The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 November 1927
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Title Section13 1927-11-01 1 Singapore Free Press 10 'NTS. SINGAPORE^ S.S. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1927. NO. 12,247:13 words
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Article212 1927-11-01 1 At the Legislative Council yesterd-iy the question of the Defence contribution was discussed at considerable length as was that of the opium revenue reserve fund. In the latter case the vote will he left to the I'nofficials. There was criticism from the Penang members on the hospital212 words
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Article1082 1927-11-01 1 They toll me that Mr. Henry Fonl has come out to fight m the World Rubber War. He has hou.trht many hundreds of thousands of acres m Brazil, paying forty millions of dollars for them. He is bkkjI ing for mure land to make more rubberThe Londoner - 1,082 words
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Advertisement325 1927-11-01 1 \\lN<; I.OONG. K<)|i ,H I I ASS TAILORING. nd Fiaisll Guaranteed UK. II STREET. RAFF LES H O XE L POPPY DAY BALL > ANNUAL BALL IN AID OF EARL HAIG'S PPI DAY FUND WILL BE HELD ON SATI RDAY, sth NOVEMBER. 9.45 P.M. TO 1.45 A.M. ucler the Distinguished325 words
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Advertisement208 1927-11-01 1 |fe-^^^^THE RONEO DIARY j I^^K^^^^Sl WITH THE UNIQUE j ■IfciF^EPLtdi S 11# a^y cr Q u *y Singapore. S J» Penang and Kuala Lumpur. M g M I :EUROP£r|t HOTELS 1 "RENOWNED BY RECOMMENDATION" T T CHRISTMAS EVE. T SAT. 24th DECEMBER. T Dinner and Cinderella Dance. i Christmas Tree208 words
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Advertisement137 1927-11-01 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Walls sausapes Page 5. Visit Harold Winter's Chambers Papre S. Queon Hi*rh at the Theatre to-night Page 2. Dress wear of distinction at Little's— Page 8. Asahi beer is imported by the M.B.K. Page 11. Wakefield Ca.nrol has acM«vei another record Page 5. Rcnvntrt-e's pastilles can be got137 words
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Advertisement12 1927-11-01 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOUSK for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SLITS. 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
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Miscellaneous220 1927-11-01 1 THE WEEK. Tnixditii, l*t. Hi«h Wa.ter, 2.l<J v.in., 7.5, 1.30 p.m., 8.6. Malacca: H. \V. 10.40 a.m., 5.9. 11 p.m., 5.6. Rugby Tournament. A.P.C. vs. Merchants. Queen Hitfh, Theatre, y.30 p.m. Wednesday, 2nd. Hiph Water 3.21 a.m., 7.1. Uf p.m.. HA. Malacca: H. W. 11.40 a.m.. 5.:*. U p.m.. 5.L\220 words
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Article389 1927-11-01 2 WASTEFI L 111 ILMNC. Mimieniing on ttfteWni of the Kail >\ay Board to build an annex to the Station Ilotei. Ipoh, the tomm of -Malaya says m the eoWMI of an article: The views given evpression to m the newspapers goes far deeper than a cap-in-»hand petition389 words
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Article361 1927-11-01 2 A planter was driving hks car into Kuala Pilah on Wednesday morning, writes a M.M. correspondent, when he was unfortunate enough to knock down a Malay boy, aged four years, who was crossing: the road. He took him to the Kuala Pilah Hospital, where the boy died three hour.after admission.361 words
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Advertisement755 1927-11-01 2 mjjmjjmA, Victoria theatre UNION STIR (MfllY) OPER*. ENORMOUS success enormous -success r gate io ere. Musical Comedy Company ORGANISED AND PRODUCED BY MR. LEW MARKS. MDM. TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 P.M. KP f UrVC SIR ALFRfiD BUTTS GREAT LONDON SUCCESS. E L \E Y S "QUEEN HIGH" SCHOOL OF DANCING. FROM755 words
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Advertisement263 1927-11-01 2 ALHAMBRa (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd., Proprietor*.) In the Second Show at 9 p. m The Dempsey-Sharkey Fight Showing the Training of both Jack Dernpsov and Jack Sharkov O 1 fi*ht from the first to the seventh round when Sharkov wa, kn""! vh or not Dempsey fouled Sharkey at the263 words
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Article788 1927-11-01 3 SIX YEARS' SUCCESS. I A "busy and encouraging period" is the acseiiption given to the six years thai have passed since Malta was granted self-gov-ernment. The observation is made by the London Times m calling attention to the fact that Malta has just emerged from its General Election788 words
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95 1927-11-01 3 76 Miles per Hour On U.S. Railway Track. London, Oct. 18. Baltimore. The American railway officials travelling m the coaches behind the British Great Western locomotive, "King George V," which was sent to the United States for the Baltimore-Ohio Railway Exhibition, were startled during the 290 miles95 words
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Article14 1927-11-01 3 Everyone who sees a kitten falls m love at first sight. Mr. Robert Lynd.14 words
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Advertisement222 1927-11-01 3 POPPY DAY ,M,KK THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AND LADY CLIFFORD C.B.E. HIS EXCELLENCY THE GENERAL OFFICER COMM tNMNG AND MRS. VAN STRAUBENZEE. Saturday, November 12th. Plain and Fancy Dress Carnival and Ball and Roof Garden Four Valuable Prizes for most Original and Artistic Dancing until 2222 words
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Advertisement263 1927-11-01 3 j: Growing one day Jam tl&.^ n&act day That's how we imprison gggjili i: the flavour of fresh fruit. I It is expensive to make this I^^^^^^^^ j way, but the results are i worth it -quite different j i from ordinary Jams. I I I i f B The263 words
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Article1753 1927-11-01 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - T. STANHOPE SPRIGG Are Cross-Country Flights the Best Giants of Other Days HONOURS FOR AVIATORS BY EDITOR OF "AIRWAYS." {SPECIAL TO FREE PRESS.) London, Sept. 28. Air experts m ihis country are just now seriously debating whether, after all. trans-country flight.- will not prove the l»est1,753 words
