The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 January 1929
1929-01-07
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Title Section13 1929-01-07 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA MONDAY, ANUARY 7, 1929. NO. 12,61013 words
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Article286 1929-01-07 1 A bulletin on Saturday morning reported a slight improvement m His Majesty's condition. No Bulletin was issued yesterday morning but it is reported that His Majesty was moved from his bedroom to the adjoining audience chamber for an hour yesterday Page 9. England won the third test286 words
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Article1119 1929-01-07 1 The rtVtr flows wide and grey uiuici the winter sky: its sedge beds are yellow and withered, its rushy backwaters are >imply ark pools, and the shallows where the lone giey fishermen stalked duiing the hot days oi summer are now a raging torrtnt oi'1,119 words
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Advertisement275 1929-01-07 1 asdfjalskdjf j RafiSes Hotel ROOMS WITH MODERN SANITATION (j^ EXCELLENT GRILL DINNFR I DANCES TANIA SVETLANOVA DANCES ft MONDAY TUEmiAV WEDNESDAY MURA SMIRNOVA THURSDAY JUSFL and SATURDAY L^-^ ALEX SALNIKOFF a-^ Raffles Th Popular Dancers Concert 1 Orchestra. from Snanghai will appear during Sonda y. 915 p.m. ALL TEA AND275 words
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Advertisement211 1929-01-07 1 M H pf f^ i s w//ia ■■Aa m t=a 1^ /fik Ofl E^ F3 9^b^3bV LI p| M^HJ^^^^^^slbT^ I r, j i S I 1 Pedigree Scotch Whisky 1 M? ALISTER 6 CO., LTD. Sole Agents for S.S. 6 R M.S. EUROPE H HOTEIf S "Renowned by Recommendation." S211 words
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Advertisement95 1929-01-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Chevrolet utility trucks— Pace IS. Cold Storage new shipments Page ft. Whiteaway* standard values Pauv 0. Kelly and Walsh's new no. els Page 8. Notice re Frozoclone trade name Paine T. Washington the best canvas shoes Page 13. Heinz pure food products special display Page 8. Quaker-oats 1G95 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous175 1929-01-07 1 THE WEEK. Monday. 7th. High Water, 7.37 a.m.. H.G 9.18 p.m.. 7.8. Malacca: H. W. 5.20 a.m.. 6.0. 5.40 p.m., 4.8. Hockey: S.C.C. 4 A' vs. R.A.M.C. Coyne Musical Comedy Co; Theatre 9.30. Titesdn y, Hth. High Water, 8.20 a.m., 8.8. 10.8 p.m.. >.0. Malacca: H. W. 6.10 a.m.. 6.J,175 words
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Article644 1929-01-07 2 Prospective Newspaper Proprietress. "When I grow up.'' said Tatiana. the 9-ar-oid daughter of Prince and Princess iasemsky, m an interview, curling up m corner <»t the l>i*r settee, her head on a cushion, M l*m gohsg t<» have a newspaper. *r«>in*r t<» be railed 'Will-o'-the Wisp.'644 words
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Article172 1929-01-07 2 4. I Fears for the Pope's Palace. Home. N0v. 27. i a Im tV>? auMrtew of the Two ground llooi> mi int. m\« I'ulutim- Guard at the Ytitttan collapsed with crash at scvi-n o'clock this morning. Thr rooms were unoccupied Qwinf to the early hour. JCuSiquentlj no172 words
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Article98 1929-01-07 2 oln connection wltn the drowning tw(l nun m the Perak River near Blanja, says the Times of Malaya, the body of the Pun .iabi watchman (Bnagat Sinu;h) has beef found Rotting m the river at Teluk Anson The corpse was discovered bj Police, l< was brought to lpoh on Monday98 words
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Advertisement553 1929-01-07 2 SPONGES. A large assortment of BATH AND TOILET SPONGES JUST RECEIVED. Prices front 75 cents to $9.00. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Opposite New Post Office. SINGAPORE. J&t 104 FIRST PRIZES I I TO' M OVADO I gcS^ LtAOINQ THE WORLD I *§ml^ IN WATCH VALUE r> I Sole Agent S.S. F.M.S.553 words
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Advertisement254 1929-01-07 2 ViaORIA THEATRE SATURDAY, JANUARY sth. TO JANUARY 12th. AT 9.30 PJM. The Fred Coyne Enterprises present the Coyne Musical Come dy Company TO-NIGHT THE NON-STOP DANCING REVUE "KEEP MOVING^ BOOKING AT LITTLE'S. PRICES: $4, $2 and $1, *r PAVILION I^ FROM TUESDAY. Ist. TO MONDAY, 7th. JANUARY. AT 9.15 P.M.254 words
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Advertisement321 1929-01-07 2 ALHAMBRA (Tan Chens: Kee and Co., Ltd., Proprietors). 4 Programme Commencing Jan. 2nd and ending Monday Jan. 7th. In the Second Shaw at 9 p:mi THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS WILLIAM FOX presents CHICKEN A LA KING An up-to-date Broadway comedy with a sweet daddy »W the ladies. lov^ NANO^Ti Great321 words
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Article732 1929-01-07 3 WILL HE RETURN TO HIS HOME TOWN Where will He Hang His Hat ißy LOUIS M. LYONS, written exclusivol, for the Free Press and the N.A.N.A.' Northampton, Massachusetts. "One thing: is sure. He will do the unexpected. He always does," said Mr. Ralpr W. Hemenway, who still732 words
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Article213 1929-01-07 3 Startinply Frank Revelations. Wide interest and some apprehension will be excited by the sale of a number of unpublished manuscripts and letters by Oscar Wilde, to which attention was first diawn m "The Talk of London" m the Daily Express. The manuscript?, it is stated213 words
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Article34 1929-01-07 3 Enche Omni, Inspector of Police attached to the Central Police Station, Ipoh, has gone on transfer to Taiping m place of Mr. J. R. Cole, of the Taiping Police, who has gone to Ipoh.34 words
