The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 January 1928
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Title Section13 1928-01-11 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S5. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1928T NO. 12,30513 words
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Article310 1928-01-11 1 Evening Standard says a number of rubber amalgamations are pending; it also says there is a suggestion that the industry has been warned, to prepare for when restriction is remove/* Page It. A very large consignment of German munitions has arrived at Tsingtao on a Norwegian steamer310 words
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1250 1928-01-11 1 I have been frightened, bored, hurt, ami once or twice m danger, but I have -never been so thoroughly wretched m 1 wa> on this journey through France. Also, it was RM so unexpected. I had engaged a wagonlit, meaning to travel m1,250 words
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Advertisement288 1928-01-11 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S f IN I LB. BAGS PATENT ROLLER FLOUR RAFFLES HOTEL. J I THE gr| LL RQOM D|NER I EVERY EVERY I monday ORCHESTRAL CONCERT TUESDAY EVERY THURSDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND SUNDAY, 11.30 AM i A vn SATURDAY. A>II) MONDAY, 9.30 P.M. S FRIDAY. Vocalist. I SIGNCR GAMARO BONAVITA. £SS£288 words
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Advertisement207 1928-01-11 1 jQitle UMiss JGtrlo helps KURLO will wash your woollaas, all I your dainty fabrics quickly and fj J I thoroughly, yet It clcansos ao gently JM JJ Mil that not a single thread la harmed or f\S\XIT TT I U abrunken. The Kurlo way leavee your I II jfr., H207 words
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Advertisement90 1928-01-11 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hi>tel Announcements Page 1. Notices by F.M.S. Railways— Page 9. Castrol. the oil that lubricates —Page 8. Theatre and Cinema Attractions— Pajre 2. Bols Liqueurs and j*in from Caldbcck's Page 10. Chamberlain's lemedy for Colic Page 18. The British Bnplrc typewriter for efficiency Page ICJ. Join Kelly and90 words
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Advertisement10 1928-01-11 1 I SWALLOW ARIELL'S •I (WORLD RENOWNED) < BISCUITS AND CAKES i10 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous123 1928-01-11 1 THE WEEK. \V*(husclait, 11 Hi. High Water, 1.24 a.m.. M.7. 0.:>5 p.m., 9.7. Malacca: H. VV. 9.50 a.m., 10.10 p.m., Supreme Court Vacation Bads. Drums at Botanical QardsM 5 p.m. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. S.R.C. Quaints at Theatre 9. H0. Thursday, \2.th. Hiph Water, a.m.. \.2Q pm., fj, Malacca: H. W.123 words
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Article494 1928-01-11 2 Virtuous Rutland. \<> THEATRE, PRISfeM, an I'AWNSHOr. Oakham. Uutland, Dec. Small but proud Oakham -the tinie.-; COUHt) i" >•: n (ireat Britain and the *>nl; OBe v. If not even a borough and ha> not a mayor 01 eoipuration- -is preparing to exact a lawful tribute.494 words
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Advertisement321 1928-01-11 2 RADIO-MALT. The Vitamin Food. A r ombin:'ti >n of nt'.csi Mult ami Oil m which Cod Liver Oil has been replaced by TASTELESS L.tKAFMATEI) OILS pas;»u- high to.itent of Vitaminas A and D. rv-ually :uilable ior Adults and Children, Ooiainabie m 1 ib and 2 lb jats. MEDICAL HALL LTD.321 words
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Advertisement615 1928-01-11 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. "On Approval." Frederick Lonsdale's Brilliant Play. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE. Thursday, Jan. I J th. "ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER." J BOOKING AT LITTLE'S. PRICES $4, 2 and 1. p^Y LION615 words
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Advertisement394 1928-01-11 2 Commencing. Friday, 6th January. IHE PICTUKISATION OF A FAMOUS OPERA. WITH ITS •r| iMI LILTING 'MUSIC U AT THE ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd.. Proprietors.) In the Second Show, at 9 p,m. A SCREEN VERSION OF HENRY VV. SAVAGE'S BTA< X Widely Heralded Stage Hit which you will find394 words
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Article580 1928-01-11 3 CANDID COMMENTARIES OF AN IRONIST. The British Raj. W<i do not know if our Idealists, ReforiT'Ms, and ''Progressive Liberal." will be altogether pleased with The Garden of Adonis By Al. Carthill, the author of "The Lost Dominion," »ays the Morning Post. They will be no doubt delighted with580 words
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Article278 1928-01-11 3 Riva^ Sheiks Fight for Her Love. A iierce vendetta between two powerful sheiks foi the love of an attractive young Englishwoman, known as "the Queen of the Desert," is being waged to the north of Palestine. Messages received from Damascus state that war to the278 words
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Article603 1928-01-11 3 PROBLEMS OF THE TANKS. What Loss of Nut Involved. Among the multiplicity of problems which confront the Authorities responsible for the equipment, of a proportion of our Army as a mobile, armoured force, b that of its maintenance when m the field, writes a Morning Post Military Correspondent.603 words
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Article109 1928-01-11 3 Dancer's Action Against a Cabaret. Is a live c-ohra suttu-ient clothing for. a modern dancer? This is the uuestion which the Budapest courts put to Arimando Banu, v classical dancer, who has been appearing m a Budapest cabaret with a snake as her aniy covering. The109 words
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Article87 1928-01-11 3 2,250.000 More Votes if the "Flappers Bill" Passes. The Home Secretary, replying to Major Kindersley m the Commons sai<i it wa« e^imateci that the total electorate for Great Britain, assuming that the franchise was extended to women <m the same terim as men. would be 12,250,000 men87 words
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Article18 1928-01-11 3 Judge "What's your name?" Man— ''Smith." Judge "Your occupation?" Smith "Locksmith." Judge "Locksmith up!' f18 words
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Article519 1928-01-11 3 I EVERYBODY WILL FLY TO THE EAST BUT NOT YET." "I suppose an airship service will eventually carry all the passengers and the mails to the East, but I don't think it will !>e m your time or m mine," said L*%rf fneh<ape. addressing: the shareholder?519 words
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Article134 1928-01-11 3 "I am Afraid that the Offence is Kife." ''Bigamy is an offence which strikes at the well being and the social life of the country, and people should know that they have no right to many for pleasure if they are already married." Mr. Justice Horridge made134 words
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Article113 1928-01-11 3 Klect ro-Diagnosis. Electro cardiographs of the heart boats of one of the Prince of Wales' favourite hunters which was recently ailing were taken at. the surgery m Mansfioid of the heart specialist Dr. H. Flint m the presence of Dr. Walker, the King's veterinary .surgeon. The113 words
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Article77 1928-01-11 3 Mmc. Mario La pa roe r ie, sister of the Paris actress, Cora Laparcerie, was awarded £330 as compensation for a scar which she claimed prevented her from wearing a low -neck gown. The scar wa« the sequel to a motor-car accident, and Mme. Laparcerie sued77 words
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Advertisement195 1928-01-11 3 ■HRrv Bar jj THE FOOD OF KINGS f Court Physicians know the best and 5 ij see that" Royal Babies have the best. That is Why Glaxo has been used ij with success m 5 Royal Nurseries, ij j: Only the best is good enough for your ij ji Baby,195 words
