The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 February 1929
1929-02-04
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Title Section13 1929-02-04 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, &S. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1929. NO. 12,63413 words
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Article257 1929-02-04 1 It is emphasised that the projected visit of the King to ESognor must not be taken to imply convalescence Pages 7 and 9. Affairs m Spain are not quite as nettled as previous messages implied and special measures are being taken m Valencia Page 9. A company257 words
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Article815 1929-02-04 1 "Tex Rickard's funeral was a highly successful show ran a recent newspaper heading. Appropriately enough the ceremony took place m the middle of the Madison Square Garden, one of the most famous entertainment centres m America, and Mr. Kickard himself occupied a £3,000 silver bronze coffin, presented by Jack815 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement220 1929-02-04 1 Jeeps bright mstal Kb BRIGHT -BRIfiHTSHINr I iU I ll> METAL POLISH A A V A A^A. a^a "t A T A A T A A T AA^I ATkA^fc A^k A~A jTa a~a a-^a. *&m. -^P- *a* *^*^> 4r^F *t^ *,^r^^r^£r*£ri£H£r+^P4!gF y 4 I Raffles Hotel MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th. TEA220 words
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Advertisement212 1929-02-04 1 I Pedigree Scotch Whisky I I MC.ALISTER 6 CO., LTD. I Sole Agents for S.S. 6F. M.S. IJiSropF^ "hotYl'J 1 1 "Renownla by Recommendation." jj |iS^TDl^NETDiSci]^i] i'^^MOßNTN^liraiC^i S Jji Every Tuesday. jjjj jjj On the Verandah X I THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD. S g 'Phone 2740. Arthur E. Odell, Managing212 words
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Advertisement115 1929-02-04 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Whiteaway's final reductions Page 6. Interesting book? at Kelly and Walsh's Pa*e 8. Little's for travelling boxes and trunks Page 8. Get an E.B.C. watch from Guston 8 Pa*e 13. Pineapple hams may solve the gift problem Page 8. Robinson and Co. for the latest m ladies' footwear115 words
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Advertisement10 1929-02-04 1 KEEPS NEW SHOES NEW I "BLANCONA" I SHOE CREAM I10 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous131 1929-02-04 1 THE WEEK. M,nnlay. 4th. Hitfh Water. 5.33 a.m.. P.0 t p.m.. 8.7. Tebak Tin FieM*- Harrison-. Barker noon Yacht Club annual MCCtiftff. Commercial Cup: Cold Storage vs. N.T.S. Pavlova Theatre Mfc Tuesday, T)th. Hi^h Water. tJ2 a.m.. 8.0, 9.18 pjn H '>»'• S.F.A. annual meeting, Stadium 5.1S p.m. S.S.A. annual131 words
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Article5 1929-02-04 2 13,13,000 BURIED GAS CYLINDERS. werwrwer5 words
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Article1244 1929-02-04 3 A TOWN AND COUNTRY QUARREL. The Übiquitous Bus. [From Our Own Correspondent.] rr U Dublin, Jan. 2. lhv übiquitous motor bus fa ruining th towns and villages of North and South say the traders of those places by carrying People for a few pence to Dublin, Cork,1,244 words
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Advertisement183 1929-02-04 3 I If your Kodak&as not been I used lately it may want cleaning. Bring it m to us at Battery j Road. ••KODAK" SERVICE I COSTS NOTHING j KODAK LIMITED. I (Incorporated m England.) I 8/ Battery Road, SINGAPORE. j :^SSTS -■SSJSISIBIEIBIBiaiBiaiB!^^ i WERE IS ONLY ONE [Genuine Patent J183 words
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Advertisement340 1929-02-04 3 i Estate Trust Agencies I I (1927) Limited. I X j HI n x o* by and Securit y deposited with the i straits Settlements Government. jjj Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guar- 111 dians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and j|j Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration j «j340 words
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Article, Illustration219 1929-02-04 4 JAN GREGORY, an attractive young uul becomes secretary to GIDEON BARNISH, an eccentric old man. who is compiling a history of rare jewels. He desires Jan to live m the house a- be works at odd times, and although it unaccountably depresses her. -Jan stays, ai she is m219 words
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Article1679 1929-02-04 4 COMPLEXITIES. In spite of the healthful ami healing m RuenCC of the Turkish bath. Inspector James Adcock was unquestionably ruffled. For one thing a copy of a London evening newspaper which lay on his desk described the affair at Courtney Row as "the most baffling mystery m the1,679 words
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Article1839 1929-02-04 4 MAKTIiS SPEAKS AGAIN. Almost contemporaneous with Inspector Adeock'l interrogation of Ambrose Dakers, the only man m London, M far a.s was known who had seen Jules Merridew alive, Jan Gregory hail been waylaid by Martin just as she was about to ascend the stairs to her room. "There's1,839 words
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Article218 1929-02-04 4 Hoisted up by Neck during Scene Shifting. At the close of the run of "The Rose and the Ring," at the Apollo Theatre, London, liefore its transfer to the Playhouse Christmastide, Mr. H. Chiswell Billing, the manager, stated that two nights before an accident occurred m changing the218 words
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Article884 1929-02-04 4 USHERING IN THE NEW YEAR. Comedy of Sales Shopping. [By Joan Littletield for the Free Pros- and the N. A. N.A.J After usherinj? m the New Year with dance and song, shimmering frocks, red lips, slim ankles, balloons, squeakers, "surprises" m all shapes, church bells, a few884 words
