The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 January 1928
1928-01-07
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Title Section13 1928-01-07 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1928. NO. 12,30213 words
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Article286 1928-01-07 1 The Ked Rose flew from Taiping to Kuala Lumpur yesterday and is due to arrive he.re at 11 this morning. Mrs. Miller and Capt. Lancaster will be entertained to tiffin at Haffles Pajje 10. Our Chinese correspondent writes on the housing problem as it affects lower paid286 words
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Article1009 1928-01-07 1 Quicquid aguut homines noxtri est }arraq% Libelli .Juvenai "Snakes alive, as the lady aviator said when she barely missed her pilot's toe with the control lever, "Lindebergh hasn't got anything on us this trip." And speaking of Lindebergh it is a singularly happy coincidence, is it1,009 words
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Advertisement310 1928-01-07 1 y.VkS%SSWW.V.V.V.VAWAVA% WING LOONG. :l FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. 5 Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed I* 32, HIGH STREET. j: RAFFLES HOTEL I McGuircs Tittic~Symphonk I M(»n<!ay. January inh, i:.:30 p.m. 2j > tlir< Russian and Ludmilla M. (ilinka > > on^ r Cb« Cit-lida Manria Puccini 1 rom 1^ Bohcme310 words
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Advertisement159 1928-01-07 1 AT HOME OR ABROAD tVX^ff Restful, and cool, the river is ever appealing with its attend ant com fort STATE EXPRESS 555— the cigarette that is always selected by critical tastes as the cool companion to those hours of joy that follow the heat of the day. STQTE (XPi^ESS CIGARETTES159 words
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Advertisement121 1928-01-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ITofel Hijtajpewßtg »Pa«e 1. G. H. Sweetshop for everything >rood Pa^e 20. Carrera? new oval cigarette satbfif Page 20. Timh«»rite wood pTescrvativi" prevents) rot l^age S. F. and N.'^ Direvtory for I'.V2K ready 2'ith inst.'int Pnfre 1. List of stores where Bata footwear h re railed Pace IS.121 words
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Advertisement17 1928-01-07 1 |AomAWAV/AVW.W.W.V.SV/. wine; loong. THE RECOCwMSED HOUSfc for J EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS, f f 32, HIGH STREET. f17 words
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Miscellaneous161 1928-01-07 1 THE WEEK. Sttttirflitji. Ith. Higk Water, 9M :i.m.. V.- 1 1 1 .J7 p.ni J.I, Malacca: H. \v. t.-jo ajn., 7.1, 7. jo r...»>. >i B. I. outward mail due. Qmainta ai Theatre, 0..'i0. Penan Races. Kujrby: S.C.C. Nfjr.i SeD'bilan at Seremban BjC.C. vs. Duke'- Tuiy-lin. .lohor*' v^. Malacca it161 words
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Article485 1928-01-07 2 •\N 1N(()HKK;I1II.E BEGGAR.' The Yorkshire Evening News published characteristic anu provocative article h\ Mi. Beritard 3ha« <n ti. slums of Dublin The following t.aU.-: •'.hi jic Henry Neil has visited my neci** town of Dublin. He i. vety nro|xilv ashamed of the condition <n the chil. r-.r485 words
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Article117 1928-01-07 2 Home of Eternal Light and Warmth. "Scientists have now discovered all the si Tttl of life-giving and heat-giving rays. Kwry hoOM can m the future bt a home ot cuinal sunshine and warmth," says an •Xpert m commenting on the Exhibition of Ligh» and Heat Appliances for117 words
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Article104 1928-01-07 2 "Rt-tord" One \Vhich Deals With Income Tax. In an Admiralty case before Lortdi Jus icea S. 'Miton ami Atkin and Mr. Justice c m the Appeal Court, Mr. Duniop, K. C i m plained of a senteaoe of 3G lines m a towage contract. J lost ice Atkin:104 words
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Article104 1928-01-07 2 The Daily Express understands that the gnastion is now being discussed of transferring the responsibility for the garrison of Aden fiom the Army to the Royal Air P'OK'O. If the change were made, an oAetf of the Royal Air Force would take command of the garrison,104 words
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Article29 1928-01-07 2 Mr. D. Tilbury, who returned from leave last week, has relieved Mr. E. Cheers a* Assistant Commissioner of Police, Central Kedah. Mr. Cheers has gone on leave. S. Echo.29 words
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Advertisement264 1928-01-07 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY. CINEMA— SIDESHOWS UNION STAR (MALAY) OPERA. Various Amusements GATE 10 CTS. j Z y MADAM Kdvey's V^ v Talented W Pupils H Will give you all a HH^ ig surprise A aby wonders II eautiful girls II rilliant costumes IsV ctter Dancing P^^ righter items H I264 words
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Advertisement340 1928-01-07 2 VICTORIA THEATRE R. B. SALISBURY'S FAMOUS COMPANY. "The Quaints" Presenting the Latest London Comedies and Musical Comedies. TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 P.M. "NO, NO, NANETTE/' Monday. Jan. ttb. Tuesday, J?n. 10th. "THE GHOST TRAIN." "THE BLUE TRAIN." A Thrilling: Mystery Play. Wednesday. Jan. 11th. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE:. "ON APPROVAL." Thursday. Jan. *?th.340 words
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Advertisement366 1928-01-07 2 Commencing. Friday. 6th Jrnuary. THE I'KTIRISATION OF r^AITOUS jOPBRA. U Till ITS at Viif: ALHAMBRA (Tan Chen»f Kee Co. Ltd., Proprietor. > In the Second Shaw, at 0 p.m. A SCREEN VERSION OF HENRY \V. BAVAGB*B ST\(,i 1(( A Widely Heralded Stage Hit which you will find ha- i, l((366 words
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Article391 1928-01-07 3 The -Vicar" Taught One of Them! On the suggestion of B rt U( j r who points out that there were always threecard triekoton on the 1.:, p.m. train from unchurch street. X.C.. to various London station .i Daily Mail reporter spent <<> !i"ii;- m their company. The391 words
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Article383 1928-01-07 3 'Appalling Consequences of New Craze/ Any woman who ha; had systematic V-ray beauty treatment should be examined immediately to see if it has had any serious effect on her health.— A Harley>trcet specialist. From a portfolio of qu« he has investigated, the specialist, who is a383 words
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Article21 1928-01-07 3 I believe that at present {he average American understands England oe'ttt tium the BBfUrbIAMI understands America. Mr. Jol. -i BurKan, M.P.21 words
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Article350 1928-01-07 3 Answerable for Wives Wron^doirurs. T!v "obsolete" law which holds a husband spOMihii for a wife's wrongful acts was tha subject of comment by Mr. Justice SWift m the Kind's Bench Division when he nraimtd up ihe case m which Mr.«. Emma Camptotl, of Uelaford-road. Rothcrhithe, puad350 words
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Article186 1928-01-07 3 And the Dustcart Fit For a Gentleman. That he was wealthy was obvious, from fhe way m which -he showered gifts, tokens of his love, upon her. He had told her all about himself— his childhood days— Eton Cambridge— the war. And then he stopped.186 words
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116 1928-01-07 3 ANTI-BRITISH MAYOR CAUSES CHICAGO LOSS. Mr. .John McKeown, a prominent business man, stated that Mayor Thompson's antiBritish campaign had caused Chicago mann facturers to lose orders totalling J, 500,000 dollars. Mr. McKeown said that he had been informed by an Australian purchasing agent that a large Australian order, principally for116 words
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Article105 1928-01-07 3 An unused bl#ck of four 60 cents Ac Post lift? stamps, issued especially by Nwfoundland when the Italian airman the Marquis de Pinedo began his return joumev across the Atlantic to the Azores last May. was sold by auction at Me>-rs. Hamper's. Old Bond-street. W.,105 words
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Article37 1928-01-07 3 There were high bids for pictures frorr famous collections at Sotheby's sale-room recently. A tmall picture of the ''Virgin and Child," by Cima da Coneglieno, formerly at Hamilton Palace, £4,400 about £30 a square inch.37 words
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Advertisement94 1928-01-07 3 I GLAXO is the only food that s nas been used m 5 Royal ji Nurseries. Surely if there was a better it would have been given to these Royal Babies. Your Baby I is as precious as a Royal Baby, and must have the best food-Glaxo, made from the94 words
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Advertisement156 1928-01-07 3 \HMMQMIIK Wood Preservative and Stain Prevents Rot. Stops Decay, Withstands Insect Attacks. SAVES I ITS COST I IN RENDERING j REPLACEMENT OF WOODWORK 2 A LESS FREQUENT NECESSITY. f BARLOW CO. I TELE. 2790. Airents 1 g K.^^^^ XX^ gl ra^ BSB^ B3 JE^ is 279l. 1 I TRIUMPH 1156 words
