The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 January 1928
1928-01-23
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Title Section13 1928-01-23 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SLNGAPORE. S.S. MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1928. NO. i2.:n:>13 words
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Article230 1928-01-23 1 The Government of Japan has resigned and a general election will take place next month —I'age 9. The American delegation at the PanAmerican conference is encouraging discussion of the IS. Caribbean policy—Pages 7 and 9. Sir Alan and Lady C obham have resumed their flight round Africa—230 words
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Article958 1928-01-23 1 Naturally a book shop is full of finished Itarin thai stand neatly jacketed on -helves. but it is also lull of innumerable little wisps and tags of tales -the half tevealed storits of customers who betray •heinselves by their reepjests. At the end ol958 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement184 1928-01-23 1 „V.W.W.SW.WAW.V.W.V.V. < i SOLYPTOL SOAP j: i IDEAL FOR THE HOME J •.•.•,V.V.V.V.VAW.S%%V.VAV.W. RAFFLES HOTEL. THE SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT. n iNFR FOR A SHORT PERIOD ONLY DANSANT MfeA NISA LORULD. EVERY EVERY CLASSICAL AND CHARACTER DANCER TUESDAY, MONDAY, Appearing During All Tea and THURSDAY, Dinner Dansanis Avn WKDNESDAY, A£SU IXD ORCHESTRAL184 words
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Advertisement291 1928-01-23 1 -mmm________^Sm\\^^^m^m^ .Mt^ufli-mWmsLimXl-u'^lht. jQttle JtfissJturlo helps KURLO will waah your woollens, all your dainty fabrics quickly and J| I lilll thoroughly, yet it cleanses so gently MJJJjI -J LJJLJjJ that not a single thread Is harmed or CTEELptf |TTTIf shrunken. The Kurlo way leaves your lIJ j* 11 woollens soft and291 words
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Advertisement179 1928-01-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cargo notice re Gascoyne—Page 12. Behind the front at the Alhamhra— Page 2. Bisurated magnesia fpr indigestion— Page 7. Bungalow, or small house, required— Page 7. More specialities at :hc Cold Storage Page g. All accessories of football at Little i Page 8. Flowers for all occasions at179 words
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Advertisement10 1928-01-23 1 < THE BEST TABLE HIIUU l "SNOWFLAKE" PURE (HILLED CREAMERY^ S\V.V.V.\V.VAV.V.\V.\V.V.V.V.10 words
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Miscellaneous104 1928-01-23 1 THE WEEK. High Water. 10.18 a.m.. M, 11.li' p.m., ML Malacca: H. W. 7.50 a.m.. <i>, IjM pm.. ML Chinese New Year. rublic Holiday. H.M.S. Hawkin> Lt-aves. Football: Malayan CktaCM rt. S.F.A. Ladies' Lawn T.(\ Tournament. Tucuday. 24th Hiph Water, 1O.55* a.m.. 9.V. Malacca: H. W. *..'!<> a.m.. U, •'.JO104 words
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237 1928-01-23 2 "Where Do You Buy Your Stockings?*' A casual question by a woman during the Three Choirs' Festival \va^ -uffici^nt to ruin a gramophone record «>* Cesar Franck's symphony. The work of reproducing the festival music was carried out by means of tie recording van which237 words
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Article124 1928-01-23 2 Sheffield Shield Cricket. London. Jan. 5. Sydney.—ln the Sheffield Shield. New South Wa.es beat Queensland on the first ihnings. New -mWAAjk Wales.—lst Innings. 631; 2nd innings (for 8 wkts.) 100.—Total. 731. Queensland.—lst innings, 276; 2nd innings (following on>. 590.—Total. 866. Ir New South Wales'^ first innings Kippav Wtlttd124 words
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Article58 1928-01-23 2 Sydney. Jan. 10. In ■<: Sheffield Shield match New South Waloi .k'-'eated South Australia by 118 run-. Non South Wales 291 (Jackson 131 Wai! 4 for M) and 36S (Jackson 122. Bradman H, Kippax ML Scott 3 for 108>. South Australia 248 (Grimmett 04, Alexander 68, Nicholls S for 115).58 words
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Article118 1928-01-23 2 Cem|JLls<ir> Closing of Shops at 8 p.m. London. Jan. 2. Legi:-lation to enforce the principle of compulsory closing of shops at fixed hours as laid down in the D.O.R.A. (Defence of tht Realm Act) regulations during war time are recommended in the report of^the Committee issued today.118 words
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Article108 1928-01-23 2 Patient Made to Stand on Head. A West End heart specialist visiting Brompton Hospital, on hearing that seven old Nellie Pol was unable to eat her Chr -tma< dinner because her heart was Um it.- at nearly three hundred to the mimrt. ira k Nellie stand on108 words
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Advertisement239 1928-01-23 2 PARFUMS "CAR ON" NUIT DE NOEL. NARCISSE NOIR. Stockists: MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD. QUALITY, SERVICE. PRICE ECONOMY. TO HAPPY valleyT CINEMA —SIDESHOWS UNION STAR (MALAY) OPERA. Various Amusements GATE 10 CTS. V MADAM Kelvey's i jyb Talented ir Jl? Pupil* jg^S^. Victoria SL Theatre Matinee Feb. 6th V, and239 words
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Advertisement375 1928-01-23 2 Victoria Theatre Commencing FRIDAY, JAN. 27th. W. R. BANVARD presents The Banvard Musical Comedy Co. Friday~lan727th. T Jan. 28th. "WHIRLED INTO HAPPINESS." I "MERCENARY MARY." London's Great Musical Success. 1 vrom tbp London Hippodrome. Monday, Jan. 30th. THE REVIEW OF REVUES. PAVILION From Wednesday, 18th to Monday. 23t<1. January. AT375 words
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Advertisement310 1928-01-23 2 FURTHER NIGHTS OF EXCESSIVE HILARITY \v, I Ia AT THE N ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd.. Proprietory In the Second Show commencing 9 p.m A PARAMOUNT SUPER COMEm Presenting THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE W\U It is A BOMBSHELL OF MIRTH, A BARRAGE Ol H|| VUIT and is acclaimed310 words
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Article262 1928-01-23 3 Labour Troubles of 4,000 Years Ago. The interesting fact that gardens in St: Martin's lane and at Bethnai Green were once the scene of important agricul tural experiments is recalled by the exhibition of manuscripts and printed hooks, illustiatintf the history of agriculture, on view262 words
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Article221 1928-01-23 3 Shall we dye that we may live? Apparently so. in some cases. A bulletin of the American Chemical Society (New York) tells nf remarkable results with dyes in what are described as desperate cases of blood poison. These were reported by Dr. Hugh H. Young of the221 words
