The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 January 1928
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Title Section14 1928-01-17 1 The Singapore Free Press. 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1928. NO. 12,31014 words
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Article272 1928-01-17 1 The French comment on the PanAmerican Conierence is both enliphteninj* and amusinjf l*a«e t). The Standard Oil Co. of New York has replied in no uncertain terms to Sir Henri Deterdinp's criticisms Pajje 9. Royalty was represented in Westminster Abbey yesterday when the ashes of Thomas Hardy272 words
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Article967 1928-01-17 1 In th« gray, fold dawn the dock gate* loomed ahead of the ship's bows; t;i« n swung- slowly op— to welcome he:- The I'or'ard tug threshed the muddy vvai < with her twin scn-ws. Vid ooted shrilly :t> the great mass astern of her began to move. The967 words
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Advertisement359 1928-01-17 1 s V/.'.V. i .VAV.VAV^WfW.W.\ WING LOONG. |i HIGH CLASS TAILORING. J ut and Fini-h Guaranteed j" 32. HIGH STKEET. RAFFLES HOTEL. frIK GRILL ROOM DINER I f DWS4NT 41NRI valled by any- DANSANT VIW" Open Daily 8 a.m. to 11.30 pm. EVERY y¥m TUESDAY, m«>m>av, ORCHESTRAL CONCERT Thursday, WKDNESDAY, EVERY359 words
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Advertisement177 1928-01-17 1 The easy writing ROYAL TYPEWRITER— A writing machine of surpassing excellence. mama f^ Agents: "J r^\j|\| r \3 i*x n COLLYER Q UAY I I LIU. SINGAPORE. > Also at (Incorporated in England). Penang and Kuala Lumpur. EUROPE^ HOTEL r//£ GRILL:- Grouse, Pheasant, Plover, Quail and Lemon Soles Fresh from177 words
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Advertisement114 1928-01-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Duro fabrics at Kabinson's Page 9. The Chevrolet car, Bornpo-(h«>vrolet. Ltd. Pasre 5. Lxitest shtapfoft intellipeiue on pages 10, 12 and IS. Latest small advertisements and noiWefl on paire <"• Instant Postum is the perfect mealtime 4rink I*age 6. Copiine attractions at the Victoria f heatre.— Vk&~2. Electrolux114 words
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Advertisement24 1928-01-17 1 l^ViV^/ I ViVi\V.V.V. I .V. 1 l iV k j; WING LOONG. j THE RECOGNISED HOUSE J for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.24 words
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Miscellaneous136 1928-01-17 1 THE WEEK. littsduy, \~th. High Water, 5.34 a.m.. 8.1, 6-4« p.m., Malacca: H. W. 2.30 a.m., 5.2, 2.20 p.m., 4.1. Singapore Assizes. Penanp Races. Hockey: [Hike's vs.* H.M.S. Hawkins. Tangtin. Football: Duke's vs. H.M.S. Hawkins. Tftllfilß. Wcdutsday. \Hth. Hi^h Water, fi.29 a.m.. li, p.m.. 7.0. Malacca: H. W. 4.10 a.m..136 words
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Article188 1928-01-17 2 Officer Shoots Wife and Commits Suicide. Madras. Jan. 4. Hani^alore. Jan. 4.- A double tragedy of a husband killing his wife and then turning the weapon on himself took place yesterday. Mr. Ernest Cladius. an officer of the Survey of India, shot Mrs. Cladius, a wellknown188 words
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Article184 1928-01-17 2 Familv Prefers Death to Dishonour Doctor Geiss, an ex-hart ister. during his Thrift mas purchase* at Munich tendered a 100-mark note. The manager recognised it as false and Geiss sai'l that it was not false. The police who were then called in found forged notes to184 words
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Article153 1928-01-17 2 Multiple Murders and Suicide. Nice. Dec. 31. A weeping deaf and dumb jrii 1 rushed to a policeman to-day and made frantic postures for assistance. The police following her found a cottage door locked and blood streaming out. They broke it down and saw the mutilated and153 words
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Article92 1928-01-17 2 Fatal Influence of Christian Science. London. Jan. 4. At the inquest on the late M.r. Bertram Webb his father f?ave evidence that he lnianu- extremely reticent after taking: an interest in Christian Science. Hi- refused to go to concerts and could not enjoy music as formerly, because92 words
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Advertisement452 1928-01-17 2 RADIO-MALT. The Vitamin Food. A Combination of purest Malt and Oil in which Cod Liver Oil has been replaced by TASTELESS IKKADIATED OILS possessing a high content of Vitamines A and D. Equally suitable for Adults and Children, Obtainable in 1 lb and 2 lb jars. MEDICAL HALL LTD. SINGAPORE.452 words
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Advertisement483 1928-01-17 2 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY. WEI): THURS: FRI: SAT: JAN. 18TW 19TH 20TH 21ST AT— ».3O P.M. JOE FARREN AND RALPH STONE PRESENT. THEIR COMPANY OF WELL KNOWN CONTINENTAL KEVUE ARTISTS. INCLUDING:— JOE FARREN, RALPH STONE EVA FARREN. NELLIE FARREN, VERA KELTZOVA, MISS VALENTINE, WALDEMAR VOLSKY, ADOLPHO BELLOTTI, JENNY483 words
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Advertisement317 1928-01-17 2 From Friday, ISth. te Wednesday. 18th. January. A PROC.RAMME CALCULATED TO GIVE MUCH BNJOYMI AT THK ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co.. Ltd.. PropriotorH.) m In the Second Show, at 9 p.m. A UNITED ARTISTS SPECIAL PRODUCTION. A COLOSSAL COMEDY that will jrive A CLIMAX OF HOWLS, GIGGLES, CHUCKLES, ACHES A\h317 words
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Article, Illustration802 1928-01-17 3 THE STORY OF ITS REJECTION. Drama in the House. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 22. The House of Commons has rejected the Revised Prayer Book by 240 votes to 207 after memorable speeches and scenes. Analysis of tiie fateful vote reveals the u:; touching fact that802 words
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Article366 1928-01-17 3 Shock for Wedding Present Seeker. Most of the men who attend important auction sakta in London are present purely in the ordinary course of their business whereas many women make a hahit g# frequenting the saleroom buoyed up with the hope of securing a bargain. The story366 words
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Article152 1928-01-17 3 A dentist at Westminster County < said that he was asked by the defendant, a girl of about 19: "Can I have a gold tciuh on the plate?" "Why?" asked Judge Sir Alfred Tofafct The Dentist It is a common thintc for girls to ask for a152 words
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Advertisement176 1928-01-17 3 W/u^^ymadeUtiSctx/duid S Mi diotiffed from %L*r&y ft O ARLEY is a valuable food and the drilled NJm essence contains properties that are not Wl only restorative but are also health Sivin* in a greater degree than an> other discilled article. fvi Iliert not >i safer sfimululing drink lhan jAJI Haig176 words
