The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 July 1927
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section13 1927-07-09 1 Singapore Free Press ■I CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1927. NO. 12,150.13 words
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Article309 1927-07-09 1 Japanese policy hah apparently again changed for permission Las now been granted to the Chief of the General Staff to seek the Emperor's permission for despatch of troops to Tsingtao Page 11. Further trouble is arising' in Mexico m connection with the restriction of oil comp/anies' rights309 words
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Article1006 1927-07-09 1 Qmiequid agmnt fcoottitet futttri ett forraoi Libclli Juvtn.il. The following; entry appeared m ;i vessel's passeiugei list which arrived m port recently: "One first class Eurasian lady." By privatt tteaty or aurtmn? The Chicago Board of Education instituted an enquiry into the charge that tin* school1,006 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement368 1927-07-09 1 P^ WING LOONG 8 I k;H 1 ASS TAII.OK».Nr.. I tv I :rn-h (lUaranteed. I IIK.II STKEET. I W q ffl i^q Wntol i I li, i cllllt/o Xlv ttJl 5 c^t l^C j j Kantaisie MISS MARY CLAVER I L 1 U SWan 1' J0 PEp STEP I i3|^^^368 words
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Advertisement102 1927-07-09 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Companies notices Page i). Hotel week-end attractions Page 1. Austin 20 landaulet car for sale Page Alhambra cinema new programme Page 2. "Sally" at Victoria Theatre to-night Page 2. Chevrolet 1 ton trucks for estate work Page 13. Mellin's Food builds healthy babies Page 13. Bols liqueurs at102 words
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Advertisement12 1927-07-09 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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Miscellaneous132 1927-07-09 1 THE WEEK. Saturday. 9th. High Water, 5.38 a.m.. 0.9. 0.5. p.m.. 8.0. H. W. Malacca. 2.0 a.m.. 4.0.. 3.0 p.m. 5.3. Governor returns to Singapore 5 p.m. St. Joseph's Sports, Stadium 2.30. Outward B. I. mail due. Football: Div. 11. J.C.S.C. vs. S.R.C.. Stadium. Sunday, 10th. High Water, 7.1 a.m.,132 words
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Article313 1927-07-09 2 WOMAN PLAYER'S MEMORIES. Pre-- fashions for w rmen lawn tennis play* rs h;r.:. undergone a complete and welcome change during th last ten or twelvi al Wimbledon, who now wear the shortskirted sleeveless tunic f r lawn tennis, can re" dv i the time when313 words
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Article111 1927-07-09 2 fauna's \ovll Billiards Challenge to Recce If Tom Recce agrees to abstain from using On "pendulum" stroke m a match cf 16,000 poll ts, Melbourne Inman will concede him 2,00( points start for a stake of £100 a side. Alternatively, faunan will play on leve' terms, v "pendulum"111 words
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Article47 1927-07-09 2 Mr. A. C. I, Bowker of Homr Kong, has received an invitation from sporting interest- Bfanj "a to send there a team of athlete- for a series of tames including cricket, tennis, <rolf. baseball and football, Local clubs have been circularised for their views on the matter.47 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement207 1927-07-09 2 !E HAPPY VALLEY INEMA— SIDESHOWS— WAYANGS. UNION STAR OPERA CI WAYANG PEK JEE TONG CHIA SOON (DAY AND NIGHT.) VI dm. jKelvey's School of I DANCING For children and young m ladies m Character, Classical, Clog, Exhibition, Ballet and Toe Dancing, rate lessons m modern ball-room lg and latest variations.207 words
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Advertisement391 1927-07-09 2 Victoria Theatre D. TO-NIGHT MATINEE TO-DAY, at 5.15 p.m. I COLLEEN MOORE I "SALLY" ZIEGFELD'S Biggest Musical Comedy Success LEON ERROL, m his Original Part as the DUKE OF CHECKERGOVINIA. The man who can't make his feet behave Sally would even bring sunshine and a smile A First National Attraction.391 words
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Advertisement243 1927-07-09 2 TO-NIGHT, POSITIVELY TIIF I\^ Nj >| of the Ufa Screen Masterpiece Based on the World -tanTHE WALTZ DREAM I FEATURING MADY CHRISTIANS ,\\|> Screened to the accompaniment of special music on alhambrJ (Tan Chens Kee Co. L:d Propn, <; In the Second Show at p.ni Presenting the star that made243 words
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Article1113 1927-07-09 3 Commercialised Cricket Cramps Style. MATCHES JESSOP SAVED. I thing that everyone will admit that free, fearless, and attractive hitting is the department of the game of cricket that most appeals to the ci icket-loving public, says Lieut.-Col. D. C. Robinson, M.C., the hardhitting hatsman1,113 words
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Article24 1927-07-09 3 Found sleeping on the plot of grass near the Cenotaph m Hong Kong a rikisha coolie was charged m the Police Court and fined.24 words
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Article347 1927-07-09 3 I MISSIONARY JOURNALISTS DEATH. i News has been received by cable m Shanghai of the death of Mr. John Archibald, a f rmer missionary m China, but bottir known by his tearless work as editor !of the Central China Post, which paper lie had inaugurated and until347 words
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Article98 1927-07-09 3 Prize I or ompletion of "1 he I'nfinished Symphonj." London. June 2h. A prize of £4,000 is offered, m comer tion with the international Schubert cent* nary m September, for the completion of Schubert's masterpiece, "The Qnfuttehed Symphony," of which only two movements exist. A first prise of98 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1927-07-09 3 v Builds Bonnie Babies" yta my difficulty m obtain .\uz Glaxo. write direct to the Igtafta THE ANGLO-SAM CORPORATION LTD.. r ijuay, Singapore, givin: name of nearest dealer. rA JL IE ISTERED U^S\T TRADEMARK V I RENE ||p' ULLMANN i MOVADO (evrette, 1 I J Hu» n!v L w ATt121 words
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Advertisement71 1927-07-09 3 WILKINSON, HEYWOOD js. AND CLARK j^ »l d RTTQT Tr i T"mi 1 BLACK BITUMINOUS PAINT. Mudguards, Root's, Boilers, Bunkers, Pump Machinery, Mine Winders and Metal Chimneys. tjS v j^\ V. Iflbß^^SjESfl km\\\\m\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ SB mm X i 1 ON BRIDGE AND GIRDER WORK ONE GALLON WILL COVER 700 SQUARE FEET.71 words
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Article411 1927-07-09 4 ARROGANT AIR AND UNSPORTSMANLIKE. Mr. Stanley Wrench's Attack. According to Mr. Stanley Wrench, one of the pioneers of the motor industry, women, speaking generally, make bad motor-driv-ers. Writing m The Soroptimist, the official organ of the Soroptimist Club, he says they are arrogant, conceited, or cocksure, indifferent411 words
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Article30 1927-07-09 4 Increase m 1926. London. June 26. The Metropolitan Police report for 192( shows that there were 1,003 London Streel accident fatalities compared with 840 tht previous year.30 words
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Article784 1927-07-09 4 MOTORISTS TO WHOM APPEARANCE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN MECHANISM. PLEASING THE PURCHASERS EYE by Major F. A. C. Forbes-Leith, F.R.G.S. (Author of "By Car to India"). [FREE PRESS SPECIAL.} It is not necessary for me to remind my readers that I am a keen champion of784 words
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Article120 1927-07-09 4 t 5 Holiday Motorist Repairs the Wrong Car. i A London motorist found, on returning to what he thought was his car at a parking- place, that he could not start the engine. After many vain efforts he looked under the bonnet and came to the conclusion120 words
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670 1927-07-09 4 MOTOR-SPEED KING GIVES UP RACING FOR BUSINESS. Major H. O. D. Segrave. aim achieved the motoring speed of B§7 miles an Hour. has tendered his resignation to the Sunbeam Motor Company, The Evening News learns, and intends to go into a business utterly dissociated from670 words
