The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 January 1929
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section13 1929-01-19 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, SA SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1929. NO. 12,62113 words
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Article177 1929-01-19 1 The King is reported to be still in an unchanged condition Page 11. Our weekly wireless note;? Page 18. Scottish Cup and English League fixtures Page 20. An agreement has been reached in the Sino-Japanese tariff negotiations Page 11. Weights for to-day's racing at Penang Page 20.177 words
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Article945 1929-01-19 1 \tmieqmt4 afiml kmmin*4 nv*tr, m* farrago Juvenal. Readtrs will join with The TopLi^i in expressing satisfaction at the distinctly better news of His Ma ;< sty's health which has been a feature of the reports this week. It seems leasonably contain now that units* there is945 words
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Advertisement214 1929-01-19 1 VINU LOONG. r| ,K BBCOGNIMD HOUSE |in s riioricAL suits. H IGB STREET. Raffles Hotel j ROOMB WITH MODERN SANITATION. EXCELLENT GRILL S TEA DINNER I D4 \fES SEA VIEW HOTEL DANCES j j ii yosp\Y .Modern Sanitary Arrangements. TUESDAY fi hHK° TEA~DANCES Thursday IS,, every SATURDAY j TUESDAY AND214 words
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Advertisement263 1929-01-19 1 V "Insects cannot livm where LOTOL is used. f One Certain )> Cvtre >) a FORALL INSECT PESTS Jl/V v WLMAS, FUES AI MOTH3, if! \£s£s 1 IJy 9WMMJTUMMSORMM. XsS-Sj^ k^^ V k J I SwSmSTsw] J_THg S^PRAV THAT SLAYS 1 Jy Will not harm Walls, Clothes, 1\ or Fabrics.263 words
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Advertisement98 1929-01-19 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Lotol. the certain cure for all insects Pa*re 1. Crossley lighting and pumping sets Page 3. Auctions ami Bankruptcy notice* Page 9. Socony. the spirit of mileage and power Page 7. Dunlop tyre* for quality ?.nd long mileage —Page 20. Johore Government tenders and trade mark notices Page98 words
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Advertisement14 1929-01-19 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLACS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Miscellaneous241 1929-01-19 1 THE WEEK. Sot rrfa/r, Ibth. Hijrr; Water, 3.58 «.m.. 8.3. 4.24 p.m., 1.9. Malacca: H. \V. 0.10 a.m., 6.1, 0.50 p.m., 5.0. Outward mail due. B.>\in;: Borird of Control- Orchard R<i. 3 p.m. Rujpby: S.C.C. 'A' r«. South Johore. Johore. Peaaag Rac«.>. So.iuhtj/. 20th. Hijrh Water. 400 a.m. 5.3. 5.52241 words
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Article637 1929-01-19 2 Effect of I^ower Pitch. The War Office decision in favour ot o>*t" pitch for military hands has given] fhe greatest satisfaction to musicians throughout the country. Colonel John C. Somerville, C.M.(i., C.8.K., late Comniandmt of the Royal Military School of Music. commenting on the anouncoment, in637 words
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Article139 1929-01-19 2 Heroism of Native Mechanic. (avaM:»nca. .I«'»n. H. French convoy, consisting <^t* four lorrK'«. >::\- ftirivcd in the town of V>"v'\ Alolla! ■pattered with ballet holes. The exhausted driven saH they ha.i managed to dasn through an ambush of Moorish bandits. A native mechanic was then139 words
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Article64 1929-01-19 2 M INCHURIAN RAILWAY PROBLEMS. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.} ToK»o. Jan. l."i. Tl.. Nationalist Government seems o have eivon orders to Chancr Ksuoh-lianjr to abandon decisively further n- potiations with Japan. According to thi Chteaat papers, the Nationalist Qorenunent har decided to take ♦>aok the South Manchuria Railway. The oflW ial circles64 words
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Advertisement203 1929-01-19 2 STRAITS CHINESE LADIES 9 AID SOCIETY SALE OF WORK on SATURDAY, 19TH INSTANT, From 2.:>0 p.m. tf.3o p.m. at THE A.C.S, CHAPEL HALL, Colcman Street. An abundance of useful articles at moderate and reasonable prices Tea and Cakes served alter 4 p.m. at M) cts. Proceeds In Aid ol the203 words
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Advertisement352 1929-01-19 2 VICTORIA TffIATRE FOR TWO RECITALS ONLY. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22nd. f WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23rd. At 9.30 p.m. MOISEIWITSCH THE FAMOUS PIANIST. BOOKING AT LITTLE'S $4, $2 $1. JANUARY 24th. TO 31st. AT 9.30 P.M. W. K. BANVARD'S NEW Musical Comedy Company. IN THE LATEST LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY SUCCESSES. January 24th. and352 words
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Advertisement339 1929-01-19 2 ALHAMBRA^ (Tan Cheng Kee and Co^ Ltd., Proprietors) PROGRAMME Commencing Jan. 16th. and ending Monday, 21st. Jan. 1929. In the First Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS FIRST NATIONAL PICTURES present LILIES z FIELD Corinne Griffith Conway Tearle A powerful drama of true mother love, a tale <>i339 words
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Article928 1929-01-19 3 THE OLD ADAM IS GONE. America's Changes. The "Old Adam" is pone from the Episcopal Prayer Hook; oabies brought for t-hristtning- according to iis ritual iuo no lOOgfer thought of as being eonceiveu and born in sin, and in the solemn funeral service stress is laid not928 words
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Article91 1929-01-19 3 The cominjr amalgamation of the two oreat iron ;»nd steel firms of Dormrm Lob* ami Co. and Bol<kow, Vaugrhan and Co. wns mentioned by Mr Arthur Dorman, presiding at the ar-niial m««»tiii«r of Messrs. Dorman Lone: at Middlesbrough. The boards of both companies, he said, had91 words
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Article333 1929-01-19 3 That pheasam r aS fine CO ck bird as ever car.ie hurthnjr over the tree-tops-to C nTVh n^° f f mimbor that 1 helped had had an adventurous career, writes a countryman in Evening News. When it came to carving him a st an~e .and hard substance333 words
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Article67 1929-01-19 3 Two Police brides are coming out on the P. and O. Macedonia, due in Honjr Kong from London on Feb. Ist., says the China Mail. They are Miss T. Morrfssey, No. 14, Parliament-street, Waterford, Ireland, who is to marry Serpt. J. O'Donovan of Central Station; and Miss M. Mclntosh, No.67 words
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Advertisement251 1929-01-19 3 ACCOUNT BOOKS TO BE CLEARED 50° 0 Reduction I OFF USUAL PRICES. I C A. RIBEIRO CO., LTD. I Print r8 Engravers. 1 Electricity k*_ ECONOMY AND SERVICE I Consumers of Electricity connected to Municipal mains I may now obtain the following I electrical apparatus on hire Large Cookers $2.50251 words
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Advertisement108 1929-01-19 3 I II \JI H 1 1 KIV B Ssi^-«. ai'"i I" '"!i LIGHTING SETS PUMPING SET Sole Agents i African u Eastern (malaya) Ltd. Singapore Penang I WATER FILTRATIONI "JEWELL Pressure and Gravity Filters! X Pioneers of rapid filtration. Over 6,000 in successful operation. V f EFFECTIVELY FILTERS TURBID WATER108 words
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Article221 1929-01-19 4 Transport Problem. In most countries, when a motorist wants to buy a new ca., he simply goes to tht showroom, picks out his oar and drives it home. Bui down in Santa Ciuz de la Sierra Bolivia, buying- an automobile if a far mor-c221 words
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Article235 1929-01-19 4 (lei man and Italian owners of featherweight motorcycles are immune from taxation in respect of their machines. Not only are they free from any vehicle tax but they need not register their mounts, nor are they compelled to carry Dumber plates. \W have drawn attention an !)K»rr khan235 words
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Article975 1929-01-19 4 SHADOW OF INCREASED TAXATION. The Cost of Motoring. -eekhur, no doubt, loi some means of scL^urino the electoral favcuis of the great ■I..UV of l.'tepayers, we are toiJ *y the poli tical quidnuncs that there will be Parliamentary support for the views that are to be placed before975 words
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Article49 1929-01-19 4 When policeman stopped Alfred Charles Vincent, who was driving a lorry without lights, Vincent said, "This is my unlucky (Jay. T had a breakdown this morning, a puncture this afternoon, and now my front lights have prone wrong-." Vincent was ordered to pay ss. at Windsor.49 words
