The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 February 1929
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Title Section13 1929-02-02 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 2, 1929. NO, 12,63.°,13 words
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Article281 1929-02-02 1 The King's condition has become more settled and more rapid improvement is expected at Bognor Page 11. Court-martial sentences on leaders m the Spanish Revolt have been passed —Page 11. Ihe Prince m his tour has covered over 200 miles through the coalfields Page 11. it is281 words
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Article1088 1929-02-02 1 Qv it-quid agunt hominc* nostri est farraga Libelli Juvenal. His Majesty's progress towards recovery continues satisfactorily and it is hoped he will soon be able to leave London. The Topicist joins with his readers not only m thanks for this mercy but also m the tribute1,088 words
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Advertisement285 1929-02-02 1 WING LOONG. THE RBOOG3«PP HOUSE for roPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. E HKJH STREET. I Raffles Hotel I 1 v I McGuire's Little Symphonic I I Proßnimme for Sunday, F_b. 3rd, at 9.15 p.m. X ()Y rtur PROMETHEUS L. v Beethoven I ()[Kr F«i MIGNON d'Ambroise Thomas V Interval. T Kvfl J.285 words
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Advertisement271 1929-02-02 1 I I In and out of the wash continually I how long can you make your pretty things last !j| Only by washing them m LUX can you get the utmost 3 Jg wear from them. Hard soap and rubbing are fatal. jj Wash them m LUX, tbe purest of271 words
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Advertisement103 1929-02-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Calol cures constipation Page 7. Winter for quality tailoring Page 10. T'niteer's for efficient sanitary engineering Page 3. African and Eastern stock Crossley engines Page 3. i Butter and margarine at the Fresh Food depots P^-fe i». 1 Cargo notices re Malabar and _City <_/ Baroda-*— Page IH.103 words
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Advertisement16 1929-02-02 1 WING LOONG. FC_f HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed, j 32, HIGH STREET. MMmMMMMMMmmMMMMMMMMMMMMMM16 words
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Miscellaneous169 1929-02-02 1 THE WEEK. Saturday. 2nd. High Water, 3.52 a.m., 5.3, 4.49 p.m. 7.2. Institute of Chemistry .Malaya Section) animal dinner Kuala Lumpur. Outward mail due. Soccer: S.C.F.A. v. Welch. Stadium. Rugby: England vs. The Rest- S.C.C. Hockey: Colony vs. F.M.S., Kuala Lumpur. Polo: Club practice. 4.30 p.m. R.S.Y.C: Half yearly regatta,169 words
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Article71 1929-02-02 2 The mystery «-.ii<- rninq the existence <>; Thompson Island which, wiih Bouvel Island, to Norwegian whaling com- by the British Government, has been by n wirelesi message received t*> Norvegia dition, m which it i- itehmtclj a»»erted thai Th- Island v not cxi t. vr M exhaustive ►edition71 words
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Advertisement196 1929-02-02 2 SOPEX SHAMPOO tht beai for WASHING DOGS. It destroys TICKS and other VERMIN, and gives the coat a healthy and glossy appearance* DISTRIBUTING AGENTS: TIMMS DISPENSARY, LTD., Veterinary Chemists, RAMIES PLACE, SINGAPORE. s L. 1 r-~> I'll I DiNCING MODERN BALLROOM DANCING. I Miss J. BOSHOFF, 5 Late af the196 words
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Advertisement339 1929-02-02 2 VICTORIA THEATRE FEBRUARY Ist. TO FEBRUARY 7th. AT 9.30 P.M. ANNA PAVLOVA To-Night at 9.30 p.m. Walpurgis Night- Amarilla. DIVERTISSEMENTS. Matinee at 5 p.m. WALPURGIS NIGHT- FAIRY DOLL. DIVERTISSEMENTS. ALL PLANS AT JOHN LITTLE'S. PRICES: $8, $6, $3 and $2. Matinee Prices: $6, $4, $2 and $1. BOOKING AT LITTLE'S339 words
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Advertisement274 1929-02-02 2 ALHAMBRA I^ Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ud^ Propr r H PROGRAMME: Commencing Jan. 28th. and ending s st4 t ___H In the Second Show at 9 p%ni '^J The Latest Empire New^ I together with the M. G. M. news, depicting eruption i\* MM Norma Talmadge J THE WOMAKI DISPUTED274 words
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Miscellaneous389 1929-02-02 2 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDRBW*B CATHBDRAU SKXAGKSWA SUXD.W Holy Communion 7.45 aaa. (choral I H< Ij Coramaaion and s. i mon. b. 16 a.m. Matin, and H>-:- numon. I c hildrenV Servke. 3.30 p.m. (choral i Even.on»s and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday, snd Friday at 8 ajn. Holy Communion. rucaday, Thuraday, and389 words
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Article1362 1929-02-02 3 THE NON-PROPERTY VOTE. i Notable Year For Labour. [I'rom Our Own Correspondent. J I 'loK\o, .laa. 8 The twelve-month period just passed iiai '.eon a very eventful one for the working s.. of Japan, the most remarkable hap>en r-g during this period being tha\ foi the first1,362 words
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Article72 1929-02-02 3 An Tp-to-dale Announcement. Shanghai, Dec. 30. Th-.' trend towards modernism m China was never mon* clearly illustrated than by an announcement m this morning's native newspapers by a wedded Chinese couple: "Why go to all the bother oi having a wedding ceremony m the pres: nee72 words
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Article383 1929-02-02 3 If there is one occasion more than any other which allows members of Parliament to be studied as human beings rather than as politicians it is the annual meeting of the Empire Parliamentary Association. Once a year the members of that Association from all parties m383 words
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200 1929-02-02 3 Spanish Officer's Scheme. Madrid, Dec. The Commission charged with considering or the spot the proposal for the construction of a tunnel -eneath the Straits of Gibraltar has just In en received by General Jordana, the High Commissioner for Spanish aiorocco. The author of the plan200 words
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Advertisement211 1929-02-02 3 f 0 RUPEES INTO DOLLARS ■A^ (and vice-verea). y>*fy^ El A \>;r From 140 to 160 Price $3. *<§Mh, I AXy* From 160 to 180 Price $3. V^.\ V Ascending by Vi Rupee) <ty^ g *> or the two publications $5. Li Sterling into Dollars 1 (and vice-versa). m I211 words
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Advertisement147 1929-02-02 3 flr"**-r^#T****ot-9______________________\ **_-_-oS______________________P_Jt_____r II _r «--g— ,_-gMi _-___^-__________________________B_—^____r r?ROSSLEY PETROL PARAFFIN ENGINES RUBBER ESTATES PINEAPPLE FACTORIES LIGHTING PRINTING Sole Agents African 8 Eastern (malaya) Ltd. Singapore Penang Your Greatest Asset is Health f ESPECIALLY IS THIS SO IN THE TROPICS V X ASSURE YOURSELF THAT YOUR WHOLE SANITARY SYSTEM IS THE147 words
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Article348 1929-02-02 4 Where Horse Transport is Holding Its Own. Horse traffic m London streets and its contribution to congestion have often evok ed strong protests. Theie is, however, cvi dently no likelihood that the large firms of coal distributors, foi* instance, will substi•*ti- motor transport ior horse-drawn vehicles. Several of348 words
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Article81 1929-02-02 4 Reports are recently to hand of another British car achievement m Australia where Mr. P. \Y. Armstrong, with the aid of a little Triumph Seven, has succeeded m completing his tenth cross-continental trip, establishing thereby incidentally a new record for a liirht car for the journey81 words