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Article408 1928-01-07 4 To Solve An Old London Problem. If negotiations at present being conducted come to a successful conclusion London will some time this year have its first big central public underground garage. The underground garage is regarded by many experts as the only solution of the "Where-shall-I leave-the-car" problem.408 words
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Article21 1928-01-07 4 I don't think it would be a good thing to pay counsel by the length of their spee.:!ie^ Mr. Justice Tomlin.21 words
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Article826 1928-01-07 4 THE IMPROVED CHAIN DEVICES. A Winter Boon. by Major F. A. C. Forbes-Leith, F.R.G.S. (Author of "By Car to India.") [SPECIAL TO FREE PRESS.] In view of the appearance of the much whispered Ford car, some observations on the subject may be expected of me. But Mr. Ford826 words
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Article69 1928-01-07 4 The Auto-Cycle Union has decided that the programme for the T.T. races m the Ifile of Man for 1928 shall consist of three events for solo motor-cycles of 500 c.c, 350 c.c., and 250 c.c, the same as last year. The question of a sidecar race69 words
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Article360 1928-01-07 4 Big Factory Extensions. Owing to the increased demands for British cars both at home and abroad many great factories m the Midlands have either been enlarged recently or are m the course of being extended. The Austin Motor Co. is erecting new buildings covering an area360 words
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Article100 1928-01-07 4 SINS OF THE MOTOR-CA R. "Emptying Churches and Theatre*." The increasing use of MOtOT-vehk emptying the churches on Sundu> theatres on week-days, diminish receipts of racecourses, destroy* pleasure steamer traffic on th.- Than hastening the death of that ob of transport the tramway. Thus spoke Lord Montagu of m the100 words
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Article96 1928-01-07 4 As a result of a fire which brol the afternotm on Boxing Dt twenty-six attap shophouse- i" hind the railway station ami OK road, were burned to the grouiu! 1 of the blaze is put down to tl.. i of a tin of kerosene oil. The96 words
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Advertisement88 1928-01-07 4 i High Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes I 0 vV t r T r m r* Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singap«r«, S Singapore. Kuala Lumpur. Penang, Ipoh, Malacca- THE FISK RIBBER (FAR EAST) LTD: SALES DIVISION, > G.ll and G. 12, Union Building, Singapore. ONE OF88 words
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Advertisement82 1928-01-07 4 j B N all parts of the world and under all I i \II V^ conditions of travel, Goodyear Heavy I I i|| Duty Pneumatic Lorry Tyres are rolling I I I I' 1 up records of economy, endurance and long, I j 133- -V < I The Aristocrat of82 words
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Article813 1928-01-07 5 12,000 SEPARATE ACCESSORIES. Motoring Through Water. London, December 1. 1 recently saw a most interesting demonstration m Piccadilly of the "anatomy" of a motor car writes E. T. Brown m the Rangoon Gazette. Everything that goes to the making of a car was shown m813 words
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Article84 1928-01-07 5 But No Cash! A Scot, summoned to appear at Wood Green for a HMtOff r>ffeme. wrote stating that he had enclosed a£l note. There was, however, no money m the envelope. Mr. R. Bell: These Scotsmen are always careful! We are fining him 11s. He must be84 words
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Article570 1928-01-07 5 TRIUMPH OF BRITISH SALOON. t Nearly as Cheap as the Open Car. Many new and interesting motoring 1 developments have been introduced during the past month or so. Olympia and th-» Paris Salon heralded the beginning of central lubrication, independent springing for wheels, the free wheel clutch,570 words
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Article241 1928-01-07 5 English, French and U.S.A. Triangular Contest. During the French motor show a number of motoring enthusiasts at a dinner started an argument as to which was the fastest touring motor car m the world. The Americans claimed that the Stutz AIM the bill. Frenc^i enthusiasts voted241 words
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Article16 1928-01-07 5 Thi railway systi-m m this country is the Ix-tft tht* worl«l has fvcr H«*«»n. Lonl I.aiiiiriKton.16 words
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Advertisement75 1928-01-07 5 b ASVAWWAVAVA'AVAVAVA V.V.V. W. V.V* V.V. WVyWWVUW. I for Economical Transportation jj "1 BORNEO MOTORS LTD. (Incorporated m S.S.) J SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR J PKNANG SEREMKAN J IPOH. TAIPING. MALACCA. V. i AV. i .VA'AWA l A i AVAVA i A i A AVAVWA'AVAVAWAVAWW.^ 1 1 (RENAULT) Commercial Vehicles 1O75 words
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Advertisement150 1928-01-07 5 (ESSEX SUPER SIXI SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED I ALL DAY LONG. In the sustained stamina, smoothness and durability of Essex Super-Six you have > g but one of many advantages for which the Super-Six principle accounts. i er yOU have so miles an h r all day long— far greater speed150 words
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Article1361 1928-01-07 6 Ted Hufton - Ted Hufton Goalkeepers' Mistakes Are Always Fatal. GAINING GOOD FROM THEM. by 4 England and West Ham). [SPECIAL TO FREE PRESS Havt- you ever heard that all goalkeepers ;IM mad? I am sure you have, and, became Pal a goalkeeper. 1 cannot be expeel t >1,361 words
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Article173 1928-01-07 6 Part of the defences of ihc* Bank of Rngkmd have been revealed by the re-building ssM>rk m progress. Two long horizontal >lns have appeared ahn< Bt at the top of the blank wall, at tho Tb/- ;i'J7)«'tMi)e-street and Bartholomew -lane coder. They ar«> loopholes designed173 words
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Article139 1928-01-07 6 COW WITH THE CR UMP LED MIND. A True F«Mt With A Very 'I'nhappy Ending. A Cow which was tying driven to Market m I Wesi Somerset town became Obstreperous, plunging and kicking m the road. It demoralised the Whole Herd. At thi. the Drover look off his belt and139 words
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Article25 1928-01-07 6 In the form of sport people will endure manual work so strenuous and dangerous that as labour it would be restricted by legislation.— Professor Pewbrey.25 words
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Article, Illustration1197 1928-01-07 6 CHARLES DUDLEY - MYSTERY MILLIONS CHARLES DUDLEY Amayng Disclosures of Unclaimed fortunes by ROMANCE OF DEAD WOMAN'S GOLD. [SPECIAL TQ FREE PRESS.] "Btake Heir at Law. Next-of -Kin.— I The heir at law and the next-of kin of Mrs. Helen Blake, late of No. 4, Earl's Terrace, Kensington, widow, deceased, are requested to1,197 words
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Article229 1928-01-07 6 In England and Australia. A man who is entitled to two fortune's of about £10,000 each, one m England and the other m Australia, ihas vanished completely. He is Mr. George Pilgrim Holford. His legal representatives are trying to tiace him. In the event of the229 words
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Article67 1928-01-07 6 A "Censored" Film. In far Hollywood Five-and-twenty bathing girls Went bathing m Lake Toluca For a picture. But nnimnm m authority Hud put a chemical m the lake To kill fish (Says the British United Press), And no sooner had the girls dived m Than they all67 words
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Article732 1928-01-07 6 How Benzene Got into the Earth. q THE FAT OF OTHER DAYS. i [SPECIAL TO FREE f'RESS.\ How many of us, as we drive p tv the benzene pump by the roadside and call for benzene, ever consider the origin of this wonderful product of732 words
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Article524 1928-01-07 6 In the Housq of Commons m mail week Captain Arthur Kvans asked the Secretary of State for Air the percentage of ftei charged for civilian flying: instruction by officially recognised aeroplane classes which are set aside for insurance purposes; and if. m view of the small number524 words
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Article155 1928-01-07 6 BENGAL FLYING CL UB FORMED. Government Grant to be B— gilt. Calcutta. Dec. The Bengal Flying Chlb MU oflh ill) augiirated at a MMttag held for tl pose at the Calcutta Club tO-nifht. Mr. Justice Coatello, who presided, that when the necessary MTaßgement bringing- the Club into being \\< r155 words
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Article123 1928-01-07 6 STABBING AFFARY ON THE MOOLTA N. The enquiry was l»egun nt tl Police Court on Doc. m th« CAM P a QojMMMt C. Gonsahe-. n charge murder of another GoMMOt, Fr«W \*o, n boanl the Mooltan. Alexander Fernandes/ said the 'was cutting his hair, when Alfonso ;.nd hit him. While123 words
