The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 February 1928
1928-02-23
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Title Section13 1928-02-23 1 Singapore Free Press li> CENTS. SINGAPORE, SS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1928. NO. 12,:U113 words
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Article255 1928-02-23 1 Capt. Bert Hinkl er, who has broken records throughout his remarkable flight from England to Australia, reached Pert Darwin safely at 6 o'clock yesterday evening—Page 9. The House vi Representatives Naval Committee at Washington are said to be cinsiderirg a severe pruning policy with regard to Mr.255 words
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Article1091 1928-02-23 1 It is '•> o'clock on a Saturday evening and already the huge marquee is overcrowded. On the outer fringe against the canvas sides are ranged tier <»n tier of benches packet! witb representatives of marly every nation. a!ity East <»f Suez. Bearded and beturbaned SikhsJEHU - 1,091 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement216 1928-02-23 1 WING LOONG. > KOK HIGH CLASS TAILORING. I Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed 32. HIGH STREET. i i RAFFLES HOTEL THE ™E famous niNER INTERNATIONAL DANCERS CHERIE VALENTINE DANSANT EVERY BWBI and TUESDAY, ,ONI,AV TOMASITA BIRDWELL THURSDA* WEDNESDAY, NEW DANCES SATURDAY. AND also Mic A I Af\Ww9 ti r^ (Admission216 words
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Advertisement113 1928-02-23 1 •OBU TmvWTW^^^KSBHS^^^COH Wj/y. inc. S Hi C___^^^l —__a__\ m\imm\\ 19^1^1 TYPEWRITERS FOR PARTICULARS AND DEMONSTRATIONS (Incorporated in England) 11, COLLYER QUAY, Penang Singapore Kuala Lumpur. EUROPE® HOTEL the GRILL:-After-dinner dancing every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. THE "EUROPE" ORCHESTRA THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD. 'Phone 2740. Arthur E. Odell, Managing Director. GIRLS113 words
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Advertisement86 1928-02-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel attractions- Page 1. Use No. 4711 Eau de CofefM Pair IL Whiteaway's for pnUM and push carsPage 6. Latest shipping notices or pages K'. 12 Diid 13. Lates: sma^l advertisement* and aoiiees OB page 7. Get your Willys-Knight ai the Cycle am! Carriage Co. —Page L Records86 words
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Advertisement22 1928-02-23 1 ■••••■•■•••■•■■■••••••■•4 WING LOONG. i J THE RECOGNISED HOI E J m* El ROPE AN TROPICAL SUITS f 32, HIGH STREET. J V,V.W.WA,AW.VA,A,AVAVAS22 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous196 1928-02-23 1 THE WEEK. Thutsday. 2'.\rd. High Water. UJS a.m., 10.1. Malacca: 11. W. 8.50 a.m.. U, V.lO p.m.. 7.2. H.E. the Governor returns. M.M. homeward mail elOees. Friday, 2ith. High Water. 0.21 a.m.. 5.9. (Uti p.m., lAJL Malacca: H.W. 9.20 a.m.. <",.7. Mt p.m.. 7.3. P. and O. homeward m r.il196 words
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Article441 1928-02-23 2 Turns up at Malacca. Ht»for« Mr. (J. C, DmM on Monday in tn.' Malacca police court. Tunifku .Mohmat AmJmM Moh mat hin Tay. a Malacca Malay, wa> chorgod with "Falselj representing to one 1 Kin*?, that you were employed ai J'.h..i. ('aiini Gaol anl did induce him441 words
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Article178 1928-02-23 2 Bombay, Feb. 8. Tht maWMA of the Mahrattas lo prevent the el Maharaja of Indore from abandoning their ealt appears likely to be •ucceosful. since it is learned that, in response to their representations, the ex-Maharaja's secretary has visited their headquarters and discussed plans with them..178 words
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Article170 1928-02-23 2 mta to OUr renort At the In. ither t vt.iing at the bungalow ol Ml an' Mr* steei. en Victoria Malay estate mar Seremban, savs tha Malay Mail. Mr. Ste<! forwards his aecooal of the affair, from whirh it appears that the outbreak re lank":' the hollow u170 words
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Article49 1928-02-23 2 l-omhay, Feh. 11. N Amm-th*' rigeraaa imprisonment was th*' impoeed on Abraham Perrv a natnv of Russia and a naturalized British subject, wh.. hud feea extradited from t >k»mbo i rh,.-,,. of original breach of w >«*Pect oi o,nament> worth over giLlOO^Ofl oelongmgto hi> brother. Nathan49 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement217 1928-02-23 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY PRESENT A Monster Programme OF Varied Amusements GATE 10 cts. MDM. KELVEY'S SCHOOL OF M^/ DANCING. ill ior Children and Young I i?* ladies -in Character, I H C iassical. Clog. Exhibi-\*m7*-tr tl<"1, Kal,et an(l Toe ;#r,'*j Dancing. Private lessons >£>» in modern ballroom 4 i dancing217 words
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Advertisement363 1928-02-23 2 Battles of Coronel AND Falkland Islands The Epic Naval Drama. SPECIAL ORCHESTRA SPECIAL MUSIC. Under the distinguished patronage of: h.e. the Governor, sir hugh Clifford, m.c.s., g.c.m.g., g.b.e, h.e. the g.o.c. malaya, maj., gen. c. c. van straubenzee, C.8., C.M.G. RIGHT REV., THE BISHOP OF SINGAPORE. CAPT. G. MACKWORTH C.M.G.,363 words
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Advertisement150 1928-02-23 2 ALHAMBRA^^ (Tan Cheng K**. Ltd.. Proprietor- 1 COMMENCING TUESDAY. FEBRIARY. 21s(. AT <i y M A MAGNIFICENT PARAMOUNT >77 /y PRODUCTION. "The Blind Goddess TENSEST DRAMA OF THE LAW (01 RTS EVER I M F[) A GRIPPING MYSTERY with ESTHER RALSTON. 3 First Show at 7.30 p.m. prompt. "The Ancient150 words
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Article693 1928-02-23 3 "MAGICIANS'" METHODS EXPLAINED. Test For a Houdini. Some tavouiite tricks ol mediums, was the title ot a iai tt rn lecture given by Mr. Harry Price, the honorary director of the National Laboratory of Psyrhieal Research, at Queen's Gate Hall, on Jan. 24. The object of the.693 words
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Article139 1928-02-23 3 An inquest was held on Saturday m Penang m which evidence was given that deceased—a woman of, 27—was found inside a locked room, unconscious and with two brandy bottles beside her, one of which still contained alcoholic drinks. When her room had been broken into andS. Echo. - 139 words
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Article109 1928-02-23 3 Landowner's Drastic Measures. London. Feb. 7. Four motorists arrived Into last evening it thc residence of a wealthy landowner at Kovm; and asked for a night's lodging, as they had run out of petrol. Two of them were accommodated and two others were sent to a109 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement214 1928-02-23 3 i FOR YOUR FILMPACK CAMERA 1 KODAK" FILMPACKS jj Latitude and good keeping qualities; as dependable as ("KODAK" FILM the film in the yellow carton. Kodak Limited I (Incoiporated in England). jj RETAIL: 8, Battery Road. OFFICE: 130. Robinson Road. $--m \fS» s W j _tm AA W^^^aWTaW a«T I214 words