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60 1929-02-04 4 London, Jan. 14. In anticipation of the influenza epidemic spreading from the Provinces, an inhalatorium has been installed at Pimlico, where anyone may breathe medicinal fume> sprayed from a revolving wheel, at a cost of 3d. Those desiring privacy art- accommodated m cubicles, for which the60 words
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Advertisement128 1929-02-04 4 Pre^riptio,,! Cures I Stops All Itchnjrlna^l bet a bottle to-day, 75^1 \^L .^^P^^C^ J t il *OT miM r I Ilk \^P^V J^v 11 m 1* the depths 1 iff 111 I I Y\ I or the earth i to the highest tables m the m I if I UIIVJ128 words
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Article447 1929-02-04 5 Attempt to Shake Off British Control. Baghdad, Jan. 21. The following: amplifies a brief Reuter telegram on the subject m the Free Press. The Cabinet's resignation was submitted this morning: and is still under the consideration of King Faisal. All the members of the Cabinet say that447 words
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Article272 1929-02-04 5 Hammer Stained with Blood. London, Jan 3. Following 1 Sir Bernard Spilsbury's examination of the body of Vivian Messiter, the oil superintendent, who was found dead m a Southampton garagl after a ten weeks' disappearance. Scotland Yard, ha* found that the injuries to Messiter were done by means272 words
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Article139 1929-02-04 5 Would Not Leave It to Young Men. New York.— Mr. William Merrill, a iamous American editor, made m his will several bequests to wonwn instead of to men, because he believed that hardship, poverty and want are the best foundations for a young? man's success. Mr. Merrill,139 words
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Advertisement163 1929-02-04 5 SDCDNY (Pronounced SO CO^- NY) •THE SPIRIT OF MILEAGE AND POWER." I STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK (Incorporated m U.S.A.) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR I?OH PENANG. The famous i^i "XT' TV/T A pre .en« the rtroflff X IVX -EL S*"™* mended tor hard and very accurate «f *f -4 111163 words
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Advertisement313 1929-02-04 5 f^/ THE fll ADDING, SUBTRACTING, J MULTIPLYING, CALCULATING For five BOOK-KEEPING MACHINES generations 4 the famous includes over 1 Lea&Perrin»» f 1 5 O f oauce has been y /™*^r held m the high- V STYLES. V est esteem. It sdis- T V unvarying quality, and high degree A STOCKS313 words
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Miscellaneous165 1929-02-04 5 DAVID COPPERFIELD IN PICTURES. by Arthur Moreland. No. 9. David is sent to School. STUiKt THE MOTHER ,j tSt \K\^^ MORNING^OFHIS DEPARTURE, HE OUCAKFASTED HCCR»CO SO WCM PACKETS. AND PUTTING A HA«d~LEATHE« PO«^E WlO t hrough the bON.sooN i; \(l\> ufuJ W\\ m the presence of his mother, both under165 words
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Article779 1929-02-04 6 Reversion to Purdah Wanted. The following special message to the Stat smaii by air flom Kabul tfivc s tne 1'ul! I rXt of thy 'mands of thi revolting ua. i iliben maoe to Kinu' Anianullah (iulon his flight). Th. Kin^ Agreed to accept and submit unconditionally to each779 words
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Article148 1929-02-04 6 Plans to Bring It Up-to-Date. The population of Monaco are congratulating themselves on the roccetts of their 1 H««a revolution. .\s a protest n'.-.-iinsf continuous delays m introducing municipal reforms, which ih« inhabitant* complained wore causing the Principality to fall behind rival Riviera reRorts, the National Council148 words
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Article117 1929-02-04 6 He wi terrier i Boh v. a B 'i h iv< t!,( j heard kl sound* hi- i man, who was m a little (Mi. it m the 1.-i I fact that he had iurvivctl fallen during his 1 it remarkable. Old Man Lost For117 words
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Advertisement142 1929-02-04 6 LAST WEEK OF WHITEAWAYS STOCKTAKING FINAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS SEND FOR SALE CATALOGUE EDISON BELL RECORDS LATEST SONGS, BANDS, DANCES, ETC. 5'/ 2 INCH DIAMETER, DOUBLE SIDED SALE PRICE 22 CENTS EACH If INCH DIAMETER. DOUBLE SIDED SALE PRICE 90 CENTS EACH IMPERIAL RECORDS 10 INCH DIAMETER. DOUBLE SIDED142 words
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Advertisement107 1929-02-04 6 r^ LiL 9L I THIS Embrocation is specially prepared fo. Malay States, and Straits Settlements, i known as Pain Relieving Balm. Gives 1 to those suffering with Heada he, Toothache. Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, and Sore Thi I resulting from btif l Necka, Stiff Joints, Backache. Fatigue is relieved immediatel) after107 words
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Article224 1929-02-04 7 PRINCE RETURNS TO LONDON. Plans Not Fixed. [British Radio— Official Service. l Rugby, Feb. 1. The Prince of Wales returned to London this evening after his tour <>£ the coalfields m the north where distress is rife. In regard to what steps the Prince will take towards helping224 words
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Article122 1929-02-04 7 [Router's Service. l London. Feb. 2. It is authoritatively learned m London that the missing Peshawar-Kiibul aeroplane has been sighted from the j«ir. It alighted m territory occupied by friendly tribesmen. [British Radio— Official Service/I Kirn by. Keb. 1. The missing machine wra« located by squadron-Leader Maxwell122 words
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Article78 1929-02-04 7 Convalescence not Yet Begin. [Reuter's Service.! l.oiuldi-,. Feb. 2. Ai: official statement made at the Palace to-night says that the view of sections of the Press and public that the King's transference to Bognor will usher m His Majesty's convalescence is incorrect. It points cut that the78 words
