The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 February 1929
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Title Section15 1929-02-01 1 Singapore free Res s HI CENTS. SINGAPORE. ftßl KtUDAY* FEBftUARY L 1925: v NO. 12,63215 words
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Article302 1929-02-01 1 The Prince of Wales continues, his tour through the coalfields and is reported to be appalled and angry at .the dreadful distress which he has found to exist— Page. 9. The Perak Fund m aid of the Miners •Kelief Fund is growing rapidly and an appeal is302 words
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Article941 1929-02-01 1 [A. I. F. (hrifjirtaii h:ids E nfflu nd* i» tht fourth Ttxt Match, trhich hjkiix at Adtlaitlc th.r. ir nr i „iii Percy Chapman ha-s had his critics. What great man hasn't? He has been accused, since he was first asked to captain Fngland against Australia m941 words
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Advertisement191 1929-02-01 1 sWUXOW ARIELL'S ROLLES FLOUR IN SLB. HAGS liaH HBMT_-_-r_---0---------rw^_a' j Raffles Hotel j KOOMS WITH MODERN SANITATION. ji a 1 I EXCELLENT GRILL Tn r- DINNER I MNTES SEA VIEW HOTEL DANCES I I M(iv'i\V Alodern Sanitary Arrangements. TUESDAY X JWEDNESDA. KA nAMTK THURSDAY W I onnAY WA UAlMtfc__ SATURI)AY191 words
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Advertisement236 1929-02-01 1 1 TH_ I i pink i x OF PERFECTION •V IE H .A Ha -II a* y f|_ ALWAYS IN THEXEAD 1 (EUROPE H| HOTELJ S jijj i S ijj! MORNING MUSIC ON THE VERANDAH FROM 11.30. 1 L._..j!^o!™ I I 1 x _.x.J NEW YEAR'S EVE Lx-x-xi 1 S236 words
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Advertisement90 1929-02-01 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Buy a Cyma "watch— Page .">. New ritocks at the Medical Hall Page 2. Pavlova, programme for to-night Page 2. Sew .'•upe?--Cinema opening at Johore Page Last thiee nights of Harmston's Circus Page 2. Flowers b_y the month from ihe Corona _-OW«l sfluj>--j*|it 7. Position a-- nurse for90 words
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Advertisement12 1929-02-01 1 0 SWALLOW ARIELLS I Biscuits and Cakes I ARE WORLD RENOWED I12 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous205 1929-02-01 1 THE WEEK. Fr dan. Ft h. Ift. Hijj.h Water. S.ll a.m., U, 8.32 t .m.. 7.0. Boy Stouts Assn. annl. mtj;. V.M.C.A., 5.30 p.m. Football: Commercial Cup McAlister vs. United Films. S.C.C. rs. A.P.C. S.C.C. Hockey: S.C.C. 'A* w«, MX. R S. Br. cade. Boxing: Welch Cumberland, Drill H Pavlova205 words
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325 1929-02-01 2 CHINESE STUDENTS LITERARY ASSOCIATION. The annual general meeting the i hinese Students' Literary Association was held at No, 12. ("bin Chew Street on Sunday set, Mr, Ng Wing Chon presiding. Hie allowing gentlemen weir elected -Ineelieaieis for the current year: President Mr. Ne Wing Chon, rice-i resident Mr. Lee Hock325 words
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Article360 1929-02-01 2 (Te the Editor, Mala} Mail.) Sir, -Why this ado aboui morals? Are -<> conscious of oui ._;.iit that \w must b(»ut nt the top of our voices that we an nnocent; or have Mr. Pecksniff and Mrs. Grands formed h 1 1 1 •< > ii snd360 words
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Article184 1929-02-01 2 \n enjoyable dance \va< held at the Se or Club on Saturday night, say. tbe laj Mail, when the Rugby cup tinal was lebrated. The attendance wa S vera! excellent cabaret numoera, Alice McGregor v. ere il\ appreciated. Two chorus items pi .til} and effectively danced184 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement542 1929-02-01 2 NEW STOCKS. REM AX. The New Vitamin B. Food. TAKV DEPILATORY. NONN TONIC TABLETS. ESPANOL SOLVENT. The New Reducer. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Opposite Post Office, SINGAPORE. Quality Service Price Economy. THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily m Malaya, a live "news'' paper M-4Q columns of news ;laily. Al«o542 words
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Advertisement381 1929-02-01 2 VICTORIA THEATRE FEBRUARY Ist. TO FEBRUARY 7th. AT 9.30 P.M. ANNA PAVLOVA To-Night .'at 9.30 _p.m. Amarilla Autumn Leaves. Divertissements. j TOMORROW SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd. Matinee at 5 p.m. Evening ai 9.30 p.m. WALPURGIS NIGHT WALPURGIS NIGHT FAIRY DOLL. AMARILLA. DIVERTISSEMENTS. DIVERTISSEMENTS. ALL PLANS AT JOHN LITTLE'S. PRICES: $8, tt381 words
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Advertisement313 1929-02-01 2 ALHAMBRA^ Tan Cheng Kee Co.. Ltd., Proprietors. I fc.. PROGRAMME: Commencing Jan. 28th. and ending Saturd I In the Second Show at 9 p. m I The Latest Empire News I together with the M. G. li. news, depicting emptior I Norma Talmadge m I THE WOMAN DISPUTED Exotic love,313 words
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Article1281 1929-02-01 3 THE BALANCED BUDGET. Railway Receipts Increase. [From Oor Own Correspondent.] Ilanuk^k, Jan. 2__. Early m last week, Sir Edward Cook, the Financial Adviser, published his report on ihe Budget for the year 1928-29, ending M.-ivh :51st next. The estimated revenue li Tes. 100.6 millions and the estimated1,281 words
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Advertisement337 1929-02-01 3 nith the little lever fl^Cv. TJNDER the air-tight seal of thc k new cap, every bottle of ffi. Dewar's White Label Whisky comes to you m perfect eonoition. p MMB _,_L_i_ii.ii.. uj The cip fits ti^ht as a drum tiil you s^: -UH Icier hft the little lever. Then you337 words
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Advertisement271 1929-02-01 3 CRIPPLED WITH RHEUMATISM Worn-out, ill, life a misery one day, the aast free from pain, able to enjoy work and pleasure, this is the experience of thonsands who hare token De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for Rheumatism, Backache, Swollen Joints, Scalding Urine and other painful oomplaints caused by Kidney271 words
