The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 January 1928
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Title Section12 1928-01-25 1 Singapore Free Press CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1928. NO. 12,:H612 words
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Article241 1928-01-25 1 Home papers are again devoting attention to the question of rubber restriction, the Telegraph and the Evening Standard being e-pecialh quoted by our London correspondent— Page 10." A German newspaper has made some further disclosures regarding the recent "curious transaction" in which arms, allegedly for China, were241 words
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Article1569 1928-01-25 1 I only saw Thomas Hardy once, but I had plasty at time to look at him carefully un that occasion and I can remember I whole scene as well a< it it were yosterda\. The little man was gaily clad far he mm wealing academic robes which veined1,569 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement278 1928-01-25 1 ij SWALLOW ARIELL'S IN 5 LR BAGS j; PATENT ROLLER FLOIJR V./.V.V.V.V.VASWJVLV/.v.W RAFFLES_HOTEL. IHE SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT. himpr FOR A SHORT PERIOD ONLY UH^R DANSANI I¥OA OF DANSANT NISA LORULD. EVERY Kin CLASSICAL AND CHARACTB DANCER K^ifcK TUESDAY. HUAT, Appearing During All Tea and THURSDAY, Dinner Dansants 4XT¥ WEDNESDAY, AND XNI)278 words
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Advertisement263 1928-01-25 1 jQttle JWiss JcTirlo helps KURLO will with your woollens, all your dainty fabrics quickly and JI r H Il\ I I thoroughly, yet It cleanses so gently JMIJ I j MJ J J that not a single thread Is harmed or LlßTpl^nT^Tlf shrunken. The Kurlo way leaves your T~^ j263 words
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Advertisement109 1928-01-25 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Teak bedsteads at Little's- Page 10, Chef soupB at John Little's—Page •Latest shipping un pages 1-. 1<; and IT. Fresh programme at the Pavilim—Pul-( o What to get at the Cold Storage- Page 10. Late small advertisement^ and notices on rage 9. Fraset and Neave's aerated waters Page109 words
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Advertisement9 1928-01-25 1 MVWAW.V.VAV.V.V.VAW. SWALLOW ARIELL'S (WORLD RENOWNED) BISCUITS AND CAKES i9 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous165 1928-01-25 1 THE WEEK. W'tdnetday. 25f/i. High Water, 0.21 a.m.. S.S. 11.41 a.m., 10.1. Malacca: H. \V. Ml iuni.. U, tJtA p.m., 6.8. S.S. (Singapore! Association Pir.ner. Singa pore Club 8 p.m. S. S. A>-r. (Unner. Tha ruiiay, 26th. High Water, 0.54 a.m.. S.H. Ui p.n>.. 10.0. Malacca: H. W. 9.40 a.m..165 words
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Article293 1928-01-25 2 A few days ago. says the Straits Eeho. a rew arrival from Home happened, while having a bath in the sea in the vicinity of North Beach, to observe one of those Malag rafts made of bamboo lying at anchor off Kelawei. He was at a loss293 words
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Article31 1928-01-25 2 lt i^ officially announced that the nex meeting of the Federal Council will be heh' at Kuala Lumpur en Monday, Feb. 27. ai 10 a.nv There will be no ceremonial opening.31 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement320 1928-01-25 2 PARFUMS "CAR ON" NUIT DE NOEL. NARCISSE NOIR. Stockists: MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD. I QUALITY, SERVICE. PRICE ECONOMY. THE HAPPY VALLEY. CINEMA —SIDESHOWS UNION STAR (MALAY) OPERA. Various Amusements GATE 10 CTS. MADAM \r^ Kelvey's LyL Talented v |J(P\ Pupils I «f\^ Victoria Theatre m\ Matinee Feb. 6th and320 words
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Advertisement401 1928-01-25 2 Victoria Theatre Commencing FRIDAY NEXT, JANUARY 27th. At 9.30 p.m. W. BANVARD presents The Banvard Musical Comedy Company. In London's Latest Musical Successes. Opening Performance Friday Next. "WHIRLED INTO HAPPINESS." Saturday Next. Monday "MERCENARY MARY." "REVIEW OF REVUES. Booking now open at Little's. PRICES $5, 4, 2 and 1. ALL401 words
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Advertisement316 1928-01-25 2 FURTHER NIGHTS OF EXCESSIVE HILARITY \\f> 7r AT THE N ALHAMBRA (Tan Chwnw. Kwe Co., Ltd., Propm■■..-. m In'the Second Show commencing p.m A PARAMOUNT SUPER COMEm Presenting: THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE \V\R It is A BOMBSHELL OF MIRTH, A BARRAGE Ol m R and is acclaimed K'li THE316 words
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Article1411 1928-01-25 3 HOW THEY ARE CURED. Less Amenable Than Hoys. Tiie Girls' Borstal -Institute of Aylesburv ll one of the most traffic buildings in England v.-Cites H. V. Morton. It has never, I believe, been fully described before. In one ser tion of the disused ga<»l are eleven women serving1,411 words
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Article428 1928-01-25 3 Monopoly Challenged. A petrol price war in Ceylon is foreshadowed hy the possibility that shortly the Standard Oil Company of Xew York may challenge the Asiatic Petroleum Company's long-standing monopoly of the local market. Hitherto the former has traded only in kerosene oil. The Times428 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement159 1928-01-25 3 mmm\ V/*' ■U^E^^l Am mf Jmwv »m lv\ m_m> nm mm tye v^— y^ I THE FOOD OF KINGS Court Physicians know the best and see that] Royal Babies have the best. That is Why Glaxo has been used with success in 5 Royal Nurseries. Only the best is good159 words
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Advertisement343 1928-01-25 3 "l£ POINTS FORm D MOTHERS Every Mother should read it £"15 Points for Mothers" is the title of the Tk interesting and instructive little booklet given free with every bottle of Woodward 'a (.ripe J Water," the remedy that 'KEEPS BABY IL WELL" and brings him safely through the j#343 words
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Article466 1928-01-25 4 Christmas Vision Comes True. Motorists will be interested in a new type of inflated tyre which is expected on the market soon. If I weie the inventor I think I should call it the "dream tyre." It is a Christmas story. At Christmas 1926 young466 words
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Article660 1928-01-25 4 DRUG ON THE LOCAL MARKET. Complaints of the Trade. [SPECIAL TO FREE PRESS.] The dilap'dated condition of most of the laxis in Singapore is a source of continual complaint by those who are unfortunate enough to have to use them occasionally, and people often want to know why660 words
