The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 July 1927
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Title Section13 1927-07-02 1 Singapore Free Press m CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1927. NO. 12,144.13 words
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Article294 1927-07-02 1 Commander Byrd's aeroplane with which he and two companions was attempting a trans-Atlantic flight, fell into the sea off the coast of France, but the airmen are safe Page 11. An American sea captain who was captured by Chinese pirates is being held to ransom for a294 words
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Article879 1927-07-02 1 Qttictylid iUf.-nt horn i m's in.ytii >st farrayu L'bi ll< Juven;i!. Th' X who attended the farewell dinner '>i the Australians last Saturday night met with a .slight disappointment, for the Aust ralian captain started to explain why the visiting team did not come to Singapore879 words
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Advertisement242 1927-07-02 1 WING LOONG j oi: HK.H CLASS TAILORING. Cat aTid Finish Guaranteed. 32. HIGH STREET. j Raffles Hotel] X TO-NIGHT. 3 Special Diner Dansant at which 3 BJ the following dances will be given NAUTICAL" Miss Mary Klaver I i -DURAK" Jo Pepstep 3 (Comic Russian Dance) Under the Direction of242 words
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Advertisement260 1927-07-02 1 I 1 B Bl f^n^^^K^i. T I IT >** 7 'Ti 1 1 I T^^^^fc 'B C vV m .^^^^^B****T*i*^ 1 1 r^^^^^r ii jj' I i I -*T i; iEj^^^t m^^^^^^^^* 1 1 J *T f f f^Tt?^^^^^r 't' f 'TTf?*^ t* *Z-inrT!irt^^Br i V .^^^pl iff i jt'j260 words
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Advertisement98 1927-07-02 1 Latest advertisements. Hotel engagements Page 1. Wolseley car for sale Page 9. Auction of unredeemed pledges Page 9. House to let Upper Wilkit Road Page 0. The Ro\al typewriter for easy writing Page 1 M. S. Juthmdia ai rived and discharging —Page 16. Bols liqueurs at Caldbock. Macgregor's —Page 10.98 words
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Advertisement12 1927-07-02 1 WING LOONG THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous147 1927-07-02 1 THE WEEK. Tin<r Kil Tin Bong Konir Bank Ch. noon. Out ram School Sports 3. 45. Football: Div. 1. S.C.C. \>. S.C.F.A., Stadiam, L.T.A. Malaya Championship entries dose. Capt. Malms" Film, theatre 1.3 0. Sunday, 3rd. Hijrh Water, 0.4 a.m.. 9.'.. LS7 p.m. 8.2. Penanjr Veterans Shield Shoot. Monday, 4th.147 words
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Article435 1927-07-02 2 PENANC VKTKRAVS SHIELD. Twehr< teams have now entered for the EYmngj Veterans 1 Shield, the *hoot for which takes -.lace to-morrow. Teams consist of low m«B and one leader who does n> t ':r- :*i.t: tiring commences at the 500 yards rang^ whew five rounds are fired. The435 words
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Article215 1927-07-02 2 The following novels were added to the :'--rary during the past fortnight: Anthony Three Ships m Azure. Barrette (L.) Walls of Glass. Bel (JJ.) -Betty." Chambers <R.W.) The Golden ("hast-. (2 copies, i Clifford (Mrs, W.K The H-i>e m Mary-' U bone. Clifford iH.i Satek I'iirforn <H.) A215 words
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Advertisement300 1927-07-02 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY CINEMA— SIDESHOWS— WAYANGS. THE UNION STAR OPERA GO, WAYANG PEK JEE TONG CHIA SOON (DAY AND NIGHT.) Mdm. Kelvey's School of I DANCING M For children and young A ladies m Character, 1 Classical, Clop, Exhibition, Ballet and Toe Dancing. Private lessons m modern ball-room dancing and300 words
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Advertisement244 1927-07-02 2 VICXCfrRIA THEATRE LAST NIGHT TONIGHT AT 9.30 pm. To-night and To-morrow Saturday at 9.30 p.m. C APT. MALINS will personally Present THE WONDER FILM "Flying Round the World" This is your last chance to see this most amazing and thrilling film. Book your Seats at John Littles. Prices $3, 2,244 words
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Advertisement414 1927-07-02 2 TO-NIGHT, POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT A BIG FIRST NATIONAL COMEDY HIT Based on the Famous Stape Play of the same nann McFADDEN'S FLATS 1 Featuring CHARLIE MURRAY AND CHESTER CONKLIN ALHAMBRA'! (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd., Proprietors.) TO-MORROW, SUNDAY, 3RD JULY, 1927 A UFA SCREEN MASTERPIECE. A Film Version of414 words
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Article1280 1927-07-02 3 The Committee's Report. CATTLE TRADE PROBLEMS. i The following report of thi> Committee appointed by Government to enquire into i and report upon the alleged prevalence oi cruelty to animals m Singapore and to j recommend measures for the prevention ol such cruelty, was laid before1,280 words
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Article63 1927-07-02 3 The Hon'ble Mr. Cheah Cheng TJni, the well-known proprietary miner of Ipoh and Penang, is we hear endeavouring to work I out a building scheme for the better hous- ing of the poorer tenants of Penang. He could put his great wealth to no better use, and will be, if63 words
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Article225 1927-07-02 3 Flying Activity at Oxford. Will the annual Oxford-t air.br iutf< beat raco rival, m point of interest, ar annual air-race between the two Universities This speculation is KaggJMted by tin- thing activities of undergraduate at Oxford ttiff term. Wing-( ommander H. H. Rather, A.F'.C.225 words
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Advertisement220 1927-07-02 3 !C JT> LAXO builds firm flesh, I plenty of strong bone, fi VJ. And a sound constitution* <J It contains nothing what- <{ JC ever to harm baby or cause him <{ JC pain. That is why if Baby is fed JC <m Glaxo he will progress <{ ie y220 words
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Advertisement123 1927-07-02 3 WILKI N SON, HE V WOOD >^^, /ViNly v^L/Vrvlx 1 RUSTIOTOE For use on Galvanised Iron, Zinc and Steel. Rust resisting and withstands the action of Salt rg or Fresh Water, Chemical Fumes, Acid and |F t 4 11^^.11 ak t /A IK Jill *9 Specially suitable for use on123 words
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Article242 1927-07-02 4 A HAPPY COUNTRY. We were recently the fortunate witnesses of a charming little instance of the amenities of Bornean life says the British North Borneo Herald. It was 7.20 a.m. the giant "Gaya." with a full head of steam, was almost visibly straining to leap242 words
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Article200 1927-07-02 4 Very few people witnessed a remarkable "skid" by a Chrysler car on the Pudu-rd. on Friday afternoon says the Malay Mail. The car was travelling out of Kuala Lunir pur m the direction of Kajang, and was going fairly fast, when it had to swerve slightly to the200 words
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Article28 1927-07-02 4 A member of the motor trade, speaking at a trade dinner recently, said: "Trade would be heaven but for second-hand cars." As it is, it is well, guess!28 words
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Article237 1927-07-02 4 Chauffeur Accused of Drunkenness. A motor-car belonging to Mr. C. W. Segrave, of Hyde Park-square, father of Major Segrave, the racing motorist, was involved m an accident at South Mimms, near Barnet. The car was being driven to London by Mr. Segrave's chauffeur, Norman Cowper, and237 words
