The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 February 1927
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Title Section12 1927-02-26 1 Singapore Free Press KNTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1927. NO. 12,0:59.12 words
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Article359 1927-02-26 1 The diplomatic body at I'ekinjr has warned the Chinese war lords to avoid incidents which might involve danger \i) foreigners I'age 11. Foreigners outside the limits of Shanghai have been called in and >he settlement in being guarded Page 11. There are reports of looting having taken359 words
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Article1138 1927-02-26 1 Quieqmid ugmmi homtoea itMtn <•-' fnrrmj* Librlii .hi v.-l. Although they spelled it the wrony wa\ all through, tilis Ma-Mi set ms to have been pretty hot stuff and as full of surprises a* the best effort our Cookie has ever turned out, even with the1,138 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement186 1927-02-26 1 WING LOO N G RECO6NISKD HOUSE ior K\N TROPICAL SUITS. H1(;H STREET. I Raffles Hotel I o 5 i To-Night February 26th. 8.15 p.m. I Special Diner Dansant (Dinners will be served in the Ball-room.) i For reservations phone 2920. 5 J. WILLIAMS, Manager. j The Remington Portable I mZ186 words
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Advertisement114 1927-02-26 1 Ceramics ancient and modern The perfect specimens of handfashioned pottery preserved from the ancient dynasties of Rome and Egypt are admirable examples of this craft. To-day the same pride of production and the same ideal of perfection lies behind the hand*making of I VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made by hand One at114 words
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Advertisement114 1927-02-26 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Johore Government tenders Pa?e 9. Young lady wanted as otnee assistant Pace Foreman fitter wanted I>y Municipality Pa?e 9. Australian fruit at G. H. Sweet Shop— Paire 20. Hupmobile six gives a thrill ot power Pace 13. Castle .T. the popular port, a: Gutbrie's —Pag-e 10. 'WT Gillette114 words
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Advertisement14 1927-02-26 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous122 1927-02-26 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 26th. High Water. 4.18 a.m., tf.Ol p.m. Hiph Water Malacca. 1.120 a.m.. 1.30 n.m. P. and O. Outward mail due. W. Australian mail doses. Madame Kelvey's dance display. Theatre 9.15. R.A.0.8. dance". Drill Hall. Sunday, 21th. Hijrh Water, n.122 a.m.. 8.-4 p.m. Hitrh Water. Malacca, :U0 a.m..122 words
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Article401 1927-02-26 2 Pei pd O. Kalyan yesterday: Mr. J. M I a eti 1 J. Boskins, Mrs. (.i. Lowder, Mrs avel and child, Mi.-. Ferguson, Masi Ftrgi soi Miss Lindveld, Mrs. H. J. Ma Itv Mrs. V. G. Ezebildren, Mr. j. L. S. Grant, Mrs P W se, Miss Wise,401 words
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Article53 1927-02-26 2 Pel Kalyan: Mr. Ranne Shaw, Mis? VI «j? Hun I mi. Mr, and .Mrs. B. Zerner, Dr, < X a,Mr. J, X; m ia-. Mrs. and Miss Nicholas, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll, Miss M. E Mr. F. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. J. Watkins, .'vJr. A. Pinson, Mr. F.53 words
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Article53 1927-02-26 2 Enfield inquest on Thcinaa Boutle H ward Distiu said although It of eases where a person lived oal one kin-, he had never before *T» a ease in which it \va s so literal!;. tn left hmg had completely disnpneared. A v<niict of death from advanced53 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement241 1927-02-26 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. THE TOWN AMUSEMENT I CENTRE MALAY OPERA, CINEMA. jSIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. i VICTORIA THEATRE SATURDAY. FEB. 26th, 9.15 p.m. MONDAY, FEB. 28th, 9.15 p.m. THLRS., MAR. 3rd. (MATINEE) 5.15 P.M. MmefIELVEY PRESENTS HER TALENTED PUPILS in a BRIGHTER DISPLAY ETTER THAN EVER. NEW SONGS CLASSICAL, CHARACTER,241 words
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Advertisement262 1927-02-26 2 VIOTORIA THEATRE For Two Recitals Only WED. AND THURS. MARCH 2nd. AND 3rd. CELEBRITY TOURS. ALFRED MIROVITCH THE FAMOUS PIANIST ill J— BORISSOFF THE CELEBRATED RUSSIAN VIOLINIST. BOOKING NOW OPEN AT JOHN LITTLE'S. PRICES $4, 2 and 1. SID A\T T T TC\ IVT i THURSDAY, 24th. Feb. to WEDNESDAY,262 words
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Advertisement297 1927-02-26 2 ANOTHER EXCELLENT THREE-FE-\TI'KF ii From Wednesday, 23rd., to Monday, 2sth Febru n*"* ALHAMBRa (Tan Chenff Kee Co., Ltd.. Propr,^,,, In the Second Show, commenrinu Mi f AN "UFA- FEATURE I>R()!,| m which differs from the average pictuie in node story and presentation <>1 tl ci It presents an International Cu<\297 words
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Article420 1927-02-26 3 HELPING WORK OF POLICE SURGEONS. Mr. Graham Campbell, the Bow Street Magistrate, stated recently that a committee of the British Medical Association would shortly issue a report on the tests applied in cases of alleged drunkenness. This committee was appointed last year by a resolution420 words
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Article302 1927-02-26 3 FIGHT FOR SCHNEIDER CUP IN ITALY. The next Schneider Cup air race, the most important of all air events, will be held in Italy in September this year, instead of in 11*28, as was originally arranged. This decision was arrived at at an extraordinary meeting of302 words
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Article106 1927-02-26 3 $800,000 Profit, no Dividend. It is officially announced that the nett profit of The Hongr Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., for the year ended on the 31st Dec. 1926, including the sum brought forward from the previous year, and after charging Interest, Insurances, Maintenance and106 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1927-02-26 3 f^> LAXO builds firm flesh, 3 I plenty of strong bone, j{ V^J. And a sound constitution* M ]r It contains nothing what- m ever to harm baby or cause him \i pain. That is why if Baby is fed 5) on Glaxo he will progress yi steadily day by267 words
