The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 July 1927
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Title Section13 1927-07-23 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1927. NO. 12,162.13 words
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Article275 1927-07-23 1 The will of the late King Ferdinand Rumania expressed a desire that Prince Carol be given his |kshare of money and State securities, ending with a wish for the Prinze's future happiness Page 11. The late King also left a message for the Premier in which he275 words
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Article1099 1927-07-23 1 QuicqitUl nijnut homines nontri cnt farrago Libtlli Juv«nal. Singapore has had the honour this week of welcoming in her midst one of the greatest leaders of Indian and world thought in Dr. Kabindra Nath Tagore. The visit has afforded one of the comparatively rare opportunities for1,099 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement184 1927-07-23 1 WING LOONG oK lIGH CLAM TAILORING. q P Cut Finish Guaranteed. jt, HIGfl STREET. Raffles Hotel To-Night, July 23rd 8.15 p.m, Special Diner Dansant j: (Dinners will be served in the Ball-room). J For reservatioas phone 2920. J. WILLIAMS, Manager. I te)H REMINGTON I <^. ':±--Wjf\i TYPEWRITER l 1 Clean-cut,184 words
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Advertisement158 1927-07-23 1 aaaa^^SSSal aaaaaaaaa^k^ <N% BaaaaaK?Tn*TT49Qs)stt3t99Baaaaa\ m aaaar*^???? tr^W^^Baaai J $> f a^aE^^^^^^^aaaaaT A/ _^aaw*TiT iilTtTtTT^aaaaaT if'»'^^HaV<v > I il!,1"j |p' ''i 1 .*^*T^^^^^^B^_ J^* j >JjW I Tl "^^maaV, //'.'<>■ '4 '^jOTaaaavSHSiSHlSssi^BßM X l&tf '^i aaaa^^^iUji.: Made by hand— One at a time THE UNIQUE 555 LEAF I, ARDATH TOBACCO CO158 words
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Advertisement115 1927-07-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Bankruptcy notice Page i>. Hotel week-end attractions Page 1. Chevrolet value is greatest Page 18. Alhambra cinema programme Page 2. The Morris's are British cars Page 4. A car of quality the Cr^ssley Page 14. Bank holiday*— July 30 and Augx 1— Pa G 9 TT 11 Variety115 words
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Advertisement12 1927-07-23 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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Miscellaneous156 1927-07-23 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 23rd. Hifch Water, 0.16 p.m. 11.5. H. W. Malacca 1.20 a.m. 4.8., 2.20 p.m. 4.7. Police Sports Stadium. Oatward B. I. mail due. Dr. Tagore Garden Party Siglap 5 p.m. Australasian mail closes. W. Australian mail closes. Wilbur Players, Theatre 9.30 Sunday, 2Ath. High Water, 0.53 a.m.156 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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415 1927-07-23 2 Tsj the Editor. Sir, May I ask if any of your readerwould be kiruf enoujrh to suggest to their kebuns, should they come across any snakes in their gardens not to destroy them. As a fellow of the London and Dublin Zoological Gardens, I am415 words
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Article169 1927-07-23 2 A mectinjjr of Municipal Committee No. 6 held on July li>th. approved installation of fir» hydrants etc. at St. James' Power Station at an approximate cost of $3,600, and decided not to insure the stores or the voal apainst lire outside the Municipal Insurance Fund, approved169 words
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Article24 1927-07-23 2 N it not somewlmf im/emrruaup that wo t\u uld have th? fattest li.ins and the slow- Mt time-tables in all tho world. Lord Strathspey.24 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement362 1927-07-23 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY CINEMA—SIDESHOWS— i WAYANGS. THE UNION STAR OPffll CO. WAYANG PEK JEE TONG CHIA SOON (DAY AND NIGHT.) Mdm. 1a Relvey's i^^^^W^ School of I DANCING For children and yonng A ladies in Character, %T Classical, Clog, Exhibition, Ballet and Toe Dancing. Private lessons in modern ball-room dancing362 words
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Advertisement336 1927-07-23 2 VICTORIA THEATRE To-Night at 9.30 p.m. That Funniest of Funny Comedies "DO IIT'S A SCREAM I FOOLISH MONDAY AND TXT T TT TP O I 1 TUES,,AV S WIVES j Cappy Ricks" PAY?'* BOOKING NOW OPEN AT JOHN LITTLE'S Prices $4, $2 and $1. To-Morrow Sunday at 9.30 p.m. BENNO336 words
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Advertisement496 1927-07-23 2 TO-NIGHT. POSITIVELY THE LAST Vli i. OF >MI THE UNITED ARTISTS' SPECIAL riATl'tl resenting that ideal pair of screen lovers RONALD COLMAN From the orifir.nal story Uy Leonorc I THE NIGHT OF L O Vr IN H REELS. vtr i vivid drama of the heart's lure in old Spain when496 words
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Article219 1927-07-23 3 In his report on the Colony for the year 1926, the Acting Colonial Secretary states that the feud between Tiu Chiu factions continued in Singapore during January. Combined work by the Protectorate and the Police resulted in the arrest of a consider able number of men.219 words
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Article191 1927-07-23 3 RESULT OF POSTER COMPETITION. The preparations for the Baby Show to be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday August 17th are proceeding satisfactorily. Trade exhibits connected with child welfare have been promised by the following linns: Messrs. Nestle and Anglo Swiss Condensed Milk Co., Travels and191 words
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Article143 1927-07-23 3 TO HELP JAPANESE MERCHANTS IN CHINA. (By courtesy of the Nanyo NkhiN'ichi Shimbunsha.) With a view to protecting the Japanese residents in China the Government authorities will establish a Silver Fund Bank .besides the establishment of the insurance. JAPANESE HORSEMEN TO COMPETE AT OLYMPIC GAMES. The Army Cavalry143 words
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196 1927-07-23 3 The annual general meting of the St. Joseph's Old Boys' Ass ciation will; he held in the Association premises on i Tuesday the 26th inst. at 5.15 p.m. The following is taken from the report for the past year: The total number of members at the196 words
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240 1927-07-23 3 WORK MEN'S COMPENSATION IN MALAYA. i In the House of Commons daring mail week Mr. We Hock asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if the draft Bill for j Workmen*! compensation in the Malay States has heon considered by his Depart* ment; and what decision has been come240 words
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Article152 1927-07-23 3 Man Who \V«1I Amaze P*«*aa I i A young- Scotsman who lost an aim during the war and who accompanies Mr. Alexander Mac Donald, the explorer, on an expedition to New Guinea in search of a piffiny race, hopes that his artificial lim»> may be of value152 words
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Article207 1927-07-23 3 Probably there are very few people who remember (or ever knew) one of the most cuiious achievements of Ix)id Lansdowne in public life, that of first bringing Lord Haldane into touch with the War Office and so paving the way for the building up of the Tenitorial207 words
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Article69 1927-07-23 3 Jerusalem. July 10. Seventy-five tons of money :irri\ed on Saturday under a strong military Mcofi packed in 1.500 cases. It <<»n.<'»ts ..f 430,000 Palestinian Pounds in >ilver. ni.-ki-l and bronze coins which is the first instalment of the new currency to supersede (he Egyptian currency now69 words