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113 1927-11-01 4 FRENCHMAN'S INVENTION. London, Oct. 10. A cross between a seaplane and a submarine, though it cannot fly or submerge, called a seaplane glider, came up the Thanu> and is moored at Putii?>\ It is the invention of i PrencißMl and it crossed from Boulogne to113 words
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Article113 1927-11-01 4 The first official test flight of the aero dreadnought Super-Cyclops, bombing plane built m th. factory of the Keystone Aircraft Corporation for the army, was made successfully. Lieutenant Frank B. Tyndall USA., piloted the bomber. Lieutenant Tyndall landed the giant ship after soaring at various heights up113 words
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Article308 1927-11-01 4 BRITAIN'S REMARKABLE LEAD. In giving prominence to the R.A.F. flying boat tour to Australia from Plymouth, the Daily Expie>s re*f»*rs to Britain's remark able lead m rtyinc ships m which regard the Schneider C«p race is merely a phase. The latest air battleship, an all metal machine nf308 words
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Article538 1927-11-01 4 FUTIRE POSSIBILITIES. "Air trains," with powerful airplanes for "locomotives" and motorless gliders as "cars," rushing passengers and freight across the sky, are pictured as fascinating possibilities of the future by Sumner N. Blossom, editor of Popular Science Monthly (New York), m discussing the significance of recent steps538 words
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Article134 1927-11-01 4 A Vision of the Future. (Pinang Gazette Correspondent). Colombo, Oct. 24i. The presence of the British mission direct from the Air Ministry, selecting a possible airship base m the neighbourhood of Colombo and discussing the part Ceylon will play as a port of cail between134 words
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Article110 1927-11-01 4 The Latecoere Company, a French con, cern. has secured the monopoly for ih«* mail and passenger air services between France and "South America, m the face of stronp competition from Italian. German, and Spanish air lines. The Journal Officiate states that the Latecoere Company, which carries mail110 words
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Article85 1927-11-01 4 Experiments With Two Airships to Begin Next Year. Mr. Bruce, the Australian Premier, intimated that the Government had received the report of Group-Captain Fellowes, laader of the British Airship Delegation, which he said contained important recommendations on Inter-Imperial communications. The report refers to two airships85 words
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Article58 1927-11-01 4 London, Sept. 34. Commander Burney, who has charge of the Empire airship scheme, replying 1 to criticism as to airship strength and standards, says the R lOO has double the strength required. She will be ready m April and will accommodate a hundred passengers. Passengers for the58 words
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Article867 1927-11-01 4 A Nasty Accident. NARROW ESCAPE OF SPECTATORS. In the account of the return landing of Koppen at Don Muang the Bangkok Times says: Lieut. Koppen's machine was sighted from the aerodrome at 3.15 flying low. Members of the Dutch community m Bangkok who were waiting to867 words
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Article33 1927-11-01 4 Mr. H. S. Paterson, Registrar of Titles and Collector of Land Revenue, Selangor. Who entered the European Hospital, Kua'a Lumpur some days ago suffering with an attack of phlebitis, is making- fair progress.33 words
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Article227 1927-11-01 4 Calcutta-Rangoon \j r H Service. Mail GROUND MIBPAIUTIOHg The progress mad, toward ,J, ment of civil aviation m India by the Simla correspond n( f tfc India. The whole of India ai veyed from the pofa I( w se. vices and mark,.,! miles' radius, he sta:<227 words
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Article61 1927-11-01 4 London. Oct. 11 The re- arrangement ni the time i I on Imperial Airway-. I.mii tWIM Cairo an<i the faniM Gulf fa nounced. It will conn I October iflth. I Thy new Bchedolc stop at (.iaza. mahlin^ ttta I cover the distance betweei Bat61 words
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148 1927-11-01 4 Over I.ooi) IJou<««>« l>.-ir.»\cd A destructive fire hr«>ke Wit quarter of the city ywterda} morr.ine. The flames, ilwoting up f hi^h.' fled the strenuous efforti of Ike F» gade. the local police an.! thcompletely destroyed <.v< i UN* houses, hesi<les a riuniln of The148 words
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48 1927-11-01 4 MR. "PUSSYFOOT" JOHNSON TO VISIT CALCUTTA. Mr. W. K. Tuvisit Calcutta m-xt y«M itinerary will probftbl) forthcominn: conf« rProhibition Ix-a^ut of I As a result fd hte 1 Mr. Johnson <leolarr.l «U best country In thl wof the Prohibition ItW, W announced that it surprise if IndiA irei48 words
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23 1927-11-01 4 UPSIDE-DOWN FLYING: WORLD RECORD. I The Cuhf >.rr. iVk states that tiw »vbi Cologne to B«»nn. h <! fifteen minute, up world record. H23 words
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Article314 1927-11-01 5 BERNARD SHAW EXTOLS MUSSOLINI. London, Oct. 12. The Daily News published on January 24th a letter f;om Mr. Bernard Bhmm :licitinj? courteous treatment of Signor Mussolini, at which certain exiled Italians and Socialists bombarded him with protests. The Labour Party press now issuer th. correspondence betw314 words
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Article286 1927-11-01 5 WHAT SIAM DOES FOR AVIATION. Don Muang aerodrome is rapidly takinir its place among: the prominent international flying fields of the world, says the Bangkok Times. Its name is appearing to-day m most of the large newspapers of France, of Holland, of (ireat Britain and. the286 words
