The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 January 1928
1928-01-20
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Title Section13 1928-01-20 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1928. NO. 12,31313 words
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Article265 1928-01-20 1 At the annual meeting of Barclay's Bank the chairman took an optimistic view of British trade conditions which, he said, showed signs of a permanent revival —Page 9. The annual report on wages and industry shows that though there were considerable wage reductions during the year there265 words
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Article911 1928-01-20 1 All dwellers m Malaya will I think ag?<■<• with me when I say that our nose is not such a blessing to us East of Suez as ir. some hyacinth and wallflower scented trard en m the South of England. A smell is a smell m our palmfringedJEHU - 911 words
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Advertisement319 1928-01-20 1 SEE THAT YOU GET RED LABEL BRAND COFFEE I RAFFLES HOTEL. THE SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT. nni™ FOR A SHORT PERIOD ONLY "UlEdl D4NSANT 0F DANSANT NISA LORULD. EVERY CLASSICAL AND CHARACTER TITI?Gf AV DANCER TUESDAY, MONDAY, Appearing During All Tea and THURSDAY, Dinner Dansants »vn 1K DNESDA V, Ax% l) AND319 words
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Advertisement156 1928-01-20 1 I l i Advice/ j' I I t i EUROPE HOTEL t#£ GRILL:-After-dinner dancing every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. THE "EUROPE" ORCHESTRA N.B. There will not be an. after dinner dance on Tuesday, 24th of Jan.; (Chinese New Year.) THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD. 'Phone 2740. Arthur E. Odell, Managing Director.156 words
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Advertisement122 1928-01-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Seaside bungalow to let—Page 7. Ikan Kurau at the Cold Storage—Page B. For tired riders —the Chevrolet—Page 11. Medical Hall has a new st< c" of periunu specialities—Page 2. The finest gramaphone ever niade tan be boufht for $4.V Pftpu p Insure with the Ocean for securitj nnd122 words
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Advertisement11 1928-01-20 1 j MACRAY MONK S j COFFEE ROASTED AND GROUND I DAILY11 words
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Miscellaneous191 1928-01-20 1 THE WEEK. FrUUtii, '20th. High Water. 8.11 a.m.. .v 7. 10.s f.v.\.. IJL Malacca: H. W. UN a.m.. C<:2. U4 p.m.. U. Dutch homewnnl mail closes. Fo».tball: H.M.S. Hawkins vs. Dukes. G.O.C.s Lecture to Volunteer.-. Drill Hall. Continental Revue Co.. Theatre !>.30. Saturday. 2\.<t. High Water. oLff a.m., y.O, 10.44191 words
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Article338 1928-01-20 2 Acted at Drury-Lane Fifty Years Ago. St riv-iw. ye:irs> on |W stage tru Mr. Will Simpson, the veteran actor ..r«. down, who celebrated his eitihty ri»>t iiitbeaj >>» nis nonit at Cejeherwel? i enlly H- r.iifjf hi> t»»>i eeeeemect hi 1834 Iqm teee laeetj Feew338 words
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Article235 1928-01-20 2 Paris Dancers Jealous of Better Pay. A u.~-atened "i-a' «.«i..n\" strike m the Peril mmk hall world due to the English Meepei •< dtaeeieg jrirls wh<^ are feetuie.l ii Urn principal Pavi-ia.i liwetflM a^ well a> m the pn vnui?. The Kr.g i>h girls conn- mostly235 words
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Article111 1928-01-20 2 Mil* Mi rangys. a blonde dance! m v Hi nuiu'iure must hall, was onlereii to pa> the management f.l?> damages because s'h: WWtmmi U- appear mule. Trw- tv.urt based its deti^ion on the i'ar' tha; Milt- Morangytf had already bMB teedei MHM m tht same music111 words
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Article80 1928-01-20 2 Why do I pive away my money?" says Mr Kvrnhard Baron, who has just made a lav jrift ■>;' Hljtt to the hospitals. "Btiau* ;t pivt's mv the prrtatost pleasure •c «aith." That is where he differs from the late Mr. Baring Wall, who, when he lomplaira-d t«> a friend80 words
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Advertisement236 1928-01-20 2 PARFUMS "CARON" NUIT DE NOEL. NARCISSE NOIR. Stockists: MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD. Ql ALITY, SERVICE. PRICE ECONOMY. THE HAPPY VALLEY." CINEMA —SIDESHOWS UNION STAR (MALAY) OPERA. Various Amusements GATE 10 CTO. > MADAM ■Op Talented I pr\ Pupils Victoria «L Theatre Matinee Fel). Bth 1 and 10th at 5.15236 words
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Advertisement513 1928-01-20 2 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. FRI: SAT: JAN. 20TH 21ST AT—93O P.M. JOE FARREN AND RALPH STONE PRESENT. THEIR COMPANY OF WELL KNOWN CONTINENTAL REVUE ARTISTS. INCLUDING:JOE FARREN. RALPH STONE EVA FARREN. NELLIE FARREN, VERA KELTZOVA, MISS VALENTINE, WALDEMAR VOLSITV, ADOLPHO BELLOTTI, JENNY DUBY, ETC. TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW NIGHT.513 words
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Advertisement293 1928-01-20 2 To-morrow Positively the last Night. A PROGRAMME CALCULATED TO GIVE MICH E\JO>\||.\, AT THE ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Ca., Ltd., Proprietors.) m In the Second Show, at 9 p.m. A UNITED ARTISTS SPECIAL PRODUCTION A COLOSSAL COMEDY that will frive A CLIMAX OF HOWLS. GIGGLES. CHUCKLES. A< HES AM- the293 words
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Article1129 1928-01-20 3 MARCELUNE, MASTER OF PANTOMIME. Down and Out. Kin^ of CloAvrs they used tv t%i\ Him. twenty years ago, when he wa.-^ as prirnt* a favourite with New York Hippodrome crowds as Charlie Chaplin is to-day with the movie fans. Ma reel line —whose antics never failed to1,129 words
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Article302 1928-01-20 3 Further Incidents. London. January The Grand Theatre at Fulham has been emptied of water after two days" continuous pumping. The water was 10 ft. deep m the auditorium and 2 ft. on the staire. Five hundred seats had to be replaced. Washed out families have I.ecun to302 words
