The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 January 1927
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Title Section13 1927-01-28 1 Singapore Free Press 1 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., FRIDAY. JANUARY 28, 1927. NO. 12,015.13 words
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Article345 1927-01-28 1 The Punjabis disembarked at Shanghai without any untoward incident and the tension there has been lessened Page 9. The Times, commenting on China, urges the sinking of all party feelings in order to give united support to the Government Page 9. Of the twenty men charged in345 words
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Article1021 1927-01-28 1 JOCK - JOCK A trans-Atlantic saj^v \s responsible for the remark thai t rut ti ii stranger than tict i < i n because, while li t-t i >n ie obliged to stick to probabilities, truth isn't. Had be lived to read the detective and mystery stories that pish, with1,021 words
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Advertisement231 1927-01-28 1 FAUUMNGS i EDCALYPTOS OIL pure a best. >-.//.-.v-v.v."-"-"-v.'.-.s-.v.v/: j Raffles Hotel ;i Saturday, January 29th, 8.15 p.m. j; I Special Diner Dansant j! (Dinners will be served in the Ball-room.) i For reservations phone 2920. 5 J J. WILLIAMS, Manager. < The Inevi able Typewriter. Perfected hy Remington. The Remington231 words
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Advertisement213 1927-01-28 1 |ROOFING/f\| In rolls for immediate fe^fcfifes6ff^^^ best advantage: for Mai- b! g! thoid Roofing is the best x^^^^^^KSmj^ H large, so well-equipped ffffiSfflf/B H perience, Malthoid offers |I^^»H E H most satisfactory Roof- flllHlß S I SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. £5| (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) j* 1' ii \\u213 words
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Advertisement92 1927-01-28 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel attractions Page 1. Trade mark notice Page 7. Theatre attractions Page 2. Stavrinaky dancers Page 2. Insure with the Ocean Page 16. Gossage's Magical soap— Page 3. Shipping on pages 10. 12 and 13. Pears' soap from Katz Bros. Page 5. Tennis shoes from Robinson's Page 9.92 words
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Advertisement12 1927-01-28 1 MMAV '.WAV.V.V.W.V.W... order j: SNOWFLAKE j! PURE CHILLED CREAMERY j| f BUTTER. <12 words
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Miscellaneous157 1927-01-28 1 THE WEEK. Friday. 28tft. High Water, 5. 1S a.m., fi.3B p.m. High Water, Malacca, 2.30 a.m.. 2.40 p.m. Australian (not W.) mail closes. 8 a.m. Dutch homeward mail doses, 11 a.m. Municipal Commission 2.1") p.m. Homeward mail closes, 4 p.m. Boy Scout Mtg.. V.M.C.A. 5 p.m. Turf Club Mtg.. Theatre.157 words
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Article750 1927-01-28 2 flood troubles are not yet over. The Shtgapon Jay mail arrived in Kuala Lum]uir «>n M riiay nitrht four hours late owing to washaways on the line in the Johore BCCtioa, The train next morning, however, arrive i ir good lime, and the damage has been repaired, A watchman, whileM.M. - 750 words
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Advertisement266 1927-01-28 2 ASPRO TABLETS. GIVE CERTAIN RELIEF IN Rheumatism Headache Influenza t Sleeplessness. Does not affect the heart. Wholesale and retail from the Importers MEDICAL HALL LTD., 23, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. TBE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. The Town Amusement CENTRE MALAY OPERA, CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. Victoria Theatre TO-NIGHT AND NIGHTLY AT 9.30266 words
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Advertisement169 1927-01-28 2 PAVILION From Thursday, 27th. Jan. to Tuesday, Ist Feb. At 9.15 p.m. sharp. THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE Including THE TAIPUSAM FESTIVAL. They Love— They Play— They Dance— They Cry. "DAYTIME WIVES 7 Reels. Here, for the first time they are dramatized, revealed in all their glorious strength and weakness in169 words
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Advertisement313 1927-01-28 2 No Show on Saturday 29th Jdniu As a Mark of Respect for the Funeral <>f tk Mrs. Tan Cheng Kee lat ALHAMBHA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show, commencinir M n A SIDNEY OLCOTT— PARAMOUNT SPF Presenting Charming and Fascinate POLA NEGRI in her First picture in American setting; A screen313 words
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Article172 1927-01-28 3 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 25. Tie troops being despatched to China are to be < mployed in a purely protective capacity. This i? the p int which is consistently emphasised, and it is of much impoi tane:\ Their presence, it is belived, should have172 words
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Article115 1927-01-28 3 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 2>. A report on the beam wireless tests made during the past week between stations in England and Australia is issued by th« Marconi Company. It states that the tests have demonstrated thai this wireless link is capable of working115 words
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113 1927-01-28 3 [l^ritish Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. '±~>. As a result of the discussions whi.-h to k place during the Imperial Conference, it has been decided to send to the New Hebrides a commission comprising representatives of His Majesty's Government in Great Britain. Australia and New113 words
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Article94 1927-01-28 3 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 25. On February Bth., Parliament will reassemble, and the Government Departments concerned are engaged upon the preparation i f the King's speech. The most important subject dealt with in the speech will be the Chinese situation. In regard to domestic94 words
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Article69 1927-01-28 3 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 2.">. The cruiser Conquest and the first submarine flotilla of the Atlantic Fleet left Portsmouth yesterday to join the fleet in Gibraltar. Included in the flotilla is submarine XI, which now joins the fleet for the first time on commission69 words
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Article40 1927-01-28 3 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 25. The Ministry of Labour announces that on Januay 17th., the total number of unemplcyed was 1,390,000. This was 41,014 less than a week ago, but 175,125 more than a year ago.40 words
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Article29 1927-01-28 3 [Reuters Serviced Paris, Jan. 25. The International Aeronautic Federation has awarded the Clifford Harmon trophy of ten thousand francs and a gold medal to Major Pelletier Doisy.29 words