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225 1928-01-25 4 Sarawak Operations. Taking advantage of modern methods of survey, His Highness the Rajah of Sarawak has recently had completed an aerial survery of 3000 square miles of his dominion. What survey means in tropical jungle only those who have attempted it can know. By clearing hilltops225 words
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Article625 1928-01-25 4 v A Severe London Test. The twelfth annual general meeting of Rubber Roadwiays, Limited, was held at the registered office. 2. 3. and 4- Idol-lan?. Eastcheap, E.C Sir Stanley Bois (the chairman), said: I consider that the New Bridge-street demonstration is an important phase in the history625 words
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Article238 1928-01-25 4 Point* to Studv It is a striking pr<" f which are ever being made d. vigns that to-day thi am car which is usually the n the one which require- pra tention. This part il the th* I anism which shows very big the 'clutches' whieh *MN238 words
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Article63 1928-01-25 4 The suggestion that light-cl" ings were a safeguard a^omst dents was made by Mr. W Bt> West Riding coroner, at an inn* bv. Yorks. on a woman who "Ji down and killed by a motor "1 have seen accidents \n< men wearing light-coloured walking along country road63 words
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Advertisement136 1928-01-25 4 High Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes ____ASff I W>*^ t^V y Tiuoc immi «a. u r.t Off. wt Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. Singapore. Kuala Lumpur. Penan*?. Ipoh, Malacca THE FISK RUBBER (FAR EAST) LTD: SALES DIVISION, G.ll and d. 12, Union Building, Singapore. NEXT YEAR136 words
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Advertisement45 1928-01-25 4 THE line of (Joodyear L Motor Accessories and B^^W Repair Materials in elude sueh important pro- n|^^^| Tube Repair Kits. Wh!&^±-Hlow-Out Patches. lIK^III^ Fan Belts. Radiator Hose. yWrn/^ji m\\ No-Draft Mats. Wl I Tyre and Auto Hood Paint. aI F Tyre Plasters, Friction Tape. tm-mt45 words
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Article180 1928-01-25 5 CONDITIONS FOR MOTORING. NEGRI SEMBILAN. Umpin-Seremban Road. Widening operator? are in progress between milestones and 24-24 motorists should drive action. I.umpur road (To Selantor Boundary). Road widening and devillt in progress at the 3rd and 4th u>torists should drive with caution. Dickson road. Widening s are in180 words
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Article273 1928-01-25 5 Waiting only for the clearing of the Political situation in China to commence business, the Deutsche Lufthansa has perfected its plans for the inauguration of a direct air seivice between Berlin and Peking "We are all ready to start a service ii K ht through273 words
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Article766 1928-01-25 5 NEED FOR ADVERTISING EMPHASIZED. Extended Trade. "There has been a tendency in recent years to disparage the efforts of the British motor car manufacturer so far as the extension of overseas trade is concerned, but Britain is gradually catching up with foreign competitors," said Mr. T.766 words
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Article592 1928-01-25 5 Two Adventurers Expected in Calcutta. Two round-the-world motor cyclists who are making a geographical survey of the world, are expected to arrive in Calcutta shortly. The cyclists are Mr. E. J. Cromer, F.R.G.S., and Mr. W. Anderson, F.R.G.S., Their itinerary is through Australia. NewZealand, Africa, Asia, Turkey, England,592 words
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Article72 1928-01-25 5 A* the result of an Opium conference held inr Simla in May last between the Government of India and representatives of Indian States, a Commission under the chairmanship of Mr. J. A. Pope. Excise Commissioner, Central India, and Messrs J. S. Henderson, Imperial Agriculturist and Azizuddin Ahmed. Dewan of Datia,72 words
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Advertisement123 1928-01-25 5 ,w.w.v.v.v.w.-.v.v.\v.v.v.v. v.v. WMM r. -'.V.v.w.v.w.WbPW yfcr Economical Transportation f: i Cr i j BORNEO MOTORS LTD. (Incorporated in S.S.) J» 1 SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR ;I PENANG SEREMBAN J j; IPOH. TAIPING. MALACCA, jg FOR THE CULTIVATED TASTE. g MMINERVA W jp j: SILENT. POWERFUL. ELEGANT. I» Known as the "ROLLS123 words
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Advertisement119 1928-01-25 5 mw*\*\w^W^^ THE NEW 1928 MODEL l» .The 1928 HILLMAN incorporates, amongst others, the following new features: l\ Longer Wheelbade—Anti-Detonating Cylinder Head, giving greater power without fear of J m* J knocking—Stiffer Crankshaft—Improved Steering Gear—Hand Controls above Steering Wheel i —Deeper and Larger Capacity Radiator with Larger Head Tank—Circulation Accelerated by119 words
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Article, Illustration1164 1928-01-25 6 Monumental Seores at Contract. by "HORATII'S." Hav, ;'.ny of my readers ever heard of 3.400 be.ne scored on :i single hand 11 unds absurd, fantastic, impossible, such o ■Min, anil vet it happened and I was there t.i Of course it was not made at ordinary1,164 words
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Article, Illustration924 1928-01-25 6 by Ol R CHESS EDITOR. Problem No. 30: (By S. Herland.j Black 12 pieces. White 9 pieces. White to move and mate in three moves. The World Championship. The tremendous struggle between Dr. Alekhine and Senor Capablanca which resulted in the victory of Dr. Alekhine. extended924 words
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Article27 1928-01-25 6 tk- Bam mr. H Councillor. Penan*, H on n-tin :i)«t:i. »-arly H H area, will MMMi Uf H cially, it is unclei-to.Ml. Bf been definitely made.—S. I27 words
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Advertisement6 1928-01-25 6 For the Leisure Hour Indoor Recreations6 words
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Advertisement652 1928-01-25 6 FREE PRESS FOOTBALL COMPETITION. $100 For Only 12 Matches. $50 Must Be Won. We publish every Tuesday morning coupons lor „u r Football Competition. A orize of MOO will be awarded to tl,, who forecasts the CORRECT RESULTS OF THE TWELVE MATCH* in the coupon below. In the event of652 words
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Miscellaneous248 1928-01-25 6 PICKWICK IN PICTURES. By Arthur Moreland. No. 21. Sam Weller. ~~l II ~^T mrnrn^ ZZ If I HAVE HALF MADE UPMY MIND I INTAKE THE BILL DOWN <3 NI RPICKW!CK fJ^\ £ptf/w TO ENGAGE YOU MYSELF^ SAtD MR INTERVIEW WITH announced to her my intention Of i^^L Jsmk 11^m^^^mW^MiM IrWr\248 words
