The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 September 1927
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Title Section13 1927-09-13 1 Singapore Free Press id CENTS. SINGAPORE, GUS. TUESDAY, SEPTExMBER 13 1927. NO. 12,205.13 words
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Article317 1927-09-13 1 Tress eiMiinu'iil on Sir A. Chamberlain's declari. ion re«sirdinir the Empire coming before the Leajiue, is varied, but the hulk of the comments are fay. ourable Page 9. I here is a steady improvement m the figures of Hritish trade Pace 9. The Pride of Detroit was317 words
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Article1111 1927-09-13 1 There, at Faversham. where lour roads meet, is the COS Bei which is called bod faey's Grave. may not be marked BP n ihe map. but IBS Map makeis do not know eveiythmg. Voting's Cmner m Hammersmith ever, lliiiiiiiif rsmith man knows Youngs I f.nei. ion1,111 words
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Advertisement358 1927-09-13 1 i i is— __a ssc; WING LOONC. HMa HH.H CLASS TAJI.ORIXG. 'vi and Finish Guariv.m'ed .2. HIGH STUKET. _^_a flTi~Bß___nn9Bn____sn_______NSaaa__» RAFFLESJiOTEL I EVERY J TUESDAY, j ir>A THURSDAY, BATIK SATURDAY DANCE SPECIAI. DINER DANSANT GRILL ■VERY at which the following artists will OPEN DAILY appear iV Miss Tania Svctlanova «Tm358 words
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Advertisement198 1927-09-13 1 •WJ.*m*afA*mrV^**a*.^^ I THERE ARE m i 20 i _a_r^Ha___3 a REASONS JB__.ll WHY I______B_____| ij TYPEWRITERS "^^^S^^^^ I I ARE BEST *\W r Wl < FOR BODKLET. 5 j Sole Agents. !»I__s^\ A Co,lvt r Qua}. Sinsrapore .|\\J|^| VJLtd ALSO AT I; PENANG KUALA LUMPUR. Ja (Incorp<»rated m England). lr198 words
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Advertisement109 1927-09-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. i Nanette sandafs at Little's— Page 8. New films at the Alhambra Page '2. Visit Wassiamull's annual sale Page 3. t Lux for washing pretty things— Page Why not buy a Willys-Knight? Page 11. For" good tailoring go to H. B. W.nter 1 Page 8. Try bisurated majrnesia109 words
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Advertisement17 1927-09-13 1 J I WING LOONG. I THE I.r.COG.VLSKI) HOUSE I for FIIaOPEAN TROPICAL SCITS. |> S3, HIGH STREET. 117 words
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Miscellaneous201 1927-09-13 1 THE WEEK. J Tuesday, 13th. High Water, 11.42 a.m., 9.2.. 11.42 p.m. 10.5. Malacca H W. 8.20 a.m., 7.4.. 5.50 p.m. 6.9. < Football: Chinese vs. Malays. Stadia*. U'rdiiexfluy. 14th m High Water 0.12 p.m. 9.4. Malacca: H. W. I a.m. 7.5. 9.20 p.m. <nM. Kluang Rubber Meeting, Hong Kong201 words
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Article206 1927-09-13 2 Hopes Miasle.s May hi* S* imped Out. Svarlot fever, clir/hthcri--., und kindred cl' -eases cost London nearly _i)C0.000 durin-x tiu* pear IMS. The Metropolitan Asy hMU Board is IkemUy th puardiun and preserver of London's health. It maintains fourteen hospitals for the treatment «>f twenty specific206 words
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Article189 1927-09-13 2 i'hinoe Objections. I The objections < I the Hukkien community to the proposed F.M.S. Enactment to make better piovision for the adoption of children by members of the Chinese race were defined at a meeting at Ipoh n Sunday when it was resolved that a letter should189 words
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Article161 1927-09-13 2 Hue am) Cry After Metal Holders. "When I stopped the defendant he remarked, 'It is a pity they don't teach you to catch burglars.' This was the complaint of a policeman at Hampstead Police-court about a motorist whom he detained for not having his license m161 words
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Article36 1927-09-13 2 Yorkshire Holder Defeated. London, Aug. 20. Melbourne.— ln the world's light heavyweight wrestling championship over 10 ten minute rounds, Ted Thye (America) beat Sam Clapham (Yoikshire). the holder, by one throw to none.36 words
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Article29 1927-09-13 2 Madrid. August 14. The Biahop of Cerona ha* interdicte<l mixed bathing, warning that thf.se who do not comply will he refu-od the benefits of the Sacrament.29 words
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Advertisement755 1927-09-13 2 •From Taaffftv. 13th to Sunday, 18th 5en!.....! AN BNTERTAININ-aTAND INTERESTING SKI E< TION m AT THE „,(T ''KKs ALHAMBRA (Tan Chen- Kee Co.. Ltd., Proprietors) In the Second Show at 9 p.m. A UNITED ARTISTS BMDCI IL Featuring one of the best m whi h she has ever appear* The755 words
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Article893 1927-09-13 3 How the Help- Yourself Schema Works. AMERICAN EFFICIENCY. Tliat tlie general standard of American efficiency, of which one hears so much and sees but relatively little, is m general higher than tbe EUfflia]., ia a point that is open to debate; but there is one thing that893 words
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Article31 1927-09-13 3 Mr. F. E. James, General Secretary <>>' the Calcutta V.M.C.A., will leave on Sept. 11 tor Java, to report on the possibility of extending the Y.M.C.A.'s work to the Dutch East Indies.31 words
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Advertisement212 1927-09-13 3 TAN KAH KEE Co. PRICE NETT. "BELL BRAND" HOTOB CAR TYRES TYRES. Bj(\ Ik 2i iR Durable and Economical. 11/^" Every Tyre and Tube T jH 53.00 Af) ]§aa{\*a_\ W AT/ l*ttt\\mmm\\ V^ HtaOQ $:*.oo Mf J~ f~\ IfiS _L V 2 Es- 7r*L *!_T -%-v Head Office No. j.212 words
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Advertisement166 1927-09-13 3 '^Va'aPaJ'ararwTa'V'sr^ i i I Growing one ttt%y— .jplljjjlwi i^ Jam tne next stay -JBrn That's hew we imprison the tiavour of fresh fruit. llßSffipW > It is expensive to make this %£§s^ r j: way, but the results are worth it -quite difierent (^^^^^^j^!^^^ j: C 9* > < >166 words
