The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 December 1926
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Title Section12 1926-12-02 1 Singapore Free Press CENIS. SINGAPORE S.S.. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1926. NO. 11,967.12 words
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Article286 1926-12-02 1 A sensational story comes from America of a plot by three Hindus, who were smuggled into the country, to murder the Maharajah of Indore who was concerned m the famous attempted abduction of Mumtaz Begum m Bombay last year Page 9. The P. and O. Company is286 words
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1330 1926-12-02 1 LOST PROPERTY— A BURMESE VIGNETTE. No man was ever more easily parted from his belongings than Jay (teeter. He WW WW outstanding genius at losing things. Ha could lose- them almost more quickljj thai acQuired them; and that is saying great deal- for Jay. who had a witlttii g era;1,330 words
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Advertisement376 1926-12-02 1 fI N LOON G tmta .1 CLASS TAILORING. i Finish Guaranteed. UGH STREET. s v "W%W*WVW%%VVi.\ VIV.W.VAV. V.V.V. v.v. v. V.V.V. rfi- r-=_z 1 j Raffles_Hotel j I r^fpnvwmi Sea View Hotel I (Dinners will he served m the Ball-room.) jr r\ fjA JT TO \)tfm\\%\^^ -iVV>/ r x lil-V376 words
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Advertisement121 1926-12-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Goodyear balloons Page 5. Last few nights of HarmstonV- Page The Hark Ang. I a: the Alhambra— Page 2. Do your Christmas shopping at White-- j tway's Page 6. Robinson's ars si wing a special selecti n of cots— Page 9. The Oldsmobile at th Cycle and Carriage121 words
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Advertisement15 1926-12-02 1 ,-n WING LOONG THE RECOGNISED HOI SE for Fl ROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.15 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous134 1926-12-02 1 THE WEEK. Thursday, 2nd. High Water, R. 25 a.m.. 9.8 p.m. High Water, Malacca. 5.30 a.m.. 5.50 p.m. W. Australian mail due. English mail I B.F. clo_< 3 p.m. C.EJS.M.S. Concert, 4.30. Gen< ral Booth at Vie. Theatre. High Water, 8.56 a i P pm. High Water, Malacca, 600 a.m.,134 words
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Article471 1926-12-02 2 i o tn r < La. >ur, tan the Tara, of wh >m were lat Pen tag, i r quarantine, and the balanc eded 1 P rt Swettenham for 12, I ril Resident, Perak, gives notice! tl I.ana Acquisition Enactment, 1922, t ertain proprietors ef land m respect and needed471 words
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Advertisement173 1926-12-02 2 TBK HAPPY VALLEY LTD. I .1 a i I Tbe Town Amusement CENTRE MALAY OPERA, CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. Mdm. \~> Kelvey's DANCING wm¥m j For children and youn„ i ladies in Character, Classical, Clog, Exhibition, \A¥ Ballet an( l Toe Dancing. K Private lessons in modern ball-room dancing j173 words
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Advertisement124 1926-12-02 2 Victoria Theatre COMING London Musical Comedy Co. "MADEMOISELLE from ARMENTIERES" and THE TALKING PICTURE t PAVILION From Friday, 26th. Nov.. to Thurday, 2nd. Dec., At 9.15 p.m. sharp. ELEANOR BOARDMAN— WILLIAM HAINES— ALEC FRANCIS— SAZU PITTS, lhree Wise Fools A KING VIDOR PRODUCTION. Adapted from the well-known play. It portrays124 words
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Advertisement215 1926-12-02 2 A TRIO OF SPLENDID PICTURE 1 From Tuesday, 30th November, to Sunday, t h D I ALHAMBRaJ In the Second Show at 9 p.m. I A GRAHAM WILCOX-UNITED ARTISTS PROI) Ucn I The First film to have its first Presentation at the Ai;. v I It includes m its INTERNATIONAL215 words
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Article856 1926-12-02 3 A Plea For the Chetty. (To the Editor of the "Pinang Gazette.") Sir,— lt is a pity that your leading article m your issue of the 16th ultimo, on the above subject was not available to me earlier. You say "the interest of the labouring classes throughout856 words
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Article50 1926-12-02 3 'Havas Service!. Paris. Nov. 30. In the Chamber M. Briand answering a question of the Socialist Deputy, M. Fontanier, stated that commercial airplanes were sold m two parts of China openly and without any rupture of France's international obligations. mmmmm^T mm m m^ m n m^^^T*^^T mm^^T50 words
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Article17 1926-12-02 3 [Reuter's Service.] I Baltimore, Nov. 30. The death has occurred of the Philologist James Wilson Bright.17 words
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Advertisement202 1926-12-02 3 < v i 1 *M For Everything You Wash Yourself. jj iuv is the supreme cleanser to which you can trust (toi icikate material. Airy georgettes and chiffons, nim> bets, line lawns and linens, silks and satins, wool- t > n ,>t course, washable artificial silks and other newly mu.iud202 words
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Advertisement198 1926-12-02 3 It's a sinful shame I I- Tnat is the remark frequently uttered to our r.pres- J £^L___ W^^^\\\^a*\ entatives at the sources from which we buy -ur i a^S^^^^^^a, FreSh FrUU '< J They seem to chin* St a shame that such lastftHU 5 fresh fruit should be made into198 words
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Advertisement24 1926-12-02 3 m jT\ f/J'-m A HAN ____o>_^^_/#/v ''M M^m. a\ a ATwiL a a mmm WORfk HOLDING PHOENIX, the "Royal Flush" of Minerals PHONE 346324 words
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Article, Illustration266 1926-12-02 4 EXCLUSIVE PICTURES OF THE BELOO-SWEDISH ROYAL WEDDING. Everywhere along the mute from the station to the Royal Palace at Stockholm there were scenes ol" great enthusiasm. Here you sec the crowds gathered m the Gustav Adolf Square cheering the Kinu- and Queen of the Belgians andDaily Sketch - 266 words
