The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 October 1927
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Title Section13 1927-10-21 1 Singapore Free Press in CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1927. NO. 12,238.13 words
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Article255 1927-10-21 1 The Australian cruiser Adelaide has arrived in the Soloman Islands and steps are heing* taken to round up the rerpetrators of the recent massacre rage 9. Thanks to the generous jj-ift of an American philanthropist funds have bten provided to enable excavations to 3 carried out in255 words
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Article1101 1927-10-21 1 When Reginald used to go out in the perambulator his asanaaf told th- nOTM that she must not let him get into .on tact with any af the village children in a similar position; there was no knowing what he might catch. "But ii we should1,101 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement294 1927-10-21 1 T sKK |HAT YOU GET I RED LARft BRAND I conn > /B i .^^^^v.v.v.v.v■s-.VsV-^' "raffles hotel SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE TEA EVERY TUESDAY BATIK MMC ORHI YOURY YOURLO AND OPEN DA,LY LADOVA l™. WEDNESDAY, CELEBRATED DANCERS T0 FBIDAY. will appear -taring the Dinner and 1 1 OA n_. I294 words
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Advertisement210 1927-10-21 1 V^-**^M~Vm\Vm\ 9 mla*k m m 9 a\^ I 5 '■^^ammW^ -sanartnl bP^ The 7* 4f I Three Ca files l m* H H A »-S ■"jHH Iliß^salPsl I 1 ...K^ai^^^ I Sa A MADE C > Icnciandl ij ans-ss_-_B_B_B_-_l 3 J i -••.••••V.V WAVAV.V.V.Vt%W.V. 'AWAVi V\ V.V%H-VkV.».V.V-%"-SV- B w.va%%VsViVsV.w.v.%%%Wi'. s*s210 words
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Advertisement126 1927-10-21 1 L.VTEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Special dancing at the Adelphi- Page 1. The Oldsmohile for cheap luxury Page 14. Tix the Souplex safety razor blade Page 2. St law berries at the Cold Storage Page 8. Christmas and race week attractions at the Europe Page 1. Gosling and Company for all travel ami126 words
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Advertisement8 1927-10-21 1 MACKAY MONKS COFFEE ROASTED AND GROUND DAILY ■V.V.-.V.VsrVgVAV-V.rV.V.-V8 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous193 1927-10-21 1 THE WEEK. Friday, 21sf. Bigfa Water, 5.25 a.m.. 7.0. 7.46 p.m.. 7.7. M-Rlness. H. W. 4.50 a.m.. 5.2. 5.40 p.m., M. Football: Malays vs. R.A. Stadium 5 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. P. and 0. homeward maii dose*-. Hockey: Duke's v>. S.R.C. S.R.C. S<t<« rday. 2'2n<l. High Water.193 words
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Article460 1927-10-21 2 Sintrapor** Oct. 13. ii- pricef Mated are --enerally those cuni'iii |tt Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets then* may he small variai m MEAT. Deal ataak t Round. Kati r >o Do. stew oi iiirrv do 48 lY.rk. hat, do 64 Pork, Van mud fat (Ist460 words
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Article114 1927-10-21 2 Budapest, Aug. 31. In view of the fact that of Hungary's "ijrht million inhabitants seventy-two persons die of tuberculosis daily, the Ministry of Public Welfare organised a competi tion for a film play showing the dangers of tuberculosis. Tho competition has beerwon by Maria Thury, a writer114 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1927-10-21 2 1*1.25 I for 10 Blades. SOUPLEX RAZOR BLADES, To fit all Gillette and similar Razors. THE BEST OF BRITISH BLADES. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Battery Road. SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY. CINEMA— SIDESHOWS UNION STAR (MALAY) OPERA. Various Amusements Saturday, Sunday. Oct. 22nd.. 23rd. FIREWORKS, GATE 10 CTS. MDM. k;elveys SCHOOL OF238 words
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Advertisement405 1927-10-21 2 VICTORIA THEATRE SSs TO-NIGHT AND NIGHTLY AT 9.30. William Fox Presents The Great Story of Irish Life. MOTHER MACHREE Booking at Little's Prices $2 and 1. SATURDAY, AT 5 P.M. Final performance of the GRAND BALLET. Prices $2, Children half price. THE BANVARD LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY CO. PRESENTING ALL THE405 words
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Advertisement368 1927-10-21 2 From FRIDAY, 21st. to WEDNESDAY, 2(i(h rv i A HAPPY COMBINATION OF TH"KE E\TKiMMM\," i —AT THE— I ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee and Co., Ltd.. Proprietors In the Second Show at 0 p.m. A METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PRODUCTION Presenting A story in which high life and humble clash in a maelstorm of368 words
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Article1208 1927-10-21 3 Rubber's Drop. CITY OPINION ON THE POSITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. July 22nd. Public attention is once again becoming focussed on rubber in view of the gradually declining price. On Monday spot touched as low as Is 3 7^d which is the* lowest since October 1924.1,208 words
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Article513 1927-10-21 3 VOTES FOK "FLAPPERS" DEBATE. London. Oct. 6. Wild eheeiing greeted the ('hairman's snnouncement at the Conservative Party Conierence that "21 has it," marking the eloae of a debate whieh, though eagerly awaited, lasted for only half an hour. No wossea ps-rtieipatsd. The aart) apeakan received a mixed513 words
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Article34 1927-10-21 3 The boy had been stealing to find money for the "picturrs." "And why did you take the shilling?" asked the magistrate sternly. "P-p-please, sir," wept the boy, "I wanted to see The Ten Commandments.*'34 words
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Advertisement252 1927-10-21 3 tm9Wm *m\mm\G&a\%S Scratch! Scratch!! Ra-rVm Path Salts ii» your Stratchfll I> a> .n;<l ni|rhl l»a thr oo« an.l put sonie in aeoond's real from th*ii your tub each tinse. awful irritation. Raooa banishes Prickly Like wearing auH of He*»t. and tknuaaaioa of vfin^int* nettles, 'Mi'i il people in the Tropics252 words
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Advertisement287 1927-10-21 3 /^M/%A Friends They meet every morning the "Valet" and its owner. Both very keen on each other, for the "Valet" serves well. It is the safety razor that strops its own blade, tunes it up **as new" in ten seconds every morning without removal from the frame, with a clean287 words
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Article973 1927-10-21 4 And Their Wearers MANNEQUINS WHO DECEIVE. There are good reasons why the Fashions Exhibition at Olympia ia not open to the general public. Husbands are not admitted, I imagine, because the charms of the mannequins are so overwhelming that they (the husbands) would refuse to leave- Wives973 words
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Article551 1927-10-21 4 PICTURES TO HARMONISE WITH VASES. There is. at the moment, a vogue for hanging one or two pictures on the walls of one's drawing-room to coincide with the flowers in the bowls and vases. This is an idea likely to appeal to many hostesses, for it is tasteful551 words