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Advertisement105 1928-01-17 3 THE STANDARD OF t EXCELLENCE THROUGHOUT THE EAST r VARNISHES ENAMELS PAINTS AND ALL KINDRED LINES j| MANUFACTURED SPECIALLY TO MEET EASTERN CONDITIONS 3 by I Wilkinson Heywood Clark, Limited. BRITAIN'S GREATEST PAINT AND VARNISH MAKERS. 5 For Prices, etc., apply 3j I BARLOW CO. Tel. 2790. Te 2791 t105 words
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Article1529 1928-01-17 4 First in the Air. Ambitious German Plans. AIR CURRENT MYSTERIES. by X. Stanhope Sprigg. (Editor of AIRWAYS) \BfECIAL TO FREE FJtESS] London. Deo. 21. Something that might not unfairly be described as a sensation has been caused in oftkial circles this week by the revelations that1,529 words
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Article873 1928-01-17 4 WHERE iMPftOVEMEMMTS ARE JVfiEDED. i± Britain's Remarkable Record. There is no question, writes Major R. H. Mayo in the Times that to-day British orgaflixed air transport represents the safest form of ftyinjr, a fact which is emphasized by the record of Imperial Airways, who have carried in873 words
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Article923 1928-01-17 4 TO CAPTURE MAIL CONTRACTS. To Buenos Aires in Seven Days. Paris. A race has started between two French and German air companies to capture the South American mails. The rival companies are the Latecoere and Zeppelin interests, backed by their res pective GoveiWments and by large commercial923 words
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Article26 1928-01-17 4 The Hontble the British Resident of Perak and Mrs. C. W. H. Cochrane have arrived in Ipoh and will be in residence there for a week.26 words
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Article62 1928-01-17 4 |.on«l"" lin The popular belief that Jftl ceived the idea of the >'..-.■ ruminating on his Mother'* was ruthlessly handled by Pi rade. Lecturing |o a JOtfl the Royal Institute, he MOTffc I ('id not even invent th.> lt«U latter was usvd by Nt-u. Watt's62 words
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Article55 1928-01-17 4 The transfer will take pU* near future of Dr. R. M Gr T C.M.0., to Penan*, where he mt.« time only last year. By the «i< Dr. and Mrs. McGregor the M Scouts and Girl-Guides lose two porters. Dr. Carson, of Sing»P° r< to Malacca to relieve Dr. McGreg return55 words
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Advertisement651 1928-01-17 4 FREE PRESS FOOTBALL COMPETITION. $100 For Only 12 Matches. $50 Must Be Won. We publish every Tuesday morning coupons for our **ekl) Football Competition. A orize of $100 will be awarded to the reader who forecasts the CORRECT RESULTS OF THE TWELVE MATCHBB in the coupon below. In the event651 words
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Article216 1928-01-17 5 Preventive Fleet's Captures. The F.M.S. Customs Preventive Fleet report three captures of rubber smujrjrlers. A telegram from the Kodi ii reports the arrest of four Malays and the seizure of jnc prau and 2o pikul* of rubber off the south west coast of Johore. A telegram from the216 words
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197 1928-01-17 5 Opposition lo "Companionate Marriage." London. Jan. 5. New York.— Miss Agnes Maude Royden had another engagement cancelled here on the ground that she was reported to favour "companionate marriage." The Episcopalian Bishop. Dr. C. L. Slattery. however, wrote asking her views on the subject, and197 words
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Article124 1928-01-17 5 Two Interesting Schemes to be Tried out. London. Jan. .">. Following the success of the extensive army mechanization, as applied to int'an try and artillery, two interesting schemes will shortly be tried out at Salisbury Plain and Aldershot, in connexion with cavalry. The first consists of124 words
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Article52 1928-01-17 5 The Deputy Controller of Labour for Malaya states that the following are the arrivals and departures from and to the Madras Presidency during December, 1927: Arrivals (figures supplied by travelling inspectors) Adults, 4,312; minors, 620; Departures (figures supplied by steamer apents) Adults, 9,774; minors, 918. The arrivals relate to aided52 words
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Advertisement455 1928-01-17 5 Tou will soon feel well and strong if you take Balls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE If you are weak as a result of severe illness HALL'S WINE wijl build you up. If you are run-down in health HALL'S WINE will quickly give you new life and vitality. Whenever you455 words
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Advertisement158 1928-01-17 5 DISTRESS SALE. Wtii oi MotrOM N"o. 30 of MCk December 1927. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements Settlement of Singapore In the cause of O tM Tjoe Landlord Ver>us (hon Hojlf Lee Chan Tenant Sale by Public Auction at No. M Market Street On Wednesday, 18th Jan. at158 words
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Advertisement153 1928-01-17 5 I As the world's most popular 1 F I I and largest selling motor car, I 1 I Chevrolet enjoys the pres- J I I I tige of an ownership that I I I runs into millions. Each of I I these owners is glad to I I I I153 words
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Miscellaneous115 1928-01-17 5 PICKWICK IN PICTURES. By Arthur Moreland. No. 15. The Elopement. '"'S*™^2 "Z ~1 1 I WANTS TO MAKE YOUR FLESH 1 1 'wififfo -fffiM'- 1 1 JINGLE Told MISS RftCHAEL 1 1 A /fV 1 1 l l| j-^^4)— ii CREEP'SAIDTHEFATBOy hT Tup MhN ONLY WANTED ,-*J HF o JINGLE115 words
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Article717 1928-01-17 6 A Countess's Impressions. Damascus. Nuri Shaalan. the Sheikh of Sheikhs, as he is called, is the great Emir of the Ru walla, who brought four thousand of his tribesmen to the aid of Lawrence and the Arab revolt. He is one of the four princes717 words
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Article124 1928-01-17 6 Seaforths* Hogmanay Hiot. London, Jan. 2. The Aldershot police station was ■tormed to-day by a furious group of Ist Bmforth Highlanders, who were incensed at the arrest of a comrade during a disorderly celebration of Hogmanay. The soldiers occupied the police station yard and smashed windows,124 words
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Article34 1928-01-17 6 A coloured man was charged with stealing chickens. "Have you any witnesses you wish to call?" asked the judge. -"Dis niggah," said the coloured man, "nebbah steals chickuns in front ob witnesses!"34 words
