The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 October 1927
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Title Section13 1927-10-28 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1927. NO. 12,244.13 words
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Article1169 1927-10-28 1 Within easy sailing distant c of Biaga pore there lies an island (hat when h f *si seen from the lowset seal of a toiling koleii conjures op thoughts of the Swiss Family Robinson, or Crusoe and his man Friday. This refuse of mime is set m the deep1,169 words
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Advertisement681 1927-10-28 1 <" SEX THAT YOU GET J I RED LABEL BRAND jj i COFFEE i; RAFFLES HOTEL J 10l 11 UAY DiVLiLj i fflsMmm/77^^ j I ji Hi: ANNUAL HALL IN AID OF KARL HATG'S I'OPFV DAY FUND WILL BE HELD ON r\TT A T TTT\7 4-V.^ a 'I SATURDAY, sth681 words
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Advertisement390 1927-10-28 1 THE DAY'S NEWS. Latest news from China shows that Nanking troops are threatening Har>kow and that Chang Tso-lin is whip- 1 pir-T the Shansi forces —Page 9. In the meantime the disintegration of the civil service continues, hopeless I disorder reignin<» m the telegraph de- partment —Page 9. Further details390 words
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Advertisement10 1927-10-28 1 MACKAY MONK'S j: I COFFEE j: ROASTED AND GROUND DAILY10 words
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Miscellaneous149 1927-10-28 1 Friday, tlta. Hijrh Water. 11.33 a.m.. 9.3. Malacca H. W. 5.30 a.m., 7.0, 5.40 p.m. M. Municipal Commission. 2.15 p.m. Hockey: Duke.-, vs. R.A. and R.E.. Tanplin Katja the Dancer. Theatre. 9.30 p.m. Saturday, 29fh. Hiph Water. O.IH a.m.. S.T. 11.56 a.m., 9.3. Malacca H. W. 9.00 a.m.. 0.9, 9.00149 words
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Article387 1927-10-28 2 CHECKING SALE OF IM.ICENSED RI'RBKK. Colombo, Oct. 11. A :n>sentati\t' of the Ceylon Observer, on inquiry at the Rubber Controller's nftirt- \his- morning, learnt what the official Attitude is towards the various points railed at yesterday's meeting of the Colombo Rubber Traders' Association. The (.ioveinment has387 words
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49 1927-10-28 2 [Nanyo Niehi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Oct. 25. The Master Cotton Spinners' Association has passed a resolution m favour of further curtailment of output by S per cent., thus making: a total reduction of 23 per cent. The Nisshin (SinoJapant.se) Cotton Spinning: organisation is opposing the resolution.49 words
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Article51 1927-10-28 2 [Xanyo Xithi Nichi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 2.V The Hiroshima Prefectural Assembly was the scene of disorderly tiphting between membeis, many of whom were in)ure& Public-Procurators were called to the Meat for inquiry. It is stated that the "scrambling" for independent members was the cause of the51 words
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Article77 1927-10-28 2 Invitations have been issued for the v.eddfog of Mr. R. P. Walker, of the F.M.S Railways, to Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ttal one, jit St. Andrew's Church, Kuala Lmnpwr, on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. It is rumoured that some 500 summonses ■will be issued m Kuala77 words
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Advertisement243 1927-10-28 2 smpLEk W^ 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 GATE 10 CTS. KDftL KELVEYS SCHOOL OF DANCING. For children and young ladies m Character, Classical. C?oor,243 words
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Advertisement418 1927-10-28 2 VIOXORIii; THEATRE THE BAN^^IlJ^ LONDON MUSICAL C^Etit CO. PRESENTING ALL TttE LATEST AND GKEATESf v f London Successes. To-night and To-morrow at 9.30 p.m. s KATJA THE DANCER From Daly's Theatre, London. Monday, Oct. 31st and Tuesday, Nov. Ist. I Wednesday, Nov. 2nd. Thursday, Nov. 3rd. "QUEEN HIGH." I "MERCENARY418 words
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Advertisement275 1927-10-28 2 alhambrX (Tan Chen^ Kee Co.. Ltd., Proprietwrs In the Second Show at 9 p.m. rhe Dempsey-Sharkey Fight Jhowmj? the Training of both Jack Dempsev and Jack Sharks .n .»i O*" irfit from the first to the seventh round when Sharkev i Z kn I '^rfll .r not Dempsey fouled Sharkey275 words
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Article416 1927-10-28 3 HOLLYWOOD FILM TRAVESTY. A new American film called "War Hawks/ <l*scFibed as "an epic of the British flying forces during the gr:at war," seems to have made British flying officers extremely angry. They were invited, apparently, to attend •l private vivw of this production and416 words
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Article388 1927-10-28 3 Where Britain lags In an mMnm to the Bradford Publicity Club, on "Art as a salesman," Sir Lawrence Weav.-i. president of the Design and Industries Association said that manufacturers and other business men must take the artist into their confidence. If one went to Leipzig388 words
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Article57 1927-10-28 3 The nrarriage of Mr. Goh Chin Seng, eldest son of Mr. Goh Cheng Hooi, of the Yik Khuan Press, Kuala Lumpur, and Mrs. Goh Cheng Hooi, with Miss Wong Nyet Nyong, eldest daughter of Mr. Wong Swi Vong, of the Chartered Bank, and Mrs. Wong Swi Vong, will take place57 words
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455 1927-10-28 3 A HISTORY-MAKING DAY. The Old Lady of Threadneedlc Street has had a shock, and the #> ity been provided with a first-class scns:rion. It happened at the half yearly Court of the Bank, at which the dividend is announced and the amount of reserve455 words
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Article186 1927-10-28 3 Ex-Kaiser's Part m Dispute. The artistic controversy which raged eighteen years ago about the wax bust oi Flora, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, which was bought for the Kaiser Friedrich Museum m Berlin for il),2.")0. is l-ccalled by tkfe death of Mr. Charles Frederick Cooksey, of Southampton.186 words
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Article162 1927-10-28 3 Sir Walter Runciman's adventure witn a would-be watch snatcher, on whom he bestowed a right upper cut to the jaw, has led 10 the disclosure that h? never wears a gold watch m London. "I have taken a lesson." he says, "from Lord Lonsdale." Lord Lonsdale, it will162 words
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Article47 1927-10-28 3 Mr. C. C. Reade, Government Town Planner, F.M.S., is going to British North Borneo, at the invitation of the Government of that territory, towards the end of f he year, to advise as to the future lay-out and development of the t wns of Sandakan md Jesyolton.47 words
