The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 June 1927
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Title Section13 1927-06-02 1 Singapore Free Press 10 i'ENTS. SINGAPORE S.S., THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1927. NO. 12,119.13 words
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Article209 1927-06-02 1 Call Boy, the favourite, won the Derby yesterday by two lengths from Hot Night, Shian Mor being third Page 9. Thanks largely to the excellent bowling of Everett the Australians beat Singapore on the Padang yesterday by an innings and 91 runs Page 16. R.L.L. Braddell has209 words
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Article920 1927-06-02 1 Poor B. He was not a bad fellow, m his way, but rather too free with his opinions and, at times, a little too free with hi> fists and these two were intimately con nected and both with his downfall, as you shall hear. A Xosey Parker I would920 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement313 1927-06-02 1 WING LOONG (i: HK.H CLASS TAILORING. i at :itiJ Finish Guaranteed. .12, HIGH STREET. I Raffles Hotel TH N I C H T i Diner Dansant 8. 1 5 p.m. (Dinners will be served m Ball Room). < > For reservations phone 2920. I i 1 J. WILLIAMS, Manager. >313 words
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Advertisement204 1927-06-02 1 j Ball-Bearing a I yar In every respect the A ML^^P |pr mogt per f ect ca binet •I 1 1 YvmM Wk \wM I The Engine of the Cabinet is the Suspension f 1 on which the drawers run. The BALL-BEARING 1 1 T T Suspension Slides make the204 words
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Advertisement98 1927-06-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT?. Hotel Announcements Page 1. Singapore Entertainments Page 2. TiamY. Notices for King's Birthday Page 7. Rone:> Co. for Steel Filing Cabinets Page 1. Auction Sale by Cheong Koon Seng Page 14. Revised Schedule of Electrical TariffsPage 11. Robinson's Have Some Elegant Table Glassware Page i*. The Oakland and98 words
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Advertisement12 1927-06-02 1 WING LOONG THE KECOGNISED HOLSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous171 1927-06-02 1 THE WEEK Thursday, 2vd. High Water, 0.26 p.m., «.5.. 11.36 p.m. 9.6. Football: Div. II R.E. vs. R.A.. S.R.C. SC.C. II vs. V.M.C.A.. Stadium. Nelson Film. Theatre 9.30 p.m. Friday, 3rd. High Water, 1.09 p.m., S.I. King's Birthday. Public Holiday. Sir Hugh Clifford arrives. 6.30 a.m. Birthday Parade, Padang 7.30.171 words
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Article547 1927-06-02 2 Singapore, May 31. ijv. bafaUKC both Tin and Rubber are unchaagvd <luiu»e the past week and the volume of business passing m both sections al the .-harp market has been on a limited scale. Both m London and Australia Tin shales appoi.r quite neglected and Sterling quotations547 words
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Article165 1927-06-02 2 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. Singapore. June 1. Ratter.— London, Is 7%d unchanged. Lo a. 71 ets Tin. Lond.-n. £284 12s fid. 27s fid down. Local $147% far 1 TiS tons. Mining. Kuyoh 1.62^£ 1.65, Kucha! 2.12 -'.it. Malaya Consolidated 1.22 1.25, Rantau PPc:".r c 2.15 2.20. Rantau Ord. 2.10 2.1.",165 words
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Article217 1927-06-02 2 I*u following appointments m Government Service are notified m the F.M.S. fi< ■veinmtm Gazette: Mr. W. J. Haskins to He Engineer for Construction, F.M.S.R.; Mr, k. fl, Whitty to be Reconnaissance and Plantations Officer, Malayan Forest Service; Miss W, H Mitchell to be a Lady Medical Officer: Dr. L. Patterson217 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement190 1927-06-02 2 AGAROL COMPOUND. NEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED. Two sizes now m stock. 6 ozs. and 14 ozs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Sole Agents MEDICAL HALL LTD., SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY CINEMA— SIDESHOWS— WAYANGS. THE UNION STAR OPERA GO. Commencing Saturday, June 4th. THE BUNGA MAWA. Bandeongf's Champion KRONCHONG. ADMISSION: S3. 2, 1190 words
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Advertisement293 1927-06-02 2 VICTORIA THEATRE m LAST NIGHT TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 P.M. "NELSON" BOOK YOUR SEATS AT LITTLE'S $2 and $1. TUESDAY NEXT, JUNE 7th., AT 9.30 P.M. For One Recital Only. ALFRED JQSEF MIROVITCH -> BORISSOFF (PIANO) (VIOLIN) BOOK YOUR SEATS AT LITTLE'S $4, 2 and 1. THE AMATEUR GENTLEMAN Remember the293 words
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Advertisement236 1927-06-02 2 TWO BIG SCREEN FAVOURITES IN A FIRST R\t» PROGRAMME: From Tuesday, 31st. May, to Sunday, sth. June at th ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietors) In the Second Show at 9 p.m. A METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER Special Production. Presenting that clever juvenile star JACKIE COOGAN m one of the best roles236 words
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Article838 1927-06-02 3 Address to the Governor. 4 Our Muslim Correspondent). I I nov. understand from a reliable source that, ftiilintr action by other clubs and Associations, the Singapore Muhammedan Advisory Board has decided t present an address of welcome to His Excellency Sir Hugh Clifford on behalf of the Muslim838 words