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Article207 1927-07-09 4 With the arrival A tf a remarkable vehicle Q *d m Hong Kong- tt M t lorry. This vehicle, **iei I ally designed for heat rseai has been adapted !.v J i V. exhaustive ixiat*. driven by -epa.ate s separate different mi therefore eapab:e »J weight. a>207 words
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Article20 1927-07-09 4 A new mot' r manufa. I .£lOO,OOO. is be: tig baft of Canada, Limited, si initial step m nea sion.20 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement50 1927-07-09 4 High Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes 5 Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. i G.ll and G. 12, Union Building, Singapore. > j MUKKId THE CAR WITH BEST RESALE VALUE I V- 3K Morris Cowley 4 Str P.W.B 1 j OiVE MONTH'S FREE SERVICE Malayan Motors Ltd.50 words
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Advertisement13 1927-07-09 4 |GOOD^BAII^V^ be chosen by discriminating W ft whose first consideration is highest <M13 words
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Article318 1927-07-09 5 To meet the requirements of mot lists who are now frequently travelling between Singapore and the F.M.S. we have requested the Roads departments of the various States to forward to us, as occasion offers, not.-s relating to any special conditions affecting the roads m their area. These318 words
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Article216 1927-07-09 5 American Traffic Scandal. According to a New York message, onethird of the inmates confined for insanity at the St. Joseph Retreat, Dearborn, hold motor-car driving licences, judging by an investigation made public by the Safety and Traffic Department of the Detroit Automobile Club. The investigation followed216 words
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Article192 1927-07-09 5 Useful Cleaning Hint. Very few motorists are aware of the fact that ordinary household ammonia is an excellent material for cleaning spark plugs by immersion. Ammonia is poured into a wide-mouthed b >ctle to the depth of an inch or two. The spark plug is put into the192 words
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Article77 1927-07-09 5 It is well to declutch and accelerate the engine occasionally when compelled to move slowly through traffic m intermediate gear. The slow operation of the motor is likely to load up the engine with oil or raw petrol, and encourage it to stall. The needle valve77 words
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Article12 1927-07-09 5 Willesden wife: My husband has giver me up and bought a motor-car.12 words
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Article447 1927-07-09 5 INSURED VALUE £275. REPLACEMENT £75. The unsatisfactory state of affairs regarding motorcar insurance and replacement values was again strikingly exemplified m a recent reference to a specific case m The Motor. An owner drew attention to the fact that his car— a popular American type had been447 words
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Article403 1927-07-09 5 While China civil wars are interfering lamentably with trade as a whole, they appear to be increasing the demand for motor transport, without which military operations under modern conditions a/c extremely difficult. Much, for example, of the military supplies with which Feng Yul hsiang, the "Christian403 words
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45 1927-07-09 5 THORNYCROFT BOATS FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE. Amongst the wide range of craft of all types under construction at Thornycrofts Works for Home and ov-rseas service is a number of the "Standard" Thornycroft 30-ft. Cabin Cruisers whi<h arc now comn pleting t* r tbie season's Her vine.45 words
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Advertisement182 1927-07-09 5 '.'.WAWAW.WWWWWWWWW ITHE 14 40 H.P. j "Princeton" Tourer I t^^^^^^^^ aw m- 1 I I w J ja; j VAUXHALL ENGLAND'S MOST EXHILARATING CARS Performance that has Complete reliability, and aroused the unlimited thrilling power far m J I enthusiasm of motorists all «*cess of its official rating J *l182 words
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Advertisement146 1927-07-09 5 vyyvwwwvwwwwwvwww.sy.y«y.%yAyAy.y^^y«^^^^ I[|eSex! ESSEX FOUR DOOR (fESSExII i MOTORS SFDAN MOTORS I vJLia/rall IL"oet*oit JP\ New Upholstery New Appointments. m This Sedan with four wide daors offer individuality and reliable transportation. It > < has a new beauty of line distinction m its two tone colour effects and a J 5146 words
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1338 1927-07-09 6 QUICK SCORERS LEAD IN POPULARITY. i Faster Scoring. f 5 HOW THE BATSMAN COULD IMPROVE If COUNTY PLAY. 5 BY c 5 Alan reacti. J <The Surrey and England All-Rounder). Zj [FREE PRESS SPECIAL.] In these days, there is a prevailing habit, „> m n>ing1,338 words
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Article228 1927-07-09 6 Can Wally Hammond, the young Gloucestershire batsman, conquer new worlds m cricket At his present rate of progress nothing should be impossible for the season's wonder. He has already eclipsed the fact of W. G. Grace by completing 1.000 runs on May 28 two days earlier228 words
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Article108 1927-07-09 6 The appearance of C. K. Foster, sen of "H. X.," m the Worcestershire team, is lather a sporting romance, says the Sporting Life. In the past, six Foster brothers haw played for Worcestershire, and every one of them scored centuries. On one occasion two of them scored a108 words
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Article239 1927-07-09 6 The Morning Post issue of June 7th contains the following* The scene of this story is Singapore Racecourse Links. The narrator ,s I clergyman who vouches for its truth. "My partner and I," he says t "were driving off a certain bee. The course lay across239 words
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Article45 1927-07-09 6 haar Gathering at H*** Ascot fTlindi; renown I at Boult.-rs' L cfc has n I m character. The river to-day W* .o.mo-\ new counter-attraction- and the International Tel I reception to the Wmihl 4 hampt n. Here, a huge ptl Dominion visitor- smtched45 words
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Article1580 1927-07-09 6 Primitive Man was Happy and Peaceful. A PROFESSOR'S PATH TO LOST PARADISE. (By Howard White, Special Correspondent cf the Singapore Free Press and the N.A.N.A.) Scientific evidence that our ancestors cf about 10,000 years ago sacrificed a state of comparative happiness for the trials and tribulations of1,580 words
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Article82 1927-07-09 6 A plain gold collar stud which was worn for fifty years without being once mislaid has just b.en placed m a curio cabinet by its careful owner, Mr. F. Machin, of Salis bury-road, Moseley, Birmingham. "I do not think I have ever had to hunt82 words
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Article1057 1927-07-09 6 WHAT IS NEEDED IN PRACTICE. I Mistaken Notion That Hard Hitting j i| Replaces Science. J HOW BRITISH PLAYERS AND AUTHORITY One of the chief reasons for the great popularity of lawn tennis to-day among the sport loving peoples of the world, is its strong competitive1,057 words
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Article30 1927-07-09 6 Hurllngham.- !n the 1' I final the "Hurricane-" I- v I Lieut. -Col. aTlte, an.l H I beat Elgordo, (Duke P Villa Bragima, Hajoi rat I30 words
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624 1927-07-09 7 GRIEVANCE AGAINST HUSH London. June 8. h Not on of SO air records is held by fc Britain, and London is airing a grievance In against the Air Ministry for hushing the V news that Lieutenants Carr and Gillman were arrr ing at Victoria last night624 words
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Article266 1927-07-09 7 INJURED IN REALISTIC FILM SCENE. Mr. Nelson Keys was rendered unconscious by the bursting of a bomb during Lhe filming of a realistic wartime scene \t St. Margaret's, Twickenham. Mr. Keys is playing the part of Spud Murphy, a soldier, m "Mumsee," the Herbert Wilcox British picture.266 words
