The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 October 1928
1928-10-05
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Title Section13 1928-10-05 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S5. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 192g. NO. 12,532.13 words
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Article318 1928-10-05 1 A dastardly crime was perpetrated m Shanghai on Wednesday, some unknown persons shooting an English couple who were walking outside (he Settlement Page 9. No formal claim regarding the Pahang Concession has been made to the Colonial Government, states our London correspondent Page 9. The Inter-Allied Rhineland318 words
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Article959 1928-10-05 1 There were wonderful giants of Old, you know. There were wonderful giants of Old. They grew more mightily all m a row Than ever was heard or told. They all of then stood their six feet four, And threw to a hundred yards or more, And never959 words
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Advertisement216 1928-10-05 1 SEE THAT YOU GET RED LABEL BRAND COFFEE I Raffles Hotel Rooms with Modern Sanitation. |:j TEA DINER I j DANCES GRILL ROOM DANSANT I EVERY Unrivalled m the East. EVERY ™S____V TUESDAY WEDNESDAY i; cuinvY THURSDAY I ¥^1 MLLE. MURA SMIRNOVA Saturday Raffles Shanghai's Most Popular Dancer srche«trß. will216 words
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Advertisement221 1928-10-05 1 Jf /y* OBMCTTB ARE SMOKED Bt «i 3ff MANY MEN WHO COULD WEIL jj If// AFFORD MORE EXPENSIVE -i; M BRANDS. MEN TO ;i H WHOM QUALITY IS THE ONLY p j CONSIDERATION. _L I 5 X > s4i \i ii r-\f :i _^_^__^^^a_K__a(-I H Jp __Lvt/__| _^_P^^_J_^B v *C221 words
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Advertisement117 1928-10-05 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. N. J. Club whisky, Caldbeck's— Page 14. Studebaker cars. Imperial Motors— Page b\ Crosse and Blacl well's lemon cvp Page 3. Boxing at the New World to -nigh- Page 2. Latest shipping notices on pages 10 11 and 12. Latest smai' advertisements and notices on page 7. Kaai's117 words
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Advertisement7 1928-10-05 1 MACKAY MONK'S COFFEE ROASTED AND GROUND DAILY7 words
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Miscellaneous146 1928-10-05 1 THE WEEK. Friday, oth. High Water. 2.6 a.m.. 8.7. 1.36 p.m.. 9.1. P. A O. homeward mail closes. Dutch homeward mail closes 11 a.m. Kaai's Hawaiians, Vie. Theatre. 9.30. St. Andrew's Society "Practice Dance, Europe Hotel. 5 p.m. Boxing. New World. Sattirdtiy, 6th. High Water. 3.9 a.m., 7.8, 2.24 p.m.,146 words
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Article462 1928-10-05 2 Singapore, Sept. 29. iht prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other market** tht*re may Ih.* small varia-•i'-r> MEAT. B.-vt steak (Hound) Kati T»0 Beef stew M cuny do 1" P< '■k. lean do i'o'k. lean and fat Nt quality do Mutton462 words
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Article224 1928-10-05 2 Shortage That .May Total 1200.0(H). New York, Sept. ."">. I lii. ton Carnes, treasurer of the Home Mission.- Board of the Southern Baptist Charch, has dissippvared from his home at Atlanta, Georgia, leaving a shortage m Baptist funds which may total £200,000. It has just been224 words
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Advertisement236 1928-10-05 2 SPONGES. A larfe assortnaeat ol BATH AND TODLBT SPONGES JUST RECEIVED. Prices from 75 cents to $9.00. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Opposite New Post Office singapore. ijadamKBLVBY PRESENTS HER _T 'm\*%m m *mt Talented ---afas.t^^^SaaT,^** VICTORIA THEATRE On Nov 6th. at 9.15 p.m. Nov. Bth. 15th. (Matinees) at 5.15 p.m. f236 words
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Advertisement343 1928-10-05 2 VICTORIA THEATRE To-Night at 9.30 pjn. MATINEE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th., AT 5 P.M. Children and Amahs, and Soldiers and Sailors m uniform half-price. X RETURN SEASON AFTER FOUR YEARS TOUR OF AUSTRALIA Kaai's Hawaiian Troubadours IN A NIGHT IN HONOLULU Real Hawaiian Performers Hawaiian Melody Hawaiian Hula Dancers Unique Jazz343 words
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Advertisement256 1928-10-05 2 ALHAMBRA Ph d (Tan Cheng Kee and Ca-, Ltd., Proprietors). Programme Commencing Sept. 30th, and ending Friday ol AT THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 P.M THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS I METRO*— GOLDWYN— MAYER PRESENTS TIN HATS The funniest comedy of war days eve! riij** AT THE FIRST SHOW AT 7.30256 words
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Article997 1928-10-05 3 MANY MATTERS DISCUSSED AT KUALA LUMPtJR. f (iovernment Service Question. The .following i_ extracted from the minutes of *the half yearly general' meeting of the central committee held at Kijala Lumpur on Sunday, September 16th. SENIORITY OF EX-.SERVICE MEN IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE. The Chairman said that, as997 words
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Article342 1928-10-05 3 DWINDLING COST OF WAR PENSIONS. Widows who re- Marry. The Ministry of Pensions exists to look after the UHTOfOOO -m«n, .women, and chilTlrenwho ha v*^ already been granted pensions or,' allowances. from men who were injured m tjie warden ojc.m of e ears ago—avc* st»U" reaching tbe Ministry but there,342 words
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Article44 1928-10-05 3 "Spinster. ;>2. educated, refined, wishes t< meet bachelor suitable ape: view matrimony Must be a sahib; preferably one who» faults are not untruthfulness and meanness one of whose assets is a sense of humoui Reply m strictest confidence to A wonderful sex appeal.44 words
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Advertisement201 1928-10-05 3 UNIFORM is tin- Symbol of Service. > w r\ KOH-I-NOOR pencil s uniform from beginning loend. I "ach of thc seventeen «1* (frees is always true to the standard create J 40 years ago. tal) the finest quality of the r.irc Red Ced.ir wood i% bought, and only a small201 words
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Advertisement330 1928-10-05 3 Wf*^»*w I Estate S Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited j^ (Registered under the Trust Companies' Ordinance of 1926. i f with Security deposited with the Straits J- Settlements Government.) is prepared to act as Trustees, Executors, Administrators. Receivers, !>'• I; Managers of Real Estate. Attorneys for Collection ef Rents, Investigators330 words
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Article698 1928-10-05 4 BARBARA BAKER - BARBARA BAKER "Hullo" I said to myself "I must hurry, they've started already," and clutching a large bag of cherries and a punnet of strawberries I ran across the short grass of the Common, pushing my way along narrow tracks cut through the gorse bushes that were698 words
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Article, Illustration24 1928-10-05 4 Epstein's famous model, Majinski at the Olympia Fashions Exhibition, m a frock of embroidered black taffeta with shaped flounces. Daily Sketch.24 words