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Advertisement326 1927-02-26 3 WILKINSON, HEY WOOD j^ AND CLARK RXJSXICIDE J BLACK BITUMINOUS PAINT. 1 For use on Galvanised Iron, Zinc and Steel. *ji RAT? I O^V Xr PO 1 Civil Engineering I P DESIGNS PREPARED AND ESTIMATES SUBMITTED FOR i| WATER SUPPLIES 1 RESERVOIRS, EARTH and MASONRY DAMS, FILTERS, SERVICE TANKS. WATER326 words
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Article296 1927-02-26 4 CAR IMPROVEMENT PLEBISCITE. A REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE. In the Motor appears the result of the voting on the twenty car improvements put forward for the consideration of readers. The improvement which by the popular vote heads the list is "Much easier lubrication." Commenting upon the result our contemporary remarks: "In our296 words
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Article85 1927-02-26 4 The gross receipts from motor taxation from December 1, 1925, to November 30, 1926, were £19/032,682, states the Ministry of Transport in recent statistics. Rebates allowed in respect of pre-1913 engines amounted to about £87,000. Approximately £192,000 was refunded on the surrender of 35,058 licences. The total85 words
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Article31 1927-02-26 4 (12). Fifteenth: Automatic or Semi-automatic Jacking System (18). Sixteenth: Lighter Cars (19). Seventeenth: An Automatic Sprag (4). Eighteenth: Improved Mudguarding (15). Nineteenth: Bumpers (20). Twentieth: Better Heating and Ventilation Systems (14).31 words
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Article865 1927-02-26 4 AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REFORM. NEED FOR VIGILANCE. by Major F. A. C. Forbes-Leith, F.RG.S. (Author of "By Car to India.") [FREE PL'VSS SPECIAL.] A large proportion of motorists are not the kind of people who take a very deep interest in politics, but there are few865 words
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Article129 1927-02-26 4 I When gas, water and other undertakings were first given power to rea up road>. local authorities were very vigilant at seeing that they complied with their legal liability to put them in proper repair again. It is to be feared that in some places this watchfulness has129 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1927-02-26 4 High Pressure and Balloon Tyres Bud Tubes I mCt^f f t*% JVtMH v- •w. arr. M I^^ 1 I H Va. wfi^^ i HM sm m Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca- J f j iw^b^bW^bT b^b^bV .^b^b^bh I^bT I^bhT THE FISK121 words
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Advertisement41 1927-02-26 4 H TT N all parts of the world and under all JL conditions of travel, Goodyear Heaw Duty Pneumatic Lorry Tyres are rolling I up records of economy, endurance and long C^L^£^# t^^^^jv IZiZX. jßS^MM^^ft .^■7'^C^^a i i I 133— 2G41 words
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Article978 1927-02-26 5 Battle of the Cylinders. MAKING MAINTENANCE EASIER. More than a dozen of the new chassis types wh'ch will be exhibited at the National Motor Show in New York, says, H. Massac Buist in the Morning Post, will have eight cylinder-in-line engined chassis listed at about978 words
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Article154 1927-02-26 5 I New rules for parking motor cars in Raffles Square have been drawn up by the Traffic Department. People leaving their cars for the day or long period, should drive down the centre and place their cars in the front rank on either side.154 words
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Article38 1927-02-26 5 Strong opposition to the existing form f taxation by cylinder bore, and a distinct preference for a fuel tax, were expressed recently by the Derby Chamber of Commerce in a resolution which has been forwarded to the Ministeries.38 words
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326 1927-02-26 5 PEDESTRIANS TO TAKE THE OFFENSIVE It is sometimes useful t state an important fact in the simplest possible words. May I. then says the London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian state quite -imply thai in London i*. is hard to cross the road T<> illustrate the general by the particular,326 words
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Article199 1927-02-26 5 MONEY I KOM THE K\ KAISER. Copenhagen. After the cessi< n of Sonderyulland (Schleswig) to l>enmark the effOßOWlic if" tua' n. In spite of generous assistance from Denmark, became rather rtrataad for want of capital, and the last years' agricultural depression has. of course, made the199 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement211 1927-02-26 5 Be Gtiided By Experience Jbr Economical Transportation Our tw« and a half million j giniers have discovered that II possible to obtain in a Chevrolet all the advantages of a tru l> modern ge*r-ch»ge car at the lowest cost. Be uuided by the experience TOEING $1500. (>1 Uns multitude, who211 words
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Advertisement124 1927-02-26 5 NEW MODELS OF THIS FINE CAR NOW IN OUR SHOWROOMS ally invited to call at our construction and outstanding Showrooms and inspect the performance have long been "f ourteen-forty Vauxhall. noted in the Motor Industry, We have both open and whilst for complete reliayou will be interested to see conditions,124 words
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Article1644 1927-02-26 6 G. L. Hosking - G. L. Hosking. BANDITS OF COMMERCE. i II "Fire Raising" as a Profession. DL <R> to <"> In the three previous instalments of this interesting series of iirticles dealing with crimes against Insurance Companies, the author ha< disclosed certain methods of those who gamble in lives for pecuniary1,644 words
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Article632 1927-02-26 6 A Study of Her Character. NO 'FIEND-LIKE QUEEN." Malcolm's first libel on Lady Macbeth, in describing her as a "fiend-like Queen," has been much too readily believed. I do not think it is any more true than his description of Macbeth as a mere butcher. The tragedy of632 words
