The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 October 1928
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Title Section13 1928-10-13 1 Singapore Free Press U) CENTS. SINGAPORE. S.S. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1928. NO. 12,539.13 words
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Article277 1928-10-13 1 The first section of Singapore's floating dock passed the town durinj? last night on its way to Seletar Page 10. An interesting case dealing with priorities was commenced m the Supreme Court yesterday as the result of a claim by the master, officers and crew of the277 words
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Article1211 1928-10-13 1 Quiequitl «gnut hominr* mmmtri Ml fmrrma* Lihelli Juvenal. The 8.N.8. Herald the other day related, as an example of the remarkable powers of the Press, that shortly after it had given publicity to an unjustified report that a certain gentleman was unwell the same gentleman was1,211 words
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Advertisement541 1928-10-13 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOI'SE for XI ROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32. HKiH STREET. sw^aaw g£ <-fc jTfc I trM i _oa%^k_o^_o^^^f Raffles Hotel i >K < prap£==s i McGwire's Little Symphonic J >/ f^J [a] (7 I PROGRAMME FOR SUNDAY, OCT. 14th. at 9.15 p.m. V nlL^^J^^^ y^ \C rture541 words
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Advertisement100 1928-10-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Bankruptcy notice Page 9. Hotel announcements Page 1. Survey of Fiona cargo Page 16. Lotol. the spray that slavs all vermin Pace 1. Spanish Tea Gardens announcement Pace 2. The perfected Whippet car is now priced at $1325— Pace 12. i Johore Government and Sineaoore Municipal tenders Pace100 words
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Advertisement14 1928-10-13 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLACS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous200 1928-10-13 1 THE WEEK. Smtmrmmm, 19th. High Water. 10.34 a.m., 8.8. 10.44 p.m.. 9.6. Malacca: H. W. 7.10 a.m.. 7.1. 7.40 p.m.. 6.4. 8.1. outward mail due. x Singapore Dock Reaches Naval Base 11 a.m. Selangor Races. Football: Cochin-China vs. Centre's XI.. Stadium. Rugby: S.C.C. r*. A.P.C. I.S.P. Mtg.. Europe Hotel. 5200 words
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Advertisement667 1928-10-13 2 MADAM KJBt- VES-Y PRESENTS HER ~_> ~y ,7^ Talented AT il P«PH« THK 33B**VICTORIA THEATRE On Nov 6th. at 9.15 p.m. Nov. Bth. 15th. (Matinees) at 5.15 p.m. IV TWT EW SONGS l\l EW DANCES 26 X^l EW SCENAS An Entertainment for Young; Old. BABY WONDERS EAUTIFUL GIRLS ETTER DANCING667 words
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Advertisement267 1928-10-13 2 Victoria Theatre To-Night at 9.30 p.m. BENNO MOISEIWITSCH The World-Famous Pianist. Booking at Little's Prices $4 and $1. From Tuesday. 9th. to Monday. 15th. October. AT 9.15 P.M. SHARP. 0 BEN TURPIN IN 'TEN DOLLARS OR TEN DAYS" 0 The Latest PATHE GAZETTE. 4 'Wolf soothing Featuring Monte Blue and267 words
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Advertisement386 1928-10-13 2 ALHAMBRA p fe (Ten Cheng Kee end C«., Ltd- Proprietors) PROGRAMME Commencing October 12th. and ending Wednesday \jTHE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS the Magician A picturesquely beautiful film, mysterious, thrillimr full METRO— GOLDWYN-MAYER SPECIAL Supported by a Fox Comedy and a Novelty R < In the First Show at 7.30 p.m.386 words
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Miscellaneous456 1928-10-13 2 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. MNr.TKKNTU SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY SS. Holy Communion. 7. 1.*. a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) :<iui Sarsssa. <\'< ...m. Matiai snd LHaay. Th.- CnteeMam. :.::>• p.m. Eeenaaoa (C— oral I and Stnnen. Si MATTHEW'S 4 HIR4 H Holy Canunnnien. M.M. NAYAI. BASE, Saietnr. !0..',0 ..ir.. Mntitte and456 words
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Article637 1928-10-13 3 "Eric," Who Does What He is Told. Somewhere-in -Surrey. A nam all-steel man has been created m -i cc-tutie*~Old vniage m Surrey. He has bnetl uiven the name ot* Brie, because his -inventors have made him "little hy little" m secret during the kst six months,637 words
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Article77 1928-10-13 3 Glasgow Theatre Closed For One Night. Dunoon (Argil). Sir Harry Lander, for the first time m twenty-five years has been obliged to cancel a contract owing to illness. He Is confined to his bed here with a chiH. Sir Harry was due to appear at77 words
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Article106 1928-10-13 3 Magi' trate* Refuse a Petition. Hunstanto.i magistrates have ;igain refused to grant a liecace for cinema theatre m the townThe town hall is leased to theatrical cornnames during the summer. A petition to the magistrates to grant the licence was presented one day signed by T"i per106 words
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Article109 1928-10-13 3 Syed Ibrahim, Indian, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment at the Penang Police Court on Monday afternoon, for cheating the Controller of Posts and Telegraphs- Mr. Samsudin, the Assistant Superintendent ot Mails, said that thi> ;u--used reported at the Penang General Post Office that he had sent a registered packet109 words
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Advertisement195 1928-10-13 3 tg************* 9 **>^^**m tr> GLAXO is the only food that has been used m 5 Royal Nurseries. Surely if there was if a better it would have been given j: to these Royal Babies. Your Baby is as precious as a Royal Baby, and must have the best food— Glaxo,195 words
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Advertisement459 1928-10-13 3 mmA*A^l9Bfwmmm m '^Smmm*B^smm*9t^mm*mWmmmyW*^ m ~"..m»', *mw*m**mmsm* m mw***mw* ~mmw\ m 'ms*V ■■■■■■■■■■■■^^■SaMBSBBBBBB—B^BBBB Give Your Skin An ________r--^---s_______i Oxygen dath ____P^ Th^^Pl __i _Fti "'ii _i^ ■Jmf^^^Hl'^^^^j^W* imparsirij a \cl\eiy softness and sweet J» y.V, ■*_Jßr *li>*\f*ntyr T^ffXi* fresfincss to the skm and complexion. J f f ''"^^^ft^J^fc^ 1 fM|L THE459 words
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Article350 1928-10-13 4 Some Interesting: Features. Rugby, Oct. I. Further particulars are now available of the remarkable automobile with which Major Segrave, who was the first man to tiavel at over 200 miles per hour m a car, is to attempt to establish a new speed record on Daytona Beach,350 words
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Article77 1928-10-13 4 Wokingham Won't Agree to 11 m.p.h. for It's Main Street. A resolution to impose a ten miles an hour ?peed limit m the town was defeated p.t a meeting of the Wokingham Council. Alderman Priest said $\e main street was one of Urn most dangerous m England77 words
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Article792 1928-10-13 4 BUT NOT THE OTHER FELLOWS Big British Push For Olympia "Isn't there something wrong with every car?" asks a reader. "And would it not be interesting to write of the car that you want, m view ot* the imminence of the Olympia Show stating, of course, an792 words
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168 1928-10-13 4 Wade Morton, automobile racer, is destined to become one of the international figures of automobile racing. Few r drivers can boast of the manj records made by this fearless* driver. Mr. Morton contemplates making an extended trip through Europe where he will compete m168 words
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Advertisement345 1928-10-13 4 Am mmw§z-< Ml m* mmm^. m __l _Bt __________H____BJ________l *A a^_^_^_^_a_i_^__l_^_^_^_H ma _l al s al m* <^**************************W For The Man Who Knows Tyres Drivers who insist upon the sort of service that ordinary tyres cannot give, find the utmost pleasure and satisfaction m Fisk Tyres. Fisk Balloon Cords are345 words
