The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 October 1926
1926-10-29
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Title Section13 1926-10-29 1 Singapore Free Press I hNTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1926. NO. 11,938.13 words
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Article292 1926-10-29 1 According to the Times' correspondent at Constantinople there is a possihility of an Oriental League of Nations being formed Page 9. General Yang-sen is still poshing on m China >and the Southern Army is reported to be earn inji out an orderly retreat Page 8. A policy292 words
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Article1277 1926-10-29 1 "You K-*t mighty clos< to sotnethin 1 bis when you're alone :m the a. an' it's night, an' there ain't nothin' bill block water air the stars." is Thomas Drake's explanation >i why lie became a "hermit of the si s;-a>.' A.nd m soauh at that1,277 words
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Advertisement217 1926-10-29 1 ORDER J j; SNOWFLAKE J llfl mi I ED CREAMERY^ Bl TTER. J |Sea View Hotel. I SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31st. High Tide 7.:>S a.m.— Cinema at 9.30 p.m. A GHOSTLY NIGHT Red Comic— Featuring JIMMY AUBREY. THE SWAN gßeel Comedy— Featuring AEOLPHE MENJOU. Special Dinner Tables Can be Booked. .1-217 words
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Advertisement161 1926-10-29 1 ifilSHiilllt H Mil HUlll! i nl^K Sime Darby Co., Ltd. THE EUROPE HOTEL. •1 NEW YEARS EVE AM) BOXING NIGHT Bookings are Closed. I" Christmas Eve Special Dinner and Cinderella Dance. New ■I Christmas Tree Decoration. •2 Christmas Night. Yuletide Dinner. Distribution of Christ- -J -J mas Novelties After-dinner Music.161 words
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Advertisement132 1926-10-29 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Goodyear balloon tyre»- Pagi 6. Shipping on gages 10, 12 Mid l :> >. Cow < mi Gatt milk food Pajrc (.'inonia at Sea View Hotel— Page 1. Anchor butter, < old Storage Page B. Fraser and Neave's brewed ginger beer Page 16. Gritzner sewing Machines, Katz Brothers!132 words
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Advertisement14 1926-10-29 1 B »««BB»««»»»tl., BKtft J FAILDINGS -I i EUCALYPTUS OIL I jj PURE BEST. J14 words
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Miscellaneous114 1926-10-29 1 High Water, 1.53 a.m^ 3^2 p.m. High Water, Malacca, (i "'< l pjn, Kinta T\v. Meeting, Hongkong Rank. ?ioi>!^. Municipal Commission 2.15 p.m. In I.S.P. Me. ting, Europe Hotel, 2.30. Turf Club Mtg., Vie. Theatre, 5.15 p.m. Saturday, 30tft. High Water, 6^4 a.m., 5.4 p.m. Jli^rh Water, Malacca, L.30 aan.,114 words
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Article176 1926-10-29 2 MAOPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. I Singapore, Oct. 28. 'in.— i r i--»-2 ss, Local 154% 75 DS S Kuhbt-r. Share- arc quiet. Gfenealys we 2 1 and Kedahs v.i 4.55 4.65. Mentakabe .ivt sellers ai f >7 and Sungei fukangs i 1.47%, Tiu Benuts are quoted v ax Pajams at176 words
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Article118 1926-10-29 2 ROSE MACPHAIL CO.'S REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 2v Lmdon. Rubber la 9d. Up '.d. Local London Tin £302 sd. Up 15s. Local t for 75 tons. M;^::*:. Kinta Dredeing -.2~ l 2.30, Kuchais 2._'T-j. Batang Padang 90 93, T;..c j- 2. 5 2.10, Petalings 1.20 1.30, M;: bau 1.95, Souths 97%,118 words
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Article112 1926-10-29 2 Ecro] -a::-, one of Penang and two > lai tceedfng t>> Alor Star m a Bean car. n early hours of Sunday morn- an accident. The scone of thimishap v a;.~ just beyond the South Kedah 11 uto bad lights, the cur ran off thr r and turned d tvmM.M. - 112 words
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Advertisement18 1926-10-29 2 Chinese Crepe wlliit Pyjamas, Night Princess Slips, jvimonos. r xc Y\c JUST UNPACKED AT: NAMSEN'S 53 HIGH STREET.18 words
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Advertisement420 1926-10-29 2 PAVILION From Wednesday, 27th October to Tuesday. 2nd November. at 9.15 p.m. sharp. "INTERNATIONAL NEWS." "BUSTER'S HUNTING PARTY". (Comedy) "The Latest PATHE GAZETTE" Includes the amazing scenes as thousands fight for places m queue to see the funeral of RUDOLPH VALENTINO. and All Star Cast m WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES420 words
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Advertisement328 1926-10-29 2 A VERY ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME OF METRn PARAMOUNT PICTURES. A M) From Wednesday, 27th v oct. to Monday. Igf. AT THE ALHAMBRA (TAN CHEONG KEE Co., Ltd., Propriet In the Second Show, commencing 9 p. m THE EMPIRE NEWS BULLETIN A particularly interesting number, including SCENES IN THE FUNERAL OF THE328 words
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Article1193 1926-10-29 3 Mr. Kipling's New Stories. GREATEST LIVING MASTER OF NARRATIVE. It is nine years 'since Mr. Kipling gave US a collection of stories, for the more recent "Land and Sea Tales" was scarcely m the main line of his work. To-day the fashion m this form inclines to1,193 words
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Article378 1926-10-29 3 Malaria Killer. This poison, long known a- dcith to the tato-bugi is now used m sanitary work to \i:l the larvae of the malaria mosquito, cc '.lit! Presidi ni George K. Vincent "i the Rockefeller Foundation m the last annual rep r* if that378 words