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Article64 1929-02-04 7 [British Radio— Official Service. l Rujfby. Feb. 1. The High Council of the Salvation Army met m London to-day. Notice to proceed with fresh adjudication as to General Booth's fitness to control the Army, m accordance with the direction given by Mr. Justice Eve, was conveyed64 words
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Article45 1929-02-04 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 2. With the idea of popularising the use of E cropland m the United States a company backed by a capital of $5,000,000 has been formed to arrange for sale of machines on the instalment system.45 words
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Article33 1929-02-04 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 2. The New York Times' Washington correspondent says Mr. Coolidge will probably succeed Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes on the bench of the Supreme Court.33 words
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Article31 1929-02-04 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 2. An attempt, to re-broadcast a London wireless programme over the States pro vet! fairly successful and further attempts are expected m New York.31 words
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Article28 1929-02-04 7 (Reuters Telegram.) Casablanca, Feb. 2. A French aeroplane from Dakar to Casablanca carrying a South American mail is missing. Military aeroplanes are searching for it.28 words
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Article25 1929-02-04 7 f ßeuter's Service.! Madrid. Feb. 2. It is announced that Senor Spottomo, Spanish Consul at Shanghai has been appointed Consul at Smyrna.25 words
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Article34 1929-02-04 7 [Reuter's Service.] Henderson, Kentucky, I-Vb. 2. Six railwaymen have been killed n a bead-on collision of a passenger and •i poods train near here. None of the passengers were seriously hurt.34 words
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Article78 1929-02-04 7 THE STORM CLOUDS GATHER. Bukharin and Stalin. [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Feb. 2. A message from Moscow alludes to the highly charged atmosphere" m political circles. (neat excitement has been occasioned by the reported impending removal of M. Bukharin from the presidency of the Communist International. Bukharin, who sine?78 words
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Article125 1929-02-04 7 [Reuter's Service] Aew York, Feb. 2. The Federal grand jury brought m two indictments charging William Ballyn. chief steward of the Berentraria, a city policeman and four others with complicity m smuggling operations whereby Federal officials estimate that ?1. 000.000 worth oi' jewels have been smuggled into125 words
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Article129 1929-02-04 7 IKeuter'.s Service.! ICome. Feb. 2. The Pontiff h planning t<> hole! a Roman Catholic world council of Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops from all over the world it St. Peters m 1930 to discuss questions of dojrma ar»d al>«i to ratify the proposed reconciliation of the Holy Sec129 words
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Article66 1929-02-04 7 [Reuter's Service.] Tari>. Feb. 2. J'fie airman Costes will stall <>n Feb. 1!» on his flight from Paris to the Far Fast. He hopes to reach Hanoi m a little over three days with halfhour stops for supplies at Constantinople. Basra, Karachi. Calcutta and to complete66 words
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Article44 1929-02-04 7 [Renter's Service.] London. Feb. 2. Fifty COttonmill companies have applied to the Lancashire Cotton Corporation for valuation m the event of the new spinning combine materialising. Each will receive a Statement m regard to the basis of purchase by the Corporation.44 words
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34 1929-02-04 7 CHARFIELD EXPRESS DRIVER ACQUITTED. f Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 2. Ernest Henry Aldington, driver ox the express Involved m the disaster at Charfteld, was acquitted at Gloucester Assizes to-day on a charge of manslaughter.34 words
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Article35 1929-02-04 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 2. Colonel Henry Stimson, Governor-General of the Philippines, who goes to Washington from Manila next week, is considered a likely successor to Mr. Kellogg as Secretary of State.35 words
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Article245 1929-02-04 7 An appeal v beinc made by the/ Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene to raise a sum of £4,500 to complete the amount required to commemorate the life and work of the late Sir Patrick Manson, G.C.M.G., M.D.. LL.I)., universally recognised as the "Father of Tropical245 words
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Advertisement440 1929-02-04 7 Business cards. •fLORANGE" I B HK.mV CONCENTRATED I j PURE FRUIT I fe^ SLa«^3 KrE? |giaigiajafaiajejaiaiaisiaiß«aaE FUNERALS. I ■MCAPOiJI CASKET CO. ;;i FR[EN EP UNDERTAKERS. 1 L and Ni« hl S rTie Tel N 75 1 j 1912. Tel*?. 3492. Ej MASSAGE I MR MRS. FUJIMORI JAPAN F^E BONE-SETTER N440 words
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Advertisement644 1929-02-04 7 NOTICES. EXCHANGE BANKS. The Rxchaafltj Hanks will bo daacd mi: 11th February, .Monday, Chinese New Year. ll'th F.hruary. Tuesday, Chim-K*. Ne« l*ear.| NOTICE. Mr. A. S. Adams, late 4— tsf WA F..> vinan, lias Peft th.» RcnrlM of this Company, and is not authorised t«» pledge tmr cn'dit. VKKKY ii).644 words
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Advertisement540 1929-02-04 7 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. Chinese New Year Sunday, February 10, 1929. WORK AT THE WHARVES. No coal ur cargo trill be worked alu-r noon on Saturday, February iUh. until 7 a.m. Monday, February 1 1th, unless special UWMftMeiltfl to Jo so have heen nuult before 1.30 p.m. or. Friday,540 words