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Article145 1928-01-23 3 In the Magistrate's Court. Ipoh, on Monday morning, a Chinese clerk named Seow Kay Thye, employed by a Chop Hon Soon Chau, a firm of rubber dealers and liquor merchants, was produced before Raja Omar on a charge of having wilfully and maliciously opened two letters145 words
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Article99 1928-01-23 3 Anticipated Italo-Beluian Alliance. Hn ssels, Dec. ft. An announcement in the Italian newspaper Gazzetta del Popolo. of the imminent engagement of Prince Humbert, s:on of the King of Italy, to Princess Marie Jose, daughter of the King oi* the Belgians, is genially accepted here as the forerunner of99 words
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Article82 1928-01-23 3 Indian Army Officer's Suicide. London, Jan. 11. A verdict of suicide was returned at the inquest over the death of Major Wilfred Stuart 'Dayroll, D.5.0., of the Indian Army, who was found shot dead in his flat at St. James's. His brother-in-law, Lieut.-Col. W. Armitage, said82 words
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Article71 1928-01-23 3 The public examination of Fred Karno. who recently failed with liabilities of Utf.o46 and a surplus of assets after payment of the whole of the liabilities of £15,306, was postponed at the London Bankruptcy Court on the application of the Official Receiver. He stated that there were71 words
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Advertisement183 1928-01-23 3 Fadelphi hotel j CABARET WEEK I: 0 f Engagement Extraordinary J OF THE MIDNIGHT FROLICS I JOE FARREN I RALPH STONE JENNY DUBY KVA FARREN ADOLPHO BELLOTTI NELLIE FARREN WALDEMAR VOLSKY j VERA KELTZOVA MISS VALENTINE I Will appear on j Mon. Jan. 23 Thurs. Jan. 26 j Tues. Jan.183 words
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Advertisement319 1928-01-23 3 Man's Greatest Pest —Mosquitoes! MOSQUITOES are more than a nuisance they carry lingering death to you and your household. Born in malignant swamp-holes and fever-reeking marshes, they swarm into your home and attack you with their annoying, torturesome sting. They suck your blood and leave in its stead the deadly319 words
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Article246 1928-01-23 4 JOAN KENNETT. an attractive, enterprising but independent gir.. with a dislike of men, is financed in a business concern by CAROL WiNSTANLKV Carol, with a view to marriage, tells Joan that she must sell out, and that sne is negotiating With GOLDBERG, managing dilSlUlf of their biggest rival, to246 words
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Article4169 1928-01-23 4 Ni rman Wareing came to himself again, with an intolerable gripi ing of strong smelling salts in his nostrils. He was stih lying on the carpet, with cushions under h"is head. His hair an 1 ihe upper parts ot his clothing were drenched with water, eopiouslv ar icii4,169 words
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Article258 1928-01-23 4 Discovery at Guildhall. A most interesting discover? ha- been made by Mr. Thomas, the Records Clerk of the Corporation of Lord >n. at Guildhall. It is the seal which was "fjgjnfllj a t.vhed to the Charter of William the I'■ ;nuueror. and which, it has258 words
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133 1928-01-23 4 49 Years in Prison. Milan. The last of the "classical" Italian brigands died the other day in a small village of Calabria. He ua> 93 years of age. and was nicknamed "the Methuselah of the Brigands." Sixty years ago he was better known as133 words
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Article70 1928-01-23 4 Commenting upon the opposition to a proposal to unite two Norfolk parishes not much more than a mile apart Lord Darling, sitting as a member of the Judicial Com mittee of the Privy Council, asked: "Have people given up walking altogether in this country? "I could70 words
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Article85 1928-01-23 4 A man whom the police believe fee be the ringleader of the gang of armed robbers responsible for the murder af DetectiveSergeant F. G. Campbell on December 30tb. and also one of the most dangerous criminals in Shanghai, made his appearanobefore Judge Ling in the Provisional Court last week upon85 words
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Article283 1928-01-23 4 No More "Cage I'oredom 4 Hygiene" has been th. throughout the construction ..f uw Monkey House, which wathe pu'ol''- f<»r tho fii^t tn. By experiments lasting ov< several years, the old meth..»l monkeys under greenhouse constant temperature ha be Totally wrong. In the old Monkey 1!283 words
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Article197 1928-01-23 4 Pritish Attempt Earl} Ned I The postponement of tl the Schneider Trophy mean that effort- will < for Great Britain the w< cord" for seaplanes, anel. ii accentuates the desirnhil:' try being the fiist to n I 300 miles an hour with Preparations are procee tempt to197 words
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52 1928-01-23 4 ><«rk The Fokker Aircraft been formed, with cat (i*2oo.ooot. to build an aer<>r Glendale. West Virginia production of Fokker "T'niv. other aircraft. The tam I taken over the Atlantic v tion. of which M. Mfcei siener and Pr.-ident. Spencer has be« i chosen I52 words
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Article40 1928-01-23 4 Tht magisterial proceeding Chinese alleged to haw parshooting of Sergt. McMaho- stables in Hong Kong on Dece after they had robbed a Chine-. v< was concluded at the Central bi-t week. They were both I trial at the February Crhur40 words
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Article926 1928-01-23 5 AN ENGLISH GIRL IN AMERICA. Boston. To be in an earthly A ready and spoilt to the perfect degree, can only be obtained in one of those magnificent and well or ganised American hotels. To such a high level of efficiency no other country has as yet926 words
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Advertisement334 1928-01-23 5 .<r l/iva-tonal Columbia W 1™ the c°roing of the Viva-tonal Columbia the gramophone has been improved out of all recognition. You must hear it to believe such an advance possible. Dool let prejudice stand in your way—a sngk comparison will enable vou to judge for yourself. We offer vou everv334 words
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Advertisement768 1928-01-23 5 ■■'"•••■-iV-i-iiMfitirMfWfniiiii;. ■<^^iJSiftt:-ii "W\ H WWJSbi' £$mm?'' '"''^MWiflrairi' '^9 HR-:: >^S| S l.fe^^^^i?'- '.::s^v. .v: "A most fascinating smoke—these Craven 'A'" The growing enthusiasm for Craven "A" is the fascination of pure tobacco —pure British paper and a tip made of natural cork CRAVEN "A" CORK TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made Specially768 words