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Advertisement121 1929-01-07 3 THE SERIES 2. I Pocket "KODAK "I niitt-^dP Open the front I II I Iflißft and its ready for I Liss™l?^L picture makin g- i Tj I sV/Z/ZUsSfl BBBB^^ Mm LKODAK LIMITED. I (Incorporated m England.) 9j 8, Battery Road, SINGAPORE. S CADBDRFS I fc|pjj2^^^^^ /(ib'/irJ-MjEUt^— r \i -V.l^^isißssssssM i121 words
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Advertisement492 1929-01-07 3 I state rust Agencies I j (1927) Limited, j J m> H Registered by and Security deposited with the A Straits Settlements Government. |!!L \T II Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers. Guar- y il^ •>' dians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and III! In terest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration492 words
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The House of Silence
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Article1695 1929-01-07 4 CHAPTER 1 There were five broad stone steps leading up to the massive old oak front door of the house occupied by Mr. Gideon Bavnish who was known, by many, to be a collector of evidence that the world is considerably older than our limited imaginations sometimes comprehend.1,695 words
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Article1613 1929-01-07 4 CHAPTER 11. Courtney Row, where Gideon Barni>;h had lived for so many years, was one of those countless London thorQug-hfares which, ■vyhile it had weathered the storm of demolition, had changed m a very definite de- gree from what it was m the days when William1,613 words
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Article1672 1929-01-07 4 CHAPTER 111 Jan Gregory had been secretary to Gideon Barnish for exactly a month, and she was congratulating herself upon securing not only a well-paid post but also a very congenial job. Mr. Barnish had explained to her that there was a very great deal of work to1,672 words
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Article147 1929-01-07 4 Two Coffins Suspected On the arrival of the Chinese Hsin Pin*> at Shanghai from Vladivostok recently an elaborate search was carried out by the Chinese authorities who, says the Xam Keung Po. found Communist and Soviet papers and even suspected the contents of two coffins.147 words
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Advertisement126 1929-01-07 4 Wf ill W rVomii W the depths i for the earth! to the highest tables m the (erjebos) SALT CERE BOS LIMITED LONDON* SVONIt |IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIII||||!|!!|;^ iThc I Brightest I Shine 1 |m the Shortest ra t* if obtained by using FURNITURE CREAM SOLD EVERYWHERE. Ac RONUK, Ltd.. Porttlade. England. iiiiiiuiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitfiiiiniiJiiiiiiiiiiifiii126 words
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Article412 1929-01-07 5 Temple Vipers From Penang. Mr. Walter Goodfellow. the naturalist, has returned from a collecting expedition to the Far East, on behalf of Mr. Spedan Lewis, who has presented a number of the animals collected to the Zoological Society. Of special interest are a pair of turquoise412 words
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Article358 1929-01-07 5 Grand Old Man of Dancing. "For eighty years on his toes" is the just epitaph for the remarkable little old Italian Enrico Cecthetti, who has just died m Mil lan, and who worked for several yfears recently m London. Born m the dressing-room of a theatre m 1850,China Morning Post - 358 words
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Article91 1929-01-07 5 Dr. H. W. Richards, warden of the Royal Academy of Music and a member of the Associated Board, speaking at a distribution of music certificates at Harrow recently, stated that the board identified itself completely with the recent statement of Dr. Cyril Norwood, Headmaster of Harrow School,91 words
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Article108 1929-01-07 5 Two handsome Sanctuary Chairs one for the Bishop, and one for the Celebrant, have been presented m memory of the late Archdeacon John Perhana, says the Cathedral Paper. They were designed by Mr. F. D. Ward, the Government Architect. The donors are the late Archdeacon's two servers, Mr. G. R.108 words
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Article162 1929-01-07 5 Shanghai, Dec. 23. An ugly incident marred the soccer match between the Shanghai (Shanghai Recreation Club) "Recs." and Loh Hwa, the strongest local Chinese eleven at the Stadium this afternoon. An hour before play the crowd, estimat- ed at 25,000 a record for Shanghai packed theReuter - 162 words
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Advertisement293 1929-01-07 5 ("BURROUGHS") ♦J* long line of ADDING, SUBTRACTING, f MULTIPLYING, CALCULATING X 1 X BOOK-KEEPING MACHINES t STOCKS OF POPULAR MODELS ARRIVED. I IBRINKMANN g CoJ ♦j* SOLE AGENTS, X ST. HELEN'S COURT COLLYER QUAY, X V n STAMFORD ROAD. •>^* I^.-- v >^ jV^ '/>'•:•: f i aa^|^^^ a P293 words
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Advertisement257 1929-01-07 5 (Pronounced Kal-ol) jj]j HO i I Odorless— Colorless— Tasteless i Si Medicinal Liquid Paraffin I I CURES ICONSTIPATIONI i Sold Only m Original Packages 1 Pint and Half-Pint Bottles x mi \OBTAIN ABLE ISl CHEMISTS g PILES CAN BE GORED. A Treatment That Is Different. its If W?J£ c S257 words
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Article1079 1929-01-07 6 NATIONALIST MINISTER IN SINGAPORE, Lecture at the Kuomintang Directorate. (Our Chinese Correspondent.) Mr. Chiang Choh Peng, Nationalist Mi nister for Germany and Austria, was invited to address the 26th meeting of the local Kuomintang held m the Kuomintang Directorate, Singapore. There was a good attendance and Mr. Yew1,079 words