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Advertisement524 1929-02-04 7 TENDERS. TENDERS. Tendon are 1 called f<»r the ■apply ex Mill Singapore of KKRIA If PATTENS and PLANKS about 16 feet loner, m quantities and t<. thi following specification: Hin. x ;*/4in., .'{in. x 1 m., fill. 7 in. *jm. lin.. «m. x l»4in., Mm. :iii>.. jjn. Ha, ♦»m. x524 words
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745 1929-02-04 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1929. WEEK-END COMMENT. A timely hint has been given by the King's medical advisers that public opinion must not be misled by the transference of His Majesty t< IBognor. With the relief experienced at the cessation of immediate anxiety .which prevailed during the critical745 words
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Article357 1929-02-04 8 U.K. Tht Governor, Sir Huph Clifford, returned from Port Smettenham on the Government yacht, Seabelle 11, on Saturday. Dr. (i. S. Arundale. the educationist, who was recently m Singapore, is now m .lava en route to Australia. The marriage is to take place m Singapore on Feb. 5 of Mr.357 words
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Article608 1929-02-04 8 GREAT RECEPTION BY SINGAPORE. Saturday's Ballet. A great reception was given Pavlova's ballet again m their third appearance m Singapore at the Theatre on Saturday evening and the enthusiasm of the audience grew as the evening dre'v <.n and dance succeeded dance. Singapore las seen Both. ing to equal608 words
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Article370 1929-02-04 8 It was a happy thought which inspired the presentation of The Fairy Doll at the matinee performance on Saturday, because a goodly proportion of the large audience present comprised the younger set. to whom this ballet of fairylike beauty made a particular appeal. The Fairy Doll, an370 words
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Article483 1929-02-04 8 EMPRESS ()K M I Ai»m es STRA| u I Interesti^^,,^ I The first si tin- round th vessels arrive, In when the 11,860 ton I V \> *>*2 Empress of Australia paid Urriin »s pore. On arrival h..r,,h,i; ZV at the West Wharf an-! their first s^imp^483 words
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Article28 1929-02-04 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBER [FREE PRESB SERVK COPYBICHTJ London. Ftk.l** Messrs. Symin*ton and lg notify to-day's rubber pn» follows: Spot lid (unchanp 11 4 16d. (unchanged) is steady.28 words
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Article124 1929-02-04 8 The publk will i by motor bus from Ge> Green for 12 cenU tion Company are comp Dennis bUSSM forth* opened shortly. r>- able to test tin- effil Saturday morning taken out lor a trial. comfortable trip W*» from the depol m Ma< buses will be capable ol124 words
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Advertisement201 1929-02-04 8 i on a Xl it* I Always two answers to the question when BARCLAY'S 1 LAGER if concerned Light or Dark I 1 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the Cowpcnies* Ordinances of Hong Kong). g (Incorporated m Shanghai.) [2 I CHINESE NEW YEAR 1 SOLVE THAT NEW YEAR r\201 words
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Advertisement173 1929-02-04 8 ft 2U > I 1 1 1 EXQUISITE FACE I 1 j| POWDERS jjj I FH j Delicately perfumed X ji to suit all. «j I bIJPIRE BROTHERS, LTD 1 i r Sole Agent* (Wholesale.) p" -:634> Sunday, Feb. 10th., 1929, Chinese New Year. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 11th. and173 words
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Article93 1929-02-04 9 nVFKNMENrS SUDDEN MOVE. Not Over Yet. Keutcr'a Service.] London. Feb. 3. ..mniuni<iue says that m indefinite l>ut important yi -tt -rday the Government let vigorously and has sent o to Valencia to remove, and itefl for, all civil and military whom absolute conMract is Paris. Feb. 2. says93 words
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Article37 1929-02-04 9 Optimum Must He Cautious. I iter'i Service.] I ..in j,, n. Feb. I, change m His Majesty's eonmphasiaed at the Palace King*! removal to Bo^nor the bearinning <>f eonvmlesH Ma.jestj v still rery weak.37 words
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Article55 1929-02-04 9 Ship- EngiMCT Sentenced. i:\ it E. OPYRIGHT.I ftaaifcat. Feb. 2. X neer, K. M. Larsen, <>t has been convicted of Is of opium and senthre< months imprisonment and D,OOQ and was further the informer 600 Heals. In paying he will have to serve a •nment. Larsen is55 words
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Article99 1929-02-04 9 MINERS RELIEF FUND. "Lasl Leave m Colliery District." i\ edj .wth thanks the follow- ontributionfl lo the Miners' ReOne reader, ir tending his conHavinir spent a portion m a colliery district, I the -ii>tre.<s that exists." $1*395.00 2s. 1»i. J.142.8."i 75.00 10.00 '<■ 1 20.00 10.00 100.00 I Taps 10.0099 words
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Article173 1929-02-04 9 tlhe U.S.Y.C. Regatta. -lub regatta ua- held on i when owing to the hieav) .■in.i the rowing items had I I race was handicap fol from H.M.S. Cumberland red and prizes were awarded fading <>».<-. was a ran- of B elas:-len-Kloss Match Cup. Sell 4 p.m., numbers '>-\> called173 words
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Article134 1929-02-04 9 COMPANY TO MAKE AERODROMES. Government Will Assist. IReuter's Service.] London, Feb. 2. An important step m the encouragement of civil aviation has been taken by the formation of National Flying Services, Limited. under the honorary chairmanship of Capt. F. E. Guest a former Minister for Air, to establish134 words
