The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 February 1929
1929-02-27
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Title Section13 1929-02-27 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, as. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 192& NO. 12,65313 words
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Article230 1929-02-27 1 The King's continued progress is shown by the fact that he has been able to send a telegram, signed personally, congratulating the Royal Air Force on the success of their work m evacuating Kabul—Page 11 and 9. England is once more m the throes on an Arctic230 words
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Article925 1929-02-27 1 "IN DAYS OF OLD."— II. Arriving m Penang m response to an offer of a survivorship m Perak from Mr. C. V. Creagh, I called upon my good friend Petherbridge at Brown and Co's office? for information as to how to get to my destination. It was m the month925 words
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Advertisement204 1929-02-27 1 CHILLED CREAMERY 1 L BUTTER "SNOWFLAKT A TASTE OF HOME. 1 Raffles Hotel ROOMS WITH MODERN SANITATION. mi EXCELLENT GRILL TFA DINNER i PiVfES SEA VIEW HOTEL DANCES I If MONDAY Modern Sanitary Arrangements. TUESDAY fSr TEA DANCES THURSDAY I Ul-*li pm. every SATURDAY i I TUESDAY AND THURSDAY j|204 words
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Advertisement197 1929-02-27 1 I Pedigree Scotch Whisky 1 1 MCALISTER 6 CQ,LTD. I B Sole Agents for S.S. 6 F. M.S. U iEUROPE HOTEL! 5 OANQNG: j| 1 After Dhmer ev«ry Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 1 1 MUSIC on the Venndah: S 2 Every Saturday Morning. j| I GRILL 1 1 THE EUROPE197 words
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Advertisement114 1929-02-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Fish from the Cold Storage —Page 10. Socony anti-malaria mixture —Pajtc 7. Ncr-Sag matresses from John Little's Page 8. Notice re Central Engine Works Ltd.. Page 9. Wakefield Ca.nro! Motor Oil Ii used m all circles —Pa^e 12. General Moto*-- Trucks —fast, rugged, powerful —Page 18. Equip yourself114 words
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Advertisement13 1929-02-27 1 WOOD'S I FAMOUS SELF RAISING I FLOUR FOR SCONES AND I CAKES. I13 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous188 1929-02-27 1 THE WEEK. Wedncftday, 21th. High Water, 0.50 a.m., 8.9. .30 p.m., fl.fi. Municipal Commission, 2.15. Y.W.C.A. annual meeting, B Ruffles Qu-iy 5 p.m. Yorshiremen of Malaya annual meeting Europe Hotel. 6.30 p.m. Football: F. N. vs. Borneo Co. I Cup Replay). Thursday. 2Sth. Hifch Water, 1.17 a.m., 8.8, 1.32 p.m.,188 words
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Article444 1929-02-27 2 Singapore, Feb. 23rd. TY>t' prices, quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variation. MEAT. Btni stt-ak (Roumh Kati 50 Bt^ f .-tew or curry do 45 I'ork l*an do 62 Fork, lean and tat Ist quality) do444 words
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Article240 1929-02-27 2 A wife who alleged that her husrand "filled* 1 her, and that she went out only mm y«'iiT to ICC the New Year m gave «videnei at the South- Western Police Court when she was granted a separation order. Sbf was Mis. Leon, of Sistova-road.240 words
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Advertisement258 1929-02-27 2 NEW STOCKS. BEMAX. The New Vitamin B. Food. TAKY DEPILATORY. NONN TONIC TABLETS. ESPANOL SOLVENT. The New Reducer. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Opposite Post Office, SINGAPORE. Quality Service Price Economy. THEATRE ROYAL. JOHORE BAHRU. Lessee and Manager L. Faulkner- Willis The Management Presents TO-NIGHT MARIA CORDA IN MY DANCING PARTNER AT258 words
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Advertisement335 1929-02-27 2 VICTORIA TPEATRE MARCH UU TO MARCH 9th., AT 9^o PJL POSITIVELY THE LAST VISIT OF THE MACDONA PLAYERS IN PLAYS BY BERNARD SHAW. Friday, March Ist. Saturday, March 2nd. MRS. WARRENS PROFESSION. CANDIDA^ Monday, March 4th. Tuesday, March sth. YOU NEVER CAN TELL, DOCTOR^S^DILJBMMA, Wednesday, March 6th. Thursday, March 7.335 words
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Advertisement238 1929-02-27 2 ALHAMBRA^ C S!UI-E2l_i^_ Propriety Commencing Saturday, Feb. 23rd, and ending T h I" the Second Show at~~9 p n "^•Sft, The Latest Empire New* M.G.M. WORLD'S NEWS METEO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PRFSFNTS PLESB THE DEI Starring: JOHN GILBERT The Romantic Film Sensation of the Year A MM*, i Emotions i Drama f U«238 words
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Article548 1929-02-27 3 „tKI) TIMES AND LATE H VTCDDING& Simpler Ceremony. baadt of economic pressure are fond hopes of married happiI the hearts of many a young m this country, which ale through eight years 0% hard ton, the Japanese magazine. 1 now coming to be conf the four great548 words
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Article58 1929-02-27 3 London, Feb. 12. vernment steamer Ville i-Dover service, ran Harbour and sank at nidight pasaengeri and ew including dozen women, iderable difficulty, the decks and the cold ship's ligfcti failed and had to he carried out m arch-light from the pier. *t did n b 'Mucntly58 words
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Article1812 1929-02-27 3 LA HONEYCOMB OF TUNNELS. The Buried Rivers. Explosions m subterranean passages and pttsof TV' WWart r various parts of London, apart from the loss and attention to the underground honeycomb hlnZt l^' ilCrie tUnnels and borings m.h the c.ty of various sorts and s*rvhl various purpose, writes a1,812 words
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Article629 1929-02-27 3 I There must be the makings of a tonail or troglodyte m nic, for have all theae years kept my defiant pledge to abstain from ether-drinking, says James Douglas m Daily Kxpress. I feared the radio. i dreaded the wiles of wireless. j Then one recent629 words
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Article117 1929-02-27 3 BERNARD SHAW'S NEW PLAY. The Apple Carl In August. A now play by Mr. Bernard Shaw. The AM* Cart. b. to be ono of t h, .ttraiti™ of the Theatre Festival which Sir Barry Jackson is to hold m Malvern during th',last two weeks of August. Mr. Shaw describes his117 words
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Advertisement72 1929-02-27 3 B^l £^jf\ 1 'i w\ t J 'T **t y* "*t »^pjJJL r■' k? J M.^ t ir i *^Z' BY li NUfr fi fe}^'« \K.'^i n irT^^ V? @k%s t^'ft"^ M MJ BJ /2/ L ll x .^i >"< t i.^if j fffMwf A *f y M BSBBT ***772 words
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Article1296 1929-02-27 4 THE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP FIASCO. Not Enough Entries. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 20. Following 1 the defeat of the tennis champion of Malaya, Clerc, m Bangkok, comes the doleful news that the open golf championship of Siam over 36 holes, could not be played few this1,296 words