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Article11 1928-01-07 6 Y(*u hav»> nmr heard «>t a <U K"od.— rMr. Bernard Shaw,11 words
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Article976 1928-01-07 7 THE NAIL DID FOR THE I CLOAK. Outwitted by his Wife. (From Our Own Correspondent). Paris, Dec 12. History shows that woman frequently has outwitted man, and m a singularly adroit manner. But the recent exploit of an enchanting Parisienne ha* put all other f its m the shade:976 words
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Article139 1928-01-07 7 Brazilians Bring Down Cost of Jamaica*. Bananas may now be bought m England at pre-war prices. This is the result of the appearance on the market of increased supplies of Brazilian bananas, which both m shape and m flavour closely resemble those from the Canary Islands. They139 words
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Article39 1928-01-07 7 Daily Mail Pays 4*830,000. The Daily Mail, paying the fourth £10,000 railway death claim within four months, discloses that a total of £850,000 has been paid out of its awn funds under its free insurance scheme.39 words
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Article42 1928-01-07 7 The Federal Tribunal at Lausanne awarded a Zurich tradesman £2,752 as damages and costs against a woman doctor for negligent treatment by X-rays, which burned his face and head, The doctor pleaded that •he hid given the usual treatment for the disease.42 words
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Article1380 1928-01-07 7 A HOUSE OF LORDS DECISION. £44,000 Claim Fails. Long and costly litigation came to an end m Mail Week, when the House of Lords deckled the case arising out of the alleged theft of a valuable collection of postage stamps belonging to Mr. Jonas Lek, a diamond1,380 words
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Advertisement94 1928-01-07 7 jm -t*jtf% 12 H.P. Models. 7 H.P. Models. jM^fljmMgMm Tourer. $2550 Tourer. $1295 _^^^^M MJWnJiJMMB} Saloon. 3250 Salcon. 1520 t| W¥#j|(^s?^^^ Semi-Snort (G.E.) 1500 Special Home Leave Facility. We can arrange delivery of any of the 12 h.p. models m I Hfc. WINDSOR SALOON. England at the local price quoted,94 words
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Article928 1928-01-07 8 ITS VALUE ON EMPIRE ROUTES. R.A.F.'s Pioneer Flight. 4 What of the future? Are we to rely on flying boats Or airships? Or both?" This series of rather cryptic phrases illustrates a very common line of friendly argument just at piesent. writes Mr. T. Stanhope Spiiggs, editor928 words
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Article155 1928-01-07 8 THE WIRELESS AUTO ALARM. White Star Liners Fitted. The Lauientic, the new triple screw ad dition to the White Star Line, has beer equipped with a complete Marconi instal lation, including wireless direction fi.idei and lifeboat sets. The main installation will include lVis kilowatt spark and155 words
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Article200 1928-01-07 8 The new 825 ft. masts have now been erected at Daventry for the 5 GB station and elaborate tests are being made. Va rious types of aerials will be tried. At present experiments are being made with a T type aerial. Every night, after broadcasting hu.finished,200 words
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Article111 1928-01-07 8 Famous IStft Century Book for I.S. A bid by wireless telephone from Philadelphia. U.S.. to Messrs Sotheby's m New Bond-street, \V\. live minutes before the sale secured for Dr. Rosenbach, the book buyer, the great vellum copy of the first Aldine "Hypneroto-machia," the most famous illustrated111 words
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Article111 1928-01-07 8 "If wireless develops at the pi'esent rate people a century hence will be able to i»ick up messages we are sending out today," says a Marconi official m commenting on New York picking up messages transmitted from Dorchester 1 lGth of a second later. "Messages111 words
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Article85 1928-01-07 8 HAGUE -B ATAVIA RADIO 'PHONE. London, Dec. 7. Batavia. News has been successfully transmitted from Europe to Asia for the first time by means of radio-telephone. A complete survey of the world's news, compiled from Reuter's cables, was received at Batavia from a speaker at the Ha*rue, whose voice was85 words
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Article106 1928-01-07 8 Chicago broadcasting stations four yearago inaugurated "silent night," a "gentle men's agreement" by local stations to "stay off the air" every Monday night so that listeners might reach out for distant -tations. It is now announced that the Chicagc stations have resumed broadcasting on every night of106 words
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Advertisement203 1928-01-07 8 Ffl B 7 (I 117/ T A J^\ 3^W ~fl \-*t \m. V 'V. I Protect your Child Any moment your child may be infected at school, or m the street, by little playmates. Give her a Formamint tablet, morning and evening. That will protect her against Tonsilitis, Whooping Cough,203 words
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Advertisement118 1928-01-07 8 I LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS^ I ON HAND. !j Sole Agents Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. VAVV/MVV.WAV.VMVAV.VAVAVAV.W.VAV.W.V.V.V.V.V.'. ii B^Sh^^to LIIIIC S voik£ j- l^gigJ John Little U Co., Ltd. ;i MN(.AM)KE. lENAN(. h. UJMPI H \W/MWVA%%W.\%WV.V.W 1 1 .V.V < V.'.VASV > W.W I W IV.V.V.V.:.1 V.V.V.V. t I 1 I^^Si a118 words
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Article224 1928-01-07 9 PROGRESS OF LARGEST AIRSHIP. For Atlantic Service [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 5. The airship RlOO, which is under constiuction for the Air Ministry at the Howden works of the Airship Guarantee Company, is expected to be completed by April After undergoing home trials she will probably224 words
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Article197 1928-01-07 9 English Girl's Design Chosen, [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 5. Miss Elizabeth Scott, 29. daughter of a Bournemouth doctor, connected with famou. uuhitects. and related to Sir Gilbert Scott. tho \v( !l-kno\vn architect, has been chosen from 72 original competitors as architect for the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre197 words
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Article65 1928-01-07 9 [Reuter's Seivice.] Washington. Jan. 5. All peace-time records of American investments abroad were broken last year, according to statistics of the Department of Commerce. The purchases of foreign securities totalled over one and a half milliard dollars. Latin-America countries increased their borrowings, but Europe continued to be the65 words
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Article27 1928-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service. J Boston. Jan. nr bodies of the victims of the S4 erJl! L<_ huiied m the National Cemetery at lington.27 words
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109 1928-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Jan. 5. i Handwriting experts, including three um- ployed by Mr. Hearst himself, testified that the documents purpo/ted to have been taken i fro«i Mexican secret archives are spurious. 1 The United States Senate has ordered i t»n investigation by a special109 words
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Article511 1928-01-07 9 WHAT MR. KELLOGG PROPOSES. Spirit of the League. [British Radio Official Service.] Ku?by. Jan. 5. The text has been communicated to the Foreign Office of the reply which Mr. Kellotftf, the United States Secretary of State, has made to the French Government's proposals of last June for511 words
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Article158 1928-01-07 9 Valuable Railway Ready. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 5. The Colonial Office announces that the Tororn-'Mbulamuti Jinja extension of thtKenya Uganda Kailwa\ will be opened on Jan. 11th.. providing the large cotton-pro-clucinj/ areas of Uganda with a railway >utlet to the coast. Hitherto, communications; from Uganda. *-o tho158 words
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Article49 1928-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Jan. 5. The Treasury describes as erroneous and without foundation the report m the Journal of Commerce that Jr«r American Government contemplates calling an international conference to discuss the complete revision "if the Dawes* scheme for all inter Allied fehts.49 words
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Article123 1928-01-07 9 ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. Ist Sltmlay nftcr Epiphany, '.jnuary Sth. I9tt 7 a.m. Haiy Contmvitlbn. 7.45 a.n:. Holy Communion (Choral/ ant 1 Sermon. 9.15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism. fi.oO p.m. Evensong and Sermon. ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. AT H.M. NAVAL BASK. 10.30123 words
