The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 December 1927
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Title Section13 1927-12-22 1 Singapore Free Press in CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1927~ NO. 12,29113 words
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Article260 1927-12-22 1 News has eume through of more executions in Hankow including girls Page 9. Peru has obtained a loan in America for the purposes of tinancial ret»uani sation Page 9. Mr. Hammersley, in his views on the Lancashire cotton troubles, says the industry requires to organise an intelligence260 words
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Article878 1927-12-22 1 It is a long, long way from England ;< Sierra Leone, and there were times in the Bay of Biscay, when I felt Sierra Leor.o would not be worth it. But in time I fou'.id it was. For in Freetown I discovered Kissy-sr»-et, and there, blazoned across878 words
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Advertisement259 1927-12-22 1 jj WING LOONG. J you HICB CLASS TAILORINCJ. > <ut and Finish Guaranteed 5 a" a* t 32. HIGH STREET. J RAFFLES_ HOTEL. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE [hA EVERY Tl ESDAY BATIK DANCE THURSDAY AM) SATURDAY GRILL knery YOURY YOURLO AND OPEN DAILY ONDAY LADOVA B FR^ WKDNESDAY. CELEBRATED DANCERS259 words
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Advertisement362 1927-12-22 1 -^r^.-c.-«-v^rfVVSr.-WVW%Vt'^%*VW%«AV-V.%VJ\V.VJVJ I A%VA I -I THE f^O/^I^O DIARY J FOR "g 1 928 g^"-' J THIS RONEO 5 i_S__w^^^"^ ll P roduct nas earned for itself a "C I K. .^F-- I p,ace on the bus y man 's desk by 5 5 !^^BlJ 1 !F~ reason of its real362 words
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Advertisement133 1927-12-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Bolter'i wine specialities for Christmas —Page 2. Patronise local firm foi nil I or footwear Page 14. Notice by Fraser and Ncave re holiday closing Page 7. Special Christinas programme at the Alhambia Page 2. For rtowevs as Chi ism. as nusenta go to Carnation Page ">. Notice133 words
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Advertisement20 1927-12-22 1 j; WING LOONG. i| I j! THE RECO(.NLSEI) HOUSE j. j; EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. -J 32. HIGH STREET. j. %W.W.VWV^V*.W.WWWU%V.V»%20 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous196 1927-12-22 1 THE WEEK. Thursday. 22nd. Hinh Water. S.">4 a.»i.. 9.9, 19.15 p.m.. 5.2. Malacca: H. W. 6.20 a.m.. »!.<*. «>.40 p.m., ML B. I. homeward mail closes. Football: K.A. v-. Aston A.C. Stadium. Police- Dance. Drill Hall. Tianp Cuan Prick and Tile <_'«. meeting Kennie and Lowi.ck, noon, Malaka Tindu meeting,196 words
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553 1927-12-22 2 Singapore, Dec 20. ThmrO m mmmmtmm mwmu >»f anothei reduction in the Tort of London Stock* ami hv »m» lew* than 1.250 tons, thus Drittfftaf the total down to $4,756 tons. Tht* ha* had a Arming effect upon the market and the puce of553 words
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Article357 1927-12-22 2 "If this don't heat cock-fighting nothing never will, as the Lord Mayor said when the seckertary got up and proposed his misaaaai health after dinner." This immortal remark of Mr. Sam Weller*> shows how hieh was the esteem in which cock-fighting was once held throughout Great Britain. In some357 words
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Advertisement379 1927-12-22 2 PERFI MERY, 1 EAUX DE COLOGNE TOILET REQUISITES MARK MOST ACCEPTABLE X'MAS-GIFTS. For the henofit of our Customers we are ,-pening during the Holidays as under. Saturday, 24th. 8.30 to 3.30 Sundav, 25th. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Monday. 26th. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday. 27th. 9 a.m. to379 words
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Advertisement291 1927-12-22 2 Victoria Theatre Tuesday, December 27th AT 9.30 P.M. ZIMBALIST BOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLE'S $4, 2 and 1. PAVIL I ON FROM WEDNESDAY, 2\st. TO TUESDAY, 27th. DECEMBER, at 9.15 p.m. Sharp. THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE. JOHNNY HINES "THE CRACKER JACK'' Faat and furious action intrigue and a rvd hot291 words
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Advertisement442 1927-12-22 2 Thursday 22nd December. Positively the last v l ONE OF THE BIGGEST OF THE BIG PICTURES OP THE Thrilling. Sensational, Spectacular and (rammed with W<»nH,H..i 'J. AT THE »nci«rt„] Mtnu ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd., Proprietors In the Second Show at 9 p.m THE EMPIRE NEWS BULLETIN. A KING442 words
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Article708 1927-12-22 3 A MAN ANI) HIS HOBBIES. 'From trouble of the world I turn to ducks," wrote the poet; and a very sensible practice it was. In the contemplation of the absuidities of ducks their fussiness, their self-absorption, their wholesale attention to the immediate matter in hand-^he doubtless regained708 words
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84 1927-12-22 3 In the House of Commons in mail week Mr. Wellock asked the Under-Secretary of State for th«- Colonies if the draft Bill foi workmen's compensation in the Malay States has been completed; and when it is likely to be introduced? Mr. Ormsby-Gore: The terms84 words
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Article68 1927-12-22 3 "America has gone crazy on lawmaking." Judge R. S. Hall made this statement when addressing the grand jury at Hattiesburg (Miss.) "There are at present 1,000,000 laws in the United States, of which 93,000 were placed on the statutes last year," he said, "and the reason for the68 words
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Article32 1927-12-22 3 i Grandmother: Oh Jenny, darling, I am surprised! Aren't you going to give your brother part of your apple? Modern granddaughter: No, Grannie. Eve did that and she's been criticised ever >ince.32 words
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Advertisement433 1927-12-22 3 ADELPHI HOTEL Christmas 8 New Year Festivities Christmas Eve Sat. Dec. 24th 1927 Special Dinner and Dance $3.00 CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES. X mas Day Sun. Dec. 25th 1927 Special OM English Dinner $3.00 CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES. CINEMA PERFORMANCE IN THE ROOF GARDEN. Boxing Day Mon. Dec. 26th 1927 Special Dinner and Plain433 words
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Advertisement431 1927-12-22 3 '■^^■^^^^^^^^■■^■^^■■■Mi^MBWWWMWaaWM.MWWiaMWWWWMWaWWBiWMBMi I Why Hartley' s Jam is Cheapest] > \*^^^^Ma«*fljfi(llj Modern scientific laboratories*- modern machinery f f^B^ncflß S lne latest packing methods, and our vast resources, J < jN^vx^Jgsg which give us the pick of the fruit and sugar mar- > J kets, enable us to make 100 per cent,431 words