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Article90 1929-02-27 4 The I loatinu Urpor FReuU'r's Bervfce.l Mr. Henry Gielow, direct naval architects, announce! tion of the Aoatin i port :{.o mills m the *eu midwaj j York and Bermuda, will ately. The port will LH)(i Fee! wide at cai n nd i m the middle; 6.0 090 words
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Advertisement129 1929-02-27 4 ma W/I l^o ',/sv\ \s^g^r U <M GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS FAST-RUGGED-POWERFUL CAPACITIES FROM ONE TO TEN TONS N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING CO., (Motor Dept.), SINGAPORE. r MALACCA. n^________^_llß^Hl^^^^H^li^l^^^^l^__________________________|_^||^^|^^| wv _r -"-'-'^*!i The average height of the chief selling size tins of Milkmaid Milk is 3±'\ and, as over 500,000,000129 words
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Advertisement223 1929-02-27 4 y 99 9 999^^9^99^^p^^J^^ 1 STOP THAT 1 Less JZl*l t LEAK' 1 and rit Y.u can quickly repair 1 c ci ReSuJts't A- leaks or cracks m radi- i r A it can be avoided by /^V^n M l^k purchasing a tin of:— k>^a rpj a- It finishes perfectly223 words
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Article999 1929-02-27 5 Gadgets Useful and Useless. Of the inventic i of gadgets for motorists and motor vehicles there appears to be no end. Every week the Patent Office receives a quota, the gTeat majority, of which do, not emerge from its catacombs m any shape or form. Occasionally one999 words
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Article89 1929-02-27 5 Dr. H. A. Tempany, Malaya's new Director of Agriculture, arrived with Mrs. Tempany by the P. and 0. mail steamer. Among many Malayans returning by the Malwa (according to the sailing list) were Mr. and Mrs. W. G. C. Bhmn, Mr. T. Barbour, Mrs. W. J. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs.89 words
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Article383 1929-02-27 5 Success of a New Economy Device. A new vaporiser which permits motor vehicles to use fuel oil instead of petrol, at a saving of nearly one-third m cost invented by Mr. Ernest R. Godward has been accepted by the Mitten Company, of Philadelphia, the383 words
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189 1929-02-27 5 The Retort Pointed. Sir Martin Conway (U., English Universities), m the House of Commons on January 22, asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention had been turned to the educational importance of a permanent opera m England; and whether he could give any189 words
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Article480 1929-02-27 5 Britain's New 'Plane for Non-stop Trip. Experts m aviation have been given a peep at an aeroplane which has been designed to rival the long-distance feats ot any aircraft yet built, whether heavier or Jiphter than air. It is the new Fairey monoplane belonging to the Air480 words
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Article126 1929-02-27 5 Accident to Actress who Won Fame as "Merda." Mrs. Osborne, formerly Miss Maud Jeffries, the actress, was badly injured m a motor-car collision at Melbourne. Miss Maud Jeffries, whose name is familiar to the older generation of theatregoers, created the part of Mercia m "The Sign of126 words
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Article320 1929-02-27 5 Pioneer Work m Brazil. Ever since the introduction of the British frame six-whetler the practicability of this form of transport for solving many difficult problems m the conveyance of goods and passengers, especially oversea, has been urged m these columns. Details have recently been received from S.320 words
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Article257 1929-02-27 5 The first all metal two-seater lignt neroplane m which the pilot and passeng^i sit side by side as m a motor-car is being put on the market this Spring says the Evening News Air Correspondent. This is the new Blackburne Bluebird fitted with either a Gipsy or257 words
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Advertisement51 1929-02-27 5 g g o*€\ Jtd\ g* BORNEO MOTORS I/ED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlen.ents). ■WWHllllllinillllllllllllllllHllllllll lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMIIMBMWIIIIMIIWII^MWMMMMBHBHBB Racing Car Champions TB"^^ f i MM ■nl I II CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS Because they are Dependable. Every Plug Guaranteed. MALAYAN MOTORS LTD. 14-20 Orchard Road Singapore. Represented throughout the F.M.S. By Meters Wearne Brothers,51 words
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Advertisement139 1929-02-27 5 ®@®®®®®©®®®@®@@@Q(g)@@©@^ To die Public of Singapore and t the Loyal Fire Brigade. H A Mark erf Appreciation* The Cycle Carriage Co. (1926) Ltd. take great pleasure H m tendering their thanks to the Public who were present at the fire on their premises on Saturday afternoon, for the help they139 words
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Article, Illustration1174 1929-02-27 6 An Enviable Strategic Position. WHEN JACK IS DOUBLED. (By "HORATIUS".— SpeciaI to the Free Press). Jack deals and bids; Sam doubles; what .should Jill do? There seem to be. no settled convictions about the third hand's reply to an informatory double on the right. There was1,174 words
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Article606 1929-02-27 6 A January Expedition. To the average man who has passed the seventieth "mile-stone" along life's sinuona highway a day's "dogging" through knee-high heather or walking-up partr'wiges before lunch are but pleasant dreams of one's fitness m the past. But I still delight m pottering over my favourite bit606 words
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Article36 1929-02-27 6 Barrister to a detective at the Old Bailey .shortly before a man was sentenced to eighteen months' hard labour; Are you aware that the prisoner has now some prosMCt of employment? Detective: I think he IMS.36 words
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Article975 1929-02-27 6 The First Spring Pairs, Late January oiten displays one of the sharpest contrasts m bird liie. While the winter flocks are at their largest and wildest, other birds are pairing and nesting says a writer m The. limes. Alter much cold weatfter it is true tha<:975 words
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Article84 1929-02-27 6 London, Feb. 7. Tn the House of Commons Sir W. Joynson Hicks informed questioners that he proposed to review the acts and cha?-acters of all aliens concerned m the administration of Night Clubs or m the Goddard case. A number of such aliens had already left the84 words
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Article888 1929-02-27 6 "A Literary Sieges-allee." The former Kaiser's new book, "My Ancestors," written for the occasion of his 70th birthday, has been published. The predominant theme is the superiority of hereditary monarchy to the Republican system, and Republicans consjdej" it hardly a mere coincidence that he dated888 words