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Article1049 1929-02-02 4 ACCELERATION HELPS, BRAKING HINDERS. Town Complications. [By The Hon. MRS. VICTOR BRUCE.] [Special to the Free Press.] While a single lesson and a very few practice drives may give the beginner m motoring a kind of superficial control over the car which renders him competent to take1,049 words
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324 1929-02-02 4 More and more attention is iromy. to m paid by motor-car nanufacturara te the allimportant subject of weight reduction, fot as soon as the public have realised the value of this quality .hey will be compelled to (ieal with a question which has, generally speaking,324 words
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Article110 1929-02-02 4 What is the n mistake m a standard SOO No prize is offered foi riddle, which is onh 'for. ing attention tc. a StateUH v J. ;tM >r* to the new volume \\< Almanack." Hy this proprietors of that adi u-fence are shocked I the110 words
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Advertisement272 1929-02-02 4 A k J ff ml m Ml MmM m ml __rl m\ 111*11 H lit -Al 1 1 Iff 1 1 I >J Iff 1 I Iff! 111 fl E_ff M __l tr flB 2u nr nz I Hii 11 I 111 1 I 1 I I I ■V 1272 words
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Advertisement84 1929-02-02 4 if Inner Tubes continue rJ' J ifi to be chosen by discriminating W A motor car owners the world over y\ whose first consideration is highest M a. a Mm \W -mm^^oomv •MM-^_Ml________iAM_______________________^^^^^^^^^^M_B_M___ WIRELESS ENTHUSIASTSI I Jt jj We are holding large stocks of EXIDE Wireless Batteries. j Also, we84 words
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Article616 1929-02-02 5 Perth to Sydney m 196 >/i Hours. Again. t every conceivable obstacle Mr. P. ms ong recently uiove his standard Triumph Super Seven roadster from Perth to __\t_ney m record time. The Triumph finished m perfect condition. T0..... htat. blistering sand sioi ms, m numei r.'ol punctures,616 words
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Article247 1929-02-02 5 Veiy few of *ne motorists who are continually calling for faster "cars realize liow many things must be changed to meet the conditions such speeds entail either lr car itself or m the road conditions undei which it has to run. No man can drive at247 words
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Article133 1929-02-02 5 According to the annual Colonial Report for Jamaica, trade m 1927 was the most satisfactory since the war, for although the extravagant figures of the post-war boom were not approached, the high mark reached was directly due to steady progress over several years. "As one indication133 words
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Article528 1929-02-02 5 Big Increase: Their Sales Value. During the coming year says the Morning Post there will be an unprecedented number of races for standard cars? These races which started some sue years ago with the Le Mans 24-hour event (which is still held, and may still be des.iibed528 words
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Article419 1929-02-02 5 What happens to the thousands of cars that are stolen from outside shops and private houses m the course of a year? Some interesting information about the methods of car thieves and their means of disposing of stolen uoods was given to a reporter by a419 words
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Article48 1929-02-02 5 In view of the remarkable performances! of Thornycroft vehicles m Brazil, it is not surprising to learn tflfct the branch of that company m Brazil has received a repeat order for 10 30-cwt. chassis for delivery to the Rio de Janeiro Light and Power Co.48 words
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Article370 1929-02-02 5 We have recently had more than one reference to the way that certain rubberplanting companies are inequitably treated by the new method of computation of Income Tax. How it affects individuals is pointed out by Sir Arthur K. Adams m a letter to the Press, says the China370 words
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Article175 1929-02-02 5 A new long-distance motor coach has recently been inaugurated m Great Britain between Manchester and London. A 24--seater coach, known as the "Majestic Eagle," is being used, the first of its kind to run from London to Manchester. The Chassis is the Crossley "Eagle," built specially175 words
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Article405 1929-02-02 5 The Motoring Correspondent of the Morning Poet says: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have placed what is virtually a han on motor rallies which were such a marked success last year. Motor rallies which include concours d'elegance, have long been a feature of Continental405 words
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Article84 1929-02-02 5 Mr. W. A. Oldfield is too famous to need introduction, says "The Riley Record.'* One of the finest "stumpers" Australia has produced, his reputation is world-wide, and his name stands high m the list of intercolonial cricketers. He has "run out" many an Englishman, and now an English84 words
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Advertisement64 1929-02-02 5 F! iMMMMMMMMmWmmmmmmmmmmmmmm% ■BH I ____e_Swb_m _S_E_f I ■Ml r re m _|n f_! v_ w» v l n Ul __f n_ m _Js ft. X*- __li _k __a ft. B_P j. m*r lw *TS _U WW _M pP ■jl LT __9 iC". ft* ________niw-r_»_w_M_________________________^Qß I MALAYAN MOTORS LTD. S 14—2064 words
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Article1140 1929-02-02 6 i Tactics Cannot be Decided jj 1 before a Game. J HARD GROUND BECOMES HEAVY. j; ••J [By A. .HANDLES, <I_icc.U-r City). Special t» ihe FN* Ptaaa.) J Much has been written at various time< .bout football, it 4 tactics, and the theory of the game.1,140 words
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Article618 1929-02-02 6 [Says the Morning Post: We hay, received from correspondent m Jhansi, India, under date November 22. th,- follow- trig account Of a hockey match between tin* 4/1 and the S/8 Pioneers. Believing that oar readers will Ih- even more thrilled by ihe account than Iv tbe618 words
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Article216 1929-02-02 6 In spite of the host of observers, man] odd questions m respect of the life of birds remain unanswered. For example, it is I popular belief— on which ono query reaches mo— that robins are killed by their own young m the third year. I knew one example216 words
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Article1108 1929-02-02 6 THE DISMAL DAYS OF "SAFETY FIRST." Repressed Knights Errant. Every man has longed at some time to Le a hero. It is not egotism, but a deepdown and most worthy instinct of our natures to desire to have people looking after Us and saving, "There goes the1,108 words
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Article925 1929-02-02 6 WHAT IT MEANS TO OUR PRODUCERS. Traders' Views. 'The promise to abolish likin is one thing, and its fulfilment is another," stated Mr, L. N. Leefe. a member of the committee of the China Association. "A good many of us," he added, "are sceptical of the Chinese925 words
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Article778 1929-02-02 6 A Change oi Spirit. It i- odd to find symptoms of unpopularity m dancing at the end <>t a Very crowded year. The other day the London < ounty Council r. ported that then- had been a distinct falling otV m th. nttrnber of: people who had been778 words
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Article559 1929-02-02 6 I What are the People Danei n 1 THP VJITfAiy *_T_*cn JJ I rir. 2MJIWIIC r>ll_|\ [By PHYLLIS MOXKMAX. --Special to the Fre, lv I Ihe dancing season is m full swing, ami i everyone is wondering which fiances will emerge from the ranks of new claimants559 words