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Article26 1929-01-19 4 Toh Mada Ibrahim and Che Choo, who have been to Bresta^i on a health trip, returned to Kuala Kanersar at the- end of lust week.— T.O.H.26 words
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Article313 1929-01-19 4 Progress Towards Unified Control. Socialist obstruction at the County Hall having been overcome, the Bills to authorise the London County Council and Lord Ashveld's group of transport companies to itait negotiations for the unified control of tiaftic will be at one*? deposited. They will be identical in terms,313 words
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Article117 1929-01-19 4 Change Welcomed b> Hard-Hit 1 Shopkeepers in the area between street. Cannon-street, and Q»W« street welcomed the end oi W traffic experiment, which. thi\ I cd a big loss of trade. -It is the end of a death-trap, street tobacconist iUted "The and great lorries which impossible117 words
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Advertisement292 1929-01-19 4 I *^^^t B^k I j A r f JEf B f f il 1 f lij K liW I ji Kf"flH| I* 11 S; I; I Ifc^l I I m I 1 !{I B i i fl f IB SB B I B r i H H I II if;292 words
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Advertisement133 1929-01-19 4 THE line of Goodyear Motor Accessories and Repair Materials inelude such important pro- >J^Tube Repair Kits, /fofey^^^ Hlow-Out Patches. mllM^^^ I Fan Belts. Radiator Hose, No-Draft Mats. M Tyre and Auto Hood Paint. P/ Tyre Plasters, i Friction Tape, ry a I I SEEING AND USING IS BELIEVING!! Are you133 words
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Article454 1929-01-19 5 HOW STYLES ARE BEING REVOLUTIONISED. Elegant Fittings. Paris. To the appointments of motor cars France has begun to apply seriously much the sa ne care, taste and good workmanship tJiat have made Paris the foremost diessmakii g city of the world. There are f«W possioiiities for further454 words
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384 1929-01-19 5 The proposal to make it compulsory, as preliminary to the issue of a licence, for the owner of a motor vehicle to insure against his liability to any third party as a result of accident or damage caused by such a vehicle ia being revived.384 words
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Article120 1929-01-19 5 Motorist Accused of Manslaughter. Southend. Peter Hirtman. 21, of Melville-road, Upton Park, vas remanded here on a charge of manslaughter. It was alleged that while motoring in Kensington-road, Southchurch, he knocked I down and killed William Taylor, 58, otf 1 Seaview-road, Southena. I After the accident he120 words
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Article559 1929-01-19 5 LORD BANBURY'S SIGH FOR CARRIAGE-AND-PAIR Too Much Hurry Now. Motor cars? They may be all right for getting quickly from place to place on a long journey, but— give me a horse and carriage. Lord Banbury. They were quiet, leisurely days 50 yean ago. 'lea miles an559 words
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Article182 1929-01-19 5 Cause Poor Starting and Poor Running. When an automobile is harder to start, loses pep on hills and <lws not perform ej well as it used to, the fault is usually due to neglect of the motorist in not having his car inspected until after it has182 words
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Article180 1929-01-19 5 Canadian Banker Secures Control. As a result of purchases of common stock in the open market, Mr. Cyrus S: Easlon, head of the New York and Cleveland barking house of Otis and C .mpany, i.~ reported to have secured control of the Goodj «ai Tyre and Rubber180 words
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Article286 1929-01-19 5 An interesting point of motor-car insurance was raised in a recent action, which mm* brought by Mr. A. H. Page of Wemble\ against the Scottish Insurance Corporation to IVCOTCr £117, the cost of repairs to a motor-ear damaged in vtollision on the G.eai North Road, between Wyboston and286 words
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Article167 1929-01-19 5 Once again the question. "Should the rule )f the road be changed?" has been raised, .his time by a writer of motor notes in an evening paper. He confesses that it would be a costly •hange if all vehicles had to be altered to167 words
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Article56 1929-01-19 5 A public nu'ting held in th" Town Hall, Penan*;*, on Sunday decided 1 re?U*:itfttt the Penang Orchestral Society. A representative committee was elected including one from each community. The Resident Councillor has consented to become patron while leading residents have been invited to become vice-presidents. It was decided to hold56 words
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Article187 1929-01-19 5 Many firms who let cars out on hire insist upon the car hein*r insured, but even when this is not insisted upon by the owner of the car. the hirer will be extremely unwise not to insure against third-party risks, writes a barrister in The Light187 words
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Article335 1929-01-19 5 Ideal "Butterfly" Found by Chance. Berlin, Dec. 19. The famous State Opera in Unter don Linden ha* discovered the perfect Madam Butterfly. She is Miss Jovita Fuentes. a beautiful Orient il-looking *rirl. with almond pyes and a lovely smile, from the Philippine Islands, who has been studying335 words
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Advertisement72 1929-01-19 5 F M amJ^r .^ev e^V .^n^T^^nW H^n^r M^^^a a a*^^^a^^^^^^^m e^n^nr /$2,495\ BORNEO MOTORS LTD. I (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). I SINGAPORE. I v A I RENAULT CARS f OFFER I 111 t l Lxtreme Economy X 2 Extraordinary Road I Comfort 4 3 Efficiency Reliability V I Full72 words
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Advertisement28 1929-01-19 5 wiwinimmmmwMmimmiimm GO AHEAD CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS OUTSELL ALL OTHERS Sole Agents: Malayan Motors, Ltd. 14-20 Orchard Road Singapore, Represented throughout th« F..\f.S. By M,??r* Wemnu ffrwttorv. Limited. «UllllllllllllllltllllllllMIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIII1lllllll1lllinilllllllllllll1llllllllllllllllllllUllllllllltllHllllllllllllll!lliiiu28 words
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Article1015 1929-01-19 6 Untrue Allegations of Critical Outsiders. ROUGH PLAT NOT INCREASING. [By LOUIS PAGE, Burnley and Fngland flpc nisi to the Frcn- l^-cbs.J Football is not a drawing room panic. It only some people will realist* that evident fact, they will not be so hasty in forming judgment upon1,015 words
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Article421 1929-01-19 6 A suggestion that Mr. Grover A. Whal- < i n. general manager of War.aniakt-rV ston* in Now York, who baa Wen appointed CoMimisstoncn ot' Police t«» clear up *'uan>i" murderer*, has his 4 vye" on the mayoralty of the city, wa> made by one of421 words
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Article15 1929-01-19 6 Manafield man: He throttled me and I .wan th*re at the time he did it.15 words
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Article446 1929-01-19 6 The International "Ambassador" suspenKion bridge now building over the Detroit .Ri\«r will surpass in span any other similar KiMim' in the world, althouun it \m to be surpassed in turn by the new Hudson River bridge in New York. Despite its size, it is to be held446 words
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Article581 1929-01-19 6 m i smaflmfMk4 4mtmmm>nnmmmmmm> Jan. 20 Death of John Howard. 131> On January 20th., 1790, John HoYKARS ward, the great philanthropist AGO. and prison reformer, died a martyr in the cause of suffering humanity. He was born in London in 1726, and at the age of581 words
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Article734 1929-01-19 6 The Nigerian Chicken. When you consider tlv Kqualoc <( t its mi! Tourulinjrs. the unremitting 101l **m vigilance necessary to keep body ami sou" together a the knowledge that th«- hand o every man, woman an«! child perticularl] small child- ifl against it and thai. as734 words