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Article2212 1927-09-13 1 T. Stanhope Spring - T. Stanhope Spring. Mystery of Trana-Atlantic Feats. NEW WORLD AIR MAIL CONFERENCE. BY Editor of "AIRWAYS." [SfFCIAL TO FREE PRESS.] London, Aug. 20. j It is difficult at this moment to explain the extraordinary lack of public interest! there has been during the past few days2,212 words
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Article349 1927-09-13 1 REMARKABLE FOREST FIRE CONTROL. The spectacular transatlantic air flights, with their promise of radical developments m commercial flying, have brought home to Canadians realisation of the fact that the., have been lagging m post-war aviation. There is m Canada not a single important air mail or air349 words
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Article46 1927-09-13 1 LIEUT C ARR'S ACCIDENT. Vienna. Aujf. 9. Flight Lieut, ("arr and Flying Officer Dearth will arrive m Vienna on August 10. Dearth i> much hotter. The engine of the aeroplane has been dismantled for transport to England, the remainder of the mackim has heen broken up.46 words
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Article618 1927-09-13 1 A TALK WITH CLARENCE. CHAMBERLIN An insight into the spirit of enterprise and adventure which sends young American airmen hopping across the Atlantic as though it were the Serpentine or the St. Lawrence was afforded an Observer rep re tentative recently m a talk with Mr. Clarjnce Chamberlin,618 words
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Article140 1927-09-13 1 Lt, Phillips' Previous Crash. Flying Officer Leonard William Hennell Phillips, of the Hermes, who was drowned when his seaplane crashed into the water near Hong Kong recently, was a native of Surbiton, Surrey, where his father resides at No. 9, Endsleigh Road. He was involved m140 words
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Article119 1927-09-13 1 Another Accident m India. Calcutta, Aug. 10. A message from Aurarigabad states, according to some spectators, the engine of Mr. Dennis Rooke's aeroplane appeared to fail while passing over some palm trees immediately after taking off. The machine .rashed into one of the trees, turned over119 words
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Article715 1927-09-13 1 Dr. Sven Hedin - Dr. Sven Hedin Mapping a Broad Band Across a Continent. A SIX MONTHS' SEVERkVNCE FRCM THE J OUTER WORLD. J (By for Free Press and N.A.N A > Hutjertu-gol, Inner Mongolia. By Courier to Pekin, July 26. We have now been six weeks at this camp picking715 words
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Article249 1927-09-13 1 Some of the experts m Coolidgiono will be rather disappointed by the message m which the President has announced his determination not to seek the third term. For Cal. Coolidge the message was somewhat verbose; "No third term" would have been more characteristic. Yet it will have it.s249 words
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Article147 1927-09-13 1 A Sheikh's Flijcht. Baghdad. Aug. 29. The paramount Sheikh of the powerful Anizah tribe, Fahad Ibn Hadhhal, over 80 years old,- with a great reputation m the desert and living m a tent a hundred miles from Baghflad, sent a message stating he was unwell and147 words
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Article188 1927-09-13 1 In considering ih-.- issue of a U of banknotes, m plac of thi I "greenbacks," with a different each denomination, the United >'•* follows the lend ef Prance. Int' French banknotes, like our Bag were all printed m Mack, sad tl for adopting the variously roloVf ef188 words
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Article76 1927-09-13 1 Publication Onl) iftet Hi l> ilh P-axt", Auk. Marshal Foch has OOeri) t«opll memories of the Great War. hut not be published during ii cause he says "they might not tain people hocnnee 1 de no* f»' great a part 00 they expect "I refusefl a76 words
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Article53 1927-09-13 1 Geneva, Dr. Pierre BuWgor. ot h to have discovered 0 ehenucsi for the cure of tubenul ofl accordance with strict Bed demanding a medical iaq before publishing his fornw The doctor twists tha' pecuniary benefit from declares that high aHil themselves a definite cure, on returning to the53 words
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Article920 1927-09-13 2 And It is Worth £8,000! HIDING-PLACE OF "THE MESSIAH" STRAD. Queer stones are told about old violins. Of two violins, a viola, and a 'cello lately ••old m the United States privately for £11,000 no engrossing history is told; but it was a discussion920 words
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Article596 1927-09-13 2 Changed Methods Adopted. CLOSE QUARTERS. I New York. I il.e.v was considerable criticism of I-ec IP. J* lynn before I went into battle with ■***** Shark. y because he had ordered some alterations m my style of waging ring QMatfnra The boys were a bit596 words
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Article307 1927-09-13 2 Stonehenge, the ugly modern accretions vound which it is now hoped to sweep away has long had a p culiar f agination for English writers. Sidney and Daniel paid it tribute among the early poets, anil it made a great impression on the naively sensitive mind t,f307 words
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Advertisement240 1927-09-13 2 __^^KWiy^ V'^^r j<r~! t^v*___l 'fFiEmr ECZEMA SOOTHED CURED by ZAM BUK l.i'oma is a skin disease that att.uWs children and adults. Unlets treated hy Zam-Huk a poutrful healer and germicide chronic eczema may lead to compHcstkMM which produce blindin*. «>. deafness and baldness. reddened patch of skin, oa ahiih tiny,240 words
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Advertisement472 1927-09-13 2 I JTXIST ARRIVED MONET G O YON I Motor Cycles I The Machine of Grand Prix fame 3Vi \\k.\m. 0.1 i.V. Twin port I Grand Sports Model MCSS $665.00 complete i _4 3 /4 M.A.G. Engine I Super Sports Model MC $550.00 complete. i I 1 The A&&oci&ted Atrto Company.472 words
