The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 October 1927
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Title Section13 1927-10-20 1 Singapore Free Press in CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1927. NO. 12,237.13 words
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Article261 1927-10-20 1 The Malay Mail states that the new Standard assessment is to be based upon a third cut on alternate days. There is no confirmation of tkis available Page 15. Economic statistics prepared for the President of America have enabled Mr. O.olidge to «tate that tax reduction may261 words
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Article975 1927-10-20 1 A BARBARISM THAT ENDURES. It seems as though the editors would hear no more of it. They will give no more space to the earnest gentlemen who pleaded with us to hange the fashion of our dress. And we -we shall not listen any more at (his time to thoseThe Londoner - 975 words
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Advertisement414 1927-10-20 1 wiNf, LOONG. nM 11 (LASS TAILORING. i nt and Finish Guaranteed. 51'. HKaal STREET. RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE TEA EVERY TUESDAY BATIK DAME TmRSDAY AND SATtRDAY GRILL ■van YOURY YOURLO AND OPEN DA,LY MONDAY, LADOVA BBDNBSDAY, CEI.EHRATED DANCERS T0 FRIDAY. will sppssr during the Dinner and 11.00 r.M.414 words
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Advertisement307 1927-10-20 1 j.......w..n«n¥wn -«rara-«-Brs-a-a-a-Br«-« •"■Ta ■-■-•-sr.rd'W"»%*VV'»%"B f THE f\o/^F_O DIARY J FOR 1 1928 1 f^=?-=^ THIS RONEO j 5 u product has earned for itself a *Z 1 laHas-BsaV^^ >==Z=r 1 p,ace n the busy man s d^sk by 1 1 f/ J re lson of »ts real helpfulness. BsP^B^i'n '-^^^E307 words
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Advertisement136 1927-10-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. More about sausages Page Wolseley. the car of quality Pago 8. Order a Roneo diary for 1928 Page 1. Whiteaway s for value in blankets Page K. Lux will do your finest washing Page 6. Coming shortly, the WcU-knoarn Manila Shows Page 2. Robinson and Co. advertise t136 words
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Advertisement13 1927-10-20 1 WING LOONG. t| THE RECOGNISED HOUSE ll EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.13 words
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Miscellaneous239 1927-10-20 1 THE WEEK. Thursday, WANs. High Water, 7.26 a.m.. 7.2, 6.8 p.m. 7.3. Malacca: H. W. 3.40 a.m.. 4.7. 4.50 p.m.. 4.7. Rugby: S.C.C. A. vs. Headquarters B. Duke's. Tanglin. M.H. homeward mail closes. Football: Ancients vs. Moderns at S.C.C. 5 p.m. Grand Ballet. Theatre. 9.30 p.m. Friday, '21st. High Water,239 words
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634 1927-10-20 2 MACPHAIL AND CO., LTD.'S WEKKLY REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 18. Tkfl oai Of London rubber stocks shew a furtnc i im rrase of 741) tons making I total ol 70,906 but, this notwithstanding, the price si -'vd betWr than laal week. Beearal I actors may have contributed to inlluen. Ulis advance,634 words
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Article211 1927-10-20 2 BTORIBB ATTACKBD I.Y FIISHOP GOatß Biahop Gore, in a retnarkable Mrrnoa deliv«_! td la Groavenor Chapel, Mayfalr spok. i f ;h<- credibility of some of the Old Teatan ei i storiea, and qoioted Tolatoy'a saying thai "the Jewa art aiaatera of storytelling*." V .'i e nourishing211 words
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Article58 1927-10-20 2 LaaaJasa, Oct. 11. Jin* tenosr Hogg at Bury awarded Sana Elizabeth Wynne tfOO dafmed unaVr 'I WurUmi-n'-- Compensation Act from th« Bury Eootb- Club for the ios> of her husband The judge held thai death vrai <Iu v '1 s« I Bonia, ae ceaseated by58 words
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Advertisement318 1927-10-20 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY. CINEMA— SIDESHOWS UNION STAR (MALAY) OPERA. Various Amusements Ssrturdav, Sunday. Oct. 22nd.. 23rd. FIREWORKS, I GATE 10 CTS. Mdm. Ia Kelveys -aaaasT 1^ saasl BBaaasaaßaasaaaaassai School of I DANCING M For children snd young ladies in Character, W Classical, Clog, Exhibition. Btillet and Toe Dancing. Private lessons318 words
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Advertisement420 1927-10-20 2 VICTORIA THEATRE m To-Night at 9.30 p.m. GRAND BALLET. Under the distinguished patronage of: H.E. THE GOVERNOR LADY CLIFFORD, In aid of the CHILD'S WELFARE SOCIETY. MATINEE: SATURDAY, OCT. 22nd. AT 5 P.M. s» Prices Evening Performances $3, 2 1. Matinees $2 1. Children Half Price to Matinees. BOOKING OPENS420 words
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Advertisement481 1927-10-20 2 To-night positively the last night. ONE OE THE WORLDS BEST COMEDIANS IN ONE OF HIS PEST COMEDIES AT THE ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee and Co., Ltd.. Proprietors.) flßn____B___________________ In the Second Show at !> p.m. rhe First of The Paramount Super Comedies Featuring the bii HAROLD LLOYD who has never481 words
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718 1927-10-20 3 Sentence As a "Rogue" Quashed. POLICE CRITICISED. A conviction and sentence of three months' hard labour passed by Sir Chartres Biron at Bow -street on August 23 on Mr. Frank Champain. house master at Bromsgrove Public School, Worcestershire, was quashed on appeal at LondonEvening News - 718 words
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Article104 1927-10-20 3 London, Oct. 1. Sir William Napier Shaw, who was Director of the British Meteorological Office (1905-1920), declares that there is a measurable loss of blueness in the sky, probably throughout the world, owing to some cloudiness which is possibly due to cremicals or moist particles affecting104 words