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Article153 1927-11-01 5 Claim to be the Son of an Austrian Crown Prince. Vienna, Sept. 26. Henry Gvinim. a G.rman mechanic, who has extracted considerable sums of money from the peasantry by styling himself "Emperor Francis Joseph 11. of Austria-Hung-ary.'* has been arrest.il and returned U Germany as an undesirable153 words
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42 1927-11-01 5 Rangoon, Oct. 14 An influential and repressntative meeting:, over which Justice Sir Benjamin Heald presided, decided to erect two statues of the .Governor, Sir Harcourt Butler, m re cognition of his services to Burma and the University.42 words
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Advertisement310 1927-11-01 5 wi .-3 jjfqmS^^^ more widely appreciated and loved tnan Charles Dickens. His broad humanity— his nAr>.r «v, artistry— and his great personality have won for him MADE BY a place m the front rank of the world's great men. CARRERAS LTD. SfIBHH CIGARETTES i of Mianest Repute *&> A V%/^-hJ^^^l310 words
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Advertisement205 1927-11-01 5 I WORLD'S AIR SPEED RECORD f 301 Miles per Hour S ACHIEVED BY COMMANDER DE BERNARDIf AT VENICE, 22nd October <| IN f I MACCHI 52 AEROPLANE I 1 FIAT ENGINE I USING I WAKEFIELD I CASTROL And so the world over, m all feats of SPEED and RELIABILITY—the choice205 words
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Article1367 1927-11-01 6 Railway Commissioner's Return. A SUCCESSFUL TOUR. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok. Oct. 22. This afternoon the Minister of Commerce and Communications arrived back from his four months tour, m the course of which he has spent a very busytime m Australia, Java and the Philippines. On theBoston Transcript - 1,367 words
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Article503 1927-11-01 6 BIRDS AND THEIR EDIBLE NESTS. The complete absence of swallows from the British Isles during winter ami their reappearance dm ing summer used to be accounted for at one time m a very eurioni mannei. It was believed that swallow* hylernated m the mud at the bottom oi ponds; and503 words
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Advertisement233 1927-11-01 6 E. B. CO. XRBNCH WATCHJ WATCHES j IDo not confuse yourself with the many Brands of Watches m the Market but try the Watch of quality. SUPREMELY ACCURATE AS TIMEKEEPERS i Stocked by all Watch Dealers Throughout S. S. and F. M. S. j. g v ston 10A DE SOI'ZA233 words
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Advertisement340 1927-11-01 6 vinolia OTTO SOAP /3l VinoKa Co. Ltd. 1 E anJ JUlHi^- ...iiil i r A Bouquet of Roses m I every tablet. EVERYONE loves roses their delicate, linger. ing fragrance is always appreciated and remembered. Millions of beautiful blooms are used annually to create the valuable essence which perfumes your340 words
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Article242 1927-11-01 7 THEATRICAL DEMONSTRATION. NAVAL SQUADRON VISITS TANGIER. [Router's Service.] London, Oct. 30. The vi.-it of an Italian naval squadron to Tangier, with Pi ince Udine, who yesterday opened an Italian scholastic institute, hospital and other buildings, has provoked varied emotional reactions m the European capitals m view242 words
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276 1927-11-01 7 WIDESPREAD DAMAGE. [British Radio— Official Ser ice.l Rugby. Oct. 2tf. Vessels round the coast, particularly m the south-west and the Irish Channel, experienced violent seas, but few casualties occurred. The destroyer Rowena, with a Naval tug, went to the assistance of the Spanish tanker A276 words
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Article68 1927-11-01 7 IReuter's Service.] Rome, Oct. 30. The fifth anniversary of the Fascist march to Rome was celebrated all over Italy, including a great review of force* by Mussolini m Rome, but the ceremonies* were .suspended as a sign of mourning foi* a lailway disaster m which six persons were68 words
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Article55 1927-11-01 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. 30. The King and Queen and practically all members of the Royal Family were present yesterday at the interment of the Marquess of Cambridge, the Queen's brother, m St." George's Chapel, Windsor. A memorial service was simultaneously held m55 words
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Article42 1927-11-01 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. 30. From the latest reports it is now feared that between 300 and 350 lives were lost m the wreck of the Italian liner Principessa Mafalda off Bahia on Thursday night.42 words
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Article164 1927-11-01 7 REVENGEFUL ACT. Keuter's Service. Athens, Oct. 30. Pi evident. Condouriotis sustained cuts and had \s> We bandaged. At the hospital it was found the bullet had actually grazed his forehead after striking the wind screen. The President's mental lucidity was unimpaired. His assailant's identity has164 words
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Article38 1927-11-01 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. 29. The Postmaster-General announces that the telephone service is now available between all the principal provincial towns m Britain, as well as London, and all principal towns m Switzerland.38 words
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Article31 1927-11-01 7 Reuter's Service. Her 1 m. Oct 31. The death has occurred <>f afaximiltai? Harden *ho ftunoua German politician and journalist and determined critic of the Impel ia] regime31 words
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Article79 1927-11-01 7 RIKHEIC QUOTATION. (By courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Oct. 28. Rubber t'.a.q. >pot was quoted to-day at SI son which is the highest price fi»i the past few months (iCYEKNMKNT RICE HOLDING. It is understood that the Government find* it difficult to dispose of tho79 words
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Article154 1927-11-01 7 It is stated that the tiovernim'nt Budgei for next year has been fixed m the neigh bourhood of Y1. 756,000,00? including the estimates allotted for the new commitments of all the departments for new enterprises which amounted to Yl 10.000.000. The Bud. get may be increased by154 words