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Advertisement773 1928-01-11 3 NOTICES. NOTICE. In the Estate of LEE CHIM TECK, deceased. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 11l Trust een). NOTICE is herehy fciven that nil -n-htor." or other person* having any claims or de mnnds upon or against the F.*tate of Lee Ohim Teck, deceased, late of No. 81 Anu.y Street Singapore,773 words
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Article282 1928-01-11 4 No Backward Move When Turning. The Minister of Transport announces that bi intends to make tYy? following London traffic regulations: 1. Reversing m Streets: No person shall m any scheduled street, while turning or attempting to turn any vehicle so as to face m the opposite282 words
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Article133 1928-01-11 4 20,000,000 Pounds. Dearborn, (U.S.A.) Dec. 8. Mr. Henry Ford, m an interview to-day, declared that the production of his new car had cost him £20,000,000. He stated that the time was approaching: when each member of a family would own a car. Mr. Ford133 words
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Article647 1928-01-11 4 POLICEMEN HAVE TO STRAIN LAW. What is An Insult It was m an atmosphere of tension that Sit Wiliiam Joynson Hicks's committee, which is to throw a searchlight on the laws governing the morality of the streets of London and the other great cities, m?t m pub i»?647 words
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Article91 1928-01-11 4 A youth charged at Bangor Police Court with riding n motor-cycle with an inefficient silencer, no proper brake, and no licence naively said he had just bought the cycle, and the man who sold it did not tell him of the defects. Superintendent Jones: Have you since uttended91 words
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Article88 1928-01-11 4 A regular contributor to "Motor Cycling" writing on the subject of h«.!<Mng Motnrtvcle reliability trials ovor public loads, suggests that the* organis >> of these cwnts should make some provision for tho removal of arrows and other devices for marking the route at the conclusion of the trial. It is88 words
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Article308 1928-01-11 4 Serving 14.000 Natives. Zeerust on the Johannesburg and Mafektng line of railway m Biitish South Africa is one of the Stopping «»ff places into the flourishing native colony founded by the erreat explorer David Livingstone alout TO years ago, to be dedicated to the use and308 words
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Article339 1928-01-11 4 Defence of Instalment Huving. New York. American business is "on the mend." After languishing: for many months, while divers readjustments went on m industry and trade, it b now showing unmistakable si<rns that the worst is over. Unlike Mr. John J. Raskob, chairman of the finance committee339 words
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Article140 1928-01-11 4 Motorist's Narrow X-< H>< Mr. J. Cornwall Informi tl Malaya that he had MUTOU death on December 19th. v > •i.m. he was pmc— illllg a'< >r. wauls CanuTon's Highland- il Car. At the 14% mil.-. M>n* felling a tree, and without am w»i tree140 words
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Article128 1928-01-11 4 t.S. Attempt on Major Se«r a r l'< A mystery rival to Mftjoi H grave's record breaking motoi built m Philadelphia for Mr. -1 a wire manufacturer, who hope* a new world's NCOfd with th: says the Daily Express C New York. The works where the mot.128 words
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Advertisement134 1928-01-11 4 |j High Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes I Distribute CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. •1 Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca l m m I J THE FISK RIBBER (FAR EAST) LTD; SALES DIVISION, G.ll and 0.12, Union Building, Singapore. NEXT YEAR -AND THE NEXT AND THE134 words
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Advertisement25 1928-01-11 4 Goodyear Inner Tubes continue Ik to be chosen by discriminating /X motor car owners the world over ijjk whose first consideration is highest J JJj25 words
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Article82 1928-01-11 5 From Perth to Sydney. Sydney, Dec. IS. Two Western Australian motor cyclists irrived m Sydney at 6.2<? p.m. to-day, hav•nK ridden from Perth m the record time of *ays 2 hours 26 minutes, and reduced the previous record by 1 day 9 hours 32 minutes. Tkt new82 words
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Article71 1928-01-11 5 I Of Family of 5 Killed. Tours, Dec. 26. A car with a family of five persons crashed into the express at a level crossing: near Chinon. The mother, daughter and a friend were crushed into pieces and the father seriously injured. The son, who was71 words
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Article205 1928-01-11 5 CONDITIONS FOR MOTORING. \E(.!U SEMWLAN. Tampin-Seremban Road. Widening operations are m progress between milestones U) 20 and 24-24 1 motorists should drive with caution. Seremban-kuala Lumpur road (To Selangor Boundary). Road widening and deviations are m progress at the 3rd and 4th miles; motorists should drive with205 words
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Article611 1928-01-11 5 Everyday Mans Needs. Inevitably the topic of the hour it the new Ford, writes the Evening News Motoring: Coi respondent. After so much preliminary hinting it proves to be an attractive job. It is not. as was suggested, going to put the British light car611 words
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Article23 1928-01-11 5 For motor-cycling at 46 miles an hour with a girl fO the pillion, a man was fine*! <: r > at Higfcgafte.23 words
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Article420 1928-01-11 5 Improvements Oust Price-Cutting. A motor-car war between Mr. Ford ami his rivals is believed to be the inevitable result of the enormous international interest m the new Ford motor car, but what i'orm the conflict will take will not be determined for some time. It is420 words
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Article181 1928-01-11 5 Danger of the Motorist with Had Sight. The "human •tomcat" is blamed for many fl& Mmtl m which motorists arc involved. When such accidents occur at night, the "'human element" is often defective eyesight. Safety on the road is largely due to drivers' judgment of the181 words
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Advertisement128 1928-01-11 5 .V.V. .V.V.V. .V.V.V.V.V.V.V.W. f j for Economical Transportation _a I BORNEO MOTORS LTD. (Incorporated m S.S.) i SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR ir PBNANG SEREMJSAN J IIM>H T\IPIN(;. MALACCA. 5 VV.V.V.WAV.V.V.V.V.VAV.V.-A m »W**W. m f*^^W^*M*****+^ VAW.V.V.V.SV.\V.%V.\V.'AV.VV/AWAW.VAWJWM%V/W^ J FOR THE CULTIVATED TASTE. 5 "MINERVA" I SILENT. POWERFUL. ELEGANT. S Known as the "ROLLS128 words
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Advertisement100 1928-01-11 5 THE NEW 1 928 MODEL .The 1928 HILLMAN incorporates, amongst others, the following new features: l| Longer Wheelba^e— Anti-Deton ding Cylinder Head, giving greater power without fear of knocking— Stiffer Crankshaft— Improved Steering Gear— Hand Controls above Steering Wheel l' a —Deeper and Larger Capacity Radiator with Larger Head Tank—100 words
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Article, Illustration822 1928-01-11 6 by OUI CHESS EDITOR. Problem No. W: (By A. F. Mackenzie.) Black 6 pieces. White 8 pieces. White to mate m Three m©ye«. Herewith the score of the 29th. game, m the tremendous struggle between Capablanca and Alekhin, which was followed with intense interest by the822 words