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Article1846 1928-01-25 7 SHAKESPEARE CLAIMED AS AN ITALIAN. How it was Discovered. Shakespeare has long been claimed by the Gcin:an-. but to find him also appro priated by Italy adds a puzzling chapter to the long story of his mysterious identity. It ought to be enough that the English1,846 words
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Advertisement210 1928-01-25 7 r. 1 1 I. I .Ul A I mmmWAmt tm\ '■"^m- i»>t%,:JS fawzW 7 *T~^^ t f^ i^ —mwMmwmw^^^^-^m^mm^mf^^m— 1 You will want the best whisky for the New Year. Black White is the whisky with a world wide reputation because of its unvarying high quality. > m < Sole210 words
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Advertisement266 1928-01-25 7 mmmmi^ammmfmmvmeemMt-m A maJAt\ i fl* maaamMU I l Ammmmmmmmmmmmmmm Haig Whisky WHISKY MADE^Ss^^^3^^^P IN SCOTLAND IS itMU 1% Distilled from Barley Barley is a valuable food and lhe >jll 'WlM^r ::x£jj,' distilled essence contains properties V that are not only restorative but are also health giving in a greater degree266 words
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Article531 1928-01-25 8 UNKNOWN - UNKNOWN MemofaMetwmsnuite \hiftom\t of the Empire BT Jan. 25 Death of Dr. Edward Jenner. 10.") On the 25th. January. ISO3, Dr. YEARS Edward Jenner. the discoverer of AGO. vaccination, died at the agre of 74. He was born in 174H. at Berkeley in Glou cestershire, and531 words
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Article149 1928-01-25 8 Bobsleigh Descent of St. Moritz Run. London. Jan. 5. The St. Moritz correspondent of the Daily News says that King Albert of Belgium had the thrill of his life when the bob-sleigh in which he was descending the St. Moritz run at 40 miles an hour149 words
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Article49 1928-01-25 8 After a skating accident at Wigan, the water poloist* Alfred Freeman, stripped, roped himself and dived under the ice and brought an unconscious boy to the surface. The feat was attempted at Workington where a scoutmaster, W. Houseman, swam under the ice searching for the bodies of three boys.49 words
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Article410 1928-01-25 8 The Caveman on The Rugger Field. Deep down in the heart of every man theie is still a remnant of the savage. We do not. usually, admit it. but it is, nevertheless, there. Civilisation has done a great deal to hide it, but give the average man410 words
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Article27 1928-01-25 8 To Be Held in April. Paris, Jan. 5. M. Saraut announces that the French elections will probably be held between April 22 and 29.27 words
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Article274 1928-01-25 8 Urgent Need for Economy. "It is imperative to economise gold, both in regard to it< use as a eomm dity a*u' to it* us( as money." says the Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Min* (('oionel Robert A. J<hn><'in. in his repor* for UM. "It274 words
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Article112 1928-01-25 8 Sir E. Howard's Son in Car Accident. London. Jan. 10. Washington—A "teapot tempest*' has arisen following an accident in which a motor car driven by the 14-year-old son of the British Ambassador. Sir Esme Howard knocked down a 12-year-old girl, causing concussion of the brain. Sir112 words
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Advertisement447 1928-01-25 8 12 «.P. Models. 7 H.P. Models. A^m M tli Tourer $2550 Tourer. $1295 /L-ft M-UtLmm SalcT 3250 Saloon. mmmWkjlMJ_Wm__\\*fi** Semi-Sports (G.E.) A^T—a—m k\^\m^\. W™^^ mm\ \i y/_\ _r/_wtd SSt_ 9 J| I J?___2_y.-. m\ W^^Lmt.^WmW mp Am '^^^'^S^mm^^^k* a_\_W^^^^^^^ Special Home Leave Facility. tre wINDSQR SALOON We can arrange deliver>447 words
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Advertisement82 1928-01-25 8 WWWV.V.SV.V.W.V.V.V.V.V.V. iTHE NAVY'S CHOICE j \(3aX^s> IPlymouthj I Gin. J OBTAINABLE EVER* WHERE J THE SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY COMPANY, LIMITED. —i SHIPCHANDLERS SHIPBROKERS —O COMMISSION AGENTS Offices:—MAYNARD S M \\WM 16, Battery Road TELEPHONE N mWmmmWA___Wm_\ piis WATERPROOF CAM VS.I Beautiful Green and Wl I and Tarpaulins of Fir-t manufacture including82 words
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Article203 1928-01-25 9 GOVERNMENT PROTECTS NATIVES. Traders Take Second Place. [Reuter's Service.] Wellington, Jan. 23. A rigorous assertion of Xew Zealand's future policy in regard to Samoa wa- made by the Prime Minister. Mr. Coates, in the course of a lengthy statement OB the recent deportations of Europeans. He said203 words
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Article181 1928-01-25 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 23. Tin annual report of the Manehester Chamber of Commerce refers t;> the work >f the sub committee of all sections of the cotton tiade which has produced sugges lions whieh it is not too much to hope ma> subsequently turn out to181 words
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Article129 1928-01-25 9 [P.t liter's Se: virt London. Jan. 23. Mr. Ramsay Maolhrnald is endeavouring to piomote greater cohesioi in Luboui Party ;anks as a preliminary to the new Parliamentary session. He appeals in the weekly "Forward" for discipline dui ing the "testinc year" and -ays that ior the129 words
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Article74 1928-01-25 9 j Reuter's Service.] Chicago. Jan. 23. Mr. Cosgrave arrived here and drove with "Big Bil!" Thompson. Mayor of Chicago through the streets packed with cheering crowds, to his hotel. ln an interview Mr. Cosgrave said that one of Ireland's greatest problems was how to kt"'p the74 words
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Article60 1928-01-25 9 [Renter's Service.] (torakhpur. Jan. 23. Seven persons were Killed and 11 "sen" ously injured in an accident to a mixed (roods passenger t>-ain on the Bengal North Western Railway between Haiyaghat and Kishenpur last night. The train broke in two and thc leading guodstruck was derailed60 words
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Article43 1928-01-25 9 [Reuter's Service.] Riga, Jan. 23. The death is announced from Moscow of the noted revolutionary Sikorsky, who was sentenced in 1904 to 20 years penal servitude in Siberia for complicity in the o«<p«!?ination of the Russian statesman, Plehve. <t 143 words
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BRITISH FLYING.