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Article119 1927-10-21 4 She Who is Shingled is the Best Shingler. A hundred and twenty hairdressers have just reached England from America to as they put it "shake hands and have a talk with your bobbers and shinglers here in the old country." More than half of them are women.119 words
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Article26 1927-10-21 4 The length of the skirt determines the amouiit of taxes paid by the women of Almendraljeo, Spain. A woman showing only her ankles pays the minimum.26 words
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Article524 1927-10-21 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. The height of the craze for hand-knitted jumpers of brushed wool was many seasons ago; indeed, sufficient time has elapsed to make this type of jumper a welcome novelty. In one of the ultra-smart fashion houses in the West End, cne can see a chic jumper, which is524 words
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Article, Illustration36 1927-10-21 4 After such a disappointing Summer, Autumn styles are commanding fsr more interest than usual. This slim coat of fur-trimmed tweed is a typical example of the simple snd tasteful fashions of the coming season.36 words
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Article127 1927-10-21 4 Increased Death Rate. London, Sept. 21. The remarkable fact that the death-rate is increasing among single women between t8 and 25 years is disclosed by the report of the Government Actuary (Sir Alfred Watson). The expectation of life ia based -m the average deaths recorded in 1920,127 words
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Article358 1927-10-21 4 AUTUMN TINTS. Now that we have waited so long in vain for the summer sunshine, we are forced to forego all hope of it ever appearing this ■year, at any rate, and so we prepare to welcome the long Autumn evenings in the same old way with358 words
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Article319 1927-10-21 4 If Eve should wake one morning to tind <a world shortage of silk stockings, what .onsternation there would bt Yet if she had lived in the sixteenth century she a ould have head to send It bpain fa. her lilken hose, which then were rare and most319 words
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Article47 1927-10-21 4 "Half the men and girl workers in the lace factories in Nottingham are reduced to poverty because women buy net and casement curtains now instead of the lace ones so popular ten years ago." said the head of large wholesale distributing agents in London.47 words
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Article807 1927-10-21 4 Th "ThS.i'.r"""" PAUL: THE jkw Paul: The Jew. By 11? "By an Unknown Dfsjdple.'* t ,i ,7" 1 Stoughton, Ltd.) ana I If There have been manv bool lif the Apostle to the GttHuts aad fro. I angle, and the SH)SSBI is an at^ Ti I I show807 words
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Article70 1927-10-21 4 Three of Four Applicant- fsf I*** an Typo. When the Edmonton I Council advertised for a J and typewriting clerk. Sged 335. per week the NJLL.G.O received only four rtfUta, but youths knew neither sh i i writing. At the same time the K mittee of the70 words
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Article16 1927-10-21 4 An American girl has hilled a rolling-pin. Her sstMt letters of sympathy from ha* the world.16 words
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Article941 1927-10-21 5 Chinese Superstition. PILGRIMS TO •TORTOISE ISLAND." (Our Chinese Correspondent.) According to the old Chinese custom, the ninth moon (October) is the month to worship gods. As far as Singapore is concerned, local Chinese, particularly women, are very busy showing their superstition and sacrificing to gods during this month.941 words
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Advertisement285 1927-10-21 5 f*-^ m THE -«-HaW^--B-^-| t m ~*'^m*» (P eU rope|lslhotell f I f RENOWNED BY RECOMMENDATION** Christmas Festivitiesl ffliiisfMAS EVE. t SAT. 24th DECEaMBER. 7 Dinner and Cinderella Dance. stmmi Tree Decorations. Tickets. $3. < I CHRISTMAS NIGHT. T SUNDAY, 25th DECEMBER. j f old** hnirlish Dinner. DiaStribution of i285 words
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Advertisement170 1927-10-21 5 m *massu%iS The Gift of Vigour It is yours to give. If you want to see your child full of life and health and happiness, see to it that his diet is complete in all the nutrients that are needed for I heaJthy and rapid |^£v°° A growth. 1 afs&\170 words
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Advertisement260 1927-10-21 5 The Greatest Discovery in Soap-making since 1789 THE most famous beauties in England now trust their charms to Golden Glory and to The reason why it excels all other soaps is simple. Eln Golden Glory the most important skin foods, soothing essences, refreshing balms and emollient oils disclosed by modern260 words
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Advertisement115 1927-10-21 5 1^ tfi^smn****--^ W** Is*** gave them that thin outer j of enamel to protect them, ceep this intact you must keep l and polished. powder to polish, of course, you would for polishing anyit must be the right powder, pecially prepared for the >e "diverts W \jCARBOLJcffi bolh Powder powder115 words
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Article1417 1927-10-21 6 The General Election. MR. COSGRAJV^ThARD TASK. .Froa. Our Own Correspondent.! T1 Dublin, Sept. 20. The Gilhertian situation of June last in the Free State is to be repeated. Mr. Costive will be able to form a cabinet and cany on w,th the backing of an odds and1,417 words
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Article186 1927-10-21 6 PRIZES FOR FREAKS. Sixty of the Strangest dogs of tbe West Country walked proudly around a ring in a field near Pollock little knowing that they were being adjudged for freakishness. Thiie were dogs in which how legs would I have been a good point but which186 words
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Article189 1927-10-21 6 lhe Copenhagen journalist who has offered, under conditions, to submit himself to electrocution on the American system ia order to see if resuscitation is" possible seems to be contemplating an unnecessarv rusk. Why not try the experiment on the body of an electrocuted subject, and givf189 words
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Article23 1927-10-21 6 «I f *a T S day denieS the statement In tho beginning God," though he may Phrase ,t ciifferently.-Dr. H. J. f). Astby.23 words
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Advertisement318 1927-10-21 6 r^99 svaSW£ Wsm Bs-sw asssssstli V A Vbbl I K>'-' -^---laa! v >M Bs*B*sa Bsf ■H DSa aZjo^BCnß Hrbl bb _ti L_ a BSBJ Saß specify I a^bt amWffWsr BSS*^^ ll /> fl l^_l_Bß A^^^^ Crompton s •Msa^""^ ISSO When we first started in business our quest was I Qudlity318 words