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Advertisement322 1927-10-20 3 ADELPHI HOTEL ssaaaM—*^ y POPPY DAY \|>ER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF HIS ii;\( ELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AND LADY j CLIFFORD C.B.E. HIS EXCELLENCY THE GENERAL OFFICER j COMMANDING AND MRS. VAN STRAUBENZEE. j Saturday, November 12th. Plain and Fancy Dress Carnival and Ball and Roof Garden Cinema. Kour Valuable Prizes322 words
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Advertisement477 1927-10-20 3 Why Hartley s Jam is Cheapest \^s^;m mmmmm 3asmmmmmmno*x Modern scientific laboratories— modern machines J •I Y^&^**mms%WmWo*~£. the latest packing methods, and our vast resource.-!. f L^^^^^^S^^^^Sk which give us the pick of the fruit and sugar mar- --^^^-y kets enable us to make 100 per rent, pure jam at477 words
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Article, Illustration290 1927-10-20 4 WARATAHS' WINNING WAY. "WHITESHEET" AS IT IS TO-DAY. scrum in the opening match al the Waratahs' tour against Deroa and I Up to the pr sent the N.S.W- footballer- have played and won eifht matches 160 point- again* the S7 of their appeaenfe-Dtily Skateh wpyrujht The290 words
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Article880 1927-10-20 5 Malayan Visitors. AGENCY MOVE DELAYED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Sept. 22. Mr. F. C. Calvert has leV. Tasmania foi the Federated Malay Stateg. Mr. L. J. c. Brogan has returned from the Malay States. On November 2nd and November 3rd, there is to be held a880 words
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Advertisement174 1927-10-20 5 THE EUROPE >2_Jf HOTEL "RENOWNED BY RECOMMENDATION* 1 Christmas Festivities mm^^^~^~~ m m^ m mmm^* m mamm ——^—^^—^n^ m^ f CHRISTMAS EVE. f SAT. 24th DECEMBER. Dinner and Cinderella Dance. m Christmas Tree Decorations. Tickets. $3. I fHKISTMAS NIGHT. a SUNDAY, 25th DECEMBER. Vuletide Dinner. Distribution of Christmas Novelties; after-dinner174 words
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Advertisement247 1927-10-20 5 •_^_aaj_| _Baaasß__. Law. Bh3£\v-— :9 B _f_| 5kL 5 sj I jmrn -3a BBS BSw«£-'''' -:^9 Bs> I^^M I^' :&988 BBT msa h^^www a^w~ '■'*5&&- sß'Bbl BKomv-'' :^W^^^gpy^.TO^!**^3BßßE:' '^fy?.-:-. %*K; a_ E£?«s&i > .^^Sbv *o"SsBB^BffijS: V: ■•''^•^iS^^ "sSjEjX'v SB*33BB BHSd***-' 'i*''^*wßßlv Jp"«^ As I would |SEs|\ l-ecommeiid you to l€l~l247 words
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Article822 1927-10-20 6 Thousands Pass Him Every Day! CABIN IN GLOOMY BISHOPSGATE ARCHES. This is to introduce to vour notice the l Loneliest Man in London. Many other signalmen lead lonely lives, especially on night duty; but Robert George Woods spends eight of the day's hours in an isolated undergroundW.C.S. - 822 words
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Article63 1927-10-20 6 My late wife, Leung Shi, died too soon, and the first, second and third concubines also died at different times. For this reason I cannot help lamenting over my family. My daughter, Fung Shan, should she be grateful to me for having given birth to her and brought her up,63 words
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Advertisement333 1927-10-20 6 NEW STOCKS OF COTTON BLANKETS WHITEAWAY^ THE "VENUS" THE "HEALTH" COTTON BLANKET j COTTON BLANKET u Vhi u ■fc*"' A HMtna Weirtt White Cotton Tropiojl «:«!> Bhi. Strip. Blanket Good Washing an,l Korder and nipped Ends. I 0 Wonderful Value. W t ann Hlut Stri >e W"**. Size TS x333 words
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Advertisement172 1927-10-20 6 pi)-^^ Give your T Instructions from t the Book. i Introduce most appetising J variety in your daily menu by i i consulting' Light Fare Recipes i i the Cookery Book containing i j 300 TESTED RECIPES. All j i the dishes can be easily snd j i economically prepared.172 words
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Advertisement279 1927-10-20 6 V.WAV.'.V.VA%V.V.V,V.V.V. V. V.V.V.-.V.V.V.V.- r^"*^ fl _a^^ Jrl I*Ko *-r :j In and out of the wash continually < —how long can you make your 5 i pretty things last j > Only by washing them in Ll T X can you tfet 5 the utmost wear from them. Hard soap279 words
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Article179 1927-10-20 7 IMPEDIMENTS TO TRADE ABOLITION OF RESTRICTIONS FAVOURED. [Reuter's Service. London. Oct. 18. The "diplomatic conference" at Geneva ie an outcome of the world economic conference six months ago which passed a series of resolutions dealing with impediments to international trade but its decisions had no executive force. The179 words
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Article112 1927-10-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] Rome, Oct. Ml. A special military court has severely sentenced three Communist ex-deputies and six other Communist prisoners who were a barged with active Communist and subversive propaganda in Rome last year. The ex Deputies. Molinelli and Innamor :.ti. were sentenced to 14 years112 words
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Article72 1927-10-20 7 LtAEL ARROI.I. TO BB RELEASED. [Reuter's Sei vie Washington. Oct. 19. Tne Attorney General has approved the .•(•commendation- of the Parole Board to release on parole fiom Atlanta Penitential y the well known theatrical producer, Earl Stroll, who is servine* a sentence of a year's imprisonment in72 words
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Article52 1927-10-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 18. A private meeting to-day of the joint committee of the Spinners' Federation and the Cottonyarn Aasoeistion, appointed a Ismail subcommittee to interview dissentients in the ballot ami abstainers. The 'after are about 15 per cent, of the whole. The committee adjourned for52 words