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Advertisement111 1929-02-01 3 I Estate Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited. I |j Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. ijjj Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guar- I HII dians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration I J applied for and security furnished. I "We111 words
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Article174 1929-02-01 4 A PLAY FOR SERIOUS Science and Politics. ''You must take your brains with you when you go to see 'Wings over Europe,' admonishes Mr. St. John Ervinc m dealing with the Theatre Guild's latest offering. "This is no play for I oy fiiends or cuties. Sex-api>ealers are174 words
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Article, Illustration928 1929-02-01 4 With a box-pleated skirt of canary crepe de chine, is worn the amusing littie jumper m the cut. made of diagonal pointed bands of the material, the plain alternating with a printed patten m navy blue and canary use of a remarkable discovery of his to regenerate928 words
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MOODS MODES OF EVE.
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Article654 1929-02-01 4 Antique rings are exceedingly popular", i and certainly they look attractive on fingers i that are white and long. I have seen rings with big, dark stones worn on the little I finger of the right hand. A well-dres.- 1 woman shopping m town the other \ds\ wore654 words
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Article503 1929-02-01 4 Two choice green velvet evening models were shown at a fashion parade the other day. One was an admirable ground for a necklace of superb pearls. The other frock was of quite a dull green velvet, and rather dark. Long draperies hung at one side, a;i<l the503 words
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Article388 1929-02-01 4 wardrobes full of clothes, and not two sixpences to rub together for their own use. Arnold Bennett's brilliant short story. "The Murder of the Mandarin," tells only too truly of Mrs. Cheswardine, with her "elaborate and costly frock," her champagne, her adoring husband, "the best-dressed woman388 words
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Article920 1929-02-01 4 [Special to thi What an exciting invitation someone invites you to supper, and you know your hostess is famed for the delightful meal to which she has invited you. It is however easy for you or anyone to achieve fame for such an entertainment, but before you920 words
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Article, Illustration35 1929-02-01 4 Stiff spotted net is used for this silver dance frock. On one shoulder ther. is a spray of jewels, but the most striking feature of the frock is the full. train effect.35 words
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Article121 1929-02-01 4 A POIN-Tof «r_ INTERE ST S °ME Economics «f/.nt.. Ui This article i> 1()t wh My vision of the Wo n H n *l*^r,K. your vision; at least. T^A is the same as mm-, was r J Urs *i.*_ I remember thc idee >^r^ a baronial castle.121 words
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Article, Illustration590 1929-02-01 4 This original evening wrap of mi_n.tr.. blue velvet, is distinctly mediae.. line, with its voluminous capt, k_M almost to the heir, m hack, Offtliai as are the slim sleeves, m prey ly touches the deep spring, of hum..:- stinct. To-day the vision evoked by :a phrase is590 words
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Article1110 1929-02-01 5 WASTED TIME GETTING MESSAGE THROUGH. Lightkeeper's Evidence. Evidence that about 20 minutes were wasted m getting his message concerning the Hsinwah disaster through to Hong Kong, on account of the inability of the operator at the Radio Telegraph Office, m the Post Office building, to receive his communication1,110 words
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Article54 1929-02-01 5 The Government Health Office sends returns for the seven days ending midnight on Saturday, January 26th. as follows: Penang Hill 2,100 feet, average mean shade temperature 71.86 deg. F., total evaporation .594 inch, total rainfall nil. Taiping Hill 3,500 feet, average mean shade temperature 71.57 inches, total evaporation .287 inch,54 words
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Article121 1929-02-01 5 Staff Captain Ejected. London, Jan. 12. While the Salvation Army guards at Sunbury Court were challenging the chauffeur driving Commander Eva Booth, a uniformed officer walked m and was hurrying up the drive when the guards intercepted him. Though he showed a visiting card and explained121 words
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Advertisement359 1929-02-01 5 OY M -A_ Specially recomnt< the -trom. n^ m mended for hard accurate 111 and er 111 ware movement. X JL JL NICKEL HI'NTBR pocket WATCH. Sold with the CYMA'S Tory's WARRANTY and the guarantee of your own local watchmaker. NJff^ _l___i^^ The No ill SIO.OO. The No. 111-slo.oo. Hunter359 words
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Advertisement425 1929-02-01 5 mmmMmmmmmmm^^ mmm^^Mmmnnmmmmmmmm\ m W 1^ mm^ mUUmW T_M_T^^^ imm^m K LJ" ■*£fcjj»?** 1 k j\d a^7 K 4 fe_wfl__**^^A i^_____. n 1 *r ■\v 'mm” r '-i%*W IP _r V- T^e_*^B 1 0 flfl fl^T'* v_^vW I__ E SSI __Fp. _S.i _3 i6_____ I B ■i _______ff__B__B. SH H^Tiß_ Vg«H&425 words
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Article, Illustration247 1929-02-01 6 INCIDENTS IN THE GAME AT MELBOURNE JACK RYDER, Australia's Test captain, turned t«- hi* colleague*, his fare wreathed In smiles, when spinning coin that he and Chapman, the English skipper, ware watchinj?, fell i<» the ground. He had won thc toss i?' the third Tesi Match.247 words
