The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 March 1927
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Title Section14 1927-03-02 1 Singapore Free Press l i KNTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1927. NO. 12,042.14 words
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Article255 1927-03-02 1 A sencus colliery explosion I as taken place in South Wake many miners being still entombed Page 11. A desperate attempt has been made by the Chinese convicted of the Sunning piracy to escape from prison at Hcng Kong on the eve of their execution, but the255 words
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Article1310 1927-03-02 1 I have lately returned to my DicfeettS after very great many years. Nut that would noi ii the interval have read him, but Ghat EatiglK and the sheer necessity for ircuinr away bom letters altogether hampered me. Lately I have had an opportunity t return, and I haveH. Belloc in New Statesman - 1,310 words
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Advertisement198 1927-03-02 1 .....v.w.v.vav.v.vav FALLDINGS J s 5 SOL\TTOL SOAP :j FO« TOILET PURPOSES. l\ j RAFFLES HOTEL Thursday, 3rd March, Dicer Daasant 8.15 p.m. (Dinners will be send in the Ball Room). TO-NIGHT Tea Dance For reservations phone 2920. J. WILLIAMS. Manager. The Remington Portable ewrilcr is the lightest, most N L-t.198 words
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Advertisement248 1927-03-02 1 J THE FAVOURITE PERFUME OF QUEEN VICTORIA AND !j S FAMOUS FOR MORE THAN HALF-A-CENTURY. > fLI "OOStty fe^^l'y I A perfume happi y chorcn ha- a w., Jeriul S l" W yOltT W^m#\\ effect upon ihr nerves and K-e!.ngs. S-.vec-t- |J, I X»m 4\f*rnifttf* fn-ilir^ 3^ >'IX\\\\\ ness bezels248 words
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Advertisement121 1927-03-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice re Ulu Benut dividend— Page 9. State Express cigarettes are made by hand Page 3. Lipton's teas are best and meat eeonomitr.l— Page 20. For low upkeep cost ana comfort buy a Whippet— Page 18. The Amateur Dramatic Committee notifies the dates of The Mikado— Page 2.121 words
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Advertisement12 1927-03-02 1 WA%SWAW. i .V.V.V.V.V.S^ SWALLOW ARIELL'S J AFTERNOON TEA I BISCUITS. j| Si".V.V.V.W.V.V.-.V.W."«V.V'12 words
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Miscellaneous153 1927-03-02 1 High Water. 8.54 a.m.. 10.43 p.m. W. Canadian U.S.A. mails close, 2 p.m. Australasian mail closes. 0 p.m. Tennis: Tangttn Tournament opens. Commercial Cup: A.P.C. vs. Telephone Co. S.C.C. Football Ann. Mtg.. S.C.C.. MO. Mirovitch— Borisoff Concert Theatfe— •J6. High Water. 9.4S a.m.. 11.11 p.m. 8.1. homeward mail closes. Selangor153 words
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Article531 1927-03-02 2 "BOUT TURN!" IN L.C.C. OFFICES. l!Uk TO THE AKMY RANK AGAIN. U anyone on the staff of the London 1 anty I uncil served as a Captain dur- the wai 01 had any higher rank h- must use his war rank in official re- rts ar.'i correspondence ace >rding to531 words
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Advertisement203 1927-03-02 2 ASPRO TABLETS. GIVE CERTAIN RELIEF IN Rheumatism Headache Influenza Sleeplessness. Does not affect the heart. Wholesale and retail from the Importers MEDICAL HALL LTD., 2Z, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. THE TOWN AMUSEMENT CENTRE MALAY OPERA, CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS VICTORIA THEATRE THIRS., MAR. 3rd. (MATINEE) 5.15 P.M.203 words
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Advertisement261 1927-03-02 2 VIOXORIA THEATRE For Two Recitals Only To-Night and To-Morrow at 9.30 p.m. CELEBRITY TOURS. ALFRED MIROVITCH THE FAMOUS PIANIST BORISSOFF THE CELEBRATED RUSSIAN VIOLINIST. BOOKING NOW o¥EN~AT~ JOHN LITTLE'S. PRICES $4, 2 and 1. PAVILION From THURSDAY, 24th. Feb. to WEDNESDAY, 2nd. March. At 9 p.m. sharp. The Latest PATHE261 words
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Advertisement374 1927-03-02 2 ONE OF THE FUNNIEST COMEDIES BVRft a^l From Tuesday, Ist. to Monday, 7th. March it th ALHAMBEA In the Second Show, commencing 9 p m A SCREEN VERSION OF THE BRANDON THOMAS si which has held the board continuously for jrearsiin th f*^ of the globe, featuring SYD CHAPLIN in374 words
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Article1686 1927-03-02 3 The Quota of 70 Per Cent. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 3. This week the Colonial Office ottirialy announced tnat the percentage of sta.idard pioduction of rubber which may be exported at the minimum iate of duty from (r'cylon and Malaya for the quarter Beginning February1,686 words
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231 1927-03-02 3 Calcutta. Feb. 19. After a heated debate at the anriual meeting of the European Association, a resolution was passed viewing with the gravest disapproval the part taken in politics in India by Secretaries of the V.M.C.A. The resolution also urges the English National Council immediately to231 words
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Advertisement163 1927-03-02 3 S^S LAXO is the only food that has I y been used in sRoyal5 Royal Nurseries. would have been given to these hood sec how happy and contented "Builds Bonnie Babies" joti ha\e any difficulty in obtaining Glaxo, write direct to the **N* A*** THE ANGijO-SIAAI CORPORATION LTD,, t .>;i\t163 words
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Advertisement59 1927-03-02 3 SWE (XPI^ESS T A T^^k TT^^ V^* iH. I II TZ\ 1^ I"' I I |H V ""•r v>l\Ji\lvU 1 1 DO X Conscientious Advertising^ INCREASED SM£S Our Results Prove It Rarity" 15 Years Old, $3.75 Per Bottle. "Gold Label" Pedigree Scotch. $3.25 Per Bottle. /knT 4|» 4 TC 111/59 words
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Article1326 1927-03-02 4 IX. Driving, Good and Bad. The item of mental equipment which marks out a first-class driver from the ordinarily good driver is sense of anticipation j and some measure of this quality will be j found in every driver who is not an actual menace to his fellow1,326 words
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Article287 1927-03-02 4 The enormous success the Morris concerns have enjoyed in the last few years has placed Mr. Morris in the position of a national personality. He has always declared his intention to make the British motorcar trade at least the equal of that of foreign countries. During287 words
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Article112 1927-03-02 4 Winner In A Diffin.lt I i<" 'HAn idea of the d.nVultithe Lake Cnla riru,. annually by the k****** cia (Italy, may U- path that out of fifteen gUltei ,eo<!ed in covers th,- t race, as held on Octobe. about 7' 2 MOM '•-.i.n.i. times, pivinp: total dicomprising112 words
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Advertisement158 1927-03-02 4 1 wwwyywvw^^ BETTER THAN EVER. AND PRICES LOWER THAN E VER. I Wonderful improvements Have jj again been made ij jj And ivonderfttl redtietions in :j ji prices again announced. i; Dodge- Broth&rs I I MOTOR CARS I From $1,980. i Standard Touring Special Touring Sports Touring I; $1,980. $2,105158 words
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Advertisement77 1927-03-02 4 High Pressure aod Balloon Tyres and Tubes 1 B^K s 111 I^B^^^^F I I I i Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca- f i B^^^B .^^^B^V J THE FISK TIRE EXPORT COMPANY, INC. G.ll and G. 12. Union Building, Singapore. f 177 words