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Article, Illustration1213 1928-01-11 6 That Extra Trick. c by "HORATIUS." c When Auction first came m. a great s player announced with triumph m his voice I that at last skill would be justly rewarded and lack of it duly punished. At the old game the "rabbit" made Hearts trumps,1,213 words
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Article1126 1928-01-11 6 FRED KEAN - FRED KEAN A GOOD OPENING MOVE. WWW^AVU%%^V.V.%%V.%%%VbV.%\.%V.V.V.V.'.'.V.%V.V.'.V.V.v.v. |i When the Ball Should Travel Back. I I Jj (Sheffield Wednesday and England >. J [SPECIAL TO FREE PRESS J Two things have combined to inspire this article. Firstly, a few weeks ago, a spectator criticised a1,126 words
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Article202 1928-01-11 6 450 Pounds Melted m an Hour r I remarkable new proces> lis made by wireless wa* demor I the Sheffield works i»f Edgar Allen I Lid. 1 Four hundred and hft\ pound were melted m an hour by nw bi^rh -frequency electrical eWTtfll irl projected into202 words
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Advertisement14 1928-01-11 6 r I For the 1 Leisure Hour l I Indoor I Recreations I 114 words
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Miscellaneous73 1928-01-11 6 PICKWICK IN PICTURES. By Arthur Moreland. No. 10. The Pickwickians at the Review. pTTSiIHL FOLLOWING .i.V Q THE AGITATED t JR FIAvE WHICH THE PICK- ?|X fflyt y%&^ ■ffIZZXX, V* {ffi^TjH 1 WERE RUNNING <*&&&*££ 9*S&Ks^£S<t '^'JSk <T NEAR A CARRIAGE IN WHICH WJR -r JtT^'k^. A n^rFwiwr^L^ WRE ELEVATED73 words
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Article819 1928-01-11 7 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN CONVENTION. Merchants' Wholehearted Aid to Revolution. r Shanghai, Dec. 19. About three weeks ago a circular letter was sent out by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce of Shanghai to various Chambers of Commerce m Nationalist territory proposing a convention of the Associated Chambers819 words
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Article1058 1928-01-11 7 IRIP LE DEATH SENTENCES. THE MURDER OF A FOOTBALLER. Fourth Man Not Guilty. Three men were sentenced to death at (ardiff Assizes m mail week for the mur der of David Lewis, the Canton (Cardiff) Rug-by footballer and welterweight boxer, who was found fatally stabbed m the street. A fourth1,058 words
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Article98 1928-01-11 7 Kuominiann Tirade Against Christianity. Hankow, Dec. 20. Acc-oiding to a message from Ichan>c, th' Ichmng branch of the Political CoMd] of the Kuomintanp; has recently organised a committee entitled "the committee be oppose foreigners cultural ;ii«;nuidisement»" Handliills against Christ i-.u>ity were placarded m the city by the98 words
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Advertisement224 1928-01-11 7 |genasco| (READY ROOFING) I I ji 11 Sold m TWO THICK- f J NESSES medium (2 ply) and j. > r^^ I^^ 4 fl In rolls of 3 ft. x 72 ft. Gonascov 3 ••^th surface noo^l COMPLETE WITH NAILS i- jj&gkd AND KLEATS ready for fix- J" J in^'224 words
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Advertisement219 1928-01-11 7 Foods The Allenburys* Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of babies m hot climates. They are germ free, and being simply and easily prepared by the addition of boiling water, their use gives complete independence of doubtful milk supply, and is an absolute guarantee against infantile diarrhoea and cholera.219 words
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Article1401 1928-01-11 8 this about. Tn some ways it will put the zlock forward. "Betting win have to be done earlier. Is that a great sacrifice? It will probably necessitate a consequential reform long overdue, namely, that trainers will be called upon to declare their runners by 6 p.m.. che1,401 words
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Article905 1928-01-11 8 POWER FOR GOOD— AND EVIL. Ugly Posters and "Quackery." Sir William Milligan delivered a warm but genial attack on various forms of ail vertising at a luncheon of the Manchester Publicity Club. Advertising men, he said, had inoculated the public with their serums and nostrums, and had905 words
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Article160 1928-01-11 8 Old Showman's Fairground Adventure. Days of the old travelling show are recalled by the death of Mr. William Augus tus Sedgewick, said to be England's oldest showman. Mr. Sedgewick was HO years of age, and had been in the show business for 53 years. He was known160 words
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Article88 1928-01-11 8 New Start After a Four Hours* Trip. Lieutenant Ernest Maag, a Swiss, after bis marriage at I-ausanne left the church with his bride and immediately entered a balloon for a lonp aerial honeymoon across the Alps. WWn they reached an altitude of 3,000 feet above Montreux, however,88 words
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Article41 1928-01-11 8 The Deputy Controller of Labour, Malaya, telegraphs from Penang that 510 adults and 78 minors arrived at Penang by the Rohna, of whom 158 adults and 25 minors were landed for quarantine. The rest proceeded to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.41 words
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Advertisement514 1928-01-11 8 Film-Free Teeth The Secret of a Charming Smile Send coupon for 10-day tube j0^ Most dental authorities urgently vnHP advise thorough film removal at leatt gj T*^^ twice each flay. That is, every morn■m t\ n^ ant^ cver y niglrt. f v if For that purpose, obtain Pepsot \F/n W514 words
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Advertisement352 1928-01-11 8 LASTING RELIEF FRO* BACKACHE L#t Dm Witt's Pills Banish v©u. Pain and Help You Baok to Health and Strength tll/liKN your hack TT it wouM bntl and your mirror r<v drawn udUmH i of the awful )v.x\n. thii l)e Witt's I'ilU 1HVl other Matftn, Mi j hesitate to x\w ihem352 words
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Article, Illustration671 1928-01-11 9 THE LORD MAYOR OPEN* RELIEF FUND. Further Gales Expected. [British Radio— Off cial Ser ice. 1 i Kufghy. Jan. 9. The high tide in the Thames at 3 o'clocl this morning cnuse<\ no further flooding although in places the water reached withii a few inches of the671 words
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Article44 1928-01-11 9 New York, Jan. 9. The Treasury on Jan. 16th. will offei new 3V_ per cent Treasury Notes in exchange for 4*4 per cent Third. Libert} Bonds, 1918. The amount of the notes issued will depend on the amount of bonds surrendered.44 words
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Article303 1928-01-11 9 CONCLUSIONS OF JOINT CONFERENCE. Federation's Recommendations [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 9. Following a meeting of the Federation of Master Cotton-Spinners and the Manufacturers' and Spinners' Association, two reports, which have been forwarded to the operatives' unions with a view to a joint conference to consider the conclusions, are303 words
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Article174 1928-01-11 9 [British Radio— Official Service.] Hugby. Jan. 9. The President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State during the week end gave a dinner in honour of Mr. Tim Healy, the first Govei nor General of the Free State, who is about to retire.174 words
