The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 May 1927
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Title Section13 1927-05-11 1 Singapore Free Press CENTS. SINGAPORE, S-S n WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1927. NO. 12.100.13 words
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Article270 1927-05-11 1 A tornado swept the business quart tr of a Missouri town, causing the deaths of a hundred people, injuries to 25©, arid damage to property estimated at over a million dollars I'age 11. Sir Austin Chamberlain, in the House of Commons on Honda) night, delivered an important270 words
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Article1164 1927-05-11 1 Says the Vicar of South Acton: "Th' Bible has Buffeted badly al the hand- ol printers." Wo says thai '*no publisher would dare to publish a modern novel or any otl er book mider such a dull exterior." Bless the man. would he have th<1,164 words
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Advertisement278 1927-05-11 1 A v.*. V.\ UAMWWWUWUWWWIA EVERY TIN DATED 5 j "MB LABEL BRAND" COFFEE RAFFLES HOTEL] Saturday, May 14th j Special Race Dinner $3 j For reservations phone 2920. I J. WILLIAMS. Manager. I ■^■^•^^■■■■^^^■^^■^■■^^■■■^■■■naaMi^^^nnßa.^.Maa^MM.,! -pace of 1 in. 11 i in. 12' s in. The con- 'fWMMm\^ companion of biis>278 words
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Advertisement255 1927-05-11 1 r yT:g3_> ai* c^ JlissJSiirlo looks after i, //7<? \Jennis\Trocka4 YOUR tennis frocks will give you double "service" if you let Kurlo wash them. Whether they are soft linen, crisp muslin, or dainty voile— wash them all with Kurlo. Kurlo washes without s._hr__nng. The Kurlo way is Safe and simple.255 words
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Advertisement140 1927-05-11 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Kruschen's Salts every morning I'age 7. Peerless Erasmic for H.M. thi- BabyPage 8. The Latest Model Buicks from Guthrie's Page 13. Castro! Motor Oil from WakefieW'sPage 14. Chevrolet for Big Cai Performances Page 1. Hand Bas_s tor All Occasioas at Little's I'age 10. Squibb's Dental Cream Strengthens the140 words
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Advertisement11 1927-05-11 1 V«W.V.V.W.V«V.V.V.VdV.V.V.V. 5 J INSIST ON HAVING J "RED LABEL BRAND" V.V-V.V.V-VAV.V.V.V.VAV.V.V.11 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous137 1927-05-11 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday, lltk. Hiyh Water. 6.9 a.m.. 6.6., 8.8 p.m. 7.1. H. W. Malacca. 4.40 a.m.. A/A.. 4.40 p.m. 4.8. Football. Dukes vs. S.CC Stadium. Irving's Midgets Victoria Theatre 9.30 p.m. Thtirsdait, 12th. Sigh Water. 7.41 a.m.. 6.9., 8.45 p.m. 7.5. 11. W. Malacca. 5.20 a.m.. 4.8, 5.30 p.m.137 words
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Article695 1927-05-11 2 March Music to the Mills. AM ASHIRK SOUND. wit! nstinct that something has in- >; dreams. 1: marches on and i thin distanl rhythm that is not yet steady, insistent something Unit your dragged senses for a ft ds until, with start, yon awaken tl rgettable695 words
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Advertisement185 1927-05-11 2 MEDICAL HALL LTD, 23, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. Depot for YARDLEY'S, HUDNUT'S, MORNY'S AND DUBARRY'S TOILET SPECIALITIES. New Stock of Allegro Stroppers $8.50 each. Post orders receive immediate attention. Correct prices and service guaranteed. THE HAPPY VALLEY NIGHTLY CINEMA— SIDESHOWS. CHINESE WAYANGS. WATCH WATCH WATCH THE OPENING DATE OF THE UNION185 words
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Advertisement338 1927-05-11 2 "WE TOLD YOU SO" IRVING'S IMPERIAL MIDGETS CHEFALO— PALERMO ACCLAIMED BY PRESS AND PUBLIC GREATEST ATTRACTION EVER PLAYED SINGAPORE Victoria Theatre BETTER BOOK NOW P AVILION From Wednesday, 11th to Thursday, 19th May. PICTORIAL EVE'S REVIEW The Latest PATHE GAZETTE! HAROLD LLOYD u fl T T> T Q XT V338 words
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Advertisement359 1927-05-11 2 AN ATTRACTIVE THREE-FEATURE PROGRAMME From Saturday, 7th. to Thursday. 12th. Mav, at the ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietors) In the Second Show at 9 p.m. A PARAMOUNT PRODUCTION An action romance of the roaring road. From the very gt*rl action and all the time it is interspersed with359 words
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Article480 1927-05-11 3 ALL IN SILK. I How a p"k!ce of drab-looking yarn, going -through process after process, at length t become!* a twinkling, alluring silk stocking j is one of the "secrets of the trade" revealed at the Artificial Silk Exhibition at the Hoiland Park Hal. It is a480 words
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Article383 1927-05-11 3 i had n t meant t<f oflfer my readers any j more specimens of West African English, but 1 have received such a delightful specimen from a Liverpool reader that I must give some extracts from it. It is a claim fcr compensation by a native at383 words
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Article324 1927-05-11 3 Septuagenarian Counsel's Appoinlment. London, April 27. Mr. Edward William Hansell, who, at the age of TO, has taken .silk, has been appointed Official Referee of the Supreme Court He fcoid the newspaper reporters tii.'.t he refused -ven to think of the day when he would324 words
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Article246 1927-05-11 3 Sent tc. Jail for Illegally Wearing Decorations. vice- Mohamed Al Raschid, the so-called Emir of Kurdistan, has been sentenced to six m nths' imprisonment an<l expulsion from the country, for illegally wearing French decorations and carrying false decorations. [A telegram data Januarj LTth stat>d:—The self-styled "Emir246 words
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Article133 1927-05-11 3 £75,000 First Prize This Year in Derbj Sweep. London. April 2G. j There has been .i llit an unprecedented number of applications fcr the "Stock Exchange Mutual Subscription Fund," though it is strieth limited this year to memberof the Stock Exchange, each of whom is allowed a133 words
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Article138 1927-05-11 3 The -hid Battalion of the Scots Guards, en route to China, has a popular collection of subalterns, among them Lord Ramsay, son and heir of Lord Dalhousie; Mr. Frank Usher, who. at Chipping Norton two weeks igo won the Brigade of Guards Race; Mr. Archie Crabbe, cne f the tallest138 words
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Advertisement68 1927-05-11 3 f^S LAXO is the only food that has been used in 5 Royal Nurseries. MMMmU t^^^MMMmW^mmmmm* 9^M' f^___________M u Builds Bonnie Babies" hme i\r.\ difficulty in obtaining Glaxo, write direet to the Iccata IHE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION ITU. j 1 Quay. Singapore, feivinj name of nearest dealer. Singapore Cold Storage Co.,68 words
