The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 October 1928
1928-10-17
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Title Section13 1928-10-17 1 Singapore Free Press K» CENTS. sin(;apork. s.s. Wednesday, October 17, 1928. NO. 12,54213 words
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Article291 1928-10-17 1 The M.OC cricketers ha\e arrived a: Perth, where they open the tour Chapman in an interview Moke c«nHdentlv and said they were anxious to Ket to work Vage 20. The story of the Craf-Zeppelin's arrival in America is told on page 9. Ihe (rraf-Zeppelin is to make291 words
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Article1538 1928-10-17 1 "When one Met the appalling mnirMl that MTVed up nowadays for the eonsumption of the theatre-going public, one feels that the present generation has missed a lot. Fortunately, as an antidote for saxophonic American cacophony, we can still listen to Gilbert and Sullivan opera in1,538 words
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Advertisement198 1928-10-17 1 SOLYPTOL SOAP HUM lOR THE HOME (Raffles Hotel! Rooms with Modern Sanitation. I TEA DINER I DANCES GRILL ROOM DANSANT I FVFRV M(V\n\Y inrivaJU'd in Ihe Ea-t. EVERY fIDNESDAY TUESDAY rKiPXY MLLE. MURA SMIRNOVA ™f^l I -S«i«' MclJuire't Raffle* Shanghai's Most Popular Dancer Orchr*tr». McGaire'i will appear durmjr w#l 1198 words
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Advertisement308 1928-10-17 1 I Shields through the ages WmwL^^ 2 7 /the ancient britons f^ no s^» e^ ut a coat of paint, V jBWv Jl fi. when it came to actual fighting the r lilflifc^ >jjrS^fc^^^B Ancient Briton had to dodge behind J| BllM^P^^^^^ r Y° u an<^ I now protect ourselves308 words
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Advertisement163 1928-10-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel announcement?- Pan 1. The weekV best seller? Paue U". Theatre ami cinema attractions Pat.l' t. Auction sale of furniture by Cheonp Koon Senjr Page i«. Oriental Motors are apents for t"h<> Oakland—Page 12. Cold Storajre have a bip selection of cheeses Page 10. Details of the Adelphi163 words
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Advertisement8 1928-10-17 1 THE BEST TABLE BUTTER "SNOWFLAKE" PURE CHILLED CREAMERY8 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous165 1928-10-17 1 THE WEEK. Urdu, sray, l~th. Hijrh Water, 0.23 n.ni.. J>.o, 0.3 p.m.. i«.3. Malacca: H. W. 9.0 a.m., 7.0. y.lO p m n. L >. McAiister A; Co. annual meeting. Gresham House noon. Tin' 1 st!n if. ISta. Hijrh Water, 0.50 a.m.. S.»">. 0.2'. 1 p.m.. \<2. Malacca: H. \v.165 words
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Article200 1928-10-17 2 Anticipating the recent shipment <>r Knjrlish jrold t<« Aineiiea the Evening N'tws iin- iR-ial c<<rnspondent in mail wt'tk wrote: The decline of the E sterling 1 reflected in Amori an dollars, to the figure of 4>"> 1-8 l^llars. Mring- into play ar'-th.-i important factor, In ♦**-y:arci200 words
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Article228 1928-10-17 2 Mr. <). H. Williams, Manager <>t Phin Soon Mini's. Ltd.. TanjonK Tualantr, is having the service of this company at the end of the month, whin he will go to I>rastaL'i on a fortnight's holiday and retain t«» Kinta to join Malayan Tin Dredfrinn. ('<■.. Ltd.. at Bata (Jajah. Cricketer-228 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement601 1928-10-17 2 SPONGES. A large assortment oi BATH AND TOftET SPONGBS JUST RECEIVED. Prices from 75 cents to $9.00. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Opposite New Post Office. SINGAPORE. madamKELYEY PRESENTS HER Talented AT J^Sli; Pupil* VICTORIA THEATRE On Nov 6th. at 9.15 p.m. Not. Bth. 15th. (Matinees) at 5.15 pjn. i*x IWT EW601 words
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Advertisement240 1928-10-17 2 VICTORIA THEATRE THURSDAY, OCT. 25th., TO SATURDAY, NOV. 3rd. At 9.30 p.m. Wilbur's Black Birds. 18 Coloured Artists in the Latest and Most Up-to-Date Jazz, Harmony, Syncopation, Revues, Dances, etc. and Old Plantation Melodi* and Ne^ro Spirituals. FREQUENT CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. BOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLE'S. PRICES: $4. $2 and240 words
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Advertisement372 1928-10-17 2 ALHAMBRA (Tan Chen* Kee and Ci H Ltd., Proprietor^ PROGRAMME Commencing October 12th. and ending Wediuytut n THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS THE MAGICIAN A picturesquely beautiful Him. mysterious, thrilling METRO—GOLDWYN -MAYER SPECIAL Supported by a Fox Comedy and a Nov< p^ In the First Show at 7.30 p.m BILL PATTON372 words
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Article540 1928-10-17 3 Banned Girl Spectator on Match Scene. Hertford. Miss Dtlt Monk, the pretty girl who has been prohibited from attending any football match in Bedfordshire during 1928-29, talked to me about, the incident which has had such extraordinary consequences for herself and for the Arlesey Town540 words
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Article425 1928-10-17 3 London's underground railways never sleep. Every night when the average passenger is a.-U-ep 350 men are overhauling he system from top to bottom in readiness for the morrow. Out of the daily staff of 4,000 men, certain grades will have nwept and cleared all passage*,425 words
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Article570 1928-10-17 3 Steeplejack With An Automatic Drill Philip, of Piccadilly, the automatic drill wU'lder. musi retire or do something wonderful! He must either hold hi* "pompom" in his teeth and wield a pickaxe in each hand while fox-trotting on Nelson's hat or disappear incog. And let him not570 words
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Article107 1928-10-17 3 Pi < gramme of Drills up to and for Sunday. October 21st, 1928. WeJnesday. r>.ls p.m. Prill Hall S.R.A. (v) Voluntary Drill; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Euiasian Company Company Parade; 5-15 p.m. Bde, Sig. Section (Sinhalese) Signal Training; I p.m. Drill Hall Raffles Inst Cadets Weapon Training.107 words
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Article37 1928-10-17 3 Orders for week ending Sunday October 2lst, 1928. Wednesday October 17th, Sim's Shield Inspection 4th Troop 5.15 p.m. Thursday October 18th. Band Practice, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Friday October 19th, Ambulance Class, Headquarters Bwtt p.m.37 words
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55 1928-10-17 3 The following will represent Keppei Knrbour against the Trans-shipment Dept. in the Empire Dock Shield competition to-morrow on the Club's ground. Ah Chee; Yassin, and Whee Seong; E. B. MeCall, P. Jeremiah and Ismail; Ahlias, Bakar, J. D. B Moffett, Ahmat and Aman. Reserves: Wee55 words
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Article97 1928-10-17 3 other car, and every car is equipped with such essentials as brakes, buffers, nuts, bolts, wheels, cables, switches, and what not which must be in perfect order. In short, perhaps not every nipht, but on most uitfht? o f the year, about 10;) mile* of actual running track, 170 stations,97 words
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Advertisement171 1928-10-17 3 ft^^^^ ~^^^^a All w "C 5 |thb food of kings Court Physicians know the best and see that Royal Babies have the best* That is Why Glaxo has been used ji with success in 5 Royal Nurseries, ji Only the best is good enough for your :j Baby, for is171 words
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Advertisement399 1928-10-17 3 Estate 8 Trust Agencies f I (1927) Limited I < Registered under the Tnurt Companies' Ordinance of 1928. i with Security deposited with the Straits j i" Settlements Government.) is prepared to act as Trustees. Executors, Adm nistrators. Receivers. I j Managers of Real Estate, Attorneys for Collection of i399 words