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Article142 1928-01-11 9 Visit to Famous Riding School. [Reuter's Service.] Rome, Jan. 9. After a cordial reception by Their Italian Majesties and the populace of Rome, Kii!|* Amanullah of Afghanistan to day attended the military races on the Parioli cour and -hv.i. hands with a»..i congratulated t.f v. -nners. Subsequently, he142 words
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Article31 1928-01-11 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Jan. 10. The French and Canadian Governments have signed an agreement creating a Canadian Legation in France and a French Lega tion in Ottawa.31 words
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Article41 1928-01-11 9 [Reuter's Service. 1 Riga. Jan. 10. According to a report from Moscow M Trotzky, M. Kameneff, M. Radek, M. Zino vieff, M. Rakovsky and other Communist ex-leaders have been exiled to remote provinces, some even to Siberia.41 words
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Article92 1928-01-11 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Jan. The Senate Committee has approved the Bill introduced by SVnator Jones, of vVashington, to build up a Merchant Marine and maintain it under Government sapervision through the Shipping Board. It is understood that Senator Joins has drawn up a scheme providing for92 words
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Article72 1928-01-11 9 [Renter's Service.] Hagdad. Jan. 10. Following the recent resignation-* of the Ministers i f Finance and the Interior on th< publication of the terms of the AngloIiacjian Treaty, the Premier, Jafar Paaha lias tendered his reeignatioo to King !*'oisal who has ordered the formation of a now72 words
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Article76 1928-01-11 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Ragbv, Jan. 10. The Air Mini:- try announces that as the lesuit of an accident at Hinaidi aerodrome to a British fighter machine of the No. 0 Aimy '...-operation Stpiadron at Mosul on Jan. 0, Pilot Officer Lionel Fisher, of the Royal Air76 words
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Article47 1928-01-11 9 [Reuter's Service.l New York, Jan. 9. Bishop Manning has announced that the King of the Belgians has given to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine a plaque representing the Descent from the Cross, which formerly adorned the chapel of the King's father.47 words
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Article31 1928-01-11 9 r Reuter's Service.] West Frankfort. Illinois, Jan. 10. Eight miners were killed and 10 are missing as the result of an explosion in the Industrial Coal Company's mine.31 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article20 1928-01-11 10 COBON. At fk« European Hospital. Kuaki Lumpur, on January 7, t<> Mr. Bad Mr>. Hujrh H. Coboii, a son.20 words
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664 1928-01-11 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 11. 1928. THE LONDON- FLOODS. severity m various parts of the Thames valley since the first century, and that which visited the city on Snturday may be ranked as one of the most serious. Of xhe early recorded floods that of 1332 was one of664 words
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Article417 1928-01-11 10 Mr. and Mrs. J. A. S. Jennings are back m Ipoh frofti Home leave. The Raja Pcrmaisuvi of Perak will be leaving for Mecca some time next month. Mr. E. V. Smith of the Singapore Police Force has arrived m Malacca and is stationed at the Central Police Station. Mr.417 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter263 1928-01-11 10 To the Editor. Sir,—The Moslem Community of this Colony is not aware of the fact that the introduction of Hari Raya Haji as a public holiday is the result of a petition dated the Ist. Nov. 1927. addressed to His Excellency Sir Hugh Clifford, Governor, and discussions263 words
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182 1928-01-11 10 To the Editor. Sir.- I attended the Singapore Catholic Club Dame" at the Victoria Hall <>n th«. night of 'i^th December, 1.*27, an i a- fai as dancing etc., was concerned I enjoyed myself immensely m I beg to than.. sJ 1 the members for182 words
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Letter187 1928-01-11 10 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Amongst the many dll|in which beset road users m Singapore there is one one which could be easily removed. I refer to cattle straying on the roads. I am told there are other cases, but the one of which I am187 words
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Article176 1928-01-11 10 Mr. Justice Prichard, X.C, is presiding at the Xegri Sembilan Assizes, which opened at Seremban on Monday. Dr. Eveson, Health Officer, who a few months ago went to Kidah and who was succeeded by Dr. R. 1). OfOM m Malacca, has returned to Malacca as Health Officer, while Dr. Gross176 words
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Article246 1928-01-11 10 ANOTHER AMALGAMATION REPORT. Restriction Removal Warning? (From Our Own Correapoadeat). London. Jan. It The proposed amalgamation of Kng] Java Rubber Estates with cattail estates i creating a considerable ;i: of interest, a;id the Evening Standar presses the belief that other amalgawat aie pending. The Evenrag Standard farther246 words
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Article91 1928-01-11 10 Accident at Muntok. A cable received by Sir Ha;, c- I yesterday contained the MWI that th< •'Red Rose" ha(i cra>hed a* Mu.it<«k at commencement of its flight to Batavia. The aeroplane W|| badly damaged, fci Captain Lancaster and Mrs. K»'ith Mille the occupants, both injured,91 words
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Article41 1928-01-11 10 LATEST TIN AND RI'KItER PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent t London. Jan. 10. 3.50 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Simla notify to-day's rubber price a> Is. 7 v ad. per \h. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sonnotify to-day's tin prices £254-v.,_t-254'';;.41 words
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Article83 1928-01-11 10 Mr. I). Cameron and Miss R E\an> (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. Jan. 10. The wedding took place at St. George* Church, tVnanp. the Rev. Keppel Gamier officiating, of Mr. Donald Cameron, of th< Chartered Bank, Seremban, and Mm Bw bara Evan.-, daughter of Mr. T. S.83 words
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Article65 1928-01-11 10 At a meeting of Conirnittee No. I on January 3r<l.. it was decided to til I number of itinerant hawkers to DC lit to 6,000. At a meeting o f Committee I on January 4th., the creation of ;i Bjtfi m the Health Office to OUTy out iucl65 words
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Article65 1928-01-11 10 The Junior Civil Service Association meet the I^anka Union m a friendly ma:.. en the kilt's growd at I p.m. to da>. Tl following will represent tin- J.I'.S.A.: G< I ToSJSj Hee; John Kozario, Kin. Whatt; X Swee Chiaim;, C^u»-k Hoon, Wan TuU'h; ChW Kon>? Yoasj. Humbert Oliverio. Johari, Yusope65 words
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Advertisement226 1928-01-11 10 I "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" I UULU LIQUEURS and GIN I CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. I I iu'orfnn-nt> d under the ComjHiniV*' Ordmntin s Hong Kong) >ic<>r}><>r<it<(l n\ Shn n yhuj. H 90, Robinson Road. Tel. 228. I jj SPECIAL SHIPMENT •j Danish Streaky i BACON Jlperlb. :j IN226 words
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Advertisement63 1928-01-11 10 f Parfums de Luxe COTY Chypre :j J Origan Rose Jacqueminot > Paris j Emeraude > J EAU DE COTY J: 3" to be had f;om all dealers m i Dtipir* Brothers. :j wawav/.vavavavavava' EFFICIENCY, SOLIDITY, SIMPLICITY, j Sole Agents: jrH^JBORNEO^jm^SI YOU CAN READ THE BEST AND LATEST NOVELS BY63 words