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Article122 1928-01-17 6 Judge on the Only Fight He Ever Saw. "What is a boxing promoter?" asked Judge Sturgess at West London County Court, when Messrs. Perton, of Askew-road. Shepherds Bush, obtained judgment for £'48 ior work done for Mr. Harry Jacobs in connection with his boxing tournaments at122 words
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Article14 1928-01-17 6 Mr. Sansom has bttfl »pppuited of Wearne Bros., Ipoh. in Micces "Ted" Kcllar.— T.O.M.14 words
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Advertisement324 1928-01-17 6 The Perfect Mealtime Drink Drink it Because it's Delicious— but Know it's Qood for You, Too YOU drink Instant Postum because you like it everybody does. But if you knew that it was very good for you— and why you would drink it morning, noon and night. Yes, and at324 words
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Advertisement168 1928-01-17 6 If i^^wm 7^ 1 V I 'WL^tekJ IT* W i V-!-"-X'*^BW^'-'*'''-**NjlP**'*'!* v BB» -^W W^ \S*>*^VH3^BSKI>S"S!to^«sS CJB«Uc*dBBBBBBBB> !'Xvi m w I BT BBH m I fIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBIL^^^ Bl Uie annals of his country. His name stands forever as the symbol of supreme personal courage and devotion to duty. nr.ADCTTc i» f168 words
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Article208 1928-01-17 7 TERRITORIAL FORCE FORMED. Reducing Standard Army. [British Radio Official Servi e.] Rugby, Jan. 15. Big chants in the Irish Free State Army are to take place. As foreshadowed by President Cesgrave. some time ago, the Government has nowdecided on the recruitment of a Territorial force with a view208 words
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Article404 1928-01-17 7 The Cremation Ceremony. (British Radio Official Service. l Uugby. Jan. 1">. The coffin containing the remains of Mr. Thomas Hardy was conveyed yesterday by toad from his home at Maxgate, Dorchester, to Wok ing wheie the cremation took place. The coremony was simple and brief, Sir404 words
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Article165 1928-01-17 7 Present Proposals Disliked. [Router's Service.] Washington, Jan. 15. DtarojgaHHng Mr. Wilbur's reconunendation. which, it is believed, he made after consultation with Mr. CooJidge. that the date of the completion of the naval construction plan should be omitted, the Naval 1 Committee passed a resolution by 1b votes165 words
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Article97 1928-01-17 7 Han on French Securities Removed. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Jan. 15. The ban against the flotation of French industrial securities, imposed three ycai> ago in consequence of France's failure to -Tund her War Debt, is now officially re moved. The reasons for this action are not known, but97 words
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Article113 1928-01-17 7 (British Radio Official Service. Rugby, Jan. 15. Another step in the development of the Sudan is marked by the announcement that tho. new bridge over the White Nile, connecting Khartum and Onidurman. for foot passengers and vehicular traffic and electric trams, will be opened to-morrow. The113 words
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Article89 1928-01-17 7 [Reutor's Service.] Moscow. Jan. IS. The Pravda publishes two letters, purporting to have boon sent the Trotswy Party opposition headquarters to Trotsky s adherents abroad, denouncine Zinovieff and Kamenetf, who recently expressed repentance for their oppositionist activities and calling on the Trotsky-ites to "break ruthlessly with the89 words
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Article74 1928-01-17 7 [Reuter's Service.] Havana, Jan. 15. President Machado declared that it is outside the competence of the Pan American Conference to jud^e ihe general policy o." (fee United States in respect to the latter's intervention in the affairs of small States. Moreover, ho regarded the Monro*74 words
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Article65 1928-01-17 7 [Reuter's Service.] Huston, Jan. M. The death is announced of Archibald Cary Coolidge, Professor of History ai Harvard University .since IMB. Professor Coolidge was special represent ative to the American Commission to nego ciate peace at Paris in 1910. having been a member of the Inquiry Commission65 words
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Article62 1928-01-17 7 [Router's Service.] Wellington, Jan. 13. After searching 24,000 square miles of ocean, the warships whicVi -have been search... ing for the Australian flyers, Captain Hood and Lieut. Moncrieff, are returning to port. They have failed to find any trace of the missing airmen or their62 words
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Article48 1928-01-17 7 [Router's Service.] Paris, Jan. 15. A big round up of alleged criminals in Sicily recalls the recent; Mafia trial. Le Journal states that over 300 persons, arrested in several communes in the neighbourhood of Agrigento are credited with 40 murders and hundreds of other crimes.48 words
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Article35 1928-01-17 7 [Reuter's Service.] Havana, Jan. 15. The battleship Texas, with Mr. Coolidge aboard, arrived from Key West. The President, who was enthusiastically ovated by immense crowds, is attending the 6th PanAmerican Conference.35 words
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Advertisement549 1928-01-17 7 BUSINESS CARDS •it WEE BROTHERS, S I'ndertakcrs, m m MOM MENTAL MASONS m at |„-.h Floral Wreaths. Mad ■to order. 1 m UMliria) Wromtfci ftJwtqm in Stock. > SELEGIE ROAD. TEL, 3869.1 a flSoKisß^a^Bsa—isßSo^M^ NATIONAL ELECTRIC CO., 2, Raffles Place. able address: NATELECO, Singapore. I he largest and most comprehensive549 words
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Advertisement789 1928-01-17 7 NOTICES. EXCHANGE KANKS. Th<- Exchange B-inks will be tle«««1 for thr Chinese New y««.ir on Monday and Tuesday the y-ir;i and L'4th J.uiuaiy JOHORE GOVERNMENT. NOTK E. It M hereby notified for public information Ihut Ike Kluanu Mer-ir.jr Road between mile II and J4 le doaod for all vehiirular traffic789 words
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Advertisement737 1928-01-17 7 NOTICES. FIRING ON THE SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB COURSE. DANGER TO THE PUBLIC We are asked by Military Headquarters to inform tho Public that Field Firing will be carried out on the Singapore Golf Club Courst between the hours of 7 a.m. and HMO a.m. on the 20th. 25th. and ,'}Oth737 words
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Advertisement335 1928-01-17 7 1 HEDGES AND BUTLERS WINES SPIRITS. Q SCOTCH JS WHISKY j Ul GUARANTEED PH^^HH STRENGTH f i-i 4 Iff tfo oer ■fl 1 **Alf If $0.35 INCLUDBD. Q CHAMPAGNE, M MELNOTT l^^^f «4.80 PER BOTTLE DUTY INCLUDED 8 SCOTCH :'f|| WHISKY. JJhML commemoration /fM^^m^\ VAT 4 250' OVER 15 YEARS335 words