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Advertisement242 1928-10-13 4 HH >i_k §«y%^ S» I Had EnL 1 v» mmmW l^sm^^ s a *atw '*^A*>' A tyre, made by Goody ear, ,n H has the respect of the whole V world and it has earned thi> respect by matchless per--s^ a*u formance. G/rf _i good rYfts? a good 777.7; A242 words
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Article430 1928-10-13 5 Test of Fuel to Oust Petrol. Are we on the threshold of a new era m power production for motor transport? writes the Daily Express Motoring Correspondent. Tests, as I have already revealed, are being carried out by the R.A.C. into the powers and capabilities430 words
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Article307 1928-10-13 5 Girls Preferred to Men m Endurance Ride. Three women motor-cyclists comprise Britain's premier team m the contest for the International Silver Vase m the six days' trial which began m mail week. They are Mrs. Mi Lean. Miss Marjorie Cottle and Miss E. Foley, who307 words
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Article129 1928-10-13 5 During the hearing of a summons at Marylebone Police Court against Horace Shepherd, a bachelor of music, of Suther-land-avenue, Maida Vale, for driving a car at 34 miles an hour m Regent's Park, Mr. Hay Halkett. the Magistrate, read a letter addressed to him by Shepherd. "I drive129 words
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Article52 1928-10-13 5 An English motorist had lost his wdy near Aberdeen, and, meeting a wee laddie, explained the matter, asking the boy if he knew the way. "Is it worth saxpence tae ye?" said the boy, and on hearing that the motorist did not think so. replied: "Weel. ye must consider yersel'52 words
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Article164 1928-10-13 5 THREE GIRLS IN A WILD CAR RIDE. Youth who Drove all Over the Road. Bromley (Kent). Fined £10 for driving a car dangerously. Reginald Percy Brown, a garage hand, of Lordship-lane. East Dulwich. was stated by the police to have Travelled at 50 iv.p.h.; Passed everything m the road; Shot164 words
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Article384 1928-10-13 5 The international ancestry of the name Cadillac dates as far back as 1657, to the romantic city of Toulouse, France, which was the birthplace of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. This young man had a pioneering, roving spirit undoubtedly bequeathed to him by his forebears384 words
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Article95 1928-10-13 5 Mrs. Louisa Sittner identified the body of a supposed murder victim at Philadelphia as that of her husband, gave it decent burial, and went into mourning. The front door bell rang two weeks later, and she found her husband on the step, hat m hand, and a95 words
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Article72 1928-10-13 5 The international Association recognized the Automobile Clubs, Paris, grant to the Studebaker President Eight, five new world speed and endurance records as a result of a 30,000 mile run. These records are recognized as the best for any class car for all time m view of the International body not72 words
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Article331 1928-10-13 5 New Instantaneous System. The story of a new marvel of science how the pressing of the telegraph key m London flashes messages instantaneously all the way to Bombay the story of a £500,000 cable scheme. "Send this to London, will you?" says the business man331 words
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Advertisement188 1928-10-13 5 J WE CAN J W I RECOMMEND I I THIS CAR 1 I UNRESERVEDLY I ***ff^^_, I_______J •Fl Aj I l^CNv __^^^^M^^m2__^Ls < K****^ ____L T______________fl_l **)BmmmwUjQ^*lmmm^****^^^o df*\% IS A STURDY A r BRITISH JOB AND THE LASTING QUALITIES OF IT ARE PROVED BY THE FACT THAT ITS RE-SALE VALUE188 words
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Advertisement165 1928-10-13 5 BUG B V m **Tß^[^^^* m *W*^Jm _~T_S_S— SB_ST ___S___H IBH \^^g~M~-^^^^^^s=s^^**a m *m^^^^mmwj T^^BffffiSSßfjflffffi—^J,'''''' .''.'.''ff'yi'ffi' ■'■''£Ss?lis&^''i^'*''' lSi9ffl&^iLs&&s^^^.- S^.^^^^^SSSwX^^^^^^^^^^iS*^^^*^^*^*^'''- i EXtK CARS OF PROVED RELIABILITY AND QUALITY BACKED HY DEPENDABLE SERVICE. FEDERATED MOTORS, 196 Orchard Road. CHOP SENG HUAT COMMERCIAL MOTOR CO. UNITED MOTOR WORKS Malacca. Seremban. Kuala Lumpur. i6165 words
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Article1152 1928-10-13 6 1$ it Essential to Good Play f S WARNING A PLAYER. j John Duncan. 5 I (Leicester (itv and Scotland). m* "Too much talk, and too little play" is the hfndlias which 1 read over a football match /i p. >rt a few weeks ago. The author1,152 words
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Article375 1928-10-13 6 Wife's Confession After Arrest. New "'j Killed him because of the thing- those n on ea said." A pretty bobbed haired woman. Frances Kirkwood, thus confessed to the police the murder of her husband. Dr. Glen Kirkwood. aged twenty-dye. and eight years her junior, because she375 words
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203 1928-10-13 6 Hit ot Land She Will Never Sell. <«*enet a. Mrs. I>ai ton i> an Englishwoman with a will of iron and a heart od gold. And she is letting the League of Nations a pretty problem. She owns a piece of land m Geneva203 words
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Article39 1928-10-13 6 Mr. c. Wilson, of the Malayan civil Set vice, returned from Home leave by tic Blue Funnel liner Antenor. Mr. Wilson will officiate as State Treasurer, Perak. and will akM act as Chairman of the Sanitary Board at Taiping.39 words
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Article47 1928-10-13 6 Mr. A. C. M. Wall, of the F.M.S. Police, who recently returned from Home, has been appointed first A. C. P., Ipoh, m place of Mr. G. W. Lawes, who has taken over duties from Mr. E. W. Mumford. 0.C. P.1).. Ipoh. who has gone on leave.47 words
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Article101 1928-10-13 6 At the 7th annual general meeting of the Thing ChaaU Kok Association held on Tuesday, at No. t, Everton Road, the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing- year: President Messrs. Wee Thong Poh; lst Vice-President Chin Poh Heng; 2nd Vice-President Cheong Pheck Teaj '.rd Vice-President Kwoh Ah Soo; Hon.101 words
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Article368 1928-10-13 6 7- YEAR WATCH ON SUSPECT. Dramatic Arrest Hy Famous Police. "He got thi- man!" The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, after -even years' patient work and tivelem investigation, have again justified their unwritten motto. They have suddenly ariested Samuel Pat for the murder m Ittl of Joseph (iermaine a small farmer368 words
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Article1131 1928-10-13 6 THE MASTER CLOWN OF HISTORY. I Charlie Chaplin and His Devoted Mother WOMAN WHO DID NOT FAIL. [Special to the Free Press.] aHollywood, California. Sept. I Few associations m the story of the theatre or rather the story of life, for Charlie Chaplin's history goes beyond the of the world1,131 words
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Article898 1928-10-13 6 RETREAT FROM BRAZILIAN JUNGLE. Commander Dyott's Chances of [Reaching :j Civilisation. SAVAGE INDIANS AND TREACHEROUS RAPIDS. j [SPECIAL TO FREE PRESS.] S Philadelphia, September. Commander George M. Dyott has an even chance to escape the tragic fate which he reports befell the expedition Of Colonel t\ H. Fawcett, the British898 words
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Article112 1928-10-13 6 Allied Assault on IP t**9*** Visitor. Boulogne police m< tions arising out of I boule room of tke Casil were packed with Engli»h An Knglish motor engineer. Mr. (irifrith. of Ewell, wai believed that an .lliciai had I •d eight shillings that containing all tho thou* M the112 words
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Article12 1928-10-13 6 DRUNKENNES S NO CRIME. "ft i- not sn raeace of drink." Itarylebone.12 words