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Article573 1928-10-05 4 A new idea m luxury beds, is one made with an immense back, though otherwise, it is on divan lines for there is no wooden pieec at the foot. The one I saw the other day was of grey wood, inlaid with pink and blue, the bed being573 words
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Article627 1928-10-05 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. Black is being used for quite a number of the new kiddie's frocks. In a West End shop, there are many charming little models, all made on the same lines, but trimmed m different ways. They have straight bodices. tiny puff sleeves, and wide, gathered skirts which are627 words
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Article, Illustration28 1928-10-05 4 i. -—i Gold moire silk is used to make this charming evening frock, which is quite untrimmed and relies on a perfect cut for ita attractiveness.28 words
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Article287 1928-10-05 4 There is a certain class of people who love to give their dead the most elaborate funeral they can possibly afford however much the expense may inconvenience the living. Naturally, we view such rigid, unnecessary, and painful adherence to convention with the utmost impatience, and yet most of287 words
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Article139 1928-10-05 4 A regular post office was established m Stockholm more than 650 years ago, accord ing to the researches just published by the well-known Swedish historian. Dr. L. M Baath. Dr. Baath, who has carried out extensive research work m the library of the139 words
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Article228 1928-10-05 4 His Daughter's Wedding Day. A story of how poignant drama entered into the lives of ordinary everyday people, which comes from Fulham: As Mr. Edwin Harper, a carpenter, of Branksea-street, Fulham, lay dying m a ward of Fulham Hospital be wore a white rose228 words
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Article358 1928-10-05 4 The features of the face, and particularly the nose, are largely symptomatic of one's mental abilityThere are three types of noses: the Roman, definitely arched, indicating a mind which is apt to be domineering, with good power of concentration; the straight nose that of the358 words
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Article271 1928-10-05 4 The "Silly Season" m Hungary. Budapest. A scatter brained adventure is reported from the village of Rata, near Pecs- A short time ago an Austrian, who resides m the village, announced his intention of navigating the Danube, as far as the Black Sea, m271 words
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Article420 1928-10-05 4 "I am awfully sorry, but I mu«t -g I have forgotten my powder-box." She made them ten minutes Uu> t theatre, and he told me that the v I? to-day "fuss" about their face* niad**_f sick, and he wished he had lived t*» five years ago when girls420 words
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Article, Illustration14 1928-10-05 4 A black and white gown by Jeea Fatal Paris. -Daily Sketch14 words
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Article932 1928-10-05 5 THE AGA KHAN TALKS ABOUT HIMSELF. His Views on Life. His Highness the Aga Khan, as racehorse owner and charming host one of the bestknown figures m London Society, is at present visiting Deauville. In this interview which he accorded to Lady Lawford, the wife of932 words
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Article37 1928-10-05 5 J Novate, Calif.. Sen*. 22. A man here yawned so hard that his jaws came locked and it required the efforts of physician and a hospital staff to get the nes back m place.37 words
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Article440 1928-10-05 5 ParisJust at present Paris is suffering from a I foreign invasion, and charabancs packed tighter than any sardine-box I ever saw tour the city ceaselessly. One would imagine that these touring i parties, tired with the lightning-like rapidity of their day's outing, would retire to bed atl440 words
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Article113 1928-10-05 5 ENG LISH BEAUTY TO SEEK DIVORCE. Paris Action Against UA Husband. Paris, Sept. 4. I The former Miss Vera Arkwright. the English beauty, has filed a divorce petition m the Paris courts against her husband, Mr. Fred Bate, a young Chicagoan, who is attached to the American section of th©113 words
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Advertisement173 1928-10-05 5 l mr^*f* W /Ammjm* I __F^ _l TJEARS* Soap is matchless for I its transparent purity I matchless for the skin and match- I less for the complexion m all 1 Sole Agents I I A. kF. Pears Ltd., London Katz Bros Ltd 1 Established 1-89 [9^h Singapore Penang SoapmaKers173 words
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Advertisement400 1928-10-05 5 mynmmanymMMMti MMMA __M_B_^__B36_S_K_BPS_S_a_BP6_BoCMOC_K)C_sraX>MPC__f?CJ^J w __BB_S_3ml s_2_. b_._m^ _»__»s_i_^ q i_u al aM _a^^g^^aWßßlJHt:yßbs J X a—_n_L ia_^^^F**T^_r'"** r- <T -M__ *J Lv a Lsaft_m__a^ _M_a_^_K mj J The Care of the Youngs Howjproud mother feels when Lactogen is pure cow's milk jtj she sees her baby responding to modified to400 words
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283 1928-10-05 6 CHINESE STUDENTS LITERARY ASSOCIATION. The record -BCCeai of the Chinese Students' Literary Aasnciation membership campaign was marked by the number ot* new members, reaching nearly 250, which indicates that this Association is one of the most popular m Singapore. Li honour of such a significant and successful achievement, the Committee283 words
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Article179 1928-10-05 6 Colchester Legend Based on Fact. liexden Park, near Colchester, is the scene of a legend related by a Daily Express! leader. It contains an ancient barrow, or grave mound, which has always been known as the tomb of a British chieftain. Local tradition asserted that179 words
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Article40 1928-10-05 6 Mr. Justice Faner-Manby. Judge, F.M.S., who is due back from Home leave by the Macedonia this week, will proceed to Kuala Lumpur, where he will relieve Mr. Justice D. Acton who is retiring from the bench at an early date.40 words
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Article577 1928-10-05 6 SIR HENRY THORNTON'S ADVICE. To Settlers m Canada. A giant of a man. Sir Henry Thornton, Chairman and Preside.it of the Canadian National Railways, and formerly general manager of the Great Eastern Railway, borrowed a match and then told me all about railways, emigration, Scotsmen,577 words
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Article296 1928-10-05 6 Home .Ministry lo Rely on Heavier Fines. "No maximum speed can be fixed at which, under certain conditions, it may not be dangerous to drive.** wrote the Minister of Transport, Colonel Wilfrid Ashley, m a letter to Wareham and Purbeck (Dorset) Council, refusing an application for296 words
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Article60 1928-10-05 6 Excellent for holding rugs m position on parquet floors are the triangular pieces of "non-slip" rubber which are now on the market. One triangle is tacked on to each coiner of the rug, and so securely does the rubber grip the adjacent surface that even a running jump on to60 words