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Advertisement228 1926-12-02 5 _____$^ilß^^K-^ •'•''•^^H__B"iv_ll US sw m ll M^ _^L_a SS^^ I j___r^ft -__H_F^_fl_ _J_B___k >^\j m W ja -5 x ?»ne__r |B^-y£ vsskm ____k*^ wL j_S mmF __^B .>>K^___R^^^^9ft^^r :^^^'iß!^'" ;^^Tßfer^B_____________ E j_F -_L oJ_F Wft_ __Bf^_________l 9 -j^Ss ______^_^P^_-_3_l ____Bp<v «S_r "s^ _4f_____i__________P!vi.:^:>' '¥i^^ 'i^B _V __PS__ *r I» o_E_r228 words
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Article1492 1926-12-02 6 Rubber Prices. THE LAST QUARTER'S AVERAGE. (From Ou_- Own Correspondent). London, Nov. 4. The average price of rubber per pound during the three months ending October 31st. was Is. 8.1997 d. To have warranted an exporting licence for 100 per cent., the price required was l-9d. or1,492 words
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Advertisement153 1926-12-02 6 THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TOGO If you want to Secure the Finest Value and Widest Choice m Xmas Goods Dont Get Held Up In Making your Choice Through Leaving Your Xmas Shopping till the last Help to Avoid Congestion AND SAVE YOURSELF TIME BY VISITING W H ITE AW153 words
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Advertisement140 1926-12-02 6 f\fj 1 *™>ME LET IS RKASON x Ja*a Have you ever, day after da\ B X Atyk\L^mmmmmtmm\\mm. «___> gSßßg^^^^^^a^l^^^aßCSß-a*. **> a delicious fruit and then. t __%lliilM____fi___________M impulse, tasted of to dix..,. ._________^___a _H'_Bt^mW< _____________r ____P-^________l ___H_k ft AKiiIMI l_y^__^. misled llnSll ir/_^_k ml UH WI Are *°-day driving li140 words
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Advertisement292 1926-12-02 6 "ZEISS TESSAR AUCTION SAJjTOF TANGLIN COMPOUND HOISE. The undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Auction at thtir h-t-Mj On MONDAY, 6TH DECEMBER, at LM pm COMPOUND HOUSE AT NASSIM ROAI' Valuable freehtdd land containing an area f 02,170 K|UUft feet, witl pound House erected thereon and known as292 words
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Article800 1926-12-02 7 The fourteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of The Chinese Commercial Bank, Limited,* was held at the Bank premises No. 64, Chulia Street, on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Mr. Wee Teck Seng presiding m the absence of the Chairman and ViceChairman. Others present were: The Hon.800 words
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Article68 1926-12-02 7 London, Nov. 29. In the House of Commons Lord Winterton Under-S _cretary for India), told a questioner that he had received a communication from the Government of India regarding* the suggestion for the international labour organisation to call a conference of representatives of India, Japan68 words
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Advertisement400 1926-12-02 7 CARDS. r K y s_roN.§;: 4 ?KWOOD FURNITURE Shanghai shades. S i iMBEB MANSIONS. i _uwtIIWWMW-W' w -VW«ilMWßfta *tf_^!_ <""TtABI E TOPS. FLOORING. 4 TUES. Etc. ,vr,\PORE CASKET CO. > 1M '.j,,., Merchants." ftitpkaM 75. P^Tc^HIRE. KT^pßeduction m Rates VIATIC MOTOR CAR CO. T e i. Nos. ISOI and 109400 words
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Advertisement687 1926-12-02 7 NOTICES. TELUK ANSON RUBBER ESTATE, LIMITED. IO^LJ K e- reby u given that a Dividend of 10 p. r cent, be.ng the Second Interim Dividend 6 atC h7 t h: f >-r ending 31st December, 1926, has been declared! by the Directors pay--1 L^SSSIf" °n the Agister' on _-sdiuraa>, 18th687 words
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Advertisement744 1926-12-02 7 NOTICES. (THE STRAITS TRADING CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of The Straits Trading Company, Limited, will be held at the Company's Registered Office, Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore, on Tuesday, 7th December, 1926, at Noon, for the purpose of744 words
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Advertisement703 1926-12-02 7 JUST ARRIVED j NE W DRESS FABRICS FOR I nmm PRESENT SEASON Jl ST ARRIVEr Best Selected SILKS OF Latest Fashion Products IN MOST CHARMING DELICATE COLOURS Unique Selection Available VISIT EARLY AT WASSIAMTJLL ASSOMULL Co. Thone 1144. 56-57 HIGH STREET. WRITE OF SEIZURE AND SALE DATED 18th AUGUST. 1926,703 words
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Advertisement294 1926-12-02 7 ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE. HONGKONG. I Boarding and Day Sch _or I I neat Students. A "Western Print Bllllli :n i ntriish ny resident Fnglish and Chines* jTTmdnatra. I hinese classes compulsory Prepares students for tile Ul mil ie_. Football. Tennis and Swimming. Chines* or Fo reign food. Apply Rev. r.294 words
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Article28 1926-12-02 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. MARRIAGE. coi.BKiO KAYI.oU, v. Seremban Roman Catholic Church, nn November 27th, L 926, Dr. Redmond J. Colbert. .Malayan Medical Service |t'> Margaret Kay lor, Seremban. I28 words
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927 1926-12-02 8 SINGAPORE' FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1926. St. James's Power Station. It cannot be said that the matter of jthe St. James's Power Station costs ,\vears at all a satisfactory look. We have heard various outside unofficial explanations, apart from those given at the meeting of the Commissioners, one of927 words