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Article298 1928-10-17 4 Fourpence a Mile for Luxury Vehicles. Paris. The twenty thousandth taxicab has just been put into service in Paris. At last half of these 20,000 cabs are not 'only new, but almost luxurious. Practically {iill of them have accommodation for four assengers, and four pay no298 words
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Article96 1928-10-17 4 Drunken Driver Who Had 3 Women Passengers. A motorist who is on the dole was fined £10 and costs at Birmingham for being drunk in charge of the car. He was Norman Lewis Blunt, an engineer. He was said to have crashed into a tram standard.96 words
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Article821 1928-10-17 4 AMERICA'S LATEST IDEA. 'Stop Dead' Before Crossing. Periodically, various schemes are put forward for the prevention of accidents at road crossings, such as the righthand rule or new methods of signalling; but they all meet with a rather mixed reception. The latest idea hails from America. It is821 words
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Article672 1928-10-17 4 If the electrical engineer in a London power house should forget the time of sunset not a very likely happening of course it is probable that when the consumers switched on they would find the lights dimming perhaps to the point of extinction, writes a Power672 words
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Article357 1928-10-17 4 Need for Better Rules and Signposts. Mr. H. Massac Buist, editor of the AutoCar, in an interview with a Daily Exnress representative made a number of suggestions for dealing with the chaotic conditions of traffic on the roads. "New traffic regulations," he said, "would do357 words
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Article314 1928-10-17 4 MALAYAN CAR REQ UIREMENTS. Mr. C W. Harrison, hit*' of thl M»l*y»" Civil Service, vritiag un September 0 I The Times, says: The Federated Malaya SUtM Go™* ments lend money to their sAetfl t«> ena them to buy motor-cats, which thfj u duty. The cars so hounht hIM cars made314 words
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Advertisement237 1928-10-17 4 1> 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 in Fisk Tyres. Fisk Balloon Cords are now built of "FiUerless" Cord, by a Fisk patented process that eliminates the cross threads in the237 words
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Advertisement105 1928-10-17 4 hhk^. Jr.*' '>3sal h^ i^OfnH mt'-' F 'f^HHf «c_^^^^B m&'?l&£m. ml :39/ S&^ Me> -'c&r Hv JR. '>/9B vN^SB Unfailing T> ECAUSE of their Built In Valve Patch. Steam Vulcanised Splice and many other special features of construction. Goodyear Tubes hold air unfailingly. And further, because they are made of105 words
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Article844 1928-10-17 5 LIS IT IN PERIL OF STAGNATION? British Handicapped Overseas. I 1 at this st-ason of the yea 1 are thinking largely in u ieroM of motor-cars." writ*- Major H. < l>. Segiave in the Dailj Express. It is therefore, an appropriate moment to diiect attention to a844 words
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Article23 1928-10-17 5 Th« landscape most satisfactory for residence is tfiat in which civilisation is seen with a lackground of the wild. Dr. Vaugh- tn Corersh.23 words
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Article1113 1928-10-17 5 'IS THERE A SATURATION POINT? Next Year's Cars. 1 he significant feature about next year's liogiammes, new being issued by the motor manufacturers, is not so much that there is to be a small car war but rather that there is to be a mass attack with1,113 words
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Article226 1928-10-17 5 A Coroner has said Coroners, by the way, are always saying something that many fatal accidents have occurred through the blowing of a motor horn. Of course, one knows what he means. A pedestrian i* crossing the road in front of a car and has plenty of226 words
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Article558 1928-10-17 5 FIRST SNOW IN THIRTY YEARS. Chevrolet Expedition. The Belgian Government is interested in studying- a direct route joining Belgium t.« the Belgian Congo colonies. The propo.-ed route would pass through France and the North African French possessions, and the Belgian Government commissioned Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Boschmans558 words
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Article35 1928-10-17 5 The very fact that we have seen a remark made a hundred times in the newspapers is norirally a very good reason for considering seriously whether the opposite is not true. Mr. G. K. Chesterton.35 words
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Advertisement70 1928-10-17 5 A Superb Car at a Reasonable Cost THE AUSTIN 12 HP. WINDSOR AND WEYMANN SALOONS NOW ON VIEW IN OUR SHOWROOMS EMBODY REFINEMENTS OF BODY AND CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION WHICH ARE REALLY EXCEPTIONAL IN SUCH MODERATELY PRICED VEHICLES YOIR INSPECTION IS CORDIALLY INVITED. AND BANISH CARE THE CLOSED CAR I S70 words
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Advertisement207 1928-10-17 5 STEAM-WELDED fT\* TUBES Help Your Tyres Serve Longer N Steam-Welded Tubes I'i cstone provides all the l| value made possible by careful workmanship and l l|! 'i^^BiiiW!m materials of fine quality. Moreover there is th<V'^iiffSiifflw special advantage of freedem from "Slow Leaks" which W\ 'i iiVS-'HSv ar( so ruinous to207 words
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Article, Illustration1291 1928-10-17 6 i How the Primate Played Verbal Chess :j Our Chess Editor. I'roMem No. S. Lloyd.) I Bhuk 0 pIMHi White B alceaa, \V ite to iiiovi- ami mate in three mo\'i->. rill \l« HHISHOP OP (AMKKKIKV AND (HESS: > tu llosl Kcveietnl Dr. Da\ -i«i.»on. wh<«1,291 words
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Article70 1928-10-17 6 Up to the closi* of play at the last nu-et-iny of the Singapore Chess Club lt>2 yaitus had Iwm decided in thf Handicap Tournanifnt an«l th«* |>osition of the i-onifit'titors is Bow as follows: < lass Nanif.s G. W. l>. L. Vu<. II U. Maschoiorf 2:i 2270 words
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Article1664 1928-10-17 6 A Disappointed Statesman. London. Sept. 20. The third volume of Lord Ronaldshay's excellently written and excellently compiled "Life of Lord Curzon" (Benn) covers the period from the Viceroy's return home until his death. Between 19M and 19*25 Lord Curzon experienced both the bitter vlisappointments and the hours of1,664 words
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Article546 1928-10-17 6 AN HISTORIC < VSTLK. 11 late Marqvia Curaon, mi the time of hi> death. wa> jratheiinjr material for I lo<»k on Taitontall Ctrtlt. an oatooMt uf hif jfreat affection for "the stately home- ef Knjrland." He had framed a preliminary -cheme for the hook, and had wiitten,546 words
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Article, Illustration942 1928-10-17 6 HoratiUs - HoratiUs Let Flag -Flier* Fly —It Pays You 5 b, A correspondent Vias asked m: j for my opinion of the bidding in a dtal which is so interesting that I think my readers will like to discuss it too. It illustrates quite a number of942 words
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Article254 1928-10-17 6 The Clue "i Ihe l«i-.i«-d < :n«n Wallace. < Roridei A- Stouc btc about :t muni t?f boand i<< U- one of '<• narrows the field <>t »«•!.•< in Wallace** iagenuit) in n the crime home t" Stages of the iiiVotiL.r dusively shown to '>«■ i hard U>254 words