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Advertisement123 1927-07-23 3 y^>| LAXO is the only food that has Give your Baby Glaxo and watch his steady progress into healthy child. hood—see how happy and contented he is how peacefully he sleeps. Ask your doctor! The Vitumin Milk-Food "Builds Bonnie Babies" If you ia\r any difficulty in obtaining Glaxo, write direct123 words
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Advertisement152 1927-07-23 3 WILKI NSON, HEY WOOD AAND CLARK j^ 1 RUSTICIDE j j BLACK BITUMINOUS PAINT. i For use on Galvanised Iron, Zinc and Steel. C I i Rust resisting and withstands the action of Salt X y\ or Fresh Water, Chemical Fumes, Acid and f f Mudguards, Roofs, Boilers, Bunkers, Pump152 words
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Article341 1927-07-23 4 With a wide area across four central states of the United States already invaded by the European Corn Borer, the Federal Government is taking drastic steps to halt the steady westward march of this pest. In their war against the corn borer, motor cars341 words
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Article93 1927-07-23 4 London, July 8. A large party bade Godspeed to the Hon Mrs. Victor Bruce, her husband and companion on their start on a 6,000 miles motor tour to the Arctic. "In the Arctic I will do all the driving," she said. "My husband who is a93 words
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Article70 1927-07-23 4 We have received the June issue of Motors .in Malaya, which continues to supply the motoring public with interesting information. The art of pear-changing is interestingly described by "Ardee," and Sir William Letts, K.8.E., deals with oversea* motoring requirements. Major de Havilland has something to say on the development of70 words
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Article754 1927-07-23 4 WORLD DEMANDING MORE LUXURIOUS CAR. SOME REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS. by Major F. A. C. Forbes-Leith, F.R.G.S. (Author of "By Car to India.") [Free Press Special.] Word came from Detroit recently, to the iffect that the days of the familiar type )f Ford car are numbered. The ranks754 words
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Article103 1927-07-23 4 A MOTOR-MAKER'S FAITH. Mr. W. Morris, of the Morris Motor Company, speaking: at a conference of motor agents in Belfast, said that since the McKenna duties had been renewed prices had come down 50 per cent. He believed that if they could have reasonable duties103 words
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Article239 1927-07-23 4 Could you identify your car if it had been stolen and later recovered by the police? Most automobile owners say they can but the police prove time and time again they cannot. As a matter of fact most car owners depend for identification on some239 words
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Article159 1927-07-23 4 The general standard of driving: at holiday times is improving. Why is this? asks the The Light Car and Cyclecar. Surely it is because caution to-day is not merely advisable; it is essential. Those who disregard its dictates leari^fceir lesson quickly; they find that cross-roads must be treated159 words
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Article180 1927-07-23 4 In England recently tW wry inun>tests werr carrie<l out. In the first tests Londoners had th<- n..wl «-\p of seeing two of Britain'dancing teachers doinp the < harlt-t" the top of a Buick 4-door W m *»d a plain wooden plutform had be*n tt» for protection. With180 words
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Article27 1927-07-23 4 The rotating majjiu't in a. I in a paragraph M cur nn»i Wednesday is the "Stm* Switzerland, and Mr. L to pore is the Mh «ii Malaya.27 words
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Advertisement125 1927-07-23 4 High Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes j; fUjTrff lw^ yV.Twm Mii v- pat. w#. l^^riJ I lij H I Ti 1 H m > Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. > Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Penan?, Ipoh. Malacca- B^r^ "I > THE FISK TIRE EXPORT COMPANY, INC. G.ll125 words
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Advertisement156 1927-07-23 4 I f*^ N all parts of the world and under all I IV^ conditions of travel, Goodyear Heavi I I I Duty Pneumatic Lorry Tyres are rolling I I I up records of economy, endurance and Icmu I I I«* IF I I I I 1^ 1 I I I156 words
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Article608 1927-07-23 5 MALAYAN ROAD REGISTER. CONDITIONS FOR MOTORING. To meet the requirements of motorists who are now frequently travelling between Singapore and the F.M.S. we have request- 1 ed the Roads departments of the various' States to forward to us, as occasion offers,! not s relating to any special conditions affecting the608 words
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Article116 1927-07-23 5 Biitish made vehicles are renowned the world over for reliability and longevity, and particularly long mileages arc often recorded at the minimum expense. A firm of haulage contractors, Messrs. Barlow and Fisher, of Sheffield, have used two Guy SOcwt. vehicles during recent years, and in a116 words
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Article83 1927-07-23 5 The steady increase in Great Britain's export trade is undoubtedly due to the fact that British motor manufacturers are at last realising the necessity for studying over-seas conditions. There are, of course some firms to whom the "at last" does not apply. They have for years been reaping the benefit83 words
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Article273 1927-07-23 5 TRAFFIC PROBLEMS IN HONG KONG. WRITING TO THE EDITOII ABOUT IT In common with the n*st of us the people (»f Hong Konp evidently have their own traffic problem and judging from the following epistle which found its way into the columns of the B.C.M. Post, a particularly unenviable one273 words
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Article278 1927-07-23 5 Recent interview* with users of com* mcrcial moton of all kinds show that, in I (he majority of cases, they are nearly allj in favour of the increased use of the pneoI 1 matte tyre, from which extraordinarily high •mileage average* arc now being278 words
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Article235 1927-07-23 5 The reralta of the six days .stock machine ti ial, oiijanised bf the A.C.U., are. always keenly awaited by m.»toi -cyclists, who rightly decide that this event provides a triM test of reliability of the modern motorcycle. The stock machine trial is not in any235 words
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Article56 1927-07-23 5 The lon^r life and unusually trouble-friM service for which Hupmobile cars are noted is chiefly the result of the extreme can* and attention given to the selection of materials that are used in these cars. Each metal must undergo a series of tests to determine its hardness, tensile strength and56 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement176 1927-07-23 5 (THE 14 40 H.P. J ["Princeton" Tourer m ft X TC VAUXHALL JENGLAND'S MOST EXHILARATING CAR Performance that has Complete reliability, and aroused the unlimited thrilling power far in !j enthusiasm of motoristsall ex cess of its official rating over the world beauty of these are some of the >176 words
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Advertisement124 1927-07-23 5 THE NE^V I j. These are the cars which have created such a sensation in America. Their wonderful performance, comfort and value is a revelation in automobile J Models in stock and ready for immediate delivery. f j! Four Door Sedan $2,050. Four Door Touring $1,875. Two Door Coach $1124 words
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1487 1927-07-23 6 LARWOOD FASTER THAN GREGORY. I 1 CRICKETERS ARE NOT FALLING OFF. I I Some Players Better To-day than any others, j: J By 'I 1 I L. Richmond. j: JL (The Notts and England Gooply Bowler). i #1 \FRSE I'PES Sixteen years of county cricket1,487 words