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Advertisement296 1927-06-02 3 f \aSPjfEwM^:\ M ALT EXTRACT P pH^y^ J j insoluble R i Tired Nerves A When you have no energy and you are easily A B tired it is the sign that your nerves are starving fot want ot nourishment. jJ m >tnnulants and drugs will not restore your nerves296 words
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Advertisement271 1927-06-02 3 (Why Hartley s Jam is Cheapest I •I Y^t^r^'^'^^^^^iW Modern scientific laboratories modern machinerx jl jl f^^^i^^^^^^l tne latest packing methods, and our vast resources. j! I^^^ij^^^^Wl which give us the pick of the fruit and su^rar mar- J» kets> ena^ e us to make 100 per cent, pure jam271 words
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Article, Illustration189 1927-06-02 4 SCHOOL-BOYS AND FLYING. DUKE ENJOYS A "RAG." copyright j r copyright copyright. copyright. copyright. gdfgdfgfdfgxdfgd >;ii!y, Sfcetch G ?ting i and The idea of the visit was Bind lines;" among schoolboys. Dailj Sk< teh Princess Mary with the babies. With her Is Viscountess Erleigh. the Marquess of Reading's daughter-in-law, DailyReuter; Daily Sketch; D.S. - 189 words
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Article602 1927-06-02 5 Charles Conway - Charles Conway k Memoable Bents m the 'G\J&ori| of fte Empire* June 2. The Gordon Riots. 147 On the 2nd. June 1780, the disYEARS graceful Gordon Riots broke AGO. out m London. At the time of the accession of William and Mary m 1689, when the602 words
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Article1071 1927-06-02 5 Dark Room Mystery. THE STORY OF SELBY I am sitting m the grea: Abbey of Selby lemembering a story. There is no sound but that of some one counting hundreds of sixpences and pennies left by the Easter crowds. About the time when William the j1,071 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement425 1927-06-02 5 -:'ic iMM of the skin, which are w CAN BE CURED. a" :'-r*ii ilar'.T, his ahrof t>ctr> a M 'm, >> Burjjm i«'» -< v .11.1 t'n"i;n:,» urni ;he p«fl > v m u»c, .t run !m re- ie «.>.■ h. ye "c«rified to irtnrded ">v BrooTiasv.rr."* M •■> F425 words
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Advertisement546 1927-06-02 5 ft ENE R A L MOT O R S PROD U C T Buick Five-passenger Sedan Scries 115 9 < V v7v^ N <.. 111 II 111 //J< 111 f{ /s- j/^~~-~-~ f^ t PRICES AT SINGAPORE. Graceful Beauty That Bespeaks Five-passenger sedan Series 110 $3,000. FX 2 1 11546 words
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Article1506 1927-06-02 6 Why Sir Hugh Clifford is Leaving Ceylon. CHANGING TIMES. <By St. Nihal Singh in The Hindu.) When, in a short time, Sir Hugh Clifford leaves the shores of Ceylon for Malaya, he is likely to find that the land he loves best (presumably after Britain—1,506 words
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Article290 1927-06-02 6 Towkays' Experience. Several well-known Chinese from Perak and Penang recently made a motor trip to South Siam m two cars. Everything went well (says the Straits Echo) until their arrival at the frontier between Siam and lledah on their return journey, when they were put to great290 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement108 1927-06-02 6 LAST DAY OP WHITEAWAYS One Dollar Days Saturday, June 4th. SPECIAL VALUE fctMt|fBlKl*^ With Neat i iPRS^^^ Coloured S Stripes, Fringed Ends. I NOTE THE SIZE 24 BY 48 INCHES. Price $1.00 each, j BS^A BB ■■■VIL^JHIbV 1 M I *M WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) SINGAPORE, SEREMBAN108 words
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Advertisement223 1927-06-02 6 |^j^pr^^^ Thc sun TET Twink remedy the damage done IS -L^ by the searching rays of the sun 1# to all those dainty, beautiful colours. ISi Twink cleans and dyes at the same time. V*w There is no trouble attached to the Twink IS 4 way. Choose among the 24223 words
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Article242 1927-06-02 7 U. S. LEGATION MAY LEAVE PEKING. JAPANESE TROOP MOVEMENTS. [Renter's Service.] Washington, May 31. Anticipating a possible increase of .disturbances m Noith China Mr. Coolidge has approved a plan evolved by the State Department for transferring the American Legation at Peking to some point, nearer the242 words
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Article91 1927-06-02 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. June 1. Mr. Baldwin received the delegates to the Colonial Conference at Downing Street. He paid a tribute to the value of the work of the Colonial services. While there is geneial agreement m favour of continuing the Conference m its present form it91 words
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Article79 1927-06-02 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. May 31. In the House of Commons Sir Mitchell Thomson (Postmaster General) replying to Comdr. Kenworthy (Lab. Hull) said the despatch of British mails via Siberia and the transmission of telegrams from England to Russia and countries beyond were governed by the terms79 words
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Article83 1927-06-02 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. May 31. Mr. Locker Lampson (Under Sec. Foreign Affairs) said that arms valued at 3,813,(544 taels were imported into China m li»2r> from German ports. This, however, did not prove the arms were manufactured m Ger many m contravention of the Treaty of Versailles.83 words