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Advertisement222 1928-02-23 3 J WHEN ORDERING BISCUITS REMEMBER— j m *M I ™E NAME» CRAWFORD'S J !To Please Every Palate in the Family INSIST ON I CRAWFORD'S BISCUITS I 3 I i I" Various Kinds Stocked by all Leading Stores j and Dealers. I Sole Agents I Barlow Co. I TELE. 2790. TELE.222 words
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Article, Illustration110 1928-02-23 4 A picturesque retinue at the wedding at the Guards* Chapel, Wellington Barracks, of Miss Olive Ismay, daughter of Mr. Jame> Ismay. of Iweine Minster. Blandford. and Mr. Ralph Smith. Grenadier Guards. Daily Sketch A harmless looking box. but really a formidable device used by Australian shoplifters t<»Daily Express; D.S. - 110 words
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Article, Illustration78 1928-02-23 4 S. Esme Percy, playing a pait m Shaw's "Man and Superman" at the Little Theatre, London, occupies the stage for nearly six hours.— D.S. CtL James Grim wood, who seeks an injunction to restrain the City Carlton Club from altering its roles SO as to admit Liberals asD.S. - 78 words
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Article, Illustration103 1928-02-23 4 Olney. Aston Villa's goalkeeper, bringing off a rin< save m the League match m which the\ l.< Wt Aistnal at Highbury 3—o. Last Saturday the t«ai> met m the English Cup at Villa Park and Arsena 4—l.- D.S. Mr. Adam Maitland. the successful C n >,-ivaiiveD.S.; Daily Express - 103 words
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Article531 1928-02-23 5 Light Living, Light Sleep, and Light Heart. The revised and rewritten edition of Dr-Hopewel.'-Ash's "Middle Age Health and Fitness" might be made the basis of a seties of New Year's resolutions by those wbo wish to become healthy (and happy) sexagenarians. The author shows that we531 words
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Article108 1928-02-23 5 Lady Irwin's Speech at New Delhi New Delhi, Feb. 7. Addressing the All-Indian Ladies' Confetence on Educational Reform, Lady Irwin declared that she realized thc deep and far reaching intluence of Indian women. The obstacles in the way of women's education wt re enormous, owing to108 words
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Article110 1928-02-23 5 New York. The death is announced of Major-General G. W. Goethals. Ma.ior-General Goethals. who was 68, was the man who completed the construction of the Panama Canal after de Lesseps had failed. The secret of his success was the stamping out of the mosquito which carried110 words
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Article528 1928-02-23 5 Prof. KozlofTs Discovery. In the Moscow Isvestya Professor Kozloll, the Russian explorer, throws further light on his discovery of the tomb of Ghenghiz Khan, the great Tartar conqueror of the twelfth century. Be says that his account is in reply to letters from Europe and America528 words
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Article248 1928-02-23 5 Burrowing in popular fiction and unearthing novelists' errors seems lately to haw become a favourite recreation with tertair M wspaper-readers says the Manchester Guardian. A weekly journal, in making tht pastime the subject of one of its literary competitions, suggests that competitor, should turn from ephemeral fiction248 words
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Advertisement85 1928-02-23 5 CUSENIER'S Three Crown BRANDY f Cusuum I I Cognac JW $3.30 Per Bottle (Duty Included) Agents: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Singapore. Penanjr and Kuala Lumpur. w—mmmmmmmmm^^^^^^ hm ia n m mmmmmam^^^mm ——i THE CHARM OF A GOOD PIANO 0 GARCIA'S ALL TEAK MODELS o HNE QUALITY—FINE TONE85 words
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Advertisement486 1928-02-23 5 RED RASH ON ARMS AND LIMB Of a Dry Nature. Used to Itch and Bum. Cuticura Healed. I had a red rash on my arms and limb. It was of a dry nature, and used to itch and burn at m r :ht so that I could not sleep. My486 words
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Miscellaneous175 1928-02-23 5 PICKWICK IN PICTURES. By Arthur Moreland. No. 45. Sharp practice of Dodson and Fo^g. r"T# ji^/^le"^ r^"," ]T l gj|i __TT .£v 11 0j RlS!!!!^ M^^mimK ':K^tW^M^ I H^AVHEN SAM REACHED fO^vlp W ">*C*»** HI|^UARTERSA. jHt ffeMM,;^ 4S^ 1 GOSWELLS*. A COUPLE /^HPfcJ' F M^r :?oi^Hrn\ SAM ALL THAT HAP175 words
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Article681 1928-02-23 6 AT THE IDEAL HOME EXHIBITION. Architect's Daring Prophecv. In the first serious attempt made to enable people to step forward through the years and live for one hour surrounded by things as they may be, a full-sized "House of the Future," planned, constructed and furnished as681 words
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Article517 1928-02-23 6 These are busy days for the Yangtse pat tol boat, writes Rear Admiral D. ArnoldForster. C.M.G. H.M.S. Bee, which took >n board Captain Lalor after his release from the pirates of the great river, belongs to the "insect" class of river gunboats, and is the517 words
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Article65 1928-02-23 6 Wmm i nunr *i<h <•„ u< 1.... R < ;.:i I ft, fl I leers io_(':i>. i H< he said, but daily he saw illicit romance. 11. adiii i. U an I i\ni<al a~ tbe would find much l.itle> '< tam Ea b ;1 ■,i" led65 words
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Advertisement291 1928-02-23 6 WHITBAWAYS FOR PRAMS AND PUSH CARS a------mm\h -wmm <T 3="J\ /"^^ETZTTI JB^^/j^ <nN \vjOEEZI I t^^\pUSH CAR fHK -KKI,IIUMT PRAM. _\*\y^___9_V_. BRANr Low b«»dv with adjustable hood. J v l/t N| i tary leather cloth. Heavily Med handle whicb can be j rHK c;OKI :zr FOLDING PUSH CAB. \vn when291 words
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Advertisement97 1928-02-23 6 H Kiii;i;: I^^^^tßp »L4|M' til BBBSk 1H 1^ jfl jS^^E^^SJMßfc-, JS Bj Kfc- Jfl Bhw^ Bra 'v-S'^'iii-i** '39fl .^Bb BM. .jjM -S^m^E^^^ -i;^'! _^Bsf Bal »#S&#r2*__isssssssssssssssssssssssßssssssnHEMßMajßwDaslsss^^ 4J| Bl^^^ afi£ JmUB^B^B^B^BB Be Mind my Throat? I am minding my throat —this is a Craven "A" Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats97 words
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Article191 1928-02-23 7 DRAMATIC RAID ON KOWEIT. Fighting in Iraq. [Reuter*! Service.] Basra, Feb. 21. The arrival of a meaaengetf with a IfqowJ for pei mission to trade, othcrwisf the ilk-douin would take what thoy lecjuired at the edge of the sword, shifted the scene of Feiaal ed Dowish's exploits to191 words
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Article153 1928-02-23 7 [Renter's Service.] London. Feh. 22. Courtaulds, the great firm of artificial silk manufacturers, lias returned profits exceeding £££00,000 for 1927. The dividend for the year totals 2."> per cent, free of income tax and also I0< k per cent, share bonus to ordinary shareholders by the capitalisation153 words