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Article131 1927-11-01 7 i An official inquiry into the recent riots at the site? of the Perak River HydroElectric Company's dam at Chenderoh was held on Monday by Mr- N. K. Bain, the District Officer- The proceedings, says the Times of Malaya, were m the nature >f a Coroners inquiry into131 words
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Article106 1927-11-01 7 To regain prosperity, European nations should rely less on their arms and more on their hands- Wall Street Journal. The Kuala Pilah Club was officially reopened, after alterations, on Saturday night, when a very pleasant dance was held A new dance floor has been provided m the ladies' room and106 words
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Advertisement365 1927-11-01 7 BUSINESS CARDS. V.'.W.WAV.WAWrWi fttE BROS: UNDERTAKERS. > M ,i\| MENTAL MASONS. > {Mfc ll«r=«l V.reaths. Made to order. i trfifiini \W.'Bth« Always m Stock. f s,let:ie Road. Tel: 3869. V. VbVtfkA '.'.V.V.V.W.V.V.SNWA f"" WREATHS. > Artalhs ni;uk' to oiui-r i <|\(,VI»()KK CASKET CO. •I SELEGIE ROAD. J \> hlcphono No365 words
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Advertisement742 1927-11-01 7 INDIGESTION SHORTENS LIFE. Imliuf-Nt 4»n shortens life because it interferes «ith thf assimilation of food and »-ither <iin«ctly t»r intlirectly disturbs nearly <-very vital rir.m. Nearly all form* of indi»rt'stion. either acute or chronic, are dur to or accompunifl by «'xc«»hs acid, an«l no relief c:«n be obtained until thi>742 words
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Advertisement631 1927-11-01 7 ERASMIC ftajiMy>ffy-\ @^—f/ THE PEERLESS W" fTfro' O DELICATE SOAP- 9^l ln\ l|Ao -AkD A (O^^^X Y^\ FLEETING GLORIOUS Jts £>V CJO^ FRAGRANCE LATHER t V? rX OF A fs f HEDGEROW CARESS OSCXS VIOLBT TO O o A^CK) O^ O mx O OS 000S} SKIN tCJ? JJ9 TABLET Sole631 words
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Advertisement293 1927-11-01 7 Q beir to inform our Cos- I^B tomeis thai t CHRISTMAS I-^ AM) new YF.AH festivities fl I SPECIAL REDUCTIONS bar* <1 mk already Uwn math on M.I. oui j^H (roods (on which prices aro H I always marked) and m aiidi I j tion to said reduction from Jf293 words
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Article22 1927-11-01 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. JAGO. At tht- European Ho>pital. Kuala Lumpur, on Oct. 28. IW7, to Mr. nnd Mrs. K. Ja£i>. a tlaughtfr.22 words
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690 1927-11-01 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 1, 1927. The Progress of Sarawak. The speech of His Highness the Rajah of Sarawak at the twentysecond triennial meeting of the General Council contains a great deal that is interesting, because the affairs of this little State have a moral claim on attention which690 words
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Article248 1927-11-01 8 The Hotel Van Wijk Orchestra will play airain at the "Down Town" Branch of the V.M.C.A. Union Building on Wednesday. Owing U> the long report of Council meeting a great deal of local and telegraphic news has had to be held over. Mr. Choo Kia Peng has be.n appointtd a248 words
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Article98 1927-11-01 8 The death occurred at four o'clock on Saturday morning of the doyen of the Eurasian community of Malacca, Mr. Nazario Gomes, J.P. Mr. Gomes, who was 59 years of age, was well-known to all communities, and had a large circle of friends m all parts of the F.M.S. He was98 words
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Article179 1927-11-01 8 CURIOUS MURDER CHARGE SEQUEL. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. Oct. 31. There was a curious sequel to a murder trial at the Perak assizes to-day. An estate cooly and his mistress were found by the roadside the woman dead the man grief stricken. Afterward? he admitted suffocating her.179 words
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Article44 1927-11-01 8 (From Our Own Correspondent >. Penang, Oct. 31. This morning a coolie employed by a C hinese goldsmith amokked and injured the goldsmith, his wife, two children and another coolie, finally cutting hi- own throat. The injured persons were sent to hospital.44 words
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Article66 1927-11-01 8 (From Our Own Correspondent I. Penar.g, Oct. 31. A case m which J. Martinez, chief clerk at the General Hospital, is charged with breach of trust m respect of three sums totalling $2,oC°> the property of the hospital, has In'en postponed to November 15. bail66 words
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Article250 1927-11-01 8 "SILENCE" TO BE OBSERVED. The following official Communique i^ published for general information: His Majesty the Kir.p has Approved of the observance of Armistice Day, 1 .<27. (Friday, November 1 lth m the MUU manner as m previous years. The tiring: of guns from Fort Canning, one at250 words
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Article31 1927-11-01 8 A meeting of the General Committee of the Poppy Day Fund will bo held m the private dining room of the Einwpc Hotel on Wednesday at 1 1 a.m.31 words
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Article57 1927-11-01 8 The following will represent the A.P.C. against the Merchants to-day on the S.C.C. Padang. A.P.C. will play m Club colours: Niblock; Scoular, Barnes, Robertson, Tatham; Shaw, Nicholson; Sturgess, Smith, Roberts, Burton Wright, Cherrill, De la Porte, Barton. The Merchants side will be: Cowan, Littlehales. Watts, Webster, Atkinson. McLeod. Clements,57 words
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Article93 1927-11-01 8 Before Mr. G. T. Peall m the Fourth Court yesterday, a Eurasian named Joseph Pestana was summoned for giving false evidence to a public servant. Accused was alleged to hpve stated to a Corporal at the Geylang Police Station that he had given $130 to a woman named Chichah binte93 words