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Advertisement94 1927-05-11 3 §WE (XPHESS v IN CASE OF FIRE You Want It Extinguished phone Exchange. FOR A CASE OF "W "W "T ~W "W ~W y Wk ~y~ m You Want It Distinguished High St. Provision Store 2305. Kim Ann Co. 3285. Bun Bee Co. 460. Lim Teek Loong 4003. Lim Khoon94 words
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Article246 1927-05-11 4 Evidence accumulates that the Cinderella of the high road to-day is the motor-cyclist. It is true that he seems fairly happy in spite of the abuse hurled at him. but if, in every age. there is some form of roaduser who is the bugbear of all th"246 words
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Article96 1927-05-11 4 Jumps A Hedge and Kicks A Motor Cycle Over. A London motor-cyclist, enjoying a week-end trip on his motor-cycle combination, is the most hurt and most surprised man in Somerset. He had just passed through the village of Carhampton, when, in the hedge ahead,96 words
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Article93 1927-05-11 4 The Motoring Boom Motoring is getting more and more popular judging by the rise in the revenue from motor taxation for three months ended February 28, as compared with the same period last year. Figures issued by the Ministry of Transport show that receipts93 words
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109 1927-05-11 4 Production of automobiles in Canada during February numbered 18,655 cars, an increase of 18 per cent over the 15,376 made in January but slightly less than the 18,838 reported for February of a year ago. For the two mcnths ending February, the cumulative production totalled109 words
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Article97 1927-05-11 4 Peujfeot Co. Grows I The Peu^eot Automobile Co. of France has absorbed the De Dion Bouton and Bellanger companies, thus forming the nucleus cf a French General Moors. The move followed a recent trip to America by the vice-presio.nt tf Mm P< The De Dion name will be97 words
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Advertisement193 1927-05-11 4 T T 4W9K~~ ~\Jlm^%i Here W Are the Improvements Review *his notable list of Dodge Brothers improvements— an important twelve months* record of progressive engineering: A new five-bearing crankshaft (replacing Stylish new body lines. Hich and the three-bearing type). A new attractive new colors. Improved two-unit starting and lighting system193 words
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Advertisement108 1927-05-11 4 High Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes 1 < Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca- l\ G.ll and G.12. Union Building, Singapore. JMV_MUVtawUWWVWVW^^ m 1 N all Parts of the world and under all I V_/ conditions of travel, Goodyear Heavy up108 words
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Article721 1927-05-11 5 SEGRAVE— AND OTHERS! Uhu\ements of the Past. M WIMI M SPEED o\ EARTH. iiistorj ing has the rid, pa: Ej _k speal i nearis baa S Daytona •i. D rtainly it ia r the kind evi i done: that; I ai i st 0 surprised )k sh -ul-i have "::^n721 words
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Article42 1927-05-11 5 M t .s.rs Mala— Motors Ltd. wish to .dvise their <*tnt* that from to-day all bosiaesa will be conducted frcm their new premises No 14 20 Orchard Road. Petrol may be obtained f ;om the Shell pump m front of this building.42 words
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Article1012 1927-05-11 5 Safety on the Road. IHE DRIVERS PART Accidents are bound to occur, but many of them might be avoided. Greater safety on the road would be assured if drivers would do their part individually. There are certain rules the observance of which J would give the motorist the1,012 words
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Article51 1927-05-11 5 New York, April 5. Major Segrave announced shortly hefore sailing for home in the Berengaria that 'the Sunbeam car on which he has just broken the world's speed record,, now safely j tucked away in the hold of the giant liner, 'is destined for a museum in51 words
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Article249 1927-05-11 5 ,1 In the overaea markets the question 01 suitability is best answered by drawing attention to the rapid increase in British exports says the Times Motor Supplement It it be true that the British manufacturer does not consider the oversea customer and will not give him what249 words
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Advertisement68 1927-05-11 5 tße Otiided By experience for Economical Transportation mil\ modern irear-change car Be guided by the experience TOURING *****. j thi- multitude, who have 2 SEATER ***** I »xed to their own satisfac- oi?n \v 10 nn M.IJAA MMM) Ml that a Chevrolet is most i niiomical in benzine and oil68 words
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Advertisement214 1927-05-11 5 1 The Car for Economy and I 1 Individuality. ft; The Clyno Overseas Model incorporates a three door body with special tropical S hood, large type radiator, fin, ventilators, electric horn, ovjrsize tyres, specially strengthened frame, etc and is built especially for the Tropics. I Two-seater $1895. Four-seater $1995. O214 words
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Article, Illustration780 1927-05-11 6 Tom Newman - Tom Newman BY (CHAMPION SIX TIMES). NO. 6. STROKES YOU WANT TO KNOW. {FREE PRESS SPECIAL.] the game— a cannon or a pocket! 1 suppose the average amateur put? th aestion to himself more often jJjjU M does any other question connected bi] .1-. As regards780 words
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Article852 1927-05-11 6 NEED FOR RECONSTITITION •j --...ii ol the International Board hold, at intervals oi not more than three an Imperial Rugby Conference, which T preseutatives from the Dominions will attend, a I Step in the right direction. Further, the Board's recommendation to the various unions to call a852 words
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Article1299 1927-05-11 6 The Final Positions. Two points deducted for playing ineligible player. ENGLISH LEAGUE DIVISION I. Home Away Goal? Goals PWDLF A;WDLFA Points Newcastle 10 42- 19 1 1 64 20 6 5 10 32 38 56 Huddersfifcld 1 42 13 6 2 41 19 4 11 61,299 words
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Article87 1927-05-11 6 "A Birmingham man won £24,500 to £50] on the double of Priory Park in the Lincolnshire and Sprig in the Grand National," said Mr. Douglas Stuart, the turf commission agent to a Morning Post representative after the latter race. "From the bookmaker's point of view, the victory87 words