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Advertisement370 1927-10-28 3 (The Perfect a* Emulsion VidsDigeslion, Builds up Strength fS^\ I '<o^Jr J* Vngier*s Emulsion is the yi^jp^jC p.ilanhle, the most Aj^X^^ V^iW^t un-like, the m >sr per- KJO < L W^^^-i r. oi .ill emulsions. >!: Cg^ r Y\ /tsfe^R^B agrees pcrixily with P^S^^t^^^^^^^j r rhron, lun«»s stomach /■■"""^^^SKw/ stionnnd370 words
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Advertisement320 1927-10-28 3 europeKi k o x b l t I "RENOWNED IIY RECOMMENDATION" Christmas Festivities: CHRISTMAS EVE. I I SAT. 24th DECEMHEU. Dinner and Cinderella Dance. Christmas Tree Decorations. Tickets $1! < CHRISTMAS NIGHT. II SUNDAY. 25th DECEMBER. Olde English Dinner. Distribution of Christmas Novelties; after-dinner music. Ticket* S4 1 BOXING NIGHT.320 words
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Article1209 1927-10-28 4 Switzerland's National Play. POCK, WHITE AND GOLD. (Hy GoOfmi Cecil for Singapore Free Pros*) When the Swiss devote the Sunday half holiday to enjoying themselves, they setto it that the enjoyment is complete. Believing that theic is 'a time, and a plao foi everything,*' a.l. from the well-to-do shopkeeper1,209 words
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Article371 1927-10-28 4 PATCHWORK (HILTS. t The real patchwork quilt of bygone days was thing of intricate workmanship en tailinu months and months of cutting and placing and stitching. Each tiny piece was carefully backed with paper and then oversewn to the adjoining piece with meticulous neatness. And now that371 words
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Article23 1927-10-28 4 London. Oct. 14. To-day's News of the World VtatSS that the Duchess of York's accouchement is expected m November.23 words
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Article648 1927-10-28 4 Generally speaking, the new styles m Autumn millinery are more becoming, and show softer lines than the shapes of last year. Velvet, especially black velvet, is being used to create many exclusive styles. Three, or even four, coloured felts, com bine to make other smart hats, and648 words
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Article, Illustration29 1927-10-28 4 Navy blue faille and soft beige silk are used to make this straight indoor frock. *hose principal trimming is an unusual arrangement of small box pleats.29 words
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Article33 1927-10-28 4 I London, Oct. 8. The Indian Pavilian at Wembley has been sold. It is to be converted into a factory for the mass production of pianos and gramaphones.33 words
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Article, Illustration568 1927-10-28 4 CURTAIN RING POSSIBILITIES. Hi- re and there, or.fc finds rinjjs very much used m some homes as a means of holding: back the net or velvet curtains, they are attached to the side of suede pouffes, and ev;n to cushions, for pure ornamentation. These rings are not at568 words
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Article491 1927-10-28 4 Death Between 1* An <j r ROBUST GEANDMa. Is it tiue, m a woman gested, that the Modern girl dancing and gaiety, after m City offices, are shortening Many of London's i,. ;i such a suggestion t«. Morn 11,.,I 1 not. They point to the491 words
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Article469 1927-10-28 5 IS CHRISTIANITY IN CHINA TO DIE? A CHINESE VIEW. A new China is emerging out of the ;-haos, but it "does not scorn to promise much bright future to the propagation of the hristian faith,' says Dr. Hu Shih, Dean of Peking National University, and known as the Father of469 words
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Article125 1927-10-28 5 Girl Offers To Have Teeth Extracted. Keighley (Yorks). Sept. 26. A young woman, who had previously been the subject of an hypnotic demonstration by Mr. H. C, Shackleton, a former member of Keighley Guardians, to-day offered to have her teeth extracted without an anaesthetic if Mr.125 words
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Article113 1927-10-28 5 Budapest, Sept. 20 The favourite Tango of the season, which for months has been heard m every restaurant and. private house m Budapest, has been the caus. 1 of an amusing misunderstanding m Transylvania. The Tango which is called "You just shall be mine," is regarded by113 words
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Article99 1927-10-28 5 London, Oct. 10. The Disarmament Conference having proved abortive, the Admiralty is proceeding with the construrtions held up on September 3rd by Mr. Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty. Provision has been made for the early building of a 10,000 ton cruiser, mounting eight-inch guns, with a99 words
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Article492 1927-10-28 5 —AND NOT ONE OF THEM EXECUTED. A lawyer who has defended a hundred men accused of murder, not one of whom has been executed, chatted with an Evening News representative m London on Sept 21, about the psychology of crime and modern justice. He i-= Mr.492 words
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Article142 1927-10-28 5 Husband Shoots Wife and Two Men. Paris, Sept. 25. Blanc-Mesnil. a Paris suburb, was the scene of a domestic drama yesterday, when Alphonse Foye. an ironworker, who had received anonymous letters accusing his wife c»f deceiving him, shot and killed one of the alleged lovers, shot and seriously142 words
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Article84 1927-10-28 5 Manuscript Covering 1.200 Pages. London. Oct. 10. Wireless enthusiasts will be able to get Angora on the 15th and listen to the speech of 400,000 words, lasting four days, to be delivered by Mustapha Kemal Pasha to the Turkish Peoples' Party Congress, giving a detailed history of84 words
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92 1927-10-28 5 A resolution was submitted to the sixth 5 annual convention of the American Nationr al Aeronautical Association recomrao i n& that congress appropriate a minimum of t $25,000,000 for the inauguration of an Nation training programme. i Godfrey Cabot, of Boston, former prei sident92 words
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Article208 1927-10-28 5 SIU SIDNEY LEE'S BOOK. London. Oct. 11. The second volume of Sir Sidney LeeV "Life of Edward VII," which has just been published, is remarkable for revelations regarding the Kind's attitude toward* hi* Ministers. The book describes Mr. Lloyd George at a thorn m King Edward's208 words
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Article129 1927-10-28 5 Germans Impressed. Wiesbaden, Sept. 27. Two gunners of th«* Royal Artillery who attacked an aged German and robbed him of his watch and pocket-case containing money, and also attacked and robbed a younger (leim.in on the same day, have been convicted by court-martial. The sentences of the129 words
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Article10 1927-10-28 5 Midland woman: That is abolutely the transformation of a li<\10 words