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Article62 1929-02-27 6 The Bishop of Singapore is expected m Perak m the first week of next month. H^ will hold a confirmatmn service at Ail faint's Church, Taipin^. on Tuesday, Mar^h ">. at 6, p.m. The annual general meeting 1 of the Tamil Piocesan Council will be held -it the Taiping Parsonage,62 words
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Article1149 1929-02-27 6 [Special to the Free Press.] London, Jan. 31. Sir Philip Gibbs has succeeded m writing one of the few really exciting novels about spiritualism that have yet appeared. Darkened Rooms (Hutchinson) is also a very clever piece of anti-spiritualistic propaganda. Yet m this story of mediums1,149 words
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Article377 1929-02-27 6 Touching Tributes to "Darling Extracts from the Czar's letters U>. the CsarilUl between li>l4 anil 1017, translated from an official Russian publication, are re produced m the Spectator. The first one is as follows: In the Train. November IS. H>l4. My beloved Sunny and darling377 words
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Article171 1929-02-27 6 Famous Oarsman. Mr. Rudolph Chamber! !.«hnunn the most famous rowing cot v .lays and a versatile author, died o 22, at his home, NieMhead, near He had been a confirmed invaW years, an. l nil death occurred -<' illness. Re had just passed third birthday. Mr.171 words
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Article190 1929-02-27 7 ALLEGED TREATY A FORGERY. Indiirnant Denials. [Reuter's Service.] Amsterdam, Feb. 25. Before the Franco- Belgian denials of the alleged treaty had been issued by their Governments the entire Dutch press vigorously declaimed against the "callous intention of violating the neutrality of Holland" and recommends the utmost watchfulness190 words
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Article119 1929-02-27 7 British Radio CMi ial Service.l Rugby, Feb. 25. In the course of his statement on the Army estimates Sir L. Worthington Evans said: The conversion of the 11th Hussars at home into an armoured car regiment has been completed and the similar organisation of the 12th Royal119 words
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Article85 1929-02-27 7 Suffers Another Crash. [Renter's Service.] Capetown. Feb. 26. Capt. Malcolm Campbell had another aeroplane accident m the evening. He arrived at Maitland Aerodrome m his own Moth piloted by the well-known South African airman and politician Major Miller, As they landed a gust of wind overturned the machine85 words
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Article66 1929-02-27 7 {Reuter's Service.l London, Feb. 26. Hopes that the next budget will provide reductions m taxation are somewhat dashed Ly the issue of the Civil Service estimates and estimates of the Revenue Department' amounting to over £308,000,000 or £13,000, 000 over last. The rating relief scheme accounts for66 words
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Article87 1929-02-27 7 [Reuter's Service.] Miami Beach. Feb. 25. Jack Dempsey had a narrow escape when a shot fired into hip bedroom last night went wide. Dempsey was occupying the same bedroom as the promoter Floyd-Fitz-s.immnns m a friend's house on the seafront. Dempsey saw a figure at the window87 words
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Article48 1929-02-27 7 [Keuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 26. The Radio Commission has refused the Ford Company's application for construction permits and commercial licenses for six stations through which it desires to establish communication between the plant at Dearborn, near Detroit, and the rubber plantations m Brazil.48 words
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Article30 1929-02-27 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 26. Twenty persons are reported have been killed and injured by a cyclone at Duncan, Missippi, where there are only 60 inhabitant.30 words
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Article29 1929-02-27 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 25. Mr. Coolidge has signed the bill authorising a sum of $14,800,000 for alterations and repairs to the battleships Pennsylvania and Arizona.29 words
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Article21 1929-02-27 7 Mr. W. C. Yates of the Loco, Department, F.M.S.R., Kuala Lumpur, is proceeding on long leave to England early next month.21 words
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Article141 1929-02-27 7 SUCCESS OF KABUL EVACUATIONS. King's Congratulations. [Renter's Service.] London, Feb. 25. Much admiration is expressed m authoritative quarters m London for the remarkable work of the Royal Air Force m evacuating over 580 persons from Kabul m 82 aeroplanes flying at an average height of 12,000 feet141 words
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Article67 1929-02-27 7 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 25. Arrangements have been made for the Consular representatives m Jellalabad and Kandahar also to withdraw to Peshawar, whither they are proceeding by train and motor car. By a curious coincidence, the departure of the British Minister from Kabul to-day67 words
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Article89 1929-02-27 7 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. IS. The experts committee on Reparations m Paris to-day received the report of the sub-committics on the procedure to be applied regarding that section of the German annuities which are transferable under conditions. It has been decided that a second89 words
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Article81 1929-02-27 7 [Reuter's, Service] New York. Feb. 26. The formation of th 4 biggest bank m the United States and the sixth m the world is announced through the consolidation of the Guaranty Trust Company and the National Bank of Commerce. The combined resources exceed $2,000,000,000 compared with $1/™81 words
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Article63 1929-02-27 7 [Reuter's Service.] .lohannesburs, Feb. 25. The Chinese Consul-General hps corr.municated with the Minister of the Interior outlining Chinese grievances particularly as regards restrictions duo to the fact that Chinese are included m the category of m coloured persons." A deputation of Chinese, headed by the Consul-General. li63 words
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Article61 1929-02-27 7 [British Kadio— Official Service.] KuKthy. Feb. 25. It was officially announced from Craigweil House that the King passed a good day. The weather was chilly, and this prevented the King from sitting at the window. In the evening His Majesty sat up for some time m a61 words