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Article33 1928-01-07 9 (Church of England). Tanglin. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 4.45 a.m. Parade Sorviee. Preacher: The Bishop of Singapore. Blakang Mati. 7 p.m. Evensong. 10.30 a.m. Parade Service. Preacher: The Bishop of Singapore.33 words
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89 1928-01-07 9 A.( .S. CHAPKL. D a.m. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Malay Service Rev. doh Hood PAY A LEHAR ENGLISH SCHOOL. 5 p.m. Malay Service Miss S. Blacitmor*. WESLEY CHURCH. 7.30 p.m Epworth League Servio* Mr. Chi w Hock Hin. Subject: The Lay Missionary. 8 p.m. English89 words
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Article27 1928-01-07 9 Prinsep Street. i* a.m. Sunday School and Bible Oa^es. 9 a.m. (Malay) Mr. Tan Boon Chin. A'jO p.m. Fellowship McttlilJH p.m. (English) Ke\. Munay.27 words
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Article32 1928-01-07 9 (432. Geylang Road.) Intercession Service. 7 to 9 a.m. every day Sunday 1 I 1 :n. DedicatiAn Service. Subject of Homily: The (.'hurch of the Modern Spirit.32 words
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79 1928-01-07 9 4 Fort Canning Road. S.:{U a.m. Sunday School. ClfSMa for all aice*. 0.10 a.m. Service of Worship with Sermon h., Rrv. H< bait B. Amstutz. :">.:«» *pjm. Strvi-.e of Worship with Sermon 1\ Rrv. Edwin V. Lee. Tuesday, o.;>o p.m. Mid-week Prayer and study Hour. Thursday79 words
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Article56 1928-01-07 9 "BETH ESDA Bras Basah Road. a.m. Breaking of Bread. I p.m. Bible Classes and Sunday School. I p.m. Gospel Service. Speaker: Mr. James Tl l.fcsjf Subject: Special Baptism Bcnrica. Monday 5. H0 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Tuesday p.m. Bible IU-atl'mjr. Wednesday H p.m. Malay" Gospel Meeting. Thurs«lay 4.30 p.m. Ladies' Meeting.56 words
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Article87 1928-01-07 9 North Bridge Road. 10.16 tun. Breaking of Blend. 7 p.m. Aidrma to Christians. PRESBYTERIAN CHI'RCH. Orchard Road. 8 a.m. PuMi? Worship. Subject of A(i'i)f-'s: 'Christ is' nil and m sJL' 9 tun. Suriil-jy Sjhool ;ini H:b\>j Class. •j.30 p.n:. Pir+Mic Worship. Subject of Ad^iesj: 'The »v«r catttioM87 words
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18 1928-01-07 9 THE SAILORS' INSTITUT E ANS ON ROAD. «.:u) p.i>i. Evening Service, with address by C«pt. K. <J. Carre.18 words
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Article159 1928-01-07 9 N« vel .<;,;|i Which Ha* Thrilled New York. A fnvmsn of Xew York l'iis company, who planned out a now t\|v of putting *ur.«e for his firm's employees, has unconsciously Invented a new game which hmtk ta'kt-n New York by storm. mi\ < a New York correspondent.159 words
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Article27 1928-01-07 9 Heard m Stratford Police Court. The Clerk: Does your husband carry or the *No*y Cook" teahouse? Wife (with indignation): Excuse me, the Ccny N<>r»k.27 words
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Article104 1928-01-07 9 Kmil Jannings' IWg American C—tWCtt Eniil Jannings, who haa finished hU mud film at Hollywood—"The Last Coivmuiui" —has received a new three years' contrad t'rrnu the Paramount Company. In rh<first year he will receive ±'1,600 weekly, m the third year ±*2,000. Emil Jannings is one of the104 words
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Advertisement540 1928-01-07 9 BUSINESS CARDS. I: WEE BROS: UNDERTAKERS, MOM 'MENTAL MASONS. J I resh Klornl Wreaths. Made t» order. "I 'I Artificial Wreaths Always m Stock. HI SKLEGIE ROAD. TKL: Jm.% •.•.v.v.v.v.v.-.v.-.v.v.w.v.v.v.% NATIONAL ELECTRIC CO, 2. lialnes Place. Pablc address: NATEI.Ki Singapore, f The largest and most comprehensive Show. room m Malaya.540 words
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Advertisement625 1928-01-07 9 NOTICES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MACPHAIL CO., LTD. Brokers* have removed to Unit* BuiWHnjf. Colly, r Quay sMi entrnine. at back of T.fttX^A. down town branch) as from .January Nt.. 1928. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM 62/*3 ROBINSON ROAD Open daily 9.30 to 1 1 a.m. Saturday* 10. to 12 noon Iririay625 words
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Advertisement489 1928-01-07 9 NOTICES. SELANGOR TURF CLUB. sClllfEl IMfl PONY GRIFFIN& .Members am notilu-d tii.it tho >u'>*<-ri<>tnm list for the above mentioned I'ony GHliaa is row open. Price fOSO. I'art iiul:< i m. v\> plication forms obtainahU- from S»t v* i•. t. l ;<»\ Secretary. SdangOt Tun <"iv PENANG TURF CLUB. NEW YEAR489 words
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Article21 1928-01-07 10 PBBKRDT. On 4th .January, at No. ir> Pce 1 Avenue-, Penan)*, the wife of 11. P«-beidy I d uirhu r.21 words
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Article45 1928-01-07 10 KHNCi. At I'asir Ppnjang on «ith in^-t. Dr. Khuj: Jit Hi'Tiu. ago :?r> years. T\\k retnains will bt* ri'movt'«l from 170 Orchanl Road at 3 p.m. to-day to the Church of >t Peter and St. Paul and thence to Hidi«l;tri for interment. Deeply rejrretted.45 words
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671 1928-01-07 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JANU ARY 7, 1928. WANTED— A BRITISH GOODS COMPLEX. Although we have emerged from the stage of thinking that propaganda for British trade is either unworthy or unnecessary, we have still a long way to go before we can tarry out propagandist methods with any marked671 words
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Article336 1928-01-07 10 Mr. J. 6. Black, M.C.S.. has been seconded foi service with the Trengganu Government. H.H. the Sultan of Perak has arrived at Pffmnj Mr. H. C. Bathurst, Deputy Controller of Labour. Penan*?, ha* left for Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Lim Koon Teck has been appointed Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court,336 words
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Article331 1928-01-07 10 DUE AT 11 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING. Guests at Flying Club Tiffin. The Red Rose, the Avro-Avian machine, m which Mrs." Keith Miller ami Captain W. N. Lancaster are flying to Australia, wffl arrive m Singapore, alighting at Balestier Plain, according tt> news received from upcountry yesterday, at331 words
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56 1928-01-07 10 SUR VEYOR GENERAL OF SHIP'S OFFICE. The Surveyor General of Ships' Department will remove t<> new offices on thi second floor of the N\w Post Office Buildtng during thi> week end. The office entrance will be opposite Messrs. Whiteaway. LaiHlaw and To.. Ltd. The new offices wil! l>e open for56 words
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Article96 1928-01-07 10 By kind permission of Lieut. -Col. C. J. Pickerinp, C.M.G.. D.5.0., and officers, the Band of the 2nd. Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (under the direction of Mr. R. Gough. A.R.C.M.>. will render the following programme m the Botanic Gardens to-morrow at 9.15 p.m.: March96 words
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Article57 1928-01-07 10 Commissioners Appointed and Re-appointed. Mr. E. A. Brown succeeds Mr. C. V. Bailey and Mr. M. V. Fillai takes the place, of Dr. K. K. Pathy on the Singapore Municipal Commission. The following: Commissioners have been re-appointed: Messrs S. Cullen, J. A. Elias, L. C. Marpoliouth, Lee Chini57 words
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Article150 1928-01-07 10 The Clerical Union is giving a tea party m honour of the hon*ble Mr. S. J. Chan on his appointment "as an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, to-day at 4.80 p.m. at Dato Lodge, 28- A Newton Road, Singapore. Mr. Lcn H, Root, a free lance cinetnatojjrapher. who has150 words
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Article64 1928-01-07 10 (From Our Own Correspondent >. Penan?. Jan. Louis Ebert, a Eurasian youth who le l'enanjf two years ago to walk rounil tK world, appeared before the Magistrate t« day on a charge of criminal trespass. The police stated that Ebert had 1.. certified as a lunatic, 164 words
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Article125 1928-01-07 10 Effect of New Dredges. (From Our Own Carreapoadent). Penang, Jan. The much canvassed laajllluu of increased tin production by the ad. May of the new dredges, was lertovi cussed for the first time by the product! when Mr. King, presiding at a ma* ting the Malaya Siamese125 words
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43 1928-01-07 10 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) IVnanu. .Jan Oh bock TVc-K. a Chinece youth. chaijred to-day with criminal breach of I m respect of over $2:. ('00. The case wai transferred to Bunci i tani. bail of KIJDOO bthlS allowed. i43 words