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Article141 1929-02-02 6 How v womai „i a fortune with the propreal chinchill.-i coats I She wanted a chisel husband bought her :i3.000. si. iiked i:. but i her, and i ul it up li> ultimat I r.--< nt i bidding failed to I of 13.000. "This i, onl.141 words
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Article636 1929-02-02 7 A Soviet Experiment m Journalism. Moscow. The Krestyanskaya -Gazeta, or Peasants' Gazette, a little newspaper which appears twice a week, is an interesting experiment m Soviet journalism. It serves the double purpose of providing a forum for the expression of rural ideas and impressions snd636 words
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Article368 1929-02-02 7 As a theatre and concert room Penang Town Hall has been tried and found wanting, and as it is seldom used for any other purpose except for an occasional dance and to accommodate, m the gloom of its basement, a few municipal employees for whom room368 words
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Article452 1929-02-02 7 "The Worst Form of Drinking." Viscount Astor r speaking a Whitefield's Tabernacle, Tottenham Court Road, London, on December 21st., said that the cocktail habit was the worst form cf drinking. It was concentrated nlcohol, taU'ii usually on an empty stomach. It wa, partaken o_* largely by women452 words
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Article313 1929-02-02 7 Novelist's Persona] Experience. Mr. Leslie Charteris, the novelist, told a Daily News writer the following ghost story for his New Year repertoire: "There was m Malaya a witch doctor who was a very able performer on the Malayan fiddle, which consists of half a coconut, a piece313 words
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Article189 1929-02-02 7 The First For Jelutong. There arrived at our wharf yesterday by the Glenamoy. says Tuesday's Straits Echo, the first of a series of new trolley buses which are to arrive out here shortly to finement the fleet of that kind of creeper like landcraft which is beinp called189 words
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Advertisement269 1929-02-02 7 (calo'la (Pronounced Kal-ol) I ODORLESS COLORLESS TASTELESS J MEDICINAL LIQUID PARAFFIN [j I j C UR E S i CONSTIPATION! v o c ISOLD ONLY IN ORIGINAL PACKAGES S PINT AND HALF-PINT BOTTLES I OBTAINABLE AT ALL CHEMISTS jijj |"4 Plates I full for \g? 1 120 cents I" I269 words
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Advertisement479 1929-02-02 7 I A Delicate Girl ■m KS M T^Zg. f*Hfl m Tha amine af mffh fe Itm ciancy af calcium m Mr' *i j m f Ac ayatam is not J MTy appreciated mt ita J full worth" urritaa «^^n_ P n y** c mn J CS "Tha Canadian Vl\^ r479 words
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Article384 1929-02-02 8 England Heading for Another War. A bitter outburst against Britain and British staUsmanship is made by Mr. William Randolph Hearst, the American newspaper proprietor, m one of his journals. His attack is a reply to Lord Birkenhead's speech the other day. m which he said: "We have384 words
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Article106 1929-02-02 8 When two youths were sentenced at Glasgow Western Divisional Police Court to 14 days' imprisonment for stealing coal from S lorry, police witnesses said that coalmen ant' other tradesmen had to pass through street? wheie gangs congregated at corners, sur rounded them, and helped themselves t<106 words
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Article452 1929-02-02 8 King Forsakes Kingdom for Wife. The following pen-picture of Queen Souriya, written just before King Amanullah's abdication, shows the tremendous influence wielded by the Quet n m bringing about the reforms which have ended m uch unfortunate results: Surayya-I-Malika, Queen of Afghanistan, has caused a war. Afghanistan,452 words
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Article74 1929-02-02 8 Thirty-four British Antarctic explorers, the* survivors of nine expeditions and two Belief expeditions between 1898 and 1921, assembled at the inaugural dinner of the Antarctic Dinner Club, at the Cafe Royal. Som? of them had never met before. The object of the Club is to perpetuate74 words
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Article948 1929-02-02 8 Effect of the Prayer-Book Rebuff. The second quadrennial visitation of the aiocese by the Bishop of Durham began on December 17, and m his charge to the clergy norn the .vicnueaconiy of Durham m the Cathedral after service, at which special pi ayei s were oti948 words
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Article381 1929-02-02 8 Vigour of "The M_„ Top Hat." n Police reorganise,/* rk V for years striking terror b^>t of bootleggers and prop^. C eas.es or Ulfcit public-hoj^nf are many thousand. ln t h whu MW time ago a notorious a nd named Arnold Rothst.. n V v a381 words
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Article257 1929-02-02 8 Describing the Incidents at the opening f the new pontoon bridge m place Blanja ferry, the Times of Malaya, ajiti H.H. the Sultan of Perak after ing the Guaid ot* Honour, pee* Kuala Kangsar platoon- of the MAM..* journed to one of the tsatfl when sentation of257 words
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Article23 1929-02-02 8 Japan Agrees to China's New Toki,,.Jan.;" The Privy Council has approved China Tariff Agreement whuh I into effect as from FebnmO23 words
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Article41 1929-02-02 8 i i It is understood that a furt.HMj' m connection with the U^ U which Marshal Chang 1>• wiQ be raised by Mr. (Minseito Party) ta P»« who has already made I the Premier over the same41 words
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Article34 1929-02-02 8 The eoaversations st ■J^V&I Mr. Yoehisawa, Japanese Jtmw and Dr. C. T. Wang, F n u lt< the Nanking Government wye turn for furthering nejrotiatu^ settlement of the Tsinan U34 words
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Article27 1929-02-02 8 nd Programme of Drills up day, 3rd February. IW& qMMV I Saturday, 3 p.m.. Sigl*PN.C.Os. European Units. N *.t.o> Sunday, Siglap. Officers European Units.27 words
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Advertisement302 1929-02-02 8 a^ ■■■_M>r«a__ ____^_________^h tarn wj^swa n\- r t -_i-i _______________________________a__________________i_____________^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Bl__r'l^ -T 7* I IIKI 141 I HIU y f|HJ Krt II II _n M^ I f~) ll Towei- $2,300 II I THE OUTSTANDING CAR VALUE OF TO-DAY I CONCESSIONAIRES FOR MALAYA I MM I ISCOfIPOBATEO IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS KM302 words
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Article130 1929-02-02 9 IMPERIAL AIRWAYS TIME TABLE. Speeding up Mail Service. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 1. A provisional time table has been issued by Imperial Airways for the longest organised air route m the world, namely a 5,00( miles weekly service from England to Indir for passengers, mails and130 words
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Article197 1929-02-02 9 The Vital Necessity. [Reuter's Service.l London. Jan. 31. A preparatory committee on Chinese questions appointed by Sip. Alberto Pirelli president of the International Chamber of Commerce, to prepare discussion of thc problem of Chinese reconstruction at tho congress of the Chamber m Amsterdam m July next, met197 words
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Article85 1929-02-02 9 Security Decreasing. rr. o 1 [Reuters Service.] New Delhi, Jan. 31. Bacha-i-Saquao is reported to be concentrating troops at Kabul. It is authoritatively stated that Mohamed Omar Khan, the Afghan Prince who absconded from Allahabad, is m Afghanistan. It is reported that Amanullah's youngest brother with several85 words