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Article41 1929-02-27 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 25. It is announced at Lambeth Palace that the Archbishop of Canterbury is convalescent. A friend has put a house at his disposal near Bognor where he hopes to reside m March.41 words
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Article216 1929-02-27 7 Rector Unmoved by Strike of Singers Norton Fitzwarren (Somerset), Jan. 20. There is one topic of conversation ani one only m the pretty West Somerse village of Norton Fitzwarren to-day. It i the choir strike. The entire adult choir of two dozen peopl have come216 words
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Advertisement443 1929-02-27 7 -g^NgSS CARDS. «FIORANGE W IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH MEMORIALS, j SINGAPORE CASKET CO. g MONUMENTAL MASONS. jYlephone No. 75. g Sff^ t™3T| MASSAGE ur MRS. FUJIMORI JAPANESE BONE-SETTER I ip Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore.! Hours 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. g Fflive you a Kick friend m the Hospital? j CORONA FLOWERSHOP,443 words
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Advertisement758 1929-02-27 7 NOTICES- ORDINANCE NO. 44 I (BANKRUPTCY). I IN THE SUPREME OOURT OF T»E I STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. a j In Bankruptcy. No. 239 of 1928. Re GOH SIOW HIOK. Notice is hereby given that a Ist Dividend g is intended to be declared m the above matter. All758 words
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Advertisement917 1929-02-27 7 NOTICES. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Central Engine Works, Limited, will be held at French Bank Chambers, No. 1, D'Almeida Street, Singapore, on Saturday, the 2nd day of March, 1929, immediately following the Annual General Meeting917 words
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Advertisement588 1929-02-27 7 TENDERS. TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the erection a£ tfMie Houses at Upper Serangoon Road near Teo Chu Kang- Road for Ravena Mohamad AaWai Karfer Marican, Esq. Tenders close on March 16th, 1929. Plans, specifications and particular.- tm«y be obtained at the Office of the Architects. The lowest or any588 words
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710 1929-02-27 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1929. CO-OPERATION AND THRIFT. Reading the reports of the recent meetings of a number of the coopeiative organisations, a fact to be noted has been that the essential principle of the movement is still not fully realised by members of the societies. There exists710 words
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Article415 1929-02-27 8 H.R.H. Prince Chumbhot of Siam arrived from Xaph's on board the Haruna Maru yesterday. The Nizam of Hydrabad has donated £1.000 to the Ross Institute and School of Tropical Medicine. The Singapore Lodpe Theo.-ophical So ciety will hold a meeting: on Thursday at 3 Finlayson (Jreen at 6.30 p.m. when415 words
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Article1813 1929-02-27 8 ST. ANDREWS MISSION. A HISTORY OF ITS WORK. Yesterday's Meeting. There was a good gathering of people interested m the work of St. Andrew's Church Mission at the annual meeting which was held m St. Andrew's School room last night. The Bishop of Singapore was m the1,813 words
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Article66 1929-02-27 8 COMMODITY MAR KET. LATEST RUBBER AND W PRICES. tPEEE FREM SERVICE COPY* I*ndon. Teb. tt U^ Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus sd« notify to-day's tin price 1(;) Spot £220 10 L 6 tfo^iej B* Forward i' 222 2 16 (down 9 market is steady. Messrs. Symington andl notify to-day's rubbei follows: i66 words
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Article12 1929-02-27 8 Mr. 1). Bannerjev ha, cutta to join the Iffd ftriß "< Mahii •c:\.-M.C.12 words
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Advertisement141 1929-02-27 8 I w THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TQ CALDBECK'S." I "LIGHT OR DARK:' I THE DRINK FOR EVERY fc^ 'ijiPl Ip^p 1 KIND OF THIRST. jf^Hyfl| I I 1 CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD. I (Incorporated under the Companies Ordinance* of Hong Kong). gJ g k Incorporated m Shanghai.) |g I SINGAPORE. 1141 words
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Advertisement236 1929-02-27 8 #^^a*^^ a^^K a^^ a^^ B^^H*^fcJ^^fcMTn^nffaßajaaMßHBagjooßßßWiHißSnjßfOOw»cir' S v g EXQUISITE FACE I I I* POWDERS I I Delicately perfumed jg to suit all. OUPIfiE BROTHERS, LTD J fide Agenta (Wholesale.) ftj -7«K54^ T. K. K.'S Children's Leather Shoes with Rubber Soles from 60 cts to $1.10 per pair. Boys' Leather Shoes236 words
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Article91 1929-02-27 9 iriTIC CONDITIONS AB RETURN. (older Weather Forecast. fKcutcrV Service.} London. Feb. 28. fi\v day- <>f comparative mildA:t A«-tif conditions have become renewr rent Britain. Heavy snowfalls are 'dut- w&ordxm to weather experts, rpistent anti-cyclone over Scandia Russia. Still colder weather is correspondent cables that h<\< returned with91 words
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Article62 1929-02-27 9 Disappointed Crowds. [Reuter's Service.l London. F>b. 26. ■H i-apr"" ll Londoners who were the Princt »f Wales proceed JJn from BuckinfhaiH Palace to St. j Palace to deputiae for the King a t the season. 'lied the cancellation ion ami the Prince, 1 driving m62 words
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Article144 1929-02-27 9 Advancing Towards the Second 1.000. [iou i ffltinuc to >mo m steadily Miners 1 Belief Fund and we hope re the Fund clo.us at the end of iprwrttweek the seeoad i'l,ooo will have 0 rtuchtd. Y-.ttrday contributions, which are ffratev ickwirledged, include cheque for 03 from the144 words
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Article46 1929-02-27 9 [British Radio -Official Service.] Ragfcy, Feb. 26. statement published by r» giving what purposes I* terms of an alfosjed Anurlo-Belgian kjieement, it i.>. definitely stated official quarters that no such nor is there any under- j I anj between the British pan-Genera] Staffs.46 words
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Article105 1929-02-27 9 DELICATE POSITION IN THE DIET. nrtesy of tW \anyo NichiN'ichi Shimhunsha.] Tokio. Feb. 25. Tar.aka is stated to have asked r -^r of Education, Mr. Shoda, to I ms^-lf t 0 make circles m the Upper' dmtand the position of the Gov- n connection with the recent deftl "indiscrete incident"105 words
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Article14 1929-02-27 9 RVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 26. **ni shopping at Woolworth's -"-day.14 words
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Article57 1929-02-27 9 i Mci (the leading movie Yang Xai Li, Yang tf ">r musical artists haw n X that the charity! the Shantung Relief M'-n.lay night at the I Hail realised $7Kr,.r,0 their own contribution exchange equivalent of lit Tl ?h Ut ic ;bctin expenses Ka> been remitted to-day local Oversea Chinese57 words