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Article41 1928-01-07 10 LATEST TIN AM) RUBBER PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent London, Jan. 6, 3.50 p.m. Me?4rs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber price Is. 7* t d. per lb. Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and S notify to-day's tin prices '£256%— £255%.41 words
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Article274 1928-01-07 10 A Romance of a Famou> Sweepstake. One of the most excitinc tfeaturei Derby is the Calcutta BwtJOpstake, wW last year, provided a cash priz. of 617£,00 for the fortunate man whose single eIuUM m the draw, purchased for ftffctMl ihiHinff*. pave him the winning274 words
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Article95 1928-01-07 10 The next practice for the above held on Monday nex' the 9th m t h* dral at s. in p.m. All singers and tht itrtag pla;. Orchestra uic roqu» i st<'d t«» bt pre*< Th«-re is still mom m the rhorn< for I singers of all voices. There95 words
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Advertisement247 1928-01-07 10 "THE I CONNOISSEUR COMES I TO I CALDBECK'S" I FOR THE WHOLE OF I 1928 AND ENJOYS I A Happy New Year I CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., Ltd. I [JjlHlfiritfi mJ»r MU CompahtVs' Ordinance* 1 o/ Hony Kony)- (Incorporated m Shanghai). Retail Office 90 Robinson Road. I SI NGAPORE. I BTSPBaAI.247 words
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Advertisement42 1928-01-07 10 i PEARS Golden Glory Golden Youth y~» if PURPLE TRIANGLE BASS M TTHE BREW FOR THE TROPICS Sole Agents J Adamson, Gilfillan c o.,JAd. I I H. B Winter. MERCHANT TAILOR. 6-M, Battery Road, (Second Floor— "G. H." Building). SINGAPORE. Tel. 188.42 words
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Advertisement7 1928-01-07 10 To-day's Feature. ARE GOAL-KEEPERS MAD Page 6.7 words
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Article99 1928-01-07 11 JAPAN READY TO RESPOND. Press Views. N inyo Xichi-Xichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 5 RVII informed circles are of opinion thai v'iJmgly discuss the American for an antiwar treaty between t tries -hould the latter approach i such a proposal. K. star's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio. Jan. 6. RSpapen99 words
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Article44 1928-01-07 11 Renewed Communist Activities. ater'a Far Kastorn Service.] H«»n X Kon X Jan. fi. ■'•••'I- mentft from BwaUm yvntor thai Communist! ate very ac it ami Inlet between Swatow an.' Mai I inese Christmas are reported to 'I en executed last week.44 words
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Article40 1928-01-07 11 [Nanyo KieM-Nichi Service.] l'fjkio. Jan. .">. rnmcni is uadentood to have lay a dissolution of the Diet i rone f>,t sanction on the openlaj «.t* the new session as a counter against the Opposition's action leachment.40 words
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Article48 1928-01-07 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.]' Tokio. Jan. .">, Mr. O. Ichiki has bees added to the candidates f«-r th*- Mayoralty of Tokyo, besides Count K( dama, tX-Ghief Administrator of Kwantung teased (erritorjr, and ffarlaiiln i una, The Cltl A^scivhly «.n Friday will ck-ct Mayor from Aim three candidates.48 words
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Article83 1928-01-07 11 [Naaye Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. .">. \r industrial museum is planned for tasks to !>♦' established m the former buildof the Osaka Prefottural Office m Enokojima, Nishiku. Osaka, at a cost of about V 1,000,000., 000,000. This new institution will symi le the name of (Jreater Osaka,83 words
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Article44 1928-01-07 11 Reuter's Service.] Bagdad. Jan. 6. formation of a combined British and iij force sufficiently powerful to punish I Dowish's raiders was announced by ™i< r m the 'number of Deputies Sdded that the operations would be comI within a month.44 words
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Article46 1928-01-07 11 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. H. and a woman, guests at the were incinerated when a fire destroyeentory old Washora Ratal at Ossin--1 rty-tive persons were saved through 1 N>bss of fin-men. Unsuccessful attempts were made X'ar to set firo to the hotel.46 words
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Article60 1928-01-07 11 [Reuter's Service.] Mexico City, Jan. 5. nen have been arrested alleged to be intieadets Of a plot to create a revolu•unng the present month. Co-oat rat i— <>f groups m the State l' >c<>, according to the Government, is t piracy directed by Mexican exiles the UaJted60 words
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Article49 1928-01-07 11 JAPAN 'S POSTAL SAVINGS BUSINESS. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, January 4. Acial figure of the amount of the t Savin* deposit last year has exceeded l*MX**tQ over that of the previous the total amounting to V 1,583,000,000 11 is claimed to be a record. [Earlier cables on papre 9.149 words
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Article159 1928-01-07 11 CONDITIONS HAVE NOW IMPROVED. Rivers Subsiding. [British Radio -Official Service.] M Kugby, Jan. ft. -lany river, which have overflowed their >anks are now subsiding and yesterday thm was a marked fall m the levels of At rfeen Ouse, tfeSM, Wey and Lea, with consequent easing of the159 words
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Article62 1928-01-07 11 Southern Provinces to Oppose Chiang. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Hong Kong, Jan. 6. I Wireless message from Canton yesterdai says General LI Chai Sum has returned. It la ntported that Kwangtunjr and Kwatlffsi intend to join with Hupeh and i and oppose Chiang Kai Bhek and the62 words
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Article98 1928-01-07 11 [British Radio -Official Service.] Rutfby. Jan. ft. The first payivent of persions payable under the contributory scheme to persons between <;'.", and 70 years of age. who haye I been insured under the Health Insurance scheme, is being made to-day, and it is SStiaamted that the98 words
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Article82 1928-01-07 11 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. ">. The report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies on Trade Unions for the year 1926 thowi a further decrease of 300,000 m membership and. owing to the general strike, the heaviest expenditure m dispute pay ever experienced. The funds82 words
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Article109 1928-01-07 11 [Reuter's Service.] Rome, Jan. Italy's return to the gold standard i* followed by a decree requiring- all public, social and commercial institutions to obtain Government authority before negotiating loans abroad. Such authority is not necessary for ordinary operations such as the discounting of bills of109 words
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Article43 1928-01-07 11 [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Jan. 6. Eighteen bodies have SO far been removed from the ruins of the house destroyed by fire after a gas explosion. Seven are still missing. The disaster is the worst Berlin has experienced for many years.43 words
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Article46 1928-01-07 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Xichi Service.] Tokio, January 4. The eleven members of Waseda University ski party who started m advance were ■sraat away by an avalanche m the North Japan Alps. Seven were rescued but the others were lost. f Earlier cables on page 9.146 words
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Article41 1928-01-07 11 Mr. R. J. Farrer is being entertained this evening at the Registrar of Vehicles' Office, Middle Road by the subordinate 4 ytaff. The function is being given m honour of the extended term of Mr. Farrer's service as President, Municipal Commissioners.41 words
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Article876 1928-01-07 11 HOUSING PROBLEM IN SINGAPORE. A Bangkok Example. (Our Chinese Correspondent;. The rental rate m the Colony his be<?n constantly augmented and still continue* to inciease. It i., very difficult for people of the pooler classes and low-paid employees to obtain suitable— not to say comfortable or luxurious— accommodation876 words
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Article194 1928-01-07 11 FORD'S RUBBER PLANS. To the Editor. Sir,— Your article m regard to Mr. Ford s Rubber Planting Scheme for Brazil is of particular interest to Malaya. He evidently means business— conditions as to soil and transport appear to be favourable, the difficulty will of course be194 words