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Advertisement263 1928-10-05 6 1* or hills, hard pulling through mud ana L» /j sand, for mastery of the open road and Jk f| _H JJ/%L\ kV sparkling acceleration m traffic —just flf. V* VVV H/^/ly driv^ this new Oldsmobile enjoy its a a finc-rar power. CCjSiL t*** *am^A*r^^ Fine car power plus smoothness263 words
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Advertisement206 1928-10-05 6 1 STOP THAT I LESS WORK I ITAaaT I AND Lt AX BETTER RESULTS You can quickly repair leaks or cracks m radi- ators, why be stranded _JH miles from home, when ____l__^__h H>Dur_^^Uy 3r_ l i varnish, enamel, duco V^TOPv ______l,^ I other lacquer __LFaK j _^Ls_^l IM j~*^206 words
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Article494 1928-10-05 7 THE AUTUMN 1928 RACE MEETING. Saturday, Wednesday. Saturday, the 6th., 10th. 13th. October, 1928. Two divided Handicap* for all Horses. Two divided Handicaps for all Ponies. ENTRIES CLOSE: At 4j*.m. on Wedneaday. the 26th. SeptenfJKr, 1928, at the Secretary* Office. SWEEPS: Ass UNLIMITED SWEEP will be held494 words
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Article242 1928-10-05 7 PUBLIC OWNERSHIP PROGRAMME. Lively Meeting At Birmingham. •f Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 3. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald, introducing the election- programme at the Labour Conference at Birmingham based on a fiftypage booklet, prepared by the Executive Committee and circulated to the delegates, announced that coal, transport, power,242 words
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Article175 1928-10-05 7 Reuter's Service.] Philadelphia, Oct. 3. Mr. Young, Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, m an address to the American Bankers' Association, declared that the United States lost half a billion dollars worth of gold to the rest of thc world last year. This loss was desirable because175 words
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Article98 1928-10-05 7 Famous Names to Catch Votes. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Oct. 3. High pressure methods by political campaign managers to influence voters m the coming Presidential election are evidenced by the publication of a cable from Tunney J from Rome to the Democratic National Committee expressing his best wishes98 words
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Article134 1928-10-05 7 Reuter's Service.! London, Oct. 4. The death is reported from Battle Creek, Michigan, of Clarence Walker Barron, Editor of the Wall Street Journal. [Clarence Walker Barron, born on July 2, 1855, at Boston was educated at the English High School, Boston. He founded the Boston134 words
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Article64 1928-10-05 7 [British Radio— Official Service-1 Rugby, Oct. 3. Any da-nger of London being flooded by the present high tide m the Thames as m January, when a number of persons were drowned and much damage was done, is now regarded as past. On the Norfolk coast,64 words
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Article47 1928-10-05 7 [British Radio— Official Service.l Rugby, Oct. ft Officials of the General Post Office are discussing with the Australian authorities the possibilities of establishing a wireless telephony service between this country and Australia. It is probable that experiments will be made at a later date.47 words
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Article655 1928-10-05 7 CHINESE MID-ALTUMN FETE. PRETTY LEGEND OF 1,000 YEARS AGO. J A Naughty Wi|e, f •> v. .Among the lUmerous festivals which are still closely observed by the Chinese community the Mid-Autunin Feto (to-day) is teckored as one of the forergpst of them all, writes a contributor to the China Mail655 words
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Article125 1928-10-05 7 EXPERIMENTS IN LOCOMOTIVE OIL. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. 3. A locomotive designed to burn oil. and coal has been built by the firm of Kitson, of Leeds, and is being subjected to teston the London and North Eastern Railway at Darlington. The engine is stated to be capable125 words
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Article71 1928-10-05 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York. C*ct. 3. What Government agents declare to be the largest seizure of contraband opium on record was taken from the Dollar liner President Harrison, which arrived here yesterday from a world tour. Over thirty metal cases full of opium were discovered71 words
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Article54 1928-10-05 7 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.*! Nanking. Oct. 3. The Finance Ministry ha? appointed Mr. A. H."F. Edwardes officiating InspectorGeneral of Customs, confirming the appointment made m 1927 by the Peking Government when Sir Franci? Aglen was dismissed* while Mr. F. W. Maze, Commissioner of Customs at Shanghai, rs54 words
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Advertisement644 1928-10-05 7 BUSINESS CARDS. f^/i\m Cl-EARAtiCfi SALE RAMA "STORE J Tr,f mmmmt popular Silk Shop -S tt \«rth Bridge Road. *::x.>:*:*:*x*: W VAV*WVV^rVWbA*rt*r*WV*VWWVw''W 'FLORANGE" f a\ UTTH ICED WATER. > s a Boon m Hot Weather, j V.sVAV-%rVV*'irVV\W_\'NAAr^^ 51i .,./.-,SSVV.VVVV*-VV^»^*Ar%**_%SS*^.«. FUNERALS. •.LNGAPORB CASKET CO. EXPERIENCED UNDERTAKERS. m.v sad Night Barr.ce. Tmn\*pm\ Ti.644 words
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Advertisement317 1928-10-05 7 NOTICES, KINTA TIN QREDGING CO., LTD. is hereby given .that a Third Call of 20 cento per share on the Partly-paid $hare* of this Company has bvmn made payable on or before November 15th, 1928. And notice is further given that the. Transfer Books of the Company for the Partly-paid317 words
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Advertisement594 1928-10-05 7 a***mm-mnm*nammmm*jr*rs i^mm .jy.-'3*j_^_ *Hr *'tl ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRI PICY). if IN THE SUPREME COURbgJ THE STRAITS SETTLEijHbaf_S?. SETTLEMENT OF Sli&AlS-JRK. <Jn Bankruptcy. No. 417 of 1921. Re Houdewyn Co. j .Notice is hereby given th;.t j^@^jk~''d n'lal Dividend is intended to be dec UP§3 -l<t' J the above matter.594 words
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Advertisement942 1928-10-05 7 JQHOJRE, GO_vIERNMeST. Tenders are invited for the supply of uiejs (excluding milk) for the General Hospital. Lunatic and Leper Asylums, Johore Bahru, tM the Hospitals at Kot.-. Tinggi. Kukob. Batu Pahat, Kiuang, Mersing, Segamat, Tangkak and Muar for the year 1929. > Tenders, which may be -made for one, leveifl,942 words
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794 1928-10-05 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THE PROGRESS OF BRITISH NORTH BORNEO. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 5. 1928. The progress of British North Borneo is a matter of more than ordinary interest by reason of the unique character of its administration, for it affords the only instance of a Protectorate administered by a Chartered Company,794 words
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Article674 1928-10-05 8 The half-yearly general meeting of members of the Johore Planters' Association will be held at the Club. Batu Anam, on Friday, October 19*.h, at 3 p.m. Mr. E. A. Ross, M.C.S., has been appointed to act as Assistant Adviser, Kukub, and Mr. S. lal, King, M.C-S., as First Magistrate, Johore674 words