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Advertisement223 1927-10-21 6 V .v.v.v.v.%v.v.v.v.-...v.v.-.v......v.v.v.v.v. I PEERLESS V "> ERASMIC I flfrh* Datntu B SOAP j m* Sole Agents t j: SIME, DARBY CO., LTD I -J (Iscorpenitcd in the BtmHs Bsttistasai i < MALACCA aSTRKET, SINGAPORE Obtainable at Medical Hail The World's f^lfj Finest /"V*// I is especially welcome //ss>^ jr! in223 words
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Article190 1927-10-21 7 REASONS FOR PRESENT ALIENATION. 1 ISHOP'S OUTSPOKEN VIEWS. I K^uter's Service.] London, Oct. 19f The r.ishop of Bit mingham, in -in. a>pen letter to the Archbishop at' 'anteritufry arising out of the incident at St. Paul's OSJ Sunday, attribute* one. cause of ihe weakness of the Church190 words
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Article164 1927-10-21 7 THREATENED BREAKDOWN. [Reuter's Service.] Brussels. Oct. 19. Members of the International Steel Cartel •onsisting af representatives of France. Germany. Belgium, Luxemburg, Czecho-Slova-kia made the following allocations of production Germany 1.000,000 tons; France 40P.00O: BaJglass, 180,600; Luxembourg 120,000. The allocation for the Sarre is partly in Germany's and164 words
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Article126 1927-10-21 7 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Oct 19. The International Trade Barriers Conference referred to a commit! a an Americar amendment to article three of the draft agreement a^ follows, "in th event af fixing ratios or quotas no conditions or formalities shall be imposed or required in connection w i^h126 words
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Article32 1927-10-21 7 [Reuter's Servic lluenos Aires, Oct. 19. The fifteenth game of the CapablancaAlekhino chess championship series was draw/a aft.r three hours listless play. The sixteenth was drawn after 24 moves.32 words
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Article15 1927-10-21 7 [Router's Service.] Rome. Oct. 20. The Ked Rose aeroplane has arrived.15 words
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Article126 1927-10-21 7 Capetown, Sept. 23rd. lir. L S. Amery, Secretary of State for lhe Dominions, gave an example of his wonderful tact when addressing university students to day at Stellenbosch, a notoriously anti Imperial centre. He began his speech in the Afrihaans language which he l.arned HO years126 words
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Article174 1927-10-21 7 'REBELS WRECK TRAIN* BRITISH MINING OFFICIAL, .J)£miNßD. {Reuter's Servie^.j Laredo, Texas. Oct. 19. S'X, persons were killed and several inX a jured as a result of Mexicah rebels bombing and wrecking a passenger train, south of San Luis Potosi. The train was. looted. Two of those injured in174 words
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Article91 1927-10-21 7 SIR JOHN Bftl NNER'S RESIGNATION. [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 19. Sir John Po unnor has resigned the directorate cd' the Imperial Chemical lndus- i ies Limited, lho ulti-mi l onaire COiaxtfl with w hich he has been closely associated since its inception. Reasons for the i-esignafeion have91 words
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Article84 1927-10-21 7 [Reutc's Service.] Perlin, Oct. 19. Hitherto ther- have been no disorders in connection with the strike of lignite miners ti( twithstanding the fact that many volunteers are winking in the mines, hut the stoppage is already reflected in industry and factories have closed down and others84 words
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Article57 1927-10-21 7 [Reuter's Service.] Leningrad. Oct. 19. "We are willing to pari.y with bourgaaie states provided they treat us as equals/' declared M. Litvinoff in an address to th? workers of th.- Putilov works, alluding to Franco-Soviet relations and the "zigzag policy of bourgeois governments generally." adding "we. will57 words
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Article57 1927-10-21 7 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Oct. 19. A diversion was created in the Schwarzbart trial by the accused's counsel, Maitre Tone.--, standing oa a chair brandishing a revolver to prove that Schwarzbart did not fire at Petlura after he fell. Subsecpjently a series of Petlura's exgem ra Is and ex-ministers57 words
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Article47 1927-10-21 7 INDIAN (a EST REFI SEI) PASSPORT. [Reuter's Service.] Cawnpore, Oct. 19. The Indian Government has refused to issue a passport to Haarat Mohani, member of the Congress Party, who w*as invited to visit Moscow to attend the celebrations on the tenth anniversary of the revolution.47 words
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Article32 1927-10-21 7 [Reuter's Service.] Madrid, Oct. 19. lt is officially stated the trouble in the Asturias mining area has been practically settled as a result of fresh proposals by the men.32 words
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Article17 1927-10-21 7 {Reuter's Service] Marseilles, Oct. 19. The Air Force flying boats have arrived h.-re from Bordeaux.17 words
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Advertisement425 1927-10-21 7 BUSINESS CARDS. a _MBaBFarV~BMMBBBS BSMBBBBBBBBBB> rfe BROS: UNDERTAKERS. |i ioM miwtcu masons. h Flcrsl ur.athv. Made to nrd-r. J, I Uresis* Mwasn in Stock. V^Xlr-U -IMad. Tw*:3B*.f V. ".l- '."v.V. '.V.W.V.V. AV.V.VA j WREATHS jj a reataa made ta ai«*at i CASKET CO. m.i.kcik ROAD m m |r phone Na425 words
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Advertisement623 1927-10-21 7 NOTICES. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM, 62 6.3 KOHINaSON tfOAI) OPEN DAILY »>:.O TO U A.M. SA'JI KDAYaS 10- TO 12 A.M. I It I DAY KYKNIM. B TO 7 Free ta all GOSLING CO., EST. 1880. 28 CHIIJA STREET You need us if you are Receiving. Shipp ng. Insuring* or623 words
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Advertisement37 1927-10-21 7 MARBLE. ROAD METAL AND LIME FOR SALE. Delivery ex-railway aiding along-side qusrry. Cartage arranged for local orders. MARBLE TOMBSTONES AND MEMORIALS IN STOCK. Prices Moderate. Inscriptions Cut to Order. IPOH MARBLE AND LIME WORKS Anderson Roa<3, Ipoh.37 words
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Advertisement231 1927-10-21 7 WfhseUntmt l<ot>k tur the ___fcrSH-*a Trade Mark W&^p&Q Vaseline" _P^Sr*' "a_y y° ur protection gr Vaseline TRADE MARK PETROLEUM JELLY TO RELIEVE COUGHS Soothe the annoyance of a tickling cough by taking a spoonful of "Vaseline'* Jelly R internally. It's pleasant and easy to take. Won't upset you. Chesebrough Mfg.231 words
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533 1927-10-21 8 SIXGAPORE FREE PRESSFRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1927. Stick No Bills. Singapore at the moment appears to be suffering from a surfeit of publicity; not of the kind, of which, none of us will complain, which makes known to the rest of the world the peculiar charms and attractions of our city,533 words