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Article145 1928-02-23 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. Feb. 21. The prophecy that tin a score of years hence will be almost aa expensive a> silver or gold, was made i.y Lord Askwith at a luncheon at the Royal Colonial Institute in London. He pointed out that the demand for tin had145 words
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Article63 1928-02-23 7 [Router's Service.] Berlin, Feb. 21. The Minister of Labour has declared the arbitrator's award in the metal dispute to be binding. The metal manufacturers have adopted the Ministry's decision and postponed lockout till Feb. 2D on condition that the strikeis resume immediately and metalworkers all over63 words
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Article80 1928-02-23 7 [Renter's Service.] Leaden, Feh. 21. In the House of Commons at question time, Sir P. Cuniitfe Lister (Board ot'Trade) said he had no information in regard to the amount of British capital invested in the rubber plantation Industry but according to figures compiled by the Economist,80 words
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Article66 1928-02-23 7 [Router's Service London, FH>. 21. In the House <d' Commonfl at question time Mr. Baldwin said the Imperial eable ami wireless conference was not finished and :t was impossible ar present to make a statement aa to whether its recommendalona would be presented to Parliament before their66 words
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Article24 1928-02-23 7 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Feb. 21. The <leath is announced of the prominent .rientalist Emik Smart, author of books I n India.24 words
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Article186 1928-02-23 7 ANOTHER ADVERSE VOTE. Chetty Finds A Mare's Nest. [Reuter's Service.] New Delhi, Feb. 21. The Assembly hy 55 to 54 rejected a motion of Mr. Mat-worth Young (Army Secretary) to refer to a select committee the Naval Discipline Bill conferring a permanent combatant status on the Roya! Indian186 words
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Article96 1928-02-23 7 I Reuter's Service Moaeaw, Feb. 21. The establishment of a Communist daily newspaper in Great Britain and the establishment of a fund therefor, were among the recommendations embodied in a resolution of the committee of the Communist int.. nationa; dealing with the "British question." According to the newspapers96 words
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Article104 1928-02-23 7 [Reuter's Service.J Washington. Fel). 81. Declarirg that the present ohaoti* state if maritime law constitutes an incentive to near navai armaments. Senator Borah tabled in the Senate a resolution urging he restatement and codification of the laws governing the conduct of belligerents and teutralfl at sea104 words
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63 1928-02-23 7 [Reuter's Service.! Battlecreek, Michigan, Feb. 21. Sir Her iy Thornton, 'resident of the Canadian National Railways, who visited Mexico to advise the Mexican Government on railway matters announced that he recommended to President Callcs to appoint Mr. R. A. Henry president of the Mexican national63 words
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Article64 1928-02-23 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 21. The joint cotton conference ol operatives and employers al Manchester has adjourned o Feb. 27. The oj eratives will meantime consider the employers' proposal to create :i committee to consider how to reduce pro duction costs. There was a much more hopeful64 words
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Article22 1928-02-23 7 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Feb. 21. The death has occurred of M. Yves Guyot well-known politician, economist and free-22 words
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Article17 1928-02-23 7 (Reuter's Service.] London. Feb. 21. General Sir George Milne ha.-- been iromoted Field .Marsha].17 words
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Article18 1928-02-23 7 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service,] Hone Koag, Fch. 22. Sir Milea Lampson, has left for Ifacao.18 words
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Article76 1928-02-23 7 New York, Jan. 21. The liner Empress of France, which left here to-day on a pieaawe cruise, had on board 3, /^> tons of gilts and provisions Irom King George and Queen Mary for the inhabitants .>f Tristan da Cttnha, where the liner will call.76 words
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Advertisement313 1928-02-23 7 BUSINESS CARDS. mm mm .m^-^mm^imm^m—mmmmmmmm^m—mi^mm^^mmm^^^^mmmm^^ dawn sfußioTf I\P\NESE PHOTOGRAPHER! t PRINSEP STREET r rent discount will gives to all our 111 Chinese I Al only. j I WEE'l^raEßsTl a Undertakers. B O MOM MENTAL MASONS. u ,-h Moral Wreaths. Mad»» to order.^ iirial Wreaths Always in Stock. SELEGIE ROAD. TEL.313 words
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Advertisement602 1928-02-23 7 NOTICES. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM 62 63 ROBINSON ROAD. :)pen Daily 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION, I LIMITED. i \<> ler is hereby fc'vu. that SB Interim Pivnieiid «f per cent in respect •>;' the fWWt flniiag June :?">th.. 1928, will be paid to Sh.iteboMen rtsaaiag602 words
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Advertisement980 1928-02-23 7 STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO. LIMITED, NOTICE, Passengers travelling to Malacca are requested to note that eaaMMMn hktW ihe first of March. The Straits Steamship Qb*l vessels will sail from the Inrv r K-ads at A.M) p.m. instead af B p.m. as formerly. NOTICES. TENDERS. MEETING OF THE BOARD OK HUNKIPAI ITY980 words
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Article21 1928-02-23 8 At feaaag flB tSth February to Mr. and Mrs. (I. H. Casey. Chartered Bank, Alor Star, a son.21 words
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831 1928-02-23 8 On Friday at Municipal Commission a motion is to be brought forward which includes consideration of a suggestion for an enquiry into ihe working of the Rural Board and l»»r the taking over bv the Municipality of Singapore island. It appears831 words
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Article266 1928-02-23 8 Mr. W. N. Edwards, of the Ipoh Police, left last week on his way to Australia on retirement. He has retired owing to illhealth- Ex. Dr. S. H. Tan F.R.C.S.E., eye specialist and honorary' eye consultant to St. Andrew's Hospital, will shortly be proceeding to London to practice. Arrangements haveEx.; M.M. - 266 words
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87 1928-02-23 8 Colonial Office Order. [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 22. The Secretary of State cables that he regrets it will be necessary to retain Mr. Peel, the Chief Secretary F.M.S., in Great Britain on official business for a time and he will be87 words