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Article468 1928-01-23 6 Search Given Up. Since 1914, when^ the London County Council approved its coat of arms, th,choice of a suitable motto ha.s been under consideration. Now a subcommittee of the General Purposes Committee, who hav been considering the matter since February, 1920, advise "that no action468 words
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Article230 1928-01-23 6 Death at a Noted Salvage Ex peri Th? death, in his 7iuh year, is amounted of »Sir Frederic Young, *h* "> known authority on salvage work. Sir Frederic, who was a Connodoß in the Royal Naval Reserve, \v*s treated K.B.E. in 1920. having previou.-lj racehred the C.B.E.230 words
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Article94 1928-01-23 6 Among some of the more thoughtful of American educationists there is a growing concern at the disproportionate attention paid nowadays in the men's colleges to professional and business training. Some of them, it is said, are gradually becoming a sort of salesman's paradise. The women's colleges, on94 words
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Article73 1928-01-23 6 Two European ladies had an unpleasant experience in Hong Kong last week when they were attacked by a couple of footpads in the New Territories. The ladies were Miss Jennings, of the C.M.S. Home and Orphanage, Kowloon City, and Miss Beswick. of the Home for the Blind. They were out73 words
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Advertisement252 1928-01-23 6 WHITEAWAYS STOCKTAKING CONTINUES THIS WEEK fw ii ft p/ VJi 1 All wool Cre a ni fJOggS^ <iozen Aertex Cardigans as sketch. B. V. D. c,eam tennis shirts' F UNDERWEAR. SALE oALEi Singlet or drawers. SALE $1.60 EA. fc O £f| <fc A QC Combinations. V vivUi 4> 4.57D. SALE252 words
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Advertisement127 1928-01-23 6 DEPS \m\\\ 'Imm**-\ Real Rrcatheablc BronchitisTAsthma, Coughs, Bronchial Catarrh, etc. Peps are found invaluable for allaying that teasing, tickling cough for loosening phlegm, and soothing and healing the semi-inflamed membranes of the throat and bronchial tubes. As you breathe in the agreeable medicinal fumes given off when a Peps tablet127 words
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Article150 1928-01-23 7 When wind, pain, and distress follow a good AMi% it iii a sure sign of too much acid in ;our stomach. Get rid of it now. for it If 1 ingerous. Acid k the cause of ulcers. No natter how much acid there may be150 words
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Article218 1928-01-23 7 UNITED STATES POLICY OF TACT. The Position of Canada. [Router's SerHee.l Havana. Jan. 20. Although the actual agenda of the PanAmerican Conference has been fixed by resolutions new subjects can be raised in committees without notice and in the plenary session by a two-thirds vote. The United States has218 words
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Article128 1928-01-23 7 Improper Use of Public Funds. [Reuter's Service. 1 Berlin, Jan. 20. A film scandal, which it ifl alleged was >n«' of the causes of Dr. Gessler'a resign ition. was ventilated in the Reichstag when Chancellor Man admitted the Government had lost seveial milii<>n marks through unluthorised grants128 words
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Article80 1928-01-23 7 [Router's Service.] New York. Jan. 20. A possibly dangerous rival in the Far Ka^t for both the Standard Oil and Roya' Dutch Shell interests is indicated by thc 'oncuncement ol pla-ns for a moiger of he two largest oil companies in the United States, the Texas Corporation80 words
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Article46 1928-01-23 7 New York, Jan. 20. Anglo-American investment interests headed in the United States by the Ameri ran Founders' Trust, have practically completed the formation of an international investment trust to provide liaison of An^loAmerican capital. It is expected to develop ultimately into a $100,000,000 corporation.46 words
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Article47 1928-01-23 7 Basra. Jan. 20. The arrival of troops aboard two Persian gunboats at Qasbah resulted in the collapse of the rising of peasants who have now accepted the increased taxation while the authorities have undertaken to liberate the tribesmen who had been taken into custody.47 words
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Article54 1928-01-23 7 lcndon, Jan. 20. From an official statement of the Cabi net's naval plans it transpires that the type Of the two cruisers to be laid down in IMB has not been definitely tixed. Thi^ is taken to mean that it is possible they may be 10.000 instead54 words
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Article31 1928-01-23 7 <)?10, Jan. 20. Parliament has reopened. Government resigned owing to tbe sweeping labour victory at the general election in October and M. Mellbye, Agrarian leader, forming a coalition Government.31 words
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Article70 1928-01-23 7 A total ol I.3lU,Ut>u Irants was reanseu at the sale of "modern" pictures held al the Hotel Drouot. Henri Rousseau's "Portrait of M. Brunner seated in his Garden" was bought by a Chinese purchasei for 117.229 francs (a little under £1,000) Wor! s of Henri Matisse also fetched gooc prices.70 words
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Article1307 1928-01-23 7 HOW LINCOLN'S OFFICE BOY WON FAME. His First Drum. A gift from Abraham Lincoln—his first drum—started Major E. W. Mcintosh, we are told, upon the picturesque and interesting career, which closed a few weeks ago, when he died at the age of eighty-three in the soldiers'1,307 words
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Article73 1928-01-23 7 London, Jan. 7. The following were the results of rug>^ matches played under Rupby League rules to-day.— Batley *>, St. Helen's Rec. 2. Bramley 2, York "> Cast lef ord 12. Hull 11 Halifax <*>. Oldham i Hunslet 2<l, Bradford 2 Hull Kingston 0, Dewsbury I Keighley73 words
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Article137 1928-01-23 7 Lagrange (Texas). Mrs. Rebecca Rogers, a pretty young girl known as the "girl Robin Hood," was found guilty of bank robbery and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment. The ease has aroused much interest in view of the social prominence of the de fendant, who was formerly a137 words
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Advertisement455 1928-01-23 7 BUSINESS CARDS m m^mm^m^m^m^mmmim^m^m^m^mmmm^m^m^mmmim^mmmmmmmmmt DAWN STUDISTf l \NESE PHOTOGRAPHER 1 PRINSEP STREET ent discount will I to all our j for Chines* ,nly. J. .'WEE* BROTOERsTi Undertakers, MONUMENTAL MASONS. 4 4\ Eloral Wreaths. Mad" to order.^ I hrlal Wreaths Always in Stock.)! EC.IE ROAD TEL. 3869. B VTIONAL ELECTRIC CO.,455 words