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Article989 1928-10-13 7 TCS. 200,000 DAMAGE DONE BY FIRE. Police Enquiries. Bangkok, Oct. 1. At about four o'clock on Saturday morn- ing last a big fire broke out m the Bangrak district of Bangkok, causing damage which is estimated at between Tcs. 200,000 and Tcs. 300,000. It started m the989 words
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Article68 1928-10-13 7 Opened by Mrs. C. F. Green on Saturday morning, the Malacca C. W. A. bazaar proved a great success, the stalls being well patronised and the wares tempting. It is expected that the takings will be about $1,800, a better result than was expected. All the arrangements such as building68 words
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Advertisement290 1928-10-13 7 i_fl j* m w a **a*re\ a __bsvt7 a \j^**jmmmmms^^' S Ll~_. vJaergy gonethe tveninds pleasure ruined TGNORANCE of parents of the importance of II diet during a son's or daughter's adolescence may cause grave consequences. At this period vital organs reach a climax. It is a delicate age when290 words
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Advertisement352 1928-10-13 7 g^ifiHafi«a>ni?jan'j?jiiißri'jiupjßPj?jnßf;tf '-■Tirrirr~~~~irjrirjrjrjrj__^ I S l^7 QUALITY ECONOMICAL PRICES DISTINCTION I I ALL -3^ C FURNITURE MADE IN OUR MODERN EQUIPPED Sj jg FACTORY UNDER EXPERT EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. zn *****9mmmm f'V i m pa f^atl rPv_a— i '-'-i ~r^l i W _H > r Tt^. ri! if ie I \*^i*r/n. \*Jl352 words
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Article433 1928-10-13 8 Cinema Kings Prefer to Wait and See. I ondon. Sept. 26. Cinema kings, theatrical magnates, actors, variey artists and musicians are more excited to-day than for many years m discussing the first "Talkies" exhibition m London consisting of a v. hole evening's entertainment which433 words
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Article45 1928-10-13 8 Injunction Against Publishers. London, Oct. 3. A publishing company has agreed to a Vacation Court injunction restraining them from issuing m a journal a poem which has been wrongly attributed to Mr. Rudyard Kipling. i The company will also pay £100.45 words
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Article438 1928-10-13 8 The following non-fiction books will be ready for issue on Saturday at 9 a.m. Asquith, Lady Cynthia. The Duchess of York. 1928. illus. Asquith, Earl of Oxford and. Memories and Reflections, 1852-1927. 2 vols. 1928. port, illus. "Assher, Bon." A Xomad m North America. 1927. illus. Barry, William.438 words
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Article843 1928-10-13 8 THE MALAY VOLUNTEER CLUB. Election of Officials. [By Our Muslim Correspondent.] The general meeting of the Malay Volunteer Club was held at Siglap on Friday, September 21st., Major T. C. Hay. Officer Commanding the Malay Volunteers, being m the chair. Among those present were: Mr. Haji Abdul Hamid843 words
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Article17 1928-10-13 8 Mr. and Mrs. W. V. D. Skrine arrived from Hortie by the Haruna Maru this week. —M.M.17 words
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Advertisement177 1928-10-13 8 ____H ,m mZ' A*********, m I Amr^ -______fe. H I Concessionaires for Malaya I I IT AL ASIA LTD. I Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. I 11l *e_-- Lt" 1 --__£J I M f ""_a -ftO. tgsT*mj\ I >s™_H *Mf mamil^M^J __n__W_s_fr >jy Be Strong! Let Wincarnis enrich177 words
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Advertisement356 1928-10-13 8 a|_v^ J_______R^^ /HQa^^ -pi inevitable choice of the hostess who (S| buys only the flifl best. (epebqs) SALT <"««'«'« LII. I «.s;. M|| KREMENTZ Save TIMB and look always 9 neat by us Log Kremeotx buttons In your waahabl* coat*. They are pot In end taken out easily but, when356 words
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Article180 1928-10-13 9 HORAN ADMITS BUYING NAVAL DOCUMENT. Journalists' Censure. [Router's Service.] Paris. Oct. 11. The American Journalist. Hot an. did not reply to a summons to attend the Prefecture of Police to give evidence as regards the publication of the document relating to the Anglo-French naval limitation proposals m the180 words
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Article99 1928-10-13 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 11. Until next March there will be a continuous stream of troopships outward and homeward declares the political correspondent of tht Fvening Standard, drawing attention to the situation m China, which, he declares, is continually urder consideration by the Cabinet on99 words
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Article126 1928-10-13 9 Friendly Rivalry Between Explorers. [Reuter'.- Service.] London. Oct. 11. All the indications are that Sir George Wilkins and <\>mdr. Byrd will be v»ry friendly rivals m the effort to fly to the South Pole. A Monte Video message suit ti.at Wilkins was greeted by a larg.- <126 words
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37 1928-10-13 9 [Reuter's Service.] Barcelona. Oct. 11. The Graf-Zeppelin passed over heie at 6LM this evening. Paris. Oct. 12. A message from Madrid states that the Zeppelin passed (astillan dela Plana at 11.40 last night.37 words
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Article59 1928-10-13 9 Gibraltar, Oct. 12. I The Graf Zeppelin passed over here at 5 o'clock this morning. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. Oct. 11. The attempted flight of the great German airship across the Atlantic is being watched with considerable interest m this country, more particularly m view of59 words
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Article66 1928-10-13 9 Two Airmen Killed at Hendon. [Reuter's Service. J London, Oct. 11. During the air display at Hendon before the Sultan of Muscat an aeroplane was passing the grand-stand at a terrific speed when the tail dropped off. the machine nose-dived to the ground and was wrecked. The66 words
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Article138 1928-10-13 9 Widespread indignation has been provoked among lovers of horses by the revelation at Princetown Fair that the famous Dartmoor ponies are being sent to Belgium and slaughtered for food. The ponies cannot be sent direct to the Continent: v terinary regulations prevent that. But t138 words
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Article142 1928-10-13 9 A RECORD OF EARLY ORDERS. Luxury Models m Favour. LRe liter's Service.] London. Oct. il. Two Japanese experts were among the first to arrive at the opening of the Motor Show at Olympia. Two thousand people, of whom at least 30 per cent were women, paid 10s.,142 words
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Article232 1928-10-13 9 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. <>ct. ii. The annual Motor Show at Olympia opened to-day. It li considered that more changes and developments m motor engineering are being exhibited at this show than at any other period during the past ten years. Amonii he features are the following:232 words
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Article165 1928-10-13 9 Development of Safety Research. [British Radio— Official flail ka.] Rugb\. Oct. U. Mr. Baldwin, opening the new laboratories for research on the question of safety m mines at Sheffield, said it was indeed good to think, as he had been assured, that British mines were the safest m165 words
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176 1928-10-13 9 Wife Who Re-married and Eecame a Widow. A husband who reappeared after 17 years, during which period his wife had married again and become a widow ligured m an extraordinary case at Greenwich. Robert Richard Dutch, of Deptford, was summoned by Mrs. Elizabeth Emma Dutch,176 words
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Article103 1928-10-13 9 The Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club are entertaining the hon'ble Mr. H. W. Thomson, M.C.S., British Resident, Perak, prior to his retirement, at the next meeting ol the Club. The next dinner of the Clun will be held on Friday, Oct. 2(i, at the Masonic Hall, Damansara Road, where, through the103 words