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Article282 1927-10-21 8 The dispute in which the Bishop of Birmingham^, is the central figure cannot but hold great interest for even the lukewarm memberaS of the Christian faith because it is symptomatic of a great change which is slowly creeping over the whole matter of our religious belief. We have282 words
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Article371 1927-10-21 8 At the meeting of the United Engineers Ltd. on Wednesday, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Robertson, a dividend of 7 per cent on the Preference Shaves and 10 per cent on the Ordinary Shares of the Company was declared. I Mr. W. E. MacNaught has been371 words
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Article430 1927-10-21 8 WOMEN'S SECTION FOR SINGAPORE. A meeting of ex-Service women, convened by the Singapore branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya was held at the Europe Hotel on Wednesday, when a' fair number attended. Major R. R. Robertson (President ExAssociation of Malaya*^) in his' in-' trodactory remarks gave430 words
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Article422 1927-10-21 8 We regret to learn that the acting Chief Secretary, the Hon'hle Mr. H. W. Thomson, is laid up with .nn attack of influenza and is contined to his bed. M.M. Capt. N. M. Hashim. M.C.S., Asst. Registrar, Co operative Societies, F.M..5., i-« on inspection tour in C<»ast Districts of Selangor.422 words
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Article57 1927-10-21 8 (K.om Our Own f'orv..,^,, Captain hullc. th,. Preacjj left France, on October 11, .'iTr^ h: this morning. aaj Lieutenant Koppcn. th«- l> utch who after flying from Hollsad to I in ten days, is now oa hi- ear fc__ expected to resume all Sight on BWu Hartj,'kok57 words
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Article75 1927-10-21 8 (From Our Own Corn laeae**! Kuala Lumpur. (>,.. fc Mr. Justice Acton wa iajasji motoring collision near th. i on Tuesday evening. He thr v^ n his car and sustaine<l injur*- -ekUk sitatad his removal to h i| its! h found that his injuria- wen not75 words
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Article35 1927-10-21 8 From Our Own Con Peaaag, (An While the Harbour i: was crossing to Butterv propellor fouled a samp were four Chinese flsl* The sampan sraa <S] the men were rescued. being (irowned.35 words
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Article38 1927-10-21 8 (From Our Own < rr In the district court tO-OS) foai were charged with crimina atin i entering; a boose in ItacAHster 1... demanding prot Ction < > lady. They Were sentence.! prisonment each, and ordered to l>o repatriated.38 words
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Article244 1927-10-21 8 THE COSFKKEV K. The conference in COIUM Sunday's tactical scheme sad 0. i ■paction was held in the S.V.< Di on Wednesday evening, wh< n HF TrG.0.C.. Major-General c. < -.ar. Sti zee. preaided over a gathering inclwl Permanent Statf <>f the Corps, officer Duke of244 words
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Article81 1927-10-21 8 Canadian Move Apainst ißTpsn <» Crime Stories Forty-nine United States the "thriller" class, dealing aH* world" crime and kmeraatogrspfc have been made the suhje.t o1 a duty of 2."> per cent, although the) hitherto entered < anada free. 'I mental regulations say. "Periodicals consisting slai fiction, and81 words
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Advertisement263 1927-10-21 8 "THE CONNOISSKVR COMES TO CALDBECKS" sssasTi A PETER DAWSON "SPE C I AL" *><•> Scotch Whisky Dawson a v v--m setciAL" 2 'f- Scotch Whisky 1 -8 jj?- $j* Sole Agents. )L JB_*| Caldbeck. Macgregor Co., Ltd. IMf I {Incorporated under the Companiee* Ordinance* of Hongkong) K§A r_F3 I (Incorporated263 words
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Advertisement66 1927-10-21 8 Jp} Parfums de Luxe J OCTTY > Chypre Jj. j_ Origan 5 > Rose Jacqueminot > '> Paris •j. Emeraudc J EAU DE COf Y \l nf to be had from all JJ)» f Dtipire Brothers. j? •wSrVWVaVa^FsVw^^ m* -y,— VJ%^VdVe-A%%^% VVWVw%VIA"eV-% B ANITAS I i —7 The Disinfectant that.66 words
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Advertisement8 1927-10-21 8 f To-day's Feature. THE FASHIONABLE WORLD. I Paq<8 words
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Article105 1927-10-21 9 LH MAS. ADELAIDE ARRIVES. 1 M i>,S TO ARREST OFFENDERS. 'Keutcr's .Service.] Suvs. Fiji. Oct. 20. x i ise Adelaide has anchored at .ir the scene of the recent mur.■Uiilissmd a smta camp for Mg the murderers. Th, cr me b reported to have >>oen carI -mbers105 words
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Article45 1927-10-21 9 MOWING V I.UM.KT EXCESS. Hsvaa S nrice.] Paris. Oct. 20. Finance Committee withsll the amendments to the M Poincare took exception .It that the hudget, as re- Committee, will show over excess of receipts over instead of deficit, which nta w^uld have involved.45 words
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Article106 1927-10-21 9 lIISCISSEaS \l ii.m.> >tL.>:Mt#.>. Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. 19. th* ahhmi t was held lathe programme for the of Parliament, which opens a Xovcrnbei sasa discussed~As) vupy a Htt! > more than will accordingly be devoted business. It ia expected af ths time will be occupied sen106 words
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Article34 1927-10-21 9 ter*s Far Fastern Service.] Shanghai. Oct. 20. \dir.iral H. J. Tweedie, this morn- r the Rear-Admiralship of the :r m Rear- Admiral Sir J. E. Came- leaves for Home on Tuesday.34 words
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Article54 1927-10-21 9 JAPAN I 'S NAVAL MANOEUVRES. [Benter'a Far Fastern Service]. Tokyo, Oet. 20. The Emperor goes to Yokosuka for the H K I attendiag naval manoeuvres last■l a areea in which 170 war vessels total•OO.i'oo toga are participating, after aaicil then- erill be a grand naval review in j Teayii Bay54 words
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Article34 1927-10-21 9 [Nanyo Nichi-N'ichi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 19. TV Nisshsa Ki.-en Kaisha is planning to three new vessels on the upper Ysng- ■■>■ :n order to facilitate communi-(ati-au on the river. mmmmmMmMmm^ •^•^■bßSb-bbs_-_-__-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-_ m34 words
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30 1927-10-21 9 .Nanyo Nichi-Niehi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 19. reported that Viscount Goto has, bject of establishing a private vcraity, made a contract to purchase land near Odawara.30 words
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Article36 1927-10-21 9 [Nsnyo Xichi-Niehi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 19. *;\s thrown at a branch office Baal <><" Chosen at Tntfaa in Korea. noara person. •remitting search is now being made Qlprit [Earlier cables on Page 7.]36 words