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Article515 1929-02-01 7 OUR NON-COMMITTAL POLICY. -■■S***«nS-___________B^^B Missing Rescue Plane. [Router's Service.l Naw Delhi, Jan. M. It is* authoritatively learned that only QOs Victoria hoop milling aeroplane which started from Peshawar for Kabul yesterday is mi.ssin.er. Reconnaisance machines haw failed to trace it. The Hinaidi machine which started with the troop-carrier515 words
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Article117 1929-02-01 7 I Reuter's Service.l Madrid, Jan. 30. Leaflets dropped by aero-plane helped to quell the revolt at Ciudad Real. They bore the message "The whole of Spain is quiet surrender immediately and return to barracks otherwise you will be bombarded tomorrow." Half an hour later the117 words
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Article40 1929-02-01 7 r ßeuter's Service.l Ixmdon, Jan. 30. In tho House of Commons questioned whether Government proposed to open negotiations for revision of the existing treaties with China, Sir A. Chamberlain said the Government was considering the whole subject.40 words
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Article49 1929-02-01 7 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Jan. 30. At the instance of Sir Malcolm Delevingne the Opium Commission adopted the proposal that all firms exporting large quantities of drugs and whose names figured m several confiscation cases shall be pilloried and mentioned m the Commission's report tn the Council.49 words
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Article26 1929-02-01 7 [Renter's Service.l Amsterdam. Jan. f<o. "Wireless, telephone communication b°tween Holland and Buenos Aires is tc. be» opened to the public on Feb. 4.26 words
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Article206 1929-02-01 7 HEARTRENDING SCENES IN BROKEN HOMES. "This is Positively Ghastly." [Reuter's Service.) T London, Jan. 30. fhe I lince Of Wales pursued his depressing tour to-day and ploughed his way ankledeep m black mud. He often had to identity him.self before the people realised who they were "entertaining.''206 words
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Article235 1929-02-01 7 I British Radio— Official Service.} Rugby, Jan. 30. The Foreign Secretary was asked m the House of Commons whether all replies weir now to hand from the Dominion Governments on the -object, of th<- American draft of the new Arbitration Treaty between thi United States235 words
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Article100 1929-02-01 7 L Commons Meeting. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 30. Over 100 members of the House of Commons attended the Channel Tunnel meeting m the Commons. Baron d'Erlanger estimated the cost at £30,000,000 including the drainage tunnel of twelve feet diameter which would be built lirst and would take100 words
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Article84 1929-02-01 7 [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Jan. JO. At the price of one mark Einstein has published a new work on which he has been engaged for ten years. It consists of a six page pamphlet 'Zur Einheitlichen Feldtheovie" and is believed to embody a new and comprehensive cosmic philosophy.84 words
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Article92 1929-02-01 7 [British Radio Official Service.! Rugby, Jan. 30. The Foreign Secretary stated m the House of Commons that instructions were beingsent to the British Ambassador m Lisbon to request the Portuguese (iovernment to order revision of the case of Mr. Brewer, the second officer of the steamer Clan Lamont,92 words
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Article76 1929-02-01 7 [Reuter's Service.] Amsterdam, Jan. 30. The directors of the Xaarden factory, including six of the most prominent and reputable business men m the Netherlands, hive issued a statement m the Press that th y have not infringed the Dutch law as the authorities have not prohibited export76 words
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Advertisement460 1929-02-01 7 Business cards. --r!_'7 -v"- r 3 _i_/S/-JSlKlKJ_lfll^^^^^™'^ •fLORANGE" I 1 m lIKiHIV CONCENTRATED j j PLUE FRUIT I I _^_Jli I r .^jjjjjajßisisppjw^fi^ i^faiaiaai^2/ai-M_fs®_f_iaH I MEMORIALS, j MfCAPOBB CASKET CO. 1 ION rMKNTAL MAjSONS. Telephone No. 75. [3 U^-af^is/aja/r^aJs^_____/sJ_i_J fff~ m 2. Tele. 3192. I MASSAGE I I MR MRS.460 words
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Advertisement538 1929-02-01 7 NOTICES. SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of the A<snciation will be held m the V.M.C.A. Hall on Friday, Feb. Ist., at 5.30 p.m. To pass the ASSSSSU for 11>2K. To elect OAcnra for ..>_*». All who are intruded In ihe wor k 0 f the538 words
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Advertisement957 1929-02-01 7 ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE of MAGNIFICENTLY CARVED AND JACOBEAN DESIGN, WALNUT STAINEI/ AND WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GARDEN IMPLEMENTS, TENNIS GEAR, AND A GOOD COLLECTION OF WELL GROWN PLANTS, ETC. The Property of MR. SEFTON CULLEN To be held at "MOUNT ALMA," No. 8 Dalvey Road ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd,957 words
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Advertisement190 1929-02-01 7 TENDERS INVITED. I Federated Malay States Railways. RE-WIRING OF JOHORE AFSEWAV LOCK BRIDGE. Tenders are invited for the complete rhattl of the Electrical Installation at Joh<>.. Lock Bridge F.M.S. Rly: including ro-wiring et* where necessary. This is to include Bridge operating circuits, Motors, Controller! **tf. Winch wiring and Motors, Navigation190 words
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Article22 1929-02-01 8 HOYIL. At th«- European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, at r >..*to p.nt. on Jan. _i*. to Marjorie, •rife of Guy Hovil, ~<»n.22 words