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Article185 1926-10-29 3 Threat to Swiss Settlement. Geneva, September 10. The existence of Engi, a village m the Sernfthal, Canton Glarus, is seriously menaced by a landslide. The Landesplatten, an overhanging moun:ain, is pierced through by slate quarries which have caused a huge mass of rock to become unsafe. Cracks185 words
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Advertisement214 1926-10-29 3 I' Colds and Sore Throat are often the irst sign of more dangerous diseases. d\ ike -i Formamint tablet every hour; that is sure ntluen za. Diphtheria, Measles, Scarlet Fever, etc. Ts\ deepest suspicion and attack it at orce with flri FORMAMIHT I Th' Cmm- X Img Throat Tablet. \j214 words
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Advertisement58 1926-10-29 3 vf&Avl/' Jlh^ Beautirully rimshed Ij-aT p^? Green-Red-Blue. CYCLE SECOND To NONE. OR SEND I OR CATALOGUE TO MALAYAN MOTORS, 209-212, Orchard Kd.. SINGAPORE. t^ a m^ 1 f m 4 I\ Ww LtLjlOO 1 UiJijrxlV ARE DESIRED. Sandy /^J it looks as if &\f^^% RUI I OCH I ADF McAlister58 words
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Article199 1926-10-29 4 LONDON IN AUTUMN. [from a Lady Correspondent]. I ndon. Sept. 27. Seldom has there been a more delightful September than th:- one we have just enjoyed. Indeed, one might go further and MJ that seldcni has there been a month of more glorious weather for many199 words
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Article, Illustration164 1926-10-29 4 season. Is ii any wonder we have become a hardy, phlegmatic race when we are continually exn sed to these extremes? Full it Pleasant Happenings. Bm whatever the weather may be. September a month full of good points and pleasant happening; and a succession of happy, and164 words
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Article, Illustration558 1926-10-29 4 MOODS MODES of EVE open up a vista of enjoyment to compensate for the dark days m front of us. And, last but not least perhaps to the feminine mind, it is the month of 'exclusive dressparades,' where eager outsiders learn from those 'm the know' whether our waists are558 words
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Article180 1926-10-29 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. Faces are fashionable It is the latest of fashion's whims that on hats as well as on scarves, faces shi uhl be embn Ldered. On the hat. the fare is squarely m front on the high-crown, and the other is worked on the iiar.^iinir end f the silk180 words
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Article, Illustration42 1926-10-29 4 [Copyright— By arrangement with Daily Graphic"]. Over I*2 <I? M!SS nChi S !tH B f Wsh at the X -»<" l Sho» Ove, ,00 dogs, representing ,3 varieties, were entered, and their total valu, Z estimated at £200,000, perhaps more.42 words
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Article83 1926-10-29 4 THE EVER POPULAR JADE. Jade, thai symbol of soveieiunu. is a wiy favoured *rem just now. The most popular jade, perhaps beOMMe it i> Hrn nmst common, is the green variety. But there are other ja<les beinf Inserted m costly necklaces I and bangles. Black fade, clear while83 words
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Article108 1926-10-29 4 WITH VICTORIAN Ul l H( «n h If you j sfesf antique pla<)i. efrandniamnia. i moi.e silk amg v of quite the tiru. fl •T enamel planthe plain c!a>|i. a: A i i i i shabby silk ci p v, Dovated and mad< i i n--. Some108 words
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Article, Illustration141 1926-10-29 4 gel the rarei products, tru-n tin j jade pr yes i i f><- a very pk as ng stom For Short LtSg Han "Are yoy poing to mai ■< In santfeetnums!" ill toon be Ik «rd a, i florists, t.i;t m the up-to-date hair. salons.141 words
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Article18 1926-10-29 4 i into Itm i minutes, mi* stir i- pan hick, f tin, ami maik ki18 words
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Article, Illustration29 1926-10-29 4 ten I tl Miss Hi .:<• Wood, .iau-hn iof tfr A> W ood. ntusicaj director of Da; wha is wi it m- ttorfee a' ir a ii'them.29 words
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Article, Illustration27 1926-10-29 4 [< opyrighi L> arrangement with Daily Craphic). Miss Enid Stamp-Taylor m black ami white panne embroidered with diamante at the stage stars' mannoquin parade.27 words
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Article131 1926-10-29 5 Sudden attacks of dyspepsia are aimost invariably due to excess acidity and food ntal ■d, causing the formation of gas, j which often presses on the heart and may even ause death. In such s< 'Bi i ted 1 Magnesia grhres almost instani ief, becaase H131 words
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Article896 1926-10-29 5 Paris Papas. MIMI MUST HAVE A 'DOT." I (From Our Own Correspondent). Paris, Stpt. 2H. All well brought-up Papas across the Channel fondly hope that matrimonial acti- vities will produce at least one daughter. "A tepi eduction of my wife's charms," argues the breadwinner, "is an acquisition to the896 words
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Article238 1926-10-29 5 Has it been noticed how curiously an old custom of our cities, which seems to have died out m this country, is being carried <>n m America? Down to quite recent times no event of any importance happened m this country without being recorded m a238 words