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Article150 1927-07-23 6 "DECENCY AND RESTRAINT ABANDONED." London, June 20. "All barriers of restraint and decency formerly hedging about womanhood are broken down, and we se? women with aHgerettc holders a foot long sticking from th'.ir painted mouths, driving sports mode 1 Baetor eera el a great pace, and150 words
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74 1927-07-23 6 London, July 9. At .Queen's Club in the Army and Air 1 Force lawn tennis championships Captain 1 A. E. Browne of the 3-8 Punjabis won the I Army final, beating Captain J. Fisher, Service Corps 6—2, 6 o, 6 2. The Air74 words
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Article1275 1927-07-23 6 Captain F. C. Courtney - Captain F. C. Courtney (By Its Useful dualities. THE COMING TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT. London, June 22. [In connection with Captain Courtney's projected attempt to cross the Atlantic from the English side, which is due to take place any day now, we have arranged with the Westminster Gazette and1,275 words
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Article349 1927-07-23 6 THE PERSIAN ATTITUDE. The question of an air route r\ r the Imperial Airways continues to no of absorbing interest. Kv.ry day's delay introducing a regular air service to India means not < nly a dead loss to the British Exchequer, who arc pledged to subsidize349 words
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Article30 1927-07-23 6 If Byron had read the lessons in church instead of his poetry would stand as high in England as it stands in the rest of the world.— Mi\ Arnold Bennett.30 words
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Article722 1927-07-23 6 HOW WOMEN'S TENNIS HAS IMPROVE! > 1' j: Astonishing Speed-up During j: Recent Years. ■I CAUSED BY FEMININE ATTIRK. Evelyn Colyer. IFREE PRESS SPECIAL.} Lawn tennis as played by women to-day is, I should think, about twice as fast as it was when played years ago.722 words
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Article447 1927-07-23 6 14 SUCCESSIVE KOINDS. Edinburgh. June 2ft. At 7..'J0 this ovonintr Mr. W. Bruce Sutherland, an Edinburgh physical culture export, finished playing 2*i 1 j hours' continuous Rolf, dotec 14 rounds. The feat was perforniod over Oaiplockhart £<>lt course, which is not lonjr. but it447 words
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Article126 1927-07-23 6 OmoMKMi Victory In llanlwirki I London. I uno It was showery, hut then OM gathering present at AflfsJ <iay The Ascot Hijrh-Wt itrlit Bla by Lord Rosebory'- Kridolim at 20 to 1 against. The Hardwuke Btakca (I 1 won hy Coronarh. who M on, from Lori l><;«v.r gouche.126 words
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Article70 1927-07-23 6 PEER TO WED PLUMBER'S DAUGHTER IKomancc in I Si. k X |.0..<»..n. Ju lj (total interest is Mown colnshire in the MM forthcoming ■affriaft hi Trevor with Miss I'h.vlliof a working pluinluT !i\'' Lapp of Kirton I.in«lsi> Miss Sims, pntty. toil 23, trained as a nursr. n n ablo Leila70 words
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Article141 1927-07-23 7 The river fishing picnic given by H.H. the Sultan of Perak to his numerous racing friends provided a pleasant and enjoyable diversion on Sunday morning, says the Times of Malaya. The rendezvous, on the Tanjong Toh AHang Road below Batu Gajah, was reached after a short walk through a Malay141 words
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Article680 1927-07-23 7 Charles Conway - Charles Conway m^^^O \WjtofH the July 24.— The Repeal of the Window Tax. 76 On the July 24th., IK.">l. the. YEARS Window Tax. which had been j AGO. in operation in Great Britain j for over a century and a half, was repealed. This tax had680 words
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Advertisement278 1927-07-23 7 .^T^^^^ Llo J .ft fl By y T^^ I I I I m|%A||l*A I L^ M V I B^ I ,|1 V m B^^ m-^ M JL Austin 1 I /\n^4w* u^"^ w m w m^i BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED jl, JL/V/AtllliV lfjl\/ JL VtlU JUllf Al A mAmJ MM* that278 words
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Advertisement258 1927-07-23 7 It >j I A Revelation in Liquid Refreshment j ft^tt r T > HE minute you break the gold' §i!m JL en seal of the beautiful em' ij \l |1 erald green and gold bottle and ii I^Bi P our d !t C ana(^ a Dry— The |IjhA Champagne of258 words
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Article366 1927-07-23 8 •MILESTONES' FOR FLIERS. Loag-distance aeroplane flights are much in the public eye at present, and the part that wireless plays in them as a safety factor is too obvious to need stressing. A machine possessing a wireless transmitting set can be immediately located by means of direction finding apparatus,366 words
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Article120 1927-07-23 8 Sight and Sound Synchronised. A Teleradio receiving set, by which broadcasting can be heard and seen simultaneously, will cost £9. The first public demonstration of this perfectly synchronised set, developed by Mr. Bird, the Scottish inventor, will be given in London shortly. Mr. Fred S. Clark, of120 words
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36 1927-07-23 8 SHORT-WAVE EXPERIMENTS IN THE COLONY. According to the annual report of the Acting Colonial Secretary on the Colony for 1926, experiments with short-wave wireless telegraphy were made during the year and the results have been satisfactory.36 words
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Article25 1927-07-23 8 Last week we stated that the Government were making a grant to the Wir-less Society of $no per month. The amount should have read $100.25 words
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226 1927-07-23 8 I SINGAPORE TO CALIFORNIA. The following extract from the Jvuki issue of the well-known American wirel^s periodical, "Popular Radio", is interesting. It is the common complaint of the broadcast inu listener that ho is unable to hear certain station because ''it. is too226 words
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Article145 1927-07-23 8 LOWER PRRE EXPECTED IN THE AUTUMN. It is believed that the leading British manufacturers will, in the early autumn, make a reduction of from ten to twenty per cent, in the price of valves used for broadcast receivers. The public has. for months, clamoured for a reduction,145 words
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Article69 1927-07-23 8 Mr. Amery's Reply to Question. London, July H. In the House of Commons questioned with regard to the establishing of a wireless transmitter capable of broadcasting to the Colonies, Mr. Amery said that it was premature to ask the Colonies to undertake to contribute to its cost69 words
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Article44 1927-07-23 8 An Amateur's Effort. j I London, July 9. The Evening News states that the amateur wireless enthusiast, Marcuse, is making a practical move towards Empire broadcasting in August by transmitting every night a musical programme on a wave-length of 23.33 metres.44 words
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Article18 1927-07-23 8 Messrs. Gibson, Anderson, Butler, and Company intimate that they have resigned the secretaryship of Malayan Broadcasting Service, Limited.18 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement160 1927-07-23 8 FOR jj TROPICAL CONDITIONS I 111 ''.^BBBBB^P^Bk i^^^^^J I I /^mwßs!*!& s^Lsssifc $P CHAMPIONS PREDOMINATE •i A trial set will speedily J Obtainable from all Dealers and from the Distributors: 5 MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. P SINGAPORE. SsPy%SVbVS,«.SV.V.V.V.V.V.".V.VAVAW,%%V.W.%%V.VA%%S%W.%S Ira, &S':^m| I BERGER PAINTS Berger Anti-corrosive Graphite Paint is IB F a160 words