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Article99 1929-02-04 9 Chinese Delegate's Protest. IKeuter's Service.] Geneva, Feb. 2. The League Opium Committee adopted the report to the Council and concluded its session. Mr. Wang King Ky did not vote on the report on the ground that it was unsatisfactory, firstly, because the wishes of China, which was99 words
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Article32 1929-02-04 9 L Reuter's Service.] Paris, Feb. 2. Doctors report that Marshal Koch's illneSfl is taking a normal course and there is no cause for alarm m the rise of temperature.32 words
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Article53 1929-02-04 9 I Reuter's Service. Madrid. Feb. 2. Reports of the attempted assassination of the Papal Nuncio are baseless. The reports originated m the fact that the Nuncio happened to bt passing the spot when a keeper m the Royal Park was shot by a suspect whom he was53 words
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Article32 1929-02-04 9 [Reuter's Service.] Nev* Delhi. Feb. S. Two oAoert of the missing aeroplane it If now learned are en route to the nearest village and are safe and well.32 words
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Article104 1929-02-04 9 [By arrangement with Hanyang Sianjr Pan Press.] Shanghai. Feb. 2. The Government has appointed a committee of finance with Tan Yen Kai, as < 'hairman. Chiang Kai Shek issued a statement yesterday regarding the new tariff urging continued righting for full autonomy. Wang Cheng Ting continues the104 words
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Article99 1929-02-04 9 Tokio. Feb. 1. Mr. Wakatsuki. ex-Premier m the Minseito Cabinet, at to-day's debate m the House of Peers criticized the financial policy of the Government. Mr. Wakatsuki declared that the Government scheme for the transfer of the two important taxes to the local administrations is useless as99 words
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Article43 1929-02-04 9 The Japan Aerial Transportaton Company, is to start a regular aerial service i etwecfl Tokyo and Osaka. Osaka and Fukuoka, Fukuoka and Dairen via Keijo, and Osaka and Dairen early m April, this '■*t. r. [Saturday's cables on page 7.143 words
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Article77 1929-02-04 9 The following cants were returned m the Mixed Foursomes Competition, held on February Ist: fcfisa Hadley and LOWSOII 41 9^ Sltt Mrs. English and Macalister 45 36 Mr-. Macalister and Knglish 46 9s* 86% Mrs. Lowson and Gross 46 7% 38*4 Miss Innes and Jamieson SI77 words
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Article1333 1929-02-04 9 OUT AND HOME STREAMS. Personal Memories. [From Our Own Correspondent.] liangkok, Jan. 29. There have been many comings and goings during the week, out the great homeward trek has not set m properly yet, anc' those due for leave are dreaming how the} are going to spend1,333 words
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Article128 1929-02-04 9 RACING INTEREST REVIVES. Call Over for Lincoln and Aintree. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.-COPYRIGHT.I London, Feb. 2 At the call over at the Beaufort and Victoria Clubs the following was the betting on the Lincolnshire and Grand National: Lincolnshire: Fohanaun 12-1; Son^e 14-1-Scintillation and Umslopagaas 16-1; Baytown, Capture Him, Guards128 words
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Article68 1929-02-04 9 [FREK PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London. Feb. 2. The following were the results of the chief Rugby club matches. Guy* IS, Rossi yn 3. Arm >" 11. Blackheath 6. Bristol 9, Cambridge 5. Newport 17, Old Blues 0. Richmond 19, Oxford 0. Ca^iff 27, O.M.Ts. '.i. Northampton 9,68 words
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Article40 1929-02-04 9 In the match between Leicester and London Scots, Wood, of Leicester, got a leg broken. This is the second accident m a Week as m the match against Richmond last week. Day, of Leicester, had a rib broken.40 words
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Article50 1929-02-04 9 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT. 1 London, Feb. 2. A conference of club cricket represent atives has been held m London at which various proposals for brightening the game were discussed. Thi> main feature was the distinct opposition shown to any alteration m the implements of the game. T!T^^!^!^^fg?50 words
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Article71 1929-02-04 9 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.! London. Feb. 2. The IKW betting rules will be introduced at Manchester this week. The runners m each race must be declared m writintr at least 4"> minutes before the start. The owner or agent of a horse is Compelled to state the71 words
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Article40 1929-02-04 9 [FREE PREBS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT. I London. Feb. 2. The weather was wet and the ground heavy at Swansea and generally the n>st half was even whilst m the second Wales was superior. The result was generally anticipated.40 words
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Article33 1929-02-04 9 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.) London, Feb. 2. Willie Smith m the course of his billiards match against Peall has made L 654, the second highest break m his career.33 words
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Advertisement195 1929-02-04 9 I Ladies' I tashtonable Footwear I i For Day and Evening Wear. [if I I 111 l ,^A J father Brown Brogue In Beige Kid, Low Heel 111 '"I lion onoes. Oxford A style or with strap A very comfortable Shoe x Price $14.50 per pair Price $14.50 per pair195 words
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Advertisement737 1929-02-04 10 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES ■XPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glaeffow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND If. CONTINENT. Due Spore. *tLYQAON Wm I^ondon, Rotterdam ;.nd Hamburg737 words
