The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 January 1928
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Title Section13 1928-01-05 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1928. NO. 12,30013 words
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Article247 1928-01-05 1 Operations <,f an extended nature are to be undertaken by American Marines against ihe Liberal Tarty in Nicaragua Page 9. The flood situation in England is improving as the weather has cleared enabling the waters to get away Page 7. During the tlight from Rangoon a snake247 words
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Article1012 1928-01-05 1 In mailers of moment my cook Biwayi KMniMI nu' on paper. This is partly owing to a slight impediment in hi> speevb, and partly because his rendering 1 of the Fnglish tongue and mine are so different lhat on delicate or complicated subject! we fail to understand1,012 words
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Advertisement276 1928-01-05 1 V WV.VWWAVWW WAV. 1 .V«V.V.V.V. WING LOONG. J FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING,. J > Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed 2" 32. HIGH STREET. J V.W.V.VJVAV.WAP.V.W.V.V.-A HOTEL RAFFLES. THE GRILL ROOM DINER DANSANT I NRIVALIED BY ANY DANSANT u/liWil Open Daily 8 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. EVERY EVERY v|( nday IHHMISIML276 words
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Advertisement256 1928-01-05 1 THE f^o/^EIO DIARY FOR 1928 5 flk- "-'-''^a THIS RONEO WKmk, I product has earned for itself a I 1 place on the busv man's desk bv j«P^**Bfl 1 reason of its real helpfulness. H^^^H' "i U/f/filfcir: 1 No other Diary possesses the 1 B bl/t: H same features which256 words
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Advertisement146 1928-01-05 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cargo notice r« Minderoo Page 12. Whiteaway*? for men's wear Pa«*e 6. Bankruptcy notice re Chop Khay Seng—Page 7. Carnation flowers for all occasions Page 5 The Willys-Knight at reduced prices Pasre 3. Notice re claims for refund of assessment Page 7. The Cuivfit razor for ladies at146 words
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Advertisement15 1928-01-05 1 j| WING LOONG. I- THE RECOGNISED HOl'Sh \l I EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.15 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous197 1928-01-05 1 i THE WEEK. 1 Thursday, Tt/i. High Water, 8.14 a.m.. 84, Ml pm., K.7. Mn'acca: H. W. 5.50 a.m., 0.9, •'..10 P-m. 5.7. Red Rose Due. Indo-Ceylon Te:. Party to Mr. Pairor. 8.1. homeward mail closes. Friday. 6th. High Water, 9.1 a.m., !\f>. IM! P »i., 8.9. Malacca: H. W.197 words
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Article264 1928-01-05 2 "Hijrhh Tnpleasant Atmosphere." London, Dec. 22. Sir Peivival Phillips, the Daily Mail spe- < iai correspondent, writing from Calcutta, <ay- «hal the Indian Statutory Commission, \vhicj< comprises seven open-minded Parliamentarians, headed by Sir John Simon, will undoubtedly make its debut in a highly unpleasant atmosphere and will264 words
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Article122 1928-01-05 2 The New Secretary to Uesiioat. Mr. .t Brown arrived in Taiping a few dpyi aK r to take over from Capt. Coe as Secretary to the Resident, Perak. Mr. Brown is an old inhabitant of Perak, and \\:i;~ Rationed in Taiping bfl 11/13, as Acting Assistant122 words
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Article83 1928-01-05 2 I'.ccause she was too modest t > appeal undressed in a Paris musichall. Mine Moianpys broke her contract whereupon the management successfully .sued her for In her evidence also said that felt t<;o cold in that fashion. Her iMMbMK) too objected to it. The three judges who83 words
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Article222 1928-01-05 2 The annual general meeting of the Central Perak branch of the Malayan Agri Horticultural Association was held on Thursday the Hon'ble the Raja di Hilir presiding. The election of office-bearer? for !92ti resulted as follows: Chairmar*. the Hon'ble the Raja di Hilir; Vice-Chairman, Mr. A. P>. Jordan; hon. secretary, Mr.222 words
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Advertisement338 1928-01-05 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY. CINEMA —SIDESHOWS UNION STAR (MALAY) OPERA. Various Amusements GATE 10 CTS. madam KelveyT to /TALENTED Jam:-*- Pupils Jr^JEV Will give you y^r Fig surprise |t v nlL* Baby wonders m Beautiful girls WL W Brilliant costumes KB m Better Dancing Brighter items Mf Bigger than ever Come338 words
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Advertisement338 1928-01-05 2 VIOXORIA THEATRE Commencing Saturday Next, January, 7th. at 9.30 p.m. R. B. SALISBURY'S FAMOUS COMPANY. "The Quaints" Presenting the Latest London Comedies and Musical Comedies. Saturday Next. Jan. 7th. "NO, NO, NANETTE." Monday, Jan. 9th. Tuesday, Jan. 10th. "THE GHOST TRAIN." "THE BLUE TRAIN." A Thrilling Mystery Play. Wednesday. Jan.338 words
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Advertisement383 1928-01-05 2 I POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT THIRSDAY. :»th JANL'AIM ANOTHER OF THE BIG PICTURES OF THK YEAR AT THE ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd., Proprietors). In the 'Second Show «t 9 p.m. A WILLIAM FOX GIANT PRODUCTION. A Screen Version of the Greac Broadway Play by Austin Strong A PICTURE383 words
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Article875 1928-01-05 3 PROSPEROUS AND ATHLETIC PEOPLE. A Visitor's Impressions. My impressions of Holland were fleeting. 80, fOT the matter of that, was I. HollamJ is a pood place to be fleet in.* There are plenty of trains, trams, and motor buses, and in nUicos all three trundle alonp side by875 words
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Article41 1928-01-05 3 The engagement is announced between Mr. Chan Sian Kim. fourth son of the late Mr. Chan Seek Kiong to the youngest daughter of the late Mr. Tan Swi Kim of Malacca. The marriage will take place at Malacca on January. 11th.41 words
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Advertisement137 1928-01-05 3 WftV CHOICE 'V 4 tn Frmt and Br<kvn > ,y V t ljh "'-u.l were V\ V\\ ii delicate, exclusive flavour X Y>^ U l-v- the a.ulav o| 5 \Wv 3 sweet. U As pure a.ui irfrafao^ Bro^n Poisons Cornflour PA Brown Poison's L.ustarci .*!%s* Posader B s 'i,/ <137 words
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Advertisement183 1928-01-05 3 I 1 Year 10 Years 100 Years YES, LONGER THAN THA T We might almost dispense with the usual word of introduction when referring to jjj Crawford's Biscuits. In the days when ladies made calls in sedan chairs, before railjjj ways, before Waterloo, before Queen Victoria was borr, the firm183 words