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Article57 1927-06-02 7 [Router's Service.] London. May 31. The House of Commons by 300 to 125 has adopted clause six of the Trade Union Bill making it illegal for any local or public authority to make it a condition of the employment of a worker that he be a57 words
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Article43 1927-06-02 7 Reuter's Service. Cairo, May 31. The crucial point m the debate on the War Ministry vote, which was due m the Chamber to-morrow, has been postponed and will be discussed m the final phases of the budget, probably on June 10.43 words
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Article100 1927-06-02 7 Travellers who have arrived at Rangoon from the mountainous regions on the borders of Tibet prophesy a large rise m the Irrawaddy river this year. Ordinarily, at the time of the year when the traveller m question left that region, snow is only encountered at 9,000 feet above sea level.100 words
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Article699 1927-06-02 7 Sir C. de Crespigny on Golf, Night Clubs, and Beer. IMPRUDENT MARRIAGES. Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny, who has just passed his 80th birthday, was not at home when i called to see him at his house, Champion Lodge, recently says a press correspondent. "He is699 words
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Article108 1927-06-02 7 400 Candidates for 153 Seats. London, May 14. The campaign m connection with the Irish Free State elec'ions, which will be held m June, are m full swing. Efforts to secure understandings between the different parties have failed, and it is now certain that seven parties108 words
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Article47 1927-06-02 7 The title of the appointment of Senior Health Officer, F.M.S., has been altered to that of Chief Health Officer, F.M.S., and the creation of the following new appointments has been approved: Senior Health Officer, Perak; Senior Health Officer, Selangor and Pahang: and Senior Health Officer, Negri Sembilan.47 words
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Advertisement372 1927-06-02 7 BUSINESS CARDS. fMARYSETON. < RT \CKWOOD FURNITURE 5 SHANGHAI SHADES. < J E. AMBER MANSIONS. ss*i"* M VKm X TABLE TOPS, FLOORING. TILES, Etc. jiIM.VPORE CASKET CO. •Marble Merchants." Telephone 75. "ALBERT L. A. DALEY. I INHERTAKER MONLMENTAL I MASON. I Established 1897. Tel SIS. FOR MRET TJJIA MOTOR SERVICE.372 words
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Advertisement684 1927-06-02 7 NOTICES. SELANGOR TURF CLUB. PROGRAMME FOR SUMMER 1927 RACE MEETING. Owners and Trainers are notified that the distance of the B. Division of the Swettenham Plate (Ponies) to be run on the fourth day of the Meeting has been altered from 6 furlongs to X';. fuHon-is. T. L. FOX, Secretary,684 words
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Advertisement822 1927-06-02 7 NOTICES. TRAFFIC NOTICES. Police Orders made under Section fi <4) of Ordinance Xo. 96 (Minor Offences) for Regulation of Traffic at Government House on the occasion of the King's Birthday Ball, on 3rd June. 1927. 3. Guests will enter Government House by the main entrance on Orchard Road except those822 words
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Advertisement562 1927-06-02 7 TENDERS. TENDERS INVITED. TENDERS MS invited for tl.e erection of an Office Building m Robinson Road. Reinforced concrete structur.-, electr lift and unitary installation. Apply H. R. Arbenz Arch. V. Malacca Street. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Tenders are invited tor the ?upr.]y of approved earth tilling, delivered and spread where required562 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article22 1927-06-02 8 FAIRCHILD. At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on the 30th May. to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. \V. Pairchild, a daughter.22 words
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Article52 1927-06-02 8 DONALD-DUNN.— At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Penang, on Monday. May 30, 1927, by the Rev. R. S. Stewart, James Dick, third son of the late Rev. G. I. Donald and Mrs. Donald of Rathven. Banffshire, to Annie Ethel, elder daughter of the late John Dunn and Mrs. Dunn. Stonedykes,52 words
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Obituary16 1927-06-02 8 DAVIDSON.— At Kuala Kubu, Selanpor, on 25th May| Thomas Davidson, aged 80 years. Deeply regrretted.16 words
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722 1927-06-02 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1927. Agricultural School Possibilities. Amongst the papers laid before Federal Council at the recent meetingwas the report of the Committee appointed to draw up a scheme for a school of agriculture as a joint institution for the Federated Malay States and the Colony. The722 words
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Article223 1927-06-02 8 The Raffles Library will be closed on Friday June 3rd and on Monday June 6th. At the annual meeting of the Selangor Turf Club the proposal to instal an electric totalisator was agreed to. Fatal accidents on mines m the F.M.S. during 1926 numbered 141, a rate of 1.28 per223 words
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Article252 1927-06-02 8 Magistrate's Traffic Offence. FIRST CASE UNDER NEW ORDER (From Our Own Correspondent). PenanCß, June 1 As a result of failing to comply with a new traffic order prohibiting: the parking of cars and other vehicles m Beach Street between Union Street and Bishop Street Mr. F. V. Duckworth252 words