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Article, Illustration237 1927-12-22 4 NEW SOCCER CAP. THE SINGAPORE'S FLIGHT TO AFRICA. TreraeUingi tho Birmingham goalkeeper who played in his first international this iwnon •gainst Walts at Burnley.— D. S. Copyright The Lea Harafcta Viaduct, which forms part of outer London's new north circular road, cost t'*>2.r,oo.— D.S. Copyright PedalD.S.; Daily Sketch - 237 words
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Article996 1927-12-22 5 Howled at By Communists. "DICTATORSHIP OF THE I MACHINE." The Berlin Communist daily paper Die Rote Fahne gives very long report, extracted from the Moscow Pravda, of the iiseussion at the Inst plenary sitting of the Central Committee of the Russian Communist party. The discussion was opened996 words
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Article279 1927-12-22 5 (.AMES AS A LURE FROM OPII/M. Remarkable evidence of the world effort to stamp out the uncontrolled production of drug's is contained in a report of the League of Nations Union. Poppy cultivation is to be abolished in India, except in the Government-conirolled area in British279 words
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Article283 1927-12-22 5 SHFIKH WHO KILLED OL. v LEACH MAN. The Sheikh Dari, leader af the Zowlu.i tube in the Mosul region, who is alleged to have murdered Colonel Leach man. h'ritish political officer for the desert, when the latter was vi-iting the tribal tents ir the summer of IP2O,283 words
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Article45 1927-12-22 5 Witness (in Westminster County Court): He moves in circles, in night clubs and so fourth. Judge Sir Alfred Tobin: Do you mean he wobbles, or wHat? Witness: He moves in circles. 1 think that is the right term. Judge: I suppose that means he dances45 words
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Advertisement163 1927-12-22 5 FLOWERS A MOST ACCEPTABLE XMAS GIFT B,„«titul Kancy Xmas Baskets and Bouquets Tastefully Decorate. ilh Holly may he ordered at "CARNATION" to-day and wil l„ delivered to any address in Singapore when required. ORDER NOW AND AVOID THE XMAS Rl SH. Iml flowers received from Java twice a week on163 words
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Advertisement167 1927-12-22 5 I ECZEMA ON BABY'S HEAD Pain and Irritation Were Terrible. Cuticura Hca!s. My baby had eczema which broke out on his head in little watery blisters. Later they broke and caused sore -eruptions. After a while the eruptions scaled over, and the pain and irritation he suffered were terrible. My167 words
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Advertisement277 1927-12-22 5 v^ '^v^y "^VriSfe'" v "'*•'■>>'■*•:•;-. linnet >> ftf*^?^ > ¥?W^xS»%^^- v T^Kftftfifl *"*■«> A^ttfisSitY Vv.v*'. *$8R 2* v- <dSvwSoL Jbcs&Lu-^^&3w^KfyvSx^M^v^Sw'- ''^SwoSesv**' Vjaoslet" 'v L -v *$s»^ "A most fascinating smoke— these Craven 'A'" The growing enthusiasm for Craven "A" is m the fascination of pure tobacco pure British paper and277 words
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Article162 1927-12-22 6 THESE WOMEN! CHANNEL SWIMMERS IN PLATFORM INCIDENT. I/ondon, Dec. 2. A remarkable incident occurred at Waterloo Station this afternoon, when Miss Gleitze and Miss Millie Hudson left for Southampton en route to Tangier. No greeting was exchanged, between the girls on the platform. The photographer's attempt to get162 words
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Article25 1927-12-22 6 London. Dec. 5. Millie Hudson and Mercedes Gleitze arc good friends again. Mercedes is troubled by sea-sickness. Millie is training in the Gymnasium.25 words
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Article100 1927-12-22 6 Shark-Infested Straits. London. November 3t. Miss Millie Hudson has expressed her intention of going to Tangier on December 2 simultaneously with Miss Mercedes lileit/e. whose refused to accept her challenge Miss Hudson thought was 'ather unsportsmanlike. She will enter the water with Mi-s Gleitze and see100 words
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Article93 1927-12-22 6 An Unexpected Champion. The modern girl finds an unexpected dvunpk n in the Rt. Rev. H. R. Wakefield the agrd ex Bishop of Birmingham. **A lot of nonsense," he says, **is talked •beat the modem girl>* clothes and theii effect upon men. But the healthy, sport93 words
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Article197 1927-12-22 6 Vincent Richards, the American lawn tennis professional, was beaten twice by Francisco Aragon during his visit to Manila. Aragon is champion of the Philippines, and the score in the last match was 7 5, 4 6 B—6.8 6. Commenting on the match a Manila paper says:197 words
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43 1927-12-22 6 London. Dec. 8. Melbourne. The Australian Lawn Ten nis Association has selected Mrs. O'Harc Wood and Miss Boyd, of Victoria, and th« Misses Akhurst and Bickerton, of New South Wales, to make a world tour next season.43 words
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Article56 1927-12-22 6 Patterson's Victory Over J. Crawford. London, Dec. 5. Melbourne. In the final of the Men's Singles in the Victoria Championships Patterson beat J. Crawford, the youthful New South Wales Champion, 7 5, 6 l. 5—7, I—6, 7—5. In the final of the Ladies* Singles, Miss Boyd beat56 words
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Article10 1927-12-22 6 Mass production can never produce the best. Mr. Walter Tapper.10 words
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123 1927-12-22 6 London, Dec. 5. Durban. Tlhere were several showers today and play in the match between the M.C.C. tourists and Natal was interrupted. The wicket was dead. The M.C.C. declared their innings closed at 354 for 4 wickets. Tyldesley scored 76, Wyatt 56*, and Legge 50*.123 words
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Article122 1927-12-22 6 Skittled out by Team of Youngsters. I/ondon. Dec. 9. Pretoria.- Despite the fact that Trans vaal have not included in the team which is playing the M.C.C, Taylor, Nepean and Hall, all of whom were members of the 1924 side in England, these three are still regarded122 words
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Article107 1927-12-22 6 Sutcliffe's Praise For Durban Enterprise. London. Dec. 4. Durban. The M.C.C. Tourists are most enthusiastic over Durban's turf wicket, on which they played their first innings yes terday. Herbert Sutcliffe expressed the opinion that it played as true at the end of the innings as107 words
