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Advertisement645 1926-09-29 7 AUCTION SALES^ SHERIFF'S SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In the cause af G. Aurely Plaintiff. KSMH Chop Hock Kian Hin D.fendants. AUCTION SALE OF All the Stock-in -Trade and furniture of a Liquor Shop comprising Brandy; Meukow. Beehive. Henne|sy. Kartell, Jttlec Robin. Wide,645 words
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Article358 1926-09-29 8 We would commend to the earnest consideration of all employers of labour, whether commercial or industrial, the speech of Mr. Cavendish the Officer in charge of Co-Operative Societies, at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Monday. The cooperative movement in Malaya has made steady358 words
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Article309 1926-09-29 8 In connection with Are You a Mason? a dance, extended until 1.45 am., will take place at the Europe Hotel on Saturday night. Dr. Bryce, the lately appointed Director of the Rubber Research Institute, has arrived in Kuala Lumpur from New Guinea, accompanied by Mrs. Bryce. By kind permission of309 words
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481 1926-09-29 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. 1926. No Sign of Peace Dove. In the concluding paragraph of the summarised report of the the coal debate in the House of Commons Reuter states: "General feeling in the Lobby is that to-day's debate has not advanced the prospects of an early settlement."481 words
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Article376 1926-09-29 8 High Commissioner's Speech. DEBATE ADJOURNED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 28. When Council resumed this morning the Chief Secretary the hon'ble Mr. Peel presided. After the remaining bills had been taken H.E. the High Commissioner arrived at noon and delivered the speech which had been deferred yesterday376 words
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Article37 1926-09-29 8 (From Our Own Correspondent IVnang. S**pt. 28. The new watertower and tire-escape and fire-engine were taken out for a demunsthe organization of an association of manuSuperintendent ("olernan. and jrave a very successful show.37 words
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Article87 1926-09-29 8 INTER- VARSITY REGATTA ON THE SUMIDA. (By courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nk-hi ShimbuMsha.t Tokio. Sept. 27. The Tokio Imperial University team was defeated by the Meiji College team in the nnnual inter-varsity Regatta of eleven colleges which was hold on the Sumida. NAVY'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEME. It is stated87 words
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53 1926-09-29 8 The Government, in view of the opinions expressed at the South-Seas trade conference, is stated to have decided to allot a certain sum in the next budget for aiding tration at Dato Kramat last ni-ht under facturers who are closely connected in the trade53 words
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79 1926-09-29 8 BALANCE IN PAVOUR OF JAPAN IN 1925. Japan's accounts with foreign countries during 1925, excluding her foreign trade, resulted in Yl ",0,000.000 in favour of this country. The total receipts during the year amounted to Y520,000.000 including interest on foreign bonds, dividends, profit on foreign investments. The total payments amounted79 words
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Article82 1926-09-29 8 One of the finest pictures in which Dougias Fairbanks has figured is The Black Pirate, which will be screened at the Alhambra commencing October Ist. The booking is proceeding apace and intending patrons would be well advised to secui* their seats at the Singapore Piano Company, Raffles82 words
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Article101 1926-09-29 8 PEASANTS SELL THEIR HOARDED GOLD. FRANCE'S REAL WKALTH [Reuter's Service.] Paris. SW-pt. 2h. The Banque He France's offer to pn: at enhanced prices the French (*M M silver POinagt whicl; <lisap]>ear^d ;r circulation owin^ t<- hoarding ha> h;i remarkahle respmse. Crowds. comi)osed largely of won,. the peasant101 words
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Article54 1926-09-29 8 Nou York. Sept. 18 At the conclusion of tin- inqiu lan 1 of? |Jk Russian meduMU a:.- the French win-less opeiat<.- tffc* cineiated in the wreck of PoOck't the district attorney ifprlri'd tht \\-\>, \va> an unf ntunatf UCcident ith uaf>ie ne^iijrence on t'ie part gf54 words
