The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 October 1928
1928-10-12
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Title Section13 1928-10-12 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S& FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1928. NO. 12,538.13 words
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Article320 1928-10-12 1 Tfie Graf Zepellin has sailed for NewJersey on her flight inaugurating the first European-American commercial flying service Page 9. At the inquest on Mr. T. G. Mclver, chief officer of the Katong. who lost his life as the result of a fall from Collyer Quay steps at320 words
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Article1172 1928-10-12 1 Every day he may be seen sitting on the cement base of one of the roof "tiangs" of the little railway halt at the bottom of the road, alongside him his "counter" made of an empty box with a board across it on which are displayed his wares.1,172 words
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Advertisement221 1928-10-12 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S (WORLD RENOWNED) BISCUITS AND CAKES Raffles Hotel Rooms with Modern Sanitation. TEA DINER DANCES GRH-L ROOM DANSANT EVERY Unrivalled m the East. EVERY MONDAY TIT-«TiiV WEDNESDAY TUESDAY FBIIHY THURSDAY MLLE. MURA SMIRNOVA Saturday -S»x»" McGuirea Raffles Shanghai's Most Popular Dancer r\ McG_ir«'» orchwtr> will appear during Litl|e I221 words
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Advertisement165 1928-10-12 1 THE PINK I gg i :j PERFECTION I __J i ALWAYS IN THE LEAD 2 l t^ X {EUROPE HOTELJ I "Renowned by ReaMJnmendation." 51 I I TO-MORROW g I I MORNING MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH FROM 11.30 g I I AFTER DINNER DANCE. I 1 I GRILL I I165 words
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Advertisement83 1928-10-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Public notices Page 7. Koh-i-Noor the perfect pencil Page 14. Nestle'? cream the cream of creams Page 5Hotel and picture house attractions Pages 1 and 2. Guthrie and Co. aie agents for the Ohismobile Page 14. Fresh pork from the Cold Storage Bukit Timah farm Page 8. Notice83 words
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Advertisement9 1928-10-12 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S IN 5 LB. BAGS PATENT ROLLER FLOUR9 words
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Miscellaneous172 1928-10-12 1 THE WEEK. Friday. 12th. High Water, 10.11 a.m.. 8.6. 10.6 p.m., 9.4. Malacca: H. W. tf.4o a.m., 6.7. 7.10 p.m.. 6.2. Dutch homeward mail clom-> 10 a.m. Football: Singapore Cup. S.R.C. vs. Malay.? Div. 11. Stadium 5 p.m. Satarday. 13th. High Water. 10.34 a.m.. M» 10.44 p.m.. 9.6. Malacca: H.172 words
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Article451 1928-10-12 2 Trying to Pass An Error of The Mint. This is the siory of ihe really good but i.ad-l ooking half -crown. Evei ftndy said it MM counterfeit. It was genuine, but. io indtffefUUt was the woi kmanship. that the outer layer peeled off m a man's451 words
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Article118 1928-10-12 2 Members of New Sect Arrested. London. Oct. i. W.<!.-;»\\. —Ti.« Polish police raided S nuarai i of town* and villages- near in;v." border, and arrested io< m bers r .1 neu sect, including the lender, who is a Greek orthodox prieat, ul>«-» hi> soxulled Thi- i-e*. l118 words
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119 1928-10-12 2 County Court Judge's View. London. Sept. 2K. Not one BSan OS ten who runs a OSOtOI car to-day can properly afford it if he looks to his future. A motor car inevitably leads to other extravagances and vices. This was the dictum of Jude119 words
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Article79 1928-10-12 2 Victory Over 200 Marksmen. London, Sept. 30. Credited with the possession of abnormally developed eyes. Miss H. Foster, who has fm ii red at several Blsley meetings m past years* yesterday beat MO well-known ■imksmsn m the London and Middlesex Rifle Meeting at Meaty. Miss Foster used79 words
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Advertisement733 1928-10-12 2 SPONGES. A large assortment of BATH AND TOILET SPONGES JUST RECEIVED. I Prices from 75 cents to $9.00. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Opposite New Post Office. SINGAPORE. madam KJE_ L VJBY PRESENTS HER Talented AT P«Pi»« E jSKv*-— -VICTORIA THEATRE On Nov 6th. at 9.15 p.m. Nov. Bth. 15th. (Matinees) at733 words
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Advertisement245 1928-10-12 2 Victoria Theatre Saturday, October 13th, at 9.30 p.m. BENNO MOISEIWITSCH The World-Famous Pianist. Booking at Little's from Oct. lst. Prices $4 a-nd $1. ls c PAV ILION r From Tuesday. 9th. to Monday. 15th. October. AT 0.15 P.M. SHARP. 0 BEN TURPIN IN TEN DOLLARS OR TEN DAYS'' 0 The245 words
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Advertisement420 1928-10-12 2 ALHAMBRA p fe (Tan Chens: Kee and Co., Ltd., Proprietors). PROGRAMME Commencing: October 12th. and ending- Wednesdtiy. MM THS LATEST EMPIRE NEWS THE MAGICIAN A picturesquely beautiful film, mysterious, thrilling, full METRO— GOLDVVYN -MAYER SPECIAL Supported by a Fox Comedy and a Novelty R». In the First Show at 7.30420 words
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Article499 1928-10-12 3 THE N. B. LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Jesselton Winners. [From Our Own Correspondent- J Jesselton, Oct. 3. The finals and semi-finals of the North Borneo Tennis Championships were played off m Sandakan during the period Sept. 19th to 23rd. resulting m a win for the West Coast (Jesselton499 words
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Article318 1928-10-12 3 Killed When Helping His Son. Rugby. Captain Henry Spencer, aged fifty-one, managing director of the firm of Spencer Brothers, balloon manufacturers, of Bou-verie-road. London. N.. was killed here after a balloon, piloted by hi? son, Mr. Percival Sr>encer, had descended on a roof, carryir^ away318 words
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Article84 1928-10-12 3 Inspector and Constable Exonerated. When the case, m which Asiatic Inspector Judge and a Malay constable were charged with extortion of S'iO from a Chinese, came up for hearing m the Second Court the case was dismissed and the ac eased discharged after Mr. Knowles, appealing for84 words
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Advertisement109 1928-10-12 3 ——*k *afA\\ _____^__^__^_S.^_S d£K&_^3EHMHHHsssB Ww kW mmr aPZmmmnmm! ssa*^ *M m** m** UWr^ j ....'•■>, f I rm m i 1 All the essential I Jj^L qualities of j really good I t '^ljfri embodied m r^ 1S su P er^ nc >* $n 0 U™ t THE DISTILLERS ABENCY109 words
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Advertisement499 1928-10-12 3 I Estate 8 Trust Agencies tr^ (1927) Limited j» (Renistered under the Truat Companies' Ordinance of 1926. 0 \l Security deposited with the Straits y^Jy£s\ (T Settlements Government.) /yC^^^* ;l is prepared to act as /ff *r mm i» Truateea, Executors. Adm nistrators. Receivers —^V Mssnagera of Real Estate. Attorneys499 words
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MOODS MOODS OF EVE.