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Advertisement530 1929-02-04 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S. A.) "ELLERMAN" UNE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. s.s. CITY OF MADRAS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Feb. 15 s.s. CITY OF BARODA530 words
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Advertisement367 1929-02-04 10 P. fi^O British India and Apcar Lir« (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARr* SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S H rn UNDER CONTRACT WITBT HIS MAJESTY'S (!flVti*L,^ LONDON ANl> EAST^ MAIL SKR\ NHE^ OUTWARDS FROM LONDOITraR CHINA AND JAP^ T r 1929. '"^porf KHIVA 9,100 Kcb. 9 MOHKA MALWA 11,100367 words
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Advertisement517 1929-02-04 11 O S. K. Line. -im .itu.n.s. Steamers. Arrive. Leave. UH, Hamlurrp. Hremen. via <"->!<>mbo, Atlas Maru Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Rio de Janeiro, and Buenoa Aires. r y pmigi lift,] Montevideo Maru Fcl». 13 F eb 14 I Marquei and t ChifMP Maru Feb. 11 I-Yi, 3 and Karachi. Honolulu517 words
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Advertisement462 1929-02-04 11 TRAVEL* COMFORT DOLLAR <sa^&) fliaaaaaP^Haß Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All >tate-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The462 words
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Advertisement712 1929-02-04 11 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (KUYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m holland.) 0 UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 364U, with «üb. connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Kepresi-ntatives m th« Straiu Settlements (Singapore an. l IVnang). OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU712 words
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Article36 1929-02-04 12 YESTERDAY'S CARGOES. Rice, by the MabeJla from Bangkok. Cotton and scrap iron by the Erie Maru rom Bombay, for Kobe. 242 bullocks by the Kistna from Bangkok. 500 pigs by the Donai from Saigon.36 words
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Article163 1929-02-04 12 The Seistan arrived from China ports esterday with 215 deck passengers. H.M.S. Cumberland continued her return oyage to Hong Kong at 11.30 a.m. fter lay. Her first port of call is expected to be ■iaigon. The wooden coal lighter formerly situated at a distance of about 1.65 miles 116 deg.163 words
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Article361 1929-02-04 12 Much Christmas Liquor Seized. New York, Dec. 26. Customs guards undejr Inspector John Beach early to-day ended the belated search tor Christmas liquor by firing on a number of men believed to be bootleggers who were, leaving the White Star liner Majestic with suspicious-looking packages under their arms.361 words
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Article76 1929-02-04 12 "Why all this trouble about armed guards on ships m the China seas?" asks a Nautical Magazine correspondent. "Give the officers of the ship an opportunity to search jK'rsons and baggage for firearms. Give them a K-poumler Hotchkiss on the after deck and a naval gunner to76 words
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Advertisement580 1929-02-04 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. 1 (0) I Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). Thm s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to580 words
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Advertisement465 1929-02-04 12 Kerr Steamship Co. hTfl 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK U X 1 (Incorporated m U.S.A.) X, REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE to W BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA ft M.S. SILVERHAZEL In Port M.S. SILVERASH due Feb. 16 H M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Mar. 14 Siils Fe^B M.S. SILVERBEECH due Apr. 4 Mi r465 words
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Advertisement240 1929-02-04 12 INDOCHINA I STEAM NAVIGATION CO. J Incorporated m Eng I Direct Services to Japan mHontkifl Amoy and Shanghai and to UirrtiM via Penan? from Singapon I Taking cargo on through Rill* of jtM for Canton. Macao. Swatow. Aiiiot, (Vfl Tientsin, Newchwang, Yanjtsze porU. Philippines. tU. I FOR PEN ANT. AND240 words
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Miscellaneous732 1929-02-04 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every f Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok, every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednes- y day732 words
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Miscellaneous219 1929-02-04 12 Lipis, Brit. 4«0. from Malacca >, for Malacca 4. Rohna, Brit. 475*J, from Ma«lras 3, for Penang unc. Donai, Chi. 37(5, from Saigon 2, for Saigon unc. Bintan, Brit. 74, from Singkep 2, for Singkep 4. Ban Siong Bee, Brit. 74, from B. Pahat 3, for B. Pahat 5. .larak,219 words
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Article1313 1929-02-04 13 RUBBER AT THE SCHOOLBOYS' EXHIBITION. A Pointer for Youth. I am still wondering: which was the more impressive ot tne two gnat lessons the Schoolboys* Own Exhibition had to teach; its patent and avowed lesson for the schoolboys themselves, or the more subtle lesson it held for1,313 words
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Article101 1929-02-04 13 Manhole (overs Blown 10ft. High. Residents m Burslem, Staffs, on the main hiuh road which runs through the six Potto) y towns, narrowly escaped injury when an explosion blow two manhole covers about forty feel it. the air. The manhole covers, concrete slabs framed with iron,101 words