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Article342 1927-07-09 7 Ways of the Shop Lizard. Shop lizards are a serious pest thirspring. They are particularly fond of gra- diophone saloons, and if not disturbed, will settle m audition rooms for hours at a time. They also like browsing upon books and pictures. One of the London libraries reports342 words
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Article50 1927-07-09 7 London, June 26. Moscow.— Seventy-five thousand roubles have been assigned by the Central Council of the Trade Unions to a fund for the construction of a fleet of aeroplanes as "Our Reply to Chamberlain," and 30.000 roubles have been assigned to promote shooting among trade unionists.50 words
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Article157 1927-07-09 7 Twelve Weeks' Sentence As Kates Defaulter. The Rev. Gilbert Watling. vicar of St. John's, Dyson's-road, Upper Edmonton, has I gone to prison for twelve weeks as a rate defaulter. He has made several appeal antes at the Tottenham Police Court as a defaulter, but this is157 words
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Article258 1927-07-09 7 Clock That Took 3 Years To Make. j The hour was struck for the first time at 1 p.m. to-day by a remarkable historical and musical clock m Vienna on which artists, goldsmiths, and sculptors began work m 1911. The Viennese claim that it is258 words
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Advertisement61 1927-07-09 7 I B _^^SBBssa^^^^ .^Esssnafsanm •__^^aTJina dsnr da* dsir Austin "12" Saloon $3600 /•sP%cor« Uf 1 1 J Pal LII 11/ l fill U Wis 11/ l I I Ii II V Spr ny9 y Ny Carlsberg BOLI IMPORTERS: THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD, Incorporated m Denmark.) SINGAPORE. Y^v.v.%vA%swwv.Wd\wwtfW THE NAVY'S61 words
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Advertisement234 1927-07-09 7 Cured off Rheumatism after Months off Pain A remarkable instance of the efficacy of De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills m cases of Rheumatism is reported by Mr. W. Kitch, 4, Milton Grove, Upper Holloway, London, X., who writes:— •'For over 10 solid months I endured untold a^'ony. I had234 words
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Article662 1927-07-09 8 Charles Conway - Charles Conway Memorable Ev<?ms m the hfetott of the Empire* BY July 8. -Birth of Joseph Chamberlain. '< 91 On July Bth., 1836, Joseph" YEARS Chamberlain, one of the greatAGO. est of Britain's Imperialistic tatesmen, was born m London, his father reing a wealthy boot manufacturer.662 words
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363 1927-07-09 8 WIFE AS "COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF HUSBAND.' 1 London. June 7. The Dunmow Flitch was yesterday awarded a: [lford— "the home of married bliss rar excellence," t quote Canon Palmer, Chairman of the Selection Committea —to Mr. W. Wright. Labour M.P. fur the Rutherglen Division of Lanarkshire,363 words
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Article62 1927-07-09 8 Victory for British Car. London, June 20. I.c Mnns. A British three-litre Bentley Car driven by a Wimpole-Street specialist. Ben Jafield, and a motoring journalist, Da vies, won the twenty-four hour Grand Prix endurance race. Together with the five other leaders they qualified for the final62 words
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Article392 1927-07-09 8 ROSS'S REPROACH NOT TO BE ALLOWED TO REMAIN. As a result of the recent visit oi Sir i Ronald Ross, the Calcutta Corporation has J taken up the question of the best means |j of combating malaria m the city, where according to the latest figure available392 words
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Article103 1927-07-09 8 An Interesting (ierman Experiment. The successful attempt to t< w an aeroplane a few days ago, when a light spo-ts model glider was towed from Kassel to Frankfurt, was not merely a sporting fe-t but was designed as a test experiment for a seri us commerciii proposition.103 words
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Advertisement281 1927-07-09 8 %V.%VW%%%%VkV.V.%VV-fVyVarW.V.\.V^^ j I NOTICE j £It is now necessary for every Motorist j f fit 5 (Licence Holder) I We have large supplies on hand to suit every type of •I ONLY BEST GRADE NitKEl. PLATED WATERPROOF J •J TYPES ARE OFFERED BY US. t FIT YOURS NOW! i I281 words
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Advertisement213 1927-07-09 8 .VWWWWWWWVWafW^^ s(B?!^3all^^ai«S SS3Kff,vSr*i £9 JBvßf mm WM^MpnWM afaf I*^*tWBL afSßk^B **1 Wf^wS CW W Jag Ar sfl i£TTTM^afir^jßr^^P^^BWr^r*» tfM-*' 9r .aafafil i^r >^^^fl aHaai oSSr vSss&Svi 'w8 v y''' 'BOS' fiK"*" '-'p -H£t«w v*" Uieans as quickly fj^g* j as you can write. A stroke or two with VIM \f213 words
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Article248 1927-07-09 9 JAPAN WANTS CRUISER REDUCTION. NO DECISION YET. [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, July 7. Thero is good reason to believe that "ruiser tonnage figures were discussed at yesterday's private meetings of the heads of the delegation m Admiral Saito's room ever a cup of tea, ard that naval experts248 words
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Article104 1927-07-09 9 Reuter's Service. London, July 7. The death has occurred at Bristol of Bertram Hiles. aged 55, the armless artist who painted with his mouth, and who exhibited at the Royal Academy and all 'he leading exhibitions. Ht i< both arms when 8 boy m a street (-cid?ni104 words
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Article83 1927-07-09 9 Geneva. July 7. Th.- Chinese Minister at Rome and the Chinese representative on the League Council. Mr. Chu are m a quandary. They applied for leave of absence to th. 1 Peking G. vernment but have received no reply, so Mr. Chu has resigned. Mr. Chu recently83 words
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Article57 1927-07-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, July 7. Government agents here *7 0> lave flipped m the bud. a South AffiOVt*^. •«volution by discovering 350 rifles an'] iO'/000 rounds of ammunition m a steamer tied up m East river. The rifles and ammunition were hidden m bales labelled "hardware57 words
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Article58 1927-07-09 9 Sudbury, Ontario, July 7. Mr. W. L. Hodgkins, the millionaire and President of fhe Browneil Improvement Company, Chicago was drowned with two members of the cr:w of a motorAwat which caught fire when sailing m Georgian Bay on Lake Huron. Four others, including two girls, we:e saved,58 words
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Article42 1927-07-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, July 7. The death is announced of Sigmund Bergmann, pioneer of the American and German electrical industrial and founder of the Bergmann Electricity Company, and at one time a partner of Thomas Edison of New York42 words
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Article32 1927-07-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Cairo, July 7. The condition of the cotton crop to a per centage of normal is as follows: Lower Egypt 102; Mid Egypt 100; Upper Egypt '100.32 words
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Article23 1927-07-09 9 T Reuter's Service.l Buenos Aires, July 7. Ten wero killed and 40 injured m a railway collision near Mendoza.23 words
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Article191 1927-07-09 9 S i i BISHOP BRENT OFFICIATES. ■I. LONDON'S LATEST SENSATION. Reuter's Service. London, July 7. The public was so interested m the marriage of Miss Matilda Houghton, the daughter of the American Ambassador, to Mr. Chandler P. Anderson, only son of Mr. C. P. Anderson of Washington191 words
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Article143 1927-07-09 9 [Reuter's Fai Eastern Service.] Tokyo, July 7. "The base principle of Japan's policy to China consists m the maintenance of peace m the Far Fust and a realisation of the common prosperity of Japan and China." asserted the Premier at the closing session of the China policy143 words
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Article46 1927-07-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Hilo, Hawaii. July 7. Kilauea, the largest active v<^' ano m the world, began erupting early to-day. the flow of lava being accompanied by subtei 1 i ranean explosion and fountains of fire m a marvellous pyrotechnic display just before dawn.46 words