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Article411 1928-10-12 4 A couple of unusual jewellery accessories were worn m town the other day, not with an imposing dinner frock, but during the morning', when the owner was clad m a slin black costume. On her wrist was a bangle of large black pearls. The other novelty. was her411 words
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Article131 1928-10-12 4 There was a time, of course, when water was not recognised as a beverage for meals. Consequently, the water glas.- was something of a cinderella among table gia.-s Nouadays it is different. More and more people, particularly women who value their complexions, will take nothing but. water, and131 words
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Article423 1928-10-12 4 Every girl uses cosmetics. Some only a little powder and a touch of cream; other? are more lavish. Good creams and powders give the necessary finishing touches to one's not perfect complexion, and when you have found toilet aids to suit your skin, it is wise to keep423 words
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Article258 1928-10-12 4 What should the Mayor of Bournemouth have said? What is it that a Mayor says when. he is opening the flower-show? Something tactful; something that does not go further out into the world than the local newspaper. But the Mayor of Bournemouth must needs say that he258 words
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Article72 1928-10-12 4 HONESTY UNR EWA RDED. Shilling Offered to Waman who Restored £60. Christchurch. Mrs. Barow, a Christchurch char-woman, who picked up a purse containing £60 and some jewellery, and was offered a shilling reward by the owner, a London woman, is not enthusiastic regarding the saying "Honesty is the best policy."72 words
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Article68 1928-10-12 4 Betty Simpson, the American girl whose habit of stowing away m ships to see the world ended a few weeks ago m a sentence at Southampton to a month's imprisonment, lias been sent back to the United States from England m the Cunarder Lancastria. "If all68 words
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Article, Illustration39 1928-10-12 4 On the three models sketched, every brim is wider one side than the other. The grey felt hat whose brim is cut a» the right side i> perhaps the most popular version of the uneven brim designs39 words
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Article371 1928-10-12 4 Boys and Clothes All They Think About. Two things occupy the minds of the the majority of the four million girls between 14 and 23 who work m factories. They are: (1) Clothes, and (2) Boys. Mrs. Blanco White, the novelist, who makes this statement, says371 words
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Article581 1928-10-12 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. In a successful revue m town, the charming notion of having one's dance frock of a heavy material underlined with a vivid colour. i< sec-n m two dancing numbers, thy dancer wears a white velvet frock srhich is lonii. and extiemely full, cut on circulai lines. This is581 words
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Article488 1928-10-12 4 There were once three maiden- mhm "iii wengiven m marriage by their parent* cleaved unto their new Lords to mk* extent that they journeyed wkh them a far country called Malaya. And, when they had sojourned m th country a short space of time, they eaa muned among488 words
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Article95 1928-10-12 4 22-WEEK -CAB DRIVE. Journey from Berlin to Ps-* »'id Bsrba, Si Herr Gustav Hartmann. a Berlin driver, aged, sixty-eight, nnived to-day after driving his rehick batk The Tiergarten-st.eet a- I Linden were lined by uVoUI ll who had waited hours t ie< old horse pass by. "Iron Gustsv, crowd hailed95 words
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Article, Illustration17 1928-10-12 4 An embroidered evening black and white. The short trsj" is of white georgette I»a'i>17 words
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Article1084 1928-10-12 4 PART I. Between Folk-Lore and Bananas is a chasm which few people have, m all probability, attempted to bridge. The connexion between the two is admittedly not obvious; the fruit is so übiquitous and "ordinary" that one would hardly suspect it of possessing traditions and legends1,084 words
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Article, Illustration23 1928-10-12 4 A tailored three piece suit of tweed with a long roll collar of opossum. (Jean Magnen Paris) Daily Sketch.23 words
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Article1178 1928-10-12 5 THE AMERICAN PARROT LADY. A Cafe Incident. (By George Cecil for the Free Press). Paris, Sept. 10. A very young- French painter, whose hair, like Absolem's floats m the breeze, and whose absurdly conceived and ridiculously executed pictures even make impressionlists and cubists lav« r h. has been honour°d1,178 words
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Article112 1928-10-12 5 Priceless Bed Hangings For America. The finest lace m existence, so precious that its value cannot be assessed, has just been sold to America. It is priceless not only m itself, but m its associations, for it is the complete Bet of bed -hangings which112 words
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Article45 1928-10-12 5 When a Chinese appeared before the District Judge on Wednesday on a charge of assaulting another Chinese with a chopper, he was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonmont. In defence, he stated that he assaulted the complainant because he had been interfering with accused's wife.45 words
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Advertisement271 1928-10-12 5 after year this name and trade mark stand for the purity I and excellence of the world-famous I Pears boaps. Make sure that it appears I on the wrapper of the soap you buy I the soap that is known m every tongue I and m every clime as M271 words
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Advertisement82 1928-10-12 5 P# For a cream which will Vm mj add satisfaction and 100 im m\ nourishment to all fruits, jM W/ salads, puddings and sweets %M mw Aw Am* *m Aw Aw *m\ There, is a car to suit you m the jK l~L_ »**> „_M__l __r 4W X ls_T_r^T7^_r X82 words
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Article598 1928-10-12 6 Military Ceremonial Criticised Rio Pace writes to the Malay Mail as follow s: Sir, In to-day's report of the "E.S.A.M. General Committee Meeting," I see reference made feo the military side of Armistice Day. so we may assume that, as before, the various ceremonies round the different cenotaphs598 words
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Article255 1928-10-12 6 New Company's Approaching Visit. Melodies of the Old Sooth, the latest jazz from Harlem. Nashville and New Or leans, neicr.. humour ami eccentricity, will be introduced at the Victoria Theatre, oa Thursday. October 28th. and will eontinoe •or a brief time, when the Wilbur Blackbirds nsake their apeeamaee255 words