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Advertisement493 1928-10-13 9 BUSINESS CARDSe ::*:*xx<\X<«>:o>:<t»:<<s*><.::r>wx W<">>*-" MI '('I.KARANCE SALE RAMA 'STORE J ,<i popular Silk Shop I :>« North Bridge Road. "•"•"•'•"•'•"•'•■•"•••v.vje %V.SV.V.V. V-V.VA-AV.VW%SVWVSJ > MANILA I ALHAMBRA CIGARS w; far thi'ir excellence." "^^^^^^^^^^v-■-V■■.■-v-^^^n-v_^r^r^P-^ WREATHS. i i J* }'t-h floral wreaths mr<de to order >' SIN6APOU CASKET CO. > t SELEGIE ROAD.493 words
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Advertisement734 1928-10-13 9 NOTICES. IMPORT, EXPORT AND STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT. On and after Monday, October 15th, 1928, the above Department I will be situated on the Third Floor, Fullerton Building. Entrance tor Import and Export Permits at the north end via the iron staircase leading to the Marine De-, partment. A. ROOSE, Ak* Registrar,734 words
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Advertisement1003 1928-10-13 9 SINGAPORE POLO CLUB GYMKHANA 1 y\ to be held on OCTOBER 28th. AT THE POLO^ GROUNDS, BALESTIER RD. The entire net profits will be friven to the ft SIM; \f ORE SOCIETY FOR THE PREY EXTIOX OF CRUELTY TO ANIM AL9. I 1 Admission to the Grounds by ticket only,1,003 words
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Article37 1928-10-13 10 McOWAN GIBSON. At the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, on October 12th. f 1928. by I th# Rev. G. H. Douglas. Dr. George McOwan, Raffle*. College, to Jan. younger daughter of Dr. and Mr*. Gibson, off Baillie-*ton, Scotlnnd.37 words
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Article86 1928-10-13 10 TAN. -Madam Tan Kirn Boon, widow of the 1 late Ong Kirn Liew. agred 46. passed away on Thursday, the 11th instant, at .1.30 a.m. at Xo. 13 Chapel Road, leaving two daughter.-, two sons-in-law, Me-,.-rs. Tan Thoh Tay and Yeo l Chenjr Kirn. and seven grandchildren to mourn86 words
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714 1928-10-13 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1928. THE AUSTRALIAN STRIKE. It is nearly five weeks since the waterside workers of Australia left their employment refusing to work under the award made by the arbit-» rator. Judge Beeby, m the dispute with the owners as to working conditions and rates of714 words
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Article330 1928-10-13 10 Mr. Ng Wing Chon has been appointed President of the Chinese Students' Literary Association as from October lst. 1928 vice Mr. Lee Hock Lye resigned. Mr. H. G. Harris, Warden of Mines, Negri Sembilan, and captain of the Seremban Golf Club, is proceeding Home on leave m November. Mr. F.330 words
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Article252 1928-10-13 10 PASSES fJJLAU BJJKOM LAST NIGHT. Floating Crane Coming Also. The two end sections of the Singapore Floating Dock were off Pulau Bukom at nine o'clock last night. They passed Sultan Shoal at 6.15 p.m. The Dock is travelling between four and five knots per hour. She is expected252 words
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Article60 1928-10-13 10 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Oct. 12, 4.05 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follow Spot 9«» d. per lb. (up 3 16). Jan.Mar. 9 1 16 d. (up 1 16). Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin60 words
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Article217 1928-10-13 10 $500 Fine Imposed. The bursting of a jar of nitric acid on board the Jarak during a voyage to Muar resulted m the appearance of Hu Hwa Chu. manager of the Sincere Dispensary, m the District Court yesterday when he was charged with failing to disclose the217 words
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Article178 1928-10-13 10 Viennese Criminologist's Evidence Not Admitted. London. Sept. 30th. Edmonton. The refusal of a Salvation Army officer to divulge details of a confession, despite the fact that he was ordered by the Court to do so, was a feature of the trial of Vernon Booher for the178 words
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Article158 1928-10-13 10 Major J. H* Allan, who was with the Eastern Smelting Company m Ipoh prior to the Great War, when he left for Home to join up, has returned to Perak. An exregular, Major Allan joined the Dublin* Fusiliers and fought m Gallipoli, France and Palestine, rising to the rank of158 words
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Article139 1928-10-13 10 CHARGE AGAINST F.\| s k FOREMAN. i Wood For Private Furniture. [From Our Own Correaponocnt Kuala Lumpur, <)<-. \i In the Kuala Lumpur Police < morning Patrick Hannon, a forem;i t^ carriage shop of the Central Wo F.M.S. Railways, was charged wit! lina breach of trust between SeptemU139 words
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Article98 1928-10-13 10 MALAYAN CIVIL SERVI CE CHANGES. [From Our Own Corresp..r. Kuala Lumpur. Oct j_ The Malay Mail is officially InfoiuuJ >f the following appointments and d the Malayan Civil Servic* Mr. S. H. Langston. lately District Officer Lower Perak, will, on his return from Icara early m November, proc» cd to98 words
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Article56 1928-10-13 10 The Government Health Ofli-v turn for the seven days ending midnight .>n Saturday. October 6th. as follow Penang Hill (2,100 fatt), average i:iej> shade temperature (70.13 deg. >. total {.oration .270 inch, total rainfall he* Taiping Hill (3,500 feet*, avenge meat shade temperature (70.fi2 deg. F), tota56 words
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Article92 1928-10-13 10 Programme for To-night's RttttaL The programme for the recital to firm by Benno Moisiewitsch. the world Jam.),* pianist, at the Victoria Theatre to-night, is as follows: 1. i I Impromptu A F 1 h t >cnub«Tt (bl Sonata Appas-*i< Rata R'* INTERVAL. 2. (a) Refrain De Berceau i'n.92 words
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Article298 1928-10-13 10 Yesterday's Proceedings. In the Bankruptcy Court yesterda. Mr. Justice Prichard, Mr. K. H. Collier successfully applied for the withdrawal the petition for a receiving order ipW Mr. Granville Roberts, statin* that the debt had been settled. When the petition for a receiving ana* was made against Choo Tian298 words
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Advertisement283 1928-10-13 10 THERE ARE TWO WAYS OF QUENCHING A THIRST; Im THK m***** r~ s^yr r I Jl I LIGHT WAY Tf I j****-****' Mm m^M I AND THK *fk I AW^'-'g****^ w ****r r DARK WAY. Jr*^' I 2 c,"fv\ Agents: I I£s^^^fl^-tnn^ CALDBECK MACREGOR I I <®(__]PSD(l(yi§ CO. LTD. I283 words
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Advertisement43 1928-10-13 10 CaKforaia's 1 In CHOICEST* IS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES j| DEL MONTEI Watch for Billie Dove The Flower of the Screen m her Greatest Success "The American Beauty" H.B Winter I MERCHANT TAILOR. 6-M, Battery Road, (Second Floor— "G. H." Building). SINGAPORE. Tel. 188.43 words
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Advertisement12 1928-10-13 10 I To-day's Feature. ItHE MASTER CU)WS OFI HISTORY. /W I i W:J:*:-.":":-:*.¥ftW.*:^12 words
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Article246 1928-10-13 11 MR LLOYD GEORGE'S F HOPES. ction Prospects. I Reuter's Servtco 5 London. Oct. 12. r Lloyd George, »n addressing the Li- n net al Yarmouth, declared that Geaeral EI-cHoa might be one of the t mom* nt'iix m the history of Britain. -%m prMem would happen m the246 words
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Article52 1928-10-13 11 Tavistock IJ> -Elect ion. London. Oct. 12 J l> by-election owing to Urn Kenyan Slaney resulted na r Ingadier General W. D. Wright V.C. tl I I ".74". Lieut. -Cum:', v li T. 1- letchet Liher"TJ. Mr. X Davie* I Labour) _.44.*. I es foi U its52 words
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202 1928-10-13 11 SIR J. DUVE EN'S GIFT TO THE NATION. ACallery for Foreign Sculpture Our Ova I Respondent. Copyright.] London. Oct. 12. n. the well-known art r I the nation to build for foreign sculpture at the Tate iad an extension to the National Gallery. Fonda aie also being prol a dignified202 words