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Article, Illustration221 1928-01-05 4 ONE OF THE LAST SURVIVORS. Copyright. Copyright. copyright. Tight. Copyrigrh. Copyright. Copyright. Private Rkfcavd Shiers, one of th>- !;«>t Crimean Wai fturvivors, who ha> died at the aire of W, was piven military Funeral. The prtitoMtion leaving the Veterans' Association'fl headqnarten in Bedford R<»w U. Pte.Daily Sketch; D.S. - 221 words
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Article953 1928-01-05 5 TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW. ll.— Her Daily Bread. Rome, November. On taking office Mussolini found himself in a truly enviable situation. In the heart of Italian life was an abuse, a wealth-des troy ing 1 and temper trying abuse, which 99 per cent of the population heartily desired to seeManchester Guardian - 953 words
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Article119 1928-01-05 5 £3,250 JOHNSON RELIC. Record L*rice for Proof-Sheets of Famous Dictionary. The proof-sheets of the first edition of Dr. Johnson's "Dictionary of the English Language" were sold for £3,2"»0 to Mr. Maggs at Sotheby's saleroom. This is probably a world record for any Johnson relic. The sheets, with numerous unpublished corrections119 words
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Article143 1928-01-05 5 Man Who Executed 203 Criminals. The hangman's lot is not a happy one according to Mr. John Ellis who was for 23 years a public executioner. He retired in 1924. He is now appearing in a melodrama entitled "the Adventures of Charl es Peace" at Gravesend143 words
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Article62 1928-01-05 5 Invitations have been issued far the marriage of Mr. I,ee Chin Lin, 8.A., (Honfc Kon?) only son of the late Mr. Lee Peng Chau of 182, Runera Raya Road, Malacca, to the eldest daughter of Mr. Tan Chtt Heng of -'J7, Bukit China, Malacca, on the sth and 7th January,62 words
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Article723 1928-01-05 5 ROYAL PROCLAMATION VETOING THE GAME. An Umpire Story. How Englishmen have carried cricket to the ends of the earth, and how, on at Uusl one occasion, 'their action evoKed the issue ol a royal pioc'lamatinn suppressing the fame, is related by Mr. F. S. Ashley-c'oopei in723 words
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Article102 1928-01-05 5 SenorHa Alvarez Feared Poisoned. A mysterious illness of Scnorita Alvarez, of which no one in England was aware, and of which the cause in still unexplained, was revealed in a cable from Nice. The cable utates that the famous tennis Mar has been dangerously ill at102 words
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Advertisement424 1928-01-05 5 FLOWERS for the train or steamer when your friends depart; flowers for Receptions, At Homes or for the Hospital; flowers for all occasions! Vou will find them at "CARNATION*' in Stamford Road— chosen, arranged and cared-for by the only certificated Florist in Malaya. Twice-a-week these flowers ariive from Java. They424 words
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Advertisement34 1928-01-05 5 ■bull never fifet tired of I "vB Graven A > CRAVEN A CORK TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES MADE. SPECIALLY TO MADE IN LONDON AWARDED CERTIFICATE of" PREVENT SORE THROATS By CARRERAS Ltd institute of hygiene for34 words
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Article1028 1928-01-05 6 :j VAST PLANS FOR EXPANSION IN BRAZIL. :j J q 3» FIVE MILLION ACRES TO YIELD If SIX MILLION POUNDS. l: o i I I" (BV A. M. SMITH.) 5 [Copyright by the Singapore Free Press and the N.A.N.A.] In view Of the considerable1,028 words
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Article286 1928-01-05 6 From Edmonton to Epping. The deluge of Nov. 29 has emptied Edmonton of its rats. They took leave at dawn on Dec. I—a1 a great army of them and reached a fairly safe lodging in the depths of Epping Forest. It was an orderly retreat and286 words
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Article229 1928-01-05 6 The news tliat the American parents who recently arranged a "eompaniate marriage" for their daughter now propose to treat themselves to a similar ritual "in order t<» free themselves from the p.oom of the mediaeval ceremony which united them years apro" sounds a joyous contribution to229 words
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Advertisement272 1928-01-05 6 VALUES FOR MEN AT j \/l<2TQi%* WHITEAWAY'SJ Wfoe (Poof Sw&afer WU *ith j^-^J irith. Qofoured r 3order. collar to mat. h. **P5S^l "Tr PWCB HJB t-a. I I' J J#r^ TIIK TIIUO' THE I UKLU Mj/by.^v'*. Bath gown made from superior &»*> DAI ri K'i.A f -*»J fiOWN Jk/jIV 1272 words
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Advertisement280 1928-01-05 6 I The best-dressed gentlemen in all the great cities of the I world wear English styles. By the Grove-nor Cut. I Groves Lindley, the famous Britisli mail order tailois, I supply these styles made to Individual self measures at I prices much lower than local traders charge even when I280 words
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Article241 1928-01-05 7 A PROPOSAL TO ALL POWERS. M. Brand's Reply. Renter Service.] Washington. Jan. 4. Tin- Stale Department has published th i vCxt of the formal invitation to France to join the United States in proposing to all :he principal world Powers a comprehensive treaty containing declaration renouncing wai as241 words
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Article80 1928-01-05 7 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Jan. 3. Provisional ret urns show that to Decembat 15 revenue exceeded expenditure by 'P.n million imhuujs. The Government has intioduced legislation with a view to the abolition of the import duty on gold imports, whether •<|t'«.ie or bullion, as it considers it indispensable80 words
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77 1928-01-05 7 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow. Jan. I. Charged with abusing their official posts Poliakov. Commercial Director of the Grain Department State Bank, and his assistant Telesnin have been sentenced to death and their property confiscated. N'ine merchants have been sentenced to varying terms on cognate charges. It77 words
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Article82 1928-01-05 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Jan. 9, President Coolidge. with a swollen wrist bandaged owing to New Year's handshakes at White House, received pressmen to-day, to whom he said he thought the United States had every reason to look foiward to a prosperous year, for employment would improve, railways were82 words
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Article81 1928-01-05 7 f .British Radio Official Service.] Kughy. Jan. 8. A commission for a memorial to the lat»> Marquis Curzon, former Foreign Secretary, has been given Id Sir Bertram Mackennal, who has been responsible for much public work, including a number of statues of Queen Victoria and King81 words