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Article295 1927-03-02 5 CAUSE OF FAST TREAD WEAR. Four pcunds difference from the normal recommended pressure makes a lot of difference in tyre life, especially in balloon tyres, because they deflect or flatten out under thsir load more than high pressure tyres do, even when they are properly inflated. When balloon tyres295 words
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Article181 1927-03-02 5 Motor trucks on farms of the United States are estimated by the Department of Agriculture to supply 600,000,000 horsepower hours of power annually. Another link in the stretch of states highway along the Pacific coast has been completed between Oxnard and San Juan Capistrano. This gives motorists another smooth route181 words
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Advertisement87 1927-03-02 5 I Be Guided By Experience I for Economical Transportation Our two and a half million gmen have discovered that ,t is possible to obtain in a Chevrolet all the advantages of a truU modern gear-change car AI -Models and Prices. at the lowest cost. Be Glided by the experience TURING87 words
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Advertisement43 1927-03-02 5 B y» Myi^^ V' Ptl 111" a V i li l r c l Nickeled Radiator shell and radiator shell and lamp rims. T Ttiitt^y»oq 1 i!ci y*c I «^H Tplpnhonp 4444 ij XXX v v/X Odl \mJcLJL O< li vA cicpiiuiic TtTi43 words
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Article, Illustration1141 1927-03-02 6 TOM NEWMAN - TOM NEWMAN ON THE GREEN CLOTH. BY (CHAMPION SIX TIMES). %i Ot SS NO. 1 .—CONFIDENCE AND PLAYING ABILITY. §S g fc MX. TOM NEWMAN is the most brilliant executant the game has ever seen. A protege of John Roberts, on his shoulders the mantle of1,141 words
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Article775 1927-03-02 6 End of a Three Years Farce. j j POLITICS AND PERSONALITIES. "M:i" Ferguson, Governor of Texas, has j gone '>ut of office after a riotous term. She was the first woman to be elected Governor 1 of an American State, and no one would say that she775 words
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Article61 1927-03-02 6 When Mr. Jerome K. Jerome author of "Three Men m a Boat," was entertained by the O. P. Club at dinner at the Hotel Cecil recently the original occupants of the classic boat were present "Harris," in the person of Mr. Carl Hentschel, the founder of the club, "George," now61 words
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Article837 1927-03-02 6 WHEN OPINIONS DIFFER. 'HGRATIUS." [FREE riiESS SPECIAL.] Every writer on Bridge is liable to be asked to decide what is the "correct" call upon such and such a hand, and very often the request is accompanied by the flattei inu postscrip that "a wager depends on837 words
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Advertisement551 1927-03-02 6 FREE PRESS FOOTBALL COMPETITION. EOnly 12 Matches Or Next Best Must Be Won. Coupons will be published in the Free Press every Saturday and 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 the551 words
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Miscellaneous221 1927-03-02 6 Novel Crosswords No. 3 j A correspondent of an ingenious turn ol' mind ha> forwarded I puzzles of a clever and unusual character. In these puzzles there are no numbered squares, but all th<- letter are used once only. En fitting the clues to the square Rolt en have, of221 words
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Article201 1927-03-02 7 TENNIS IN SOUTH AFRICA. WIN FOR BRITISH LADIES. London, Feb. 12. East London. The British Ladies' Lawn Tennis team met a Border team. Mis. Watson (Great Britain) beat Mrs. Brokensha, 6 l, 6 2. Mrs. Watson and Miss Dix (Great Britain) beat Mrs. Kktte and Mrs. Pike, 6—o,201 words
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104 1927-03-02 7 Results ci the finals in the Ceylon Lawn Tennis championship were: Men's Championship Singles: Pinto beat Loos. 7 5. 6—3, 7 5. Ladies' Championship Singles: Mrs. Dewhurst beat Mrs. Williams, 5 7. 6 4, 7 Ladie>" Donbl ts Championships: Mrs. Gilliat and Mrs. Williams beat Mrs.104 words
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155 1927-03-02 7 Unable to Meet Suzanne's Demands. London, Feb. 17. Mr. Pyle. the promoter f professional tennis, announces that Mile. Lenglen's fame and its financial possibilities have been fully exploited; therefore he is abandoning! professionalism. He bluntly confesses that the financial] success up to the present has been155 words
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Article85 1927-03-02 7 Two Princes Watch Interesting Contests. London, Feb. 16. The first programme of th? International Sports Syndicate, which has acquired the boxing lease of the Albert Hall, was staged before a crowded house. Amofig those present were the Piince of Wales, who had been hunting with the85 words
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Article229 1927-03-02 7 28,000 BOYS COMPETE FOR KING'S TROPHY. London, Feb. 12. The results of the Empire shooting in connection with the Imperial Shields Competitions for 1926 show that nearly 28,000 boys competed for the King's Trophy, which was won by South Africa with an average of 79 points out229 words
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60 1927-03-02 7 London, Feb. 18. Sydney. In the Macartney benefit match in which the Australian eleven who toured England played the Rest of Australia, the latter team scored 305 runs, to which Morgan contributed 89 and Kippax 100. Everett took 3 wickets for 49 runs. The Australian60 words
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Article45 1927-03-02 7 First Championship W T on by 32-Year-Old Lady. London, Feb. lz. The first National Cross-country Championship race for women, at Lutonhoo Park was won by a thirty-two-year-old lady, Miss A. Williams, Littlehampton. Her time was 15 mins. 25 sees, for two-and-a-half miles.45 words
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24 1927-03-02 7 OXFORD'S EASY CROSS-COUNTRY VICTORY OVER DUB LIN. London, Feb. 12. In the annual cross-country race Oxford beat Dublin University by 15 points to 40.24 words
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Article22 1927-03-02 7 London, Feb. 1 7. Hurst Park course betting the Grand National included 2.000 to 200 against Jack Homer (taken).22 words
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Article217 1927-03-02 7 B.M.A. Committee Details the Symptoms. London, Feb. 17. That there is nol a single symptom due to alcohol which may not be a sign of some other pathological condition is the conclusion of the Committee appointed by the Council of tie Riitish Medical Association. The report217 words
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Article117 1927-03-02 7 1(> Vessels in Collision and ground. London, l\b 14. Further mishaps due to the dense fog in the Channel during the week-end bring the number of vessels reported in collision <<r aground to sixteen, while over 100 ships are fog-bound. Off Hastings three small ships were117 words
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Article91 1927-03-02 7 Protecting League of Nations Delegates. Geneva. M. Ivan de Justh, the Hungarian journalist who smacked Count Bethlen's face in the lobby of the League of Nations building, was sentenced to twenty-four days' imprisonment, a fine of £20, and ten years' banishment from Switzerland. He has already91 words