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Advertisement634 1929-01-07 6 WHITEAWAY'S STANDARD VALUES r^ r ~^~^~~?i^~\ *-lb^Sc^S HOI IDAV^<fW* «C5SS^^P unk expandingsuttcase 3 "Pi> hirch renders a firm t'oundatiun. 1 J stout hint wood hoop battens makes a I 111 B vL^_^ reinforcement. Wood fenders make tin- \Mm ar J^ outside corners immune from wear. HI IJoiM K^bf Painted brown,634 words
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Advertisement152 1929-01-07 6 I r I Embrocation is specially prepared for India. Federated I I Malay States, and Straits Settlements. It was formerly I known as Pain Relieving Balm. Gives mstant relief I to those suffering with Headache. Toothache. Neuralgia, Gout I Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, and Sore Throats. The pain I resulting from152 words
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Article68 1929-01-07 7 A QUIET DAY ON FRIDAY, No Change m Condition. [Reuter's Sarvice.] London, Jan. 4. 9.20 p.m The bulletin at 8.15 says the King had a quiet day and there is no change m His Majesty's condition* It is signed by Sir S. Hewett and Lord Dawson. It68 words
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31 1929-01-07 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 4. The Duke of Gloucester while hunting with the Quorn near Barsby, fell at a wide ditch but escaped with a shaking.31 words
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Article123 1929-01-07 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Jan. 5. Against the powerful navy group* Senator Borah single-handed defended the Kellogl anti-war pact m a three hour speech before an interested and crowded Senate, whom he warned th.it if ihey found no way to preserve peace civilisation would be imperilled as it123 words
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Article76 1929-01-07 7 I Router's Service.! London. Jan. t. All delegates of the Salvationist High Council have arrived m London. They comprise 4<> British, six American anil 12 of other nations. It is not yet known who will preside. Melbourne, Jan. 4. Brigadier Siattery, Divisional Commander of the Salvation76 words
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74 1929-01-07 7 [Reuter's Service.] Capetown. Jan. 4. Tho following have been selected to represent South Africa m the forthcoming cricket tour m Fngland: H. Deane (Captain), H. Taylor. C. Vincent, J. Christie, H. Cameron, F. van der Merwe, B. Mite-hell. Z. Macmillan, (all Transvaal) I. Siedle, E.74 words
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Article95 1929-01-07 7 [Reuter f s Service.) London. Jan. 4. The commission of inquiry into the live lifeboat disaster has found that prompt md proper measures were taken to recall the lifeboat but the recall flag should i.avc been hoisted at daybreak though it is very improbable it would have95 words
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Article73 1929-01-07 7 I Reuter's Servlce.l London. Jan. 4. The Colonial Secretary has decided to appoint a committee to advise him on problems of educational development m the colonies, protectorates and mandated territories, consisting of Bishop Bidwell, Major A. G. Church, Lord Lugard, Sir James Currie, Sir W\ G.73 words
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Article58 1929-01-07 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 4. As the climax of the endeavour of the ?mployers to secure a fully productive 48 hour week, the general committee of the Master Cotton-spinners at a meeting at Manchester confirmed the decision to give the Operative Spinners' Amalgamation a notice terminating the58 words
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38 1929-01-07 7 FReuter's Service.] Washington. Jan. 5. The Pan- American Conference has form- 1 ally approved the diafts of the multilateral arbitration treaties and also the report of the special committee dealing with the Bo-livo-Paraguay dispute.38 words
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Article40 1929-01-07 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. 5. The long 1 discussed unification of the Radio Corporation of America and the Victor Talking Machine Company has been finally consummated, the proposal being approved by the respective boards of directors.40 words
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Article687 1929-01-07 7 PROVISION OF MALAY SETTLEMENTS. Penang's Claims. (By Our Muslim Correspondent). Readers of this paper are aware that the Government has approved of a large area of land at Changi being reserved to form a settlement for the local Malays. Following a large number of letters on the subject687 words
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Article214 1929-01-07 7 Distressing Change m Observance. Jerusalem, Dec. 24. The religious celebration of Christmas at Jerusalem has changed distressingly m i recent years. The Christmas pilgrimage from Jeru- salem to Bethlehem of the past Was im- pressive and picturesque, although labo- i rious, as the road is long andReuter - 214 words
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Advertisement371 1929-01-07 7 BUSINESS CARDS. "FLORANGE" I all > Youth and Health. I.J THE PIKE NATURAL DRINK [111 x r~ x=q s I FUNERALS. 1 SINGAPORE CASKET CO. \i»KRIENCED UNDERTAKERS. ln y and Night Service. Tel. No. 75. TO LET. i BT, furnished rooms, $40 per month. tlukit Timah Road. Box No. 250371 words