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222 1928-10-05 8 Novels are "Bunk." News has been received by Captain R.M. de la Sala of the Kinshan from his son Pastor, who is now serving m the French Foreign Legion m Morocco and the local boy finds that life m the regiment is not222 words
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Article173 1928-10-05 8 An advertisement appeared m The Times m mail week regarding vacancies for commercial masters m the education departments of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States. Candidates, the notice stated, must he graduates of a British University and have had teaching experience. Engagements will m the173 words
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Article257 1928-10-05 8 NEW REGULATIONS ft F.MJS. Increased Fees. [From Oar Own Correspon Ipoh. ()ct. Motorists m the Malay State.** h_v«. jJ startled by the publication of nt m rt e lation** and fees which are t mH force next year m accordance with a t>l to unify tiaffic regulations throughout257 words
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Article61 1928-10-05 8 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent London. Oct. 4. 1.20 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber price* a* follow Spot 8 10 16d. per lb. (up 1 M) Jan.-Mar. 8 15 16d. (up .d.) Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices61 words
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195 1928-10-05 8 Former Singapore Doctor. The Rev. Professor H. A. A. Kormedy. D.D-, of 46, George-square. Edinburgh, \p*m away his youngest daughter. Miss Helen Kennedy, at her marriage to Mr. Donal. Patrick Maclver. M.C., M.8.. < h.8.. •Wrl took place at the High Churoh. Mound, on195 words
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Article156 1928-10-05 8 There was a large attendance at funeral of the late Mr. W. W. Smith whu-b took place at Bidadari yesterday afternoon The Rev. G. G. Elliott officiated ami those present at the graveside were Lieutenant Woods A.D.C., representing H r". MX Hayes Marriott, the156 words
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Article125 1928-10-05 8 The funeral of the late Mr. Mclver. a*w death is reported m our shipping coltUM took place at the Bidadari CtfW >**?" terdav afternoon and wa.*- v. r attended. The Rev. G. H. Doughs The following were anion? th<>at the graveside. Mr. C. E.125 words
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Advertisement325 1928-10-05 8 THERE ARE TWO WAYS OF QUENCHING A THIRST^^^ LIGHT WAY 0P Jfl^^ j DARK WAY. I^9/ I>. Sole Agents:— I IP< _^ft_^,_A_* CALDBECK MACREGOR I C®(ao^gll(il§ CO., LTD. I r***^ {incorporated under the Cotnptinies* ng g| II Ordinances of Hong Kong). 11 f%/f»^/%Jj/_lo_ jjE [Incorporated m Shanghai.) JlflV^^^ir SINGAPORE. I325 words
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Advertisement144 1928-10-05 8 EXQUISITE FACE i: POWDERS j j Delicately perfumed 5 < to suit all. hIIMRE BROTHERS, LTD.! J Sole Agenta (Wholesale.) J < i -:634 NOTICE. Owing to delay m sending out TAN KAH KEE Co's Coupons offering a Special Discount of 20 per cent on their Tyres and Tubes, the144 words
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Advertisement41 1928-10-05 8 DAME ELLEN TERRY'S ESTATE. London, Sept. 27. Ellen Terry left £22,000. •x*x*x«x<»x«x*x*X'X*x x*x X'X<*:"x<*x":*xW I? I To-day's Feature. g P_4#JS FASHION 1 PLATES. Pa_/c 4. aja mjsja<aa aaammaammmm mm a mm mm mjmm a maja ja ma aa^am a ata. SSWBSaS'a***.^^41 words
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Article205 1928-10-05 9 DASTARDLY SHANGHAI CRIME. ENGLISH COUPLE FOUND Robbery and Revenge. [X* uter's Far Eastern Service] Shanghai Oct. Th* Foreign Settlement has been ho.riI (.'ouble tragedy that occurred "n Keswick mmmi, which road runs parallel ta branch line connecting the Shanghai-Nnr.-k.r.r ;in< Shanghai-Hangchow railways, th* Settlement. Yesterday evening, after sunset, the p,)io,205 words
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Article84 1928-10-05 9 No Formal Claim Made. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) l-'iilnn. Oct. 4. Ml Orm>by-Gore tells me that the il Government has still not rectiveo nasi claim m connection with the Pahang Concession. The matter is •t\ i-sti gated. I- ii _n<'er-tood that the claim is based '.hr grant84 words
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Article83 1928-10-05 9 I nderstanding between Greece and Yugo-Slavia. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Oct. 4. M. Yenizelo.s has made a further step towmtk a Balkan understanding. He has mdnd an agreement with the Yugo-Slav I reiprn Minister regarding Yugo-Slavia's rifhti of transit at Salonika, which for Ig ha> \*wn83 words
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Article83 1928-10-05 9 Rhineland Commission's Protest. [Reuter's Service.] Friedrichahafen, Oct. 3. The Zeppelin (which flew over England taamj) landed at 5.30 p.m. after a 34*4 fcaan cruise covering 1,750 miles. Berlin. Oct. 4. The Inter-Allied Rhineland Commission "if representations to tbe German Gov"nment with regard to the flight of the83 words
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Article109 1928-10-05 9 fitft to Resign if Passed Without Surplus. [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Oct. 4. l'"incar-. addressing the Finance 'mm it tee 0 f t he Chamber, referring to additional expenditure proposed by the >mmi, said that this would transform '"timated surplus of 55 millions of m the Ittt Budget109 words
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Article68 1928-10-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 4. the object o? effecting: closer co''"n between the Burmah-Anglo-Per-1 »nd the Shell-Royal Dutch oil groups former are acquiring 833,333 ordinary •JJ n the Shell Company at 5 1/16. the ""rmah shareholders of £4,000,000 fl f »f new sm per cent debentures68 words
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Article154 1928-10-05 9 RESUMING WORK AT ADELAIDE. Negotiations at Melbourne. R enter s Service. 1 Adelaide, Oct. 4. At a mass meeting of strikers it was derhe^twn n7,l Urne W rk m m «fo*ely under me two pick-up" system. Melbourne, Oct. 4 The Trade Union leaders had a long conference154 words
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Article51 1928-10-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 4. No news has been received of Baron von Huen feld since he left Calcutta on the morning of Oct. lst. with the intention of flying to Canton without a stop. [Baron von Huenefeld was attempting to fly from Berlin to51 words
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Article29 1928-10-05 9 Official Announcement m London. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London. Oct. 4. It is officially stated here that MajorGeneral Sir C. C. Van Straubenzee will retire m 1929.29 words
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Article39 1928-10-05 9 Highest Altitude Attained. [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 4. Lady Heath, flying solo from Croydon, attained the greatest aeroplane height yet recorded officially m Great Britain, taking a Cirrus-Moth light plane to an altitude of 23,000 feet.39 words