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Article816 1927-02-26 6 Steve Fairbairn - Steve Fairbairn. evr ytn tb yyu mik II How the Oxford and Cambridge Crew, im Progressing. BOOK PROBABLE CHANGE IN IJ( X (The Noted Australian and Cambridge Oargman, v The fii.-i fortnight of the crews practice for the 'Varsity Bout Race is over and th< crews are816 words
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Advertisement589 1927-02-26 6 FREE PRESS FOOTBALL COMPETITION. For Only 12 Matches w^ w w y Coupons will be published in the Free Press every Saturday antl the following Wednesday morning. The Prize of $50 (Fifty Dollars) will be awarded to the reader giving TWELVE CORRECT RESULTS. If no reader is successful the Prize589 words
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Article1435 1927-02-26 7 British Predominance. KOW IT AROSE. fn th pi*esent phase cf misunderstanding that has arisen between the newlyairived Chinese Powers that be and the strangers within their gates, and with their demand for the revision of their Customs administrati n. it may be of use to recall how1,435 words
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Article256 1927-02-26 7 EAT THAT APPLE TO-DAY VITAMINS THAT MAKE FOR HEALTH. Why does an apple a (lay keep the doctor away This is one of the wise sayings which country people have been acting on for generations, much to their benefit. Doctors, who are worried about the health f large city populations,256 words
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Article133 1927-02-26 7 The following- action was taken at a j meeting; of Committee No. 5. held on February 22nd. Recommended by a majority that the construction of Fort Canning Reservoir be cairied out by direct administration. Decided that, if it is found desirable to retain the services of junior engineers133 words
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Advertisement225 1927-02-26 7 5 oux op Q I of all cars on the road use DOUBLE RIBBED BBBBBBat •J A. A\ XX IV X^ V^ hampions for every Car, Lorry and Marine Engine. Obtainable from— MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. 209-212 ORCHARD RD., SINGAPORE. v i -rpJ** v ;i 5K^ V— c -s /I PA225 words
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Advertisement234 1927-02-26 7 RAYMOND CONCRETE v i Military /^fti^r^ Tattoo l^^jfp^a a "^^^rvn %®OW n 'licrderfidStadiumlihKecomSr^ V Played by the Regimental Band of H.M. GRENADIER GUARDS -A^k Assisted by Drummers of th« Ist. Battn. Grenadier jjjfi&h Guards and Pipers of the Ist. Battn. Scots duards. V _^&p\ J (Conducted by Lieut GEORGE MILLER).234 words
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Article1234 1927-02-26 8 Conditions and Prospects. HOW TO IMPROVE THEM. Mr. C. F. Green has issued a very interesting report on the fisheries of Kedah from which we take various paragraphs of more than local interest. The Kedah fishing boats and gear make no use of power. The Japanese1,234 words
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Article455 1927-02-26 8 "THE DOCTORS DILEMMA." There are no particularly rare or valuable volumes among the eight hundred books from the library of the late Mr. A. B. Walkley that are to be sold at Sotheby's auction rooms at the end of this month, but between the leaves of455 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement262 1927-02-26 8 Mother! Have no i^^§S) When breast-feeding fails— feed Baby on \J^^/v^^ \jf Mellin's Food, and watch him thrive! Mixed v^ as directed, it is the perfect substitute for V?^ »c) Mother's milk. It contains all nourishment needed <^* J| for building bone, flesh and a sound constitution. Mcllins Food 1262 words
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Advertisement153 1927-02-26 8 SUNLIGHT V J^F^ wSi Bf t GUARANTEESunlight Soap has a guarantee of purity on every bar. Purity is everything in soap. It means so much real money to you. Sunlight saves the clothes makes them last twice as long. Its pure lather cleanses the clothes naturally, NOT chemically Buy a153 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous51 1927-02-26 8 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of Drills up to and for Feb. 27th. 1927. Saturday, 2 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.E. (v) Sigs: and M. Gun Platoon. Bukit Timah Range Chinese Company. Sunday, Siglap S.R.E. (v) Sigs and M. Gun Platoon. 7.30 a.m. Bukit Timah Range S.V.C. Units. Farrer Range (Seletar) Eurasian51 words
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Article1030 1927-02-26 9 I Chap Ngoh May. SINGAPORE CELEBRATIONS. (From Our Chi.iose Correspondent^ Chap Ngoh May or the fifteenth night of the first moon, which fell on ihe 16th in- stant marked ihe close of the Chinese New ear season and the occasion was conspicuous on account of the intensive firing1,030 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article53 1927-02-26 9 S. SHIELDS OUT OF F. A. CUP. [Reuters Service.] London, Feb. 24. Results! of home football matches played' to-day are:— P. A. Cup. sth Round Replay. Swansea 2, S. Shields 1. Scottish Cup. 3rd Round Replay. Montrose 1, Dundee U. 3. Division 111 (Southern Section). Queen's P. R.53 words
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Article229 1927-02-26 9 i To-day's programe in home football is as follows: International Match: Ireland vs. Scotland in Ireland. Division I:— Arsenal vs. Burnley; Birmingham vs. Tottenham; Blackburn vs. Leeds; Bury vs. West Ham; Derby vs. i Aston Villa; Huddersfield vs. Everton;; Liverpool vs. Newcastle; Manchester U. vs., Bolton; Sheffield229 words
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Article69 1927-02-26 9 The total number of spectators present at the charity match between the Duke's and the Malays at the Stadium on Thursday afterncon was 2,525. The gate proceeds realised $403, and. after the deduction of about $20 for expenses^ a of $38$ was left available for tht Flood69 words
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Article100 1927-02-26 9 MATCHES IN SWANSEA ANT) DUBLIN TO-DAY. England alone of the participants in the j international rugby tournament will be di§- engaged to-day, for Wales and France meet at Swansea: while Scotland have to visit Dublin. The present position of the tournament is as follows;: Scotland bea* France 28100 words