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Article63 1926-09-29 8 [Reutei Ben IW)mha> Seal H Tlie death ha- OOCUITed of Ril S| I»avi<i. bead af the Srn oi Sat David aii'i C*., at the age dI 77 Dec* ed after aoflM yioiri ipaM in Qyaa t his own firm in Boifaay in 1885 H« l.een63 words
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Article87 1926-09-29 8 [ttMfttr'i Service.] London. s*-pt M Following an all-nipht \nr i Si tlai Yard flying squad raided Fioabory Park and d»-tain«-<i fai connection vvith the maii van robber} a (MnponUry driver Stole a mail poxi flum tlu- van and esrap«'<ii. Time btgs of re^isterv<i [>acket.< had been87 words
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Article101 1926-09-29 8 THE THREATS AGAINST MOTTA [Router's ienria Tlu- Federal Comctl ha- dacidod to Grinberg- U slated that he k aictttall deficient. L-A Qeaeva cable »f Sept. ltd I Th-'. 1 police havt' MTCrtcd I l i^ lojp. wh<» arrived tl Geaevi from Kur op the pround of alleged threats ftgv v101 words
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Article55 1926-09-29 8 London. Bnjt. Further progress hat been ma4k rf Chester in tin- achewe fof CettJOM Association Limited which aim it cutting prices. Application few ■■i Wt papers for riwtfam of dtasctofi haw .stnt out to 2oS mills spinninn A:r.- n cotton. The A>-oviati"ir- npitml tually be S--;;00.00(! a55 words
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Article33 1926-09-29 8 ReuU-r learns that tfae aniju. one I two British teMR hiinlrrf Chinese, had aboard the bodw i tuaiidei- Darley and two British sail Bl! in i lie Waohsien enpa.iremen 133 words
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Article30 1926-09-29 8 [Reuter's Service.] Itethlehem. IVnn>>hania. >«■(>' Nine persons were killed Mid t when the Leigh Valley BftilrOftd < struck by a Central Railvoaii < N train at a crossing here.30 words
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Article22 1926-09-29 8 [Router's Service.] Melbourne. Sept 2*-Group-Commander Williams left on b 25th on a 14,000-mile aeroplane sum-y V the Pacific Islands.22 words
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Advertisement202 1926-09-29 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" m^W^U^ TR»oi\/.>/^ARK '^^SmMa im^ABSOLUTELYPURE l|MMtt 1 CALDBECR, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. j (Incorporated under the Companies Ordinances of Hongkong.) (Incorporated in Shanghai.) 45, Robinson Road, SINGAPORE. Telephone 228. I SPECIAL OFFER FOR A FEW DAYS jj j IKAN KUROHJ HEADS. GILLS AND TAILS CUT OFF J202 words
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Advertisement51 1926-09-29 8 >. Parfums de Luxe I OOXY i J Chypre J Origan f j: Rose Jacqueminot j 5 Paris Emeraude l\ j" EAU DE COTY a l to be had from all dealers Dupire Brothers. °i Sole Agents THE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. Singapore, Fenang, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, A lor Star and51 words
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Article827 1926-09-29 9 WINSTON'S THREAT. NO COAL PEACE YET. [Reuter's Service.] London. Sept. 27. thi House of Commons there were sub- tosses from the Opposition benches ami l stcrial iftuitu as Mr. Baldwin began his nt on the coal situation. Premier emphasised the singular inof the c>al industry to settle827 words
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Article281 1926-09-29 9 POINCARE'S SPEECH. GERMAN PRESS RESENTMENT. [Reuter's Service. Berlin, Sept. 27. The newspapers strongly resent M. Poincare's speech at St. Germain. The Tages Zeitung says the speech shews that M. Poincare is the same 'old mischiefmaker and hypocrite." The Kreuz Zeitung the organ of the Prussian Right281 words
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Article160 1926-09-29 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 28. The "Locarno policy and its offspring, the Briand-Stresemaxxn conversations, is gradually moving from the plane of sentiment to the plane practical realisation" is TGaulois comment on M. Poineare's speech at Bar le Doc yesterday, in which be declared that France was ready160 words
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Article163 1926-09-29 9 [Renter's Service.] Geneva. Sept. I*7. The United States' attitude tOWardB disarmament was detailed by the American cK '«.gate Mr. Gibson in the course o*' uiscu? ior. in the preparatory commission oi the Disarmament Conference. Denying that the United States was obstructing the work >t the conference, and declaring163 words
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Article39 1926-09-29 9 [Reuter's Service.] Warsaw, Sept. 28. The military police have arrested Count Schuvalov, ex-officer of the Russian Imperial Guard, once employed at the Polish War Office, and well-known socially, charged with espionage on behalf of the Soviet Government.39 words