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Article831 1929-02-27 9 THE POSITION IN THE COLONY. What is Needed. A Barrister-at-Law sends us the following interesting comment on the matter of adoption m an article to which we have added the above headings: The Courts of this Colony administer the law as laid down m the laws of the831 words
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Article134 1929-02-27 9 From Messrs Ribeiro and Company we have received the Directory of Malaya (price $5) which is now on sale. This blue Book is m its third year of publication and has already grown considerably m bulk. j It has by now become familiar to users i and134 words
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Article16 1929-02-27 9 Trunk telephone lines m Johore have been opened between Buloh Kesap-Segamat; Sagil-Tangkah; Johore Bahru-Tiram; Klu-ang-Yong Peng.16 words
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Article860 1929-02-27 9 TRIBUTE FROM JOHORE CHINESE. A Contented Community. The following is forwarded to us for publication: An interesting function took place at the Johore Government Rest House, Johore Bahru, on Monday evening when the Dato Ton Ah Boon and the Chinese Community m Johore gave a dinner860 words
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Article49 1929-02-27 9 Mr. Justice Sproule was the principal guest at the Empire Lodge at its meeting on Jan. 30. Another guest attending was Mr. Walter Barnett who was associated with Freemasonry m Malaya over forty years ago when he held the office of District Senior Warden of the Eastern Archipelago. M.M.49 words
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Article271 1929-02-27 9 HIS TELEGRAM TO THE AIR MINISTER. Sir Samuel Hoare's Reply. [British Radio— Oilicial Service.] RttSby, Feb. 26. It was stated at Craigweil House this morning that the King had passed another good night. As a cold East wind was blow, ing this morning, His Majesty was unable271 words
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Article99 1929-02-27 9 A Question m the House. (FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.! London, Feb. 2<>. Replying to Mr. W. Y. Kelly (Lab. Rochdale) m the House of Commons to-day. Earl Winterton said he did not know whether paid legal aid was granted to Indian labourers m Malaya. In cases99 words
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Article53 1929-02-27 9 [Renter*! Service. 1 London, Feb. 26. The increasing cost of social legislation is revealed m joint estimates of the Ministries of Health and Lai our which amount to £79,056,000 an increase of £2,417,000, of which housing grants account for £490.000, unemployment £265.000, Old Age Pensions £1,800,00053 words
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51 1929-02-27 9 rFRKK PRFSS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.I London, Feb. 26. In connection with the robbery of the jewels of the wife of the Danish Minister, part oi" the missing jewels, including rare rliamonds, have been found m the house of the boatswain of a steamer. Five Malays have been51 words
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Article27 1929-02-27 9 (FREE PRESS SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT.I London, Feb. 26. A review was held this afternoon m honour of the anniversary of the Coronation. Aeroplanes took part.27 words
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Article181 1929-02-27 9 It was probably curiosity that killed the cat. Poor pussy did not even linger lo*g enough to enjoy the fame of having brought about a police court case. What made matters worse was the reputation that he left behind of being of a roaming disposition. This181 words
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Article111 1929-02-27 9 At 5 p.m. to-day at "B" Raffles Quay, the 52nd annual meeting: of the Young Women's Christian Association will be held. Following the annual meeting, refreshments will be served, and then an extraordinary general meeting will be convened immediately for the presentation of the .suggested new Constitution.111 words
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Advertisement229 1929-02-27 9 REQUISITES "GUNN MOOREVS B "SUMMERS BROWN'S THE WILLIAM GUNN H FAMOUS "FORCE" W CRICKET BATS. (g> "AUTOGRAPH" S AII „A v M AH specially selected by >SJ Jr\ UKICKET BATS. 3S" TACK HORR^ The most popular Cricket X Enp:l B n a d tsman emier ©Bats m the World. 1229 words
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313 1929-02-27 10 Fascination and Fallings of "interference." A 'Talking Film" of "Interference" had its first hifirht at the Plaza Theatre. And as a talking: film is a. sort of combination of fllm, stage play, and wireless, the Evenningr News dramatic critic, film critic, and wireless313 words
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Article214 1929-02-27 10 The Best Bite the Silent Bits. Film Critic. It is hardly fair to apply the ordinary standards of film criticism to 4t Interference." There is no connection between this photograph of a play and the cinema proper no poetry of motion, no attractive grouping, no cunning lighting, no214 words
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Article201 1929-02-27 10 But a Disturbing Background."* Wireless Correspondent. The sound reproduction m "Interference" is, I am to!d, effected by synchronised gramophone records, an electrical pick-up, a low-frequency amplifier with two st^mges, and four super-power valves m the last stage, and large "logarithmic" horn loudspeakers with a moving-coil movement. The synchronisation201 words
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Article158 1929-02-27 10 Miss Lya de Putti, most famous of German film stars, has been engaged by British International Pictures, to appear m the screen version of Liam O ".Flaherty's novel, "The Informer," which Dr. Arthur Robinson, the famous producer of "Warning Shadows," will make at Elstree. This158 words
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Article36 1929-02-27 10 Mr. Frank Garland, of Ipoh, who was recently very seriously ill is leaving for Europe at an early date to recuperate. His many friends m Kinta will wish him a speedy restoration to complete health. T.O.M.36 words
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429 1929-02-27 10 Society Staked act Next Election. Parm, Jan. 25. "Pertinax," the famous diplomatic writ.r of the Echo de Paris, whose knowledge 01 British affairs is profound, and a> an iliu stration whose articles last year on the Prayer-book controversy were a model of foreign correspondentship,429 words
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87 1929-02-27 10 With regard to the disposal and accommodation of the large number of disbanded officers and soldiers consequent to the carrying: out of the disbandment program. v eport has it that the disbanded men will be principally employed m land reclamation and road construction work as87 words