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Article, Illustration809 1927-05-11 6 HORATIUS - BRIDGE NOTES AND PROBLEMS. HORATIUS. A CONTRAST IN GALLING -by- [FREE PRESS SPECIAL] Many player-, especially when they art out of luck, find it very difficult tg abide 1 faithfully hy that rule which is the essence of the modern system of bidding— not Ul call a suit originally without809 words
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Article177 1927-05-11 6 An interesting and true story is told, says a Shanghai paper, concerning the method by which certain British Tommies kept warm when on guard at an outpost one cold night recently. They were holding a post near the western end of the settlement where the Sharghai-Hangchow railway177 words
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Miscellaneous26 1927-05-11 6 Novel Crosswords No. 12. Popular Out -Dooi Came. Form lal K<o K Harsh Squall.— Squawk. Siat. Cutting Ir,~iium. In a High Degree. Very. Chance Work 126 words
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973 1927-05-11 7 The Duke and the Pigeon Match. A JOKE WITH SULLIVAN It was in the very early '80's before even the Empire now being pulled down, I was built that London's "Bohemia" had its best phase. 1 refer to the days of the Lotus Club, founded973 words
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Article749 1927-05-11 7 THE GREAT DELUSION.'' To one who has been intimately connected with aviation, and an enthusiast even before an aeroplane ever rose from the giound, this book. "The Great Delusion," by "Neon," is of extreme interest. The justification for the book is that propaganda for everything to do with749 words
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Article132 1927-05-11 7 Tokyo, Apr. _.'.">. The Japanese delegation to the Three Power Naval Conference in •Geneva, headed by Admiral Viscount Makoto Saito sailed from Kolu- for Genoa to-day on the N.Y.K steamer Awa Maru. The party is scheduled to arrive in Genoa on June 7 and will proceed directly132 words
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Advertisement245 1927-05-11 7 Api Besar Tuanlj I"Mana I "Dalam Godown, Tuan." 1 "WHERE IS THAT FIRE I EXTINGUISHER?" I "We have not yet bought I Insurance may cover 1 your actual monetary loss, li 1 I but it does not cover loss Ali ;1 DISLOCATION OF YOUR ||ffl| ACCOUNT BOOKS MISSING [f *ffi245 words
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Advertisement348 1927-05-11 7 m ____l WHERE TEETH MEET GUMS Danger Line crevices the tooth brush cannot Squibb's Milk of Magn-sia. Counteracting these harmful acids, it protects the teeth besides cleaning them J No soapy or other ingredients to irritate or soften the gums, no abrasives to scratch the enamel: Squibb's Manufacturing Chemists to348 words
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Advertisement170 1927-05-11 8 mMMtri >p*i w J __y '^_____B-^fl^_____B_'**_^'---^ i ti__ t v^ £___t f t 1' I m _r ___Ai__M-^-k >______ '-^P' _r __E^F _f 'J^ m l N fr^^kL _____L___^^^_BL ___l fc v- z flw :< j*"" «iV Jp^ ____*tf SSL _/r -7) His Majesty, the Baby!! What tender care we170 words
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Article462 1927-05-11 9 WHERE IS NUNGESSER NO NEWS OF AIRMEN. [Reuter's Service.] New York, May 10. Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of Nungesser and his companion. No definite news had been received !>y 20.:>0. local time. It is reported from Washington that after receiving official reports that Nungesser's plane had been sighted462 words
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Article81 1927-05-11 9 [Kenter s bervjce.j Nev\ Orleans. Louisiana, Mav i). The riches, agricultural seeti n, styled the Sugar Bowl owing to the large quantitj >i sugar grown there, is threatened by the inundation of waters piled against the Bayoudes Glaises levee, seeking an outlet te the sea. Hundreds of men81 words
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Article110 1927-05-11 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May l.f. The importance of tne Colonial Office Conference of Colonies and Protectorates from the viewpoint of the Colonies was stressed by Sir Edward Grigg and Sir Frelerick Guggisbetgi Governors of Kenya and tin Gold Coast, the latter, interviewed by Router, declaring that the110 words
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Article40 1927-05-11 9 [Reuter's Ear Eastern Service.! Peking, May 9. The Ankouchun spokesman states that ail Russian prisoners, including Madame Borotiin, were to-day handed over to the local procuratorate. It is understood their publichial will open a few days hence.40 words
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Article1097 1927-05-11 9 HANKOW CONCESSION. AN IMPORTANT DECISION [Reuter's Service.] London, May 10. An important pronouncement upon the Government's 'policy in China was made by Sir Austen Chamberlain in the House of Commons at questi n time, in the course of which he stated it had been decided not to1,097 words
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Article316 1927-05-11 9 Two Adventurous Tourists Reach Rombav. I HORRORS OF IHE SINAI DESERT. Bombay, Apr. 26. Captain Maims and Mr. Charles Oliver, who are motor cycling round the world, have arrived in Bombay. After traversing Europe they crossed the Mediterranean and tackled a 72.") mile run across316 words
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Article255 1927-05-11 9 'Museum Station to be Pa'i; in Compiegne Forest. Parte. Aid-. Id. The Famous dining-car of the Waaro Company in which the Armistice was signed on November I Ith., 1918, was taker: this week-end from the court-yard of the tavalides, where it has lain since the end t the255 words
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Advertisement204 1927-05-11 9 BUSINESS CARDS. MARY SETON. J ui KWOOD FURNITURE < \\<;hai shades. J r \MI*ER MANSIONS. l\ •'.....•.v. .\v-v-'-\v.v.s\%\\v_\%vA v M UtBLE (Ml GRANITE gSi !M)RE CASKET CD, MENT VI. masons.ALBERT L. A. DALEY. VKER vv MOM MENTAL MASON. 1897. Tel. 915. CAR OWNERS. _vvwvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvVi CARS FOR HIRE. H r>IOTOR SERVICEM.&204 words
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Advertisement700 1927-05-11 9 NOTICES. j EXCHANGE BANKS. Ih.- Exchange Hanks will be closed at noon iloti rimrada] May ii_th for the Spring Race Meetfaig, 11-5 j THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LTD. Ire-opens prom .>th may. resuming BUSINESS AS USUAL. Costonen are specially requested to give theit besl favours aa before. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. s700 words
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Advertisement791 1927-05-11 9 NOTICES. NOTRE. Notice is hereby given thai d tWn the Government Efottsi Doms 1 1 clomm to the public front 1 p.m to 9 n ttm of the Following days viz: j 7th. toth. 12th, I ith sad -l-t lis 1'SUNGEI BAGAN Rl P>HER COMPANY. LIMITED. .Incorporated in tht Straits791 words