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Advertisement480 1927-10-28 5 TOILET PREPARATIONS )l To m-'kc a scries of toilet preparations h> ):shed by the utmost refinement [f anj capivu-ng charm has been the aim of pt y \lons. 1 < urjois, the famous Parisian perfumer. (f v ih nA alluringly perfumed with either y \:sv, Rr or Ashes o\ Violets,480 words
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Advertisement196 1927-10-28 5 Full of Life! Virol is the food that puts life and vigour into children who are feeling the strain of growing. It is a balanced diet containing all the necessary foods tor building firm flesh, good sound bone and rich blood. It contains all the vitamins too. No child is196 words
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Advertisement130 1927-10-28 5 I "Ni 1 \7illpower, foresight and resolution, I combined with courage and a rare intelligence, rapidly brought Disraeli _j^^^^^ to the front m the political world. The power and position of England and the Empire is due m large measure to the character and deterMADE BY mination of Disraeli— afterwards130 words
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Article492 1927-10-28 6 HOW HE MADE A LIVING. The adventures which befell him when he went on the road disguised as a tramp from Manchester to the Midlands were described by the Rev. F. G. Chevassut, rector of Hulme Church. The aim of his exploit was to find492 words
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Article385 1927-10-28 6 A> summer draws to a ttoM many aitists who have been rusticating: and painting landscapes return to London. There ait. too, many 'dabblers'" m ait who, otherwise engaged whi'e the summer evening* lasc, like to put m a certain amount of time during the autumn and winter working385 words
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Article89 1927-10-28 6 A 30-ton clock has just been made at Whitchurch, Shropshire, by Messrs. J. B. Joyce and Co. for the new Chinese Maritime Customs House Shanghai. The clock, which will probably be the "Big Ben" of the Far East and used for broadcasting-, will be placed m a89 words
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Article454 1927-10-28 6 —OR THE TALE OF A WRONG TURNING. "The British United Canneries— general meeting, please?" I whispered to the majestic commissionaire. "Brit, Cans.," the commissionaire repeated, rolling his eyes all over me. "First on right, second on left." I hesitated. I was nervous. I had never been454 words
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Article274 1927-10-28 6 DIGGING KOK (iOLI) 7.600 FEET DOWN. Ice-cooled air is enabling men to work 7,6~>0 feet underground the deepest point to which man has ever burrowed towards the earth* coro m the Turf shaft of the Village Deep gold mine. Johannesburg. Apart from economic factors, it was once274 words
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84 1927-10-28 6 Baghdad, Oct. 13th. Although only one ease of cholera has been reported m Baghdad, this being a case which was brought to the city from an outlying district, the Egyptian authorities state that all travellers to Egypt from Baghdad will be quarantined on arrival until84 words
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Advertisement98 1927-10-28 6 PEERLESS ERASMIC Da.ntg QQ/ SOAP Sole Agents SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. i Incorporated m tin? Strait> Settlements >. 5, MALACCA STREKT, SINGAPORE. Obtainable at Medical Hail. s%sv^^s^sv^^vii^^^^^^^^^^^^\^ A^%^^^^^^WA^l^vl^ft^i^^fti^yv^lVl -ay XV ix > 1/ fs w j^ ''XV r t^/"^^of y^i~ i Ja\___M i/^ Protect your Child Any moment your child98 words
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Advertisement134 1927-10-28 6 CONTENTMENT^ S AND DEVELOPMENT^ NATURALLY Jw^!^|^^s!f^iS S Cow Gate Milk Pood ha> proud < a^^^^ It has enjoyed I J g^^^^^^M^^ mendation of Doctors and N ur^s f Or J over 20 years. Even whrn t h«. f,-.., '■•111 system of an infant h;ix ktt^.s AN ENTIRELY ENGLISH deranged Cow134 words
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Article257 1927-10-28 7 PRACTICALLY ALL SAVED. PASSENGERS' FIRST PANIC. [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 26. The Blue-star Line announce that the steamer Avelona has rescued 300 from the Mafalda wreck. Uio I>e Janeiro, Oct. 26. The Captain of the steamer Formose wirelesses that rescue vessels hope to save almost all aboard257 words
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Article205 1927-10-28 7 UMJLT OF INQI IRY t ßritish Radio- Official Seivice.] Kuj?by. Ort. 2<i. The court of inquiry which has been sitting at Harvar. m Abyssinia, to investi fate The circumstances m which a caiavan M its way to join the Maharao of Cutch and Sir Geoffrey Archer was205 words
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Article96 1927-10-28 7 [Reiner's Service.] London. Oct. 26. The General Council of the T.U.C. hits approved the report of the dispute com mittee which investigated the complaint of the Miners' Federation ajrainst the Seamen's Union Cor "acting disloyally" m connection with the assistance to the non political Miners' Union m96 words
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Article63 1927-10-28 7 [Renter's Service] Brussels, Oct. 27. The Foreign Minister and the Netherlands Minister have signed an avrivem.nt m favour of closer intellectual relationship between the two countries notably by the of a system of exchange of piofessors and the creation by each Government of a fund to enable63 words
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Article24 1927-10-28 7 .1 [Router's Service.] I Paris, Oct. 26. Sthwnrtzbart, who was charged with killing: the Russian leader Petlura m Paris, has been acquitted.24 words
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Article35 1927-10-28 7 TReutei's Service.] London, Oct. 26. The Peninsular and Oriental B. N. Co. hris pas > ?d a final dividend of five per cent makiag ten per tent for the year tax free.35 words
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Article187 1927-10-28 7 CLAIMS ARCHBISHOP'S AGREEMENT. "TRUTH MUST CAUSE PAIN." [Reuter's Service.l London, Oci. 26. The Bishop of Biimingham has issued a second open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury wherein he says His Grace, by tacit acknowledgment of the truth of the biological doctrine of evolution, removes from the187 words
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Article166 1927-10-28 7 [R'.-utei's Service.] London, Oct. 2b. Sir A. Mood addressing delegates to ih«? Imperial Agricultural Research Conference vi I luncheon m London stated the chenmai industries were ea operating with Government departments m trials of fertilisers m the Empire and elsewhere. Many trials wore designed to test the166 words
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140 1927-10-28 7 [British Radio—Official Seivice.] Rugby. Oct. 26. The funeral of the late Marquess of Cambridge. Queen Mary's brother, will take place at St. George's Chapel. Windsor, on Saturday and will l>e private m character. Only members of the Royal Family, rela tives and a few intimate140 words