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Article2631 1928-10-17 7 WHAT SUGAR EXPERIMENT TAUGHT CUBA. Sacrifices in Vain. Restriction of rubber exports from Ma'ryr« r.~d Cpylr CCSSM or: November Ist. its effects having been nullified by increased piodutiion in other pmttM of the world. Having learnt by identically the tame experience Cuba has decided to discontinue the restriction2,631 words
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Advertisement181 1928-10-17 7 ********************************ra*^ 1 A LEAKING ROOF I (r 1 j will never worry you if you !i ¥T^YT ij GENASCO (i I SMOOTH SURFACE ROOFING pBI I''1 :M» jji i oth """.rt* 1 m I -vTIJ **M A*«>l«*lf "Z- Co\.iD»\.\ 1 *fi Se NO HOO*<* I Ij; GENASCO is fitted with181 words
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Advertisement109 1928-10-17 7 Vital new improvements in the power unit yj^K. make the bigger and better Chevrolet a /ra^^BKv most satisfying car to drive. Instant acceleS|ißS!|| ration, power to spare, increased smoothness, ygSgAfiy longer life -all these contribute to excepFour wheel brakes for safety larger, roomier Prices bodies for comfort smoothly flowing lines109 words
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Article1495 1928-10-17 8 EXCEPTIONAL SUMMER AT HOME. Best Since 1921. [From Our Owl Correspondent] London. Sept. 13. Whatever other drawbacks 1928 may have had, it has at all events hp.d an exceptionally jcood .iummer. The opening part of the season was not particularly promising', although it Might have been worse,1,495 words
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Article39 1928-10-17 8 British industry has been said to be suffering from a surfeit of so-called captains, many of whom in the army might be risky selections as corporals. Mr. R. J. Mackay. of the Labour Department of the Bradford Dyers Association.39 words
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Article355 1928-10-17 8 Hyde Park i» rapidly coming ti> be known as a modern Babel by visitors to London. Take a few specimens of the English language alone that any visitor to Hyde Park might have heard the other day from a mixed knot of spectators whoDaily Express - 355 words
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Advertisement212 1928-10-17 8 illii^ai a™^^^ awt RQfyp Be on your Guard! As a cure for many maladies, such as scrophulosis, diseases of the throat and chest, rheumatism, rickets and general debility, the efficacy of Cod Liver Oil has tat*en proved over and over again. However, its remedial powers depend in a surpassing degree212 words
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Advertisement243 1928-10-17 8 1 Old friends are best |l| It is just sixty years since Test ENO for results. Your health i II Mr. J. C. ENO introduced depends on regular inner cleanli--1111 "Fruit Salt" to the customers of 111l ness, and it is this most importune S HI his little pharmacy in243 words
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THE ZEPPELIN ARRIVES.
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Article742 1928-10-17 9 World's Record Established. [Router's Service. l New York. 15. W it h rations running low and fuel rapidly decreasing the Zeppelin is fighting h: j r way toward* safety this morning in the teeth of fresh north-westerly winds at a speed of 2"> miles an742 words
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Article162 1928-10-17 9 Air Experts' Views. [Reuter's Service.] London, CK-t. 16. Airship experts in Britain and Germany, though they regard the Graf-Zeppelin's crossing as a fine feat under the circumstances, express the opinion that in the present stage of progress airships aiv t>till far too susceptible to weather condition.-, to162 words
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Article209 1928-10-17 9 A TURNCOAT GENERAL'S CRUELTY. Apprehension at Chefoo. I Router's Far Rastorn Service.] Chefoo. Oct. IS. While on the surface the situation is quiet there is B considerable under-current of uneasiness. The Nationalists, site the Nationalist flag was hooted here on September 3, have been attempting to till political209 words
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110 1928-10-17 9 A More Serious Aspect. [Reuter's Service.] Budapest, Oct. IS. The Kuinano-Huni;arian dispute over the Hungarian Optants question in Transylvania threaten.- to assume more serious proportions in consequence of a decree by th< Rumanian Labour Ministry under which 650,000 Mungaiian workers, kail of w nnm j:re110 words
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Article132 1928-10-17 9 [British Radio (Mattel Serviie.] Rugby. Oct. IS. Probably the rtm'st spectacle which the Prince of Wales has yet witnessed in Kast Africa was provided by l..">00 Sesse I>k»nders. who met the vessel on which the Prince crossed I-ake Victoria a <iuarter of u mile from Rlttebbe,132 words
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Article96 1928-10-17 9 [Havas' Service] Paris. Oct. IS. The elections of Departmental Councils took place all over V ranee yesterday, except in the Seine Department. Th*- following were the results: Conservatives "><> (a loss of three). Republicans .'WS (a loss of one). Left Republicans !1»4 (a loss of ten). Independent Radicals96 words
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Article76 1928-10-17 9 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. !.">. Tht Commission on Indian Reforms, under the presidency of Sir John Simon, joined by the committee of the Central Legislatuiv and of the Provincial Legislature, held its first public sitting to-day at Poona to take evidence. Sir John Simon declared76 words
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Article57 1928-10-17 9 [Reuter's Service.l New York, Oct. 15Police are guarding, the Chinese quarters in Chicago. New York. Philadelphia. Washington and elsewhere. Two tongs were responsible for the outbreaks which occurred yesterday and resulted in seven deaths, namely the Hip-sing and the On-loong. ancient rivals but peaceful' since the57 words
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Article31 1928-10-17 9 [Reuter's Service.] Rome, Oct. 15. General De Pinedo succeeds General Armani as Chief of the Aeronautical General Staff. General Armani has resigned owinjr to ill-health.31 words
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Article20 1928-10-17 9 Sir Arthur Keith - Our standard of life is no longer our acreage but our brain capacity and our Sir Arthur Keith I science.20 words
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Advertisement411 1928-10-17 9 rtUS^IESS CARDS „K X CLEARANCE SALE rAMA STORE «t jwpular Silk Shop Nl "«i North Bridge Road. t!iumiMiimiH«ititiiuiiMMUMiiiHHHiiiHiuuaaasMai PtiFEl PI RF 1 t;«LDBOTTLE ff BEER I i HARMFUL CHKIUCAL BEER, g mi n innfii nir ifTmnrnr-iiirinriiiMaaaManiiiiu j: WREATHS. rrt>t\ fl ral wreathp mr.de to oHer f > ;!M,A!»ORE CASKEI CO.411 words
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Advertisement854 1928-10-17 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. To Cricket Club Secretaries. Messrs, Darai j'hilp .-.nd <v. Ltd.. aaviasj ■M* -»»•<•■ a| arran»r,.fv.ent^ in Sydney f,, r purhllM a is lean a< <.f Butii Soil for Crlsasl 3roua<l» an r«a<i> at all tfa»M to f«.rward any saaatttiM rasjsires .ithn .iir.ct if so ciesired, BS with pwviasi854 words
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Advertisement610 1928-10-17 9 AUCTION SALE of SUPERIOR WAX POLISHED AM) WALNUT-STAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANO, ETC. To be held at No. 6 Mount Elizabeth Head (off Orchard Road > Comprising: An txeallaat toned eottace piano by "SCHIEDMA YER." Stattgart, in perfect condition. handftOflM design ipnmc s<-;iU'd teak drawing room suite upholstered in silk610 words
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Advertisement415 1928-10-17 9 MORTGAGEES SALE of VALUABLE PBIEHOLD LAKD SITUATE AT TEMPENIS AND VALUABLE KKKKHoiD LAXD AND ROUBE N<>. Hi OWEN IMAB, SINGAPORE, To h^ held at tin Sai.r.),.iM of Messrs. chiim Kens; Lac I Limited. K.-.ffl. Cbasabars, RaaVs Plsm Siacapore, On Monday, Oct. 22nd. al 2.:?0 p.m. PASTICULABBI 1 VasaaUc Freehold Land415 words