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Article105 1928-10-12 6 Kir* nt epootatmeats m the 8.N.8. Gotefnneeai service include the following: Mr. K. B. Phillips, an Officer of Class B, to he Assistant Auditor, Mi. \V. B. Durant, Cadet, is attached to the West Coast Residency. Mr. J. Maxwell-Hall is appointed to ■el as h Judge of the High Court;105 words
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Advertisement286 1928-10-12 6 •^^^?-*>G__^_ 3 _w<aK I a b _i££>;^S .f &fie Perfect Mealtime Drink —prepare it yourself right at the table! XJST dissolve a t^n spoonful of Postum i a cv;* of boiling water, cid milk :-nd sweeten to I .ste. No brewing! Always the same uniform .elicious lh_« your you r-r.286 words
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Advertisement499 1928-10-12 6 1,575,000 Test Miles during 1927! r ***> r. v ,4.;.. ;"'^mi,,j).^ 1 -jpi^^;;''-- '_S_ilr--- '"'I lIP ■■-7J"_' f ji^^^tj3fii_|(aP'?^WaF t^^^ y:^. v x^^-^^ '^_BBL_. *V:^?tET y'y llll^QJ*r/ ci T7 T>^*., Be~~^^TP^H ■&SsSa!FSWr~^. y' "^JP «lSS^T^tMt*x _f^J?:^ >«^_ BSn**' „,<*_;:' —^>3i ::::i'^^^ t| iiia__i w' I^*' T^ST _^^n l\^__i>:'V_| V^'^n __.^^_H499 words
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Article175 1928-10-12 7 ROYAL SYMPATHY WITH VICTIMS. First Signs of Trade Recovery. [British Kadio— Official Service.] Kagny, Oct. 10. In the course of his visit to Newcastle, where he opened the magnificent new road bridge over the River Tyne, the King made reference, m more than one speech, to the grave175 words
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Article40 1928-10-12 7 London. Oct. 10." Board of Trade returns for September show imports to have been t*S7,(>S2,OOO, compared with t101, 413,000 m September; last year; and exports £36.020,000, com- 1 pared with t60.622.000 for the same month, m 1027.40 words
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Article, Illustration204 1928-10-12 7 Member of Building Union. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. 10. Mr. Win-ton Churchill, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has ssMM a Trade L'nionist. During the summer vacation he helped to build a house on his estate at Westerham, laying the bricks himself. Mr. Churchill as204 words
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Article274 1928-10-12 7 KEEN CONTEST AT TAVISTOCK. Assault on Liberal Stronghold I Reuters Service.] 1-ondon, Oct. 10. Unusual interest is being displayed m the Tavistock by-election caused by the death of Captain Kenyon Slaney. Polling tal es place to-morrow. The candidates are the Conservative Brig-General W. D. Wright; the Liberal,' Lieut-Con.274 words
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Article56 1928-10-12 7 Documents to be Published. [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 10. Thf Foreign Office states that the nlawn jl ations of all the Powers to whom the AngloFiench naval limitation proposals were ?ommunicatcd have now l>etn received and the relevant documents will he published immediately the consestf of the56 words
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Article42 1928-10-12 7 Journalist's Departure Postponed. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Oct. 10. The departure of the American journalist. Hoi an, has heen indefinitely postponed till M. Poincaie and M. Briand have fully considered all the facts as marshalled by the Anglo-American Press Association.42 words
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Article24 1928-10-12 7 Carters Refuse to Join In. rßeuter's Service.] Melbourne, Oct. 10. The (alters* and Drivers' Union has refused to join the strike.24 words
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Article, Illustration60 1928-10-12 7 The shark shown m the above picture, caught on the beach at Tanjong Rhu at low water at the beginn'ng of the month opposite Mr. W. M. Blake's bungalow, measured J feet m length. Us capture so close inshore, should be a warning to those foolhardy persons60 words
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49 1928-10-12 7 [Reuter's Service.} Moscow, Oct. 10. The trial of the counter-revolutionary students organisation known as the Kuban Agricultural Institute resulted m Sindarovsky, the leader, being sentenced to eight years imprisonment, three others from four years to sixteen months, and eight to light sentences. Several were acquitted.49 words
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Article23 1928-10-12 7 [Reuter's Service.] Antwerp, Oct. 11. The strike at the oil depots has ended with the exception of one company.23 words
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Article16 1928-10-12 7 [Reuter's Service.] Madrid, Oct. 10. The well-known Spanish dramatist, linage Iglesias died to-day.16 words
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Article55 1928-10-12 7 Communist Agitation. [Reuter's Service.] Prague. Oct. 11. Communists attempting to make capital out of the building disaster, m which 60 workmen were buried, m the vicinity of the collapsed premises, held several meetings which the police dispersed. Four Communist Deputies were arrested, but were released on55 words
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Article36 1928-10-12 7 Rater's Service] New York, Oct. 11. Between three and four thousand employees of the American Railway Express Company have struck m New York City The strike is disapproved by the men's Union.36 words
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Article256 1928-10-12 7 LONG INVESTIGATION OPENS. Open-Minded Consideration. [Reuter's Service.] l-ondon. Oct. 10. I The Royal Commission on police powers and pnx*edure, whose labours aro expc ted to extend over many months, held its first sitting at Westminster to-day. There was a very sparse public attendance. Lord Lee, m an256 words
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Article136 1928-10-12 7 Homily by the Duce. [Reuter's Service.] Rome, Oct. 11. Sig. Mussolini has submitted U> seventy directors of Fascist daily newspapers his views regarding the Press. It must avoid what is harmful to the regime- and do all that i« useful to the regime. He argued that the136 words
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Article, Illustration156 1928-10-12 7 Mr. Coolidge Says They Must Resign m March. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Oct. 10. As a sequel to iva agreement by 22 out of 28 "career" diplomatists not to follow precedent and resign next March when the Presidential term of officfc will expire Mr. Coolidge has declared156 words
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Article92 1928-10-12 7 Viscount Lascelles Appeals for Leniency for Accused. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. 10. Viscount Lascelles has appealed to the Government of the Irish Free State for I leniency towards the men who are accused of having been implicated m the fire which damaged part of Portumna92 words