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Advertisement325 1926-10-29 5 'ftever lost a nights jg&sleepyet" dtics baby cry > Indigestion nearly every tine. Remove |ra i need never lose a night's rest. f^f KraffdTa will do it. Here is the experience of m mother— one f3B hundreds on our records j— save Woodward's Gripe Water to my three babies from325 words
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Advertisement278 1926-10-29 5 Unobtrusively Elegant I i An indispensable part of her In the smartest of smart gath- I |j Always sold m blue ana gold labelled bottles. X- Representative for the Fur Ha»t end India: Robert Blau, Union Boildinq, Singmtton »<££!? iColoone VA%V.ViV.VAVASV.V.VA%V.V/.^\V.%VVAV/.V.V.%'.".'. I.V.'.1 .V.'. W.vI JVLO IiiERS I DON'T EXPERIMENT. j278 words
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Article496 1926-10-29 6 Effect on "Come to Britain" Scheme. LICENSING LAW INCUBUS. Bftany authorities are claiming that the '•Come to Britain" movement would achieve greater results if the hotels outside London were able to offer more comfort and better hospitality to visitors from overseas. Few hostelries m the country towns can496 words
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Article205 1926-10-29 6 Young Man Enters Bank and Grabs Cash. London, Oct. \'i. One policeman, one bank clerk, and tw > civilians were shot m the course of a most daring hold-up at Liverpool. A young man entered a district Hank. held up the cashier with a revolver205 words
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80 1926-10-29 6 British Air Force Men Released. London, Oct. 10. Baghdad, Oct. 10th. After four months' captivity m the hands of the Kurdish rebel chief. Shaikh Mahm >ud, Flying Officer Denny, with Mechanic Hurst, were returned to the British lines on Friday looking well and80 words
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Article179 1926-10-29 6 Opium Seizures at Hongkong. Daring the week-end the Revenue department have made seizures of opium, the approximate value of which totals no less than $100,000. says a Hongkong paper of Oct. IS. These were made one on Friday night and one on Saturday night, the bulk being179 words
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Article251 1926-10-29 6 SCOTS COST LESS THAN ENGLISH. The British Treasury, who not only preach but practise economy by working m the dingiest and most cheerless of all the Government offices, are wrestling with the problem. "Why does it take the Home Office £2 Is. per week to251 words
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Article75 1926-10-29 6 Me« B> Bsceri of Hritish Armoured ars. London. Oct. 17. Baghdad.— Looking much better m health and spirit* after his three month-" sojourn m Europe. Kmu Feisul returned bo his capital to-nipht. The city was gaily Magged. Six thou sand Boy Scouts lined the streets.75 words
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Article26 1926-10-29 6 It is understood that m Dfeeemfar Sanda kan will receive a visit from the Italian seaplane Dottier Marina under the rnnrmaml of the Harchese df Pineda.26 words
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Advertisement625 1926-10-29 6 NOTICES. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. 10 #HE ORDINARY MEMBERS, <>•' Ut< Singapore Turf Club. Notice ia hereby giv*« that a General Meeting Urn Ordinary Members will be held at the Victoria Theatre, on Friday, 29th October, 1926, at ">.'ir> r BUSINESS. i ton i and, U approved to pass the aco625 words
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Advertisement99 1926-10-29 6 m mmmm^W m* mm mm m\ I mrn^^^^ I mm^^^mm mm M mm mmmmmmW m Mm mmm V 1 1 I ■HB^IHMP m ™I I 1 i^l Hh 1 i m 'Mmmr I iW 8 1 mmW Mm mmmmmmmmi Mm mi 11/ I H I V ft is true that99 words
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Advertisement33 1926-10-29 6 HIE SINGAPORE SHIPW COMPANY, LIMITED. HHPCHANDLER* SHIPBR^KER^ COMMISSION MrE> Offices :-MAYNARI.-S B^j rl6, Batter y Ro^ Telephone N 1 MASSAGE HAl* MAMCIRE ANH > 1A 60, Water: go MRS. HARI anH M»^ Teleph.^r ;4t33 words
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Article913 1926-10-29 7 A Gratifying Sign. INTEREST IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS. (By Our Indian Correspondent) If is an encouraging siyn that Malayan Indians are awakening to a sense of opportunity and are developing a healthy interest m public affairs which can only ra i\ for good. Particularly is this gratifyin when it913 words
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Advertisement208 1926-10-29 7 pfJSECSS CARDS. r y seton. i ITvCKWOOD niRNITUHE > Shanghai -hades. xV: ;r K MXNSIONS. > N GAPORE CASKET CO. NDERTAKERS." EPHONS 75. j) WHIPPET Tars for hire. at Redaction m Kates j MOTOB CAR CO. ,v *9-b. Bukit Timab Rd. \< ISOI nnd 109. I |gg HIRE, less 20208 words
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Advertisement733 1926-10-29 7 TENDERS. i v be received un to noon on Friday, the --th November, 1926, at the Resident Coun- or*a Office, Malacca, from persons desirous of »ntracting fox supplies, etc., for the Government ;.t Malacca, for a period of one yean commencing from January 1. 192 7 a i Cartage, b733 words
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Advertisement568 1926-10-29 7 NOTICES. THE RUBBER GROWERS' 1 Owing to the opening of the Laboratory of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya, the Association's Laboratory on Pataling Estate, Petaling, will be closed on 31st October, ]926. THE RUBBER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYA. The Research Laboratory of the Institute, which is situated on Bungsar568 words