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56 1927-10-20 7 [Router'*? Service.] London. Oct. 18. Sir Adam Ritchie, general manager of Turkish Petroleum, in an interview witb Renter, said the new oil weil at Kirkuk had to be c'osed owing to the absence of transport. Nothing could be done till a pipeline was fixed to56 words
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Article45 1927-10-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] Youngstown, Ohio. Oct. IH. A *20.000.000 merger of steel and tinplate companies in Northern Ohio is announced. It brings together 61 sheet mills producing oOO.OCO ton* annua Hy with a liversity of products including full finished ihests for automobiles.45 words
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Article42 1927-10-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] Wiesbaden. Oct. 18. In accoidance with the Allies' decision to educe the army of occupation of the Rhineand. the first battalion of the Oxford and 3ucks Light Infantry has left Langensch- valbach for Parkhurst, Isle of Wight.42 words
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Article33 1927-10-20 7 [Reuter's Serviced Oslo, Oct. 19. The results of the elections hitherto are hat the Conservatives have lost 19 seats, abour has gained 20. A number of re- ults are still outstanding.33 words
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Article206 1927-10-20 7 (WOOL SHIPPERS AND REBATES. GOVERNMENT ACTION. [Reuter's Service.] Cape Town, Oct. 18. An acute .stage has been reached in the freight war which broke out in April between the Conference lines, of which the Union Castle is the leading member, and the British and Continental South African206 words
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Article238 1927-10-20 7 RUSSIAN .JEW'S CRIME. L Renter's Service 1 Paris, Oct. 18. Alleged anti-Semitism is the chief issue ma cause ceiebre which opened in a crowd ed court at the Seine Wtaiins A Russian Jew, naturalised as a Frenchman. Schwarzbait. was charged with murdering; ivtlun.. Hetrnas of the Ukrains,238 words
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Article33 1927-10-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] Cape Town. Oct. 18. The Chairman of the Board of Trad» dettiss all knowledge of the Government decision to establish an oil refinery in Nata! as cabled yesterday.33 words
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Article32 1927-10-20 7 I Reuter's Service.] Sydney, Oct. IS. A new Nationalist Ministry has been formed in New South Wales with Mr. Ravin as Premier and Treasurer, and Mr. Boyce, Attorney-General.32 words
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Article30 1927-10-20 7 [Reuter's Service. I Berlin, Oct. 19. A strike, involving 80,000 miners, has begun in the Halle district. The miners demand a 10 per cent, increase of wages.30 words
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Article21 1927-10-20 7 [Banter's Service.] New York, Get. It. The American portion of the Polish loan has heen largely over subscribed.21 words
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Article92 1927-10-20 7 London, Oct. 6. General Jafar Pasha. Premier of Iraq has returned from France, where he conferred with King Faisal regarding the in formal conversations with the Colonial Office, about the revision of the Anglo-Iraq Treaty. King Faisal is confident that everything tvill be settled satisfactorily. General Jafar92 words
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Advertisement429 1927-10-20 7 BUSINESS CARDS. j WEE BROS:" uSoERTAKEiIS^ •I MONUMENTAL MAaSONS. n-h Kl«»ral Wreaths. Made to order. \rfi.iri.il Wreaths Always in Stock. >|55, Sekgit Koad. Tel: 3869. > .•/.•.V.V.V.SV.**.*.V.%V.V.V.VaVaV. ii MEMORIALS. j' SINGAPOaW ASKET CO. > i MONUMENTAL MASONS. J b" Telephone No. 73. K "!^^^^v.^v.v^.v.^^^^■vv a^a^v-^rvJC v.5v.v.v.v.v.w.v.%%%%%%%vwa-*a j: ALBERT L. A.429 words
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Advertisement690 1927-10-20 7 NOTICES. I TO-NIGHT. DR. t STANLEY JONES > WILL UDCTUEE AT J Y.M.C.A. HALL at 6.:>0. lome Kring Others. i CHRISTIAN SCIENCE j READING ROOM, H2 H ROBINSON ROAD j OMB! DAILY 9.30 TO 11 A.M. .SATI RDAYS 10 TO 12 A.M. I RIDA V EVENING TO 7 Frcs D)690 words
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Advertisement703 1927-10-20 7 JS&ZICE&. THE SINGAPORE TRACTION COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in The United Kingdom.) Al from the 22nd instant, the Trolley BNjfl senr.ee now operating between Joo Chiat Road and Tanjong Pugar via Geylsns Boad, Kallang ■bad, Victoria Street, Hill Street, New Bridge Road Upper Cross Street, South Bridge Road and lanjong Pagar703 words
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Advertisement645 1927-10-20 7 TENHKKS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Tenders an invited for the Erectiot f Two Rlocks of (Quarters etc.. at Adams Estate and will be receive.l by the undersigned Bf I SOSa Monday October 2 Ith. Plans. Specifications and form of tenter amy be obtained from tbe Municipal Architect oil production of a645 words
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546 1927-10-20 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESSTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 20. 1927. Waste of Public Money. It is reported in the Ipoh paper that the Railway Board has approved the building of the annexe to the Station Hotel and that the work will be started immediately. If this be true we can only express our astonishment546 words