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Article160 1928-01-25 9 [British Radio-Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 23. Sir Alan Cobham, who is engaged on a Might round Africa on the flying boat Singapore, arrived io day at Aboukir from Benghazi. The route Sir Alan Cobham proposes to follow after leaving Egypt takes advantage of the Nile, which is160 words
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Article118 1928-01-25 9 [British Radio—Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 22. During the first year of its operation the Middle Kast route of the Imperial Airways schedule services between Cairo and Basra were within 100 per cent, of regularity and the average lateness of arrival was never more than 30 minutes. One hundred118 words
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Article126 1928-01-25 9 [British Radio—Ofticial Service.] Rugby. Jan. 22. Owing to the probability of further high tides in the Thames special watch is being kept in the districts which suffered in the recent disaster. So far there has been ihj repetition of flooding and the new concrete wail, hastily built126 words
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Article88 1928-01-25 9 [British Radio—Official Service.] Kighy. Jan. 22. An Admiralty communique, reporting a collision hetween II M.S. (aledon and the Italian oil ship Antaies. states that the mishap occurred ia the North Channel during the dark hours of Friday morning. The Caledon. witb ber bows badly damaged, has reached88 words
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Article105 1928-01-25 9 [Knitter's Service.] Washington. Ja i -?> A statement attributed lo the Comma idani of the New York Navy-yard that the United States is nearer wai to-day thar ever because she ia pursuing a competitive trade policy and crowding other nations into the background, evoked a reply by105 words
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Article63 1928-01-25 9 [Router's Service.] New York. Jan. 23. Tht Bell Telephone Company has demonstrated m Buper-k>nd-apeaker designed to carry the voice a miio radius. It is beluvthat a million people may hear simultaneously. The apparatus was demonstrated by connecting a field telephone on the west bank of the Hudson River63 words
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Article31 1928-01-25 9 fßeuter's Service.l New York, Jan. 23. The marriage ia announced of Mrs. Rachel Littleton Vanderbilt, formerly Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, junior, and Jasper Morgan, nephew of J. P. Morgan.31 words
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Article173 1928-01-25 9 AMERICA FACES BOTH WAYS. Managua or Havana [Renter's Service.] Mangua, Jan. 23. An important development in American operations in Nicaragua is marked by the departure from Leon of a force of 1,000 marines on a long route march over hill, river and jungle to the State pf173 words
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Article329 1928-01-25 9 [Reuter's Service. 1 Havana. Jan. 23. The Mexican delegation to the Pan-Ameri can Conference sprang a surpiisc hy an Bouncing its intention to propose changing the practice af conferring the chairmanship of the governing body of the Pan-American Union on the United States, substituting therefor an329 words
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Article200 1928-01-25 9 [Renter's Service.] Havana. Jan. 2.1. Mr. Hughes in a speech at a banquet bj 'he American Chamber of CV.mmer-c o tuba, declared the Inited States, far from Harbouring imperialiatis designs in Lat:n America, desired to see. south of the Kn Grande, independent, strong and prosperous I200 words
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Article24 1928-01-25 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Jan. 23. Fiend. Imports for 1927 were 52 billions 852 millions of francs and exports fiftyfivc billions 224 millions.24 words
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Advertisement453 1928-01-25 9 CUSLNESS CARDS r DAWN STUWa j UWNESE PHOTOGRAPHER 1 PRINSEP STREET .-i-nnnt wi'l I I our i tor Chinese j I \>w Yi .'wEE^^OraEßbTs Tndertakers. g MOM MENTAL MASON> a C hi I. ral Wreiths. x f to order B -.ui'l Wreaths \U;;^ in SN>ck. I SKH:OIE_ROAI>. TKL. :W6S>. \TIONAL453 words
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Advertisement720 1928-01-25 9 NOTICES. FEDERATED xMALAY STATES RAILWAYS. NOTICE. J On and from Monday. :^oth January. Ittt, the duplicate nipht mail train- viz. 9 p.m. from Tank Road (Singapore! to Kuala I.umpur and the 9.15 p.m. from Kuala Lumpur to Tank Ro ul 'Singapore, will L.,- discontinued. J. STRACHAN, General Manager, 1 K..M.S.720 words
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Advertisement805 1928-01-25 9 TENDERS. 1 TENDERS. Tender- are ri\ ted Ibr >WW WT< H SCHOOL Bl ILOI NO Orang- <.re e K. and sp«u ifi cations to b<- obtained Mm H. R ARBENZ E.P.Z. irekftecf I Malaass Stcaat against deposit nf <2. r >. Sealed tentl^j.- to be sent to Mr. C Hei.-ken805 words
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Article18 1928-01-25 10 BARKER. At iso-o. near nnagc »<», Singapore, aa January 83rd, te Mr. aad In. S Parker, a son.18 words
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Article50 1928-01-25 10 The marriage arranged between Mr. V. A. Masea ar.d Miss Jane Irvine will take place at St. Andrew's Cathedral aa Satarday, the 4th ot" February, at *VM p.m. Friends will be welcome at the Cathedral and afterwards at the residence of Mr EL D. Sharpen, Mount Echo, Tanglin Road.50 words
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Obituary35 1928-01-25 10 JACK. Dec. 23. at 21. Oxford-road. Putney George Cockburn Jack, of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, aged 70. NORMAN. -Dec. 20. ut St. Jean de Luz Henry Norman, late Malayan Civil Service aged ML35 words
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688 1928-01-25 10 The statement that arising out "of the amalgamation of the Colonial and F.M.S. postal services," a phrase which perhaps is not quite as accurate in its wording as it might be, a rumour has arisen of a "unified stamp issue688 words
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Article263 1928-01-25 10 The well known Swami Paramananda will deliver a lecture in the Victoria Theatre this afternoon at 5 o'clock on India's Message to the World. Mr. C, B. Whitehead. Chief Police Officer Province Wellesley. is shortly retiring from Government service after a long career.—Ex. At the conclusion of the Malacca Municipal263 words
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Article188 1928-01-25 10 Rochore Road Store Ablaze. One man was killed and two others injured in a shop in Rochore Road on Saturday night when a benzine explosion occurred through the bursting of an electric bulb. The shop was a motor cycle accessories and benzine store. The Fire Brigade were promptly188 words
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Article567 1928-01-25 10 LATEST TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Jan. 24, 3.55 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber price as Is. T^ad. per lb. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as £251 K £2503 The Rev. H. J. Hutchinson. Assistan- haplain derdgnate567 words
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Article191 1928-01-25 10 FURTHER AGITATION AGAINST. Rumours of Abandonment. (From Our Own Corres p. u Ixtndon j ;in The Telegraph devotes at ber restriction, especially with r. dissatisfaction in the Ka-t fir of reduction of assessment.-. thinK> that the discussion in progress has had the inevfca unsettling the market and ad191 words
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Article39 1928-01-25 10 TReuter s Sei Constantinople. Jan. -I The trial of Communist treasonable practices \v' I ceediiu; sln.e November h. The head of the organ iaa tenced to IP n onthothers to 2 to 3 month- T acquitted.39 words