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Article73 1928-02-23 8 A Legitimacy Case. [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang. Feb. 22. Mr. Justice Sproule in hi? judgment, which he delivered to-day. held that Khoo Han Tee was not the legitimate son of Khoo Teak Tek deceased, who was a well-known Penanp millionaire. Therefore. Khoo Hooi Leong, the73 words
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Article51 1928-02-23 8 (From Our Own (Vrresp. ncbmt.l Penang. Feb. 22. At the annual meeting of the Penang Public Library the hon'ble Mr. R. Scott preside-! and was (hanked for the great interest which he had always shown during his office as ex-ofticio President. A good balance for the year was51 words
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Article40 1928-02-23 8 [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang. Feb. 22. A charge of murder has been preferred against Dollah as one of the men whom he is alleged to have stabbed on the T>utch steamer Van Linschoten has died.40 words
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Article563 1928-02-23 8 The Hon. Mr. G. Sturrock. Acting Colonial Engineer, who is on a visit of inspection to Penang, spent nearly a whole day at the General Hospital on Friday. Fort Cornwallis was another site that was inspected by the Colonial Engineer. P His Excellency, the General Officer Com i manding theM.M. - 563 words
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Article50 1928-02-23 8 SEEKING CAUSES R»i> THE SLUMP. Offsets to Restriction. <Our Own Correspondent i l'»nd«»n m Rubln-r touched it^ low,-. since 1924 and the slum; sidered to l>e due to the r those interested of the f a production, other than growing use of n-elaim ai counteracting the influent. restriction.50 words
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Article108 1928-02-23 8 Fine Picture at Theatre What must be counted ;t -works of the British pra4mvr h. wing at the Theatre in th- r nin the Battle> of Coronel and Falkl tv.o great naval eng ic n ended in defeat and the ot! Britain's sea^ fefVM, will108 words
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Article98 1928-02-23 8 Appeals against valual of land in Serang<«o, L. compulsorily acquir. Justice Deane fWmJtWt&wy. longed to Mr. F. Raper ai who were repre m atAmi Layton. while Mr Willi: tin ommissioner of LandMr. Layton said the firs: cents a foot, which MM $1.19 and still again bs |198 words
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Article38 1928-02-23 8 LATEST TIN AND RI BHER PRICES (From Our Own OAtrtrt London. Feb. '21. I pm Messrs. Syminjrton and tiotifv to-day's rubber price aft Is. 11 .»d. per Ih. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus notify to-dav's tin £228'<„— m\ZkV/k,38 words
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199 1928-02-23 8 European lady's Thrilling Adventure. lUunh.o I .1. An extraordinary incident from Burma. A dacoit leader who ha- h.. three years by the polio vi-iU an lady. Mrs. Rae. m Superintendent of Police w was out, and gave h;ni-« f up Mis. liae has been congra;199 words
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Advertisement205 1928-02-23 8 I "T#£' CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" II wvm*p aw^M^^^^Mkw BARCLAYS LONDON LAGER. 1 W^: w*pw*w«*->- iWMMflftiwtnaiiaiii^^ CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. {Incurpnratfd under the Companies' Ordinance* of Hong Kong) i Incorporated in Shanghai.) Tel. 228. SINGAPORE. t m *rWo^\Wm m mmm*r\\^\^^ J I BY SPECIAL »ff A> *jMft APPOINTMENT J jl205 words
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Advertisement26 1928-02-23 8 Pears Shaving Brushes Are Always Reliable ■ROBBIAI^cI SBfIBBfIBfIOBDODDBBB From All Garages Dealers. H.B. Winter. MERCHANT TAILOR. <$> 6-M, Battery Road, (Second Floor—"G. H." Building). SINGAPORE. Tel. 188.26 words
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Advertisement26 1928-02-23 8 To-day's Feature INTBMBSTtNG ASSORT Mi;\T OF HCTVKES. Mr. and Mrs. Choo K a NM daughter left Ixmdon on Jan. the Mantua at Marseilles, on th< Malaya.26 words
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Article630 1928-02-23 9 Intrepid Airman Reaches His Goal. REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT. Port Darwin at 6 pjn. Yesterday. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 22. Bert Hinkler arrived here at 6 o'clock this evening. He has o-hed Australia within sixteen days of leaving England. was received in Singapore yesterday morning that Captain H nkler.630 words
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Article125 1928-02-23 9 THE NAVAL COURT'S FINDING. Commanders Blamed. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 22. The naval court of inquiry has placed responsibility for the collision of submarine S4 and the coastguard vessel Paulding off Provincetown jointly on the two commanders. It recommends the detachment of RearAdmiral Frank Brumby from125 words
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Article56 1928-02-23 9 MAY BE SEVERELY CUT DOWN. Mr. Wilbur Unhappy. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 12. The Times' Washington correspondent declares that the House of Representatives Naval Committee is disposed to severely cut down Mr. Wilbur's naval programme and substitute fifteen 10,000-ton cruisers, one aircraft-carrier and possibly 21 submarines,56 words
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Article52 1928-02-23 9 *"iet (.old Arrives in T.S. [Reuter'- Service.] New York. Feb. 22. t consignment of gold ever shipCnited States by the Soviet r' t arrived in the form of bullion < \OOO.OOO. The purpose fAAwm is to facilitate trade be- Russia and the United States, r e use52 words
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Article72 1928-02-23 9 [Bnv.h Radio—Official Service] Rugby. Feb. 22. J*a*r*. Sir Gmtaja Milne. Chief of the ral Staff since February IS>2«, noted to Field Marshal. in at War he served both an.i Fasiern fronts. After f Staff to General Byng's ■H and General Plumer's I Wl the 27th division72 words
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Article78 1928-02-23 9 Inhibit. Searchlight In%ented. London. Feb. 12. M n;<_rht the -ky above the •n -wept by an invisible ai -.-archlights will be planes for the benefit of the s, then the aeroplanes will 'he darkness, but will conviribll on a screen attached to ray >earchliirht. the78 words
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Article35 1928-02-23 9 I plenty of proper ambit >n tt;..n to rise to commissioned tight sort of Police Insi dalaya is evidenced by the tact them recently proceeded from Singapore to sit for an ofiViai m Chineae.- M.M.M.M. - 35 words