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Article120 1926-12-02 8 Mr. R. J. H. Sidney, late headmaster of the Victoria Institution, is shortly returning to Malaya. He expects te leave London on Dee. 17. The engagement is announced of Mr. R. W. Kendall, general manager of Malay Rubber Planters, Ltd., to Miss Sylvia Mary nsp, of Market Harborough. The Raja120 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article45 1926-12-02 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 1. In the St. Andrew's pay rugger match The Rest swamped Scotland to the tune of 35 points to three. The annual dinner was held at the E and 0 Hotel, Chieftain Thompson presiding.45 words
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Article48 1926-12-02 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Dec. 1. In the police court to-day H. F. Waller, head clerk m the local branch of Aylesbury and Nutter, was charged with crimina. breach of trust m respect of Sol 2. The healing was postponed to Dec. 8.48 words
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Article254 1926-12-02 8 SIKHS INTIMIDATE MALAYS An incident which corroborates the Bag. gestion I t" intimidation of Malay hire cai drivers by Sikh drivers occurred <>n Tuesday night at the Cricket Club, where. X IS significant. Sikh drivers have for lonii monopolised the hire ear stand to the ox elusion254 words
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Article42 1926-12-02 8 QUEEN ALEXANDRA MEMORIAL FUND. Subscriptions already ack;.. i of the late Mr. Seal. eang Seah i L (MI Mr. Ong Ka): Lock, (m memory of the late Mr. Ong Boon Bin) SOO Mr. Tan Choo Yew 15d Total ItJOSfl i ii i42 words
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Article64 1926-12-02 8 A Chinese was arrested bj the police on Tuesday _t the oil wharf. Keppel Harfc .ur. for being m p ssession of an automatic pist(ll without a licence. Sc is also charged with being m possession <>f 50 rounds ol ammuniti n without a lichee. The rase64 words
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Article64 1926-12-02 8 A committee of the Straits FTrtHrmriUi (Singapore) Association wi:i be held on Monday, December 13th., in the Singap< r Exchange Room at 5 p.m. The agenda will include: Daylight Saving, Nomination to Municipal Commission. Anti-malarial works (proposed straighten ing of Gaylar.o River), Town and Colonial Improvements (Utilisation64 words
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Article165 1926-12-02 8 Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Fenny were guests nf Mrs. Amery at her at home on October 28. We hear that Mr. F. \Y. R. SeweJ] will shortly Le leaving foi Singapore on pi i motion and transfer.— Malacca Observer. Mr. A. \V. Hamflt )ii. who was on a short165 words
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Article67 1926-12-02 8 Chinese Bond, (Our Own 0,,., There has nd<iri ho lUndI Und slump. Mosl now HmegotiaWe. **i All Foreign isst* jsympatheticallv |ff< Tin, after read v T-K with a consequei I RCBBBR KI...EKS. The selling of there are now i',-y, VARVIM, MhNv The Financial tOQI and affirm- thai67 words
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Article21 1926-12-02 8 ti k roof V i 1175,41 The __:a:,.e. ..f the Impenaj Ho^yi Mi Ichiki, is i -'"<• •>' i the Emper21 words
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Article20 1926-12-02 8 As a g wi." leeumme' d a fi Of JOi aa'fl BfM m the m v a20 words
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Article17 1926-12-02 8 Chicheru Berlin on Ti* a sea i Leningra jotinti ia of a y17 words
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Article239 1926-12-02 8 1 toi tai neeei* Swiss 4 Miik Company. ii- W. K. H left for Stngapci ning lav. Mr T. G M- Cheai S Klebang R d ber Esta have returned to Kiir Two Chinese I account before II i J claim being I Tan Lianp Pa3 for $1,024, balai do239 words
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Advertisement170 1926-12-02 8 "TH£ CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" > J CALDBECK, 'MACGREGOR CO., LTD. -I S ;."> Ralliin— Ud. Telephone 228. > •.••.\\V\\V.V.V.W.V.V.V.V.V.V.V. YVWl V.VV.V.V.V.V.V.WLV/.Vi a. a. caaa....aaa«.a.. ■.■■aaBoaaaaaaaa.aaaaa 1JULM r•j XMAS IS DRAWING QUITE NIGH ii The Latest Most Artistic a" Jewellery and Silver-Ware B. P. De SILVA •J the Elver-popular Jeweller.170 words
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Advertisement42 1926-12-02 8 FOR ALL VERMIN USE 1 AGENTS: W. R. Loxley Co. naaggggggaasssasßs PEARS' I GOLDEN SERIES. j I J IT'S AN EASY JOH J" |2-i to renovate your car j-; with > |ROBBIALACf| I J OI ALL GARAGES AND DEALERS. -J iaV. I b42 words
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Advertisement10 1926-12-02 8 -_---—-«-__fc^-_^» To-day's Foaturcv_ EXCLUSIVE W 7/ 'V OF BORU /////V10 words
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Article41 1926-12-02 9 rv-aTlONAL AMERICAN h STORY. rail from the birthplace of Begum the dancing- principal in the attempted tbai hill in Bombay last enter-,, the United States lankets in the tonneau induct to Los Angeles. a ith ha avy re-41 words
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Article24 1926-12-02 9 return fi nn America and 4 the President oi p n Office ai d the Araeri- s esterday. Bucharest »n24 words
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Article69 1926-12-02 9 sue- tl i reports I fth< King. [Ha _ha Ruma. it CI v g prioi -en Mar i said 1 hai the throne i finitely si ttled and it was imreturn te Ruma- 1 m Pa: a I arol aid not attempt a Ii ation ot this69 words
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Article76 1926-12-02 9 Bukhare t. Dee. 1. rdinand to the Pre- Senate says alth and strength are lent iii- a T ility the Country. Nobody BStant solicitude to I roved when necessary I rsonal I •■wl- to put amd ind indecisions of his ill loyal Rumanians to form Ihe throne76 words