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Article414 1927-06-02 8 EVENING STANDARD'S ANTI-RES TRICTION CAMPAIGN. (From On'- Own Correspondent) Kcndon. .June I. Rubbers are quiet, shewing a slightly irregular tendency. The "Evening Stan lard" is stil! spasmodically pursuing il--anti-restriction policy. The spot price the commodity is Is 7 7 Sd. Tin has slightly declined and the present414 words
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Article41 1927-06-02 8 A local member of the Ancient Order of Froth Blowers writer: "In view of the undisputed interest that is now being taken m this wonderful organisation, may I enquire whether any members of the newly constituted Federal Council are 'Blowers'?" M.M.41 words
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Article271 1927-06-02 8 To-morrow's Ceremonies PROGRAMME OF EVR\ Ts The following- is the r arrival of His Eneelicnc) th< G Friday: 6.30 a.m.— His Excellent y bit Road Station being net I >-. H the Officer Administering and the members i f the K>.-. and is received with s Sal271 words
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Article180 1927-06-02 8 Orders have been >-••■ I I I all units >f the B.V.C riti the arrangement- for t• KUf Parade, and the Board I H the Governor. European ami Eurasian r exception of "A" Coy. m H Will parade at the Drill Hall on Friday* The Chtn&i parade180 words
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Article89 1927-06-02 8 Of a size rivalling t§M to conn s the Blue Book, Malaya compiled bj 1 printed by Messi- IM-ir The issue is a little late, wWch i be excused m I first appearai complicated work, bvf the an earlier appearance BOrt Directory is unusually full n atie89 words
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Article20 1927-06-02 8 Captain H. Berkeie> I S I recently retired from the Ben I I gratuity of (£l,OOO Wldei I Enactment. I20 words
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Advertisement196 1927-06-02 8 T "THB CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" I 7 rjFl PETtK i 7 1 Ji. Dawson s 5 i^^ "Special" i 1 UAWSON I 7 Scotch Www* P g|| Scotch Whisky! 7 a 7 Sole Agents: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO-, LTD. B J> •:>■: ■>■■ v< f/« >• tik< (■<././."(:>;'..>' OrtKitawr* j196 words
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Advertisement83 1927-06-02 8 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth v.\wj%v.v.v.v.v\wa%sv-v.w J ITS AN EASY JOB jj \f to renovate your car j£ 1 w ith JROBBJALACI :j J OF ALL GARAGES AM) DEALERS. V.V.W.V.V.V-V.V.V.V-W.V-V.V. LONDON NOTES. The dress coat has returned to fashion for many functions where before dinner jackets were considered adequate.83 words
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Advertisement9 1927-06-02 8 To-day's Feature. NEWS IN PICTURES. i i > Page k>9 words
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Article87 1927-06-02 9 T O OUTLAW WAR. K \\t n- VMEKICAN PROPOSAL. ■filter's Service.) New York, June 1. is promulgated by Dr. Nicho Butter, President i I Columbia r a Utm treaty with France up by Professors Shotwell and ;papera cite m this connection recent suggestion that war twed as between87 words
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Article41 1927-06-02 9 ENTER OF MISERY 1 d!• n .'.M't 1 i w re ntry 1 fair shar< f th< I Russian Goverr ment I »o]d to proi I t the ti -iMe be a they I bins thty i ould41 words
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Article54 1927-06-02 9 E IStern Service.] Peking, June 1. i Washing! hi mess.al the I" S, Legation ast, it is S Legation ywterling the Diplomatic W > n a train urtringr n m Peking what- arise and eraphasis- Ja] and <nhei lefiniterj decided their :1J ren I; b understood n54 words
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Article40 1927-06-02 9 UNWELCOME JAPANESE TROOPS. .it Eastern Service.] Tsinsitan. June 1- pa from Mukden lan led Peking, June 1. Of Tso Lin's headquarters and Office protested to the li B against the landing of at Tsingtao. Tanaka aeainst Japanese Big n hina.40 words
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Article31 1927-06-02 9 Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. June 1. 9 :m!! >n H.A.F.. consisting of 8M men, and 18 Bristol '■<•'! fn n Hong Kong. They rternoov and are occupying Shanghai racecourse.31 words
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36 1927-06-02 9 Pat Eastern Service.] Peking May 31. I- in"- headquarters have an- B decided to abandon I H-uchowfu. withdrawing tke north banks of the and tin- (irand Canal m order Fengtieii forces.36 words
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Article31 1927-06-02 9 Reuter's Service.] Brussels, June 1. r M. Yamlervflde declared was paying dose attentii n and protection of Belgians il'i never agree to the; th« rights oi asylum.31 words
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Article43 1927-06-02 9 Far Eastern Service.] Toky June 1. Soviet rupture will faciMeni <»f Russo-Japanese tercoursc was aver -ed by M. "mmvrcial Cosunissioiier r M M-uw last night. he wovM return to Japan WC trden for Japanese merS«rKet nhfea n page 7.}43 words