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Article49 1927-07-09 9 [Reuters Service.] Washington, July 7. Lieutenant C. C. Champion, of the Navy, is credited by the National Aeronautic Association with the new world's altitude record for seaplanes, namely 37.995, feet,, compared with the recent 30,479 feet reby the French Naval lieutenant De Mougeot. i i—49 words
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Article49 1927-07-09 9 [Reuter's Service. 1 Honoluk;- ]u] y 7 The celebrations m farewell td jNaitland and Hegenberger, on their sailing iot an Francisco had a gloomy termination*. AD aeroplane piloted by Flight Lieutenant Williams, which was circling overhead, nose-dived into the sea, and Lieut Williams was drowned.49 words
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Article44 1927-07-09 9 TReuter's Service.l New York, July 7. It is stated that the War Department are constructing a military two engined aeroplane of 950 hosepower, Fokker design, to carry five machine-guns and 3,000 lbs of high explosives to bomb land and sea forces.44 words
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Article45 1927-07-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, July 7. While posing for a cinema film on the beach at Santa Monica Gertrude Ederle, the channel svvimmer t heard cries for help far from the shore. She plunged m and rescued a drowning girl swimmer.45 words
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Article33 1927-07-09 9 [Reuter*s Service.l London, July 7. The Ecclesiastical Commissioners propose ncreasing £200 livings to -£300 per annum. *nd £300 livires 1o SKA) m order to give i "living wage."33 words
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Article40 1927-07-09 9 The Key. G. F. Pykett, Principal of the Anglo-Chinese School, Penang^ who has been engaged m education work m Malaya foi 37 years,, is going on long leave at the end of August. He will spend his vacation ir England.40 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement411 1927-07-09 9 BUSINESS CARPS, f MARY SETON. J v KWOOP FURNITURE S Shanghai shades. J < i F \MBER MANSIONS. J IT \M IN MARBLE PLOWING TILES. ■i consignment of white ing tiles, r, W and 2' Trar loplj tarly to avoid dis- appointment. I- T5-I Prinsep Street. I WREATHS. S wreaths411 words
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Advertisement604 1927-07-09 9 NOTICES. The NATIONAL SHOE STORE of Amber Mansions has opened a Branch Office m town at No. 20 Bejjei Place (recently vacated by Frankel Bros.) for the convenience of their numerous customers. They have just unpacked a very tine selection of Ladies* and Gents' Foot-wear m the latest styles and604 words
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Advertisement510 1927-07-09 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. In the Estat7o?~KAM KENG SIANG deceased. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees). NOTICE is hereby given thut all creditors or other persons having any claims or demands upon or against the Estate of Kam KettfJ Siang deceased late of Nos. 22 and 22-1 Kerbau I^une Singapore, who died510 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous641 1927-07-09 9 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. 4th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Sermon. 9.15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism and Holy Baptisms. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Preacher: The Bishop of Singapore. S MA i i HEW "h CHURCH. 7641 words
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Article86 1927-07-09 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. LEE.— Or, Thursday, 7th July 1927, at hi residence No. 104 Orchard Road. Singapore, Le. Kiah Soon apod 7o years. The deceased leave behind a widow, 11 sons. 2 daughters. 1 son in-law. 9 daughters-in-law and 36 grand child ren to mourn his loss. Relatives and friend:86 words
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497 1927-07-09 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JULY, 9, 1927. Mr. Chu Changes Sides. China's representatives abroad are just now m a particularly unenviable position, as they have been for a long time, more especially those occupying "unusual" posts, that is to say not the traditional ministerial and consular positions. Of these latter497 words
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Article233 1927-07-09 10 The hitch at Geneva it appears has not been loosened. The conversations at Washington have continued •and have now included the Japanese ambassador and it is hinted, presumably unofficially, that the United States knew beforehand that Japan I would support her proposals as regards reduction of the233 words
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Article234 1927-07-09 10 The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers decoration has been awarded to Lieut. G. S Carver. A commission as Second-Lieut, m the S.S.V.F. has been granted to Mr. Jtack Bennett. The engagement is announced of Mr. John W. Stackhouse, of Singapore and Miss Evelyn Mary Tombs, of Perth, Western Australia. Mr. J.234 words
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Article252 1927-07-09 10 AGAIN THE NEED FOR AMBULANCES In returning a verdict of death by mis adventure at the conclusion of an inquest oi the death of a Chinese who was fatally m jured m a fall from a tram car, the Coroner Mr. Hope Faulkner commented strongly 01252 words
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Article19 1927-07-09 10 H.E. the Governor, Sir Hugh. Clifford, wi land at the Mastei Attendant's Pier at p.m. to-day.19 words
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Article515 1927-07-09 10 I Capt. E. A. Shepnerd takes the p;a kapt. C, D. Kushton on the Pile Board. The Kai Mong school has been declare an unlawful school. The rate of maintenance of a child m th Singapore Reformatory has been fixed a $18 per month. The Annual Sports of the Police515 words
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Article138 1927-07-09 10 K.L. CENTRAL HEALTH to**, ADMINISTRATE* I ,|Mp, j I issj i (From Our Own Gam Kuala U (>,;„,, jj i Mr. T. (J. Wiggins ha* I administrator of the Centra 1i He was selected out »f ji i rVssi j L 1 A cruel SOU w.i -pi j138 words
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Article65 1927-07-09 10 In the Supreme I was begun beta et r. i Long bin Busu wi.t n ii damages Eor aUeajn d i.- i ant as agent f r th' cai at Bet In Grluas, >md i claimed that defendant tiff's rubber estat. snd muneiation and eounti rcla work65 words
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Article90 1927-07-09 10 Penan* J Yesterday dum a; gti 1 was killed si Kels El ROTE W i \UK' I i\ i Prow Our < iv. n i A < e\ lon com s) significance attaching I l Ceylon Buropeang coming reforms. Th.- European >eiai stand s conf90 words
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Article177 1927-07-09 10 EXAMINEE'S RUBBER SHARE? In the Bankruptcy I Mr. Justice Dearie, an stitution oi' the petitioning granted m the onae I I Company an<l on tin appl B. Layton for the pel it question of granting n cation orders gnats a<: Mr. H. R. 5. Zehno l examinee m177 words
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Advertisement222 1927-07-09 10 yvnV*VAv*wvsvwv»WAy»v«y.y«yay S THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" DRINK DAT C? *2 I *T I ji CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD j {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hongkong) T •^y•^^^^^VA^v.^^^^^^^v.^v.v.s^AiVAV.v.v.v.v.^v.^^^^^^^^^' n^BkjP^. fJf^fc** £SIOW M pY Cppfl A 1 iSSt" N sjtSsL > i *9?X a riri/~fcTx-i*msTT^v*'T' SPECIALITIES IN JADE J direct222 words
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Advertisement33 1927-07-09 10 PEARS Golden Glory Golden Youth ■^msWKswmnmswswswaswmsmmaamnmnmwmmmmtawnmm PURPLE TRIANGLE BASS THE BREW FOR THE TROPICS Sole Agents A damson. Giliillan Co., Ltd. fa H. B. Winter. Exclusive Tailoring 6 Battery Rd. Tel. 188. I33 words
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Advertisement4 1927-07-09 10 To-ri,Mv** Feature CRICKET \\!> I4 words
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Article78 1927-07-09 11 I v\ OTHER POLICY I CHANGE. I mm 11 Ml TO DECIDE. I Far Eastern Service.] I I tmncil has decided to apI the General Staff seek I ancti 1 for despatch of I Shanghai. July 7. I no confirmation here of I t thai 50€ American78 words