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Advertisement1015 1929-02-27 10 AUCTION SALE of HIGH GRADE WELL KEPT TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, WELL GROWN PLANTS, ETC. To be held at "Omdurman," No. 12 Dalvey Road ON SATURDAY, MARCH 2nd, AT 2 PJM. Comprising: An excellent toned upright grand piano by "Gebr. Zimmerman" m perfect condition, confortable Jacobean design and beautifully carved1,015 words
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Advertisement357 1929-02-27 10 What headaches spoil I b your pleasures, I ranember ENO 1 Nine times out of ten, a headache indicates that your H system needs the gentle yet effective aid of ENO. Most I headaches are due to liver trouble, constipation, or I I indigestion, and nothing assists Nature better m357 words
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Advertisement637 1929-02-27 11 0. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamewa. Arrive. Leave. Rotterdam. Hamburg, Bremen, I/nC *k'rk and Antwerp via Colombo, S u.v. and Port Said. Amazon Maru Mar. 18 Mar. 19 p Elizajeth. Cape Town, Rio Santos Montevideo and r: |«001 Aires. Raund-the-World passage £150.] f Hawaii Maru Mar. 25 Mar. 27 Zanzibar,637 words
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Advertisement520 1929-02-27 11 TRAHL-COMFOirr •<Mx>ard if ff*f» dollar fSnm ■^B^^aan^^BnaM^Bnam^%^aV^Pßnni^Biß^B^BW4W^^ a^a^L. Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All Istate-rooma are outside rooms, wall-ventilated and cooled by electric fens. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each bavin* an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, •H have hot and cold520 words
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Advertisement697 1929-02-27 11 K. P, M. KONHIKLYKE PAKETVAART MUTSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT, Telephone No. 3640, with sub. connections to:— Passage, Freight, J I Transhipment, Marine Departments ana Manager's denk. Kepremntatives m ttie Siraits Settlements (Singapore and P«naof). .of the OFFICIAL697 words
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Article230 1929-02-27 12 The P. and O. Kalyan arrived m London at 6 pan. on 24th instant. The Norwegian freighter Mabella, a sister ship of the Marosa, will make her first voyage to Malacca from Bangkok via ports, early next month. M.G. Captain W. A. Stewart has returned from Home by230 words
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Article113 1929-02-27 12 Captain Saunders will resume his former position as Senior Boarding Officer and Deputy Harbour Master, Penang, on his return from leave m March. The duties of Senior Boarding Officer, Singapore, will be taken over by Mar. J. C. McLeod m place of Lieut. Dakin, who has resigned.113 words
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Article98 1929-02-27 12 A Penang notice states that the wreck of the native tongktong formerly notified has been searched for without success and the wreck marking light-buoy has been removed. A notification regarding alteration of position of light beacon m Penang Harbour south channel states that the existing flash- ing98 words
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Article32 1929-02-27 12 1.596 pigs by the Elout from Sourabaya. Sixty bullocks by the Prachatipok from Bangkok. Rice by the Hervar from Bangkok. Phosphate by the Sierra Morena from Palermo, bound for Misume.32 words
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Article26 1929-02-27 12 Copra. All concerned please note that rate on this commodity has been increased to G $12.00 for cwts. effective immediately.26 words
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Article107 1929-02-27 12 Per East Asiatic motorship Fionia for Genoa and London from Singapore: Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Lyall. Mr., Mrs. and Miss W. L. Cowley, Mrs. E. C. Milligan and Master Milligan, Mrs. F. M. Clamp, Mrs. H. Gregory Jones, Miss L. Theen, Mr., Mrs. and Master C J.107 words
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Article55 1929-02-27 12 Malayans who may be going Home this year will be interested to know that the annual dinner of the A.B.M. will be held at the Hotel Cecil on Monday, June 3, two days before Derby Day. Full particulars will be published later and tickets will be obtainable from the Secretary,55 words
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Advertisement686 1929-02-27 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) FOB BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE vim JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. lUfular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7375 tons) and the motor ve^l MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MAftttT.T.A is o»e of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins686 words
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Advertisement454 1929-02-27 12 Kerr Steamship CoTuTl 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVirp I BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPniA I BALTIMORE. AN D I M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Liar. 14 I M.S. SILVERBEECH due Apr. 4 ai: Mt r 1} I M.S. SILVERBELLE due May 8 Apr 5 I M.S. SILVERMAPLE454 words
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Advertisement235 1929-02-27 12 CHARGEURS RElil (Incorporated m Franoti I REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT I PASSENGER SERVICE 1 I OUTWARDS. I SAIGON, TOURANE AND HAIPRcfI CAP TOURANE Mkl JAMAIQUE HOMEWARDS. I MARSEILLES. NANTES A.VP| BORDEAUX. I CAP VARELLA CAP TOURANE MARSEILLES. HAVRE. Dl'SUl AND ANTWERP. ANGO J BOUGAINVILLE A "Cap** steamere are sinfl* c*»* have235 words
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Miscellaneous649 1929-02-27 12 BY TRAIN. KtiaJa Pahanff, Pekan, Sungei Letnbtn and Kuantan (via Gemu and Je ran tut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday aad Friday 6 aja. Bangkok every Thursday 6 am Kota Ttoggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 am Kekntan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6649 words
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Miscellaneous164 1929-02-27 12 Sumatra Maru, Jap. 4272, from okohama 26, for Bombay 28. Fionia, Dan. 3337, from Bangkok 26, for Copenhagen 27. Haruna Maru, Jap. 6311, for London 25, for Yokohama 26. Leverkusen, Ger. 4363, from Hamburg 25, for Hong Kong 26. Hiyeizan Maru, Jap. 3307, from Nagoya 25, for Colombo 26. Larut,164 words
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Article1547 1929-02-27 13 LITTLE KNOWN AND NEGLECTED. A Shortlived Career. Throughout its long and somewhat stormy career the Indian sea service has passed through many vicissitudes, writes H. Wickler in Overseas. Though little known, often sadly neglected, and scarcely even heard of by the majority of people at home, an1,547 words