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Article34 1928-10-13 11 EARLS COUR T AS AMUSEMENT PA RK. Oan Correipondaa*. I fepfrigbL] fcstocU v, I^ndc»n. Oct. 12. *-%Z h dVv Earra Court for 'and propose t„ utilise it for a ""•(J arm.*., nu-nt „a rk34 words
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Article35 1928-10-13 11 S MALLPOX AT MUSICAL FESTIVAL. 'ur (i Wn "respondeat.— Copyright.) h l<ondon. Oct. 12. ,a^"fsm»ii" c**e a serious "an,M, x occunad m the choir. Me 100 musieV'""""-''" 1 the of i^.i i ;,i Zi sirThomasßee-35 words
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Article22 1928-10-13 11 L ORD LONSDALE HONOURED. en -pondent.— Copyright. 1 1 l Oct. 12. ban received the Order ONer^r the n TV* M Strathmore22 words
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Article31 1928-10-13 11 SH O RT LIVED U.S. RA IL STRIKE. [tenter. Service.] ___r A "*rieai Fvrp New v^. Oct. 12. »H all stnke has termistriker*, have been rein- [•Barttef •ales on page 9.]31 words
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Article138 1928-10-13 11 GERMAN ZEPPELIN'S GOOD PROGRESS. "Over New York on Sunday.** LReuter's Service.] Friedrichshafen. Oct. 12 The weather m the North Atlantic is reported to be very- bad with strong adverse wmds. which considerably diminished the the Graf Zeppelin which was TxITSL**! l ake at leaSt hundred "ours to reach138 words
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Article58 1928-10-13 11 Pilot Seriously Injured. [Reuters Service.] Ne York. Oct. 12. Mr. Lewne's aero-lane, the Miss ColuniMa which left for Pome from Roosevelt Meld this afternoon, was forced to land |oa the golf course at Curtiss Field and the pilot. Roger Williams was seriously injured. The navigator. Bonelli. was58 words
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65 1928-10-13 11 [Reuter's Service.] Cherbourg Oct. 12. On the arrival of the liner Leviathan the airman. Chamberlin accompanied by his wife and a crew of four took off m an" amphibian plane from the roadstead and landed at Le Bourget. He proposes to visit Paris. Berlin and London,65 words
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Article86 1928-10-13 11 Police Precautions. [Reuter's Service.] I'.-.n.i. Oct. 12. The Simon Coatiiaahw has arrived via Bombay for the first sitting of their second visit the India. The station was crowded and elaborate police arrangements were made. All roads were uruarded and traffic restricted so that the boycotters were86 words
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Article74 1928-10-13 11 Owners Refuse Conference. [Reuter's Service.] Melbourne. Oct. 12. The Waterside Workers Federation has summoned an urgent conference of all Transport Unions to-morrow, which will be the thirty-third day of the dockers' strike. At a meeting m Melbourne of the Lumpers Union and the Port Phillip Stevedores' As>ociatiun74 words
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Article84 1928-10-13 11 [By arrangement with Nanyang Siang Pau Press.] Shanghai Oct. J. 2. The law for the organisation and examination of suoervisory councils was passed to-day. The new Ministers will be appointed. Mt. Soong Tse Wen. Mr. Tseng Ting and Mr. Wang Pei Chun will remain m their offices.84 words
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Article49 1928-10-13 11 {Reuter's Service.] New York. Oct. 12. Fresh proof of the amazing activity on Wall Street is furnished by the Federal Reserve Bank announcement that brokers' loans during the past week reached a new high record, exceeding £900,000.000. the increase exceeding £4.000.000 over the preceding highest figures.49 words
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Article63 1928-10-13 11 Ridiculed m England. [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 12. Commenting on a statement m the Evening Standard cabled yesterday as regards British troops m China, high authorities point out that the movements of transports were merely "ordinary troop relief and so on" and ridicule any impression that63 words
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Article36 1928-10-13 11 The engagement is announced between Mr. William M. David, of Ayer Hitam Tin, Ltd., and Gwendoline, daughter of the late Mr. Oliver E. Jansz, District Surveyor, Kuala Selangor. The marriage will take [place early next year.36 words
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Article619 1928-10-13 11 > METHODS CRITICISED BY JUDGE. Earnest Consideration Needed. Criticism of methods employed m Johore m connection with land transactions were made by the judge at the Muar Assizes > when three Malays, Mohamed Yasin, Ismin, > and Mohamed, were charged with forgery and using as genuine a619 words
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Article195 1928-10-13 11 McOwan Gibson. j t A pretty wedding took place at the j Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, j the Rev. G. H. Douglas officiating, when a popular local doctor is Dr. George McOwan. of Raffles College, was married to Jan, younger daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gibson Baillieston,195 words
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Article1047 1928-10-13 11 THE DUTCH AIR MAILS EXPERIMENT. Capt. Koppen's Experiences. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Oct. 5. On Thursday evening Capt. Koppen whr I came with the first aeroplane destine^ for the local air lines told of his experiences during this last flight, for the benefit of radio listeners-in.1,047 words
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Advertisement105 1928-10-13 11 wj~ioaaiEfiu-aipj?j_HiaM fl OBTAIN YOUR Provisions Wines Spirits 1 FROM I ROBINSONS R R R I They have an Extensive i Stock at Low Prices. S i If you have not received their Price List one will be sent you on request, j i ji 1 1 j 1 1 fl105 words
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Article1216 1928-10-13 12 »a) As novelette writers imagine them: Sitting alone m the verandah of her wooden palm thatched bungalow m Borneo, and listening to the tuneful cadences of the cicada beetle, the staccato croak of the bull frog and the crooning sound of the orangutang calling to1,216 words
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Article194 1928-10-13 12 Deadly Silk Stockings m a Fireworks Factory. (he am. When Edith Maud Hunter, aged 21, of Sorrento-road, Sutton, was filling 3V_**inch i "shell" fireworks with rose stars at Brocks' fireworks factory there was "a flash like lightning," followed by an explosion, and Miss Hunter194 words
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Article116 1928-10-13 12 The Rev. E. K. Quick, of St. Stephen's College, Hong Kong, has been appointed Headmaster of the Shanghai Cathedral School. Mr. Quick is extremely wellknown m Hong Kong, not only m the scholastic world, but also m the realms of sport. He is a very capable cricketer, and it will116 words
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Article49 1928-10-13 12 A MATTER FOR TEAR S. New Trousers or the Sad I** > (Her. Does Colchester really ne v His fate hangs m the halan* I'd for a new pair of UUUSiri A report as to th nsca-SltJ crier is to be prepared b. I* before the question pf XX decided.49 words
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Advertisement158 1928-10-13 12 BOORD'S OLD TOM GIN 0 THE GIN FOR PAHITS 99**** flV__ *-rJ Obtainable from all Rood dealers*. JOHN UTTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England). Agents for: SINGAPORE AND F.M.S. -C.'°Vi;-£ Ike Ailenburys Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the home counties, the 'Ailenburys* Foods are as158 words
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Advertisement326 1928-10-13 12 WITHOUT EXTRAVAGANCE you can now own a modern car of fine quality **m*mm*-DjJX i fr t 1,325 7 *j v i_k d K pr" __np~_~a~i —Pafc* BBS J^*^ -^^^"T"^ S_*^__L ~m vV*« f~^ <*£\ TMiiil_i V t Y""i~" V XXvXvXXvXX ;v.-.\v'.v>//>XvXv.v.'."-'i- -XvXX /X___ttia «i4j_'''/*^**iny_*^_Jß»Vr_«- i*M__ _rJ l-'l- li Manft j326 words