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Article138 1927-02-26 9 Dupre*«i Conquerer Coining World Champion. Although much disparaging has been said about Andre Dupre's defeat in Manila by Fernandes, Harry Stone, the famous Australian boxer now in the Colony, says: "Fernamles Is the future featherweight champion of the world. He has already been to Australia and defeated every man138 words
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Article652 1927-02-26 9 Johore Win Rifle Shoot. SCOTTISH COMPANY'S DINNER. In view of the forthcoming inter-p< it shoot, the match between the Singapore Rifle Association and the Johore* Volunteer Rifle Corps had an added interest when these t\v teams met last week-end. Johore winning by eitfht points. Singapore scored fi3l points,652 words
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204 1927-02-26 9 DRAINING LOW-LYING LAND IN JOHORE. Government To I) > Work. A bill is shortly to be introduced into the Johore Council of State to provide for the drainange of low-lying areas on the West Coast of Johore. In the Objects and i Reasons to the Hill it is stated that204 words
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Advertisement315 1927-02-26 9 SUSIXESS CARDS^ fgSnr seton. 1 J m \MKKR MANSIONS. LVIAVUVVWVVUVtfMAArVV lAL S M IKBLI OK GRANITE CASKET CO. „,,M MK.NTAL MASONS.M KI'HONE 75. Albert l. a. daley. VKEII MOM MENTAL MASON. 1897. Tel. 9i:>. HIREr r Ktduction in Rates TI4TT MOTOR CAR CO. t nd 77 Hukit Timah Road. S«a315 words
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Advertisement498 1927-02-26 9 NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The bridge carrying Kirn Seng Road across the Singapore River will bo surfaci-d with shest ■isphalt on Sunday next, tfie 27th instant, and ralfic over this bridge will be stopped during '.he <Jay. Traffic intending to cross the river during r>avir»g operations nviy do so either by498 words
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Advertisement430 1927-02-26 9 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE OF Biseließt Wb% PoUshed and Wainut itairu I teak h(iu.--('h(>l(i furnitufc p':tr", Rtc At No, lit KmcrnM Hill Road off OtdwN Mi On Saturday, 26th Feb. at 2.30 p.m. Comprising: A good tom-d pottage piaae by The Robinson Piano Co. Ltd.. vmii uph..i-t«-red stool, ioe double430 words
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668 1927-02-26 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH. SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1927 Storm Centres in China. LEE. At the Genera] Hospital, on Friday, 2."> th of February. 1^27. Edgar Nye Lee. Agre 29 years. Funeral service will be held at Bidadari Chapel at 7. 30 a.m. on Saturday. 26th February, 1927. Although668 words
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Article392 1927-02-26 10 Auctioneer's town licences have been granted to Messrs. J. V. S. Brooke and D. C. Anderson. Mr. A. B. Cobden-Ramsay has been appointed a cadet in Malaya and arrived in the Colon y on February 11th. Captain YV. H. Paddle takes Captain Thomson's .place i n the Committee of the392 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article50 1927-02-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 25. At a ball last nlgM at Government House there were 400 guests. The garden was charmingly decorated. The company included H.H. the Sultan and the Raja Muda, the latter dancing, and also the Chief Secretary and Mrs. Peel,50 words
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Article365 1927-02-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 27k In the Supreme Court to-day an Application was heard by Mr. J. W. Augustine of Penang and Ulu Sepatang. Taiping, in connection with the Menglembu Lode Syndicate in liquidation in which the applicant said he was shareholder entitled to $715.67365 words
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Article357 1927-02-26 10 A Chinese Calendar is to hand from \V. R. Jacobs the well-known biscuit makers. No dogs are permitted to he imported from Malacca into Singapore f r the time being:. Mr. J. A. Swift has been confirmed in his appointment as State Engineer, Negri Sembilan. Mr. Hastings Rhodes, who has357 words
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Article243 1927-02-26 10 American^ Fatal Fall Shortly after or,,- oViock morning a very lad ft) „r the death of Mr. American resident 4 to, at the Ra.fle. H As far as kr Lee wa> walking „n lh( second floor of the h central court, when and sustained u.nir nature that h<243 words
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Article145 1927-02-26 10 It is with dee| Mcrd thai record the death of I;. „ther Gaz^.. the Vicar of Che bun Heart. Tank X id, wl..- d ninp- at about 2 a.m. §t tb Father Gaseau h:i.i been ailing time past. Hi- Loci is keen members of his145 words
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Article89 1927-02-26 10 PRESBYTERI AN CHURCH. The annual DongtVgtttMMl Presbyterian Church M W r Tomlinsnn Hal!, there her- n gathering of member- Hm Douglas ptecfiiad, ai'i I r 1 The report of the Itufall sented and adopted and ft|«o th. I the board of manager v Th, 0 ed a deficit for the89 words
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Article72 1927-02-26 10 tion of -Our Flat." B» aid of St. AndnV- Ros| The cast will **H :n ti Insftut.or! at SJO having bee. l.nt for Principal. Mr. D A. B I residence <>f Mr. Chwlci X I MB *c Bras Ba^ah Ifotd I bei Lease.- tm peri <* v foreshore72 words
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Advertisement203 1927-02-26 10 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" THE PJi iCr 1 (Jl\. BRAND Sole Agents. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. 'l *m (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinance* of Hongkong"' m m (Incorporated in Shanghai) SINGAPORE. V V.\VAV.V.V.V.%\V.V.%V.\V.V.V "oV.V.V.V.%%V.%V.V. B .S%V/.SSV yA%%V.V.V-V.V.VAV-%%V.V.".V.\.%55%\V.V.V.%\%%%%V.ViV.V B Y. ii 5 BY SPECIAL K A<ji' APPOINTMENT > TO HIS203 words
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Advertisement36 1927-02-26 10 J^ VERMIN USE bo l AGENTS: W. R. Loxley Co. Hi i\ IX i»? Golden Glory Golden Youth PURPLE TRIANGLE BASS v '/iiK O«^^><y THE BREW FOR THE TROPICS Sole Agents Adamson. Gilfillan Co., Ltd. y36 words
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THE CHINA SITUATION.