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Article41 1927-01-28 3 The old grab-dredger has recently been beached close by the Malacca pier, and Is being overhauled and repaired. This dredger has been in service dredging the Malacca river for over two decades, and, we think, has attained pension honours.— Malacca Observer.41 words
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Article867 1927-01-28 3 The Indian Graduate. A NICE POINT. (By Our Indian Correspondent). The recent engagement of a graduate from one of the Indian universities a 8.A., 8.L., to boot in one of the public offices here at the not princely salary of $25 per mensem has given rise to some867 words
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Article61 1927-01-28 3 The deaths are announced of the Yen. Aithur Edward Stone, formerly Archdeacon of Calcutta; of Lieut. Col. Robert PVaser Standage, Residency Surgeon in Mysore since 1903; Lady Allen, widow of Sir George Allen, formerly proprietor of the Pioneer, Allahabad; of Lady Eashyam Iyengar, widow of the late Sir V. Bashyam61 words
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Advertisement128 1927-01-28 3 Udelphi hotel] TEA DANCE EVERT TUESDAY FROM 5.30 TO 7.30 AFTER DINNER DANCES Kwry Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday ROOF GARDEN ONErtA KVERY SUNDAY E3PBNING 5 SPECIAL ATTRACTION f STAVRINAKY DANCERS I j WILL APPEAR IN '< Cabaret Dinner Dances I j: FRIDAY, lan. 2Sth. SATURDAY, Jan. 29th. 5 a I128 words
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Advertisement189 1927-01-28 3 il v i^r I V u\ I «l*I^I^Tl»lv Arf..KlllA I\>^|/ ll_V^ I VJI CC11"1 VCU ■"UI UC OR SEND FOR CATALOGUE TO MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. 200-212, Orchard Rd., SINGAPORE. VAWAWWVW.W ■v.^v^sv.^ w.v.w.v. w.v.w.v.v.v.w va^. I 7 "P T O O r Zj XLj XO O ji S Careful study of189 words
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Article549 1927-01-28 4 Part II The Italian Riviera. TRAVELLING LIGHT" [Specially Written for Free Press], There are many delightful places on the Italian Riviera between San Remo and Spezia. Avoid travelling with much heavy luggage when g» ing to Italy. Never shall I forget the infuriating experience at Ventimiglia. the frontier,A. B. H. - 549 words
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Article, Illustration59 1927-01-28 4 St vies for the school-girl show the same tendencies in a simplified form, as those designed for older folk, and here we see the Moused back, the straight front and tight hip-line that are to dominate in Una season's models. This coat is in brown "djersa-Kosha," lined59 words
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Article77 1927-01-28 4 Polka dots are the season's craze, and the most charming patterns show rather small dots very close together. Peach-coloured organdie makes a charming bouffant frock and is trimmed with white embroidery and a sash of blue ribbon. White organdie, pleated or embroidered, is the most popular fabric for vestees and77 words
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Article531 1927-01-28 4 Mirrors of Loveliness. THE CHIPPENDALE CULT. I There has arisen, quite suddenly, a vogue for antique mirrors, which, with a low j table, often take the place of the more conj ventional dressing-table. A huge mirror in a very lovely and elabor; te Spanish Chippendale. gilt frame, is531 words
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Article, Illustration20 1927-01-28 4 Dorothy Gish as Nell in "Nell Gwyn," a First National picture recently released in London. Daily Sketch copyright.20 words
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Article, Illustration713 1927-01-28 4 A wrap could not be more delightful to wear over a rose georgette frocl. than this pink velvet cloak which is adorned with white fox fur. Both pole! and steel spangles are used to trim the frock. BOUDOIR S BOULEVARD. A mannequin parade, which I713 words
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Article39 1927-01-28 4 Some Sweet Dishes. BY A COOKERY ENTHUSIAST. Pineapple Cream. Take a tin of sliced pineapple and put the contents into a saucepan with half a pint of water and a cupful of sugar. Simmer gently for half39 words
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Article, Illustration350 1927-01-28 4 an hour, or until the fruit is soft. Then remove and chop it into small pieces. Soak an ounce of gelatine in a little water, and when it has dissolved and cooled a little, add to the chopped pineapple and syrup. Whisk half a pint of thick350 words
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Article156 1927-01-28 4 It is a Blgn of the growing: popularity of grape fruit that a special holder, somewhat like a Gargantuan "egg-cup, has been designed to facilitate the handling of the fruit at table. Grape fruit, as most people know, is eaten with a spoon, and the 1 bw156 words
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Article438 1927-01-28 4 ■The American Command. MISS BOOTH s OFI h Another American I;. making as the Salvation attempts to throw |T Cr. It- independence, w, >•,. M vanced in W. Bra in v, r let his sistir. Ev ng, a. commander f the country, a position the two years.438 words
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Article, Illustration17 1927-01-28 4 A charming sports aaaea crepe de chine is trtmn* bands in varying widt\ accordeon skated17 words
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Article675 1927-01-28 5 Dramatic Incidents in Court. "E. D. CAIRNS." There was a dramatic incident at Surrey Quarter Sessions at Kingston, when a man priving- the name of Ernest Edwards, of no fixed abode, was accused of having obtained £8 by false pretences from Mrs. Charlotte Guile, an antique675 words
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Article162 1927-01-28 5 A Walk Round the New Territories. The announcement that a party of wellknown local walking enthusiasts h d planned a walk r( und the New T3rritories a distance of fifty-nine miles attracted quite a number of their friends and supporters to the Star Ferry pier at mid-night on162 words
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Advertisement261 1927-01-28 5 *\bu carit cto on I 111'" l 8 I ssgs Vr.v ruin your own health a* well as baby's > That is what sleep- 0k ■-s nights mean to you. Human nature cannot stand it. ere it safe, simple remedy in Woodward* Gripe Water. This -<• nurse writes to us261 words
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Advertisement153 1927-01-28 5 Will he fall in the Fight All life is a ti^'ht. Germs f of lliness are constantly attacking your child. 1 Many children und^^^^^^^%| simply becau-e tb.ey are net properly S c^°° I nourished they are r^Viil^ l^ 1^ 1 unfit to face the fight. 1 i 1 need That153 words
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Advertisement116 1927-01-28 5 iyw f the many ways in which "4711" can be used with beneficial re- ry Jj' suits, there is none more widely appreciated by discriminating [^SEx iff m! women than the touch behind the eai- and over the temples which kJ cools and refreshes after exercise- Il^l^^vl Urn Its bewitching116 words