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Advertisement8 1928-01-11 10 To-day's Feature. BRIDGE AND CHESS NOTES. Page <>. i8 words
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Article125 1928-01-11 11 GERMAN MUNITIONS FOR NORTHERNERS. Norwegian Ship's Cargo. Neuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. Jan. 10. i Bgtao newspaper, the China tates that the Norwegian steamer, cntiy arrived from* Hamburg with (lent of over seven thousand raft! "1" German manufacture, hundreds of machine-guns and rtars. The shipment was deli. the125 words
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Article110 1928-01-11 11 finally Presented m Japan. R* iter'i Par Eastern Service, l Tokio. Jan. 10. f I Staten Ambassador has ofl Mi*. Kellogg's anu-war sal to the Vi<-«- Minister for Foieign ''•<l« of .Japan at tbe present tinu indicated, but it is generally believed Japan ravoars multilateral anti-war110 words
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Article98 1928-01-11 11 [Reuters Far Eastern Service. l Shanghai. Jan. 10. •t.il Chiang Kai Shek has issued a sto from Nanking announcing his ption of the commaader-invehiefshlp hj Nationalist army. He pledges that personalty direct an anti Northern dition, support the central authorities I] preai all Communists. He98 words
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Article45 1928-01-11 11 [Reuter's Service.] Ixmdon. Jan. 10. T -iter of the Miners' Federation tain denies that they i p pealed to r the loan of £50,000 (which, tc ;i Riga report, Russian Unions i advance free of interest to nay incurred during the strike).45 words
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Article28 1928-01-11 11 AMBASSADOR MATSUDAIRA FOR HOME. t Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 9. sudaira, Japanese Ambassador at the engagement of whose Miftfl Setsu. to I'rince (hichibu announced, will come home m28 words
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Article26 1928-01-11 11 AMERICAN COAL MINE EXPLOSION. I[Reuter*i Benriet.] Weal Frankfort. Jan. 10 rker asaerti that he counu-u bodies m the Industrial Coal mine, where ;m exptosio* occur "X.26 words
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Article28 1928-01-11 11 Io Nkhi-Nichj Service.] TOrfO, Jan. 9. Beer Brewing ompany hai capital to the amount of > and dedaied stn extra dividend Tit. Earlier eafelei on page 9.]28 words
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Article188 1928-01-11 11 CONFERENCE REPORTS DISAPPOINTING. "Gesture of Despair." [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 10. The reports of the Cotton Federation and Association are both disappointing declares the Manchester Guardian. Referring to the proposals to reduce w a *e> and extend <>urs, the paper says: "H is exceedingly hard to believe188 words
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Article133 1928-01-11 11 American Engineer's Ordeal. [Renter*! Service.] Mexico City, Jan. 10. Maddened by the ro—iitant maltreatment he had received since bandits captured him on December 17 and overhearing his captor* arranging to execute him to-day I.\ man Barber, an American mining <-n<rineer. suddenly seize*! tin only weapon* to hand—133 words
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Article88 1928-01-11 11 Lt. Col. I/estrange Malone Returned. [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 10. The Northampton by-election due to Lt. Col. Sir Arthur Holland's death lesulted m a Labour gain, the voting being as follow. Lt. Col L'estrange Malone (Labour) 15,166. Captain Renton (Conservative) 14,5. r >4. Mr. Cope Morgan (Liberal) \)Jil~>.88 words
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Article104 1928-01-11 11 fßeuter's Service. l liondon. Jan. 9. Ex -Flying-Officers J. S. Newall and Neville Vintcent left Stag Lane Aerodrome, London, this morning on a world flight via France, Italy, Greece, Mesopotamia, India and Singapore, and back via China and Russia. In addition to Messrs Newall and Vintcent, who104 words
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Article56 1928-01-11 11 [Renter*! Service.] Washington. Jan. 10. WHh .Major-General Lejeune, Commandant «»f the Blaring Corps, General Feland. v. ho commands the expedition of 300 men. sailed from Charleston for Nicaragua to-day aboard the cruiser* Trenton. Raleigh and Milwaukee. 1!»L' oAcen and men emt.arked at San DiegO and another 4">o embarked56 words
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Article44 1928-01-11 11 [Na?uo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Toki", Jan. 9. It ii reported that the Kongo Shokai, rice merchants have contracted with a Bomhay merchant to sell about <>0,000 sacks of foreign rife, now owned by the Japanese Government. [Earlier cables on page 9.]44 words
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Article349 1928-01-11 11 CRITICISM OF COMMITTEE'S SECRECY. Mr. Graburn's Contention. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, .lap. 10. The referendum by the P. A.M. to district associations on rubber assessment methods as involving restriction itself was lengthily discussed at the Batanp Padang District Planters' Association's meeting at which special interest attached to349 words
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Article149 1928-01-11 11 British Soldiers Leave Singapore <>n Chinese Passenger Steamer. As a precautionary measure against the piracy danger, a party of ten gunners from the R.A. under a sergeant, were placed on hoard the steamer Kutsang when she left Singapore for Hong Kong on Monday with two thousand Chinese deck149 words
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76 1928-01-11 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 9. The dual athletic contest to be held this autumn between France and Japan at Dairen and Tokyo after the 1928 Olympic Gomel at Amsterdam is giving much impetus to Japanese sportsmen. Although it is too early for anyone to make a76 words
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Article33 1928-01-11 11 [Reuter's Service.] Ottawa, Jin. 10. Mr. Cosgrave (President of the Irish Free State), has accepted Mr. Mackenzie King's invitation to visit Canada during his forthcoming visit to America.33 words
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Article35 1928-01-11 11 For week ending Sunday January l.">th: Thursday, January 12th., Band Practice, Headquarters, 5.16 p.m. Saturday. January 14th., Parade of all Troops on Raffles Institution Groun/ls at fi.3o p.m. Full uniform with staves.35 words
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Article23 1928-01-11 11 Programme of Drills up to and for JanuI ary 15th., 1928. Wednesday, ."3.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Units S.V.C., Recruits Drill.23 words
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Article560 1928-01-11 11 THE BANKRUPTCY OFFICE ADMINISTRATION. The Ambulance Service. The following: are the minutes of a Com mittee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association held m the Singapore Exchange room on Monday, January Oth., when there were present Mr. R. M. Williams (President), Mr. D. Santry (VicePresident), Messrs.560 words
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Article183 1928-01-11 11 Chandu "Incident" off Horsburg Light. While passing the Horsborg Lighthouse on her way to Singapore on Monday, the K.I.M. liner Van Heutsz approached v motor boat. The Captain became suspicious and ordered the boat to be watched. The Second Officer went to the stern of the183 words
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Article20 1928-01-11 11 The January Medal will be played for on Saturday and Sunday, and the Ladies' Spoon on Monday.20 words