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Article631 1927-07-02 4 IRRITATION OF CROWDED TRAFFIC AND ITS RESULT. GETTING OUT OF MUD. by Major F. A. C. Forbes-Leith, F.R.G.S. (Author of "By Car to India"). [FREE PRESS SPECIAL.] Driving for long spells m the present day m heavy traffic is apt to work on the mind and631 words
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Article1079 1927-07-02 4 THE BRAIN BEHIND THE FIRM. Jack London used to discourse learnedly at intervals about a certain type of dream which he regarded as a racial memory. The falling dream was his pet example. Sleep passes into subconsciousness. The dreamer perceives a craggy precipice, half swathed m mist. Along1,079 words
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Article25 1927-07-02 4 An epidemic of unauthorised mot" 1 borrowing 1 is troubling Glasgow. Th»> the same thing m Aberdeen ircminni but do not always return the car.25 words
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Advertisement138 1927-07-02 4 High Pressure and Balloon !*y*es and Tubes j! j i £JFVw*fc^ Tim« to fla-triw a i iSd^v/ m wl^ xVv™** 1 Brr# n Distribute- CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca- Hi few v v wf^M M JII J: a A A H^^ V138 words
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Advertisement38 1927-07-02 4 I N all parts of the world and under all I IV^ conditions of travel, Goodyear Heavy f I Duty Pneumatic Lorry Tyres are rolling I up records of economy, endurance and long, P I long mileage. j38 words
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Article853 1927-07-02 5 British Motor Engines Are Still Splendid! After changing cars at least yearly ever since I first used them, except between August, 1914, and November, 1918, I have at last owned and used one machine continuously for over two years. Its name matters m 1 at853 words
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Article60 1927-07-02 5 When a very deaf motor-cyclist appeared at Tottenham, the magistrate (Mr. R. Green) said that such a driver, because of his disability, was a positive danger. The Clerk: Evsn a blind man can get a licence?" "If I had the power," said the magisi+vato, "I would cancel this60 words
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Article465 1927-07-02 5 CURE FOR LONDON'S TRAFFIC CHAOS. The day not far distant when London will become a city of double, triple, and even quadruple-decked streets and highways was predicted by Dr. John A. Harriss, who, as Special Deputy Police Commissioner, was m charge of New York's traffic for eight years,465 words
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Article209 1927-07-02 5 14 Motor Smashes m £20,000 Speed Test. Fourteen of the thirty-three starters met with disaster early m the annual 500 miles motor-car contest on the Indianapolis motor speedway for a total of £20,000 m cash prizes. Norman Batten was seriously burned when his motor-car burst209 words
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Article79 1927-07-02 5 It is pointed out \<\ thr Autocar that any talcs we may hear of stagnation m motorcar design must be accepted with a grain of salt. It is known that advanced British engineers are moving forward along the line of the all aluminium chassis, and it is reasonable79 words
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Article42 1927-07-02 5 Birkenhtad Rider's Skull Iraclured. London, June 16. Whil- competing yesterday m the linrhtweight tearing trophy, J. Cooke, the y un*r Birkenhead rider, fvl\ an the mountain road and fractured his skull. He died m DouKlas Hospital last nipht42 words
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Article24 1927-07-02 5 "Crossing the streets," says a Sunday paper, "has become more perilous than crossing the Alps" especially for those who make mountains out of molehills.24 words
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Advertisement191 1927-07-02 5 THE 14 40 H. P. j i "Princeton" Tourer I M^^^ MaM^ **a. J?\j* v|L .B j VAUXHALL j: ENGLAND'S MOST EXHILARATING CAR; Performance that has Complete reliability, and J •I aroused the unlimited thrilling power far m S enthusiasm of motorists all «*cess of its official rating •'I .Tcr191 words
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Advertisement147 1927-07-02 5 I (ESSEX) ESSEX FOUR DOOR fESSEXI I MOTORS SFDAN MOTORS I 4 DETROIT Jf V/aj*^r^ll V^^ DETPOIT Jf "I New Type New Colours j: m New Upholstery New Appointments. > This Sedan with four wide doors offer individuality and reliable transportation. It > J has a new beauty of line147 words
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Article1053 1927-07-02 6 Herbert C. Jolly - Herbert C. Jolly. A QUESTION OF TEMPERAMENT. What is the Cause of the Golfer's Difficulties? HIMSELF. -By [FREE PRESS SPECIAL.] There a:v no difficulties m golf, save those which the player creates for himself. This statement may seem remarkable, coming as ;t does from a professianal1,053 words
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Article545 1927-07-02 6 I REVEALS FIGURES IN COURT. Teddy Balduck, The twenty-year-old boxer rVpiar. who holds the world's bantamv igfct championship, received i'4(K) as the reward ef bis victory over Archie Bell at th. Royal Albert Hal! on May 5. This was Q6€ less than he earned by s q|545 words
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Article74 1927-07-02 6 West Indies' Lead to the Empire. London, June 17. I The first fruits of the efforts of the' well-known cricket historian. Mr. Astley l Coper, to create cricket boards of control! all over the Empire, is the announcement from Jamaica that a West Indian Board of74 words
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Article1085 1927-07-02 6 H. G. Lewis - H. G. Lewis AMERICAN VIEW OF BANTAM TITLE. Is Baldock Really the World Champion? NEW YORK THINKS NOT. C. B. COCHRAN OFFERS RECORD PURSE. BY [FREE PRESS SPECIAL). I have no dcubt that the world nas been informed that Teddy Baldock, a Londoner, is now the bantamweight1,085 words
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Article188 1927-07-02 6 Picaroon Destroyed Alter an Illness. Picaroon, the racehorse which was once regarded as a Derby "hope," but failed, owing- to illness, to rate m the supreme classic, ha? been destroyed. Underwriters at Lloyd's have reached an agreement with Mr. A. R. Cox. the owner of188 words
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Article139 1927-07-02 6 England has always boon well off bo far as vrickst-keepers are concerned, and continues very strong. Stmdwick's long sustained brilliance has deprived various men of the opportunity i f playing m International matches, but so far as su^h games are concern ad the Surrey wicket-keeper's career has probably139 words
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Article97 1927-07-02 6 Sports promoters m this country, says the Sporting Life, will sympathise with th> Pennsylvania University athletic officials. They had insured their recent relay meet at which the Light Slues competed, against rain between the hours of 12 noon and 3 p.m. for ten thousand dollars, with97 words
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1087 1927-07-02 6 Jack Russell - Jack Russell ON MATTING WICKETS. The Team I Would Select For South African Tour. by (Essex and England Batsman). [FREJ? PRESS SPECIAL] There is a problem for the Lnglish cricket Selectors this season which is inclined to be under-rated; that is the choosing of a1,087 words
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Article315 1927-07-02 6 Writing on the batting of Hammond tht young Gloucestershire professional a ttomc paper says: This is his simply told story: ''I have never had any coachin.u Mr any kind of instruction m cricket. "I was born at Dover, but when 1 wa> quite a kiddie my315 words