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858 1928-01-17 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WANTED—A PRACTICAL POSTMASTER. TUESDAY. JANUARY 17. 1928. With the imminent retirement of Mr. H. C. Sells from the Service, the question crops up of the filling- of another department post of much importance. We believe it is the intention of Government to see that the chief office858 words
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Article903 1928-01-17 8 Calendars are acknowledged from the Lat Pau Press. Mr. E. J. Brownings is acting as hon. secretary of the Malacca Club till Major Griflin takes over the duties "One of the Crowd" has omitted to authenticate his communication which cannot in consequence be published. Mr. C. F, G. Green, Director903 words
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Article43 1928-01-17 8 LATEST TIN AND Rl BBER PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Jan. 16. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber price as Is. 7%d. per lb. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus, and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as £249 13 16— £248 15/16.43 words
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Article684 1928-01-17 8 CASES OF CULPAKLF HOMICIDE. Clever Arrest of Hur^lar. The Muar Assizes opened befoi \j r Justice McCabe Reay on Saturda. after disposing of a number of nu.s< ous civil matters and applications for r i ate and letters of administration Lordi-hi*) proceeded to hear the foil criminal cases:684 words
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Advertisement248 1928-01-17 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" 1 Simonds' A Pale K if A IP .v; -j! XXIU Sole Agents: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., Ltd. Incorporated under the Companies Ordmcncet of Hongkong) (Incorporated in Shanghai.) SINGAPORE. jj BY SPECIAL A jMt APPOINTMENT J TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF SI AM. > ESTD.248 words
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Advertisement43 1928-01-17 8 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth PURPLE TRIANGLE 7 BASS mm Z-*^k^^^ k TTHE BREW FOR THE TROPICS m m Sole Agents 4 Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. i H.B. Winter. MERCHANT TAILOR. 6-M, Battery Road, (Second Floor— "G. H." Building). SINGAPORE. Tel. 188.43 words
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Advertisement8 1928-01-17 8 To-day's Feature. FOOTBALL COMPETITION NO. Pag* i k» »»»»»»->^ ■■■>■■■■■*•8 words
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Article115 1928-01-17 9 PASSING OF A GREATS FIGURE. Royalty Represented. itish Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 16. H Majesty the King, H.R.H. the Prince Wai- and the Duke of York will each presented in Westminster Abbey towbtn the ashes of Thomas Hardy are at Poets' Corner, next to the grave115 words
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Article121 1928-01-17 9 Socony's Threat. [Router's Service.] New York, Jan Hi. S Ddard Oil Company of \V W York. Sir Henri I>«-terdings criti- of its policy in purchasing oil from I being against the interests of and trade honesty, declares its to tarry out its contracts. "We nrill in121 words
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Article106 1928-01-17 9 Hope for the Future. tish Radio Official Service.] KukHv. Jan. 16. 5 Napier Shaw, the distinguished 'loirist. is optimistic about this year's [^prospects. Altht.ujrh lie consider trill be a lon£ time before the kind of r coming in can be predicted with rtainty, he expressed the106 words
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Article84 1928-01-17 9 I British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 16. vetity Canadian farmers and agricul--1 expert! have arrived in Great Britain our designed in order to acquire more Dvements to develop markets within the Empire and to help trade between 1 Mads and Great Britain. l'< arty, which84 words
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Article46 1928-01-17 9 British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 16. mander Eyres Monsell, Chief Govunent Whip, has been ordered a complete ind left London to day with his wife •■'laica. George Heeness will act as Chief Whip rjuring his absence. [Earlier cables on page 7].46 words
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Article127 1928-01-17 9 Two Chinese Arrested. 0 Chineee were arrested in a house in 1 g I'agar by a Senior Revenue Officer Rrged in the Police Courts yesterday '•moving more than two gallons of without ft permit to do so. alleged that at the time of their the accused were about127 words
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Article296 1928-01-17 9 FRANCE IS FRANKLY SCEPTICAL. Safety First Methods. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Jan. 16. Mr. Kellogg, in the "United States Daily," states that the Government's policy to wards the Latin America republics is one «f mutually beneficial co-operation an 1 thr Pan American Conference can be further described as296 words
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Article83 1928-01-17 9 Men Entrapped. [Renter's Service.] Yoolkiingen, (iermany. Jan. 1(>. A large number of workmen were cautrht by a stream of white-hot metal which flooded a workshop as the result of an explosion in the blast furnace of a local s'meltin^ works. Hitherto two bodies, almost burned83 words
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Article290 1928-01-17 9 Deep sympathy will be felt with Mr. J. W. Jones, of the Straits Trading Co., in the l.t reavement he has sustained by the death of his wife, which occurred at the General Hospital on Sunday evening. Mrs. Jones was a daughter of the290 words
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Article75 1928-01-17 9 Before Mr. A. O. Venablea, the Seremban Magistrate, on Wednesday, Shaik Hussein, of Kuru, was charged with using criminal fi.ice to Haji Ibrahim, a local auctioneer, on Nov. 24. Mr. A. J. Bostock Hill, from Kuala Lumpur, appeared for the complainant and Mr. W. A. Wright, of Seremban, for the75 words
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Article297 1928-01-17 9 THE BEAM WIRELESS SERVICE. Important Conference. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 15. The Empiie Conference on cable and wireless systems, which the PostmasterGeneral announced recently had been called by Great Britain, will begin on Monday. Sir John Gilmour. Secretary to the Treasury, will be Great Britain's other297 words