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Article53 1928-01-25 10 [Reuter's >< ni< I'ariv .lan 2l Presenting his en irue. the new Soviet amhas>ad M levaky. emphasised hi- '.r.vn: our to strengthen Russo-Fn The President in r. loyally placing out co apenal i occupations not germane to tl ing of our common int< tht- cause of peace in53 words
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Article132 1928-01-25 10 Thr wedding took pia Cathedra, on Saturdax gregation. of Mr. Char., ii of Mesar.> Sime. Darl and Mrs. Hollinshead. wv Capt. Hollinshead. The i effectively decorated \>\ V.' !1 an<! her helpers, and thi Mrvire while the Bishop At HB_oi the Kev. G. T. Shetlitf. i A. E.132 words
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Article132 1928-01-25 10 A pretty wedding waCathedral of the Good SI day, the contracting partie- I Pereira. of 17. St. Mi. Ire. and Miss Mill;, van W iental Telephone C The bride looked charm, ng hi dgned gown of white tull« Ferent fabric of the samiahed in beautiful lace, th. I >wned132 words
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Advertisement244 1928-01-25 10 "THE COSNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" I Simonds' (m Pale 11^ s&*r Dl tm -m iM 11 A P ■fejl XIIC Sole Agents: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., Ltd. (Incorporated under thw Companies Ordinance* of Hongkong) (Incorporated in Shanghai.) SINGAPORE. r^^^^^A^^^^^^^^^^^^s J Wrapped Kippers jj Scotch Fresh Herrings jj "Tanglin" Pork Sausages Devonshire244 words
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Advertisement74 1928-01-25 10 Pt C Parfums de Luxe jj j goty I Chypre :j Origan Rose Jacqueminot i i Paris J f Emeraude I f EAU DE COTY S to be had from all dealers I Dupire Brothers. j V»V.V.%V.V.VV«V,VWVbV.S%WWV EFFICIENCY, SOLIDITY, SIMPLICITY. Sole Agents: THE BOKISO CO, LTD. ji WHITAKER'S ALMANACK, 1928.74 words
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Advertisement10 1928-01-25 10 r^=—l: BRIDGE AND CHESS j NOTES. I —n^ j i10 words
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Article171 1928-01-25 11 CHARGES BY BERLIN NEWSPAPER. A "Curious Transaction.'* (Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 21. y Telegraph's Berlin correspon- h that if the Berliner Tageblatt is informed Herr Groener t War mwAA) will have to explain to thc i even more delicate scandal Phoebus film affair, in which his was171 words
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Article173 1928-01-25 11 shipbuilding Returns for Last Year. [Renter's Service.] London. Jan. 21. r, .ri-ter the annual summary for 1921 is given as follows: r-..- launched throughout the ns belongs to Great BriI-' anti; 289,000 tons Germany; United States; U9.000 tons launched in Great Britain and reaped by .">8»>,000 compared173 words
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Article49 1928-01-25 11 [Renter* Service.] New York. Jan. 23. Mr Sanaa Ifimr the onl >' woman It State office m Xew Y'ork '..uged with forgery, grand ther criminal offences in the administration as secretary *5 State census. The report wa? a social investigator appointnor Smith. [Early cables on page 9.]49 words
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Article191 1928-01-25 11 MIttKI SHOW AT ADELPHI HOTEL mmaamm crt" the Adelphi Hotel j -mmended for their enterprise f"i>r a season of about a f ort- j M.dnight Frolics, a clever band 'ii r.vue artists, who present entertainment that is nightly I i-traction to UM puhlie of arklmg and spirited191 words
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Article126 1928-01-25 11 NO RACE WITH GREAT BRITAIN. Admiral Plunkett Discomfited. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. 24. The newspapers make light of the remarks on the subject of war, attributed to Admiral Plunkett, the Navy-yard Commandant, cabled yesterday. The New York World in an editorial strongly endorses Senator Borah's Condemnation126 words
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Article81 1928-01-25 11 [Reuter's Service.] Xew York. Jan. 24. The Mexican financial agent has announced that the Mexican Government has in formed the International Bankers* Committee it wa- unable to resume on Jan. lst the full service ..f the Sinking Fund on the entire direct debt and has invited the81 words
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Article34 1928-01-25 11 [Reuter's Serviced Santiago, Jan. 23. Trv GciwanMafl ha< entered into a contract w:th the Nation il City Bank of Xew YwWm :\>r thf loan of $41,000,000 to consolidate State railway dents.34 words
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Article40 1928-01-25 11 [Reuter's Service.] Oslo. Jan. 23. Owing to the inability of Mr. Mellbye to form a non-labour coalition government, the King has summoned Mr. Madsen. parliamentary leader of the Labour Party, who will try to form a Labour Government.40 words
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Article38 1928-01-25 11 [Reuter's Sendee.] Calcutta. Jan. 23. Ten thousand men have struck in the workshops of the East Indian Rrailway at Lilus in Bengal owing to dissatisfaction with waeres aggravated by friction between the workers and authorities.38 words
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Article26 1928-01-25 11 [Xanyo Xichi-Xichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 23. At the reopeninsr of the Diet meeting to-day the Seiyukai Government, as was generally expected, dissolved the Diet.26 words
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Article29 1928-01-25 11 [Xanyo Xichi-Xichi Service.] Tokio. Jan. 23. Following the dissolution of the Diet, the Government has announced the holding of a General Election on February 20th.29 words
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Article33 1928-01-25 11 [Nanyo Niehi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. 23. Thc annual conferences of the prefectural governors and the chiefs of the Prefectural Police have been convened for January 20th. and 2Mh respectively.33 words
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29 1928-01-25 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Jan. 23. The Premier. Baron Tanaka, is leaving the capital on February sth. for the Kansai districts on an electioneering tour.29 words
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27 1928-01-25 11 Tokio. Jan. 23. It is announced that General Ugaki, exMinister for War, has offered himself as a candidate for Okayama Prefecture.27 words
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43 1928-01-25 11 I Tokio. Jan. 23. A rumour transpires that the Cabinet has unofficially decided to appoint Mr. F. Kuhara, who just returned from Eastern Europe from an economic mission, Minister of Foreign Affairs. [Early cables on page 9.]43 words
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Article1552 1928-01-25 11 LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB. Almost AH Matches Played. The weather did its best to E^ofl the Chinese New Year Open Tournament at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club during the holidays, but failed, for in spite of all such handicaps as rain ami mud. the tournament had been finished1,552 words
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Article72 1928-01-25 11 At the At Home at the residence of the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison), at Nassim Hill on Tuesday, February 14th. an interesting match has been arranged between D. H. Kleinman and P. Clerc and Khoo Hooi Hye and Chua Choon Leong, best of five sets. This72 words
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Article515 1928-01-25 11 A Golfing Challenge To the Editor. Sir.—I should like to reply to the letter signed "Colonel Bogey" which appeared in your columns on Saturday last. I have never stated that the standard of golf in Malaya was low. The wording of your correspondent's letter suggests that515 words