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Article45 1928-01-05 7 [Reuters Seivice.] London, Jan. 3. The International Aeronautic Federation has t-abled to the Royal Aero Club officially credit iug Fit. Lieut. Webster, the Schneider Tiophy winner, with the world's speed record for seaplanes over 100 kilometres of 4r>C>.222 kilometres per hour.45 words
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Article35 1928-01-05 7 [Router's Service.] Amsterdam. Jan. 3. A (Iciman pipe syndicate has contracted for the delivery of 50,000 tons of pipes for the construction of pipelines in the Russian oilfields in the Caucasus.35 words
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Article230 1928-01-05 7 SERIOUS SITUATION WELL IN HAND. Thames Valley Position. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 3. The floods caused by yesterday's rapid haw and heavy rain continue to be serious, but during the night the temperature, became lower and rain ceased, thus easing the situation. Steady wind has230 words
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Article153 1928-01-05 7 [British Radio-Official Service.] KtiKby. Jan. H. The Colonial Office announces that platinum has been discovered in Sierra Leone. It was first found in May. 1926, by the Director of Geological Survey. Major Junner, and the recent investigation indicates that the platinum bearing area is about 40153 words
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Article129 1928-01-05 7 [British Radio- Official Service.] Rujrby. Jan. 3. The final action of the Contributory Pensions Scheme, which was embodied in the 1915 Act, became operative yesterday. Under it 450,000 persons, between the ages of 65 and 70, who have been insured under the National Health Sciemo. which129 words
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Article52 1928-01-05 7 [Hiitish Radio Oft'.cial Service.] Ru«by, Jan. ML The Evening Standard announces that Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles will vi^it Etf.vpt in the Spring. Plans for the visit and its duration are not yet in their final stajre, but an announcement will be made an soon52 words
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Article36 1928-01-05 7 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 3. The administration of the Island of Jersey has forwarded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer a cheque for £300,000 as a contribution to war expenditure. I36 words
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Article30 1928-01-05 7 [Router's Service.] Bombay, Jan. 3. A lightning strike of the employees of four mills following the introduction of measures of economy has rendered ten thousand people idle.30 words
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Article25 1928-01-05 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Jan. 3. Two battalions of Marines have been or dered to Nicaragua on a punitive expedition against General Sandino.25 words
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Article83 1928-01-05 7 [British Radio- Official Service.] UiiKby, Jan. 3. Satisfaction is expressed in official quartera in London at the communique issued by the United States Government repudiating the report that the British Government had raised the elevation of guns of British i attleships after the conclusion of the Washington83 words
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Article43 1928-01-05 7 [Router's Service.] FiOndon, .lan. 'A. The Rev. Forbes Tocher who was chiefly instrumental in securing 1 the release of Captain Lalor after hi* capture by ("'hinese bligands, has been gazetted a Commander >f lh«' Order of the British Empire.43 words
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Article625 1928-01-05 7 The Depot Improvement Schemes. A special mooting of the Indian Imnugn tion Committe was held in the Lahoui Office. Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 19th. Present: The Hoa'blc the Controller of Labour, Malaya, (Mr. B. W. F. Gilman) Chairman, the Deputy Controller of Labour Penang (Mr. H. G. Bathurst)625 words
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Article73 1928-01-05 7 The death has occuired of Mr. Lim 800 Hock of the Malacca Hi^h School. The deceased, who had been seiiou.sly ill for some weokS* past, was about 30 years of a^e. He had been a successful teacher in the High School for the past eijrht years, and his untimely death73 words
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Advertisement544 1928-01-05 7 BUSINESS CARDS* j: WEE BROS: UNDERTAKERS, MONUMENTAL MASONS. > Frrfch Floral Wreaths. Made to order. J« \rufirial Wreaths Always in Stock. "C SFLEGIE ROAD. TEL: 3869. J •AViV.V.V.V.'.VAV.V.VAV.VV.Vi NATIONAL ELECTRIC CO., 2. Raffles Place. able address: NATELKOO, Singapore. Thi* largest and most comprehensive Show-room in Malaya. Importers of Electrical Goods544 words
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Advertisement710 1928-01-05 7 Notice is hereby that by mutual consent Mr. R. G. F. Livingstone ceases to be a member of the In of Lyall and Kvatt as from the 31st December, 1927. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MACPHAIL CO., LTD. Brokers, h;>ve removed to I'mon Building. CoHyer Qnaj (side entrant!-, at back of Y.M.C.A.710 words
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Advertisement476 1928-01-05 7 NOTICES. Old Gold NOTICE is hereby given \h*l th»- Tvadei Mark depicte<l above is th<> rxelasive propi rty of MACROBKKTSOX PBOPRIETAET LIMITVA) m( MELBOUENE, AUBTEAI lA, and »htir Apents WINTER COOKE AND COMPANY LIMITED of Kt Market Street, Singapore, and is used by them in connection with AostraMafl Chocolates, Cocoa,476 words
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Article39 1928-01-05 8 The engagement is announced between Mi^ Teresa Dunne, youngest daughter of Mr. and I Mr?. J. J. Dunne, Hendon, England, and late of Shanghai, China, and Mr. Lewi.* T. Watty, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. I39 words
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740 1928-01-05 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1928. Ford's Brazilian Scheme. On another page in this issue readers who are concerned in rubber problems will find an article which, whether they agree with it or disagree with it, must interest them considerably. At the time the report was circulated that the740 words
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Article1080 1928-01-05 8 Mr. \V. L. Blythe. Assistant Protector of Chinese, Selangror, is being transferred to Singapore in February. Mr. Stirling Boyd, the first judge to be appointed in Sarawak, arrived in Singapore with Miss Boyd by the Malvva en route for Kuching. Dr. J. Gray, Mr. A. R. Cheeseman, Mr. F. A.1,080 words