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Article119 1928-01-17 9 Bishops' Conference. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, .lan. 11. The conference of Bishops at Lambeth Palace ended yesterday and an official statement was issued as follows: "The House of Bishops has agreed on a measure for introduction into the National Church Assembly forthwith. This measure will119 words
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Article88 1928-01-17 9 Damaged 'Plane Arrives. The damaged Avro-Avian aeroplane, the "Red Rose," presenting a sorry contrast to the neat little machine that brought Capt. I^ancaster and Mrs. Miller to Singapore on their remarkable flight from England, arrived back in Singapore on board the Van Riebeeck yesterday. The machine,88 words
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Article73 1928-01-17 9 Supreme Court Application. In the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) Mr. E. Talma applied, on behalf of the executors of the will of the late Choo Joo Chiat, to give notice to the Official Assignee to show cause why he should73 words
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Article104 1928-01-17 9 The Management of the Adelphi Hotel announce the re-engagement of "The Weldon Family" for one week only. This talented group of performers, who are both acrobats and dancers, will appear in an entirely new programme, the only item retained from previous performances being the clever* exhibition of the original Char104 words
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Article235 1928-01-17 9 INTERESTING SITUATION DEVELOPING. Faced With General Election [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, Jan. 16. An interesting political situation is developing in Japan. All the parties are feverishly preparing for a General Election in February, believing that the Opposition's motion of "no confidence" in the Diet scheduled for the235 words
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Article82 1928-01-17 9 [Xanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 14. In regard to the date of the general election in the event of dissolution of the Diet, the Government, which ruul changed its policy from 30 days after dissolution to 60 days after, on December 20th, once more reverted to the policy82 words
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57 1928-01-17 9 [N«Hyo NicM-Nfehi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 1 1. The Manehuiian war-lord. Marshal Chang Tso-lin, with a view to paving a way to solve the finance difficulties at the Chinese year end. is stated to have entered negotiation* with the South Manchuiian Railway Company foT a loan57 words
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Article51 1928-01-17 9 [Xanyo Niehi-Xichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 14. It is estimated that the total imports of raw cotton for the first six months of this year will reach about Y404.000.000 in value, in view of the fact that jJI the spinners in this countiy aie now ready to begin51 words
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Article33 1928-01-17 9 [N'anyo Xichi-Xichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 14. The Tokio Municipal Assembly has accepted the recommendation to appoint Mr. Giichi Ono to the post of Senior De puty-Mayor of the City.33 words
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35 1928-01-17 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 14. Regarding: Mr. Wilbur's outline of the U.S. naval programme, the Japanese autho rities are satisfied with their existing pro gramme. [Earlier cables on page 7].35 words
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Article43 1928-01-17 9 The Ceremonial Opening. The ceremonial opening of the First Assizes will take place to-day. The Assizes will be presided over by Sir William Murison, the Chief Justice, and, in view of tht heavy list, are expected to last about three weeks.43 words
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Article120 1928-01-17 9 Apparently, with the impending transfer of the State Capital from Taiping to Ipoh the Government is exploring all possible avenues for housing the various Depart ments which will be transferred to Ipoh, says the Times of Malaya. The old Magistrate's Court is now receiving attention at the hands of carpenters.120 words
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Advertisement146 1928-01-17 9 DURO I TRADE MARK Fabrics-durable all fadeless X^ ES Large New Stocks j: 5 Just Received 1 i I DURO GINGHAM Price 95 Cents per Yard f DURO CAMBRIC Price $1.45 per Yard VV, J Samples Forwarded on Request mr>l\ > ROBINSONS CO., LTD.^^^^( Ij l[ Raffles Place P^xf SINGAPORE.146 words
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Advertisement736 1928-01-17 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES BXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. L Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) A Duo S'poro. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. ORESTES Marseilles, London,736 words
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Advertisement651 1928-01-17 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAIiTLINE 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 In Port s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE 15 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF651 words
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Advertisement382 1928-01-17 10 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 GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICK. W OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage v m-. (l (r MACEDONIA 11,000 lan. 27 MOREA382 words
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Article1316 1928-01-17 11 A VAST UNDERTAKING. Door of East and West. The following is the first of two articles written by Nellie M. Scanlan, a New Zealand journalist, for the Daily Telegraph:— I have been fortunate enough, on my way from New Zealand, to be allowed to visit the .site of1,316 words
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Article422 1928-01-17 11 Leap Year Comedies and Tragedies Leap year, the bachelor's torror. is here but this time, instead of raising the usual f«'ais and alarms in tho eligible young man's heart, it gives rise to a problem. Leap year has always been looked on as the year422 words
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82 1928-01-17 11 SLBDGI OVERTAKEN BY HUNGRY WOLVES. Baby Devoured Before Mother's Eyes. hitfa, Jan. 1. Near the Lithuanian village of Malcty. a fierce pack of hungry wolves attacked a woman driving a sledge with a baby. The woman drove desperately to escape the animals, but. while nearing the villajre, the horse collapsed82 words