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Article780 1927-01-28 6 As Good as the World's Best. FORTY MILES AN HOUR DOWNHILL When I first put on ski, twenty-nine years ago, a ski-runner was regarded as a ridiculous "plank-hopper" by the aristocrats of the skating rink and as a vulgar interloper by the winter mountaineers, all of780 words
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Article62 1927-01-28 6 Guardsman Motor Cyclist's Successful Defence. London, Jan. 13. A Grenadier Guardsman was charged at Aldershot with riding a motor cycle with his hands off the handle bars. He. successfully pleaded that he was adjusting his chinstrap, and the Police Superintendent explained that a Guardsman must62 words
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Article903 1927-01-28 6 "A Smart Knock/ PHRASES WE HAVE BORROWED. At the time of the War of Independence, American writers began to be more American than before, and English critics became more critical of their style and diction. Tc stamp a word or phrase as an Americanism (a term903 words
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Advertisement104 1927-01-28 6 yJtf^£sorgslVl( I i^y^y '■'•-**i' V -f ~~r 'I r T?f^ tfiilS/'^T. 'll^Bßt-i J B 'iM lil l 1 "~^=S=^^t~~Tjff!\ m r I^*^^- ■t*- |P NOr tW "'I I', '^I 'l r I i _<^^^S^^ '^^JiinJSEf^^^Si /v t^c-crcc fl~ j| ''*Jt I When we first started in business our quest was104 words
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Advertisement726 1927-01-28 6 AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CHINESE I < BRONZE AND JADE CURIOS Kit to be held at MESSRS. CHEONG KOON SE\(; S\l.ik, ON MONDAY, 31st JANUARY, 1927, AT 10 jo M Comprising:— Porcelain and bronze vases, ginger jar- with co t jade and bronze figure ornaments, porcelain bowls,726 words
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Advertisement42 1927-01-28 6 Ny Carlsberg Beer Iff fiMßKisM*^ '-'JL// 1 i solf: BWOtWW |THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LTD. |f oi I Mi' l^ l :n iC-^^^s^mmma^s^s^s^tf^flsl Beautiful (U« I" l: Panel- [deal Superu.r qu.iMs h prompt r-T-nin-'i w r I MOHAMEI' M* 33A. ROBINSPhorif M42 words
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Article1219 1927-01-28 7 Four Cases in Supreme Court. A 300 PER CENT. INCREASE. Four compulsory land acquisition cases were heard in the Supreme Court yesterday by Bfr. Justice Deane, assisted by two as j sessors, Messrs. G- H. MacGregor and A. E. Baddeley. The first was an application, in respect of1,219 words
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Article131 1927-01-28 7 ROSE MACPHAIL COS. REPORT Singapore, Jan. 27. Rubber. London, Is 7d. Down y 8 d. Local 05% cts. Tin. London, £287 15s. Down ss. Local $148 for 125 tons. Mining.— Murai 2.45 2.55, Rantau Ord. 180 I.Bdi Kuchai 2. 17^ 2.22 1/ 2 Ayer Weng 1.20 1.2.5,131 words
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Article206 1927-01-28 7 Singapore, Jan. 27. The market after showing a sudden improvement at the close of last week has been quiet with a downward tendency, and very little support has been forthcoming from the Trade. Prices locally have been very much about the parity of the London and206 words
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Article276 1927-01-28 7 Singapore, Jan. 27. Rubber. At tin- beginning of the period under review the local market was fully steady at round about 66% cts for Spot Sheet. Since then, however, a much easier tendency has been in evidence, with a consequent drop in price. Approximately 600 tons were catalogued276 words
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135 1927-01-28 7 Many of life's troubles are unavoidable, but many are not, and in the latter category fall dyspepsia and all stomach troubles which are caused, not necessarily by the food which ha* been eaten, but more frequently by an excess of the gastric juices, which sets135 words
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Advertisement297 1927-01-28 7 BUSINESS CARDS. fMARYpTON. i BLUKWOOD FURNITURE J SHANGHAI SHADES. j; X \MBER MANSIONS. j| lARBI X TABU TOPS. FLOORING. TII.ES. Etc. si NiA PORE CASKET CO Marble Merchants." Telephone 75. "ALBERT L. A. DALEY. [Ni.f-Rl \KER MONUMENTAL MASON. 1897. Tel. 915. 'cars for hire. Great Reduction in Rates THE ASIATIC297 words
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Advertisement671 1927-01-28 7 NOTICES. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members will be held in the VICTORIA THEATRE, on Friday, the 2*th of January, 1927, at 6.15 p.m. BUSINESS. To confirm the Minutes of the last Annual Genera] Meeting held on the 28th January,671 words
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Advertisement630 1927-01-28 7 NOTICES. HUMBEFQ NOTICE is hereby given that the Trade Mark depicted above is the property of F. Hopper and Company. Limited, Barton-on-Humber and the same is used by the said company in connection with Bicycles, Motor Cycles and Cycle Accessories exported by them to the Straits Settlements, Federated Malay States,630 words
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Advertisement436 1927-01-28 7 AUCTION SALEB. CURIOS AM) PERFI MERV. Auction salo vf a feed collection of dM curios, pot cilain- ware, etc ju~t HlTived fIVM China. Als<i 47 boxc- of ixrfim.tr: On Saturday, 29ih Jan.. at 1U..50 a.m. ESTATE I TRTST A«,K\( li-S 1.1 It.. A act loni'crs. AUCTION SALE OF Dressing awes,436 words
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Article15 1927-01-28 8 XIVKN. A daughter, on 21st January. 1927 to Mr. and Mrs. Archd. Niven.15 words
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Article89 1927-01-28 8 CARR.- Samuel Richard Carr on Jan. 26th lv' 27. at Eltham, London, aged TS years. YEO. Madam Yeo Kirn Xeo, beloved wife of Mr. Lee Pek Hock M.B.E. passed away at her residence, No. 360 Orchard Road, at 10.45 p.m. on 2»Hh January. 1927. Asre 50. She leaves a89 words
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464 1927-01-28 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1927. The China Parleys. When the terms which Mr. 0' Malley is said to have been drafting for submission for approval to the British Government via Sir Miles Lampson and the Chinese Governments via their responsible officials are published, we should not be surprised464 words
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Article225 1927-01-28 8 It is satisfactory to learn that arrangements have been successfully put in hand for the formation of a committee which will take up the entertainment, as far as circumstances permit, of the various contingents of troops and naval detachments which will be passing to and fro in225 words
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Article412 1927-01-28 8 A hanging calendar is to hand from the Osaka Shosen Kaisha. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Torrance will be leaving for Europe shortly. M.M. The meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee fixed for Feb. 15, to fix standard rates of wag-es payable throughout the inland districts of Pahang, has been postponed412 words