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Advertisement752 1929-01-07 7 NOTICES. FROZOCLONE. m1 9 £J I JS h<reb >' ivt that the TKADK .NAMh depicted nbove is the property of PAUI JTBTEB MULHKNS, Sol. Proprietor of th, Kau de Colo K ne and Parfumerie-Fabrik •Gloekenga^t. No. 4711," K r eK enuher tor I ferdepost von Ferd, Mulhens, at Cologne, G.rmany,752 words
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Advertisement691 1929-01-07 7 DOES YOUR BACK ACHE? Thousands of men and women suffer for years with Backache and beliere it is the result of overwork. Actually, that awful stabbing, unceasing ache is a sure sign of Kidney Trouble. For this there is no quicker, rarer remedy than the world-famous De Witt's Kidney and691 words
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Advertisement676 1929-01-07 7 PENANG TURF CLUB. EXTRA MEETING FOR PONIES. January 25th 1929. (THAIPUSAM HOLIDAY) Class I. 6 Furlongs all divisions STAKES $2,100, out of which ?.'JOO to 2nd and $150 to 3rd Pony. Class II. 5 Furlopgs all divisiv>ns STAKES $2,000, out of which $2^o to 2nd and $150 to 3rd Pony.676 words
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613 1929-01-07 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1929. WEEK-END COMMENT. The week ends on a more cheerful note as regards His Majesty's illness. A short period of no alteration has been followed by a distinct, if slight, upward movement and the doctors consider there is no necessity for two bulletins daily613 words
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Article473 1929-01-07 8 Mr. G. \V. Seabridge, Assistant Editor of the Straits Times, has arrived m Kuala Lumpur on a short visit. M.M Messrs. T. Q. Griffin, H. P. Armstrong and A. Maxwell «aie all due out from England shortly to join the F.M.S. Police as Probationary Assistant Commissioners.' The Executive Engineer, P.W.D..473 words
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Article105 1929-01-07 8 SELANGOR SCORES AN EASY WIN. A Scrappy Game. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 5. At rugby Selangor beat Negri Sembilan at Kuala Lumpur by two goals, two dropped goals, one penalty goal and two tries to a try. Stratton- Brown and Scott scored a drop goal105 words
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Article844 1929-01-07 8 Welch Regiment Defeat S.C.C. Welch 10 pts.: S.C.C 3 pts. Despite the threatening weather on Saturday afternoon a large crowd gathered to witness the first match between the Welch Regiment and the S.C.C. The ground was waterlogged and a slippery ball made it very difficult for the threes844 words
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Article114 1929-01-07 8 KUALA LUMPUR HOSPITn INCIDENT. U Suspected Fatal Assault [From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur. j an Three Chinese, employed a* torn*. the distiict hospital at Kuala Lumpur v taken into custody yesterday m conn^t with the discovery of the <Jea<l l0(^. Chinese sweepei also employe.] at l hospital,114 words
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Article58 1929-01-07 8 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. J an Tl:e engagement is announu-ij an ,j N marriage will shortly take placv „f Hi Huggins M.C.S., son of the \au- Mr Huggins and of Mrs. Huggin- of M«. Yorkshire, and Miss M. C. Green, daughter of the Hon'ble Mr.58 words
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Article416 1929-01-07 8 A Good Show at the Theatre WhateVe betide a musical oimdy pany containing the right material always be counted on to fill tru* Victor, Theatre. This time it is a new group g performers as far as Singapore is cottcmed, the Coyne Musical Comedy Company although Mr. Fred416 words
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Article43 1929-01-07 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICE. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT London, Jan. 5. 4 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices M follow Spot 8 11 16 d. (up 1 1G). Forwara 8 12 16d. (down 3 16). Tone of market steady.43 words
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Article80 1929-01-07 8 Hylam Shot Dead. A Hylam was shot dead m a hot Giub Street at about 8 p.m. on FfMa) and another was wounded whon i man of the deceased who had I** 1 conversation with the others suddenh ed out a pistol and fired at his compH80 words
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Article36 1929-01-07 8 The eminent Dutch botanic Cramer, has arrived m Malacca I the supervision of the woik o( bua| which is being introduced on r *p u wki on the estates owned hv the Mala, Plantations. Ltd. M.M.M.M. - 36 words
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Advertisement253 1929-01-07 8 g /liwaj/s f w»o anBicers to the question when BARCLAY'S i LAGER is concerned Light or Dark 1 j CALDBECK, MACCREGOR CO., LTD. I {Incorporated under the Com />» xuV Ordj'nonrfj« of Hong Kong). 3 (Ircorporated m Shanghai.) [Ij ?j Singapore. gj giSJSJSfaiaiSJSI3I3I3JBIBISISI3JSI3IBJ3IEriSI3i3ISI3^ fci l£d II NEW SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED253 words
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Advertisement166 1929-01-07 8 jjj I C^ J- 1 i *-x I I EXQUISITE FACE POWDERS I I Delicately perfumed j§ to suit afl. BIIPWE BROTHERS, LTD.! B l Sale Aerate (Wfcokuk.) ffi -:634:T.K.K.'S BEADED EDGE TYRES. 815 x 120 $20. Tubes $3.75. 820 x 120 $22. $3.50. 880 x 120 $26. $4.00. 920166 words
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Advertisement15 1929-01-07 8 =r I"I To-ftav's Feature. X I r k THE HOUSE OF SILENCt —Our new Seriul.15 words
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THE KING'S HEALTH.