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Article328 1927-10-20 8 His Excellency Mr. J. L. Humphreys, by kindly granting an interview upon the conditions and prospects of British North Borneo, has made the first considered and analytical utterance upon the circumstances, future and policy of that State which has been published. His review of the situation328 words
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Article966 1927-10-20 8 The Hon. Mr. A. M. Goodman, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, arrived in Penang from Singapore on Monday. "The Sky Raider," featuring Capt. Nungesser, will be the main picture screened at the Y.M.C.A. cinema show on Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Sir Pertival Phillips, the famous war correspondent, arrived in SingaporeM.M. - 966 words
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Article99 1927-10-20 8 Big Hauls in Penan*. DISCOVERIES 7)N~SE AM, m (From Our Own SsYYssßos4>sjt Penang, kt j Yesterday the officers of the Monopolies Department discovered Xk2 worth of illicit chandu sbosrri Bee. Two Chinese were STTSSted an d H(< n before the magistrate this rnon One was remanded bl enstod)99 words
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Article39 1927-10-20 8 (From Our Own Correspoi m > Two Chinese motor bus dm, */e n $.'5O and $20 respectively to-ds) in Burmah Road. A Malay driver was Used ting to sound his horn srhei a corner at a fast speed39 words
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Article61 1927-10-20 8 (From Our Own < orn Kuala Lssssajr, Oct. \\> Prince and Princ aa Purs< list were received on theii an Lumpur station by Mr. Strs< manager, and other ofltcial Carcosa where they w n the day of the set ing Chief Secret Thomson. The party did61 words
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Article295 1927-10-20 8 Pi oss Our Own Corn Msaaees.Oet.il Mr. am! Mrs. L B. Etsrland ol I Estate have returned from leave. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. R .1 turned to Malacca sftel days in Singapore. Mr. L 1. Hazel, the aUj of the Malacca Volunteer I i being transferred to295 words
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Article91 1927-10-20 8 The Survey Departl* nt, E has removed from Its olSce ing Department to the ftftl Post Office building. The entrance la b) Singapore Club pterin-- Th< fice is no longer <»n the (1 telephone exchange but i* public exchsage, N<>. 1941. It will be several ds office91 words
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Advertisement264 1927-10-20 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S 19 IF YOU WANT GOOD **U^ I COCKTAILS 9 I YOU MUST USE I MARTINI AND __^_k. I K nAßfflll I aBkBJIJ^TUBB^IIBBBaV I ■^*a«T2i3^**^_i I Caldbeck, Macgregor U Co., Ltd. ffijjSisiH I {Incorporated under the Companies' OruJnanc«» vn nU I of Hongkong) n H I264 words
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Advertisement56 1927-10-20 8 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth ssssssssssscaasra bsosjsb sasasßßßßßßßßßßj__«_B_a__-_B_B__a__a_Ha. IROBBIALACI m\\Wm*Hßm\^tWLmsVkVK m O*yPe^o9m From All Garages Dealers. "EQUATORIAL" THESE NEW T WASHING SUITINGS ARE RAPIDLY sriTLANTING THK OLD STYLE COTTON DRILL. THEY ARE SMARTER, LESS LIABLE TO CREASE AND CAN BE WORN LONGER WITHOUT WASHING. H. B. WINTER EXCLUSIVE TAILORING56 words
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Advertisement7 1927-10-20 8 m To-dav's Feature THE NEWS IS PICTURES7 words
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Article112 1927-10-20 9 GOOD NEWS FOR ELECTOB& Tl KKDKTION POSSIBLE. I[Reoter < S Service.l Washington. Oct. 19. onomac conditions in the has iusl been made for the President Coolidge, who is i.idv of it that a satis- of prosperity now exists •un try, with every pro- lanea. ht ball" of the112 words
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Article57 1927-10-20 9 TEAPOT DOME CONSPIRACY. TRIAL. Is. rrice.] W a-hington. Oct. 19. capol Dome oil conspiracy Albert Fall, ex-Secretary Harry Sinclair, the magnate, are charged sud the Government. tried on a charge of in hia dealings with the! "il magnate, but the t ease contains two nee contended that luirementa of the57 words
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Article36 1927-10-20 9 I Berrien.] V" York. Oct. 19. sre reported to be .-<• nil sultuay and Il BoroUfrfa Rapid Manhattan Transit K the Inter-Borough at 1245,0 m.'.moo prrw ment recently su*rr the Rapid Transit36 words
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Article50 1927-10-20 9 V b: Nichi Service.] Tokio. Oct. 18. K .id of the Kuharas. accomBsr n H. It,, and Mr. Saito, 01-Cenersl is 'coving Japan, on the f r b tour to Kurope including ana and Germany as a mission appointthe Government to investigate the sdhiona in Kurope.50 words
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53 1927-10-20 9 Nichi Nichi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 18. propi «sl to organize a co-operative I which the Government will «tee twenty million yen, with a view I Japanese owned enterprises, tch ry,,i financial aid. in the South-Seas redi, terms, is now under con- by Foreiga Office. [Esrlier pshlei53 words
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Article87 1927-10-20 9 KINDNAPPED MERCHANTS REL EASED. Yeart Captivity T n- rehants. who were kidbandits in their native ngtong last November, were banditl recently. The men Hossj Kong. They were 70 other persons of the »as raided by bandits who hords and ransacked the The brigands treated their cording te the story of87 words
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Article24 1927-10-20 9 A RY E SMILE. Rtjr Yankees, thirsty and ■mada, to get a drink of waa opened thev all began W oolidge. God Save the24 words