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Advertisement611 1928-01-23 7 NOTICES. LS. OKMHAWCI NO. 197 LABOUR. AND THE LABOUR CODE. 1923. EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR Are hereby reminded that assessment returns 'oi the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Vlalay:i. Penang, during the months of Arril, iuly, October and January. Forms for611 words
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Advertisement459 1928-01-23 7 NOTICE. PERAK TURF CLUB. mmmm SPRING MEETING, 1928 First Day, Thursday, 2nd., February, 1928, Second Day, Saturday, 4th., February, 1928, Third Day, Tuesday, 7th., February, 1925. Fourth Day, Thursday, 9th., February, 1928, Fifth Day, Saturday, 11th., February, 1928, 21 Races for Horses. 12 Races for Ponies. 8 Races for Perak459 words
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Article78 1928-01-23 8 t'HAMAKETTE. -Oi January --nd 11.41 a.m. at "Cicely Villa", St. George's Road, Sinpapore. to Cecile. wife of A. King Chamarette. a daughter, both well.- (.Indian Rangoon and F.M.S. papers please copy). FORBES. At the rluropean Hospital. Bate. Gajah. on .Tan. 13, to Mr. and Mr*. Le.-IL Forbes.78 words
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549 1928-01-23 8 The United States of America ii treading very warily at Havana and with very good reason, for there has been a certain quality of explosiveness about South American affairs for some time past which forbids any carelessness of attitude. The Republics549 words
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Article1198 1928-01-23 8 Dr. R. Gautier. the Director of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau, arrived back from India on Friday by the Talamba. Mr. 6. R. Halton. who retired from the F.M.S. Police at the end of last year, has joined the Kamunting Tin Dredging Co. Inspector Dawson, of tht S.S. Police,1,198 words
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Article46 1928-01-23 8 Thursday, January 2Gth. Band Practice. Headquarters o.lfi p.m. Friday. January 27th. Annual Meeting. Y.M.C.A. Hall at r>.3o p.m. Saturday, January 28th, Rally at Gov. ment House. All Troops parade on the ground opposite St. Joseph's Institution at 3.30 p.m. Full uniform with staves.46 words
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Article32 1928-01-23 8 DISPUTING REFEREE'S DECISIONS. GaUacher Suspended. (Our Own Correspondent1 1-ttUmttn J H GaUacher, the Newcastle i been noted for his commenthas been suspended for two improperly object inn t Wm r32 words
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Article40 1928-01-23 8 (Our Own orrespondent.l>ond"n Jan Although racecourse ex. disastrously during the V.*2~ r v the racing calendar shows that favoured a> the \alu. -fc i7T'J.l4.'). or over BMU year of 1924. The Irish figures were i7."u.40 words
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Article35 1928-01-23 8 (Our Own Correspondent liondoii. Jan ill On Thursday during th. pn at Wembley two moro rae< lv spoiled owing to thi amongst themselves. T k mand for a letter selection35 words
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Article20 1928-01-23 8 (Our Own Correspondent.- l>»nd«»n. .lan 21 Foi the 1927 or. Elampcl t*\ I aunty M of E&27S.20 words
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Article62 1928-01-23 8 (Ol Ov n t i respondent, i Uind«»n. Jan _'l Th* Int* i national at Swim on a '.uajrmm- oaring I j. *be at« h but dur i'lay tIM \eather wa- i.n«-i. England scored tbronfl and Wait- b> Bartlett ami 1 I England won thapk-62 words
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Article43 1928-01-23 8 (Onr Own Cm < I/>ndon. Jan JI The following art- the cb f Rug in' matches played Bt Harts 0. Aberavon 11. Gay't H London Scots K-. Kid Harlequins IT. I>«Scotland II Th. fc Devonport Sot. It, Cambridpe v R Bristol f43 words
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Article26 1928-01-23 8 LATEST RIBBEK PRICE. (From Our Own DortOOf nHent* London. Jan. 21. 12.:H«pm Messrs. Symington ind notifv to-(iav'< rubber pik ls. 7' nd. per lb.26 words
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Article185 1928-01-23 8 A Ma|a> Belief. How many of us art' a*a:. ur:'" Ha Abdul Majid in the currerv Journal of the Mala\an Brunch. Asiatic Society, of the belief on that the game of football unbelievers en the battlefield- K where Hassan and Hussein. the Prophet, were killed* Th< ri185 words
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Article29 1928-01-23 8 K.B. for Sir Norman M« (mlcutta At the reception at to-night to the Science Otf s.gnia of KB. was (inferred on > Mclver Murray. Managing C, Imperial Bank.29 words
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Advertisement269 1928-01-23 8 "THE COSKOISSEUB COMES TO CALDBECK'S" Xo S ASK FOR fll BOOTH'S 11% 1 GIN THE L'^l FINEST FOR ToOT* COCKTAILS 'fy^fc mmm, mmxr jCJI Sole Agents CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). (Incorporated in Shanghai). SINGAPORE. Wrapped Kippers j? Scotch Fresh Herrings "Tanglin' Pork269 words
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Advertisement69 1928-01-23 8 (MSWkVWMV/A'.V.WiViWA Parfums de Luxe I COXY 5 Chypre Origan Rose Jacqueminot I; 'l Paris I •C Emeraude EAU DE COTY f j* to be had f.om aU dealers u< D«P»r* Brothers. m WA%NW.V»NV^A'iVi 1A,AVyWiVi JL Soie Agerls: THE BORNEO CO., LTD. I WHITAKER'S ALMANACK, 1928. Complete Edition $3.60 Abridged Edition69 words
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Advertisement8 1928-01-23 8 To-day's Feature. THE CALCUTTA SWEEP STORY. —Pa<i< 4.8 words
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Article90 1928-01-23 9 GOVERNMENT PARTY MINORITY. Important Election Due. Reuter's Service. Tokyo. Jan. 21. <;>\ernment has dissolved the Diet ral election will he held on FebOsaka, Jan 21. The dissolution is welcomed as proper <. ;;.ukai ((Government) with 189 aga nst the Minseito (Opposition) I had majority in tht Diet thereTanaka90 words
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Article74 1928-01-23 9 [Reuters Service.] Berlin. Jan. 21. violence and leave our posts work for 0 senseless and purpose- t do not doul t. each us will rv needed but will resume his hour of the great struggles declaies a manifesto Uhevik opposition and puo- I r- ohm imam linen!74 words
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Article26 1928-01-23 9 [Rt Boffviea.l Paris, Jan. 21. 9 aaaWaaaaai i» reported clean sweep of all French ed on the embaoog >tarf i» .--iar.s far their..26 words
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Article79 1928-01-23 9 rt Service.] Allahabad. Jan. 21. ;n the habitual pri- f Nairn gaol, attacked a cont j: off his nose and thrashed iM convict gaolers r< rushed up and 20 prisont -vl and climbed the roof and >wn Mot and other missiles. -intendent warned the prisoners heed79 words