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Article130 1927-02-26 11 M> > noon looting. Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, Feb. 24. jcaa transport Chaumont with bag arrived. n a: Ichani* is not improving. British employees is continuBritnk art being denied sup- and Otkei necessities. ,a f H. M.S. Gnat collided tak X at Icnang *>n Feb. 20. ;n130 words
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Article101 1927-02-26 11 Later. Sub Chtuui Fang troops kin i -da] from the front. an ai i n ing by train i 9c destination is belter- 1 Bgk ang front. Every pre- g ,ik- n la keep troops out--.t-nt boundaries. living more or less isolated i Settlement limits are R101 words
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Article23 1927-02-26 11 Hankow, Feb. 23. baa Itfl for Kiukiang to settlement of the concession. return to-morrow after r'- probably go to Peking23 words
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Article19 1927-02-26 11 Pekinsj. Feb. 24. Mil ister, Tamt Er Ho reBg to :h Dsnal difficulty Govenuneni expenses.19 words
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Article50 1927-02-26 11 Eastern Service.] lest as in the Lower House. I --lay stated Japan had official communication from ipurcfing the possibility of a a ameal conference, conis unable to say how the regard such a proposal. thai Japan's reply to Mr. proposal was sincere and not !y empty compliments.50 words
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Article155 1927-02-26 11 [Rfuter's Fat Eastern Service.] Shanghai. Feb. 25. ing troops continue arrive expected to reach 8000 I number from Tsingtao, aboard sixteen ships the 1 Battle Squadron" 1 which is ex- "tly. ,>ne of which is manned by rt«l 'ha: the squadron go to I -rate m ith Fengtien155 words
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Article368 1927-02-26 11 RESOLUTION OF THE AMBASSADORS. AVOID CONFLICT WITH FOREIGNERS. Reuters Far Eastern Service. Hong Kong, Feb. 25. Tie diplomatic body at Peking on Feb 21 unanimously adopted a declaration that in the liprht of the military events taking place in the region of Shanghai, which may368 words
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Article142 1927-02-26 11 [Reuters Service-] London, Feb. 24. Speaking at a meeting of the League of Nations Parliamentary Committee in the House of Commons. Sir Eric Drummond. referring to Asia, said an encouraging sign was the remarkable growth of League influence in Japan. As regards China the Peking Government142 words
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Article44 1927-02-26 11 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Feb. 21. The King has approved of the appointment of Lieutenant-General Sir Louis Bols to be Governor and Ccmmander-in-Chief of Bermuda in succession to General Sir J. Asser, who will shortly complete his term of office.44 words
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Article50 1927-02-26 11 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 24. Mr. Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated in the House of Commons that the sum spent on war pensions, including medical treatment and administration, from the date of the Armistice until March 31st. this year, was estimated at £647,000.000.50 words
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Article24 1927-02-26 11 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 24. The War Office announces the promotion of Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Harington to be General.24 words
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Article42 1927-02-26 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Telegram]. Tokio, Feb. 24. The N.Y.K. Company have appropriated Yen.30,D00,000 for the construed n of several super-class liners. Debentures have been issued at 7 per cent interest for half this amount and these 'already have been underwritten.42 words
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Article298 1927-02-26 11 PROTECTION IN NICARAGUA. WHY OUR CRUISER WENT. IReuter's Service.] London, Feb. 24. The British cruiser Colombo, attached tc the West Indies Station, has been despatched to Managua to protect British interests Washington, Feb. 24. Sir Esme Howard, the British ambassador in formally notifying the State Department that the298 words
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Article91 1927-02-26 11 Keuter's Service. I London. Feb. 24. ''The Government has issued a note of warning to the Soviet Government to remind them that there were limitations even to the forbearance of Great Britam," said Mr. Amery in a speech at Birmingham in which declared that the91 words
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Article91 1927-02-26 11 Moscow, Feb. 25. Referring to the "intolerable tone of the British note" the Izvestia declares it misses the mark and contains no specific charges justifying either its presentation or the hreat to abrogate the trade agreement or even the severance of diplomatic relations. Regarding the charges of91 words
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Article52 1927-02-26 11 Santiago, Feb. 24. In conformity with its intention of completely suppressing Communism in Chile, the Government has arrested all anarchist and Bolshevik leaders, including members of parliament and has suppressed extreme newspapers. Those arrested will probably be incarcerated on Easter Island to prevent their spreading52 words
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Article15 1927-02-26 11 [Reuters Service.] Pernambuco, Feb. 24. The Marques de Pinedo has arrived here.15 words
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Article76 1927-02-26 11 The Government Health Office sends returns for the seven days ending midnight on Saturday, February 19th. Penang Hill (2,100 feet), average mean shade temperature 72.72 (deg. F.), total evaporation .319 inch, total rainfall 1.734 inches. Taiping Hill (3,500 feet), average mean shade temperature 69.92 (deg. F..), total76 words
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Article30 1927-02-26 11 The British Resident of Perak has, it is learned, appointed Mr. Gurubaksh Singh, the retired Chief Punjab Interpreter of the Ipoh Police Court, a Justice of the Peace for Perak.30 words
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Article57 1927-02-26 11 NAVAL RECOJVLMENDATIONS SCRAPPED. CRUISERS TO BE BUILT. i [Reuters Service.] Washington, Feb. 25. The Hcuse of Representatives, reversing its previous attitude, has overridden Mr. Coolidge's budget recommendations and supported the Senate's action in voting funds to construct three light cruisers. A motion was adopted to provide57 words
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Article46 1927-02-26 11 [Reutor's Serviced Washington, Feb. 25. After consulting Mr. Coolidge, Mr. Kellogg has written to Senator Borah stating that the Governmen sees no necessity for a visit to Central America by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as proposed in the Borah motion.46 words
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Article69 1927-02-26 11 I [Reuters Service.] jj Portland. Oregon, Feb. 25. The network of the Transatlantic wireless telephone service over the United States will be completed on Saturday by the ex- 2 tension of the service to the western states of Washington, Oregon, California. Nevada and Arizona. The call69 words