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Article78 1926-12-02 9 -Official Sen ice.] ission m Geneva, inks a.-: night that the n for the disarma- to meet m March to i les of the convention pective goi ci nments disai mament confer- v. ii. ther the confer- i al least a year. was essential nt were pi ofoundly78 words
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Article55 1926-12-02 9 Or Neville Cham- that the object of the reducing the t year is to reduc. the which the subsidy _m rved to check housing. hou-. am nally were the norma] m an I, aiiow ing tor the d ,1_ houses, about nually to keep pace Since the55 words
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Article201 1926-12-02 9 COL. HARVEY'S EULOGIES. AN UNHAPPY COMPARISON. Reuter's Service. New York, I)e c 1. speaking at the annual dinner of the St Andrew's Society, Col. Harvey, ex-Ambassa-dor to London, acclaimed the recent "spring mto being cf the British Commonwealth of sovereign states as a great event the201 words
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Article73 1926-12-02 9 (Transocean Service— copyright.) Berlin. Dec. 1. In the discussion m the Reichstag on the estimates for the occupied territories, R 'ichsmmiste? Bell stated that a continuation of the oeeupate n wa- not citable with the Locarno and Thoiry I spirit, and was danger us to the73 words
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Article47 1926-12-02 9 7~ London. Dec. 1. The Chelmsford by-election, due to the retirement of Sir H. Curtis Bennett, re- 1 suited a- follows: Lieut-Col me! Howard: Bury (Conservative) 13,395; Mr. S. W Robinson (Liberal) 8,435; Major Moller] (Labour) 6,140. (No change but the Labour vote has trebled).47 words
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Article29 1926-12-02 9 Transocean Service copj i ight. I Berlin, Dec. 1. The Kondylis Cabinet m Greece having! resigned _I. Zaimis has undertaken the formation oi a coalition cabinet.29 words
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Article75 1926-12-02 9 In the course or pointed references to Italy. Bf. Briand, speaking m the Chamber, said that every country had I the right to choose its own Government and every right to fits of bad temper, but there was a limit, ami Italy would admit that family quarrels75 words
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Article52 1926-12-02 9 [British Radio Official Service.l During the first nine months of the present year 52,750 persons were assisted to migrate under tin- Empire Settlement Act. They included 5,500 families, consisting of over 20.000 individuals, who went to Australia and New Zealand. Information regarding migrant families for Canada is not52 words
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Article37 1926-12-02 9 Renter's Service. As regards Franco-German relations, M. Briand, speaking in f he Chamber, expressed the opinion that the time had come for the League of Nations to replace the present inter-Allied military control in Germany.37 words
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Article47 1926-12-02 9 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Nov. 30. The King has approved the appointment of Mr. Arnold Hodson, of the Consular service, to be Governor of Falkland Island< and their dependencies, in succession to Sir John Middleton. whose term of office will expire shortly.47 words
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Article26 1926-12-02 9 Renter's Service. New York, Nov. 30. The death is announced of Mr. W. H. Porter, the banker, a member of the firm26 words
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Article141 1926-12-02 9 INSURING ITS VESSELS. REPORT OF SECRET NEGOTIATIONS. [Reuter's Service. 1 I ond m, Dec. 1. Exeit-mert has been caused at Lloyd's by the persistent rumour that the P. and O. Company is shortly insuring its vessels m the open market. It is understood that141 words
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Article109 1926-12-02 9 Renter's Service. London, Nov. 30. The P. and O. Company directors propose to distribute out of the balance of €919.096 for the year ended Sept. 30th. 10 per cent on deferred stock, tax free, of which r per cent has been paid as an interim109 words
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Article159 1926-12-02 9 BRISK DEMAND FOR COAL. Renter's Service. London, Nov. 30. An agreement has been reached in the South Wales coal-fields for a 47-hour week at approximately pro-stoppage wages until May 31st. next. [British Radio Official Service Rugby. Nov. 30. The South Wale- and Yorkshire miners have decided159 words
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Article96 1926-12-02 9 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Nov. 30. Jt is understood that it has been decided to reduce the strength of the Royal Ai" Force in Irak after to-morrow from eight to seven squadrons. This reductii n has been made possible y the more settled96 words
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Article77 1926-12-02 9 Reuter's Service. Paris, Nov. 30. AI. Paul Claudel, whose appointment to the Embassy at Washington is confidently expected, started his career in the consular service in the United States and afterwards was for ten years in China. After filling a series of European posts, with an interval77 words
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Article161 1926-12-02 9 Leave of absence has been granted to the following officers in Government Service: Mr. H. S. I. Smail, Mr. L. H. Gorsuch, the hon'ble Mr Justice E. C. Watson, Mr. H. G. Birnie, Mr. W. T. Chapman and Mr. A T Kni ht A motor car accident, which was attended161 words
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Article412 1926-12-02 9 EFFECT ON 'CHANGE. LATEST PRESS OUTBURST. Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 1. The gravity of the situation m China is reflected on the Stock Exchange. vGeneral depression reigned m practically all sections, particularly Chinese bonds, m which there is a severe slump, dealing becoming largely a matter of412 words