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Article544 1929-01-19 6 Homeless and Hopeless Millions. Paris. Dec. 17. Count Kokovtsoff, former Finance ;uul Prim Minister of Russia, has contributed a striking article u> the Revue ties Deus Mondes on the homeless children of hi sountty under the n.v of the Soviet. Most of the statistics quoted by544 words
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Article31 1929-01-19 6 Dr. S. Sanmugam. of the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, was entertained to dinner by his colleagues and friencU. on the «ve of his departure to Port Swettenharn Hospital on transfer. M.M.31 words
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Article640 1929-01-19 6 What the Best Dancers are Wearing. PUT COMFORT FIRST. [By MISS THYLLIS MONKMAN.— Special to the- Fr. It is possible to distinguish pood dancer, irom those who are merely passable before they take a single step in the first dance! You can tell them by their clothes!640 words
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Article371 1929-01-19 6 Masters' Edict. Jterlin, Dec. 11. German dam ing;-raa>lejra have Kstoed K; i edict for 1921* ballroow fashion-. Away with the rotttortiefm, they .-ay, which mad^ the flesh of gentlefolk rr« o two year.-, afiio* Fhey have ruled thai dancinjr motions i»e\i year >hal! n«» loiifer371 words
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154 1929-01-19 6 l'ii-tur«»*quc French Ctlf wy. tv, l V r 1 Ine hunting hound.- an- blessed by th, <-U>vg\ on St. Hubert's Day, ami motorist! take their oars to be blessed on the day <le (Heated to St. Christopher, but Parli race horses an- bleMed on St.154 words
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Article325 1929-01-19 6 Deed Found in Wigai Odin Wigan ha> tamdn historic link with the fii house under remarkak circumstance*. It dat«-«i 1U92 relating the "site »f tfc lau n „r. i q Hollm-ell near the fitj y County «>f Middle* ,ad tin Ladye Ciurdt'ii* lying the dormitory uf325 words
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Article24 1929-01-19 6 According lo Um time in the bUtor} _j J|i*sl two ladiea, Mr, Alvinl j .^1 Metlill Cormick, ar« I with the attributioi imerican Cabin<24 words
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Article1969 1929-01-19 7 SUPPRESSION OF "DIVE KEEPERS. Bootlegging Profits. This is the fourth of a series of five dail; articles on Chicago's battle against tiu gangs te is and their political allies, who have made the name of the city a by-woic thioufchout the country. It shows how "divi1,969 words
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Advertisement251 1929-01-19 7 SOCDjMY (Pronounced SO -CO- NY) .^■^^^P^L^Bm "THE SPIRIT OF MILEAGE AND POWER." STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK Incorporated in U.S.A.) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR I?()H PENANG. IP SCOTCH WHISKV AS SUPPLIED TO THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD THE CHOICEST PRODUCT OF SCOTLAND I First Prize, Silver Medal I AND DIPLOMA at the251 words
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Advertisement238 1929-01-19 7 The Food for tStuidy Growth f Failing breast milk, only a JJJI/1 at contains tne same constituents and is as digestJB_ ible, can produce that sturdy, >< natural growth which is every \^3JL\ Such a food is Mcllin's Food ®R^ or ir s^PP^ cs the essential I nourish ment nee238 words
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Article458 1929-01-19 8 Old Custom Survives New Moscow. I)e<\ 12. While tho stability of marriage relations In Russia has befell somewhat shaken by Soviet legislation making marriaue a purely civil contract, terminable at the will of either partner, the old custom that a bride should be provided with a458 words
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Article84 1929-01-19 8 Al Whitlatui (Carmarthenshire) a horse ran into a farm at Pantyderi and careered round the yard, making- an unusual noise. When the animal saw that it had attracted the farmer*! attention it made off again. The tanner decided to follow the horse and was led to a hog: in which84 words
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Article1148 1929-01-19 8 THE SILENT INVASION OF BUSINESS. Squares and Trees. Strange things are happening in Bloomsbury. Along the whole side of Bloomsburysquare, and reaching back to frown above Southampton-row, a colossal insurance office has been reared up to the skies. In Gowerstreet, a stern modern building in white stone the1,148 words
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Article617 1929-01-19 8 URGENTLY NEEDED REFORMS. New Consul-General [From Our Chinese < >m The Singapore Chine,.- ContJlJjr has just received a circular Utter Committee for the Affair- o f < >V( nese in connection with the fomT** r the Chinese Goods Exhibition. Thl— f mittee is appointed by the SationilSt^ ernment617 words
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Advertisement60 1929-01-19 8 jl IIBH ll I Concessionaires for Malaya. ITALASIA. LTD.. Singapore. Penan*. Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. I ll JOHNNIE WALKER OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY. Red Label If You V\ «int— QUALITY AND PRICE to be right, you must ask for JOHNNIE WALKER jit ■^i-SSfe wk Red Libel Sole Agents JOHN LITTLE60 words
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Advertisement356 1929-01-19 8 NOTICES. PENANG TURF CLUB. EXTRA MEETING FOR January 25th 1929. (THAIPL'SAM HOLIDAY) < lass I. 6 Furlongs all divisions STAKES 12,100, out of which |WM to 2nd and $150 to 3rd Ponv. (lass II. *i Furlongs all divisions STAKES $2,000. out of which $2"0 to 2nd and $150 to 3rd356 words
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Advertisement350 1929-01-19 8 (;riffin races. First Day. Two Races. Distance 6 Furlongs. Second Day. Two Races. Distance 5 Furlongs. For Horses that have run on First Day (Winners barred). Third Day. Two Races. Distance 1 mile. For Horses that have run at the Meeting. Fourth Day. Two Races. Distance *> Furlongs. For Horses350 words
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Article327 1929-01-19 9 BANDIT DICTATOR IN POWER. Will Ex-King Bid for Throne 1 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, Jan. 17. It i.s wirelessly reported from Kabul tha Inayatullah has now abdicated on conditioi that the safety of himself and all hh household is guaranteed. It appears that when Amanullah abdicate the rebels attacked327 words
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Article147 1929-01-19 9 Medical Press Opinion. fßeuter's Servfctw] Ixnidon. Jan. 17. 9.."» a.m. It is officially stated at the Palace toni>?nt that the m >rninjr's report as to the Kind's condition is confirmed. London. Jan. IS. Thi* Lancet, commenting «>n the fact that for :he first time in seven147 words
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Article71 1929-01-19 9 [Router's Far East Service.] Nanking. Jan. IS. Final derisions were reached at the disbandment conference yesterday evening whereby China in divided into six areas, Nanking, I»van£, Wuhan. Mukden. Peking and Southwest China. The conference ajrreed that the military forces of China should not exceed *>•"> divisions each71 words
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Article57 1929-01-19 9 ißeuter's Service.] Washington. Jan. 17. The British Ambassador has informed Mr. Kellogg tn at the allied governments have selected Owen D. Young and J. Pierpont Morgan as American experts on the reparations committee. Thomas Elson Perkins of Boston, has been chosen M a substitute expert. Mr. Kellogg57 words
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Article48 1929-01-19 9 t Twenty-Five Killed. [Reuter's Service.] Caracas, Jan. 18. Twenty-fire P*opk reported to have been killed by an earthquake at Cumana where, according to a wfotteM message from the Governor, every building has eollapaed. The tel«crmphic ■erviee ii to* teiTupted. Tremors were felt also elsewhere in Venezuela.48 words
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Article30 1929-01-19 9 [Router's Service.] Vienna, Jan. 18. NwWl from Belgrade says the German People's Party and the German Culture League have been dissolved under the Defence of the Realm Act.30 words
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Article22 1929-01-19 9 [ReuteVs S«rvice.l Washington, Jan. 17. The death has occurred of Dr. Joseph Goldber^er, discoverer of the cure foi pellagra.22 words
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Article132 1929-01-19 9 CONTINENT CARPETED IN SNOW. Traffic Dislocated. [Reuter's Service.] tu liondon, Jan. 17. The Wfaofa of Europe is carpeted with snow. Sow, road, in England are unusable and conditions on the Continent are more ScWf I I"' LS the "»P^^3 spe^ toiji Tt J. snow-covered from the Alps132 words