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Article440 1928-01-07 11 Judge Refuses to Set Aside Order. In the Supreme Court yesterday, Mr. Histice Deane dismissed an application to •at aside an order which had been made tor the arrest of an Indian riumod Cathir vallo under the Bankruptcy Ordinance. The bankrupt had been absent m Penang for so440 words
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Article241 1928-01-07 11 "No No Nanette" To-night. The Quaints arrive this morning by the Kinta from Penang and will open their short season at the Theatre with that ever popular musical comedy "No No Nanette.'* Their stay m Singapore on this visit will be a very short one of241 words
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Advertisement204 1928-01-07 11 "POBINSONQ" J\ FOR VALUE 8 SERVICE -KELTK SCOTCH BROGI E SHOE. Superior Quality Tan Willow Calf. Solid J?-^ r Leather. Wide- Welt. Strong and Sen. rcabl<>. Scotland is the home of the Brogue Sh<>«'. '"'^.^^^r The Model shown here is a typical example \g^^l^^^ "KELTIC" BROGUE. of th,s attiact^ve clas,204 words
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Advertisement800 1928-01-07 12 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES J BXI'RESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Pu» Spore. Koute subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. DEUCALION London, Rotterdam and800 words
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Advertisement639 1928-01-07 12 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "EUfRMArIINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe Spore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF MADRAS 17 s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE Feb. 15 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF639 words
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Advertisement411 1928-01-07 12 P. fir* O. British India and Apc&r Lines. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOf CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Hu# Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Sinjjapor* XELLORE 7,000 fan. 6411 words
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Article1045 1928-01-07 13 HOW THE NATIVES ARE DUPED. Warnings About Malaya. Writing lium Batavia to the Daily Mail, m November, Sir I ercivai Phillips stated: While the present state of the CommunfSt movement m the Netherlands East Indies ifives no particular cause for alarm, its future is rvgaided with1,045 words
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Article615 1928-01-07 13 CORNER OF ROMAN ENGLAND. And How It Was Revealed. When we would dream of wooded slopes, flocks m lush grftss, and little winding streams, our thoughts turn naturally to Kent, to Suirey, or to Sussex. There we can breathe air untainted of smoke and petiol fumes,615 words
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Advertisement172 1928-01-07 13 IfM' H hundreds of thousands of I iP /O •y^yf vl healthy mothers have I Urtfll WLSX been reared on I f/W^X I Me Food. Surely no I Rw w f fl stronger argument could I I be advanced m its favour. I M H Ensure your baby's health I172 words
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Advertisement448 1928-01-07 13 Save Those Gears I ij Save That Repair Bill I jTEXACOJ fThuban Compound j: will save them for you > MAKE GEAR SHIFTING A PLEASURE ij Insure Yourself Against ji breakdown and loss of running ;l ji time < ■i EQUIP YOUR CAR ij ■I OR YOUR LORRY 5 J448 words
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Article306 1928-01-07 14 RAIN AND LEADEN SKIES IN LONDON. Dreariest on Record. London. Dec. 23. Santa Claus's sack lor 1927 will be' of the fullest description. Over 25,000,000 letters and packages and 2,000,000 parcels m the past week have passed through the Post Office at Mount Pleaaant m North London, where306 words
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Article312 1928-01-07 14 Further Heavy Snowfall. London, Dec. 27. Snow and sleet fell all through the night till midday. The heroism o# railwaymen m keeping the lines clear was only surpassed by the intrepid life-boatmen, whose services were necessitated by the blizzard on all the coasts for succouring helpless ships,312 words
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140 1928-01-07 14 Prizes of Over 13,250.009 Won In Spain. Madrid. Dec. 23. Thousands throughout Spain, with glued headphones, listened to the year's most exciting broadcast, namely, the rattling of fateful little balls and shrill voices of orphan boys drawing and Announcing the winning numbers of the world's greatest140 words
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Article113 1928-01-07 14 Postmen Laden with Bags for King of Rumania. London, Dec. 23. The question of what European boy is the luckiest as regards Christmas presents. will easily be answered by the postmen of Sofia, who are laden with bags consigned to the boy King of Rumania. Fascinating models113 words
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Article117 1928-01-07 14 Children Used as Shield. Cisco. Texas, Dec. 23. A band of robbers, the leader of which was disguised as Santa Claus to allay suspicions, raided the National Bank here, scooped up 10.000 dollars and then herded a number of little children together to shield itself117 words
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92 1928-01-07 14 Riga. Dec. 22. The Soviet Anti-Religious Organisation has issued a detailed programme instructing workers on a new method of spending Christmas. Besides thirty-three ice carnivals m Mos cow, the arrangements include the usual indoor anti-religious ceremonies and discussions which are being held especially with a92 words
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Article77 1928-01-07 14 Name of Donor Known to Six People. London, Dec. 26. Mystery surrounds the offer made to the Treasury of £100,000 which will be allowed to accumulate and so provide a large sum towards the National Debt. Half a-dozen people, including Mr; Baldwin and Mr. Churchill,77 words
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Article14 1928-01-07 14 The whole of Europe is fermenting calamity m the devil's vat. Mr. Lloyd George.14 words
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Article568 1928-01-07 14 THAT PEDIGREE LOOK AT SMITHFIELD. Rum and Coffee. You wouldn't think a pirl could b frightened 1»\ a Christmas dinner, wouhi you Yet one was to-day simply scared by nine hundred-weight of solid beef, equip, ped with two mild brown eyes and two harmless littU- hoins.568 words
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Article135 1928-01-07 14 Levity the Greatest Har f«. I iff! Disease. Sir Thomas Harder. th» cian. speaking at the dinm i of Pestolojry deprecated llm levity which mention of verm n nroused. This attitude, he said, u.i bar to realisation of the n. extermination of tfct source disease.135 words
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Article35 1928-01-07 14 LORD GLENTANAR TO MA RRY. Ceremony at Oslo Shortly London. !>«•<■ Lord Glentanar, v partner m of Messrs. J. and P. Coats. Itfl U> Oslo to marrji Miss Grethc Th daughter of the well known ship!35 words
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Advertisement516 1928-01-07 14 RINGWORMS ON NECK Ai ARMS Child Could Not Rest on Account Of Irritation. Cuticura Heals. "My little girl had ringworms on her neck and arms. They started as little red rings and continued growing larger until they were the size of a half crown. She got no rest on account516 words
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Advertisement124 1928-01-07 14 jEgjtftJ 2O years of Flashlight supremacy r^B' I OAFE, durable, reliable, American Eveready give the maximum of service. They fit every make O flashlights merit their world leadership. of flashlight and are specially designed for use m Twenty years of research and experience are tropical climates. back of them, for124 words
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Miscellaneous65 1928-01-07 14 PICKWICK IN PICTURES. Arth., No. 7. Mr. fcj. Dr aumn ATTtNO A ft K P T M y AN jT i| E OVERY R I^l J|^ jM^f. M^^^J DIMMER Or THE Q^' UL V U «gL MUCH LIKE TOGO. \ur J Sl>^*^ its a newlOAT mr UNinX oa\^ stationed at65 words
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Article976 1928-01-07 15 TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW IV.— Her Outlook on the WorW. i Rome, November. Italy's official outlook on the world is that of the nation with a mission to perform. Mazzini's notion of the Third Italy, which is to perform for humanity something different from but equivalent to what the First976 words
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Article55 1928-01-07 15 Alarming Increase. One person m every hundred m Burma was before the courts on a criminal charge last year, says an administration report. The total number of cases was 134,100, an increase of 10,000 on the previous year's figures, ami statistics show an abnormal in- < rcase55 words