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Article203 1926-12-02 9 REPORT'S RECOMMENDATIONS. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 1. Issue 1 in the form of a voluminous blue j book, ths report of the China Indemnity Advisory Committee endorses the recommendations of the Willingdon Delegation. comprising notably the formation of a board of trustees, comprising six Chinese and tive British,203 words
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122 1926-12-02 9 Reuter's Service. Washington, Nov. 30. Mr. Kellogg is studying the report of the China Extra -Territoriality Commission, with a view to deciding what should be done to carry out its recommendations. Under a resolution of the Washington Arms' Conference these recommendations are not binding on any122 words
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Advertisement130 1926-12-02 9 I WHITE ENAMELLED COTS i > ft f. ft Q HIGH E QUALITY FINISH < j: j I'l- ANI) > •j j If STRONG •I Ir— Jj CONSTRUCTION. 5 !l^i^^iKS^ s l?ffff 2ft 6ins x 4ft 6ins 39 50 i ij j 3ft. Oins. x sft. Oins. $43.00. SWING COT.130 words
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Advertisement721 1926-12-02 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE I] REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES J EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON, AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. PYRRHUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Hull Dec. 5 LYCAON London, Rotterdam721 words
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Advertisement493 1926-12-02 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG. Due Spore. s.s. WALTON HALL Dec 24 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF PEKIN Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Dunkirk, Havre and Liverpool In Port493 words
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Advertisement457 1926-12-02 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERYK Ks. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAAL STEAM NAVIGATION rm LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Antwerp Due leave Tonnage.457 words
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Article, Illustration651 1926-12-02 11 Charles Conway - Charles Conway Momocible Events m the historq of the Empire* Dec. 2. The Opening of St. Paul's Cathedral. Two hundred and twenty--229 nine years ago, on the 2nd. YEAR_* December, 1697, the first serAGQO vice was held within the walls of St. Paul's Cathedral, which at651 words
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Article1053 1926-12-02 11 Rabbit Duels. RED MICE AS BOXERS. The quiet evening was fading into dusk, when something tumbling and scuffling be- neath the trees caught my attention. For a moment I could not imagine what it could be; then I saw that "it" was two rabbits, rolling about1,053 words
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Article15 1926-12-02 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Nov. 29. Sir Claude Jacob has been promoted Field15 words
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Article19 1926-12-02 11 The Hon'ble Mr. W. Peel, Chief Secretary to Government, will spend the Christmas holidays at The Cottage, Taiping Hills.19 words
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Advertisement175 1926-12-02 11 IHome made London buns, ft c esfj to make when cook ma K nsley" for the raising. ran can be sure they If be light and digestible eca usc Raisley mixes If ind perfectly with the im and so raises If mjfi md surelv. 11 Paisley f Shoe Lane London175 words
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Advertisement263 1926-12-02 11 >^_________. o^*^)* bi^^^*^__^__bSl________w___b___*_^^ t £mWmW¥Am* S *~^^fmm. mLISmW^ _*W wKr~ *«_'^_r_'* i c^ __.l__a l ________________l mm V I* *aa_ a-^ _aVr_^^ "'^_P ____L_ 1 I Vjv aM-__¥_-Ha In BL _^______Cf____ __F a I LAMBERT £P BUTLER. EKGLAN'D. I Insects Bring Disease to Thousands/ I HH HE S E tiny263 words
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Article46 1926-12-02 12 The homeward bound Spanish mail steamer, C. Lopez y Lopez, is due to arrive here from Manila on Saturday at daylight, and will be berthed at the wharf. She will probably leave early on Sunday morning for Colombo, Suez, Port Said and Spanish ports.46 words
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Article241 1926-12-02 12 THE ADVENTURE OF THE FOAM." Conradian Tale from Nicaragua. New York, Oct. 13.— Thirteen American sailors— twelve members of the crew and the captaUuo- the "F^n," a New York, boat— liave just returned from South America to tell a Conradian tale of how they were "shanghaied" into a241 words
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Article195 1926-12-02 12 Woman Lashed to The Mast. Windsor, Oct. 22.— "1 will bring the yacht home or die m the attempt," telegraphed Miss F. G. Knowles-Foster, novelist and traveller, of The Tapestry Hall, Old Windsor, when she and her uncle, Commander Simmonds, were compelled by195 words
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Article144 1926-12-02 12 Australian Labour Attack. The Labour Daily, official organ of the New South Wales Labourites, commenting on the discussion on the Singapore base 'at the Imperial Conference, reflects the j prevailing opinion of a large section of the Australian Labour Party when it desoribes the base as "a purely144 words
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Article94 1926-12-02 12 Melancholy Man Who Refused to Bind Sweetheart. On the arrival of the Nederland Royal Mail liner, Jan Pieterszoon Coon, at Southampton from the Straits and D. E Indie* during mail week, the wireless operator, Theodoras Putters, when wanted for duty, was hanging in his cabin. At the94 words