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Article167 1929-02-27 13 Official Visit to His Home. An official deputation which Included the provincial police commandant and the. director of education according c<> Arab newspapers visited a sketeton-like Arab. aped 153, living 111 Fayum. near Cairo. The man, who lives m a tiny EOOM six feet square, is167 words
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Article54 1929-02-27 13 r\". E. B. Chambers, manager of the Chartered Bank, Penang, who had \^e:\ on a short holiday to Brastagi, returned lo Penang by Urn Kuala. Mr. Chanben as already stated, has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur and will l>e leaving for his now station m the course of the next54 words
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Advertisement166 1929-02-27 13 "liuecti eani—t lie* whtrm LOTOL iatutd." Vi f One Certain )> i Cure >> i FORAUbJNSECT PESTS 1 THE SPFrAY~THAT~srAV¥ Will not harm Walls, Clothes, >\ or Fabrics. Evaporates and /w l\ Disinfects Kills immediately. SOLI) EVERYV/HERE. }j In faUTSjC and small bottles fitted with bras.i /w sprayers and tins166 words
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Advertisement390 1929-02-27 13 are you too old Estate Trust Agencies I YOUNG HUN? 1Q97 v I A»J« filing too old amd worn-out when I I Z^M I 1^*****1^11 1 joa should be full of life? Do yon find yourself V *-•*****■>%*%«• suffering from Backache, Fatigue, Weakness, Rheumatism, Loss of Appetite, Sleeplessness and unable390 words
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Article212 1929-02-27 14 A scheme to prsvtfe aupei -luxurious travel has been decided upon by the Sleeping Car Company, which runs special trains, sleeping and restaurant cars, through Eutope and parts of Africa and Asia. By degrees special first-class luxury trains and coaches are to be introduced on212 words
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Article235 1929-02-27 14 A man who can make friends with any child, even the shyest, m five minutes, gave away his secret to a Daily Express representative. He is Mr. Donald J. Donovan, and an exhibition of his photographs of children was opened at the Gallery of the235 words
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Article703 1929-02-27 14 However great may be our inclination to hark back to the so-called "good old days," none of us who have followed automobile development from its earliest beginnings will yearn for the cars we bought m the industry's infancy. For one thing, the automobile-buying dollar, which according703 words
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Article149 1929-02-27 14 Concession to Burmese Sentiment. Itangoon, .lan. 22. A lon^-stailding caUM of resentment between Burmese and British was removed to-day by the translation of the bodies 01 the British officers barfed within the preCinotl of the famous Shwe Da^on Pagoda after the Second Burmese War of149 words
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Article104 1929-02-27 14 Canon Wilson, vicar of Bradford, referring to Mr. H. V. Morton's article m the Daily Express on "The Cocktail Girl" at a meeting of the Church of England Temperance Society at Bradford said: "The Press is an amazingly fine indicator of modern tendencies. I thought it104 words
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Article709 1929-02-27 14 Who Can Undertake the Colossal Task The time has come for a dictator of motoring: m the United Kingdom, states A Motorist m the Daily Express. Ali this street and road chaos the congestion of vehicles m our cities, and particularly m London; the petty tyrannies to which709 words
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Article265 1929-02-27 14 Novel Suggestion. So many Attempt* haw reduce the noise of BWtOI Cfcto tMi might well bi imagined that tfc* P* had been attacked from every tap there is yet another In "hi* tion may 'he sought. The »UK*ettu» > all motor cycles should I- fitted device265 words
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Advertisement237 1929-02-27 14 ■I vl II I -i I f^Ji 1 S 5 H i sfl B 3i re I re re B Jfl ff 5 j&^^l I H^.f #^^B *ni *<V V i I For The Man I I 1 Who Knows Tyres 1 ij} Drivers who insist upon the sort of237 words
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Advertisement129 1929-02-27 14 tjj 1^ £y 9 w> H° W l(Hlfi: >OUr tyres >a«t, and **how nuich the> cosl yOU(v OU( d. yr pends very wreath upon th t yr quality of the tubes you use. (iood year Tubes are an important factor m all tyre economy, because the\ take a volume of129 words
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Article63 1929-02-27 15 February 26. Bank 4 m.s. 2j3 29-32 Bank demand 2|3 25-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|3% New York, demand 56 Credits 90 days 68 France, demand 1431 India, T. T. 153% Hong 1 Kong, demand 12 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demund 123 Vfc Java, demand 139% Bangkok, demand 80*4 Bar63 words
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Article238 1929-02-27 15 February 26. Tin 150 Tons $112.00 Gambier 7% Pepper White 116 Pepper Black 63 Flake Tapioca 7% Pearl Sago Small 8 Copra Sundried 9.80 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice, Siam238 words
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Article59 1929-02-27 15 February 2<>th., 12 t/cltuk nmm. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Snot 1.")' 4 46 Standard i:.S..S. Spot 15 > 45-\ dp. Tender March 4$ 46^4 Xpr-June 47 4"" 1 July-Sept. 47 47 R i Tone of Market: Qui»t Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet !S%d.59 words
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Article42 1929-02-27 15 Messrs. Evatt and Company inform Hi tbe Chan^kat Serdang Estates have made the following forward contract: 25 toil* ribbed smoked sheet equal to London Standard at 46% tents per pound m ea.-f pelivery 2 1 tons monthly March to DeCJolber.42 words
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Article892 1929-02-27 15 Feb. 26th., Closing Prices. Weng 1#00 x 95 Batang Padang 46% 49 Batu Caves 1.61^ 1.67 Bukit Arangs 1.85 1.90 prem. Hitams 65 7o Hong Fatt ($1) 57 y 2 60 Johan Tin 38 i^ 41 i/ 2 Kinta Tin Dred. 1 50 1 55 Klang River892 words
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Article153 1929-02-27 15 RUBBER POSITION MORE CHEERFUL. The Outlook. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London, Feb. 26. The rubber share market opened active, the week-end advance of the commodity being responsible for a considerable accumulation of business, and values responded. There was a further rise m the raw price at the153 words
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Article35 1929-02-27 15 Tin: The recovery m price had no influence on a dull share market and business was mostly m realisations with prices tending downward. The recent satisfactory dividend announcements over the week-end aroused little interest.35 words
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Article208 1929-02-27 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. SiiiKapore, Feb. 26. Rubber. London U'md, l/16d up. Local 45 Va cents. Yin,— London £222 12s 6d t 22s 6d up. Local $112 for 150 tons. Mining. Steady. Johans 40 42, Ulu Klanp 1.37H 1.42 Mr, Petaling 5.05 5.12 Mj ex. div., Penawat 91 93, Malaya208 words