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Advertisement282 1928-01-11 11 The 1928 3.48 H.P. O.H.V. Raleigh guaranteed to do 80 miles per hour on the road. ACCLAIMED BY THE TRADE AS THE MOST ATTR \C- 5 TIVE AND UP-TO-DATE-MOTOR CYCLE > PROGRAMME FOR 1928. Pannier tank of attractive design and finish; low riding no^i tion; redes^ned frame; new pattern fork,282 words
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Advertisement769 1928-01-11 12 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) u i Dim S'pora. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON ANb N. CONTINENT. ORESTES Marseilles, London, Rotterdam769 words
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Advertisement623 1928-01-11 12 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due S'pore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF MADRAS Jan. 17 s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE Feb. 15 HOMEWARDS. s.s.623 words
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Advertisement411 1928-01-11 12 P. fi^O British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVBKVMftf) LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR^ CHINA AND JAPAN. Due i l0# Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnayr n*npor« KHYBER 9,100 Jan. 13411 words
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Article1367 1928-01-11 13 CHINESE LAUNDRYMEN AT LAW. "Beware of Hidden Peril." In an action beforo Mr. Justice McCardie m the King'* Bench Division, Mr. On Lee, i laundry proprietor, of 41, Hinckley-road, Leicester, sought to recover from Mr. Frank fcong, another laundry proprietor of 112* It James-stroet, Doncaster, £1711,367 words
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Article629 1928-01-11 13 eipal events will be -kiing. skating, ice-hockey, bobsleigh, skeleton, and horseracing. The games will be formally opened by the Federal President of Switzerland on February 11th in the ke stadium. In skiing there will be a long-distance race of ">0 kilometres, a short -distance race of 18629 words
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Article160 1928-01-11 13 At the annual general* meeting of the .Juvenile Football Club held at its Club House, No. BS, Mosque Street on Sunday the following were elected officer* of the Tlub for the year 1928: President, Wee rhwoe Quan; Vice Presidents, Chia Chye May and K. W. Koh; Hon.160 words
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Article102 1928-01-11 13 emenceau's Brother Dies After Injury. M. Albert Clemenceau, the brother of the ex-Premier of France, died suddenly in hospital in Paris after an operation. He received a blow in the stomach from a lawn tennis ball recently, and the injury developed to such an extent102 words
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Article73 1928-01-11 13 St. Andrew's Day is over, but this story will keep its point at any date. Two spiders met in a corner. "Well," asked one, "how are you getting on?" •Terribly," replied the other. "Everything is impossible nowadays, what with mechanical sweeper.^ and energetic housemaids. Always disturbed. And how," he73 words
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Article67 1928-01-11 13 There is a wooden leg with a queer story at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington. It was worn by a wounded soldier, and suddenly it be^an to irritate him. At last he took it off and out came a dozen or more wasps. The effgrs67 words
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Advertisement410 1928-01-11 13 I GOLD BAR BRAND 1 Fruits in Syrttp. BLACKBERRIES I Rl'IT SALAD ta s oa t5cts *SEEH* N«. 2- tins ea. 8Octs. RASIMtERRIES f^*\^r w ul c 5 J\ ns ea SOcts. STKAWKERRIES g^** PEARS Co. 2 tall tins ea. 75ets. 5*gMKttgP No tins ea. 60cts. I Sole Distributors for410 words
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Advertisement101 1928-01-11 13 >H^1 B^^^^^^bI B^f I^b Hbj^^b^ Bl^^ I i\lB :=:r:z^~' :r:^^----^^^^^^^^!i^gAi^lWJB^B WELL BASE BALLOONS SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED— GUM-DIPPED. Owners of light cars, in great numbers, have taken advantage w ii n eX L a^ dina^ y econom > sa^ty and comfort of Firestone \VelI Base Balloon Tyres. These tyres have the Firestone101 words
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Article1249 1928-01-11 14 THE CIVIL AIR LINES IN JAVA. Date of First Flight. From Our Own Correspondent.) Weltevreden, Jan. 6. The scheme for the opening up of civil air lines i 5 at H.<t assuming definite proportions. On Monday, Sept. 3rd. next, the first flight will be r adt. Mr. De'mat.1,249 words
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Article408 1928-01-11 14 Sighs for Past Pageantry of War! In a Detroit poorhouse sits a soldier of fortune, now minus the fortune, who can authentically lay claim to the following experiences: He saw the charge of the Light Brigade He was nursed by Florence Nightingale He was a408 words
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Article111 1928-01-11 14 The Chief Police Officer, Perak, notifies that a reward of one thousand dollars will be paid to the person, or apportioned amongst the persons, giving information leading to the recovery of the revolvers used and the arrest of the four robber* who entered the Yin Tai mining kong.M, Paptn, and111 words
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Article139 1928-01-11 14 Government and Fighting Force* Benefit. London, Dec. 7th. How the British forces profit from film enterprises was disclosed by the Premier. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, m reply to a question m the House of Commons to-day. He outlined a provisional scheme, under which approved British companies, subject139 words
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Article50 1928-01-11 14 Mr. .Justin W. H. Dinsmorv. I Judge, Kedah, returned last WW Franklyn Robinson, Lefral Advisor, who was actinic for him, goes oti leaw week. Mr. H. Fraser, Assistant Advis m addition to his own duties was aitmtf Lepal A<lviser during Mr. Pin^ony mil, will continue to act as Ugal Ad%50 words
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Advertisement233 1928-01-11 14 I T^OLYNOS re- I I J^^ moves ferment- I ing food particles, I I dissolves the film, I I destroys mouth I germs, safeguards I I against toothache, I I decay and gum m- I I fection helping I I preserve the health I lof the entire body. I I233 words
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Advertisement374 1928-01-11 14 G.631A 4 I 0 1 When'liver' troubles you, remember ENO H A glass of ENO first thing every morning is the bl sifest and most pleasant corrective of liver troubles. fjj H That is why ENO is so necessary to a healthy life Pj I m the tropics. You can374 words
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Article437 1928-01-11 15 i 10,000,000 Losses In Ten Years. Who ai-p the gamblers of Monte Carlo? What is the source of the vast sums of money that the Societe Anonyme des Bains de Mer et Cercle des Etrangers de Monaco rake into its coffers each year? Some light437 words
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Article296 1928-01-11 15 Since specialisation nowadays is the secret of success, many bankers may be grateful to Mr. Storm O. Whaley, cashier of the Bank of Sulphur Springs, Sulphur Springs, Ark., who, having been "hold up," robbed, and locked into his cash, bullion, and securities vault no fewer than four296 words
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Article16 1928-01-11 15 War was all right fifty years ago. It's a fool's game now. Field-Marshal Sir William Robertson.16 words