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Article120 1927-10-28 7 .[British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. 26. It is understood that Mr. Ronald M'Neill, who succeeds Viscount Cecil as Chancellor Of the Duchy of Lancaster and takes a seat m the Cabinet, will be raised to the Po rage and will speak for the120 words
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Article90 1927-10-28 7 [Reuter's Service.] il'aris, Oct. 26. Prince Carol m an interview said the letters carried by Manoilesco consisted of communications to the leaders of political parties m Rumania, including the Prime Minister, M. Bratianu. These confirmed the statements he had previously made but hud not been permitted to90 words
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433 1927-10-28 7 TENDERS. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS VOLUNTEER FORCE. SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER C ORPS. Tenders will be received up to mum of Fri day, the 11th November, 1927, at the <'oloni:i Secretary's Office, Singapore, from person desirous of contracting for:--la) the making up of Flannel or Cottoi Shirts and khaki Drill Uniforms listing of Jackets,433 words
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Article121 1927-10-28 7 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tender! are hereby invited for the Mpply of the following materials taring thr year IH2K: 1 Supply of Portland Cement. R°nzine. 3 Kerosine Oil. 4 ("rude Oil>. Lubricating Oih and Grease. Timber. Chenjrti, Kapor and Hest Red Seriah m scantlings. Mattens and planks per ton.121 words
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Article99 1927-10-28 7 Tender? Hie invited for the supply, duiinj: the months of January to June 1928 (both months inclusive) of approximately 38,400 bar rels of Portland Cement manufactured ii Great Britain. For conditions, particulars of rate and place of delivery, etc., apply to the Chief Residen Engineer, Water Supply99 words
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Advertisement397 1927-10-28 7 BUSINESS CARDS. WEE BROS: UNDERTAKERS. 1 MDMMKNTAI. MASONS. rrsk I lor-M I Wreaths. Made to orH«»r. \rtih«i:>l Wreaths Alwayn m Stock. ;V. Sdt-ie Road. Tel: 3869. J „.•.•..•.'.'.•-'•".V .V.%V.V.*.V.%VW%VW m ..,',V.V.V. i i .V.WAV.VM%VA i WREATHS. ;i > it ral wrtaths mwd* to > i i e r SINGAPORE (ASKET397 words
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Advertisement807 1927-10-28 7 NOTICES. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM, 62 63 ROBINSON ROAD Opm daily 9.30 to 11 am. Saturdays, 10 to 12 a.m. Friday Evening. 5 to 7. FREE |H> ALL. SINGAPORE AUTOMOBILE CLUB. Members are hereby notified that Mr. P. W. K. Mills care af Ocean Accident and Guarantee Coipn.. Ltd., Chartered807 words
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Advertisement142 1927-10-28 7 JOHORE GOVERNMENT. Tenders are invited for the supply of diet.(excludin^ milk) for the General Hospital Lunatic and Leper Asylums. Johore Bahru, and the Hospitals at Kota Tinu'?i, Kukob. Bata Pahat, Kluanp. Mer*intr. Segamat, Taßffkat and Muar for the year 1928. Tenders which may be made for one. several or all142 words
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Advertisement660 1927-10-28 7 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Tender^ are invited under the following heads for supplies to the .Municipality 'if Singapore from January I, 1928. for nn«- \>'ui: 1. Labour for unloading trucks feeding crushers crusher rolls at TanJMtff I'ncar Pant 2. Supply of dres-efl jr'an't*'3. Supply of coarse sand for con. n"., delivered660 words
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1047 1927-10-28 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 28, 1927. Hospital Visiting Committees. Elsewhere m this issue we publish the letter of the Penang Hospitals Visiting Committee and of the Chairman of the Hospitals Board As was related m our Penang correspondent's wire yesterday the Visiting Committee has found it necessary to resign1,047 words
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Article96 1927-10-28 8 With reference to the matter of Bishop Barnes' views, we ask correspondents to show us some mercy. We are ready to print letters for either side but they must be of reasonable length. One which has been sent us would occupy over three columns! As we only gave the Bishop96 words
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Article341 1927-10-28 8 Opium Revenue Replacement Fund. UNANIMOUS OPPOSITION. Tht following are the minutes of a committee meeting of the Straits Settlements Singapore) Association held on Monday, m the Exchange. Piesent: Messr?. A. P. Robiuson (Pre «idont). H. W. Raper (Viet- President). K. A. Elias, A. A. K. Suraltee, Gaw Khek341 words
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Article69 1927-10-28 8 The Government Health Office five* report for the week-ended October 22nd. Penang Hill (2.10 m feet), average mean temperature 70.921 deg. F.. evaporation .26:> Inches, total rainfall 1.599 inches. Taiping Hill (3,500 fo«?t». average mean shade temperature 70.92 deg. F., evaporation .116 inches, t<>:al ramfali 6.71 iiviv69 words
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Article297 1927-10-28 8 Mr. F. Durward has recently been transferred from the Singapore Office of Messrs. Keys and D-wdeswell. architects, tv their Ipoh Office. Mrs. EL V. Davies will deliver a lecture on the subject of "Toleration" to-day at 8 p.m. at the Indian Association. Mrs. K. F. lee will preside. AH are297 words
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Article733 1927-10-28 8 Beach Road Fusilade. A DANGEROIS GUNMAN* ARREST. At the Assizes yester.|;i> j.,.. Justice Deane Lee Ah Wat wkn on two charges of attempted ftrardtr of shooting a policeman, sod ?>, i Ul >f shooting a detective, pleaded guilt) latter chaige. The D.P.P. Ml. N. 11. p v taid733 words
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Advertisement260 1927-10-28 8 77/5: CONXOt&SKUR COMES TO CALDBGCK'S" I WMSKT I 9 PETER IS DAWSON "SPECIAL" p^ I™"^1 Scotch Whisky SOCIAL* IB 5" Sole Agents. Jfj Macgregor Co., Ltd. SHII H (/nror/)orn'ed under fHe CompattiV** O.dinanffS o/ Hongkong) J^K'^PBB 1 hiror; ■vruteil m Shanghai.) 15 Robinson Rd. SINGAPORE. BUY YOUR LOCAL FISH FROM260 words
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Advertisement60 1927-10-28 8 Parfums de Luxe I COTY 5 Chypre > Origan ;> Rose Jacqueminot Paris f Emeraude l\ J EAU DE COTY \l to be had from all dealers "5 Dtipir* Brothers. -:>* «V i I AVAWAVAV. i A%WA f AWAWi VAVAWAVAVWASVASViVWA j SANITAS j :f The Disinfectant :J that Disinfects Cleans60 words
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Advertisement42 1927-10-28 8 Tn-rtav's Feature. FASHION'S LA TEST. j p a ff e j m m > -^fc -4 Chief Inspector A. E. Lewis, of the F.M.S. Police Force, returned from Home furlouph a few days ajr >■ Ho will probably be posted to Knmpar ri O.C.P.D.42 words