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Article47 1928-01-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 21. Bleachers' section of the Lancashire has decided to make reductions aryintr from twopence to tenpence per ards in the finishing cost of heavier Kenneth Stewart, director of Stewart. md Co.. Manchester, discussing >n. opined it would particularly China market.47 words
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Article31 1928-01-23 9 Reuter's Service.] Malta. Jan 21. v \r and Lady Cobham who have keld up hfre since Nov. 2*> by a series have restarted on their round 1 .rht.31 words
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Article49 1928-01-23 9 [KeuterV Service.l Havana. Jan. 21. dent of Cuba has signed the lot confirming the repoit of the .ar U-i'enee Committee recom fixing of the ItSI IM -ugar roo tons of whieh :130.0''0 ha^ i thf Inited Slates. 100.000 -Jinption and the balance for ii ma rountri-49 words
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Article32 1928-01-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jon. 21. rhat the United States ned the Curtis Company fighting aeroplanes capable of in altitude of eight miles to be Curtis Superhawk.32 words
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Article30 1928-01-23 9 Reuter's Service. 1 London, Jon. 21. Strickland, Conservative mem- I-ter and Prime Minister for assumed the title of Baron f Sizerh Castle, Westmoreland. cables on page 7J.30 words
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Article110 1928-01-23 9 UNITED STATES SHOWS TACT. Opening the Steam Valve. [Renter's Service.] Havana. Jan. 21. The Pan-American Conference committee on public international law began its dis cussion of the recommendation that interference by force of any American country in the internal affairs of another should be prohibited by a multilateral treaty,110 words
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Article127 1928-01-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Jan. 21. Mr. Cnsgiave, President of the Free State Executive, "a sandy haired grocery clerk turned statesman" according to a newspaper, has landed here, thus Ireland b re presented in the United States for the first time in history by her elected127 words
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Article127 1928-01-23 9 [Renter's Service.] London, Jan. 21. The death has occurred following a motoring accident of Mr. Michael Seymour Spencer Smith. Director of the Bank of England. After leaving Oxford he entered hwoJUCll with Lord Bearsted including tive years in Japan. He served with distinction in the war becoming Lieut-Colonel and127 words
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Article28 1928-01-23 9 (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio. Jan. 20. Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at K4 sen at which business was done, (middle price).28 words
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20 1928-01-23 9 Representatives of steamship companies are now discussing proposals in connection with the building of hotels.20 words
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Article65 1928-01-23 9 Mr. Hamaguchi, President of the Minseito (Opposition), was asked by the Kenkyukai, majority part> in the Upper House, to explain the reasons of the Minseito's opposition against the Government Bill to transfer the land-tax to the local administrations, but he boldly refused the reply. It is65 words
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Article35 1928-01-23 9 According to official returns just published in Peking, the Maritime Customs revenue of China for 1927 totalled 68,«;sT.000 Haikwan taels. showing a decrease of 9,435,000 Haikwan taels compared with the previous year.35 words
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Article50 1928-01-23 9 Large numbers of Europeans and Ameri- cans are anxious to get a chance of seeing the Imperial enthronement ceremony to be held in Kyoto this autumn, and the Railway Office and Japan Tourist Bureau have received letters from various concerns asking about hotel accommodation in and around Kyoto.50 words
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Article51 1928-01-23 9 The hearing was concluded on Friday the Kuala Lumpur Police Court before Mr. J I. McFall of the case in which Mr. E. R. El lis charged Mr. Rodger, of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, with using criminal force to him on Dec. 20 last. The Magistrate fined the defendant51 words
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Article1400 1928-01-23 9 AN INTERESTING LEGAL POINT. Magisterial Decision. An interesting decision involving important legal points regarding the local regulations on the import and export of rubber was delivered by Mr. H. R. Bull, Second Magistrate, on Saturday, in connection with the case in which a Chinese and his lorry iver1,400 words
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Article34 1928-01-23 9 The following are the scores of a rifle match, H.M.S. Hawkins v. Royal Artillery, Singapore held at Blakan Mati, on Friday. It will be observed that H.M.S. Hawkins were easy winners.34 words
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Article60 1928-01-23 9 200 500 600 Bdr. Stuart 22 15 9 Gnr. Lewk 22 21 17 Gnr. Stone 18 11 I L/Bdr. Rowlands 25 18 15 Gnr. Baker 7 5 0 L/Bdr Cox 23 13 11 Gnr. Smith. S. 21 19 11 Gnr. Madge 21 12 12 Gnr. Earle 21 260 words
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Article68 1928-01-23 9 Possible at each Range 28. Number of Rounds each 7. P.O. Wells 25 27 20 P.O. Andrews 26 24 22 C.Y.S., Gamby 26 19 16 L/Seaman. Mallett 24 20 17 P.O. Bridger 26 16 17 A.B Bennett 23 23 19 A.B'. Noble 24 22 17 A.B. Barber68 words
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Article68 1928-01-23 9 The following are the efficiency pei cent ages of Units S.V.C.:— S.R.A. (v) 93.1 S.R.E. (v) and Signals 89.33 Machine Gun Platoon 90.87 Motor Cycle Platoon 95.23 "A" Company 84.09 "C" Company 91.07 Eurasian Company 75.86 Chinese Company 83.17 Malay Company 55.32 S.V.F. Ambulance and Band 68.3668 words
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Advertisement94 1928-01-23 9 H* l* COPYRIGHT l St. Andrew's Society. I FOR YOUR ATTENTION i: RECORD NUMBER B 1821. ji (EIGHTSOME REELS) mmmmm Can be obtained from I Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlemei.tt). 5 RAFFLES PLACE, Singapore, WAViV.V,V-V.VAVAVAV.VAV.%V.VAV.VAV.V.V.,.SW.V Safeguard Your Baby's Future with 9 IACTOC|M mSF Natural Milk Food <r%\94 words