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Article1426 1926-09-29 9 Supreme Court Sequel. AN UNUSUAL CASE. The sale of the Pembroke Rubtft: Estate in Perak for a sum of $525,000 to London purchasers had a sequel in the Supreme Court yesterday in proceedings of an un- usual character. In the sale of the estate a Chinese merchant1,426 words
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Article145 1926-09-29 9 The lifth Singapore Assizes, which opened on September 7th.. concluded yesterday before Mr. Justice Deane, when a Chinese was found guilty on a charge of being in possession of six forged $100 currency notes. In sentencing the accused to seven years igorous imprisonment his lordship described as mean145 words
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Article95 1926-09-29 9 A mass meeting of mandores, masons and coolies employed in the Singapore Municipality was held at the Kaliamman Temple last night in memory of the late Mr. B. W. Hame, M. C. A. M. Inst. C.E., under the chairmanship of Mr. G. Maruthamuthu.95 words
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Article84 1926-09-29 9 The world-wide popularity of Gounod's opera has made a reiteration of the theme in these columns unnecessary. Suffice it to say that when A. Carpi's Italian Grand Opera Company gave their rendition at the Victoria Theatre last night the audience understood and thoroughly appreciated some of84 words
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Article89 1926-09-29 9 At a meeting of the European Inspectors of the S.S. Police Force, held on Sunday, various grievances were discussed, and it was decided to petition H.E. the Governor on different matters. One of the questions discussed was that of living quarters provided in Singapore. Uniforms were also89 words
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Advertisement225 1926-09-29 9 VtfWYWtVWW.W.VAVWWW\%W AVWWWW/yWAVWWW.V, VWVW I A SPECIAL SHOW OF f. Crystal Cut Glass Ware and ji Coloured Cirus Glass Ware i A Unique Range J OF jj j New and Distinctive Designs. I ROBINSON Co., Ltd. f (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). J» S RAFFLES PLACE. SINGAPORE. '.VWiNWiWi'.V.VASWyVSWAVb V. VIM VAMAMM225 words
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Advertisement661 1926-09-29 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE I REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES ■XPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LON DON, AND N. CONTINENT. TWICE MONTHLY SERVICE LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. (Via (firMt-a and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. PERSEUS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In port CALCHAS Marseilles, London,661 words
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Advertisement638 1926-09-29 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Ct)., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG. > Due S'pore. s.s. CITY OF TOKIO Oct. 6 s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Oct. 30 HOMEWARDS. s.s. KENTUCKY Havre and London638 words
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Advertisement559 1926-09-29 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AN*) APCAR LINES (Incorporated ic England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PPVINSULAR AND OaUBNTALTsTEAM NAVIGATION U> PENIN SoN^ND FAB EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. M E^ RDS A For Chin, and Japan. For Marseilles, London and A«,tw. r> Doe559 words
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Article292 1926-09-29 11 "SHOOTING" SCENES IN COLOMBO STREETS. Members of a German film company known as the George Jacoby Film Co. of LJcilin are now in Colombo and were seen in various parts of the city to-day "shooting" scenes for films which are being produced by them, says292 words
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Article287 1926-09-29 11 GERMANY'S DOWNFALL PREDICTED. Berlin. Aug. 25. Rumours are abroad that the ex-Kaiser has of late been looking longingly homeward and that he has got it into his head thr.t then- still may be some chance of his restoration. Ff he has been indulging in any such287 words
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Article252 1926-09-29 11 PirCKY EPISODE AT CANTON. A tribute from Mr. Eugene Chen to the bluejackets on H.M.S. Moth is now due, and perhaps on this occasion he will refrain from calling them "rough-neck sailors," says the Hongkong Press of Sept. 16. As a small sampan, carrying seven Chinese252 words