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Article112 1927-10-28 9 I WANKING TROOPS RK SSiM' ON HANKOW. r Faster* Service]. Shanghai, Oct. 27. ,nd Nanking troops under whose sixth army comin* outrages, has captured ,-ition and is piessing r f l};ir ag b<»th sides of the lix gunboats which I retreat of Tang Seng■ttitude of <hu Pei-teh, i112 words
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Article111 1927-10-28 9 |n .l^ wi» I ELB6R M'HS IN DISORDER. Shanghai, <>tt 21. iii i a-:ni; the I civil sei vice m < 'hina 1> i i ect< »rai c of I!' til (I. Government t oi ganisai »ti m theii i that the French kins annot Function j111 words
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Article134 1927-10-28 9 101 BRITISH OFFICER MET HIS DEATH. Suva. Oct. 27. massacre on Malaita -ht*\v that District Bell, a ompanied by Cadet and a number of constable! ollectintj the native tax. which li head annually for mal Q s iffea of sixteen and six.'y. info wrhen Mr. Bell was134 words
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Article72 1927-10-28 9 IGREBMENT IN SKJHT. [R< ut< •'t Service.] Paris, Oct. 27--'»ult of the latest exchange of 1 Kotea on the subject of Bokanowski has announced ffreement is m >ight. A i been taken by th.' provisional regime gortl relations .luring the itiona necessary to adjust by France concedes72 words
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Article34 1927-10-28 9 [Renter*! Service^ New York, Oct. 27. for Agriculture reviewing Wld that growers .could *ore from this year's I he statement resulted m Pri«*s advancing from fifty f points. ''>!"> on Page 7.J34 words
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Article210 1927-10-28 9 MERRY-MAKING RUDELY INTERRUPTED. RESCTE SHIPS' TIMELY ARRIVAL. [Kernel's Service.] K»o dc Janeiro. Oct. 27. "Keep choerful; we are coming," th wireless message from the Blue Star stea Mar Empire Star, was among the replie t! B Mafalda received to her S.O.S. sent ou as tht Passengers were210 words
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Article214 1927-10-28 9 "QUESTION FINALLY SETTLED." [RfUtCl's Service.] Capetown. Oct. 28. Princess Alice. Mr. Sastri. senators atml provincial councillors were present m the crowded gall lies of the Assembly. General Hertiog was warmly applauded tvhen he began his announcement about tlu Rag settlement with a grac ful gesture say214 words
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Article101 1927-10-28 9 BEQUESTS TO THE NATION. [Renter's Service.] London. Oct. 27. Lord Iveagh's will will probably be admitted for probate at a minimum of £11. OCO.(NK). The estate duty of £4,400,000 will be the largest single payment m recent times. Largo gifts are made to public bodies. He bequeathes101 words
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Article99 1927-10-28 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Ipoh, Oct. 27. At a meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board the Chairman announced that it was the decision of the Railway Advisory Board to extend the Ipoh Station Hotel owing ta the failure of the hotel syndicate composed Of Ferak. Seiangor and99 words
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Article57 1927-10-28 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Oct. 27. The proposed flight of the I'nited State* dirigible Los Angeles on Oct. 29 to Ottawa has been abandoned owing to lack of ex perienc <»f the crew. The British Minister, Sir Phillip Sassoor and a party of British and American air. Men57 words
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Article30 1927-10-28 9 fRe liter's Service.] Moscow. Oct. 27. Madame Kollontay, Soviet Minister U Mexico, and M. Yakar, Soviet Minister t< Norway, have exchanged posts. [Earlier cables on Pagre 7.]30 words
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Article1057 1927-10-28 9 Visiting Committee's Report. COMMITTEE RESIGNS EN BLOC. The following correspondence between the Penang Hoepiial Visiting Committee and the Chairman 01 the Hospitals Board has been received trom the (hail. nan of the Hospital Visiting Committee: IVuanß, 24th C.U., 1927. ir w <? have the honour to acknowledge receipt1,057 words
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Article473 1927-10-28 9 Chinese Woman Butchered. CORONER AND SUSPICIOUS EVIDENCE. The story of a Chinese woman's terrible death at the hands of three unknown Chi ncse was related to Colonel Hope Falkner, the Coroner, yesterday morning. While returning to her houße m an estate m Serangoon, m a motor car m473 words
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Article258 1927-10-28 9 COSONBB ON LOCAL DRIVING QUALIFICATIONS. Giving his finding m connection with the "atal motor car accident m New Bridge Road on the evening of the 19th, instant he Coroner said that the evidence available proved that the deceased (a Chinese) was •esponsible for the accident. He was ill258 words
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Advertisement270 1927-10-28 9 I "ROBINSONS") For Value and Service J I^M NEW I shipment i I "PROSSER'S" h Tennis Rackets J "A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND 5 1 J VALUE SECOND TO NONE" I I] ''SUPER MODEL" $:$5.-)0. S -ROLLS ROYCE" 3 :5.50! J J 111 "PHENOMENON" $32.00. I ROBINSON GO., LTD. SINGAPORE.270 words
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Advertisement743 1927-10-28 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES T •IPHBSS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Due Spore. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. EUMAEUS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In Port t AENEAS Marseilles, London,743 words
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Advertisement558 1927-10-28 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). 'ELLERMAN' UNE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FRE-GHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. I To lIONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. s.s. CITY OF OSAKA v s.s. CITY OF PEKIN s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW )an558 words
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Advertisement387 1927-10-28 10 British India and Apur Lini j (Incorporated m England). I MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.R J JNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S i.mfcKM, I LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SBftVICI I q I MJTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AM) \A Due I Tonnage. Singapore. CwiMgt ln387 words
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Article367 1927-10-28 11 ENGLISH MANNERS, PLAYS AND NOVELS. Ikrlin. Sept. 25 "Durioir the coming season women*! modes for morning wear will be modellec on the aristocratic elegance of Enfflis* tpste." This quotation from a Benin fashion paper is an instance of the amaz »«u '.<*» oi things English m Berii.,367 words