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Article27 1927-05-11 10 LEE. oi: Ma\ 9, 1927 at the Sepoy Lines -Maternity Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Choon Ngee, a son. Mother and son are both well.27 words
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736 1927-05-11 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1927. Sir Austen's Policy. H is not often that a real 'technical pride can be felt in British foreign 'policy, for as a rule it pursues very [obvious, and one might say elementary, courses, but we think that when the review of the Baldwin736 words
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Article517 1927-05-11 10 Members of the Chinese Association are reminded of the annual general meeting: to be held to-night at 8 p.m. Mr. Haroid Rogers, tht- Eastern representative oi Messis Leonard Plews. Stockdale and Co.. Manchester, and the Squire Mills and Hollins Mills, Mossley, leaves to-day for Penang and Bangkok. He expects to517 words
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Article300 1927-05-11 10 Story of Terrible Crime. MADMAN KILLED AFTER HOLDING POLICE AT BAY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 10. Further details of the Kuala Kangsar amok disclose that it was one of the most gruesome and bloodthirsty affairs in the history of such crimes. Kulop Mat Daud, who300 words
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Article126 1927-05-11 10 JAPAN'S POLITICAL PARTIES. (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiXichi Shimhur.<ha/t The Seiyukai Party, now in power, has been strengthened by seven new-comers thus making a total of 17:'. seats in the I)i;. Five members, including Mr. Mosuke Kawahara, of the Seiyu Honto joined the Seiyukai, while KTessrs. H.126 words
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Article47 1927-05-11 10 Retail prices of commodities in Tokyo showed a decline of 0.19 per cent, last month as compared with March, according to the Bank of Japan. The general index number for April stood at 192. 1K as against 192.55 for March of the current year.47 words
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Article55 1927-05-11 10 The Agriculture Office announces that Japan's rice importation since November 1. 1920, or the begin ing of the 1920-7 rice year, until April 10 this year, amounted to 6.287-885 koku or approximately 31,000,000 bushels, an increase of i.480.1')7 koku or about 7.000.000 bushels as compared with55 words
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Article175 1927-05-11 10 Mr. I). A. M. Brown, of Penang, ii on a visit to Kuala Lumpur. Dr. F. E. Wood, Senior Medical Officer Perak. is going: on leave in August. Mr. H. R. Cheeseman. District Commissioner of Scouts, Penang. has been awarded the Hon. Silver Wolf. The marriage of Mr. Choon Tin175 words
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Article274 1927-05-11 10 Company Projected PI N AM.— Sl\(, \p<!i;| A visitor to Singapore mg by aeroplane from i the journey taking two a (j boars, was Mr. R. fc Director of the An Sui whom ia associated Mr. 1., ing old air bands, since ISO9. Mr. K, a274 words
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Article319 1927-05-11 10 Mr. T. W Stale J i annual general meeting sians' Associatioi h< I fl last Saturday evenii g, re i progres- of the A--' sti and commented on it* sat there being, he stata d s du i ment at the present time three or four pears319 words
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Advertisement187 1927-05-11 10 "THE CONNOISSEUR COM LS TO CALDBECK'S" J C__ _m.____._s_m.l99 ■hg Special I lt& Scotch Whisky! •j Devonshire j bacon j ij Orchard Rd COLD STORAGE Selegie Rd. •AV.%VA B .SSV.VASSV. B .\SSV.-.%%%\V.V.%SV.SVAV.\V.V.%VSV.V_! ,J HAND BAGS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 4 WK HAVE a u' '.>i Wr W^ FINEST QUAUTY LEATHER LADIES'187 words
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Advertisement52 1927-05-11 10 Parfums de Luxe I COTY J Chypre j Origan jj Rose Jacqueminot :j l\ Emeraude < J EAU DE COTY J« to be had from all dealers y j: Dupire Brothers. 3 \q: a a a a a aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavaa iaag ri v i'»a___M_MKM---»^-____a___________B__w_w__-___a_w>''» PROTECT YOUR CHEQUES PROTECTOGRAPH. Agents j THE52 words
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Advertisement5 1927-05-11 10 li To-day's Feature. BILLIARDS AXD5 words
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Article59 1927-05-11 11 BUNDEED VICTIMS IN MISSOURI. DARKENED CITY [Renter's Servicel. Psplaf Bluff. Missouri. May 10. I were killed and 250 og i tornado which swept the of the town, destroying y building within an area 200 tnd 306 yards long. prenuaea were left unand the property lonacia are r $1-800,000.59 words
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Article21 1927-05-11 11 M TH VPPED and pees were lapse a four storey lis Department store pers, ah* rushed after which21 words
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Article93 1927-05-11 11 ■\MERY ON CLOSER CO-OPERATION. London, May 10. lonia] Secretaries flh ials, presided n :.ir\ ol State fbl It sentation I erial Conference which a Office to-day. md Sir Samuel Wiletaries of State for the also present. ins repreaentn- tfe Bversitj f problems stm knral OI adminis"::_rh: be dune,93 words
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Article205 1927-05-11 11 r :vl{l H VlG ■> APPRECIATION Hmmmjta't Record Kffort R towing aul graph letter has been President, the Malayan Appeal Department for the from Field Marshal Earl I thf British Legion: 26. Kivieston Square. London, S. W. l. April. 11th.. 1927. I Sh Theodi re Eraser. :> C.5.1..205 words
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Article181 1927-05-11 11 FAVOURABLE PRESS COMMENT. AN AIT OF DISCRETION. [Reuter's Service.] London, May 10. Commenting upon Sir A. Chamberlain's Nanking decision a Manchester Guardian 1 ader thinks it is impossible to say "to What extent the United States influenced the. Foreign Office to this wise decision," but "We shall181 words
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Article156 1927-05-11 11 NORTHERNERS 1 SUCCESSES. Renter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, May 10. After a long lull civil war is being rel med n several fronts. In Anhwei I niang Kai Shek is coming into contact with the Northerners along a line from I Dchowfn, north of Lake Chaohu, to156 words
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Article33 1927-05-11 11 [Renter's Far Eastern Service. 1 Tokyo. May 10. The Cabinet has appointed .Mr. Junnosuke Inouye as Governor of the Bank of Japan. replacing Mr. Ichiki. resigned. [Earlier cables on page33 words