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Article82 1928-01-05 8 THE PENANG MOTOR TRIAL. A Biff Entry. (From Our Own Correspondtm I'enang. Jan. The entries for the Pinanß Gazette n reliability trial *now total 90 which record for any trial ever held in Mala We are informed, says Tuesday's V Mail, that the Secretaries of the S, AutomobileAutomobile - 82 words
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42 1928-01-05 8 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang. Jan. In the j)ol ice courts a European wa $15 for refusing: to park his car m din by the constable on duty on St. A; night at the Runnymede Hotel. —■—=—=5542 words
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Article404 1928-01-05 8 Anderson (W..T.) and R. IV Spiel Architecture of Ancient Grwoe. li'L'T Revised and re-written by W. B moor. Anderson (W.J.) The Aivhiu etui Ancient Rome. 1927. illus. Revi>t-i< written by T. Ashby. Armstrong (Martin) Lady Better Si hope. (Representative Women £<•?■ < Beiesfoid (John.) Ed. The Diarj Country404 words
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Article42 1928-01-05 8 LATEST TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Jan. 4. 3..">0 p.m. Mesars. Symington and Sincla notify to-day's rubber price a Is. 7%d. per lb. Messrs. Lewis, Lazaru* and Son notify to-day's tin prices £2587^.— £258 5 16.42 words
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Article30 1928-01-05 8 Mr. Lee Chin Sin. the only son of late Mr. Lee Peng Chau, and ex-pupil of The Hijfh School, Malacca, passed degree ti Bachelor of Arts, Honsr Kon^r. December 1027.30 words
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Advertisement262 1928-01-05 8 "THE COSSOISSEVR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" I BRITISH BEER IS BEST! ALLSOPP'S PILSENER I IS THE I BEST BRITISH BEER. I CALDBECK, MACGERGOR Co., Ltd. I I (Incorporated under the Companies Ordimance* of Hongkong) I (Incorporated in Shanghai.) SINGAPOKE, KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG, AND lggH- 5 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT Jj TO HIS262 words
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Advertisement35 1928-01-05 8 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth V.'WAS%WjVAVAW«^AWWA LNot affected bjr Rain or Water <j fJROBBI\LACI j i All Garages Dealers. H.B. Winter. MERCHANT TAILOR. 6-M, Battery Road, (Second Floor— "G. H." Building). SINGAPORE. Tel. 188.35 words
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Advertisement10 1928-01-05 8 To-day's Feature. FLY IN a CLUB MOTHS.— PICTURES. Paye 11.10 words
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Article87 1928-01-05 9 NICARAGUA* SITUATION WORSE. Reinforcements to be Sent. [Router's Service.] Washington, Jan. 4. The dtdftoa to despatch reinforcements to Nicaragua followed a conference between Mr < uolidge and Mr. Wilbur. Pending the .rnval of these reinforcements bluejackets uill be landed to relieve the marines for an \p«dition against87 words
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Article69 1928-01-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] Managua. Jan. 4. Samlinn's guerillas are established in the nintaiaoag corner of Nicaragua next to Honduran border and are launching a of raids against Americans, the trans--1 of whose supplies presents a difficult i tblem. Sandino himself is reported to fixed his headquarters in an abandoni69 words
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Article94 1928-01-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Jan. 4. The warlil'" preparation* of the Unite<. dtivei ninent in connection with deve pmenta in Nicaragua have cavsel tome ;n t -.searching in certain quaiters. Several Miocratic newspapers are very outspoken their comments. One -ays "it la perfoctl) t) v American public94 words
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Article23 1928-01-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] Tegucigalpas, Honduras .lan. 4. Lindbergh has arrived and proceeded to Nicaragua on his aerial mission of "goodv. U."23 words
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Article93 1928-01-05 9 Mrs. Miller's Adventure with B Snake. [Router's Service.] Rangoon, Jan. 3. iit'«l Rose Men had an exciting •nture with a snake in mid air shortly after Waving Rangoon yesterday. A biowu Mittlu- appeared beneath Mrs. Keith Millet's seat. Captain Lancaster tried to kiil it by tamping on93 words
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Article48 1928-01-05 9 [Kanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 3. U ha« beon announced that the establish Mi«'nt of th»' Colonial Department, for which the nnCMiarj fBtimates are Iwing 1 drafted by the Cnhmial Bureau, will he realised or l"iv Im. this year if approved by the Privy Council.48 words
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Article32 1928-01-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Jan. 4th. The death has occurred of M. Feinand BertMUix, a hifch official of the Foreign Ministry, who had had extensive diplomatic en-ice in China.32 words
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Article28 1928-01-05 9 [Router's Service.! 3, Moscow, Jan. 4. \n i xchango of political prisoners has <t!Wted at the frontier town of Kolos- involving 29 Poles and 9 Russians.28 words
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Article29 1928-01-05 9 (Xanyo N'ichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 3. <i»*th b announced of Mr. S. Shima- of the Soiyukai Party, M.P. for mamoto I* re lecture. Karlier cables on page 7.]29 words
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Article36 1928-01-05 9 116 PcraMM Charged with Abetment. Patna, Dec 24. understood that 16 persona have Mat up on a charge of abetment in 1 in which a woman committed suttee :< Barb < Patna District.)36 words
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Article228 1928-01-05 9 AMERICAN AND FRENCH SUGGESTIONS. Polite Struggle for the Credit. f Reuter's Seivice.l ashington, Jan. 4. Mr. Kellogg's proposal to France to invite other Powers to join in a treaty to outlaw war, is in the nature of a countersuggestion to M. Briand's original plan for a bi-lateral228 words
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Article41 1928-01-05 9 [Sanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 3. The Russian Ambassador at Tokyc officially states that the rumour prevailing to the effect that Russia asked Japan's mediation to patch up the rupture betweer Russia and South China, is utterly groundless.41 words
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Article64 1928-01-05 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. S. The first joint conference between the general council of the Trader Union Congress and a group of employers to promote peace in industry has t<een fixed for Jan. 12th. The general council of the Trades Union Congress has already64 words
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Article33 1928-01-05 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 3. Fire broke out on board the O.S.K. steamer, Kasado-maru bound for Bombay off Goto Islands and she was compelled to return to Nagasaki.33 words