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Advertisement234 1929-02-04 13 /x THE SECRET OF #l|k THE SUCCESS OF I i^"ASPRO >J is that it I |j NEVER FAILS I 10 All Chemists 25 I TABLETS Stock TABLETS I mm £«v I ACPRA I cents. ttorau. cents. I colds "ASPRO" DOES jofm*± I Nil I I harm the heart. M&ri^m I234 words
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Advertisement117 1929-02-04 13 Bfc CERTAINLY I ZZIZI3ZIZ I x^. I j *< w i A M .^V J^ JM II fl V nzzzr IZZ3ZZZT ZZZT" »«il^ HL IS BETTER I -~^m^z zht" MC(i!()i>-lKsouu K m anasin U s|,a5 |,a' 5 'kI P l „c ti.cm s. m *t x i Si d pri117 words
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Article267 1929-02-04 14 NOAH'S ARK IN U .S.A. A Chicago expedition is announced t-> be m preparation for the discovery and removal of Noah'a Ark from the unfrequented noon on the hi per tlopei of Mount Ararat, when the backers of the quest feel sure it' has been perching m dry dock for267 words
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336 1929-02-04 14 Cruiser Bill not our Business. fßeuter's Service.] London, Jan. 31. "I have complete confidence that the Nation which introduced the Kellogg pactand the people who signed it, will keep peace m th« world", declared Mr. Bridgeman m a speech m London. He said that336 words
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Article32 1929-02-04 14 [Reutcr'F Service.] Havana. Hefc 1. live of the most powerful sugar growing and grinding companies m Cuba, all financed l>y New York capital, have pooled 3,500,000 tons of sugar.32 words
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Article40 1929-02-04 14 [Renter 1 Service.] Mexico City, h^h. 1. An official report declares that Uexke m 1928 with over 50,000,600 barrel* was the fourth largest <>il producer m the world, surpassed only hy the United States, Venezuela and Russia.40 words
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Article38 1929-02-04 14 fßifttsh Radio— Official Service.! Ragby, Jan. SI. Sir AuHten Chamberlain stated m the House of Commons that no special instructions had been issued to the British representative m Belgrade repardin^ relations with the new regime m Jugo-Slavia.38 words
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Article437 1929-02-04 14 Premier's Message. Confidence m the result <•(' the general election is expressed by the Prime. Minister m his New Year message as Grand Master to the members of the Primrose League. He refers to the growth of the organisation, and hoj>es that it will be437 words
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Advertisement275 1929-02-04 14 I Unwelcome Guest I I I I The disgusting fly comes to your dinner table from the foulest I of places. His six hairy legs bring to your food the germs of I countless diseases. Kill this unwelcome guest spray Flit. I Flit clears the house m a few minutes275 words
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Advertisement273 1929-02-04 14 STOP THAT 1 Less Work I I LEAK! 1 R AN^ t| X You on qukkl, repair Jsetter ReSultj j I A. leaks or cracks m radi- f I ators, why be stranded i to ,5 B miles from home, when I |f I It can be avoided by ("V^-s273 words
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Article203 1929-02-04 15 Brazil h.t> a coffee problem, writes John P. Sinclair for th<- Free Press and the N.A. Sh»- organised the Coffee Institute m 1924 better to control the distribution of coffee. Everj year now about $120,000,000 worth i»f coffee is shipped <-v* of Santos, the coffee port203 words
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Article19 1929-02-04 15 Since the Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd. Commenced operations the company ivipakl to the F.M.S. Government 6329,000 v royalties.— T.O.M.19 words
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918 1929-02-04 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SATURDAY, FBa 2nd. a i- Buyers, __elltr_i. Asam kumbang 44s M 45s 3d Bangrin Tin 39, g J^ g Batang Padang ($1) 4G Batu Caves X !jj Bukit Arang ($1) fa Burmah Malaya 41s 42 Chendenanp (£1) 10s J« Chin Chin ($1) 15 20918 words
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Article65 1929-02-04 15 FVbruar) Hank 1 m.s. :>7 8 Bank demand 2 3 3,4 Private credits 3 m.s. 2)4 15J16 New York, demand 55 15,16 Credits 90 days 577^ France, demand 1431 India, T.T. \:^x, t Honi; Kong, demand i«i. p. t >. Di>. Yokohama, demand 122% Java, demand 189% Bangkok, demand65 words
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Article252 1929-02-04 15 February 'l. Tin 200 I onj f] lii' 4 Gambler B^4 Pepper White 11 A Pepper Black or>v» Flake Tapioca 7*4 Pearl Sago Small 8 Copra Sundried !'.'.»u Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 830 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon252 words
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Article59 1929-02-04 15 Fekraarj 2nd.. 12 «>Yl«»ik mourn. R.S.S. equal t<> Standard, Q.C.F Spot 37 :;7\ Standard K.S 8. on I. nd< i Feb. :T :.7 Mai !W -'.s l 4 Apr-Juiu v R]i July-Sept. n Tone <•:' Ma rttel Quiet I. Cable: London Spot sheet lid. per59 words
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Article70 1929-02-04 15 Saturday'^ Alterations. Buyers Seller* Kvn hai 1 1.37 Petaling 5. n0 5.07% Rahman Hyd. 1.76 1.8:1% Rantau Pief. 1.33 1.37% Pengkalen Ord I 8.45 9.25 Balgownie 2.85 3.00 Connemara 2.1" Glenealy 1.90 2.00 Haytoi < .7t! 7.05 Kuala Sidim 3.30 3.4? Malaka Pinda I 2.00 Nea Scudai70 words
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Article221 1929-02-04 15 ROSE MACPHAIL&CQ/S RBPORT. Kuhbvr.-- London lid. i s U p. Local 37 H. Tin.-- London £221 7s «'»d. 5.s up. Mining.— Quiet. Honjr Katl :{<) n. Tin klanjr 119 1.22. KUng River ;:.4O 3£o, IVtaliriK «>.OO 5.10, Kinta Dredge 1.17-. if-;, tinil «-'t W W, Baaed Waj221 words