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130 1927-12-22 6 A. Waddington. the Yorkshire county bowler, who, along with Arthur Dolphin, wicketkeeper, who offered terms by Yorkshire county Cricket Club last season, whereby he would no longer be a regular member of the county side, but would be allocated U one of the county grounds130 words
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Article75 1927-12-22 6 VICTORIA BEAT SOITH A USTRALIA. «46 For 8 Wicket*,. Adelaide. Dec. 6. In the Sheffield Shield matches Victoria beat South Australia by an innings and .°.lO runs. Victoria in their first innings made 646 for 8 and declared after batting for 9*4 hours. Hendry made 168, Ryder 70, Blackie 6i75 words
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Article55 1927-12-22 6 At the meeting of the M.C.C. at the beginning of the month, Mr. Pindlay said that the M.C.C. were circularising the coun- ties drawing attention to the prevalence i of the objectionable practice of batsmen knocking the ball back to the bowler after playing it, thereby infringing55 words
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Article32 1927-12-22 6 NEW ZEALAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION. To Revert to 6-Bal] Over. Wellinßon, Nov. 19. I A conference of delegates representing the New Zealand Cricket Association has J decided to revert to the six-ball over.32 words
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Article53 1927-12-22 6 Berlin, Nov. }4. An extraordinary incident occurred during: a fight between two German boxers here. One complained that bis eyes were irritated by something; on his opponent's gloves, and it was subsequently announced that the man would be reported to the boxing; authorities for treating- the gloves with53 words
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Advertisement319 1927-12-22 6 AN EXTRAORDINARY Xmas Attraction*"! Special Purchase! OF ff 2635 DOZEN LADIES PURE SILK I STOCKINGS MADE BY THE FAMOUS PHOENIX HOSIERY CO. THE ACME OF VALUE MADE TO RESIST THE PISH OF THE TOE THE RUB OF THE HEEL THE TREAD OF THE SOLE Jj OBTAINABLE IN THE FOLLOWING COLOURS*319 words
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Advertisement372 1927-12-22 6 i-j.i._ »^^^aaaaa—^—^^ *'Tw^\>m a mVm m m m *m m m m *m a m*m^ m f++mr^^ f. '-'7 JjJ HOW TO USE LUX FOR WASHING FABRICS I 11^^ a tablespoonful of LUX to eacb quart of water, his^ fa* j [m W LUX into a little hot water first;372 words
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Article123 1927-12-22 7 T.U.C. ACCEPT EMPLOYERS' INVITATION. Conference Next Month. [Router's Service.] London, Dec. 20. The General Council of the Trade Union Congress, by a considerable majority, has decided to accept the invitation of a large group of employers representing over £1,000,000.000 capital to a joint conference to discuss the123 words
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Article437 1927-12-22 7 The Treaty With Britain. [British Radio- -Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 20. The text is issued of the tieaty between Britain and Irak, signed in ExasdOH on the Hth. inst. The treaty recognises Irak as an independent sovereign state and declares that there shall be peace and frienrlshin between437 words
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Article149 1927-12-22 7 [British Radio-Ofticial Service.] Rugby. Dec. 20. According to advices from China, the general strike which was timed to take place in Shanghai on the 1 .*th inst. has not taken place, and the general situation remains unchanged. The failure of the Communists to bring about a stoppage149 words
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Article39 1927-12-22 7 Reuter's Service. San Diego, California. Dec. 20. Two people were killed and five injured aboard the aeroplane carrier Langley in consequence of an explosion, probably of petrol stores. The ffWW extinguished the subsequent lire with steam.39 words
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Article157 1927-12-22 7 RESCUE WORK STILL AT STANDSTILL. "Our Last Oxygen." [Reuter's Service.] New York. Dec. 20. The last message received from the men aboard the submarine S4 was in the form of three distinct taps at 11.20 this morning, acknowledging a cheering word from the wife and child of157 words
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Article137 1927-12-22 7 A Hint to the Banks. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec 20. The serious position in the Lancashire cotton trade fan further illustrated by a statement by Mr. S. S. Hammersley M.P foe Stockport in the House of Commons when he said thai two hundred mills are in the137 words
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Article149 1927-12-22 7 Conference of Bishops. [British Radio— Official Service.! Rugby, Dec. 20. The impasse created by the rejection in the House of Commons of tht* Prayei Book measure was considered yesterday in a full conference of Bishops. Many suggestions have been advanced for overcoming the praeent difficulty, and feature149 words
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Article62 1927-12-22 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Dec. 88. Mr. Amery. the Colonial Secretary, who is making a tour of the Dominions, has left Auckland. Xew Zealand, for Canada. The New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr Coatee, emphaaiaea the value of Mr AmeryV visit in assuring th;- continuance62 words
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Article52 1927-12-22 7 [Router's Service.l London, Dec. 20. A new world's light aeroplane record is Claimed by Captain Lancaster who is flying the Red Rose. He has cabled to London from Calcutta stating that he has now flown S,">oo miles, the longest cross-country flight ever made in a light 'plane52 words
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Article49 1927-12-22 7 [Router's Service.] Paris, Dec. 81. The Ourtnbei has voted the Bill author isine,- llu laying down between July Ist 1927 and June 80 li»2^ of a cruiser and six dfstroyers. live first-class submarines, a submarine minelayer, and two scouts in continuation of the naval programme.49 words
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Article51 1927-12-22 7 [Reuter's Servico.] Uerlin, Dec. 20. The efforts of both parties in the iron and steel dispute to a^t aside the arbitrator'? decision (enforcing an 8 hours day and a restricted wajre rise) have failed. The Minister of Labour has declared that the decision is binding on both51 words
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Advertisement406 1927-12-22 7 BUSINESS CARDS. i^FSoS: UMfJiTJUfBS, f? J moM MENTAL MASONS. g 'oral Wreaths. Made (o order. \a Jirtili.' 1 breaths Always in Stock. ROBINSON HAIR DRESSINgJ SALOON I No< j; ROBINSON ROAD Japanese Barber Shod ;ES MODERATE. N *\TK)NM ELECTRIC CO., 2. Kames Place. SATELEXX), Singapore. J i and most comprehensive406 words