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Advertisement91 1928-01-17 11 ASAHI BEER Vj|l 1 1 Sole Agents: Mitsui Bussan Kaisha Ltd. No. 1 Battery Road, Singapore. '-a.a;'^ "••'-■•;~'a I E. B. CO. 1 J and ;I :i TRENCH WATCH :j WATCHES y 7M M Select your Chinese New Year presents from a varied J j ranjce of these watches; supremely91 words
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Advertisement613 1928-01-17 11 HARD CARBON I CONSUMES POWER, LOWERS EFFICIENCY IN- CREASES RUNNING COSTS— CRIPPLES YOUR MOTOR. ESCAPE IT BY USING Texaco Clear Clean I Golden Motors Oils, f THERE IS A GRADE FOR EVERY CAR AND THEY jf ARE FULL BODIED THE LOWEST CARBON OILS ON THE MARKET 5 MANUFACTURED BY The613 words
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Article81 1928-01-17 12 not only looks after the working of the lights but is equipped to deal with emergencies. The electric lamps are the largest over made. Tb^y are approximately two hundred times more powerful than the ordinary house electric lamps. There are two of tho-c giant electric lamps in the lifthi.-ioust-. If81 words
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Article25 1928-01-17 12 The Moine Comte steamer Cap Tourane is due to arrive here to-morrow, and will sail on Thursday morning for Saigon; Tourane and Haiphong.25 words
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Article468 1928-01-17 12 Per Khyber:—Mr. and Mrs. L. Crichton, Mr. H. G. Lawrence, Mr. W. WTilliams, Mr. A. Kellett, Mr. W. A. Pearse, Mr. A. G. Jaffray, Mr. A. Price, Mr. F. Smith, Mx. R. D. Shelley, Mr. A. T. Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Edgar, Mr. D. H. Carey,468 words
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Article371 1928-01-17 12 The following passengers left London on December 30th by the Macedonia and are expected here on Jan. 27th:—Miss E. A. Ash well, Dr. E. V. Allen, Mrs. Allen, and infant. Mr. D. Bartlett, Mr. R. G. J. Beatty, Mrs. Beatty, Lt. Col. H. S. Bond, Mr*. Bond, Mr.371 words
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Article101 1928-01-17 12 Mechanism Which Keeps Lamp Alight. Lighthouses controlled entirely by mechanical means will soon be in operation around the English coast. No keeper will need to keep strict watch lest the lamp go out. Everything will be done by the "Robot" lighthouse. England's first coast lighthouse to101 words
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Advertisement487 1928-01-17 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MA RELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading f Australia. Cabins 4e487 words
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Advertisement109 1928-01-17 12 S.S. "GLENAMOY." Consignees of carpo per the above steamer from Europe (arrived Jan. 12th) are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 48-9 on Wednesday the 25th Jan., 1928 at 9 a.m. No further survey will be held.109 words
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Advertisement464 1928-01-17 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., U. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 19 m Q M n M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 12 sail!s f*' PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AM) LOS464 words
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Advertisement122 1928-01-17 12 SAIGON. REGULAR WEEK LI I KKK.HT MAIL AND PASSENGER HBfKl Sailing Every Sunday at a.m. AFFRETEI/RS INDO-CIUNOIS !>iif. Saihnf s.s. PAUL BEAU las. 11 Jan. 14 G.G. ROUME Jan 18 Excellent passenger accommodation. For freight, passage and furber nart lars, apply to: THE SUCCESSORS OF MOINE COMTE AND 00. 'Phone122 words
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Miscellaneous595 1928-01-17 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuan tan {via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower. Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday595 words
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Advertisement631 1928-01-17 13 O. S. K. LineIWinaticms. Ste««er«. Arrive. Leave. I don, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, via Colombo. Aden and r rt Said Atlas Maru Feb. 11 Feb. 13 Durban, Cape Town, Rio, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Montevideo Maru Feb. 16 Feb. 17 N >mbaa&a, Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, HVira, Lourenco Marques and Durban!631 words
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Advertisement350 1928-01-17 13 TRAVEL»O>MFORr •Jboard iifrfsl 9OUAR fiSH LINERS Dollar President liners offe** you luxurious travel comforts. AH state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having- an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, -all have, hot aod~cojd running water. The350 words
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Advertisement672 1928-01-17 13 K. P. M. XONWKLYXE PAKETVMRT MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO.,- OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3840, with sub-connectiona to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang). i ol the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU672 words
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Article377 1928-01-17 14 Y.M.CA. Chief and his "THanKfe* Choice. Sir Arthur Yapp, w Hb Jits followed the red triangle of th> Y.M.IIA. round the world and is now the national secretary, has many good tales to tell in "In the Service of Youth." During the war a Scottish soldier377 words
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Article214 1928-01-17 14 Woman Vanishes in a Light. A woman was "X-iayed" and also made to disappear entirely by means of an ingenious new colour and lighting system demonstrated in the tiny Holophane Theatre, Elverton- street, London. She stood on th« stage a few feet from the audience fully clothed.214 words
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Article139 1928-01-17 14 Visit to a Hotel. London. Dec. 20. Heaiing that an intimate friend of his had arrived in London, the Prince of Wales rang up a hotel and asked for the number of his room, saying that he was coming to shake hands with him. He motored139 words
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Article105 1928-01-17 14 Prohibition fanaticism knows no bounds. Bishop Nicholson, of the Methodist Church President of the Anti-Saloon League, presiding- at the annual convention of the League, said it might be necessary to use the Array and Nav., to enforce the Prohibition Amendment to the Constitution. If that was doa?105 words
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Article329 1928-01-17 14 Some learned professors have been drawing comparisons between the amount of food and drink consumed per head at a larjß-:» dinner to-day and sixty years ago. The diminution is startling. Data gathered from the account books of a well-known City caterer show that the amount of329 words