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Article69 1926-12-02 12 (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). n iR h°t Nt. nty f Ur h UrS din »MMaximum shade temperature 88 F shade temperature 73 8 F Mean shade temperature 79'fi F Maximum sun radiation n«'? £> Minimum grass radiation 79 F Sea temperature o7 t, Mean wet69 words
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Article32 1926-12-02 12 A V^ H r k Sc 1 e (Brit H,rvar, Bah™, Van Cloon, Vaf-Ho/Sp^J; •J- 31 "v^* Valaya, (Dut); Mena, Will o'the Win. Jp a oh m (L£ engam L «'-shanr;32 words
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Advertisement410 1926-12-02 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) I FOR SYDNEY. MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. (Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (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. Cabins de Luxe,410 words
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Advertisement87 1926-12-02 12 GLEN LINE. FOR LONDON Fare $642.86. j SA CARMARTHENSHIRE. This vessel expected to 9ail about j December 9, has excellent accommodation i f or first-class passengers. For full particulars, apply BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., (Incorporated m the F.M.S.), AGENTS, j Telephone 3121. GERMAN AUSTRALIAN LINE. (Incorporated m Germany). MARSEILLES/ HOLLAND AND87 words
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Advertisement474 1926-12-02 12 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS teo, inc. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) IticketsI^Itoursi Passages booked by all steamship lines, t Independent and Conducted Tours. Travellers' Cheques. Letters of Credit. Remittances by Draft and Cable Transfer. Foreign monies exchanged. Baggage and Accident Insurance effected. Booking Office for F.M.S. RLYS.. ROYAL STATE RLYS. OF J SIAM474 words
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Advertisement159 1926-12-02 12 THE W]\ K ()F THE KING OF I W'INKs. POMMERI GRENO CHAMPAGNE ORDERS \Ki: HOOKED K)K FESTIVITIES Sole Agents JOHN LITTLE CO.. LIU. (Incorporated in Eng sric I Singapore. Penang and Kuata LLOYD TRIESTE^ NAV I (Incorporated in Italy.) HOMEWARD SAILINGMonthly service I and Trieste via poltt iking through Bids159 words
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Miscellaneous590 1926-12-02 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantat) 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 6590 words
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Advertisement735 1926-12-02 13 at ——l laM^^— i^ m I 11. m O. S. K. Line. l)t s t mat ions. Steamers. Arrive. Dept. a tterdaaa. Hambnrg. Bremen, "''"■',.p via Colombo, Aden, Port ,!Xr and Port Said. Andes Maru Dec. 20 Dec. 21 a sa. Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, Delagoa Bay and Durban. f Mexico Maru735 words
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Advertisement472 1926-12-02 13 TRAVEL- COMFORT ff^t%JEa9ll-fl_ri~« A pB Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms 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 cold running water. The472 words
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Advertisement648 1926-12-02 13 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA ANI» BALTIMORE (via Suez). m.s. SILVERFIR due lloc ld s.s. BORDEAUX MARU due Dec 16 m.s. SILVERELM dut Dec 29 m.s. SILVERASH due Jan 12 m.s. SILVERAY due648 words
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Article228 1926-12-02 14 MALAYA COMMAND RIFLE MEETING. GOOD LIST OF ENTRIES. The programme for the Malaya Command Rifle Meeting, which commences on Friday at the Bukit Temah Range, is full of interest m view of the fact that entries have been received from all the Regular and Volunteer units m the228 words
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Article218 1926-12-02 14 Tokio, Nov. 29. The Bunraku-za Theatre of Osaka, the only permanent establishment for puppet plays m Japan, has boon completely destroyed by fire which spread to Takayasu's hospital. All the inpatients are safe. Commercial Treaty. Mr. Masayuki Yokohama, first-class Secretary attached to the Embassy at Paris will shortly218 words
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Article175 1926-12-02 14 I NUMEROUS CASES TO HE HEARD. No Jess than 75 cases were down for hearing m the Supreme Court during December but the majority of them had to be Stood over when the list was fixed. Among the matters fixed for hearing were: Chin Seng Hin and Co.175 words
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Article129 1926-12-02 14 [British Radio— Official Service.] Further conversations on the outstanding points of the German disarmament question are due to take place. The British Government desire the withdrawal of the Allied Military Commission of Control at the earliest possible moment. During the weekend, the Ambassadors Conference held the issue under129 words
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Advertisement232 1926-12-02 14 The Best Hot Drink m the World for Children "KTATURALLY children cannot have coffee, because it conXN tains the drug stimulant caffeine. But they relish a warm drink at meal-time the same as grown-ups. Mothers everywhere now give their children Instant Postum. It is so convenient— a teaspoonful of Instant232 words
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Advertisement183 1926-12-02 14 mmmmmmmmmwmMmwmWWWmiWWWmmmmtmmWWlMK 9W*m i* I When headaches spoil H _o i r I your pleasures, remember ENO I IU Nine times our of ten, a headache indicates that your M system needs the gentle vet effective aid oi ENO. Most 1 9 comincr these disorders than the regular morning glass of183 words