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Article56 1928-01-25 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 24. A taxi was overturned yesterday evening on the Jelutong-road and two Chines^ pas sengers were seriously injured although the driver miraculously escaped. In another accident a Tamil telephone linesman was knocked down in the Perak Road and reeeifed injuries56 words
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Advertisement122 1928-01-25 11 WtWAAAft*^W^WWUUV.V^.%V.W i m COPYRIGHT St. Andrew's Society. FOR YOUR ATTENTION RECORD NUMBER B 1821. (EIGHTSOME REELS) i Can be obtained from Robinson Co., Ltd. j (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). RAFPLES PLACE, j Singapore. JfW /yF What ike eye doesnotsee/ How do you know that the fresh milk you buy122 words
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Advertisement756 1928-01-25 12 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* S'pore. Route subject to alteration without, notice. WEEKLY SERVICE—LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. t ANTENOR Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and756 words
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Advertisement591 1928-01-25 12 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). 'ELLERMArFTINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. To HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN Oue S'pore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE Keb* JJ s.s. CITY OF DUNKIRK Mar: s.s. CITY OF CARLISLE591 words
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Advertisement378 1928-01-25 12 p. spo. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARCO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S c.O\ K|(\\„. A1 LONDON AND KAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. :o: OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AM) JAPAN. Due H u Tonnage. Singapore. T<*nna». vMti:ap«f. MACEDONIA378 words
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Article1298 1928-01-25 13 TOPICAL WIT IN LATIN PUNS. The "Froth Blowers." The Epilogue to the Westminster Play comes mt i a world mightily preoccupied with petty considerations, political and other* ,se. like I refreshing breeze from Ancient Rome, writes the Morning Post Special Correspondent. Its philosophical wisdom, its audacious puns, and1,298 words
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Article223 1928-01-25 13 Major G. H. S. Fowke, who has just resigned the Leicestershire cricket captaincy succeeded A. T. Sharp in the leadership in 1922. Educated at Uppingham, he did many fine things for the school with both bat and ball, including an innings of 103 and the capture of223 words
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Advertisement261 1928-01-25 13 *1 1— -tmm \UTe Perfect Mealtime Drink c ytmr childrtni this uhtdesome drink WHAT co your children drink at meal- fee and tea, you know, caffein and tannin. Drugs injurious to the 1 to nerves and to dij. labit forming anal ml Postum 13theperf me drink for chil- < n,261 words
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Advertisement210 1928-01-25 13 mm mw^&i-'--IBi _+> mW l l/W /ml —jpipp Wonderful fingers that can draw from mute strings and keyboard the most exquisite harmonies; Paderewski has enriched the world by hours of perfect pleasure. fHUHH Ofie GxQiiisite F^p^ CIGARETTE M m m. *&___{^mmm*mmsL& whose unvarying quality and supremacy are tyL&?lffi produced only210 words
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Article389 1928-01-25 14 By The Man All Ireland Knows. I've just been talking to Charlie Fallon, the best-known man in all Ireland, writes an Evening News correspondent—he "edits" tbe copybooks they use in Irish schools— and here are some of the Irish tales he told me: "I389 words
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Article338 1928-01-25 14 Lady Kitty Vincent, in "Girls Men Really Prefer," recently attacked the ancient legend that men dance and flirt with one type of girl hut invariably marry the quiet, stay-at-home variety, writes "'A Modern Girl." But generalisations are surely rash. We are nearly Rohots but not quite.338 words
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Article121 1928-01-25 14 Barracker's Apology to "Plum" Warner. Mr. Warner tells an amusing story about the "googly." He recalled that it was introduced by Bosanquet, and the first bowled in Australia, in 1904, got the wicket of Victor Trumper, Australia's greatest batsman. Mr. Warner was captain of the English121 words
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Advertisement322 1928-01-25 14 Ll^_j hqtcoj EM^mwwwmr W-* The SAFIX /fl, OUTBOARD X££_. MOTOR is supplied to suit any shape or mn *~^*Wiw draught of boat. It will drive al5 m\ i m--mmstoj foot light boat at a speed of 7 knots P sS _-vmm j and cover 30 miles to the gallon. Jr322 words
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Advertisement216 1928-01-25 14 Truth m Advertising WHEN WE ADVERTISE OUR QOODg/ \wE DO SO IN ORDER TO BRINc; Tn/ \tHE NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC THAT/ XoUR GOODS ARE ALL WE CLAIM/ FOR THEM AND THAT WE/ \cAN OFFER REAL VALUE/ FOR MONEY i A Call at Our Acces- sories Dept. will f if216 words
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Article728 1928-01-25 15 A FAMOUS SPANISH WINE. A Restricted Industry. Sherry, or rather "Vino de Je'rez" is the most famous of all Spanish wines though it i> prepared for the foreign market rather chan for home consumption. The genuine wine is grown only in a relatively restricted aiea, in the south-uastern corner728 words
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72 1928-01-25 15 Submarine Sunk to Provide Incident. London, Jan. 1. In order to provide an incident for a filni illustrating the wartime exploits of mystery ships. Submarine U9S was sunk near the Eddystone Lighthouse by eight rounds of fire from thc "Stockforth," a Hush-Hu-h ship. Cables72 words
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Article605 1928-01-25 15 THERE IS STILL SOME SOLDIERING TO DO. Who Said Spats? We aren't no thin red 'eroes, Nor we aren't no blackguards too, But we walk out in civvies. Which is more than sailors do! —Kipling up-to-date. Shiver me timbers, but there's a lot of605 words
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Article81 1928-01-25 15 London, Jan. 6. In future at boxing contests at Premierland the doctor will sit alongside the referee and will have the power tp stop fights if he opines a boxer is being unduly punished. The Sporting Life states: "Although this is a humane innovation, it81 words
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Advertisement301 1928-01-25 15 ilinnnfl' KORRENGZAL OINTMENT *****1 V FOR WOUNDS> SORES > AND ALL SKIN DISEASES. WUllllfl GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE Am wm Wm %m for coughs, colds, and stomach complaints. NOTICES. !>ORK Tl RF CLIR. li ISS bsss nici.i--•h SSI H W t' > Hi' I Ibifvs. AI.HKKi H. ToiH> y. I T301 words
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Advertisement342 1928-01-25 15 LASTING RELIEF FROM LUMBAG O Lat Do Witt's Pills Banish Vour Pain and Help Vou Back to Health and strength tVOUK own chemist or your desist sea tell you how jjood DvW iti'l Pills SIS MS Lumbago, because they know what they contain, but more convincing still, perhaps, is the342 words
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Advertisement352 1928-01-25 15 Restful Nights mean vigorous days Sleeplessness is a sign of nervous debility. You need not suffer from weakened nerves if only you take care to strengthen your system with Sanatogen. Sanatogen infuses into your nervecells phosphorus and albumin which build up new strength and energy. In an entirely natural way352 words
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Advertisement137 1928-01-25 15 R ABC v-^--• c n /.wy■ --?mH tlteßMA3«^ ■r **r mjuuhe Pnl J Enqikes J I MA Krrmath Almvaym JW I "TVOMINATE thc I JJ JL-/ waters with a Ker- H I math Marine Engine! I r Kermath Marine En- I gines have proved their I |J superior power in137 words