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Article32 1928-10-17 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. MARRIAGE. TATHAM-WHITE- At St. Andrew's Cathe dr;tl. Singapore. M October 15th. 1928. by the Rev. J. V. WVstlake. Charl«?> Leonard Tatham. of Singapore, to Gladyi Aims Wh^ite of Petr.bioke-hiiv. England.32 words
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1084 1928-10-17 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 17. 1928. THE GRAF-ZEPPELIN'S FLIGHT. Even Mr. Coolidge left his desk and went into the garden and stood bareheaded, gazing fascinated at the shimmering bulk riding serenely overhead, we were told in yesterday*? cables from America 'in connection with the arrival there of the German1,084 words
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Article149 1928-10-17 10 i FIRE HOSE ATTACK ON PATIENT. To Dislodge Him From Roof. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Oct. 16. Following the recent water jh-r. Inge, Ipoh is -now gloomy over the heavy rain and the swollen streams. There was a culious diversion to-day however, which excited the occupants149 words
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Article221 1928-10-17 10 Arrival of the Middle Section. The middle section of the floating dock arrived at the Naval Base at 11.30 am. yesterday, and was moored close to the portion which arrived on Saturday morning. The first intimation spectators near the Base had that the last section was a]>proaching221 words
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Article402 1928-10-17 10 Interesting Action Recalled. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has given its decision in the case of Inche Noriah binte Mohameil vs. Shaik Allie bin Omar bin Abdullah Bashashuan. whicli attracted a great deal of interest in the Singapore Supreme Court in 192G. The case arose402 words
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Article165 1928-10-17 10 Mr- E. F. Phillips of Prehentian Tingu-i estate, Sungei Gadut. X.S., is going on leav in November. Seremban Cor. of M.D.E. An Eurasian named H. Con way was charged in the police courts yesterday with cheating a money-lender, the prosecution alleging that he falsely represented that he wished to change165 words
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Article221 1928-10-17 10 EUROPEAN CmiST injuredT Alleged Ambulance yelay. [From Our Own CofreapeaVu Several valuable minut»> tr«L| have been wasted thi> mnmi* the Pinang Gazette, by a c l^ sjjonsible for receiving the tVp^J calls for the ambulance. It that after being told th«> nai- I road where the ambulant221 words
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Article55 1928-10-17 10 Major Hubback and Malayan System. [Our Own Correip— ifant. I op; I»ndtm. Oct 14 In connection with th»- annual caraptigi of the Society for the Preservation Major T. If. Hul)liack. who i- 61 Wt den in Pahan^. P.M.S. explained tin in operation in Malaya. The executive reported55 words
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Article27 1928-10-17 10 GENERAL ELECTION NEXT SEPTEMBER. [Our Own Correspondent. Copyright) U>ndi»n. (Hi. Ih. The Daily Mail itatol t«>-<ia> tl General Election will probablj be the end of next September.27 words
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Article29 1928-10-17 10 (Our Own Correspondent.-- Copy] London. «M. The Home St-cietary (Sir William J«J» ion Hicks fmmhadrnri that [egitlatkMiwi be intvo<luced to deal vith in moral Utfefc29 words
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Article59 1928-10-17 10 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. (From Our Own Correspond nt I London. Oct. 16 4JI p.m. Messrs. Lewis. Lazaru> and Sonnotify to-day's tin prices as follow: Spot £220.2.6 (1 16th up). Forward £218.2.6 (10s. up). Messrs. Symington and Sim-lair notify to-day's rubber pried a* follow Spot 0 159 words
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Article56 1928-10-17 10 New Colonial Secretarv Hue in February. A telegram has h-on received f Right Honourable the Stcittan for the CoUm\es stating thai Mi W» 8 C.M.c;.. who has been appointed Sir Hayes Marriott. K.K.K.. C.M.G I nial Secretary. Straits Setl leave Dar es Salaam ofl .Januan Mh.. and56 words
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Article130 1928-10-17 10 On September t*h. Mr. H. B. Chief Secretary, with Mr. [V M C. E. .1. ftacot, left for S Vyner Brooke. A targe I*th«l J sent to wish them a plea-ar understand that during Mr absence the office of Chief >• in abeyance and His Hifhnes* will take temporary control130 words
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Advertisement435 1928-10-17 10 44 THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S." i i i I GENUINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDY JOHN EXSHAW 40 AND 60 YEARS OLD. CALDBECR MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies' O-dinanrt-t of Hong Kong). i (Incorporated »n Shanghai.) Phone: Singapore 228. 1 CHEESE I < AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR f>s ct*. per lb.435 words
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Advertisement124 1928-10-17 10 n i I EXQUISITE FACE iI POWDERS Delicately perfumed to suit all. Idupire brothers, ltd. 2" Sole Agents (Wholesale.) 634 Compart- trie Price and T.iileuge of Tan Kah Kee i. (,'o's Tyres and Tubes with those of any other make. TENG SENG GUAN, 634 North Bridge Road. Jeweilen ar..i Agrents124 words
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Advertisement10 1928-10-17 10 I To-day's Feature. I 1 BOOKS OF THE WEB*>l I10 words
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Article99 1928-10-17 11 pi vNS FOR RETURN FLIGHT. j» rt Opinion of Achievement. [Beater'a x too.] New Oct. 16. pelin w»« placed in it: o'cloclk this mornintf art hcffWl td repair the dam whhh will probublf take a week -t thai Hen Kckener hope: :i trip ten days hence generally99 words
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Article55 1928-10-17 11 ACCIDENT TO DUTCH MAIL 'PLANE. jtodl> Damaged at Rangoon. r*i 3*« vloa. Rangoon. Oct. 16. fourth Dutch mail Holland to the East Indies) ■< 1} (iela;. <.•<! a>" she 1 vas hen taking otf here owing the ground. The left wrenched ott nrn\ as the n>und the left i Hlgrtat55 words
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Article112 1928-10-17 11 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ELECTION. )lr. Brace Outlines His Policy. I ondon. Oct. S. e thi town the |ifi of il Premier, Mr. S -binning disDandenong. K>licy in prepara- on in November. ■1 r ir.ent M eiv pui down insidious and disphold the unity oi 1 iprvmacy of the law. ►i intenah112 words
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58 1928-10-17 11 DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY'S EXTENSION. r R. r'l S-rviee.] Ottawa, Oct. 15. tnnounead that mpany has acquired opertiea in < anada and Japan rn»- the < mpany's name but dependently. Thereby the Com•trol a arorld-vidc "huge orga•ipital of i40.u00.000. onctpondeot. Copyright). l-"ndon. Oct. 16. 'acquisition of the Canadian procoatinoation v/t recent58 words
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Article42 1928-10-17 11 "ALICE IN WONDERLAND." al FaeaiMilc Edition of Original. [tenter's Service.] I'hiladelphia. Oct. 16. 1 >»->n. who has purchased npt of -Alice in WoB--1 "i.'V announced that a special "f th<- Alice manuscript "lat.lv. H« added that the Roing to London for uubition.42 words
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Article92 1928-10-17 11 KING AMANULLAH'S EUROPEAN TOUR. lude _Splendid Reception. I'^hawar. October 9. **P»l*r K th Amani an Af h^ 'Wkeriß Amanull »h- addressing •rt"> ial> of the diplomatic in Kabul, express- to all Powers and >plen<Jic» reception durinf his recent tour turnishcd with booklet? an,! pacts which the •jfh variou. (iov,rnment« >kl^92 words