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Article379 1929-01-19 9 Candidates for Generalship. [British Radio-- Official Service] KuKby, lan. 17. Commissioner Hi^uins. the chief of staff oi the Salvation Army, to-day took over temporarily the duties of General Bramwell booth, the deposed leader, pending the appointment of the General's successor. Commissioner Higgrm* has been the right-hand man of379 words
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Article168 1929-01-19 9 [Commission's Recommendations. [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 18. The report of the Commission on the desirability of federation or closer union of British dependencies In Eastern and Central Africa, presided over by Sir Hilton Young, Considers the time is not yet ripe for drastic *nd sodden chance;168 words
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Article45 1929-01-19 9 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Jan. 17. The League of Nations Economic Committee has decided to organise consultation* between expert representatives of the sugai industry from fiftten producing countries including (heat Britain, India and Japan. Another consultation of imfi Sllgll ex perts is contemplated later.45 words
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Article11 1929-01-19 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Jan, 17. Marshal Foch's improvement continues.11 words
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Advertisement431 1929-01-19 9 BUSINESS CARPS. FLORANGE" IMPROVES I VDLR HEALTH :-rr?(SisiS@fSISISQISI3(SiS(SISISISiSI I* WREATHS. wreaths inaik? to order, j SINGAPOBI CASKET CO. SELB6H ROAD. J Telephone No. 75. L-oc-- j MASSAGE MR i MRS. FUJIMORI PAPAN BSE DON B-BBTTBK 8 19, Dfcabj <iriaut. Si n era pore. 7 u.m. to B p.m. f| TO431 words
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Advertisement557 1929-01-19 9 ißrescriiitkin ■J* y° u r a iufferer from I V f" 6 1^ Ringworm, Sores, W Itching Eruptions. Raaheß. STJS I^ form of sk »n disease use D.D.D. Prescription Just a few drops of this marvellous H lotion and you have instant relief. Irritation and pain goes at once, and557 words
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Advertisement693 1929-01-19 9 CROSSLEY BROS., Ltd., of MANCHESTER, beg to announce that they have appointed AFRICAN EASTERN OF SINGAPORE AND PBNANG SOLE AGENTS FOR THEIR PETR3L PARAFFIN ENGINES, LIGHTING SETS AND PUMPING INSTALLATIONS for Straits Settlements. Johore, Federated Malay State* and I'n federated Malay States. H Supplies are now obtainable from stock in693 words
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Advertisement490 1929-01-19 9 JOHORE GOVERNMENT. Tenders arc ii rited for the purchnet ol the Ivj I ui i EBRALV nU aluia of the ressel are a^ follow 9 Length. feet Brf»:;dlh, II ect Mean -Ijuft. i f. j/.che^s. Hn!l: of teak, bull! U«l4 at Singaj.ore. mm.-: iin*ie screw, compound -,»-.ce lon*ing, eyj riders490 words
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586 1929-01-19 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19. 1929. SITIATION IN AFGHANISTAN. The changes in Afghanistan have been so kaleidoscopic in the past week or two that they are not easy to follow. Briefly the revolt which was officially reported to be nonpolitical and to have no connection with westernization or reforms,586 words
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Article1164 1929-01-19 10 We acknowledge receipt from the Borneo Company of two novel ash trays advertising Scott'fl Emulsion. There were no seizures for rubber smugK linp- in the Colony, F.M.S.. or Kedah during the month of October. Mr. Thomas Fox, editor of the Siam Observer, is returning by the Jutlandia. due in Penang1,164 words
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Article221 1929-01-19 10 THE LATEX TUBE BORE THEORY. Mr. Ashplant's Case. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala I umpur, Jan. 17. The Malay Mail states that in a letter to a correspondent Yr. Herbert Ashplant (now under^oinp: medical treatment in London) states that on December 3rd he lectured before the R.G.A. in221 words
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Article83 1929-01-19 10 Pay 40 Per Cent. [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Jan. 18. At the Telok Kruin Tin annual meeting, Mr. Brash, presiding, spoke optimistically of the life of the property and emphasised the increased revenues. After declaring a 2U, per cent, final dividend, making 40 ptr cent, for83 words
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Article42 1929-01-19 10 IFRKE PftESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT. I Jlangkok. Jan. 17. The Minister of CommCRC and Communications left by special train for Penan*? this morning: to Join a vessel for Europe. The Minister If going on a health and business trip.42 words
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Article43 1929-01-19 10 [FREE PRESB SERVICE. oPYRU.HT.] ilanpkok, Jan. 18. The Ifinistrj for Foreign Affairs announce that the Statements appearing in toilM Bangkok papers that the Cabinet was discussing the question of the treaty with China on Monday last are "unfounded and inaccurate."43 words
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Article95 1929-01-19 10 SMOKING SHED BlPv. DOWN. RNE BIR I^)ss. A smoking shed in the Hukit Rubber Estate, Tampeni> fU*A to the ground yesterday J} d outbreak was reported at i p.m. and the Brigade vt« at „nce sum^' On arrival the shed wmt well .ij building was a wooden structure95 words
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Article210 1929-01-19 10 The Gazette publisher particulars i bill about to be Introduced into the U* lative Council to consolidate and aS» the -aw relating to th< Pottec Force. objects and NMOBI stat< The more important immdinli »r«. (a) a w ■claiiification of vmriovi nth it is declared that a210 words
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Letter216 1929-01-19 10 To the Editor. Sir.— l should like to endorse the complaint of "iv-ini^r issue of to-day regarding the waste of time which is being action (or Inaction) of tin ;>■ Vehicles. Over a week ago 1 tendered payment of tax due in raped half > ear but I216 words
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Advertisement344 1929-01-19 10 aa»a«fl!fl!fts«^^ w THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S." m I S r I |fl I: fc O J A ■■<dll 1 S s J ■i» N I SI i!U i i M"V 111 LIGHT or DARK CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO^ LTD. I (7«oorporat«d u»d«r the Companies* O-dinances of Hong Kong). j J344 words
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Advertisement78 1929-01-19 10 i I California's |CHOICEST| FRITIYS AND f VEGETABLES JDEL MONTEf DRESS CLOTHES. "The Cut's the Thma" There is an Uliwritten law in formil clothes, that conntena nces the best. Correctness, stjfle and perfect fitting g<> with it. The pleasure experienced by the wearers of good dress clothe* is the pleasure78 words
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Advertisement8 1929-01-19 10 To-day'B Fuaum;- I "i InwiviKrscri^^l X -P<# .18 words
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Miscellaneous72 1929-01-19 10 COMMODITY MARKET LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. F REE PRESS BERVU I liOndon. Jan. IS, 1.1") p.m. Messrs. Lewis. Lazaru? and pj notify to-day's tin price* M Spot £224 3 L6 (up £1 2 16 1. r ward £228 5 16 (up L4 16). market continues steady. Messrs. Syminprton and72 words
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Article129 1929-01-19 11 FAIRLY GOOD NIGHT. Condition Unchanged. fßeuter's Service.] London. Jan. 18. 10.30 a.m. King had a a r 'y srood night am ii urn-hanged. ..ruf.in. Jan. 18. 11.45 a. in ■ally stated that the satis fa« f or> reported yesterday in the King'v been maintained. Riidio Official Service.] Rugby.129 words
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Article47 1929-01-19 11 The Royal Standard Lowered. Service.] New Delhi. Jan. 18. lent with the new Amir. Hahi\ir Forte evacuated household, who arrived at Kandahar. Peshawar. Jan. 18. r, Habibullah, has acclaimed Pi n Kabul and disposes of lpped. Amanullah orKandahar to lower >n the pround he was King47 words
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Article29 1929-01-19 11 [Reab n Service.] Wa^hinuton. Jan. 18. Finance Committee has favxd on the Burton Bill, auement of the payments t 10 view of the proofUtruction loan29 words