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51 1927-02-26 11 [Reuters Service.] Washington, Feb. 25. The much debated "flexible provisions" tariff law. under which the president is empowered to raise or lower tariff rates within certain limits was upheld as constitutional by the Court of Custom? Appeals. The case will probably be carried to the Supreme51 words
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Article117 1927-02-26 11 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 24. The Home Secretary, Sir W. Joyns >n Hicks, was asked in the House cf Com mons whether he was aware of the anti- j British activities in this country of certain Communist agitators. He replied that this matter was117 words
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Article136 1927-02-26 11 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 24. The inauguarl meeting in connection with the foundation of the proposed British Empire Academy was held in London. Lord Howard de Walden presided. Sir Harry Britain, M.P., moved a resolution approving the formation of an Empire Academy and the establishment136 words
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Article139 1927-02-26 11 [British Radio Official Service.] j Rugby, Feb. 24. Speaking at a luncheon in connection with the British Industries Fair at Birmingham, Mr. Baldwin described the Fair as an unqualified success. He said it revealed an immense amount of foresight. There was a new spirit displayed in the139 words
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Article21 1927-02-26 11 Reuters Service. 1 London, Feb. 24. The deaths, from influenza in England and Wales last week totalled 987.21 words
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Advertisement138 1927-02-26 11 W-V-V.% WAPdW. W. V.VW.VYW.% WWV. W. V. V/A WW.% \> W. VY I I DobinsonC I i S I FOR :j I JA EOO R D LJ I j I A LARGE NEW SHIP- H ji H i MENT OF THE LATEST j gggJL 5 i| I DANCE MUSIC JIST138 words
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Advertisement752 1927-02-26 12 BLUE^UNNriniN^ REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LpNDON, AND N. QQNTINBNT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. I (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. DEMODOCUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam Hamburg and Hull Feb. 27 PYRRHU3 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Mar.752 words
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Advertisement505 1927-02-26 12 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. s.s. CITY OF WELLINGTON Mar. 14 s.s. LANGTON HALL Apr. 14 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF LAHORE London, Rotterdam,505 words
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Advertisement424 1927-02-26 12 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.; MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERMON PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAAL STEAM \Y|r; \ti<>\ LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMIW \|;!,v lor China and Japan For Marneilleß. I «mri. n and Due v MALWA 11,000424 words
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Article, Illustration523 1927-02-26 13 Charles Conway - Charles Conway MmKHame Events m che I February 26.—The Wreck of the "Birkenhead" TO On the 20th. February 1552. the YEARS wreck of the British troopship AGO. Birkenhead" off the South African coast was the occasion f *>ne of the grandest displays of discipline and self-sacrifice523 words
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Article467 1927-02-26 13 LORD BIRKENHEAD AND £10Q BET. London, Jan IS. The Daily News alleges that two men endeavoured to play the confidence trick upoi\ Lord Birkenhead while he was en route for Madeira. When the Liner Edinburgh Castle arrived at S uthampton ye>terday. the purser handed to a Scotland467 words
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Article111 1927-02-26 13 In The Times this morning, says the Malayan Daily Express of Feb. 21, the Bishop of London appeals from Kuala Lumpur. on the eve of his departure for Australia, fur more interest and support for the too little known bit of world wide work of the British Empire English Church111 words
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Article475 1927-02-26 13 STRONG PLEA FOR REVIVAL OF DIOCESAN SYNODS. Strong pleas for the revival of the old j Diocesan Synods of the Church of England as the only means of healing the breaches in the Protestant Church were advanced by prominent clergymen, including two Bishops, at a conference which475 words
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Article79 1927-02-26 13 Madame Kelvey's dance display at the Theatre to-night should prove a great attraction, including as it does expositions of both classical and modern dancing. Although a number of juveniles are included in the programme grown-ups will contribute many of the most interesting items, including, not least, a notable Beauty Chorus.79 words
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Advertisement292 1927-02-26 13 .v,V.\ V.V-V.V. V.%V\ I THE NAffS CHOICE 1 i X \O J PLYMOUTH S Obtsinftbic Everywhere. > TUNG CHOY tIUK WELL-KNOWN AND REI I IBLI TAILOR AND OUTFITTER. s$ Lai si Fashions. v s nsFAcnoN 83-11, Coleman Street f Itlophone No. 1140. AND j DIARRHOEA BROWNS SPECIFIC > hid of292 words
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Advertisement154 1927-02-26 13 1 cDrive with the safety that comes yCs* only with four-wheel brakes^ y\ Jeel the thrill of power \J that a Six gives t experience its comfort ly and smoothness^ If you once enjoy these comforts, there will be no doubt in your mind as to the car you will154 words
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Article1751 1927-02-26 14 WHISPERING GALLERY TRIAL. Sir Rennell Rodd Gives Evidence. "PLUMS" QUOTED. The trial of Hesketh Pearson, described as a writer, of Abbey Road, St. John's Wood, on charges arising out of the publication of The Whispering Gallery, opened before Sir Robert Wallace, K.C. (chairman), at the London Sessions on Jan. 26.1,751 words
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Article13 1927-02-26 14 The Doncaster Trades Council, representing 20,000 workpeople, have removed all Communists from office.13 words
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Advertisement328 1927-02-26 14 Cured of Backache after 5 Years Agony A remarkable instance of the efficacy <•! !)♦> Witt's Kidney and BkuUler Pills in ca>« s of Backache is reported by Mrs. Goddard, :?.">. Albion (Jan lens. Hammersmith, London, N.W.. who writes I luiil Backache lot over ."> years. The pain was terrible,328 words
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Advertisement121 1927-02-26 14 x** S STSe** s iJt& B I2HH i 95 1 i c r\w ~)it~^ nil i Mure yuauiij couiws- retails supreme J LAMBERT &> BUTLER EXGI-AND We wish to aivnounce the arrival of a New shipment of ANSALDO I ivo Pliny wgfr < if*. We now have in stock 1927121 words
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Advertisement13 1927-02-26 14 Restores vitality and builds health for the sick and convalescent 7 60 -—-^^^^^^r13 words
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Article553 1927-02-26 15 MR. CHURCHILL ON MUSSOLINI. Rjme, Jan. 20. At an interview which he gave to-day to journalists of several nations, Mr. Churchill paid a tnbute to the work of the Fascist regime and. addressing Italian journalists in particular, said: "Different countries have different ways of553 words
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Article345 1927-02-26 15 DIRTY COATS PREFERRED. Grim tales of hospital voik half a century a*;" were told by Dr. F. W. Alexander, who. at the age of sixty-eight, is retiring from the position of medical officer of Poplar after .'1 i years' service. "I was at 'nail's' .")(j years345 words