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Article1708 1927-09-13 3 Life m the Jungle. TROPIC ISLAND THRILLS. The wander-lust attacks most of us, but few can answer its call. Of such few are Mr. and Mrs. J. Talbot Clifton, of Lytham. The Squire has wandered round, and over the face of, the world. When he married1,708 words
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Article123 1927-09-13 3 The Hollywood film colony has furnished another shooting: drama, recalling others m recent years m which the names of leading: figures m the moving picture world have been involved. The Los Angeles correspondent of the Rritish United Press telegraphed: The film community has been shocked by123 words
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Advertisement782 1927-09-13 3 _*_safS»**>*; ,x You 'will soon feel t well and strong if you take Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE If you are weak as a result of severe illness HALL'S WINE will build you up. If you are run-down m health HALL'S WINE will quickly tfive you new life and782 words
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Advertisement307 1927-09-13 3 f'l' a— a— •->- a—m— a— a— a— a— a— a— fc.-g.... i B-j <t ;i i Ar mJkm\m^ i 1 J J iN_^llll___ll_lf W __B I T In and cut of the wash continually how long can you make your 7 pretty ihings la si Only l)v washing them307 words
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Article165 1927-09-13 4 TIIK REST FORM TO ISE. B h.le im, t tr*rymtut knows that a aaaROOfl for indigestion. compurat ively few reoli-M that it.s value is due to the fact that mutndi,es excess acd. which causes nu>e- ■'•nth> of all digestive troubles. To get be«t l ,u K165 words
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Article312 1927-09-13 4 CHAMBERLAIN'S APPEAL FOR PATIENCE. LRITISH OBLIGATIONS HEAVY ENOUGH. f Renter's Service. J London. Sept. 1 1. Sir Austen Chamberlain concluded his Speech by flaying that the failure of the Geneva naval conference showed we should work patiently, even if slowly. The greatest and quickest results were not312 words
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Article127 1927-09-13 4 FRENCHMAN DETERMINED TO START [Reuters Service.] Paris. Sept. 21. Despite the growing public opinion againet Atlantic flights the French airman Castas has sent a letter to ITntransigeant stating he is determined t<» start accompanied by Lebrix when weather permits. He declares the trans-Atlantic flight is BO more127 words
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42 1927-09-13 4 [Reuter's Service.) London. Sept. 12. The Westminster Gazette has tele Kraphed Captain Courtney that it will not continue to support any trans-Atlantic attempt this year. The newspaper announces that th« flight may th refore be considered abandoned.42 words
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Article27 1927-09-13 4 [Reuter's Far Kastern Service. Shanghai. Sept. 12. A Tokyo message says the Pride of D troit has left Oniuvn (near Nagasaki) For Kasumigaura.27 words
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Article63 1927-09-13 4 r Peuter's Service.] Riga. Sept. 11. A message from Kowno with regard to the outbreak at Tauroggen says troops captured a score of Maijus' followers, but Maijus, who carried otf £5.000 from a local bank is still at large. It is stated that Maijus is a former63 words
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Article75 1927-09-13 4 London. Aug. 27. Mr. Henry Rulfer, Director of the Royal Tnsuranee Company, left l'7C,i>B9. In his will be forbade the sale of his riding and carriage horses and directed a sum to be set aside at least for 21 years, to enable them to be75 words
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Article466 1927-09-13 4 COURTNEY'S WITHDRAW. AIR MINISTRY'S VIEWPOINT. [British Radio— Official Service.] kiiKby, Sept. 11. The Westminster Gasette, largely under whose auspices Captain Courtney was attempting ihe westward trans- Atlantic I flight, has telegraphed to Captain Courtney I at Coraaaa that m view of the exceptional weather conditions and the heavy466 words
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304 1927-09-13 4 PRIZE PRESENT \TIO\S On Saturday Sipt. 3rd, tlie members md fr>adfl of the Uaited Engineer*' Recreation Club weie th g'le.s*-- of the General Manager, Mr. T. L. Evans, and Mrs. Evans at their residence. "Ersham," Bukit Timah Road, on the occasion of the seventh annual304 words
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Article701 1927-09-13 4 Letter Package Service. A BURMA DIFFICULTY. (Our Chinese Correspondent.! A message from Rangoon states that the postal transmission of letter packages bejtween Rangoon and China has now beea terminated. Chinese emigrants are warn, ed that no package containing more than one letter car. he posted unless the contents701 words
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Article30 1927-09-13 4 RUBBER QUOTATION. JAPA\ES E- A I STR ALI A N ASSOCIATION. A meeting of supporters of the establishment of the Japanese Australian Association will he held t --morrow.30 words
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Article33 1927-09-13 4 A Japanese destroyer hurried t(» Swatovc from the Mako naval station. It is re liably stated that a Chinese Red Army has occupied Swatow anil is now advancing toward Canton.33 words
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Article33 1927-09-13 4 Tokio. Sept. 10. A communique of the Imperial Household Department announces that H.M. th;* Empress jrave hirth to a second daughter at 4.40 a.m. al tho Akasaka Palace, Tokio.33 words
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Advertisement509 1927-09-13 4 BUSINESS CARDS. ij MARY SETON. 1 < BLACKWOOD I TRMTI'RE •I SHANGHAI .SHADES. > j i tMBER MANSIONS. S :.^\y. .v»v.v.v-v.v.;v.w.vA? "WEE BROS: UNDERTAKERS. MONUMENTAL MASONS. i loral Wreaths. Made to order. Ti t iiiaial Wreaths A!wa\s m Stock. 1 Selegfe Road. Tel: 3X69. i^UNER^ siNf.AI*ORE CASKET CO. i EXPERIENCED509 words