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Advertisement256 1927-03-02 7 AT TT7T7TD I TYPEWRITERS j CALL SEE THE LATEST MODELS AT |j ii The Borneo Company, Ltd. I < Ir.corporated in the Straits Settlements.) m m Singapore Kuala Lumpur. BACKACHE AFTER 5 YEARS OF PAIN *lea 7 or back aches it is a ago thai your kidneys are not acting256 words
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Advertisement181 1927-03-02 7 JV.VV/.V.V.V.V.V < V«'Wi%SV < Vd'MVA%VAV %%V.V.'.V.VdVyW Raymond Concrete Piles. The taper provides maximum economy and enables you to take full advantage of the bearing capacity of your soil. > ;,*wr~.- Curve f I riTl^fe N*" indicate^ i :d_!--AJ X-J- I \HJ^JJ_i_L increase in St» 1 resistance Izuzi i|]4-j-|\! IT] dve181 words
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Article1295 1927-03-02 8 Developing Sumatra. THE NEW IRON ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Feb. 26. On Tuesday, the 22nd. inst., the railway between Palembang and Oosthaven was officially opened by Mrs. Staargaard, the wife of the Chief Inspector of the State Railways, in the presence of a large number of1,295 words
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310 1927-03-02 8 Modern Saxon Content With His Life. Berden. (Essex). A descendant of the family of a King of England is a farm labourer in this village. Thomas William Goodwin could, if ever it entered his kindly head to do so. turn up his nose at310 words
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56 1927-03-02 8 Casualties for One) Quarter Total 25,293. London, Feb. 17. The dangers of London streets are illustrated by statistics for the metropolitan area for the last three months of 1926. Two hundred and ninty-three persons were killed, mostly by motor vehicles. The tctal number of56 words
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Advertisement327 1927-03-02 8 *'Kruschen in your morning tea, Keeps you fit as fit can "The Day's in the Morn." Up in the morning, into the tvb soap, sponge, towel, clean ail over outside. i Splendid, but what about inside Happiness comes trom within, they say- so does Health The two are mutually dependent.327 words
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Advertisement195 1927-03-02 8 TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS SIMPLE— EFFICIENT— ADJUSTABLE'? ;i Come to us for Replacements ALL POPULAR MAKES OF MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. B .V.V.V.V,V.V.VA«.V.*.V.V FLAT WALL MINT An oil paint for interior walls of plaster. cement, metal, woodwork or wall board. Sanitary, durable and artistic, it can be washed time and again without195 words
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Article226 1927-03-02 9 BRITAIN ACCEPTS. CORDIAL SYMPATHY WITH COOIJDGE'S INVITATION. I tCvmer g service. I London, Feb. 28. Sir A. Chamberlain in the House o'i Commons announced that Great Britain had accepted Mr. Coolidge's invitation to a naval disarmament conference but he pointed out that the relationship of such conversation with226 words
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Article46 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Service] Washington, Feb. 28. The Treasury has been notified that the official offer of the French Government lo pay the United States ten million dollars on account, of the outstanding French war debt <>n June 15th. is en route from Paris.46 words
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Article72 1927-03-02 9 [Renter's Service. 1 Washington, Feb. 28. The Supreme Court has passed judgment' declaring that the lease whereby the H. L. Doheny interests were to develop the Ekhills naval oil reserve and the contracts whereby they were to build storage facilities at Pearl Harbour are tainted by fraud72 words
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Article48 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Service.] Washington, Feb. 28. The House of Representatives has passed and sent to the Senate the Bill authorising the expenditure of §26,150,000 to modernise the battleships Oklahoma and Nevada, including the elevation of the turret guns, and to complete three ships now under construction.48 words
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Article24 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Service.] Colombo, Feb. 28. The strikers resume to-morrow all panichaving agreed to the Government suggestion of unconditional arbitration. j24 words
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Article47 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Service] Los Angeles, Feb. 28. General Estrada. ex-Mexican Minister of War. has been convicted of violating United States neutrality laws by engaging in revolutionary activities against Mexico and ha 3 been sentenced to twenty-one months in a penitentiary and a fine of 10,000.47 words
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Article160 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Service.] London, Feb. 28. The report ot" the Comptroller-Auditor on the Civil Services appropriation accounts, mentions that the erection of a Consulate at Tenpyueh, estimated to co?t £8,950 originally, had involved up till March 31st., 1926, an expenditure of £12,000. The Lords of Treasury had expressed160 words
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Article19 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Service] Tokyo, Feb. 28. It is learned officially that Prince Chichibu is not returning to England.19 words
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Article460 1927-03-02 9 MANY QUESTIONS. CARRYING OUT KRITISK TRADITIONS.! [Reuters Service.] London, Feb. 28. Loud Ministei ial cheers rewarded the prompt riposte of Sir A. Chamberlain in replying on a supplementary question arising out of the answer to a question in the House of Commons regarding the trial of460 words
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Article72 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Far Eastern Service] Foochow. Feb. 28. The Kuomingtang authorities at "Kien-ning-fii have closed the V.M.C.A. and Chinese Redcross and ordered the mission schools not to open as long as the native schools remain closed. They have also threatened to take over the Church Missionary Society72 words
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Article75 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Service.] Mal A a, March 1. The death has occurred of the Governor. General Sir W. N. Congreve after few weeks illness. The news although expected has plunged the whole island in the profoundest sorrow. [Sir Walter Congreve V.C. had been Governcr of Malta since75 words
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Article54 1927-03-02 9 FReuter's Service.] Washington, Mar. 1. Brigadier-General Smedley D. Butler, has besn ordered tq China to command the marines. General Butler is known as a very strict disciplinarian and was lent by the Navy Department three years ago to reorganise the easy going police of Philadelphia and became54 words
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Article27 1927-03-02 9 London, Feb. 28. In the 'House of Commons Sir A. Chamberlain announced that Government did not propose to reply to the Soviet note.27 words