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Article167 1927-10-28 11 hrn Is Hit By Hard Times. Hard times m Japan are affecting the Imperial family, the Crown revenues having f;een badly depleted through the collapse of the building hciom. a large share of the Imperial revenue coming from the sale of lumber from the Imperial forest reserves. In167 words
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Article156 1927-10-28 11 At about 7 p.m. on Saturday, people living Tha Klan«. m the Bahurat dish ct s-ays the Bangkok Time:-, were a'arined by tK* vok-*' of a girl calling: out for help near the lamlinir on the river. She was rticued by willing hands when it was discovered she156 words
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Article145 1927-10-28 11 The sale of Hanover Wesleyan Chapel at Leeds to a firm of gramophone manufactuiers is an indication of the "base uses" to which places of worship may sometimes be put. London has many examples of this kind. A chapel near the Caledonian Road is now serving145 words
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Article604 1927-10-28 11 DANGER OF HEEDING FOOD FADDISTS. Sir James Crichton-Browne, at the an- nual dinner of the Institute of Certificated Grocers at the Trocad ro Restaurant, Lon--1 don, uttered a warning against food faddists. "Beyond butter and eggs there is scarcely any commodity m which you deal that604 words
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Article169 1927-10-28 11 Attempt To Discover Stolen £.15.000. Aliwal North Provincial Council has grant :d Mr. H- Bothnia, a Johannesburg spiritualist, permission to search for buried treasure m the Myburgh outspan, between Alifal and Burghersdorp. Mr. Bothnia told the council a strange story. He said he h;ard that169 words
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Article111 1927-10-28 11 The waitress m the Soho restaurant wa? certainly not French; and she spoke the lanpuajje with the accent of one to whom it was not >oo familiar. Yet she refused to use any other. As she was removing a rlish from the dinner table I said: "I've left111 words
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Article148 1927-10-28 11 A current American divorce case raises the question whether a husband has any property rights m his wife's face. Is he entitled to expect that her features should remain unchanged, fair wear and tear excepted, during their married life? A Mr. Arnstein, it appears, was a devoted148 words
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Article27 1927-10-28 11 Mr. R. P. Taylor, of Changkat Salak estate, Salak North, has succeeded the late Mr. L. W. Money as manager of Perak River Valley estate, Padang Rengas.27 words
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Article62 1927-10-28 11 Mr. C. B. Cochran's Policy on < halliapin. London, Oct. 10. "Artistic temperament" is one of tho risks of non-appearance m Mr. B. Cochran's £6,000 insurance policy to cover the expenses of the two Challiapin concerts at the Albert Hall. He says this is the first time62 words
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Advertisement206 1927-10-28 11 I BOOTS polished with reflect your good taste A,k aUavs for RONUK BOOT POllMi m the mauve tins. J UYW lIFUE, KoN X -lited, Porttlade, EagUad. I aaDai Lr i lfeMflHs.^fl Vaseline TRADE MARK PETROLEUM JELLY FOR WOUNDS If ar all serious, use an approved antiseptic and dre*s vsith "Vaseline*206 words
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Advertisement132 1927-10-28 11 OLDSM OB 1 L E The beat Value Obtainable FOR reliability, good appearance and comfortable ridingqualities, the Oldsmobile offers the best value obtaintable m the medium priced six-cylinder class. The proved six-cylinder engine— the result of thirty years' practical manufacturing experience— is flexible, silent and of great power. Four-wheel brakes132 words
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Article175 1927-10-28 12 The transport Herminius, after recommissioning at Malta, will be permanently stationed m China. The Dutch liner Bintang, 4,098 ton? net, had to return to port yesterday on a count of engine trouble, but proceeded on her voyage to Batavia later m the day. The French steamer Cap Padaran175 words
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Article102 1927-10-28 12 The First Cruiser Squadron, which has reinforced the China Fleet, is returning to Malta shortly and is expected to arrive m Singapore under the command of RearAdmiral \V. H. D. Boyle, C.8., R.N., on Nov. Bth. from Hong Kong. The squadron consists of H.M.S. Frobisher, under Capt.102 words
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Article124 1927-10-28 12 A circular issued by the Master Attendant yesterday states: His Majesty the King has expressed a wish that on Armistice Day, November 11th, there should bo a complete suspension of all normal business and locomotion throughout the Em pire during the 2 minutes Silence commencing at 11 a.m.124 words
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Article167 1927-10-28 12 The master of the lndo China Steam Navigation Company's coaster Hop Sang, says the China Mail, has set a worthy example which wo trust will be followed by the captains of other vessels running m and out of Honjr Kung. In the early hours of Oct. 16th.167 words
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Article104 1927-10-28 12 German's Daring Feat. London, Oct. 12. Berlin. A breakneck feat was performed on Lake Berlin yesterday when the well-known sportsman, Fritz Vonopel, steering a motor boat with which to beat the world's record at the recent Paris International Competition, raced across the Lake at a rate104 words
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Article85 1927-10-28 12 The wild pursuit of armaments inevitably leads to war. M. Vandervelde. It seems to me probable that the future of the world, like the past of the world, tvill lie with Age.— Mr. E. V. Knox. Gravitation represents a continual effort )f the universe to straighten itself out. ?rof. E.85 words
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Article493 1927-10-28 12 Now that the magic letter "r" apain figures m the month oysters are executing their annual march down the red lane athe bottom of which, ready aligned to incompass their inglorious end, are the gastronomic batteries of gourmands and gourIBltli Some 1.700,000,000 of them are <lestine'l to be493 words
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Article163 1927-10-28 12 Remarkable Musical Device. A remarkable musical invention was revealed at a demonstration m the Bechstein Hall attended by Professor Einstein^jnany ether German professors, and Mr. C. B. Cochran, the English theatrical producer. The inventor, Professor Theremin, of Russia, stood on the stage near a small wooden box163 words
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Article20 1927-10-28 12 A A country governed by its people is as mpossible as a theatre managed by its ludieniT. Mr. Bernard Shuw.20 words