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Advertisement293 1927-07-23 8 n| jmiWLUMllWlll »l» HIM I n ii _i u.i VV^Aft/WVWV«VW^VAiV.«.S-.SV--WV.V. .'.V.V.V.V.W.V.' j 5 f— *'"'> s. inwSoi!iTisit;wtt*\ r|UDAH^ EDPERFECTLY WRE.OfcNUINLW LJ K( **w^rrct e ,'iJ'""' M TI \U V Rf-TUIIN PURCHASE MoNEfJ f /Pkl I >2 >M^^l:^^ 1 I £1,000 I GUARANTEE I Sunlight Soap has a guarantee of purfe293 words
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Miscellaneous229 1927-07-23 8 f FOR THE WIRELESS AMATEUR. f I I Concerts in the F.M.S. 5 EXPERIMENTS IN THE COLONY. P AMATEUR WIRELESS IN concerts and other wireless news from StaPERAK. tiona 2XAF and PCJJ on the days and times mentioned in the list which follows. CONCERTS THAT CAN BE RECEIVED. The Greenwich229 words
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Article925 1927-07-23 9 THE SINGAPORE BISLEY. The programme for the Singapore Bisley to be held on the Bukit Timah Range next Saturday, Sunday and Monday has been issued Firing will commence on Saturday at 2 p.m. continuing on Sunday and < Monday at 8.30 a.m. On the t\v latter days, tiffin925 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement428 1927-07-23 9 BUSINESS CARDS. > F IMBBR MANSIONS. J -.v.-.WAW-WWWVW. IT VI I MARBLE FLOORING TIKES. reived I'onsijrnmcnt of white J£L iioorh* tiie.. i\ ir; nd \r m Apply early to avoid dis9quar appointment. App ly to 7:»-2 Prinsep Street. WREATHS, p > Vrcch loral wreaths made to order f S SINGAPORE428 words
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Advertisement777 1927-07-23 9 NOTICES. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Mrs. LEE CHOON GUAN, M.B.E. The Wales Party will stage NYAI DASIMA AT THE HAPPY VALLEY ON THURSDAY, JULY 21st. AND THURSDAY, JULY 28th., at 9 p.m. IN AID OF THE GBYLANG METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL BUILDING FUND. Hooking at Messrs. Lat Pau Press, Ltd.,777 words
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Advertisement43 1927-07-23 9 It is possible that H.E. The Governor and H.E. The G.O.C. will be present. Week-end Notes. The Eurasian Company go into camp at Siglap this week-end. j At 7.30 a.m. to-morrow, the S.R.A. (v) I are to fire on the Bukit Timah Range.43 words
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Advertisement551 1927-07-23 9 NOTICES. VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT. m L'nder the Auspices of the STRAITS CHINESE READING CLUB (Dramatic Section) IN AID OF THE GHOON GUAN CHINESE SCHOOL (JOO CHIAT KOAD), to be held at the STAR OPERA HALL, North Bridge Road, On Thursday, 11th August 1927, at 8.30 p.m. PRICES OF ADMISSION: Six Boxes551 words
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Advertisement421 1927-07-23 9 AUCTION SAi KS. AUCTION SALE OF Stock-in-Trnde and Shop Kittinjrs T.. h<- held at No. 49 Hi»fh Street. On Wednesday, July 27th. at 1 1 a.m. Comprising: Teak with £las« doors, perfumery, inrpots, linen, ruit-. ♦rnys, leather bnjrs. stotkinjr^, sock*, thtrmo^ f;isk« f kimonos, tea-cups*;md saucers. u]m>» anJ V>* asswares,421 words
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Miscellaneous698 1927-07-23 9 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Sermon and Annual Corporate Communion of Girls F. Society. 'J. 15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism. 5.30 p.m. Festal Evensong and Sermon. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. During the following698 words
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696 1927-07-23 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1927. "Three Consecutive Quarters." To a recent issue of the financial Times Sir George Maxwell contributed an intriguing article dealing with certain aspects of the restriction regulations as announced on October 25, 1926. For the purposes of his argument Sir George takes two points696 words
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Article356 1927-07-23 10 Captain P. N. Knight, S.S.V.F. has been transferred to the Reserve of Officers. Mr. J. Crabb-Watt has been appointed D.P.P., Penang, with effect from July 25th. An auctioneer's town licence has been granted to Cheah Chye Seng, No. t, Union Street Penang. Second-Lieut. R. L. Cuscaden, S.S.V.F. is promoted to356 words
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Article168 1927-07-23 10 A GOOD SHOW. The first ahow of the Wilbur Players at the Theatre last night was conspicuously successful, and the company served up fare which undoubtedly pleased the large audience. The show, which will be put on again to-night was a particularly droll comedy in three acts168 words
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Article204 1927-07-23 10 WOUNDS TWO PEOPLE. High Street was the scene of another j amok case on Thursday evening". A Chinese j purchased a ticket for China from a pas- j sage ticket broker doing business in a .shop at the junction of High Street and i Hill Street. Later204 words
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Article362 1927-07-23 10 DEATH SENTENCE FOR MIKDKREK. At the Assizes yesterday, Mr. Justice j Deane passed the death sentence on Lim Liang Pong, who was convicted of the murder of Teo Chunyr Mai, a twakow owner, on North Boat Quay on April 17th. The Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr. N. H. P.362 words
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Article79 1927-07-23 10 Lieut.-Col. H. W. Perkins C.8.E.. Traffic Manager F.M.S.R., Mr. R. W. Hiam, En^i- neer for Ways and Work's, F.M.S.R., and Mr. W. J. Hastkins, Chief Engineer for Construction F.M.S.R., who arrived in Ipoh on June 9th. f < r an inspection of the newly constructed railway goods shed returned U79 words
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56 1927-07-23 10 TO SIT IN PENANG COURT OF APPEAL. (I-rom Our Own i,,. Mr.F.O. su.v,n>. i», A 7>* I prtK-eeds hum, M J,..-^,. I October and rtuu. M next year. He will „r ,r.,; A^ of Appeal in Ptauag n v „n t|) The Malay Mail iayi tl Mr. km. i. appr.,;..,:56 words
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Article36 1927-07-23 10 (From Our Own Cor*** v IVr JuK I Yesterday ovenmi:- M, i> v installed Master XL District Gran<j M;. Archipelago, Mr. I. J. B pi over sixty at dinnn it various lodges up-count ■>36 words
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Article37 1927-07-23 10 (From Our Owi I J,,k In the Supi eim- i \j r sproui.- rmmvi Mem. baid for a month wh.-n \i j Mathushim ami Ha ■gSJMf a senten., imprisonment and otfe| the pom fof >„■. hurt.37 words
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Article35 1927-07-23 10 (From Our Own Corn IVn;uiL'. JuN In the Police Bit Bal Binki who WM only relea.M-ii 10th, was sentenced V> \M rous imprisonment for sion of sarongs an.l fifteen previous eowictions in35 words
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Article56 1927-07-23 10 (From Our Own CoiVMpOlONt) iVnantr. Juh At the Ran- Course tortaf <■ *r.. this tmrmLift Metina had omn when her rider broke :i ltimp, I* trol and fell off. The hur-. fillipi round the course and wht-n Train, r bell headed her off .she under the rails.56 words
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Article166 1927-07-23 10 BMPLOYEBB F\ll in (From Our Own <onx^> n.i JjMrh. July B An iatoroottag PoHct Cowl cm ing the i iirht to Govtnuneni workmen forwuj a loot OMC in Ipoh The propm-tor of the < charged civilly thr nun i I the recovery of one Moath 1166 words
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Article24 1927-07-23 10 (From Our Own Ootmpomteot U;uickok. lnl> In flWlllill with th. T hery tru> North hina Insur.u: has pad up in full.24 words