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Article157 1928-01-20 3 First Ministerial Forecast. London. January 10. The SroJ Ministerial forecast of the date of the next General Election was given bj Lord Cushvndun m a speech at Market JTMborough*. He said the General Election Deilld not be postponed much more than year and that it was not157 words
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Article75 1928-01-20 3 Professor Albert Einstein, of relativity fame, appeared m Berlin recently m the role of a concert violinist and held his own vvith the famous professional artists who had piven their services to help the Fund for Aged Jews. The great scientist played pieces by Sthubert and75 words
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Advertisement260 1928-01-20 3 Coughs Colds. Bronchitis SL AH Chest and Lung v£ JTt Affections Km Anger's Emulsion is univer- +Js~'^ /IrLw sally recognised as a standard -Jl** vSm approved rrearment for <^ ,\>lds, bronchitis, m- "^^^-^i-CT^^/y^S^^/^i A :i:.i, and tor all catarrKil (^^^r'Affrlt^wd Sections of the respiratory rPm!! or digestive organs. It is260 words
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Advertisement225 1928-01-20 3 Stiff Beards need the ttVALET w Safety Razor A stiff beard needs a masterful razor blade. Not a blade that zpf z will bend and give way to the -F- —=i". bristles, but a solid blade of rigid steel with some strength behind j^r: it. Such a blade is the225 words
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Article1034 1928-01-20 4 RELIGION OF TO-DAY. The Impatience of a Parson" by H. R. L. Sheppard. (Hodder and Stoughton).— Doubtless this book will cause a good deal of discussion and perhaps, 'm certain quarters, heart-burn intr. We have read it with interest and will read it again. It is outspoken and1,034 words
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Article, Illustration22 1928-01-20 4 This Mousing coat of champagne taffeta has a wide bow of self material and trimming bands of quilted taffeta.22 words
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Article373 1928-01-20 4 Beads of Paper. Beads of practically every shape and size are worn nowadays, and the more original and bizarre they happen to be, the better they are liked. If you make them yourself you will be sure of originality for you can make them of whatever shape373 words
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Article29 1928-01-20 4 Lady Clementi, wife of the Governor of Hong Kong, whose health had lately given rise to serious anxiety, underwent a successful operation at the Peak Hospital on Jan. 5.29 words
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Article544 1928-01-20 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. I noticed some very attractive shawls m a shop m Knightsbridge the other morning j most of them displaying gold or silver m some way or other. There were shawls of shaded tinsel, each large square being bordered with deep, multi-coloured silk fringe Others, of fine ninon, were544 words
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Article, Illustration24 1928-01-20 4 The original of the gown sketched was m black satin crepe, with bands of silver thread embroidery as a pretty finish.24 words
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Article128 1928-01-20 4 Mistinguett - Mistinguett By Mile. Mistmguett, the Paris actress whc is credited with having insured her legs foi J-200,000, has revealed her recipe for acquiring beauty equal to her own. Her secret, states the British United Press, is: Daily massage with goat's milk Don't roll your stockings. Don't wear128 words
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Article608 1928-01-20 4 Stools For the Home. There seems to be a vogue just now for making stools at home. Women with nimble fingers are making neat stools of laced hide, m two shades of brown. Other stools are evolved from basket cord. I saw a pretty one m beige and608 words
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Article569 1928-01-20 4 THAT LIVES AND Ul Hs The Baltimore. The equanimity of dan be disturbed, writes Km p M Us Evening News. Like laml to the slow iMtNM which, it may season abh ed Mt a "frost." It is j professional circle.But now we are f hfl r,^ the569 words
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Article, Illustration28 1928-01-20 4 The popular "to^ h is well illustrated I here, of grey am: bolero, once removed. less dinner dre.v-. the v, which is embroidered win beads28 words
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Article713 1928-01-20 5 PRAYER BOOK DEBATE REVELATIONS. A New Valuation. Both Huuses of Parliament have hayj a strange experience, writes the Daily Mail Parliamentary uirespondent. They ha.t discovered thai oratory, said to be dead, still has the power to move the hearts and chp.npe the votes of men. The Prayer713 words
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Article110 1928-01-20 5 Australian Bowler Hero of 1902 Mat*h. Melbourne. The death is announced of Mr. J. V. Saunders, the famous Victorian cricketer who represented Australia m several Test matches m the early part of the century. Mr. Saunders was sixty-one years old. J. V. Saunders will long be110 words
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Advertisement285 1928-01-20 5 m Ml (^tv xM Qv jF~?z:r<^~'- rfy^^^^^wr/ ill) M Q^ wqi -^mM dertul fineness and with W an ac*orable exqui- Powder beautifies the \W the healthy bloom of youth. Soft, delicate, admirable m every way, mmhhh^^mmm JAVA face powder should be used by every s/s/ieSo/MosQs woman who desires to Z#s/foJtfd/etd285 words