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Article93 1929-02-27 15 SinKap<»re, Feb. 22. The Market activity continues Mid the week closes on a firm tone. Owing to the maintained rise m values Estates art now showing interest as Sellers m all povitioßl up to the end of the year and fair business has been done over 19S0. The93 words
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Article190 1929-02-27 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers. Hong: Fatts 56 61 Johan Tin (20) 40 41 Kuchai Tin Drcdpe ($M l.'M 1.412 Malay Consd. <>0 G4 Penpkalen (r>s) li>s (3d 20s ijd Rat rut (f) 19s.' 20s South Taipiog ($1) :W 18 Trunoh (ss) 20s 8d 21s Bd Ulu Klanjr190 words
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Advertisement611 1929-02-27 15 ASSETS OVER $8,000,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act.611 words
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Advertisement591 1929-02-27 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). Head Office: Hong Kong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund Sterling 6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr.591 words
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Advertisement39 1929-02-27 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m 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 Manager.39 words
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Article1277 1929-02-27 16 New arrivals for Malayan racing continue to be noted almost weekly and the latest list includes an interesting one m Mr. Polly. This grey gelding has gone into first class, a distinction well earned on his form at home, for the calender gives him a placing m several1,277 words
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Article787 1929-02-27 16 RACE COURSE CLUB MEETING. New Talent Wanted. The Chairman, Mr. E. S. Manasseh, at the annual general meeting: of the Race Course Golf Club, yesterday commented on the somewhat poor showing of the Club's players m competition against other clubs. Reviewing the past year's work, the Chairman said:787 words
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Article485 1929-02-27 16 SINGAPOREAN'S SUCCESS IN SORRENTO CUP. Easy Win for L, D. Hardie. The Sun News-Pictorial, Melbourne, of January 29th contains the following: Sorrento, Monday. In ideal golfing weather to-day the important event of the Sorrento meeting was decided. Leslie Hardie, champion of Singapore island at present holidaying here, won485 words
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Article98 1929-02-27 16 Cahn's Eleven Lose to All Jamaica. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.) Kingston. Jamaica. Feb. 26. AH Jamaica beat Mr. J. Cahn's team of English cricketers here by 7 wickets. Cairo's Eleven 217 and 336 All Jamaica 503 and 51 for 3 Iddon scored 72 m the Englishmen's first98 words
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111 1929-02-27 16 Complete Rest Prescribed for Ten Days. London. Feb. 18. Sydney. Sutcliffe and Hammond are both hora de combat and have been ordered to take 10 days' rest at least. Sutcliffe, who has been complaining of a pain m the right shoulder, underwent an111 words
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Article177 1929-02-27 16 Cracker Firms:. To the Editor, Sir, —I am sure you must be heartily sick and tired of this subject but I crave your indulgence for these few lines. It seems to me that Mr. Chan entirely misses the point. The Government of this Colony frame certain177 words
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Article67 1929-02-27 16 A correspondent writes that Mr. Jimmy Robson the well-known motor cyclist of Kuala Lumpur who won a number of trophic* at the last motor cycle trial held at "The Gap" at Paair Panjang is attempting a non-stop run from Penang to Singapore on a motor cycle on the 28th., instant,67 words
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Article259 1929-02-27 16 O.T.F.C. AND HONGKONG BANK DRAW AGAIN. Commercial Cup. O.T.F.C. 2: Hongkong Bank 2. Scores were even again when the O.T.F.C. and the Hongkong Bank met m the replay of their Commercial Cup tie at the Stadium yesterday and although ext«a time was played the game remained a draw.259 words
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Article31 1929-02-27 16 The February spoon shoot of the Singa- pore Ladies' Rifle Association was held at Bukit Timah on February 21st. Eleven i cards were taken out and the following were returned:31 words
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Article87 1929-02-27 16 TO-DAY'S TIES. Mixed Doubles Handicap B. Class Final. Mr. and Mrs. Hesta owe 5 vs. Mrs. Davies and Meade owe 3 (If Mr. Meade not m the Men's Doubles). Men's Doubles Handicap. Bartley and Salmond plus 2 vs. Davies and Meade scr. or Ablitt and Assiter87 words
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Article28 1929-02-27 16 Entries for the S.CC. tennis tournament close on Monday. The events are Championship Singles and Doubles, Profession Pairs, Godown Doubles Handicap and Veteran Doubles Handicap.28 words
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Article17 1929-02-27 16 The A. and B. Class Billiards Handicaps will be played shortly. Entries close to-morrow. 017 words
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Article23 1929-02-27 16 Mr. F. G. A. Stewart, Association of Engineers, was the winner of last week's football competition with ten < orrect results.23 words
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Article23 1929-02-27 16 [Reuter*s Service.l London. Feb. 25. In the Second Division of the English League Port Vale beat Reading four to nil.23 words
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Article112 1929-02-27 16 A practise match will be played on the Padang on Sunday •ommencing 11 a.m. between the following sides: Mr. R. H. C. Laverton's XII: J. S. Anderson, E. S. Bell, N. Bradbury, K. C. Bryant, T. M. Callahan, J. W. Jackson, W. H. Lait, R. H. Laverton, McLeod, W.112 words
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Article85 1929-02-27 16 The following: is the programme of Drills up to and for week-ending March 3rd.: Wednesday, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hal), "A" (M. G.) Coy., Company Parade. Friday, 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall, Ist Battn. Sig. Sec., flag drill, M.G. Sec. (Eurasian) M.G. training, "A»» (M. G.) Coy., Company parade,85 words
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Advertisement92 1929-02-27 16 <» Masters r° a gramophone it V«ce w SSb"2? 1 th By Easy >** and thT^**»C i Payments AKeßti: 4tett V S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD I S Cutler Palmer g d l, |flBP Dvali(] Port 11 W^^l I OBTAINABLE I' 1 I AT ALL RETAILE Rs. LX ill 1 192 words
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