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Article246 1926-09-29 11 A NEW PROCESS REPORTED FROM VIENNA. An interesting development in the technique of rejuvenation is announced by the Central News from Vienna. Dr. Doppler, of that city, claims to have discovered a new process which has already produced noteworthy results in patients <>n whom he has tried it at246 words
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Article131 1926-09-29 11 About a.m. on Sept. 16 a police patrol in the Tatien district of Bangkok noticed a Chinese in a dark corner. As they came up he tfot hastily into a rikisha, and made off. The police, therefore, stopped the rikisha and examined a box which they found131 words
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Article69 1926-09-29 11 Japanese Doctor's InvestiKations. London, Sept. 2. A correspondent of the Daily Mail says that Doctor Yoshitomi, a Japanese savant, considers, following his investigations, that the Basques, Japanese and Hebrews belong to the same ethnical group, the former being two of the lost tribes of Israel. The69 words
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Advertisement305 1926-09-29 11 superior features of WEED BUMPERS ONE Weed Bumpers, built with maximum shock space, effectively absorb the impact of collisions. TWO Designed with scientifically curved ends, they will not hook other bumpers or objects, yet give full protection to wheels and mudguards. THREE Extremely compact, they allow easy manipulation at the305 words
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Advertisement181 1926-09-29 11 "^'^.^a^^^^^^^L^^^^^J^^^^^!*]]|*^ >^ l '^^c^ Bla^^^^^^^^^**^*^**'^^^jl |^^m^SJimß'^MM^E^^^S3S^- ,f ,u Hilljltl lijJnlli ifllilln H^h b I njrCfl| ■■liBH t' Kii' B \ti t< Of I li I TOPHI mmam a i i* M •> h' l W*f" <W *JI w I j c.'-a i/ V' *^bJ^^^r Ii- 1 1 il' i '''ill181 words
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Article812 1926-09-29 12 Thrills With a Mountain of Frozen Water. COAST GUARD'S DIARY. "All bergs that are potentially dangerous are numbered," explains Lieutenant-Com-mander F. A. Zeusler, of the U.S. Coast Guard. As oceanographer of -the Iceberg Patrol for the season of 1925, Mr. Zeusler witnessed some novel experiments in812 words
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Article47 1926-09-29 12 Last year the Siam Steam Navigation Co. took delivery of a small motor ship, the "Malini, from the Nakskov yard, for service in Siamese waters. The same owners, a subsidiary of the East Asiatic Co., have placed an order for a similar vessel with the Nakskov yard.47 words
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Article28 1926-09-29 12 Maximum sun radiation 129 F Minimum grass radiation 71 F Sea temperature 81 F Mean wet-bulb temperature 75.0 F Mean relative humidity 82 p.c. Evaporation .061 ins. Nil.28 words
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Advertisement371 1926-09-29 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 (7.575 tow) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons).— The §.8. MARELLA 13 the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single371 words
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Advertisement230 1926-09-29 12 (Incorporated in Germany). REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT. PASSENGER SERVICE. OUTWARD BOUND. Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. s.s. Carl Legien (P) 9,000 Oct. 24 s.s. Tirpitz 12,250 Nov. 17 ms. Rhein 12,250 Dec. 19 HOMEWARD BOUND. Genoa, Marseilles, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg. s.s. Havenstein 12,250 Oct. 8 s.s. Albert Voegler (P) 9,000 Nov.230 words
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Advertisement528 1926-09-29 12 SINGAPORE-NEW YORK SERVICE. OF THE NEDERLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY, "ROTTERDAxM LLOYD" AND HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. SAILINGS ON FIXED DATES VIA STKZ TO NEW YORK AM) fiOSTOY BINTANG due Sept* 30 sails Oct. 1 STADSDYK due Oct. 13 sail? CK: 1 4 Cargo is also accepted to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and to U.S.A.528 words
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Advertisement237 1926-09-29 12 LLOYD TRIESTINO NAV. CO. (Incorporated in It a i HOMEWARD SAILINGS Bi-monthly service for Er.r,;ii«i, V*Liet i and Trieste via ports taking arpo on ■Ihroug-h Rills of L^din? for Fiutm, th« I I^evant and Black Sea Pcrts. atoa to port? on the West Coast of Itay FIUME L. IS VIM237 words