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Article91 1927-01-28 8 Penang Court Cases. ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 27. In the Police Court A. R. M. Nirayan Chetty was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of precious stones and cash to the value of $18,120. The case was postponed until February91 words
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Article214 1927-01-28 8 Reuters Far Eastern Service. Tokyo, Jan. 27. It is understood that the Government authorities yesterday held a conference, at which it was decided that a new SinoJapan treaty be concluded on an equal foot ing of mutual recognition, the most favoured nation treatment being likewise specified. Other point?214 words
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Article101 1927-01-28 8 THE SECOND SI FFOLKS. Singapore residents who turned out in large numbers to see the march past of the 2nd. Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment, were disappointed yesterday morning, for the course had been alteied and H. E. Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser had taken the salute much eariier than was101 words
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Article57 1927-01-28 8 On the recommendation of the Board of Education, the Secretary of State has selected Mr. G. McOwen, D. Phil., M.A. B.Sc, for appointment as Reader ir Chemistry at Raffles College, Singapore. This gentleman, who will be the first to be appointed to the staff of the57 words
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Article97 1927-01-28 8 In connection with the passing through of troops and naval ratings to China the following Committee was constituted yesterday to carry out the preliminary arrangements in connection with entertaining them as far as possible during theii visit to the port: Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer. Major Stoehr,97 words
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Article162 1927-01-28 8 The first Criminal Assizes of the year opened at Malacca on Monday in the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Acton. There are no murder cases for trial. The death occurred at Rembau an Saturday of Imam Mohd. Yussuff, at the age of seventy. He was the father of Inche AbdulM.M. - 162 words
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Article458 1927-01-28 8 The Founder Honoured DINNER TO BtHttOr Oi I.Ham Bishop William F. Oldr.an founder of the Aagb-4 bin the guest of honour a: r p the Anglo-Chines.- School Boys' Association, at On <, n night. Mrs. Oldhan, wai A number of ipeechet Loyal toast, which vas j Cheong Koon458 words
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Article124 1927-01-28 8 \ow. iii mod** Little and Cow of the d«-ath in U» Richard Carr. I rm.-rl> Carr ramc out to BiagmfWi 1873 to join th, ftrm md ultima* nUttgteg partner, h. l«M < was formed into i private i be wmf Howe and took up124 words
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Advertisement176 1927-01-28 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" < j t THE* 13 00 1 Olv BRAND j 9 l m Sole Agents. f J CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. J» fxcorporatfd mulcr Compo»t>B' Oni'nuif <•«.•< <t' Hongkong) in Shanghai > SINGAPORE. =i i: FOR CHOTA HAZRI TO-MORROW 1 GRAPE FRUIT! BT M Jl176 words
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Advertisement40 1927-01-28 8 V.SVAVJVWVAV%%VWAWAV.WA $V- Parfums de Luxe I COTY I Chypre j] Origan Rose Jacqueminot S Paris J Emeraude EAU DE COTY > •I to be had from all dealers i Dtipire Brothers. PROTECT YOUR CHEQUES PROTECTOGRAPH. Agents: I THE BORNEO CO., LTD.40 words
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Article79 1927-01-28 9 I|JN on BRITISH CHINA POLICY. n i;|V DIFFERENCES. gtert Service.] London. Jan. 27. editorial, states that evolved a far-sighted British national in- regardless of party B m which they merit all sectioM of country. then Key, particu- they were mm pre- hinosc national some criticism party,79 words
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Article200 1927-01-28 9 London. Jan. 26. (Sol itoi Gowval) i -re shall be a f the pos tion of Bri--0 the pf-pU' oi Qua," in to remem- doI mere- r Party is ower. Most ti a ar« doc to an mil war. The Wash- I the way relations between BS,200 words
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Article288 1927-01-28 9 London. Jan. 26. :i<m from Urn National Joint B the Genera] Council B Party executive, and B *WJ I ibov Party executive B Austen CbamberlafaL is introduced by Mr. v- -,v a < not a member I B ariMeqaentij conferred and i resolution was E thai :he288 words
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Article146 1927-01-28 9 BANDS PLAY TROOPS THROUGH STREETS. NO UNTOWARD INCIDENT. [Reuters Far Eastern Service]. Shanghai, Jan. 27. The Punjabis are the first British troops landed at Shanghai since the Boxer outbreak. Their arrival provided the chief topic of conversation during the tiffin hour, when murh relief was expressed. ■s146 words
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Article39 1927-01-28 9 f Renter's Far Eastern Service. Hongkong, Jan. 27. The trial of the Sunning pirates has oncluded< Twenty prisoners were concerned, of v b »m six were found guilty and the judge pr nounced the capital sentence.39 words
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Article94 1927-01-28 9 London, Jan. 27. Viscount Cecil, speaking at Trowbridge, expressed the opinion that no solution would DC found or would seem likely to be found in the Tear future to the China situation. He said nobody desired more than himself that the troubles in China should be taken94 words
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Article81 1927-01-28 9 Washington, Jan. 27. Th" long-awaited statement of policy towards China was issued by Mr. Kellogg to-day. It substantially declares the United States is ready to negotiate new treaties with China, acting, if necessary, independently of other Powers, but she cannot abrogate existing treaties until the new treaties81 words
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Article114 1927-01-28 9 New York. Jan. 27. Mr. Kellogg's statement on China is published in the morning papers side by side with lengthy accounts of what is termed the "race to rule Shanghai" between the British and Cantonese. The statement is regarded as a reply to the British memorandum on114 words
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Article87 1927-01-28 9 London, Jan. 27. It is learned that competent circles in London welcome the views on China expressed by the United States' Government as an example of the best kind of co-opera-tion, namely, co-operation depending not on formal agreements, but on common action towards a great problem. Mr.87 words
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Article159 1927-01-28 9 APPLICATIONS FOR SERVICE. TURNED DOWN. [Reuters Service.] London, Jan. 26. Hundreds of applications have been made from ex-officers and officers of the Reserve for employment in China. This has led the War Office to announce that such are not required. The R.A.M.C. depot at Crookham is159 words