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Article30 1929-02-01 8 STEWART DUTHIE. At St Andrew's ("hurih, Penang, en th«- 23rd January. 1H29, Robert Stewart, < A.. Bangkok, t<» Hisi Gladys Duthie, eldest daag-htet of th«> late T_oma*»and Mrs. Duthie, Glasgow.30 words
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801 1929-02-01 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 1, 1929. AN APPEAL FOR HELP. Whilst it is a matter for regret that we should have to do so, we have no hesitation m making yet a third appeal to the people of this Settlement to make some response to the cry for help801 words
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Article1140 1929-02-01 8 Mr. K. P. Clegg, District Officer, Kampar, and Mrs. Clegg leave for Home on holiday shortly. Ex. In the correspondence on "Ideals m Edu cation," Mrs. Watkinson's, name was m advertently spelled Walkinson. Mr. J. V. Chelliah, member of the Hindu Advisory Board, Penang and a well-known member of the1,140 words
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Article177 1929-02-01 8 PENANG RTi^ B cask. UKl V; An Interesting i> oint [From ou (nderit] A case m uhi... j!*J^ll claimed from Ton v v T M.7l| merchants, Chuivh Street V* Thon and Company.' rubt_Tw!!!_ *> commission agents, huitfc s_ r was continued before Mr j u fu m the177 words
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34 1929-02-01 8 [FREE PRESS SERVK X COPYI BaagUk, j an ,;j i Anti-cholera raccil W_f au formed f rt c m th«- Department of I Health's four stations Bangkok dt further notici.34 words
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Article74 1929-02-01 8 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. [FREK PRIM BERVK X I OPYI London. Jan. 11, 4.05 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and $o_ notify to-day's tin prices as foil Spot £220 2 16 (down 2 IC) ward £221 4 16 (down 2 16). Tbe market la steady. Messrs. Symington and74 words
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Article188 1929-02-01 8 A Down Town farewell. A burst gathering >:' BMI V.M.C.A. Down Town Branch MMlMfc the branch rooms. Union Huildine I** day. to say farewell t<> Mr. L G-xi Cranna who is leaving Singanote-a** day. Mr. K. M. William- pn~ function and Mr. Cranna irai thereof of a188 words
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Article90 1929-02-01 8 Singapore hai mu< for its inclusion m the itinerari i brity tours and with thr ojvnmp a| of Pavlova, the world dancer, at the Victoria ThiutUj commences one of th- pated Of these tOU». f< her way into tin- heart* and it is unlikely that saic of us will90 words
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Article78 1929-02-01 8 A venture which _h< for the residents of surrounding district**, of a new Theatre R opened m Johore Bahru theatre, which is built scat TOO and will boxes, dies. cm!. cheaper seat> downstaii and refreshment itall*, l.j comfortable seating. facility for theatrical performances and win from78 words
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Advertisement249 1929-02-01 8 I;aftffifti._.__ft___ft'.^stt_.Ui.nir-ft-L^ I DEINHARD'S 1 I BERNCASTLER I ESTATE WINE M The connoisseur will appreciate this Superb j| Wine— The Product of the world-famous j| Wi vineyards of the Berncastel District. aj I CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. 1 re r\*\ ~*U Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). 5 __j249 words
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Advertisement161 1929-02-01 8 .Mt l *_ra__nCTs_insi^^ 1 EXQUISITE FACE POWDERS I jjj Delicately perfumed jjj to suit all. 3j fbuPIRE BROTHERS, LTdJ jg* Sole Agent* (Wholesale.) R* -:634 Sunday, Feb. 10th., 1929, Chinese New Year. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. llth. and 12th., Public Holidays. TAN KAH KEE CO.'S STRAIGHT SIDE. Tyres 34 x161 words
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Advertisement15 1929-02-01 8 i To-day's Feature. I I I f|S COME TO SUPPER! JJ [111 11 Page i.15 words
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Article59 1929-02-01 9 _.V('K APPALLED ANI) /'K |Mr ANGRY. searfhintf Examination. c rr\ ICE. COPYEIGHT.J l.ondon. Jan. U. become clea. that the Prince of pesult "f hi- viait to the Durham appalled and angry at thc m of the mine is' ected thai when hr returns from m. tion he will59 words
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Article101 1929-02-01 9 ier> Officials Questioned. [R_ut< r'a Sei vu London. Jan. HI. Wale* finished ten hours UOUS inspection of < «>nditions m thi A Xorthunii rland mining villages wlt h .i •of squash rackoti rvening. 1 da) ol the toui thi. and well despite his is m '.\hich there has101 words
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Article68 1929-02-01 9 Wake up tho Colony! [FromOorOwi i irfsspoadtafc.] Il>oh. Jan. Sl. being aroused by the distressing tales iaers' plif M Home. SubocripI Fund are pour.teadily. Perak Turt* Club has t thus enal ling the Times of f another £200 to the Prince I il late. The paper68 words
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Article177 1929-02-01 9 tt. gratefully acknowledge below sub- which were *-ent m yesterday rith that forward them to t [1 notablt that the t is fron one who signed him- t df tir.rHr.." md who suggested that o could not afford to send more he i might induce those m177 words
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Article28 1929-02-01 9 DUKE OF GLOUCESTER ENGAGED. SERVH E OPYRIGHT.] I London. Jan. 31. Sews reports the imminent i ****tofthe Duke >f Gloucester, and that Lad) Angela Scott is the bride28 words
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Article18 1929-02-01 9 OPYRIGHT.I v London. Jan. 31. illemard ia the latest but it is hoped it18 words