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Article44 1928-01-05 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 3. The Education Office has decided to enlarge the scope of the Section of Socia' Education, and make it a Bureau from thin year. An outlay of Y45.000 will be provided in the fiscal year 1928-29.44 words
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31 1928-01-05 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Jan. 3. Following the breaking up of the quali-fication-committee meeting for selecting the Mayor of Tokyo, another meeting wiii be convoked next spring.31 words
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225 1928-01-05 9 In the House of Commons in mail week i Colonel Jfray asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any information^ and can report to the House on the steps that have been taken by eithei the Governments of the Straits225 words
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Article684 1928-01-05 9 PROMINENT NATIONALIST IN SINGAPORE. Mr. Wang Chin Wei Entertained. (Our Chinese Correspondent). When the French steamer passed Singapore on December lii>th there was on board Mr. Wang Chin Wei, Chairman of the Executive Committee 01 the Nanking Government. He was accompanied by his private secretary and Marseilles was684 words
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Article124 1928-01-05 9 12 Aeroplanes as Escort. Aden. Dec. 21. The King and Queen of Afghanistan arrived here on board the Rajputana, escorted by twelve aeroplanes. They were officially received by the Resident and Ladyj Stewart. The streets were decorated and the ships were dressed. f Majesties re124 words
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Article24 1928-01-05 9 Johannesburg. Dec. 27. The engagement is announced between Cyril Tollty, the golfer, and Miss Dolores Rudd, sister of the famous athlete.24 words
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Article325 1928-01-05 9 GAOL FOR CHINESE GUNMAN. Sequel to Street Fight. Arrested by a detective sergeant after being seen with a revolver in his possession, a Chinese was yesterday produced before the District Judge. Actually the accused did not have the revolver on his person when caught because, when running325 words
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Article277 1928-01-05 9 Life Sentence For Chinese Coolie. At the resumed sitting of the Johort Bahru Assizes on Tuesday (before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay). Tang Choy, a Cantonese, was charged with the murder of another Chinese on Mount Austin Rubbe* Estate. Accused was represented by Mr. Griffith Williams and the277 words
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Article108 1928-01-05 9 Masonic Function in Kuala Lumpur. Under the joint auspices of Lodges Tuilibardine and Malaya, the r.nnual BotflM nay .gathering was held in the Ma.-onic Hall, Venning-rd., Kuala Lumpur, on Sa turday evening. The guests were received by Wor. Bro. W. D. Mavor, W. M., Lodge Tullibardine, and Mrs.108 words
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Article64 1928-01-05 9 Cinema Actor Wins Fame. Sydney, Dec. 18. A novel competition organised to raise funds for the Limbless Soldiers' Association has brought fame to Doyle, the cinema actor, who has been elected Australia's ugliest man by a ballot of 4,000,000 voters Well-known Australians who gained higl places in64 words
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Advertisement160 1928-01-05 9 "ROBINSONQ" I JL m. For Value and Service \J I EXQUISITE PERFUMERY j Prepared Exclusively for Robinson's I BUNGA RAJAH PRICE $1.75 PER BOTTLE. Buivga Rcmantin Vw Stan g e e *pi*sij II BUNGA vi«Jj Per Bottle IpiMANTINB p er Bottle 1 i ■j(B«DAL BOUQUET) I m gj^ C*f->O I160 words
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Advertisement798 1928-01-05 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE I REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES BX PRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) I Due S'pore. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. DEUCALION London, Rotterdam798 words
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Advertisement647 1928-01-05 10 Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. i (Incorporated in England). "EliEßMirllNE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. 1 OUTWARDS. J TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe S'pore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF MADRAS Jan. 17 s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE Feb 15 HOMEWARDS.647 words
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Advertisement429 1928-01-05 10 P& 9 O British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.R CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HJf CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Ho* Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage Ptaftptrt NELLORE 7,000 Jan. I429 words
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Article, Illustration1605 1928-01-05 11 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - THE DE HAVILLAND "MOTH SEAPLANE. T. STANHOPE SPRIGG m m v/ The Significance of the Singapore Club's Choice. m :j by > (Editor of AIBWAYB) I* J 0 > \BPMCiAL TO HIKE PMtSS.} it a Uoth seaplane* which are to b. i the mtaihswi of the Bingapore My Clul bare1,605 words
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Article, Illustration690 1928-01-05 11 Hangar to be Opened in March. f: A STRONG MEMBERSHIP. f j; --0 iSPECIdL TO FREE PRESS At a meeting of the Singapore Flying Club hold on Tuesday evening, it was sujfposted that a road to the hangar was necessary, and it was decided that a road690 words
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Article166 1928-01-05 11 Tokyo, Nov. 11. .Japan is making: thorough and extensive preparations to be the first nation to fly across the Pacific. After weeks of study of the proposed flight a special committee in charge of details has announced that two pilots and two alternates have been selected to fly166 words
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Article52 1928-01-05 11 Ks. 300.000 to be Spent on Improvements. Calcutta. Dec. S. The Englishman understands that vvith a view to the improvement of the civil aerodrome at Dum Dum, rendering it fit for use all the year round, the Government of India have sanctioned the expenditure of nearly52 words
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89 1928-01-05 11 'The improvement of night flying will ho one of the most important factors in the development of Empire air routes,'* declared the Director of Civil Aviation (Sir Sef ton Biancker) in the course of a lecture. "Even with the existing air craft and night89 words