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Article77 1929-02-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] Frankfort on Main. Jan. 31. Co-operation is being planned between the German Dyetrust and the International Company for Chemical Enterprises of Basel. The latter proposes to acquire an interest m other companies the possession of which will also interest the Dyetrust and give the Dyetrust the77 words
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Article63 1929-02-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva. Jan. 31. In the Opium Commission Sir John Campbell (India) severely criticised the American proposal for drug limitation and described it as ridiculous. He urged the. Commission not to trouble about it. Sir Malcolm Delevigne supported Sir J.J Campbell and emphasised the difficulties m63 words
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Article64 1929-02-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 1. The big increase m Kritish exports m FJ2S indicates the growing popularity of mixed piecegoods, cotton and artificial silk. Official figures issued by the Manchester Chamber of Commerce reveal shipments valued nearly £6,500,000, an incri*ise of nearly £2,000,000 compared with 1027.64 words
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Article73 1929-02-02 9 Well known Figure on the Turf. r ßeuter's Service.] London, Jan. 31. The death has occurred m his 74th year of John George Lambton, 3rd. Earl of Durham. He was Chancellor of the University of Durham and from 1877-79 served as a lieutenant m the73 words
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Article192 1929-02-02 9 BLIND WOMAN AND THE PRINCE. Moving Scenes. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 31. Above the cheers of the people thronging round the Prince m one of the long mean streets of Jarrow rose the cry "Let me just touch him." It was a blind woman. The192 words
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Article399 1929-02-02 9 King's Continued Progress. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 31. Beater is officially informed the King's progress is maintained. It is expected the King will go to Bognor on Jan. 7., weather permitting. His Majesty's medical advisers are believed to be anxious that the journey be made399 words
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Article68 1929-02-02 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 31. In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Bridgeman stated that the order for crushing machinery costing about £11. 000 for the Singapore base hail been placed with an English registered company; 55 per cent, of the value was to68 words
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Article55 1929-02-02 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 31. Sir Philip Cunliffe- Lister. President of the Board of Trade, stated m the House of Commons that an inquiry would be held into the loss of the steamer Vestris by the Wreck Commissioner, assisted by assessors. Mr. Butler Aspinall, K.C.,55 words
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Article44 1929-02-02 9 [British Radio Official Service.l Rugby, Jan. 31. The Church Congress will meet m September m Toronto at the invitation of the Bishop of Toronto. This will be the first time that the Congress has been held outride the British Isles.44 words
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Article45 1929-02-02 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 31. Mr. Baldwin announced m the House of Commons the decision to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the conditions of labour m India. He stated that Indian labour would be represented on the Commission.45 words
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Advertisement1349 1929-02-02 9 'JJUSINESS CARDS. ™°IICl 1CE s. < ---^_^SSJ_-_^^iß FEDERATED MALAY f^LORANGE" I states railway. I IMPROVES Normal train service between VAITB HP A ITH 1 Gemas and Kuala Lipis definitely IOL'K HLALin i| resumes from Tuesday, February ,^^^_.iffi_ißlßß^^ sth., 1029. '^^m^Bsm^^mmmm strachan, WREATHS. General Manager Railways fl ri wre^hTnnade t order1,349 words
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Advertisement475 1929-02-02 9 Amazing How QDD Prescription Cures Skin Troubles Stops All Itchinglnstantly Get a bottle to-day, 75 cts. The I Brightest Shine j |m the Shortest Time j is obtained by using FURNITURE CREAM **g s< >/.;> X VJtMr WBBBK. H RONUK. Ltd.. PorUUdt, En,!. nd. S lllHllllllllllllllillllHllttllWWiHlHUUllllUlli THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS.475 words
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Advertisement584 1929-02-02 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Tenders are invited for the supply of six tonof best quality refined pip lead, delivered (JaWorks, Killang Road, and will be received by the undersigned up te noon «.n Friday, the Bth February, 1921. Date of delivery to be stated. The Commissioners do not bind thenr.selves584 words
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490 1929-02-02 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1929. U.S. NAVAL POLICY. Although opinions 1 egarding Mr Bridgeman's success at the Admiralty are, according to Home papers, rather sharply divided, he has at least taken a stand upon tht American naval programme question which is m every way sensible ano* calculated to490 words
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Article263 1929-02-02 10 It is possible we may have done ar injustice m our leading article yesterday m stating that the clergy or institutions here had done nothing m the cause of Miners' Relief. We understand, for instance, that at the Presbyterian Church on Christmas Day a special reference was263 words
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Article414 1929-02-02 10 Mr. A. L. Birse is appointed an assistant district judge for the Colony. Mr. A. B. Cobden-Ramsay has been appointed to act as second assistant secretary (B). Lists of dentists and medical practitioners registered m Malaya arc published m the Gazette. Major Katon, of the Rubber Research Institute, is back414 words
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Article674 1929-02-02 10 A BEAUTIFUL ART. Last Night's Performance. Dancing such as we had the pleasure ot seeing at the Victoria Theatre last night, is more than an art when presented as Pavlova can present it. Then it becomes a thing of ethereal beauty magnificent m its wildest moments, restful and wondrous674 words
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Article256 1929-02-02 10 Mr. D. Owen Jones, of Kuala Perak Estate, Teluk Anson, is leaving for Home on holiday by the Sarpedon on Feb. 28. The Kuala Lumpur police are looking for a rhinoceros horn which has been stolen from the Kuala Lumpur Museum. Parings from a rhino's horn are looked upon as256 words
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Article47 1929-02-02 10 CHINESE Kills: Tl I WOUNDS f6\J W 0 Bangkok Escapade. Prevents wh,, an,'^ I trance to the hills „f '> to Win P Shanghai Chine,, KUnm offi policeman and Pat han L!S wounded four other, tv, man awhich he jumped into th.-lr!^- captured alive. v < >^^47 words
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Article45 1929-02-02 10 [From Our Own i\. m _r. The funeral af S^Nlf; Neoh, wife of Mr. Kh..., TeoJr?* X*K well-known ('hin,,, I( rchanl ?2 <* whose death occurred n j J*** Place at the Khoo Koafi P rL\ H ground at Ayer Itair, Road y<Wt45 words