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Advertisement15 1926-12-02 14 ------■•■wa -a~a-a aavaawa RECORD upon RECORD!! On Shell Lubricating Oils I Shell Motor Spirit. j15 words
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Article323 1926-12-02 15 ERASER'S SHARE LIST. Yesterday's Alterations. LOANS. Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $22,000,000 of 1926 103 V. 103**. ci. S.S. and F.M.S. 5 p.c. Vie, Bond 1928 $15,078,000 104% 105 1 ci. ;Hitam Tin 1.30 1.40 Kamunting (£1) 83s 86s x.d. K. Lumpur Tin (£1) 40s 6d 42s 6d323 words
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Article146 1926-12-02 15 Dec. 1. Closing Prices. Kuchai 2.10 2.15 Kroh Forest .l' 1 dis .02% pm. Lingui 1.80 1.85 x.d. Menglerabu Lode 50 55 North Taiping 1.05 1.10 Nai Hoots :»o 95 Rahman Hyd. 2.77% 2.85 Rantau prof. 1.90 1.90 Ulu Piah 1.60 L 65 Chenderiangs 30s 9d 32Haad146 words
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Article24 1926-12-02 15 Mr. G. C. W. Davson has heen trans- ferred to Alor Gajah to take the place of i Mr. O'Farrell as Assistant Engineer. i24 words
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Article83 1926-12-02 15 RUBBER AUCTION. YESTERDAYS PRICES. The Singapore Chamber of Conuneree Rubber Association, held its 788 th. auction yesterday, when there was Catalogued 1.G52. 170 lbs.; 7_7.. r >7 tons. Offered 1.096.003 lbs.; 489.28 tons. Sold 960,182 lbs.; 428.(0) tons. Spot. London Is. OOd. New York 57 cents PRICES83 words
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Article136 1926-12-02 15 Rice, Rangoon Bints.'. 260 Rice, Raßg-oo?; Glutinous No. 2 320 Rice, Anim Xo. 2 250 Rice, Siam Broken Cl for export 235 Oconuts. per thousand 85.00 Sago Hear .:.iu Devoe's Imperial Brillian. per 2 tins 5.60 Sylvan Arrow per 2 tins 5.26 Tiger in 'bulk- gallons AM) Socony Motor136 words
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Article57 1926-12-02 15 December 1-1.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyer? Sellers R.s.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot 63 53 Vi Standard IPSO, di Tendei Dec Jan. -Mar. G4 J 4 f>4'_ April-June 65' i Tern- of Market: Steadii r. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet IB**d per lb New Fork57 words
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Article68 1926-12-02 15 [British Radio— Oflicial Service.] Rugby. Nov. :.<». Amsterdam 12. 10. Berlin 20.41. Bombay Is. 5 l.'MGd., Brussels 3436, Buenos Aire--40*"4. Copenhagen 18.22. Geneva 25.13, Hel- singfbrs 192%, Hongkong Is. lid.. Lisbon 2 17-32. Madrid 32.03%, Milan 114%, New York 4.85, Oslo 19.14%, Paris 152%, Prague 16_%, Rio G,68 words
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Article42 1926-12-02 15 Mr. T. I. M. Gordon, the acting Assistant Secretary for Postal Affairs, has been elected to officiate as President of the Federated Malay States Posts and Telegraphs Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., during the absence of Mr. T. A. Melville on42 words
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Article659 1926-12-02 15 IRASERS vYEEKLV REPORT. Singa«_>ore, No.. 30. The tone at the share market dming the past week hai been distinctly dull and business m both the Tin and Kunner sections has been on a limited scale. Tin- price ol Tin continues to advance with a difference «f £17659 words
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Article112 1926-12-02 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S. REPORT Singapore. Dec. 1. Rubber. L ndon, Is $%d. Unchanged Local S3 c- Tin.— l.' ndon, E3OO 15s. Dowi 50i Urn al S l 4 1 j for 125 tons. Mining. Rahman Hydraulk 2.76 2.80 Kmta Dredging 2.0' 2.15, Rantaii Pn I 1.95, Petaling 4.51 LSI 1'112 words
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Article88 1926-12-02 15 R ATRUT BASIN. Tb<- following telegram has been pec< ed by Boustead and o Penang, th< Secre tary. Ratiut Basin Tin Dredging Co. N.L: General Manager reports that n main area of newly acquired property, bor. Eng to date covers eighteen million yards ano fully confirms vendors average values of88 words
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Article26 1926-12-02 15 Counsel at London Sessions: You have a car, I understand? Man: Well. yes. It cost £3 10s., but it goes only when it thinks it will.26 words
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Advertisement374 1926-12-02 15 Assets Over §7.000,000, S.C. Assurance m Force Over 23,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAP OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. m Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies374 words
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Advertisement873 1926-12-02 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. I (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 $20,000,0^0 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang. Deputy Chairman873 words
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Advertisement98 1926-12-02 15 INSURANCE. ASIA INSURANCE CO.. LTD. (Incorporated m the S.S.) DIRECTORS: Teo Chong Siong, Esq. (Chairman). Chua Han Leong, Esq. Wong Yong Kai, Esq. Loke Van Kit. Esq. Lee Pie Soo, Esq. Leong Foong Siew, Esq-Lee Chin Tian. Esq. Thio Kirn Chuan, Esq. Mr. Au Mm Thong. The Company is prepared98 words
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Advertisement39 1926-12-02 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 Manager39 words
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Article484 1926-12-02 16 Football. THE ST. ANDREW'S MATCH. The Rest. I. Scotland. 0. The Rest easily beat Scotland on the Padang yesterday at soccer. The game was slow and foi- the most part uninteresting. The SeotOsh side were a man short and they seemed done up long b.f re half-time arrived,484 words