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Advertisement564 1927-09-13 4 NOTICES. LOKE YEW DONOR SCHOLARSHIP, HONG KONG UNIVERSITY. Oaa Donor Scholarship, which provides free taUioa, the Iniversity of Rang Kong falls vacant m January, 1028. It la "i.en to Chinese students indigenous to Britisfl Malaya who have good school records aad aho are m poor circumstances. Applications for it must564 words
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Advertisement265 1927-09-13 4 KIKKO iwi SOY FAMOUS JAPANESE &AUC£ ~"^"~-*~w_~ mmmm__mmWnaasaamammmmtmntk*i^al*M B **Maaa_2_S_____BaSa B Delicioua Taatel To aM more taste snd aeur ishment to your food Try Kikke Man Soy faraoua Japanese aay _an your maau, fill at and vegetables Kikke Maa Say ia prepared fram nourishing soy-bean, wheat and pure aait. Brewed265 words
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Article37 1927-09-13 5 VAX DER HARST.- At 30 Cavanaph Road on 12th Septcmbt. r, 1927, Arentje Elizabeth, 7? year:- the beloved widow ot" Capt. L, van der Har-t. Funeral takes place at Bida-dari cemetery at 4.30 p.m. to-day.37 words
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708 1927-09-13 5 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER U. 1027. The Pontianak Gold Mines aiiair continues to drag its unedifying length along. There was yot another meeting on Saturday at which there was a repetition of the manoeuvring and juggling with thf various factors of the situation, with prospects708 words
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Article369 1927-09-13 5 Mr. J. Lee. Principal of St. Andrew's School, accompanied by Mrs. Lee, returned from leave by the Malwa on Saturday. The proposed trip of Dr. Tagore and his suite to Sanvarang has been cancelled owing to the indifferent health of the poet. In connection with the concert at the Theatre369 words
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Article46 1927-09-13 5 LEAVING FOR RANGOON. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Sept. 12. The seaplane :n gaged m survey work m Malaya arrived from Port Swettenham this morning and moored m Prai River. To-morrow, after re-fuelling at the A.P.C. wharf, she proceeds to Victoria Point, Rangoon.46 words
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Article73 1927-09-13 5 WELCOME FROM PENANG BAR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Sept. 12. In th.* Supreme Court to-day Justice H W. Prichard was sworn m as puisne judge. The oaths (,f allegiance and the judicial oath were administered by Mr. Justice Sproule, the senior puisne judge. There was73 words
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148 1927-09-13 5 Dr. Yves M. Birnud from the League ol Nat ions' Health Section of Geneva ariivd flt Singapore by the Malwa to take up duties as the Acting Director of the Enst?rn Bureau. Dr. Birnud is graduate from the Uni versitiea of Paris and Johns148 words
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Article521 1927-09-13 5 A conference In connection with the Malayan Trunk Telephone*] Scheme was held m Kua'a Lumpur on Satuiday. Mr. S. H. Langston. who has been gazetted as District Officer. Kuala Kangsar, will remain m Lower Perak as District Officer there until he goes on lenve m March. The marriage of Mr.521 words
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Article256 1927-09-13 5 PREVENTIVE SO( F ;,V C<>\n.n,KKS Ms A meeting of the Genera] C the Singapore Soc.Mv for th p"" (nmity to Animals P Club on August 'JOth. '-•■■k'l p. Sub-Committees irerc apt M suit with the Authors s j„ (1) The landing a ,H a| _2 bullocks; Mr.256 words
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Article148 1927-09-13 5 A large and difltinguiahed gntherinc aasembled at the Kuala Lumpur n station on Friday evening to bid go to the Hon'ble Mr. Peel aiA M on their departure to Penang Hi tmti Europe on furlough. Mi. and Hi travelled m tbe State Mloon148 words
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Article242 1927-09-13 5 Bngineer*a New Traia scheme A new type of railway by which of 200 to 3»;i> miles an hour i:uiy b tamed is foreshadowed bf Mr. R. I of Fr«!\lield. Hampshire, a Biember Society of Engineers. He claims that hy hi- Ren IJ journey from London242 words
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Article62 1927-09-13 5 Dr. Wong Pan Seng, M ed Chinese, res.dent of away a few .lavs ago. H of the Chinese eollgrega I Koh noon after its mcci I and has been living M retin years. He gave goner church which is being en ii Koh. The funeral flenrki this building, by specal62 words
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Advertisement278 1927-09-13 5 144I 44 THE CONNOISSEUR GOMES TO CALDBECK* S" AmmmmX _____HrPf/ r^°« «-Jl_Jwi V*"¥wß^ilwaSP >p o N T r N W^*&mm\\Ww*_^ _^tm&S-- WwmJj*t *F\at,£*. IF W< *fe**- .-V.. VJ ■Jy-Vi'-r j*"****!^^fl^a^*- afYri «?^*^?_p_s--''"'_s*____i*f^ «r3si fsßf .-W*«n'n: I CALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO., LTD {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hongkong) 1 (Jncorjiorntid m278 words
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Advertisement65 1927-09-13 5 wmwmmmmmwmmmwMmmmmmwwmamaaammu PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth ~PI UPEE TRIANUI.E I "BASS" I iTHE BREW FOR THE TROPICS? Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan Co.. Ltd. j there is Nothing that PLEASES A MAN MORE THAN TO BE WELL DRESSED— IT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE EVEN IN THE MOST SELECT CIRCLES. H. B. Winter65 words
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Advertisement9 1927-09-13 5 To-day's Feature. I AERONAUTICAL AFFAIRS* j Pa.</< i 4,9 words
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Article42 1927-09-13 6 HR ,T!SI. plane crashes. OIIKKR IN.ll RED. iter's Service.] London. Sept. 12. An Ministry announces that the ii i i'i<r. one of the four new entered for the Schneider m Italy crashed during V.ni.e. r' r Sthoamld was injured.42 words
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Article27 1927-09-13 6 I n i/. Fur Eastern Service Tokyo, Sept. 12. i( I >.i ndi has boon forced to fj wing to a storm.27 words