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Miscellaneous681 1926-09-29 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, Taip.ing, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6681 words
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Advertisement703 1926-09-29 13 O. S. K. Line. t estl mtMms Steamers. Arrive. Dept London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, via Colombo, Aden, Port Sudan and Port Said. Alaska Maru Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Mombasa, Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, Beira, Delagoa Bay and Durban. f Panama Maru Oct. 26 Oct 27 Durban, Algoa Bay, Cape Town, Rio,703 words
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Advertisement474 1926-09-29 13 TRAVEL COMFORT DOLLAR WSb "PRESIDENT II LINERS -tSSf&'Sa^P Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All staterooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold474 words
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Advertisement661 1926-09-29 13 Rerr 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) mjs. CUBA MARU In Port. m.s. SILVERCEDAR due Oct. 11 s.s. RHINE MARU due Oct 19 For rates and other particular* apply:— GUTHRIE CO., JVH*.661 words
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Article436 1926-09-29 14 SUBALTERN'S ADVENTURES IN CHINA. An English subaltern who in a brief, adventurous period has made himself one oi the right-hand men of Chang Tso-lin, the Commander of the "Allied Forces" in the Chinese wars, played a decisive part in the ejection of the Red Army from thy Nankow436 words
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Article268 1926-09-29 14 THE AMATEURS' I'ROIH TION In view of the approaching presentation of this farcical comedy at the Victoria Theatre it is interesting to outline the genera] idea of the play. Freemasonry, with its secret ceremonies and special forms, has always bi en a plentiful source of humour268 words
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9 1926-09-29 14 Protest Against Prison Treatment9 words
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Article451 1926-09-29 14 ACCUSED'S REMABKABLE SUGGESTION IN KIDNAPPING (ASK. The suggestion that the eleven years > l(i Chinese girl he was alleged to have kidnapped was In. ught from China by an actress who had adopted her and sold by ■m to a man at Batu Pahat for $350 was lade451 words
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Article187 1926-09-29 14 DISTRICT COURT SEQUEL. I here was a sequel in the District Court Oil Monday to a motor accident which occurred in Holland-road recently. The accused was an American named Stroez, who vras charged v.'ith rash driving and failing to report after an accident. It is alleged that187 words
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Article51 1926-09-29 14 ARRESTS IN CONNECTION WITH RED PROPAGANDA. (By courtesy of the Nanyo NicfaiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Sept. 2H. Fifteen students of the Kyoto Emperial University were arrested and charged in connection with the R<-<i Propaganda case. Japanese Fishing Roat Fired on by Russians. It is reported that a Japanese fishing51 words
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Advertisement299 1926-09-29 14 f(AAB|AI KORRENGZAL OINTMENT 1 1 1 i 1 1 V for w unds sores> and all skin diseases *****11l GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE W V If If FOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND STOMACH COMPLAINTS. .JWWVWS%WWSVWW.SVW%%VIiA%%S%SSSVASS".SV. 8 VIV.V.W.V.V,. i j^^^Sk simpiy the juice f the *< y^/#|% grape, extract of befef, and 5299 words
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Advertisement463 1926-09-29 14 J I rV\kJ Xl Ldln EYEKY \YIIE KNEW WHAT VUW IX VJCIIC EYEKY MOTHER KNOWS-!- doMlj > d" m^««g *ff7% jg !»aby'- pragiVM depends m fowl, she iroald "I JMLillf*" A 4 OOdi rre pare for the risk of tx-m- un; it» pro < •I k ide maternal feeding. I*463 words
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Article656 1926-09-29 15 Dramatic Discoveries That Brought Progress. RECORD OF PIONEER LABOUR. Sir Robert Hadfield, in his volume on "Metallurgy and its Influence on Modern Progiess," has just failed in laboratory achievement, or rather laboratory publication, to anticipate Kipling in the romance he has written about cold steel. The656 words
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Article68 1926-09-29 15 Probate of the will of the late Mr. Eric Munro Ross has been granted in the Supreme Court, Hongkong. The late Mr. Ross was a chartered accountant of Shanghai who died at sea in the Morea on January 12, 1926. His estate in Hongkong amounted to $34,400. Among his bequests68 words