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Article104 1927-11-01 8 AUSTRALIA HK\rd i t CLEAR TR\Nsmissi ON [ReuterV Service.] T ""(Inn, <)<-, Listeners m Great Briu n h-iv, gained to an «ccpti nally t.'.n by u-.reless of atu ,h,, lr pr horn Sidney, New > A The great clock qJ^ Office m Sydney boomed «i1 ?>,,104 words
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80 1927-11-01 8 RUSSIA JOINS DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE. [Reuter'i >• n Geneva, o vt v M. Chicherin hai noti General to the Laagu ernment is now prepared t<> the preparatory comtni»»ioi ament which it pro |m refused to attend the v mittec m Switserland. Tl h. en removed with the the Soviet-Swiss dispute. League80 words
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Article44 1927-11-01 8 [ReuUr V Si I'.nro. Ott It. The Red ROM V t i Lancaster and Mr-. K> In Miller fc*f for Bagdad on its flight I itralia Cairo. Oct. H The Air Force fl\inu:' \uMraia have arrived at Aboukir «rh< till Nov. 3.44 words
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Article16 1927-11-01 8 [Renter*! Servi llundtr iaatM, <»»' Lieut Koennecks tin < tying his biplane German ii X.'16 words
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Article83 1927-11-01 8 AIR MINISTRY TEST. [British Radio OAria Rngby, Now that Ihe Han.il.-> \'.c- wki device is being Investigated 1 > Impei ways with view to it> being fitted I entire fleet, the Air Mini>tr\ iatsiai its adaptability to all types of aathil hopes that it will be fond83 words
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Article162 1927-11-01 8 At a committee neettafi pore Volunteer RiflV iMOfiatMM yesterday evening at the Drill It 'l. Road, the question of atVl clubs was considered. The present rules -f I state that the fee of V shall be $10 per annu bers and mrWfjfini m th< After some diacoMioa carried162 words
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Article26 1927-11-01 8 There will bl a ip* Banvar<! Company M p.m. of the great Lender cesss "Mercenary Man 0 4 i- C 'II nee prices: »4. •>. 11 prices.26 words
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Advertisement291 1927-11-01 8 4 T//£* CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" 1 MMfRT I OH PETER Mj DAWSON Mt^-Wt^ "SPECIAL" ppT Scotch Whisky "S«CIAL" Scotch Wwsky IV 1 3H Sole Agents. JB-^ Caldbeck, Macgrcgor U Co., Ltd. H (Incorporated under the Cotnpaniet' Ordinance* of Hongkong} (Incorporated m Shanphni.) <IM^^^^ 45 Robinson Rd. SINGAPORE. j J:291 words
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Advertisement71 1927-11-01 8 PEARS Golden Glory i FOR Golden Youth PURPLE TRIANGLE 7 t "BASS" I 7 TTHE BREW FOR THE TROPICS I Sole Agents 4 Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. f Ken who Appreciate THK BEST TAILORING AND HIGH QUALITY SHIRTS AND PYJAMAS MADE TO MEASURE. WILL FIND THAT A VISIT TO HAROLD71 words
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Article100 1927-11-01 9 HONDA V, OCTOBER :Ust. Present. .Sir Hu£h Clifford, M.C.S., Officer Commanding the Major General C. C. Van H C.M.G.) I Sic rotary. (Sir II »yes :.t Councillor. Pensnjj (Mr. ng Attorney General (Mr. Colonial Troasurer (Mr. nial BafiMOf (Mr. H. Actiag Boiißiat Councillor ruhton). •f X ducat ion100 words
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Article298 1927-11-01 9 t he "UiR-il compiv>ented to Mr. R. and insignia of an iht- British Empire father, Mi. J. E. Tes- paid a warn tribute to Mr. Tesseasoln rend- and the Burasiaa com- llu llalaj >ettlement. Mr. Mnha—fid L'nus bin following ipmliom; nment received the reittee298 words
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Article54 1927-11-01 9 I"' 11 KEVBNOT VOTE. "ta.y. before moving r,.,,,J' fUu Supply Bill made °«neen*Bt that with the lOpj, "y „f state the item Fund »h«1 was understood to option of the the Colony, be "■■fficial v,,te, so that when they came to that item m committee it would »>e54 words
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Article809 1927-11-01 9 Mr. G. C. Clarke said that His Excellency had placed before the public a choice of alternative*, either additional taxation or the gradual relinquishment by the Colony of a degree of efficiency consonant with the efficiency of its near neighbours. He thought the latter alternative should be definitely809 words
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Article531 1927-11-01 9 Mr. G. S. Carver said education was an expensive item accounting for over one and •a half millions. This money, he thought, was not well spent m satisfying, indiscriminately, the glowing demand for English education which had been a feature of the Colony during531 words
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Article258 1927-11-01 9 Dr. Noel Clarke, speaking on education, said that for over a quarter of a century the height of ambition m *he Colony from an educational point of view had been the Senior Cambridge, and he suggested that the Director of Education should be asked to258 words
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Article355 1927-11-01 9 Mr. Simpson said it was feared that Government had a lingering affection for income tax as a source of revenue. However fair that might be m theory m practice m this country it was very unfair. We all knew about the prevalence of rubber smuggling, income smuggling355 words
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Article618 1927-11-01 9 Mr. P. M. Robinson said that an exami nation of the Budget showed that considerable expenditure was of a capital nature, which meant that they were continuing tho practice which they had followed for so long, of providing capital works out of revenue. To him618 words
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Article111 1927-11-01 9 Mr. Quah Beng Kee referred to the lack of school accommodation m Penang, and also asked Government to reconsider the question of instituting the old scale of school fees that were m force before July Ist., 1926. He also expressed the view that as a port Penang:111 words