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Article142 1929-01-07 9 No Morning Bulletin. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 5, 10.30 a.m. Theft was little change m the King's rondii on this morning. Th- f.ulletin at 11.15 a.m. says the King 1;1 ,i >rood night and there is slight improvement m his condition. Th. morning 1 bulletin is regarded142 words
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Article44 1929-01-07 9 1 Loadon, Jan. fi. understands authoritatively that King was moved from his bedroom for first time yesterday and taken to the adjoining audience chamber where he refor about an hour, being afterwards «;uk to his bedroom. His condition lorninej was unchanged.44 words
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Article107 1929-01-07 9 Humour Mongers to be Prosecuted. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 5. report that the Afghan authorities 'ordered" the arrest of Lawrence of Arabia utterly discredited m London is known that a Bolshevist canard rtVct has for a long: time been circulating. New Delhi, Jan. 5. Lawrence who is107 words
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Article33 1929-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] Nice, Jan. 6. ivand Duke Nicholas of Russia has from pneumonia. He was a f the late Tsar and commanded the Rttssitn armies from 1914 to 15,33 words
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Article41 1929-01-07 9 Sudden Passing of Famous Promoter. fßeuter's Service.] Miami, Florida, Jan. 6. famoua boxing promoter Tex Rick- the point of death following a Mid operation m one week for abdominal trouble. Miami. Florida, Later. I v Kukard is dead.41 words
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Article50 1929-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] Los Angeles. Jan. 5. Question Mark" at midnight had <'°nip Men hours m the air and there is n-mjluationof the flight ending. !>t "Question Mark" is engaged m detratfof the fact that by re-fuelling m trom other aeroplanes there is no to descend except when desired.]50 words
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Article37 1929-01-07 9 f Reuter's Service.] Los Angeles. Jan. 4. m local newspapers that inomas < ampbtU. one of America's largest 1 l'l-n: *****,000 selected acres of wheat 100.000,000 worth of American w»l machinery has been purchased.37 words
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Article123 1929-01-07 9 1 s of Railway Revenue. arrangement with Nanyang Slang Pan Press.] Shanghai, Jan. ."I. Shun has arrived at Shanghai. MMkM of the Committee itttion and Disbandi icnt start1 M Saturday morning Fo proposed using railway re My for road repair and re:a>failway loans. hwane proposed maintenance '»H-nt123 words
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Article1591 1929-01-07 9 JUDGE FINDS FORGERY Mr. Braddells Speech. dav/^/A^ 11 11 laStin sev n *nd a half Suor^ r &gOft WUI Case ™nclud*d hi the Justin Sat Urday When th Chief found ih?t s!* J ud^«nt, said that he uismissed the motion for probate behatf ST^li' 11 Cont i1,591 words
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Article102 1929-01-07 9 POLITICAL DIFFICULTIES IN BELGRADE. Constitution Suspended. [Reuter's Service.] Belgrade, Jan. 5. In view of the inability of politicians to compose their differences the King has decided to invite a "distinguished" personage outside politics to form a ministry. Belgrade, Jan. 6. The King m a Proclamation has suspended102 words
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Article79 1929-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, .'an. 6. Delegates of 21 republics participating m the Pan-American conference since Dec. 10 signed multilateral treaties of arbitration and conciliation for peaceful settlement of all future international differences m the western hemisphere. The conference has now adjourned. The United States, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama,79 words
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Article81 1929-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. 6. The 29th. annual motorshow opened here with 46 makers exhibiting over 300 makes. There is little change m construction and .o price changes but manufacturers expect the year to be the greatest m the history of the industry with production81 words
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Article76 1929-01-07 9 Seiyu M.P. Dead. Tokio, Jan. 4. The death has occurred of Mr. Yosuke Haoami, M.P., who belonged to the Seiyu Party now m power. Heavy Gale m North Japan. A heavy snow storm, accompanied by tidal waves, swept the wholo coast along the Japan Sea. Five deaths76 words
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Article157 1929-01-07 9 RACIAL ISSUE IN COMING ELECTIONS. A Dangerous Policy. [Reuter's Service.] a Capetown. Jan 5 A speech at the Nationalist rally at Pretoria yesterday by Ge neral H ertlo X is making the native question the main issue £uthV,?c P a r OaChin gmenl eleCtion m Hertzog stated157 words
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Article98 1929-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] c- r. London, Jan. 5. Sir Denison Ross has left London on an entirely personal visit to Persia where he will discuss with the Persian Government tpe question of modernisation of the Persian educational system. In a Reuter interview he said he was taking98 words
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Article69 1929-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.| London, Jan. 5. The Manchester Guardian says that fin ancial arrangements with the London Banks m connection with the Lancashire Textile Corporation have concluded favourably and early registration of the Corporation is confidently exj.ected. [The matter had been held up because although Manchester Banks favoured69 words
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Article18 1929-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] Budapest. Jan. 5. A Turko-Hunjrarian treaty of neutrality, conciliation and arbitration has been signed.18 words