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Article669 1927-03-02 9 2,000 Square Miles of Small Towns. WALKING TO WORK. A new London which will not be so much a city as a vast group of planned towns extending over 2,000 square miles, separated i'lom one another by belts of open land, wi h manufacturing and669 words
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Article60 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Service] Hague, Feb. 28. In compliance with the request of the Commander in Chief of the Dutch Indian Squadron thirty marines are leaving Hoi- j land shortly to reinforce the crew of the battle-cruiser Sumatra now at Shanghai, and the return of thirty marines to60 words
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Article34 1927-03-02 9 [Reutor's Service. l London, Feb. 28. Dr. Hadcn Guest (Lab. Southwark) has resigned from the Labour Party owing to disagreement with the Party's attitude on the question of China. as— obi34 words
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Article21 1927-03-02 9 [Reuters Servi^e.l Hong Kong, March 1. The Kil Fauns Castle with the second, Coldstreams aboard, has arrived.21 words
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Advertisement420 1927-03-02 9 BUSINESS CARDS^ rUiARY SETQnT| 1 rt \CKWOOD FURNITURE I; SHANGHAI SHADES. J I; E \MBER MANSIONS. J OKMUAL& MARBLE OK GRANITE |Vl \I>ORE CASKET CO. M,M MKMAL MASONS." 1 KI .KPHONE 75. I Albert l. a. daley. N |,MM\KER MONUMENTAL MASON. IM»7. Tel. 915. ■■ii»"— M^^^^^^ ""cars for hire. Grtai420 words
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Advertisement727 1927-03-02 9 NOTICES. LLU BENUT CONSOLIDATED RUBBER CO., LTD. Xotioe is henby jjiven that the Seventh Annual General Meeting of this Company will be hsld at the Registered Office. Hongkong Bank Chambers, Collyer Quay, Singapore, on Saturday. 19th March, 1927 at 12 o'clock noon at vhiih the Direct >rs vill recommend that727 words
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Advertisement316 1927-03-02 9 FOR SALE. 7-seat* car for sale. Body want- repainting but engine in very pood order. Write Box No. 1,000 care of Free PrtM FOR SALE. l\-i h.p. three mlw IOM Citroen. Excellent condition. Owner leaving Colony. Apply Box 77& care of Bingapotl Free Press. PENANG GRIFFIN: Panaciv Iliph Spirits. Rising316 words
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Article49 1927-03-02 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. MARRIAGE. BROWN-BROWN.- At St. Mary.- Church. Kuala Lumpur. Sutherland, youngest son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Brown, of Dallas, Elginshire. Scotland and Beatrice Winifred Stratton, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, of Stratton Estate. Petaling, grand-daughter of the late Captain Henry Stratton of Singapore.49 words
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678 1927-03-02 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1927. End of the First Act. The final scene of the first Act of what at one time was heralded as a tragedy but is more likely to turn out a domestic drama namely Devolution was played at Kuala Lumpur on Monday when Federal678 words
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Article479 1927-03-02 10 Mr. L. R. Tofield, of Messrs. Huttenbach, Lazaru? and Sons. Penang. returned from Home leave on Thursday accompanied by |h bride Mr. A. Edmonds, until lately State Treasurer of Negri Sembilan, who underwen; an ope-ation at Singapore, has now returned to Seremban. A registered envelope carried by aeroplane by SirM.M. - 479 words
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Article496 1927-03-02 10 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ADOPTED. At the meeting of Federal Council on Monday speeches were made on the "constitutional" resolution from which we take the following from the Malay Mail: The Hon'ble Mr. J. H. M. Robson said. The approving of the report had a personal significance in that Their Highnesses496 words
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Article114 1927-03-02 10 O.S.K M KISHIMOTO MERGER. (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.* Tokio, Feb. 28. It is learned that the O.S.K. and the Kishimotos have arrived at an agreement regarding the establishment of a new shipping company, with joint investment of from Y2.000.000 to Y3,000.000. The new company will114 words
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100 1927-03-02 10 We are officially informed that H.E. the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemard, has received the following letter of thanks from Mr. W. Hale-White. Vice-Chairman of the National memorial Committee. London: "It is with great pleasure that I write to you to convey the very sincere appreciation100 words
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27 1927-03-02 10 The Machine Gun Platoon of the Singapore Volunteer Corps are holding a dinner at Raffles Hotel on March 10th. at 8 p.m.27 words
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Article80 1927-03-02 10 The death occurred on Monday at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. R. B. Francis, of Bufcit Jalil estate, Petaling, aged 24 years. Mr. Francis was injured in a motor-cycle accident on Feb. 13, when he severed an artery in his leg. He was taken to hospital and seemed80 words
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Article664 1927-03-02 10 The Annual Dinner. A CHEERHI, Xl N,- I|( N Wearers of the leek we,. n r Adelphi Hotel last night w\ St. David's Day dinner ,> i., J^ 1 dent of the Singapore St. h (Mr.O. P. Griffith^,,, large attendance, which included ber of guests of the664 words
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Article52 1927-03-02 10 R. 1> I Illil- mand Paymaster with th, BEffypt. has been tran.^nv.l I Defence Force as Command Pi embarked in the Minm-s.-t:, »< Mr. A. Edmonds, wh different health ever sin,. the State Treasurership x lan. has been in Sineapor. I health. He is nowconval.-' to be back in SerembanM.M. - 52 words
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Advertisement171 1927-03-02 10 J" "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" THE LJKJk^ A (JXV BRAND I J Sole Agents. > 5 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO.. LTD. > m m m I c-rporatcJ under the Companies' Ordinances <>/ Hongkong) J» I >>corp.>ro ted in Shanghai) SINGAPORE. Shop in the Evening I- IF YOU FIND IT MORE171 words
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Advertisement34 1927-03-02 10 Parfums de Luxe OOTY I Chypre Origan Rose Jacqueminot Paris J Emeraude EAU DE COTY jg I to be had from all dealers Dupire Brothers. PROTECT YOUR CHEQUES PROTECTOGRAPH. Agents THE BORNEO CO., LTD.34 words
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Article88 1927-03-02 11 •fISPERATE ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE. EXECUTED TO-DAY. "ar Eastern Service.] Honsr Kong. March 1. atd prisoners concerned in S'-.r.nimr piracy on Novemb.ar Bade a desperate attempt i gaol rs tackled and overpowered who were visiting: the cell, rei Irers from the warders, iato the corridor, where .r.dir.Lr- bol88 words
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Article67 1927-03-02 11 an reported to be en- an explosion at the Own in Ebbw Vale. k lace early this morn- r have been brought :o hospital. Sooth Wales coal- I 706 workers. orred at one in the news shows that the pit. thai ah but 55 were i67 words
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Article70 1927-03-02 11 Shin-.bun] Tokio. Feb. 28. r collaborator* has been B the Kenseikai (now third largest party, the Ar. early change of the b expected in certain i 1- miex and the leader Iceland that the Seiyuißmendatioi tor increasing the B faad is not acceptable fiscal war on account of70 words