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Article20 1929-02-01 9 RVICE COPYRIGHT.] London. Jan. 31. I ity that Coconut have agreed to an with Straits Plantanomk working20 words
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Article36 1929-02-01 9 OPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 31. the Police are cou- lining entirely new night cluba on much been usual m page 7.] President of the Lutheran Mission m m Malaya visiting arrived m Kuala36 words
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Article105 1929-02-01 9 PLANS PREPARED TO SINK HER! Bis Navy Campaign. TReuter's Service.] Washington, Jan. 31. War colleges m every nation possess carefully drawn plans to sink the United States navy and to invade our country" These words, thundered by Senator Reed, thrilled a packed house on the eve of the105 words
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Article129 1929-02-01 9 Premier Refuses Disclosure. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service. J Tokyo, Jan. 31. The unsuccessful attempt to force the Government to publish the results of its investigations into Chang Tso Lin's death reach td a climax m a very warm debate m the Lower house this afternoon, after129 words
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Article153 1929-02-01 9 l'.S. Proposals Discussed. [Reuter's Service.] _r-*» (re-neva. Jan. tl. The Opium Commission began discussion of the American Government's proposals for limitation of production and traffic m < naicotics. Heer Van Vettum (Holland) and Mr. Sato (Japan) both contended the Commis- sion should allow the Geneva Convention 102.">. which153 words
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Article88 1929-02-01 9 Mr. Justice Eve on Salvationist Case. London. Jan. 30. llr. Justice Eve m summing up m the Booth case opined that the High Council had made a mistake, doubtless innocently, by nor giving General Booth an opportunity of attending personally, or by representative, to explain why he88 words
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Article39 1929-02-01 9 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 31. The death occurred yesterday of Admiral Sir Lowther Grant who during the war held active commands m the Grand Fleet, m China and m North American waters.39 words
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Article134 1929-02-01 9 [By arrangement with Nanyang Siang Pau Press.] Shanghai, Jan. 31. Mr. Yoshizawa has returned to Shanghai pending home instruction regarding the evacuation of Shantung. Chan Chi has tendered his resignation as chairman of Council Peiping. BaVe. Scon,,- Ching Lin h:.s arrived at Peiping. The Central Political Council134 words
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Article70 1929-02-01 9 Mr. E. Foster Lee, the well-known Perak teacher, and Mrs. Foster Lee reached the twenty-fifth milestone of their happy journey through married life, on Saturday, when a large circle of relatives, friends and Old Boys of Mr. Foster Lee at the various schools he worked m gathered at the Wesley70 words
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Article227 1929-02-01 9 v I PURVEY OF OVERSEAS TRADE. I Four Years' Report Now Read} [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 31. The final report of the committee appoint ed by the Lal.our Government m 1924 tc i undertake an exhaustive survey of trade and industry m Great Britain has now227 words
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Article120 1929-02-01 9 Difficult Task. [Renter's Service.l New I>elhi, Jan. 31. Sir Denys Bray m a statement to the Assembly regarding the situation m Afghanistan, declared that not a single soldier or gun had been moved to the frontier. Daily life m the frontier garrisons remained undisturbed and all120 words
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Article131 1929-02-01 9 Further Details. [British Hadio— Official Service.] Rugby. Jan. 31. Many members of Parliament attended a private meeting at the House of Commons last night at which Baron Emile d'Erlanger, chairman of the Channel Tunnel Company, answt i ing questions said he estimated the cost Of building the131 words
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Article101 1929-02-01 9 [British Radio Official Service-! Rugby. Jan. 31. Sir Gilbert Clayton, who is to succeed Sir Sidney Hobbs as High Commissioner for Irak, left London yesterday for Baghdad. On the way he will visit Constantinople and Angora to meet Ghazi Pasha and members of the Turkish Cabinet101 words
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Article45 1929-02-01 9 [Reuter's Service.] Pittsburg, Jan. 31. Delegates of the Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal Churches with an aggregate membership of 8,000,000 have reached an agreement to join forces and appointed committees, to arrange procedure after which the plan will require ratification by both churches.45 words
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Article50 1929-02-01 9 New York, Jan. 31. The Commercial Investment Trust has acquiied the firm of textile factors Frederick Victor and Achelis Incorporated, which will be merged with Peierls Buhler anc 1 Company jointly handling the output ol 150 mills with annual sales of $100,000,000. [Earlier cables on page 7.]50 words
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Article95 1929-02-01 9 The new Banvard Musical Comedy Company brought an exceptionally successful c season to a close at the Theatre last night with the Folies Bergere, a name which no f doubt accounted to some extent for the large audience which was again present. s Needless to say it95 words
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Article944 1929-02-01 9 CONCERNING CARE IN ENVELOPES. Yellow is so Incriminating. [From Oar Own Correspondent.] 1* *U V v PaHs Jan 11l J*™*' as a race disapprove of a spend-thritt policy, they occasionally launch out especially should Monsieur, Madame and Mademoiselle be inten; on impressing their acquintances. Decades ago, when Napoleon 111944 words