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Advertisement749 1927-10-28 12 Burns Philp Line m Australia.) FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE vi* JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Kcguar monthly sailings by the well-lr:o\vn steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The 8.8. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single749 words
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Advertisement332 1927-10-28 12 Kerr Steamship Co. in r 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK Incorporated m U.S.A <;«ncr«! Arcnti. I REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA A y BALTIMORE Sh 1 (ri« Su«i). i M.S. SILVERBELLE M.S. CUBA MARU Ui due PACIFIC-JAVA-CALCUTTA^SERVirp SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO \\n LOS ANCELES HARBOUR M.S. SILVERFIR332 words
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Miscellaneous679 1927-10-28 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gtanaa and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.ra. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, lpoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6679 words
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Advertisement666 1927-10-28 13 O. S. K. Line. pr*tin«tion». Steamers. Arrive. Leave. jon X 'ttr.lam, Hamburg, Bremen, tw'rp, via Colombo, Aden and p ort Said Amur Muru Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Durban. Tape Town, Rio, Santon, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. tLa Plata Maru Nov. 7 Nov. 8 gombtsa. Zanzibar, Dar^s-Salaam, Beira. DrftfOt Bay and666 words
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Advertisement443 1927-10-28 13 TKAVEL-OOMFOKr •Aboard irffTfr JXMULAR Agjk^ Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All ■tate-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.443 words
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Advertisement667 1927-10-28 13 P. M. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:-Pa 88 age, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Department* and o Manager's desk. R.pr««Ut.«. i. U,e Stnif 5rfUe....,,. (Si,,.po f I>n nf of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA All information, detailed itineraries, free of charge mpwrii ay v v Apply KPM Tourist Office. abMKILAN667 words
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Article407 1927-10-28 14 ASTONISHING FRENCH DECISION. Paris, Sept. 23. By refusing to exempt the Paris Polo Club from the entertainment tax, and ordering it to pay 333,004 frarfcs (£2,664) into the Treasury, the 10th Correctional Court has made one of the most astonishing- judgments m the history of French407 words
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Article316 1927-10-28 14 Among the liteiary centenaries of 1i)27 should be reckoned the "discovery" of the Book of Mormon. This, according to Joseph Smith, was unearthed m September 22, 1827. Obedient to the directions of the angel Moroni, who had. as he said, appeared to him. Smith dug at a316 words
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Article115 1927-10-28 14 A Shocking Atrocity of "Justice." Vienna, Sept. 21. It is reported from Warsaw that m the village of Simonov, m Volhynia, a terrible crime has been discovered. Without any legal right, the burgomaster of that place sentenced to death four peasants suspected of theft. The peasants were taken115 words
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Article449 1927-10-28 14 THE READER PAYS. It i* thought by some that all really Vig and" new ideas m journalism i«eq:in m the U.S.A.. but a large rebuke to that attitude now arrives from Vienna. In that city, according to the Paris "Peuple." there has juafl bci.i launched weekly pap449 words
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Article53 1927-10-28 14 Mr. C. Baines, Superintendent of Customs, Ipoh, who was lying ill with fever at the Batu Gajah hospital, left hospital yesterday, says Saturday's T.O.M, He goes to Johcre, where he will be m charge of the new rubber smuggling preventive scheme of which work Mr. Baines has had considerable experience53 words
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Article166 1927-10-28 14 I airliari (Sardinia), Sept. 2~>. I A pretty Sardinian girl of Borora, wearied of the disputes which imn among the ;ooag men of the town fur her favour-. i -tided that she would «>R >j r herself as the pifaM m a lottery. She is Catarina Pinna,166 words
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Article168 1927-10-28 14 It has been suggested that one advantage of shingled heads lies m the simplicity with which shortened hair can be treated, as opposed to long tresses. Mere males, especially those who have to foot the bills, will no doubt be sceptical about tiii;- alleged simplicity. There art?168 words
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Article148 1927-10-28 14 The incident at a London theatre when the head of a grolf club wiekkd by a performer flew off into the auditorium recalls an amusing trick which was played by a music hall comedian a good many yeartago. Posing as a strong man of lifted an enormous148 words
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Advertisement570 1927-10-28 14 I First favourite I among Scotch ~^H I Whiskies for I more than 180 I years B 1 NAPIER JOHNSTON ES flft I CAI I>BI- k. MACGKEGv)R 6 Co. Ltd. jjl I 9 .s<>. Vu« loi Straits :v uiriiHiUs and ■Hi" "iBL -^^B- i. vi raivn M;u»\ states E'tSBVS o.570 words
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Advertisement230 1927-10-28 14 |PACKARD Igfflj^ trRKQUKN'I'LY, wher, two mllectors enter an nrt gallery one buys JRh an original painting the produci Efl °f il master- while- the other pays reffiy nearly as much for a mere copy. Blfy Only one is permanently proud of ffl||jffl liis purchase. iPfMI I K> triK> connoissi^ur ol230 words
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Article643 1927-10-28 15 Singapore, Oct. 26. Share markets have again had a practically lifeless period and there have been no outstanding features. In the Mining section, the undertone of the commodity is slightly firmer, with further improvement anticipated, nevertheless London sentiment continues bearish. Shipments for Novem ber, December643 words
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Article205 1927-10-28 15 MACPH AIL'S SHARE LIST. Yesterday's Alterations. r According to a Moscow despatcn, the t losses through the recent earthquake m r the Crimea, from the financial point o{ view, after a preliminary survey, an* estimated to amount to 32,000,000 roubles. October 27th., Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers H«.n^ Fatt* 1.00 1.05205 words
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Article71 1927-10-28 15 October 27. Bank 4 m.s. 2{3 31-32 Bank demand 2,3 23-3? Private credits 3 m.s. 2!4>4 New York, demand 56% Credits 90 days 57 V 2 France, demand 1420 < India, T. T. 153 ft Hong Kong, demand 11 7 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 12(1 Norn. Java demand 13971 words