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Article92 1928-01-17 14 1 The Most Hon. Adolphiu (hn under Albert Bdwaid George I'h Ladislaus. Ist MaraueM of (formerly Duke of Tecki, of S)i« Shrewsbury, bi other of the Qu< on October 24, left unsettled pr« the ffOM value of £44,334, with Konalty £33,265. He left to the92 words
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Advertisement204 1928-01-17 14 When children play they must be well! When languor and igN |£J| lassitude appear "^^lr^pVy^l^A >< fsiO)^ it is a warning N^ V N^4^^^^.> W^ that the child's V N V^,T^^^.;, J*s|^ -\S natural powers of M resistance need reinforcement with Keeps children healthy ""'KEPLER^"" Cod Liver Oil with Malt204 words
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Advertisement295 1928-01-17 14 FEEL FIT AND FRESH IN THE EVENING h j WITHOUT o*7^. W\ V sanatocen 00/o fatigue Y sanat(xeh 2Q/o fatigue ji v^ V'-^* ,>__^ Scientific experiments showing the sician (See Medical Echo, Jan, 1925). degree of fatigue resistance under The gain in physical ritness was treatment by Sanatogen have recently295 words
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Article371 1928-01-17 15 Fukien is noted as ono of the sugarproducing provinces in China. Hinghwa and Changchow are the best sugar districts of the province. The native sugar marketed in Foochow, the provincial capital, COAMI from Hinghwa and Kanchesiang, in the Foochow district. Owing to higher price and darker371 words
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Article786 1928-01-17 15 MACPH AIL'S SHARE LIST. January 16th. Closing Prices Ayer Weng LO7V, 1.12 cum Balang Padang 60 65 Batu Caves 1.32 V 2 137^ Chhi Chin Tin fully paid 1.12H 1 17V* Hitams 103 107 Hong Fatts 88 "2 •Johan Tin 19 «>2 Kinta Tin Dred. 1.37 h J 2 y»786 words
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Article69 1928-01-17 15 f January I<>. Bank 4 m.s. ||4 i M Bank demand 2 3 15 U, Private credits :i m.s. l 'j-lf. New York, demand 56 Vj Credits 90 days' 57 s France, demand 143H India, T. T. 154 Hong Kong, demand 9\ p.c. l)i.-. Yokohama, demand i2O Java, demand69 words
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Article217 1928-01-17 15 January It). Tin 200 Tons $IL>61 L >6 Gam bier N Pepper White y5 Popper Black 67 Flake Tapioca 91^ Pearl Kago Small 9 Copra 11.P0 Copra Sundried 11.50 Opium, Bennres unt. 4,000 Rice I.iang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice,217 words
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Article55 1928-01-17 15 January Ifirh, 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. on Tender 7an. fiBi... Feb-Mar. To m Apr-June 71 4 It -luly-Sept. 1%% lt% Tone of Market: Stagnant. L;»te>t (able: London Spot Sheet 15%4 per lh New York Spot Sheet G.cts 40 455 words
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Article76 1928-01-17 15 (From Our Own CornapoMleilt). IVnang, Jan. 16. The Kuyoh Tin Dredging Company's first annual accounts sheet consists of develop ment balances. In the near future an output of not less that 250 pikuls a month WOUM show a handsome profit on the issued capital. The future76 words
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Article94 1928-01-17 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 16. At the annual meeting of Xalla Rubber Estates, the Chairman said that another 20,000 shares had been issued at a premium of $25 bringing the issued capital to $192,--OUO. The acreage was 729 which had been added to since October94 words
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Article184 1928-01-17 15 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. Singapore. Jan. IK. Kubb«T.- London, is VI. Unchanged. Ix)cal 68 Vi cts. Tin.— London, £249 12s 6d. 65s down Local for 200 Tons. Maine. (juiet. hmawat hi 84, Lingui £I^. Hoiir Fatt N8 W, Taiping- 1.24 l._>B, North Taipinjc 1.23 1.27, South TainJnpr184 words
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Article145 1928-01-17 15 "Musi lie Described As iU H >dr Calcutta, Jan. .">. Discussing the rubber situation. Capital says: "The outlook lor the Xew Year, as far as rubber shares go, must be described as pood. "The chances of any Mriou setback seem less than thuse of a145 words
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Article106 1928-01-17 15 KRITISH COAL BILLING SCHEME. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 15. A full meeting o f representatives of the south and west Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Coalowner. Associations was held in Sheffield yesterday for further consideration of the coal marketing scheme which the eoalownopropose to put into fene After106 words
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Article100 1928-01-17 15 VICKERS AND MARCONI SHARES. Boom in London Market. [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 15. According to Observer city authorities are completely mystified by the sensational rise of Vickers and Marconi sha.. t and Chinese loans, which have doubled m value in ten days under the influence of per. sistent buying all100 words
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Article30 1928-01-17 15 Yesterday's Alteration. Ayer Molek ($2) 2.:',:, 2.50 Jialsrownie ($1) :i.3o :>0 C Serdanp ($5) H.jM) Kf>0 Jeram Kuantan (50) 1 r>0 1 70 Thomycroft MO r> 2030 words
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Article71 1928-01-17 15 Credit in itself is not everything; what b wanted in agriculture is that the industry should be placed in such u position that credit and capital would flow to it normally. Mr. A. J. Burrows. Extravagance is rampant in every form of life, public and private; luxury and mnusement of71 words
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Advertisement401 1928-01-17 15 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000 TUP r-nnim n^m^. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. HEAD Omrirv. w u T (Incor P° rat Straits Settlements) tL co£Zl L »ST£J2r LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Je^ e c I any nas £20,000 depesited with the Supreme Court of England,401 words
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Advertisement407 1928-01-17 15 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in Kngland by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund 4,000,000 Reserve Liability of ii RXSP^HI 3,000,000 Head Offiro: 18, Bishopsgate, London. E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star I I poh Rangoon Amntsar Karachi407 words
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Advertisement310 1928-01-17 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, (Incorporated in Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. •Authorised Capital $56,006,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. I mard. Chairman A H Compton, Esq., «puty310 words