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Article103 1927-07-23 10 KAWASAKI DOCKYARDS ISO LAHOI KFKS (By courtesy of tfct N.niy Nichi Shimnun-I:i Tokw J»!> 1 It is understood Uml Mi of over 12,000 now t«plof*d lathi I* saki Dockyards will bt t:tk. n Navy, while the CoWj— Jf dismiss 8,000 workers. HEAD or THE AFFILIATE! BAJSI Mr. A.103 words
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Advertisement227 1927-07-23 10 COINTREXU] Extra Dry for England I THE DELICIOUS <a WHITE LIQUEUR pS IN THE SQUARE Q|| AMBER BOTTLE -^tn^^%. RESTAURANTS, Etc. I T«iPi r .5 E^ y*J I CALDHFXK, MACT.REGOR CO., LTD. I riSg^i 1 i/- poruttd u ntter th* Companies' Ordinances I v ."""--'-"-"c' IB (incorporated in Shanghai.) IV»^ll^^*--^»227 words
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Advertisement68 1927-07-23 10 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth PURPLE TRIANGLE II "BASS" THE BREW FOR THE TROPICS Sole Agents j A damson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. DRBBB IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE A BUSINESS ASSET. HE WHO CAN CHOOSE AND PRESERVE WHAT IS SMART IS THOUGHT TO BE A MAN CAPABLE OF GREATER68 words
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Advertisement11 1927-07-23 10 To-day's Feature. FLYING BOAT TRANSPORT. Page 6. i I J 111 words
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Article187 1927-07-23 11 HIS LAST JVLSHES. „k CAROLS HAPPINESS. >RIN h rgeater'i Senrfc^J Cukharest, July 22. Kinf Ferdinand was t! the Summer Palace at Ministei of Justice in the the Royal Family The will was dated ro vided inter-alia, that Castle Peles and all t the Kinir jr«» to the187 words
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Article26 1927-07-23 11 Service.] Oklahoma City, July 22. ion Commiaskm ha? ning order pro- greater Semiaolc I -wells in certain :ind also prohibiting Seminolc Territory. 126 words
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Article35 1927-07-23 11 [tenter's Service.] New York, July 22. "anils that a credit of .000 hai beta arrang- N- v YoA bankers headed Acceptance Bank as of Doctor Sehacht, It rhsbank to the United35 words
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Article20 1927-07-23 11 t[Ri"it.r'^ Service.] Bombay, July 22. iteamer Homestead has The crew were taken off ■fkM, which is making for20 words
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Article33 1927-07-23 11 IFw EMteni St-rvice.] Shanghai. July 22. lay'i Nanking mesforeignen are bewilderBvrean statement m« Kai Shek denies 1 going on between replying, says "a und ul.tedly here and •re proceeding, but33 words
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Article32 1927-07-23 11 IStCCUMM II 7~~~ Eaiteni Service.! Mmm Kong, July 22. ha tucombtd to his turner Solvikeu of was in command to Kaijron and two at $20,000 stolen. the Second Officer32 words
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Article49 1927-07-23 11 I-t,. j! r wik mmM July Nt tfe Ulrths and I)eaths number of deaths this total 264 MaUyg, 24 Indians, Kun.poan and 5 The chief cause I p,, m mcumonia with 58 -<1 N deaths, malaPhthbli 34, dysentery 1 I, and enteritis 11. Hriro*^, m! iri( s were reported49 words
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Article177 1927-07-23 11 WHY IT WAS MADE. A CRISIS AVERTED. V Reuters Service. I t 4 k ti London, July 21. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Viant's (Lab. Willesden), enquiry whether the Government approved the recent shipment of bullion by foreign banks at Shanghai to Tientsin in177 words
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Article143 1927-07-23 11 [Reuters Service.] London, July 21. The British Government has forwarded a loiik report to the League of Nations refMMliag tfu> traffic in opium and other danBOToHs drag! during 1928. Tin- report shows that the illicit trafficcontinues on a large scale and emphasizes, by quoting several examples143 words
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Article129 1927-07-23 11 [Reuters Service.] London, July 21. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Shepherd in connection with the Govern ment of India's decision on the findings of the Indian Tariff Board, Earl Winterton said the Secretary for India was aware that the Government of India found129 words
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Article104 1927-07-23 11 Reuters Service.] Managua, July 21. General Moncada, the Liberal leader, lays tho entire responsibility for the slaughter of the Nicaraguans who attacked the United States Marines at Ocotal on Sandino, who it is reported has fled to an inaccessible part of the country. Moncada says Sandino104 words
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Article192 1927-07-23 11 Dr. M. A. Gabriel, of the District Hospital, Klang, has returned to Kuala Lumpur after six months' leave in England, and will, it is said, be taking up duties at the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, shortly. The Wales Party staged Nyai Dasima before a crowded house on Thursday night at192 words
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Article328 1927-07-23 11 JAPAN'S VIEWS ON MIGRATION. BRITISH RELATIONS WITH CHINA. [Reuters Service.) Honolulu, July 21. The discussion on China's external problems was continued yesterday behind clos- ed doors at the Institute of Pacific Relations 1 but three important papers have been published in the first of which Dr. Masato Sawayanagi328 words
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Article25 1927-07-23 11 [Reuters Service.] Washington. July 22. The Lab ur Congress has passed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of American forces in Nicaragua.25 words
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Article55 1927-07-23 11 [Reuters Service.] Washington. July 22. j A Treasury Department ruling designed to protect American merchandise from Canadian competition has been reversed by th? United States Cust ms Court deciding that Americans remaining in Canada four or five days may return with a hundred I dollars worth55 words
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Article176 1927-07-23 11 The number of immigrants arriving in the Colony from China during 1926 reached the record figure of 348,593, an increase of 62.3 per cent, over the number for 1925 and exceeding that for 1911, the previous highest year, by 78,739 or 29.1 per cent. j Adult males176 words
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Article36 1927-07-23 11 The Commercial map of Singapore published by the General Publicity Burean of Raffles Chambers, is now available, at $15. It is a comprehensive wall size showing the location of the principle places of business in Singapore.36 words
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Article1151 1927-07-23 11 DR. TAGORE S PUBLIC ADDRESS. Dr. Rahindranath Tagore's address at the Victoria Theatre yesterday afternoon was heard by a very large audience. His Excellency, the Governor Sir Hugh Clifford, introduced the Poet, remarking that he esteemed it a great privelege to have been called upon to1,151 words
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Advertisement82 1927-07-23 11 t'ROBINSONQ 7 jf Mm For Value and Service |^T WJ^L^^IHB^ Just Received > I Wur^m f RINCINGS t I Robinson Co., Ltd.\ •J (Incorporated in S P.) "JJ RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. J 1 ured f h th^T'b- 1 I CRITTALL STANDARD METAL WINDOWS j I 1 14 I 4 iff82 words
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Advertisement711 1927-07-23 12 BLUE FUNNEL UNE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES J I PRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glaagow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Due Spore. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. ORESTES London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In port t PATROCLUS Marseilles,711 words