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Article110 1928-10-17 11 MR HOOVER AND IMPORT DUTIES. Cancellation of War Debts. [Reuter's Service.l M Boston. Oct. 16. Mr. Hoover has broadcast a strong attack 1 jJPJ. Mr. Al Smith's attitude to the subject of ,mp ort duties He dec ared amended rates of duty to the Democratic Platform standard namely110 words
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Article71 1928-10-17 11 iKeutei's Service.) New York. Oct. 1",. Betting on the Presidential election is rerjf lifrht all over the States. The odds tar are heavily in favour of Mr. Hoover. ut there is considerable variation in difte.ont part* of the country. Wafers, compared with previous elections, have been71 words
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35 1928-10-17 11 [Reuter's Service.] Louisville. Kentucky. Oct. 15. Governor Al. Smith visited the log cabin >n a hilltop 50 miles south-west of Louisville, enshrined as Lincoln's birthplace, and deposited a wreath.35 words
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Article372 1928-10-17 11 Lecturer Abducted by Communists. London. Oct. 7. Berlin. An astounding hoax was played n millions of German wireless listeners-in. wore expecting to hear a speech by the Socialist, Wolfang Schwartz, on 'The Problem of Ensuring Peace.* hut were treated to I flaming eulogy of Soviet Rus: ia.372 words
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Article69 1928-10-17 11 Miss Susan Lawrence Deputy Chairman. i London, Oct. .">. Mr. Herbert Morrison has been elected I (hair man of the Labour Party in succession \q Mr. George Lansbury. Miss Su.an I^awrence has been elected Deputy C'liair- man. She will be the first woman to ovcupy this position in69 words
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37 1928-10-17 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Oct. 5. 1 The Government rice policy has been provl ed to be ineffective. The modification will I be made only after the next session of the Imperial Diet-37 words
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Article188 1928-10-17 11 MR. E. MONEY OPTIMISTIC OF THE FUTURE. Flagons Interest in Tin. [Our Own Conespomh nt.— Copyright.] London, Oct. 16. Rubber shares have maintained their upward tendency and advances have -been nunierous. There is a further substantial reduction in London stocks of 2,165 tons to report. At the188 words
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Article131 1928-10-17 11 I The New Kwangsan Railway. f Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Hong Kong. Oct. 16. Mr. Ma Chiao Tsun, the construction commissioner, is making preparations for constructing the Kwangsan Railway from Changmuktow. passing Huichow Hoilukfung, and Chiaoyang to Swatow, a distance of 630 lis (about 210 miles) and131 words
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Article55 1928-10-17 11 Almost Certain to End To-day. [Reuter's Service.] Melbourne. Oct. 16. According to the "Herald," it is almost certain that the strike will he declared off to-morrow. It is rt ported that the waterside workers' management committee has ordered secret ballots, hut urging the men to obviate this55 words
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Article264 1928-10-17 11 Leader of Decoy Gang Apprehended. London Oct. 7. Berne as a sequel to the dramatic arrest of Cesare Rossi, the fugitive ex-chief of the Fascist Press Bureau, the Swis^ police have now arrested the head of the Secret Service "gang" which is alleged to have264 words
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Article34 1928-10-17 11 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service. l Tokio, Oct. 5. Baron Von Huenefeld. who is flying from Germany to Japan, is expected to arrive in Tokyo on Wednesday, reaching the Tachikawa aerodrome in the morning.34 words
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22 1928-10-17 11 [Reuter's Service.] Wiesbaden. Oct. 15. Dr. Stresemann, the German Chancellor has arrived for a month cure.22 words
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Article390 1928-10-17 11 SMASH CAUSED BY A BOMB. Plot Against Simon Commission Bombay, Oct. 8. Graphic details have been received of the train explosion at Manmad (on the G.LP. railway > on Sunday night. A strong rumour prevail* in the town of Manmad that it was a bomb which was390 words
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Article189 1928-10-17 11 Sir William Horwood and Women Officers. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright >. London. Oct. 16. Sir William Horwood. giving evidence before the Police Commission, said he did not consider that it was possible to train women sufficiently to undertake really responsible police duties. DENIAL OF THIRD DEGREE METHODS.189 words
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164 1928-10-17 11 Reclamation Work in Greece. Rugby. Oct. ft. During his recent visit to Paris and London M. Venizelos held conversations with Mr. Charles Boot, head of the firm of public vvorls contractors, and Sir Murdoch Macdonald, head of the well known firm of consulting: engineers, and entrusted164 words
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85 1928-10-17 11 Rugby. Oct. 8. pearly fifty ships including battleships, ctuisers, destroyers and submarines, of tho Atlantic Fleet are assembled in Cromarty Fiith for the autumn manoeuvres which begin on Tuesday. The operations will be comprehensive, with full calibre firing by ships including the Rodney and Nelson, torpedo85 words
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Advertisement134 1928-10-17 11 I IRobinsonS! !f i I For Value and Service I i i i i if j iDUROi I The Fabric to withstand! I Endless Washing j I I Ij #rs£^ i stripes 8 checks I I—NT1 NT lT~)/^\ I 1 B^ Fabrics-durable f fadeless if Sf» »f if I I134 words
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Article602 1928-10-17 12 WHY DANISH PLAYER IS BANNED. "A Paid Workman." Had ("rtulz Jensen Uen a juggler, or tight roj-e-walker, wr even a hairdresser, ihere would not have hen the slightest difficulty. And had he actually been a famous tenor ("'/a* next song, ladies and gentlemen, will he 'Ze Floral602 words
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Article188 1928-10-17 12 ■ran Lawk Rests Where She Was Courted. John Anderson, my jo, John, We damb that hills thegither; And mony a canty day, John, We've had \vi' ane anither; Now we maun totter down, John, .Cut hand in hanrt we'll go; And sleep thigither at188 words
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Article451 1928-10-17 12 BRITISH INDUSTRIES SECOND TO NONE. View of Harvard Professor. I ond<>n. Sept. 10. A good word for British industry was spoken at the British Association conference at Glasgow yesterday by Professor Allyn A. Young, of Harvard University, U.S.A. in his presidential address to the Economic Section.451 words
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Article367 1928-10-17 12 Five Years of Rivera Rule. Madrid. Airangements are now complete for commemoiating the fifth anniversary of the coup d'etat which placed the government of Spain in the hands of the Directory. The anniversary will, this year, take the form of meetings and public demonstrations of the367 words
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198 1928-10-17 12 Fortune-Hunting Protection. Is a man entitled to say in his will that if hi? widow marries again the money she reicives from his estate shall be reduced? Under the will of Mr. Arthur Edward Briggs, a rich spinner, his widow is given £2,000 a year,198 words
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Article117 1928-10-17 12 An interesting ceremony took place in St. Andrew's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday evenine, when the Rev. D. Fergus Ferguson, M.A., was inducted a: minister of the Church- The Rev. W« Murray Ra.A., of Singapore, was Moderator and v.as assisted by the Rev. R. S. Stewart of Penang and the117 words