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Article597 1928-01-05 11 UNKNOWN - UNKNOWN MM'm^-^ MemooMe Events tnfte dfsdfdfd ff Jan. 5™ Death of Sir Ernest Shackleton. SIX On the &th. January. 1922, Sir YEARS Ernest Henry Shackleton, one of AGO. the most daring Antarctic ejtploT ers of tlu- present century, died at the age d1" 48. He wa>597 words
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Article211 1928-01-05 11 Soviet Contract with Germany. The Riga correspondent of The Times states that the Soviet Government has contracted with the .Junkers firm to maintain an air service between Moscow and Teheran (Persia >. Slotted Winjf Device. Wing Commander W. H. Anderson has received drawing! of the Handley -Page slotted211 words
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Article23 1928-01-05 11 Ottawa. Oct. The Government has ordered 10 Moth aeroplanes from Kngland to In- used in tho nicouragemeni of public flying clubs.23 words
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Article149 1928-01-05 11 Mr. F. Bate, secn-tary of the Colonial and Continental Church Society, look delivery recently at Stag Lane AsxejebojM of what is, I believe, the fir.-t aeroplane to be purchased for missionary and ('hurrh use. This Moth machine is now beinjr packed :ind shipper] to Mr. Leonard Daniels, pf149 words
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Article57 1928-01-05 11 SU ICIDE OP AIRMAN'S WIFF. N ew York, O<jt. 21. A message from Hollywood (California) states that Martin Jensen's wife committed nuieide by taking- poison. Jensen was second in the Dole race to Honolulu. He staked everything on winning the race. The machine wa.s seized for debt, t)ie couple were57 words
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Advertisement72 1928-01-05 11 WA%V.'JVy%V.SVJ'.V.V.'^.V.V.V.V.-.\VAV.'.V^.V.V.V.V.V.V.V. AS DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE i Texas Co., U.S.A. I WE RECOMMEND MOST HIGHLY TEXACO ALCAID OIL :j i- ALCOL OIL j URSA OIL :j for GAS ENGINES ]l j- CRUDE OIL ENGINES !f DIESEL ENGINES ij I' SEMI-DIESEL ENGINES I- Consult us for recommendation of mqgt satisfactory brand MCOffdlnf72 words
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Article67 1928-01-05 12 VISIT OF ADMIRAL TYRWHITT. His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, China Station. Vice Admiral Sir -Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt, Bart., K.C.8., D.5.0., D.C.L., flying his flag in H.M.S. Hawkins (Commodore Second Class. L. W. Braithwaite, C.M.G., R.N.) is expected to arrive at Singapore on Friday January 13th, from Hong- Kong and67 words
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Article147 1928-01-05 12 Load Line Mark Submerged. Mohamed bin Awang, the Malay skipper of the steamer Aing Leong, pleaded guilty in the District Court yesterday, to a charge of allowing his ship to be so loaded as to cause the disc indicating the load line to be submerged. Accused was represented147 words
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Article226 1928-01-05 12 The following is a list of the half-yearly naval promotions to date December 31st 1927. Commander to Captain: A. R. Smithwick D.5.0., C. Maitland-Dougall, L. H. B. Bevan, C. O. Alexander, R. B. T. Miles, W. F. Wake Walker 0.8.E., F. A. Buckley. H. B. Maltby, Herbert Pott.226 words
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Article86 1928-01-05 12 Before the Master Attendant in the Marine Court yesterday a Chinese coolie in charge of a tongkang was charged with allowing a naked flame near a number of tins of kerosine on board his vessel. The accused pleaded not guilty and pointed out that the light in question was an86 words
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Advertisement484 1928-01-05 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. v 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 i» the largest and finest steamer trading* to Australia. Cabins de484 words
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Advertisement227 1928-01-05 12 SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS. By Fortnightly Passenger Steamers Between Rangoon, Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Port of Disembarkation Plymouth. Leave Rangoon. s.s. AMARAPOORA Jan. 21 s.s. CHINDWIN Feb. 4 s.s. KEMMENDINE Feb. 18 s.s. BHAMO Mar. 3 s.s. BURMA Mar. 17 s.s. SAGAING Mar. 31 s.B. PEGU Apr. 14 s.B. HENZADA227 words
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Advertisement65 1928-01-05 12 s.s. Minderoo. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from W.A. (arrived Jan. 2nd.) are hereby notified that a (jeneral Survey of all cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held at Godown Jardines Wharf on Tuesday 10th January 1928 at 9 a.m. No further survey will be held.65 words
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Advertisement468 1928-01-05 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., I 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTOtf, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AM) BALTIMORE (via Suez) S.S. BELFAST MARU In Port sails Jan i M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 20 sails fa M M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 12 sails K,.|468 words
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Advertisement50 1928-01-05 12 HEDGESI AND II BUTLERS WINES SPIRITS. S3 SCOTCH I raj CHAMPAGNE M MELNOTT iP^^l $4.80 PER BOTTLE |t|ljjijj DUTY IKCLUDEP. ASC9TGH WHISKY, COMMEMORATION VAT 1 OVER 15 W$ OLD 'S^ST PRE-WAR >?J& STRENCTH I DUTY INCLUDIB I Agents: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England Singapore, Penan* and Kual* Lumpur.50 words
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Miscellaneous700 1928-01-05 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuan tan (via Gemas and ..Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 0 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday700 words
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Miscellaneous212 1928-01-05 12 Mrs. L. R. Mackness and infant, Miss J. Sandison, Mr. Menasche (for Colombo), Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Peters (for Port Said), Miss A. Pridden, Mr. W. Brown, Mr. B. F Clarke, Col. F. H. Greenhough, Mr. T. R. White, Lady Lawley 's maid (Miss Honor), Mi. and Mrs G.212 words
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Advertisement674 1928-01-05 13 O. S. K. Line. Destination*. S» earners. Arrive. I^eave. London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Anttwrp, via Colombo, Aden and Port Said. Altai Maru Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Durban, Algoa Bay, Cape Town, Rio, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aire&. t Manila Maru Jan. 6 Jan. 8 M .[vbas.-a, Zanzibar, Dares -Salaam, l>.ira,674 words
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Advertisement350 1928-01-05 13 TRAVEL COMFORT "PRESIDENT --P^P^Hk. Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The spacious350 words