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Article683 1928-10-13 13 INTIMATE STORIES OF THE DUCHESS. Her One Weakness. "The Duchess of York," by Lady Cynthia Asquith, (Hutchinson's) is the story of how a little girl, whom everybody loved, grew up to be a woman whom everybody loves. It would be the sweetest fairy story ever written even683 words
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Article221 1928-10-13 13 Special Routine Orders by Lieut-Colonel J. M. Mackenzie, D.5.0., Commanding, S.S V.F*, dated October 3rd state: The G.0.C., with the approval of the Government of the Straits Settlements, directs that the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force shall be reorganised as follows: Headquarters, S.S.V.F* Singapore Volunteer Corps. S.R.A. (v) A221 words
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Article672 1928-10-13 13 THE GOOD, BAD AND INDIFFERENT. Superintendent Needed. Rest Houses m Malaya may be divided into three classes good, bad, and indifferent, of which the last named is by far the largest, writes "Zero" m the North Pferak "Church Magazine." If there are a few good Rest Houses,672 words
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Article300 1928-10-13 13 One of those seemingly inexplicable accidents occurred on the Grove Road on Tuesday mominfr, when a Citroen four seater car, driven, it is understood, by a young Chinese, and proceeding towards Katong, crashed into the railings of one of the smaller bridges (on the right side of the road) and300 words
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Advertisement278 1928-10-13 13 for Children and Adults fl 'KEPLER' r" 3a? _T*_~--rl T Tfl _T___« Hii«^ Liver Oil *m~m Malt Extract b^jg^S^ Contains Active Vitamins *™T^ s Builds strong, straight kTTITr- j bones W■ T M- Increases weight Botti* i of two size* _a Burroughs Wellcome m Co All Chemists nng Stores London278 words
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Advertisement286 1928-10-13 13 W^vw*.%%v.v.%%v.%v.v.\\%%v.s-.v.-,-a%-.v.-.v.v.v.-.-.v.v.v.v.v I PTo Motorists? I HAVE YOU EVER GRUMBLED AT THE FREQUENT NECESSITY OF HAVING YOUR CYLINDERS m* DECARBONISED? J YOUR GARAGE BILLS ARE OUT OF PROPORTION j J BECAUSE YOU ARE USING LUBRICATING OILS WHICH DEPOSIT TOO MUCH CARBON. AVOID THIS BY USING iTexaco Clear Clean Golden Motor Oils286 words
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Advertisement730 1928-10-13 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Due Spore. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. AUTOMEDON For London, Rotterdai.i and Hamburg730 words
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Advertisement541 1928-10-13 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) <c EiJ_BiiMJrnjifc PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. 1928. s.B. CITY OF MOBILE Oct. 20 s.s. CITY OF CHESTER Nov. 17 as. CITY541 words
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Advertisement473 1928-10-13 14 P.-gr-O. British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND~ ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMEY? LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON PR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Singapore KARMALA 9,100 Oct. 15 MOREA 11,000 Da_473 words
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Advertisement665 1928-10-13 15 O. S. K. Line. l>. --.nation*. Steamers. Arrive. Leare. j lot te rdam. Hamburg, Bremen, mkirh and Antwerp via Colombo. A dc sut'z and Port Said. Alaska Mam ct i<; Oct. 17 j, T.'\\n. Sant<>-. Ui„ d t I BvtOOS Aire.-. World passage £150.] f I_* fiatti Maru Nov 1665 words
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Advertisement500 1928-10-13 15 TIMKEX»CX)MFOITX DOLLAR "PRESIDGNT" a k LINI.RS m **l***9' Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, woll-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 cold500 words
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Advertisement734 1928-10-13 15 K. P. M. MNIHKLYKI PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. > (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). i (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 and P»MMI of the OFFICIAL TOURIST734 words
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Article, Illustration283 1928-10-13 16 Above we reproduce a picture of the firs 1 section of the Singapore 50,000-ton floating dock the two end sections of which passed the town on their way to Seletar during the night The enormous structure which the builders, Messrs. Swan, Hunter and Wigham283 words
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Advertisement641 1928-10-13 16 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 (7,376 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,612 tone). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.641 words
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Advertisement58 1928-10-13 16 M.s. FIONIA. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Europe (arrived Oct. 6th) are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 53 on Monday, 15th October, 1928, at 9 a.m. No further survey will be held.58 words
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Advertisement683 1928-10-13 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) o GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO JBOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE (via Sues). M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 29 IIU N M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 sails N M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 13 sails J£ PACffIC- JAVA683 words
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Miscellaneous470 1928-10-13 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 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 6 p.m.470 words
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Miscellaneous407 1928-10-13 16 SHIPPING NOTES. A cargo of coal arrived from Palembang yesterday on board the Palopo. The Fook Sang and SvaJe arrived from China ports yesterday with deck passengers, the former having 300 on board and the latter 771. STEP-BY-STEP DRAMA OF DEATH. Woman Who Talked As She Slid Over Cliff. A407 words
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Article555 1928-10-13 17 Marconi Royalty Cut Down. A thi ce-valve wireless set. made m Engand. for about Bl instea i of £10 or £12, a possibility of the near future a? tht outcome of a Patent Office decision anlounced m mail week. The Loewc Radio Company, a British concern, with555 words
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Article285 1928-10-13 17 Latest Developments and Cheaper Sets. London. Sept. 2k\. Magic boxes working liice Witchcraft and biinging Australian and American broadcasts to the Londoner as clearly as 2 LO are among the novelties at the" Radio Exhibition at Olympia. A set costs £14 10s. and has a wa\e length285 words
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Article964 1928-10-13 17 SHORT WAVE SETS. Some Hints on Working and Manipulation. 1 1 1 It is evident that some of the readers of this journal who have for the first time become the proud possessors of short-wave wireless sets not infrequently find that when the latter have been964 words
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Article302 1928-10-13 17 A German's Remarkable Discoveries. "Wireless m the waistcoat pocket has almost been realised," says one of the Berlin papers m reporting the claims put forward by Professor Esau, of Jena University, m an address to a scientific organisation at Bremen. But that is only one of the results302 words
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107 1928-10-13 17 Mr. P. Daly, of the Rikisha Station. Middle Road, had a very successful reception last Saturday fiom the Chelmsford broadcasting station. At 7.42 p.m. the Frothhlowers" Anthem came clearly through, lollowed by an orchestral piece at fair strenth. At 8.50. the preliminary remarks Of the107 words
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Article346 1928-10-13 17 An Enthusiast's Complaint. To the Editor. Sir. It is most surpiisinj; how far Singapore i.** behind the times i.i regard to wireless, and broadcasting. A few facts may I hope have the effect of Stirring things up a bit m this direction. I am an officer346 words