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Article88 1927-09-13 6 ITALIAN VICE-CONSUL SHOT. N EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR. .■< r'fl Service.] Paris. Sept. 12. morning --hot at with a inded, Count Nardini n Paris, at the Italian Nardini was taken to Paris, later. The pet pet rator of tho ted. was kept .fruiting onsulnte as Nardini ill He was th. n apparently88 words
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Article28 1927-09-13 6 iti Service*.] (omo. Sppt. 12. ijrresa <»: Physics vh of Si*r. afarteil] Goveinnaent an-1 **ente n nai ksai lnths United states. J fli Australia., South28 words
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Article46 1927-09-13 6 [Reut r*i Service.] l.ondoa. Sept. 12. provemenl In British trade Board of Trade returns for brad which rive Export! C69,41<M*9; ark 2*0,100.000. rorei are an increase of £3,2*9.000 ream iff -:.202.0iM) respectively itl and Import! compared with July. [Earlier rnhles nn page 7.]46 words
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Article31 1927-09-13 6 'WATKUYON HOARD THE YAKUMO EflOtesy of the Nanyo NichiKiehl Shimbunsha). Tokio. Sept. 11. rnnter Yakusao at Shanghai has I it dels) her homeward voyage ft) case* of dvscnterv aboard31 words
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Article32 1927-09-13 6 Governor of Fengtien has probmeae boya attending Japanese Chinese students m the dorthe Commercial School at 'Vhf,. desalted instigated by sup'he ami .Japanese movement ■mted to hay. spread m Riaoyang.32 words
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Article34 1927-09-13 6 p| a bip air trans '"'■Pany may shortly be realized, •"imunicati-ms Office has decided demand of Y20.000.000 as the Uaj to the company for twelve the I adject conference for the34 words
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Article44 1927-09-13 6 and Forestry Office has 1,1 sum of YaOO.OOO m the cost of establishing •on office. The Agriculture has hitherto concentn horn to produce a large fltely the experts have lon that the quality of Stpottnmt matter, because al .tuple food.44 words
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Article52 1927-09-13 6 "'.a first-class passengei the P. and O. 'steamer, vv *as accompanied by his '-'en, jumped overboard Vigust 29, when the ship St Vincent. The Fourth "■'ped overboard m an at- Both were drowned. Stewart, her husband '">g from insomnia and P v *"Ti, -i inquest, a verdict he had committed52 words
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Article219 1927-09-13 6 GREAT BRITAIN'S POSITION. FRENCH PKESS CRITICISM. [Reuter's Service.! wi, .1 r. London. Sept. 12. 1 hie the B.itish newspaper, generally support Sir A. Chamberlain's attitude some criticise his method. The Daily Nous for example declares his ilanuuag. e« ill chosen und provocate vh'le the Daily h.-onicle descriUs his219 words
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63 1927-09-13 6 Geneva. Sept. 12. The League Council »>a< dr rilled m prinClple to aceep the Ai j, na m* 0 j |2,000, .'OO to establish a LeOfTOe research library. The Assembly of the League has approved the Council's decision. Tbe Assembly expressed gratitude to the63 words
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Article39 1927-09-13 6 [ROOM Service.] Paris. Sept. 12. According to the papers If. Poincare has sent If. Briand a telegram conveying his warmest congratulations for the latter's Speech OU Saturday m the Assembly of the League of Nations.39 words
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Article160 1927-09-13 6 GREAT PREPARATIONS IN PARIS. London, Sept. 12. Escorted seaward by naval airships amid cheers, waving of flags and the music of military bands. America's greatest wartime transport, I-eviatban left New York for France with the last contingent of the American Legion headed by General Pershing bound for160 words
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Article79 1927-09-13 6 ANOTHER (.UNTIGHT. FATAL AFFRAY NEAR POLICF. STATION. Gunmen were active m the Rochore District on Sunday night about 7 o'clock. The shopkeepers m the vicinity of Rochore Police Station were suddenly fired on by a gang of men armed with pistols. One of the victims79 words
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Article127 1927-09-13 6 A curious case came up on appeal before tha High Court m Rangoon recently. Ba Byu. who had a large practice m the District Court at Myingyan, and was regarded a- a model citizen, is alleged to be the directing genius of a gang of dacorts, and habitual receiver of127 words
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Article1310 1927-09-13 6 Some Facts and Figures. BRITISH vs. AMERICAN. Since the Imperial Conference, the previously placid waters of the film producing industry have been m a state of turbulence due to the measures being adopted all over the Empire to try and break the undoubted hold which American productions1,310 words
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Article401 1927-09-13 6 SOCIAL. Malacca, Stpt. 10. Mrs. 6. B. Adams has pone to Singapore for a holiday. Rifle Shooting. On Sept. 3 anil 4, the annual confined Bisley meeting of the Malacca Volunteer Corps Battalion Rifle Association was held at Bukit Sebukor Range. The number of entrants was 47 and401 words
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Advertisement292 1927-09-13 6 SPECIAL SALE OFFER 'Sll VAI" mad m i S Quality. vJILViIL Sheffield. STAINLESS NICKEL SPOONS AND FORKS. i\ DESSERT AND TABLE KNIVES. f f 200 Dozen Small Size Eprpr Spoons 85ale Price $1.80 doz. J m 350 h o Tea n $1 90 H i -25 M Dessert Spoons $4.50292 words
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Advertisement695 1927-09-13 7 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES BX PRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON t% N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Due Spore. jj WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. PERSEUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Hull In port695 words