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Advertisement205 1928-01-20 5 EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION of Vauxhall-Cadillac j La Salle Cars NEW 1928 MODELS I at the Showroom of I Borneo Motors, Ltd.l To-day I OPEN 9 a. m. to 1O p. m. The Gift of Vigour It is yours to give. If you want to see your child full of lift and205 words
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Advertisement124 1928-01-20 5 t Jr2ere fe the finest I gramophone made/1 OO con\4nced are we that the new I §v 3 Viva-tontd Columbia is the finest I eiamophone txtant that we are special- B ising m it. The demand is already enor- I mows, for the public has discovered this I tjemendous advance124 words
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Article2252 1928-01-20 6 IS IT FOR OR AGAINST? Sir Hall Caine's Analysis. An incident <i nctal wcuirfiuo ir. a cour: of law. m which a judge exprcoj^t 1 In? opinion that woiuan who had ask- I for separation from her husband wo.i.<i haw acted more wisely. more inercitV.;.y ami2,252 words
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Article192 1928-01-20 6 Child that would have hfen an Imbecile. New York. The right to let a newiy-bom child die rather than live a life of suffering is being widely discussed. This is a result of the assertion by the Horald Examiner, of Chicago, that the192 words
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Article138 1928-01-20 6 Railway Through Paris Catacombs. l*aris. A railway passing through a place of a million skulls is now m course of construction beneath Paris. Drills ;md hammers at- pcuindinir a way titiough the famous cataeumbs to make new lint- that will relieve the congested traffic m138 words
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Article116 1928-01-20 6 Wild-West Scene m Serbian Parliament. Vienna. A revolver figured m a scene m the JugoSlavian Parliament which was exciting even for Balkan Parliaments, where debates are never monotonous. Deputy Vujic, of the Agrarian Party, incensed by a comment made by M. Secrow. a Democratic deputy, sprang up116 words
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Article30 1928-01-20 6 £>00 Per Annum for Divorced Wife. London, January 10. Under'a will proved to be £2:19,000, Earl (»athcart gives his divorced wife. Vera. C.'CO per annum m trust.30 words
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Article170 1928-01-20 6 The world*! greatest act of economy is recalled by the death at Withnell, a vfflflga on the moorland road between Bolton and Preston, of Mr. Henry Hoyle, aged eighty. Mr. Hoyle qualified for the title of "England'? thriftiest man" a few years ago. He had been for170 words
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Advertisement299 1928-01-20 6 achievements of living commanders, Napoleon siands out, the supreme general. In victory or defeat his personality dominated the world —his leadership never failed «>!» pKUDIUy I&Bn IvVrlL/ILLi O/fe Supreme CKiARETT^ P T T P \W \™y;^^^.'^jAvy stands out as the acknowledged leader m cigarette quality. Brands may come and I299 words
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Article1011 1928-01-20 7 BRITISH VIEW OF TREATY PROPOSALS. Seme Limitation Essential. [Renter's Service. 1 Lundan. Jan. 18. A white paper of 10,000 words has been issued containing tfee British Government's observations on the suggested programme of work for the Security Subcommittee of the Preparatory Disarmament Commit tee. The memorandum, which confirms1,011 words
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Article338 1928-01-20 7 WHERF OPPOSITIONISTS ARE EXILED. Siberia for Incorrigibles. [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, Jan. 14. (Hy mail). Ail opposition leaders of every and character have been ordered to \arious distant points: and there to remain indefinitely. They have been divided into three groups for purposes of punishment, 'incorrigihles, penitents and nan338 words
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Article112 1928-01-20 7 Ten Years for Both Accused. [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 18. McCartney and Hansen. charged at tinOld Bailey with espionage, have been found uuilty and each sentenced to ten years penal servitude. The Attorney-General m his final speech. declared that a dangerous spy organisation against the* safety of112 words
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45 1928-01-20 7 [Renter's Service.l lierlin, Jan. IS. Pol the first time since the war an international shipping conference is being held m Germany. The committee of the North Atlantic Shipping Conference, representing all North Atlantic shipping- companies except the Italian, meets here to morrow.45 words
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Advertisement335 1928-01-20 7 irJCINEGS CARDS DAWN SIUDKX i \i»\nese photo(;r\i>hei* ntnCSET STRKET will i «ur I CM«m WEE BROTHERS, 1 nderiakcr-. \in\lMKNT\l. M\s|)\n it .1 Wrt••»"hs. Mk> to order.^ H im! WPMlfl \hv.\-, m S'ncK. |1 B ROAD. TKL. mm. Ij NATIONAL ELECTRIC CO., 8 f:^««< Place. t J iftie address: NATELECO, .Singapore.!335 words
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Advertisement587 1928-01-20 7 NOTICES. IRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED. Aerated Water Factory will be dosed ©n Monday and Tuesday, the J:*n! ami ir h in*tart, Ihine.ve New Year holiday.-. Ml received before II a.m. on Satur i.iy morning, the 21>t in^t tnt, be rvred befon the holidays. EXCHANGE BANKS. -h. K\«h:in-e I) :nks will587 words
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Advertisement739 1928-01-20 7 TENDERS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders wi'l be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of the 27th Januaiy, 192K, for supplying apprcximately the f(dlowinjr <juantit:es of 2' 2 m. laterite on the undermentioned! roads: 1. ">0 cubes on Ayei Rajah Road, 2. M do Chanjri Roail bet.ween 13% and739 words