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Article38 1928-10-12 7 [Reuter's Ssrvice.] Moscow, Oct. 11. s The Soviet Government has decided to issue a State loan of four hundred million s roubles at 8 per cent, for reserve of capital and investment m economic enterprises.38 words
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Advertisement470 1928-10-12 7 BUSINESS CARDS. „H\\l> (I.KARANCE SALE RAMA "STORE I I moat popular Silk Shop j$ v. ",h North Bridge Road. DRINK FLORAME WITH SODA| A pure and natural beverage, HEALTHY AND REFRESHING:! V.V.SSSV-V-V-VA'\A B A%V.\%%rV.V. FUNERALS. ii HNGAPOM CASKET CO. jl > EXPERIENCED UNDERTAKERS. D»y and Nifht SerrW. TsL Ne. 71.470 words
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Advertisement670 1928-10-12 7 NOTICES. IMPORT, EXPORT IU STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT. On and after Monday, October 15th, 1028, the abjve Department -will be situated on the Third Floor, Fullerton Building. Entrance for Import and ExpOft Permits at the north end via the iron staircase leading to the Marine Department. A. ROOSE, Ap. Registrar, Imports Exports.670 words
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Advertisement711 1928-10-12 7 TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the erection of twenty-nine shophouse- on Serangoon Road far Mr. Pan a Abdul Kader Marican. Tenders close at noon on 24th lastaat. The lowest or any tender not necc-sar:i> accepted. Plans and specification may be obtained .t the office of: SWAN MACLAREN. Architects, Hongkong Bank711 words
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Article81 1928-10-12 8 TAN. Madam Tan Kirn Boon, widow of the late One Kirn Liew, ajjed 4*. parsed away on Thursday, the 11th instant, at 3.30 a.m. at No. 13 Chapel Road, leaving two daughters, two sons-in-law, Messrs. Tan Thoh Tay and Yeo Cheng Kirn. and seven grandchildren to mourn her loss.81 words
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792 1928-10-12 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1928. A COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL. The demand by Unofficial Members of Council for an enquiry by Government as to the desirability of creating a Court of Criminal Appeal for the Colony on the same lines as that which exists m England and also792 words
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Article240 1928-10-12 8 Sir Edward Cook is due to arrive m Penang from Home about the beginning of next month and will proceed to Bangkok. The Chief Secretary and Lady Peel returned to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday from Fraser's Hill. On and after Monday next, October 15th., the Import, Export and Statistical Department240 words
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Article687 1928-10-12 8 TRAGEDY OF COLLYER QUAY STEPS. Coroner's Recommendation. A verdict of death by misadventure was recorded by the Coroner Mr. F. G. Bourne, yesterday at the conclusion of the inquest on the death of Mr. Thomas Gordon Mclver, chief officer of the Straits steamer Katong who687 words
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88 1928-10-12 8 Legislation is about to be embodied m the Johore State Council the immediate object of wh'ch is to permit of provision being made for the execution m Johore of decrees passed either by a District Court m the Colony or by the Court of88 words
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Article217 1928-10-12 8 The Band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme, weather permitting, outside Victoria Theatre to-day commencing at I p.m.: March, "The Grand Duke," Lorzing; "Ballet Russe," Luigini; Song, "Thora," Adams; Descriptive, "An Evening m Toledo," Schmeling; Fantasia, "Britania," Douglas. By kind permission of Lt. Col. C. J. Pickering,217 words
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Article196 1928-10-12 8 CLERK COMMITTED FOB TRIAL. European Firm's Ix>ss. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuali Lumpur, i^f T. Weerakoddy. until lately ririefdtrk Messrs Whiteaway Laidlaw's Rualt pur branch, iff STS, m the Ma_i_a ttt>| Court yesterday on a charge ..f crimin breach of trust m respect of UTI $12,889.14. Court Chief196 words
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Article110 1928-10-12 8 [From Our Own Correspondent,] ll*»h. Oct. 11. Perak was ago* the srhole it t*mi the Chinese celebration. Thousand! of m:r.. ing coolie from Kinta flocking m v> \a*\ The streets wen* bsfligffd leeeral Euro. pean firms flying the Union Jack with the Chinese flag as a110 words
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Article56 1928-10-12 8 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent London, Oct. 11. 4.05 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices follow: Spot 8 15 16d. perlb. (up Ua: Mar. 9d. (unchanged). Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Son* notify to-day's tin prices as follow: Spot £219.17.6 (down £I>.56 words
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Article343 1928-10-12 8 To the Editor. Sir. I take this sentence (rom you leader of to-day. "The Labour and Liberal parties will make the most sf the ilj «*S "Your something will cost you satSt, 1 they will find it difficult to explain wh\ fifty industries already officially have343 words
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Article78 1928-10-12 8 Plain' Burma-Malay Compaq I [From Our Own Cstr* Kuala Lun.P-r. o*^ In regard to the report tha" W** p Tin Ltd. has filed a plaint n Lipis Court concerning the l»j an interesting point is that Mr- •> who is the alleged holder of JJ] the Maharaja78 words
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Advertisement370 1928-10-12 8 THE CONNOISSEUR COM ES TO CALDBECK'S." jg "LIGHT OR DARR." 1 THK DRINK FOR EV^RY "'^S^BF r- w^ a asl^^____Mri* *r >-"»^^^"^--.-- V-W.V.V. ■■■•■v» ■'■■-■•■■•.w.v.% j 1 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO- LTD. I (Incorporated under the Companie*' Ordinance* of Hong Kong). jj (Ineomorattd m Shanghai.) SINGAPORE. 1 ili!«lialirlai»!li«!riifi fi_raS««»««tf««!*i!ri^ LIMITED SUPPLY370 words
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Advertisement169 1928-10-12 8 *m *m EXQUISITE FACE POWDERS :i < Delicately perfumed > I to suit all. J DDPIRE BROTHERS. LTD? > Sole 'Agenta (Wholesale.) [I VWI%^%rWW**A\V%MAWWWWW 634 NOTICE. mSMl** Owing to delay la sending out TAN KAH KEE I Co's Coupons offering a Special Discount of 20 per cent on their Tyres169 words
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Article499 1928-10-12 9 STARTS ON ATLANTIC FLIGHT. Fried richshaf en-New Jersey. [Reuter's Service.] Friedrichshafen, Get. 11. Graf Zeppelin, the world's most iaunched airship ascended at nth thi> ssontag bound for New Sixty poopls art- aboard, of whom Th< n i- frantic «'\<iu-ment m Germany «it nurture st the Graf Zeppelin, v-:ructn>n499 words