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Advertisement658 1927-12-22 7 NOTICES. BHB *""BBBEBBs*BEßSSßEflßSß*flflßatEflflMßflflEflflflflflE EXCHANGE BANKS. The Exehaasja Baahs will se dosed eaetsW jay end Tfcesday the 2fith and 27th December 191T, b«»:nK l»ul»lic Holidays. The Bsahaaca Banks will bv dosed on .Monday _nd Janua.y H»2K. heiaf Public Holiday. The Singapore Marine Insur. As4n The Fire lnsur. Assn. of Singapore. Motor658 words
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Advertisement708 1927-12-22 7 NOTICES. THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that an Ordinary General Meeting of The Straits Trading Company. Limited, will be held at the Company's Registered O trice. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay on Wednesday, £8U» December, 1927, at Noon for the i>urpo!»es following, nanaely: 1. To receive and708 words
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Advertisement508 1927-12-22 7 NOTICES. FRASER AND NEAVE, LTD. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. Oar Aerated Water Pactofy will be closed on Boxing Day, the -'nth December, 188*1, n<l Monday 2nd January, 1888. Ail order.- received Up to 11 a.m. >;:tui day the Jith December and Saturday tt<e :<l.*.t December will be delivered on508 words
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632 1927-12-22 8 SINGA PORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1927. The Submarine Disaster. The distressing agonies suffered by the brave crew of submarine S 4 may do more to support the international sentiment which undoubtedly exists against the continued employment of these ships, than any inspired writings or other methods. The submarine632 words
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Article976 1927-12-22 8 Mr. Eric T. Price, new Boys' Work Director, arrives by the Mentor in the first week in January. Robinson Road is being ie-numberexi in the new year and the number of the Singapore Free Press will be 138. Robinson Road. The General Officer Commanding wishes all ranks of the Regular976 words
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Article105 1927-12-22 8 CONGESTION OF TRAFFIC. To the Editor. Sir, Perhaps you will kindly allow me to draw the attention of the Authorities concerned regarding the congestion of traffic at the junction of Wilkie Road, Selegie Road, Short Street and Middle Road in the mornings and evenings, which is105 words
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Article167 1927-12-22 8 Clever Juvenile Acrobats. The Adelphi Hotel management haw a reputation for securing anything of a novel nature that comes to town and the Weldon Family, who are now appearing at that Hotel, will go far to enhance that reputation. "Something different i"r ran the167 words
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Article68 1927-12-22 8 ILL-MANNERS OF PRVsa, EUROPEANS AN(; Commissioners to Ping^ (From Our Ow« The Municipal Commi cided that if they can get summons the European* sihle for the disturbance on the occasion of th,- touring company. In this case a MHsbei in evening dress entered thr 11 entertainment had begun68 words
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Article198 1927-12-22 8 Town Hall Scene. In loading art id,. *m C.P.O.- the Pinan, severe strictures on the Wr of Earopsjaas wtv rormancc given bj the I Company at the Town n Thursday night. -The performance u audience was deprived I which it had paid, seemly conduct o. I I si198 words
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Article34 1927-12-22 8 PsassKi ft** The Goeenunei I for a rent control scheme asked far bj thMunicipal Comnissionen a- th* m*ult several asaeussioni recently in continual raising of fenti ras 1 Of complaint.34 words
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Article44 1927-12-22 8 t From Uur uwn v ">rr< PaSJSjSJg, l>w. Urn Tas Tak and Choo Hot haw ■Bl**' ed .successfully against their ienl two and one months imprisonment r lively for fraudulent peases*' I of rice at Weld Quay. Dfl NoveisVr I44 words
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Article40 1927-12-22 8 LATEST TIN AND BUBsssJal PRICKS. (From Our Own Com nI LinilT- iH^c. 21, V^JtS Messrs. Symington Bnd >"» cl11 notify to-day'- rubber l Is. 7 :> id. per ll>. Messrs Lewi,. Uaoni Mid >• notify to-day'> tin P« .1366%— £2631/*. mmammamma*}40 words
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Article59 1927-12-22 8 The preliminary en Street murder WM I Court yesterday, Anther corded. In this case charged It is olac > cused wounded h.ms.lf a. placing his automat:. InW had fired at the 800 x S p I, in charge ol tn< P ivenhyMr.l,:^>.^;;; after examining two hulM said59 words
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Advertisement254 1927-12-22 8 "THE COSSOTSSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" BRITISH BEER IS BEST! ALLSOPP'S PILSENER IS THE REST BRITISH REER. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., Ltd. {Incorporated under the Companice* Ordinances of H»n(jkony) (Incorporated in Shnnahai.) Sl NG A PORE. KUALA l.lMl'l It, PENANG, AND IPOH. VWSS%SSV.SV.-.-.SS%'V.\VA%-a%«' AV. aV.V.V.V.V.VaSW.NWWaSSW^ BY SPECIAL JL J&j APPOINTMENT -j J254 words
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Advertisement27 1927-12-22 8 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth MrobpTalac^ From All Garages Dealers. H.B. Winter. a) MERCHANT TAILOR. 6-M, Battery Road, (Second Floor— **G. H." Building). SINGAPORE, rel. 188.27 words
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Advertisement8 1927-12-22 8 I To-day's Feature. CAPT. KINGSFORD SMITH'S FLIGHT. PICTURES.8 words
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Article79 1927-12-22 9 MR HAMMERSLEY on THE ONLY WAY. [Organise Intelligently. Renter's Service.] London. Dec. 21. r Icy. interviewed as regards proposal! for the amalgamation ind elimination of the ineffithe necessity for establish .r formation bureau for the which at present had no franiaation and was from an view like79 words
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Article22 1927-12-22 9 Xichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Dec. 20. a-a. with a two hundred now under preparation -to Shantung Proving from Station.22 words
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Article52 1927-12-22 9 K iter's Service.] Stn Francisco. Dec. 21. George Pond and the n Charles Kingford Smith, i three-engined Fokker in break the endurance record minutes, were forced to land «ne at the- end of 49 owing to the exhaustion Cant. Kinuri'ord Smith's used in this flight will be52 words