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Article80 1928-10-17 12 who do not disguise their Republican sympathies: the "intellectuals" of Madrid are also credited with a desire to get rid of the Monarchy, and are only waiting for a suitable moment to declare for a Republic. In this connection there is si rumour to the effect that certain elements are80 words
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Advertisement245 1928-10-17 12 MMlflllfll KORRENGZAL OINTMENT I^Hl|l||l| V FOR WOUNDS, SORES, AND ALL SKIN DISEASES. inllllllll GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE HllValll FOR COUGHS. COLDS, AND STOMACH COMPLAINTS. I \I RELIABLE Staunchly constructed and of enduring power the Kermath Marine Engine "always runs." For the small launch, fishing boat, the large cruiser, and tug, there245 words
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Advertisement161 1928-10-17 12 I^IL pearance, arresting, -"v fh^C'^ Bodies revealing the matchless mast;^ipL «•»"> Fisher- V W'r, <^|jk commanding lines KSSx" 9h^^ rich interiors I graceful proportions K A brilliant interpretation of cosmopoliton ideaU of style. > A new t\pe of per- iSp formance, too. with speed and *ith litheness and viril- W$L161 words
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Article759 1928-10-17 13 CRUISER'S VISIT TO cocos. How "Sparks" Saved their Apparatus. Many versions of the destruction of the C.erman Emden have found their way into print, but no on? ha:; yet MUttied to clear «P in a satisfactory manner MVMMI important points. The following 1 version, which was759 words
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Article206 1928-10-17 13 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette of Oct. 12: Dr. H. R. Dive to be Senior Medical Ottker, I'ahang; Mr. R. A. Altson to be an Assistant Mycologist, Agricultural Dept.; Miss E. M. King to be a European Woman Teacher, Primary Classes; Mr. A. H. Fetherstonhaugh206 words
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Article890 1928-10-17 13 Already clad in early autumn models tweeds and velvets and the new furs ladies in wax. in papier mache, and in plaster smile nonchalantly through the plategiass windows of the London shops. These ladies play an important part in retail trade, and a word about them may890 words
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Article212 1928-10-17 13 No Support in America for Reduction. Washington, Sept. 7. It is learned o n unofficial but nevertheless, good, authority that there is no vruth In report from Paris that Mr. Kellogg while there discussed with the French authorities the willingness of the American administra tion to reopen212 words
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Article43 1928-10-17 13 If Dickens were alive I «tm certain that he would not have let the sword sleep in his hand till he had written a novel, portraying the Chancellor of the Exchequer as a far more inhuman monstor than Mr. bqueerx. Mr. Robert Lynd.43 words
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Advertisement223 1928-10-17 13 <^^^^\^\ OVE* THE WORLD! %4 A p VANS P ASTI LLES made to a formula jkCM J t th *i Llver P«>«l Throai Hospital, are mvOk"*' M prescribed by Dovtur* tor relieving Coughs -JlSl f iJjJS Lt)ldt -*«*'r- ™.l Weak Chr.t. The mi lll!t^C 'J^**^ ant.scptic vapours >enetraie into inner223 words
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Advertisement153 1928-10-17 13 Wincarnis will increase your Vitality! TN an exacting climate, men and women ±must have reserves of pov, er to drr.w upon it they are to enjoy to the full ihcir splendid opportunities for a wide and happy Life. Wincarnis offers these reserves A glass every d:iy will keep }ou stored153 words
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Advertisement740 1928-10-17 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON ft N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) 1 Due S'pore. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. CALCHAS For Marseilles, London,740 words
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Advertisement538 1928-10-17 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) "EUERHIir LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due S'pore. 1928. s.s. CITY OF MOBILE Oct. 19 s.s. CITY OF CHESTER Nov. 17 s.s. CITY538 words
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Advertisement424 1928-10-17 14 P O British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND~ ORIENTAL S N Cn UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVFRVi^, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDONER CHINA AND )Api\ Dae. Tonnage. Singapore. Tonna*, >, KHYBER 9,100 Oct. 20 MOREA M.OM424 words
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Advertisement575 1928-10-17 15 O. S. K. Line. m-.n.t. n» Steamers. Arrive. Leave. r.d r. tterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, 'i-iru Antwerp via Colombo. Ur l' <rf SaifJ Alaska Man, Oct. 10 ct 17 Saatos, Us is Hueno* Aires. oaond-th. World rassatfe f150.J ft U i>i ;ita -v laru Xov o :ii. nar-cs-Salaam. W99W 9 Narasjct575 words
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Advertisement496 1928-10-17 15 DCWULAR tti@r "PRESIDENT" JLWHI Dollar President liners oflfer yon luxurious travel comforts. AM *taje-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled bf 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 cold running water. The spacious496 words
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Advertisement785 1928-10-17 15 k. p. m. KOHHKIYKE PMETVMRT MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH T^TktV^TnDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640. with sub-cormcctions to:— Passat. Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in tin Straits Settlements (Singapore and iVn.ing) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST ULREAI OF JAVA.785 words
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Article175 1928-10-17 16 The Kweiyang arrived from Hoihow on Monday with 300 deck passengers on board. The Messageries Maritimes mail steamer the d'Artagnan is due here from Saigon on Thursday 7 a.m. and will probably leave on the same day at 3 p.m. for Colombo, Aden, Djibouti, Port Said and Marseilles.175 words
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Article404 1928-10-17 16 Striking Italian War Memorial. "On the summit of the highest of the hills which surround Turin stands the magnificent monument erected by the munificence of Senator Giovanni Agnelli. Chairman and Managing Director of the Fiat, to the memory of the Turin soldiers who fell in the Gre"at404 words
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Advertisement534 1928-10-17 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-krown steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The B.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de534 words
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Advertisement77 1928-10-17 16 I BLRGO\ NFS fl ZOTAL H ECIS i EHKD. THE MOST POWERFUL DISINFECTANT iN THE WORLD. A Germicide of the highest efficiency. possessing many decided advantages over numerous similar so called Disinfectants, particularly for HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. "Zotal" purifies the atmosphere, removing all objectionable smells and Mopping the spread of infection.77 words
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Advertisement50 1928-10-17 16 Let your cook take a lesson 3 from the check apron girL A» thickener for Impartine delightful creamy «moothnea« JPi 800 15 nd auc Brown S&&&S B H?f Broun Poisons >fl Corn Flour FREE-sot I TESTED REGPES Bj^yM your ftomt «rW NL^Mtaj^TlPl I *idnss and rectict a H^%J^S e r50 words