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200 1927-05-11 11 [British Radio Official Service. l Rugby, May 9. In the war cemetery on Mount Scopas, outside Jerusalem yesterday, Field-Marshal Allenby unveiled a memorial to those of all races and creeds of the British forces who fell in the Palestine campaign. The memorial takes the200 words
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Article118 1927-05-11 11 CORONER RETURNS VERDICT AGAINST DETAINED MAN. In connection with the murder of Mr. C. P. W. Flynn. who was shot while returning t< the Bukit Sembawang Rubber Estate, of which he was manager, on April Bth., the Coroner has returned a verdict of118 words
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Article233 1927-05-11 11 League Football. Y.M.C.A/S HEAVY DEFEAT. Duke's II 6: Y-M.C.A 0. On the S.R.C. ground yesterday the Duke's 2nd. XI defeated the Y.M.CA. in a Second Division game by six goals to nil. The play in the fhst half was fairly closely contested. Desp e numerous attacks upon their233 words
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Article308 1927-05-11 11 YESTERDAY'S S.R.C. VICTORY S.CC. Well Beaten On the S.C.-C. ground yest -'lav a_ 7 SrC.C. side encountered heavy defeat at the hand* of an S.R.C. team. One ol the outstanding features of tht- match was the display oi Leijssius, who. in scoring his b7. hit tli tee sixes and308 words
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Article97 1927-05-11 11 Reuter's Service. Birmingham. May 9. In the Davis Cup, Malmstrom (Sweden) beat Kingsley, 6—4. 6—2, 6—3; and Higgs beat Garell, B—6, B—6, 3—6, 9—7, Britain winning by 4 matches to 1. Barcelona. May 9. In the Davis Cup Antonio Juanico, Spain, beat A. H. Fyzee, India, 3—6,97 words
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Article59 1927-05-11 11 ENTRIES FROM THE EAST. [Reuter's Service.] London, M*y 10. The Amateur Golf Championship is being played at Hoylake on May 23. There are 197 entries, including eight from America, three from Calcutta, two from Cairo, two from Tasmania, one from Switzerland, and one from Sumatra. The American59 words
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Article381 1927-05-11 11 Coming Trouble for a Respondent. CUSTOMS OFFICERS APPEAL. A civil case was taken on Sunday, before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay in the Supreme Court at Johore Bahru, in which Liong Ah See, administratrix of Cheng Ah Seng, deceased, applied to sell land charged, under the Land Enactment,381 words
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Article242 1927-05-11 11 The undernoted non-fiction w< rks will be available for issue on Saturday. 14th May, at a.m. Asia. An illustrated monthly journal. Jan-Dec. 1926. Baker (P.J.X.) Disarmament. Urit'.. This is an attempt to estimate the importance of disarmament in national and internath nal policy. Bradley-B:rt (F.B.* Bengal Fairy Tales.242 words
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Article71 1927-05-11 11 Call Boy Prominent London, May 2. Latest Derby betting is as follows: 0 to 2 against Call Boy (offered); 5 to 1 against (Taken). 11 tc 2 against Sickle (taken and offered.) 6 to 1 against Adam's Apple. 10 to 1 against Hot Night 100 to 871 words
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31 1927-05-11 11 London. April 30. fhe final of the Rugby League Cham pionship resulted as follows: St. Helen's Rec 8. Swinton 13. The match was played at Wanington.31 words
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Advertisement179 1927-05-11 11 I Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Strait* Settlements.) A NEW SHIPMENT A j !Jh WALK-OVER m I m m tua wo u^pu li tagJ_-M_i4ti^W a a QTrJ X? C Mmk I___L- ii no ■i 5 Footwear for Gentlemen •j OXFORD ANT) DERBY WALKING SHOES NUTAN and BLACK. j; PATENT179 words
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Advertisement470 1927-05-11 12 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SERVICE—LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. IDOMENEUS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg May 14 CALCMAS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg May 22470 words
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Advertisement458 1927-05-11 12 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). PASSEN Jr LL E M F A Lh L JIhVIC E S HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF WELLINGTON Havre, London, Rotterdam. Hamburg and Liverpool May 29 S s CITY OF PEKIN Marseilles, Havre. London H'burg and L'pool June 28 PASSENGER SERVICE. a AMERICAN458 words
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Advertisement408 1927-05-11 12 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES 0 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty'* C« vcrwmeirt OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDFor China and Japan. I or Marseilles, London and Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. MANTUA 11,000 May408 words
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Article439 1927-05-11 13 1>::. RUDOLF KASSNER o\ PHYSIOGNOMY. Kassner, who is considered Keys rling to be "'the greatest nk< has returned to Budaifter an interval of twenty years. a< guest oi Count Janos Zichy. I a lectuie on physiognomy, at the Musk*, Dr. Kassner said that the science oi439 words
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Article431 1927-05-11 13 Hags Stuffed Wiih lubs. While watching the player.- in the Varsity golf match at Hoylake some of us who our game with the old gutta ball fell o talking about the limited number of shots' w] a h are in the bag of the modern golfer.l 5;431 words
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Article219 1927-05-11 13 RECOMMENDATION OF A (OMMITTEE, "We recommend hat a sentence cf death shall not be passed on any person under the age of eighteen.'* states a departmental tommitlee on the treatment of young offenders in a report to thr Home Secretary. Thi' committee say tha they219 words
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Article184 1927-05-11 13 $250,000 WORTH SEIZED IN (ANTON.' Alleged to implicate a Portuguese resilient in Canton, a seizure of opium worth a quarter ol' a million dollars was made by the Nationalist authorities who, according to the Canton Gazette, suspect that the large cargo of drug was intended for delivery184 words
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Article206 1927-05-11 13 WOMAN'S NOSE CUT OF BY HER In H.B.M. Police Court a1 Shanghai recently Bala Singh, an Indian watchman \as charged with feloniously wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm bo one Wong Ah ching by cutting off her nose Dr. Gertrude M. Terrill deposed that sh< examined206 words