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50 1927-12-22 9 [British Kudio Official Service.l Rugby, Dec. 20. ntry weather continues lin, and the south coast a nlizzard. In Lonia clear and sunny, but ling day the tempera- freezing point. ceding in many parts of »noa coven the midland The forecast is for f tho present conditions50 words
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Article38 1927-12-22 9 Service.] Mexico City. Dec. 21. -:M cabin monoplane which fore, Colonel Lindbergh I elles and General Ohregon lane trip to-day. Both iastic over the e\j>erience United States Ambassador, 1 Deight M<.rr a. also eende38 words
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Article41 1927-12-22 9 N Xichi-Nichi Service.) Tokio. Dec. 20 rles Of the Jugo Cinko (IStk many departmental chiefs, Bchargad on account of the difficulties. p Bunk has approximately 1.700 men und it is reported that more discharged to meet the r..41 words
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Article38 1927-12-22 9 neuter's Service.] Washington. Dec. 21. f Representatives by ttt passed the Alien Property bill r the ultimate return of all Pty -ei7.ed during the war, h iettlemenl of all war claims by linst Cermany.38 words
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Article19 1927-12-22 9 NV'hi-Nichi Service.l Tokio, Dec. 20. Opposition Party, is now inise a league of various protection of manhood19 words
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Article18 1927-12-22 9 X'ichi-Niehi Service.] •me anti-Government feeling beta of the new standing 1 the Kenkyukai Party in the18 words
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Article18 1927-12-22 9 Ni«hi-Ni<hi Service.] Tokio. Dec. 20. was quoted t«>-day at :>u>ine»s was done. reels, an page 718 words
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Article111 1927-12-22 9 MORE EXECUTIONS IN HANKOW. r The Fickle Crowd Rejoices. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Hankow. Dec. 21. The arrests and executions of Chinese communists continue. Two youths and two K-rls with bobbed hair were executed yesterday afternoon a huge crowd of J-.-ihtseers shouting "kill the Communists." The garrison commander111 words
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Article119 1927-12-22 9 American Loan of Fiftv Million. Router's Service. New York, Dec. 21. A joar Peruvian national loan of fifty million dollars at 0 par cent is being offered to-day at a priee yielding an average interest of BJBQ JMM cvm uis heinp sue:l by a syndicate headed by119 words
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Article67 1927-12-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 21. The death has occurred of Capt. Sir Frederick Young. wh«> was head of the salvage section of the Admiralty in war time. [Sir Frederick who was managing director of Young and Co. Ltd.. the noted salvage experts had for M years67 words
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Article42 1927-12-22 9 [Reuter's Service.) Washington. Use. 2!. The Ckienfjo Federal Arbitration Board has granted an increase of wages t<> enj;imd rivers and firemen of the Western railways, the average increase Kdng 30 cents n day. The increase affects ~>.".000 men.42 words
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Article42 1927-12-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Dec. 21. French imports for the first 11 months cf 11)27 totalled -n.OW.OOO.iMH) francs showing a decrease of i".67.j.000,000 compared with, the same period last year. Exports amounted to .">0,204,000.<H>» show ing a decrease of 4.102.000.000.42 words
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Article28 1927-12-22 9 [Router's Service.} Paris. Dec. 21. Captain Challe, the French airman, flying back from Saigon to Paris, has arrived at Rome. [Earlier cables on page 7.]28 words
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Article181 1927-12-22 9 Celebrating Christmas. The Christmas spirit could be felt in the atmosphere yeste.day, when the enterprising management of the Raffles Hotel hau the satisfaction of seeing the large ball room crowded to its utmost capacity by kiddi«s who had come to enjoy the party which had been181 words
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Article48 1927-12-22 9 Mr. A. O. Marshall, af Borneo Motors, Ltd. Kuala Lumpur, is leaving for Home in the middle of March. Mr. H. Fyffo, of the F.M.S. Railways, is duo "r>ack from Home leave by the Malwa. Mr. C aM. Heasman, of tho F.M.S. Police, is expected by the Nellore.48 words
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Article900 1927-12-22 9 COMBINE OF MARKETS SUGGESTED. German Producer's Views. Some interesting views regarding the film industry in Kuiopp were expressed by Mr. Kurt. F. Hubert, representative of the Ufa Film Company. Germany's greatest film producing concern, in an interview with a Free Pres? representative, yesterday. Mr. Hubert is just completing900 words
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Article43 1927-12-22 9 Of the 877 pilgrims who left for Jeddah by the Tantalus 193 are from Penang and the balance from Singapore. Mr. S. C. Yeomans has arrived ir Penang from Bangkok, to take up the appointment of assistant editor of th< I Straits Echo.43 words
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Article109 1927-12-22 9 There was a vast gathering of local Mus lims present at the lecture given by Moulana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui Quadiri in the Victoria Theatre yesterday afternoon. The speaker chose "Islam" as his subject, and strove to shew that it was the religion for mankind. He made frequent109 words
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Article89 1927-12-22 9 Efrem Zimbalist, one of the world's leading violinists, is returning to Singapore next week after a very successful tour of the Far East, and will give one recital only at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday evening, the 27th inst. This will probably be the last89 words
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Article64 1927-12-22 9 The Hon'ble Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule and Mrs. Sproule have gone up the Penang Hjlls i for the Christmas vacation, and will be stayI ing at Bellevue till about January sth. Dr. J. B. Westerhout, who has returned i from leave in England, has resumed duties as Port Health64 words
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Article579 1927-12-22 9 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. A Merry Christmas to Readers. i Christmas conies but once a year but when it does arrive one is left in no sort i of doubt as to the occasion celebrated, even in this remote portion of the globe, for it undoubtedly is579 words