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Article67 1927-10-21 9 R in the way of a meeting be!^n. the champion, and Smith have bean overcome. Newman, challenge of .Smith to a series makes the following proposal: of three games, each of 16,0\p up *'»nner to take sixty per cent|and ■v per eanl of the gate rece\-pt,, he Karnes to67 words
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Article106 1927-10-21 9 GREEK EXCAVATIONS FINANCED. GENEROUS GIFTS. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Oct. 20. The project to excavate the Agora at Athens has been made practical by a toncession granted by the Greek Government and a gift of half a million sterling by an anonymous American philanthropist to the106 words
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Article112 1927-10-21 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. I**. Francis Dirties, an Australian, set out from Olympia to-day on an attempt to reach Melbourne by motor car. He is driving a 14 horse-power car. ami hi> route will be across Furope and through Syria. Irak, Persia, India.112 words
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74 1927-10-21 9 [Nanyo Xichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 1». As already reported the Commerce and Industry Ministry wil! soon dispatch commercial and industrial experts to China. Dutch East Indies, and many other part.of the world with the assistance of a Gov ernment subsidy of Y300.000. Mr. Yoshishige .Sekiguchi,74 words
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Article67 1927-10-21 9 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. 19. The first troops home from China are ex-» pected to reach th. Royal Albert Docks in the Thames to-morrow. They will arrive by the troop carrier Herminius and will include 400 class A reservist— Thes? were the first men to67 words
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44 1927-10-21 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.) Tokio, Oct. 19. Mr. Kaoru Osanai, a famous novelist and iramatist, and three other men of letters n Japan have received an invitation from Russian Government to attend the 10th inniversary celebration of the Russian Revolution.44 words
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61 1927-10-21 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. 19. It is announced that thi* King has approved the appointment of Mr. Ronald M'Keill. Financial Secretary to the Treasury, to be Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, in place of Viscount Cecil of Chelaoed, who ecerl'y resf|f*adL61 words
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Article139 1927-10-21 9 Minor stabbing cases are reported to have occurred in various parts of Singapore. At the 9th mile stone, Punggol Road, at about 12 a.m. on Wednesday, a fight took place between some Teochews. Several persons received slight injuries. According to the police information seven persons were knifed. One139 words
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Article24 1927-10-21 9 Mr. P. B. F. Burr, Chief Sanitary Inspector. Kinta Sanitary Board, Ipoh, who was on Home leave, has returned to Ipoh and resumed duties.24 words
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Article704 1927-10-21 9 Monday's Committee Meeting. MUNICIPAL MEMBER. The following are extiacts from ihe minutes of a Committee meeting held in the Exchange Room on Monday at 5.15 p.m. Present:— Mr. H. W. Raper (Vice-Presi-dent), Mr. H. IJ. Lay ton, Mr. S. L. Thompson, Mr. C. C. Dunman, !Vfr. A.704 words
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75 1927-10-21 9 ABBOT'S SPEED WINS DURE OF YORK HANDICAP. London, Oct. 8. The Duke of York Handicap, 1% miles, resulted as follows. Lord De war's Abbot's Spe"ed 1. Mr. Reid Walker's Inca 2. Hunt the Slipper 3. I The following was the starting price i betting. I to 1 against Abbot's Speed,75 words
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Article23 1927-10-21 9 Mr. N. A. Worley, M. C. S., who has been operated on for appendicitis, is now well and has left the European Hospital.23 words
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Article292 1927-10-21 9 In the Supreme Court yesterday a divorce action commenced in which Catherine Francis asks for the dissolution of hei marriage with Christopher Benson Aloysius Francis, on the grounds of cruelty and misconduct with. Minnie Edwards and two other co-respondents. Mr. Stuart -Bell appears for the petition er292 words
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Article49 1927-10-21 9 ANTI-GAMBLING LEAGUE'S MOVE. London Oct. 5. Harry Kirby, a London bookmaker, and the Greyhound Racing Association were summoned in the West London Police Court by the Anti -Gambling League in order to test the legality of betting at greyhound iaces. The cases were adjourned until October 2Sth.49 words
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Article467 1927-10-21 9 Criminal Appeals. OBSCENE PHOTOGRAPHS CASE. The following criminal appeals were dis- posed of on Wednesday before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay. Tbe Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. R. Moor, appeared for the Crown: Ahdul Majid, Ghulamali, Rejab Ali, Ab- 1 bas Ali, Abar,Ali. and Yousof Ali had all. been467 words
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Advertisement369 1927-10-21 9 j i 1 "Nell Gwynn j I Antiqtte Candles I 4 I The Charm of these Candl j^ s in the beaut} of J fl their colours, the stately dignity of their shape and T E w the clarity with which they bum. B T tl AS a finisnine: touch369 words
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Advertisement718 1927-10-21 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES •XPBBS3 SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LON DON AND N. CONTINENT. Twics monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Vis Genos snd Havre.) Due S'pore. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT, PHILOCTETES Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Oct. 23 EUMAEUS Londoh, Rotterdam718 words
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Advertisement559 1927-10-21 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" UNE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due S'pore. s.s. CITY OF OSAKA Nov. 20 s.s. CITY OF PEKIN Dec. 17 1928. s.s. CITY559 words
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Advertisement376 1927-10-21 10 p.&*o. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S (.OVK..\mkvi LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SaastVlCl o OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA ANI) JAfAM. Due i, kl Tonnage. Singapore. Tonn.-r laseaj MONGOLIA 16.500 Oct. 21376 words
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Article593 1927-10-21 11 Chartes Cotage - Chartes Cotage lSi#C\*a*tors| of ass Estm*. by October 21— The Battle of Tr„f»I„». On the 21st. October If** YEARS Admiral Ix>rd Nelson, the most »0. famous «f Britain's naval "on Basil arul r m<mm;nio £2 wh Started ihe. euoibim-si I -ii-ni-h and Spanish Meets siT th.593 words