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Advertisement435 1926-10-29 7 This Is Her iS K^%*r±r£ Krt 0 JZf^ She has found m Ven-Yusa the cream to preserve all her fresh youth' w£z? >^^--^~~ fui beauty. Sliaie this joy of a good jWfc>^ complexion Make Ven- Yu^a an in^ vL dispensable part of your daily toilette. This fragrant skin tonic shields435 words
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Article22 1926-10-29 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES' BIRTH. CLARKE. To Dr. and Mrs. S'oel L. Clarke, ai No. •"> Birehingtor Road, Kilburn, London, on October 1926, n daughter.22 words
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594 1926-10-29 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1926. The Coupon Question. The rubber industry can derive some mild satisfaction from the statement of Mr. Amery m Parliament that the matter of the unused rubber coupons is at least receiving the earnest attention of the Government and that there is a Likelihood594 words
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Article1463 1926-10-29 8 The Daily Sketch and the Daily Graphi< have been amalgamated. Cheaper taxi fares will be introduced v ilcutta m November. The annual report of the Calcutta fa provement Trust for L 925-26 states that th< improvement m the land market, n t d year, was not maintained. An engagement is1,463 words
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Article30 1926-10-29 8 Still w> (Fron Oui <-■ Gcnetml > i,th bopt ni fr m H <;, im Hewn] distr 1 v ■■■.!<• 1 nor Kupd Th« lin t ii winter MM! IbU30 words
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47 1926-10-29 8 EURASIAN REPRESENTATION ON LBGISLATIVE COUNCIL. hi? NOEI Dr. Ko i i md i > I i -h. I m Eitf i In 1 t.- faction 1 layed a Liki M• j Sim t i m I Ft* 1 liter g fttifif i me m (In Loud ing' Smgaj47 words
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Article16 1926-10-29 8 <■) I utt 1 of nil I ai>|M a j fiom an j ha vim16 words
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Article35 1926-10-29 8 vi: H-I it 0 lay: li i tan II Hr S! ny, Yen. Jor I. C. Bun ft. i 0 9. I too, Mr. v d Ml Mr. C. i; U and Staff.35 words
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Article19 1926-10-29 8 fteci Madras i S '1 N: t 1 Ut li! iluks n, taluk- Cotmbaf n ■a, tahi:19 words
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Article22 1926-10-29 8 i it M Ha I rvil d lugrhter Scarl t. ok h ..lit A reception w a residi I22 words
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Advertisement174 1926-10-29 8 "7/// l CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" > m •I •I i^iwH 4LL that whisky has ever meant ;j r" Lfflßfni m the celebration of masculire occasions throughout the course of i" 111 history, is distilled into the twentieth -j 111 century m Peter Dawson Whisky. It •> J^^g( is a174 words
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Advertisement63 1926-10-29 8 V.VAV.V.V.V.".V.\V.\V "*V*V«'.V j: Parfums de Luxe COTY i Chypre Origan < \l Rose Jacqueminot Paris "t I;- Emeraude EAU DE COTY J m i to be had from all dealers i Dupire Brothers. v|: Uvav.v.v.v.'.v.w.'.v.v.v.v.w I I t > I i '"1 l£&^- I j iSi!';-;-:! Jgk**-**^ i Sole Agents63 words
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Article21 1926-10-29 9 Odor Souen^l Pu hi. a porgi ous f the Colleg I and aii the iration were present,21 words
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Article31 1926-10-29 9 a] Service.] the Bi por- j loai were 34 d at I> of tne cent, -tt-rling bonds 94, tly attractive giaii loan is the -urn of 1 1.2.10.31 words
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Article16 1926-10-29 9 .ishinirton. Oft. 88. ifesto setting fort!) nal mcil < hurches rnationa] Justice m t'nt-16 words
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Article17 1926-10-29 9 1 H fa rive million hol<: r a million and from the market j17 words
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Article15 1926-10-29 9 «»ta from German to ing ayadkaU has an anting to $25,15 words
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Article133 1926-10-29 9 I ORIENTAL NATIONS. CHINA LEADS THE WAY. [Reuter's Service. London, Oct. 28. me limes correspondent at Constantinople states -hat Mr. Sze, Chinese Ambassador at Washington, has spent a fortnight I i urkey and has o- om to Anyora to open relations with the Turkish Government. The correspondent learns133 words
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Article70 1926-10-29 9 [Haras Service.] Paris. lt 28. The papers announce that the Argentine Government, who is a creditor of France for a .i- bi I 18,000,000 gold pesos, due >n Jan. h;l > now, aftei several delayte j herself, propose d that payment deferred to a date to70 words
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Article61 1926-10-29 9 n [Heater's Service.] Amsterdam. Oct. 28. rhc Textie] Arbeider states thai following a resolution passed at the International Federation of Textile-workers, Mr. Shaw, Secretary, accompanied by several British and German colleagues, will shortly visit British India to investigate the conditions, as regards hours and wages, of61 words
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Article67 1926-10-29 9 [Reuti r\- Service.] London. Oct. 27. The ?ugar refinery of Tate and Lyle at Plaistow, the largest m England, employ- ing _.<)t»o workers, has closed I wn owing to the slump i.-* the sugar trade. A factor m the situation, according to an official of the67 words