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Advertisement121 1927-12-22 9 YULETIDE GIFT J SUGGESTIONS I I ROBINSON'S HAVE NOW ON VIEW A J LARGE SELECTION OF J Chinese Lamp Stands I Shades. I i li Porcelain, Silk Brocades, Embroidered Cushion j Table Squares in new and distinctive designs.. I Robinson Co., Ltd. f *m (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). J121 words
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Advertisement809 1927-12-22 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER A CA&GO SERVICES fcX PRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FOKTNI^fHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Doe S'pors. Route subject to slteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. PEMOPOCUS London. Rotterdam. and809 words
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Advertisement646 1927-12-22 10 Elierman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe S'pore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF MADRAS Jan. 17 s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE Feb. 15 HOIVIEWARDS. s.s.646 words
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Advertisement373 1927-12-22 10 P. 0? British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in Englsnd). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SN CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN,**. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SBBVII I OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOIT CHINA AM) JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. r»nnag. Nassau. MALWA 11,100 Dec. M MOREA373 words
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Article734 1927-12-22 11 BIG MAJORITY IN FAVOUR. Cam bridge, Nov. 15. Remarksble interest was shown by un^ dergraduatcs to-night in the Cambridge Union debate on birth control. The motion before the House was: "That in the opinion of this House, a wider knowledge of contraceptive methods would e in734 words
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Article118 1927-12-22 11 JUD GMENT BASED ON BLOOD TEST. German Paternity Case. London, Dec. 3. Berlin, A Court of Justice, for the first time in Germany, has delivered a judgment lased on a blood test, in a paternity case. A man, woman and child were submitted to a test by State doctors at118 words
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Article255 1927-12-22 11 ■"El M MENS REPORT. I report issued by the medisppoiatOSl by the National Public Morals deals with the tear of birth control the of which was considered by whose report appeared th anxietv the undiscriminat now betas; given by some peribjset of birth control. We itlca that255 words
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Article12 1927-12-22 11 The fewer laws a government makes the better.— Mr. E. C-Grenfe.l. M.P.12 words
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Article28 1927-12-22 11 2,859 In England And Wales. According to official statistics, 2,859 divorces were granted in England and Wales in 192G, compared with 2,657 in 192528 words
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Advertisement101 1927-12-22 11 AmTS I J Wl>ll ifl B. as?^^%i_Hl j "Is i W 1 1 V&'-^^^m^?*** ITa I •J3uick, Beauty Smartness Luxury 1 9 2 8 Guthrie Co., Ltd. THE NEW MODELS I "52""62*"72""80" Read Miles per Hour CHRYSLER 1 -G*^3LD CHRYSLER (ARS are designed and built /MrP^^-.——^^^ for people who want101 words
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Advertisement159 1927-12-22 11 Save Those Gears Save That Repair Bill TEXACOj jThuban Compound will save them for you i MAKE GEAR SHIFTING A PLEASURE Insure Yourself Against f breakdown and loss of running f time EQUIP YOUR CAR ,j OR YOUR LORRY now with \l Texaco Th\iban Compound Manufactured by Distributers THE TEXAS159 words
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Article144 1927-12-22 12 THE MARINE COURT. Impeding Navigation Charge. Before the Marine Magistrate, Capt. Geoffrey H. Freyberg, R.N., in the Marine Court yesterday, Yeo Hock §oon was charged with impeding the free navigation of steamers by anchoring his tongkang in the Inner Roads at Telok Ayer i»t 7.15' a.m. yesterday. The144 words
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Article92 1927-12-22 12 f 'y- 1 The M.M. mail -steamer Angers is due here from Colombo on Saturday at -4, p.m. and will probably leave on Monda&\at 7 a.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai* Kobe and Yokohama. Berth S.H.B. wharves*.- On Thursday of next week there will be' a reception on board the92 words
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Article447 1927-12-22 12 LIFE MORE PRECIOUS THAN MACHINE. The training- of a pilot consists fundamentally in the creation and development of confidence. His first Mights are made on machines fitted with dual control. His confidence fai tently fosteied by the knowledge that any erior he may make will447 words
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Advertisement674 1927-12-22 12 Burns Philp Line 1 (Incorporated in Australia). I FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. m Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer tradinc to Australia.674 words
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Advertisement29 1927-12-22 12 I THE NAVY'S CHOICE. I J m9 +m*^C>f</CIHAL J Ir aamm^^^^ mmm »ammm%9**^ jC |Plymouth| j Gin. jj OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. 5 a a V.W.VbVk\ V a\ A\ VWvJs j29 words
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Advertisement463 1927-12-22 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, REAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO JBOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHI Ull BALTIMORE M.S. SILVERASH due*' Dec" M S.S. BELFAST MARU due J an 4 ■>«»• 1 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan W PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICF SINGAPORE TO SAN463 words
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Advertisement67 1927-12-22 12 ma mmmmm m l^ S**^*a^mm^^m»^m*mmmammm HEDGES BUTLER'S WINES SPIRITS. m SCOTCH fig WHISKY IfcqdVjst JRraM Per Bottle T'-ill-Bflt $4.80 PER BOTTLE lr r lj^jl DUTT WaOKi J SCOTCH WHISKY. I OMItE>IOBAT!<* v\ I < >V Kit 15 YEl* 1* S l Ul 1 /'EDGES* bT' ,1: PRE-WAI I lvi v~67 words
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Miscellaneous678 1927-12-22 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang. Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedaii and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6678 words
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Advertisement677 1927-12-22 13 O. S. K. Line. Dotations. Steamer.. U aT«. on d jB K. tterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Antt^T via Colombo, Aden and v Port Said. Altai Maru Jan. 12 Jan. 12 n^han. o*o+* Bay, Cape Town Rio santos. Montevideo t Manila Maru Jan 6 Jan 8 Bu*-r..* Aires. 1 Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam. lourenco677 words