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Article27 1927-07-09 11 Service. ns I I C 'mmittee j gath ed without i I I J the Coni Macclesfield I the duties on raw27 words
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Article26 1927-07-09 11 a> been reI foreign and d raiestic oil I x operations bj many I s the i eduction m oil I movement m26 words
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Article9 1927-07-09 11 THE ANTI- MUSSOLINI MOVEMENT. j Service]. m Zaniboni's at-9 words
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Article29 1927-07-09 11 I Leviathan on Tues- j I r then i k-end m Dunkirk I The} attended a reception at E D ities, a luncheon at the.29 words
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Article12 1927-07-09 11 BBill forbidding the export: s; therefore, there was12 words
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Article70 1927-07-09 11 I paiatci was the victin. of a I v.- shooting affair which I Bands Street at about ten o*I rsday night He was alighting I Mnng to make purchases I a hot was heard and he I '.th a bullet m his side. removed to hospital where ca70 words
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Article115 1927-07-09 11 MORE WASHINGTON MEETINGS. JAPAN'S IDEAL. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, July 8. After conferring with Sir Esme Howard yesterday m regard, inter alia, to the Geneva conference, Mr. Kellogg, to-day, conferred with Mr. Matsudaira, the Japanese Ambassador. The subject was not divulged but it appears the United States Government knew115 words
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Article38 1927-07-09 11 THE MEDNOZA RAILWAY SMASH. 1 [neuters Service.] Buenos Aires. July 8. The Pacific Railway is advised that 24 persons were killed, and it*> seriously injured m the train -mash at Mcdnoza. The c llision was due to fog38 words
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Article123 1927-07-09 11 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. July 7. A severe rainstorm swept southern Engand and northern France last night, and heavy falls were general throughout the country. The storm was accompanied by lightning and thunder m many places. During brilliant flashes at Folkestone the French coast was123 words
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Article173 1927-07-09 11 UNFAIR ROAD COMPETITION. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. July 7. The National Union of Railwaymen, at their annual conference to-day, protested against the heavy burdens British railways had to bear as compared with road traffic. It was pointed out that f1. 200.000.000 were invested m railways, which paid173 words
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Article200 1927-07-09 11 TAIWAN BANK NO DIVIDEND. (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) The Board of Directors of the Bank of Taiwan has decided to pay no dividend for the last term. The directors expressed their intention of letiring. TSINGTAO IN DANGER. A conflict between Northerners and Southerners took place200 words
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Article245 1927-07-09 11 THE AMERICAN LANDING. STILL UNCONFIRMED. •i [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Peking, July 8. The American Legation officials are mystified at the Tokio reports of a big American force being; landed at Tsingtao and point out that the American naval forces there at present are two divisions of submarines245 words
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Article164 1927-07-09 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service 1 Shanghai. July 8. j The Nanking Gov.rnment are imposing from July 11 a surtax amounting to half the existing customs tonnage dues. These, hitherto amounted 1.2 taels per ton annual-] ly <n vessels of mora than 150 tons and' are collected by the164 words
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Article138 1927-07-09 11 ON MATTERS CHINESE. Shanghai, July h. Addressing a gathering of Foreign pressmen whom he entertained at tiffin. Mr. Wu, Foieign Minister, said while the national Government desired the friendship of Foreign nations it would not tolerate Foreign interference m internal or external policies. In this connexion138 words
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Article256 1927-07-09 11 sufficient punishment to deter smuggling Perhaps 18 months or two years would have a vary marked effect. The cost of extra launches would be of no account when it is considered what huge sums are now being lost. It is to be hoped that the- Government will cause immediate inquiry256 words
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Article864 1927-07-09 11 Gravity of Smuggling. MR. KINDERSLEY CRITICISES GOVERNMENT. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersiey presided over the annual general meeting of the Balgownie Rubber Estates, Limited, held yesterday m the Hong Kong Bank Chambers. Others present were Messrs. L. F. Anderson Pole and W. E. Rayner. Addressing the meeting, the864 words
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Advertisement160 1927-07-09 11 ■-■-»^H^lH»>l-B-g-l-lHg-BH^«Vaj aj O-nV-aVHHaT-nTHHaVH z"T? OBINSON Q"! J m\\m\j For Value and Service |^J j 7 STERLING SILVER f WITH SOLID SILVER LIDS AND SILVER BEZELS j m HOLLY-LINFI). 7 SIZE 6 INS. BY 3 1 INS.' BY 2 INS. PRICE $65.00. J aj No. 5650 ENGINK-Ti K.NKI). m T SIZt:160 words
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Advertisement705 1927-07-09 12 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES •IPUKSS 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. PHEMIUS London, Rotterdam, B^amburg and Hull In Port AUTOMEDON Marseilles, London, Rotterdam- and Hamburg705 words
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Advertisement530 1927-07-09 12 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. Doe Spore. s.s. KABINGA J ul^ 10 s.s. CITY OF NORWICH Aug. 4 s.s. CITY OF BOMBAY Aug.530 words
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Advertisement488 1927-07-09 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. HOMEWARDS. For Chin* and Japan. For Marseilles, London and A Tonnage. Singapore. Tonn« g€ »n«|>488 words
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Article509 1927-07-09 13 BATTIE TO MOVE HIM TO A NEW HOME. Of a Zoo keeper's battle with a giar python and how ;>> man-crusher nearl won— of that hooded horror, the Spittin Cobra, and that lizard-like tenor the Mi nitor- -the drama and (he dangerous thrill of moving-509 words
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Article133 1927-07-09 13 History of Iraq to be Revealed. London. June 27. The letters of Miss Gertrude Bell, are to be published m two illustrated volumes [Miss Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell C.BJE., has been Oriental Secretary to the High Commissioner of the Iraq. Baghdad sine 1920. The eldest daughter133 words
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Article106 1927-07-09 13 Majority Assured. London. June 16. Twenty important Diocesan Conferences '"'•biding the laity, recorded 5,152 votes foi and 1,135 against the new Prayer Book The opposition was apparently localised, tc London, Manchester, Blackburn and Chester, where Protestantism has long helc a strong position. Meanwhile the106 words
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Article107 1927-07-09 13 I Failure of Propaganda m Great Britain. I London, June 18. j The Daily News political correspondent says that Moscow is peeved owing to the j failure to stir up revolutionary feelings m j r Britain. The report of the Communist International points out that during the second107 words
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Article155 1927-07-09 13 famous William of VVykeham, the founder of Winchester College and New College was a prebendary of the chapel. The castle is the property of the family of the Earl of Chichester. The present Karl is only fifteen years of age. Last November he succeeded his brother,155 words