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Article42 1928-10-05 9 [Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.] Ijondon. Oct. 4. The engagement is announced between the Hon. David Bowes-Lyon. younger son of the Earl of Strathmore, and Miss Rachel Spender-Clay, the daughter of Lt.-Col. H. Spender-Clay, the Member of Parliament for Tonbridge, Kent.42 words
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40 1928-10-05 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, o<*t. 4. In the Kuala Lumpur police court a Chinese woman was committed to the Assizes for being m possession of materials and instruments for the purpose of counterfeiting corns.40 words
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Article44 1928-10-05 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Koala Lumpur, Oct. 4. The Victoria Institution Old Boys' meeting elected a committee to make arrangements for welcoming Mr. Bennete Shaw, the late headmaster, on the occasion of his visit to Malaya. [Earlier cables on page 7.]44 words
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Article109 1928-10-05 9 Cholera Epidemic Aboard a British Steamer. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shumbusha.) Tokio. Oct. 3. There are thirteen cases of cholera aboard a British steamer at anchor m the roads of Yokohama harbour, five cases of which have been established as genuine. A suspected cholera case, a109 words
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102 1928-10-05 9 New York, Sept. 28. A union between capital and labour which is unusual even m this democratic country was effected yesterday when the forty-two year old motor-man Patrick Conolly who drives a train on Sixth Avenue elevated line was elected director of the Interborough Rapid Transit102 words
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Article730 1928-10-05 9 LADY MISSIONARY STILL HELD. How Party Was Attacked. No further news regarding the success rr otherwise of the endeavours being made to secure the release of Miss Tobin, the missionary who was recently captured by bandits, are forthcoming but details are now available regarding the capture of the730 words
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Article101 1928-10-05 9 Presentation of 0.8. E. to Mrs. Sproule and Mrs. Manasseh. The Legislative Council meets on Monday at 10.30, the meeting being the occasion of the introduction of the budget for the yearMembers will wear full dress uniforms and His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Sir Hayes Marriott,101 words
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Article105 1928-10-05 9 Hon* Kong Extradition Proceedings Dropped. Jean Moynier, the Frenchman who was held by the Police while awaiting further proceedings which were to be taken for his extradition to Saigon, where, it is alleged, he was wanted by the French authorities for escaping from prison, was brought up on105 words
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Article550 1928-10-05 9 GOVERNMENT PRINTING I OFFICE. A Well Equipped Department. The Government Printing Office has now taken over the whole of the building behind the Supreme Court, which it formerly shared with the Survey Office, the office of the Inspector of Schools, and the office of the550 words
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72 1928-10-05 9 Mrs. Thorn ley- Jones is organising a sale of dolls and china on October 30th. and 31st. at the --White House," Stevens Road, m aid of the St. Andrew's Cathedral Organ Fund. At this function, which will be open to iveryono throughout the morning and72 words
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92 1928-10-05 9 New York. Sept. 27. Dyott's expedition has returned. They confirm that all traces of Colonel Fawcett, his son, and companion, have vanished from the point when they started down the Kulishe river m search of a legendary lost city m the wilderness. Indians they met said92 words
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Article84 1928-10-05 9 London. Sept. 26. The secretary to Colonel Lawrence's trustees m London discredit the newspaper report that he is moving about the Punjab m disguise studying the activities of Bolshevist agents. He says that a letter from Lawrence last week gave the Royal Air Force squadron m India84 words
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Article73 1928-10-05 9 Benno Moseiwitsch, who was to have given two recitals at the "Victoria Theatre, will, owing to the late arrival of his boat, be able to give only one, which will be on Saturday, October 13th. People who have booked seats for the 11th may either have their money73 words
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Advertisement226 1928-10-05 9 _g^w_d_^%j_imt M*r*m*imttm^^ M tt "ROBINSONS" ICY-HOT j PRODUCTS I THE KING OF VACUUM BOTTLES. Ij 1 w m W WmmW 1 Vt II 1 H s J 11 fl fl X __fl fl B __fl B I -fl Bfl I aT -A aa_l 1 1 fl fl fl IB fl226 words
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Advertisement754 1928-10-05 10 ij_ i, i■■ i jRIJ MIL. .J a..5.4..i.»l h 'Miv-,_L^J^i_V Blue funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO _%RVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LON.3ON Jk N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I > WEEKLY SERVICE iONIMN AND N._CONTI\_EKT. Twice Monthly ger rioC Ltver^ol aai Glasgow. (Vla^Gesme Ami Havre.) s-* **mmZ MSA ,C* *> Due Spore. J*754 words
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Advertisement552 1928-10-05 10 --aJJermaai BuckiGall Steamship Co., Ltd. ■i/\ (Incorporated m U.SJ..) I__^^ PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO i UNITED KINGI)OM AIW) CfcNta^JlSNT I**... (VIA PORTS AND SUHE CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. QtiaTfAMIS. ■">■•-.. TO. HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due B*pore. i«r. 8.8.. CITY OF MOBILE Oct. 20 s.B. CITY OF CHESTER-. Nov.552 words
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Advertisement467 1928-10-05 10 fc *xf*> hiUr a* British India and Apctr Lines (Incorporate., m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT Wftll HtS MA.IESTY'B GOVERNMEVI LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OOTWARDS FROM LoSTw CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. j-Wngt,^ MACEDONIA 11,100 Oct. 6 KALYAN467 words
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Advertisement695 1928-10-05 11 O. S. Ka Line. I filiations. sifa«»a-»»-_ >r«amerv Arrive. Leave. 1 idon, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen. Dunkirk and Antwerp via Colombo, ,den. Suet and Port Said. Ahlska Mjin ocf •urban. Port Elizabeth. Cape Town, Santos, Rio, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. [Round-the-World passage £150.] t Hawaii Man, Oct I tmm V mbansa,695 words
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Advertisement509 1928-10-05 11 TJ_Al^»€Dl>l_XKrr Aboard tffhm HOLLAR *f|Bßfe ''PRESIDENT*' b 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 beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold509 words
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Advertisement741 1928-10-05 11 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in' Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDJAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640. with suh-connections to:— Passage. Freight. Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and IVnan*). of the J OFFICIAL TOURIST741 words