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Article63 1926-09-29 15 September Bank 4 m.s. 2|4 3-16 Bank demand 3 13-1G Private credits 3 m.s. 2,4 V 2 New York, demand 56 Vt Credits 90 days 58 France, Demand L940 India, T.T. 1 54 Hon^kontr. demand 10' 4 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand L1614 Java, demand 13'. t7 > Bangkok, demand63 words
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Article233 1926-09-29 15 September 2*. Tin LOO Tons 1154.00 Gambler 9M Pepper White (tO.OO Pepper Blacfe 36.00 Flake Tapioca 5.50 Pearl Sago Small 8.60 Copra 10.80 < '<){)>•;. Sundried 11.25 Opium. Benares unt. 4.00n Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eag'.e (New) 330 Rice, Siam old Xo. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan233 words
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Article58 1926-09-29 15 September. 28th 12, o'clock noon. Buyers Seller* R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot ;j'. 4 jg Standard R.S.S Snot 79t -•>:; T.Muicr Oct. 7:; 7J^ Oct-Dec 7} 741. Jan-Mar. 79 7»> Tone- of Karket: Steady quiet. Lfttest Table: London Spot Sheet 1 4 d per58 words
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Article349 1926-09-29 15 CHICKEN AT [THIRTEEN PENCE THE POUND. Paris, Aujj Phe Cabinet met this morning to consider the measures which remain to be tak«. n to reduce the cost of life throughout the country. A Ministerial Council is to be held bomorrow under the Presidency pf ML349 words
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Article148 1926-09-29 15 PENANG TRADE. (HAM HER OF COMMEKCK KEMOKT. (From Our Own oriespondent.) I*enang, Sept. 28. At the half-yearly meeting of the Penang Chaml-T of trnmerce Mr. <]. A. Pott;-. presiding, said there had been a falling off in business owing to decline in rubber price. It must be148 words
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Article152 1926-09-29 15 MACPHAIL CO., LTD'S. REPORT. Singapore. Sept. 2n. Kubber. Local 72 J 4 gei Ib. Steady Tin. London OOi. 10-. Rabbets- Shanes remain steady. Uukit. Katils ha\»- buyers at !.2". Ifentakabi at 88 ami Pungpors at L35. United Malacca.and Malaka Pindas have buyer* at 'vO.~ 3.15. Jimahfl have buyers at 2.^2152 words
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Article115 1926-09-29 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S. REPORT. (1.. 11. .Macphail Singapore. Sept. 2S. London. Rubbei Is 9%6 Up x >d Local 72. Tin.— t :-{<i; 1 Is. LJp 4d>. Local IT>4 for 100 tons. j Mining. Ifambam L6B 1.72. Feta^gi^r 4.47 1 I.'.j. Kinta I)redirin>r 2.04 2.07. Nai Hoots IjO<s, L.OB, Kuchais 2.07'«j115 words
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Article297 1926-09-29 15 London Sept. 1. Prosperity in the United Statt-s ha* sur\'.w.l tlh Bear attacks anii the artificial >hor'au<- of money; and this has fives ft strong; appearance to aH <>ur markets on thi- le. Tii news regarding t hi coa! strikt- >.- more favourable, and th«- only dangerous297 words
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Article38 1926-09-29 15 Mr. Robert Smillie - Mr. Robert S mil lie, The industry i-. or ou*rht to be, a> much our care as it is the care of the mine-owner; we are as important to it as tht capital of the minco\\*ner. M. P.M.M. - 38 words
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Advertisement493 1926-09-29 15 Assets Over $7,000,000, S.C. Assurance in Force Over 23,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies493 words
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Advertisement855 1926-09-29 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,0 20 Reserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 Silver $27,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Deputy Chairman855 words
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Advertisement41 1926-09-29 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720.) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE t Fidelity Guarantee Administration Boim** Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. bARLOW CO. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). v A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager41 words
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Article1289 1926-09-29 16 The feature of the final stage of the Singapore golf championship was a negative one the complete lack of interest indicated by the fact that barely half a dozen spectators on Saturday, and even less on Sunday morning, witnessed the match which resulted in such an easy victory1,289 words