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Article192 1928-01-25 16 The Hon. Mr. P. M. Robinson returned from Singapore to Penang by the Kedah. It has been decided to cancel the duplicate night mails from Tank Road and Kuala Lumpur respectively as from Jan. 30th. Miss Alice Spence, who did such good work at Kuala Kangsar during the192 words
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Article198 1928-01-25 16 Voyage From Holland to Java. Before the Royal Geographical Society, on Dec. 12, Dr. Vening Meinesz read a highly interesting, withal technical, paper on a gravity survey by the submarine KXIII from Holland via Panama to Java in 1926. After having given a short general survey of198 words
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Article116 1928-01-25 16 Lord Merrivale, in the Divorce Court, on Dec. 21. granted a decree nisi to Lady Margaret Elizabeth Gaunt, now living at Monaco, and formerly of Gaunt V Wood. Leek (Staffs) for the dissolution of her marriage with Vice Admiral Sir GuyReginald Archer Gaunt on the grounds of his116 words
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65 1928-01-25 16 Shanghai. Jan. 8. The President Monroe, while passing through the Inland Sea on her way to Shanghai, went aground. Attempts to refloat her have been unsuccessful. The passengers are all safe anc further attempts at refloating are being made this evening. Tokyo, Jan. 9.65 words
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Article63 1928-01-25 16 Whilst lying at the stern of a Dutch vessel in the inner roads the motor-launch Kwong Seng sprang a leak and sank, late on Monday night. It is not known exactly how the accident occurred at present, but fortunately sufficient warning w^s given for the crew to63 words
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Advertisement491 1928-01-25 16 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,491 words
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Advertisement247 1928-01-25 16 s.s. GASCOYNE. Consignees of cargo per the above steame*from W. A.(arrived 19th Jan.) are hereby no tified that a General Survey of all cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 46/7 on Friday the 27th January, 1928 at 9 a.m. No further survey will be247 words
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Advertisement117 1928-01-25 16 BIBBY LINE of fast tw;r, Mail P.: RANGOON. COLOMBO M \RSEILLK PLYMOI TIT \M> UIMKiN. with throat' ttTm Singap"!«' an.! IVnang HOMEUAUD S\lMN<* Steamer. I«»* Riawn HEREFORDSHIKI GLOUCESTERSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE **'|j LANCASHIRE CHESHIRE YORKSHIRE LEICESTERSHIKK SHROPSHIRE HEREFORDSHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE LANCASHIRE JJ CHESHIRE YORKSHIRE Auf LEICESTERSHIKK Passage Rates in< i rraii Port117 words
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Miscellaneous648 1928-01-25 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6648 words
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Miscellaneous128 1928-01-25 16 [I. Lendrum, Mr. Edmons, Mr. J. J. iklin, Mr. C. Schumake, Mr. aiid Mrs. R. Schneidel, Mrs. v. d. Kap, Mr. A. Dryver, Mr. W. Millner, Dames N. M. Altmann, Excellency and lady Phya Pradibadha Bhubal, H. R. H. Prince and Princess Jajvalit and child, Mr. Nai Bee Na Renong,128 words
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Advertisement606 1928-01-25 17 O. S. K. Line. nation*. Qi*«-»^-->t earners. Arrive. Leave. rdam, Hamburg, Bremen, via Colombo, Aden and Atlas Maru Feb. 11 Feb. 13 p -r fear. tape Town, R;o, Santos, and Buenos Aires. t Montevideo Maru Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam, irenco Marques and Durban, f Chicago Maru Feb. 6606 words
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Advertisement531 1928-01-25 17 TRAVEL^ COMFORT DOLLAR fiSk "PRESIDENT ft LINERS 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 bels (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-room? with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running531 words
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Advertisement741 1928-01-25 17 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 Straite Settlement* (Singapore and Penang). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BLREAU OF741 words
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Article1030 1928-01-25 18 GETTING WHAT WE ASKED FOR. A White Christmas—Help! (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Cee. 29. There weie some people who wanted a White Christmas. They got it all right—'in :he neck.' No more! No more! No more! .Ntvci again, wis hope! It tamed 'cats and dogs' all1,030 words
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Article639 1928-01-25 18 CHINA'S WILLINGNESS TO TRADE. Minister's Explanation. Shanghai, Dec. IS. Dr. C. C. Wu, the Nationalist Minister for Foreign Affairs, informed the Manches ter Guardian correspondent to day that hiGovernment's action against Soviet officials was not intended to constitute a severance of all political and commercial lelations between639 words
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Article99 1928-01-25 18 Lotterv Ticket Found in Coffin. London. January. <Mh. Barcelona. —The undertakers were in the act of closing a coffin containing the body of a man who, according to the Spanish custom, was dressed in his best clothes for burial, when the widow noticed a scrap of99 words
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Advertisement172 1928-01-25 18 Sole Agents Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement). Stiff Beards need the "VALET" yinto Sti^op illllll Safety Razor A stiff beard needs a masterful x -Zz^ ee= razor blade. Not a blade that gp" i^ will bend and give way to the bristles, but a solid172 words
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Advertisement249 1928-01-25 18 TAKE jtnr^l J*~* y vjni v WWmw tOm-v^m. i '^m-a^Jmt* '.^y^j^r *.*v^- jw^^iH^^k m^ a mW^^^jA_m^A\\*imr_ i v4^n When we first started in business our quest Quality an(* no cheapening influences of competition can ever make us forget it. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. icorporated in tbe Straits Settlement i SINGAPORE. "Hnitesrs"249 words
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Article501 1928-01-25 19 Vast Quantities of Oil Destroyed. The most spectacular fire in the history of Tientsin broke out on Christmas Eve on the premises of the Standard Oil Company of New York, situated on the quay of the ex Russian and ex Belgian Concessions, where vast quantities of501 words
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Article608 1928-01-25 19 A Change of Manner. San Sebastian. Far from the railroad, in a little village under the grey Asturian mountains, I found an electric light switch in the bedroom. A few years ago one reached this village in a coach drawn by four lean mules with jingling608 words
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Article99 1928-01-25 19 Rubber Steady but Tin Erratic. RESTRICTION RUMOIRS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 21. Rubber is steady and though business is scanty the movements that are being made are mostly upward. London stocks have dec-lined by 74 tons to 65,450. Last week's dullness is largely attributed to99 words
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Article488 1928-01-25 19 A THREATENED EXCESS. A notable feature of the annual report of the British Sulphate of Ammonia Fedeiat ion is a warning that the production of synthetic nitrogen mainly for use as ferti Users may shortly considerably exceed the limits of consumption and lead to seiious difficulty. If488 words
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Article105 1928-01-25 19 Cost of (General Strike. r London, January, 5. The Registrar of Friendly Societies reports that by the General Strike in 192<; the Trades Unions lost .'{,000.000 members and funds were reduced by £4,003,00") to £8,650,000. The management cost 14s. Id per member while the benefits wore 17s.105 words