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Article112 1928-10-05 12 The N.Y.K. mail and passenger steamer Haruna Maru left Colombo on the 3rd. inst. and is due at this port on the Bth. She will probably sail the following day from the wharf for China and Japan. Mr. Ernest Eva, London manager of the Australian Commonwealth Line, has112 words
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Article262 1928-10-05 12 Steamship Officer's Fatal Mishap. Mr. Thomas Gordon Mclver, chief officer of the Straits steamer Katong, met his death on Wednesday night when he slipped whilst going down a flight of steps m front of Godown No. 1 on Collyer Quay. It appears that the deceased was about262 words
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Article155 1928-10-05 12 China Coast Trade Held up. Vessels arriving at Hong Kong from Swatow and Amoy report that the local government have imposed new taxes, which are not approved by the community generally, with a consequence that trade is practically at a standstill. The new tax at Swatow relates155 words
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Advertisement572 1928-10-05 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,612 tona). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.572 words
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Advertisement754 1928-10-05 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) o s GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO /BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPffIA AND BALTIMORE (via Suei). M.S. SILVERASH In Port ssalSa j IS (Jet M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 30 sai s Nov M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 sails754 words
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Miscellaneous691 1928-10-05 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemaa 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, Wedneaday and Saturday 6691 words
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Miscellaneous420 1928-10-05 12 PASSENGERS LEAVING. Per P. and O. Kashgar for Europe today:— Mr. Reeks, Mr. Barnes. Mr. A. V. Sparrow, Mr. E. W. Mumford, Mr. P. M. Adams, Mr. C. E. Pascot?, Capt. Prynne. Mr. G. W. W. H. Paine. Paymaster Lt. R. St. E. E. Burston, Mr. H. B. Crocker, Surg.420 words
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Article362 1928-10-05 13 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. 0 fhi I'remier Morning Daily m Malaya, live news" paper 30-40 columns of newa daily. Aiso the best Medium far Advert »mg Delivered with the Chota Hazri vtc h morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest Nt .*>, and Latest Announcements, towith exclusdve special features, I'uturcs of the week"362 words
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Article1748 1928-10-05 13 I AUSTRALIA'S YOUNG BLOOD. Probables for the Tests. No series of Tests was ever looked forward to with greater enthusiasm or more uncertainty than that m which England and Australia will soon be engaged, writes M. A. Noble m the Observer. Having lost the Ashes," Australia1,748 words
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Article141 1928-10-05 13 Trade Union Leaders at a Luncheon. .Swansea. When the Mayor of Swansea, a Soeiati>*, proposed the loyal toast at a luncheon given by the town to members of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress, Mr. George Hicks, Mr. A. J. Cook, and Mr.141 words
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Advertisement71 1928-10-05 13 _S»TI. T. ammm a **>* fcu&rmsQ refe**" TU ~r*wsm f dainty fSalt tox\ a dainty table (epebiSs) SALT CE3EBOS LIMITED -tOWOON a SVONCT y,- ua... HIMROD'B| v >v.: cfffl Asthma Cura I kt ra^~*ma give* infant SS* BQI *>*-< *>° m Ca- Mftl v tairh. Asthma, i_B"_xia_>. Cold*, etc* Tka71 words
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Advertisement556 1928-10-05 13 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Originating Summons No. 76 of 1928. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF YEO LOCK TEE. Dee__ed, and In the matter of Section 35 (2) of Ordinance 36 (Conveyancing and Law of Praper y> between Tan BekNeo (widow) p556 words
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Advertisement314 1928-10-05 13 Hdw Virol builds for UFE m^^JSßt^: T 1 -ar A*j* m W\ Hk__ H JA\\ mAml- I > -^-■^_M^ _p v v *"^P^^^^'^_H_s_»^^^ mv g vjji. < KflEPB__L- _MsTS» :^BrriM^iiliW_t" dW _KSSSS*SP H_> :>••• w^ a v _-rf^M&v fi_il*r_*_* '*«_s» B_a^ :^Sa _t<*^^ a_*va_^ca HT H __P^ia new oaoy j314 words
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Article1066 1928-10-05 14 (TAUL NOW A BRITISH CQLONV. Says Famous French Writer. One of those jokers from Montmartve *>aid one day to me, laughing: "France is now a British colony. I was at Le Touquet last week-end; I had to take an inteipreter when I wanted to buy a1,066 words
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Article247 1928-10-05 14 While Man and Girl Were Swimming Channel. While a man and a girl were trying to swim from Fiance to England recently two fishermen out m mid-Channel had a desperate fight with. a giant shark at a point on the direct line of route for247 words
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Article78 1928-10-05 14 Mr. William Dalton, an Essox magistrate, one of the oldest members of the Portland Club and an authority on bridge and* other card games, died m a London nursing home at the age of 73. Earlier m the day his wife died at their78 words
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Advertisement293 1928-10-05 14 \\\\7fie Perfect Mealtime Drink far more healthful than tea or coffee YOU will like Instant Postum, instan tly Jit is different distinctive J delicious! Its taste is tempting; its aroma so alluring. It is such a cheering, refreshing, j I wholesome beverage at mealtime or between meals. Unlike tea and293 words
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Advertisement510 1928-10-05 14 Motor Cars! *r**L rr-i-Li-fc— CV < ~2_-_- A Stock model Director recently travplej ne X-TSKtnC at* r,0( n, > ,n ,0! than -IWO enriKecutive fUeentiy two stock Erskln- Cruh Sedans each **~V^S_____B^^__l „Rll^_Bl minute.". traveled ISSS miles m less than lOttS conarcn- B j _«aH<TS r S| |F_Tai:#__B ff v*510 words
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171 1928-10-05 15 We are informed that that part of the bu■iaeaa pf William Jacks and Co. heretofore carried on m the Straits Settlements, the Malay States. British North Borneo, Sarawak and Siam has been amalgamated with he busines> heretofore carried on by Meeera. R. T. RM171 words
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188 1928-10-05 15 Messr ""g «n ;»r l in«*ls m tb "l weekly market reror' or ug c 30th.. stated:— Reuters published on the 28th. a telegram, from their Singapore correspondent stating that "the quantity of Rubber available for export on November Ist. is reliably estimated at188 words
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Article461 1928-10-05 15 LYALL AND EVATTS WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Oot. 3rd. The Mining section has again practically monopolised attention m the local share market, ami business has beea more active than for a considerable period. A gain of 14 10s. to iL'i'ty. 10s. m the metal quotation with 'spot' at461 words