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Article610 1927-10-21 11 RECENT ADDITIONS. Th. onderaoted non-tiction srorfas will be available for issue on Saturday. at '.> a.m. Agat,- (James) Playgoing. 1. JT. Essays. Ain-y*a<:c (Perry) By the Clock oi' St -lames'. 19f7, illus. This book records an interesting and representative proc.ssion of (he gr at rigures of Victorian. Edwardian610 words
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Article143 1927-10-21 11 Youth \lu>! Not Marry For Two Years. "Yea are bound ever for two years and earned not t.. many during that time. If vou do seek to marry, I can stop the cereaony by sealing you to prison." This was the sentence passed by the Clerkanvrell143 words
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Article82 1927-10-21 11 The death has occurred in Peking of Mr W. E. Austin, of Messrs. S. Moutrie am! Co. He was one of the members of the British team who came in s.cond in the International cycling competition- In Shanghai he played both football and cricket, and there was some talk of82 words
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197 1927-10-21 11 ARBITRATION AWARDS FOR THE EMPIRE. Congress of Chambers of Commerce. London, Oct. sth. Cape Town. One hundred and fifty delegates, from all parts of the Empire, including India, were present to-day at the Congress of the Chambers of Commerce of the Empire. The proceedings were opened by Viscount Athlone, the197 words
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Article26 1927-10-21 11 Human nature is not yet fitted to be en_ 'trusted safely with the enormous powers which science is putting within its reach The Bishop of Ripon.26 words
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Advertisement165 1927-10-21 11 flj c/f GordJuoJL I'Ah Montserrat That's drink I Shall I pour a long one for you Matures healthy drink, at: ong in vitamines." LONKEWM* |VB LIM€ JUIC€ CORDIAL Chemists and Stores. Prepared in England by *.S LESCHER ft WEBB, Lt4 I i'wl and London. jamaaaam •■■■■.■."■•.■■■■■■■■s*--* in »j-,_ Ma^^ BeSSßSSßSSßßaVaß*B_a_a_Bß^_^_|^Bßßßßß^gg^^g^^_B|165 words
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Advertisement132 1927-10-21 11 Despite the legends of past heroes or the achievements of i.ving commanders, Napoleon stands out, the supreme general. In victory or defeat his personality dominated the world nis leadership never failed > C 'N.A CK>ARETTES _^|_^AaT^»*-^asn-s----4 ft -A CIGARETTE S ands out as the acknowledged leader in 'W^^ gar 5132 words
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Article419 1927-10-21 12 PIRATE'S SUPREME DARING. LAUNCH ROBBED OF $24,000 AND BEACHED. One of the most sensational of recent piracies took place in Hong Kong when a launch with bullion worth $24,000 on board was captured in the middle of the harbour, I her crew subdued by only two armed men,419 words
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Article259 1927-10-21 12 The P. and O. Mongolia is expected to arrive here at daylight on Saturday, and will proceed alongside the Singapore Harbour Board's wharves on arrival. A wreck has been reported by H. M. surveying vessel Iroquois north-westward of Pulo Pisang lighthouse and in the southern approach to Batu Pahat, lat.259 words
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Advertisement716 1927-10-21 12 Burns Philp Line Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Rsgusr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,376 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,716 words
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Advertisement406 1927-10-21 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S. A) General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW TORS, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE (via Sues). M.S. SILVERBELLE due n M.S. CUBA MARU due N PAOnC-JAVA-^ALCUTTA-SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERFIR due Nov. 6406 words
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Advertisement438 1927-10-21 12 CHARGEURS REUNIS. (Incorporated in Yru-c^ I -(olREGULAR MONTHLY PRFJGHT UQ PASSENGER SERVICE (o)OUTWARDS. SAIGON, TOURANE AM) Ii \lf>H«)\.. l>u». Smrapor, CAP PADARAN CAP ST. JACQUES HOMEWARDS. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, I>l NhIRK. AND ANTWEKI' Dm >»ngap«rf. ADEN (direct St. Kassin CAP PADARAN Nov. 25 CAP .ST. JACQUES \u^. 23 "Cap" steamers sre438 words
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Miscellaneous685 1927-10-21 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 aan. 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 6685 words
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Miscellaneous125 1927-10-21 12 CLEARANCES. Oct. 20. Swaerdecroon, Van der Capellen Reael, Schouten. (Dut.); Hervar, Hav, (Nor.); Redang, (Siam); Eva, (Ger.); Falstria, (Dan.); President Wilson, (Am.); Kistna, aSri Wongsee. Perak, Sin Kheng Seng, Rohna, Tantalus. (Brit). METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By cour^esv «f the Government Health Office.) For the twenty-four hours ending midnight Oct. 19th. Max.125 words
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Advertisement664 1927-10-21 13 O. S. K. Line. IM-*tinstions. Steamers. Arrive. Leave, uadea, Rottaraam. Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp- via Colombo, Aden and Port Said. A «™»r Maru Nov. 16 Nov. 17 puiar.. Cape Town, Rio, Santos, tf** am Buenos Aires. fLa Plata Maru Nov. 7 Nov. 8 sjgsbaas, Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, B^ira. Pslagl Bay Durban. f664 words
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Advertisement439 1927-10-21 13 TiMm-GOMFaKr i_T_^Q_fc *^aaaam mA^^mfMs^mmmmWjOmW m^**' Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The439 words
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Advertisement695 1927-10-21 13 K. P. M. --WS&J&ES** MWISCHAPPU. IKOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO.. OF BATAVIA). UNDER r P^S™™f ™^S ~ENT. Telephone N.3MO, with sub-connections to:_Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. R«Pa«.»t.U.« the Strait. Settlement. (Singapore .„d P. Mllf of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA AH information, detailed itinerariea. free of charge.695 words
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Article550 1927-10-21 14 ALARMING OUTCOME OF MUSINGS ONjI THK ESCALATOR. I .suppose I must have seen that notice at I least once a day for a (rood many weeks and a good many months- l>ut this morning was the first time I had ever seriously considered it— J\o Not Sit550 words
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Article217 1927-10-21 14 A stainless ste.l wire, only one-fifth the I thickness of a human hair, has been on thorn at Olympia. Listen to me, the inventor said: 1 have a great idea in my head. A wire that is almost infinitely Thin and strong, if you take me rightly.217 words