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Article88 1928-02-23 9 Holy See as a Borrower. [Reuter's Service.] Chicago, Feb. 22. Cardinal Mundelein, Archbishop of Chicago, is sailing shortly to Rome to complete arrangements for the flotation of a loan in the United States of $1,500,000 for the Vatican, the proceeds to be used to build a new Propaganda88 words
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Article61 1928-02-23 9 [British Radio—Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 22. General Home, having attained the age limit, has retired from the Reserve of Officers. General Home was a noted authority on Artillery and during the War developed the creeping barrage system. From 191G he commanded the First Army on the Western61 words
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Article162 1928-02-23 9 Scheme for Working-Class Homes. London. Feb. 1. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, laying the foundation stone of the new County Council workmen's dwellings at St. Pancras. which are to cost £400.000. announced that a large scheme is in contemplation whereby in certain large areas working-class houses, which are not162 words
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Article141 1928-02-23 9 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Macao, Feb. 22. Sir Miles Lampson arrived this forenoon The Governor of Macao welcomed him and a large gathering on the wharf witnessed the official landing. Sir Miles Lampson is luncheoning at government House and laying a permanent bronze wreath at141 words
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Article73 1928-02-23 9 Echo of Teapot Dome Case. [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Feb. 22. Harry Sinclair, of Teapot Dome fame, has been sentenced to six months; William Burns, head of Burns Detective Agency, to a fortnight; Sherman Burns, operating the head agency, to a fine of $1,000; Henry Mason Day to73 words
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Article97 1928-02-23 9 Ceiei'ieny to Take Place at Poona Bombay. Feb. 10. Ariangements for the conversion of Miss Nancy Miller, the ex-Maharaja of Indore's bride-elect, have been completed by Dr. Gosavi, the ex-Maharaja's medical adviser, who left Bombay last night for Ceylon. The ceremony will be performed at Poona97 words
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77 1928-02-23 9 Government to Arbitrate. A plaint was recently filed in the District Court of Colombo on behalf of Dr. E. Garvin Mack suing the ex-Maharajah of Indore for Rs. 5,250. The ex-Maharajah has now deposited Rs. 5.000 with the Ceylon Government and asked the Colonial77 words
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86 1928-02-23 9 Bergue—Murray Wedding Interrupted. London, Feb. 11. Cape Town.—While the marriage of Miss Priscilla Murray, daughter of Sir Oswyn Murray and Mr. John Bergue was proceeding at St. George's Cathedral to-day, the bridegroom collapsed and fell unconscious on the altar steps. Later, he revived and the86 words
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Article80 1928-02-23 9 By kind permission of Lt Col C- J. Pickering, C.M.G.. D.5.0., and Officers, the Band of the 2nd Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (under the direction of Mr. R. Gough, A.R.C.M.), will render the following programme in the Botanic Garden tomorrow at 5 p.m.:—March, "Stars and Stripes" Sousa; Overture,80 words
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Article124 1928-02-23 9 Further News of Nelson. [Reuter's Service.] Wellington, Feb. 22. Mr. O. F. Nelson has issued a statement saying he has arrived to offer the New Zealand Government his assistance in the present emergency. The Prime Minister, Mr. Coates, commenting on the statement, said he regretted that Nelson's124 words
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Article84 1928-02-23 9 Appeal to President. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 22. The unemployment in New York is rapidly becoming a political issue the Opposition drawing attention to the matter as a reply to Government officials' repeated assurances that the United States' prosperity is at its flood and is likely to84 words
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Article65 1928-02-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Feb. 22. The Afghan King and Queen arrived here to-day and were welcomed at the station by President Hindenburg. Cabinet ministers and others and were accorded royal honours. Their Majesties motored to the Prince Albrecht palace, which has been placed at their disposal.65 words
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Article88 1928-02-23 9 Geneva Conference not a Tragedy London. Feb. 1. Earl Beatty, discussing disarmament, urges a universal reduction of armaments. At the same time he declares that Great Britain cannot play fast and loose with the security of the Empire by ill-timed and premature changes. The Geneva Conference,88 words
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Article71 1928-02-23 9 Bombay. Feb. 10. Reports received from the Commissioner of Police at Hyderabad city and the Nizam's Dominions show that there were 377 attacks of plague and 164 deaths on February 4th and sth, whereas the Hyderabad Municipality reports show that there were 175 attacks and 13571 words
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Article134 1928-02-23 9 Do you know the meaning of ZYXT? It is the last word in words. It is the last to be officially included in the English language, for zyxt ia the final or 401,047th word in the final volume of the Oxford English Dictionary, which has just134 words
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Article83 1928-02-23 9 A correspondent suggests to the Malay Mail that it is of little use for the Electricity Department to urge householders to use current for cooking and refrigerating purposes when, as has happened several times in the Maxwell Hill neighbourhood recently, the current is cut off for a considerable time in83 words
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Advertisement143 1928-02-23 9 1 5 1 Hm M««t»r c Voic» \j/ Jg^lPs^ Tfie Gems 4^^P^ of Opera M J? CAVALLERIA 4^f/ RUSTIC ANA J WM LA BOHEME X &f/\ >^N I PAGLIACCI *m Am, A*T SC\ I I/V<Xx I TOSCA. J Y»A11 E lx GILBERT SULLIVAN. J Vww J l \^TZ^JJ H- M-143 words
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Advertisement773 1928-02-23 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE 1 REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICESi XPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) 0 Due S'pore. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE—LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. T HFXTOR Marseilles, London, Rotterdam773 words
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Advertisement612 1928-02-23 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). 'mIMAIiRINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREiGHT SERVICE. 1 OUTWARDS. m m TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Dmw Spore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF ADELAIDE Ja s.s. CITY OF DUNKIRK Mar* x s.s.612 words