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Article218 1927-11-01 9 Mr. Mohamed Unus bin Abdullah expressed the gratitude of the Malay community to Government for their generous decision m regard to the Malay Settlement, and said he hoped the Committee's recommendations would be given practical effect to at an early date. Referring to the fact that218 words
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Advertisement85 1927-11-01 9 "POBINSON'C'I JL m F OR VALUE AND SERVICE— |J J It all I. rests on the that stands for TRIUMPH m footv^W Bk !a I'iafUnianship. a NEW SHIPMENT OF "THOMLINSON'S" FOOTBALLS. THE IMPROVED "TUGITE" $15.50 each THE 'GREBAN" $11 50 each. j" Unsurpassed for quality and workmanship Robinson Co., Ltd.85 words
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Advertisement739 1927-11-01 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES > JIPBKSS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool end Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Duo Spore. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. t AKNEAS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow Nov. 6 DARDANUS London,739 words
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Advertisement549 1927-11-01 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAr 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. CITY549 words
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Advertisement371 1927-11-01 10 P fe 9 O British India and Apcar Linet (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SJi CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVKUflttr LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. 0 OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. DlkTonnage. Singapore. Tonnam s mean MANTUA 11,000 Nov.371 words
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Article868 1927-11-01 11 WHAT SCIENTIFIC METHODS SAVE. •Twenty years ago the Regular soldier received one pound of bread and thresquarters of a pound of meat a day, and paid threepence out of hia daily shilling to receive potatoes, tea and sugar, but to-day the food m the Army868 words
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87 1927-11-01 11 Fined For Not Paying Fare. I^ondon, Oct: 19. "It's jolly lucky that we are not holding an inquest," said the Alnwick magistrate, m fining a Novacastrian £1 for riding on the buffers of the 'Flying Scotsman," m addition to 10s. for not paying his87 words
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Advertisement519 1927-11-01 11 j /^^Wk wincarnis /SHi /f^'6^ CjniJYlt£>YrtrtQ \im afl^ r#i iwi^ Climatic SsrSiS \\3^^^/ In f luence /ffi\ -t tffc^l.^^^^^^PSJ^ y° u nre conva^scent after fjSIN z: v^5 Klf^s!|^^' t)r an aemic, follow the advice /j^f j i h\\ 17,000 Medical Men, and take Uincarnis. It will bring you back to519 words
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Advertisement166 1927-11-01 11 TEXACO t LUBRICATING PRODUCTS. v Manufactured by The Texas Co., U.S.A. l\ CLEAR CLEAN GOLDEN TEXACO MOTOR OILS. < Highest Quality. jl Lowest Carbon. p TEXACO THUBAN COMPOUND ll For transmissions and differentials. GENERAL LUBRICATING OILS AND GREASES. There is a Texaco lubricant for every purpose. j| STOCKED BY ALL166 words
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Article344 1927-11-01 12 The Haugesund landed a cargo of rice .from Saigon. From Sambaa the Singkep brought a copra and rubber cargo. Three elephants arrived on board the Myer from Semarang yesterday. All applications for vessels to work on Sunday, Nov. 13th., should reach the Master Attendant's Office not later than344 words
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Advertisement605 1927-11-01 12 Burns Philp Line /Incorporated m Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE Via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Rtguar monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). Tht 8.8. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,605 words
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Advertisement447 1927-11-01 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc 44. BEATER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) General Agenta. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA Hh BALTIMORE 1 (via Sues). M.S. SILVERBELLE M.S. CUBA MARU PACinC-JAVA-CALCUTTA-SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES HARBOUR M.S. SILVERFIR due Nov. 6 s H ik M.S.447 words
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Advertisement114 1927-11-01 12 HEDGES AND BUTLERS WINES SPIRITS. rp scotch gz WHISKY )§e CHAMPAGNE l 9 M E^ 1 II M-MPttBOTTU 0 SG3TCH fit VVH!S<Y, jMHK < i MMI'.MnKATH*" gg<MP#j| nVKU l.'i YKAi:. PCDGES&BVTLtH DOPWII |r^^-o. T^[ I'KK-UAR OSCI^V, STRENCIB Agents JOHNLimE&CO.,Lm (Incorporated m Enpiand.) Singapore, PenanK and Katli Lumpur. MESSAGERIES WXBO To114 words
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Miscellaneous672 1927-11-01 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Koala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Letnbin and Koantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m Bangkok every Thursday a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, lpoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m.672 words
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Miscellaneous476 1927-11-01 12 PASSENGERS ARRIVEDPer Melchior Treub:— Mr. I). A. de Boer. Miss E. Dominka, Mr. van Ryn Alkenade. Mr. Kleyn. Mr. Jeo vonche, Mr. P. McGlynn. Mr. V. B. Japson. Mr. A Gall, Mr and Mis. Assoon, Mr. BJdon, Mr. and Mrs E. H. Nahn, Mr. and Mrs. Macintosh. Mrs. Mayger. Mr.476 words
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Advertisement601 1927-11-01 13 O. S. xL. Lin©. Ptatiaatlam Sttaraerg. Arrive. Leave riani. Hamburg. Bremen, i lolombo, Aden and It Amur Maiu Nov. 16 M ov 17 Towa, Rio. Santos, and Bmmi Aires. tLa Plata Maru Nov. 7 Nov. h ..r./.ibar. Par-es-Salaam, I nay ami Durban. T Panama Maru Nov. 2 Nov. 4 ami601 words
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Advertisement447 1927-11-01 13 TRASTL-OOMPOttT UNERS Dollar President liners offer you loxarious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilatea and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The spacious steel swimming447 words