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Article149 1927-05-11 13 Sensational Scenes in Qneeßrs Hall. Lcndon, Apr. 27. Remarkable scenes were witnessed in the Queen's Hail la-; evening. While the Archbishop of Canterbury was ajidressing a crowded assembly at the annual meeting of the Religious Tract Society, a man in the gallery rose, and in149 words
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Article36 1927-05-11 13 Dr. W. L. Braddon, Mr. R. If. Robertson and Mr. A. P. Cranna have, under their joint names, circulated a letter to all ExService men in Negri Sembilan for the formation of an Ex-Service Association there.36 words
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Advertisement293 1927-05-11 13 *>*vwww9<BmQ®mQ*mm®m^ ®€x?3®®€@®©®®®®®®®®@a®3^^^ The most popular Saloon in Singapore. TH E 1927 BUICK SIX. Master SiX Models Sole Distributors for Singapore and South Johore. 47 4 Door Saloon $3,750 *f*i TTTntTTD TT7 1 JP/* wf^wf\ T SOL 7 Seater Limousine $5,250 VJI" %J A XI JILXJLI OL VV/., ii 1 JJ.293 words
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Advertisement228 1927-05-11 13 t Tin jmu an <»i tailor AWfo inir i~ fully displayed J& j' THE SINCH VLESE Jjm Run ott modern lim l Tei ::«.i-onabh.-J PhOM lift. I the navvs choice jj m^^ ORIGINAL M j PLYMOUTH j Obtainable Everywhere IiLESIIJRES WITHOUT AN OPERATION. No Case Too Chronic to be Cured.228 words
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Article954 1927-05-11 14 Keeping Abreast of the Fashions. THE AFTERNOON DOWNER. "Old soldiers to bed; and the young *uns to school." The Two o'clock Trumpet rang out its message. The barrack square clattered with martial life. Recruits with Bwords slung; recruits with lilies; recruits with books and a worried look.954 words
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Article555 1927-05-11 14 EXECUTIONS IN CANTON. The effort to rid Canton of. Communists and their evil influence is still going on unabated, and the first victims of their folly have already been executed. Among the first five to suffer were two young girls, who on their way to the555 words
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Article179 1927-05-11 14 HfnkieCs Light-Plane Flight to Australia Mr. Pert Hinkier has now decided to j leave early this month <>n his light aero- i plane flight to Australia. The Avro Avian! h<- is flying, driven by a 3.V70 h.p. Cirrus engine has been converted from a two- stater179 words
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Article90 1927-05-11 14 The death to k place in Hong Kong last week of Petty Officer Thomas Bassell under circumstances, according to the Police report, which point to suicide. The Naval authorities report his death by drowning. It is believed that injuries to the throat uhich were found on the90 words
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Advertisement112 1927-05-11 14 Sinter P/a*y tor your engine is assured when usin£~ j&*^ WAKEFIELD H C. C. WAKEFIELD CO., LTD i Incorporated in England). 47. ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. GALVANIZED WIRE NETTING FOR TENNIS COURTS. With Galvanized Pipe Poles to match. Concrete foundation and top rails included. Very economical. Price* New pine 2 lengths112 words
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Advertisement272 1927-05-11 14 p_ Wmmmtas*. •"•V How to choose the right battery *_-7 ll Unless you are highly technical you must relv an reputation m sel< til the best battery to replace the worn-out one in vour car. J Here are some facts that may aid you: Exide was the first battery on272 words
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Article692 1927-05-11 15 Hedjaz Transport. A PROJECTED RAILWAY (Our Muslim Correspondent.) It fa reported that a British company W trying to obtain the monopoly to construct railway line in the country between Jeddah, Mecca, Medina and Xejd, and that the construction work will be started soon after permission for the monopoly692 words
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66 1927-05-11 15 Contents of Famous Museum Saved London. May 1. A spark alighting on the thatched roof resulted in the destruction of Izaak Walton's cottage at Shallowrjekl, near Staffer.; The tire brigade used water from ti e river where Walton used to fish an' meditate, I66 words
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Article43 1927-05-11 15 Berlin. April 12. A frantic customs fraud has been revealed involving forty million gold marks. Twenty prominent cigarette manufacturers in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne have been arrested for evading taxation by means of counterfeit revenue stamps. Sensational developments are anticipated.43 words
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Advertisement323 1927-05-11 15 ITION SALES. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. EltoV« beta favoured with U by Pablk Auction at an 2 M.icKenzie Road, the tag, Sitting and Bedroom rj douiptiew Moutrie Piano, NM Kn.irhsh china dinner and .i ElectTO-plated ware and >a at well-prown Vanda I TKUST AGKNCIES LTL>., A ItitWlfl, B*«t* Ajrent. )N SALE OF323 words
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Advertisement364 1927-05-11 15 Ihe Overland Whippet I _t_S_K_A §v ES Thp World's J ttrht C*nr P^ B «ii| j lj^ri -1 L i mmmmX' i lI, H i!.'!^' i ft*'JBßK j Jtg^A**^ wMtmm 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 1 I Ys y^CMfl l4___. flllL__M /AMI mm (iMllllli-d-r 'iffi IS___^l Whippet is364 words
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Advertisement162 1927-05-11 15 '£'< Olt Everybody's goia war W*^ W m W mm m m m M im nat'e a car with character, the I The Singer Six Sedan flfJIHf) THE LOWEST PRICED [C-11MA I ■1 1 RRITTSTT M4HF m\ JUNIOR-SENIOR-SIX <i\ DIVI 1 ioJtl lTl_r\lJl__ oIA a /■> n jn >■' j\162 words
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Article449 1927-05-11 16 TROOPSHIP ARRIVES. MORE TROOPS FOR CHINA. The Bibby liner Derbyshire, 4.314 tons net, arrived in port yesterday with the 2nd. Welch Regiment and drafts from the Middlesex Regt. and Green Howards on board. The contingent consists of thirty-nine officers, eighteen warrant officers and 1133 men. The troopship left449 words
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Article342 1927-05-11 16 SALVED AND DOCKED AT TAIKOO The Java-China'-Japan Lijn "Tjileboet. which stranded on Ling Ting Island on April 5. was successfully salved, towed to Hong Kong and docked at Taikoo Dockyard. Passing through the harbour the vessel (without her bows) presented an unusual sight, having been cut off some342 words
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Advertisement397 1927-05-11 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 tona) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The I* MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single397 words