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Advertisement351 1928-02-23 10 P.&»0. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS M UESTVS OM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK :o: OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA ANU Itftt Due Tonnage. S'pore. T"ni. liU MONGOLIA IkmkWk Vah. 24 RANPURA351 words
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Article860 1928-02-23 11 WOMEN-MOTORISTS IN TROUBLE. Music and Suicide. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Paris, Jan. 23. An eldeily, musical Parisian lately has committed suicide under lomartir and not unpleasant circumstances. Some declare that a man who enjoyed good health, and Whose income wa> more than sufficient fo» his needs, must have he860 words
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Article70 1928-02-23 11 Man accused of drunkenness at thc Thames Court: I knew I had enough M I walked into the police station. Man-field magistrate: This case is n' reflection on your character. Man: I hop? it will have no reflection on my pocket. Police surgeon at a Cornwall court: Wher he was70 words
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Advertisement262 1928-02-23 11 M MA-m -*A y-W-mtt Jl MtM mt:' fl 9m^^To^t^^~ *i Hii "T ill y^7 \mmWm\\m*m^^^aMMmm--^-Mwmmmmt mmmrf A. at kWrnm I t*\*/V-~" KsEJ Refreshing After Exercise g "4711" Ban dt- Cologne is the companion af Sport. Its refreaking coolness after exer- *^S •AC h partieuiarly aaa>reeiated l>y women. Applied to the262 words
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Advertisement233 1928-02-23 11 TEXACO Thuban Compound IS THE BEST FOR YOUR I TRANSMISSION and I I DIFFERENTIAL I" IT CONTAINS NO FULLERS EARTH, GRAPHITE OR J ANY OTHER FILLER—IT IS A STRAIGHT LUBRICANT. < IT GIVES fHE TOUGHEST LUBRICATING FILM OF J ANY TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT \l IT SAVES THE GEARS J ■I MANUFACTURED233 words
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Article149 1928-02-23 12 The death of Admiral Kemp reminds one TST his action in puttii\p: cut the Askold during the war. The Russian cruiser was lying in the Kola estuary off Murmansk. This cruiser with her five funnels was facetiously called "the Packet of Woodbines." She will be remembered by Shanghai149 words
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Article62 1928-02-23 12 Copra and rubber by the Sembilan from Rengat. Fifty bullocks and 1.409 pigs by the Roggeveen. from P. Pinang. Rice by the Skuld from Bangkok. 326 sheep and goats, 16 buffaloes and 10 calves by the Takliwa from Calcutta. Rice and 420 pigs by the Kronprins Olav from62 words
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Article94 1928-02-23 12 The world-tourisl vessel. Franconia. which is touring the Northern and Southern hemispheres with 300 tourists under the direction of Messrs. Thos. Cook and Sons, left the port yesterday evening for Paknam where the tourists will disembark on a sight-seeing tour of Bangkok. Inclement weather marred the visitors'94 words
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106 1928-02-23 12 Within the last few days steamers arriving from China coast ports have reported rough weather up the coast. On Sunday the Norwegian steamer Produce from Saigon reported meet dig a severe northcast gale on her journey to Saigon. Yesterday the Xoiwegian vessel Kionprins Olav.106 words
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Article414 1928-02-23 12 A sea-drama of unusual interest araa unfolded m the Indian Ocean recently. Two Liverpool steamers, the Lycaon and the Eumaeus. both of the Blue Funnel Line, played the leading roles. On the occasion both were homeward bound to the Cnite 1 Kingdom from the Far Fast.Nautical Magazine - 414 words
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Advertisement630 1928-02-23 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. 0 Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) an d the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins630 words
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Advertisement344 1928-02-23 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44. REAVER STREET. NEW YORK (Incorporated in U.S.A.) 0 GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA wn BALTIMORE (via Suez) M.S. SILVERMAPLE In Poit M.S. SILVERBELLE due Apr. 4 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO Wh LOS ANGELES HARBOUR M.S. SILVEROAK344 words
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Miscellaneous643 1928-02-23 12 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, Kuaia Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6643 words
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Miscellaneous68 1928-02-23 12 Skuld, Brit. <>S2, from Bangkok 22. for Bangkok 22. Takliwa, Brit. 3742, from Calcutta 22. for Hong Kong 23. Kronprins Olav. Norw. 18$, from Saigon 22. for Saigon 23. Enggano, Dut. 3200, from Macassar 22, for Amsterdam 22. Perak, Brit. 519. from T. Anson 22. for T. Anson 24. Kopah.68 words
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Miscellaneous664 1928-02-23 12 HIS EXCEI LENCYS \RKI\ AL. His Excellency the Governor and La-i> Cliffoid are arriving at -even «,"clock this morning by the M.M. steamer D'Artagnan fiom their tour m Siam and Indo-China. PASSENGERS LEAVING. Per P. and O. Kh\ ber to-morrow -i p.m. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. C Hallows and664 words
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Advertisement586 1928-02-23 13 O. S. K. Line.. iat,ons- Steamers. Arrive. Lesve. Rotterdam, Hamburg. Bremen, r: a Colombo. Aden and V 9a Amazon Maru Mar. 15 Mar. 16 pm V m Bay. Cape Town. Rio, and Buenos Aires. t Hawaii Maru Mar. 30 Apr. 1 y Zanzibar, Dar-es-Sslssm, I .turenco Marques and Turban, f586 words
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Advertisement462 1928-02-23 13 TRAVEL™ comfort DOLLAR fiS§& "PRESIDENT ft LINERS *m%m3m\\\\ Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold462 words
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Advertisement596 1928-02-23 13 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BArAVIA" (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE^ETHE^NDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:—Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straiu Settlements (Singapore and Penang). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BLREAU OF JAVA All596 words
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Article1071 1928-02-23 14 LACK OF ECONOMIC SENSE. Lecture By Sir K. D. Stewart. Sir Kenneth 1). Stewart, who served as British Delegate to the International Conference on the Revision of the Chinese Tai iff Law in 11*25-26, lectured at the University of Manchester on Jan. 19 on the economic1,071 words