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27 1929-01-19 11 Service.] Shanghai. Jan. 18. has resigned his post "f the < hinese PostIt i- understood that Norwegian and ex-Portal 5 inffhai i> appointed to'27 words
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Article40 1929-01-19 11 ERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 18. ual meeting of Bari < Goodenouch said ground* for s confident on the tra.k- outlook being made to place .n«>n. satisfactory een done to develop r trad »nd to improve the ting of goods.40 words
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Article20 1929-01-19 11 Agreement Reached. Plf Eastern Service.] Tokyo. Jan. 18. Minister announced in the <-hine,o-.Japanes, tariff peached an agreement.20 words
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Article29 1929-01-19 11 F« Eastern Service, f Kuenos Aires, Jan. 18. bm have seized 2.000 tic consigned to Bolivia ™n steamer Sachsenwald, S*a Tafe. <M,>, on page 9.]29 words
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Article103 1929-01-19 11 r *'<v Abandoned. wen witnessed at the St Stephen*. Episcopal Glasgow, when the protest against a f the Bishop of Glasgow ofteers wen present rovorsy between the W. Matthews, and the ultimately cancelled the Matthews attended the 'no Part in it. 'shop's Supernumerary, "ended to103 words
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Article290 1929-01-19 11 YOUNG COMMISSION. Closer Unio n Suggested. [British Radio— Official Service 1 fsssiSl mat d terTa m s°^ effeCt r co r «-n in such thl ne.<l oT Sl mfican< spared with the three northern territories of Kenva bu? n thev and anKanyika ml ht b eflScted! but they290 words
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Article45 1929-01-19 11 Living on Tinned Food. [By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.] Tokio, Jan. 17. Two thousand Japanese at Hankow are now eating only tinned food and are completely shut within the boundaries of th;.concession. There i> an increasing danger of food depletion.45 words
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Article93 1929-01-19 11 Tht? South,-seas Tour. [By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.] Tokio. Jan. 17. Dr. Hattori and Marquis Toiaigawa will here foi the South. Sea Islands about the latter part of April to collevt materials for H.I.M. the Emperor. They will also attend the Pan-Pacific Science Conference, to be93 words
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Article123 1929-01-19 11 Yang: Yu Tint's Death. fßy arrangement with Xanyang Siang Pau Press.] Hong Kong, Jan. 18. The anti-Japanese Society has passed six resolutions limiting the number of merchants who are to be allowed to sell Japanese goods within two months, commencing; Jan. 21st. Fung Tsuk Man has invited123 words
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Article91 1929-01-19 11 Vote of "No Confidence" in Government. Port Nolloth, Jan. 8. The meeting of diamond diggers passed off peacefully. The idea of resorting to force was not endorsed. A vote of "no confidence" in the Government was passed and a deputation appointed to wait on the Clovernment. A91 words
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Article791 1929-01-19 11 PROVIDENT FUND MOTION WITHDRAWN. Yesterday's Proceedings. In the Bankiuptcy Court yesterday before Mr. Justice .D.-ane, the Oiricial Assignee withdrew a motion under Section 53 (2) in regard to the bankruptcy of Tan Chwet Soon. The motion was in connection with monies paid into a provident fund. Mr. Cocker791 words
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Article177 1929-01-19 11 World Cyclist Gets Motor Cycle. Mr. J. S. Kralichek-Soboleff, the young Russian from Shanghai who is attempting a round-the-world journey on wheels has succeeded in getting a motor cycle on which to continue his journey, the first part of which, from Shanghai to Singapore he has177 words
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Article38 1929-01-19 11 A son was born at the Istana Marble. Johore Bahru, en Tuesday morning, the 15th. instant, at 9.25 a.m. to H.H. the Tungku Temenggong Ahmad, D.K., P.I.S. and Ungku Ileck Maimunah. Both mother and child are doing well.38 words
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Article358 1929-01-19 11 EXCITING SCENES ON STAGE. Detectives at Work. nln^ShST H, pl Y- in Sreat Part in the ninv TtlT T h L Ch a British film comIt* nr J ntlSh Screen Productions, Ltd. eSib5Sn C Which Wili be ™«y exhibition throughout the world at the end ot this358 words
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Article253 1929-01-19 11 Issue of a Warrant. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Belgian named L. Willebots, formerly -mployed by the firm of diamond merchants. Sam Buchenholz and Company, on a charge in connection with tht !<>>> of $12.">,000 worth of diamonds. A letter posted at Hong253 words
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Article211 1929-01-19 11 The annual general business meeting of the Chinese Christian Association whs held on Thursday, at 8,15 p.m. in the Hall of the Association, 136 Prinsep Street. In the absence of Mr. Song Ong Siang (president) the Rev. William Murray presided. The minutes of the previous annual general211 words
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Article86 1929-01-19 11 The suicide rate among divorced persons, according to Professor Arthur I. Todd's statistics, is four times as great as amon.* people happily married. Professor Todd, who is head of the NorthWestern University's Sociological Department, states that an investigation undertaken by his department shows a ratio of86 words
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Advertisement156 1929-01-19 11 i LADIES' SHOES! i I X No. *****. >^v Y 1° beiffe cut-out leather. A nice \Nv Y walking shoe. JL PRIPF finßO W \js7/ I Y iJJ In metallic kid, with coloured Louis X Y JUST A FEW EXAMPLES TAKEN FROM OUR LATEST X Y CONSIGNMENT FROM HOME. X156 words
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Article726 1929-01-19 12 Privations in Yukon. It was an odd experience in a Kensington flat to hear Dr. I. O. Stringer, Bishop of Yukon, dispassionately discussing what excellent meals one can make out of skins, including boots, when food supplies run short in his largely Arctic diocese. He726 words
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Article408 1929-01-19 12 Liars, Cheats and Swindlers. Before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay. The Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. R. Moor M.e.S. appeared for the Crown. Haji Noh and Sarkawi were charged with forgery, and Sadiah, a woman, with having abetted thorn. They all pleaded not guilty. Evidence was recorded to the effect408 words
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Article772 1929-01-19 12 Where they learn the Technique. No pickpocket can succeed in his profession except he be thoroughly educated in its ways and means, remark some German editors ironically, in noting the existence of a high school for German Artful Dodgers. Ae a precautionary method, of course, the772 words
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Article70 1929-01-19 12 For Article Criticizing the Police. Calcutta. Jan. 7. Mr. S. R. Hakshi Pulin Dhar, Editor and Printer of the Swarajist newspaper For- r :\H. was to-day sentenced to six months' simple imprisonment, by Mr. Roxburgh, the Chief Presidency Magistrate, under Section 124 A. of the70 words
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Advertisement641 1929-01-19 12 MASSAGE HALL. MAN KIRK AND MASSAGE. GO, Waterloo Street. MRS. HART MISS HANA. ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE. Hong Kong. (EstaaUsWd 1003. Entering New Buildings 1929) Boart?in>; School for t'hineso Students. Classes in Enplish by reaisVwt Kntrlish and Chinese giaeiatfflS. Chinese classes compulsory. Specia 1 Ceorsea in Chinese for Overseas Students. Prepares641 words
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Advertisement301 1929-01-19 12 Kpunnd y There is no HPU*m#S >^ better pill than MARTIN'S. You \can rely upon MARTIN'S PILLS. by all Chemists and Stores.^f is j/\ s«'N *sc> >:alp V f /pitieiraN Vtr t BBC f r World Wide Favorites For The Skin And Scalp Regular use of Cuticura Soap, assisted by301 words