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269 1928-10-05 15 Applied for by Malayan Chinese It is authoritatively reported that an application. has l>een sent by scUM local Chinese to the Kwangsi Provincial Government for a concession of 100,000 acres of land, for mining purposes. The scheme for float, ing a prospecting syndicate is now269 words
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Article119 1928-10-05 15 PEI PING DEPRESSION. Trade Conditions at a Low E,bb According to the monthly report of the Peiping General Chamber of Commerce for August, 40.'» business houses closed during the past month. Against this, 170 new shops opened and 84 establishments which closed m the early part of the year, reopened.119 words
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Article63 1928-10-05 15 October 4. Hank 1 m.<. j Bank demand ia. i»; Private credits I m.s. r. X Now York, demand |g£ Credit- iM> days .-.^i^ Fiance, demand 144*; India. T.T. 1 r»4 Hong Kong:, demand 10 p. t r>is. Yokohama, demand ]2_ Java, demand IK\ Bangkok, demand Hi Bar Silver63 words
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Article199 1928-10-05 15 October I. Tin IM Ton- |Uo«_ GasaUer 7< H Pepper White ioi Pepper Black »,k Flake Tapioca gi.^ I'earl Bags Small 7% Copra Suudricd 10.14 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Ked Eagle New 330 Rice. Siam old Ho. I. 330 Rice. Rangoon Uinta t. 200 Rice, Rangoon Sioka Rice.199 words
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Article54 1928-10-05 15 October. 4th.. 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. equal to Standard. Q.C.F. Spot M Standard R.S.S. oa Tender <>a. tt :'.o« 4 Nov.- Dec. tM*_ M>% Jan.- Mai. 29.. St*% Tone ot' Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: Loudon Spot iheet **'.-d. per !I>. New York Spot Sheet Ci.et-54 words
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Article56 1928-10-05 15 We are informed by the Secretaries of Kuchai Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. that the results of the working of their Bucket I hedge for September weiv as follows: Possible running time 720 hours; time lost I*4 hours 86 mins; average digging depth ">0 feet; ore won 87056 words
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Article170 1928-10-05 15 Singapore. Oct. Ith. A better empiiry for immediate shipment has tinned the market slightly during the past week, and spot robber has fetched from to 3 4 cent higher than was >een the week before. More orders ha\ also come m for November and December and170 words
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Article102 1928-10-05 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers. Hatu Caves 1 4 M 1.60 Hitami 77 80 Honjr Katts 41 L |6 Kuchai (3) Li] 1.67% Linruia 2*07% -.1~» Malayan C'on>. fis 7»i n'»m Paioi Tirv (paitl\ > 17% disc. 12% diac, IVnawats 72% rutt'h 1.47% l."»'» Kantau I'rt-f. 1.55% I.W102 words
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Article83 1928-10-05 15 < ITY RI'BBER FIRMS AH AIRS. [Reuters Service.] London. Oct. 8t At a meeting of the creditors of Messrs B. Jones and Colegnte, ("ity rubber-nser-chants, the Official Receiver reported that the estimated liabilities were 8128,699 and the assets 13,500. The firm's turnover m 11*20 reached _:*._00;OOU. but83 words
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Article220 1928-10-05 15 Sin xa pure, Oct. Hh. Ruhher. Since last week the market __U been quiet with little variation m prices, and the period closes with London down ■-sti. on balance at S*_d. and New York, unchanged at l^'i cents gold. Locally then Ifl :i slight improvement of cent. London220 words
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Article238 1928-10-05 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. Oct. I. Rubber. London *.i*_d. l/18d doWU. Local :»0. Tin.— London t_3o 6s. IJ- 8d down local UO.oO for 200 tons. Mining. Steady. Sungei Way 3.15 3.25, Hong Fatt 48 4f*. Johan 84. Klang Rivei 3.70 3i)o, Pi'taling ."> 6.18, Malaya Conaol. 04 86, Kuchai238 words
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Article111 1928-10-05 15 Brawn, Phillips A Stewart. Penan,-, ".gents. September outputs. LVaWUg Pet Tin hours run 277. yards treated 18/00, lUtput 248 pkls.; Huev Yot Tin. hours run yards treated *****, oulput 560 p*d-.; Ha: I Vai Tin. hours run (61, yards treated 40,4€0, output .:.".<; pkls.; phin s.>on111 words
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Article92 1928-10-05 15 Yesterday's Alteration* Buyers Sellers. Kuchai Tin Dredg«i «sn i Kuyoh Tin 27 Malayan CoUferfei < i<h tV. N v Puteh ($n 0 t Rahman Hjrda, i l Ji:ija IVrak ($1) 7 77 Rantau Ord. ($1 |4 Rantaa Vrvf. ($1 > i' 4 Uhp Klumr (W| m ir,92 words
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Advertisement658 1928-10-05 15 ASSETS OVER $8 000,000 i Tim Z m ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. j (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). I ?h EA r OKFIC, House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry EC The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and658 words
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Advertisement324 1928-10-05 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Keng). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COI'RT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq.. Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr.324 words
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Advertisement41 1928-10-05 15 ROYAL EXCBANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) ™5 MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee-- Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW t CO., Messrs. HARRISON'S. I BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (lst floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.41 words
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Article461 1928-10-05 16 VISITORS NO MATCH FOR SINGAPORE. Four Clear (ioals Defeat. S.E.A.: 4; Cochin China 0. There was nothing thrilling about the match between the Cochin-China tourists and the S.F.A. side at the Stadium ye.-ler-day afternoon. Things went m favour of the local team from stait to finish ano had the461 words
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Article47 1928-10-05 16 [From Our Own Correspondent."! Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 4. A football surprise was caused by the result of the Selangor F.A. Cup competition semi-final. the Malays beating Port Swettenham Chinese I 2 The Chinese scored their two goals m the closing stages of the game.47 words
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Article70 1928-10-05 16 The following races will take place on Sunday: A Class. First race for a trophy presented by Mr. F. G. Lundon. Course. Club Course No. 1 or 2 according to weather conditions. Start 10.10 a.m. Handicaps Joy 10 per cent. B Class. First race for a70 words
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Article43 1928-10-05 16 London. Sept. _♦>. Argus V. Hambro. the new captain of the Royal and Ancient, drove himself m with the time-honoured ceremony with a magnificent shot, the caddies scrambling for the ball m order to gain the customary golden sovereign.43 words
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Article30 1928-10-05 16 September Monthly Medal. Mr. Frank is the winner of the Medal who returned a score of 5 down. Mr. West is the winner of the Ball Sweep.30 words