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Article397 1928-02-23 14 It is forty years since British politics were I enlivened and complicated by the appearance j of a Fourth Paity, but the embairassin*! phenomenon has returned. T!k> Fourth Party of the Eighties consisted of four mem- i hers; that of the present day U even smaller —itMorning Post - 397 words
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Article29 1928-02-23 14 Mr. J. L. McFall is mentioned a< likely to act for Mr. Franklyn Robinson as Legal Adviser, Kedah, when th? latter goes on leave m the near future.- Ex.Ex. - 29 words
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Article479 1928-02-23 14 In the days ai. Queen Anne aaaamm m*tt*\ supposed to remain in theii bouses ami. i\ way of Jeereation. to take an Intel lig IntCtCSt in coveiing the walls SI tttn with tapest-y or embroidery. A food wilt was one who pnu-tivally mawmt ittt kt,479 words
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Advertisement525 1928-02-23 14 Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured in the home counties, the 'Allenburys* Foods are as easily digested as mother's milk. They are germ free and are simply and quickly made by the addition of boiling water only. Fresh supplies, specially packed for the tropics, are received each525 words
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Advertisement176 1928-02-23 14 GOOD-BYE TO DULLNESS AND DUST WHEN YOU USE KARVALLY ON YOUR CAR TRY THIS CLEANER AND POLISH ONCE AND YOU WILL NEVER USE ANY OTHER Sole Agents: MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. 14—20 ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. JW vUj OF 44 fKm-tY Xj^]S 'f A ;f^ TRIUMPH *i Blancmange is a sweet Ji176 words
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Article176 1928-02-23 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Siagnpare, Feb. 22. Rahhu Lnnifnn U Hni. %*i down. local noon 99% Tin. London i2:'.U His. 50a down. Local 116 for ISO tons. Mining. Easier. Malaya Consolidated 1 OS 1.11. Kinta Dredge 1.35 1.40. Penawat r5 Ts. North Taiping 1.26 1.29 cum, Taiping i.22' L 1.2.").176 words
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Article29 1928-02-23 15 Gattey and Bateman, Secretaries. Jimah. 14,955; Bui it K.8.. :S,"::0; Punggor. *****6. Borneo and Co., Agents. Pahang Coaaolidated 3,457.44 pkls.; Ipoh Tin Dredging. 925 pkls.29 words
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Article48 1928-02-23 15 The special prize awarded by the N. V General Motors, Java, for the salesmen whf made the largest record sale of Chevrolet cars within a specified time, has been won by Mr. Chia Kirn Swee of Messrs. Tan Soo Hock, Malacca, who were distributors m Malacca Malacca GuardianMalacca Guardian - 48 words
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830 1928-02-23 15 FRASER CO. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22nd. Buyers Sellers Aaam Kumbang 56s 58a c.d. Bangrin Tin 33s Od 34s 6d Batang Padang ($1) 55 60 Batu Caves ($1) Ltt% 1.37% Chenderiang 18s 19a Chin Chin ($1) 1.05 1.10 Eastern Siam 22s 23s Haad Yai (il) 25a 26s Hitam830 words
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Article65 1928-02-23 15 Pebru try 22 Bank 4 m.?. I 1 .".-IC Bank demand 2 4 Private credits I m.s. L' 1 Xew York, demand 56|f Credit! W days. 5s France, demand 1436 India. T. T. IK Hong Kong, demand lil^ p.c. l)is. Yokohama, demand uo1, Java, demand 140^ Bangkok, demand 8065 words
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Article204 1928-02-23 15 Pebruary 22. Tin .:,<> t,,,,- sii»; Gambiai 7% Pepper White 107 Pepper Black M Flake Tapioca W Pearl Sago Small 9 Copra M Copra Sundiied LLoi Rice Liang Sia Chan Maik Red Eagle (NOW) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1. Ml Rice, Rangoun Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka r.icc.204 words
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Article61 1928-02-23 15 Feb. 22nd.. 12 o'clock noon R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot k"' 1* 4t;; Btandard R.S.S. Spot 16*4 tA*% SB Tender Mar. tA% .7 Apr-June 4 7 4 7'^ •luly-Sept 47 17^ Tone of Maiket: Steady at the decline. Latest ("aide: London Spot Sheet 1161 words
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291 1928-02-23 15 MACPHAIL AND CO. LTD'S W EEKLY REPORT. Singapore. Feb. 21. A week of continued uncci tam:\ ami depression with the price of rubber stili on the decline has not tended to accelerate business and transactions arc rather lesa than moderate in a quiet market. There ia good news of lurther291 words
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Article120 1928-02-23 15 YESTERDAYS RIBHER AUCTION. Thc Ringnpore Chnntbar af CwamawcttaM Rnbber Association bald its >^sL»ri(i. auction \c •;i(iay. when IhfflT ama eatalo"ued i..,-;»;.:;so lbs.; 9WOM tana. Mto d9l MM lhs.: MWM tana. |oU 771,730 H>v. :;.i tons. S|H»t. London la. 2-S.<!. Neu YOl k. -v tenia CHICKS KKAI.I/.KII Ribbed120 words
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Article481 1928-02-23 15 Singapore. I *b. 21. The pnel week taa i.i.-ugnt liule I 111 Hill an If nt to holders nt eitner Tin ot iCutotei shares. Tin MBtinnM naff uncei iaii. ami men wouid mn i.i be very little strength behind tne panaam price at the metat. Sharet both481 words
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Article112 1928-02-23 15 Yesterday's Alterations. February. 22nd. Closing Prices.. Bu\ Sellers Batang Padang .".2 Kuchai 1.774 i>2 4 Kuyohi l.ftft Malayan I on l.i 1.13 North Taiping 1.25 l Per.au at s 75 79 Rahman Hyd. 1.55 Rantau Pref. 1.7.". South Tai pin- 5.. «;i Taiping 1.17 4 1.224 Taiain112 words
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Advertisement426 1928-02-23 15 SSBTS OVER $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.426 words
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Advertisement403 1928-02-23 15 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK Off INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter. 1 aid up Capital in 600,000 shares of 18 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund 4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3,000,000 Head Oltee: 35, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Ipoh Rangoon Amritsar Karachi Saigon Bangkok403 words
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Advertisement334 1928-02-23 15 BANKING. HONGKCNfi AND SHANGHAI BANKINu CORIORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong). Head Oflice: Hong Kong. Authorise i Capital $50,000,000 Issued and t'uliv paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund —Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liabilitv of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman A. H. Compton, Esq., .Deputy334 words
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Advertisement38 1928-02-23 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.38 words