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Advertisement749 1928-01-20 7 NOTICES. SINGAPORE AND SOITH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. Thr Annual Meeting of the Associat »n will he held m the V.M.C.A. HhII on Friday, .l.ir.u ary 27th, at IJt p.m. lUSINKSS To pas.- the Accounts for JM27. To elect Officers for IH2B. Other Business. All who are int-iested m the749 words
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698 1928-01-20 8 The fuller reports, which have come through by mail, of affairs m Russia, make it apparent that something m the nature of a Pride's Purge has been carried out by M. Stalin and his supporters. The list of those who698 words
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Article1255 1928-01-20 8 Chief Inspector 1 onovnn. O.C.P.D Tapah. who is being treated for paralysis In the Batu Gajah European Hospital, cry much better. Mr. P. T. Lamble, who has just retired from the Hong Kong Government Civil Service after twenty-six years service, left by the Taiyo Maru for Japan where he isM.M.; Malaysia Message; Ex. - 1,255 words
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Article259 1928-01-20 8 The undernoted non-fiction w j ready for issue on Saturday. Anon. War Birds—th<- Htm known Aviator. 1L»27. i\h\>. Aldington (R.) Letter* Sevipne. Selected, with an In:- ry y tay by R. Aldington. \'J2~. Bell" (E. C H. Moberlyt IV Letters of C. F. Moberly IM! Brown (J. Mac-mi259 words
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Article130 1928-01-20 8 The second instant runninp out of control a: buildinps at the *id» recorded on Wednesda> proceeding alonp Neu B direction of Sepoy Lin« and crashed into a building pa^t the police wh<> was proceeding alonj tl the road towai"d> i<»wn v">a- and so severely injured thai130 words
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Article43 1928-01-20 8 LATEST TIN AND RI'IWEK PRICES. (From Our Own C r London. Jan. 19. .TV>. I" 1 Messrs. Syminprton iltd 3 notify to-day's rubber pru Is. 7 >{Hd. per lb. Messrs. Lewis. Lazaru notify to-day's tin l £248* 15 16—£247 11 U»43 words
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Advertisement162 1928-01-20 8 'THE COSXQISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" 1 I Simonds' m Pale ■■ft- 4\>'^ rM»Hi a Sole Agents CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., Ltd. (Incorporated under the Companies* Ordinance* of Hottgkonjj) (Incorporated m Shanghai.) SINGAPORE. V.W.V.%V.\VAV.W.V/AV.W > %S%%SSW,VA%SV.SV.W.V.V.ViVS Special Offer for a Few Days 5 Ikan Kurau I ANY QUANTITY FROM POUND PER 50162 words
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Advertisement75 1928-01-20 8 Parfums de Luxe "jj ooxy Chypre Origan Rose Jacqueminot > Paris f Emeraude EAU DE COTY •> 2» to be had fiom all dealers i a Dupirc Brothers. j: i; (if JBr j» "7^^_ yi |j lJ M-.— I BLACK AND WHITE. Always the highest quality. Sole Agents: [jBEJORI^OjajLm Sltoer^ilm^^75 words
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Advertisement7 1928-01-20 8 To-day's Feature. THE LATEST j FASHIOXS. Pay<7 words
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Article198 1928-01-20 9 IWK MANAGER'S TRADE CONFIDENCE. Revival Likely. [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 19. to the future there is good confidence." declared Mr. <; odenough, reviewing Great l trade prospects at Barclay's Bank t that both industry and trade i- \:-:'A\n were at present showing »n of substantial revival which was198 words
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Article104 1928-01-20 9 Faces Across the Sea. ti-h Ra- orrk-ial Service*.] Kugh\. Jan. 19. noon. I,i r-i television experts announce on has bfen established betweesj I. ?:<:<.n a: .V a YorS\. ■Ml two wttk- t xperiments tl I and hands to be seen Om Atlantic and although the 'ndi.-tinct it b104 words
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Article103 1928-01-20 9 r: < >ffkial Service.] Kughv. Jan. 19. noon. If i the Malines conversations V-'glican and Roman faiths is iay. It consists of two parts. :ho Anglicans report on the ►ntVreru'o to the Archbishop of r\ an i the otht i consists of a ■Mmoraadum by Roman Catholic103 words
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Article49 1928-01-20 9 Kaapt Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Jan. 18. >bject of relieving unemployrijr labourers, fix prefectures and to begin public works, institutions, the six cities, i.e., ka Ky»to. Yokohama. Nagoya ar.d also the Kanagawa Pre•«>vernmer,t have decided to apV .7 '.."i2l for various enterprises 1 th»- immediate future49 words
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Article25 1928-01-20 9 \;.hi \ichi Service.] Tokio. Jan. 18. -tated that Russia has pro- hina to discuss the possibility of diplomatic relations between Mm.25 words
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Article27 1928-01-20 9 I- > Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Jan. is. •he Emperor has been pleased n to the engagement of H.I.H. hichibu to Miss SeUuko, adof Count Matsudaira.27 words
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Article181 1928-01-20 9 NO STATE CAN BE A POLICEMAN. > Bi-lateral Treaties Best. (Heater's Service.] London. Jan. 19. Dealing with the question of sanctions the White Paper containing the British Government's observations on the suggested programme of work for the Security subcommittee of Preparatory Disarmament Committee declares that the time is181 words
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Article106 1928-01-20 9 Farewell (iathering. [Butish Radio—Official Service.] Kugby. Jan. 19, noon. Sir John Shnofl and his coheagues of the >ta*utory Commission which is to enquin int "> Indian reforms, leave London to-day and i-mbarh on the P. a--! 0. Moo.tan \:a Marseilles to niomw. They reach106 words
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Article80 1928-01-20 9 [Bv.ti-h Radio—Official Service.] Rujrby. Jan. 19, noon. The Kin^ has conferred the rank of Honorary Knight Commander of the Order af Saint Michael and Saint George upon Doctor Castellani. director of tropical mcdi cines at Nois Institute and the Hospital fir Tropical Diseases m London. Dr. Castellani.80 words