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Article, Illustration283 1927-06-02 9 Favourite Leads All the Way. WINS IX RECORD TIME. [Reuter's Service.] London. June I. The Derby < mile am! a half) which was run at Epsom to-day, resulted as follows: Mr. Frank Canon's CALL BOY (E. C. Elliott) 1. Sir Victor Sassoon's HOT NIGHT (H. Wragg) 2. Major283 words
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77 1927-06-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, June 1. 1 Executive Committee of the Communist International has issued, a manifi sto call'cg on the "toiling masses of oppressed peoples m the whele world" to Jefei?d tl. < hmese revolution and support 'he Soviet Government It declares the Anglo-Soviet rupture77 words
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Article59 1927-06-02 9 [Reuter'? Far Eastern Service.] Tokyo, June 1. The Konseikai and Seiyuhonto are dissolving and amalgamating to form the Rikkenminseito (a constitutional democratic party) which was formally inaugurated this afternoon under the Presidency of Mr. Hamaguchi. The new party will held about 220 seats m the Lower59 words
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Article58 1927-06-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] Madrid, June i. Spain's new National Assembly meet? on September 18tk The government has issued a lengthy statement to the Press explaining that the Assembly will consist of 3CO members, while a plenary sitting will be held weekly to which the Press and the public58 words
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Article507 1927-06-02 9 Cricket. THE DUKE'S VISIT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 30. On Saturday and Sunday teams representing the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment and the Malacca Club met on the Malacca Club Padang. The Club's first innings amounted to 112, of which the two veterans, Stauntcn and507 words
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Article15 1927-06-02 9 Tokio, May 31. Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at 85 sen (buyer).15 words
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Article25 1927-06-02 9 It is reported that a big merger of the Japanese cotton spinning mills m Shanghai is contemplated m a certain quarter.25 words
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Article96 1927-06-02 9 The Public Pawn Shop Law, which comes into operation from July 1, undergoes some revision before it becomes effective. Particulars of the revision are as follows: 1. Sums to be loaned out shall not exceed YlO at one time, and V 50 to one family, but96 words
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Article52 1927-06-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] Mexico City, June 1. As a reprisal f i r what is interpreted here as the "systematic embargo placed by th^ United States on merchandise bought by different Mexican Government departments m the United States," President Calles has ordered all Government departments to boycott52 words
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Article25 1927-06-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] Alexandria, June 1. The battleships Malaya and Barham have arrived. Port Said, June 1 The Royal Sovereign has arrived.25 words
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Article31 1927-06-02 9 [Reuter's Service.l London. June 1. Senator Borah has informed Lord Derby he will be happy to accept his invitation to visit England m October if plans permit.31 words
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Article27 1927-06-02 9 On Friday there will be a ceremonial parade of Police and Boy Scouts m Alor Star and River and Land Sports will be held m the afternoon.27 words
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Article412 1927-06-02 9 Raffles School Sports. A SLCCE3SI*L'L. AFIfiRNOON. The annual athletic sports of Raffles Institution were held on the Stadium yesterday afternoon, and proved quite as big a success as usual. A large number of old boys turned up m support of the meeting and the afternoon, favoured by fine412 words
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Article72 1927-06-02 9 ANOTHER SURPRISE. St. Cloud. May 31. In the Lawn Tennis quarter-finals the 18--year-old South African. Miss Heine, beat Senorita de Alvarez (Spain), last year's Wimbledon finalist, 3 6, 7 5. 7 5. Cochet (France) beat Frotzheim (Germany 6 l. 6 l. 6 4. Borotra and Lacoste beat72 words
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Article66 1927-06-02 9 These two popular and celebrated artists will be passing through Singapore next week en route for South Africa, and will eive one farewell recital m the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday, June 7th. They need no introduction to Singapore audiences to whom they have already proved themselves masters66 words
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Article51 1927-06-02 9 The giant snail seems to be getting well established m Ipoh. The Agricultural Field Officer recently invited investigation and on Monday four Scouts of the 3rd Ipoh Troop collected a bucketful of giant snails gathered from a piece of land near the Supreme Court, where they had found a big51 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement103 1927-06-02 9 l-ROBINSONS'i rnp r Uxv i TABLE GLASSWARE s 0* «j If ff WRTffl 1 J j: The "aUEEN MARY' Suite. j: An Entirely New Pattern, if Crystal Glass, with Finely. |> Etched Design jj CO., LTDj SINfiAPORF i PERrbvTION i I ALWAYS IN THE LEAD Winget House Products j: CONCRETE103 words