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Advertisement465 1927-12-22 13 TRAVEL-- COMFORT ilfrta aoiiAß laißk LINERS T**S&3*WDollar President liners otfer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well- ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State rooms with private bath predominate, all* have hot and cold465 words
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Advertisement672 1927-12-22 13 K. P. M. mmm mketvamt mutsghappij. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION QCL, OF BATAVIA). TT*T«»,a Inc °n>orated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straita Settlements (Singapore and Penang). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST672 words
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Article820 1927-12-22 14 EMPIRE TRANSPORTS. aa Some old friends are missing: from the Englishwoman Exhibition at the Central Hall which was opened by Lady Patricia Rann-ay, says the Manchester Guardian of Nov. 18, but so many new exhibitors have coma in that it is more difficult than ever to pot820 words
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258 1927-12-22 14 "SILK STOCKINGS?— IT'S A SCANDAL!" JUDGE THINKS 3s. lid. TOO MUCH FOIt WORKING GIRLS. That a working girl should pay 3s. lid. for silk stockings. 4s. ll^d. for g-loves. and 13s. lid. for a hat shocked his Honour Judge Crawford at Wood Green County Court. Mr. Fairbairn, a solicitor, claiming258 words
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Advertisement167 1927-12-22 14 TAN KAH KEE Co. B E L L/2£^ BRAND FOOTWEAR Especially made to insure Comfort and Durability J VULCANISED S===J^ 3S CREPE SOLE TENNIS SHOES Head nttitt No. 1. Kiver 'alley Koad Ne. I. Sale> Depot, lift, N. Undue Koad. Kubber Manufactory S4-2, Sumhawa Koad. No. •'>. Sale* Depot. >79.167 words
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Advertisement280 1927-12-22 14 at N enduring refinement of performance, I A qualities which are essential to tho- v #M travel in comfort and without fatigue ch; X*The Oakland Six. Mm A silent and powerful six-cylinder engine, distingu 6 9 comfortable coach work finished in artistic and lon> Xq P^ Dueo numerous accessories and280 words
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Article224 1927-12-22 15 A Promising Outlook. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 20. During the debate on unemployment in the House of Commons last night, the President of the Board of Trade. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister. referred to the November figures for overseas trade, which showeo an increase of 16 per224 words
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Article59 1927-12-22 15 Fate of Thrifty Cotton Spinners. Thousands of thrifty cotton spinners at Oldham are on the eve of bankruptcy. They invested their savings in 300 mills where they were employed. Depression caused the mills to obtain an aggregate .overdraft of £2,ODGV)jOO. The shareholders are unable to meet a59 words
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Article145 1927-12-22 15 YESTERDW'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Cojumerce Rubber Association held its 84*Jrd. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,209,156 lbs.; r >39.80 tons. Offered 856.228 lbs.; 882.24 tons. Sold 827,626 lbs.; 369.48 tons. Spot. London i s 7^4. New York 40"s cents PRKES REAI.I/EI). Rihbtd Smoked145 words
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Article715 1927-12-22 15 Singapore, Dec. 20. There is little alteration to note in the price of Tin wm ing the past week and on a quiet market Tin shares have teen same what neglected with quotations for the most part unaltered. Fluctuations in the price of rubber have also been715 words
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Article64 1927-12-22 15 December 21, Bank 4 m.s. 8 1% Bank demand 2 4 Private credits I m.s. 24 21-32 New York, demand .*><}'. Credits M days 58% France, demand 14r5C> India, T. T. IM Hongf Kong, demand It p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 122 Java, demand 140 Bangkok, demand 79 7 Bar64 words
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Article211 1927-12-22 15 Deeessbec 21. Tin 256 Tons $181.25 Gambier 7 Pepper White ,s.'< Pepper Black g] Flake Tapioca 9 Pearl Sago Small 9 Capia 11.10 Copra Sundiie.l 11.55 Opium. Bennres unt. 4,000 Rice laang Hin han Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 33a Rice, Rangoon Bmtaii 260211 words
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Article63 1927-12-22 15 December 21st.. 12 o'clock noon. I R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet h> T H<l per lb New York Spot Sheet G.cts 40 per lb. Spot »;i)- 4 Standard R.S.S. Spot »>yi 4 69 H on Tender Jan-Mar. 71 71'. Apr-June63 words
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Article158 1927-12-22 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Soilers Ratu Ca\es (Si) 1.27 L32H Hong; Fan ($1) 1.02 2 1.07 'j Kinta Tin (sl> IJS6 1.40 Kucha! 2.15 2.20 K. Lumpur Tin 31s 6d 35s 6ii Lingui Tin ($> 2.12 1 2.17 1 Malayan Consd. ($1) t.12% 1.17H Malayan Tin Field (Khj)158 words
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Article213 1927-12-22 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore, Dec. 21. Rubber. London, ls 7%d. ■lid up. Local 09 cts. Tin. London. £261. I.ls. 5s down. Local $131 V* for 250 Tons. Mining.— Quiet. Kuchai 2.16 2.19, Batu Caves 1.26 1.20. Petaling 4.92 2 5.. Rahman Hydraulic 137)1 1.02*2, Sungei Way 3.25 3.30, North213 words
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Article282 1927-12-22 15 STRAITaS TRADING REPORT. Ore Outputs Maintained. The following is the half early report t»t the directors to the members of Th Mi aits Tiading Company. Limited to be presented at the meeting on Dec. 28th ai noon at the offices of the Company. After writing off depreciation282 words
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Article144 1927-12-22 15 The following is the report of the Tapah Tin Dredging! Company to be presented at the annual meeting*) in Penaag on Dae. 29th at noon. Duiing the past financial yeai- the Company's indebtedness has been reduced to 157,600.41, while at date of this report the outstandings have144 words
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Article101 1927-12-22 15 Yesterday's Alterations. IH'cembvr 21st, ClMiag Plk— iiuytr.s teller.. Hitnius 1.C.) 1.05. Unjrui 2.10 2.ir. Mahnan Cons. 1.1 ;j 1.17 Mambaa J.:i7 1 o 1.41". Rahman Hyd. 1 .HT 3 lM'l^l Southern Tronohs ,Ms l>d 0s (><l Toja Malaya tin 22s «<i Temohs (ally paid ISs «d 20s101 words