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Advertisement359 1929-02-01 9 I JtL ROBINSON'S j 1 J MnL Li FOOTWEAR FOR GENTLEMEN l|j COMBINE >• I STYLE AND QUALITY A ___>V I ill NO 7 Atm. 111 FINE QUALITY WILLOW __f_____»__?__^>\ Jjj CALF WALKING SHOE. jkW^^^ZWX I <lli a **_r_ l I Cpio.oU [111 A rich-toned brown walking shoe, cut from359 words
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Advertisement727 1929-02-01 10 Blue Funnel Line it REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. j 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. Doe Spore. •|LYC^\ON For London, Rotterdam727 words
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Advertisement495 1929-02-01 10 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) 1 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. 1929. s.s. CITY OF KHARTOUM Feb. 14 s.s. CITY OF DELHI Mar. 10 s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW495 words
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Advertisement411 1929-02-01 10 p or British India and Apc&r m 1 (Incorporated m England.) "vj, H MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO I SERVICES. I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N r* I UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS M AIESTYs n.v..... __H I LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. I OUTWARDS FROM LG^oIfFOR CHINA AND Jtfa I411 words
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Advertisement602 1929-02-01 11 O. S. K. Line. 1 Destinations. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. 01l Kotterdam, Hamburg Bremen, 1/1 _>k and Antwerp via Colombo, n Sod ml r rt Said# Atlas Maru Feb 14 Feb. 16 *T rfcM Town. Rio de Janeiro, >v t Mi ntevidro and Buenos Aire?. KJaJ-lae-firafU pannage £150.1 f Montevideo Maru602 words
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Advertisement448 1929-02-01 11 i____i— TIM^^OTMITIIir DOULAR dSL •president?' 1 LINERS Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms *re outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fana. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, ail have hot and cold running448 words
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Advertisement659 1929-02-01 11 T— •fT **t****a fkiT KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO„ OP BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub. connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Strait* Settlements (Singapore and Penang). I OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU659 words
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Article128 1929-02-01 12 The G. G. Roume arrived from Saigon yesterday with 798 pigs on board. The Shipping and the Import and Export Offices will be open on Monday the llth February for one hour only fYom 10 am. to 11 a.m.) and closed on Tuesday the 12th. February. The M.M.128 words
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Article366 1929-02-01 12 Unfair Use of the Nations Money. The report of the Shipping Board contains some interesting information as to ».he methods adopted and the work done by it. For instance, it is not uninstructive to note the reasons why some of its steameis were put into366 words
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Article326 1929-02-01 12 U.S. Owner Talks of Two-Day Journey. Mr. I^aurence R. Wilder, Chairman of the Transoceanic Corporation, and promoter of the proposed Blue Ribbon Line of 35-knot ships, is certainly possessed of the faith which it is said will move mountains, for he has now come forward with the326 words
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Advertisement584 1929-02-01 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) 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 ve_sel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins584 words
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Advertisement453 1929-02-01 12 Kerr Steamship Co. _nTl| 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. I T| (Incorporated m U.SJ_) I. M GENERAL AGENTS. gl REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE Tn IP BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA l_ BALTIMORE. ANri (via Suez). M.S. SILVERHAZEL In Port B M.S. SILVERASH due Feh. 16 sails R* M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Mar. 14453 words
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Advertisement250 1929-02-01 12 LLOYD TRESTTNO NAT. 1 (Incorporated m Italy SINGAPORE TO ITALY. Calling at COLOMBO. BRINDISI and TRIESTE by the following _> to M Liners: I VENEZIA ***** ton.- bi TIMAVO 10.660 tons due Vtl 1 REMO 17.300 tons fa fcfl PIAVE 10,670 tons due Ak *Th^*e fast Motor Vessels hue spw»250 words
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Miscellaneous675 1929-02-01 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m.675 words
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Miscellaneous124 1929-02-01 12 Klang, Brit. 723, from Penang 31, for Penang 2. Le Havre, Fr. 4571, from Marseilles 31, for Saigon 1. Durban Maru, Jap. 4382, from Yokohama 30, for Liverpool 1. Atjeh. Dut. 393, from Bagan 31, for Bagan 2. 0 G. G. Roume. Fr. 1870, from Saigon 31, for Saigon 3.124 words
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Article504 1929-02-01 13 Ceylon's Heavy Loss. Says the Times of Ceylon of Jan. 15: Next Friday the Finance Committee of the Ceylon Legislative Council will be called upon to consider a loss of approximately Rs. 20,000 which the Colony has sustained as the result of an example of the504 words