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Article139 1927-01-28 9 [Keuter's Far Eastern Service]. Hankow, Jan. 24. The decision of the British hongs to reopen this morning was carried out without any incident. Guards of Chinese soldiers and police were inside and outside the banks which were busy cashing cheques but were otherwise not rushed. There is139 words
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Article36 1927-01-28 9 Peking. Jan. 26. A wire from Foochow says that General Ho Ying Chin, the Kuomintang Commander in Chief in Fukien. arrested 200 alleged anti-foreign rioters connected with the recent disturbances and executed ten.36 words
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Article19 1927-01-28 9 Peking, Jan. 27. There are many indications that Chang Tso Lin will be '"elected" president shortly19 words
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Article229 1927-01-28 9 [Reuters Service.] London, Jan. 26. Reuter learns that the China Association, which is in close contact with the Foreign Office, has represented to the Government the grave with which Shanghai may be faced in certain eventualities. The Association is satisfied with the steps taken to protect229 words
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Article25 1927-01-28 9 [Reuters Service.] Rangoon, Jan. 27. A fire has gutted a large Chinese ricemill at Kanoungto. The loss is estimated at £60,000.25 words
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Article26 1927-01-28 9 [Reuters Service.] Rome, Jan. 27. Sig. Vare, Minister at Luxemburg, has been transferred to Peking, replacing Sig Perossi, who is transferred to Bangkok26 words
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Article326 1927-01-28 9 Well-Known Towkay Murdered. CHILD DIES IN HOSPITAL. One of the most sensational crimes ever yet recorded locally and one which has astounded the Straits Chinese community of Singapore, was committed in Singapore on Wednesday evening in what may be described as more or less bright daylight, and326 words
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Article531 1927-01-28 9 A Lucky Escape in 1921. That the murdered towkay went in fear of an attack being: made upon his life is indicated by the fact that a fully loaded revolver was found in his possession by the police when they arrived on the scene. This531 words
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Article13 1927-01-28 9 The Al Islamiah Johoriah has been exempted from registration under the Societies Enactment.13 words
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Advertisement250 1927-01-28 9 Robinson Co., Ltd. (Inc rporated in the Straits Settlements.) IN B4_ y J^jSH AGENTS 01/iiLb BPW HHfifc^sSs: *> -^s«* r For and pjjap^*lHHK^y^^__j s Worn by champions at Wimbledon. Made with strong white canvas uppers and special crepe-rubber soles that will not peel off. THE IDEAL TENNIS SHOE FOR GRASS250 words
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Advertisement730 1927-01-28 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE I REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON, AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. MEMXON London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In Port AGAPE NOR Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and730 words
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Advertisement586 1927-01-28 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). E"FI I FRMAN" I INF PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES ITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe Spore. s.s. KNOWSLEY HALL Jan 28 s.s. CITY OF MADRID Feb 18 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY586 words
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Advertisement430 1927-01-28 10 Jl CX \J< BRITISH INDIA AND APC R ]JMs MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SKRVICBg PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAAL STEAM \r u LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVE (Under Contraci with His Majesty's Govetnnx OUTWAfiDS FROM LONDON. HOMEW itfifi For China and Japan. Kor Marseille*. lon n ar^ Tonnage. Singapore. 1.,,,n alri430 words
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Article196 1927-01-28 11 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. Dail; in Malaya; a I Jumna of news I Medium foi Advertising: 1 la Ha/.!) each moro- egrams, Latest News •dm nts together with -T. fcurea of the I •ad s 1 Page, etc. "\d\ertiser." P. O. Box. 206. ::it:::u r to New> and should be196 words
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Article321 1927-01-28 11 LONDON'S SECRETS IN THE DIRECTORY. A list, of the 5,000 trades and professions carried on by Londoners is one of the most interesting sections, for the reader who browses through it, in all the 4,000 pages that make up Kelly's Post Office London Directory for 1927,321 words
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Article310 1927-01-28 11 ASSOCIATION FORMED. A meeting of the rugby representatives held in the SelangOT Club on Saturday Jan. 22. took action to form a Malayan Rugby Football Union. It had been agreed by the Malaya Cups Committee at ita August meeting that the Union when formed should be310 words
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Article97 1927-01-28 11 Thy Chinese charged with absconding from Singapore with a large quantity of jewellery said to be the major portion of the stock of a shop in which he was employed, was again brought before Mr. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy. HongKong. n Jan. 19. when Chief Detective97 words
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Article31 1927-01-28 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Jan. 26. At a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners the President welcomed the new Commissioners, Messrs. C. D. Hogan and Lim Eow Thoon.31 words
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Article25 1927-01-28 11 Two hundred and sixty dinners were served at the Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, while the Empire Hotel served one hundred and forty-five- M.M.M.M. - 25 words
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Article814 1927-01-28 11 'Calendars have been received from the Lat Pau Press, M. S. Martin as agent for Evinrude Motors, and the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Milk Company. Colliding with a buffalo on the line between Moulmeith-south and Pauk in Burma an engine drawing four goods wagons capsized, the second fireman sustaining slight injuries.Bangkok Times - 814 words
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Article268 1927-01-28 11 BISHOPS MEET AT LAMBETH. London, Jan. 12. The long-drawn out question of the revision of the Prayer Bock entered a new stage to-day when the Bishops met at Lambeth Palace, under the presidency of the Archbishop of Canterbury, to consider th; final form of theTimes of Ceylon - 268 words