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Article43 1927-07-09 13 Calcutta Hospital Clerks Arrested. Calcutta. June 27. Two Bengali clerks employed m the Calcutta Medical College Hospital were arrested on a charge of misappropriating Rs. 125,000 of hospital money. They have been remanded, pending the holding of an enquiry.43 words
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Article36 1927-07-09 13 Collett Defeats Beresford at Marlow. London, June 18. At Marlow Regatta m the senior sculls Collett won a striking victory over the Diamond Sculls holder, Beresford, whom h( defeated by 1% lengths.36 words
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Advertisement278 1927-07-09 13 A4\A^? c ro^ ndfd ,j «'c limbs that V _\tHtJ bab y deveops, His consistently <b& a 'ofi 8 d hea!th and merr y disVV P osifion > aw sure signs that Y)<* V 7> Mellin's Food does^all that is claimed for it. Use it and prove it I MettitisFood278 words
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Advertisement382 1927-07-09 13 i jdpjjj These cars have been famed for their m__rV BAM perfect reliability since they were first j jjvT"*!Nss^ _____B_k________^> vSjtßl&Bßm^m BS v immr mm sss mW mm^ Sissss 9 ==^>^ introduced twenty-seven years ago. v fe__ifel_ w__ Bf _H ___t mM m9m S o- _A__ JStfl f____F mm B382 words
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Article685 1927-07-09 14 TAKING THE AIR BETWEEN ONE CUP OF TEA AND ANOTHER! The boom m private flying that has taken place this spring is an indication, it would seem, that our flying clubs are not likely to succumb to a fate similar to that which685 words
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218 1927-07-09 14 In the House of Commons last month Viscount Sandon asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can give a return showing the number of days m the year since, say, 1912, excluding War years, on which Colonial Governors or their deputies entertained sleeping218 words
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Article194 1927-07-09 14 Four of its Owners Die m Succession, Many historical musical instruments of all kinds are on view m Geneva at the International Exhibition of Music the first of its kind to be held m Europe. An old violin made by Andrea Guarnerius m 1675 at194 words
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Article80 1927-07-09 14 2."» Feet UeBMM m *h S Th,. Umow vu! is m Rower il the fc Rec<ettt*l Park. ;.ml great green paiuah.- Other plants m tbe mo\ed out i I the m_| will be hariKin^ over It is almost mi!-- enormous leaves, 1 1 n all80 words
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Article85 1927-07-09 14 "Flying Scotsman's" first halt at London. June 11. The London and North Eastern Railway Company has arranged to duplicate their] famous "Flying Scotsman" which starts! from King's Cross Station. London, at 10 a.m. each day for Edinburgh and to j make Newcastle the first stop. This85 words
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Advertisement279 1927-07-09 14 .^JKUWIjJUMMU|__jL_WU_J_r«_K_-^^ BERGER PAINTS I F^ti a tyi p| 3._ nd jM H A one-coat undercoating I jkj A single coat of Berger "Wundercote" p2 IFj does all that two coats of ordinary white H|) mfi, lead undercoating can do. It is intensely £jj fT'| opaque covers solid and dries m279 words
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Advertisement343 1927-07-09 14 __T__- ________________f kp_i enne whir If IVv4i9Ull9 Wily _____T^^ A A/1 17 11 I rAM I pVFRFADy I \mm\W YTHIYT n?lf€ I I Give better satisfaction I Jacket cemented to can. "American EvereadV' "American Eveready*' Long after Ordinary flashlight jacket. Consists of aspha Ijackets are sealed to the _L a.343 words
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Article99 1927-07-09 15 I Of Interest to Listeners-In A NEW WEEKLY FEATURE. 5 For the benefit of local wireless amateurs and m the hope that the increased puh_i ity will lead to an extension of amateur wireless activities m Singapore 1 weekly p.ge" will b. set apart every Saturday99 words
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Article664 1927-07-09 15 Difficulties m Malaya. Those who have never used a wireless set beyond listening to a local concert, do not know anything of the delights and disappointments which may be obtained by the use of a four, five, or six valve set. To be able to sit664 words
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Article91 1927-07-09 15 EXPECTED TO BE READY NEXT MONTH. London. June 25. Marconi and Company. Limited, state that the short-wave wireless beam stations built by them on behalf of the General Post Office, for communication with South Africa, successfully passed their official Post Office seven-day test, and are ready91 words
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Article75 1927-07-09 15 The programme to be transmitted by the Amateur Wireless Society on Sunday will be almost identical with that announced and postponed last week, the artists being Mrs. Caithness, Mrs. L. A. Thomas, Mr. Roy Brown, Mr. J. R. Casely (piano), and Mr. Alan Blake. Transmission commences at75 words
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Article489 1927-07-09 15 8.8.C7S NEW 'REGIONAL' SCHEME. We have beard a great deal about the new 8.8.C. regional station scheme, by which it is intended to replace certain existing- stations, main and relay, by stations of higher transmitting power than the present ones. The idea is to provide alternative programmes whereby489 words
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Advertisement91 1927-07-09 15 1_ j c_PTT^*T__________p*i_______|____r'"^rM Bb,*** j x--\»fX___/ eJ^ The Dust Peril With the dust you inhale millions F of dangerous germs, which can be cai J*'** the cause of many diseases. fee *_,%<_____"- Take a Formamint-tablet whenever you are m dusty places. Formamint will Fi,t_r« B: destroy the germs m mouth91 words
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Advertisement64 1927-07-09 15 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Marry and Settle Down or Forfeit a Fortune. AILEEN GREER'S Problem, was to find a Husband. Several Prospects Failed Her. Then The Very Man. At Least, so she thought. THE INDISPENSABLE MILDRED BARBOUR Is the Story of this Marriage of Convenience With Its Outcome Uncertain to the End.64 words
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Advertisement269 1927-07-09 15 40 million prescribed portions of VIROL were given m 3,000 Hospitals and Clinics last year For over 20 years Virol has been prescribed by doctors and used m I Hospitals. During all this time I doctors have been carefully observing I the effects of Virol, and proving its I permanent269 words
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Miscellaneous341 1927-07-09 15 «_r-< awa m »>^mmdMm^mmmsmmwsmmmmmndtimmmmsmssi^mmmsm _____a_-a__w______a_a_ I CHARITY CROSSWORDS No. 23. I Prize of $250 r paid *'ot the correct or nearest correct solution of this puzzle. From the this week's competition 60 per cent, will be handed to: I St. Mary's Home. Singapore. tual). I enclose as entrance fee (s)341 words
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Article239 1927-07-09 16 SINGAPORE VESSELS HELD UP. There are at present three vessels of the China Navigation Co. held up m Singapore. The Kiungchow, which arrived m port on Wednesday, will not leave port again until the settlement of the disagreement betweeh Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, the owners, and239 words
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Article195 1927-07-09 16 RESCUES FROM FOUNDERED STEAMER. Three Lifeboats Adrift. The ship which foundered on a reef m the China Sea, recently between Cochin China and N. W. Borneo is the Saint Francoise Xavier. Prior to the arrival of the China Navigation Kiangsu and the Blue Funnel I Dollus, certain of the passengers195 words
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Article55 1927-07-09 16 A cargo of coal was brought into port yesterday from Palembang on board the Palopo. The outward bound Spanish Mail Steamer C. Lopez y Lopez is due to arrive here from Barcelona. Port Said. Suez and Colombo at about 4 p.m. to-day and will be despatched for Manila at 655 words
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Advertisement409 1927-07-09 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). Tbe m*. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,409 words