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115 1928-10-12 9 The Final Practice. [Brit^h Radio-Official Service.l lr Rugby. Oct. 10. unal practice m the Super-Marine -aj.lane 85, m which he hopes to ■•JOT Bernard's speed record. Flight Mty Grcig put up a speed est j mat than 310 milts an hour at Calaft,rn„. >r115 words
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53 1928-10-12 9 AIRMAN ABANDO NS FLIGHT TO SOUTH AFRICA. ITKeuter's Service.] Khartum. Oct. 10. 1 < X f r Wad >-HafTa en route M,hi i r, furnin P unexnectedlv th, \l he Was he,d U P f °r a rains made the landing .^'^ala. whkh was to have been °n the way53 words
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67 1928-10-12 9 N EW JAPAN E S E ENTERPRISE IN S UM ATRA. II -Nanv<. v;,.k: v- Nl, hi-Nichi Service.] ?<kavi*- i Tokio ct 10- -■**> m S U JltlVatin X the sericulture "f th. "u l a n B lar P c sta le. the ar a,,,' kura Mature-mills of M'\67 words
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Article139 1928-10-12 9 PLEDGED TO ABOLISH PROTECTION. Election Eve Manifesto. [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 11. The Annual Liberal Conference which opened at Yarmouth to-day is the last but not the least important of party conferences as it is generally opined that liberals will hold the balance of power at the next139 words
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Article188 1928-10-12 9 Central Executive's Manifesto. [By arrangement with Nanvang Siang Pau Press]. Shanghai. Oct. 11. Chiang Kai Shek and the Presidents of the five Councils of State and Councillors were inaugurated yesterday. Inspection of troops followed and congratulations were received from foreign Powers including those from Mr. Coolidge.188 words
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Article88 1928-10-12 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 10. Sir Francis Younghusband presided at a lunch to ninety guests given by Mr. Chen Huan Chang. President of the Confucian Association of China, m celebration of the anniversary of Confucius' birth. The guests inclrded Sir Francis Aglen. Sir Dennison Ross. Sir Valentine88 words
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Article42 1928-10-12 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 10. The Japanese Consul-General at Shanghai. Mr. Yata who has been instructed to assume the task of negotiations with the Nationalist Government for the settlement of the Treaty revision problem, left Shanghai for Nanking to-day.42 words
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Article71 1928-10-12 9 [Reuter's Service.] Rangoon, Oct. 11. The news has been received here that a leakage of petroleum from a pipe-line m the village of Paungbe- caused the inhabitants to seize every available receptacle and swarm out to collect the oil when suddenly the whole ground burst71 words
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29 1928-10-12 9 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London. Oct. 11. A Ford car overturned near Salisbury last evening and five occupants were burned to death.29 words
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Article174 1928-10-12 9 Four Hylams were charged m the Fourth Court yesterday with being members of an unlawful assembly. A further charge of being m possession of a pistol against one of the accused was transferred to the District Court. A.S.P. Hope-Faulkner stated that acting on certain information he went174 words
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Article349 1928-10-12 9 ALLEGATIONS AGAINST POLICE. Lorry Drivers' Complaint. A remarkable story reflecting upon Asiatic members of the Johore Police reaches us. It is stated that on September 29th. two lorries owned by a European firm of contractors were bi ought from Moreb, m Selangor, to Muar, one driven by349 words
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Article80 1928-10-12 9 New Development m Australian Dispute. [Reuter's Service.] Melbourne. Oct. 11. There is a new development m the strike situation, a meeting of Victoria seamen deciding to strike against the new Transport Workers' Act and to advise seamen m other ports to do likewise. It is expected that80 words
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Article170 1928-10-12 9 Report of Secret Agreement. London, Sept. 24. Following protracted negotiations a Russo-German air combine is making a bid for the monopoly of air routes m Europe and AsiaIt is asserted that a secret agreement divides Asia into zones of influence. The Soviet will operate m Eastern territories170 words
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Article152 1928-10-12 9 In the District Court yesterday George Minjoot, a Eurasian, and K. N. Mani, a Tamil, were charged with robbery, wrongful confinement and voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a Chinese woman. The woman is employed as a house servant at a Japanese hotel and m evidence stated152 words
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Article75 1928-10-12 9 It appears that Mr. Yeo Tiang Swee, the well-known local Chinese who has large interests m Malaya, had booked his passage by the ill-fated Anking which was pirated m Tonking 3ay and had made all arrangements to leave by her when he became indisposed the day before the Anking sailed.75 words
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Article319 1928-10-12 9 SIR HAROLD MOORE'S WITHDRAWAL. Excited Scenes at Election. London, Sept. 28. The City Liverymen made an unprecedented stand m defence of ancient dignities at yesterday's election of the Lord Mayor. There was an exceptionally large, if somewhat excited, attendance. The Common Sergeant, Sir Henry Dickens, explained the319 words
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Article239 1928-10-12 9 Stage Climax Leads to Controversy. London. Sept. 27 The Unknown Warrior's apparition on his Abbey grave is the climax of a new stage play called "The Eternal Flame" which is now having an opening trial run m Leamington prior to its production m London. The239 words
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Article190 1928-10-12 9 Claim by European Firm. In the Supreme Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Prichard, Messrs. W. Hill and Company sued Ramasamy Nadar, for $3,000, which, it was alleged, was the balance due to them m payment of a $13,000 contract for sanitary installation m ten houses belonging to the190 words
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Article70 1928-10-12 9 When the Antung arrived m port yesterday from China ports she had on board L 549 deck passengers. During the voyage between here and Swatow a coolie is said to have stabbed the cook to death and m retaliation the deceased man's friends set upon70 words
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Advertisement151 1928-10-12 9 RUGBY 8 HOCKEY REQUISITES I fi fi I I I 2 5 I I i I I s s THE "TUGITE" RUGBY FOOTBALL I Price $13.50 COMPLETE WITH BLADDER. GILBERT RUGBY FOOTBALLS Price $14.50 I COMPLETE WITH BLADDER. \m\ "FORCE" PATENT HOTKEY STICKS. I FITTED WITH FIRM, BUT RESILIENT, HANDLE.151 words