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Miscellaneous154 1927-06-02 9 EPWORTH LEAGUE. The following: is the programme of the Central District Epworth League Convention to be held at the Wesley Church Social Hall from June 3rd. to sth. Friday, June 3rd. 8 to 8.15 p.m. Registration of delegates. 8.15 to 9.30 p.m. Convention Concert; Vocal and instrumental music, recitations and154 words
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Advertisement714 1927-06-02 10 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. AENEAS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow June 5 LYCAON London, Rotterdam, and Hamburg June714 words
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Advertisement537 1927-06-02 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "ELLERMAN" LINE 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 CHESTER June 9 s.s. CITY OF BATAVIA Jul y 6 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY537 words
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Advertisement552 1927-06-02 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVKK (Under Contract with His Majesty'? Government) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and a li ue f t x552 words
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Article963 1927-06-02 11 PARISIAN A. A Waggish Minister. A "LIZARD" IN DISGRACE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Paris, Apr. SO. The young men who earn a living at Paris "dancings," by treading a measure with ladies who, being- without a cavalier, would otherwise figure as wallflowers, usually are circumspect m their behaviour. They bow963 words
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Advertisement197 1927-06-02 11 NOTICE. i SINGAPORE MUNICIPAUTY. Schedule of Revised Tariffsfor Supply Electrical Energy With Effect Ist June, 1927. 'PER UXIT. ronsoni .n from 1-1,000 Units per month 2 r > cents Tv^ m f 1J 8 lnits huL whkh does not exceed vm m excess of l.:> 00 Units but which does197 words
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Advertisement306 1927-06-02 11 A- GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT OAKLAND m flashing speed that makes light of hills; a quick, m\ lively acceleration; steady power for gruelling Jyj^ stretches of road; these are cardinal features of Oakland Six performance, Smoothness of running is achieved by the anti-vibration mf^fwffMk balancer fitted to the Oakland engine,' and306 words
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Article521 1927-06-02 12 The Antung brought 400 tons of general cargo into port yesterday from Amoy. A typhoon is reported within sixty miles of lat. 24 deg. N., long. 115 deg. E., filling up, intensity unknownCapt. Franklin Caithness and his wife returned from their honeymoon at Brastagi yesterday. Rice from Bangkok521 words
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Article37 1927-06-02 12 Five hundred dollars m bank notes were reported by the Chief Engineer of the Clara Jebsen to have been stolen from his cabin between 1 and 4 p.m., on May 23rd m Hong Kong:.37 words
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Article176 1927-06-02 12 One of the most interesting vessels ever put into water is described m the House Organ of her builders, William Beardmore and Co., Ltd., of Glasgow. When war broke out, this famous firm (whose shipbuilding yards on the Clyde cover over 100 acres, and have a river176 words
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Advertisement613 1927-06-02 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,613 words
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Advertisement214 1927-06-02 12 LLOYD TRffiSHNO NAY. CO. i (Incorporated m Italy.) HOMEWARD SAILINGS. i Monthly service for Brindisi, Venice and Trieste via ports taking cargo on throat Bills of Lading for Frame, the Levant and Black Sea Ports, also to all ports on the West Coast of Italy. VENEZIA June 16 OUTWARD SAILINGS.214 words
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Advertisement355 1927-06-02 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. 1 REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW TORE, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE B.s. BELFAST MARU due h PACIFIC ORIENT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERFIR In port M.S. SILVERELM due June 18 For rates and other particulars apply:355 words
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Advertisement134 1927-06-02 12 HEDGES AND BUTLER'S 1 WINES 8 SPIRITS flti Whisky JEKKKj*. ummrrr,' ration If fjHTj j f| SHERRY f^^^ AMONTii :a: i sfc ttir I «wtu£^*UH (7 OA ftAr Qaams $d.O\J Pvi |H Bottle SPORT. "EMPRESS F ()RT jlflHSv Vintat-'t- Ciiaris^'T 1 B The Leading b Ottll Usl $3.20 per bottle134 words
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Miscellaneous693 1927-06-02 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday am Bangkok every Thursday a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 P« m693 words
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Miscellaneous90 1927-06-02 12 la, (Brit); Esmeralda. Reneat, Mijer, Sinekara, Van Swoll. Abella. Van Goens. Sine- I keD, (Dut); Donai, (Fch): Suddhadib, (Siam); Fionia, (Dan): Guilemoto, (Fc); rsuruga Maru, Oregon Maru, (Jap). METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). For the twenty-four hours ending midligrht, May 31st. Max. shade temperature 92 F90 words