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Article145 1927-10-20 9 VIEWS IN LONDON. MARKETS MORE HOPEFUL. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) I/ondon. Oct. 19. Rubber is a brighter market to-day and Spot is 16*4^. The Financial Times considers the im provement is due to favourable rumours of revision of assessments in .Malaya and also U a growing145 words
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Article58 1927-10-20 9 The Ball of tin to i'J'U 13-li yesterday has caused discussion ami the proposalfor stabilising the price a year ahead ar, welcomed by many though the difficult ie,. especially u f bringing the various eastern local producers into line, are considered insurmoutablc. In c.r^eoiience the share market58 words
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Article14 1927-10-20 9 < huasse deacriptiona are .-lightly weak t >-day whilst Japanese are dull.14 words
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Article215 1927-10-20 9 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CONFERENCE. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. 18. A meeting of representatives of capital aino labour which was held yesterday in London under the presidency of the Lord Mayor, to discuss informally the quritatll of industrial peace wa> of a stimulating character. On both sides215 words
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Article121 1927-10-20 9 PROLETARIAT IN ELECTION. [Sanyo Niehi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 18. The non propertied parties obtained 175, 000 votes in twenty prefectures in Kansai at the recent prefectural election or 7.4 per cent, of the total number of votes. This is regarded as a great success on the part of121 words
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Article31 1927-10-20 9 [Harm Btarriea*] Paris, Oct. 19. According' to the papers the Cabinet has approved the appointment of M. Dovgalevski as the Soviet's Ambassador in Paris. [Earlier cables on Page 7.]31 words
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56 1927-10-20 9 I .o ndon, Oct. 4. The Secretary of State faff "Wiar, Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, has postponed his visit to India until later in the year, in consequence of the possiblity that questions may arise in Parliament, which will open in the second week qff November,56 words
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Article909 1927-10-20 9 Dr. Tagore's Experiences. i A VERY BUSY TIME. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Oct. 15. Dr. Tagore has spent a busy week in Bangkok, and will not be sorry to have sgain, for he is an old man and the programme arranged for hi.n has been pretty909 words
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Article30 1927-10-20 9 The Teachers' Association have had a most successful season, the weekly lectures have been of great interest, and none but specialists in their own subjects -have been invited to speak.30 words
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Article167 1927-10-20 9 THEATRE BOOKINGS. To the Editor. Si.,— l notice in your issue of 18th October that the plans for the Banvard Musical Comedy Co's season are to be opened at Little's on Friday, the 21st instant. This is in contradiction to the dates advertised on all the167 words
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Article154 1927-10-20 9 To the Editor. Sir, Oh, for a touch of '-cricket" in Malaya! In the Free Press of to-day I find on the same page the portrait of the worldrenowned cricketer, Charlie Macartney, who is retiring from first-class cricket and your sporting notes in which appear the names of154 words
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Article181 1927-10-20 9 INQUEST ON MALAY ENGINEER The Coroner yesterday held an inquest concerning the death of a Malay engineer employed at the Kranji Rubber Factory who died as the result of an accident. He had his hand caught in the rollers of the machine he was feeding and, failing181 words
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Article127 1927-10-20 9 MOTOR-CYCLIST CHARGED. Charged with causing death by a rash act, the motor-cyclist, Fernandez, who knocked down and killed a Chinese woman in Robinson Road recently, appeared before the Third Magistrate yesterday, when the preliminary enquiry in connection with the affair was opened. Evidence was given by a127 words
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Article118 1927-10-20 9 A Bangkok Accident. Two Chinese employed by the Thikuathi Theatre in Yawarad Road were killed instantly by electrocution while they were decorating the theatre in honour of the Chinese Republican holiday, says the Bangkok Times. The first of the two Chinese who was on the roof118 words
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Advertisement203 1927-10-20 9 >?S*^^St*v ***** Lis—Laa BBa, "Nell Owryiiir j I Antique Otsntiles SI I at to The Charm of these Cand 'es lies in the heauiy of f |< their colours, the stately dignity of their shape and T m N the clarity with which they burn. S 7 As a finishing203 words
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Advertisement711 1927-10-20 10 BLUE FUNNEL UNE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES I PRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT! ti Twics monthly ser vies Liverpool and Glasgow. (Vis Genoa and Havre.) Due S'nore. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. J'HILOCTETES Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Oct. 23 EUMAEUS711 words