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Article246 1927-02-26 15 LOVE MATCHES THAT CAN NEVER BE. I Here are two "marriage problems" which Mr. Clarke Hall, the Old-street magistrate, had to answer. i No. 1. Can I marry the widow of my brother's son? No. 2. Can I marry my late wife's mother's sister?246 words
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Article306 1927-02-26 15 120- YEARS-OLD PARROT. Still Talking Hard. A parrot, believed to be more than 12U j \ears old, is at present living in a house i i Philbeach Gardens, S.W. This bird, though devoid of feathers on its breast and Lack, still has tine red tail feathers and a laass of306 words
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Article188 1927-02-26 15 At His Master's Feet in Family Vault. Lt.-Col. Cecil H. Browne-Lecky, Roya 1 Irish Fusiliers, who died at Cumber House Claudy, County Derry, will be buried in the family vault, and at his feet will be a little coffin on the brass plate of which i<188 words
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Article92 1927-02-26 15 Evidence has been recorded by the western magistrate, Rangoon, in the case in which S. N. Sarman. who described himself in his complaint as the Rt. Rev. Dr. S. N. Sarman, D.D., International Field Secretary, Burma Buddhist Mission, charged Mr. S. C. Bhattacharjee, editor, Rangoon Mail, and Mr.92 words
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Advertisement85 1927-02-26 15 M^i 1 rpi T^ 1. D *1 X b With the dust you inhale millions of dangerous germs, which can be ueA the cause of many diseases. F.rm Take a Formamint-tablet whenever you are in dusty places. Formamint will hl *r r B p ate destroy the germs in mouth85 words
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Advertisement690 1927-02-26 15 THE I EXPORT ADVISER OF j BELGIAN AND FRENCH MANUFACTORIES I STRAITS SETTLEMENTS j MONTHLY SUPPLY OF ALL GOODS. I Deals only with Import Trader* residing in Straits Settlement*. I Address: JUEi VAII llUloL, Export Adviser, I 33, Church Street, TERMONDE-BELGIUM. <-' A^^^l '^1 all t3 ll^K 1 B^B^HThat has690 words
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Miscellaneous235 1927-02-26 15 CHARITY CROSSWORDS. MALAYAN FLOOD RELIEF FUND. A Prize of $100 correct solution of this Crossword Puzzle. If no correct solution be paid to the Competitor sending in the solution with the fewest oi the Prize money and expenses, the whole of the remainder of wiH be remitted to the Treasurer235 words
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Article102 1927-02-26 16 An opportunity will occur shortly when the Dutch warships Soemba and Flores arrive here on March Bth— for Singapore to repay in some part those courtesies which everyone who has lived m the Dutch East Indies knows are so lavishly accorded to our own warships when visiting102 words
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Advertisement567 1927-02-26 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR SYDJfEY, 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). Th« §j. MABBLLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single567 words
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Advertisement31 1927-02-26 16 The P and O. Macedonia has left Penang, and is expected to arrive at this port at 6 a.m. to-day. She will proceed to the Singapore Harbour Board's Wharf on arrival.31 words
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Advertisement404 1927-02-26 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE (via Suez). m.s. SILVERASH due s.s. TYNE MARU dut M.s. CUBA MARU m mm PACIFIC ORIENT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. JVI.&. oILY iLril-iAiwC H (!U< M.S. SILVERPINE404 words
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Advertisement207 1927-02-26 16 EaESESE Old Cirtli Navy Cut Ready-Rubbed for the Pipe A Blend of several plugs ready -rubbed Not only does the readyrubbing of Old Castk Navy Cut saw you time, trouble and waste— it alft gives us an opportunity of blending several Navy Cuts. A "single" Xaw (v: could hardly dw207 words
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Miscellaneous641 1927-02-26 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lerabing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday f a m Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday641 words
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Miscellaneous592 1927-02-26 16 CffURCH SERVICES. QUINGUAGESIMA SUNDAY. St. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Ser--5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. During the following week at the Cathedral. Monday. 7.40 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. 8.30 p.m. Social (Men) at Parsonage592 words
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Advertisement591 1927-02-26 17 i O. S. K. LiiiG. Destitution*. Steamers. Arrive Leave. j on R tterdam, Hamburg, Bremen. Antwerp, via Colombo, Aden, Port Sti.ian an.i Port Said. Amazon Maru Mar. 18 Mar. 20 gpld A a Bay> CaPe TOWT1 Ri 3 tad B. Aires. f Montevideo Maru Mar. 7 Mar. 8 Mombasa. Zanzibar.591 words
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Advertisement434 1927-02-26 17 TRAVEL™ COMFORT 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 riding lamp. Stateroom* with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The spacious steel swimming434 words
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Advertisement700 1927-02-26 17 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVJURT MAATSCHAPPU. (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, Marine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penaag) OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. AH700 words
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Article1993 1927-02-26 18 Important Judgment. DECISION AGAINST THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE. A very important and interesting judgment, which will probably have a far reaching effect, was given by the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. The case was that of Teo Teng Choon. in which it will be1,993 words
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Advertisement797 1927-02-26 18 NOTICES. NOTICE. I\ TBS ESTATE OF LIEW KEE THIAM DECEASED. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees) Section 25. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Creditors and other persons having any claims or tiemands upon or against the Estate of Liew Kee Thiam deceased late of Pulau Tekong, Singapore, who died797 words
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Advertisement102 1927-02-26 18 fiS^r 7 irl Jl I /V^^^K film OULX^LI l- "A Kwm a* Ahmmy* Iwi" I TMERTALL m Kenaailh JL Marine Engine myomr lauacK, fidtunf boat, tot, dk endacr yon wiß tiaen Marine En«inexkad the worid. The okoat cooncsn leal marine engine botilt, Kenneth *rrt» the aaoat <hpt ixlahk aervioc a102 words
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Advertisement51 1927-02-26 18 DECORATE YOUR BUNGALOW Just Received A New Consignment of ELECTRIC WOODEN LAMP STANDS F ORIENTAL SHADES Of Excellent Marvellous Beauty WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co LEADING SILK MERCHANTS, ■fegsa^^^T^^l of v° ur complexion, protfv ii^c 1 ■i|Hl H&zeline 'l| II jjlii'X^^ BURROUGHS WELLCOMF CC The standard seasoning for all SOUPS GRAVIES is51 words