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Advertisement257 1927-05-11 16 CHARGEURS REUNIS. (Incorporated in France.) Regular monthly freight and passenger service. OUTWARDS. SAIGON, TOURANE AND HAIPHONG. Due Singapore. DALNY June 15 HOMEWARDS. MARSEILLES. HAVRE. DUNKIRK, AM) ANTWERP. Due Singapore. CAT TOURANE May 13 CAP LAY June 10 DALNY July IS "i 'ap'" etenmers are single class and have excellent passenger257 words
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Advertisement424 1927-05-11 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA s BALTIMORE s.s. BELFAST MARU PACIFIC ORIENT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCIS( 0 LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERFIR due For ratae and other particulars apply: GUTHRIE l 0.. Liu Agents:— Singapore Rn( j424 words
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Advertisement156 1927-05-11 16 LLOYD TRIESTINO NAV 1 Bncori i rate HOMEWARD SAILINGS Monthly service for Briadu W Trieste via ports taking taffOH f .f Bills of Lading for Ptaau '< \tom\t and Black S*>a Por- all port* on the V^ I of Ita v ESQUILINO OUTWARD SAILINGS FOR HONG h<»\ Mi 1 1156 words
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Miscellaneous698 1927-05-11 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. I BY TRAIN. I Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei j Lembin 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 j Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday,698 words
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Miscellaneous24 1927-05-11 16 Min. grass radiation 72.5 F Sea temperature 81 v F Mean wet-bulb temp. 76.4. _F Mean relative humidity #8. p.c. Evaporation '64#ins. Rainfall Nil.24 words
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Advertisement516 1927-05-11 17 rO. S. K. Line. destinations. c_-_ Meamers. a r ;< Rotterdam. Hamburg. Bremen, *nrive. Leave. p, via Colombo, Aden, Port 1.-iii Port Said. a mm- \f AnUn Maru May 18 May 20 |M Bay. Cape Town. Rio, Buenos Aires. t La y Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, !.,la_ u a Bay and Durban.516 words
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Advertisement326 1927-05-11 17 I TRAVEL^ comfort LINERS "^s^PH^Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilatr i and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, ali have hot and cold running water. The326 words
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Advertisement697 1927-05-11 17 K. P. M. MN ffijeviwiT mmm. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA.) (incorporated ia Holland) Te C i?n N h TRA v T TIL H S? NET HERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:_Pasaage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representative, in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and697 words
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Article865 1927-05-11 18 Remarkable Operations at Royal Veterinary College. "IT'S A SPARRER, SIR." With liquid eyes, a little girl handed up a small cardboard box to an official at the Royal Veterinary College, Camden Town. "It's a sparrer, sir," she said; "fell down in the road, an' I865 words
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Article538 1927-05-11 18 OFFICER WHO LOST HIS BATTALION Fog Drama. Another hitherto unwritten chapter of tlw> war was "confessed" to a Daily Express, representative recently by an officer wh< j admitted that he lost his entire battalion j cf nearly 800 men at midnight in a dens-, fog538 words
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Article215 1927-05-11 18 Here i> an extract from the letter of al public schoolboy, aged 14H, concerning] ••Australia."' a little book cf biographies published by the British Em] ire Educational] Press. "It's a topping book. They teach us here ali aboul Richard Coeur d.- I. ion. he] wasn't a bad215 words
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Article103 1927-05-11 18 'Due to Native Credulitv.'' London. Apr. 25. Contributing to the correspondence in The Times on the subject of the recently discovered Indian "wolf-child," Sir Robert Armstrong-Jones discredits such stories. which, he declares, are due to native credulity. The survival of defenceless children among wolves, tigers and103 words
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Advertisement227 1927-05-11 18 I TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS -i SIMPLE EFFICIENT AD JSUT ABLE I "I il Come to us for Replacements i -WE CARRY STOCKS FOR J 5 ALL POPULAR MAKES OF J 5 CARS AND LORRIES— MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. > 209-212. Orchard Road. V.VAV.V.V-V.V.V.VV-V.V.V.VW^ I The Best Battery) For Your Car ji227 words
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Advertisement307 1927-05-11 18 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE ESTATE OF NG CHYE CHUAN Deceased 999 Years' Leasehold Land and Business Promise* No. M 1 Messrs. Estate Trust Agencies Ltd.'s Sale-mm. Ualll, Raffles Place. All that piece of leasehold land situate in Singapon I D I Marked Lot. 275 of T. 5. IV. comprised in lease307 words
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685 1927-05-11 19 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. TUESDAY, MAY loth [Figures in brackets show the issue value of the Share in dollars unless otherwise marked.] MINING. Buyers tellers Asani Kumbang 55s 3d 56s 6d Bangrin Tin (J.) 31s 32s Batang Padang (sl> 0712 72 _> Chenderiang 23s Od 24s 6d Eastern685 words
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Article53 1927-05-11 19 May 10th. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 1-1 8 Credits 90 days 57 France, demand 1411 India. T. LS4H Hong Kong, demand 10 p.c. Im'-. Yokohama, demand lUi 1 Xom. Java, demand L39 Bangkok, demand V|l 4 Bar Silver London 26 L-16 Bank of England Rate 1 p.e. Sovereign,53 words
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Article208 1927-05-11 19 May 10th. Tin 150 Tuns $150.00 Pepper White 78.00 Pepper Black 44-00 Flake Tapioca 5% Pearl Sago Small 7-60 Copra Jo.-", Copra Sundried 11.40 Opium, Benares unt. 1.000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New, SSO Rice, Siam old No. I W0 Rice. Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice. Rangoon208 words
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Article60 1927-05-11 19 Mav liith. 12 o'clock noon Buyer. Seller-. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot 7" 7- 4 Standard U.S.S. on Tender May 70% 70% June 71 71% July-Sept 73% 7:-: :i t <>ct -Dec 70 75% Tone ef Market: Quiet. Latest table:- London Spot Sheet L9%d60 words
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Article250 1927-05-11 19 MENTAKAB RUBBER The following is the .-event:, report ol the directors- to the shareholders, be be submitted at thi annua! meeting on Tut day, May 17th at the offices of the v'ompany, Chartered Bank Chambers. The Accounts show net profil tm tin period of 1175,605.27 alter making250 words