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38 1928-01-20 9 fNanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Toki". Jan. 18. Mr. K. Fujita, President of the Tokio Chamber of Commerce, has been selected as the representative of Japanese employers to take part m the next International Labour Conference.38 words
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Article42 1928-01-20 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Xichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. U. The submarine telephone service between Kushu and Chosen will be opened shortly, the work being commenced m April. A direct telephone service between Japan and China is also contemplated by the authorities concerned.42 words
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Article154 1928-01-20 9 On Sunday a team race has been arranged for the "B" Class between Naval Officers of H.M.S. Hawkins and Club helmsmen. Yachts Xos. 2,4 and fi will be .-ailed by tht* Navy and Numbers 1,3 and sby the Club. Flying start at 9.55 over the following course:—From Club starting154 words
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Article38 1928-01-20 9 The Club House will be closed on Monday, 23rd. instant, all day. Any member who may wish to use the course on this day, is requested to remove his clubs on or l>«fore 22nd. instant.38 words
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Article229 1928-01-20 9 GROWTH OF EMPLOYMENT LAST YEAR. Many Wage Reductions. [British Radio—Official Service.] KuEby, Jan. 19, noon. In the annual survey of wages, cost of Bring and trade disputes during the past year, the Ministry of Labour records that the average number of persons empiove was higher than m any229 words
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Article88 1928-01-20 9 Berlin. Jan. 111. General Groener has been appointed Minister of IK*fence m succession to Genera 1 Seesler who resigned m connection with the discovery of war iraterial at Kiel. General Groener, who is 01, hatl char^t of the entire railway operations at the outbreak of war and88 words
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Article86 1928-01-20 9 [Re-iter's Service.] Basra, Jan. is. Over 00 insurgents were killed at Qa.-bah m Khuzistan. southwest Peisia. as a result of a clash with the military. T!..' whole peasant copulation of Khuzis an provim-e. H-ii'fly A'-ahs, is said to have ri>en against the Persia Government m onsequence of86 words
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Article192 1928-01-20 9 Arrangements for Singapore Supporters. The attention of S.C.C. Rugby enthusiasts is drawn to the arrangements that are being made, whereby members wishing to see the Malaya Cup final between Perak and Singapore on the 28th. of this month, may travel to Kuala Lumpur at the special concession192 words
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Article91 1928-01-20 9 The Paramount picture "Behind The Front" which will commence at the Alhambra on Monday should prove a great draw. The picture is a scream from start to finish, and although the scenes depicted are m the battlefields of France, there is none of the tragedy of war.91 words
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Article53 1928-01-20 9 The annual meeting of the Boy Scouts Association will be held m the Y.MIC.A. Hall on Friday, January. 27 at 5.30 p.m.. The Rev. F. W. J. Reynolds, who is to become Assistant Chaplain, Selangor, and Mr. Padge. who is joining the Agricultural Department as entomologist, are expected to arrive53 words
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Article368 1928-01-20 9 BRUTAL MURDER OF A WOMAN. Death Sentence. At the continued sessions of the Muar Assizes, before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, Tay Bian was charged with having murder ed a Chinese woman on December 18th by stabbing- her m the abdomen with a knife. The accused was represented by368 words
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Article353 1928-01-20 9 [To the Editor, Malay Mail.] Sir,—l have read with interest your leading article fan your issue of the 17th January and only venture to write thes; few lines, m reply, m order to clear awa> certain misconceptions to which it may five rise m the minds353 words
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Article137 1928-01-20 9 At the annual general meeting of Hl« Straits Bachelors' Physical Culture Association held at Mr. Tan Soo Liew's residence No. 30 Cornwall Street on Jan. 9th. the iollowing were elected office-bearers fos the current year.—President Mr. Tan Jin 'Jam. Vice-Presidents Mesvs Lim Hock Seng, Tan Soo Lievv, and Ong Kee137 words
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Advertisement149 1928-01-20 9 R 4 OBINSONC"{ —For Value and Service \^J J STAPLES f Mattresses A Staples Mattress is a Possession to Boast of. \l Sole Agents: I Robinson Co., Ltd. l m Incorporated m the Straits Settlexn«cts). J: Singapore. WAV.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V/.W.V.V.V.V.VMVtV/.NVtV.WfVAVrf Cream -a little word I with a delicious j meanina It'i so149 words
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Advertisement756 1928-01-20 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES -•X PRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Du# Sport. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE—LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. HELENUS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In756 words
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Advertisement638 1928-01-20 10 Ellerman Bucknal! Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAIFTINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN Doe Spore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE Feb< 15 HOMEWARDS. m s.s. CITY OF TOKIO Marseilles, Havre, Ld'on,638 words