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Article80 1927-10-21 14 Coming Manoeuvres. x Tokio, Sept. 20. I\avy manoeuvres costing: £5,000,000 will be held in the Pacific outside Tokio Bay lasting for 20 days, commencing on October 11th, followed by army manoeuvres in wh.ch upwards of 100,000 troops will par tuipate. The Emperor will attend both It is80 words
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Advertisement287 1927-10-21 14 #^(f S? al tt if SCOTCH WMSMT W ]W most fastidious, i f*9jT ■^■BB^__^_^_^si_aj_MPi THE DISTILLERS' AGENCY, LTD. Edinburgh— Scotland. W WASSIAMTJI_L'S for j I Silks i f CURIOS CARPETS J JEWELLERY 1 T PHONE 1144. A f— B ■■b Bb 56 57 H,GH S TREET. a^^PJJHE^ g LIVE WHERE287 words
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Advertisement331 1927-10-21 14 OLDSMOBILE r -yr" ay. s/ JCa w^ifT T} n" 1 4 < >.. £3 M aak 1 s^%^Kc?--j| I ul Br sfl r^^sl sbRJHci I^3t^^J .-ssii^^-™ '^^^^'''^■ffssa sMfc^Sß v-^- >: ifc^*- Bb^_^_ Tr *^L*mmmm* gLW -f "a,,- Six-Cylinder Ltaxttry at Low Cost I W^xperienced drivers appreciate the great importer* |1331 words
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Article882 1927-10-21 15 LTALL AND EVATT'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 1». The lifeless conditions a/Inch have cnaiacteiised mail ets for iomfl tinu- pasi show no signs of being relieved and ousiness has again heen on s very restricted scale. An improvement in the Rubber quo tation, partially counteracted oy n882 words
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Article52 1927-10-21 15 Twenty-one directors ar.d other responsible officers of the United India Industrial Trust. Ltd.. which was perhaps the biggest fetation in 1921. are being prosecuted on charges of conspiracy, cheating and breach < f tru^t. The activities of the company were stopped by the Otidh Court which ordered the compulsory liquidation52 words
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Article69 1927-10-21 15 Oct seer SO. Bank m.s. 2 3 31-32 Bank demand 2 3 23-3* Private credits 3 m.s. 2' 4*4 Ncv York, demand 56',^ Credits DO day.-- 57 v.. France, demand 1420 India, T. T. 153^ Hong Kong, demand 11"„ p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand ll'.t'^, Java demand 139 Bangkok, demand69 words
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Article194 1927-10-21 15 October Iff, Tin 250 Tons fl*tSf4 Gambier H'i? Pepper White IC:* Pepper Black 63 Flake Tapioca X Copra) Sundried 11.90 Opium. Benares int. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintai. 2»*o Rice, Ramjoon Sioka 25ft Rice, Siam Biok?n Xo. 1 220194 words
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Article58 1927-10-21 15 October 20th.. 12 o'clock nee*. K.S.S. equal It Standard Q.C.F Bpol Mm Mhk Standanl K.S.S. ..n Tvmh-r Oct. hn\% .">.-*••, Xov-Dec. .VM 4 59 U Jan Mar. ril 4 .11 4 Apr-Juno 62*4 (i.l*., Tour of Market: Steady. Latest (able: London Spot sheet 1644d per58 words
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Article261 1927-10-21 15 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. Singapore. Oct. 20. Rubber. London Is \*md. .u down. Local 58-te. Tin. London i'2i>l 17s 6d. 63a up. Local 132% for 250 tons. Mining. -Penawat so s.2 1 Malaya Con solidated 1.16 1.18, Taiping 1.20 1.24, North Taiping 1.12 1.15, South Taiping 7:> 77. Lingui 1.79261 words
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Article81 1927-10-21 15 Yesterday's Alterations. October 20. Osing Prices. Buyer* Sell Thin Chin Tin fully paid 1.15 l.°.L n Hong Fa tts 11l <( j Penawats SI i Rantau prcf. I.C' 7,, Taiping Us 1.23 Tronoh .Mine (.~>sl 17s 17-. «.-t Ralprownic 2.85 2 9.i Broga 1.40 1:> Pukit Katil81 words
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Article191 1927-10-21 15 RUBBER TAPPING. THK NKW SYSTEM. A supplement to the F.M.S. (.overnment Gasette rescinds rules I to uj made under the Rubber (Restriction) Knaetment. L924, and substitutes others dealing with slan dard production. Regarding holdings over t8 acres it is laid down that the standaid of tapping which191 words
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Article208 1927-10-21 15 Singapore. Oct. 20. Rubber. The market has been stead] throughout the week with a tinner tend eney ns a result of various rumonrs concerning alteration.-- in the Rubbel Restriction Scheme at the end ol the carrent Restriction Vear. There is aa bn provement of IH cts. locally, %d.208 words
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Article152 1927-10-21 15 > estertfav's ANetatssns, Batang Padang ($1) Hitam Tin (fl) .J I v i Hong Fatt < *i ii") i.oii Lahal Mine. i**s 6d •_».>.- Petaling i 4.4,-, c .,j, Puteh ($1) 1.2.-, 1.30 Talam Mines ($1) 1.20 1.25 Tekka Taiping < Cl) 25a 27a Temengot 17.- D.I152 words
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Article72 1927-10-21 15 The local manager of the South British Insurance Company has received advice from head oftee that a final dividend of Is 2d per -hare has been declared and will be paid on 27th instant. In addition th. i will bi a special bonus of sfl pel im72 words
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Article75 1927-10-21 15 Ko fewer than flfteen notices have been served on rubber dealers in Kuals Pilah by the Rubber Supervision Board, t•• tne eflTec. that a resolution will be passed by th* Board at their meeting on the 25th. inst. thai their licences will be ci after their expiry at ths end75 words
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Advertisement726 1927-10-21 15 VSSETS OVER $7,500,000 oafTn Z ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000 000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) MEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. Ton DON OFFICE 32 Old „e,vrv Fr ,-„n„„n y ha, £20,000 debited with the Supretne Conr, o^EnXi, ZT^JL^IS^ Life Assurance Companies Act U726 words
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Advertisement596 1927-10-21 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COUBT OF DIRECTORS. Men: Mr. D. G, M. Bernard, Chairman A. H. Compton, Esq.. Deputv Chairman W.596 words
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Advertisement39 1927-10-21 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. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article38 1927-10-21 16 The Caulfield Cup. OUTSIDER'S WIN. The following was the result of the Caulfield Cup (I^4 miles): The winner by last advices was not quoted in the betting. Textile 8.3 Affirm 710 2* Star dOr 8.3 3*.38 words
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Article74 1927-10-21 16 From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Oet. 20. The drawing for the 23 pony griffins from Australia imported by the Turf Club, which arrived in good condition, took place yesterday. The subscribers are mostly Perak and Penang owners. Mr. J. B. David drew a mare by Bobneik Chessie.74 words