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Advertisement533 1927-10-20 10 y v a. \SJL»MUA\ ZV 9 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England). "ELLERmir UNE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. aasa OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s.s. CITY OF OSAKA Ue Sp re s.s. CITY OF533 words
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Advertisement380 1927-10-20 10 British India and Apcar Lis, (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CAUGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SN. c& UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S ma a. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SKKV|< k 0 OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AM) u»_ Due ll Tonnage. Singapore. i JEYPORE (cargo) 5318 Oct. 20380 words
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1241 1927-10-20 11 The Joe Beckett Tip He Gave the Prince. HIS TWO WARS AND FIFTY BATTLES. He had eijrnt bars to his aSouth African 'nedals had "George" when his time came to la*** the Ist Royal Dragoons, and the A liny, in 191,2. Once in the1,241 words
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Advertisement242 1927-10-20 11 BB^BBBBBBS_BSa. SswstT ■^..s^ v .i \^*>-— —--^^l *a YkV thati t/te "^*s, ptfCSH'X FL AVOi/p The first Sip immediatelu conveqs to you thai: happy, contented feelincp that you are drinking the BEST AERATED WATERS Jt's ihe fuiczrus* ifuxi does t/\ m^^kmm m^ m^ m "■'^■^■■■■^^^^■■•■•■•■•■■b™.—™— > I PWCENIX GINGE.R IJiBBSSBSBSBSBaI242 words
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Advertisement120 1927-10-20 11 BUICK HAS A "SEALED" ENGINE F all the desirable characteristics of a motor car, BB dependability is the most important. Buick's dependability is proverbial, and of the many factors creat-f^Lf-W-m --Via n tn s eX( e^ence an important one is the sealing jJHIPVgTgL ()1 thv engine at every point. rt9mamm\m\120 words
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Article137 1927-10-20 12 From Macassar, the Roggeveen, bound for Batavia, brought 1,261 pigs. The Agra arrived from Kobe yesterday with a soya beans and general cargo. The Norwegian steamer Kronprins Olav brought a rice cargo into port from Saigon yesterday. A rice meal, teak wood and general cargo ariived in port137 words
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Article138 1927-10-20 12 Sixty Passengers Kidnapped. When the Kochou* arrived at Hong Kong last week, she bi ought news of another sensational piracy which took place in the West River, the victim being the Shing On, a Chinese owned boat of about four hundred tons. The Hong Kong agents of the138 words
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Advertisement575 1927-10-20 12 Burns Philp Line {Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Rsgusr monthly sailings by the well-k.iown steamer MARELLA (7,375 tona) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). Ths s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,575 words
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Advertisement393 1927-10-20 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc 44, REAVErt STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) 1 General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON. NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA ANI. BALTIMORE (via Sues). M.S. SILVERBELLE due M.S. CUBA MARU duo PACIHC-JAVA-CALCUTTA--SERVICF SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERFIR due Nov. 6 H iU393 words
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Advertisement137 1927-10-20 12 HEDGES AND BUTLERS WINES SPIRITS. J rp SCOTCH r^ WHISKY H JkiTura- U» H a SEC 1919 MM PER BOTTU IM-iy IM Ll MB O SCOTCH 1 co.m.m; m<m; \Tii>\ PRE V\AK STRENGTH i vat 280 lil Vr inttk Agents JOfINLiTTLE&CO..Lm (Incorporated in England.) I Singapore, Penang and Kusli Lumpur.137 words
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Miscellaneous649 1927-10-20 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6649 words
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Miscellaneous578 1927-10-20 12 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office.) For the twenty-four hours ending midnight Oct. 18th. Alax. shade temp. 90.5 F Min. shade temp. 74.5 F -Mean shade temp. SI F Max. sun radiation 168 F. Min. giass radiation 73 F Sea temperature SI F Mean wet bulb temp.578 words
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Advertisement616 1927-10-20 13 O. S. K. Line. p. st mat ions. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. .t-Ihui, Hamburg, Bremen, Colombo, Aden and port Bai A,nur Man. Nov U\ N ov< 17 ream, Rio, Ssntoa, :.n.l But-nos Aires. tLa Plats Maru ov 7 Nov. 8 a, anas, />T-ribar. Dsr-es-Sslaam, her a Hay snd Durbsn f Panama616 words
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Advertisement383 1927-10-20 13 TBtWtt»OHWOKr inboard \^lm\lf*\ mmmmP Bssßßs-S-^naJanm saaaasl Lw 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, all have hot and cold383 words
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Advertisement632 1927-10-20 13 K. P. M. ■asmjßnMlsV 1 Manager's desk. ■aeprewnuuve. in the St™it. Se MIOT nto (8i« f .p. r Pen f) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA All information, detailed itineraries, free of charge SWAERDECROC~T hu f s P d P a y 2SS? T? f^T Pinang and Koba. UrSQa632 words
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Article1318 1927-10-20 14 Bookies 9 Licences in Place Of The Tax. EXPERTS FACTS AND FIGURES. Ten thousand pounds a week, it is es timated, is being received by the Treasury as a result of the greyhound racing boom in Britain. Mr. Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, must1,318 words