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Advertisement767 1928-01-07 15 CHARITY CROSSWORDS COMPETITION. NO. 49. $750 m Prizes. be paid to the succe.»f u l competitors m thi. comprtitjon. Ist Prize $450, 2nd Prize $300. Prom the profits of the competition 50 per cent will be handed to THE CONVENT SINGAPORE. Ctaoi Across, 1. Bfitalns 9. M^errx.randum of dvUi I767 words
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Advertisement326 1928-01-07 15 "THE GIFT OF THE GODS -:NEW LIFE-NEW HEALTH:— NEW STRENGTH AND VITALITY PHYLLOSAN Jl* (*y Tv live ktM n!y and a^«ndantly, to face trials and opportunities with a Store of y^^b>!tJk\ rVi al and Mental VitaHty ca h rHls n can ami shouldt take advanta<re of such '^rvcllous ffifti as326 words
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Advertisement741 1928-01-07 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) q FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). i— The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins741 words
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Advertisement657 1928-01-07 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET. NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AM) BALTIMORE (via Suez) S.S. BELFAST MARU In Port sails .1., M.S. SIL.VERBEECH due Jan. 20 saiN M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 12 sails f, PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE.657 words
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Miscellaneous697 1928-01-07 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY T£AIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday ti a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipah, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 0 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday G697 words
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Miscellaneous778 1928-01-07 16 SHIPPING NOTES. The G.G. Roume will sail for Saigon on Monday instead of to-morrow (Sunday) as previously announced. MARINE COURT. STOWAWAYS CHARGED AND RELEASED. In the Marine Court yesterday before the Master Attendant, two Australians, R. H. Cope and K. P. Beck, were charged with being stowaways on board the778 words
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Advertisement680 1928-01-07 17 O. S. K. Line. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. 1 n !on. lioturdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Vntwerp, via Colombo, Aden and Altai Maru Jan. 14 Jan. 15 luH>;in, Altfoa Bay, Cape Town, Rio, Santos, Menu-video and Buenos Aires! f Manila Maru Jan. 6 J« n 8 M bas-.i. Zanzibar, Dares-Salaam, i: ira, UomsM680 words
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Advertisement410 1928-01-07 17 TRAm-COMFORT Dollar jaL •president* J^H^V LINERS Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms arc* outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans, they are furnished with be Is (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running:410 words
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Advertisement639 1928-01-07 17 K. P. M. (Incorporated m 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 m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) 1 of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA All information, detailed itineraries, free of charge639 words
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Article1225 1928-01-07 18 AN INTERVIEW WITH FAMOUS SAVOYARD. When He Sang for Cook. The following interview with Mr. Courtiwe Pounds, the famous Savoyard, was granted on the eve of the benefit matinee given by his friends at His Majesty's Theatre. A fortnight later Courtice Pounds was dead. 'When I saw1,225 words
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Article166 1928-01-07 18 LONDON'S LOST U MBRELLAS. «»6 Collected m One Day. More umbrellas, attache-cases, parcels business and private papers and other possessions are being left behind m omni buses, tramcars, and public vehicles sad plates than ever before. This is indicated m the report of the Commistiontr of Police for the Metropolis166 words
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Article136 1928-01-07 18 Mr. llannen Swaffcr on a Ha d I if*. London .s dramatic critics wen trial at a meeting of the O.l'. Cli Hotel Cecil, with Sir Harry BritU judjfv'. Sir Charlt-s Hicham denounced for half an hour, and declared tl never seen a more depressing l"t136 words
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Article41 1928-01-07 18 'ho Mr. Goodale, the new manapi -r Penanj? branch of Roneo, Limited. ha« rived there. Mr. Mumford, who i- t;lkml over the Kuala Lumpur Office, will bo t-'om to the Fedeial Capital as soon a* h< ivell enough to leave hospital.41 words
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Advertisement682 1928-01-07 18 PAN YAH I PICKLE 1 R There are jjutt t two sorts of people m the world thi 9 X majority who ire never without it m the housi A |t and the small minowty who haven't tried it yet ig X Mmdt by Maymochu Bros. SoU I AUCTION SALE682 words
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Advertisement179 1928-01-07 18 QUAUTY SHOES AT POPULAR FIXED PRICESI Kipsbox, latest Fancy Black 0 __^dfl^KjHH| Brown 57.20 1 V JUoxcalf Black )(l 4^2 Brown, Rubber Soles )U Sizes 5 to 12 Patent Leather »&M I Canvas, White, Grey or Beige £9 j Sateen, Black and Fancy s:\m sv^ -J Boxcalf, Latest Fancy Styles179 words
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Article184 1928-01-07 19 PEATS REPORT. Singapore, Jan. b*. The market for the last tgttulghi has remained quiet but steady. New York m spjte of the holidays seemed quite interest ed right up to the end of the yyiv. and Manufacturers locally have given good supgprt fof nearby rubber. Those184 words
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Article168 1928-01-07 19 Singapore. Jan. 6. Tlm Year opened quietly but m a spirit of cheerfulness, and the Rubber Trade generally view the prospecls for the first quarter with confidence. Factory enquiry has strengthened and. although fair business has been done, the demand lemains unsatisfied. Chinese are holding stocks of low168 words
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877 1928-01-07 19 FRASER CO. EXCHANGE AND SHA RE BROKERS. FRIDAY, JAN. 6th. Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang 57s 59a iiangvin Tin (ii) 38s Od 39s 6d Batang Padang ($1) 60 6o Batu Caves ($1) 1.30 1.35 Chenderiang 17s Td 19s c.d. Chin Chin ($1) 1.07V& 1.1*% Eastern Siam 23s 3d 23s (hi Haad877 words
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Article61 1928-01-07 19 January 6. Bank 4 m'jt. 1(4% Bank demand 24 Private credits 3 m.s. 2)4 21-32 New York, demand 56Vfe Credits 90 days 58H France, demand 1436 India, T. T. 154 Hong Konu, demand 9 1 p Pis. Yokohama, demand 121 Java, demand 140 demand 79% Bar Silver London 2661 words
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Article211 1928-01-07 19 January 6. Tin 200 Tons $Ut% Gambier h Pepper Whitt- 95 Popper Black 67 Hake Tapioca 9',^ Pearl .Sago Small 9 Copra n.iMi Copra Sundried 11JW Opium, Bennres unt. 4,000 Rice I.iang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Bintau 2ftO211 words
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Article56 1928-01-07 19 January 6th., 12 o'clock num. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. <>!»-\j To Ffh-Mar. 7 1 ">i 7 n Apr-JuiH' 7; 7 J .Ilily-Scpt. 7~>'\ Tone of Market: Slightly i'-»sht. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet lf\*<l BCf Mew York Si ot56 words
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Article155 1928-01-07 19 Yesterday's Alterations. January 6th., Closing Prices. Kuyers Seller^ Chin Chin Tin fully paid 1.10 1.15 Hon- Fatts 94 H Kinta Tin Dred. IK: 1 11 l-ingui 2.07 2.12 V 4 Nawnp Pet lM\k l«t7H North Taipinj? 1.20 1.2."> Penawat s 84 h* Rantau Pref. 1.85 1/J.) Talam155 words
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Article161 1928-01-07 19 THIS QUARTER'S AVERA(iK PRICE. Is 9d Unlikely. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright;. London, Jan. 6. The lubbev market is steady and easier. Steady buyinp has been a feature of the shaie market. There has been a sharp advance m the price of Telog-oredjos Unitcds, though beyond rumours of161 words
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Article176 1928-01-07 19 Singapore, Jan. 6. Rubber. During the greater part <>f tho period under review the market remained quiet and pi ices have declined somewhat. London is now quoted at Is 7^4vi and New York at 40 7 cts. gold, whilst th<- local price is G9 1 > J eta.176 words
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Article190 1928-01-07 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Si n« a ore, Jan. 6. Rubber. London. Is TV, <|. I m-hanged. Local fIPM cts. Tin.— London. 125 b". 7s Bd 87i Id down. Local $128% for 200 Tons. Mining. Quiet. Malay Consolidated LlSti I.lb' 1 Kinta Dredge 1.42 1.46, North Tain" Ing 1.20 1.24.190 words