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Article96 1928-10-13 17 "The future of wireless is full of promise. I think it will also be full of surprises," said Senators Marconi at the Radio Manufacturers' Association dinner. The Chairman announced that more than 2 l 2 million families m Britain had taken out wireless licences. It meant that at least one96 words
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Advertisement58 1928-10-13 17 ANDERS, NOTICE. GOVntNIONT. ■t the office of the J-»ra, up to noon of •■"■•-.truction of 450 I < uncrete Re- Ol Muar. MOO and aU -he Executive ft ment at Muar the hours „f w ipillfe. abov on the pnnt- M the I'.W.D. addressed to Wad itself to acteofer. deposit58 words
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Advertisement125 1928-10-13 17 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Tenders are invited for the supply of about 10,000 cubic yards of earth tilling:, delivered* and spread on certain low-lying areas m the Jalan Beset district. Form* of tender, copies of the specification and full information may be obtained at the Office of the Municipal Engineer upon125 words
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Advertisement842 1928-10-13 17 -TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the erection of twenty-nine shophouses on Serangoon Road for Mr. Pana Abdul Kader Marican. Tenders close at noon on 24th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans and specification may be obtained at the office of: SWAN MACLAREN. Architects. Hongkong Bank Chambers.842 words
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Miscellaneous644 1928-10-13 17 CROSSWORDS COMPETITION NO. 80. $750 m Prizes 1 to th. miccMsful competitor* m this competition. rize $450, 2nd Prize $300. rjfits of the competition 60 per cent will bo handed to Church of St. Joseph, Batu Gajah. P I P l*~"-H-P r "T? n i n i ;i. I I644 words
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Article667 1928-10-13 18 Qkxrfet Cbnm& s - Qkxrfet Cbnm&s l_Lf C\l»JtoN of ttebfi^ By Oct. 14. —The Trial of Mary Queen of Scots. 342 On October 14th., 1586, Mary YEARS Queen of Scots, was placed on her AGO. trial for conspiring against the life :ind throne of Queen Flizaheth. There is no fteord667 words
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Article457 1928-10-13 18 Activities of Health and Strength Leaguers' I'nion. An extraordinary general meeting ot the members of the Health Strength Leaguers' L'nion was held at the Union's Office. Craig Road lecently. Mr. Cheong Swi Yin. the president, presiding. At this meeting many important resolutions were passed among which was the457 words
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Article61 1928-10-13 18 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 10. According to an announcement of the naval authorities, a new basif* of discussion on the disarmament of aiixilliary naval craft has now been found through negotiations amonir the principal naval Powers. It is anticipated m certain circles that a Naval Disarmament61 words
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Article24 1928-10-13 18 Mr. Rex Thompson, well-known m Ipoh mining circles, has lately undergone a serious operation m London. He is reported to be making satisfactory progress.24 words
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Article221 1928-10-13 18 Drowned on Shooting Trip. The Kandy corres-pontJent of the Times of Ceylon states: A sad accident occurred at the Habaiana tank, on Sunday mcrnhlf (Sopt. W> when Mr. 6. D. Hkkman. son of the late Mr. POD. Hickman, Proprietary planter. was drowned while out shooting teal. Mr.221 words
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Article109 1928-10-13 18 On Monday evening, a car driven by a European lady struck the gate of the Institute for Medical Research nearest the District Hospital m Kuala Lumpur, with such force as to knock down and break the iron £-.ate and two of the biick and concrete pillars. Happily no one was109 words
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244 1928-10-13 18 Golf Club Discovery. Fifty copies of a sedition, book known as the Guide Weekly, which has been prohibited by the Governor m Council, were found m the possession of a Hylam boy. named Lee Yong Sang, m the Penang Coif Club on September 20. The244 words
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Advertisement380 1928-10-13 18 &CHAMPIONA Long Standard.) iitHiiiiii;iiiHiiini!i;ui:iiiiiiii^,jiiu;ii,iiiii!iiuminiii>ii,iH j CHAMPIONS MAKE A DEPENDABLE PLUG FOR EVERY ENGINE. J IIHIIIMII!IIIIIUI.IIIIIIII.IIIII!UIIIIIIIII!.III.M.im»IIHIIIimiMHH...IiW SUITABLE FOR OVERLAND 4, REO (To '27) MOST STATIONARY AND MARINE ENGINES. Use Champion Plugs. YOU CAN DEPEND ON THEM. Sole Agents Malayan Motors, Ltd. 14-20 Orchard Rd., Singapore. Represented Throughout the F.M.S. ByMessrs. Wearne380 words
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Advertisement298 1928-10-13 18 jjffib. Baby's Food JK?*) r is Baby's Jf^^'.^/u, GIVE THE FOOD Many a child's health has been permanently impaired through lack of proper nourishment m infancy. Think, then, how important it is to see that your Baby's food contains the needed nourishment for healthy growth and development. If you give298 words
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Article325 1928-10-13 19 RUB BER AND TIN RETUR NS. (.attev and ilateman. Secretaries. Jimah. 29.333; Bukit K. 8.. 2.»-2.": Punggor, 9,485. Borneo COb, Agents. Pahang Consolidated, M?Bj94 rkl*-.. Ipoh Tin Dreuging. 715.00 pkl-*.; Sungei Kinta Tin, 605.00 pxls.; Kuala Reman. 128,000; Lok Ka\vi Rubber Limited 19,000; Bruseh Rubber Estates Ltd. 40,888. Harrisons and325 words
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Article477 1928-10-13 19 i JIMAH RUBBER EvSTATES, LIMITED. The report of the directors to the annua? general meeting of shareholders to" he held m the Exchange Room, Fullerton Building en Saturday October 20th, at 12 o'clock noon states: The sum brought forward from the previous year, less Directors' Fees and477 words
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Article256 1928-10-13 19 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. Singapore. Oct. IS. Kuhbcr. London > 7 d %d np. Local .'.l'-i cents. Tin. London C 17., Isi down. Local $I*o9 for i*"-* tons. Mininu. Steaoy. Sungei Way 3.10 Hon* Fatt 43 4* r >. Johan 32% 88Hi Kuchai 1.59 1.82, Rahman Hydraulic 1.40 1.50, Malaya256 words
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74 1928-10-13 19 v nrv int'ormt-d J>y Messrs Gnthrfe and Co., Kuala Lumpur (agents) that thi* diiector> of Ga!an>r Bet-ar Rubber Plantations Ltd., havt- recommended the payment of a final divide ml of SH per cent, on preference shares m respect <,f the last financial year making a74 words
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Article63 1928-10-13 19 Ociwb I_. Ileali in.-* j 14 Bank duastid 2J3 IS- 14 Private credits m.t. 2 4% New York, denial:'. 9t% Credit* 90 dnys SB'4 Franco, <>... .nd 144«; India, T.T. 154 Heng Keng. demand 10 4 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, ifcimand I-3H •lava, demand UO'.. Bangkok, demand 80 Bar Silver63 words
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Article200 1928-10-13 19 October 12. Tin •_.->,) Tom HtMt Qsaibier 7 1 Popper White 101 Peppei Black 6« Flake Tapioca BY* Pearl S..go Sins.: 1 7*^ Copra Sundrud 10.20 Rice Liang Hin Ciiai. Mi Red Eagle New 330 Rice. Shim old No. 1 380 Kice, Rangoon Biaten 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256200 words
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Article53 1928-10-13 19 (ktolnr 12th.. 12 o'clock noon. P. S.S. equal to Standard. Q.C.F Spot *l** UH Standard U. 5.5.,,.. Tender Od »14 Sl% Nov-he.. MS 3d*, Jan-Mar. '.<> si Tone at Market! Steady quWt. Latest Cable: London Sp,,t sheet H IS-lCd. p«r< lb. N'.a York Spot Sheet53 words
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Article214 1928-10-13 19 Singapore. Oct. 12. The market has been quiet since the date ol our last report, but with a -lightly -inner tendency m evidence the period closes at :;P 4 cents locally, which is a gain of l't cents on balance. To-day's cables quote London at R%d, and New214 words