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Advertisement76 1927-01-28 11 ,i If H s^JL \fFfi *><% Build up Strength Be well Happy f~ Wine and you irill gtb. Every You making pi v DeH Si OUS Oi tor every Halls Wine h- »>iiprrmr Tonic RritoratiTe FRU WINEGLASSES: \m*i al v mcgl««» to hold *c »^nen FREE with every larjjr of76 words
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Advertisement227 1927-01-28 11 f jl JfZ/fl The Cream ot Evolution -MrjUUß^'^ I<rl D es iQ n Construction, |i Not Forgetting Purely British Workmanship I The 12 H.P. Tourer. The 7 H.P. Tourer. I PRICE $2775. PRICE $1450 f I Borneo Motors Limited. f Ji (Incorporated :n the Straits Settlemtnts). «J SINGER Winnino* thp227 words
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Article293 1927-01-28 12 The N.Y.K. mail and passenger steamer, Haruna Maru, left Colombo on the 26th inst. and is due at this port on the 31st idem.^ She will probably sail the following day from the wharf for China and Japan. The Yiu Kee Co., agents of the Hong-Kong-Kwong-chow-wan steamer Wing293 words
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Article107 1927-01-28 12 Mr. N. Gibson, foreman shipwright at the Harbour Board docks, was struck by a broken steel hawser and thrown into the sta on Monday. The accident occurred a? the Royal Star, her temporary repairs completed, was leaving dock. Striking his head against the side of the107 words
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Article28 1927-01-28 12 Washington. Dec 29. Rum Row is definitely gone and pictures of it are fakes, pure and simple, says Admiral Bullard, Commandant of the Coast Guard.28 words
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Article52 1927-01-28 12 Mr. Andrew Robertson, a native of Perth, who has died at Hebburn-on-Tyne at the age of ninety, served sixty years with Hawthorn. Leslie, and Co.. shipbuilders, and as a foreman shipwright he launched about 460 ships, which placed end to end would have measured about52 words
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Advertisement425 1927-01-28 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR SYDNEY. MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 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, single425 words
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Advertisement176 1927-01-28 12 HUGO STEVNES LINES. (Incorporated in Germany). REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT. PASSENGER SERVICE. OUTWARD BOUND. Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. s.s. Albert Voegler 9,000 Feb. 15 ss. Emil Kirdorf Mar. 16 s.s. Scheer Mar. 24 s.s. Carl Legien 9,000 Apr. 9 s.s. Tirpitz 12,500 May 5 HOMEWARD BOUND. Genoa, Marseilles, Antwerp, Rotterdam and176 words
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Advertisement406 1927-01-28 12 Kerr Steamship Co. In c I 44, BEAVER STREET. NEW York M j REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIx tin BALTIMORE (via Suez). m.s. SILVERAY m.s. SILVERBEFCH m.s. SILVERASH s.s. VENICE MARU m.s. CUBA MARU s.s. TYKE MARU PACIFIC ORIENT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES HARBOUR406 words
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Advertisement174 1927-01-28 12 INDOCHINA STEAM N\\ h. VIlA I IT (In< Direct Sen ices tit li ■■■■< H and Singapoi. tad I pGBMtg t r m Taking cargo m tkroupi Bilk«l l.admi for Canton. M.u.t.. Swatov Chefoo. 'J H-nt-ui. 1 1 Irani Yangtze ports, Iw n i the Philippine* et< FOR PENANG kKD174 words
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Miscellaneous696 1927-01-28 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 Saturday696 words
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Miscellaneous398 1927-01-28 12 PASSENGERS ARRIVED. I Per Ekma: Mr. and Mrs. H. T. JackI man, Mr. F. M. Stone, Maj. W. M. Anderson, Mrs. L. Z. V. de Meckes. Sir Archij bald Strong, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hutchison, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover. Bishop and Mrs. H. Welch. Rev. E. H. Morris. Mr.398 words
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Advertisement638 1927-01-28 13 j O. S. K. Line. destinations. Steamers. Arrive Leave. I rlam, Hamburg, Bremen, Colombo, Aden, Port t l'..rt Said. Atlas Maru Feb. 7 Feb. 9 V II i Bay, Cape Town, Rio. B A:res. t Montevideo Maru Mar. 6 Mar. 8 liter, Dar-es-Salaam, 3p a p.aeoi Bay and Durban. f638 words
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Advertisement459 1927-01-28 13 TRAVEL COMFORT DOLLAR ttSß^ 'PRESIDENT^ LINERS -^ZmseJ-SmßS* 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 running459 words
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Advertisement681 1927-01-28 13 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated in Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Msi-ine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF681 words
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Article230 1927-01-28 14 WHERE WALES FAILED. London, Jan. 15. Twickenham.— lnterviewed after the England Wales match, Corbett said: "I think w. were a little lucky." Turnbull, the Welsh skipper, said, "under the circumstances we did our best." D. -Jones dislocated his collar bone. The doctor stated it would have been impossible230 words
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85 1927-01-28 14 London. Jan. 15. Pans. The French Rugby Federation confirms having received a letter from the Scottish I'ni n refusing t,» send any more Scottish referees to officiate in games organized by them. This is the sequel to the incidents which occurred in85 words
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Article70 1927-01-28 14 London. Jan. 15. The following are the results of Rugby matches played to-day: Bristol 3, The Army 13. Leicester 11, Gloucester Mosley 6| Northampton 11. Xeath 21, Devonport Services 3. Aberavnn 13, Pontypool 0. Llanelly 12. Cross Keys r>. (Jala 16. Edinburgh Academicals 3. Edinburgh Wanderers 17. West70 words
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Article125 1927-01-28 14 ALL BLACKS, T OUR. The Last Test. London, Jan. 15. Leeds. Under Northern L'nion rules, the third Test between England and the All Blacks was played hen to-day. k wa- wet A c. of 8.000 witnessed the game. After Dufty scored a penalty goal for New Zealand. Rees, Carr, Bacon125 words
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161 1927-01-28 14 PROFESSIONAL- AMATEUR TENNIS MATCHES. London, Jan. 17. The Australian Tennis Council have detided that there will be no objection to exhibition matches between amateurs and professionals pending the introduction of new rules, but that the net proceeds must be used only for tennis purposes and the expenses of the amateurs161 words
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Article35 1927-01-28 14 The annual vestry meeting of St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, was held in the parish room after evensong on Sunday. The Chaplain, the Rev. B. C. Roberts, pre-f sided over a fairly good attendance. t35 words