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Article32 1927-07-02 6 Won by Major |{;ipt\ Lot»di»r. .In'' In the Scottish National 6b pionship at Dcchmont, MAT Glatß A Bapty of dw Indian Arni\ uawith 168; Sub-inspector Walk.- B was second.32 words
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Article903 1927-07-02 7 "Naked and Unashamed." A BAD PHASE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'aris, June 1. Despite the recent scandalized attitude of the Minister of Morals, not to mention the indignant protests lodged by the Catholic priests and by the British Colony, the members of which mostly are "serious," the Paris revues903 words
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Article748 1927-07-02 7 Rubbers Quiet. A WAITING POLICY. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, June 2. The rubber share market remains very quiet and there appears to be a further falling off m the volume of buying orders. Sellers, however, are few and far between, and, as a result, little trace748 words
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Article80 1927-07-02 7 Berlin, May 25. Diunkenn:ss among women m Russia has increased enormously m the last two cr three years. A solemn warning is issued by the? Tiud," the central organ of the taetory workers' Soviets. In some places, where the vodka served bas been recorded, it is establish :d80 words
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Advertisement232 1927-07-02 7 A Convenient I Portable Light I Made m many styles and I ►p=- sizes including fourfocus- I Wi W ing types which project a I |l f^ .300, 4Oo! 800 and 1000 I I jl evEREADy I I Flashlights and Batteries I Factor>- Representatives: f^m y^^ MIXLFR PHIPPS Malaya LTD.232 words
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Advertisement58 1927-07-02 7 FOR |5 TROPICAL CONDITIONS B til 'i\. 11 a **L-.jt**:*ir^f^f^^ t^ B j! CHAMPIONS PREDOMINATE i| A trial set will speedily Convince You ij Obtainable from all Dealers and from the Distributor?:— j; I MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. WlMr 1 I 1 1 I1 I BbVp B 7 Singapore Cold Storage58 words
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505 1927-07-02 8 Prophecy of the 8.8.C. Htn\ AUSTRALIA HEARD LONDON. Sydney, May 21. Such a success was the relaying: by the Sydney broadcasting station (2BL) of the B.B.C's programme fr m London (2LO), between 3 a.m. and a.m. to-day (Australian time) it was relayed via PCJJ.505 words
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Article1061 1927-07-02 8 Of Interest to Listeners In. A NEW WEEKLY FEATURE. For the benefit of local wireless amateurs and m the hope that the increased publicity will lead to an extension of amateur wireloss activities m Singapore we inaugurate fco-day a weekly "page" which will be set apart1,061 words
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Advertisement306 1927-07-02 8 Mother! Have no Jp M^) worry- m When breast-feeding fails— feed Baby on \j&*£fv'^ \jj Mellin's Food, and watch him thrive! Mixed as directed, it is the perfect substitute for y3* i?) Mother's milk. It contains all nourishment needed m, for building bone, flesh and a sound constitution. It JVfeUin's306 words
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Advertisement260 1927-07-02 8 Good morning B^^^^ I Make certain of his morning smile! Be sure that he starts the day with Lifebuoy > J- pores of the skill and protects him all day. rumble l] when racing? What (]<>?* it matter! Disease gi J Keep a cake always handy for his use Mid260 words
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Article258 1927-07-02 9 JAPAN'S POLICY. OCCASIONAL CORRECTION NEEDED. [Router's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio, July 1. At the China Conference at the Foreign Ministry to-day General Muto, commanding the Kwantung- garrison, Viscount Kodatna, Governor of Kwantung, RearAdmiral Sakon, and Mr. Yoshizawa, Minister at Peking, reported to Baron Tanaka the real state258 words
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Article352 1927-07-02 9 NANKING'S SUBTLE MOVE. r— [Renter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. July 1. A sensation was created by the Director oi the Surtax Revenue Department to«:a\ advertising that m accordance with .n irjctions from the Ministry <>f Finance at Nanking, m addition to the existing suitas of 2 1352 words
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Article138 1927-07-02 9 London, May 24. Co-opt ration between submarine cables ami wireless, as a basis of future world.virie communications, was the prospect Sir 'urn Denison Pender held out at a meetin? oi the EasWrn Telegraph Company. Hi- said he had no cause to alter his opinion that cables would138 words
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Article225 1927-07-02 9 RATTLES STOCK EXCHANGES. EX-BRICK LAYER'S SPECULATIONS. [Reuter's Service. J London. June 30. The Stock Exchange has experienced a sensation and is m confusion arising from the sudden death, m mysterious circumstances yesterday, of Mr. James White, the ex-bricklayer, one of the most spectacular financiers of the century, whose225 words
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Article68 1927-07-02 9 [Reuters Service.] Wellington. June .'JO. The Prime Minister. Mr. Coates, informed a deputation of the Navy League that the question of New Zealand's contribution to the Singapore naval base would come before Parliament m the present session He hoped the proposal would be adopted unanimously. There68 words
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Article97 1927-07-02 9 [Renter's Service.] .Moscow, June 30. Writing m Pravda M. Bukharin, analysing the situation m China, points out that despite the strengthened position of the Nanking Government as a result of the alliance with Peng Yu Hsiang, the Wuhan Government is carrying on the struck to rid itself of97 words
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Article29 1927-07-02 9 fßeuter's Service.] Moscow, June 30. A woman named Helen Vishnevskaya, accused of spying for Poland, has been sentenced to death at Kharkov and shot forthwith.29 words
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Article59 1927-07-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, June 30. There has been a violent earthquake m the Crimea causing considerable fissures m the buildings of cities and big landslides m the mountains of Simeis. The "monk rock" has fallen into the sea and the former palate of the Khans of Bahchi59 words
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Article201 1927-07-02 9 Increasing Demands of U.S. and Australia. Calcutta. June 9. The tea market is. at the moment, passing through a phase of wistful anticipation and conjecture which is invariable to premonsoon and early monsoon mentality m business circles. The first tea sale of the season was held201 words
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Advertisement372 1927-07-02 9 BUSINESS CARDS. HLACKWOOD FURNITURE > SHANGHAI SHADES. J E. AMBER MANSIONS. Trvi-lAN MARBLE j FLOORING TILES. v ived a consignment of white fl tifcs. r, 1*" wad 2' \ppiy early to avoid disappointment. 75-2 Prir. ~op Street. :i WREATHS. ij wreaths made to order SINGAPORE CASKET CO. j ft-lephone No.372 words
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Advertisement634 1927-07-02 9 "111 rl <r\ \f\ CT tw\(* Absolutely the cheapest form of com- J; fortable travel it is possible to buy. World's Respect |s Built like a great six Touring. m Looks like a full grown car. 5 Jlf^P^PS^flH^Hl PRICE $1,550. n VI yj II 1 1 1^1 I JBB™S"~-S33l-"^^ HKj^N634 words