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Article161 1928-01-25 19 Lord Elibank Optimistic. (From Our Own Correspondent. Ipoh, Jan. 21. Ipoh spent a quiet week end tfce tttmt matter of interest being the dinner given by Letd Elibank to over 150 miner.- at the Station Hotel. In the course of his speech he said that he had161 words
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Article410 1928-01-25 19 One of the most curious and at the sa m Lime most \aluable of the natural productions f Spain is cork, the substance s<» well known so absolutely necessary for many purposes, yet remaining, after \.i- ;iof effort to replace it with fabricated ce.m pounds, unique.410 words
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Article134 1928-01-25 19 First Step Towards Peace. London. Jan. 4. To-days Daily Mail says that neither Trades Unionists nor employers expect the joint consultations t«. produce results unt f the autumn, inasmuch as the- conclusions must be endorsed by the Emplovrr-' Organisations and individual Trade- Unions or by a Conference-134 words
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Advertisement394 1928-01-25 19 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000. ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HLAD OFFICE: Winchester H«use, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Ourt of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act.394 words
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Advertisement428 1928-01-25 19 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INBIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 606,000 shares of £5 each £3,000.000 Reserve Fund 4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* 3,000,000 Head Otfke: 38, Bishopsgate. London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star I Ipoh Rangoon Amritsar Karachi Saigon Bangkok428 words
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Advertisement302 1928-01-25 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,0*0 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.302 words
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Advertisement38 1928-01-25 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee—Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.38 words
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Article1571 1928-01-25 20 On Saturday Singapore and Perak meet in the final of the Malaya Cup competition, and all the indications are that the margin between the scores at the close of that encounter is likely to be much smaller than it was when the same sides met in the final1,571 words
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Article106 1928-01-25 20 Two Readers With Ten Correct Forecasts. Two Chinese readers—Mr. Lim Yong Koon. care of British American Tobacco Co.. Ltd., sent in coupons in Competition Xo. 22 which correctly forecasted the results of ten of the matches played on Saturday. The coupon sent in by Mr. Yong106 words
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Article155 1928-01-25 20 Malayan Chinese Beaten By S.F.A The Malayan Chinese played a S.F.A side at the Stadium on Monday and suffered defeat by the narrow margin of two goals to one. The S.F.A. played Butterworth instead of Roy Smith, who could not play, and the Malayan Chinese had Cheok Wah. of155 words
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Article16 1928-01-25 20 Mr. J. R. B. Pickthall, Assistant Superin tendent of Customs, Ipoh, is being transferred to Malacca.16 words
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Article346 1928-01-25 20 PERAK AND SINGAPORE XV's CHOSEN. Selectors' Difficult Task. The Singapore Rugby selectors were faced with a difficult task when they met yesterday evening to choose the XV to meet Perak in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday in the final of the Malaya Cup competition. The committee, consisting of346 words
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Article98 1928-01-25 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Jan. 21. The Perak XV to meet Singapore at Kuala Lumpur in the final of the Malaya Cup competition on Saturday wiil be: Ponsford; Markham. Langworthy. Carey. Parr; Ramage. Hill; Walker. Brown. Smith. Debenham. Taylor, Rendle. Lewis. Xorman (captain). The above side has been playing98 words
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Article16 1928-01-25 20 [Renter's Service.l Paris. Jan. 23. The Waratahs beat All Fiance by 11 to16 words
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Article82 1928-01-25 20 London. Jan. 11. The following is the draw for the first round of the Rugby League Cup, which wil be played on February 11th.— Rochdale versus Leigh. Barrow versus York. St. Helen's Rec. versus Wakefield. Wigan versus Huddersfield. Halifax versus HunsletBatley versus Cottingham. Kingsley versus Warrington.82 words
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Article175 1928-01-25 20 A match Royal Xavy vs. Army was played on Saturday and resulted in a win for the Army. The sides were: I Roy*al Xavy •—Commodore Braithwaite and Commander Miles; Lt. Com. Armitage and Lt. Com. Casowell; Surgeon Com. Drenr.an and Inst. Lt. Com. Farr; Commander Ling and175 words
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Article18 1928-01-25 20 Major Griffin was expected to arrive i: Malacca on Saturday to take charge of thc Malacca Club secretaryship.18 words
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Article188 1928-01-25 20 THIRD TEST MATCH. AT DURBAN. England's Useful Score. [Reuter's Service.] Durban, Jan. 23. The weather was overcast and warm today when the third test match was resumed. South Africa had scored 246 and the M.C.C. 40 for no wicket. The wicket was faster and at lunch time188 words
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Article55 1928-01-25 20 Europtans-Indians Match Drawn. Tbe annual match between the Eure>r>eans RBd Indians in Madras was drawn. Europeans scored 370 (H. P. Ward 90. Nailer »*S. lieut. Howlett 58, Summer Hayes M) and 171 foi 5 (declared) (Ward 99, Richmond 60: The Indians scored 234 Cgappa 60) and 20655 words
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Article144 1928-01-25 20 First Company Goes There. [Renter's Service.] London. Jan. 23. "This is 1 think the first of the greyhound racing companies that has smashed." said Ifr. W. EL Cork, auditor, presiding as liquidator at the statutory meeting of creditors of the Southern Canine Racing Stadium "'Founders' Syndicate" Limited, formed144 words
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Article32 1928-01-25 20 Berlin, Jan. 23. Under the management of Mumm, of the famous champagne firm, a private company has been formed to launch greyhound racing in Germany on a large scale.32 words
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Article37 1928-01-25 20 [Reuter's Service. 1 1 ondon. Jan. 23. Seventy five lacing greyhounds have been shipped by the Xagpore from London to be used on the nam track in Shanghai; another 75 will be shipped in February.37 words
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Article92 1928-01-25 20 London. Jan. 11. Melbourne. —The Australian Lawn Tennis Association have selected Patterson, Craw ford and Hopman as the 1928 Davis Cup team. Crawford is only 19 and Hopman 21. They will sail from Perth for Europe on March 12th. Paterson will act as captain-manager. The council92 words
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Article45 1928-01-25 20 Thursday, January 26th, Band Practice, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Friday, January 27th, Annual Meeting. Y.M.C.A. Hall at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, January 28th, Rally at Government House. All Troops parade on the ground opposite St. JosepV£ Institution, at 3.30 p.m. Full uniform with staves.45 words
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