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336 1927-01-28 14 SAVED ALL FOREIGirtTTES IN ffANKOW. That not a single foreigner would have been left alive in Hankow had the British Marines opened fire on the Chinese mob which. for hours spat at them and pelted them during the recent riots, was a statement attributed to336 words
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Article165 1927-01-28 14 Arrest of a Singapore Chinese. Arrested on telegraphic instructions from the Singapore Police, a Straits Chinese was charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy Hongkong on Jan. IT with criminal breach of trust. Chief Detective Inspector Murphy informed hi? Worship that the man was165 words
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Article98 1927-01-28 14 Unidentified Man's Partial Recollection of Past. London, Jan. 13. A well-spoken man, between 55 and 60 years of age, is lying in the Old Church Hospital at Romford. suffering from loss of memory. He was found a few days ago wandering at Barking, and98 words
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Article111 1927-01-28 14 I A large rice mill at Bangkok, said to I belong to the firm of Koh Mah Wah and Company, but working under the yihaw Sieng Seng Long and mortgaged to the Banque de l'lndo-Chine was completely destroyed by fire last week. The buildings and machinery111 words
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Article79 1927-01-28 14 Calcutta, Jan. 13. j It is understood that an aerial survey lof Bengal forests has been undertaken by Government at a cost of one lakh. The whole area of the forests to be surveyed is about 800 square miles. It will take about six months79 words
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Article514 1927-01-28 14 ADVICE ON MENTAL TESTS. j The experiment in vocational guidance which is being- conducted in the London area by the National Institute of Industrial Psychology, of which the Earl of Balfour is j President, with the collaboration of the Lon- don County Council and the Ministry of514 words
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Advertisement180 1927-01-28 14 1r If /M'Wm?mrß&fm£ i f > I^^^B^^P^B 1 1 .^r^ .^r .^r^ m ft *M ;Mm m f^Mr/im mtm ml m^^^m^^mm U ff^^B m if fj'wrmw/^jfwm/m/MJJm I \W^mm I^^H .^r JKL^M* w I f f f irim m Iff 7 m/mm /Ml I V^E. HI IA^H M \^—f t -v180 words
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Article784 1927-01-28 15 MACPHAILS WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 25. Notwithstanding the slight decline in he price of both Tin Rubber a very fair volume of business has been transacted during the past week. In fact, in some cases, a considerable advancement has been noticeable in the better class Rubber shares784 words
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Article68 1927-01-28 15 The amount of rubber exported from the State of Johore during 192(! was 900,102 pikuls S4 a 4 katis, according to a statement published in the Johore Government Gazette. During 1925 614,894 pikuls 18% katis were exported. A third of the rubber was exported from the Muar68 words
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Article66 1927-01-28 15 Amsterdam 12.14^, Athens 369%, Berlin 20.47, Bombay Is. 6 r )-e4d., Brussels 34.88, Buenos Aires 46 7-16, Copenhagen 18.21, Geneva 25.18, Helsingfors 192%, Hong: Kon ff 25., Lisbon 2 17-32, Madrid 29.78, Milan 112%, New York 4.85%, Oslo 18.97, Paris 122 13-16, Prague 163%, Rio 5 27-32, Shanghai66 words
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Article65 1927-01-28 15 January* -7. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 $-32 Bank demand 2 3 2S-32 Private credits M.s. 2 4 5-16 New York, demand &5 15-16 Credits 90 days 57% France, demand 1360 India T.T. M 3% Hongkong, demand 1" p.C I)i>. Yokohama, derabnd 114 Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand rfl65 words
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Article200 1927-01-28 15 January, 27. Tin 125 Tons S 148.00 Gambier 8.00 Pepper White G9.00 Pepper Black 39.00 Pearl Sago Small 8.25 Copra 10.78 Copra Sundried 11.50 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 2GO Rice, Siam200 words
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Article58 1927-01-28 15 January 27th., 12 o'clock noon. Bayers Sellers. B.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.P. Spot '>•> <1-t' 4 Standard R.S.S. Spot <""> U5% on Tender Feb. -Mar. 66% 66* April-June 68% OS l^ July-Sept 70 70% Tone nf Market:— Steady. Latest Cable: -London Spol Sheet L9d per58 words
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Article231 1927-01-28 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Jan. 27. Globing Prices. Batang Padang 86 Bd Hitam Tin L.20 L 27% Hong Fan 1.15 1.20 Kinta Tin Died. 2.10 2.2r. Kroh Forest .15 .05 dis Malayan Cons. 1.15 1.20 Mambau 1.55 L6O Nai Hoot- 74 78 Nawng Pet I.Cl' l^ l.Tii Petaling 4.4.~>231 words
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Article105 1927-01-28 15 Dull Days. THE PUBLIC MARKS WOOL (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright. J London, Jan. 26. The position of tffain In China nestnaaui public operations in the investment market but does not. affect speculative venturing. Tin at £292 1-8 has a rather depressing effect on share quotations, though there105 words
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Article593 1927-01-28 15 LYALL AND EVATT'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore. Jan. 27. The Metal quotation has t alien awt} sharply it close and shares in thu section, following a steady period with well maintained values, show reaction, most issuer offering below best. London and Ajutralian markets have displayed only small interest and. with dealings593 words
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Article68 1927-01-28 15 t'!*t«'rda> V Alteral ions. Buyers Sellers Kinta Fin 2.10 2.15 Kuchai Ords. ($1) 2.12% 2.17% Malaj Consd. ($1) i L2O r. X. Taiping (.*> 87% Petaling i'l i U5O l'> Puchong (fi it id 0 M P4». Rahman Efyds. ($1) 2.45 2.52% Sung^ei Way :>,.~0 ::>n I'lu68 words
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Article25 1927-01-28 15 I have peal sympathy for the dull boy, who, morally speaking, is k of the moat valuable members of the community. -Mr. X C. Arnold.25 words
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Advertisement313 1927-01-28 15 Over *7,000,000, S.C. Assurance in Force Over 23,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) ll] OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. „any has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance ITTRACTTVE PLANS OF313 words
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Advertisement861 1927-01-28 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong-. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 Silver $27,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman Hon. Mr. A. 0. Lang, Deputy Chairman W.861 words