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Advertisement410 1929-01-19 12 "/C afi<i tone OF ALL CHEMISTS STORES S. R. SASSOON Sole Agent S.S. F.M.S British Cloths for Particular Men English tailoring, acknowledged by <^/Yt*L«/ a!! juJ^es of men's wear to be the Sjj; ?MiKB besi in the world, owes much to f the superiority of the hi^h-^ r ade \)r410 words
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Article748 1929-01-19 13 "RICH COMMONPLACES OF SPEECH. Cliches of the Language. A committee appointed by the Board of Education has just issued a report in which it is stated that children no longer understand "the rich commonplaces of traditional English speech," such as a "mess of pottage," "Job's comforters," and748 words
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Article207 1929-01-19 13 Tt was an American expedition which found the dinosaur's eggs in the Great Mongolian Desert, but since then the taste for real antiquities appears to have languished in U.S.A. Chicago, it is now reported, is proposing to fit out a mere expedition to Mount Ararat in order207 words
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Article74 1929-01-19 13 Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rooke left Port Swettenhani on Wednesday b- the Perseus on their way Home. Mr. Rooke will then proceed immediately to South America to take up his new appointment and will be joined by his wife later. Mr. RooVe, who joined the F.M.S. Railways as Assistant74 words
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Article1327 1929-01-19 13 EMPIRE WARSHIPS REACH BATAVIA. The Australian Submarines. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Jan. 12 This week has been an exciting one for he members of the British colony owin* to the Presence in the harbour of the cruiser Kent and the Australian submarines Oxley and Otway. The latter1,327 words
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Advertisement327 1929-01-19 13 V GLAXO is the only food that has been used in 5 Royal Nurseries. Surely if there was a better it would have been given <f* to these Royal Babies. Your Baby X is as precious as a Royal Baby, and X must have the Jbest food— Glaxo, made from327 words
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Advertisement124 1929-01-19 13 "I^OLYNOS cleans your teeth, I I JV. yom gums your entire I mouth. Its ingredients I destroy dangerous mouth germs, I safeguard against toothache, decay, gum infection and ill health. Try Kolynos on a dry brush and I I notice how clean and refreshed your I mouth feels. I I124 words
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Advertisement720 1929-01-19 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due S'pore. t TELEMACHUS For London, Rotterdam and720 words
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Advertisement471 1929-01-19 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) "ELLERMAN" 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 f pore. 1928. 8.8. CITY OF KHARTOUM Feb. 10 s.s. CITV OF DELHI Mar. 10471 words
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Advertisement417 1929-01-19 14 P. 6r» O British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England). MAE^ PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N m UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERVmfV LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE." OUTWARDS FROM LONDON~FOR CHINA AND JAPw Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonna^ 1929. KARMALA 9 100 v ♦PADUA417 words
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Advertisement656 1929-01-19 15 \j. o. jcv. .Lilll© Destination*. Ste.«e r Ar e Art. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, rhaifcirk and Antwerp via Colombo, UteP, Suez and Port Said. Atla* Maru Feb I4 Feb Qaitfta,CafM Town, Bio dt Janeiro, Santas MontevioVa md Dommm Aires. j^und-the- World passage £150.) f Montevideo Maru Feb. lj Veh pil-a>u. Zanzibar,656 words
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Advertisement528 1929-01-19 15 TRAVEL- COMFORT I aW^#aißi^^aa>a> a» "presujcnt s 1 aV I aV aV flaa^VaaaßPVHaaaa^a?^ *^Z^-^^!_ ""^"*^aa^B B^^^^B aaaf I bbb •^^^^aa^l^Ba^^^^^^^^^^^^Ba^*' 1^ Dollar PPMident liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All" state-rooms are outside room* well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an528 words
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Advertisement616 1929-01-19 15 K. P. M. KON]NKLYKEPAKETVJUIIT MMTSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO M OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) Transhipment, Marino Departments and Manager's desk. Kepresenlative* in the Straits Settlements <Sin K apore an.l IVn.ng). of the aii FFICIA I' TOURIST BURKAU OF JAVA. All information, detailed itineraries, free of charce Apply K.P.M. Tourist616 words
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Article122 1929-01-19 16 The Kutsang arrived from Hong Kong yesterday with 678 deck passengers. PENANG HARBOUR. Mr. Trimmer's Report Discussed. Prior to the departure of Mr. Trimmer, Chairman of Harbour Boards, S.S., on his return to Singapore, a meeting was convened in the Governor's Office for the purpose of discussing his122 words
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Article182 1929-01-19 16 Royal Yacht and Gunboats lo Visit Penang. The Videskichkar, the Siamese warship which arrived here on Saturday, brought the news that the Siamese royal yacht Mahachakri, accompanied by three torpedo-boats or gunboats, will be due here on Saturday next before pioceeding to Trang, where they will await182 words
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Advertisement655 1929-01-19 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.B. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de655 words
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Advertisement409 1929-01-19 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 ANn BALTIMORE. (via Suez). M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Jan. 29 M.S. SILVERASH due Feb. 16 |§fc M.S. SILVERGUAVA <hie Mar. 14 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Apr. 4 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA409 words
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Advertisement209 1929-01-19 16 BIBBY LINE LONDON ADDRESS 22 PALL MALL LONDON >» of fast twin-screw Oil Privet Mail Patenfw Vctarii r t:v«: RANGOON. COLOMBO. MARSBJ PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connection fror. ftM and Penang. HOMEWARD SAILING Steamer. Uan Rim* I YORK SHIRK fc LEICESTERSHIRE SHROPSHIRE STAFFORDSHIRE GLOUCESTERSHIRK OXFORDSHIRE LANCASHIRE CHESHIRE YORKSHIRE LEICESTERSHIRK209 words
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Miscellaneous691 1929-01-19 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. y< Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok e'very Thursday 6 ajn. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. q Kelantan every Monday, Wednes- r691 words
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Miscellaneous380 1929-01-19 16 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. SECOND SUNDAY AFTKR BPIPHANY DEDICATION FESTIVAL. 7.30 a.m. Litany. 7.45 a.m. i choral Holy Communion end Sermon. 9.15 a.m. Matins and Holy Communion. 4 p.m. The Catechism. 10.30 p.m. (choral) Evensong and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Tuesday, Thursday, and380 words
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Article927 1929-01-19 17 THE MACNAGHTEN VACANCY. By-Election in Derry. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Dublin. Dec. 19. By the elevation of Sir Malcolm Macnaghten, Bart., K.C., to the English bench. 3 vacancy o curs in the representation of Derry City and County. The result, in ordinary circumstances is a foregone one927 words
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Article481 1929-01-19 17 Sir Wilfred Grenfell addressed a packed room at the Bristol branch of United ttmpirt ■when he #ave an illustrated lecture on Labrador. Sir Wilfred said hi was quite sure lhat nobody in the audience knew very much about Labrador, as he himself had '.nown practically nothing481 words
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Article47 1929-01-19 17 Mr. J. J. Sheehan, Assistant District Officer, Ipoh. and Mrs. Sheehan are leaving: for home on forloupfh some time during the early part of April. Captain N. Jones, who is e'xpected to return from Home leave in a couple of months' time, will relieve Mr. Sheehan.— T.O.M.47 words
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Article581 1929-01-19 17 Proposed New Sanctuaries. A suggestion that an area in Uganda i butting 1 on the Albeit National Park in the Belgian Congo should be set aside as an extension of the latter reservation for wild life was made at a meeting of the Society for581 words