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Article206 1929-01-07 9 Falkiner's Exhibition. Conditions must have been rather trying for both Mr. Claude Falkiner and Mr. H. K. Laou who played a match of 800 up at the Padmore Billiard Room, Victoria Street, last night, the rather confined space making a side table shot difficult at times while the absence206 words
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Article120 1929-01-07 9 Mr. Claude Falkiner, the Billiards Champion, met Mr. Chee Swee Ec, at the Runnymede Hotel on New Year's Day m a game of 800 up m whi«h the Champion conceded 400 points to his opponent. Mr. Falkiner scored his full 300 points when his local opponent120 words
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Article109 1929-01-07 9 A tigress measuring about seven feet from tip to tail was shot by a Malay at Kuang (Chemor) on Monday morning at about 3 o'clock, says the Timee of Malaya. The Malay who is a keen sportsman, was out with his gun looking: for wild pig, but he had not109 words
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Advertisement175 1929-01-07 9 rSHEETS} I without I i the shiver i II II iij Viyella" sheets are unique m every way. 1 l "Viyella" sheets bring the i 1 cosiness of blankets without I S the irritation or weight of wool I it I'H or the chill of linen or cotton. I Just175 words
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Advertisement751 1929-01-07 10 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.) Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due S'porc. For London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In751 words
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Advertisement488 1929-01-07 10 -Herman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. 1 (Incorporated m U.S.A.) "EUfMttN" UNL 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.s. CITY OF PEKIN Jan. 12 s.s. CITY OF KHARTOUM Feb. 10 HOMEWARDS.488 words
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Advertisement416 1929-01-07 10 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 GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON~FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Do# Doe Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Sinjrapor* 1929. KARMALA 9,100 Mar. is KASHGAK 9.000416 words
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Advertisement644 1929-01-07 11 O. S. K. Line. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, :»k and Antwerp via Colombo. fl SO* and Port Said. Altai Maru Jan 14 Jan 16 Often* Port Elizabeth, Cape Town. Santos, R><» d? Janeiro. Montevideo Bueaoi Aires. Kound-the-World passage £150.1 t Manila Maru Jan. 4 Jan 6 v iitiaifli Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaam. Beira,644 words
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Advertisement500 1929-01-07 11 TRAVEL-COMFORT iXMJLAR i^^L LINERS ~^S^^SSS~ Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading: lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The500 words
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Advertisement491 1929-01-07 11 K. P. M. KONINKLYRE PMETVJURT MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 8640, with sub. connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU491 words
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Article377 1929-01-07 12 The National Union of Seamen has elected Mr. W. R. Spence as its new General Secretary. Captain B.W.C. Manning- of the Canadian National Steamships is to command the new Lady Hawkins, the first of the Cammell Laird quintette to be tried. Commander Robert T. Park, R.N.R., Senior First377 words
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Article210 1929-01-07 12 First Unit to Cost $5,000,000. St. John, X. B. What is claimed to be the largest coffer dam m the world with a total length of 4. 300 feet is now being rapidly constructed here m connection with the $5,000,000 harbour development on the West Side,210 words
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229 1929-01-07 12 Two of the five motor ships which the Blue Funnel Line (Messrs. Alfred Holt anii Co.) have on order with Workman, Clark and Co., and the Caledon Shipbuilding Co. respectively, are to be equipped with tw.iiscrew Burmeister and Wain four-cycie single-acting machinery, each engine havintrMotor Ship - 229 words
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Article127 1929-01-07 12 The Blue Funnel Line (Messrs. Alfred Holt and Co.) have placed a further order with Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. for a motor vessel exactly similar to those recorded lately and with machinery which will be built to the owners' specifications totalling 5,500 b.h.p. on twinscrews127 words
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94 1929-01-07 12 The Poelau Roebiah, completed last month is a notable vessel, as she is equipped with the highest-powered single-screw machinery of any motor ship. She is the first of four 14^-knot 11,600-ton liners building for the Netherland Steamship Co.'s regular service to the Dutch East Indies, and94 words
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Advertisement689 1929-01-07 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) I Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tone) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.689 words
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Advertisement753 1929-01-07 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S. A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE. (via Suez). M.S. SILVERBELLE due Jan. 7 sailg Jan M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Jan. 29 Pai l s Fpb M.S. SILVERASH due Feb. 16 sai i753 words
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Miscellaneous584 1929-01-07 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. KoU Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang arid Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a,m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6584 words