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Article81 1927-12-22 15 [British Radio— Official .Service. J Rugby. Dae, 20. In a memorandum issued as a White Paper the Government gives reasons fo rejecting the proposal to place a customs duty on imported malting harley. The view is taken that a enatoaai duiy would he difficult to81 words
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Article13 1927-12-22 15 Non productive foreign loans constitute I a serious menace for Germany. Herr Stresemann.13 words
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Advertisement402 1927-12-22 15 ASSETS OVER $7,500,00<r M j mpnn A m w, s r,.™^ ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000. J EAS™ IM ASSURANCE COMPANY UMITED. rh?L7anv°h^ HjS^w" OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British rrTPArT1 vp or AVO Atl Llfe402 words
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Advertisement426 1927-12-22 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 issued and fully paid up 120,000,000 Keserve f und— Sterling £6,000,000 p t Silver $13,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COIRT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: aMr. I). G. M. Bernard, Chairman A i, H426 words
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Advertisement323 1927-12-22 15 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OK INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 000,000 shares of £5 eaeh £3,000,000 Reserve Fund 4,000,000 Rsatnrs Liability of Proprietors 3,000,000 Head Office: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Aprencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo I Puket Amritsar Ipoh Rangoon Bangkok323 words
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Advertisement39 1927-12-22 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article53 1927-12-22 16 PRINCE REACHES SQUASH SEMI-FINAL. A Hard Tussle. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). London. Dec. 21. The Prince of Wales beat Kershaw, the Rugby international, in the squash championship by Jf, to 2. It was a thrilling match of skill and endurance. The Prince is now in the semifinal53 words
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Article29 1927-12-22 16 <Oui Own Correspondent.--^Copyrigrht). London, Dec 21. The Dog Racing sub-committee of the Board of Control has received a large number of acceptances from representative sportsmen.29 words
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Article63 1927-12-22 16 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London. Dec. 21. A deputation from the Free Church attended a meeting of members of Parliament which had been convened to consider the harm being done by the increase in betting. It was decided to send a deputation to the Home63 words
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Article33 1927-12-22 16 {Ouv Own Correspondent. Copyright). London, Dec. 21. Dublin I'niversity lost to Cambridge X'niversity at Kugby by 6 points to IS. Tho ground was snowbound but Cambridge gave a good all-round display.33 words
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Article32 1927-12-22 16 London. Dec. 21. Although it appears to be thawing at the moment most sport is still stopped by the severe weather, including the racine at Sandown Park.32 words
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Article58 1927-12-22 16 London, Dec. 21. The Tailtean Games in Ireland, which were revived in 1924, have been fixed to take plate on Saturday. August 11. 1928. It is expected that most of the Olympiccompetitors will take part and Australia. New Zealand, Canada and America are sending rowing eights for58 words
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Article163 1927-12-22 16 Sultan of Perak- Cup. H. H. the Sultan of Perak has presented a cup far competition amongst non-Europe-an tennis players in an annual open doubles competition. This trophy is a magnificent silver cup surmounted by the Sultan's crest in gold comprising a golden crescent forming the Perak coat163 words
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Article274 1927-12-22 16 The match at the Stadium this afternoon will be between the Royal Artillery and Aston Athletic Club, one of the affiliated clubs of the S.C.F.A. The soccer match played on Tuesday between the J.C.S.A. and the Aston AthleticClub was a weH contested game and was witnessed by a fairly large274 words
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Article405 1927-12-22 16 AN EXCITING STEEPLECHASE EVENT. First Day's Results. (From Our Own Correspondent). Tiiping Dec. 21. The tirst day of the Taiping amateur race meeting took place to-day the weather being fine except for a few minutes rain. The sport was most enjoyable and there was a fairly large attendance405 words
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Article203 1927-12-22 16 FOOTBA LL. Colombo Barefoot ers' Tour On an invitation from the Foot hall Aa* sociation of Singapore, Mr. P. G. de Silva is taking a strong team of local barefoot ers. on or about the 10th of January to that country >ay> the Times of Ceylon Arrangements for the tour203 words
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Article73 1927-12-22 16 The following have been selected to represent the United Services in the Malaya Cup Match against Singapore next Saturday at the Stadium at 4.45 p.m. L-c. Hardiment, 2-D.W.R.; Pte. Foster. 2-D.W.R., Pte. Payne, 2-D.W.R., Pte. Holt^ 2-D.W.R., A. N. Other; 2-Lt. Exham, 2D.W.R. Pte. Connor. 2-D.W.R.; Lt.73 words
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Article134 1927-12-22 16 The following S.C.C. hockey sides are notified: against D. of W's Regt. on Friday: 23rd: P. W. F. Mills; W. Follenfant. R. E. Cox; J. F. A. Swallow. P. R. Pank, Dr. J. M. A. Lowson; W. R. King, E. M. Scoular, W. A. Home. E. G.134 words
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Article860 1927-12-22 16 S.C.C. BEAT THE DUKE'S AT HOCKEY. Slow Game at Tanglin. S.C.C. Ist., .2; Duke's Ist., 1 The match at Tanglin yesterday between the Duke's and Club first elevens, proved uninteresting the play throughout being of a rather scrappy nature. From the bully-off, the Club commenced to attack strongly860 words
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Article841 1927-12-22 16 THE INDISPOSITION OF THE KING. Siam Art Club's Show. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Dec. 13. The weeks here are moving swiftly to the end of the year, and the last montr of the twelve is one of many engagement and much interest, particularly to the evergrowing841 words
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Article46 1927-12-22 16 The usual Christmas tiffin will be served at the Swimming Club on Christmas Day. The Guillemard Cup race will be swum oil in the morning. Tiffins will also be provided on Monday and Tuesday, when ladies are free to make use of the Club.46 words
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