The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 March 1929
1929-03-12
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section13 1929-03-12 1 The Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 192& i>^i13 words
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Article61 1929-03-12 1 Strawberries and Cream Page 13. Robinson and Co. for furniture Page 9. The Oldsmobile sports phaeton Page 14. Public notices, auctions and tenders Page 7. Salon Decta new gramophone model Page 16. Hartley's marmalade-the "just right" flavour Page 3. Football nets and accessories from John Little's— Page 8.61 words
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Article202 1929-03-12 1 A terrible tire has broken out in ll< ng Kang destroying the King Edward HcteU with considerable loss of life— Page 9. Following the Arctic conditions in Eurcpe in the last few weeks what is described as a "mild heat wave" is, now being experienced Page 9.202 words
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Article1063 1929-03-12 1 To-morrow morning 1 shall go back to Trevor Afongoch. Not for the onyx and jade of its river, nor for its steeply sloping cornfields, terraced like vineyards to face the south, nor for the black crag and pine-split battlements of its castle, but to hear what happened1,063 words
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Advertisement251 1929-03-12 1 WING LOONG. rH i recognised house K :im TROPICAL SUITS. HIGH STREET. Iraffles hotel! Tuesday, March 12th t I R.M.S. FRANCONIA I All Passengers Lunch atj I RAFFLES HOTEL V v I FRASER NE&VE, LTD. I FOR ALL FILING EQUIPMENT. m^~:~K">«":~><~:~»»****«* «m* c> AdelphT Hotet II I TO-DAY I TEADANCE251 words
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Advertisement209 1929-03-12 1 S_ j i Sww Hl^fe i I P ag &ffl W H 9 r[ i*j Biß BHWI B. i 59k Hd|B r t jjj r S The easy writing ROYAL TYPEWRITER— A writing machine S [f of surpassing excellence. I TXOnIF O Ltd n> COLLYER QUAY i |l% ml SINGAPORE.209 words
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Advertisement37 1929-03-12 1 ciiirsirn i I iWU I TDIfL'L'D \jyf \Jm |vr x.r v!» 'JB.B B B B B W B CHARLES HEIDSIECK j CHAMPAGNE j VINTAGE 1919. I 1 The Best, j JSWEE LEE C0..! f Win* Merchants. j37 words
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Advertisement15 1929-03-12 1 1 WING LOONG. lOIi HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Styk< Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32. high strelt.15 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous164 1929-03-12 1 THE WEEK. Tucsduy, 12th. High Water, 11.4 a.m., \3A, 11.48 p.m., 8.7. Franconia Due. E.S.A.M. (Women*! Section) Europe Ho «',.40 r-!i-Banvard Company, Theatre, 0.30 Cuckoo in th( Ne>t. \Wdncsday, 13th. High Water. 11.42 a.m., 9.6. Hari Raya Puasa. Bank Holiday. Selangor Raci-s. Pricket: S.C.C. vs. Johore (Johore). Banvard Company, Theatre,164 words
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Article620 1929-03-12 2 £*ite of 'Bleak House* Burial Ground. Walter Dexter *Hon. Editor of The Dicfcensian) writes: One of the topographical mysteries of Dickens the whereabouts ot the "hemmed-in churchyard" of "Bl«ak House. where Nemo was buried, and where Poor Jo swept the step reverently because "he wos very good620 words
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218 1929-03-12 2 Htr Husband Buys Studios in Middlesex. Pluif are being made for the return to the *wit?en of Miss Chrissie White, one of the MOSt popular of British film stars. Shj* has not been seen on the screen for thre*» or four years, but has been218 words
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Article398 1929-03-12 2 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS.' The Premier Morning Daily in Malaya, a live "news" paper 40-50 columns! of news daily. Also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning 1 Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements, daily Rubbei and Tin Price Cables, together with exclusive special398 words
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Advertisement87 1929-03-12 2 I lANCIKG 1 EXCLUSIVE BALLROOM I 1 DANCING. I MISS J. BOSHOFF, I Late of the TYNEGATE-SMITH S I SCHOOL OF DANCING, fj <? Shaftesbury Avenue, LONDON. a Announces that she will give Indivi- a |j dual Tuition in the latest Ballroom Dancing. £fr (•j For engagements and full particulars87 words