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Advertisement550 1927-09-13 7 Ellerman Backnall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). 'ELLEHMAr LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. s.B. CITY OF SALFORD Sept. 27 s.s. CITY OF WELLINGTON Oct. 8 s.s. CITY OF550 words
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Advertisement415 1927-09-13 7 Britist. India and Apcar Lin*. I— (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. 0 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY s H) VKIn LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVKI T OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AM) I__ Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tuiinaj-t J* LAHORE (cargo) 5252415 words
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Article720 1927-09-13 8 American Methods. IN THE CAUSE OF MORALITY. The justification for Prohibition is morality. We have ro often been told that that we have almost come to believe it is true. When men put the temptation of strong drink behind them they become God-fearing, virtuous, truth telling, honest citizens. Having720 words
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Article172 1927-09-13 8 GIBI. .SHOOTS LOVER AND HERSELF. Hollywood, Aug. 5. Th<* capital of the film world was thrilled to-day by another story of unrequited love, followed by shooting. A girl named Gottlieb, employed as a retouching- artist at the Commercial Studio, shot Mr. Hamilton B. Mannon, an official of172 words
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Advertisement214 1927-09-13 8 ir u>e of ENO is not m SU9 flr^*l K-**vC___f^i_J n\ a guarantee of fitness, it fl *_f _wj m m **m W-^*r^*_rSm considerably, and many \\\\mW A_Wm\\w a^ J _\\f*\ f_ w _*Matawi withstand continued effort fl I \wr_mmW Amm\r _»v **>^ l^^^^k__wS^_mmmm\m^^^^*ym*r\*T/ y\ _*""*"\w3 rmWAT i/^***_ .'Sat >^_B214 words
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Advertisement374 1927-09-13 8 /£S\ WINCARNIS >^-?x. I \|tW Dispels I Recommended by De^eSSlOll Jfe 17,000 Doctors. ffW^J; fttV 1 1 frfe^cint way ll^t^^- ;^'l_t"-^ >, 1 I /I^IWV to Health and Vigour. IsJA^'l Wincarnis way to restored f__rj--^p^r r\\ good health and strength. f iF___a?^^^^J I Wincarnis is the tonic restorative wine that374 words
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Article272 1927-09-13 9 AIRCRAFT CARRIER ARRIVES. H.M. Aircraft Carrier Hermes (Capt. R. Eliot, C.8.E., R.N.) anchored m the outer roads at five o'clock yesterday evening from Hong Kong, which port she left on Sept. 7th. She is expected to leave on Friday for Penang, where she will stay two or three272 words
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118 1927-09-13 9 Exciting Voyage of Four American**. Mr. Cornelius Crane, the twenty-year-old son t>f a Chicago manufacturer, has arrived jin Paris after Classing the Atlantic m an 87-foot sailing-boat, with three companions. He say? that his trip was quite as exciting as Colonel Lindbergh's flight. They were twenty118 words
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97 1927-09-13 9 Honolulu. Aug. 8. Mystery surrounds the identity of a derelict .submarine reported to be floating m the Pacific between Honolulu and Yokohama. A search of the records by the shipping men of ports throughout the world has failed to shed any light on tho name97 words
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Advertisement502 1927-09-13 9 Burns Philp Line .Incorporated m Auatialia.) FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Reguar monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The 8.9. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,502 words
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Advertisement624 1927-09-13 9 Kerr Steamship Co. ln c I I 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. I j (Incorporated m U.S.A.) I I WW Genera) Agents. I REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO I BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPeiA ay, I BALTIMORE I S.S. VENICE MARU dv. I M.S. SILVERGUAVA d Sept. 4 M.S. SILVERBELLE dv( (>624 words
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Miscellaneous690 1927-09-13 9 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala' Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lem bin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Je ran tut) 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, Wednesday690 words
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Miscellaneous317 1927-09-13 9 CLEARANCEaS. Sept. 12.— Plancius, R. S. Bahru, Le Maire. (Dut.); Sri Wongsee, Placuna. Aing Leong, Meran, (Brit.); Henrik. (Nor.) METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office.) For the twenty-four hours ending midnight Sept. 11th. Max. shade temp. 89 F Mm. shade temp. 75 F Mean shade temp. 80.7317 words
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Advertisement669 1927-09-13 10 O. S. K. Line. l>r,hnat.ons. Steaaiers. *,*-.>. Lsava. aMm\ Rotta*a_ai, Hamburg, Bremen, i r» via Colombo, Aden and ajaj—ww* port ,d Amazon Maru Sept. 17 Sept. 18 n.rban. Ugan Bay, Cape Town, Rio, ajrfrt sad Buenos Aires. f Hawaii Mam Oct. 5 Oct. 7 U„n,c,»>x Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, BVira. Detafaa Bsy669 words
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Advertisement443 1927-09-13 10 mmmmmmmmm^^ mmm^^^mmWmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmammmmmMmmm^m^JWJWmnE^^^^ TMm-OTMitTJKr iJbOatlj A_*S_mmm\mmr LINERS 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 sn electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, s all have hot and cold443 words
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Advertisement720 1927-09-13 10 K. P. M. wasiYK mmm mmtsghappu. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m HoUand) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE I^ETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight Transhipment Marine Departments snd 1 Manager's desk. Representatives m use Straita Settlements (Singapore snd Penang) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU720 words