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Article111 1928-10-13 19 Yesterday's Alteration*. Oct. 12th.. CfcMiag I'ri Buyers Seller*.. Batu Caves 1.47 1 L«5&% Hiiams T. r > 78% Ht.n« Kati> 42% 44^ Kuohai <:'»> 1.58% 1^3% Kuyoha 25 30 Malayan Conrf 61% 86»/4 Ifambaua 1.25 IJW North Taipinii K^'j SS IVnawats 70 74 IVtalinu "'Of) .">.1"» cum111 words
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Article175 1928-10-13 19 Rubbers Firm. (Our Own Correspondent.— -Copyright.* London. Oct. IJ. Rubbers are firm and there has been further hardening. Brooklands Selangor Co. h.-s declared a dividend of 10 per cent. It was disclosed at the annual meeting that they were m a strong financial position. The chairman. Mr.175 words
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Article281 1928-10-13 19 Singapore, Oct. 12. Values have again gained a few point** on a In-tter Trade enquiry, and a good volume of useful business has passed m neav and future positions. There is a strongish at mosphere generally about the Market a-, apart from the demand for prompt ship ment.281 words
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Article199 1928-10-13 19 Singapore, (ht. 11. The undertone of the market haa bet n a shade better this weel;, and ord is to the end of the year more plentiful. This beiaf the last month of Restriction, ready sup plies are on the snort side, but apparent!) dealers have199 words
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Article112 1928-10-13 19 Yesterday's Alteration** Buyers Selkr> Ham Cavec 1.45 l.. r >» Kiuiiai Tin Dredge* ($1 > l.">T l.«>'j Kuyoh Tin 2S Malayan Collieries (lu> "7.7-"> S&&& Mambaua ($l> 1.2", i.;:o \A Penawat ($> Ti r i*> Panchong (ii i -H'^ i:Puteh ($1) 1.80 IJK.1 kaj;i Perak (^i r»<»112 words
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Advertisement672 1928-10-13 19 IBBE- OVER U.mm ASSURANCE IN ~~~Z OVER ~~~Z f THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANd COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). J 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 British Life Assurance672 words
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Advertisement316 1928-10-13 19 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. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr.316 words
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Advertisement39 1928-10-13 19 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 CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (lst floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article947 1928-10-13 20 SHOULD PETER' OR •PAUL' BE PAID? Third Party's Claims. The hearing of an interesting issue dealing with priorities was commenced before the Acting Chief Justi.e (Mr. P. J. Sproule) yesterday. The issue is being tried as a result of a claim by the Master, officers and crew of947 words
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Article49 1928-10-13 20 Orders for week ending Sunday October 21st, 1928. Monday. October 15th, Sim's Shield InsUpection 3rd Troop 5.15 p.m. Wednesday October 17th, Sim's Shield Inspection 4th Troop 5.15 p.m. Thursday October 18th, Band Practice, k Headquarters 5.15 p.m. m Friday October 19th, Ambulance Class, Headquarters 5.15 p.m.49 words
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Article510 1928-10-13 20 WRONGFUL CONFINEMENT CHARGES. Against Eurasian and Tamil. The case was continued m the District Court yesterday m which an Eurasian and a Tamil are charged with robbery of $14, wrongful confinement and voluntarily causing grievous hurt. The prosecution concluded with the evidence of* a man named Sassoon,510 words
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Article205 1928-10-13 20 TOKIO RICE EXCHANGE. < By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha. Tokio. Oct. IL The bulls, to-day. again compelled the officials of the Tokio Rice Exchange to declare the suspension of the market. JAPANESE WOMEN AND FRANCHISE. The Government Administration Committee at a meeting has passed a resolution205 words
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Article126 1928-10-13 20 For the Week Ended October 6th. Mombasa; 1 plague case. Hasrah: 1 case smallpox. Bombay: I cholera deaths; 2 smallpox eases. Calcutta: 9 cholera deaths; 4 smallpox vases and 3 deaths. Madras: 25 cholera deaths; 21 cases smallpox and I deaths as against 13 cases a.id 6126 words
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Article23 1928-10-13 20 I Printed and published by AxnaD Stan__t Banks, at the office of the Singapore Free Press, Limited, 138. Robinson Road; Singapore. ~traits Settlements.]23 words
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Article421 1928-10-13 20 THE SELANGOR AUTUMN MEETING. To-day's Handicaps. The weights for to-day's races at Kuala Lumpur are: Race 1. Ponies Class 2 lst Div. furs.:— The Witch 9.8, Kajang Girl 9.6, Maude H. 9. Mutual Trust 9, Zarlita 8.12, Mannaway 8.10, Taree 8.9, Grotesque 8.5, Pauline 8.4. Pudnor 8, Gold Lace421 words
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Article319 1928-10-13 20 Important Conference at Simila. Simla. Oc*. Ist. The first step m the direction recom mended by the Linlithgow Commission on Agriculture was takm t o-day by Lord Irwin, who opened a conference of Provincial Ministers of Agriculture. Registrars i>f Co-operative Societies, md agricultural experts. Thi Viceroy nrelce319 words
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Article115 1928-10-13 20 English Travellers Fired at by Officials. Lorain Ohio, Sept. 28. Startled by the sudden appearance of four suspicious looking men from a shrubbery on the roadside the driver of a car, an Englishman, with four relatives, speeded up. Shots then rang out and Miss Metty Heywood, one of115 words
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Article196 1928-10-13 20 THE MALAY II DRAW WITH THE S.R.C. A Poor Display. The Malays' second team drew with the S.R.C. m a Cup match at the Stadium yesterday after an exceedingly poor game* The S.R.C. were not expected to put up a good show, and they did not disappoint. With the196 words
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Article151 1928-10-13 20 The Cochin-China footballers are leaving Singapore for Saigon on Sunday next, and as a farewell match they will play "Centre's" XI at the Stadium this afternoon. "Centre's" XI, which is selected from a wide range of semi-junior players, and should give the visitors a very close151 words
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Article73 1928-10-13 20 To-day's Match Against A.P.C. The revised side to renresent the S.C.C. against the A.P.C. on the Padang to-day is as follow: Wills; Littlehales. Harris. Brodie. Truinhle; Carew. Cairns; Mortlock. Hohlyn, Skey. Duncan. Baker. Scholes. Spencer. anc Elliot. Thn S.C.C. tournament match between the Etcetera** and law and the73 words
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Article22 1928-10-13 20 In a hockey match on the Padang yes*erday an S.C.C. eleven defeated St. Joseph's Old Boys by four goals to three.22 words
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Article17 1928-10-13 20 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Single Handicap A. N. E. Ess vs. S- L. Oehlers. unfinished.17 words
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Article197 1928-10-13 20 Two Million Pounds Donated Since the War. Rugby. October 2. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has received from an anonymous donor the sum of i'o.OOO as a voluntary contribution to the Exchequer. Mr. Churchill proposes to hand it over to the National Debt Commissioners to be197 words
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Article105 1928-10-13 20 One of Premier s Tasks. London, Sept. 30. Cairo. The Premier, Mohamed Pasha Mahmud, who arrived at Fayoum to-day to inaugurate iGovernment's land programme, by the distribution of 2,000 acres of Government land among small farmers, was received enthusiastically at a meeting of fellaheen, whom he addressed thus:105 words
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