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Advertisement585 1927-07-23 12 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "ELLERMAr LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Dae Spore. s.s. CITY OF NORWICH Au S- 6 s.B. CITY OF BOMBAY Aug. 28 HOMEWARDS. s.s. BLOEMFONTEIN585 words
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Advertisement556 1927-07-23 12 P. O. BMITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION n LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BERVH X (Under Contract with His Majesty's Governnu nt OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMhW \KI»\ For China and Japan. For MarHeilles, London and a Due556 words
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Article1354 1927-07-23 13 Ranjitsinhji and Overthrows. A DELAYED APPEAL. Mr. Kden Phillpotts, in a delightful if long-ago sketch, entitled "An Ethiopian Cricket Match." described a friendly contost between a negro eleven and a team drawn from the crew of a British steam.ship. One of the Englishmen received "so slow1,354 words
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Advertisement254 1927-07-23 13 jy Carlsberg a|SJ (1 v .1 i BOU IMTOKTEBS: [EAST ASIATIC C0 M LTD. Denmark.) SINGAPORE. WANT NOTHING THAN AN \LL TEAK" MODEL PIANO. Built by GARCIA. I PAYMENTS ARRANGED. 2. 0R( HAKI) ROAD. THE pORE FREE PRESS. P Daily in Malaya; a columns of news Hum for Advertising ota254 words
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Advertisement112 1927-07-23 13 gJg^F Sfl Jg» JbV^bW^L m i^^. CAFE, durable, reliable, American Eveready give the maximum of service. They fit every make I t w flashlights merit their world leadership. of flashlight and are specially designed for use in Twenty years of research and experience are tropical climates. fl American Eveready batteries112 words
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Article677 1927-07-23 14 Oxford Captain's Gallant Display. London, July 6. Lords. —Cambridge beat Oxford by 116 runs. The match was over at 5-46. The weather was fine and the wicket good when the Inter-Varsity match was continued to-day before a fair gathering. Cambridge continued their second innings. Lowe was677 words
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Advertisement182 1927-07-23 14 JJSSNW SOLO EVERYWHERE J Qharm of a youthful Ttelicate \Dhr charm of youth and beauty, so envied by all, is readily obtainable by the constant use of raND&SSSSCKEAMS Cndorsid by durmini Xond'sVakishing Cream and cultured women of protects the skin from the quires. Y\ i J Cold Cream is for182 words
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Advertisement548 1927-07-23 14 Ml y^g -and Keep Well «Wj| PW <MA Climate fSr*i .\v f^*l (<>j§\ J^A^ 1} Heat attacks your nerves and v litß^^^Hl^H. I ma^ es you irrita kl e depressed, /fT\\ I V wiß I fgj^^Bfr worried. Nerves, like bodies, /6^S^/ r «m W^L d^iSF 7 must be fed 17548 words
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Article297 1927-07-23 15 100 Per Cent, of Child Patients Recover. Sydney. The Rev. Walter J. Eddy. Australian secretary to the Mission to Lepers, declares that, provided the patients are constitutionally strong, modern methods of treatment have effected a 100 per cent, cure in the case of children suffering from leprosy.297 words
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101 1927-07-23 15 "I fear that the standard of appreciation and even knowledge of English literature was never lower than to-day in the rising generation, and I feel that parents cannot be acquitted wholly of some degree of responsibility," said Mr. F. S. Preston, headmaster of Malvern College, at101 words
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108 1927-07-23 15 THE JERAM LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following were the results of the tournament held recently at Jeram. Men's Singles "A"— Smith,— ls.2, beat Digby I 6— 3, 6 2. Men's Singles "B"— Walton,— ls.l, beat Clyne,— 3, 6—l, 6—3. Men's Doubles "A" Oliver and Hazell —.40, boat Wyatt Smith and108 words
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Article258 1927-07-23 15 WOMAN WHO WOULD NOT MARRY "COUNSEL." Salisbury. June 19. There were many amusing passages during the trials of those who claimed to b? the happiest married c uple at the Amesbury Carnival yesterday. The claims were investigated by the "Stonehenge High Court/ and the jury258 words
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Article185 1927-07-23 15 A SUGGESTION TO H. E. in (Tq the EE ditor Timesr r Times of Malaya). Sir, May I, through your columns, invite the attention of His Excellency the Hii?h Commissioner to a matter in regard to which he has it in his power to earn the gratitude of185 words
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Article205 1927-07-23 15 PHILOSOPHY OF DIVORCE COURT JUDGE. Seven rules foi a happy marriage are offered by Judge Joseph Sabath, of Chicago, who has presided over no fewer than 22,000 divorce trials. "There must be rules for every game," says Judge Sabath, "and the matrimonial game will be smoother205 words
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Article167 1927-07-23 15 Eighteen Houses Destroyed. Practically half the village .of Serdang was burnt down in the small hours of Wednesday by a fire, the origin of which is still not known. Eighteen shop-houses were razed to the ground, and the damage is believed to be well over $18,000. The167 words
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Article156 1927-07-23 15 The remarkable case of the young woman who threw herself from the second platform of the Eiffel Tower without achieving her purpose of sell-destruction or apparently suffering any serious injury reminds one of the story of the man who thought he would make certain of suicide. His fastened156 words
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Article36 1927-07-23 15 Programme of Drills up to and for July 24th. Saturday 23rd July 2 p.m. Siglap Eurasian Company. Bukit Timah Units S.V.C. Sunday 24th July Siglap Eurasian Company 7.30 a.m. Bukit Timah S.R.A. (v)36 words
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Article79 1927-07-23 15 In a friendly match played on Tuesday at the Stadium betw.en the Straits Indian Football Club and the Junior Civil Service Association, the former- came out victors by two jfoais to nil. R. Govindan and V Retnam were responsible for the two goals scored. The President of the S.I.F.C. Dr79 words
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Advertisement640 1927-07-23 15 No. 25. Prize of $250 j id for the correct or nearest correct solution of thU puzsfe. From the L f t thi weeks competition 60 per cent, will be handed to: St. Mary's Home, Singapore. I II II j■ii I I i s A JHHIB_ I I I ■BBUI640 words
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Advertisement202 1927-07-23 15 Ass-SSI snuff best Start m"^ fa c S*mpUs*bo*kkfnmpplicmtim*f: can k ave g t «ye Q katz BROS. Ltd. from c PENANG AND SINGAPOR& I Melliris Food r£^^THE FOOB THAT FEEDS imijj iflgE Writing on ttrttchtd §tmf >u Sf\ hi del \cith a form Bs9 IlmlhM ma y h**™ been amus-202 words
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Advertisement300 1927-07-23 15 Cured off Sciatica after many months agony A remarkable instant'e of the eflicAC-jr ot De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills in csmci *>i Beiatiea, is reported by Mrs. K.uillvjur, G.irJe.iia Koad, liush Hill j Pitrk. Kutiehl. who writes I>e Witt's fills are renlly wonderful. They have completely cured me ot300 words
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Article150 1927-07-23 16 The Redang arrived in port yesterday with 70 bullocks from Bangkok. A cargo of coal arrived in port yesterday morning on board the Palopo, bound from Palembang to Batavia. A typhoon is reported within 60 miles of lat. 17 deg. N., long. 123 deg. E., travelling West, intensity150 words