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Article943 1927-09-13 11 Secrets the Doctor Learns. A MAGIC "WIRE/ It is almost worth while being on the sick list if you are a South London gaswoiker: they make such a fuss of ><>v. For half a century the great corporation which supplies the Surrey side has believed943 words
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Advertisement260 1927-09-13 11 __^LV ,a^__ W—^^T A very charming (own. I Madam, though I fear you must feel rather cold. H 1 would strongly advise you to secure some genuine I Aspirin I I Tablets "aoyet' and by their use avoid all risks of a chill. H The only guarantee of quality and260 words
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Advertisement323 1927-09-13 11 jfl»;- _*.v. a. N_o _*r Jfl _aT^? JL_ Iw I gratitude m thai he was the first to introduce tobacco to the Old World MADE BY CARRERAS LTD. _fe_P%/8 Ti^- T I" 1 \m i&Umrs Reputation <_\\\\MMnM \wk IHI IW m 011 I I ill \y rivvMUILLY 7he CIGARETTE of323 words
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Article727 1927-09-13 12 Tapah 2.72% 2^l Teluk Anson 2.7R 2.80 Temcrloh 1.10 1.15 fTlo Ik-nut 63 66 United Malacca 2.15 2.20 cum Ulu Pandan 1.20 1.27 V.: Utan Rimpan 3.50 3.80 INDUSTRIALS. Central Engine 82% 87% pastern Smelters 22.10 22.50 i'laetT and Neavos 15.40 18.80 cum Hammers 177.00 182.00 cum727 words
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Article67 1927-09-13 12 September, 12. Bunk 1 m.s. lit :,l-32 Bank deman.i 1 .3 23-32 Private credits I HUS. 2 4*. New York, demand s*» ('-edits 90 isjn i>7'France, demand 1 4 2 1 India. T. T. UM% Hone; Kong, demand 12H P- c Dis. Yokohama, demand 117 v^ \*om. Java demand67 words
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Article214 1927-09-13 12 September, 12. Tin 100 Tons $1 14.00 Gambier f> 7 Pepper White 105 Pepper Black 61 Flake Tapioca 7", Pearl Saga Sm-*li 7.40 Copra 10.00 Copra Sundried 11,10 Opium, Benares urn. 4,00') Rice Liang Ria Chan Mark lied Bugle (New) 80S nice, Siam old Ke. 800 Rice. Rangoon Bintai.214 words
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Article61 1927-09-13 12 September 12th.. 12 o'clock noon. Bayeri Sellers. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot 57 57 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Sept. 07*4 67 Oct- Dec. SH*. 59 Jan-Mar. 60* 4 61 Apr-June 9M% 62 '.j Tone of Market: -Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 16 s61 words
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Article213 1927-09-13 12 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore, Sept. 12. London. Rubber ls 4%d. Unchanged. Local 57. Tin. London £283 15s. Sept. 10. Local 144 for 100 tons. Mining— Kuchai 2.17 2.20, Malaya Consolidated 1.28 V:- 1.30. Rantau Ord. 1.97 ■> 2.02 1 Hong Fatt 1.08% 1.10. Talam 1.32V1* 1.35, Kuyoh 1.56 1.59,213 words
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Article115 1927-09-13 12 Yesterday's Alterations. Puy*»r« Se'>«« Bansrin Tin (£> ,T2s 6d Ml 6d Haad Yai (£1 29s 30* Hong Fatt ($n LOT 1 1.12 K!anp River ($1) 4.03 l.in Ttja Malay 28s. 2Ks M Telok Kruin ($H ljtttt I^TH Ulu Piah ($1) 1.06 1.10 Allenby (sl> 2.7-"> 2.K5 Aver115 words
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596 1927-09-13 12 THE ANNUAL REPORT. The following is the seventeenth annual report of the directors to tiu* shareholders oi' the United Malsccs Rubber Estates Ltd., to bs presented at the meeting on Sept. :.o at Malacca. A net profit for the year ended April 30th 1927, is596 words
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115 1927-09-13 12 The local branch of The Yokohama Specie Bank. Limited, is m receipt of a tcle-Tam from their head-office stating that at the 95th.. half-yearly general meeting held on the 10th. instant, the following resolutions were passed. That the nett profit for the half-year snd. ing115 words
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Advertisement410 1927-09-13 12 ASSEIS OVER WM ASSURANCE IN TOKCE OVER .27.000.0C0 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMTTED. wvinv vm v (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) ,It nlnv TJ. \mTtmT7 H US f' Sin^P° re LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. rhe (ompany has £20,000 deposed with the Supreme Court of England, and complies410 words
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Advertisement366 1927-09-13 12 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. Established 1880— Capital Subsciibed V.100,000,000 fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.96.500,00 President: K. Kodatna Esq. ice-President: K. Takeuchi Esq. DIRECTORS. M. Odagni.Esq. K Mogami, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. R. lehinomiya Esq. K. Tatsunu. Esq. T. Hodsumf, Esq. X Watanabe, Esq. Okubo, Esq. •aiou K. Morilttura366 words
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Advertisement468 1927-09-13 12 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hon^kon^r) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,0*00,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COL'RT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. I». G. M. Bernard, Chairman A. H. Compton, Esq., Deputy Chairman W. H.468 words
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Advertisement39 1927-09-13 12 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTORCAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.-* Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. j39 words
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Article51 1927-09-13 13 International Polo. CHANGES IN THE BRITISH TEAM. [Reuter's Service.] New York. Sept. 12. Colonel Tomkinson, manager of the British polo team, has announced that for the second match with America on] Wednesday, Captains George and Dening! will replac Captain Pert and Major Williams as numbers one and two51 words