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Advertisement732 1928-10-12 10 Blue Funnel LineP REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. I (Via Genoa and Havre.) Due Spore. I Route subject to alteration withoat notice. WEEKLY SERVICE fcONDON AND N. CONTINENT. AUTOMEDON For Ix>ndon,732 words
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Advertisement541 1928-10-12 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) "elSan"lwl PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO L UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. 1938. s.s. CITY OF MOBILE Oct. 20 s.s. CITY OF CHESTER Nov. 17 ss. CITY541 words
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Advertisement420 1928-10-12 10 P.sVO British India and Apc&r Lines (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND" ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON "FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Dv Do. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. >mcup.irf KARMALA 0.100 Oct. 15 MOREA420 words
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Advertisement675 1928-10-12 11 O. S. K. Line. ia-tiaaa. a%sssj_ssaa, Arrive. Leave. I •i m, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen. Pua-irlr and Antwerp via Colombo, Aj.n. Bsssl and Port Said. Alaska Maru Oct. M Oct. 17 vji ap»* Tt«»ii. Santos. Kio de and Buenos Aire*. (Round-the-World passage £160.] flm Plata Maru Nov. l Nov. y ,nihrtKM,675 words
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Advertisement502 1928-10-12 11 tras^»comfort Aboard i_f__u__i DOLLAR "TOESIOENf a m LINI-RS 9 *gL\ mmm W~ Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All ■taaa-caaasa are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an staattfc reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all502 words
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Advertisement723 1928-10-12 11 K. P. M. KOMNKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. '"I (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO_ OF BATAVIA). *j (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640. with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore ami Pcnsng). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST723 words
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Article42 1928-10-12 12 YESTERDAY'S CARGOESRice* from Bangkok by the Halvdan. Rice by the Hero from Bangkok. Sugar by the Kerika Maru from Sourabaya, bound for Calcutta. Rice and general cargo by the Kian Gwan froga Rangoon. Copra by the Asp from Sepang Kechil.42 words
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Article68 1928-10-12 12 First Vessel Launched. Rugby Oct. 3. The launch took place yesterday from Vickers Armstrong shipyard, Barrow-in Furness, of the submarine Captain O'Brien, the first of the three submarines being built for the Chilean Navy. The submarines are of the British "O" class. The launching ceremony was68 words
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Article147 1928-10-12 12 The following Straits passengers left on the Sarpedon for Marseilles and London on Tuesday.:— Mr. W. D. Peterkin, Mr C. C. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. de Beurs, Mr. C. K. Paul, Mrs. L. J. Hazell. Mrs. Wylie, Miaster McLean, Mr. J. F. Green, Mr. V. Teasdale, Mr. A.147 words
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Article70 1928-10-12 12 (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). For the twenty-four hours ending midnight Oct. 10th: Max. shade temp.. 84.5 F Mm. shade temp. 75.5 F Mean shade temp. 79.2 F Max. sun radiation 150 F Mm. grass radiation 70.5 F Sea temperature Max. S3. Mm. 82 F Mean70 words
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Advertisement503 1928-10-12 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). 1 (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 (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to503 words
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Advertisement101 1928-10-12 12 \^mmmm^om\ X IQERMaTfi ENGINES _B»** KERMATH Marine Engines are made for every type boat. Made m 13 sizes from 3 to 150 horsepower, Kermath will give you that rugged, enduring power that triumphs over every emergency. All parts Standard and Interchangeable. American Bosch Magnetos impulse coupling for easy starting. 3to101 words
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Advertisement705 1928-10-12 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc.. 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO JBOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE (via Sues). M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 29 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 J oy M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 13 saiU jj PACBFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICE. SINGAPORE705 words
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Miscellaneous681 1928-10-12 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, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6681 words
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470 1928-10-12 13 The following were present at a Commit-, tee meeting held m the Chief Justice's Chambers on Saturday, September 29th at 9.30 a.m. The Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sproule (Chairman) presided and there were also present Messrs. J. Robertson, C. H. G. Clarke (D. J. and lst Magistrate,)470 words
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Article150 1928-10-12 13 Unusual Incident m Hull and Borough (iame. There was an unusual incident m the League Division 11. mauh between Middlesbrough and Hull City at Ayresome Park recently. Just hefore the end of the match Childs, of Hull City, was sent off by the referee after that150 words
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Article172 1928-10-12 13 "Practically the Cheapest m the World." The claim that London bread is practically the cheapest m the world was made by Mr. James V. Rank, president of the National Association of British and Irish Millers, who took the chair at the opening of the thirty-second International Confectioners' and172 words
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Article40 1928-10-12 13 For selling toddy without a licence a Tamil was charged m the second Court at the instance of the Preventive Service, a second, charge of making toddy being withdrawn. He was fined $200 or four months' rigorous imprisonment m default.40 words
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Advertisement350 1928-10-12 13 am 'mmr mwmU* '"^^T^*"**"— I 4__L '^^_P___v_^ m '__^___E4|____Vt* ____r *__f*_»__ IS* I Know Victory Performance Before You Buy Any Car Two remarkable engineering achievements account for ths) supenor performance cf Dodge Brothers Victory Six. engme desi S ned and buUt by Dodge Brothers, which develops more horsepower per pound350 words