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Advertisement411 1928-10-17 16 Kerr Steamship Co. inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA A \n BALTIMORE h (via Su«). M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Oct. 29 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Nov. 15 M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Dec. 13 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERvin SINGAPORE TO SAN411 words
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Advertisement230 1928-10-17 16 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. t (faeorporab n Direct Services to JapM via IWt i Amoy and Shanghai and to (ale via Penan',' lr< n\ Singapore Taking tarjjo on through Killfor Canton, Macao. >« if<>». Tientsin. NcwHhraag, FaafftncfH Philippine. »tc FOR PFAAM. \M> \ltllll RO6ANG FOR lIONt. K(i\(, KUMBANG Steamers marked230 words
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Miscellaneous635 1928-10-17 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6635 words
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Miscellaneous72 1928-10-17 16 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). For the twenty-four hours ending midnight. October 15. Max. shade temp. 87.5 F Min. shade temp. 74. f, y Mean shade temp. 79.8. F Max. sun radiation .160 F Min. grass radiation 68.5 y Sea temperature Max. 82 Min. SI F72 words
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Article1540 1928-10-17 17 SLUR ON FAMOUS NOVELIST. Sensational Book. London, September. 6. A literary sensation is expected to result from the publication of a novel, "This Side of Idolatry," by "Ephesian"— the pen name of Mr. Carl Bechhofer Roberts. The publishers claim that the author originally conceived the book as a biography1,540 words
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Article203 1928-10-17 17 By Their Wives. Wives, revealing their candid opinion of their husbands, provide some bright interludes in the London police courts. At Willesden, that home of the comic music, wives were present in force. "I cannot tell you what my husband earns any more than I can fly." said one.203 words
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Article121 1928-10-17 17 An American who claimed to have invented synthetic rubber brought Sir Harry a specimen according to the famous comedian's Book of Reminiscences. "Tt looked like rubber, felt like rubber, tasted like rubber (I broke a false tooth on it, so keen was I to test it121 words
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Article50 1928-10-17 17 We learn, says the Malayan Police Magazine, that Tengku Mohamed, Assistant Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., who is at present serving: in Trengrganu, was the recipient of a special letter of thanks from His Highness the Sultan of Trengganu in aoimectiori with his services during the recent disturbances in that state.50 words
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Advertisement367 1928-10-17 17 TENDERS. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. cived up to noon on Rfc, 1 .it the Tolonia! 1 i; i|>i>r«\ the Resident lViiimr, *nd the Resident Mi ii. t'lom person- desi■apaaWi for the Qas> t'lt're. PvaaOft Mai Malacca. •>■ i• i nf one year, com- „rj l-'. IM»i mm.vpom:. rki D.'p«rtment. G iratoai. i»j367 words
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Advertisement837 1928-10-17 17 TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the erection of three Re.nforced Concrete Shoph.^^s at Keppel Ro.d aeoordinic to plans and specification which may be obtained at our office. Tender- do-*- at noon on November 2nd, 192H The lowest or any tender not necessarilv jccepted. SWAN' i. MACLAREN, Architects, Hongkong Bank Chamber837 words
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Advertisement167 1928-10-17 17 I GENUINE THERMOS GOODS I GUARANTEED TO KEEP CONTENTS HOI OR COLD FOR 24 HOURS. :jj: s&i-iiixi^^Ky I Solid Nickel Jugs, Pint $15.00, Quart $19.00. 3 Pint $22.50. 2 Quart $25.00. Quart Set on Tray $25.00. Pint bottle $3.50. Quart Bottle $5.50. Pint Food Jar $3.50. Quart Food Jar $7.50.167 words
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Article1517 1928-10-17 18 FLYING AS CHEAP AS MOTORING. His Flight Described. Mr. Bert Hinkler. the intrepid Australian airman who flew from England to Austialia in IS days, ariived in Colombo recently in company with Mrs. Hinklet on the O»an:a en route for England. In the course of conversation with a1,517 words
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Article437 1928-10-17 18 Undergraduates \VTio Passed. How young Cambridge men had been hypnotised before examinations, and had then pas«»d with flyintr colours, was told in a lecture on hypnotism by Dr. I). N. Buchanan, a young Cambridge man, at a British Asso:iation meeting in Glasgow. "We got people before437 words
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Article19 1928-10-17 18 Workmen ought o be paid for thinking, »nd it is worth while so to pay them. Mr. S. Mavor.19 words
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Advertisement399 1928-10-17 18 w^m^ y To Whiten Teeth Free Them of Dingy Film And thus protect them against many serious tooth and gum disorders RUN your tongue across your the chief cause of the commoner teeth and you will feel a film. tooth and gum disorders. It clings This film, in the light399 words
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Advertisement210 1928-10-17 18 STOP THAT LESS WORK LEAK AND You can quickly repair 1 leaks or cracks in radiators, why be stranded 1 Wm miles from home, when I it can be avoided by I f^-^>^ 19/H B purchasing a (in of:- 1 [^4 A j TO^Hv PsTO^V^^Bll varnish, enamel, du. I —no210 words
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890 1928-10-17 19 FRASER CO.. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SHARE BROKERS. TIESJ)\Y, OCT. 16th. Buyers Sellers. Asa rii Ku in bang (i) 40s 47s Banprin Tin (I) 4is M ir, s 6d Batangr Padanp ($1 47 M- :,u Batu Caves 1.17 1 \JSSL\k Bukit Aran K (75) 1.05 "1.10 [irem. Burmah Malay (t'li890 words
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Article64 1928-10-17 19 Octoh r 10. J>anK 1 in.-. _> Bank demand «j ;j i5-n*> Private credits m.-. 4 r. a New York. demand -,6:^ Credit* M <!«ys jg«; Franco. d< maiMl 144G India. T.T. IMS Honjr Koiif, demand in-, p. c Di». Vokohiunu. demand 123 S Java, dvinand 140*4 Ranpkok. demand64 words
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Article137 1928-10-17 19 (Jambier 71^ Rice-. Siam Broken No. I 220 Kiee. Si:im Broken No. t 200 Rice, Siam Glutinous No. 1 HfiO Kief, Mam Glatinoai No. 2 "j2O Kice. Rangoon ChrtinoOl No. 2 .320 Rice, Anam No. 1 280 Jlice. Anam No. 1' 260 Rim, S::tm Brok<r. ('I for export 2H5137 words
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Article53 1928-10-17 19 Ortohvr l^th.. 12 i>'cl»Hk noon. i:..-.s. equal tn Standard, Q.C.F >?..-. 31H SI Vi St.^.la-,; U.s.S. Tvndvi Ortobei 11% n XtfV-Dec. ti M Jai Sl»r. 31 :U', Tone »f Market: Slightly e»*i*»T. LaW*t Cable: Lontlon s, Shet-1 9 I-1<«1. per !b. N,u Y..:^ Spvt She*53 words
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Article138 1928-10-17 19 Yc~UTda\'-» Alt* ration-.. Oct. inch.. Ctoiai Prices Buyers Seller^. Uatu Cayea I.4n'_- 1.50 •Johan Tin 32 •••> Kochai (3) 1.65 l.t'-T 1 Luknl Tin.- i'J 1 prem. 25*± prem. Malayan Con*. R5 tiT 1 IVnawat.- 76Ht T. Rahman Hjrd. 1.4T 1 1..').;^. Assam Kumbanjrsi i' 17a Eastern138 words
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Article180 1928-10-17 19 Jhe Aetia* Raftotnw „i Importi aid Exports forwards the followiag compara. live statement of the total value <«t foreign merchandise, excluding parrel po*t. imported and exported to and from British Malaya during 1027 and It 2B. IMPORTS* (In thousands of dollnnO 1^27. 1928. Jan. to Jqbc 4M,IM180 words