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Article1633 1928-02-23 16 SHOOTING OF DR. LIM BOON KENG. Accused Committed for Trial. The preliminary enquiry into the case against Cheng Yak Kow, the Chintz- who was arrested in connection with the shooting of Dr. Lim Boon Keng in Hill Street on Fe. ruary Bth.. was held before tho Third1,633 words
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287 1928-02-23 16 Many improvements and innovations have been made at the Adelphi Hotel in recent months and others are still in progress in order to make this hotel thoroughly up to-date in every way. The rooms overlooking the Cathedral have been converted into self-contained suites, with most287 words
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Letter132 1928-02-23 16 To the Editor. Sir, —I have to thank Captain Rushton for bringing me up with a round turn regarding the yachting report of last Sunday's racing. In his letter he takes exception to the statement that the steamer under his charge "Sailed through the Fleet." Of course132 words
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Article75 1928-02-23 16 FOOTBALLERS AND OLYMPIC GAMES. Britain's Break. (Our Own Correspondent.—Copyright). London, Feb. 22. The Football Associations have resigned from membership of the Federation Internationale in view of the permission given by the Olympic Council with regard to players participating in the Olympic games for receiving payment for lost75 words
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Article35 1928-02-23 16 Over a Million Applications. (Our Own Correspondent.—Copyright). London. Feb. 22. The total number of applications for tickets fill the F.A. Cup final at Wembley this year has exceeded a million.35 words
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68 1928-02-23 16 No Player-Writ ers. (Our Own Correspondent.—Copyright). London, Feb. 22. At a meeting of the Lawn Tennis Assoeiation it was decided not to allow applications by competitors for permission to receive money in connection with broad casting and interviews for publication in the Press. With regard to68 words
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Article34 1928-02-23 16 (Our Own Correspondent.—Copyright). London, Feb. 22. At the annual meeting of the Leicestershire County Cricket Club it was stated that the Club had a loss of t"774 on last season.34 words
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Article38 1928-02-23 16 (Our Own Correspondent.—Copyright). London. Feb. 22. The British Army by defeating the French Armv in the International triangular competition at Paris by four goals to three thus became champions for the second year in succession.38 words
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Article63 1928-02-23 16 (Our Own Correspondent.—Copyright). London. Feb. 22. The South I omlon Greyhound Race courses are opening a track at Wimbledon in Anril. No iuvenile betting will be allowed. A special enclosure is to be erected fcr peonle who do not wish to bet. The ground will be63 words
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Article232 1928-02-23 16 A.P.C. Def^t Teleohone Co. A.P.C 4: O.T.F.C 1. A sodden ground at the Stadium yesterday marred the match between tbe A.PC. and the Oriental Telephone Company in the Inter-Commercial Cup, when the former won by four goals to one. From the commencement the A.P.C. were clearly the better232 words
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76 1928-02-23 16 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 21. A meeting of the Football Association in London to-day received the report of the conference of representatives of English Scottish, Welsh and Irish football associations held at Sheffield on Feb. 17, and adopted their recommendation for withdrawal from membership of76 words
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Article30 1928-02-23 16 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Feb. 21. At soccer France beat Ireland 4 to 0 and in the international army triangular tourrament the British beat the French 3 to 2.30 words
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Article39 1928-02-23 16 Mr. Rengasamy Mudaliar, Protector of Emigrants, Negapatam, South India, arrived m Ipoh on Monday, m the course of a tour of Malaya. He visited a few rubber estates and mines m the afternoon and left for Kuala Lumpur T.O.M.T.O.M. - 39 words
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Article266 1928-02-23 16 SELANGOR SPRING MEETING. The Entries. The following are the first day entries for the forthcoming meeting on March Ist.. 3rd., 6th. Bth. and 10th. Horses:—Grey Habit, The Nile, Taiping 11. Irish Channel, Corvus, Mauresque, Majestic, Bess, Toropo, Jinah, Cassidy, Trifle, Prince Flippant, Bridgetown. Ada Jay. Raybum, Packard, Protia.266 words
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Article215 1928-02-23 16 The Selangor Turf Club is holding an amateur race meeiing at Kuala Lumpur on March 22nd and 24th. Open races are provided for horses and ponies respectively, the distances for the former being B, 6 and 9% furlongs, and for the latter 4, ."> and 6 furlongs.215 words
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Article42 1928-02-23 16 [Reuter's Service.] Capetown. Feb. 21. In the last match of the tour the M.C.C. won by eight wickets. M.C.C. made 41." for S declared, and 87 for 2. and Western Province 162 (Freeman 5 for 49) and tkW.42 words
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Article20 1928-02-23 16 [Reuters Service.] I ondon. Feb. 21. In the Scottish League St. Mirren lost to Celtic 0 to 2.20 words
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Article38 1928-02-23 16 We are informed that owing to the international football tournament in Shanghai having been prolonged the Chi-nan team, which, it was stated, would arrive here this week, has not been able to leave Shanghai.38 words
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Article63 1928-02-23 16 The following was the result of the mixed Foursomes competition for February. Mrs. F. G. Swindell and T. M. Hussey, 42 10 1-. SI 1.. Mrs. J. C Burnett and C Harker Taylor, 44 9S_ 15% Lt. Col. L. R. and Mrs. Taylor, 50 12 38 Mrs.63 words
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Article59 1928-02-23 16 Programme of Drills v up to and for 26th. February. Thursday, 23rd. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall, Chinese Coy. Friday, 24th. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall, S.R.E. (v) Sigs., S.R.A. (v), Chinese Coy.. S.V. Field Ambulance. Saturday, 25th. 2 p.m. Siglap Camp, Machine Gun Platoon. Sunday, 26th. 8.30 a.m.59 words
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Advertisement213 1928-02-23 16 j NURSERY Q& j t RECORDS xcr;.- I I /CHILDREN will be enraptured with the Nur^n II v^Rhymes and Tunes, and Fairy Stories wtd th* II I rollicking wholesome fun which are to be found in I these delightful Records. i "His Masters Voice M t Ask to hear these213 words
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