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Advertisement357 1928-10-12 13 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. 0 The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya, a live "news" paper 30-40 columns of news daily. Aiso the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest Xews and Latest Announcements, toccther with exclusive special features. 'Pictures of the week" Serial357 words
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Advertisement225 1928-10-12 13 I mm\ mJ^ m **m*\. _T L__^ V _P S_**^__F_B _R x. s _r^ *^v^^ ___H Bn^_. \S W j\ I d^**M*>**^w kl\ ____C_r __i Sore Throat? At the first sign of Sore Throat take a few Formamint tablets. Formamint destroys the dangerous germs m mouth and throat and so225 words
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Article767 1928-10-12 14 NO OFFICIAL REMEDY FOR CHAOS. What Paris Does. Immense sums of money are lost and extreme inconvenience is caused daily by the scandal of the slow-moving horse traffic m London and other large cities; yet the authorities look on without any suggestion of remedy. A conservative estimate767 words
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Article211 1928-10-12 14 A Malay kebun appeared m the District Court on Weu.iesday on a charge of theft of some property from the house of Mr. Gamtie of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company. The piosecution stated that his hat had been found on the verandah of Mr. Gamble's house after the latter had211 words
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Article65 1928-10-12 14 C. F- A. Annual Tournament. In the annual badminton tournament of the Chinese Friendly Association, which Was concluded on Sunday, Mr. Lim Chwee Poh, who has bsssji champion m three successive years, was beaten by Mr. Choo Leong Huat (a new-comer). Championship.— Winner Mr. Choo Leong Huat. Runner-up Mr.65 words
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Article175 1928-10-12 14 the United States, and m addition found thiee "universities of the air" for additional training m aviation. The new company will also organise a complete service throughout America for aviation enthusiasts. By the establishment of the new air taxi service, described by its sponsors as175 words
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Advertisement213 1928-10-12 14 GUTHRIE CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. ai ll »^WssTga'asssss^» 1 KUI the Filthy Cockroach I Cckroaches feed on refuse, and germ-laden, decaying animal I matter. These disgusting insects freauent your home and I infest your food supply, spreading their filth over your edibles. 1 But, most important of all, cockroaches are disease213 words
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Advertisement306 1928-10-12 14 gSSJSSSSJSSSSSjgjSSSjSJISSSSSSS^ I STOP THAT j LESS WORK LEAK 1 AND I BETTER RESULTS You can quickly repair leaks or cracks m radi* ators, why be stranded JtM miles from home, when *at*\ purchasing a tin of:— >d_y/#!_Lh REPAIRS INSTANTLY I AND PERMANENTLY. I «,„-IV; R A FREE i SAMPLE BOTTLE306 words
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Article98 1928-10-12 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Ruyers Seller*. Batu Ore* 1.41^'l- 1.474 HiUm Tin (*1 74 79 K. I.umpur Tin (f) 38i :>4^ Malay Consd. (*lt «2% «7 1 Pt-talinK '.00 .1.10 c.d. Pungrah 1 4s 7s .Sd Ss ni-eni. Putt-h <$\) 1.47'- UiH Kaja Pi-rak ($1) «0 W Kantau Old.98 words
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Article844 1928-10-12 15 Oct. 11th.. ClosinK Prices. Hujei* Ayer Wenp 1.00 1.2 Butang Padan±; 45 A.> Batu Caves L48% L50 Bukit Arangs L6t% Lll% prtm. Hitams 78% 79 Hon K Fatts 41^ 44'^ Johan Tin 32 So Kinta Tin Died. 1.50 1.55 Klang River 3.60 3.70 ex. Kuchai {'.I) L66%844 words
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Article61 1928-10-12 15 Octobei 11. iiar.h i l Bank demand J :< i:>-l<> Private crcdit> I m.*. 2 4 New York, demand 34 Credit* M l-iy- •>•' Frame. ;itkl 1146 India, T.T. 154 v. Hong Kong, demand 10*. p«e. Ws. Vokdhama, demand I-"' Java, demand HO-"** Bangkok, demand 80 Bar Silver London61 words
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Article197 1928-10-12 15 October 11. tin 17.". Tons IIOSS (iambier "Vs I'epper White 101 Pepper Black 0* Flake Tapioca H%; Pearl Sago Sir.ail 7^ 4 Copra Sundries IOjQ Rice Liang Hin Chan Stark Red Eagle I New 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice. Rangoon Binta: 260 Rice. Rangoon Sioka 256197 words
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Article50 1928-10-12 15 Octoher 11th.. 12 o'clock noon. R S.S. euur.i to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot '>f Standard 11.5.5. >>n Tendei Si 'l'-, N .v-l>.c 88*« .Jar-Mar. •.'.M" 4 Tone nf Mai Kri Steady. L_te*t Cnhle: Londoe s«ei sh«*d S*«d. p*i N\v York S;->t Sh.'et Gjeta 18«_ per lb.50 words
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Article245 1928-10-12 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. Oct. llfh. Rubber. bonder. a 4 d. nnchanged. Local 31 cents. Tin. London t'2l7 15s, 25s up. Local $109*4: for 175 ton.-. Mining. Steady. Sungei way 3.10 :'..20. Hong Fatt 43 45. Johaa 32 l S3, Kuchai 1.57 1.00. Rahman Hydiaulic 1.40 1.50. Malaya Consol.245 words
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Article100 1928-10-12 15 I.Man Who Carried His Property About WSth Him. When Charles Henry Osboru, a coffee-.-hop keeper, oi" Plaistovv-rsad, Stratford was taken to the police-station after loiter ing to receive betting slip.- there wen found m his pockets: 4 .25 notes. 41 £1 notes. 2 women's wrist snatches.100 words
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Article123 1928-10-12 15 YESTERDAYS RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its *>>.">th. auction yesterday, when there was Catalogued 1.00r>,i02 lbs.; 44*.7.i tons. Offered 766J6H lbs.; ,'UI.KO lons. Sold 669,678 lb* 263.2fi tons. S|M»t. London i%d. New York i,> pts. I'RKKS RKAUZSD. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents l\r123 words
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Article522 1928-10-12 15 Singapore. Oct. 10. The Tin price has sagged steadily throughout the week under review, losing K7s Od on balance. London advices report •a it regular market with the Hull group still buying, and anticipate erratic fluctuations, but the ultimate view that there Is smple metal522 words
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Article99 1928-10-12 15 Madrid Stock- of olive oil, amounting to more than 11.000,000 gallons, have been discover ed m two warehouse.- m Andalusia |>\ police who have been enquiring into un reasonable increases m the retail price ot that commodity. It is considered that these stocks had been collected by99 words
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Article65 1928-10-12 15 Messrs. Guthrie and Co.. Kuala Lumpur (agents! inform us that they have received a telegram from the Secretaries af the Kamuning < Perak) Rubber and Tin Co.. Ltd,, that the Board have ivconiinended payment on November 15th of a dUidsild of 10 pt eat for last financial year. They have65 words