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Advertisement415 1927-07-02 9 Fgreat reduction! on ALL the PRICES MARKED M fl on JEWELLERY and WATCHES f[ \A at Rene Ullmann the place where i±\ N RENE ULLMANN H \A High Street Singapore. Li BEST PRESERVED PINES, j I Tht public are cordially invited to pay their i kind attention to the produce415 words
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Advertisement378 1927-07-02 9 WEARNE BROS.. LTD. NdTICE IS HEHERY <,!YK.\ tkat M p terim dividend of I*> pc: ci'nt. mi aCi^ur.i of the year ended September 80th, L 927 bas been declared by the directors of thi- C tapany :iii<! ■rill be paid to shareholder? th< r > La up ■t July 14th.378 words
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Article21 1927-07-02 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. CHERRY.— June 5, at St. Valrey, Abbotswood, Guildford, William George Wray Cherry, late Captain P. and 0. Company.21 words
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467 1927-07-02 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1927. A Quarantine Failure? Some concern is being evinced m iPerak m connection with the sporadic cases of cholera which have occurred there, not because any widespread danger to public health is apprehended but because there is evidence of a decided friction between the467 words
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Article410 1927-07-02 10 The Nanking Government is now engaged m endeavours to raise funds for carrying on its operations and has turned, quite naturally, to the Customs duties as the easiest way of doing so. There is a fatal facility about adding another few per cent to these duties which410 words
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Article148 1927-07-02 10 The registered Society which was known as "The Anglo-Chinese School Union," Penang, has ceased to exist. Lieut. J. H. Owen, R.N.R., who arrived m the Colony on June 18th, is to be Harbour Master at Malacca, and also J.P. Mr. John B. Ketcham is the recognised vice-consul of the United148 words
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Article97 1927-07-02 10 The following letter has been received by Military Headquarters, Fort Canning from Sir Theodore Fraser: "A thousand thanks for the wonderful farewell you organised for us to-day. 1 can never express to anyone what it meant to me, and I shall never forget it. And please97 words
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Article231 1927-07-02 10 There is a meeting of the Diocesan Council on July 9, at Kuala Lumpur. There is a rather alarming agenda, setting forth ideals, which we hope some day to achieve. In the agenda is included the voting on nine persons whose names have been submitted by various231 words
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Article502 1927-07-02 10 Dr. K. O. Winstedt arrived by the P. and O. Kashgar from Marseilles, after attending the Colonial Office Conference n London, Mr. G. \Y. A. Trimmer has been uranted four months leave a* foon July Ist. Mr. D. Paterson and Mr. (i. F. Rob>on will act for him during hi.-502 words
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Article107 1927-07-02 10 AT POWER H<HSK (From Our Own <>m.s[v r,. r A shocking fatality occur;..i house, Kramat Pulai. at o'doi <■ when a youn^- eleetneian. Btanli of the retir«*d local postmaster. ly electrocuted as a result of with a hiuh tension main of li It appears on the manajrei107 words
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Article52 1927-07-02 10 raw Out Own Co? Penan- v The Resident > At Eton* many quests who had cm,,,, the Governor and I. mix Cliff* band was m attendance. Their Excellencies <ii>i est m a doubles tear Dr. Lira < bean Wat ll Bennett. Fhe weather an52 words
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Article60 1927-07-02 10 (From Our Own Com I'tMianr. .luU A Kedah planter name! ||< guilty to three charges of car negligently, namely, collidini i riKisha. failing to stop an: duce a licence. He was 14th. when the- defendant witnesses m his defence. He that an jiccident took pla< |i ten dollars60 words
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Article32 1927-07-02 10 UNLAWFUL SOCIETY MEMBER FINED. (From Ouf Own Con i IVnan^. Wj M A Chinese named I.im Km X found guilty of being a km ml lawful society and mv ftttti fifty i32 words
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Article43 1927-07-02 10 MUSI I MAI HKLI' KAW Its ik DOCK \IW> B) courtesy of i l '< Kai Xichi Shimbui a Tuklu. .lv:'. Negotiations between thi F i ler. Mr. Mit.-uchi and l!u ll^tsu I I miriniTi for thi Kawasak I 1 < now proceeding.43 words
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33 1927-07-02 10 h is understood thai T y or The Oriental lJevelopimn-. < now preparing to carry out for financing Japanese plant*! I ing ruhUi and sugar e>ta:> South Seas.33 words
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34 1927-07-02 10 Admiral Okada. Na\\ Minis'' Privy Council declared that .he the Washington Treats to he revtai that the jiiopusal to conclude a dv.;' Pact regarding the Pacific (Hear under consideration.34 words
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Article57 1927-07-02 10 A communique issued In tfeo I* Household Department aniiouiH^ I battle ship Yamashiro with H: M the Emperor on boani will p" 1 Yokosuka to the open sea on fa)} the naval manoeuvres. After the tion. His Majesty will pfOCOtd to ti Islands and ictuins57 words
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32 1927-07-02 10 Tht- AmaU-ur \VireU*s> Societs report that owing t<> the ovaistutul i plant it will net be possible h I ti'ansniis-icin on Sunday. Tin- advci'tiscd i.v therefone unairoidal potted.32 words
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Article44 1927-07-02 10 A committee meeting wi! 1 Monday. July 11th. m the Bingm) chanpe Room at I.U p.m. The I the agenda: —To ajiprow the M;nu: tion of new member; Klection of bers t(» Committee; Ciuclt\ t< v Hospital administration; General. I44 words
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Advertisement39 1927-07-02 10 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth PURPLE TRIANGLE BASS THE BREW FOR THE TROPICS Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN ART AND INDIVIDUALISM IN H. B. Winter Exclusive Tailoring, Tel. 188. P. O. Box 662.39 words
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Advertisement9 1927-07-02 10 To-day's Feature. THREE SPECIAL SPOfif ARTICLES. J —Po(! -49 words
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Article247 1927-07-02 11 MACHINE IN SEA. r.l 1 AIRMEN SAFE. tleuters Service.] Paris, July 1. Whilst r h«- frenzy occasioned by I.indflight was entirely absent amont targt crowds gathered at the 4 'h<- newspapers where wireless reporting Ilyrd's flight were postf P-. :i- nitrht fell the million candleeacon a: Lt247 words
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Article18 1927-07-02 11 Mma Hawaii. July 1. tstponed his flight t<> Santa I [EarHei cables *>r. page 9.]18 words
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Article170 1927-07-02 11 to Nerve* and Injury to Body. j M. Low, the distinguished explained to a Daily Express re- the reason why an electric earns aasc death. He said: ol one lentil <>f an ampere through a person's body is sufficient] person. Death from an electric •'.i- latily to170 words