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Article61 1926-10-29 9 [Renter's Far Eastern S- rvice.] Shanghai, Oct. 28. Tokic message says that c survey ship "M:im>:.:;. has discovered the deepest place m tli Pacifii I etw ien Bonir and Ezu, 9, 135 metres. The dk epest spot previously known was discovered by th American warshi] Tvs ar61 words
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Article39 1926-10-29 9 [Heater's Service.] London. Oct. 27. Tlie P. and O. Company pay a dividend on the deferred shares I r sis month.- of 5 per cent, tax free, making 1" per cent, for the- j year.39 words
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Article29 1926-10-29 9 [Renter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, Oct. _'7. A Hongkong cable from the Canton Press i Bureaa says that Chiang Kai Shek's reported death is entirely baseless.29 words
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Article180 1926-10-29 9 EJ.IONAIKE'S BLUNDER. urtssj of N'any i XichiXichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Oct. 27. Mr. Fnsanosnke Kuhara, a prominent business man and millionaire, has neon summoned by the Tokio Public Procurators Bureau foi examination. It is alleged that .Mr. Knhara, who was not acquainted with the circumstances, financed Ylu.ooo to a180 words
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Article296 1926-10-29 9 MASS PRODUCTION AND MASS HAPPINESS. THE SECRET OF PROSPERITY. [Reuter!a Service. 1 Washington. Oct. 28. Speaking at the annual banquet of Advertising Agencies cf the United States here to-day. Mr. Coolidge said he hoped American prosperity w uld continue indefinitely. He said that mass production was the basis296 words
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Article86 1926-10-29 9 Overflow Meetings Necessary. London. Oft. 1 1. Tokio. As showing the importance that the Japanese Government attaches t« the Salvation Army the Prime Minister, Mr Wakatsuki, presided ovei and addressed a packet! and enthusiastic meeting m honoui the visit of General Booth. Tin crowd wishing to86 words
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Article95 1926-10-29 9 London. Oct. 18. An official telegram received from the vern >r of the Gold Coast, at Kumasi, •'1 informed the Kumasi Chief- on Octobei 13th that Prempeh could be insi?)--1 'i as Paramount < hief of the Kuma-*:. The news was received with great io- ami95 words
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Article295 1926-10-29 9 develo] and so Government has taken it up? Increasing Need for Houses. Mr. Lornie said he recommended the acquisiti m because there was so little sign of development m the district. He agreed with Mr. BattishilJ that there was an increasing need for houses m Singapore. In the course of295 words
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929 1926-10-29 9 52,000 7 000 For Land Acquisitions. TASK FOR IMPROVEMENT TRUST. The acquisition of land at Telok Blangah off Alexandra Road, m regard to part of which litigation has been proceeding m the Supreme Court, i.s the initial step m a very considerable Government building scheme,929 words
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Advertisement466 1926-10-29 9 j: Acceptable X'mas New Year i ji Gifts for Friends at Home. ■i i^ftk THE VERY BEST j <am MANILA cig ars. I Hu can can "El Orienlc" I 3IS?^2 PER BOX o{ ~> PRICE NETT m^olm PER B()X F prke nut nett PER HOX 0F 10 !>RICK S2 :H>466 words
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Advertisement589 1926-10-29 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINF 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 ami Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. ADRA&TUS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In Port 1 RHEXENOR Marseilles, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg anil589 words
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Advertisement564 1926-10-29 10 Eilerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT HOMEWARDS. m s.s. CITY OF WELLINGTON Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Nov. 8 s.s. CITY OF PEKIN Marseilles, L'don, Dunkirk, Havre and L'pool Nov. 30 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO Marseilles, London, Havre and Liverpool Dec. 30 s.s.564 words
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Advertisement384 1926-10-29 10 BRITISH INDIA AM) APC V R LINES. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CAEGO SER\ I> PF\INSUL\R %ND ORIENTAAL STEAM NAVIGATION 0 LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with Hx< M.jesiy^ C^VWtM Wf OUTWARDS FROM LONDON S^F^^ For China and Japan. P* Mar^.U^ M. anH Due Tonnage. Singapore.384 words
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Article1138 1926-10-29 11 Strain and Stress at School. NATURAL GENIUS FOR GAME. The fathers of promising- boy cricketers, still at their "prep." or public school, often ask me where and how they can get some special coaching: during- the summer holidays. To which question I always reply as follows:1,138 words
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Article171 1926-10-29 11 Support Will hv Refused. Senate President Quezon and Speakei Roxas, who are two staunch supporters of the annual carnival festivities, m a majority caucus, failed to check the jjrowin^r anti-carnival sentiment among the majority legislators- An overwhelming majority i> against government participation m the Manila carnival. The caucus171 words
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Article87 1926-10-29 11 Johannesburg. Sept. 20. Mr. Alexander Olive has left Port Elizabeth at the head of an expedition which has pone m search of the "death tree." The "death tree," which grows somewhere m the heart of Africa, pives off a powerful odour which kills any one inhaling it.87 words