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Advertisement624 1928-10-12 15 ASSETS OVER $8,000,000 A^iTDivm -_r r— I ASSURANCE IN T^ItCE OVER $30,00C,C30 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British624 words
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Advertisement314 1928-10-12 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. 11. Compton, Esq., Chairman. X. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mi.314 words
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Advertisement40 1928-10-12 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER ft Co., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (lst Hoor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article186 1928-10-12 16 COCHIN-CHINA DRAW WITH BENDEMEER. Bendemeer Unenthusiastic. The Cochin-China visiting side drew with Bendemeer Athletic on the Stadium after a rather unexciting game last evening. In the early stages Bendemeer had matters much their own way. and were leading two goals to nil for a long time, and seemed not186 words
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Article187 1928-10-12 16 I Malay Company. S.V.C. Annual Meeting. The annual rifle meeting of the Malay Company, B.V.C. will be held on the Bukit Timah Range on Sunday, staiting at a.m. Match I. 100 yds. irmall Regulation Target Standing Deliberate. Match 11. 2uo yds. Small Regulation Deliberate. Match 111187 words
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Article64 1928-10-12 16 Sunday's Races. The following races will be held on Sunday next. "A" Cla*s: Second race for Mr. F. G. Lundon's Trophy. Start 10.10 a.m. Course Club Course No. 1 or 2 according to weather conditions. Handicap Joy 10 per cent. "B" Class: Second race for the64 words
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Article38 1928-10-12 16 The men's monthly Medal (Bogey) will be played on Saturday and Sunday and the ladies' monthly Medal (Bogey) on Wednesday and Thursday. Men's "Shanghai Foursomes'" on Sunday, 28th. inst. "Mixed Foursomes" on Tuesday, 30th inst.38 words
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Article141 1928-10-12 16 The S.V.C. will carry out a practice mobilization on Sunday, October 21stThe following Units will concentrate at T. 30 a.m. on Sunday, October 21st, as under: Race Course. S.R.E. (v). Ist Battalion. SS.V.F. Motor Cycle Platoon. S.V.F. Ambulance. Infantry Brigade Signals (Sinhalese*. Drill Hall. S.R.A. (v).. 2nd141 words
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Article27 1928-10-12 16 YESTERDAYS RESULTS. 1 Championship. Semi-Final. W. A. Balhetchet beat F. C. Jones 6—3, 1. N. E. Ess beat R. C. Oehlers 6—3, 6—2- J27 words
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Article67 1928-10-12 16 [Our Own Correspondent. Copyright] London, Oct. 11. The question of professional footballers transfers is the subject of considerable discussion. Mr. J. C. Clegg the President of the Football Association, states that the League are looking out for and will welcome an improved system. The players are equally67 words
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Article24 1928-10-12 16 [Reuter's Service.] Ixmdon, Oct. 10. In a Scottish League match to-day Airdrieonians and Queen's Park drew 2 2 on the former's ground.24 words
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Article743 1928-10-12 16 HOW TO REGAIN OLD STANDARD. Close Study And Practice. Will Welsh Rugby football come into its ywn this season, will individual players reach the pinnacle of fame, and will club and international football reach a much higher standard These are questions of great importance to a game743 words
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Article114 1928-10-12 16 Death of Karl Schneider. I By the death of young Karl S.hneider, < from heart failure, Australia loses on<? of I :he most promising of her younger batsmen, j Schneider, who was a diminutive left-hander, 1 .vas quickly making a name for himself m 1 \ustralia as114 words
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Article69 1928-10-12 16 Proposal to be Discussed by Governing Bodies. I ond<>n. Sept. 29. At a meeting of the General Committee of the Amateur Athletic Association m London to-day, a communication from Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, proposing the formation of an Empire Sports Federation, was discussed. It69 words
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Article931 1928-10-12 16 BATTLE ROYAL ON THE PADANG. S.C.C. and Services Draw. S.C.C. 8 pts: Services 8 pts. The Singapore Rugby season is not likely to bring a more interesting and closely contested match than that which resulted from the first meeting between the Cricket Club and the United Services on the931 words
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Article60 1928-10-12 16 The following will represent the S.C.C igainst Headquarters, Duke's, on Thursday iext:— C. P. Smith, G. F. Sibary, G G Jarew, D- R. Evans, C. P. Terdre, J. A. hippendale, J. K. Hamilton, W. R. Kin* L A. Bassett, W. T. Cherry, G. Donald, j! Spencer,60 words
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Article220 1928-10-12 16 BANKRUPTCY OF FAMOUS JOCKEY. Insolvent Since 1924. i London, Sept. 28. A meeting of the creditors of Steve Do- < noghue, the well-known jockey, revealed that his debts amounted to £4,626 including moneylenders' claims of £1,735 and £2,536The balance was due, among others, to his tailor, saddlers and220 words
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Article241 1928-10-12 16 Officials Disqualified. London, Sept. 26. The London and Essex Football Assscia- tions have found the Leyton Club officials guilty of not keeping the accounts of the Club properly. The chairman, treasurer, secretary, auditors and finance committeemen were disqualified from management m any sphere under the Football241 words
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Article151 1928-10-12 16 REFEREE SERIOUSLY ASSAULTED. Argyle Player Resents Being i Ordered Off. j London. Oct. 4. There was a remarkable scene to-day at a Western League football match between j Bristol Rovers Reserves and Plymouth i Argyle Reserves, at Bristol. i The referee thrice cautioned Pullen, the Argyle's centre half, for dangerous151 words
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Article222 1928-10-12 16 Delay Angers French Tennis Crowd. I^e Touquet. Senorita Alvarez, the famous lawn tennis player, had the unusual experience of being booed and hissed by an angry crowd here recently. The incident occurred before the beginning of the game for the mixed finals m an international match222 words
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Advertisement226 1928-10-12 16 Nursery (^*s\\ I t Records I pHILDREN wm be enraptured with the Nurm.™ i i V? h y n,eB "Jd Tn"". --«> Fairy Stories and Z rollicking wholesome fun which are to be found t these delightful Records. nd ,n J f M His Master's Voice I T Ask to226 words
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