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Article99 1927-07-02 11 AN ANTARCTIC FLIGHT NOW. BTRD TO COMMAND. I Reuter's Service.] New York. July 1. The newspaper The American, states that plans for an Antarctic expedition headed by Commander Byrd have rapidly materialising. A large whaling vessel will leave Norfolk on Sept. 6 f- r Stewart Island, New Zealand,99 words
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Article42 1927-07-02 11 [Reuter's Service.] New York, July 1 Mellon sailed m the Italian liner Conte Bianca Man.o for Gibraltar whence h^ intends to make a summer holiday cruise of the Mediterranean m the yacht Venetia and return :<• America m September.42 words
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Article71 1927-07-02 11 162 MILE TRAINING SWIM. [Router's Service.] New York, July I, Tw< twins of thirteen, Bernice and Phyllis Zitenfeld, who hope to swim the I hannel claim a record of the ltvj mile swim m the Hudson River from Albany to New York State. They reached the Battery71 words
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84 1927-07-02 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. July 1. A message from Ichang states thai news ha> reached Ichang by junk that an American, Captain Fisher, master of the steamer Chichnen, with a Chinese compradore was captured by pirates between Ichang ana Chungking and is being84 words
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Article68 1927-07-02 11 Royal Geographical Society's Offer. London. June 20. The President of the Royal Geographical Society has announced that the Society is reads to help any competent, well accredited volunteer party proceetiin.tr to the interior of Brazil m search of the explorer, Colonel P. H. Fawcett, who left68 words
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38 1927-07-02 11 London, June 21. Leavinir Charleston < South Carolina) on April 27th. an Enjrli^nman named Drakearrive*! at Plymouth yesterday after crossing the Alantic alone m a 35-f »o r schooner. He encountered the wildest weather.38 words
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Article142 1927-07-02 11 The Committee of The St. Andrew's Cathedra! Dance held on April 29th (of which Mrs. R. B. Donnell was honorary secretary) have much pleasure m reporting through Mr. H. C. Reilly, (the hon. treasurer) that the net proceeds of the entertainment amounted to $3,397.75. By the generosity142 words
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Article121 1927-07-02 11 In honour of the appointment of the Hon. Dr. N. L. Clarke as an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, S.S.. the committee of the Eurasian Association have decided to have a dance at the Victoria Memorial Hall, at 9.30 p.m. on Friday, July 15th. The dance will be open121 words
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Article216 1927-07-02 11 CANADIAN REJOICINGS. "A SPIRIT OF UNITY." [Reuter's Service.] Ottawa, July 1. A fiery chain of beacons blazing on the hilltops from ocean to ocean testily to the universality of the celebrations of the sixtieth anniversary of the confederation, wherefor the whole Dominion is indulging m festivities, prayers, and216 words
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Article49 1927-07-02 11 At the Sea View Hotel last night local Canadians celebrated m a dinner. An attendance of ;54 was presided over by Mr. 6. M. Hemsworth and several patriotic speeches were indulged. The fare which was real Canadian reflected credit <>n the caterer while Dominion bunting was displayed.49 words
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Article116 1927-07-02 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Ningpo, June 23. Yanghu executed at least three communists after severely bambooing them for the purpose of extracting information. First a young school teacher after fifty strokes of the b i tr bamboo" broke down and confessed the names of alleged confederates, many116 words
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Article103 1927-07-02 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio, July 1. The opinion is expressed m some quarters that the question of saving the Kawasaki Dockyard Company threatens the existence of the Government. Certainly the Government is seriously perplexed thereanenc* The Finance Minister wishes to loan to the dockyard 30,000.000 yen103 words
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Article136 1927-07-02 11 Mr. Sejivo Tatsumi, the well-known Japanese singer, who is at the moment m Singapore will give a recital on July the 13th at the Theatre. Mr. Tatsumi has the notable distinction of having obtained a complete mastery of occidental music although the radical difference between Japanese136 words
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Article90 1927-07-02 11 "My husband gives me no money, and he even steals the baby's coppers." A wife m Willesden Police Court. Two one-act Comedies 'A Slight Mistake' (translated from the French by Emile Souvestre) and 'Joint Owners m Spain' by Alice Brown, will be presented "by the Young Women's Service Guild m90 words
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Article48 1927-07-02 11 SIZE OF SUBMARINES. ONLY 5-INCH GUNS. [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, July 1. As an outcome of the meeting of the technical committee of the naval conference, the British representatives proposed that submarines be limited to two classes of 600 and 1,600 tons respectively, with 5-inch guns.48 words
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Article171 1927-07-02 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Tsingtao, July 1. A party of twentyfive foreigners and refugees from Honan, including Mr. Mullen, British postal commissioner at Kaifeng, two Danes Mr. and Mrs. Steensdy from Cheng Chow, and fifteen Belgian employes of the Lunghai railway, two Russians, a I Pole, an Italian171 words
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Article559 1927-07-02 11 COLEMAN STREET MURDER. Further evidence concerning the murder i of a Patlian taxi driver m Coleman street i on the evening, 1 of June 2 was recorded by Lt. Co!. Hope-Faulkner m the Coroner's Court yesterday. A witness who was speaking to the deceased, Challandar Shah,559 words
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Article25 1927-07-02 11 On retiring after 41 years' service during which he walked 250,000 miles, Mr. A. T. Eaton, postman, of Romford, received an armchair from his colleagues.25 words
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Advertisement99 1927-07-02 11 F T ROBINSONQ"! J 11 For Value and Serrice |lJ f Large Consignment of Millinery I i T fl Including large Rush 1 2 Straw hats "Connor" T Vpi- and other felts 7 y Vf Exclusive selection of Ranijkok's and single Z ROBINSON CO., LTD. I (Incorporated m the Straits99 words
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Advertisement688 1927-07-02 12 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER A CARGO SERVICES ■XPRESS SRBVICE 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. t SARPEDON Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow July 3 TEIRKSIAS London, Rotterdam and688 words
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Advertisement551 1927-07-02 12 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. C( INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). j "CIIEDU1II" line CLLLiimAn Line PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES j lITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FRE OUTWARM VICE# TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s.s. KABINGA July 6 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH Aug. 4 s.s. CITY OF BOMBAY551 words