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Advertisement394 1927-07-09 16 Travellers Should I Carry Cuticura Daily use of the Soap and Ointment removes the dust and grime of travel, allays irritation, redness and roughness of the face and hands and keeps the skin soft and clear under all conditions of exposure. Cuticura Talcum is fragrant, cooling and refreshing, an ideal394 words
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Advertisement393 1927-07-09 16 \7 Oe 1 .T 1 I Kerr steamship to. Inc., 44, BRAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND U.S. SILVERBEECH due J PACIFIC-JAVA-CALCUTTA-SERVICE. SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AN.) LOS ANGELES HARBOUR OUTWARDS TO CALCUTTA via PORTS For rates and393 words
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Advertisement153 1927-07-09 16 HEDGES AND BUTLER'S WINES 8 SPIRITS Con::. ration /^_agj|#\ v<; m lira i I ttj t___3_r lL lrt Old and Pr« "EDGES &BVTLW *CC gt _3"~' Strength. VAT __3<T Sc OTCHWHisKr $4^5 per bottle i_ ,c__Nt i -r-r-_--! Duty H SHERRY f /Mm^ k AMONTILLAD ttL4sn\m\ -m^uSumem C T Q153 words
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Miscellaneous697 1927-07-09 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala 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, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6697 words
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Miscellaneous328 1927-07-09 16 Maru, Fushimi Maru, (Jap.); Sri Wongsee, City of -Sparta, Magnet, Silverpine, Kelantan, Kian Gwan, (Brit). j METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office.) For the twenty-four hours ending midnight July, 7th. Max. shade temp. 88 F Mm. shade temp. 74.5 F Mean shade temp. 78.9 F Max. sun328 words
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Advertisement604 1927-07-09 17 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. Rotterdam Hamburg, Bremen." v rf via Colombo. Aden and Said Altai Maru July 17 July 18 Mgoa Bay. Cape Town. Rio. Buenos Aires. t Manila Maru July 20 July 22 I Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, Delagoa Kay and Durban f Panama Maru July 12604 words
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Advertisement341 1927-07-09 17 TRAVEL- COMFORT ___i_______i DOLLAR ffiSL "PRESIDENT II LINERS "^s^JJWB* Dollar President linen offer yon luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, wa 11- ventilate 1 and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, all341 words
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Advertisement633 1927-07-09 17 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT t Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:— Passage. Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and PALOPO— Saturday. July 9, Batavia ™™m™£^K-£^i^ fXSE**- Ben ka,i and Ba an Si Api A|633 words
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Article838 1927-07-09 18 Dr. Tagore's Arrival. PROJECTED PROGRAMME. (By Our Indian Correspondent.) Anangements to accord Dr. Rabindranath Tagore a right royal welcome when he visits Singapore this month are well m hand. The poet will be accompanied by a party of three, consisting- of an Australian lady (Miss Pott) who acts838 words
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Article291 1927-07-09 18 GREATER DANGER OF EXCESSIVE FOOD. Excessive food kills many more hundreds j of people than alcoholic drinks, said Cot F. A. F. Barnardo, Principal o£ the Medical College Hospital, m an address on the use 'and abuse of alcohol jiiven at tin 3 Calcutta Rotary Club.291 words
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Article39 1927-07-09 18 Singapore, is now on the managerial department of the Ceylon Independent, Colombo. Prof. A. W T illiams, of the Shanitniketan University, who is m Malaya m connection with the forthcoming visit of Dr. Tagore, is at present m Penang.39 words
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Article390 1927-07-09 18 A lIAPMAN Hi IfGUB. A rumour is going the tounds to tho effect thai A. P. 1- Chapman, whose hridiant batting has afforded delight to _.>.,.. ...ay soon be lost to the game ill tti < un One trusts the report wiil prove inaccurate, for we had hoped390 words
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Article41 1927-07-09 18 Union Church Hone X of another wedding las' weel being llr. fames 80l i■" Messrs. Batter neld and P late Mr. lames Itncaonal j»nd Mis. Ma.dmiaid. I I England, and Wat [sals ('(»nne!l. .lauehler of McConrull and Vh-. M- I i41 words
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Advertisement280 1927-07-09 18 1 V Aerated W« v a_{L SOLD EVERYWHERE A ■aa_____________________Baa____B_________^^ _^VA%%VAV.VA\V.%V.%\%%SV%V«VIi%%V-%V_%%\%%V_%%%%%V.V.V_2 -J: EXCEEDINGLY _C SMART AND BEAUTIFUL J INDIAN AND CHINESE CHICON WORKS "*> Night Gowns, Chemises, Knickers I Wassiamdl Assomvll Co. n l Perfect Dress Designers. J 56 57 High Street Phone 1144. "j -■_%^^^v.^v•^^^v.v.v.v_v.v.^■_VAVu^v.^^v.v.v.^^^v.%ssv.■A^^ PENANG TURF CLUB. 30280 words
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Advertisement42 1927-07-09 18 I f~~> A T> Tl T .O If m /X 1 W WW Iff l__r __r*_k_ v_J_*\KJvl v__/ OSk MIXTURE G. _v-^^^'o'_M_^_______ .'.•\y«|^> the world of- i\r--A Try also the "GARRICK" Virginia Blend Cigarette The very best obtainable LAMBERT BUTLER, ENGLAND I42 words
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607 1927-07-09 19 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. FRIDAY, JULY Bth. Tjr Buyers Sellers Asam kumbang 56s 57s Bangrin Tin ;j 0s 31s tiatang Padang ($1) 75 80 Batu Caves ($1) 1.25 IM Chenderiang 22s 23s 6d Eastern Siam 22s 23s Haad Yai (41) 2Ss 9d 29s 9d Hitam Tin 95 I<oo607 words
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Article64 1927-07-09 19 July x. Bank 4 m.s. 2 '.'•> :.l-32 Bank demand 2i3 23-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2j4 9-32 New York, demand 56 Credits 90 days 57^ I France, demand i.ig India, T.T. ir,4 Hone: Kong., demand ]1 p.c. Di>. Yokohama, demand 117.4 X 0,... Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand64 words
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Article216 1927-07-09 19 Juiy S. Tin 20(1 Tons .V144.n1) Ganibier 8% Pepper Whito ii:; j Pepper Black 07 Flako Tapioca 5.80 Pearl Sago Small 7.60 J Copra 10. GO Copra Sundried 11. un Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Ea^'le iN'ew) 330 Rice, Siam old Xo. 1 330216 words
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Article59 1927-07-09 19 July Sth.. 12 o'clock noon. i Buyers Seller- R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F Spot 57* r»< Standard R..S.S. on Tendei July 58 58% Aug-Sept 58*« 58% Oct-Dec 59% 59% Jan-Mar 50% 60% Ton of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: Loudon Spot Shoot 16% d. _N i59 words
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Article288 1927-07-09 19 Messrs. Guthrie and Co.. Kuala Lumpur, have received a telegram from the Secretaries of Lambak Rubber Ltd. advising that the Board have decided to recommend payment on 30th instant of a dividend of 12'_ per cent m respect of the Last financial' year. The Board also recommend that288 words
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Article144 1927-07-09 19 ROSE MACPHA1L COS REPORT. Sin Ra pore, July X. London. Rubber La 4'-d. Down* %d Local 5h. I Tin. London £280 17s fld. Down :>7fc Gd. Local 144% for 200 tons. Mining:.— Malaya Consolidated 1.20 1.22. Kuchai 2.04 2.07%, Mai Hoot 40.43, Rautau Prei. 2.0."i 2.10, Kantau144 words
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Article148 1927-07-09 19 Singapore. Jul} S. The Commodity Market is toneless and values have weakened a point or two un an absence of buying support. Export orders are at a low ebb and busines. j_,eiierall> has been very restricted. The premium on futures -how- a Un dency to vanish entirely. New148 words
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Article169 1927-07-09 19 Singapore. July 7. The course of the market during the paSf week has been downwards and pricef have steadily fallen away with a furthei decline indicated. j The weight of the Stuck position coupled with heavy shipments continue to act as a depressing factor. Manufacturer.! have169 words