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Article185 1926-09-29 16 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. '♦A" Singles. R. W. Sinclair owe 15.4 vs. R. G. Pash scr. unfinished. *B' Singles. EL H. Bulien .wo 15.1 beat E. J. Sturgesa plus 3. rt 2, 7 5. C Singles. C. F. Sneli be^J A. S. Anderson owe 4, 1. 2— (J. 6185 words
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Article84 1926-09-29 16 M B" Singles. S. K. Newherv owe 4 vs. C. J. Stephens ,\ve i:. A. A. Swing owe 4 vs. L, P. Hickey owe to finish. C. Singles (Semi-Final). W. McMullan owe 2 vs. F. Berry plus 3. I). Singles (Semi-Final). P. T. Hutehings vs. W. Swithinbank. C.84 words
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Article111 1926-09-29 16 London. Sept. 18. Results in the Fulhara Drive Club tennis finals art- as follows:— Colonel Mayes beat Xi-rti Sharpe, 6— 2. «>- l. 6—2. Piss Hardie unexpectedly beat Mrs. Beamish, o—4, »> 1. Hughes and Latchford beat Ritchie and Ingram. 6 4. (5 0. Times of Ceylon.111 words
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Article498 1926-09-29 16 Wayward Daughter and Wily Tongue. NO SYMPATHY FROM COURT. Shaik Abod bin SalJeh bin Abdhad, clad in the conventional garb of a respectable Arab, but displaying signs which bespoke of financial hardship, and wifh his bearded face wreathed in misery, tofd a tale to tha y Second498 words
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Article247 1926-09-29 16 WALLEY vs. DANO. The forthcoming return contest between Boy Walley, of Singapore, and Pablo Dano, of Manila, will probably get all the support that is required from the public, judging from the interest that is being shewn. The contest, which is to be over a 12 three-minute round coarse247 words
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Article122 1926-09-29 16 The following was the result of the 100 yards Club open championship race swun off at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday: Ist Chia Poh Chong 54 seconds; 2nd Ng Mong Guan 57 1-5 seconds; 3rd Seow Siam Chye 61 2-5 seconds and 4th Seah T?ng Ann. It was122 words
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Article365 1926-09-29 16 S.F.A. Cup. CHINESE TEAMS PROVIDE INTERESTING GAME. S.C.F.A. (II) 0; S.C.F.A. (I) 7. Had the S.C.F.A. second team been more fortunate in the draw for the first round of the S.F.A. Cup, they might have avoided the misfortune of being knocked out in their first game. Against the365 words
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Article67 1926-09-29 16 DERBY BEAT SHEFFIELD I. [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 27. Home football matches played to-day resulted as follows: Division I. Derby 1, Sheffield U. 0. West Ham vs. The Wednesday not played. Division 11. Port Vale 3, Southampton 1. Preston 2, Wolverhampton 0. Division 111 (Northern). Chesterfield 4, Ashington67 words
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Article85 1926-09-29 16 Owing to pressure on space the record of games played in the Home Football League and results to date has to be held over till to-morrow. The following 1 will represent the Asiatic Petroleum Company's football team against the Straits Steamship Company to-day on the S.C.F.A. ground85 words
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Article54 1926-09-29 16 The following will represent the Old Rafllesians' Association vs. 5.5.0.8.A. at Hockey to-day on the Raffles School ground: J. V. Moss; E. G. Wheatley and C. Richards; J. R. Rodrigues, T. S. Mann and A. G. Armstrong; G. Towers, C. D. Smith, H. G. Stack (Capt.,) Ee Ong Kee54 words
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Article60 1926-09-29 16 Wednesday, 29th 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.A. (v) Signals; Drill Hall Range Chinese Company. Thursday, 30th 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Range Chinese Company. Friday, Ist 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.C.. Band. Saturday, 2nd 2.30 p.m. Bukit Timah Range European Units; Farrer Range Non-European Units Sunday, 3rd 7.3060 words
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Article41 1926-09-29 16 Orders for Week Ending October 3rd. Thursday. Sept. 3& Hall Football Shield; sth Troop v. 10th or 12th Troop, Raffles Ground; 9th Troop v. 2nd ;>r 4th Troop,. St. Andrew's Ground. Friday, Oct. Ist., Third and Fourth Troops41 words
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Advertisement127 1926-09-29 16 A TRIUMPH IN SOUND REPRODUCTION HAS AT LAST BEEN ACHIEVED BY J I "His Master's Voice" I > J; COME IN AND HEAR THE NEW MODELS. S We will be pleased to prove this to you at any time. 5 S. MOUTRIE AND CO, LTD. !j (Incorporated in Hongkong). JJ»127 words
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