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Advertisement554 1927-07-02 12 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 SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEW \RI)S. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Doe Le Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage.554 words
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Article950 1927-07-02 13 Flying Ten Feet Above the Waves. CAPTAIN LINDBERGH'S OWN STORY. i (Jj B. Wharton, Special Correspondent of the Free Press and the X.A.N.A. Copyright). Par»s, May 22. Charles Lindbergh, youthful, shy and fresh after twelve hours sleep, appeared this afternoon before the public for the950 words
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Article732 1927-07-02 13 Mr. J. S. Arter's Views, j WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS. i Mr. J. S. Arter the new Chairman of the P. A.M. m the course of his speech at the annual meeting said inter alia: My next subject is Restriction, and the present rubber position. We find ourselves again732 words
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Article146 1927-07-02 13 Baroness Matsui, the wife of the Japanese Ambassador, was At Home at 10, Gros-venor-square on Tuesday, May 31. Baroness Matsui speaks English and French fluently, and is an admirable successor at the Embassy to Mine. Okamoto, who used to act as "Ambassadress" for her father. Baron Hayashi. Already Baroness Matsui146 words
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Advertisement225 1927-07-02 13 '•-Mviv.vl '-^T^^*^^^^ M^^^ "•'"•'^T- X Vaseline TRADE MARK Pt'ROi.EUM JELLY PROTECTS BRUISES id bumps, hrnises and other >k* n skin with "Vaseline" Jelly. itckl] SOOtbea and heals. Takes flu- hurt l m I r,nt. \t,rrk "Vast-lint" I' ii"nr nrti't itmn i !n.-sfhroUilh Mfii. Co., (lons'd m York l.nmlon Montreal RASH225 words
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Advertisement418 1927-07-02 13 The Liquid Enjoyment of a Genial Tete-a-tete \IL i^HEN you seek the shady cool of the verandah and chattily hold ▼V that "post-mortem 11 when you lazily lounge m your chan and your mouth thirstily cries for a long cool drink, then thii k of the soothing cool' ness of418 words
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Article1391 1927-07-02 14 A Sad Week. DEATHS OF OLD RESIDENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, June 25. The mail brought news of the death at the age of 70 of one of Bangkok's old residents m the person of Mr. Joseph Mackay, for some years Manager of the Bangkok Dock1,391 words
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Article232 1927-07-02 14 MANDARIN SARCOPHAGUS. During excavati n work which is now proceeding between the servants' quartersand the new wing of the E. and O. Hotel for the purpose of laying down a septic tank, says the Straits Echo, workmen havt come upi.n an empty sarcophagus or stone grave232 words
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Article91 1927-07-02 14 A Prisoners' Aid Society has recently been formed m Kuala Lumpur, and during last year steps were taken to inaugurate similar societies m Ipoh and Taipiny. In this connection I regret to record (writes Mr. H. B. Langworthy, Inspector if Prisons,) that the steps taken have proved futile owing to91 words
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Article250 1927-07-02 14 i'l 0,000 A YEAR (,IFT TO KKIB A case concerning ;i mill i thropist's gift of iIU.UOO a famous singer will come befbl can courts m the near t'utui' The sinper is M-ss Ft i« who is. very well known i 1. cert audiences and the250 words
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Article21 1927-07-02 14 Mr. A. F. Riehauls ha> feel m the afipointment of I'm!. Ctovornmont. F.M.S.. m wrhifl icting since May of la>i yeai21 words
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Advertisement450 1927-07-02 14 *B H i T I S H 7> 7i_ 0 T> U C B I PANYAN 1 More than a pleasant \$M •etcetera'- something you B| will like for its own sake. rlnnUmlliiliSii 111 iluli 111 I lit HlllllHllllllL- >! c^^ Bros., Ltd., London. F— *!ailcnburgs Foods The 4 Allenburys*450 words
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Advertisement48 1927-07-02 14 "^jjt^^n BUS IVIL |U if mtm i^a^q BrliK hcl t i bSv i t 111 1 1 Or Vi y# m A/^ y^° M 'I y^" 1 I J A M f lf J I M I M f* f M t m~ 4 LAMBERT Cr> BUTLER ENGLAND48 words
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Article1620 1927-07-02 15 Mussolini on Current Politics, ALCOHOLISM IN ITALY. From the Italian Consulate we have received the following extracts from the Italian Premier's speech m Parliament on May 2G. I do not believe m teetotalism, 1 even think that if reasonable doses of alcohol had done much harm to the1,620 words
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Article195 1927-07-02 15 Shanghii Surprised. "According to a notice m the Echo d- 1 thine. readers are informed that with the present number the paper ceases publication. The Echo has been th? journal of French interests m the Far East for the past hirty-one years and everyone accustomed o the195 words
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Advertisement101 1927-07-02 15 wooomws -am wrer cunts all stomach ailments lily^fe CHILDREN'S I l|P|y PROTECTOR laliSu CaCfi UaU iliilli M During the past 72 years Woodward's "Gripe H Hi']! B ater has helped millions of babies safely over El the pains and dangers of teethinff, and has safe- B 5 w t-akening effects101 words
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Advertisement318 1927-07-02 15 0*! mj'M methods! Your game fflj, I Through all the ages wr .1 penal that no onr Distributors for Malaya Fraser and Neave, Ltd. 2, The Arcade, Singapore and Branches. Then is only one msssmßp The name is en the pencil THE WAHL CO MP A N V New York,318 words
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Advertisement420 1927-07-02 15 !j HIE NAVY'S CHOICE I J 1 i i J \(o*l^ J. ORIGINAL M PLYMOUTH I Obtainable Everywhere. J THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya; a live "news" paper— 4o-50 columns of news laily, al?o the best Medium for Advertising Delivered with the Chota Hazri each420 words
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Miscellaneous378 1927-07-02 15 CHARITY CROSSWORDS No. 22. Prize of $250 t, e paid fai the correct or nearest correct solution of this puzzle. From the t* «f Uua week's competition 60 per cent, will be handed to:— St. Mary's Home, Singapore. X ntide f>r t'elievc. i 1 lt vt* t aMM^^^^^^j^ nn nnnnj378 words
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Article166 1927-07-02 16 I The Antung brought 850 tons of general cargo from Amoy yesterday. I The Biyo Maru arrived m port bound for Keeling with a rice cargo, and a coal cargo arrived by the Eva from Samarinda. Mr. G. Boulton, second engineer, Sunning, is on reserve. Mr. W. Gordon,166 words
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Article56 1927-07-02 16 During dense ;'og on June 2nd. a collision occurred off Dungeness between the Troilus, bound for London, and the Eurymedon, outward bound, both belonging to Messrs. Alfred Holt and d>. The Troilus had her bow stove m. while the Eurymedon was damaged amidships. Both vessels proceeded56 words
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Article119 1927-07-02 16 First of A New Type. A motor-lifeboat of a new ty; a, and with a new type d' engine, which the Royal National Lifebo3: Institution has built for Ho slare Harbour. Co., Wexford, m I 1 eland, has completed her trials at Cowes. She is of the119 words