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Advertisement702 1928-01-05 13 KOMNKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSGHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated 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 Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang). 1 of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. All702 words
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Article766 1928-01-05 14 HINDU AND MOHAMEDAN CEREMONIES. Their Consequences. Mr. De Gruyther, K.C., the Autumn Reader at the Middle Temifle, in accordance with the ancient custom of Readings, re vived by Mr. Justice -McCardie in his capacity as I^nt Reader last May, delivered a Reading after dinner in hall on the766 words
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Article106 1928-01-05 14 "Old Contemptible" Mortgages his House. The Daily Sketch says that after organising the pilgrimage of the "Old Con temptibles" to Mons on last Armistice Day Captain J. P. Danny, Chairman of the Old Contemptihles' Association. had to mortgage his house to meet a 1'4«4 deficit. It is106 words
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Advertisement253 1928-01-05 14 COMPLETE FO °°J J TL ■H^^^H^^H ma lt extract 3^-^sfS^ .x^ Sleepy 1 1 J Here is the way to enjoy peaceful sleep v\\ V from which you will wake refreshed V\\ and invigorated. M^ Prink a cup of delicious "Ovalti— comparable to this easily digested food \\i beverage for253 words
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Advertisement198 1928-01-05 14 C7y*UPMOBILE SIX is recog A nized far and wide as offering C/V more quality per unit of purchase price than any other 'six on the market. And this extra quality is unmistakable in strikingly handsome appear A a nee in beauty and completeness of equip ment above all, in new198 words
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Article426 1928-01-05 15 FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Sinßap<»re, Jan. 3. VVith practically the whole of the past week given over to holidays there has been little inclination either among speculators or investors to deal in an.\ section of th* share market and the volume of business passing has been more or426 words
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Article247 1928-01-05 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers Bangrin Tin 68a 40s Chenderiang 1S S 19s c.d. Eastern Siam 22s 3d 24s Hitam Tin ($1) 1.02V. 147% c.d. Kampong (10a) 36s 6d 37s fid Kinta Tin ($1) 1.45 1.50 c.d Kucha i 2.1 7 V> 2 ft*m Kuyoh Tin ($1) 1.25247 words
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Article141 1928-01-05 15 MACPH AIL'S SHARE LIST. January 4th., doming Prices. r*u- Buyers Sellers Chin Chin lin fully paid Ll__% 1 17V 2 S ,ta u m w*. las 1-10 cum Kuchai 2.17V2 2.22 V_ Kuyohs 12 2V2 1.27 V. Malayan Cons. 116 i2O Nawng Pet ugrg M) North Taiping 1.16 1.20 Penawats141 words
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Article64 1928-01-05 15 January 4. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4*4 Bank demand 2!4 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 2)-'A'2 New York, demand f,6u. Credits y() days 58 France, demand 1436 India, T. T. 154 Honp Konp, demand 101., p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 12P 4 Java, demand j4O Bangkok, demand 797^ Bar64 words
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Article210 1928-01-05 15 January 4. Tin 200 TMi Vw% C»t»mbier y. Pepper Whit*.- 9 Pepper Black Flake Tapioca g Pearl ttago Small 9 Copra 1130 Copra Sundrieil 11.70 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 830 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Btntan 260 Rico,210 words
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481 1928-01-05 15 Singapore, Jan. li. Although the four working <la>s between the lecent holidays were not remarkable fen- any outstanding feature in the markets and the volume of business was torn what restricted, yet it was notable that, although quiet, the markets were singularly steady for481 words
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Article36 1928-01-05 15 Mr. R. A. Ratnam, special class clerk. Posts *and Telegraphs Department, father of the Singam brothers, the prominent Tamil footballers, is retiring shortly after completing 30 years' service. He will spend his retirement in Ceylon. M.M.M.M. - 36 words
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Article235 1928-01-05 15 DECEMBER STATISTICS. The following is a statement of the quantity and value of rubber exported during December, 1327. The above IgUM represent the totals comjnled from declarations received up to the last day of tMnionth for Exports from and Imports to all Ports of British Malaya and235 words
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325 1928-01-05 15 THE FRESH FOOD AND REFERIGERATING CO. The annual Itlml meeting of the Fresh Food and RcfHgtrstiag Company, Ltd., wa* held in the Company's reiristered offices, Market Stieet, yesterda> Mr. J. M. Si me presided and others present were* Messrs. S. Q. Won*. J. A. Elias. Caw Khek Khiam, E. S.325 words
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Article53 1928-01-05 15 January »th., 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S eoiifll to Standard Q.CP. Lat«*t Cable: London Spot Sh««*t I*.) 7 p«r Ib New York Spot Slu-tt i'.xtn 40% p. t lh. Spot 70 Standard R.S.S. on Tender lan. 70 Tim, m rVb-Mar. R 72 Apr-June 74^4 74 July53 words
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Article36 1928-01-05 15 News conies to hand from Kuala Kan>r-:ir of an amok at PaWantr RMftt, It appearthat a Malay ran amok and murtforvd one--1 Malay and seriously injured four others. Tkm amailant wti &hot dead by the Police36 words
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Advertisement877 1928-01-05 15 ASSETS WBR ASSURANCE IN TO RCE OVER «,,000.00.. I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LfflffTED. hp ah npn^r (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) I rt r FHC J Wlnc hester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry EC I The C ompany has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of877 words
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Advertisement630 1928-01-05 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 $20,000,000 Keserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 I Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon; Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman vn A ;,u C om630 words
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Advertisement40 1928-01-05 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. •{lncorporated in England by ftoyal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE I Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article51 1928-01-05 16 AMATEURS FOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL. Roller Skating Champion. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). London. Jan. 1. At Holland Park skating rink Weatherburn teat Lee by inches in an exciting race for the half mile championship of Great Britain in 1 min. 32 1-1 sees, thus ictnining the championship. Reed was51 words