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23 1927-03-02 11 N'ichi-N'ichi Shimbun]. Tokio. Feb. 28. teamed that H.I.H. the ibn ha< abandoned his hope of Mfiea in England.23 words
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Article65 1927-03-02 11 \P\\ P\|>ers NOT OPTIMISTIC. F:ir Eastern Service.] Tokyo. Mar. 1. Great Britain's reply to sal for disarmament the htt papers think that owing of France and Italy the h five Power C nference must a practical failure, though Uwriea will be well-advised attempt to persuade these ftfca their65 words
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Article68 1927-03-02 11 TROOPS CONCENTRATING AT SHANGHAI. NO SECRET TREATY. [Reuters Service.] Washington, Mar. 1. Mr. Kellogg has been suffering from a severe cold for weeks and has gone to Charleston, South Carolina, for a fortnight's rest. He informed the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives that68 words
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Article75 1927-03-02 11 Reuters Far Eastern Service. Shanghai, Mar. 1. The situation locally remains quiet. Northern troops continue to arrive from Nanking and concentrate in the vicinity of I Shanghai. Very few are going to General j Sun's front. No confirmation can be obtained from competent authorities here of75 words
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Article66 1927-03-02 11 Shanghai. Mar. 1. The one-hour strike, mentioned yesterday, was observed at Hankow yesterday morning. A Hankow message says that badly-spelt printed pamphlets, obviously intended for British sailors, are being circulated at Hankow. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hankow. March 1. The hour's strike here was quite com-66 words
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Article29 1927-03-02 11 Shanghai, Mar. 1. News from up-river continues to show the continuance of an anti-foreign, particularly anti-Brit. sh. agitation, the position being especially had at Ichang and Changsha.29 words
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Article102 1927-03-02 11 [Reuters Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. Mar. 1. A half battalion of the Bedf<:rd-Herts from the Meganti- disembarked this after--1 noon and marched to Jessfield Park where billets were prepartd for them. The other halt is landing to-morrcw. The whole of the Border Regiment has taken up billets102 words
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Article257 1927-03-02 11 In the Supreme Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Deane, A. Penhas, of 43 Robinson Road applied to restrain V. B. Jepson, F. Graham and R. B. Jepson from applying for shares in the Sterling Trunk Co. Ltd. and to restrain the company from allotting any shares already257 words
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Article178 1927-03-02 11 PRESS CRITICISM. VACILLATION AND WEAKNESS. [Reuters Service.] London, Mar. 1. Commenting sympathetically on Dr. Haden Guest's resignation from the Labour Party owing to disagreement with its China policy, the Times in a leader says that nothing has shown the Labour leaders' weakness and vacillation in so glaring178 words
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Article66 1927-03-02 11 SIXTEEN MEN KILLED. [Renter's Service.] London, Mar. 1. While pit-sinkers were working on a staging at Bilsthorpe Colliery, between Mansfield and Retford, water pipes fixed in the shaft through which the water was pumped broke loos? and went down the shaft carrying the staging to the bottom.66 words
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Article120 1927-03-02 11 [Hester's Service.] Buenos Aires. Mar. 1. The Presictent and the Ministers for War and Marine attended the funeral service of the victims of the American air crash, after which the bodies were placed on a steamer for New York. Senor Pedro Zanni. thy Argentinian, who120 words
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Article34 1927-03-02 11 Washington, Mar. 1. President Calles has personally sent a letter to Senator Borah stating that 380 companies have complied with tha Mexican oil and land laws. [Earlier cables on page 9].34 words
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Article87 1927-03-02 11 There was a large gathering at the Selangor Catholic Club on Saturday evening, when an At Home was held in honour of Mr. Christian de Silva, who is the recipient of the Imperial Service Medal from His Majesty the King. The Rev. Father Duvelle spoke of the good Mr. de87 words
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Article173 1927-03-02 11 absent three times, Mr. Arbenz 6 attendances, absent once. We started the year with 63 members and have received 3 new members during the year but against this Messrs. Langdon Williams and R. M. Love have resigned and I regret that Mr. Yoe Hock Siang has died this leaves us173 words
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Article871 1927-03-02 11 The Annual Meeting. STATUTORY REGISTRATION. The fourth annual meeting of the Singapore Society of Architects was held on Monday in the Victoria Theatre at 4.30 p.m. The President in his address said: The accounts have been in your hands for the last four days, and you have doubtless871 words
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Advertisement8 1927-03-02 11 jl2ja>jL Feature, i 011 NEWMAN SHOWS THE WAY.8 words
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Advertisement249 1927-03-02 11 New Dress Fabrics I >— m J j flu!) y^ I I Constantly i| \A^^^^^E' Arriving I j: Plain and Figured I. I HS Voiles and Georgettes^ i i^ffl Rayon materials, Tri-jj Scolines, Ginghams, Cambrics,.? > g Chiffonelles, T obraicos, etc. 5 I ROBINSON Co., Ltd. J« (Incorporated in the249 words
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Advertisement753 1927-03-02 12 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON Ni CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON, AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly Bervice Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.)\ WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. DEMODOCUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Hull In Port PYRRIIUS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg753 words
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Advertisement568 1927-03-02 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 m Mar. 14 s.s. CITY OF CARDIFF A P r v HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY568 words
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Advertisement494 1927-03-02 12 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SEH VICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAAL STEAM NAVIOAfiOM rm LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Govern i,:i-m.) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOM R\\ \i t >s lor China and Japan. For Mart«H)e6. LtiMm494 words
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Article634 1927-03-02 13 NOT AS BAD AS IT SOUNDED. Early in the month Reuters Hankow Coi respondent sent one a rather lurid account of the kidnapping of Fathers MacDonald and O'Connell. These two priests later made a public statement concerning their adventure, they had arrived in Hanyang634 words