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582 1927-02-26 19 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25th. [Figures in brackets show the issue value of the Share in dollars unless otherwise Buyers Sellers i Asam Kumbang 57s 6d 53s 6d c.d. ißangrin Tin 32s 33s Ba.ang Padang 89 92 Chenderiang 27s 28s 6d Eastern Siam 24s 9d 2.582 words
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Article54 1927-02-26 19 February 'li. Bank 4 in.?. 2 4 3-32 Bank demand 2 3 23-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 5-16 New York, demand 55 15-I<> Credit.- 90 days 57'^ Hong Kong, demand 1^ px. Di>. Yokohama, demand 11. Bar Silver London 26 9-16 Bank of England Rate 5 p.c.54 words
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Article210 1927-02-26 19 Gambier 9.00 Pepper White 77.00 Pepper Black 13.00 Flake Topioca 5.67 Pearl Sago Small 7% Copra Sondried 11.05 Upiuni, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice. Siam Broken No.210 words
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Article55 1927-02-26 19 Singapore, 2"» th.. February. 1927. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F Spot »;."i 66 Standard R.S.S. Spot 66% 66% mi Tender Mar. 66% >~ April-June <;;"^ fii) 4 July-Sept. 71 ■■•j 7i! Tone of Market: Quiot. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet L9%d per Mi.55 words
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Article37 1927-02-26 19 JOHOR ES 'S RUBBER EXPORTS. During January 80,760 piculs of rubber were exp rted from Johore ports, principally from Muar and Johore Bahru, as against 598 in January 1926, states a notification in the Johore Governmen Gazette.37 words
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Article270 1927-02-26 19 i ROSE MAC PH All. 00 S. REPORT. Sin^apor*'. J li"». Robber. London, U '.< i Unchanged. Local 66^ cts. Tin. London, £301 LOs Dp 50s. Local $158 for L'Oi) ion-. Mining*.— Sujngei Way :;.«i7 _< :5." J 1 Kinta 2.28 2.32, Kuyoh l.L. l.;-.(i. Kuchai l.lT270 words
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Article166 1927-02-26 19 Singapore, Feb. 25. A good trading week and a fair turnovx i i.f business ha.- t. be recorded \vnh the trade buying nearby rubbei and speculative interest in the second half of the year, particularly the October-Decembei position. "Coming events cast tin-it- shadows re," :i!id the shadow of166 words
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Article81 1927-02-26 19 [Bi it ish Radio < Official Sen ice, Amsterdam 12.1 l" 1 .>.. Athene 365%, Berlin 20.46, Bombay Ls. 5 51-64 d., Brussels $4.88, Buenos Aires 47 J-16, < 1 penhagen ISM, Geneva 15J22, Elelsing l.ii 1 Hong K« ng 2s. m,,!.. Usbon L 5 32, Madrid 28^2,81 words
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Article306 1927-02-26 19 The Sydney branch of the Soya] Mint, alter an <-\; >nee of 7 1 >< in, bat >■ (ii-iit. -n-i\ cl i« d Jack, w had been fl mm daily over the historic stitution, teas hauled down for the I time a: sunsei n the Uu i daj306 words
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Advertisement291 1927-02-26 19 Over s;,,»»,000, S.C. Assurance in Force Over 23,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act secretary291 words
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Advertisement420 1927-02-26 19 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subscribed V.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.89,500,000 President: K. Kodaraa Esq. Vice-President: R. Ichinomiva, £sq DIRECTORS. M. Odagiri, Esq. K. Mogami, Esq baron K. Iwasaki. K. Takeuchi, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq. r. Watanabe, Esq. T. Okubo, Esq. Baron420 words
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Advertisement443 1927-02-26 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capit-1 $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. lion: Mi. 1). G. M. Bernard, Chairman Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, .Deputy Chairman W.443 words
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Advertisement98 1927-02-26 19 INSURANCE. THE ASIA INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) DIRECTORS: Teo Chong Siong, Esq. (Chairman). Chua Han Leong, Esq. Wont: Yong Kai, Esq. Loke Van Kit Esq. Lee Pie Soo, Esq. Leon? Foong Siew, Esq. Lee Chin Tian, Esq.. Thio Kirn Chuan, Esq. Mr. Au Mm Thong. The Company98 words
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Advertisement39 1927-02-26 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England t>: Royal Charter AD. 1720 FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article2819 1927-02-26 20 The Control of Hawkers. TEMPORARILY TRANSFERRED TO CONSERVANCY DEPARTMENT. Discussion upon the control of hawkers in Singapore occupied a great part of the proceedings at yesterday aftern on's meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioner-, and ultimately it was agreed that the duty of i-tintrolling the licensed hawkers shall2,819 words
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Article207 1927-02-26 20 ROBINSON'S DRAW WITH A GILFILLAN'S. A draw of one goal all resulted from Robinson and Co's meeting with Adamson, Gilfillan's in the inter-Commercial Cup Competi.ion on the Padang yesterday afternoon. It was an interesting game throughout, the teams being very evenly matched. Opaning the score from a penalty,207 words
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Article64 1927-02-26 20 On the strength of his display in the match between the Malays and the Duke's at the Stadium on Thursday the Selection Committee decided to give Ahmed, the Malays' outside right, a trial in the practice game between the S.F.A. and the Duke's at the Stadium on64 words
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Article22 1927-02-26 20 [Router's Service.] Cambridge. Massaschusotts. Feb. 25. The All-British squash racquets team defeated Harvard by three matches to two.22 words
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Article58 1927-02-26 20 Garrison League Results. I In the Garrison Hockey League Headquarters (A) beat 11th Battery R.A. by five goals to nil; the H.K.S.R.A. beat No. 1 Co. of the Duke's by four goals to one: Headquarters (B) beat H.K.S.R.A. by four goals to nil: and No. Co. of the Duke's58 words
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Article75 1927-02-26 20 Preston and Rogers Win Final. The S.C.C. Snooker tournament was brought to a conclusi n last evening when Messenger and Dease met Preston a: i Rogers in the final. Messenger and Dease won the first game 33 31 but the second game brought the total to 7f>75 words
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Article284 1927-02-26 20 Old Hong X ng Resident Leaves For H»>m<\ Mr. D. McNeill, who is on his way Home by the Kalyan. is one of Hone Kong's oldest foreign residents, first coming out in 1883, when he was an engineer in the P. and O. Company. Later284 words
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Advertisement238 1927-02-26 20 W.WAV.'.'iftWVA'.WWAV.V.'. WWVWtorVWWWUUij A TRIUMPH IN SOUND REPRODUCTION HV s XT BEEN ACHIEVED BY "His Master's Voice"! j| COME IN AND HEAR TH XKW (i We will be pleased to prove t i- to \mi at m\ \tm I S. MOUTRIE AND CO.. LTD I (Incorporated in Honpkdnjr i. RAFFLES PLACE,238 words
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Miscellaneous32 1927-02-26 20 BOYS SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. Orders For Week-ending March sth. Thursday March 3rd. Band Practice Headquarters 4.30 p.m. Saturday. March sth.— Full Parade Headquarters 3.30 p.m. Final Rehearsal for Rally. FRANK C. SANDS. Commissioner.32 words
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