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Article280 1928-01-11 15 "Grave Dereliction of Duty." Lahore, Dec. 22.— Mr. Justice Agha Haidar has suspended Mr. Byrne, the barrister, for one month, for grave dereliction of duty. Mr. Justice Fforde, m expressing complete agreement with Mr. Justice Agha Haidar's decision, remarked that when a legral practitioner has undertaken the280 words
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Article387 1928-01-11 15 Soy and soy sauce are being manufactur ed by Qg leading concerns m Shanghai. A number of families are also engaged m preparation of the sauce as a home industry. The stores retailing soy and soy sauce are estimated to be 1.200. As is387 words
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Article84 1928-01-11 15 Birth-Rate Halved. That the German race if dwindling is the deduction made from the school returns of Berlin which are 353,000 as compared with 700,000 before the War. The Ober Burgomaster, estimates that 'the birth-rate has been halved, principally owing to the house shortage. Doctor Alfred Grotjalm84 words
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409 1928-01-11 15 Canada's fish culture service is growing year by year and a great work is being done m the planting of both commercial and game fish m waters m every province from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean During 1926. the Dominion fish culture service of409 words
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Article337 1928-01-11 15 Succession Penalty on Children. Hardships caused by the present marriage law were quoted by Sir Arthur Shirley Benn. when the Bill to allow marriage with "a nephew or niece by marriage" was, discussed m a standing committee of the House of Commons. Sir Evelyn Cecil who is337 words
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Article15 1928-01-11 15 The Bolsheviks don't know how hopelessly bourgeois they themselves are at heart. —Mr. Bernard Shaw.15 words
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Article351 1928-01-11 15 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya; a live "news" paper— 4o-50 columns of news daily. Also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements, together with exclusive special features, "Pictures of tho week" Serial Story.351 words
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Advertisement403 1928-01-11 15 ■*»vJ»J^i RllfflAMl' KORREHGZAL OINTMENT ■tV II 111 l V FOR WOUNDS, SORES, AND ALL SKIN DISEASES. ■VII 11ll U GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE W■* W FOR COUGHS. COLDS, AND STOMACH COMPLAINTS. **r marine fiP^V^^i SATISFIED users arc proof! I I^' of quality. Over 70% of fr* the leading boat -builder* of403 words
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Advertisement171 1928-01-11 15 THE NAVY'S CHOICE. ORIGINAL M Plymouth Gin. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. AGONISING PILES CURED No Knife! No Surgeon! No other affliction oauses more human misery than Piles. Yet Piles oan be quickly and easily cured without the use of knife, scissors; "hot iron," electricity, or any other cutting or burning method, and171 words
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Advertisement697 1928-01-11 16 Dili us riiup Line (Incorporated in Australia.) 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). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de697 words
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Advertisement561 1928-01-11 16 Kerr Meamship to. Inc., i 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE (via Suez) j M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 20 M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 12 sa^ > PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AM) LOS561 words
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Advertisement609 1928-01-11 17 u. c>. ±t. Lme. IHstinntion.s. !< >it,nlam. Hamburg Bremen. U Ve Antwerp, via Colombo, Aden and .n Said. Altai Maru j H n ij. t..~ Town, Rio, Santos, Jan ll tevideo and Buenos Aires a I Montevideo Maru Feb. 16 Feb 17 Zanzibar, Dares-Salaam L^neo Marque* .nd Durban.' f Mexico609 words
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Advertisement542 1928-01-11 17 TRAm«*COMF0Kr DOLLAR JK "PRESIDENT" J^Mb LINERS Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electricfans. They are furnished with beis (not berths), each having an electric reading: lamp. State-room- with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The542 words
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Advertisement614 1928-01-11 17 K. P. M. pvmnn (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections tor-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 All information, detailed itineraries, free of charge614 words
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Article896 1928-01-11 18 PRODUCTION FROM VEGETABLE WASTE. he Various Sources. The possibility of providing an alternaive fu«-i to petrol for motor transport in ni<>ng i he 'subjects of continuous study by he Fuel Research Buard of the Departlent of Scientific and Industrial Research, f it MCI practicable tfie motft attractive lter896 words
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Article680 1928-01-11 18 DISORDER IN LONDON THEATRES. Piccadilly Bear-Garden. Dining the inter-'Varsity "rag." i'ol lowing the Rugby match, both at the Hippodrome and the Palace the disorder became m great that the performances were ended at ten o'clock. It was impossible to go on. Shortly after "Hit Hie Deck" started680 words
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Article887 1928-01-11 18 RESEARCH WORK BY GOVERNMENT. Expert's Prophecy. When I asked Dr. Unnell, the coal expert and late official at His Majesty's Fuel Station in East Greenwich, writes John Fanbrook, what the nature of future Government i esearch in coal would be, he gave mo thf ee headings under which887 words
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Article987 1928-01-11 18 BOASTS ON A CLOTHES BASKET. A River Episode. This is another of the charming stories told by Dr. Leonard Hill, who is Director of the Department of Applied Physiology i in the National Institute of Medical Research tit Hampstead, to his little granddaughter Sheila, and written by987 words
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Article50 1928-01-11 18 Station is concerned, I can say that in no other department of experimentation is the Government in such good running as compared with the rest of the world. England at the moment is in the front rank in looking into and solving all the important fuel problems of the future."50 words
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136 1928-01-11 18 $30,000,000 SKYSCRAPER PROGRAMME. Annoummenl is made that operations are to begin on buildings in Toronto's downtown district, recently bought as a site of a group of great new office buildings, -hotel and garage. The Manning Arcade, The Star newspaper office, the Grand Opera House, and the Regent Theatre are among136 words
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Article22 1928-01-11 18 Mr. S. G. Millen, Assistant Traffic I 11 Manager, Ipoh, is going on transfer tol a Gemas in a few days. I22 words
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Advertisement138 1928-01-11 18 VN EYE FOR A GOOD THING!!! I Duco Body Polish Whiz" Products FOR SQUEAKY SPRINGS. RADIATOR STOP LEAK POWDER. KHAKI DRESSING FOR HOODS ETC RADIATOR CLEANING COMPOUND. CLEANING FLUID FOR STAINS ETC "KLEER" GLASS FOR PREVENTING RAIN COLLECTING ON WINDSCKKIA Hi I \j. The Best Battery! i For Your Car.138 words
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Article336 1928-01-11 19 The Swiss Industries Fair, which is one ->f*tl>e oldest of its kind, is m reality I continuation of the Basle Fair which ha^ been held since the 15th century. The next Fair will take place from 14th to 24th April, 1928. Basle i.s in a specially favoured336 words