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Article218 1927-10-28 15 October 27. I Tin r >o Tons $l:W.f>o Cambier 9^ I Pepper White 101 H- Pepper Black 65 Flake Tapioca 1% Pearl Sago Small 8 l Copra 11.40 I Copra Sundiied 11.71 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No.218 words
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Article54 1927-10-28 15 October 27th.. 12 o'clock noon. t.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot hx\ :>;* Standard R.S.S. Spot .V.» 59 l 4 on Tender Nov-lUr. :>*»'., .iy^ •lan-Mar. rtl 1 Hl^ Apr-Jun»' fi:{! Pone of Market: Latest Cable: London Spot Sited 16%4 per \h N«« York Spot54 words
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Article299 1927-10-28 15 Yesterday's Alterations. In view of the departure of officers m the F.M.S. Police on leave shortly, a number of transfers will be necessary. Wt understand that five police probationer^ have been appointed for the F.M.S. ant 1 S.S. Police and will be leavinp En^lam for Malaya m299 words
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Article608 1927-10-28 15 MALAYAN TIN. THE PRESENT OUTLOOK. With something like fil'!y-six new diedgoexpected to come into operation he! ween now and March m the Malay State*, the future course of the tin market is exciting some attention. It is felt m some quarter that the enhanced output may affect608 words
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Article213 1927-10-28 15 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 27. Kulihtr. London. Is 4%d 'sd up. Local :>*% cts. Tin. London, Oi2 IS*. 20s up. Local $138% for 150 tons. Mining.- South Taipinjr 74 7(1 cts.. North TaipinK 1.07% 1.12 Mb, Taiping 1.20 \:SA, Malaya Consolidated 1.18 t.20. IVnawat 84 S7 cts., Chin213 words
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Advertisement1354 1927-10-28 15 VSSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMiTED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act. PLANS1,354 words
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Advertisement38 1927-10-28 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m 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.38 words
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Article176 1927-10-28 16 Race Training. YESTERDAY'S WORK. There were only a few present at th-2 Racecourse yesterday for the work m connection with the forthcoming meeting. The morning was pleasant and the going pood. No fast work is being done yet but some of the horses are being worked m company176 words
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Article142 1927-10-28 16 The following have been selected 10 play m the Whites vs Colours match on Wedm Fday: Whites:— F. H La Motte; R. E. Cox, A. De La Porte; B E. Ablitt, H. G. Shaw, T. H. Holyoak; F Van Heecheren, B. Brooke R, V. Smith, A. F Baujrhan,142 words
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Article109 1927-10-28 16 The rirst race for the Pulo -lung Cup (A Class yachts) will be held on Sunday. Start 16.08 a.m.; Time till I p.m.; CoVM Club starting line through Keppei Har bour to Pulo Jon*; Island leavtag it to Port to Peak Island lea\ inp it to Port to the109 words
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Article72 1927-10-28 16 The October Monthly Medal \va> won by Mr. E. J. Case who leturned a nett score of 74. The Ball Sweep was won l>y Mr. J. Green •with a score of 41 beinir ihe hest round of nine holes. Members are reminded that the Weidinc Cup will72 words
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Article54 1927-10-28 16 The following are invited tr> play cricket for the V.M.C.A. agrainst the .R.C. on the S.C.R.C. pr«>und on Saturday at 2 p.m.: R. Lyne Captain. E. G. Wheatley, H. G. Stack, S. D. Gaudor, S. HooW, P, F. Wearne, O. C. SmalUy. G. W. Carlyle. G. J. Merrifield, L.54 words
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Article194 1927-10-28 16 WELCOMED BY (HI RCH MEMBKKS. A pleasant little social gathering ff|| held last night m the Presbyterian Hall where Mr. B- Purdy presided over a larg attendance of the members of the Presbyterian Church, who had assembLd to ■welcome their popular pastor, the H< v194 words
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Article34 1927-10-28 16 Members of the Clerical Union will be' glad to learn that Government has allotted j to the Union a playing jrround at Balestier Plain, adjoining that of the Municipal Ser I vices Club. j34 words
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Article385 1927-10-28 16 The Hong Kong Team. FEW NEWCOMERS. So far no dates have been fixed for Inter-port cricket trial matches m Hong K.<ng, says a writer m the South China Morning Post, but the Selection Committee has been chosen. The Committee consists of five, all players who have strong claims385 words
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Article415 1927-10-28 16 HOW THE RHYNCHOTA HBLPfI HI.MANm The Rev. Mr. Dexter Alien reu<i a highly interesting paper on Rhynchota at the meeting of the Natuial History Society rifld m the Medical College yesterda) l veninj:. He opened his iMIl by >tatinir tl.at more than B 5 years apo I>ufojr.415 words
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Article52 1927-10-28 16 C APABLANCA LOSING HIS TITLE. Router's Service.] Buenos Aires, Oct. 27. Akkhine won the twentyfirst same m the world's chess championship after 32 moves. He has now scored four wins against Capablanca's two- The other fifteen games were drawn. Alekhine wants only two more ▼fctolitl to win52 words
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Article1274 1927-10-28 16 Blackburn Rovers. NO MORE WORLDS TO CONQUER. On Nov. 5, 1875, there was a gathering of seventeen persons at the St. Leger Hotel, Blackburn. They had met m response to an invitation issued by the late Mr. John Lewis to talk over a suggestion that an Association1,274 words
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Article158 1927-10-28 16 Th.' death occurred at the (lenera 1 Hospital yesterday morning of Father Antonio Abilio Sapago, who was well-knowr m Singapore a* the Vicar of the Homar Catholk Church of St- Joseph, m Victoria Street. Father Sapage, who was only S2 year? of ape. was a native158 words
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Article229 1927-10-28 16 At to day V meeting of Municipal Commission the following questions will be ask ed by Dr, Moonshi. <l .As the Moslem burial ground known as Bukit Wakaf is to bo soon closeil up. will yuu kindly inform us lejrardinir: (a) The total area of the Moslem portion229 words
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Article68 1927-10-28 16 This Company open their season here this evening 1 after a successful stay at Kuala Lumpur, and will begin with Katja the dancer. It has been found necessary to alter the piece for next Friday and Saturday and The Black Bottom Revue will take the place of68 words
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Article17 1927-10-28 16 Orders for week ending October 29th. Friday, October 28th. —Siprnnllinff Class, Headquarters 5.15 p.m.17 words
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