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Article324 1929-02-01 13 The fact that wireless telephony between Holland and the Dutch East Indies will be open to the public on and after: Jan. 8 next is worthy of special remark. It indicates Dutch up-to-dateness m the matter of communications and is a step m progress no less important324 words
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Article143 1929-02-01 13 At the annual general meeting of the Malay Tnion held at the Kampong Glam Malay School at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday the following Office-bearers were elected: President. The Hon'ble Inche Mohamed Eunos bin Abdullah; Vice Presidents. Haji Ambok Sooloh bin Haji Omar. Inche Omar bin Haji Abdul143 words
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Article274 1929-02-01 13 The undernoted non-fiction works will be ready for issue on Saturday at 9 a.m.: Abraham (G. D.) Motor Ways at Home and Abroad. 1928. illus. _3aun._r L. Bright Younu* Things drawings from "Punch" 1928. Corn wallis- West (G.) Life and Letters of Admiral Cornwallis. 1927. Ellison (W.) Escapes274 words
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Advertisement466 1929-02-01 13 f*JB VIROL _a__F- -Js ___t__ri_i_fe_i' *fl_fc~'^_i________r .Pi jfap.-fJCg _fl______^^w__ ____F 3JB_^HI-??____fi_*- i4ffl rinlir ____r -Tjfffffffffff*** 1 -^»**y p t *"?i*- EsjSt ffl.-." ■>■■'• ffitf" f t^0 m M MLWam ay _____Bfc-___r _flßTf£^y r '■"riiii'iV* -u-nflfl |flfljg_?fe^i£: m ili|i^^^^H*l*^^ "5_H.-_.tfr* r ':'.'*T:'*iy.*''^ mmm mm m^ UUiii___t_[ ______________B_^^-^— -u^^3__B :::tmjqnf*tf ~1 SAMB466 words
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Advertisement188 1929-02-01 13 ce CT^***ra«r__-_-^fl_Tfl^^ T_*_*KTLU flr!_a n-*^ Aim ...jl I •Jl I fit i|>i,o_O <tfß^H_» V X*WMW m^'lt/ 4fla* Jm^f^ _U V x^__s_> JLr ***s^k j m __r -^jvs s^^_>-- r JJJ zu ■D IW BORNEO MOTORS, LTD. I nf __ha V_'o_'____p »_v_ *T**l___r __B __t~ lif T ■fly flflfll flfl__i I188 words
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Article324 1929-02-01 14 Quiet Time After South American Journey. Miami. Florida, Jan. 2. An oval gem of land almost entirely surrounded by sapphire Bay Biscayne is the tutting of the Florida visit of Mr. Hoover, the President-Elect. Here, amid a great cluster of coconut and date palms, Mr. Hoover324 words
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Article574 1929-02-01 14 BOOK ABOUT CHANNEL TUNNELS. London to Paris at 92 M.P.H. ["Proposed I_ondon and Paris Railway" (P. S. King and Son. Ltd.) 10s. 6d. net. By Mr. William Collard.] To rush us over 253 miles of railway between London and Paris m 2 hrs. 45 mins. ll ambition of Mr. William574 words
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Article187 1929-02-01 14 "LA BOHEMF M" Screen Version of Fairfous Opera. "La Boheme." known and lo\ d wherever opera is sung, is now on the screen! The tragic story of Mimi, the little seamstress of the Latin Quarter, and Ikt poet lover Rodolphe, ia coming to the Alhambra shortly. Lillian (.ish, wistful heroine187 words
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Advertisement235 1929-02-01 14 TAKE 0 _________BBS_____ RISKS flHHl______k mm-taamK M "k m m flt-^-5- -#wV- il fl ♦> __n_^tf_________^___i____r y easy— 1 _L_n V fl V I; "ICrompton's" X T V V When we first started m business our quest was A Quality and no cheapening influences of competi- V t V V235 words
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Advertisement138 1929-02-01 14 I STOP THAT Less Work 1 I LEAK! j R *5 X Be "e«* Results I leaks or cracks m radi- V ators. why be stranded M miles from home, when 4» it can be avoided by /*w M_______ A purchasing a tin of:— t____^____( i W^EP 4am> ___r/fJ____ __r138 words
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Miscellaneous164 1929-02-01 14 DAVID COPPERFIELD IN PICTURES. by Arthur Moreland; N„ VT n ,T~ g» nr-^^^^a^Tl v\ p m hB jONE DAY EM"LV VriGHTENEtTdAvTd By u^i^T^T --JS_23^*^ HER M-ND DWELT ON T^E LATE MR ft* S ~^_T_ *-*V^- i^ R rr^o_ 4G S Lt)N6 A" "XO JETTY TRArpnv i_^_ _Ss_! T AT ORN,N164 words
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Article270 1929-02-01 15 ROSE MACHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. Jan. 31_t« Rubber. London lO^sd, unchanged. Local 35% cents. lm. London £221 2a 6d unchanged. Local >U_ for JT." tons. Mining.— Quid. Hong Fatt 38 11, Ulu Klang 1.19 1.22. Klang River 3.50 3.60, Petaling !.:*7*- 5.05, Kinta Dredge 1.47% 1.52%, Penawat 89, Sungei Way270 words
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Article887 1929-02-01 15 Jan. 31 *t., losinu Prices. Buyers Seller*. Aye* Weng 100 1.25 Batanjr Padan^' 4(5 V> *49 Batu Caves 1.57% 1>6 3% huKit Arangs ISlhk 1.13% prem. Hong: Fatt ($1) ,•.»<» 40 Johan Tin Kinta Tin Drcd. 150 ]55 Km'hai RiVt r M 7* Kuyohs 20 25 Lukut887 words
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Article60 1929-02-01 15 Bank demand 2i3 3 4 Private credits 3 m.?. 2]4 15|16 New York, demand 55 15 ie Credits 90 days 57% France, demand 1431 India, T.T. 1527/8 Hong K«.n^. demand to', i>. C- i>j s Yokohama, demand .•>*>:■/ .lava, demand 13_h.. Bangkok, demand gO% Har Silver London L i"60 words
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Article247 1929-02-01 15 Janaary Rl. Tin 275 Tons j^.no Gambler s Pepper W h'ttf U4 Pepper Black cr,-.. Fl'ike Tapioca 71' Pearl Sago Small »p i-; t Sundi ied v on Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 830 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon247 words
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Article54 1929-02-01 15 R.S.S. fix,,-. to Standa rI, Q < I* Spot Standard R.S.S. Spot r:«;i t ■•it T« nd< r I efa Mai iM ."t'> j Apr-June :'T "7' 4 Jul) Sept :'T roi i Mai k< Quiet Latent CaMe: London Spot \t> >._.,. pti Hi. Y.»fk54 words
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Article50 1929-02-01 15 FRASER S SHARE LIST. Buyers Sell.rs. I'alani Mines <fl 1.30 1.35 Tekka Taiping M> 6d 22s 6d Ulu Klanj; Ul > t.L'n 1.25 Kuala Sidim ($M 3.30 ::..")»> \«'u Scudai ($2) _.;<n Kyalas ($5) 50 7.00 s. Tukang <*i > ;»:> i.ou Tambalak (-rlt 90 1.00 Hammers and Co. *loo>50 words