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Article114 1928-10-17 19 MAKING MALAYAN INDUSTRIES KNOWN. We have received tw<> interesting booklet* viz: l *The Oil Palm in Maltha" an.! "Malayan Pineapples,** which were prepared l>y tb<' Airriiukuial Department, KuMa Lam par, and published b) tho Malay Btatet Infoimati-in Agency for Uw distribution at 'hf Canadian National Exhibition held at Toronto from114 words
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Article247 1928-10-17 19 BOSK MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Siniraporv. Ott. lt>. Uuiilu-r. -London '.M. 1 I^l up. Locai ;:i»v,. Tin.— London fJiT 10a. _h»s u:>. Loral iii'."4 for i.">«» ton*. Mining.- Su-a<l\. Tai|»ing i.o."> I.OH South Taiping 4:1 4*l. North Taiping Klang River :>.»>> :>.7.">, IVtulintrs 5.05 s.lft, Malaya Conaol. *>\ 67, PenawaU 76247 words
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Article141 1928-10-17 19 Bomefcody „ther ha> rediscovered thpineapple and tin- digestive qoalitirf of itjjiice. These an destroyed, it i> >.-,i.|. b> pookimr <>! rannintr, and s<». in many in stances, i> moat r.i the flavour. I hav« lately discovered, however, »rand mined pineapple which is vastly uperioi m flavour t»,141 words
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Article28 1928-10-17 19 t?usiiu->s men are affected bjr the facti as they think they ou^ht to be and mm al I ways by tin- facti ai they are. Sii Josiati Stamp.28 words
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Advertisement326 1928-10-17 19 rTHE GREAT EASTERN UFE mSMstfi!^^ (Incorporated in Straits Sctrlemtnls). HEAD OFHCB: Winch^Ur House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry FC IV (,m P any has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of En S !and. and complies with ttT Briufh Life Assurance Companies Act ATTRACTIVE FLANS OF ASSURANCE AGENTS WANTED.326 words
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Advertisement273 1928-10-17 19 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AISTRAUA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 600,006 shares of ±7> each i'3,000.000 Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Boat rot Liability of Proprietors 0,000,000 Hoad Otfue: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. 4lor Star Iloilo Ton^kah Amttoar Ipoh (Bhuket). ..Hnnk..k273 words
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Advertisement405 1928-10-17 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kcng). Head Office: Hong Konp. Authorised Capital $00.000,00C 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 COIRT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Cornpton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq.. Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr.405 words
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Advertisement40 1928-10-17 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS. BARKER t CO., LTD CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist Hoor). A- GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article1616 1928-10-17 20 Rupby outside Singapore last week-end COSjsistad entirely off inter State matches in which no less than eipht XV's were enp.iffed. The \epri and Selanpor each had two sides in action, the most interesting <-f the spines in which they were enpaped injr that at Tenant, in whkl. Selanpor,1,616 words
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Article464 1928-10-17 20 BJLL WIN TOURNAMENT POINTS. Etceteras and Law Beaten. 8.H.1. II pts: Etc. and Law 3 pts. In the second match of the S.C.C. Rugby tournament the 8.8. and I. proved too good for Etceteras and Law on the Padang yesterday evening and, although the scores were level at half464 words
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Article236 1928-10-17 20 CHAPMAN'S FEELING OF CONFIDENCE. "Capable of Big Achievements." [Reuter's Service.] Perth, Oct. 16. The M.C.C. Test cricketers arrived this morning aboard the Otranto. They were given a civic reception and lunched with the Governor of Western Australia (Col. Sir William Campion.) The voyage was singularly free from236 words
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594 1928-10-17 20 Australia has a much better chance than I fust thought on account of the weakness of the Enulish howling, writes A. J. Richardson in a criticism of the English tide. I consider Australia will be equally as strong in attack as the Mother Country. Apart594 words
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85 1928-10-17 20 AUSTRALIAN PLAYERS' "ALLOWANCES." At a recent meeting of the Australian Board of Control it was decided that, for test matches, players' allowances should be £30 a man, with first-class railway fares and sleepers, and il 10s. a day when absent from their own States; players to provide for their own85 words
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THE CESAREWITCH.
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Article51 1928-10-17 20 Scratched from To-day's Race. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London. Oct. lft. Mr. Halse's Eagle's Pride, the favourite for the C^sarewitch. on which the betting was B—l8 1 on Saturday, has gone lame. London. Later. It is now announced that Eagle's Pride will not run in the51 words
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Article16 1928-10-17 20 KINCHIN JUNGA WITHDRAWN. London. Oct. 5. Kinchinjunga was scratched from the Cesarewitch at 9 o'clock to-day.16 words
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Article265 1928-10-17 20 Annual Lawn Tennis Tournament. The above tournament wa« brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday. October 13th., when the final of the Men's Open Doubles for the Brown Cup was played. This was won by Hassan bin Abdullah and Syed Abdul Kadir. who beat D. G.265 words
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Article149 1928-10-17 20 Buchanan Wins Vade Cup. The final of the Vade Cup was; played at Bukit Timah last Sunday anil resulted in a win for M. Buchanan who beat R. T. G. Arthur by 4 and ft. The following is the result of the various rounTls: Ist R:»und Buchanan149 words
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Article28 1928-10-17 20 Ladies Monthly Spoon. Fourteen ranis were taken out and the following returned: Mrs. \V. Marshall 1 down (Winner! H. Foster 2 R. H. Wilson :i28 words
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Article38 1928-10-17 20 No competitor ro^ceeded in obtaining twelve correct results in last week's footoail competition, the competitor getting the greatest number correct being Bombr. A. Bolt. R.A. Military Hospital Blakantf Mati Singapore, who had ten results correct.38 words
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Article36 1928-10-17 20 [Reuttr's Service.] London. Oct. 1«. Rol>erto Roberti, the Italian, has broken" two ribs and in consequence has withihawn from bis proposed match with Paolino L'zcudun which should have taken place at Brooklyn to-morrow night.36 words
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Article35 1928-10-17 20 An All-French Final. [Reuters Service. J London. Oct. 15. At Queen's Club to-day, in the world's professional lawn tennis championship final Ramillon (France) beat Edmond Burke France ti— l, 6—3. 5—7. (5—4.35 words
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Article35 1928-10-17 20 London. Oct. 8. Florence. In a match for the fly-weight Championship of Italy, the holder, Sili, knocked out the challenger, Cecchi, who was taken to hospital with a fractured skull and died.35 words
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Article30 1928-10-17 20 (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). Ixmdon, Oct. 16. It is officially announced that pending the adoption of the totalisator system in ringland the parimutuel will be used.30 words
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