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Advertisement344 1928-01-20 10 P. &*O British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MA.IESTYS GOVMtSMCNI LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore. l'«nnajn ipor> MACEDONIA 11.000 Jan. If MORKA KARMALA344 words
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Article1341 1928-01-20 11 AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE GODS. Lord of the Chariot. There are m this world many u.iseeing unhearing people who, if they ever thought about th« thing at all-whi;-h they certainly do not -would tell you that the gods are id. But it i.. not true. I admit, indeed1,341 words
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Article348 1928-01-20 11 A Successful Function. The At Home held by the Association of British Malaya, on Tuesday afternoon, at the Hotel Cecil, was said, by thos-e who attended it, to be an unqualified success, writes the Malay Mail's London correspondent m mail week. Nearly 200 persons of varying348 words
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82 1928-01-20 11 .Mr. Mellon's Denial. London, January 6. "America's sensational war debt j)lan" m the words of a huge newspaper heading which created a stir m London to-day. It related to a report from Washington that the Ameiican Government contemplated calling an international conference to dis•uss a82 words
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Article73 1928-01-20 11 Vain Effort to Save Son's Life. A father unsuccessfully gave his blood m an effort to save the life of his son, who had been injured m I collision between his motor-cycle and a tramway-car m Manchester. The son, Charles Taylor, aged 24. was taken to73 words
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Article59 1928-01-20 11 The Government Health Offioo sends returns for the seven days ending on Saturday, January 14th.. as follows:— Penan*? Hill (2,100 feet), average mean shade temperature 70.80 (deg. P.), total evaporation .490 inch, total rainfall .098 inch. Bukit Fraser (4,100 feet), average mean shade temperature 83.03 (deg. F.),59 words
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Advertisement239 1928-01-20 11 t^IMSUNT S k v POSTUM j^ f//^ Perfect Mealtime Drink —dbildreti love it and ihrhc on it, too GIVE the children the same drink you take rrcals —Instant Postum. It is perfectly delicious unique free from tht tannin and caffein which In *ea and coffee so inus, for Instant Postum239 words
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Advertisement186 1928-01-20 11 NEXT YEAR AND THE NEXT AND THE NEXT. Consistent earning ability year after year—dependable service day after day—strength and power for heavy loads— These are qualities that Graham Brothers Trucks and Buses retain throughout their long useful lives. They are built to make money fcr their ov n:n.—and they do186 words
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Article93 1928-01-20 12 DEATH ON BOARD THE PATROCLUS. Passenger Succumbs to Bronchitis. A passenger on board the Patroclus which arrived m Colombo on Jan. 9 from the Far East, died at sea, while the steamer was nearing Colombo. The body was brought ashore. The deceased, Mr. Walter Ralph Peters of Australia,93 words
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78 1928-01-20 12 In the Marine Court yesterday, before the Master Attendant, five Chinese boardinghouse keepers were charged with going alongside the Antung before she was properly anchored. They were all convicted and fined $15 each or twenty-one days' rigorous imprisonment. The M.M. mail steamer General Metzinger is due78 words
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Article310 1928-01-20 12 Tea-Clipper Memories Recalled. Captain Andrew Shewan. one of the last survivors of the old tea-clipper captains, was buried at Ealmg on December 17th. He was 78 years of age, and came of an old seafaring family of Peterhead. His grandfather died from exposure on an ice310 words
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Article134 1928-01-20 12 Remarkable Firing by Renown and Hood. The Naval Correspondent of the Daily News gives extracts from a detailed account of the recent gunnery practice by British warships. The account appears m the German semiofficial marine journal "Rundschau." which describes how the Hood and the Renown, steaming nineteen134 words
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Article145 1928-01-20 12 In the November issue of the Marine Observer, Captain E. G. Vaughan and Mr. L. J. Stevenson record a curious experience ot observing from the deck of the Chack Sang beams of light similar to searchlight rays m 10 deg. N., and 102 deg. E. (China Sea);145 words
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Advertisement713 1928-01-20 12 Bums Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. U Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The j.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de713 words
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Advertisement439 1928-01-20 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) y GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE (via Suez) M.S. SILVERBEECH In Port saiJ M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 12 M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Mar. 10 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICL SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO \\h439 words
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Advertisement123 1928-01-20 12 CHARGEURS REIMS. (Incorporated :r- v REGULAR MONTHLY FKKKJHT PASSENGER SEKVh'E -(olOUTWARDS SAIGON. TOI'RANE \M> HAIPW* CAP TOVRANE CAP LAY FA HOMEWARDS MARSEILLES. HAVRE. lUVKIRK AND ANTWFHI 1 r»u»« CAP VARELLA CAP TOURANF CAP LAY CAP PADARAN CAP St. JACQUES "Cap^ steamers aiv kave escellent pamipt modation *ith uincU double berth123 words