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Advertisement587 1927-06-02 13 I O. S. K. Line. Destinations. ,t v »iea»er». Arrive. Lea re. Rotterdam, Hambarg, Bremen, tßtwerft via Colombo, Aden, Port and Port Said. Andos Maru w n ape Town, Rio, Santos, .n. and Buenos Aires. t Santos Maiu June 16 June 17 M n .;<--'• /a-nzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, Mum Bay and587 words
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Advertisement414 1927-06-02 13 TRAVEL- COMFORT DOLLAR ttSljb "PRESIDENT* _J LINERS '^^Jjge^B' Dollar President liners offer yon luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, w«ll-ventilat*i and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric riding lamp. Stateroom* with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold414 words
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Advertisement687 1927-06-02 13 K. P. M. ROWNHLYff PAKETVAART MAATSGHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVM (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNME>T. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Fr«i P ht, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representative, m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Peaaar) ef the OFFICIAL TOURIST687 words
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Article737 1927-06-02 14 FIRST RACE FOR JEAN II CUP. The first race for the Jean II Challenge Cup, presented by the owner of Jean 11, was sailed over a special course with special handicaps on Sunday, handicaps were fixed by the donor of the cup and were interesting- m the way that737 words
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Article204 1927-06-02 14 On the 21st inst., the Peningat, while on duty off Pulau Be"sar, sighted a sail heading towards Sumatra and, giving chase, overhauled the craft- The vessel, which was a Chinese kota, was manned by two Chinese, and contained 22. G8 pikuls of rubber. The men were charged before204 words
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Advertisement837 1927-06-02 14 BY ORDER OF THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF AARON SHALOME JOSEPH JUDAH^ Deceased. AUCTION SALE OF VERY VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES KNOWN AS NO. 114 CECIL STREET. To be held at Messrs. CHEONG KOON SENG CtfS Sale-room, No. 30 Chulia StreetON WEDNESDAY, JUNE Bth., AT 2.30 P.M.837 words
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Advertisement83 1927-06-02 14 i 111; 1 Ha a^P* l^r <>^P'^P l '*T'^Vfev w*^t"'t™ i^P pm t' I f I j I I I R I 111 Si V^F.iilij tK S British American Tobacco Co Straits) Lto f ***** l C "S iTTTm I jit i I i Ny Carlsberg i Beer. i SOLE83 words
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Advertisement260 1927-06-02 14 L W There are a wondertir I y^r I number of n<> ifahM I 1 to be j?ot out of theI N^k^i) I Bovril bottle. Kor B<»\ V^*s^ ril adds beef and life U soups, stews, saucef X^ X?iC A /r^yfe>v\ K^avies, hMbeSi P>« N a puddinjrs. "'casscroU**' —^<^^ V^260 words
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Article125 1927-06-02 15 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its 814 th. auction yesterday when there were Catalogued 1,560,924 lbs.; 696.84 tons. Offered 1,317. 309 lbs.; 588.08 tons. Sold 1.100,612 lbs.; 491.34 tons. orK 40 74 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents Per Lb.125 words
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Article116 1927-06-02 15 MACPH AIL'S SHARE LIST. Yesterday's Alterations. June Ist., Closing Prices. Buyers tellers hin Chin Tin fully paid 1.20 1.30 Kuchai 2.14 1 2.17 1 Kuyohs 1.57% 1.65 Nawng Pet i.60 1.65 Petaling 4.62% 4.70 Rahman Hyd. 2. H0 2.6n Rantau pref. 2.15 2.20 Sun<rei Ways 3.32% 3.40 Bangrin New 33s116 words
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Article105 1927-06-02 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Batang- Padanff ($1) 70 7.-) K. Lumpur Tin (i'l) 39s 40s Kuyoh Tin ($1) 1.80 1.65 Xai Hoot ($1) 72 75 Ramhutan (£1) 23s 6d 24s 6d Rantau Ord. ($1) 2.10 2.1 7 Rantau Pref. ($1) 2.12 1 2 2.20 Temengor (£1) 22s 23s U!u105 words
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Article39 1927-06-02 15 Mt'ssr.-- Boustead and Co., have received the following telegram from the Secretaries of Nordanal m London: Profit for yeai ended Dec. 31st., 1 1>26 £53,699; Final dividend recommended Z% per cent; Reserve £10,000: Carry forward £11,063.39 words
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Article60 1927-06-02 15 June Ist., 12 o'clock noon. Tone of Market: Easier. Latest Cable:— London Spot Sheet 19 d per lb. New York Spot Sheet G.cts 40% per lb. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot 69^4 70 Standard R.S.S. on Tender June 70 70 U July60 words
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Article59 1927-06-02 15 June 1. Bank 4 m..^. 2;4 1-16 Bank demand 2[3 23-32 Private credits 3 ni.s. 2|4% New York, demand 56 Credits !>0 days 57^. France, demand 1411 Hong Kong, demand 11 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 119 Norn. Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand BOV2 Bar Silver London -6% Bank of59 words
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Article212 1927-06-02 15 Till 12.") Tons $147"-* Gambler 9.00 Popper Whit.- XX Pepper Black 53 Flake Tapioca 5.60 Pearl Sago Small 7.60 Copra 10.50 Copra Sundried 10.95 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old Xo. 330 Rice. Rangoon Button 260 Rico. Rangoon Sioka212 words