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Article79 1926-10-29 11 London, Oct. 14. p ar i s The body has been found off the coast of Mcnaco of a well-dressed woman who has been identified as Madame Villemont. of Paris, nee Princess Irene Puleepsingh, the sister of Prince Victor and Prince Frederick Duleepsi-gh. A letter was79 words
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Article230 1926-10-29 11 To find a European down and at East of Suez is no very pleasant thing, tor the unfortunate individual >r for his friends, says the Malay Mail. When the (I v.-rr. ment of the Straits Settlements inaugurated its European Unemployment Fund the ]<n of those who. previously,230 words
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Article367 1926-10-29 11 SELANGOR vs. MALACCA. Commenting on the Rugby match l>etween Selangor and Malacca on Saturday at .Malacca when Selangor won by 1'! points to 9, the Malay Mail says:— Ednie, at t«eck, after a poor start, played a fine game, his tackling and kicking being excellent, an.! he showed good367 words
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Advertisement58 1926-10-29 11 JfwqosmmlV 2§P Tastes may differ, but this renowned brand of k3HH "SCOTCH" captivates them all, through its Iv /> delightfully mellow I n ""H THE DISTILLERS' .i| 9BH Edinburgh— Scotland. we first started m business our quest was 'Quality M*d no cheapeninp: influences of competition UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. ttrporatod m58 words
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Advertisement174 1926-10-29 11 I _NEW IMPERIAL. For Perfect Dependability 1927 MODELS SHIPMENT DUE EARLY NOVEMBER :i Model 1. $400. < MECHANICAL LUBRICATION. 250 c.c. OVERHEAD VALVES INTERNAL EXPANDING J J (Guaranteed 60 miles per hour). brakes. < FAST RELIABLE ECONOMICAL J New Imperial Motor Cycles have won the Isle of Man T. T.174 words
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Article277 1926-10-29 12 The P. and O. Nyanza has left Hongkong, j and is expected to arive at this port at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, the 2nd proximo. She will proceed alongside the Singapore Harbour Board's Wharf on arrival. The most important news at Lloyd's on Sept. 27, a report from277 words
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Article157 1926-10-29 12 The following sailed from the Straits by the Blue Funnel Patroclus Dn Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Spiers and infant. Mrs. Stringer and infant. Mr. W. Thomson, Mr. C. P. W. Flynn, Mrs, J. P. Strachan Mrs. K. Pinnocfc and two children. Mr. Mbrreau, Mrs. G. K.157 words
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Article182 1926-10-29 12 EXPERIMENTS BY TRINITY HOUSE. Great secrecy is being maintained regarding two new Lightships which will shortly begin their lonely vigil m the rough seas round the British [sles. The new vessels are being built at Dundee for the Corporation of Trinity House, Tower HiH. the sentinels182 words
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Article274 1926-10-29 12 I GENERAL DAI/lONS SANK VIEWS. The Nautical Gazette (New York) has a long and interesting article dealing with American shipping policy which is well* worth careful study. The author is Brigadier-General A. C. Dalton, president of the United States Emergency Fleet Corporation. His contention is that "essential274 words
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Article81 1926-10-29 12 gress not later than January Ist, 1927 a definite programme for an American-flap merchant marine. The general admits, however, that the financing of a great building programme and the method by which financial aid may be given to private shipbuilders and operators is a more difficult problem than the mere81 words
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Advertisement862 1926-10-29 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MAKELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading: to Australia. Cabin? de Luxe, sunsrle862 words
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Advertisement623 1926-10-29 12 SINGAPORE-NEW YORK SERVICE/! OF THE j NEDERLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY. "ROTTERD Ilv AND HOLLAND AMERICA LINE BAILINGS ON FIXED DATES VIA 8008 TO M v ::K I AND BOSTON. I f TOSAKI Oct. 29 I f VECHTDIJK <lue Nov. 24 I Cargo is tl* accept. ij to Philadelphia. Baltimore, and to623 words
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Advertisement272 1926-10-29 12 LLOYD TRIESTIV) N\\ HOMEWARD ULIS'G^ I I Mil' 1 hly sefi i I I and Friestt vifl I through Bill> of La I vant and Biack Be« l'< I en iho \Xv« Oatst j OITWARD iil\(v for BOKCKON(, M BOQUILIKO I i ROMO! 0 I Dales of Mil log I272 words
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Miscellaneous627 1926-10-29 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 6627 words
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Advertisement529 1926-10-29 13 O. S. K. Line. 1,,-' 1 Steamers. Arrive D lam, Hamburg, Bremen, *^v*~ loJoabo, Aden. Port c AmUr Maru *°v. 12 Nov 13 ar. Dar-es-Salaam. I>IOV i 6 Bay and Durban. f Canada M nru Xov w Bay, Cape Town. Rio. 0% r d K B Aires fLa piata Ma^529 words
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Advertisement407 1926-10-29 13 TRAVEL™ COMFORT "PRESIDENT ■Hflft 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 a n electric reading lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The407 words