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Article72 1928-01-05 16 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). London. Jan. 4. The £130 Powderhall 130 yards handicap ::t E«finbutgh was won by Duffy, the halfmile professional champion. His time was 12 4-10 sees. James was second and Vallancr third. The Marathon event (ten miles) was won by Scally in 54 mins72 words
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Article35 1928-01-05 16 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). I mi don. Jan. 4. The Prince of Wales whilst out hunting with the Cottes-more, at Manton, was thrown in a snowdrift but sustained no injuries.35 words
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Article100 1928-01-05 16 <Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). London. Jan. 4. A .suggestion has been made, at the instance of Sloley, the Corinthian amateur that an amateur association football c-lub should be formed to compete in English league football on the lines of the Qu?en'*>. Park Club in Scotland. The suggestion100 words
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Article37 1928-01-05 16 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). l-ondon. Jan. 4. Racing was resumed at Plumpton yesterday, the first fixture since Decembe* 17 which has been carried through, but the Haydock Park meeting to-day has been postponed a day.37 words
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Article33 1928-01-05 16 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). London, Jan. 4. It is expected that the vast floods in different parts of the country will alTect a good many of the football grounds.33 words
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Article133 1928-01-05 16 No Insuperable Difficulties. Colonel Wilkinson, the Jockey Club's Inspector of Racecourses, accompanied by n totalisator expert, visited 47 Knglish race courses and found that 30 did not offer difficulties for the erection of totalisators and eleven showed slight difficulties. The remainder, where the difficulties, though considerable, vrerc133 words
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48 1928-01-05 16 The visit of the Ceylon Footballers has been postprned and the team may not arrive in Singapore before March. Xhe delay is caused by difficulties in connection with transport. The team should* have been in Singapore some time about the end of this month.48 words
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57 1928-01-05 16 London, Dec 22. New York. There was a keen disappointment in American polo circles, when ft became known that England is unable to send a team to Meadow Brook next season to continue the international military series. It is hoped an English team57 words
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Article49 1928-01-05 16 According to an announcement made by Mr. A. P. R. Hawtin at a county club dinner held at We.llingborough, the Northamptonshire uunty Cricket Club ended last season with a debt of £700. Mr. Hawtin also hinted that V. W. C. Jupp would be next season's captain.49 words
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Article168 1928-01-05 16 SECOND SOUTH AFRICAN TEST. Home Side's Good Fight. Neuter's Service.] Cape Town. Jan. 3. At clots of play England had scored 412 for i, Wyatt 7fi*. [British Radio Official Service.] Cape Town, Jan. 3. Sutcliffe, who made 99, had reached that total when he broke his bat, and168 words
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235 1928-01-05 16 [British Radio Official Service.] Ruffby, Jan. 3. After being in the water for 8 hours 21) minutes, Miss Hudson last night gave up her attempt to swim the Straits of Gibraltar. She was then 4\^ miles from :hv Spanish coast. Miss Mercedes Gleitze was235 words
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Article136 1928-01-05 16 Adelaide, Dec. 27. In the Sheffield Bhield. matches South Australia won against Queensland by 8 wickets. South Australia 471 (Ryan 86 Alexander 84. Hack 65. Sangster 54). Queensland 256 (Oxenham 61, Grimmett 5 for 85) and followed on 315 (Nothling 67 Thompson 61, Grimmett 5 for 101).136 words
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Article82 1928-01-05 16 Close Matches in Scotland. [Reuter's Service.] Ixmdon, Jan. 3. Results of matches played in the Scottish League to-day were as follow: Clytle 1, St. Johnstone 0. Dmmlm 3. Bo'ness 2. Dunferniline 0, Hearts 2. Falkirk 2, Motherwell 1. Hamilton 0, Airdrieonians 2. Hibernians 0, Aberdeen 0. Kilmarnock 2,82 words
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Article58 1928-01-05 16 The Government Health Office sends reKirns for the seven days ending on Saturday, December 31st. as follows: Penang Hill (2,100 feet), average mean shade temperature 70.65 deg. F., total evaporation .263 inch, total rainfall 4.345 inches. Bukit Fraser (4,100 feet), average mean Mhade temperature 65.48 deg. F.,58 words
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Article283 1928-01-05 16 HOLIDAY RUGBY AT HOME. R.F.U. and League Results. London, Dec. 24. Rugby matches during the Christma holidays resulted as follows; Cardiff 11, Newport IT, Pontypool 6. Cross Keys I). Glasgow High Edinburgh School 34, Institution 0. Neath 21, London Welsh 14. Aberavon 6, Coventry 0. Llanelly 22, Penarth283 words
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Article78 1928-01-05 16 Hov Barry Beat GoodseH. Vancouver, Dec. 27. In the world's sculling championship, the time was 3 min. faster than at the race when Major Goodsell retained the title. Barry early led by two lengths, but Major Goodsell reduced the lead. Barry, however, widened the gap and startedReuter - 78 words
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Article129 1928-01-05 16 To Visit England Next Year. Delhi, Dec. ft* A meeting of the Indian Hockey Federation has decided to organize an interprovincial tournament to b? held in Calcutta from February 24 to 29 for selecting an All India hockey team. The team is to leave Bombay on March129 words
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Article149 1928-01-05 16 Wife of Indian Official Killed. Ixmdon, Dec. 23. A woman's fatal fall from the taxicab was described at an inquest on Mrs. Watson, wife of Captain Harold Burges Watson, Indian Government Political Service. Mrs. Rosalie Gibbons, wife of an Indian planter, .gfave evidence that she was149 words
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Article892 1928-01-05 16 AN OLD SOURCE OF IRRITATION. Word "Kling" Abolished. (By Our Indian Correspondent). More than one source of derivation is given for the term "KHng" which has come to be used to denote an Indian Tamil oi a Jaffna man in these parts. Suffice it to mention that the892 words
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