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Miscellaneous686 1928-01-20 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Giemas 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 Saturday 6686 words
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Miscellaneous27 1928-01-20 12 Bonprkalis, Dut. 578, from Batavia 10, for Sinxkawani? 21. Jeranut, Brit. 73, from Muar 10. for Muar 20. SijiSl:ara. Dut. 253, from Ba*ran for S. Pandjanpr 21.27 words
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Advertisement622 1928-01-20 13 O. S. K. Line. Devtinatiom. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. I r<i<m. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, \ntwerp, via Colombo. Aden and Sai'1- Atlas Mam Feb. 11 Feb. 13 I'jrtan, Cape Town, Rio, Santo*, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. f Montevideo Maru Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Mr>niba&.*i<. Zanzibar, Dar-ea -Salaam, S i-i. lourenco Marques and622 words
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Advertisement456 1928-01-20 13 TRAVEL-COMFORT DOLLAR fi3§fe •president* m LINERS J3*£3* Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running456 words
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Advertisement674 1928-01-20 13 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ, (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) Q UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connectiona to:—Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and I'enanf). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF674 words
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Article1159 1928-01-20 14 WHERE ARE THE NEW FILM STARS? Why We Lag Behind. That excellent authority on all* mattery pertaining to the motion picture, the Morning Post Film Critic, has m an admirable book most carefully analysed the first vauses of America's success m the film industry; and it1,159 words
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Article263 1928-01-20 14 How Iht> S|H*nd >iont'> m H« !lyw«H»d. This isn't a competition. It is a tittlt story told l>\ Dou^laa Furber, mriter <>r the libretti of many successful revues am musical shows, and lately turned film writer as well. Mr. Furber was m Hollywood ui.h263 words
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Article64 1928-01-20 14 35th Since General Election. t I ondon, .fin. 11. Including Northampton, there have been 35 contested by-elections since the last General Election, of which the Conservatives won 19, Labour 12 and the Liberal* 4. Labour gained (5 from the Conservatives and 1 from the Lrherals. Liberals gained 164 words
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Advertisement134 1928-01-20 14 My furniture double its value would seem Since polished witKEONUK' tfe§ FurniVare Cream Iffi gptfSffff FURNITURE Sold everywhere MAM •KACTI "X ED UV KONLK, LTD., FORTSLADE. KNCLAND I The Best Battery j For Your Car. j ASK YOUR DEALER FOR A WILLARD I and I SEE THAT YOU GET IT.134 words
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Advertisement132 1928-01-20 14 Tr\ith Advertising WHEN WE ADVERTISE OUR GOGDsX \wE DO SO IN ORDER TO BRING T()X \tHE NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC IWMg XoUR GOODS ARE ALL WE CLAIM X FOR THEM AND THAT WE t I XcAN OFFER REAL VALUE t FOR MONEY t A Call at Our Acces- a sories132 words
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Miscellaneous63 1928-01-20 14 PICKWICK IN PICTURES. By Arthur Moreland. No. 18. The End of Miss Rachael's adventure. OF a cheque. Quite W ffifiHT r^-^-Wi I—ir^Bliik1 —ir^Bliik *^^T on your Bonnet said (/I ■OS r^^V^C^ flr ToThemamqr HISEXITsiUSTINTJME V ■'fe'HlC* ]^> ACT AS SHE PLEASES WORE Oj hvAUIl c^ "Bvf RvToirvw.rk *SAto J^f?^Wi SmW^:63 words
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Article378 1928-01-20 15 Kemarkable New Machines. One «>f those romantic happenings which from time to time relieve the drabness of Industry has occurred m connection with some glass bottle making machines. These are far m advance of anything previously invented and have been produced by a triumvirate consisting of378 words
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Article868 1928-01-20 15 LYALL AND EVATT'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 18. The Tin piicc has again dropped. hta\ily, losing 17 15s over the week and wh:l > m tistical figures do not appear |o wjaraxkl the heavy decline of the last i_w w« ks, the market is described as woak868 words
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Article17 1928-01-20 15 Ga'tey and Bater^an Secretaries-. Jimah 14.4X4; Bukit K. 8., X.'V'O; Punp for. 14.0"0.17 words
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Article60 1928-01-20 15 Janir y l\>. Bank 1 in.*. Bank demand i:yh] Private credits '.I m.?. 4 New York, demand >•% Credits 90 days 5' T* France, demand 1436 India, T. T. ls* Hong Kong, demand lt% P-C. Dis. Yokohama, demand 1 *'l Java, demand 14° Bangkok, demand Bar Silver London 2660 words
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Article212 1928-01-20 15 January ii.. Tin 200 Ton> |121% Gambier 8 Pepper White 95 Pepper Black 67 Flake Tapioca 9 1--Poarl Sago Small 9 Copra 11.71 Copra Sundried LISS Opium, Bennres unt. 4,000 Rice I<iang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 830 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice. Rangoon Bintai. 2*o212 words
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Article61 1928-01-20 15 January 19th, 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. i oik of Market:—Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet lt%d per li New York Spot Sheet Gjtta "1> 7 V per lb. Spot 07'.j 67 4 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Jan. 6K i^' Feb-Mar. 6961 words
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Article120 1928-01-20 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Cbenderiang (t) 17s «>d lhs Id Kuyoh Tin ($1) 1.20 1.25 X. Taipinjr (sl> 1.22 1- L27H I'ahnnj; Consd. <.V > 14s Id 15c Fengkalen (ss) Isi N Ml M Cjd. Rahman Hyds. ($1) I.{>U L 95 Ratrut 11) 24s Id 25s M Takuapas (m120 words