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Article174 1927-07-02 16 Sale Recommended by Committee. As the outcome of its inquiry into the affairs of the Commonwealth Shipping Line the Federal Public Account? Committee will recommend to Parliament that the line be disposed of. The recommendation will probably be qualified by a proviso that the line shall not be174 words
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Article112 1927-07-02 16 Per Kashgar: Mr. and Mrs. G. C. G. Muller, Mr. and Mrs. W. Brace, Mrs. M. Hogg, Mr. T. H. Rogers, Mrs. B. Finney, Mr. L. C. Payne, Mr. C. R. Vick, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. N. Leyh, Lieut. M. E. R. M. Welby, Mrs. W. H.112 words
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Advertisement462 1927-07-02 16 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 I* MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,462 words
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Advertisement537 1927-07-02 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE HA SILVERASH due J- 29 M.S. SILVERBEECH dv€ Au. PACIFIC-JAVA-CALCUTTA-SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND ELOS ANGELES HARBOUR. SILVERAY d»e Anu n A OUTWARDS TO CALCUTTA via PORTS.537 words
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Miscellaneous707 1927-07-02 16 HAIL DESPATCHES. BT TRAIN. vuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei 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 Lumpur, lpoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6707 words
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Miscellaneous722 1927-07-02 16 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 7.30 a.m. Litany. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Sermon. Celebrant:— The Lord Bishop. 9.15 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion. 4 p.m. Children's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. St. Christopher's, Johore Bahru.722 words
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Advertisement649 1927-07-02 17 I O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Kt+mwmmrm a oieaiaert. Arrive. Leave. 1 ,rhi« n. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen. Antwerp, via Colombo, Aden and F rt Said Ah Maru J u l y 17 July lg [i.ran. Al^oa Bay. Cape Town, Rio,. SaatM and Buenos Aires. f Manila m««i t 1 manna649 words
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Advertisement353 1927-07-02 17 TRAVEL" COMPORT jJboard ifUha DOLLAR ffiSgk "PRESIDENT* _J LINERS Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All •tate-rooms are outside rooms, wall-ventilat# i and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reeling lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, all have hot353 words
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Advertisement663 1927-07-02 17 9 r ***^^mm*^j*.%.^ K. P. M. ■VUSBEMKu TTVT^ T (Incorporated m Holland) Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives mi n the Straits Settlement. (Singapore and Penang) > of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA All information, detailed itineraries, free of charge VAV HVV*i*vn D J"Z Apply KPM Tour »st663 words
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Article975 1927-07-02 18 Playing Grounds. HOW BADLY OFF JOHORE IS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Since the misplaced action of the Government m its anxiety to build Law Courts m a prominent place has spoilt the only decent playing ground m the State, the playing section of the inhabitants of this town975 words
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Article215 1927-07-02 18 Woman at Lambeth: My husband earns good money.— Mr. Booth, magistrate: Nobody earns bad money. St. Andew's Church, Parit Buntar, held its annual Vestry Meeting m the Krian Club on Sunday. Amonp those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbings, Mr. Grantham, See. and Treas., Dr. Reed,215 words
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Advertisement346 1927-07-02 18 v^^^^lS^ The Breatheable Cnr« I I /S£J%^L^ F r TUROAT> CHEST I PEPS I for Coughs, Colds Bronchitis I Prict 7"> cents. Agints: The British Tharm icy Ltd.. North Bridpe Road. Spore. For growing children Builds body, bone and muscle WONDERFUL BARGAINS A.T Silk Emporium MOST UP-TO-DATE ATTRACTIVE EMBROIDERED UNDERWEARS.346 words
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Advertisement233 1927-07-02 18 I i—^ *"T^^^B j? 1^ Home Happiness Qcpcricis on. xj.c3.ilii 4^^ y for them these splendid of blood and nerves,albumin and T" ft- '■>iL' n Il 'tlp';^ "A building upproceu p—n^— rr ti\ke Sanatogen for a few weeks. You will */'<" &******>+ twn of Sonato^en, f^v amazingly short time and233 words
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824 1927-07-02 19 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. A Buyers Sellers A.sani kumbang 56s 57s Bangrin Tin 30s 31s batang Padang ($1 75 m Batu Caves ($1) L.22% 1.27% Chenderiang 2 27 23s *6d eastern Siam 22s *>3 S Haad Yai (£1) 28s 9d 29s 9d Hitam Tin 95 1>0(J Hong Fatt824 words
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Article46 1927-07-02 19 Private credits U.S. 2j 1 9-32 New York, demand 56 India, T. 1. 154 Hon^ K<ni<r, demand 11% p«C Ms. Yokohama, demand 117 Norn. Java, demand ir>? Bangkok, demand SOV2 Bur Silver London 26% Bank of England Rate A\' 2 p.c. Sovereign. Bank Buying 8.5446 words
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Article165 1927-07-02 19 Tin 150 Tons ****** Gambier B% Pepper WhiU 1.04 Pepper Black 64 Flake Tapioca 6.80 Pearl Sago Small 7.G0 Copra m.:.:. Copra Sundried 11.00 Opium, Benares u.Mt. 4,000 Rico Liang Hin Chan Mark**" Rice. Rangoon Bintan 869 Rice, Siatu Broken No. 2 200 Rice Siani Glutinous Xu. 1 360165 words
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Article203 1927-07-02 19 Singapore, June Si. Early reports which proved to be trui of a heavy decrease m London Stork- led to a minor recovery m the market during ttie beginning of the week, but as it subsequently appears that this only represent a movement from one country to203 words
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Article196 1927-07-02 19 ROSE MACI'HAIL OPS REPORT Singapore, Juh Ist. Uubhvr. London, is ,«i. 4 <i.' r| own Local 60 ets. Tin. London. £285. [06. .">>■ ch.wn 1 mri i^nti^ for 150 t<ms. Mining. Kurhai 2.0", 2.10, Malaya <on solidated 1.20 L 23, Lmtfui L 76 1.80 cum •m.. Sooth196 words
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Article155 1927-07-02 19 Values hav< been talked dow i again on alai at: I rep >i ts from N> v. York here renewed bear eault, illustrated bj further heavy sales on the Exchange, me< with minor success m that Market I- udon show some read sell wn, d resents tfce depr<155 words
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Article244 1927-07-02 19 London. Juru- i. Signs .-)[■> noi wanting that m an on the eve c! a genera] bitjing ntoveneag, Mi effect upon prices may be constderabti after Ac long abstention from buying thai has been prevalent during the present ><ai. rhis strike on the pail of boyere prevailed m244 words
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Article51 1927-07-02 19 R.S.S. equal to Buaiavl Q C f Spot It ItK Standard R.S.S. mi 1 n<i< i July M^ as^ A.c M 81 <»• t )><•< Q 6 .i. n <,:; Tone at M irket Q< < < Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 17-i. pi iWu51 words
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Article38 1927-07-02 19 Yesterday* Alteration*. July N-. lo,ip.j I'ri..,. Malayan Coos. i ,20 1.24 Epoli Fwi M i,. l!cMu I.iii'auj.'- 1 c Bukif Jelotong 1 1 B Bukit I\'atii Meotakab Stmgei Bairan 3.35 8.60 Sunirei Tukan^ LjO2% I.lL'38 words