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Article329 1929-02-01 15 U A Really Serious Competitor." Reference was made m the R. A. 'Bulletin last month to prominent displa-* o| Rubber Footwear at the recent Shoe and Leather Fair. The following extract from an article m the "Shoe and Leather News" IC an interesting commentary on the329 words
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Article349 1929-02-01 15 Effect of Health Regulations. An awkward situation has arisen m the Sheffield cutlery trades which may delay production seriotislj and 1 ring some of th. -mailer factories to standstill. For centuries Sheffield cutlery has been ground on sandstone quarried m the neighbourhood of Sheffield, and although349 words
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Article171 1929-02-01 15 "Ninety per cent, of the v ►men you m the streets wearing fur coats are wear ing; rabhit. only they dont know it." thr manager of the British Fur Rabbit Society's show, which was op.. ned at the Horticultural Hail, by .Mr. Walter Guinness, Minister of Agriculture and171 words
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Advertisement564 1929-02-01 15 ASSCTS OVER $8,000,000 assura,,,^ 1N FOKCE OVER jso^Kloooo THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act.564 words
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Advertisement398 1929-02-01 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 I-'und Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 020,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon.398 words
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Advertisement40 1929-02-01 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. j Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article865 1929-02-01 16 TO-DAY'S MATCH AT ADELAIDE. Performances of the Past. A Reuter messag«e received yesterday stated that the English team to meet Australia m the fourth Test Match at Adelaide to-day remains unchanged from that which won the "Rubber" at Melbourne. The sides, therefore, will be: England: A. P.865 words
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Article48 1929-02-01 16 ANOTHER CUP TIE REPLAY. League Football. TReuter's Service.l London, Jan. 30. c In a Cup replay Bolton beat Liverpool 5 v to 2 after extra time. In the first League Manchester City beat Bury 6to 4. In the Second Barnsley lost to Chelsea 0 to 1.48 words
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Article27 1929-02-01 16 [Reuter's Service.] I Mildura. Jan. 30. T Arne Borg broke the Victorian (piavtermile swimming record his time being 5 mins. 1 R-li -tecs-.27 words
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Article138 1929-02-01 16 t Annual Meeting on Wednesday. Membeis of the S.C.C. are informed that the annual cricket meeting: will be held d m the Club lounge on Wednesday next at 6.16 p.m. to discuss the forthcoming season. Approximate dates are as follows: d Nets (on the side cf the centre138 words
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Article41 1929-02-01 16 r ..\I.S. 1 .-am. Kuala 1 umpnr. Jan. 31. The following will represent the F.M.S. i. against the Colony at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday: Wayte; Rostock Hill, Mathie- son: Symonds. Milne. Hovil; Watson. Rede- <>\. Wilson. Moreira. Brinkley. i-41 words
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Article130 1929-02-01 16 MONDAY'S TIES. Mixed Doubles Handicap. A. (lass. r. Mr. and Mrs. Cutler vs. Mr. and Mrs. •r Fuller. c Mrs. Zylstra and A. D. Anderson vs. Mrs. Stephenson and Ablitt. Mr. and Mrs. FuUl.er vs. Mrs. Bennett and Byatt. Mr. and Mrs. Hansell vs. Miss Wallis ami130 words
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Article118 1929-02-01 16 A. Class Doubles Mixed Handicap. Mr. and Mrs. Prentis vs. Mr-. Ifeade and Davits. Miss P. Salniond and Rowland vs. Mrs. Atkin Berry and Doig. K. Class Doubles Mixed Handicap. Mrs. W. H. S. Clark and Assiter vs. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. G, Clarke. Mrs. Skey and118 words
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Article32 1929-02-01 16 MONDAY. Hansell and Swallow vs. Baker and Boardman. Upton and Peaive vs. Winter and Cameron. Wyatt and Bell vs. Winners of Cam.ichael and Gordon vs. Semple and Murrison.32 words
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Article46 1929-02-01 16 The following will represent the Indian Association against the Health and Strength Leaguers' Union at Tan Tock Seng Hospital court to-morrow at 3.30 p.m.: singles: P. K. Baskaran, G. V. Santhou, C. R. Gomez, L. C. Davar; doubles: P. K. Baskaran and J. Louis. _________________i46 words
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Article1055 1929-02-01 16 RAIN FALLS JUST IN TIME. j Ireland's Fine Win. Ireland, 18 pts.; The Rest, nil. Ram yesterday afternoon combined with the earlier watering by hose helped to make the S.C.C. ground playable if rather treacherous for the Ireland versus Rest game when the former won by three goals1,055 words
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Article949 1929-02-01 16 TALES OF FAMOUS COCKS FIGHTING. Their Royal Patrons. Battles between "feathered had a great revival during the late war, and the sport still goes on. In 1849 an Act was passed by which a t penalty of £5 "for every day he shall so act I may be949 words
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Advertisement182 1929-02-01 16 I Nursery I Records I rU LDR EN wiU be enraptured vv!>^ I 3 V^ ymes and *"<■<*> and Fairy S thf Vl rollicking wholesome fun whir-h btori «s anH___l these delightful Records h are to he fo^i M Hi« Masters V_.; I Ask to hear these records or write182 words
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