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Advertisement42 1927-01-28 15 L ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England b? Royal Charter A.D. 1720 FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE I Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds j Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.42 words
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Article1072 1927-01-28 16 Verdict at Inquest. JURY'S COMMENT ON HOSPITAL. The inquest on the death of Mr. H. HJames was held in the Coroner's Court yesterday nurning before Mr. F. G. Bourne, Coroner, and a special jury of five. Each of the witnesses was subjected to lengthy1,072 words
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Article396 1927-01-28 16 Chinese New Year Tourney. DRAW FOR OPEN EVENTS. The following are the entries and draw for the open events at the open invitation tournament to be held at the Singapore Cricket Club from Wednesday next to February 6: Men's Open Singles. R. B. Lewis v. A. j A.396 words
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70 1927-01-28 16 ENTRIES CLOSE THIS MORNING. Entries for the Free Press Football Competition No. 8, which* relates to matches in the fourth round of the English Cup to be played to-morrow, close this morning. They mu>t reach this office before ten o'clock. Coupons for this competition70 words
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Article124 1927-01-28 16 Preliminary Training. Officers, N.C.O's and selected Privates week-end Camps March 12th— 13th and 19th— 20th, Officers. X.X.O's Lewis Gun Instructors Classes Jan. 31st and Feb. 4th, Bth, 11th, 14th and 18th. Ist Training Period: Battalion Route March Sunday. Fob- 18th; 8 Weapon and Individual Training- Parades; Battalion124 words
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Article122 1927-01-28 16 A Bill is shortly to be introduced in the Federal Council to amend the existing law with regard to the control of the exhibition of cinematograph films in the F.M.S. The Objects and Reasons state: The present law with regard to the control of cinematograph122 words
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Article180 1927-01-28 16 THE ENTRIES. The following are the ntries for this meeting which begins of Feb. sth. First Day. Open Horses: More Air, Equimaid, Kayenda, Lord Woorak, Swiftsure, Daybrook. Pot Luck, Charlie Chaplain, Lord Logan, Panrilla, India's Boy, Sextant Boy, Sunsprite, Maleny, Himena, Golden Evening, Star of Athole, Moorish180 words
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Article107 1927-01-28 16 SECOND ROUND DRAW. Reuters Service. 1 London,^Jan. 26. The draw for the second round of the Scottish F.A Cup. which is to be played on February 5, resulted as follows: *East Fife vs. Aberdeen. Hamilton vs. Clydebank. Alloa vs. Dumbarton. Buckie Thistle vs. Beith. Dundee Un. vs.107 words
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Article33 1927-01-28 16 Replays of matches in the first round took place to-day and resulted as follows: Celtic 4, Queen of the South 1. Dunfermline 5, Bathgate 2. Airdrieonians 2, Ayr United 1.33 words
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Article21 1927-01-28 16 In the Southern Section of the Third Division Bournemouth entertained Luton and wen by two goal- to nil.21 words
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Article81 1927-01-28 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 27. At the Penang Club Mr. Claude Falkiner and Mr. H. W. Stevenson met in an exhibition game of 1,600, Falkiner winning by 1,167. Stevenson started well, Falkiner failing to score until his eighth visit to the table when he made81 words
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Article53 1927-01-28 16 On Sunday, the second race for the Somerville Bowl willl be sailed for over the Club course, the handicaps for which are as follows: Ella and Kathleen scratch, Polly 1.3, Juno 1.6, Ella Dcrothy 2. Jean 5, Betty 7.3. Ella 8.7, Puteh 9, Joy 12.2, Eve53 words
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Article68 1927-01-28 16 The decision arrived at by the meeting of members of Katong Golf Club was unanimous in not turning over to Sea View Hotel and that Mr. Wright, Mr. Clarkson, and Mr. Davis were appointed as a committee of three to approach Sea View Hotel to find out how much they68 words
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88 1927-01-28 16 The Consul-General for Japan writes that the Imperial funeral of His late Majesty the Emperor Taisho will be held in Tokio on the 7th and Bth February and the consular office will be closed on these two days, while on the night of88 words
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Article299 1927-01-28 16 Preventive Measures. HACKNEYED PROTESTS. The Times of Malaya referring to the matter of flood prevention says: Our readers are aware how strenuously we have advocated, durirg the past three years, the f.rmation of a Rivers Control Board to devise measures for clearing the rivers of the F.M.S.299 words
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Article68 1927-01-28 16 The Hongkong Bank have received the following subscriptions for the above fund. Already acknowledged $24iK)5. Mrs. E. F. Howell 10. Singapore Pilot Association 250. Firestone Tire Rubber Co. S.S.) Ltd.. 1.000. Rodyk Davidson 500. Cheah Koon Hwee 20. Secretary, Telok Ayer Sunday School per Malaya Tribune68 words
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124 1927-01-28 16 The Government Health Department informs us that a telegram has been received from the Royal Sanitary Institute confirming their approval of the Diplomas awarded to: Mr. S. Elaguppillay, Perak, Mr. Ng Teik Swee, Perakr Mr. K. Sinnathambu. Telok Anson, Mr. Tsen Ah Wong. Kuala Lumpur, Mr.124 words
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Article84 1927-01-28 16 To the Editor. Sir, Mr. "G. Kouping Liv" please note that it was they who "do not^ even read a word of Chinese" who made it possible for China to become a Republic. Dr. Sun Yet Sun did not read a word of Chinese, until he came to Singapore84 words
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Article90 1927-01-28 16 The Salisbury Quaints are paying a return visit here next week, opening on Saturday evening with that very go ahead piece of work Oh Joy, which scored a great success throughout India. The other pieces will be "The Ghost Train," "No, No, Nanette" whilst two other plays90 words
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Article58 1927-01-28 16 The half-yearly sale of papers and magazines is on at the V.M.C.A. A list of the papers with prices can be seen at the office. Intending purchasers are requested to call as early as possible. It will interest them to know that a number of new58 words
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Advertisement229 1927-01-28 16 .•.'.'.VS'.V.SSV.'.'.'.'.'.N/.'.N'.V.ViV.'.V.V.V.'.-. iij, I The Broadwood Pi ano 1 SIS AN ALL BRITISH MASTERPI K( X AMi Hah I J USE FOR MORE THAN 150 VEAIN fN 1 > DESPITE FOREIGN COMPETITION p f I J SUPREME IN QUALITY AM) PR] I I •J I CALL OR WRITE FOR CATALOG!]-! I229 words
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