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Article35 1927-09-13 13 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Sept. 12. Up to the present there is no news of the Gordon Bennett balloons. Xo official report is being issued until all the balloons have landed.35 words
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Article33 1927-09-13 13 f ßeuter's Service.] Le Touquet. Sept. 12. In the International Lawn Tennis Championships finals, Senorita de Alvarez (Spain) heal the German champion Fiau lein Aussem, m the women's singles.33 words
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Article196 1927-09-13 13 YESTERDA\"S RESULTS. A. Singles. R. B. Lewis minus 15 vs. Roy Smith minus 15.3, unfinished. Collins beat G. Watt plus 15, 7 5, S— 6. B. Singles. Ruchwaldy plus 5 beat Riches plus 15, ti— 4. 3—6. 6—l. D. Singles. N. Metherell beat G. Scott, 6—4. S— 6.196 words
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Article95 1927-09-13 13 C. Singles. C. Salter plus 3 vs. A. D. Anderson scr. to finish. S. H. Moss minu** vs. R. M. Duff plus 5. C. Singles. Winner of Campling and McKenna vs. W. H. Palgrave plus 3. D. Single*. Lieut. Comdr. Redhead vs. W. G. Clark. (.odown Doubles Handicap.95 words
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Article89 1927-09-13 13 NINE CORRECT RESULTS WIN PRIZE. The larger number of competitors m our Football Competition No. 3 found the forecasting of Saturday's League results more difficult than either of the two previous series. Only two competitors succeeded m accurately forecasting the results of nine matches— Mr. Lim89 words
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Article97 1927-09-13 13 Tbe following cards were returned m the men's monthly September Medal twentysix cards having been taken out. C Harker Taylor, 7. r i 6 69 R. B. B. Donnell, SO 9 71 G. F. Murphy, 79 6 73 Major J. C. Burnett, 79 6 73 Lt Col97 words
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Article31 1927-09-13 13 The Autumn Cup will be competed for on Saturday and Sunday the 24th and _f>th inst. The best sixteen scores will qualify for play m the Vade Cup.31 words
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Article788 1927-09-13 13 The Autumn Meeting. HOW THE HORSES RAN. In connection with the Autumn meeting of the Singapore Turf Club which concluded on Saturday an endeavour to give a nutshell summary of horses' form may be of interest. Some, such as the Johore stable, whivh only ran once788 words
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Article83 1927-09-13 13 Michael Beary. the jockey, had an awkward experience when riding High and Low m the Bramber Selling Handicap at Brighton. One of the reins broke as the horse reached the top of the hill, but Beary kept his mount going by riding with one rein,83 words
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Article32 1927-09-13 13 Sir Alfred Butt's Luck At Deauville. Paris, Aug. 28. Sir Alfred Butt, the well-known theatre manager, is reported to have won £8,000 at ha rea rat at Deauville.32 words
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Article671 1927-09-13 13 Final Race For Cardosa Trophy. a JUNE WINS FOR SECOND YEAR. On Sunday last nine boats manned by purely amateur yachtsmen lined up on the starting line and at 10 a.m. Mr. Flett fired the starting gun m real artillery style and the various crews commenced to haul away671 words
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Article136 1927-09-13 13 People who are short-sighted frequently lose much of the pleasure of sea bathing because they think it necessary to discard their sptctac.es when they enter the water Without their glasses they fe?l helpless, and, because they find difficulty m recognising their companions, they lose self-con-fidence anil their136 words
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96 1927-09-13 13 A member of the Ku-Klux-Klan m Alabama who participated m a masked flogging outrage* has been given a term of from eight to ten years m a penitentiary This is the first instance m that State of h severe sentence for such a crime. Alabama96 words
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Article546 1927-09-13 13 Armed Robbers Convicted. FISH SELLERS VICTIMISED. At the Assizes yesterday morning, sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment was passed on a Chinese who was convicted of robbery ai*med with a deadly weapon The robbery, it was stated, was committed at the 12th. mile Seletar Road, the complainant "being546 words
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Article54 1927-09-13 13 The Cup Final. The Cup final, which was to have been played on Friday, has had to be postponed owing to the non-arrival of the medals from England. A pi*actice match m view of the final will be played to-day at the Stadium under the usual arrangements between tho54 words
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Article97 1927-09-13 13 CAR, BUS AND RIKISHA INVOLVED. About 9.30 p.m. on Sunday a Sikh who was driving his car collided with a motor bus and a rikisha at the junction of Upper Hokien Street and South Bridge Road. The rikisha puller, the bus driver and the Sikh97 words
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Article72 1927-09-13 13 Programme of Drills up to and For September 18th. Tuesday, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, S.R.A. (v), Chinese Company. Thursday, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Chinese Company. Friday, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. Band. Saturday, 2 p.m., Bukit Timah, Eurasian Company. 2 p.m., Farrer Range. C Company. Sunday, 872 words
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Advertisement462 1927-09-13 13 **y^******At*m*mr^^ I Greatest Artistes Finest Recordi m t am..mms. g f M g "HIS MASTER'S VOICF E •E REPRODUCED ON I "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" I GRAMOPHPONE I j| ARE ArJi-OLU/ELY PERFECT I HEAR THEM AND BE SATISFIED AT V LMOUTRIE CO., LTD I Raffles Place, Singapore. H> l************^^ '"•v.v.v.J I462 words
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