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Advertisement646 1927-11-01 13 1 K. P. M. Telephone No. BMO. wrth sub^onnection. tot-P*^,,, Frei^t, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. lte»««.Ut.»« i. the Btr.it. Srttlement. (8l«»»por. and Penan.) of the L OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA All information, detailed itineraries, free of charge. LE MAIRP t T~ J* plf K PM Tourist Office.646 words
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Article481 1927-11-01 14 EXPLORERS SEARCH FOR PLANTS. TWO YEARS' QUEST IN LONELY HILLS. An interesting expedition, behind which! is a syndicate including Mr. Lionel d? Rothschild, the Hon. Henry Duncan McLaren (Lcrd Aberconway's heir), Lord Forteviot and Lady Londonderry, is leaving London shortly for the North-Easterfl Frontier of India. It will be led481 words
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Article308 1927-11-01 14 WONDERFUL SURVIVAL OF THE MONARCHY. London, Oct. 16. Mr. J. L. Garvin, m an article m The Observer today, urges that a brilliant writer should specialise upon the wonderful story of the unshaken survival and strengthening of the British Monarchy while other famous sovereignties have disappear ed308 words
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Article34 1927-11-01 14 Mr. R. L. German, District Officer, Pekan, was entertained at a farewell function on Saturday at the Pekan Club m view of his forthcoming transfer to Kuala Lumpur. There was a large gathering present.34 words
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Article379 1927-11-01 14 It is curious to learn that there is actually a Clog Publicity Association m existence, and that it was meeting recently m Manchester. One would have thought that clogs supplied their own publicity by the clatter which they create— at least they did for the probably379 words
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Article44 1927-11-01 14 Mr. E. C. Tidy, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kuala Pilah, will proceed to Taiping: next month on transfer as Assistant Commissioner of Police there. Mr. T. F. H. Kemp, of Headquarters Reserve, Kuala Lumpur, will succeed Mr. Tidy at Kuala Pilah from Nov. 3.44 words
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Article123 1927-11-01 14 A Hampshire reader tell live who was afflicted with J- r kepi her standing for tel raying good-bye. Her litlfc tin^r on the floor MMWg H> Itill and silent, an.l. m -i '<"* the quest's remark-, hli BK»t»H Mm, "David, why don't tv>>?" 4 When what's123 words
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Article22 1927-11-01 14 Mr. A. Hannigan. »f th« Mala of Messrs. Sime. Dwrbj and letuvned from leave. Mi rjl the same firm, is dm- Imm22 words
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Advertisement251 1927-11-01 14 You can keep Fit and Well, even m a trying climate, with the help of this great British Tonic Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE When Hall's Wine enriches the blood and invigorates the circulation it has a tonic effect on the entire system and creates new energy. Take Hall's251 words
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Advertisement132 1927-11-01 14 this ten per cent extra quality m the Hupmobile Six m all hidden as well as exposed parts— /^-cvi must result m a car that is far more re- /yC* e m^ liable and durable m contrast to the one made to ordinary standards of quality. v sv-^^f^^^r-^ It is132 words
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847 1927-11-01 15 FRASER CO,, EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. Maynard and Co. ($10) 7.50 8.00 MeAlister and Co. ($5O) 09.50 100.50 Mexican Eagle (10) 18s 10s iiheiro and Co. ($l9) 10.00 10.50 Robinson Ord. ($10) 21.25 21.75 Robinson Prefs. (100) 129 133 Shell Transport 4.6.0 4.9.6 S'poie Cold Storage ($2) 5.80 6.00 Spore847 words
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Article211 1927-11-01 15 ROSE MACPHAIL COS RKPCKT. Singapore, Ot. 11. Rubber. —l ondon Is 5%<L Unchanged. Locai tiOUTin.— London £25i> 15s. Oct. 29th. Local 131 7 h for 175 tons. Mining. Rantau Ptef. l.<>o 1.67 1 Ran tau Old. 1.50 1.57%, Rahman Hydraulic 1.75 1.80. South Taiping 72% 75 cum,211 words
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Article70 1927-11-01 15 October 11. Bank 4 m.s. 2;3 31-32 Bank demand 2,3 23-3? Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 1 New York, demand 56 1 Credits 90 days 57 2 France, demand 1420 India. T. T. 153^1 Hong Ken.", demand 11 7 8 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 1H* 7 Num. Java70 words
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Article202 1927-11-01 15 October SI. Tin 17", Tons $111% Flake Tapioca f% Pearl Sago Small X Copra Snndried 1 1 .To Opium, Benares 'int. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice. Rangoon Bintai. 2«0 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice. Siam Biokon No.202 words
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Article54 1927-11-01 15 October 31st., 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot <*.(•'» NH Standard K.S.S. Spot StM on Trader N<>v-I>»h-. 9&% 81 •lan -Mar. ttH 9t% April-Juiu- 84 til 1 Tom- of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 11%4 per Hb New York Spot54 words
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Article75 1927-11-01 15 Saturday's Alterations. October 31st, Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers Chin Chin Tin folly paid 1.22 1.20 Kuchai 2.02 V. 2.07 V. Petaling 4.35 4.45 ex. Rahman Hyd. 1.75 1.80 Rantau Pret*. 1.65 1.70 Haad Yai 27s 8d 28s Gd Te.ja Malaya 23s 24s Allenbys 2.67 V. 2.75 Ayer75 words
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Article25 1927-11-01 15 Mr. C Gordon Jeavnns, of Balau Estate has been elected Chairman for the ensuing year of the Kajang branch of the Incorporated Society of Planters.25 words
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Article393 1927-11-01 15 Bl KIT K.H. RUBBER. The annual general meeting of the Bukft K.P>. Rubber Company. Limited, was hold m the Chartered Bank Chamber! yesterday, tha following being prest'nt: Mr. J. M. Sime, Chairman, Mr. I oh Kirn gwi, Mr T. F. Anderson Pole and Mr. R. B. Bateman393 words