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Article603 1927-10-21 16 THE DRAWING. A large gathering of local horse owners! and others assembled at tho Bagan Jermal Stablos. Penang:, to witness tho drawing* for the hatch of Penang; 1928 horse griffis says the .Straits Echo. The griffins, as already stated, are a fino uniform lot. among whom there603 words
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Article57 1927-10-21 16 e ar informed by Messrs Evatt and Co., Secretaries of Runnymede Hotel, Penang, that Mr. W. Ingold has relinquished the management of the Runnymede Hotel as from October 18th, and the Directors have Mr. W. H. Perry in his plac.Mr. W. H. Perry has had a wide experience of catering*57 words
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Article78 1927-10-21 16 A circular appeal issued by the Kuale Lumpur Y.M.C.A. states that it has for seme time felt that the shortage of housmg accommodation there affords a unique opportunity to perform a public service by establishing a hostel, and thus helping in some small way not merely to relieve the shortage,78 words
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Article641 1927-10-21 16 ul- Moderns 1 Ancients 0. The Ancients did not win when they came up against the Moderns on the Parian*? yesI terday afternoon, but they did enough to prove that the years have not swept them ot- entirely from the football field to perhaps tt nnis courts641 words
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Article25 1927-10-21 16 Entries for the Free Press Football Con petition No. 9 close this morning. The must reach this office by ten o'clock.25 words
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Article25 1927-10-21 16 The race for the Jackson Millar cup (five lengths) will be swum on Sunday, at 11 a.m. High tide is at 9.36 a.m.25 words
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77 1927-10-21 16 ASSOCIATION "INTERNATIONAL MATCH. j london. Oct. 13. The following are the teams selected to play in the International match at Belfast on Saturday: Ireland:— .Scott (Liverpool); McCluggage (Burnley), McConnell (Reading); Irving (Cardiff), Morgan (Notts Forest). Sloan (Cardiff); McGrillen (Belfast Celtic), Irvine (Everton), Davey (Reading), Gillespie {(Sheffield United), and Mahood. (Belfast77 words
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Article281 1927-10-21 16 Hockey. Y.M.C.A. DEFEAT BOUSTEAD'S. Y.M.C.A 2; Boustead's .1. On the Y.M.C.A. ground yesterday the home team defeated Boustead's by the odd goal in three after a close and interesting game. In the opening stages of the game, the hockey displayed was of a rather uninteresting character, and although281 words
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Article33 1927-10-21 16 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Oct. 19. The managers af Cztudun announce that he has strained his back in training, and will be unable to fight Phil Scott on November 4.33 words
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Article51 1927-10-21 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 20. The thirty yards rifle competition has been won by the Batu Gajah platoon oi the Volunteer Rifles. Messrs. Wilboume. Mills. Tatter, Macdonald, Morgan. Moore. Wilkinson. Sanderson and Crook. The cup had been won for the last three years by51 words
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Article59 1927-10-21 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 20. The following have been selected to represent Penang vs. Negri Sembilan at tugger on Saturday: Wilkinson. Ashworth. Davenport. Reines. Buttar, Poison (captain). Keng Chuan. Burton. Clark. Fittock. Ford. Payton. Harding. Inglis, Stansrield and Willie. The Penang* side is vastly improved compared59 words
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Article90 1927-10-21 16 RUG BY. The following have been asked to play for the Etcetera's and Law XV against the Bankers. Brokers, Insurance, and Public Services, (and will play in whites), on aSa tin day: G. aScott, R. L, Leach, K. Bryant. W. .1. Wigg. A. Clark, F. H. Collier, J. B. Moffat.90 words
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Article83 1927-10-21 16 Shanghai Players For Hong Kong The following Shanghai players are going to Hong Kong to represent Shanghai in the Interport cricket match. Capt. E. I. M. Barrett, J. A. Quayl E G Barnes, J. A. Isaacs, J. F. Stokes. T. L Rawthorne, D. W. Leach, with Dr W83 words
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Article115 1927-10-21 16 Mr. Sydney Smith, State Engineer, Perak, and his daughter will be going on leave at the end of December. Capt. and Mrs. Kingdon Ward are sailing on the Berengaria on Oct. 1 for a brief visit to New York before he leaves for Calcutta, the starting-point of his new journey.115 words
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Article257 1927-10-21 16 THEATRE BOOKINGS. To the Editor. Sir, I shall be extremely obliged if you will grant me space to reply to a letter published in the issue of your esteemed paper yesterday under the heading "Theatre Bookings." In the first place I take the opportunity of thanking257 words
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Article248 1927-10-21 16 NEED FOR TRAINED BEARERS The Coroner. Col. Hope Falkner, yesterday commented on the 'n red in Singapore for well -trained bearers to work in conjunction with ambulances- He said that there were no trained bear -rs available at the present time. "Furthermore" he added, "the direction and co-ordination,248 words
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Article170 1927-10-21 16 I A motor car fatality occurred along New Bridgre Road on Wednesday night, a Chinese b;ing knocked down by Mr. O. Weber's car and so seriously injured that he died shortly after. The inquest was commenced before the Coroner yesterday morning wbsß evidence was given by Mr.170 words
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Article81 1927-10-21 16 Recruiting has been generally resumed in Madras Presidency but the following taluks arc closed to recruiting owing to prevalence of diseases: Nellore, Chittoor, Chingleput, Guntur, Kistna, Godavari, Cuddapah whole of the districts. North Arcot, taluks of Polur, Walajah Ami, Giudiyattam and Arkonam; Salem] taluks of Omalur and Tiruchengodu81 words
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Article46 1927-10-21 16 Mr Ho Kong Kee, the senior member of the Sanitary Board, Kuala Pilah and a member of the Licensing Board and President of the Kong Hee Club, Kuala Pilab has returned from his trip to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Canton, for which he left In July.46 words
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Advertisement175 1927-10-21 16 THE STEINWAYI d r I; IS THE INSTRUMENT OF THE IMMORTA- J I* > IS USED BY ALL EMINENT MUSICIANS T^Daf COME IN, WE WILL BE PLEASED TO DEMONS I THIS SUPERB INSTRUMENT J J MOUTRIE CO., LTD. I a Raffles Place Singapore J frwwyww,-^^ s -7- a -■■■ss,. SCotler175 words
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