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Article277 1927-03-02 13 With all eyes concentrated on happenings in the Yangtsze Valley a giave danger on the remote Lorder between Yunnan and Burma was likely to be overlooked until it was revealed the other day by a correspondent of The Times, who recently accompanied Field-Marshal Sir William Bird wood277 words
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Article687 1927-03-02 13 WHY IT IS USED. The statements made at the pottery "safeguarding" inquiry by Sir Francis Towle, managing director of Gordon Hotels, Limited, that felspar china of Continental manufacture was the most valuable type for first-class hotel use and that at present no earthenware made in687 words
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Article175 1927-03-02 13 DISAPPOINTMENT IN HONG KONG. There was to have been a route march by a Naval detachment, in Hong Kong but owing to the inclemency of the weather it had to be cancelled. Over 1,400 blue-jackets and Marines were landed at the Naval Yard and Queen's Pier to175 words
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Advertisement98 1927-03-02 13 gTMARINE ENGINES IB i j /I J —Jp s v^J m— si bca'-buil <ers install j: Knijtrtts. A", rirti Standard -iera, 'j 4• X". g r. 2 mT V.S\V/.V/.\V.V.V.SV.V.VAS%VA I THE NAVY'S CHOICE \GdX^* >\j^ oriqisalM I* PLYMOUTH j Obtainable Everywhere. tvwwwviwwwwwwwuwwA 1 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY COMPANY, LIMITED. I COMMISSION AGENTS.98 words
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Advertisement291 1927-03-02 13 ttfSlfflMlfl^H Like Life Itself tTwice c Musical Range m^^&~--&—^==g= S m T T ERE is the gramophone you have always A J[ longed for-the new Viva-tonal Columbia— r^^^^^J P^^^^^^y constructed on entirely new principles of reproduction and amplification. Hear it judge J if^^^^^^^^^^H or y° urse^ c marvellous naturalness of291 words
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657 1927-03-02 14 "STARS'* AND AMATEURS IN COMPETITION. When it was first announced that a contest was to be held for the mouth organ playing championship people who had never before known that there was such a thing as the Mouth Organ League in existence were overwhelmed657 words
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Article282 1927-03-02 14 IDENTICAL TASTES AND MISTAKES IN SCHOOL WORK. Twins with but a single thought make a curious case which is being investigated by Dr. G. P. Crowden, of University College. The twins, now 26 years of age, are Messrs. G. and L. Ellis, and they live282 words
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Article326 1927-03-02 14 STATISTICIAN WHO FORETOLD ARRIVAL OF PRESENT WAVE. How He Did It. Mr. B. E. Spear, statistician in the medical department of the London County Council, has the credit of foretelling long ago almost exactly the arrival of the present wave of influenza. Mr. Spear, who does326 words
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Article209 1927-03-02 14 Deadly "Rattlers" (iive up Their Venom. Venom-extracting day is a great occasion in the reptile quarters of the New York Zoological Park, and although nine rattlesnake-; on one recent morning demonstrated their injured feelings by a ceaseless rattling of their horny tails, two officials forced them to yield209 words
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Article221 1927-03-02 14 German Republican Thanks. Cologne. A weekly periodical which enjoys a large circulation has started a fund on behalf of the "False Prince" Harry Domela now in prison awaiting trial for obtaining money on false pretences. The journal in question says: "The service of Harry Domela, who as221 words
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Article44 1927-03-02 14 Weather Wizard's Prophecy. Mr. E. C. Huggett, of Beaconsfield, the "weath€r s wizard," ha s prophesied trouble for the typhoon and earthquake district of th? Far East "between February 11 and 20; also during the first week in March."44 words
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Advertisement311 1927-03-02 14 NOTICES. SELANGOR TURF CLUB. SPRING 1927 RACE MEETING Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the 3rd, sth, Bth, 10th and 12th March 1927. Stake*. $68,000. exclusive of Added Money. 12 races for all Horses, 11 laces for Ex-griffin Horses, 9 races for Ex-griffin Ponies. 2 races for all ponies, 7311 words
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Advertisement397 1927-03-02 14 speed bouts, sha!low draught \esdesign assures long life with economy *^*J^Ss^^^^^^^^^^^^ of operation. You can make no better MODELS FROM 1' 2 TO 12 TONS. C JpY t^^^^=§§^*Sb Mr^^^^^^St^^mi^ Tl7 I 17 D fT f\ TV] 17 '-^5^ j OKJ{j \J h^ hi in ii mi szrar I The SINGER397 words
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Article, Illustration577 1927-03-02 15 Charles Conway - Ch a rles Conway Memorable tvem§ m me historti of the Empire* -Qy- March 2.— Death of John Wesley. 136 On the 2nd. March 1791, John YEARS Wesley, the founder of the AGO. Methodist Church, died at the age of 88. He was born at the577 words
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Article413 1927-03-02 15 PETITION BEFORE ANGLICAN CHURCH ASSEMBLY. London. Feb. 8. The Archbishop of Canterbury presided on the occasion of the opening of the Spring Session of the Church House, Westminster today, which unanimously passed a motion moved bj Sir Robert Wiliams, "That this Assembly, impressed with the weightTimes of Ceylon - 413 words
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Article424 1927-03-02 15 CHOOSING PROGRAMMES SEVEN WEEKS AHEAD. There are just seven people who decide what Britain's millions of listeners-in shall hear through their ear-phones and their loud-speakers. They meet hi conclave once a week every Thursday morning- in a board room at Savoy Hill. They talk for three424 words
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Advertisement405 1927-03-02 15 luilfllinn) korrengzal ointment m^m 11 11 11 FOR wounds, sores, and all skin diseases. W UIIUII GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE Wim FOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND STOMACH CQMPUWTS. -m» r '~^WfffffKr'>u«J POWDER a Famous Spa Treatment/ Powder contains all the tonic and healih-giving 1 C mtioeDtal minera] springs. A sparkling morning v'-405 words
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Advertisement271 1927-03-02 15 That has gained the reputation of manufacturing the purest and the best Aerated Waters for nearly a quarter of a century. TEL. 354. \¥SS- CAPSTAN I Li /y* CIGAREnESARESMOKEaBY i MANY MEN WHO COULD WEIL I AFFORD MORE EXPENSIVE I I |j! WHOM QUALITY 15 THE ONLY I i CONSIDERATION.271 words
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Article88 1927-03-02 16 ANOTHER TROOPSHIP ARRIVES. The transport Herminius, under the command of Captain T. V. Roberts, arrived yesterday from London, which port she left on Jan. 29th. A vessel of 10,389 tons, the Herminius is at present anchored in the roads, and has on board ths Ist. Battalion of the88 words
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Article367 1927-03-02 16 In view of the large volume of naval construction to which we are committed by the Government's programme, which provides for eighty-one new vessels from 1925 to 1930, special interest attaches to the cost of building warships under present-day conditicns. Oddly enough, it is almost impossibleManchester Guardian - 367 words