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Article226 1929-02-04 15 SinKaltorc, I Vl». J. Apart from a mid week depression caused by profit taking m London, the Commodity market has ruled quietly stead) during the period undvr review ami valued dose practically unchanued on balance. Business has been of moderate dimension* hut there is tin all round better226 words
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Article435 1929-02-04 15 I vii,).. i) Jan. H. Markets have remained quiet during t* past we k, as stock-taking generally can* an absence of business during the opening days of the New Year. Leading authority lock for m steady year's trade, and it ito be hoped thai the trusts and cartels435 words
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Advertisement1036 1929-02-04 15 I 4 ETS R W r^T T p CTDD]U ASSURANCE FORCE OVEB M 0.000,0«» I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE- 27 nu t The Company has £20.000 deposit*, with the Supreme Court o^ZZ^Z »L Luxe Assurance Companies1,036 words
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Advertisement33 1929-02-04 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANOL (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.. BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist Uoor). I33 words
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Article, Illustration802 1929-02-04 16 masterly BATTING BY HAMMOND. Fine Australian Recovery. [Reuter's Service.] In brilliant weather and before an attend ance of 15,000. the fourth Test Match war continued here this morning on a fast -wicket. Resuming the English innings, Hammond and Duckworth sent up the 250 after playhad been m802 words
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Article168 1929-02-04 16 DIFFICULT GAME AT WREXHAM. Wales Draw at Soccer. FReuter's Service.l Wiales 2; Ireland 2. London, Feb. 2. In the international association match between Wales and Ireland at Wrexham the ground was heavy. Ten thousand attended despite the wet weather. There was a very brisk opening" but the exemplary168 words
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Article337 1929-02-04 16 Ciood (iame at the Stadium. We'ch I; S.t.F.A I: A very even name was witnessed at the Stadium on Saturday afternoon when the Welch and the 5.(.1. A. met m a friendly encounter, the ■COIt of one all being a ver\ tail reflection of the run of the337 words
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Article135 1929-02-04 16 The tinal match of the Als-agoff Cap competition between the Kota Rajah first tean 1 and Singapore Pranakan second string played at the Malay Football ground ot Saturday, resulted m a draw of three goal? all and will have to be replayed. The Sin gapore Pranakan opened135 words
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Article85 1929-02-04 16 The final match of the competition fo the Colman Shield will be played off on Saturday between the Sunlight I and the Darol Daalm 11. His Excellency, the Governor, has been invited to attend and presen' the trophy to the winners. On Satunla\ afternoon a match was85 words
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Article32 1929-02-04 16 MONDAY. Hansell and Swallow vs. Baker and Boardman. Upton and Pearce vs. Winter and Cameron. Wyatt and Bell vs. Winners of Carmiehael and Gordon vs. Semple and Murison.32 words
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Article212 1929-02-04 16 WALES' GREAT WIN AT RUGGER. A Fine Game. [Reuter's Service. 1 Wales 14; Scotland 7. London, Feb. 2. For the International Rugby match Wales vs. Scotland at Swansea to-day the crowd numbered 35,000. The weather was foggy and following overnight rain it was drizzling m the morning and212 words
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Article712 1929-02-04 16 England Defeats The Rest. England. 14 pt>.; The Rest, 3 pt« Watering of the Padang on Saturday helped to make the ground fairly playable for the match m which an England team met The Rest, the former winning by a goal a penalty goal and two tries (14712 words
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Article235 1929-02-04 16 HUDDERSFIELD'S WIN AT EVERTON. Millwall Swamp Spurs. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 2. To-day's matches m the English Leagues resulted as follows: DIVISION I. Arsenal 0, Manchester City 0. Aston Villa 4, Burnley 2. Blackburn 4, Birmingham 1. Bury 4, Cardiff City 1.1 Derby C. 2, Bolton 1. Everton235 words
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Article89 1929-02-04 16 Rangers' Easy Win. Result- m the Scottish Cup wen as follows: Third Lanark 0. St. Mirien 1. Rangers r>, Partick 1. Murrayfield I, Arbroath 1. Aberdeen 4. Quecn'i Park o. Clyde J, Hamilton 1. Bathgate 1. Raith RoTen 1. Albion Rovcm s. Clackmannan 1. Kilmarnock :i, Boness89 words
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Article210 1929-02-04 16 The February monthly medal was played on Saturday and yesterday at the Singapore Golf Club. The "A" Division was won by .1. J. McMichael and "B" Division by X .D. Standish. s*VCllty-OM raids were taken out and the following were returned: "A" Division. ,J. J. Mi- Michael210 words
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Article126 1929-02-04 16 MONDAY'? TIES. Mixed Doubles Handicap. A. Class. Mr. and Mrs. Cutler vs. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller. Mr?. Zylstra and A. D. Anderson vs. Mrs. Stephenson and Ablitt. Mr. and Mrs. Fuleher vs. Mrs. Bennett and Byatt. Mr. and Mrs. Hansell vs. Miss Wallis and C. .T. Stephen.126 words
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Advertisement307 1929-02-04 16 I Nursery /^V\| Records »w I rolUcking wholesome fun which Yret^'t! ai "SB g these delightful Records. an fonnj^B I "His Master's Voico- I Ask to he»r these records or write for descrimil C 9 [j S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD I i (Incorporated m Hong Kon^) 9 i Raffles Place,307 words
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