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Advertisement496 1926-10-29 13 Kerr Steamship Co.. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICF to BOSTON. NEW g-yiJKffi&ff ANI) (via Suez). s.s. BELFAST MARU due Vov 18 ms. SILVERFIR Jj I For rates and other particulars apply: GUTHRIE CO I TI) Agents:— Singapore and Penang K. P.496 words
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Article897 1926-10-29 14 Opposition Parties Combine Against Ministry. AN INTERESTING POSITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokyo, Sept. 2tf. :w i principal non-Government p01i- parties have joined hands with the r I ringing about the fall of the >-n -i-nt Japanese Cabinet. Their combined strength is far above that of the897 words
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Article636 1926-10-29 14 Another Triumph of Science. QUARTZ CRYSTALS AS CONTROLS. The theory of the application of quartz resonators and oscillators to electrical cur- rents has mm- been experimentally proved. There remains, however, a great held of development m the practical application of resonators and oscillators to such circuits which636 words
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Article245 1926-10-29 14 while m the urban industrial areas the w rkers are far more radically inclined. Thi old order where Genro (Elder Statesmen) thought for the people is no more. Only one Genro is left alive, the aged Prince Saionji and it is not likely that the Throne will create any more245 words
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Article891 1926-10-29 14 Practical Side of Seamanship. GIVING YOITII us CHANCE. Manx of the old sailing-ship men ridiculed the idea of the vess< Is they were wedded to being run off the seas by steam; they even clung to the belief that the Almighj would never commit such a891 words
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Article33 1926-10-29 14 2.(MH1.(t00 (.ti:l<i- r- I .i| isialt I Am-< 1 I Tin- Net** i: I to woi-k tmtbfe i vi <•!• m I Dutch East Intfles, I m -har. ;it U I33 words
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Advertisement22 1926-10-29 14 EiflMM MEN WHO KNOW ■^nTacgaret^ AND ArrKtUAIL ill, GOOD THINGS t.^/^^^,'*-'"''* SMOKE llj^AHOE^ocu^jf^./ THE BLUE TIN POGUSUVSKY, LtSiS, iL. W I E22 words
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718 1926-10-29 15 FRASER CO. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th. [Figures m brackets show the issue value of the Share m dollars unless otherwise marked.] B. Am. Tob. (£1) 4.15.0 4.17.6 Central Engine ($1) 95 1.00 Cycle and Carriage ($1) 95 1.00 Eastern Smelters (£1) 17.75 18.00 F. and Neaves ($5)718 words
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Article70 1926-10-29 15 October 28. Pank 4 m.s. 4 5-32 Bank demand 2 3 25-:* Private credits 3 m.<. 4 7-16 New York, demand 66% Credits 90 days 57 France, demand 1775 India, T. T. loo 1 Hongkong, demand lo 1 [».c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 1111 L»4 1 L Java, demand L70 words
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Article199 1926-10-29 15 October 2*. Tin 75 Ton- (154% Opium, Benares urn. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintf.n 260 Kice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice, Siam Broken No. 1 220 Rice, Siam Broken No. 2 200 Rice, Siam Glutinous No.199 words
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Article69 1926-10-29 15 Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot 72 7_'. 4 Standard R.S.S. Spot V- 1 7° on Tender Nov. 7J 4 73 No v- Dec. 73% 73% Jan-M a r. 75 75 Apr-June 76 7(1 Tone of Ma rkei Steady quiet. Latest Cable: London69 words
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Article206 1926-10-29 15 Singapore, Oct. 28. Rubber.— Since our last report the Colonial Office have issued regulations governing the restriction of rubber for the sth restriction year commencing November Ist next. Whilst it is felt thai a year's continuity is ensured under the new regulations, there is a certain amount of206 words
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Article72 1926-10-29 15 Rugby. Oct. 27. Amsterdam 12.12, Berlin 20.40, Bombay Is. "> 7 h(1., Brussels 34£5%, Buenos "Aires 46%, Copenhagen is. 28, Geneva 25.13, Helsingfors 192. ."i2, Hongkong is. lP L .d.. Lisbon 2 17-32, Madrid 32.20^, Milan 112%, Xew York 4.54 11-16, Oslo 19^7%, Paris 158%, Prague 163%, Rio72 words
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Article681 1926-10-29 15 LYALL AM) EYATTS WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 21. The Metal quotation, after sharp fluctuations, closes 14. down since last repotting and while the market m this section remains dull with sellers principally Interested, thi> may he regarded as a natural sequence to the preceding heavy speculation. The681 words
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Article284 1926-10-29 15 Singapore. Oct. 2 s The Colonial Office announcement m regard to restriction was published here on Monday. The: immediate effect me t<> create a more optimistic feeling and prices m the absence of sellers were advanced one to tu*. cts. per Hb. Fui-ther consideration of the284 words
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Advertisement343 1926-10-29 15 Over $7,000,000, S.C. Tin? /inn Assurance m Force Over 23,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements) HEAD o¥¥lCE House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. he Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and com P lie 3 with the British343 words