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Article214 1927-03-02 16 Cheapest Machine on the Market. During: the last year's meeting at Lympne. Mr. Bert Hinkler, the Avro test pilot, remarked to me that the goal to aim at was a club aeroplane complete with engine for t'soo. It was understood that this figure contemplated a newManchester Guardian - 214 words
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Advertisement354 1927-03-02 16 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 dc Luxe, single354 words
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Advertisement426 1927-03-02 16 CHARGEURS REUNIS. (Incorporated in France.) Regular monthly freight and passenger service. OUTWARDS. SAIGON, TOURANE AND HAIPHONG. Due Singapore. ADEX Mar. 8 CAP VARELLA Mar. 16 HOMEWARDS. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP. Due Singapore. D'ENTRECASTEAUX Mar. 5 CAP SAINT JACQUES Mar. 13 "Cap" steamers are single class and have excellent passenger426 words
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Advertisement410 1927-03-02 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE m.B. SILVERASH due s.s. VENICE MARU dv s.s. TYNE MARU dut m.s. CUBA MARU dw PACIFIC ORIENT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S.410 words
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Advertisement222 1927-03-02 16 LLOYD TRIESTTNO NAY. CO. Incorporate i tn HOMEWARD SAILINGS I Monthly service t I F.rmdisi. ttaM and Trieste via ports takhtg car? through Bil^ of Lad ng t M H > vant and Black Sd P on the Wed Comti Italy. VIMINAI.E OUTWARD SAILINGS. FOR HO\(>K<'\«, SI W< I U222 words
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Miscellaneous660 1927-03-02 16 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, lpoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday660 words
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Miscellaneous152 1927-03-02 16 Perak, Brit. 519, from B. Deli 1, for B. Deli 2. Sri Wongsee, Brit. 52, from Karimon 1, for Karimon 2. Eva, Ger. 850, from Samarinda 1, for Samarinda unc. Emely, Dut. 94, from Rhio 1, for Rhio 2. Rensiena, Dut. 133, from Tongkal 1, for Tongkal 4. Hong Lee,152 words
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Advertisement593 1927-03-02 17 I O. S. K. Line. D*»tin.tieM. Ste««ers. Arrive Leave. I Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen. v-a-"p. a Colombo. Aden, Port and Port Said. Amazon xMaru Mar. 18 Mar. 20 pgrfeaßi Algoa Bay, Cape Town, Rio. and B. Aires. t Montevideo Maru Mar. 7 Mar. 8 \j in .a Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, Bf A593 words
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Advertisement500 1927-03-02 17 TRAVEL- COMFORT DOLLAR fiSjL "PRESIDBNI* J|H| LINERS "^^ss^^^^S?" Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, wall-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Stateroom* with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold500 words
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Advertisement751 1927-03-02 17 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU, (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA (Incorporated in Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3040, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF751 words
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Article1253 1927-03-02 18 Results Including Saturday, Feb. 26th. Hone Away Goals Goals PWDLF A W D L F A Points Newcastle 29 12 1 1 41 12 5 4 6 26 27 39 liaddersfield 30 10 4 1 37 17 3 9 3 28 29 39 Sunderland 31 121,253 words
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285 1927-03-02 18 I —IS WORTH AX AGE WITHIN A BANK. I am a sovereign a bright, round, golden sovereign and to-day I am lying in peace in a London bank. But a few "hours ajro I was free a sovereign at large and lots of Important285 words
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Advertisement536 1927-03-02 18 0 .^^dßH^^A V>«onsider this First Cost Upkeep Resale Value Motoring Cost to You Kg* new obtainable in this new-type Whippet. Over the life of your car, the first cost, plus upkeep, minus tritft *°p u p **>' Wtppe* ™fy ■*>/«* 9 mAcs high—not as high J 1 r r w.536 words
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Advertisement205 1927-03-02 18 S I v Cv I T Ja^^ j t>^ ■U^arawi aB taPJ a^^igy Axm BBBaP/ Jr A\v iT ■s^aT X 1 Escape the XoFtuirc o( Fless f 9 X/"OUR life will be agony if you have no weapon to repel fleas c A the messengers of disease. Breeding in the205 words
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Article245 1927-03-02 19 F.M.S. BAN KRUPTCIES. Official Assignee's Figures For Past Y T ear. There was a decrease of bankruptcy work in Selangor and Negri Sembilan, but a considerable increase in Perak. During the year, 135 bankruptcy notices were issued by the Courts as compared with 153 in 1925 and245 words
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277 1927-03-02 19 The Problems v.\ 1926. In the annual repori of the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Pwsident (Mr. Loke Chow Thye), in reviewing genera] commerce during the pn r t yc.\:. -ays that although the price of rubber was not s<> good as was expected,277 words
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Article114 1927-03-02 19 Hi-; Highness the Minister of Finance, Siazn, has certified that the value of the Government Currency Notes in circulation at the end of January was Tcs. 128.089.8-SB. being an increase of Tcs. 1,819.121 as com* pared with the amount in circulation at the end of December. Of114 words
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Article141 1927-03-02 19 An additional area of 114 acres in the neighbourhood of the Sungei Way Dredging Company's present holdings has been purchased from Tronoh Mines, Ltd., and 60,000 shares of $1 each have been issued in payment. Orders are being placed, says a circular to shareholders, for a second dredge, to be141 words
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Article63 1927-03-02 19 March 1. Bank 4 m.s. 2,4 3-32 Bank demand 2;3 23-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 24 5-16 New York, demand 55 15-16 Credits 90 days 57Va France, demand 139G India, T.T. 151 Honj>- Konjr, demand 10% p.c. l)i-. Yokohama, demand 113% Java, demand 13i»' 4 Bangkok, demand Xl Bar63 words
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Article220 1927-03-02 19 March L Tin 12n Tons fISfMM Gambier 9.00 Pepper White 77.00 Pepper Black 43.00 Flake Topioca 5.67 v Pearl Sago Small 7 7 /8 Copra 10.40 Copra Sundried 11.00 Upiuui, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Ilin Chan Itark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old Xo. 1 330 Rice,220 words
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Article67 1927-03-02 19 March Ist., 12 o'clock noon. Tone of Market: Firm. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet lit'-d per lb. New York Spot Sheet G.cts 99% per lb. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot C,S 6S* 4 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Mar. 6M 4 6S S67 words
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Article292 1927-03-02 19 Familiarity with prominent Stock Exchange securities doe? not always imply knowledge of the trade that maintains them in prominence, and shareholders of the 15ritish American Tobacco Co. are indebted to their chairman. Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen, for the brief outline he gave at the company's annual meeting of this292 words