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Article170 1927-07-09 19 Paterson, Simon- and Co., Penang, Agents. Henrietta, 19,500, to date 271,220; Sungei ftlatang, 27,100, to date 123.K33; Laras (Sumatra), 56,089, to date 150.0K2; Rampafa Cocoanut, 250,000, to date 1303* "< o; Benai (Selangor), 18.200, to date 139^ 700; Kuala Pergau, 35,700, to date 125,630; L-engg. ng,170 words
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Article61 1927-07-09 19 Yesterday V, \|t«t :K ions. July Mh.. < losino Buyers i Linerui i 74 i Malayan ons. ig i < Xai Hoots if Rantau pref. •_> t > Ulu Piah 22u, Kami ong Kt-. I] s Puchonir i akuap i Allenbyn f: 5 Broga iin i Bufc61 words
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Article34 1927-07-09 19 r Til i: Cmnpany have ree, th* following cable from their London Off "Ipoh Tin Dredcinc Board recommend final dividend Si M per shar,, less tas, payable July 2.'.rd. Annual General lleeting July lilth."34 words
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Advertisement453 1927-07-09 19 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY I_M_TED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act453 words
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Advertisement883 1927-07-09 19 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. M j DIRECTORS. M. Odagiri, Esq. K. Mogami, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Takeuchi, t.sq K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq. Wataaabe, Esq. T. Okubo, Esq. Baron883 words
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Advertisement91 1927-07-09 19 THE ASIA INSURANCE CO., LTD. Teo Chorg Siong, Esq. (Chairman). Chua Han Leong, Esq. Woncr Yong Kai, Esq. r .oke Van Kit Esq. Lee Pie Soo, Esq. f -pong Foong Siew,.Esq. Lee Chin Tian, Esq.. Thio Kirn Chuan, Esq. Mr. Au Mm Thong. The Tompany is pre Dared to accent91 words
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Advertisement37 1927-07-09 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Roys! Charter AJ). 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., BARKER CO., LTO CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (It floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager37 words
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Article650 1927-07-09 20 Singapore Bisley Meeting. THE MOTOR CYCLE PLATOON. The 1927 Singapore Bisley Meeting is be held at Bukit Timah Range during the August Bank Holiday week end. July 30th., •Ust., and Aug. Ist. The events are open to the Navy. Regular and Volunteer Units. Johore Military Forces, Straits Settlements650 words
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Article110 1927-07-09 20 UNTRUTHFUL LITIGANTS, Witnesses m the Supreme Court will i probably be a little more truthful m future! as a result ol Mr. Justice Deane's action m sending two defendants m a land case to prison fo^- three and two months respectively, for perjury. The action was brought110 words
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Article42 1927-07-09 20 Saturday. Pth.— 2.ls p.m. Farrer Range •V Coy. 2 p.m. Bukit Timah Eurasian Coy. 2 p.m. Drill Hall M. Cycle Platoon. Sunday, 10th. 7.30 a.m. Farrer Range "C" Coy. 7.30 a.m. Bukit Timah Eurasian Coy. Siglap M. Cycle Platoon.42 words
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Article499 1927-07-09 20 GOSSIP LEADS TO MURDER. The following cases were concluded on Wednesday before Mr. Justice McCabe Keay; the I .P.P. Mr, R. Moor, prosecuting. Ng Soot Low was charged with having committed an unnatural offence on a small hoy a" Jemaluang, near Mersing. Mr. Ismail. wlki represented the499 words
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Article223 1927-07-09 20 Dog Show. The Dog Show, which is fixed for Sunday ,31st July— one day only is to be held at the Malayan E xhibition. The event is under the joint nusmces of the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association and the Malayan Kennel Association. Ther" are fifte »n •'.•.<- •<223 words
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Article91 1927-07-09 20 Marion Davies' latent Metro-Goldwyn- I Vayer production ""Volanda," will comn«i»ffe at the Alhambra to-morrow. "Yolanda" is a picturizatiou of Charles \TaWs romance of tho name, and is the stupendous motion picture which Miss Davies has yet essayed. In magnificence, •omnnce of story, and swift dramatic action I is sab'91 words
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Article29 1927-07-09 20 Tncnpftor Smith has arrived m Port Dick- j son and assumed duties as 0 C.P.D., vice "■he Abdul Manap, who left for Tanjong dalim on Saturday last on transfer,29 words
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Article583 1927-07-09 20 Malays Defeat S.C.C. A FAST GAME. Malays 4; S.C.C 1. The Malays defeated the S.C.C. with considerable ease m a irst League match on the Stadium last evening by 4 l. The S.C.C. were outplayed practically all the time, the reason being that their trapping and ball c ntrol583 words
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30 1927-07-09 20 London, June 29. A British rugby team of 23 players left Southampton to-day. on a tour of Argentina, during which eight matches will be played.30 words
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Article18 1927-07-09 20 FRIDAY'S PLAY. Mixed Doubles. Mr. and Mis. Parmele beat Miss Abed and Abed. 6— 3, 6—l.18 words
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Article69 1927-07-09 20 FRIDAY'S PLAY. Daly beat Holiday. 6—o. 6—4. Merry beat Allen. 6 o, 7 5. SUNDAY'S TIES. Falls vs. Cox. R. W. Brown vs. Hopkins. MONDAY'S TIES. Haybittel vs. Stone. Miss Hilton and J nes vs. Mr. and Mrs. Tenr.ent. TUESDAY'S VIES. Mrs. Owen and Alford vs. Mr.69 words
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Article52 1927-07-09 20 Championship Semi-Finals. W. A. Balhetchet vs. E. G. Wheatley. N. E. Ess vs. S. L. Oehlers. TUESDAY'S TIES. Double Handicap Finals. Balhetchet and Balhetchet vs. N. Hanriay and S. Oehlers. I Mixed Doubles. N. E. Ess and L. Gammell vs. V. H. 1 T orris and E.52 words
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Article278 1927-07-09 20 NONDESCRIPTS START WELL I AGAINST N.S. L. j In the S.C.C. Tournament match which j commenced yesterday afternoon the Non- descripts opened the batting,' Laverton and Scoular carrying the total to 58 up for the first wicket. Only two runs had been added, however, when Vine was bowled278 words
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Article88 1927-07-09 20 The Week's Matches. To-day: Kent versus Surrey at Blackheath; Hampshire versus Lancashire at Southampton: Essex versus Xorthants at Colchester: Warwickshire versus Somerset at Birmingham: Sussex versus Gloucestershire at Brighton; Worcestershire versus Glamorgan at Kidderminster; Yorkshire versus Notts at Bradford; Leicestershire versus Derbyshire at Leicester^ Wednesday: Gentlemen versus Players88 words
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Article102 1927-07-09 20 In th. Garrison Pootball League during the week Headquarters A beat Fort Canning by two goals to one. and No. 1 Company of the Duke's beat H.Q. and D.E. one nil. Pulau Brani beat Headquarters B m the Garrison Cricket League, scoring: 57 to their opponents' 48. In102 words
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Article107 1927-07-09 20 The following races will be rowed on Saturday, August 13th: International Fours—Course one mile; Scratch Pairs—Course half mile: Junior Sculls—Course half mile. Entries should be sent as soon as possible to: Captain H. A. A. Howell. Captain of Boats, or Mr. T. H. Stone, Honorary Se retary Rowing107 words
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Article110 1927-07-09 20 Colorado Beats C »ronach By Eight Lengths London, June 30. The Princess of Wales Stakes l 2 miles) resulted as fellows: BONNY BOY 11. 3 Five ran. Won by eight lengths, two lengths between second and third. The b-tting was:— 4 to 1 against Cololado; 7110 words
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Advertisement217 1927-07-09 20 pWSmWcWn m a*rm m MWm^^ I THE STEINWAY JIS THE INSTRUMENT OF THE IMMORTALS E S IS USED BY ALL EMINENT MUSICIANS T<M J ij COME IN, WE WILL BE PLEASED TO DEMONS! R jj J THIS SUPERB INSTRUMENT. C i S MOUTRIE CO., LTD >^_^ > Raffles Place Singapore217 words
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