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Article74 1927-11-01 15 (From Our Own Correspondent). Peuaag, Oct. :n. At Batu Lintatij. Rubber Company, annual meeting. Mi. D. A. M. Drown picsidin^r, said the year was very satisfactory and he predicted a bright future for tinestate. There was no doubt Beta Liataßg was a first-dass hijrh yielding property and74 words
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Article93 1927-11-01 15 (From Our Own Correspondent), Penan*, Oil. 11. Presiding at the annual meeting- of Kmitau Tin Dredging to day Mr. D. A. H Br»Wn said the Company had experienced a very difficult year chiefly due to the fart that a large number of dredge* was being constructed simultaneously m93 words
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Article134 1927-11-01 15 Bvid«K« of a revival m the electrical export trade was furnished m an interview with a leading official of the British Klcc trical Allied Manufacturers' Association, who instanced the hirjre contracts all over the world, including all the recent orders for the 6.1.P. railway, totallfag E300,000,134 words
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Advertisement381 1927-11-01 15 ASSETS OVER $7500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The (ompany has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act381 words
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Advertisement366 1927-11-01 15 BANKING, YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK LIMITED. —Established 1880 Capital Subscribed V. 100,000,000 fully paid up) Resorvo Fumi Y.96,500,0C0 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-President: K. Takeuchi Esq. DIRECTORS. M. Odagiii.Esq. K. Mogami, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. R. Ichinomiya Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq. F. Watanabe. Esq. T. Okubo, Esq. Baron366 words
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Advertisement464 1927-11-01 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m 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 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. 1). G. M. Bernard. Chairman A. H. Compton, Esq., Deputy Chairman W.464 words
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Advertisement43 1927-11-01 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) j FIRE MOTORCAR MARINE J Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds J Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., r Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. > r43 words
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Article936 1927-11-01 16 Mr. Tan Cheng Lock expressed himself M strongly opposed to the continuance of the It per cent contribution to the Opium Revenue Replacement Fund. With rega»d to Defence Contribution, the Colony's ;iver;igi- actual annual payment for the six yeais 1021 t> was about four millions, equi valent936 words
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Article779 1927-11-01 16 Mr. Everitt referred at length to the Colony's Defence Contiibution. The amount estimated to be spent m 1928 for military expenditure, he said, amounted to no less that $5,200,000, of which $4,800,000 represented Defence Contribution. That was an estimate. He was quite aware that Council had got779 words
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Article222 1927-11-01 16 Mr. J. Bagnall said the Defence Contri- 1 hut ion showed a remarkable increase and I yet, when one looked at the troops stationed here, their numbers, housing and equipment, one could see nothing to account for such an increase. It would seem that the222 words
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Article856 1927-11-01 16 The Principal Civil Medical Officer, referring to Mr. Cheng Lock's suggestion for the establishment of tuberculosis clinicsstated that a Tuberculosis Committee which sat m 1923 recommended that such clinics would be very advantageous for the treatment of early cases. Government was tremendously committed to expenditure on medical856 words
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Article125 1927-11-01 16 Replying to the various educational points raised, the Director of Education stated that there were restrictions on universal English education; there was the matter of accommodation, the weeding: out of over age boys', and the matter of fees. He could not agree that school fees m this Colony125 words
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Article36 1927-11-01 16 The Colonial Treasurer only referred to the suggestions with regard to the Curlency Guarantee Fund, and stated that the whole matter would be carefully considered by Government before a decision is arrived at.36 words
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Article146 1927-11-01 16 The Resident Councillor for Penang, referring to Mr. Beng Kee's remarks, stated that leconin.endations had been sent~home to the Secretary of State m connection with the possibility of making a reclamation which would increase Penang's port facilities. Mr. Scott also referred to the Penang Hospital and said146 words
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Article345 1927-11-01 16 The C'oionial Secietary, m concluding the official replies, declared that he himself did not take the pessimistic view of the Colony's finances. During the war we amassed a very large surplus which we were now spending on capital expenditure and he thought it quite right that we345 words
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Article68 1927-11-01 16 The most nearly accurate forecast sent m for our Football Competition No. 10 on matches played on Saturday was that of Mr. Francis J. Rappa, of 514 Kampong Bahru Road. Singapore, who gave the corvect results of ten matches. A cheque for fifty dollars has been68 words
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Advertisement204 1927-11-01 16 I MOUTRIE 1 I THE VERY BEST PIANO VALUE EVER OFFERRn nl. I OR ELSEWHERE. HKu^ BEFORE BUYING YOUR PIANO CALL ON US Wf art. J BE PLEASED TO PROVE THIS ILI I PRICES $600.00 f M Upon Easy Payments. j: J Call or write for illustrated catalogue f m204 words
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