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Article274 1927-07-23 16 Eight to Visit the East Next Season. n J Eight round the-world liner?, including two "college cruises," are scheduled to visit the Far East next year according to information received by the travel department of the American Express Company. The Empress of Australia, 22,000 ton steamship, will be274 words
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Article233 1927-07-23 16 LONDON POLICIES FOR AMERICANS. WinltM telephony between Xew York and London effect etl the first insurance at Lloyd's on a cross-At::mtic flight. The telephone bell in the office of a firm of insurance brvkers at the Royal Exchange rang with that long: drawn-out signal which means a233 words
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Advertisement528 1927-07-23 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Reguar monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,528 words
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Advertisement389 1927-07-23 16 Kerr Steamship Co. In f 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK (Incorporated in U.S.A.) General Afents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA A N BALTIMORE D M.S. SILVERASH d M.S. SILVERBEECH ty) PACIHC-JAVA-CALCUTTA SERVirr SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO V\[, LOS ANGELES HARBOUR M.S. SILVERAY due Au e OUTWARDS TO389 words
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Advertisement136 1927-07-23 16 HEDGES AND BUTLEBI WINES nPINu J^ Scotch ■s. on y.. rs Over 15 Vi VAT2SO PCOTcitWHiStf 51.35 per hot 13 SHERRY f. 'it s I mi Bottle HI Duty ini'iwU Jli SPORT. jo£Sjk^ x Vintage ('hand U 4t* Ml As up|)lied j iXS&i Jjl The Leading EMPRESS I a* TSB136 words
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Miscellaneous684 1927-07-23 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BT TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin end Kuan tan (vie Gemee and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 n-m Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, lpoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah end lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday684 words
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Miscellaneous109 1927-07-23 16 Menggala, Dut. 167, from Djambi 22, for Djambi 23. CLEARANCES. July 22nd.— Sri Wongsee, Kheng Seng, Kelantan, Barratta, Ban Siong Bee, Will o'the Wisp, Glenamoy, (Brit.); Hydra 11, (Nor.); Donai, (Fch.); Hakozaki Maru, Manila Maru, (Jap.); R. of Sarawak, (Sar.); Emile, Maetsuycker, Plancius, Van Diemen. Tambora, Sembilan, (Dut). METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.109 words
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Advertisement672 1927-07-23 17 O. S. K. Line. ruinations. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. lottordam, Hamburg Bremen, ndon via Colombo, Aden and ££l AtU M Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Capo Town, Rio, Santos, D uv>d tO ani Buenos AireB t Montevideo Maru July 20 July 22 11 Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam. Pela^a Bay and Durban. f Canada Maru672 words
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Advertisement442 1927-07-23 17 TBAKEL"GOMfOKr LINERS ~^«»&>*S3sP~ Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well -ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The spacious442 words
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Advertisement660 1927-07-23 17 K. P. M. (Incorporated in Holland) UNDER CONTR AC T WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub^onnections to.-Passage. Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlement. (Singapore and Penang). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA All information, detailed itineraries, free of charge.660 words
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Article701 1927-07-23 18 Political Shafts. MR. LLOYD GEORGE AND THE STRIKE. In her new book, "Lay Sermons," which has been published (Thornton Butterworth, 7s. 6d. net),* the Countess of Oxford and Asquith comments freely on recent Liberal politics. Writing of the general strike she says: It was a new701 words
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Article170 1927-07-23 18 Folkestone, June 9. "I have composed my epitaph,'' said M. Chaliapin, the great Russian bass singer, when he landed at Folkestone from Vienna to sing to-night to delegates at the Federation of British Music Industries Conference here. He cancelled two operatic engagements in Berlin to do170 words
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Advertisement702 1927-07-23 18 PENANG TURF CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING, 1927. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Thursday July 28th. Saturday July 30th. r Monday August Ist. Thursday August 4th. Saturday August 6th. 30 Races for Horses. 12 Races for Pimte*. I STAKES $122,200. Bedding? and Stabling Free. Travelling Allowance to Visiting Horses $25. Unlimited Cash Sweep each day.702 words
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Advertisement406 1927-07-23 18 A GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT OKevrolet Value is Greatest ELEMENTS of quality and value not to be found in any other car at anywhere near f—^jgrng* the price, are outstanding in the Chevrolet. j^j^JSsjfi?lffi Handsome coach work finished in the lust- /^c?T rous arid everlasting Duco process generous aT^ 1 :^>406 words
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784 1927-07-23 19 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. PEIDAY, JULY 22nd. I Asam Kunibang Bangrin Tin -ft. 22 Batang Parian* ($1) 7J Batu Caves ($1) S ,2 Chenderiang J-* Sftft,« Hitam Tin (I) M joag Fatt (£i) .JJ jjuey Yot Pref. g^ iobanT^( $l) g g cd. C.mpong (10,) 42s M yimunting784 words
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Article67 1927-07-23 19 July 22. Bank 4 m.*. 2,3 31-32 Bank demand 2|3 23-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2)4 9-32 New York, demand 56 Credit* 90 days 57^ France, deMaad 141 C India, T.T. 164% Hontr Konjr, demand U% p. c Dis. Yokohama, demand HH Norn. Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand 80M>67 words
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Article216 1927-07-23 19 .Jn:y 22. Tin tm Tons i?l4r>.L':, (Janibier 7.75 Pepper White 107 Pepper Black GO Flake Tapioca H. 03 Pearl Sago Small 7.60 Copra l o.:{r, Copra Sundried 10.H5 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Uice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle i New) S3O Rice, Siani old .\o. 1 330 Rice,216 words
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Article59 1927-07-23 19 July 22nd.. 12 oYlork iun>n. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot 89% CO Standard K'.s.s. £\,t>t «;<• h'(r, 4 on Teadef Aujr-Sc;>t. <>0 a 4 Si Oct-Dec. 61 a 4 «J2 Jan-M;u. Cl'^ <>:', Fonc of Market: Quiet. Latt-st Cabk-: London Spot Shoot59 words
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Article54 1927-07-23 19 Yesterday's Alterations. July 22nd., Closing IVices. Buyers v eli^r» H<»n<i Katt 1.02 1.06 Kucha i 2.00 2.0."» North Taiping 1.12 1.17 Suntrti Ways ;'>.:}2'- 3.37 Ratrut Basin 2n's 27s Pakuapa 37s 3Ks Mentakab BSH 56 New Scudai j.*;.") 2.70 Liv lie nut (;4 (;7 United Malacca 2.0254 words
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Article138 1927-07-23 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. July '22. London.— Kuhhcr i s „i s( j r Local GO. i^S? r u 2Sf? r ;i v :>Ts > •»<•»! 145 4 for 200 tons. Mining. Kuohai 2.02 H L'.o? 1 Kinta l.^T 1 1.42 1 2, Malaga onaolidatcd lls 1.21, Johan to138 words