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Advertisement760 1928-01-23 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES ■XPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) 0 Du» Sport. Routt" subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE—LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. t ANTENOR Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and760 words
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Advertisement623 1928-01-23 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLEiAITIINE 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 ADELAIDE Feb- 10 s.s. CITY OF DUNKIRK Mar- 10 s.s. CITY OF623 words
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Advertisement378 1928-01-23 10 P. O British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICESPENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S <i<>\ i:i:\ mi.m LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. :o: OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND hl'\\ atm Tonnage. Singapore. JtMinagt MACEDONIA 11,000 lan. 27 MOREA378 words
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Article594 1928-01-23 11 UNKNOWN - UNKNOWN mvmwAm Tmntj lit tin hktofM otibe emWaoitw. iJan. 2Z~ Korke'B;«Drift. 49 On the 22nd. January 1879, YEARS Roike'i Drift in Zululanri was AGO. the scene of one of thi* most magnificent feats in the annals of the British Army. Early in the month a British594 words
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Article223 1928-01-23 11 German Endeavour to Attract Recruits. Beriin. Experiments are at present being made in the Reichswehr for the introduction of a new tunic. There has been little difference hitherto in the uniform of the new Republican Reichswehr and the old impe- ial iield grey of the armies223 words
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Article94 1928-01-23 11 Collapse on Hooking a Fish. The excitement of hooking a fish caused the death of Mr. Charles Rev ill, aged sixtyfour, a commercial traveller and an angler, of Taunton, who was found in a state of collapse on the bank of the canal at Taunton. A94 words
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Article220 1928-01-23 11 Edinburgh Adopts a New Device. Loud speaker fire alarms have been installed in the streets of Edinburgh. They are said to be quite easily worked by nervous people who cannot work a telephone, or even by children. Another claim for the instruments is that they prevent220 words
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Article116 1928-01-23 11 15th Century Treasures Disappear. Medieval wooden bas-reliefs from the cathedral of Amiens have mysteriously disappeared. The bas-reliefs, which date from th;> Ttetnth and sixteenth centuries, ador .d chapel dedicated to Notre Dame de Bon Secours. They are of great value, and apparently belonged to an Amiens church116 words
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Advertisement458 1928-01-23 11 _^^^BSJ3^2^^ P VANS' PASTILLES arm m Mmrm j^_^_^^^^f e^m\^B!£&s&*i^\ LL. thidd agaio* afl water ill* ioch _^ff*W\T'- Thro*'»- Co^h» Md Cold. The* IIA\ «W?s\CAltk!R* mei-mt I I •nt,Mf*lc pmrnatratti into the WmW^ VSrXSi m^fh-xMtK* I "«*«nDo.t cvritie* o( the dom. throat and W&* Wril *T^ %I WK«f JI gen* ..d458 words
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Advertisement296 1928-01-23 11 Carnation FLOWERS for the train or steamer when your friends depart; flowers for Receptions, At Homes or for the Hospita'; Towers for all occasions! You will find them at "CARNATION" in Stamford Road—chosen, arranged and cared-for by the only certificated Florist in Malaya. Twice-a-v/eik \hwwi flowers an ive from Java.296 words
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Miscellaneous104 1928-01-23 11 tU KWICK IN PICTURES. By Arthur Moreland. No. 20. Mr. Pickwick is Misunderstood. jTrAvrrr.^ r+rrutz 11 <<'^-- 11 addition! T~ aHZ ]1~~I a£m\iK II r^|T r* "tc. i ING OF IHE 4^k»] TO HIS RATHER AMBIG- «/^^>* C\^?) f \Af^ it -th. r^^Q -^■^BARDeLL. >M«D ftD n P w n^nnTMINKIT104 words
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Article249 1928-01-23 12 Local Steamer Masters Fined. The Masters of two vessels belonging to the Ho Hong Steamship Company were fined, when they appeared before the Master Attendant, Capt. Geoffrey Freyberg, R.N., on Saturday. In the first case the Master of the Hong Tecl- was fined for allowing cargo to be249 words
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Article167 1928-01-23 12 The Master of the Mersing. belonging to the same Company, was charged witfi similar offences, the Marine Police alleging that the hatches were covered to the extent of 3-ft 6-ins. on top of the hatchway covers. A.S.P. Tongue gave evidence to the effect that he boarded the167 words
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Article159 1928-01-23 12 Current for Everything. There will be no "round thu galley fire" in the motor vessel Bermuda, the 20.000 ton luxury ship now being completed at Belfast. The ship is being built to take wealthy Americans from New York to Bermuda, and she is electrically fitted throughout, from159 words
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Article169 1928-01-23 12 U.S. Shipping Board to Instal System ii 200 Vessels. The United States Shipping Board are so impressed by the results of the experiment with the Mercer, the vessel which recently crossed the Atlantic equipped wit! a pulverised fuel, system, that 200 vessel? will be installed with the fuel169 words
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Advertisement732 1928-01-23 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 MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,732 words
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Advertisement68 1928-01-23 12 BRICK KUN OPENED. We beg to inform the public that our brick kiln fadtory at Pulai, Johore, has recently beer :ompleted, and the manufacturing of bricks if jntirely under the control of experts. Sampler >f bricks can be seen at the Head Office, f Middle Road. Singapore. 'Phone No. 1559.68 words
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Advertisement536 1928-01-23 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44. BEAVER STREET. NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) 0 GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA \\h BALTIMORE (via Suez) M.S. SILVERBEECH In Port M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 12 M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Mar. 10 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AMi536 words
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Miscellaneous641 1928-01-23 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas ami Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday a 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 6641 words