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Article33 1927-07-02 19 Messrs. Gtttfefia and Kuala I.uni|.:ir agents haw received a t«l > •■:n ftrow tlw Secretaries »f United tfcotJMg that Ike Director:-, have dtdated .\n interim dividend of per cent on Juiy33 words
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Advertisement387 1927-07-02 19 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act387 words
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Advertisement877 1927-07-02 19 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, *.sq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Ssq. F. Watanabe, Esq. T. Okubo. Esq. Baron877 words
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Advertisement99 1927-07-02 19 INSURANCE. THE ASIA INSURANCE CO., LTD (Incorporated m the S.S.) DIRECTORS: Teo Chong Siong, Esq. (Chairman). Hhua Han Leong, Esq. Wong Yong Kai, Esq Loke Van Kit Esq. Lee Pie Soo, Esq. Leone Foong Siew, Esq. Lee Chin Tian, Esq. Thio Kirn Chuan, Esq. Mr. Au Mm Thong The Company99 words
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Advertisement34 1927-07-02 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO, CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (I* floor)! A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager34 words
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Article560 1927-07-02 20 Special Expenditure Approved. ROAD AND COOLIE LINES. A special general meeting of members of the Singapore Golf Club was held m the Club House on Wednesday to consider a resolution that the Committee be empowered to expend a sum not exceeding $15,000.00 for necessary repairs to the560 words
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Article188 1927-07-02 20 League Cricket Results. There have been several good batting and bowling performances m Garrison League cricket during the week. Playing for No. 2 Company, who scored 106 for 6, Lieut. Taylor scored 101. Whitfield 47 and Lieut. Jones 33. No. 3 Company weie dismissed for 94, Lieut. Taylor188 words
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Article58 1927-07-02 20 In the tinal round of the Singles Handicap, Mr. C. J. Reutens (owe 150) will meet Mr. A. T. Neubronner (owe 175) to-day at 8 p.m. Mr. Reutens was successful m capturing Championship honours from Mr. W. A. Aeria last week and is sure to give a58 words
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Article33 1927-07-02 20 The Deputy Controller of Labour telegraphs from Penang that 3,000 labourers arrived by the Sirdhana. of whom 1,339 landed at Penang for quarantine, and the balance proceeded to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.33 words
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Article441 1927-07-02 20 July Meeting. FIRST DAY'S HANDICAPS. The following are the weights for the first day's racing at Ipoh on July 9th. Race No. 1. Horses Handicap Division •3, Purse (Six Furlongs): Kwahiri 9.5, Lady Roy 9.2, Toropo 9.1, Neidpath 9, Furious 9, Slippery Ann 8.12, Nautch Girl 7.13,441 words
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138 1927-07-02 20 Temptat'on to Owners of Forlorn Entrants London. June 9. The J< ckey Club is communicating with the organisers of big sweepstakes on the Derby, notably the London Stock Exchange Fund, with a view to readjustment of prize money. This step is proposed with the138 words
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Article131 1927-07-02 20 30,000 WITNESS LONDON'S NEW SPORT. London, June 21. London's ntw sport of greyhound racing attracted' 3o,ooo spectators to the stadium at the White City, Shepherd's Bush. The atmosphere was a strange blend of a theatre and an athletic meeting. Boxes were occupied by parties m evening dress, while131 words
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Article52 1927-07-02 20 There was a representative gathering at the Kuala Pilah railway station to bid farewell to Tungku Ismail, Assistant District Officer of Tampin, who proceeds to Singapore to join the P. and O. Mantua, for England, where he is to pursue his legal studies. The Tungku is a native of Kuala52 words
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Article286 1927-07-02 20 A Fine Fight. WALKER'S GREAT FINISH. [Reuter's Service.] London, June 30. Walker beat Milligan, the towel being thrown m m the tenth round. The match began at 9.46. Walker rushed m and scored with left and right. Milligan got m a couple of lefts and opened Walker's eye wound.286 words
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Article65 1927-07-02 20 STILL TO HE AN AMATEUR. [Renter's Service.] London. July 1. Mrs. Nuthall states that she has finally decided that her daughter Betty will remain an amateur. j [An offer stated to be £12.000 and then j £20,000 was made for Betty Nuthall to bei come a professional by65 words
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Article101 1927-07-02 20 [Reuter's Service. l Wimbledon, June 30. In the women's semi-final Miss Wills beat I Miss Fry, 6 3 6 l. In the men's semi-final Borotra beat Lacoste, 6—4. 6—3. I—6, I—6.1 6. 6—2. In the women's doubles third round Mis< Wills and Mfss Ryan beat Misses Dransfield and101 words
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Article19 1927-07-02 20 FRIDAY'S RESULT Ladies' Handicap Singles Final. Miss Parmela beat Mrs. Soseer, G— 3, 6 4.19 words
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Article99 1927-07-02 20 Results of Amateur Athletic Association vs. Cambridge Meeting. London, June 11. In the meeting between the Amateur Athletic Association and Cambridge University the Cambridge wins were: 120 yards Hurdles: Lord Burghley, 14 4-5 sec. equalling the British record. Pole Jump: Bond, 11 ft. 3 m. Long Jump: Powell, 2299 words
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Article67 1927-07-02 20 S.L.G.C. vs. R.C.G.C. The times of starting m the above match on Sunday are as follows: 9.00 Carson and Lowson. 9.05 Haddon and English. 9.10 Cator and Thomas. 9.15 Brooke and C. T. Smith. 9.20 Kellagher and Another. 9.25 W. R. King and Haybittle. 9.30 Williams and Black. 9.3567 words
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Article29 1927-07-02 20 The Men's monthly Medal (Stroke) will be played on Saturday and Sunday July 9th and 10th and the Ladies' monthly Medal (Stroke) on Thursday July 14th.29 words
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Article292 1927-07-02 20 Local Matches. MERCHANTS vs. SERVICES. A tournament match between the Merchants and the Services commenced on the Padang yesterday evening. The Merchants batted first, Charlesworth and G. Murphyopening. The fielding of the Services was very poor. The scores at the drawing of stumps were as follows: V. O. Charlesworth292 words
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Article206 1927-07-02 20 CENTENARY VARSITY MATCH. Home Cricket Matches this week are: To-day: Surrey versus Essex at Leyton. Lancashire verstis Notts at Manchester. Warwickshire versus Hampshire at Birmingham. Gloucestershire versus Glamorgan at Bristol. Worcestershire versus Derbyshire at Worcester. Kent versus Sussex at Dover. Yorkshire versus New Zealand at Bradford. Monday: Oxford206 words
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Article268 1927-07-02 20 FREEMASONRY AT KUALA LUMPUR. A RECENT INSTALLATION. An interesting and important ceremony totik place m the Scottish Masonic Temple. Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday evening says the Malay Mail, when, m the presence of a very large gathering of brethren, from all parts of the Peninsula, Bro. Sir Malcolm Watson. R.W.D.G.M.,268 words
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