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Article399 1929-01-19 17 A film of life among the Laplanders has just been made by two young Englishmen. Mr. St. John Clowes and Mr. Ben Hart, who were responsible for those delightfully entertaining gttmpsei of Victorian and Edwardian manners recently collected under the title of "Twenty Years Ago." Mr.399 words
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Advertisement393 1929-01-19 17 fjij""j^^ in,,,, i I I Un conditions I of Diarrhoea especially when caused by weakened j nerves, prompt relief invariably j follows the administration of calcium in the form of Kalzana It quickly allays the inflammation, I strengthens the bowels in their fight against the infection, and soothes the irritated393 words
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Advertisement58 1929-01-19 17 X tiexr smoothness jfl is T^Tndrßcibic they slig/itcst ucgrcc 79 r Craven W A W has taken first place amongst the good things of life to-day. It is the universal smoke of this generation CORK -TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats MADE IN LONDON Sole Agents:— HUTTENBACH58 words
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Article946 1929-01-19 18 Initial Cost and Maintenance. (Concluded). In the columns of this j age in our issue of January sth we dealt with the kind of receiving set which should give satisfactory scivice in Malaya. Since this article appeared we have received the information, ghen in detail in946 words
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114 1929-01-19 18 In spite of the fact that A. W. Wothke. a Ceiman sailor, has boon breathing regularly sincv 18G9, e:itine; three Rood meals a day. and paying his income tax without fail, he i.s legally dead, according to the Hamburg city repistor, says the114 words
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Article358 1929-01-19 18 Angry Listeners. Special mobile apparatus for the purpose of tracing wireless offenders was used by Post Office expert in an effort to find the mysterious transmitter of vulgar pr°grammes. The report in the Daily Express of listeners having picked up a broadcast the source of which358 words
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Article161 1929-01-19 18 Work Held up for Want of Funds. The now wireless receiving station whicl in being erected in Torrinjrton Square will not be ready now for sorm- time, although i the station was expected to come into operation next month. Work in connection with the installatior of tho161 words
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102 1929-01-19 18 On Tuesday evening we were agreeably surprised and delighted to receive special musical items from the Dutch station at Hilversum. Reception was at excellent volume, although a certain amount of interruption from atmospherics ua< experienced. The transmission was for the benefit of Bandoeng and we102 words
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Article70 1929-01-19 18 I nable to Find Work in London. London, Jan. 7. Ex-Leading Aircraftsman Bellamy, aged 21. ■tationcd at Uxbridge, committed suicide at the Union Jack Club by taking poison and cutting- his throat. He had been in Iraq and Ir.dia since September, 1924, and returned to England70 words
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Advertisement109 1929-01-19 18 Great Price 1 I .Reduction 1 evEREAdy 1 Trade Mark IH I UNIT CELLS 1 I BATTERIES 1 I fl B ~W~W T I H EVH 1L I Beware of Imitations I II II Ml For Sale Everywhere Ask Your Dealer \m MULLER PHIPPS (Mala?.), LTD. /V Union Building. Collycr109 words
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Advertisement206 1929-01-19 18 Husbands£S^\ Brothers ,^^^M' "'HAZELINE" 1 Used after shaving, it allays tenderness and Your chemist has it— cools the skin, leaving Buy two pot* it smooth and white. lg Burroughs Wellcome Co lo* d il^l JiH •Won* bnwiit «l tU mm. throat and ckm jfeSP EVANS' *WTeJ Pastilles FRUIT CREAM "—truly206 words
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Article281 1929-01-19 19 Switzerland ranks as one of the most advanced and progressive countries not only from th<» point of view of technical industrial activity, but also from the commercial point of view, in regard to the disposal of its production. Thus it is that since 1!>17. nhe has her281 words
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Article181 1929-01-19 19 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. Ki»l, lllin B D ull Hon Fa 31 n, uiu Bb%A fe M S i u ••a ex a11 M a^ya Consols tV> r,'f Kor 28h 2i»s, Penpkalen 19a 9d 20s Tiku Rubber Qu,et. Tapaha 1.76 I.Ba, i; n \'ed Malacca 155 1.65,181 words
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Article203 1929-01-19 19 Singapore, January IKth. 1 hi' market has been very active during the past week and on keen covering demand from the trade and bpeculative buying, prices were forced to a level that could not be maintained and later reacted closing irregular about 4 cents off the203 words
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274 1929-01-19 19 Interesting information for the British exporter is contained in a letter from the Bandoeng correspondent of the Federation of British Industries. After setting forth the economic advantages enjoyed by the Hutch East Indies as compared with Malaya. China and India, and pointing to the greater274 words
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Article64 1929-01-19 19 Yesterdays Alterations. Uuyers Sellers. Kampong (10s) 21s <kl 22s 6d Malayan Collieries (10) 41.75 42.2.'> Telok Kruin ($1) 1.40 1.45 c.d. Temengor 28.s 29s Allenby \sl) 2.00 2.10 Ayer Panas ($•")> 6.75 7.25 C. Serdanj? ($6) 4.">0 5.00 Sunj^ei Bnoran (2) 3..°>0 3.50 Tapah (sl> I.SO 1.9R64 words
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Article67 1929-01-19 19 Bank 4 m.B. iT 8 Bank damend o*3 34 Private credits 3 ni.s. 2 I 15 16 New York, demand 5^ Credits 90 day, 57 7 trance, demand 1 10 1 India, T.T. JJJ Hong Kon^-, demand 10 < 4 p. c Dis. Yokohama, demand 1 >>i Java, demand67 words
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Article244 1929-01-19 19 January \x. Tin 200 Tmna $112'.. Gambier 7 Pepper Whit.- 100 Pepper Black 66 Fluke Tapioca 7 Pearl Sago Small 8 Copra Sundi-ied 9.95 Rice Liang Hlfl Chan Mark Red Eagle (N«w) 330 Rice. Siam old No. t. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintaa 260 felce, Ear goon S»oka 266 Rice,244 words
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Article55 1929-01-19 19 January INth., 12 (►clock noon. U.S.s. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot 4 Standard R.:>.s. on Tender Jan. ;u ;r> 4 Feb-Mar IU 34% .Apr- June 35 96% July-Sept. os'-_ 96% Tone of Market: Easier. Latest Cable:- London Sn.»t -hc»-t lO*4d. per lb. New York Spot55 words
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Article332 1929-01-19 19 G UTHRIE'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore. Jan. 18. The commodity market has passed through an exhilarating week and considerable activity has been shown in futures, speculators blazing the trail of optimism over the second half of the year. The buying movement started in London i i Home and Continental Trade Account332 words
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Article33 1929-01-19 19 Afpmta, Ruustead and Co.. Penang. Takuapa Valley (ftrit half Jan.) No. 1 Dredge: 292 hours; 70,000 yds.; ."04 pkb. N T 2 Dredge: 2'">2 hoars; 75,000 yds.; 302 pkls.33 words
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Article135 1929-01-19 19 OUR LONDON FINANCE WIRE. Rubber Firm. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] L<»ndnn, Jan. is. The rubber share market opened with a firm tendency on the fresh rapport and following the better price of the commodity. The fluctuations in the price, which did not finish at best, has not135 words
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Article247 1929-01-19 19 SinKa|x>re, Jan. 17. The market has been In rather excited state during the past week ami fallowing an upward rush to 'AH, the price dropped as suddenly to :>4. To-u-iy. however, there has t.een tome return <»i confidence and the Spot price improved at one time to 86^4.247 words
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Article215 1929-01-19 19 Yesterday's Alterations. Huyers Sellers. Hong Fatt ($1) 88 10 Johan Tin S4H 'Ml Kiu ha i (L»> |.49 1.634 Kuyohi 24 V4 20 Malayan «>ns. ♦',-> i;:**~. Penawats ,x*v 2 Rahman Hy<l. I.ko l>r> Raja Perakfl 71 1 7.-, Rantau <)?•<(. (fl) 1.07H 1.1; Rantau Pref. 1.35215 words