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Article180 1927-07-23 19 Singapore. July 22. Certain heartening feature* affecting thiRubber Market have presented thiamtrti during the past week and me— n of confidence has been regained. The returns ot the Controller of Export toi the current restriction year to the end of June show a favourable statistical position in reduce.l180 words
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Article195 1927-07-23 19 Singapore, July 21. A turn tor the better has been seen in .the market over the past week, and the Trade and Manufacturers are thawing more interest Additional strength ha« been ghren by the announcement in Parlia nient that no alteration is contemplate! t (the provisions195 words
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Article121 1927-07-23 19 I>ord Inrhcapc's Review London. .lul> At the annual netting of the Peninsular and Oriental Banking Corporation Lord Inchcape toted that owing to the uncertainty of condition! in china the Director! had deemed it prudent to place C 26.000 to the contingency reserve fund. The year121 words
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Article108 1927-07-23 19 There may bt crisis in the CO*] trad* thi.s year.- -Mr. Cook. i Idris Hydraulic- Tin* Limited, .showed profil for last year <i i':;:j,l:;<». Ifttertm dividends amounting v, St per cent, w. npaid dartet n»ii«; and the Director* worn i nu-nd payment -f final dividmd of fe. Shan- and tarry108 words
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Advertisement1354 1927-07-23 19 f ER^T ASSURANCE IN TORCE OVER Wmm THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED H EAD OFFICE: Winches*, B^TSSSL" TSSw. OmOE- 32 W Fr *<■ hSS £2 ooo de i with L" Supreme Court of SSi*^-^* m c Assurance ComDanies Act PLANS OF ASSURANCE. A AGEN TO WANTEH r Se1,354 words
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Advertisement43 1927-07-23 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE 1 (Incorporated in England by Roj.l Charter A.D. 1720) UIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE I FideUty Guarantee— Administration Bonds -I I Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LIP j CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (It floor) A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager43 words
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Article385 1927-07-23 20 Dempsey. Beats Sharkey. A SANGUINARY CONTEST. [Reuters Service.] London, July 22. In the heavyweight contest at the Yankee Stadium, New York, Dempsey knocked out Sharkey in the seventh round. New York, July 22. Forty powerful aro-lamps focussed on the centre of the open air arena threw up the385 words
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Article116 1927-07-23 20 Reuters Service. Gleneagles, July 21. The weather to-day was dull with occasional showers. Kirk wood retired last evening and Melhorn, the only American left in, was beaten in the first round of matchplay by Cedic Sayner of Birkdale 5 and 4. In the second round, Ted116 words
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Article186 1927-07-23 20 The Garrison Golf Club will meet Keppel Golf Club to-morrow and the following are the names of the teams (Garrison players mentioned first). The match, will be played over the Garrison Golf Links. 9 a.m.—Lt.. C. Harker Taylor and Lt. E. F. S. Brodie vs. Jones and186 words
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Article22 1927-07-23 20 [Reuters Service.] Copenhagen, July 21. In the Davis Cup European Final Cochet (France) beat Ulrich (Denmark) 9—7, 9—7, 6—4.22 words
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Article42 1927-07-23 20 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Alford and Holiday beat Stevens and Walmsley 4—6. 6—l, 6—o. MONDAY'S MATCH. Mrs. Owen and Alford v. Mr. and Mrs. Haybittel, to finish. Court B free. TUESDAY'S MATCH. Semi-Final Open Singles. Walmtiley v. Crowe. Court B free.42 words
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Article571 1927-07-23 20 Penang Summer Meeting. FIRST DAY'S WEIGHTS. 1 The following are the weights for the first day's racing at Penang on July 28th. Race No. 1. Horses Class lll— Third Bi vision. (Five Furlongs.) Taiping 11. i>.2, Tigablas 9.2, Kwahiri 9, Otero 8.12, Neidpath 8.11, Whiskers 8.6, Rievaxulx 8.5, City571 words
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Article361 1927-07-23 20 THE MEYER ROAD CASE CONTINUED. The continued hearing of the District Court action in which the Municipal Commissioners are suing Mr. E. R. Keok for the recovery of $12,008 being their estimated cost of the construction of that portion of Meyer Road fronting the defendant's projperty. came on361 words
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Article375 1927-07-23 20 S.C.C. Tournament. SVHITLEY IN FORM AGAINST THE MERCHANTS. The S.C.C. Tournament match between he P. S. and L. and the Merchants comnenced on the Padang yesterday evening; he P. S. and L. taking advantage of perr ect conditions, putting together 104 for ;he less of four wickets, a good375 words
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Article64 1927-07-23 20 NOTTS CONSOLIDATE THEIK i'osition. [Reuters Service.] London, July 22. In the County Cricket Championshii Notts beat Essex -at Southern! by eight wicket. E^ex 121 and 100. 196 and 26 for 2. Larwood took six wickets for 46 runs in the home county's first innings, and Voce had six64 words
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Article110 1927-07-23 20 The second of the Test trials, between England and the Rest, takes place at Bristol to-day. Other matches which commence to-day are: Surrey versus Kent at the Oval; Hampshire versus Middlesex at Bournemouth; Lancashire versus Worcestershire at Nelson; Leicestershire versus Essex at Leicester; Glamorgan versus Gloucestershire110 words
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Article25 1927-07-23 20 Orders For Week Ending July 31st. Tuesday, —Signalling Class Headquarter* 5.15 p.m. Thursday, —Band Practice Headquarters 5.15 p.m. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.25 words
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Article96 1927-07-23 20 Malacca meet Negri Sembilan to-day at Malacca. There are only two changes from the Malacca team that met and was defeated by Singapore recently. Chelliah comes in to the exclusion of Peter Gomes and D lah displaces Cheng Chuan. The sides are as follows: Malacca: Anderson;96 words
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Article302 1927-07-23 20 MEETING OF GENERAL COUNCIL S.F.A. The half-yearly meeting of the Singapore Football Association was held at the Secretary's Office, No 27 Winchester House, at 5 p.m. yesterday at which were present. Dr. Lim Han Hoe (Vice-President), D. Patterson, J.C.D'Cotta, Lt Jones, Mohd Sherrif and Capt. G.L. Harris, Secretary.302 words
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Article77 1927-07-23 20 The following fixtures complete the A and B Division of the Singapore League: Monday, July 25, J.C.S. vs. S.R.C., Stadium; Tuesday, July 26 S.C.C. vs. S.C. F.A., Stadium; Thursday, July 28, V.M.C.A., vs. F. •Canng, S.R.C. Thursday, July 28, S.R.C. vs. A.P.C.. Stadium; Monday, Aujt. 1,77 words
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Article96 1927-07-23 20 Goals. P. W. D. L F. A. Pts. Duke's 10 8 2 0 33 8 18 S.C.F.A. 10 6 2 2 23 15 14 RA. 10 4 3 3 16 18 11 Malays 10 4 2 4 18 22 10 S.C.C. 10 2 0 812 25 496 words
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Article71 1927-07-23 20 AUSTRALIAN TEST CRICKETER DEAD. fßeuter's Service.] Adelaide, July 21. The death has occurred of J. J. Lyons, I the Australian cricketer. He played in fourteen Tests against England. S [Lyons, who was in his 61st year, played c for South Australia in Australian interstate matches. Lyons made three visits to71 words
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