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Article54 1926-12-02 16 The following is the draw for the Garriaon squash racquets tournament: Bye**: Lieut. Jones. Lieut. Cumberlege. Lieut. Exham and Major Streeten. Lieut. Owen vs. Major Dunsterville. Capt. Paukner vs. Lieut. Bourke. Lieut. Annitage vs. Major Stoehr. Lieut. Taylor vs. Lieut. Ohatterton. The first round mu-t be completed54 words
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Article148 1926-12-02 16 I Ronald Column, who plays the colourful! role of Capt. Hilary Trent m George Fitz- mauriceO scieen version of The Dark Angel, which First National Pictures are present- I ing at the Alhambra next week, is a native of Richmond. Surrey. England and is of Scotch and English extraction. He148 words
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130 1926-12-02 16 |SI MUST BE WON. j In re-ponse to a numb.r of suggestions we propose to inaugurate a i football competition next week. A j. prize of fifty dollars will be awarded Sjj to the reader who correctly forecasts the results of twehe matches m the Football130 words
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Article606 1926-12-02 16 Maryknoll Sisters' Ordeal. FATHER FLETCHERS GRAPHIC STORY. The China Mail of Nov. 24th. contains the folk wing graphic account of the Wai Hoi piracy: The full story of the piracy has been recounted by Father Fletcher since his return. It appears that besides the Sisters and606 words
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Article76 1926-12-02 16 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Handicap Doubles. Millard Watts and lee heat Houghton and Bennett 21 20. Championship Pairs. Nicholl and 11. R. 1... Dyne Teat Pierrepont and H. F. L. Dyne 21—5. Withers Cup. Webb beat Elphick 2O—lo. TO-DAY'S TIES. Withers Cup. Hickey vs. Layton. Dr. Elder vs.76 words
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Article64 1926-12-02 16 Friday. 3rd.— 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Chinese Company. (Times as stated).. Bukit Timah Range. Rifle Meeting. Saturday 4th.- (Times as notified). Bukit Timah Range. Open Rifle Meeting. 2 p.m., Farrer Range. Malay Company. Sunday; sth.— (Times as notified), Bukit Timah Range. Open Rifle Meeting. T a.m., Farrer64 words
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Article245 1926-12-02 16 Selangor Turf Club. FRIDAY'S WEIGHTS. The following are the weights for the amateur rase meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Friday: Ratt 1. Ponies D. (Five furlongs):— Lenador 11.10, Jaya 11.10, Posh 11.8, Umptaway 1 1.6, Taree 11.5, St. Andrew 11.5, Dodder 9.13, Noisy Oyster 9.8, Rodeo 8.10, Cutty245 words
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Article121 1926-12-02 16 PROBABLES vs. POSSIBLES. The folk wine; have been invited to play rugby football m a Probables VS. Possiblematch on Tuesday, on the Padang: Probahles: S. E. King; J. T. T. Webster. C. B. Pecker. D. S. Robertson, B. E. Ablitt; E. M. Scoular. J. D. B. Moffatt; R.121 words
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Article35 1926-12-02 16 For the Malaya Cup Match between the United Services and Negri Sembilan at the Stadium on Saturday the usual prices will be charged at the gate i.e. 50 cents and 10 cents.35 words
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Article104 1926-12-02 16 S.C.C. \S. CAPT. WALKERS XI. At the Stadium yesterday the S.C.C. lost to Capt. Walker's Xl by seven goals to two. The score was opened by Smith sending m a splendid shot from an outside pass early m th< first half. G. Murphy equalising for the S.C.C. five minutes104 words
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Article85 1926-12-02 16 YESTERDAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP TIES. Men's Doubles. Murakami and Ichigawa beat Choon Sim and Pereira 6—2, 0- 1. Zozu and Matsukawa beat Haridas and Raskaran 6 2, 6 l. I Captain Price and Faulkner beat Balhetchet and Ess 6—2, 11—9. Klein man and Paterson beat Green and j Whitley 6—3, 4—6,85 words
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Article44 1926-12-02 16 Men's Doubles. R. Gi, Cooper and Smith vs. Nozu and Matsukawa. Murakami and Ichigawa vs. Hooi Hye and Choon Leong. Kleinman and Paterson vs. Chee Tong and Chow Tat. Ladies' Singles. Mrs. Rule and Miss White vs. Mrs, Raby and Miss Coby.44 words
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Article29 1926-12-02 16 The men's monthly medal (bogey) will be played on Saturday and Sunday, llth and 12th inst. and the ladies monthly medal (bogey) on Thursday 16th instant.29 words
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Article21 1926-12-02 16 Printed ...nd published by Reginald Downing Davies at tne office c the Singapo Free Press Ltd., 69, Robinson Road wQanor*. Strait*21 words
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Article498 1926-12-02 16 I "IN ORIENTE PRIMUS." Sir, At this time of the year when the Singapore Volunteer Corps is devoting special attention to recruiting, may I be per- mitted to say a few words concerning the I 'Right of its Line.' I The S.R.A. (v). is a unit498 words
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Article441 1926-12-02 16 Sir. —It is gratifying to not* that the information published by your valuable pap<. on Muslim affairs has succeeded to some i i xt ti t to stir the Muslims from their lethar- gy. The pitiable disregard by rich Muslims of the education <>f their poor441 words
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Advertisement143 1926-12-02 16 V^V_^%VUVV.*AV.V.V.*.V.V.V.'.M,VV.V.V.V.'.V.V.. A STEIN WAY GRAND Plano'; J GIVESTO ANY DRAWING ROOM THAT Fix,: n r j J QUIET DIGNITY SO ESSENTIA! i\ A HOMI CAM AND tNSPECT THESE TO-DAY. Sole Agents, ji S. Moutrie -Co., Ltd. 5 RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE %%%\V_V_%%VV.V_V.VAV.VV.V.V_-_-. t _V 1 %-.-.V.-.> r ,V 'V,>J 1,1, ,1143 words
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