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883 1928-01-11 19 FRASER CO. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. TUESDAY, JAN. 10th Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang 57s 59^ Banglin Tin ;)8 S Gd 39s 6d batang Padang ($1) 60 65 BatU Caves ($1) 1.32 1.37 Cnendenang 17s 18s fid Chin Chin ($1) 1.07V- 11''. Eastern Siam 23s 3d 23s fid Haad Yai (tl)883 words
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Article63 1928-01-11 19 January 10. Pank 4 m.i. 1' i» 4 Bank demantl 24 Private cre<lits ni.s. 2 4 Nt'\v York, demand 56 U Credit DO days B(j France, demand 143f» India, T. T. 154 Hong Kong, demand 9^ p.c I>i>. Vokoh.nna, demand 120 Java, demand 140 T *-in*rkok, demand 79T» Har63 words
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Article214 1928-01-11 19 •January I<>. Tin 200 Tons $12*- s (Jainbier H Pepper Whitr 95 Pepper Black fi7 Flake Tapioca <(!„ Pearl Sapo Small Copra n. so Copra Sundried \\.ta\ Opium, BeJiures unt. 4,000 Rice I.iang Hin than Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice. Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice. Rangoon B>ntai>214 words
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Article57 1928-01-11 19 January 10th, "12 o'clock noon. R.SS. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot i;>i, r,s'. Standard R.S.S. on Tt'n»hr Jan. »;*>„ r>M-\ Feb-Mar. 7im 4 70> 2 Apr-Jum- 72'_. 72 July-Si-pt. 74 71' Tone of Market: Dull easier. Tatcst Cable: London Spot Sht-et 19 d per lb57 words
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Article95 1928-01-11 19 Yesterday's Alterations. January 10th, Closing PlljiM. hin Chin Tin fully paid 1.12H 1.17% Malayan Cons. 1.15 1.19 Penawats X;l HC, Rantau l»vel 1.82 1 1.87 Rahman H>d. 1.90 I.! 1 Sungei Ways 3.27 S.3li Eastern Siam 23s 23s 9d Idiis r>:'.s 65 cum' Takuapa.v :»:5s M >4s95 words
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Article45 1928-01-11 19 Boustead and Co., Agents. Buloh Kasap. I .>.X<>:*.< to daw J ,7;.:*r,7; Cadek, 40.307, to date 397,000; Mount <\m i 989, to date (51.5*4; Nordana) (Johore) 89,695, to date »J(J7,37H; Rim (Mala..; 39^00, to date 28X 0fH); Nithsdale 2,807 tdate 42,115.45 words
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Article158 1928-01-11 19 RC3E MACPHAIL (OS RE3»ORT. Sinuani: c. Jin. 10. Huhl k r.~ Lcnthi.x ti 7,1. s <| doWa. I oca) oh 1 Ha.— London tj;,7 ss. SOt up. Local 128% for 20v) tons. Mining.— Quiet. Kuchai 2.17 2.2(», Kinta Drafee 1.42 145, Malay Consottdatod L.lfi 1 18, Hong158 words
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Article558 1928-01-11 19 Mr. Eric Miller on Research Work. I" a litter m support of the Rubber 1., seauh Bill. Mr. H. trie .Mile:, of the or* of Messrs. Harrisons am/ Crosfield, sa> i: "The fact that the Tra.lv Associations and such a large proportion of the manufacturer! arc m558 words
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Article32 1928-01-11 19 Mr. H. G Scott, Gonoral Mmuagtr, Siamese Tin Syndicate, Renonj.. ha^ arrivi-l back f*rom Homo leave. Mr. F. G. Barcork, of Mna.it i l.apnti estate, Lahat, has returned from a nip Home.32 words
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Advertisement384 1928-01-11 19 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000. 4QQlTn mm ni^.m I^4™^ ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFTPF- 97 nu t v r T>» C« m| ,an y £20.000 the S u renie Co» f of En^ .TctpL^.^B^,384 words
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Advertisement404 1928-01-11 19 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AM) CHINA. Incorporated m England by Royal Charter. Paid ii)i Capital m 000,000 lharefl of £5 each £:*,000.u00 Hcst-ive Fund 4,000,000 Keftnrt Liability ol Proprietor! 8,000,000 H««d Office: SB, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Ipoh Rangoon Amritsar Karachi Saigon Bangkok Klang404 words
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Advertisement318 1928-01-11 19 BANKING. HCNGKCNG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong: Kong). Head Office: Hong Ko-ng. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 issued and iully paid up $20,000 000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000^000 d r- u-,-. /i! Ver $13,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman tir318 words
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Advertisement39 1928-01-11 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England hy 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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Article548 1928-01-11 20 FINAL RACE FOR PULO JONG CUP. A Poor Turn-Out. The final lace for the Pulo Jong Cup was sailed on Sunday last. At 10.05. a.m. i u very poor turn out of only three boats faced the starting gun. Jean II got the I lest of a rather ragged548 words
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Article280 1928-01-11 20 HOW SCOTLAND BEAT FRANCE. Improved French Side. Scotland beat Franco in Paris on January I by 15 points to 6, on a dry ground. France began well, Halet 3nd Daudignon bieaking away and being nearly in. but after six minutes splendid passing by the Scottish backs ended in280 words
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Article634 1928-01-11 20 RESULTS AT PENANG YESTERDAY. Beauford Lassie Surprise. (From Our Own Coi respondent). Penan/*-, Jan. 10. The weather was again kin-1 to the Penang Races to day, the second day of the meeting, and the going was pood. There was a large attendance, H.H. the Regent of Kedah and634 words
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Article1221 1928-01-11 20 A lot of the Rugby games this season have been won on the post, so to speak, by tries which have turned the scales in favour Of piobable losers within a minute or two of no side. It has happened several times in the local tournament games and1,221 words
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Article216 1928-01-11 20 r>VO MILITARY READERS TIE. With four of the home sides in the twelve elected matches on Saturday defeated it vas not surprising that no competitor sueeeded in forecasting the correct results of ill the games. The most successful com>etitors were Pte. William HoUlen, and Jandsman J216 words
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Article48 1928-01-11 20 [Reuter's Service.] Miami, Florida, Jin. Having won the Miami Beach open golf hampionship last week Gone Sarazen, nth a score of 289, yesterday captured the tliami open title. Jock Hutchison (290) vas second, and Joe Kirkwood and Willie Clein tied for third place with 292.48 words
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Article190 1928-01-11 20 The draw for the Inter-Commercial Cup "ompetition took place at the Stadium yeserday. Matches will be played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridavs. The Committee lesire to stress the rule re postponements, vhich will not be allowed unless for some very exceptional reason. Firms are rejuired to send190 words
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Article99 1928-01-11 20 In the hockey match played on Monday >etween the Y.M.C.A. and R.A.M.C., the \ssociation won hy 3 goals to 1 a Tier a ;ood game. The score at half lime was 2 goals to 1. The following will represent the Y.M.C.A. m, Malay Teachers' Association in the «Yamroz Cup99 words
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Article62 1928-01-11 20 tern ark able Scoring. [Reuter's Service.] Port Elizabeth, Jan. 9. The M.C.O. beat Eastern Province to-<lay >y ten wickets. Eastern Province scored 136 (Staples < even wickets for 38) and 98. M.C.C. vere dismissed for 49 in their first finings (Ochse five for 32) but they62 words