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562 1927-06-02 15 Singapore. Mmv SL The interest of the speculating public as much as that of the professional operator continues to be conspicuous by its absence there beinpr practically no fluctuation either m the prices of our two principal commodities or m quotations m the share562 words
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Article774 1927-06-02 15 WHAT WILL HAPPEN? (By J. S. M. It.) In Juno 1926 when Tin both Spot and 3 Months was £262 it was predicted m your columns that the price would rise tv £300 before the end of the year. The reason given for sanu was based on774 words
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Advertisement439 1927-06-02 15 1 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LffE ASSURANCE COMPANY IMTED. Incorporated m straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Wmchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C ,c Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies439 words
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Advertisement861 1927-06-02 15 banking! YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. Established 1880— Capital Subscribed V.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.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. F. Watanabe, Esq. T. Okubo, Esq. Baron861 words
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Advertisement99 1927-06-02 15 INSURANCE. THE ASIA INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the S.S.) DIRECTORS: Teo Chong Siong, Esq. (Chairman). Chua Han Leong, Esq. Wong Yong Kai, Esq. Loke Van Kit Esq. Lee Pie Soo, Esq. Leong Foong Siew, Esq. Lee Chin Tian, Esq.. Thio Kirn Chuan, Esq. Mr. Au Mm Thong. The Company99 words
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Advertisement38 1927-06-02 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE I Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds j Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., BARKER CO., LTD, CHARTERE^BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager38 words
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Article1822 1927-06-02 16 Another Innings Victory. EVERETT'S DISASTROUS BOWLING. There was a glut of falling wickets on the Padang yesterday when, m well under three hours playing time, the visiting Australian Xls bowlers made hay to the extent of eighteen wickets at a total cost of 190 tuns. Everett was1,822 words
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Article526 1927-06-02 16 Several Unfinished Games. ANOTHER BIG SCORE BY HAMMOND. Reuter's Service. London, May 31. Results of home cricket matches concluded to-day were as follow: Middlesex vs. Somerset. At Lcrds: Middlesex won on first innings. Somerset 227 and 306. Middlesex 290 and 37 for 3. Case and White, with 78526 words
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Article126 1927-06-02 16 MALAYAN SIDE COMPLETED R. L. L. Braddell Gets Last Place. The Malayan side which is to meet the Australians m Kuala Lumpur to-morrow, Saturday and Monday, was completed yesterday. We received telegraphic intimation from Mr. P. W. jGleeson, secretary of the Selangor Club, last night that R.126 words
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Article29 1927-06-02 16 The Men's monthly Medal (Bogey) will be played on Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th inst. and the Ladies' monthly Medal (Bogey) on Thursday June 16.29 words
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Article35 1927-06-02 16 It has been decided to alter the distance of the B. division of the Swettenham Plate (ponies) to be run on the fourth day of the Meeting from 6 furlongs to 8% furlongs.35 words
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Article23 1927-06-02 16 Members of the Indian Association are asked to note that entries for the billiards and tennis tournaments will close on the sth inst.23 words
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Article668 1927-06-02 16 Old Rafflesians Draw with S.C.R.C. LEIJSSIUS IN FORM. An all day cricket match between the Old Rafflesians and the S.C.R.C, on the lattes's ground last week-end, ended m a draw when the visitors were m a strong position, the Chinese playing out time. Leijssius was m form and scored668 words
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Article82 1927-06-02 16 In a Garrison Cricket L"eague match played at Pulau Brani on Tuesday, the Royal Engineers defeated Fort Canning by 132 runs. This is the fifth consecutive victory for the Royal Engineers m this competition. The scores were: R.E. 166 (McDowall 78 Vaizey 25); Fort Canning. 34. For82 words
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Article77 1927-06-02 16 Programme of Drills up to and for Gth June, 1927. Friday. 3rd June 6.40 a.m. Drill Hall All Units S.V.C. 5.00 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.A. (v). Saturday, 4th June 2.30 p.m. Farrer Range Chinese Company. 2.00 p.m. Drill Hall "C" Company, Siglap S.R.A. (v). Sunday, sth June77 words
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Advertisement98 1927-06-02 16 I THE STEINWAYI IS THE INSTRUMENT OF THE IMMORTALj| IS USED BY ALL EMINENT MUSICIANS T< ■J I; COME IN, WE WILL BE PLEASED TO DEMONS'! i:.\|; THIS SUPERB INSTRUMENT. I MOUTRIE CO., LTD lr Raffles Place Singapore S vavw.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v, *.w»v.v.v.%" w.v.v.v.w.v.w VTATP /^XDDPQC CIGARETTES ARDATH TOBACCO CO, LTD., LONDON98 words
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