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Article102 1927-10-20 14 BISHOP**. u:i:.-:\ -i R*MN i mi'' "i St i 1 M Durwin'« triumph has whole theological «eh Bishop of Birminghaß n a at Westminstei Abbey. Eve story has become He said that those alu to welcom the new ki thai some traditional belief musi ie changed.102 words
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Article25 1927-10-20 14 An innu.tr of the R j possessing 0,000, bai 1 main s a paying fans. I week. He -ays be lav I wants company. I25 words
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Advertisement239 1927-10-20 14 Colgate's removes causes of tooth decay 1 r ssß-saMsasnaaaanasnasM Preventive deatistry combating* disease by pre* venting* tooth trouble —is the new scientific advancement. With this new health move, Colgate's Ribbon Dental Cream is cloeely allied, for Colgate's is a safe, preventive dental cream, lt removes causes of tooth decay. The239 words
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Advertisement241 1927-10-20 14 jtlO *OCO f MJ> I Bearers oi Disease I T_JtiEs are bringing cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, anthrax I JL —mosquitoes are bringing all kinds of deadly fevers I bed bugs transmit disease to you from others I cockroaches are continually spreading sickness and filth. I TAKE heart you are not helpless.241 words
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Article108 1927-10-20 15 MAC EH AIL'S SHARE LIST. Yesterday's Alterations. October HI. (losing Trices. Buyeffl Sellers Hon Fatta 01 95 ichni 2.07% 2.12% Pcnawata Bl 84 Petaling 4.36 4.45 cam Rahman Hyd. 1.82% 1.90 tan pi ci. 1.65 1.72% Rantau Orda. (*l t 1.55 1.60 •outh Tai pin;" 71 70 raipißf 1.17% 1.21%108 words
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Article105 1927-10-20 15 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 834th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,254,035 lbs.; 560.83 tons. Offered MSUS32 lbs.; 418.18 tons. Sold *****7 lbs. :s2.'kBl tons. Spot. London Ls r s( Near York u% cts. PRICBB REALIZED. laihfud Smoked Sheet. Cents IVr Lb.105 words
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Article232 1927-10-20 15 A CHARTERED BANK PURCHASE OF SHAKES. The P. and O. Banking: Corporation, Ltd., hai circularised its shareholder* t<> the effect that an offer has been received from 'ho Chartered Bank to purchase n<<t less than 51 per cent, of the thares of the I'. ami O.232 words
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Article345 1927-10-20 15 Yesterday s Alterations. Buyers Sellera Bangrin Tin 80s 6d 32s Eiuey V.-t Pref. (f) 31a 32a ii.;.;. \Ol Ord. i! ;>os 6d 32a I-M is i. I.- 56a cd. Kamunting (ss) 17s 6d ~o< cd. Klang River ($1) 3.90 4.00 Kuchai Ords. ($1 2.10 2.1". I ahat345 words
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Article40 1927-10-20 15 October IS. Bank 4 m.s. 2 81-31 Bank demand 2^3 23-2; 1 France, dSBUUId 1420 Yokohama, demand 122'- Nom. Bangkok, demand Ho\.. Bar Silver London 2n 16-16 Bank f Enph.nd Rate 4 J /4 p.c. Soveieij/n, Brink Buying 8.5440 words
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Article218 1927-10-20 15 October I'.h Tin 100 Ton- ties Oaiiibicr t Pepper white ic r Pepper Back sj Flake Tapioca Pearl Sap. Small g Copra n Copra Sundries' 12.00 Opiam, Bensres *mt 4,000 Rice Liang Bis Chan Mars Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Basm old No. I. 330 Rice, Rangoon Binta:. 2*io218 words
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Article55 1927-10-20 15 Octabec inth.. 12 a*elod nana. li. S.S. eqasl to SUndard Q.CF. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet Io*£d per lb NV.\ Yoik Spot Gxts 34% pvr Id. Spot 5g4 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Oet. 58*4 •">•> Nov-Dee. 59V£ r>*. 4 Jan-Mar. l ».i-- Apr-Jane 62*% 6955 words
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Article208 1927-10-20 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singspore, Oct. 19. Rnbber. London Is l%d. up Local Tin. London C258 12^ 6d. 17s 6d down. Local 133 for 100 tuns. Mining. Ma'aya Consolidated 1.16 1.19, Rahman Hyd. I>2 1.85, Lingui 1.79 1.82. South Taiping 74 77. Taiping 1.17% 1.22%, North Taiping I .If 1.16,208 words
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Article80 1927-10-20 15 Despite Mr. Henry Ford's statement to the effect that lie has BO interest in the purchase of territory in Brazil for rubber planting purposes In Para, a Times correspondent says that several engineers employed by his company are at present in Para studying the question.80 words
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45 1927-10-20 15 WILKINSON PROCESS DEVELOP. ME NTS. Tbe Wilkinson Process Rubber Company Ltd.. has just secured a large tract ol build injr land with road frontage almost adjoin in*,* their present site, upon which i < buildings are to be immediately erected rfactory extensions and staff Bccommodnti M.M.45 words
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Article92 1927-10-20 15 New Standard Svstem. NO CONFIRMATION. (From Our Own Corr -spondent.) Kaals Lumpur. Oet hi. Tbe Malay Mail Bttderstands OB reliable authority tbat the Government has adept ed the recommendation which has been rumoured for a long time, as put forward by the Central Restriction Committee, to reduce the92 words
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Article610 1927-10-20 15 Singapore, Oct. in. The price of Tin has again i alien awaj during the past week and shows a loss ol' -i l_s 6d. on balance. Reports from London anticipating heavier shipments ami increased production continue to have a depressing effect on quotations and the latest rumour610 words
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Article138 1927-10-20 15 The directors of the Selang >r ')il Palm Co., 1 td of Edinburgh, have issued invite tiona to the opening of their nes* oil palm factory st Elmina estate, 20th mile, Kep ong rd., on Bnnday Oct. 22nd, at 8 a.m. The Malay Mail is Informed by Harri. sons, Barker138 words