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Advertisement38 1928-01-17 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.-^Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. -HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.38 words
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Article526 1928-01-17 16 H.M.S. HAWKINS HEAVILY DEFEATED. Chinese Go Nap. S.C.F.A 5; Hawkins 1. After their very promising display against the S.C.C. on the Padang on Satur day, H. M. S. Hawkins' soccer team was rather disappointing when they met the Chinese at the Stadium yesterday. It was the filth meeting between526 words
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Article29 1928-01-17 16 The coupon for Football Competition No. 22 appears on page 4 of this morning's issue. The result of Competition >Jo. 21 will be announced to-morrow.29 words
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Article58 1928-01-17 16 The J.C.S.A. Football League came to a conclusion on Saturday last when the "C" team captained by Mr. Quek Boon was the winner. The *'G" team captained by Soo Ban Hee met the "B" team captained by R. Govinden on Saturday for the 2nd place in a58 words
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Article56 1928-01-17 16 The Long Beach Open Tourney. [Reuter's Service.] Long Beach, California, Jan. 16. In the Long Beach open golf tournament Leo P-iegel and Bill Melhorn tied with 282 for first place. Among the professionals MacDonald Smith and Tommy Armour were next with 2H6 each. Von Elm took the56 words
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Article80 1928-01-17 16 The following was the result of the men's monthly medal for January. C. Harker Taylor 77 4 73 Lt. Col. L. R. Taylor KT 13 74 Lt. Col. J. D. Richmond S5 10 To Capt. Sir Robert Henniker 87 12 75 R. G. Turner 90 14 7680 words
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Article35 1928-01-17 16 The result of the January medal (bogey) was a tie between A. Farahar 3 down and D. Bi&get 3 down. The ball sweep on Sunday was won by D. Bissit 1 up.35 words
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Article490 1928-01-17 16 S,C.C. DEFEAT THE HAWKINS. A Close Game. Some good hockey was seen on the Padang yesterday when the S.C.C. met H.M.S. Hawkins and won by two goals to one. In the opening stages of the match the Navy team had the best of matters and were for some time490 words
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Article28 1928-01-17 16 Playing on the Y.M.C.A. ground yesterday the S.C.C. 'A' hockey team lost to the home side by seven goals to four after an interesting game.28 words
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Article144 1928-01-17 16 New Controlling Body. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 16. The control of tennis in Perak has now passed from the Perak Sports Association to the Perak Tennis Association, which was formed on Saturday by a meeting of fifteen affiliated clubs at which rules were discussed and passed144 words
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Article44 1928-01-17 16 By virtue of his win over W. N. Hansell by 13 points in the S.C.C. Billiards Championship semi-final last evening, C. E. Winter qualified to meet the winner of the A. G. Baker vs. E. J. Cassels match, in the final.44 words
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Article510 1928-01-17 16 HOW THEY LOST AT TWICKENHAM. Brilliant Back Play. A fuller cable gives the following description of the match between England and the Waratahs at Twickenham on January 7th. The match at Twickenham was played in dull weather. A strong south-wester was blowing. The turf was in excellent condition.510 words
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Article193 1928-01-17 16 Arrangements for Singapore Supporters. The Singapore Rugby XV are expected to have the support of an unusually large number of supporters when they go to Kuala Lumpur on the 28th of this month to oppose Perak in the final of the Malaya Cup competition, and arrangements are193 words
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Article91 1928-01-17 16 The following are the sides for the Colours versus Whites match on the Padang this afternoon: Colours:— S. E. King; Ablitt, D. S. Robertson, W. R. King, Goldman; Scott, Nicholson; Sturgess, MacMillan, Leonard, Storr, Smith, Windle, MacLeod, Grant. Whites:— O. W. Gilmour; Littlehales, Scoular, Shaw, Minns; Collier,91 words
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Article416 1928-01-17 16 PENANG JANUARY MEETING. To-day's Weights. Race 1. Horses Class III Third Division Five furlongs: Gay Reveller 9.7. Stilfy 9, Bridgemond 8.12. Distant Litrht 8.9, Lord Logan 8.8. Protia 8.5. Marco 8.5, Gunner 8.1, She 8, Tressady Maid 7.9. Race 2. Horses Class II Fourth Divi sioi One Mile:416 words
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Article176 1928-01-17 16 The following: is the result of the Indian Grand National, over three miles, which was run at Calcutta at the beginning: of the month: Mr. C J. H. Bolton's High Paire, 10.13 Jackson 1 Capt. E. L. Turner's I.lyn Wigian. 10.12 Capt. Sassoon 2 Mr. R. C.176 words
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Article18 1928-01-17 16 [Reuter's Service.] Toulouse, Jan. 15. The Waratahs beat Midi today by 11 points to 3.18 words
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Article76 1928-01-17 16 London, Jan. 9. It is stated that representatives of the Rugby League organisations recently approached the Waratah players J. Ford, J. Breckenridge and E. Greatorex with a view to their playing for the Rugby League in England. Ford was to receive £1,500 plus salary, Breckenridge76 words
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32 1928-01-17 16 The water-polo match between the Y.M.C.A. and H.M.S. Hawkins at the Y.M.C.A. Pool yesterday resulted in a comfortable win for the Association team by eight goals to one.32 words
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Advertisement240 1928-01-17 16 t II TW MOUTRIE PIANOS! i', j) r i -i^L THE PIANO WITH j T ...j <Wini REPUTATION Fou v fpiiinmiiiiiinii ir'iih'iiiiii'T'i.m,^ tone, touch, srp EEI i PRICE Fl S"c,^ j 8 I Can be purchased by m(»nih|v ,J payments. j^l n j^ 8 Call or Wl 'ite for yC240 words
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Miscellaneous43 1928-01-17 16 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of Drills up to and for January 22nd. Tuesday, 6.30 p.m.— Drill Hall, Units S.V.C. Wednesday, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, European Units, 6.30 p.m. Units S.V.C. Thursday, 6.30 p.m.— Drill Hall, Units S.V.C. Friday, 6.30 p.m.—Drill Hall, Units S.V.C.43 words
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