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Article148 1927-05-11 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S. REPORT Singapore, Haj 10. Robber.- 1. ad >n, Ls 7 s| 70 cts. Tin.-- 1 <■_..!■ n. £289 10s. 30s up L si "ii for l->0 tons. Mining. Ka Ho< t 69 71 ref L95 2.. Rahman Hydraulic 2.47% 2 Kuyoh 1.45 1.50, Lingui 1.78 1.82, Km148 words
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Article53 1927-05-11 19 Yesterday's Alterations May 10th.. (lining prices. Buyers Seller* Batang Padang 7:; 79 Kuchai 2.05 L'.lo K. 1 umpur fully paid 37i 36c 1 Mai. ..van T. i Ids. tU 9d 20.- 3d Etatruf Basin &6c :„1 27>. remengor _n< Pd 22b 6d Tongkah Barbotn 14.50 15.00 Utan53 words
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Article75 1927-05-11 19 [Britisfa Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, May 9. Amsterdam 12.13%, Athens 363, Berlin 20.70. Bombay Is 5 55-64d, Brussels 34-96, Bucharest 765, Buenos Aires 47' Copenhagen 18.21, Geneva 25.26, Helsingfors 192%, Bong Kong 2s o%d, Lisbon 2 17-32, Madrid 27.45. Milan 89 1-16, New York 4_85 27-32. Oslo 18.81, Paris75 words
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Article225 1927-05-11 19 CANADIAN IMMIGRATION GAINS Immigration to Canada foi February amounted tu 5,521 compared with 4,396 foi February a year ago, according to a statement issued by the department of Lmmi g rat ion and colonization. Of February's immigrants I,^o were from Great Britain. 938 from United States, and 3,403 from other225 words
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124 1927-05-11 19 Britii.li Columbia on ed* 1 1 ot fmm I cattle have an excellent market Sa the Oi ienj for their stock, ...-.-..rdim, p, Vancouver :),,i acting for a large dairf oaaeera m Shanghai. ic reported tfeaU withm Um T yean Hw Shanghai dairv will Bdd124 words
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Article101 1927-05-11 19 ALBERTA RESERVES OF NATURAL GAS. Eleven established fteldi in Alberts i i i supply thii province with 180,000,000 «-:i ;'<• feet Of natural ga< daily, M Pr-.f. .1 Allan f the Provincial Council of [nd istnal Research has reported tn bhe govi mm l' 1 total amount of natural <-.101 words
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Advertisement367 1927-05-11 19 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LMrED. [•he Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies" with tte British MTU ACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE. SSUlanee om P ames Act AGENTS WANTED G. C. KNOX. HORACE W. RAPER. A.367 words
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Advertisement426 1927-05-11 19 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subscribed Y.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund Y.92,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-President: R. Ichinomiya, Esq. DIRECTORS. M. Odagiri, Esq. K. Mogami, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Takeuchi, Esq. K. Tatsumi. Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq. K Watanabe, Esq. T. Okubo, Esq. Baron426 words
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Advertisement441 1927-05-11 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. (i. M. Bernard. Chairman W. H. Bell, Esq., W. L. Pattenden, Esq.,441 words
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Advertisement36 1927-05-11 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration £*>*>**« Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW ft CO., Messrs. HARMSOytS. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.36 words
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Article1712 1927-05-11 20 Second Day's Results. MOKE EASY WINS. The weather was mueh pleasanter for the ■econd daj of the Spring meeting and alii ngli tla attendance was not so large thi re was a good gathering, whilst His Exeellency the Officer Administering the Cover- ent, the Hon. Mr. W.1,712 words
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Article1196 1927-05-11 20 The Referees' Board, which came into existence as a welcome corollary to the reconstitution of the Singapore Football Association, is all too soon to be called upon to exercise its punitive jurisdiction upon a player, should it consider it necessary in the interests of the game to do1,196 words
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Article83 1927-05-11 20 County Cricket. LEICESTERSHIRE WIN AT WORCESTER. London, May 9. In the County cricket championship Leicestershire beat Worcestershire at Worcester to-day by five wickets. Worcestershire 148 and 83. Leicestershire 141 and !>1 for 5. Jewell scored 53 in Worcestershire's firs. innings, Skeldin^ taking four wickets for 52. Six of83 words
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Article55 1927-05-11 20 The unfinished championship semi-final match between D. 11. Kleinman and K. Smith was continued and concluded yesterday. The score stood at set all and 1-all in the final set. It was decided to commence a new third set. Kleinman took the first four games, led later55 words
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Article51 1927-05-11 20 Championship Pairs P. Clerc and J. Utermark vs. H. P. Whitley and R. W. Sinclair. Profession Fairs. Semi -Final. Kleinman and Mugliston vs. J. D. Hall and J. Huggins. Veterans Doubles Handicap. Semi-Final. 0. P. Griffith Jones and Dr. E. A. Elder W. C. Hill and E. S.51 words
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Article39 1927-05-11 20 The Ties fixed for last Monday arr to be played to-day. FRIDAY'S TIES Championship. H. N. Balhetehet vs. W. A. Aeria. Single Handicap "A." X. E. Ess vs. N. Hannay. V. H. Morris vs. G. Tessensohn.39 words
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Article59 1927-05-11 20 e I ave received copies of the rules and fixtures for the Garrison Sergts Messes Lawn Tennis League 1927. Resul s in the League to date are: Pulau Brani R.E. beat F ri Canning by 3 Sets. (33 Games) to 3 Sets (30 Games). Tulau Brani59 words
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Article48 1927-05-11 20 The following will represent the S-R.C. against the R.A. on Friday. 13th May. at the Stadium: Y. < Westerhout; A. B. Collie'* and L. M. Pennefather; 1.. Moller, W. A. .Uria. F. C. .ie S uza; Norman Hannay, W. 1. Lingard, Albert Fernandez, R. C. Oehlers, Phillip Almeida.48 words
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Advertisement305 1927-05-11 20 ■*v^-rV^rV.Vb^vAV■P.^svw^rSV^A^^^fvv *v^rVv.v.v.v w o\ •'•v,v t J JVC O U TRIE y THE VERY BEST PIANO VALIE EVER Ol I Flu iu < OR ELSEWHERE. BEFORE BUYING VOUR PIANO (ALL OM US I BE PLEASED TO PROVE THK I PRICES $600.00 ji Upon Easy Payments (all or write lor illustrated305 words
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