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Advertisement594 1928-01-23 13 O. S. K. Line. steamers. Arrive. Leave. I »tterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, m. via Colombo, Aden fcnd Atlas Maru Feb. 11 Feb. 13 par-' Cape Town. Rio, Santos, and Buenos Aires. t Montevideo Maru Feb. 16 Feb. 17 y; Zanxibar, Dar-es-Salaam, ,o Marques and Durban.' t Chicago Maru Feb. 6 Feb.594 words
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Advertisement488 1928-01-23 13 TRAVEL COMFORT m^AMMMm\ DOLLAR fiSh •president I I LINERS JSeaSL* 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 hot488 words
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Advertisement701 1928-01-23 13 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in Holland.) 0 UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:—Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BLREAU OF701 words
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Article460 1928-01-23 14 Teach Him He Is Happiest Near You. The modem decline of manners I* very apparent —and not only of human manners. The very dogs are infected. They think no more of coming into the drawing room with muddy feet than—well, than do their masters.' An ill-mannered460 words
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Article207 1928-01-23 14 "British Taste for Poetry and Crime." Paris. An amusing picture of London in ifce busy days just before Christmas is given in the "Intransigeant" by a writer who has evidently just returned from "so near ami yet so far." What strikes the writer above all is207 words
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Article216 1928-01-23 14 It does not seem very kind of an eminent Parisian alienist to have arranged an exhibition of "paintings and drawings by thr inmates of different French lunatic asy lums." For the description of the exhibits, as given in our own Morning Post suggests that they are216 words
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Article139 1928-01-23 14 j was charged with stealing a bicycle. Thc I boy, who spoke with a strong Scots accent, travelled under a seat in a train from Straniaer in order to reach Liverpool and go to sea. He tearfully begged that he should not be sent to139 words
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Advertisement280 1928-01-23 14 X^X A Sufferer's Wish <'Jt m\ to Beneflt Others ■OF «Mv Lee is now Prbm by Mrs* Harriss Experience f sJ&fU^ffe m*L mm and Cle*nse lhe B ood wUII Jb flf Our portrait oi Mrs K. hbhml &^BH ■^H? j^^«* m^ Church Unus. 'pper Sapey, near |j __1 7P* Worcester280 words
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Advertisement171 1928-01-23 14 Truth a Advertising WHEN WE ADVERTISE OUR GOOD?X \wE DO SO IN ORDER TO HUNG T-»J \THE NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC JWMM VOUR GOODS ARE ALL WE CLAImJF FOR THEM AND THAT WE X \cAN OFFER REAL VALUE X V FOR MONEY i A Call at Our Acces- m sories171 words
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Article348 1928-01-23 15 In the course of a review of trade in Sarawak during 1927 the Sarawak Gazette says: The Sarawak Oilfields' operations in Miri have been carried on satisfactorily, and the output of oil was maintained at over 700,000 tons, and the importance of that town as an oil producing348 words
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Article358 1928-01-23 15 LUNAS RUBBER ESTATES. The following is the directors' report to the shareholders of Lunas Rubber for the year ended October 31st, 1927 to be pre sented at the annual meeting on Jan. 31st. at Evatt and Company's at noon. The Profit and Loss Account shows a net358 words
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Article127 1928-01-23 15 Telegraphic advice has been received from Sydney to the effect that an interim report has been issued to all shareholders of Ratrut Basin Tin notifying them that owing to the incidence of the monsoon, No. 1 Dredge is not expected to start work until the end of127 words
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Article191 1928-01-23 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 21. Rubber.—London Is 7'*d. ltd down Local 07%. Tin. -London £248 12s od. 20s up. Local 12.") for 225 tons. Mining.— Firmer. Kuchai 2.1 fl 2.22';. Malava Consolidated Lis L2O. Penawat RS 85. Hong Fatt HS 90. Hitam 1 1.03%, Tai ping 1.20 1.29,191 words
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Article71 1928-01-23 15 The first evil aircraft to be registered in Portugal is to be a British light aeroplane, the well-known De Havilland Moth, which has been purchased by Senhor C. E. Meek, of Lisbon. The machine is 'at present at Stag lane Aerodrome, where it has attracted much attention by the initial71 words
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Article64 1928-01-23 15 January 21. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4> s Bank demand 2 3 l§-M Private credits 'A m.s. 2 4 l- 2 New York, den>an<l 56';. Credits 9n iffl :,T7France, demand 1436 India, T. T. 154 Hong Kong, demand 19% p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand I9t Java, demand 140 Bangkok, demand64 words
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Article212 1928-01-23 15 January 21. Tin 225 Tons $12.") Gambier S Pepper White If Pepper Black 67 Flake Tapioca 1% Pearl Sago Small 9 Copra 11.75 Copra Sundried 11.35 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) tM Rice, Siam old No. 1. ttA Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260212 words
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Article55 1928-01-23 15 Jan. 21st, 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.t'.F. Spot Athk ''>'": Standard R.S.S. Spot At% «8 on Tender Feb-Mar. 69 m% Anr-June 71 71 l, July-Sept. 72 > 4 7211 Tone of Market: Steady quiet. Latest Cable:-London Spot Sho-t lf%d per lb New55 words
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Article63 1928-01-23 15 Saturday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers Idris («t) 62s Id 63s M c.d Kuchai 2.15 2.20 N. Taiping ($1) !.27'_. 1.32, Pengkalen (5«) 14s N 15s c.d Taiping ($1 1.22'a Lfftfe Telok Kruin ($1) 1.07'- 1.75 Erogas ($1) 1.47 1- 1.52'Sungei Bagan ($2) 4.00 4.16 Mexican Eagle (10) 15s63 words
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Article119 1928-01-23 15 Brown. Phillips and Stewart, Penang. Sit letaries. Perak River Valley. 18,488; Jw», tljtil; Semanggol, 1i*.404 Bruce and McGregor. Secretaries, Penang. Phin Soon Tin, Output, first hall Jan.. 240 pkls. Harrisons, Barker and Co.. Penang, Agents Kamunting Tin. Output. lal half ai •January. 900 pkls.; Hours run119 words
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Article56 1928-01-23 15 Saturday's Alterations. Januarv 21st. Closing Prices Kuchai (S) LW 2.20 Unguis mJWISk Lit* Malavan Com. LU 1.20 North Taiping IJ6 1.30 Talam LIS 1.19 Honjr Kong Tin Sd It Id Idris 82a Ml cum Now Scudai 3.26 3.32'.. Tambalal L6O 1.."> Malayan Colliorios 37 .'i7.7."> Thorn von.56 words