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Advertisement426 1926-10-29 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subscribed Y. 100,000,000 Uully paid up) Reserve Fund Y59,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-President: R. Ichinomiva. Esq lim DIRECTORS. p 1 Oda SP*ii Es Q- K. Mogami. Esq. Baron K. Ifeaaaki K. Takeuchi, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq. F. atanabe,426 words
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Advertisement442 1926-10-29 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 Silver $27,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. I). G. M. Bernard, Chairman Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Deputy Chairman W442 words
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Advertisement92 1926-10-29 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720 FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO.. LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. United Engineers (10) ll.su 12.00 Wearne Bros. 18.10 18.50 LOANS. Spore92 words
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Article939 1926-10-29 16 Monsoon Changes. PLENTIFUL RAIN STORMS. |frrom Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Oct. 23. The weather seems on the change and the advent o£ the north-east monsoon is being heralded by the customary drop m the temperature, drizzling rains accompanied by winds from the north and east. As far939 words
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Article322 1926-10-29 16 Singapore Arrangements. PARADE, SERVICE, AND DINNER. The commemoration of Armistice Day m Singapore on November 11 will fellow the same course as m previous years. A service will be held at the Cenotaph at 7.30 a.m., when there will be a parade of troops and t^x-Service men and322 words
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Article217 1926-10-29 16 MALAY COMMUNITY'S There was a gathering of representative Malay gentlemen at the Malay Volunteer Cluh m Bra's Basah Road on Wednesday afternoon at 5 ""dock to discuss arrangements concerning the distributi >n of poppies a; the forthcoming Armistice Anniversary. In thr absence f the Hon'ble Inche Mohameti Yunos217 words
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Article303 1926-10-29 16 During the month of September ion:', dotrs were destroyed m the Malacca district by the Goverrment Veterinary Department and the Police. Vp t<. October !6th the Veterinary Department alone were responsil le '"or the destruction of 2i>o dogs. desirable to enter full provision. The ability (if the country i;> meet303 words
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Article368 1926-10-29 16 Race Training. YESTERDAY'S GALLOPS. There was a small gathering at the course yesterday morning to watch the exercise including Mr. F. J. Smallman, the new Stipendiary Steward, who arrived the previous day and came down to have a look round. The work on the whole was mostly of368 words
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Article162 1926-10-29 16 SCOTLAND BEATS IRELAND. IxHidon. Oct. 27. The Scottish League defeated the Irish I League ai Edinburgh to-day by five goals to two. This is the "second inter-League mate!: of the season, the Football League having beaten the Irish League m Belfast earlier n the month. Ireland did better162 words
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Article79 1926-10-29 16 SATURDAY'S PRACTICE MATCH. Saturday's practice match will be m tht nature of a Probables and Possibles trial, the S.C.C. being due to piay their first Malaya Cup fixture against Johore on November K>. The teams will be as follows Colours.— S. E. King; Goldman, Robertson, McHutchin, Webster; Pecker, Wainwright;79 words
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Article109 1926-10-29 16 The final m the Garrison Hockey Cup competition will be played on Thursday. In friendly matches the Duke's defeated the V.M.C.A. by two goals to nil and the Battalion A team heat the R.A.M.C. by five ffoals to nil. The S.C.C. 3rd XI were beaten by the Services109 words
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Article40 1926-10-29 16 The November Bogey competition of the Singapore Coif Club will be competed for >n Saturday and Sunday, the 6th. and 7th. orox. The Ladies' November Bogey compeItion will be competed for on Monday. hi' 3 st. prox.40 words
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Article782 1926-10-29 16 Busy Days. THE LATE MR. HUNT. (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca. Oct. 27. Malacca has had a busy and what would have been a most enjoyable week had it not been for the gloom cast over every thingthrough the tragic death of Mr. H. J. Hunt, who. as782 words
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Article35 1926-10-29 16 NORTHERN UNION COUNTY C UPS. London. Oct. H. Further results m the second rounds ol the Northern Union County Cup Competitions are as follows: Yorkshire Cup. Leeds 3, York Lancashire Cup. Warrington 9, Widnes 18,35 words
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Advertisement182 1926-10-29 16 w. .-••.•.-.v.v.v.v.-.-. -.vvw^yrwvuviAVWV. > The Broadwood Piano 1 IS AX ALL BRITISH MASTERPIECE AXr)HA> i USE FOR MORE THAN 150 YEARS S DESPITE FOREIGN COMPETITION IT STIL] :f V*** ll 1 supreme IN QUALITY AMD MMCI J CALL OR WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. I S. Moutrie Co.. Ltd.] Raffles Place, Singapore.182 words
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