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Article231 1929-02-02 10 Donations Received to at We publish btlow further a_M srs^' h^3fe the gift noted as being received f rom Indian gentleman nrai ener th. d tion being sent by British Kura> ar.Tf." m a letter, commend., the fund to megS of his community. We have to thank^231 words
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Article122 1929-02-02 10 New Offices and Motor Department. On the oeeasioa ol the offlcisl opa Hrn new oAcci of the N. V. Strain m Trading Company. 104, 106 Robin* B reception wa> held at the pi yesterday. A large number of fuert* aw bled and the morning VBI -V*^122 words
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Article114 1929-02-02 10 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICKS [FKKF. PRESS BEEVICE. rYKir l London. Ffk, 1, U#f* Messrs. Lewis. Laxarus and notify to-day's tin prices as low Spot £220 7 L 6 (up 5 16) ward £221 7 16 (up lh market is firm. ]air Messrs. Symington MM* BJ J notify114 words
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Advertisement348 1929-02-02 10 I M THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S: 9 1 R L i A W^l^ A I B_ _fl r** 9! y V i 1S R I S LIGHT or DARK I CALDBECK MACGREGOR C0 n LTD. 1 Sffi (Inearporated under the Companux' 0-»Fm«n-t»# -<f ffona Konflf"). jP Ifi (Incorporated m348 words
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Advertisement40 1929-02-02 10 WEE MAC. fl____M___*\_ <— _/_____Tl_M J_^Hi_ H_ \V j-v^i!lt____r_ From ALL DEALERS. g— *jr*— x x x x, s U ifl. B. WINTER It TAILOR,' II X X 15 BATTERY ROAD, 1 I SINGAPORE. 1 I Phone 188 P.O. Box 602.40 words
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Advertisement10 1929-02-02 10 I To-day's Feature. j IoUR SATURDAY DAS&I flj ARTICLE. v10 words
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Article55 1929-02-02 11 THF SUBCONTRACTS 1 QUESTION. rtj \<>t Keep Them at Home M>FS_ SERVICE. COPYRIGHT. 1 London. Feb. 1. __B_.i-ti.-n ith h answer given by '"Sdfemen to Mr. Lsrfs Smith's en- thr fl 1.000 naval base ry contract, Mr. Smith is mmeot to retain all base sub- Great Britain m55 words
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Article78 1929-02-02 11 Hopt*> tor Benefit from BOfMT. j rflritish Official Service.l Rugby. Feb. I. Medical Journal refers to the King continues Medical Journal states "re- c testa confirm the clini- S the right chest is free tion. Temperature has settled, t: .j,,. aim* quiet, deep is better i>' taken78 words
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Article27 1929-02-02 11 '.s Service.] London. Keh. 1. I o i m three days has: n ednear 200 miles through the worst _•< md haa ieen nearly] .illages.27 words
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Article85 1929-02-02 11 Washington Conference Blamed. [Re iter's Service.] \N a>hini_-.4»n. Feb. 1. tion "t the Cruiser Bill il J t. Republican, Caiiport the measure, referred A and would not be lonjj besorld was played m the I that the United States' nree nomic success, was' srriers. "That iucor protected.85 words
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Article18 1929-02-02 11 SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.) London. Feb. I. ntnrt ppears to be rapidly lire both In London' I18 words
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Article27 1929-02-02 11 PRESS SERVICE. COPYBIOBT.] London; Feb. 1. t'nioii liner, Garth Castle, I at built m 1910, is ashore off Aideig. have been sent out27 words
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Article24 1929-02-02 11 ice n\ m service copyrwht.i London, Feb. 1. <r>l Rutherford, who was convicted dnrfe of murder In IHI9, has been Broadmoor.24 words
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Article158 1929-02-02 11 MITOKON wu VM) NEUTRAL P Mil IKS. I Nanyo NichiN Shimbunsha.] Tokio. Jan. .31. President of the Shim- lu to Mr Tsunimi, leader of the time urns not vet rip< neutral parties. ***0\ VI. (l! GOLD KMBAIKJO. ince Minister made a meeting of the taxation Government would158 words
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Article83 1929-02-02 11 MILITARY LEADERS SENTENCED. Popular Feeling Uncertain. [Reuter's Service.] x m p ri Feb. 1. .News from Madrid says Colonels Paz and Bris have been court-martialled and sentenced to death for complicity m the recent revolt. It is doubtful whether the sentences A*ill be carried out. Newspaper correspondents report83 words
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Article71 1929-02-02 11 London. Feb. 1. At the annual general meeting of the National Provincial Bank, Sir Harry Goshen presiding, dealt with the possibilities f a revival of trade with China and said friendlier attitude exists m China to Briish interests and trad*, than for many ears. A great71 words
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Article57 1929-02-02 11 [Renter 9 Far Eastern Service.] Osaka. Feb. 1. The District Court sentenced 99 members t* the Osaka branch of the Japan Commnist Party to periods of eight to two ears imprisonment, while L.2 were released n probation. The prisoners, who were put m jail last larch, appealed57 words
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Article68 1929-02-02 11 New York, Feb. 1. The Journal ol Commerce understands the arrival of Mr. Montagu Norman, Gov- i ernor of tho Bank of England, is with the object of conferring with officials of the New York Federal Reserve Bank m an en- i deavour to devise means68 words
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Article33 1929-02-02 11 [Reuter's Service.] Milan. Feb. I. Marco Praga. the famous playwright I committed suicide m hospital by shooting I himself. He had been suffering from lung i trouble and neurasthenia.33 words
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Article46 1929-02-02 11 TReuter's Service.l Berlin, Feb. 1. Accompanied by two Soviet agents who are responsible for bis welfare. Trotsky goes to Turkey on Feb. 22. He will obtain a I German visa subsequently and according to I the newspapers is settling near Berlin.46 words
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Article26 1929-02-02 11 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Feb. 1. Marshal Foch is suffering from slight congestion of the lungs and his eonditic n is causing some uneasiness.26 words
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Article24 1929-02-02 11 I Reuters Service.l Peshawar, Feb. 1. An aeroplane has brought back from I Kabul nine employees of the British Legaj .ion.24 words
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Article16 1929-02-02 11 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 1. Captain Fried's goodwill tour has been abandoned.16 words
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Article201 1929-02-02 11 Tariff Autonomy Begins. [By arrangement with Nanyang Siang Pau Press.] Shanghai, Feb. 1. The new tariff was enforced to-day. Autonomy was celebrated at Nanking and Shanghai. Wang Pei Chun has tendeied his resign* tion demanding control of wireless. Lv Chung Lin has arrived at Nanking and assumed201 words
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Article1317 1929-02-02 11 BANKRUPTCY CASES HEARD. Minor Matters. Before Mr. Justice Deane m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, Wr. H. R. Wilson applied for a receiving and adjudicating order against C. T. Anderton. Counsel said that the matter was brought up previously and debtor's counsel asked that it be stood over until1,317 words
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Article635 1929-02-02 11 PAVLOVA'S ENGLISH GIRLS. Twelve m the Company. Anna Pavlova arrived m Singapore by th: night mail on Thursday. She told a Free Press representative who interviewed her at the Adelphi Hotel, where she is staying, yesterday morning, that her tour had brought pleasure and success635 words