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Article24 1928-10-05 16 Whilst playing over the Bukit Timah Golf Course last Saturday the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sproule did the 11th hole m one.24 words
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Article58 1928-10-05 16 New Record by British Olympic I Runner. I London, Sept. 26. The Marathon m connection with the Liverpool Civic Week was won by the Olympic runner, Corporal Sam Ferris, m the British record time of 2 hours 33 mins. The previous record, which was held by58 words
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Article48 1928-10-05 16 London. Sept. 26. The Olympic swimmer, Miss Joyce Cooper, obtained the world's record for the 300 yards free style swimming, covering the distance m 3 mins. 57 3-5 sees, at tlie Hoxton Baths. The previous best was 3 mm. 58 2-5 sees. i48 words
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Article385 1928-10-05 16 YOUNG OF THE SPECIES IN COURT. For Sowing Sedition. Six Hylams, only one of whom was a man of over twenty years of age, were pioduced m the Courts yesterday. They were arrested during the disturbances m the vicinity of High Street the previous day when processions started385 words
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Article207 1928-10-05 16 Volunteer Corps Guard. W hen the A pear liner Takliwa leaves on Sunday for China ports with a large number of deck passengers, she will take the rhst guard provided by the Singapore Volunteer Corps with her. It is understood that the guard will be commanded by 2nd.207 words
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Article243 1928-10-05 16 The Report of the Flying Club for the week ending Sept. 22nd, states: Although the Club was officially opened on April 28th, and a certain amount of flying was put m between that date and May 10th. due to the kindness of Sqdrn. Leader G. E. Livock,243 words
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Article39 1928-10-05 16 On Sunday the Police Band will play the following programme at Waterloo Street, commencing at 5 p.m.: March, Royal Standard (Keith); Overture to Maritana (Wallace); Reminiscenses of Verdi (/Godfrey); Melody, The Pilgrims (Batiste) a-nd selec- ions from Sullivan's operas.39 words
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Article366 1928-10-05 16 THE ISLANDS vs. THE Home Side Defeated. The Islands defeated the S.C.C. m a Rugger game on the Padang yesterday by 11 points to three. The game was a very vigorously contested one and play was very lively, especially m the later stages. The referee had great difficulty366 words
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Article207 1928-10-05 16 Argentine Beats United States [Reuter's Service."] New Y»rk. Oct. 3. In the second match m the polo championships of the Americas. Argentine beat the United States by 10 goals to 7. Play opened with an Argentine drive towards goal followed by an exciting scramble at the Ameiican end207 words
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Article28 1928-10-05 16 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London, Oct. 4. Owing to ill-health Sir Abe Bailey, the well-known race-horse owner, is selling up his stud and quitting racing.28 words
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Article84 1928-10-05 16 Scratching and Betting. London, Sept. 26. Caracalla was scratched at 238 p.m. yesterday from the Cesarewitch. Regale was scratched from the Cambridgeshire at 4.50 p.m. yesterday and Tanais and Brisk at nine to-day. London. Sept. 27. Cesarewitch: 100 to 8 against Maid of Perth, 20 to 184 words
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Article54 1928-10-05 16 The following players are selected to play for the S.C.R.C. against the Police on Sunday, the 9th instant, at 2 p.m. on the S. C.R.C. ground: Keng Tye, Jitt Siang, Evan Wong, Scow Hian, Lian Teck, Choon Leong (Capt:) Ah Chuan, Kum See, John Lim, Chow Tat, and Kirn54 words
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Article43 1928-10-05 16 In a hockey match on the V.M.C.A. ground yesterday, Mr. Katyal's XI defeat-. *d the V.M.C.A. by four goals to three. For the winners Katyal and Baskaran scored two. goals apiece, while Stack (2) and E. V. Smith netted the losers' goals.43 words
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Article23 1928-10-05 16 Willesden man: The young man lodger is courting my wife: what can I do to stop it? Magistrate: Give him a week's notice.23 words
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Article264 1928-10-05 16 ANOTHER MOTORING DANGER. To the Editor. Sir, While sympathising with your correspondent m yesterday's issue m his complaint regarding over-illuminated automobiles, I would like to point out that on some roads m Singapore, bright headlights are an absolute necessity. Many times have I with my regulation264 words
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Article34 1928-10-05 16 In the Godown Doubles yesterday Hamilton and Wadoell beat Doig and Jackson. o—4. 4 6, 6 4. The former pair will thus meet King and Donnell m the final this evening.34 words
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Article84 1928-10-05 16 Yesterday's Results. Double Handicap. N. E. Ess and E. E. de Souza beat F. Xorris and G. Tessensohn 11 S o*. 6 l. Mixed Doubles. G. B. Leicester and Miss Foston vs. Mr. and Mis. X. S. Hogan unfinished. Championship. S. L. Oehlers beat F. Ephraums84 words
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Article124 1928-10-05 16 Fine Shooting By T. J. McGregor. The Ipoh annual rifle meeting was held on Saturday and Sunday. September 29 and 30. In the match between Taipine and Ipoh. six men a side, shot off on Sunday. Taiping won after a most exciting contest by one point. In124 words
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Article70 1928-10-05 16 The following will represent the Keppel Harbour and Apprentice teams m the above competition to-day on the Junior Service Club's ground. Mr. H. S. Tay will referee. Keppel Harbour: Ah Chee; Hussan and P. Jeremiah; Ahmat, Ahlias and Ramat; Abdullah, Bakar, J. D. B. Moffett. Wee Kirn70 words
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Article90 1928-10-05 16 The following is the programme of drills up to and for October 7th. Friday,— s.ls p.m., Drill H^U, S.R.A. (v), Voluntary Drill. S.R.E. (v), Morse Practice. Bde. Sig. Section (Sinhalese), Signal Training. Saturday,— 2.3o p.m., Bukit Timah Range, S.R.A. (v), S.R.E. (v), S.R.E. (v) Signals, and D.E.L.90 words
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Article44 1928-10-05 16 Orders for week ending Sunday October! 7th., 1928. Friday, Oct. sth., Ambulance Class, Headquarters 5.15 p.m., Badge Tests, Raffles Institution, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6th., Badge tests, V.M.C.A. p.m., Badge Tests, Swimming Pool 3 p.m. W. T. CHERRY District Commissioner. i44 words
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Advertisement181 1928-10-05 16 j Nursery £s$S I Records tpHILDREN will be enraptured with the Nurser? i and Tunes, and Fairy Stories and the rollicking wholesome fun which are to be found m these delightful Records. i His Masters Voice" Aak to hear these records or write for descriptive leaflet T m 3. MOUTRIE181 words
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