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Article116 1928-01-20 15 Yesterday's Alterations. January 19th, Closing Trie >. Batu Taves 1J2% I.^T'lHitams IM% UtlSk I I Malayan Cms. 1.14 1.17 Mami.au 147% L42H X<»ith Taipinjr 1.24 1.2s Penawats B 2 M Petaling 4JO L»7% Kantau Pref. !>:» I>'> Kahman Hyd. UT?% iSt% .^un^ei Way> :i.2:» lltH SoiUh Taipin^r116 words
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Article37 1928-01-20 15 A disastrous fire broke out last week at Megan, the Anglo-Burma Rice Companymill m Upper Pazundaung on Satin <i:». night, over Rs. 7,000,000 being involved ir damages, which included the total destruction of the firm's milliner plan.37 words
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Article175 1928-01-20 15 UCXSE M ACPHAIL COS REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 19. Rv.bber. —London. Is 7-.id. 'v(i up. 'Jin. —L<>n<ion, [245. 10s. ].">> d;>\vn. Mining.—Easier. Taipiny: iJgM 1.2 7, North TaipinK LH LSS. South Taipintr M 66, Pcnawat M Xi, Lingui 2.t>7 2. 10, Kuthai 2.1;^ 2.17, Malaya Consolidated 1.14 1.17.175 words
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Article196 1928-01-20 15 Singapore. Jan. 19. The sagging tendency nas continued m the HUur*e£, and yestenlav the lowest level since the- middle of November was reached. The confidence of Speculators has been rathei shaken, and although as yet thenhas been no really heavy selling <»n their part, there ha>196 words
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Article280 1928-01-20 15 Singapore. Jan. IM. Rubber. After remaining quiet ami steady thioujrhout the |IHM |*art vi the past week, the local niaiiet fell approximately P2 cts. m two tiav.-. This morning, hiAVi\er. small advances m both London and New York have had a steadying effec•; an<i tht Spot prim) has280 words
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Article138 1928-01-20 15 Printers' Errors which art- I'rirl.Ten thousand pound? ha< alrettdj paid for a nutnlier wi imCbMM ti t'x •Meyer" stamp etOmettm, wkkk i- Mm sold m London hy Messrs. ffjlWHi. R«.<.k« and Co. The Meyer collection was made »»y BwiM doctor, who purchased the ranspecimens for small138 words
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Advertisement351 1928-01-20 15 ISSETS OVER $7,500,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry. E.C Jhe Company has £20,000 depesited with the Supreme Ourt of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act.351 words
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Advertisement403 1928-01-20 15 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated m England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital m 600,000 shares of £o each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund 4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3,000,000 Head Otfke: Bishopsgate, London. E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Ipoh Rangoon Amritsar Karachi Saigon Bangkok Klarm Samarang403 words
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Advertisement301 1928-01-20 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund—Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman A. H. Compton, Esq.. Deputy Chairman VV.301 words
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Advertisement38 1928-01-20 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee—Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.38 words
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Article2208 1928-01-20 16 SIR HUGH CLIFFORD IN PAHANG. Unveiling of a Monument to Mr. E. A. Wise. Many years ago during the Pahang rebellion Mr. E- A. Wise, Superintendent of Ulu Pahang. fell m action at Jeram Ampai. Mr. Wist- was well-known to Sir Hugh Clifford, and during His Excellency's recent2,208 words
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Article569 1928-01-20 16 NEW YEAR TOURNAMENT AT L.L.T.C. The Handicaps. The handicaps m the open tournament to be played at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club during- Chinese New Year (commencing this afternoon) are as follow:— Gentlemen's Singles Handicap.-R. G. Pash scr. bye, J. R. A. Bidwell plus 15 bye, R. Pearce569 words
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Article62 1928-01-20 16 Annual Dinner and Dance. With reference to notices sent to members m connection with the dinner and dance to be held at Sea View on Friday. Jan. 27, the Secretary would be glad if members who have not returned their cards would kindly do so immediately to62 words
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Article711 1928-01-20 16 THE INTER-SERVICES TOURNAMENT. Navy Wins Grant Cup. Winning five out of the eight contests, the Navy represented by men from H.M.S. Hawkins, won the Lowther Grant Cup competition at the Happy Valley last night. The sport was of that excellent quality always produced by anr.y and navy boxers, but711 words
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Article45 1928-01-20 16 [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 18. In English Cup replays Exeter beat Ro therham by 3 to 1, and Bury beat Charltor 4 to 3. [Bury, thus qualify to meet Manchester United at Bury m the fourth round and Exeter will entertain Blackburn.]45 words
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Article26 1928-01-20 16 A woman passed wearing a snake-skin hat, snake-Hkin shoes, and carrying a snake-skin umbrella and bag. 44Ah!" murmured a wit, 4'the revenge of Eve."26 words
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Advertisement161 1928-01-20 16 V motoe'pianol; U... LL™* ii Jli.nik THE PIANO WITH ipl^S^^ TONE, TOUCH, a s n ERr T II J PRKK $si(i f ash I Can Purchased r monlh|y IJ I paymentI M ,-j i\ hI Cali or wriv j y illustrated S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). SINGAPORE.161 words
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