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Advertisement212 1929-02-02 11 X .JL_ ROBINSON 1 S t I^^^H SPECIAL QUAUTY I fIJIX I SHIRTS D J^ft^fl WR BUSINESS WEAR V (3 sflP A.ND *x2*gfi»!_^^ EVENING WEAR ROBINSON'S 4s^ X are now showing a I V SPECIAL SELECTION \32______ I centlemA's shirts. Ar A MmfA*m WM m l m In fine quality212 words
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Article713 1929-02-02 12 GOVERNMENT'S EFFORT FOR IMPROVEMENT. The Obsolete Catamaran. Behind the recently published statement that Capt. Pawsey K.N., Superintendent of cne isheries Department, is shortly visit.ng England with the object of obtaining an improved type of fishing craft for Ce> .on, lies the indisputable fact that the Ceylon fishing industry713 words
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Article806 1929-02-02 12 PARTIES IN THE FREE STATE. A Survey. There is room for much speculation about the development of political parties m the Free State, says a correspondent of the Manchester Guardian. In the Dail the Government party with 61 deputies has been facing Fianna Fail with 56 for more806 words
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278 1929-02-02 12 A fire which caused damage estimated at £10,000 occurred late on December 20th.. at the Holdhouse Mill of Messrs. James Rowbottom. Limited, Charlesworth, near Glossop. In a brief space of time from the discovery the whole fabric of the mill was m danger. Flames poured278 words
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Article182 1929-02-02 12 A second admirable electoral pamphlet has just be(n issued by the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship the first was addreaaad to new voters of all sorts and deals with the graduate's vole only. It begins by stating the qualifications necessary m order to claim182 words
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Advertisement315 1929-02-02 12 ta <X^l T V -_^r\i_^i V !___r____ w ♦to I LAXO is the only food that X vJTba* been used m 5 Royal 1 *t* Nurseries. Surely if there was V a better it would have been given V *wO k to these Royal Babies. Your Baby X is as315 words
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Advertisement522 1929-02-02 12 A_ Lmi Jrf f ____S_? b > e^»y« of the no. c V utk "mC ftlf^ T/_W ««commend ihcm. P Doc,or •U on^. JJXm EVANs' fcJ Pasts H cs W V* l t E^ lm -*»^t*rmmtUmA m C\^ Tms-mm Hmapumt mod ___-_Z* U *^m m Your Guarantee of Excellence "FRESHFOOD"522 words
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Article891 1929-02-02 13 A BIBLE ON THE TOP OF KILIMANJARO. Mr. Roome's Climb. A Bible has recently been placed m a cave among: the ice anH *nnxv enT of Kilimurf; 1. of the summit h.Vb 9nn Jar °i tthh hi hest P* ak m Africa, vhich, 200 miles South of the891 words
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Article175 1929-02-02 13 In connection with the Penang Hill murder it is now understood that the clues to the identity of the victim of the foul outlage were furnished by a letter and a pocket book that were found m his coat pocket. The deceased is a son <>f an175 words
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Article1325 1929-02-02 13 p SHOCKING CONDITIONS IN COALFIELDS. Outrage on Humanity. In an article m the A.anchester Guardian the paper's labour correspondent writes: The distressed population of the coalfields are supported by unemployment insurance benefit and, where that is not given, by Poor Law relief. It is to supplement the1,325 words
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Article213 1929-02-02 13 Book of Remembrance m Church. A "Book of Remembrance containing the names of^>ver 2,000 men of ail rank-* of the Dover Patrol who fell m the war a a.- placed m St. Margaret's-at-Clitfe Church, near J;o ver, Ly the Bishop of Dover, wh > iV-eiv-213 words
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Article261 1929-02-02 13 With a singular lack of vanity English people have never used the mirror as have the Continental nations, which is perhapone reason why they have had more difficulty m learning to dress well. At the same time the mirror is not merely a vehicle for seeing oneself, and261 words
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Advertisement205 1929-02-02 13 KREMENTZ A v_ TIM* -a" 1 miekahnxja *^_____,tS?3_B a**. Tbey are pot tend taken out there Is no poadWU-T of j-glng thorn. Nnlthnr tfamn nor danace will Kftfßcntx pUto nor aflact jbe beautiful deafen*. I-^^mkmMaMMMWMMMMM yj, .^mmm I l. hma mx, i 4 *nam A taanaaapodon \B il 3 HORN-OUT205 words
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Advertisement42 1929-02-02 13 7AJJp*-_?.-_- £M 6NT IN EVERY COUNTRY OF TM °^S*W' **-WB^.__ -F VQgl^tete. J *m* mma t^aii___KP VTATP _£v___riEcc Kr^^^ __j**l*C rA_rt\C_._. -j^__S^MADE IN LONDON BY ARDATH TOBACCO CO: LTDT^rW^V^ 4?17n/r *n/v£ -nst?.** V jMm\W /*>" i-i-vtV /Z*^v 7_**Ztr.' l*-________T____f M_^_____ffs"' c ~~3Z-_______-- (_^a^MK_r^\ *>42 words
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Advertisement734 1929-02-02 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. I Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glaagow. I (Via Genoa and HavTe.) Rout* subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Dne Spore. •JLYCAON For London,734 words
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Advertisement494 1929-02-02 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) ■■ewSanmsl PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VTA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Dne Spore. 1929. ■s. CITY OP KHARTOUM Feb 14 88^^ FDELHI Mar.' 10 s.B. CITY OP GLASGOW Apr494 words
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Advertisement354 1929-02-02 14 British India and Apcar Lin. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARr* SERVICES. G PENINSULAR ANcT ORIENTAL S UNDER CONTOACT WITH UB MAJ__m«2__L CQ LONDON AND FAR EAST_ MAIL SFR^f OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR Wa m Tonnage. Singapore. D* 192^. ,lfini R*. KHIVA 9,100 Feb. 9 MOREA MALWA 11,100 Feb.354 words
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Advertisement629 1929-02-02 15 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. .dor. Kotterdam. Hamburg Bremen. i;i Towa, Ri<-> <••■* -Janeiro. M (.ntevidso and Busaoa Aire.-. ff£_i.._e-WerH passage £150.1 f Montevideo Mara Feb. II Feb. 14 *2£!^_ailießCO Marques and Jurbar via Colombo. t Chicago Ma;u Fe!). 11 Feb. 13 Boaibajf and Karachi. Honolulu Maru629 words
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Advertisement505 1929-02-02 15 HMMEL" COMFORT m m*m*~Mt v DOULAR pitE^_sS_r J__N m Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms 4 re outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot505 words
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Advertisement790 1929-02-02 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGA 1 au.\ CO., OF RATA VIA). (Incorporated m Lolland.) UNDE ?ele_'h_n ce K N^ T J__- .T'l NE THERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. telephone No. 3640. with sub. connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements790 words
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Article232 1929-02-02 16 JAPANESE WARSHIP ARRIVES. His Imperial Japanese Majesty's warship Kitakami under the command of Capt. S. Simomura. arrived m iport yesterday from Bangkok m the course of her tour m Eastern waters. On arrival here she saluted the port and the salute was returned from Fort Canning. The Kitakami232 words
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Article719 1929-02-02 16 Still Increasing. For several reasons, 1928 must l>e considered as an exceptional year m shipbuilding. Throughout part of 1927 the effect of the very prolonged coal strike was felt, and vessels had not been completed so rapidly as would be the case m normal circumstances. It was natural,719 words