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Article972 1929-01-07 13 HOW THEY USED TO BE DEALT WITH. Modern Reforms. [By Rose Patterson for the Free Press and the N.A.X.A.] London. Dec. 5. The amazing differences between England's treatment of her young offenders a hundied years ago and to-day are vividly shown m the newly issued report of the972 words
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Article237 1929-01-07 13 Twelve Arrests at Lahore. Lahore, Dec. 18. In a Gazette Extraordinary the Governor keenly deplores the death of Mr. J. P. Saunders, an officer of marked energy, courage and capacity, at the hands of unknown young men. A. C. Bali and Hansraj Mohra, members of the Lahore237 words
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Article26 1929-01-07 13 Mr. D. M. Robertson has handed over charge of Sunprala estate. Port Dickson, t© Mr. B. D. G. Thompson on the latter's return from Home leave.26 words
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Advertisement272 1929-01-07 13 Wmmto building! /QUAKER OATS is 16?; protein, great V^^^^il \cl builder of muscular tissue; 65% l^S^/SSfiU energy -generating carbohydrate and m If* m£|W addition, it contains fats, minerals, vitamins H jR and roughage. This greatest of cereals has 1 '>BP*B ,n t-\ir.iordinary balance of essential food H jFF HBH t272 words
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Advertisement403 1929-01-07 13 II L 1 M m l\ (at Singapore) Jl UTILITY TRUCKS There are feur great improvements incorporated m the new Chevrolet Utility Truck that are of the utmost importance to every user of motor haulage. P J c i the four- wheel brakes that give a greater margin of l403 words
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Article408 1929-01-07 14 Emigration Chief Criticises Englishmen. "The Englishman is the greatest coloniser m the world, but he has a had habit of talking too much and m a critical sense, and this often drives offence to his neighbours," said Mr. J. Bruce Walker, Canadian Director of Emigration m Europe,408 words
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Article362 1929-01-07 14 Though he stated fully the benefit* of what is loosely known as artificial sunlight. Dr. H. Kinjr Brown lecturing at the institute of Hygiene offered a serious warning to people who might a ply it without medical advice. He quoted the Superior Council Of Public Hygiene of France,362 words
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Article213 1929-01-07 14 Apropos of a recent reference to truffle hunting, a correspondent writes from Cor sica: "One day m 1913 when I had been out with the Tidworth Hounds, and was riding through a beechwood I C au K ht sight of an old man and three small dogs.M. Post - 213 words
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Advertisement153 1929-01-07 14 II CERTAINLY dm EAT MORE FRUIT ==k BUT EAT IT WITH p UR E A^jjjj THtCH i *Z=Z Ot% I^A g I r\ ri i 11-4 L* HANAKA T^I?TT7T IT 3ZI^H f~* -i'^\.i^ m^ry. X ivll l^tl. l z._ ==r apricot Jy over and pile the cream on top -z^153 words
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Advertisement235 1929-01-07 14 I STOP THAT Less Work J 4 irAin i AND t X I Better Results t ♦♦<► You can quickly repair j V leaks or cracks m radi- V A ators. why be stranded f miles from home, when V it can be avoided by f^Z~\ mK^V^ V purchasing a235 words
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Article172 1929-01-07 15 Saturday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers Hitnms 87%J 71 H<>n*r Katt (si) 85% 87% Kuyohs 27V 89% Malayan Cons. 62 63V_> Mamhaus 1.08% 1.07% Nai Hoot* 20 22V IVnawat. *7 1 l- 91 Rahman Hyd. 1.79% 1.86 V Raja Perak* si 1^ BSH Rantau Pref. 1&& \MX\-j Suiucei Way*172 words
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Article61 1929-01-07 15 January f>. Bank 4 m.s. ff Bank demand LVffi Private credits 3 „>.*. mfI VJJ New York, demand Credits 90 days 56 3 "!f France, demand 14^° India, T. T. 1436I 436 Hong Kong, demand lO v t> m*H Yokohama, demand P^ v Java, demand Bangkok, demand 39 Bar61 words
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Article180 1929-01-07 15 •January 3. Tin 250 Tuns n i 1 •••It's lambier 1 Pt'PPer White lO y Pepper Black Rfi Flake Tapioca 7 v Prarl Sago Small J Copra Sundried 10 30 Nice Lian t Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (M«w) 330 Rice, Siam old No. l. 3^ Klcp, Rangoon Dißjao180 words
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Article56 1929-01-07 15 January ."»th.. 12 o'clock noon. R S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Standard 11.5.5. nri Tender Jan. l'lm, 29*4 Vvb -.Miir. M ADr-.liirir :iO- 4 July-Sept. I] ::i Toim' of Market] <^ui»-t. LateM Cable: Loadoa Spot sh<»-t k-. k <i. per lb. New York Sp«t Sh^t-t56 words
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Article217 1929-01-07 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore, .fan. .">. Kubbir. London, $%d. 1 16«1 up. Local 29 i cents. Tin. London £220 IDs. 40a down. Local Sill 7 for 280 tons. Mining. Steady. Hong Fatt .'Jo* 38, Ulu Klang 1.16 1.18. Dang River .*{.;">(> .'J.fJO, PetaUng 4.1H) 6.00, Kinta Dredge 1.52 1.55,217 words
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Article241 1929-01-07 15 Singapore. Jan. .">th. The commodity market ojK'ned tho Year quietly steady with small trading and values generally unchanged. A coßsistant demand for Spot and Near deliveries has howevei improved the tone and prices are a -i ati<> mmer at the close. The small supicti toming on the local241 words
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Article994 1929-01-07 15 Some Interesting Reflections. Mr. J. E. Nathan who will be remembered here writes an article m the China Express Anniversary number as followsLight months have elapsed since the JJime Minister made the announcement that rubber restriction would come to an end m October and it is now994 words