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Advertisement692 1927-10-20 15 VSSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry EC Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act. PLANS692 words
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Advertisement468 1927-10-20 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in llonjrkong Head Office: Hontrkonsr. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 lasued and ful-y paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon*. Mr. D. G. ftf. Bernard, Chairman A. H. Cnmpton, Esq.. Deputy Chairman W.468 words
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Advertisement39 1927-10-20 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.. Messrs. HARRISONS. BARKER CO., LTD CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. CORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article1585 1927-10-20 16 The Annual Meeting. A PROMISING OUTLOOK. The annual general meeting of the United Engineers, Ltd. was held at the Company's Offices, Damar Road, yesterday, Mr. J. A. P. Strachan presiding. Others present were Messrs. W. H. Macgregor, .1. Robertson, H. 1). Mundell, W. J. Wilcoxson, H. W. Raper.1,585 words
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Article195 1927-10-20 16 BOXING CIRCLES STAGGERED. London. Oct. 8. The defeat of Baldock has staggered boxing circles, their only consolation being that Smith is a Britisher. All critics agreethat the South African is a master and the lest seen in England for years. He outboxed and outclassed Baldock in all except195 words
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Article17 1927-10-20 16 The railway service has been normal since Sunday afternoon, after the week-end mi•haa «t Sungei Buloh. M.M.17 words
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Article521 1927-10-20 16 S.C.C. Defeat Duke's a A GOOD GAME. .S.C.C. 3: Duke's 0. The match played at Tanglin yesterdaywas very evenly contested, and although the soldiers played with a number of reserves, they put up a stubborn defence against the quicker Club forwards. Play in the first half was fast and521 words
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Article33 1927-10-20 16 On the Padang yesterday a match between the a^.C.C. 'A" team and the R.A. resulted in a draw ef two goals apiece, after a fast and very closely contested game.33 words
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Article108 1927-10-20 16 London. Oct. 8. The following were the results of Rugby League matches played under Northern Union rules to-day. Pontypridd 13, Barrow 7. Warring-ton 12. Salford 12. Lancashire (up. The following were the results in the Lancashire Cup, Ist round. Oldham 20, Wigan Highfield 9. Widnes 10. Rochdale 8.108 words
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Article116 1927-10-20 16 The Manila Shows which have been verypopular in Singapore before will arrive here again early next month with a number of novel and exciting attractions. Jake Cox holds the bill with a wonderful act in which he is shot into the air in a blaze116 words
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Article131 1927-10-20 16 Inter-State Rugby. MALAYA CUP FINALISTS MEET ON SATURDAY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 19. The keenest interest is being taken in the forthcoming meeting of the last season's Malaya Cup finalists, Negri Senbilan and Perak, which takes place at Ipoh on Saturday, this match being for the131 words
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Article195 1927-10-20 16 •FORTHCOMING MATCHES. The following XV has been selected to represent the S.C.C. against No. 1 Coy. D. of W's Regt. on Tuesday October 25. R. B. Gotch; A. P. Goldman, L. G. Robert son, W. B. Wigg, K. C. Bryant; W. R. King; A. H. Hoare; H. F.195 words
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Article99 1927-10-20 16 The result of the mixed foursomes played on 18th inst is as follows:- Mrs. Bout flower and Lt. Col. J. D. Richmond. M 12 34 Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Franklin. 41 11 34--_» Capt. and Mrs. J. V. Kirkland. #6 11 3."> Mrs. Teale and Mr.99 words
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Article92 1927-10-20 16 Selangor To Yisit Singapore. Football enthusiasts in Singapore will bt interested to learn that a return match hai heen ai ranged between the Selangor Malaya Cup elev n. which defeated Singapore 8— 1 in the final of the Cup competition, and Singapore. The match is to be played at92 words
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Article29 1927-10-20 16 THURSDAY'S TIES B Doubles Handicap. H. Lim and A. Lim vs. Peng Seah and Wah Yeow. Keng Teow and Poh Geok vs. Hoong Sang and Cheok Wah.29 words
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Article159 1927-10-20 16 The contest between Y. C. Song, of Singapore, and Joe Mate, of Manila, which was to have taken place at the Happy Valley next Friday, has been postponed to a later date. On Sunday, Messrs J. K. Mandy, R. C. Sherar and Blackwell left Malacca in a yacht for Port159 words
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Advertisement157 1927-10-20 16 *Z m Wm*Wm*m*erWmVlm*m*m m m m mW^ •C Greatest Artistes- Finest Recording ij "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" j «i RECORDS. i j. REPRODUCED ON J I "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" J GRAMOPHPONE J ARE A^OLU/ELY PERFECT j; HEAR THEM AND BE SATISFIED J MOUTRIE CO., LTD Raffles Place, Singapore. y.M.M.w.w.v^.w,WiWA IZ^___. •V.\157 words
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