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Advertisement536 1929-02-02 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor ve_sel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The 8.8. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.536 words
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Advertisement150 1929-02-02 16 COOK'S World Travel Service. Passages booked by all Lines: No booking fee. Rail tickets issued for the principal railways throughout the world. No booking fee. Baggage, Furniture, Merchandise Shipped and Stored. Cook's Interpreters m uniform meet the principal steamers and trains at all chief ports. Insurances Life and Baggage effected.150 words
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Advertisement528 1929-02-02 16 Kerr Steamship Co. IiTI j 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. I (Incorporated m U.S.A.) I 1 0 j GENERAL AGENTS. ■4| REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE Tn k BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA I BALTIMORE. AN[) fi (via Suez). Mr M.S. SILVERHAZEL In Port B M.S. SILVERASH due Feb. 16 sai!e ft* M.S.528 words
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Advertisement219 1929-02-02 16 BIBBY UNE LONDON ADDRESS 22 PALL MAII. LONDON. S.H of fast twin-son w Oil Driven Mail Passenger \i RANGOON. COLOMBO. MARSEILII PLYMOUTH AND LONDON, with through connection fr. v.: >:*np and Penang. HOMEWARD SAILIM.S Steamer. L-f^e Rm» YORKSHIRE LEICESTERSHIRE Ma: I SHROPSHIRK Mir: STAFFORDSHIRE *P GLOUCESTERSHIRE Apr l' OXFORDSHIRE *f]219 words
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Miscellaneous679 1929-02-02 16 MAIL DEJjPATCHES. 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 t Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang 1 and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednes- day679 words
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Article853 1929-02-02 17 Forty Pensioners All Over thc World. A rightful claimant is wanted to share m the most romantic pension of history, writes a Daily Express correspondent. I learned the present-day end of a fascinating story recently m an estate office m the Cathedral close of Lichfield, but the853 words
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Article271 1929-02-02 17 Mrs. Besant on Congress Muddle. Madras, Jan. Sth. Mrs. Besant trritting iti Now India under tht* caption "Congress Ifoddle" says*. ''Mr. Gandhi's influence m politics since he came to India has always heen destructive. "I remember how, when I expressed to the late Mr. (Jokhale, before Mr.271 words
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Article214 1929-02-02 17 Coat -of- Arms Incident. Milan, Dec. 30th. According to the Stefani Pres.- Agency, the Italian Vice-Consul at Innisfail (Queensland* has entered a strong protest concerning the temoval of the coat -of -arms from the Italian Consulate, and its being placed upside down outside a Chinese store. The Popolo214 words
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Article46 1929-02-02 17 St. Raphael.— A 17-year-old French air-' man, Pierre Jean Fisbach. who was engaged on a flight from Paris to India m light aeroplane, nose-dived anil was killed near Tray as. j He had previously landed to repair the eneinn again failed. Reuter. i46 words
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Article291 1929-02-02 17 An Interesting Visitor m Galle. Galle, Jan. 16th. An interesting visitor to Galle on Monday, was Dr. Codec Molsbergsn, who arrived m the company of his wife, and Mr. K. Reimers, the Government Archivist, and Mr. H. A. Collete. The party accompanied hy the Rev. Allen291 words
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Advertisement335 1929-02-02 17 pL Ilk -fi _r\' il Replace ca# *m* \l fe y// sa^ fMi^ j NEW BOTTLE SEAL NO CORKSCREW) QUiCK CLEAN SAFE Nobody can put better Whisky into any bottle than that which goes into the Haig bottle. tm Doctors are using it 'jjj) Judges are usin£ it j*:i__ Sufferers335 words
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Advertisement147 1929-02-02 17 4^ MB_t _f^B .gßffi^m mW '^*saßßvs-' jM mm^-'s^'-'< :^____l___W% M ___________l h jMt l*C'*m*i\sm9?**mf*s£: -F _f^ '*^3^_-^____-_____i Bb_b^"' S_s_k __a jl?v "^!x-__B^__i waiws.r--" "-^_ms m #>v: >s:;M«i HKl____^ _*■■■'> X w £:f> s* *S§>>3---_a ___K___B_R&.: _»_,> •'•y-^*J-WHlfc*__L-._ 1 /.*'*-•>.>.%%• -.-.v'4roSBßß_i____H ____e______^-*- _^__b_ .•.•.•Xv._*. »H '*^_?S9W«)^ca^^_» /■■■■*■*&■<s■: I^^ H___#^^ s ?M_f___147 words
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Miscellaneous116 1929-02-02 17 DAVID COPPERFIELD IN PICTURES. by Arthur Moreland. No. 8. Mr. and Miss Murd stone. IIURD3TOKE. IN MANY' RESPECTS. N MARRYING MRS-COPP*-RP«ELD IS J*'* 1 T^JjrT THAT WS CRUEL NATURE HlO A DARKER «P T^ THF ONE MOST REPELLANT. REAO £FT FOR THC READER TO OISCOVER, IT »5 Cl^,^«T HER PURPOSE-116 words
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Article684 1929-02-02 18 A Freak but Effective. A Radio R-.-t_eiv.rttf Set simulating an umbu 11a has heen invented and patented by Bfarcia Estabrook Taylor and John Bellamy Tayoi of Schenectady, New York, we are i informed m the radio section of the New York Sun. Tnis odd receiver takes684 words
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Article373 1929-02-02 18 Shanghai, Jan. 14. The radio-cable deadlock which for manj. years has prevented hina from communicating with America and __vi >■*- by rudic eras broken with a vengeance to-day when two competing radio services belonging to lideient departments of the National government opened circuits connecting China with the373 words
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521 1929-02-02 18 Beam Wireless Development. Experi ments m the devdopment of short-wave beam wireless with a view to proving that two or three tciejcrapUit. messages and a wireless telephone message may be sent m either direction at the same time over the same radio circuit .i.c521 words
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Article167 1929-02-02 18 Tho custom of placing police guards at tin- entrants lo Ihe residences of Ceylon Judges, has Ken discontinued fron tho beginning of this year. Tho sentry at the •Temple Trees," the residence <>f th:* Colonial Secretary, is also no longer there. This decieion by Government was tho167 words
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Advertisement395 1929-02-02 18 _____A *^^H^~****"--— j>& a P^ rl U j I l tmmm f !_r___ I mmM __>\ _T > *-^"s____T m**M\ I mmM >«^ fl_f lmmm aH _P H Ji-VHHS^^fl ■■****tmm^*'-***^^ I TT'OLYNOS cleans your teeth, J\_ youi gums your entire H mouth. Its germicidal ingredients destroy dangerous mouth germs, I395 words
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Advertisement298 1929-02-02 18 l|^ Baby's Food: %j^ ~_jjf F--jj T *_0 '^r i v< 4b_ el c *v i 'a n_ ■_»____r v N I eF'T* ___F V I -A VUO»r J ■Many a child's health haa been permanent i\ through lack of proper nourishment m infanc. Tl then, how important it is298 words
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Article57 1929-02-02 19 Yesterday's Alterations. J.uvers Sell. r*. Batu <avt- 1.05 1.70 Malay Consd. 57 59 Pungahs (!<*-» 8s 9» \yer Molek ($1) 1.80 2.00 Balgownie 11 > 2.80 Kluang (f5) 5-75 6.00 Mentakab (201 -Is Pajam ($ll _\l_ Ulu Benut (50) 50 Alexandra Brickworks Pr< f. _B r 2.1057 words
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160 1929-02-02 19 j Australian's Ti-ne!\ Gift. A cheque fo £631-1 vi' i n by an Australia n isitor to London enabled the 1v• > 1 1 Norl i m Hospital, Holloway, to claim a gift oi £35,000 for the erection of a special block >f pn160 words