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Article776 1928-01-23 15 A Review of Current Conditions. WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED? General: Owing to the record* of tin and tin ore production and shipments being complicated by the fact thai the statistical records do not sufficiently clearly differentiate between tin-ore and refined tin. it is difficult to set out776 words
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Advertisement392 1928-01-23 15 \<SETS (HER $7,500,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act.392 words
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Advertisement406 1928-01-23 15 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England hy Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund 4,000J000 Reserve Liability of j Proprietors 3,000,000 Head Office: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Ipoh Rangoon Amritsar Karachi Saigon Bangkok406 words
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Advertisement303 1928-01-23 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capifel $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund—Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M: Bernard, Chairman A. H. Compton, Esq., Deputy Chairman W.303 words
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Advertisement37 1928-01-23 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 <lst floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.37 words
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Article158 1928-01-23 16 THE INTERNATIONAL AT SWANSEA. Close (lame in the Mud. [Reuter's Service.] Swansea. Jan. 21. Forty thousnnd spectators were present for the Wales vs. Kngland match. Rain fell heavily and Kngland won by 10 points to 8. The teams were:— England: K. A. Sellar (United Services); W. J. Taylor158 words
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Article749 1928-01-23 16 (tood (.amo Despite Bad Conditions. S.C.C. IT pia: Inited Services. .:>. After a week of dry weathei ir. which Rugby has been impossible owing to the hard grounds matters were carried to the other txtieme on Saturday, and the match between the S.C.C. and the Cnited749 words
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Article108 1928-01-23 16 THIRD TEST MATCH OPENS. S. Africa's Start. [Reuter's Service.] Durban, Jan. 21. The third test match of the M.C.C. tour (the first and second have both been won by the M.C.C.) began here to-day in bright sunny weather before 2000 spectactois. The wicket was easy and Deane,108 words
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Article510 1928-01-23 16 Malaya Chinese Beaten. Pluke's 2: Chinese 1 The Duke of Wellington's provided great opposition for the team of Malayan. Chinese at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, the game being one of the fastest and mos attractive played between a regimental an< a local side. For the most part the510 words
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Article46 1928-01-23 16 Results in the Garrison Hockey League during the week have been: H.Q. (A). 6. Fort Carning 0. Coy. 2. R.E. 2. 4 Coy. 1. 22nd Batt. 0. 1 Coy. 1. R.C.S. R.A.O.C. 2. The Duke's defeated H.M.S. Hawkins by six goals to nil.46 words
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Article37 1928-01-23 16 [Reuter's Service.] Brisbane, Jan. 21. The Queensland record of 5 mins. 31 sees, for the quarter mile» was beaten in the Australian championships hy Jones, of West Australia, in I mins. 23 2-5 sees.37 words
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Article28 1928-01-23 16 During their recent Indo-China visit the Duke's Rugby XV defeated Saigon by 34 points to nil; and French military by 13 points to 6.28 words
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Article196 1928-01-23 16 FIRST ROUND OF SCOTTISH CUP. Some Tall Scoring. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 21. The first round of the Scottish Association Cup, to-day resulted as follows: Dumbarton vs. Hamilton postponed. Beith 1, Airdrieonians 4. Raith Rovers 4, Aberdeen 3. Alloa 2, Fraserburgh 0. Vale o' Leven 1, Leith Amateurs196 words
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Article237 1928-01-23 16 Everton Get a Point at Birmingham [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 21. To day's matches in the English League resulted as follow: DIVISION I. Excellent Villa Win. Arsenal 0, Aston Villa 3. Birmingham Everton 2. Bolton 2, Bury I. Burnley 5, Sheffield United 3. Leicester 4. Derby 3.237 words
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Article58 1928-01-23 16 The Y.M.C.A. have pleasure in inviting all regularly formed cricket teams in Singapore to participate in the Framroz Cup Competition 1928. Entries must reach the Physical Director Y.M.C.A. Orchard Road Singapore, by January 31st. Immediately after the closing of entries a meeting of Club representatives will be58 words
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Article73 1928-01-23 16 New York. The U.S. Army and Navy have broker off football relations owing to a difference of opinion regarding the eligibility rules. This will be a great blow to the sporting public, since for nearly thirty years the match between the Army and the Navy ha? been the73 words
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Article130 1928-01-23 16 THE MATCH AT KUALA LUMPUR. F.M.S. Defeat the Colony. In what was generally agreed to be one of the best matches of recent years, play being very fast from start to finish, the F.M.& defeated the Colony in Kuala Lum pur on Saturday by 8 goals to 1.130 words
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Article395 1928-01-23 16 Yesterday's Meeting. An assortment of matters was discuses at the meeting of the Malayan Lawn Tennu Association, which was held at the Crickd Club yesterday morning, under the chair manship of Sir William Murison, who was elected President of the Association in th< course of the395 words
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Article207 1928-01-23 16 Chinese New Year Tournament. Open Mixed Doubles. Aitken and Miss Wallis beat Rowlan and Miss Green, 6 —3, 6 —o. Abed and Miss Toby beat Lewis and Mrs C. A. Smith, 6—4. 6—3. Hall and Mrs. Laing beat Clarke an< Miss Horner. 6—l. 6—o. Men's Open Doubles. Hall and207 words
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Advertisement314 1928-01-23 16 i NURSERY _\W l j RECORDS *G£§* i /CHILDREN will be enraptured with the \ur H n V^Rhymes and Tunes, and Fairy Stories and the I T rollicking wholesome fun which are to be found in i m these delightful Records. I M His Masters Voice N 1 Ask to314 words
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