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Article123 1929-01-19 19 To the compilations respecting rubber tin issued by W. H. Etklrinson and Son, then is one added dealing with. "Oil Compank I I ositi.m." This rives particular*! of British and souk- other oil companies with their production, dividends and other data. The information given should lu» of much use to123 words
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Advertisement327 1929-01-19 19 ASSETS OVEK $8,000,000 THF f,RI?AT PACTPDM w.™, ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 iHt GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED HEAD OFFICE: Winchester bJTT^ SettlementB) The .Company has £20,000 deposed ST' Q LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry EC deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the Ur iS327 words
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Advertisement325 1929-01-19 19 BANKDJG. CHARTERED BANK Oi SNDIA. AUSTIULIA AND CHINA incorporuud in Kn^od by Roya! Charter. i'aid up Capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3OOOOtm Reserve Fund *****00 Reserve Liability of 4,000,000 L P^ rietOrß 3.000,000 Head Office: 38, BUhopsgate, London, E.C. Apencies and Branches. AU.i Star Harbin Tonekah Karachi irssr325 words
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Advertisement404 1929-01-19 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $60,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20 000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon.404 words
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Advertisement38 1929-01-19 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) LFIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO, LTD CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.38 words
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Article380 1929-01-19 20 bPENANG JANUARY MEETING. To-day's Weights. The following are the weights for the fourth day of the Penang meeting to-day: Race I.— Horses— Class 3— 4th Div.— (l mile): Bendigo 9.7. New Issue 8.13, Biddeon 8.9, Ahbah 7.9, Cherrykar 7.8, Slawi 7.7, Kwahiri 7.5, Ensign 7.2, Dixie 7.2. Race380 words
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Article139 1929-01-19 20 The entries for the pony races at Penanjr on the on January 25. are as follows: Class I.— Entries for (6. Furlonjr Race) Blum Tau. Iseult, Abbot, Micky Free, Taroc, Jadi, Black Auster. Soultsway, Roaming 1 Merry Lass. White Cargo and Romaia. Sally, Wallstone. Silver Rock, Nafcit.139 words
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Article192 1929-01-19 20 Fiery Speeches. Calcutta. Thirty thousand labourers from Calcutta and the neighbourhood under the leadership of the Communists, Nimbkar and Joglekar. Invaded the Congress pandal with red flags distributing Bolshevik literature. The Congress authorities were compelled to allow the crowd to hold a demonstration in the pandal.192 words
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Article104 1929-01-19 20 Mr. J. Senn, of Messrs. Diethelm and Co., Ltd., who has been in Siam some four years, has severed his connection with the firm, and left by the international express en route to Switzerland. The reason for his unexpected and hurried departure was the recently received sad news of his104 words
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Article321 1929-01-19 20 SCOTTISH CUP GAMES TO-DAY. English League Fixtures. The following are the fixtures in the first round of the Scottish Cup and the English Leagues to-day: Scottish Cup. Queen of the South vs. Inverness Caledonians, Berwick Rangers vs. Ayr, Nithsdale Wanderers vs. St. Mirren, Celtic vs. Arthurlie, East Fife321 words
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Article66 1929-01-19 20 The following will represent the S.C.C. against the Welch Regt. 2nd. XV at Rupby on Tuesday on the Padanp: A. N. Macaulay, F. G. Minns. O. W. Gilmour, L. G. Robeitson, R. G. Littlehales. F. H. Collier, J. Hax worth, H. R. Baker. D. R. A. Hoblyn, E. J.66 words
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Article95 1929-01-19 20 The final of the Bendemeer Athletic Club billiards tournament (American Handicap) between Mr. Ang Geok Loo owe HO and Mr. Loo Cheng Swee owe ISO, in a game of 250 up was played at the Club's premises on Jan. 16th. Mr. Ang Geok I»o ran out winner with Mr.95 words
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Article25 1929-01-19 20 An open annual rifle meeting will be held by Muar Rifle Club in Muar on Sunday. February 10th., Chinese New Year.25 words
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Article76 1929-01-19 20 The following is the result of the Ladies' monthly Medal competition played on the Garrison Golf Course on Wednesday and Thursday. Fourteen cards were taken out. Mrs. H. Duncan, 50 16 34 Mrs. G. Savage, 54 15 39 Mrs. R. H. Wilson, ;,0 8 42 Mrs. McGroarty,76 words
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Article222 1929-01-19 20 "Cure" Produces a Donation. Kalutara. fcmce the Patronal Festival Day of St. John's Church, Kalutara, another "miracle" spring has appeared on the other pillar supporting the main archway of the church. Persons who visited St. John's to see the first "miracle" spring have hung tin vessels for222 words
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Article104 1929-01-19 20 SIAMESE TOURISTS ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE. First Match on Monday. The Siamese footballers arrived in Singapore from Bangkok yesterday evening. Allowing for a tedious journey of three days and three nights in the train they looked exceedingly fit. They were met on arrival by the Secretary of the Singapore104 words
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Article62 1929-01-19 20 Sailors Sink Selangor Club. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala I nmpur, Jan. 18. A football team from the Cumberland beat Selangor Club by 3 2 yesterday after a scrappy game. The sailors used their heads cleverly and showed to greatest effect at short passing. They were leading by 2—l62 words
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Article199 1929-01-19 20 Inauguration of Pahang Eleven. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 18. The first Pahang hockey eleven formed will visit Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to play the Selangor second team. R. E. Wilson, of Malayan hockey fame, was largely responsible for the formation of the team. Other prominent199 words
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Article284 1929-01-19 20 MONDAYS TIES. J. I>ee and C. p. Burke vs. H. M. Bright and H. E. Trenerry. W. W. Speid and Vaughan Jones vs. Forbes Guy and E. R. Olden. F .J. L. Mayger and A. G. Hay vs. K. H K. Bowerman and W. P. Day284 words
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Article134 1929-01-19 20 Quick Appreciation of Capital. London. A record for the quick appreciation of capital following the public issue of shares occurred in the case of the Ford Motor Company. Two million eight hundred thousand shares of a sovereign each out of seven million offered for subscription in134 words
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Article519 1929-01-19 20 POLICEMAN'S ILLEGAL ACT. Well Deserved Punishment. Before M.r. Justice McCabe Reay. The Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. R. Moor, M.C.S. appeared for the Crown. Abdul Manap bin Mohamed Said, a constable in the Johore Police Force, was arraigned on charges vf robbery and extortion, to which he pleaded not519 words
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Article464 1929-01-19 20 Penang's Success Explained. The Straits Echo, which can now speak with some authority on Educational matters, has discovered why it is Penang pupils always win the Queens Scholarships and explains it as follows: We have heard it urged in Singapore that Penang only manages to win scholarships because464 words
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Advertisement115 1929-01-19 20 1 BENNO MOISEWITSCH RECITAIU I VICTORIA THEATRE I Jan. 22nd. 23rd. 1 "HB MASfER'S VOICE" I Records Exclusively this World-Famous Artiste I ELECTRICAL RECORDINGS I Without obligation to purchase, we cordially jmlli 1 to call and hear his latest records. yo AGENTS: S. MOUTRIE SJ^jAlMB^ P| ace I JUST PUBLISHED!115 words
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