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Article817 1929-02-02 19 A woman', clothes ur" h<r sentiment exprest m faeries, say.-* one of our leading novelists, and, as you so often hear, ther ia very little sentiment these days. Ne\ York Evening Post. !*>»>. Ist., (losing Price* Ay- Wen s s f»«« Batangr Padang: 45 u, 49 1.817 words
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Article45 1929-02-02 19 Bank demand 213 3i4 Private credits 8 m.s. 2 4 151 16 New) York, demand 55 15i16 Credits 90 .lays 577/ France, demand 1431 Yokohama, demand 12_* •Java, demand -j^,' Bangkok, demand NO-V Bank of England Rate 4^ p .c. Sovereign. Bank Buying 8.5445 words
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Article234 1929-02-02 19 February 1. 1 m 200 Tons ..up. Pearl Sago Small g Copru Sundried Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 830 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice, Siam Broken No. 1. 220 Rice, Siam Broken No. 2 200 Rice,234 words
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Article65 1929-02-02 19 rVbruarj nl. 12 o'clock noon. iLS.S. equal le Standard, (2-* .F Spot :;t> 4 Standard K.s.s. Tender Feb. :i7', 37% Mar. 37 38 Api .lim. :!n', 38 July-Spet. 39 Tone of* Ma rket Stead} Latest Cabi*.: London Spol -h.-»_ IOTAd. ;><-r lb Wu York spot65 words
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Article104 1929-02-02 19 Rubber Shipments Watched. SURPLUS ABSORBED. [PEEK PEEBB BEEVICE. OOPTEIGHT.] London, Feb. 1. There is very little business doinjr m the rubber ■hsreamkct but the tone of thr commodity market remains steady. The Financial News states that nibbei interest now centres largely on the Sgui-es of Malayan shipments104 words
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Article251 1929-02-02 19 Langen. Java, pays (5 per cent dividend, TIN MARKET DILL. Tlu- tin rdiaremarket is dull and uu intfresting. There is a persistent demand f->t Malayan but South Tnmohs bave weakened. ROSE MACPHAIL C (VS REPORT. Singapore. Feb. 1. Rabber. London 10 fed *.<i up. Local :'»T vents. Tm.251 words
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Article189 1929-02-02 19 Singapore. Peb. I. The underlying strength of the market has again been snown during the pas* week, and although sfighil) lower prices were touched, the volume ol orders and demand for aii grades for shi] ment wen- immediately felt. London and New York after one189 words
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Article184 1929-02-02 19 Hiugapan, Jan. 11. I Alter advancing steadily to Ud ia lon don, 22% gold m New York and ;;7', I oca 11 j ihe period now closes below best With 1 don at [o%d, Nee, York at _r_ void ai the local market at 36. These prices, V184 words
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Advertisement650 1929-02-02 19 ASSETS tTJZ, ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER WO,™,™ I THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry Fr The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British j Life Assurance Companies650 words
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Advertisement402 1929-02-02 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Konjr). Head Office: Hong Konp. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling 6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 I Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COIRT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq* Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon.402 words
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Advertisement39 1929-02-02 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manaeer.39 words
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Article, Illustration614 1929-02-02 20 FIGHTING CRICKET AT ADELAIDE. England's Moderate Score. [Reuter's Service.] Adelaide. Feb. 1. The fourth Test Match opened here this morning before an attendance of 15,000. The weather was cool and the sky overcast. Chapman won the toss and sent m Hobbs and Sutcliffe to open England's innings614 words
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Article83 1929-02-02 20 The following are the nine occasions on which Hobbs and Sutcliffe have put on 100 or over for the first wicket for England against Australia: Sydney. 1924 Hobbs 115, Sutcliffe 59. Sydney. 11*24 Hobbs 57. Sutcli^e 115. Melbourne, 1924 Hobbs 154, Sutcliffe 176. Melbourne. 1925 Hobbs 66,83 words
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Article93 1929-02-02 20 At the annual general meeting of the Ceylon Sports Club held on Wednesday the following were elected office-bearers fqr the ensuing year: President S. Muttukumaru J.P.; Vice-Presidents T. A. Chunchie, D. J. W. Abeyagoonasekera; Hon. Secretary Dr. V. K. Tamby Pillai; Hon. Treasurer V. Mutto Kumarasamy; Chairman93 words
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Article331 1929-02-02 20 THE INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP BEGINS. A Deserved Win. Mc Alisters 2; United Films 0. The Inter-Commercial Cup competition commenced yesterday at the Stadium, the United Films being disposed of by MeAlisters to the tune of two-nil. The winners thoroughly deserved their success, but their forward line shewed weaknesses which331 words
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Article547 1929-02-02 20 Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of t_u Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts' x sf ciation was held m the V.M.C.A. Hall Orchard Road, yesterday evening, when Mr. E. A. Brown. President, was m the chair supported by Mr. F. C. Sands, Commissions r or547 words
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Article686 1929-02-02 20 GOOD SERVICE BOXING. Spirited Bouts. A number of very spirited bouts were witnessed at the Drill Hall last night when a Services tournament was held between men from H.M.S. Cumberland and the Welch Regiment, the Sailors winning all but three fights. His Excellency, Major General Sir C. C.686 words
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Article102 1929-02-02 20 Challenger Disqualified. [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 31. Tremendous interest was taken m to-night's fifteen round contest at the Albert Hall between the British heavy-weight champion, Phil Scott and the young Ger-man-American ex-circus performer, Ted Sandwina. The fight commenced at 9.45 and reached the fifth round when102 words
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Article241 1929-02-02 20 MONDAY'S TIES. Mixed Doubles Handicap. A. Class. Mr. and Mrs. Cutler vs. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller. Mrs. Zylstra and A. D. Anderson vs. Mrs. Stephenson and Ablitt. Mr. and Mrs. Fulcher vs. Mrs. Bennett and Byatt. Mr. and Mrs. Hansell vs. Miss Wallis and C. -I. Stephen.241 words
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Article218 1929-02-02 20 TO-DAY'S FIXTURES IN THE LEAGUE. Some Interesting Games. Division I. Arsenal vs. Manchester City, Aston Villa vs. Burnley, Blackburn vs. Birmingham, Bury vs. Cardiff City, Derby C. vs. Bolton, Everton vs. Huddersfield, Leeds Un. vs. Liverpool, Leicester vs. Newcastle, Manchester vs. West Ham, Sheffield Un. vs. Sheffield Wed.,218 words
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Article319 1929-02-02 20 North versus South Fixture. There should be a good crowd for th last game of the rugby season here on Monday, February llth. at the Stadium when the North of Malaya meet the South m theii annual fixture. The teams are excellently matched and there is little doubt319 words
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Article113 1929-02-02 20 The final of the above league will take place to-day at the Club's ground between the "A team captained by Mr. Wan Puteh and the "F" team captained by Mr. Wong Kuni Seng for the championship. The "F" team were beaten by the "A" team when they113 words
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