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Article158 1927-03-02 19 ROSE MAC 'PH AIL (OS. REPORT. Singapore. March I. London. [lubber Is J%d. I'nchanpvd Local 67%. London. I iii £304. Down 10s. Local 189 for 12"> tens. Mining. Te'uk Krutne L.57% I.'!- 1 Kinta Z27 2J3Q, Kochais 2.29 2.32, Petalinga 4.47 4.55, Malaya Consol L.ll 1.17. Liopii158 words
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Article68 1927-03-02 19 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Seller? Chenderiang 27b M 28« <><i Id; is m 58s >s fid Malay Coned. ($1) 1.14 1.17 x.r. Rajah Perak ($1) 4"> :>r» p.m. Sungei Way %M7hk J. 72% Tronoh (ss) 2is 21s M Aver Tanas ($5) 13.50 14.0<i Brogmc ($1) L 45 1.5068 words
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Article46 1927-03-02 19 .March N... (losing PrfOM, Buyers Sellers Hitara Tin 1.17- ]:I'2^ Kuchai \°7 2.32% Kawng P.: 1.57% 1j65 P« taling 4.4" 4.56 Sungei Ways \*>". :;.t«' Sung« i Besi 27- Sd 28« 8d Glenealy 2.85 2.95 New Scndai 2>-i 2.67% Sungtei rckanc; 1.3 I 1.37%46 words
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Article318 1927-03-02 19 1 Lf .;H<>n. Feb. 2. Tr.v general d pression la all markets with the exception of tia continues, and it would appear that until the price of coal grets to a reasonable level c nsumers will hold off buying, there i> also a lack dC confidence on318 words
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Article103 1927-03-02 19 We are Informed that the Direct >rs announce that a!l pacts of the Kirelesa Diesel online art' on the mine and thai 33 i as<-s of mill machinery are in course of delivery They expect the whole of the machinery ordered vvill be on the site103 words
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Advertisement1227 1927-03-02 19 Assets Over $7,000,000, S.C. Assurance in Force Over 23,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements)' I HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. I rbc Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life1,227 words
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Advertisement39 1927-03-02 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England b? Royal Charter A.D. 1720 FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article1370 1927-03-02 20 The soccer trial on Monday was not productive of the standard of football usually seen in these matches and the most surprising thing is that the poor play was noticeable solely on the part of the Duke's, who were ior the hrst time unable to provide the opposition1,370 words
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Article21 1927-03-02 20 HOME FOOTBALL. [Reuters Service.] London, Feb. 28. In a third division (Northern) match Wigan beat Lincoln by 3 2.21 words
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Article111 1927-03-02 20 The first nine firms circulated in regard to the Cup which is being given to the winners, of the Inter-Commercial Cup competition are all in favour of the Cup being wen outright this year, and a permanent Cur being put up for next year's competition. As this constitutes111 words
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Article40 1927-03-02 20 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Football Association is now definitely fixed for March 21st, and not March Hth as previously advised. The meeting will bo held at the Drill Hall, Beach Road. at 6 p.m.40 words
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Article93 1927-03-02 20 Dyne Cup. Mr. and Mrs. Savage vs. Hindhede and Miss Stephenson. Mr and Mrs. Prpntis vs. Capt. and Mr... St( phenson. Rutley and Miss Kmg vs. Mr. and Mrs. Hal!. Bateman and Miss Richardson vs. Bourke and Miss Fraser. Mr. and Mrs. Laing vs. Major Stoehr93 words
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Article59 1927-03-02 20 The following will represent the Singapore Police against the S.R.C. at cricket on :he S.R.C. ground on Saturday at 2 pan. N. H. P. W T hitley (captain), H. L. Mitchell, L. A. Thomas. A. K. McKenna. H. L. Poulain. C. P. Smith. E. V. Smith. X. C. Metherall, H.59 words
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Article567 1927-03-02 20 Singapore Golf Club. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The following is the report of the Committee for the year ended December 31st. to be presented at the annual meeting to be held on March 9th., at 6.30 p.m. at the Club House. The income and expenditure for the year shows567 words
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Article29 1927-03-02 20 The Men's monthly Medal (stroke) will be played on Saturday and Sunday. 12th. and 13th. instant and the Ladies' monthly Medal (stroke) on Friday, 18th inst.29 words
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Article13 1927-03-02 20 The monthly mixed foursome will be played for this afternoon.13 words
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Article108 1927-03-02 20 At a Company Spoon Shjot held on Sunday the following were the results: A Class— 2oo yds. Pts. J. F. Galistan; 500 yrs. Lie E. C. Stewart; 600 yds. Pte. Edgar Galistan. B Class— 2oo yds. R. Sta. Maria; 500 yds. Cpl. F. M. Gross; 600108 words
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Article63 1927-03-02 20 V.M.C.A. beat R.A.M.G 2nd. XI. On the V.M.C.A. ground yesterday, the home team defeated an R.A.M.C. 2nd. XI at hockey, by seven goals to one. At half time they led s—l,5 1, the visitors playing much better hockey in the second half. For the V.M.C.A., Arathoon (5), Catchatoor, and63 words
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Article94 1927-03-02 20 A BANK MATTER. To the Editor. Sir, In a recent case in Malacca some mention was made of a person telephoning to our Seiemban Branch concerning the state of a depositor's account there. The published report is not very clear. We should like you to publish94 words
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Article350 1927-03-02 20 EUROPEAN OFFENDERS FINED. An act of rash driving on the part of Mr. Farquhar of the Malayan Motors, was described in the Third Police Court yesterday when he answered a summons for the alleged offence. Defendant pleaded guilty and Court Inspector Bostock explained that the offence was committed350 words
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Article267 1927-03-02 20 WEDDING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Feb. 28. The marriage of Miss Jessica LamontFisher, sister f Mr. Hueh D. LamontFisher the well known Malacca footballer and cricketer, and Mr. James Ormiston "Wilson of Messrs. Guthi\e Co. Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur was sdemnised at Christ Church. Malacca, on 26th instant.267 words
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Article35 1927-03-02 20 Programme of Drills Up to and For March 6th.. Wednesday,— s.ls p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.F. Ambulance, Chinese Company. Friday,— s.ls p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. Band, Chinese Company. Malay Drill Hall, Malay Company.35 words
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Advertisement165 1927-03-02 20 I A TRIUMPH IN SOUND REPRODUCTION H\s \t BEEN ACHIEVED BY AST J "His Masters Voice" J COME IN AND HEAR THi: NEW MODEL& We will be pleased to prove tr.i- to you at any ti m(; S. MOUTRIE AND CO., LTD S \l RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE ■lv.-^yvvviA^VA^AVv i^-v.vA B165 words
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