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Article67 1928-01-07 19 RUBBER AND TIN RETUR NS. Harrisons, Barker and Co., iVnan- Agent-; hamuntinjr Tin Dredging, December utput, 2.130 pkls.; Hours run 2 403--rardmf* 332.D0M; Estimated realised valuof Ore $168,800. Bail a and Co.. Kuala Luirrntr. Agents (Staffield Estate), ll.:>0I); Uradwall (F.M M, U,700; Chanonese (F.M.S.) 54 500Dennistown (Krian F.M.S. >. 18,400;67 words
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Article39 1928-01-07 19 PORT DICKSON-LUKU T RUBBER. Messrs. (Juthrie ami Co., Ltd. have received telegraphic advice from the Secretaries of Tort Dickson-Lukut (F.M Rubber Estates, Ltd. that the Eomrd ha^o declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent, payable on Ist proximo.39 words
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Article68 1928-01-07 19 A message from Moscow states that significance is attached to the murder of married couple named Kolushik. The husband was employed at the Ministry of Labour, and he also managed a huge block of flats m one of which an Opposition t cn-t printing press was discovered recently. Should the68 words
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Advertisement418 1928-01-07 19 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. HP An cwvinv (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) u**^: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C me company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British iTTD*/»ni,r, k*418 words
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Advertisement436 1928-01-07 19 BANKING. CHARTERED BANIf OI INDIA, AUSTRALIA AM) CHINA. incorporated m England by Royal Charter. *Faid up Capital m 000,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund 4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3,000,000 Bead Office: H, Bishopsgate. London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo f'uket Amritsar Ipoh Rangoon liangkok Karachi436 words
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Advertisement306 1928-01-07 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund —Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman A. H. Compton, Esq., .Deputy Chairman306 words
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Advertisement39 1928-01-07 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article224 1928-01-07 20 TODAYS PROGRAMME IN THE LEAGUES. Everton vs. Middlesbrough. The maU-hes m the English and Scottish Leagues to be played to-day are as follow: Division I. Aston Villa \s. Liverpool; Blackburn vs. Bolton; Bury vs. Burnley; Cardiff vs. The Wednesday; Derby vs. Portsmouth; Everton vs. Middlesbrough; Huddersfield vs. West224 words
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Article71 1928-01-07 20 ENTRIES CLOSE THIS MORNING. Entries for Football Competitor close this morning. They must reach this office by ten o'clock. It has been brought to our notice that some competitors are m the habit of signing their coupons m fictitious names. This, if discovered, will ential disqualification.71 words
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Article148 1928-01-07 20 A.P.C. vs. A Garrison Team. The following are teams and starting times, A.P.C. mentioned first. 9 G. C. Clarke and H. Wylly vs. H. E. Maj. G*n. Van Straubenzee and Lt. Col. J. D Richmond. 9.30 F. A. Niblock and R. B. Mace vs. H. B. Owen148 words
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Article52 1928-01-07 20 The following is the result of the Hose Cup. G. G. Franklin, 85 13 72 Major A. F. Q. Perkins,t K3 8 75 K. F. S. Brodie, 83 6 77 H.E. Maj Gen. Van Straubenzee, 93 14 79 *Wins 2;3 Sweep. tWins 1:3 Sweep. 15 Cards were52 words
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Article202 1928-01-07 20 Monthly Mixed Foursome Competition. This competition was played on 6th. inst. and resulted m a win for Miss LangdonWilliams and Mr. G. A. S. Hull with a net score of 37%. 52 cards were taken out and the follow ing were returned. Miss Langdon -Williams and Mr.202 words
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Article65 1928-01-07 20 THIS AFTERNOON'S INTER-STATE MATCHES. S.C.C. at Seremban. There will be three inter State Rugby matches m the country this afternoon. The Malaya Cup match between Perak and Kedah will be played on the latter's ground at Sungej Patani. the Perak selectois having chosen the following XV. Ponsford; Barr. Langworthy,65 words
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Article56 1928-01-07 20 Johore meet Malacca at Genuang, and the S.C.C. are .sending the following ■'■'ide up to play Negri Sembilan at Seremban: Set ular; Goodman, Niblock, Littlehales, W. R. King; Collier, Chippendale; McLeod I.affan. Storr. Cessford, Sturgess, Smith, Allen and Grant. It will be seen that neither ablitt56 words
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Article104 1928-01-07 20 There will be a match on the Padang this afternoon between the S.C.C. 'A' and the Duke's A. XVs. The Club side will be:— Fraser; Atkinson, Clarke, Wigg, Salsman; Shaw, Moffatt; Macmillan, Kelly, Martin, Mortlock, Burke, Barton, Elliott and Leonard. The following will represent the104 words
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Article179 1928-01-07 20 Out of Luck. (Our Own Correspondent). Penang, J»n. ft. Penang beat the Duke of Wellington's XV here yesterday by nine points to six. The match was played m pouring rain and the ground was m a very treacherous condition. The Duke's were the better side hut179 words
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108 1928-01-07 20 Can England emulate Scotland will b> the conjecture to day among Rugby enthusiasts at home, for the Englishmen play their first international of the season at Twickenham to day against the Waratahs. The England XV was chosen as follows: K. A. Sellar (United Services); \V. J.108 words
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Article123 1928-01-07 20 Commercial Cup Competition. The Singapore Commercial Cup competition, will start about the middle of this month. Nineteen commercial houses have entered teams, and the competition promises to be very interesting. The competition was inaugurated last year, when McA lister's won, and proved such a success that it promises to123 words
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Article44 1928-01-07 20 For week ending Sunday January 15th: Tuesday. January 10th., Officers' meeting at Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Thursday, January 12th., Band Practice, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Saturday, January 14th., Parade of all Troops on Raffles Institution Ground* at p.m. Full uniform with staves. a44 words
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Article383 1928-01-07 20 DUKE'S DEFEAT &R.C. YESTERDAY. Duke's 2; S.R.C 0. A slow game on the S.R.C. ground yesterday lesulted hi a win for the Duke's by two goals to nil. The hockey was marred by the soft ground and neither of the forward lines could do much with the ball owing383 words
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Article187 1928-01-07 20 Results m the Garrison Hockey League during: the week have been as follows: No. 1 Cay. 0, 22nd Batty. 1. No. 3 Coy. 3, No. 1 Coy. I. No. 1 Coy. 0, H.Q. and D.E. 4. No. 4 Coy. ■>. RCS. RAOC. 0 The following will represent187 words
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Article197 1928-01-07 20 Malms and Oliver Home. Having travelled 22,800 miles on motorcycles and side cars, Captain Malms and Mr. Oliver, two adventurous English sportsmen, have arrived home. Since they left England on November 27, 1926. they have traversed 28 different ountries, going through desert and bush, mountain197 words
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Article65 1928-01-07 20 The employment by Jews of Arabs to pick fruit m the orange groves m Petachtikven, which is a Jewish settlement, provoked 600 unemployed Jews to gtart a serious agitation, the climax of which was a brush with the British police, who are now occupying the settlement, says a message from65 words
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Article653 1928-01-07 20 FOUR MILLION PEOPLE IN WANT. Drought and Locust. Peking, Dec. 15. A million dollar campaign is being organized by the China International Famine Relief Commission for the relief of famine m Shantung and Chihli, according to an announcement made public by the Famine Commission last night. On the653 words
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Article169 1928-01-07 20 Health Bulletin of the Leagu* of Nations' Eastern Bureau, for the week ended 31st December, 1927. Alexandria: 1 plague death. Basrah: 2 smallpox cases and 1 death. Kassein: 13 plague deaths as against 2 during the preceding week. Bombay: 1 plague death; 4 smallpox cases.169 words
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Advertisement166 1928-01-07 20 m J MOUTRIE PIANOS S T I' -T7--Tr^Trij:.—r JL THE PIANO WITH i>trrri REPUTATION FOR f^SmiiiJJiiJmriiiiiiiiiiiJiii id;.^^^ TONE, TOUCH, SUPfcKfi w iKIIL Cash. T E I Can be purchased by Monthly ,J t payments. 4 /-f?~ jiL2L~~ 'i Call or write ior atest illustrated catalogue I T S. MOUTRIE CO.,166 words
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