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Article178 1929-01-07 15 LEWIS AND^PEATS REPORT. Singapore. Jan. f»th. U n X nS rO1 v aU maik^s have remained unchanged with the opening of the New lear and though nrices have continued steady, orders have been chiefly covering;, and few fresh enquiries have been received fir'~rTT ent from Mal «y«178 words
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Article105 1929-01-07 15 Saturday's Alterations. v Buyers Sellers. Bukit Aranjr (71) 80 1)0 prim. Uhenderimnir («1) lls 6d 12* El* ffi ,o 17s 6d 18s N c.d. Kuchai Tin Dred K o ($n 1.57*4 l.C'»' Linpui Tin 1.87 IJ2V4 Malay Consd. 62" ir> Mambaus ($1) l >O r, 1 io105 words
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Article431 1929-01-07 15 America must iook to her chewing: gum laurels. It is an American himself who says that the gum produced at Slouch by the now British factory owned by Major Hugh Green, Scottish Canadian, is more pliable, thanks to tho damp British climate, than that made InA.W.; Evening News - 431 words
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Advertisement671 1929-01-07 15 ASSETS OVER $8,000,000 THF fJRPAT DACTETOiT wwm ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 IHH MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMTTED HEAD OFFICE: Winched BaZZZZ S a The Company has £20,000 deposited wit W^!' q LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, EC eposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the671 words
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Advertisement413 1929-01-07 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors 020,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. h. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. B.413 words
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Advertisement43 1929-01-07 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) -A MOTOR CAR MARINE. J Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. J Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.. j Messrs. HARRISONS, J BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.43 words
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Article285 1929-01-07 16 SATURDAY'S RESULTS IN THE LEAGUES. Chelsea Beaten at Home. [Reuter's Service.] I.ond«m. Jan. 5. To-day's results m the English and Scottish Leagues were as follow: DIVISION I. Birmingham 1, Huddersfield Bolton 1, Arsenal 2 Burnley 3, Cardiff 0. Derby C. 0, Sunderland 0. Leeds 4, Leicester 3. Liveipool285 words
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Article70 1929-01-07 16 Lesson of Third Test Match. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.) London, Jan. 5. The Advisory County Cricket Committee is bringing up the question of the duration of Test matches before the next meeting of the M.C.C. The papers generally consider that the result of the three test matches70 words
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Article74 1929-01-07 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 5. The following were the results of the chief Rugby games played to-day. England 24, Rest 17. Scotland 27, Rest 8. Welsh Probables 47, Possibles 12. Blackheath 5, Devonport 5. St. Barts 10, Harlequins 19. Richmond 10, Newport 0. I London74 words
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Article44 1929-01-07 16 rFREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.! London, Jan. 5. Smith m his match with Newman made his eighth thousand of the season and his fifteenth four figures score, during the Lindrum, who is playing Davis, is now 8,500 behind with another week's play to44 words
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Article37 1929-01-07 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 5. A pari-mutuel machine is being erected on the Cheltenham race course and it is hoped to have it ready for the National Hunt steeplechase meeting m March.37 words
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Article102 1929-01-07 16 SSome Tableaux Vivant took place on November 27 at the Art Theatre Club, Great Newport Street, London, m aid of a North Lambeth Charity. Mrs. Douglasr Campbell's elder daughter, Dulcie. was m a tableau called "Turkish Ladies," and looked exceedingly handsome m a brilliant oriental I costume. She is an102 words
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Article, Illustration606 1929-01-07 16 AUSTRALIA BEATEN BY THREE WICKETS. SUTCLIFFE SCORES MAGNIFICENT CENTURY. England retained the "Ashx-s" at Melbourne on Saturday by defeating Australia by three wickets, having won the previous two Tests at Brisbane and Sydney. Their margin of victory m this, the decisive match was not as large606 words
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Article531 1929-01-07 16 THE COMPLETE TEST SCORE -CARD. AUSTRALIA— Ist. Innings. W. M. Wend full c Jardine b Tate 7 V. Y. Richardson c Duckworth b Larwood 3 H. L. Hendry c Jardine b Larwood 23 A. F. Kippax c Jardine b Larwood 100 J. Ryder c Hendren b Tate 112 D. Bradman531 words
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Article96 1929-01-07 16 The three Test Matches have been remarkable for the breaking of existing: records m games between England and Australia, which were as follow: Bth-Wicket for England.— Hendren and Larwood scored 124 m the first Test Match. Run Win Margin. England's victory by 675 m the first Test96 words
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Article754 1929-01-07 16 FACTS AND FIGURES UP TO DATE. What the Players Have Done. England having retained the *'Ashes" hy winning the first three Test Matches m Australia, it is interesting to record wh»t the various players have done during the present series, and other statistics m connection with the754 words
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Advertisement247 1929-01-07 16 Nursery I Records I S CHILDREN will be enraptured with the Xui^ I I v^Rhymes and Tunes, and Fairy Stories and I rollicking wholesome fun which are to be found I j these delightful Records. und m I i Hi« Masters Voice 19 I Ask to hear these records or247 words
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