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Advertisement765 1929-03-12 2 fcnwJ Emlish Coaedy Co. *%S~ST* To-Night a CUCKOO IN Tlffi: NEST" COMMENCING MARCH 7th. and ending TufsDAY. M AR CH A SEASON OF LAUGHTER AND THRILLS. In U* Second Sh«w at 9 Wed. and Thurs.— March 13th and 14th. The Latest Empire News *"THE BEST PEOPLE" T"S^AT A TU T^765 words
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Article204 1929-03-12 3 DOPE SMUGGLER'S NEW METHOD. H arb<>ur Swim With Parcel of (ianja. increased vigilance maintained 8.1. steamer Bamora by the Harr Police and the Customs Preventive the gang engaged in dope traffic no* extremely difficult to ftmu**fe nmeans of the Tuticorin steamer We to time several daring method•ted by these smugglers204 words
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Article1342 1929-03-12 3 THE SINS OF THE BUILDERS. Restoration Plans. Venice. le guide who conducts you on a visit to interior of St. Mark's, says a Times esnondent. will, when pointing: out the erular surface of the pavement, mention ponular opinion that these inequalities c* left on purpose, in1,342 words
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Advertisement208 1929-03-12 3 A La: Kl^QC^ I I I H COI Hall's Wine is a genuine medicated h wine. It enriches the blood and tones I up the nerves, rejuvenating the entire "n system. That is why doctors recom- ta mend it as the unfailing tonic in all ly cases of weakness. Take208 words
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Advertisement126 1929-03-12 3 "Just Right" flavour 4fafe. XT OT t°° sweet— not K?C -^HP^kl X^l too bitter. j^ik^^i Hartley*s Marmalade ar^/X^^l strikes just the right iV%»3slSlial medium. Popular fifty years agoWorld Famous to-day. l^ MARMALADE The Last Word in ilflliT f•* TUC I 4€T lifADft 9 Rubber Scrap Washer, |f QA 115 I126 words
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Article1890 1929-03-12 4 Railways Seek Air Transport jj Powers, I- FEATHERWEIGHT LETTERS BY AIR MAIL. [By T. STANHOPE SPRIGG, (Editor of "Airways")— Special to the Free Press.] London, l^eb. 12. following hard on the announcement of the giant of a subsidy to National Flying ki ices, the four principal1,890 words
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Article768 1929-03-12 4 Triangle of Gold, Putty and Brass. Lasl Octol cr I met a lady from tlv.' Lido who assured me that white arms and shoulleri would henceforth be frantically out of fashion (the a<lverh was hers, not mine), -o the appearance on his first page of Mr. Michael768 words
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Article1375 1929-03-12 4 The Origin and History o f Coal. A SOURCE OF BRITAIN'S PROSPERITY [Special to the Free Press.] With the public attention focussed for the moment on the plight of the coal miners in Britain it may be of interest to consider the origin of the coal which is1,375 words
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Advertisement632 1929-03-12 4 FREE PRESS FOOTBALL COMPEHTIDN. NO ENTRANCE FEE! $ioo For Only 12 Matches. $50 Must Be Won. We publish to-day and every Tuesday morning coupons for our weekly Football Competition. A prize of $100 will be awarded to the reader who forecasts the CORRECT RESULTS OF THE TWELVE MATCHES in the632 words
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Article618 1929-03-12 5 Finds at AH Hallows Church. When Queen Mary unvehed the mercantile marine monument on December 12 she visited the Church of All Hallows. Barking-by-fctTower, and remained there for half an hour. T<-day was disclosed for the first time :hv r« markable discoveries which her Majt<y l»« stt618 words
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Article154 1929-03-12 5 20 Suits, 8 Overcoats, and 12 Hats. T National Association of Merchant annual convention at Philadelphia report from its fashion board «I«iHK that the "well-dressed gentleman" have twenty suits, eight overcoats, w h hat.. ;in twentv-four pairs of boots *nd shoes twenty suits comprise six sporting lounge154 words
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Article545 1929-03-12 5 Remedies and Obstructions. Dr. H. M. Vernon's book on "The Alcohol Problem" (Bailliere, Tindall and Cox, 95.) is an unprejudiced study of a problem which is all too seldom discussed with impartiality. It should be of value to temperance reformers, while at the same time it545 words
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Article224 1929-03-12 5 Even if the local Chamber of Commerce is correct in prophesying the ruin of Dover as an effect of a Channel tunnel, the decay of the ancient "gat? of England" will be but a trifle to the changes that are sweeping- over Kent. The new coalfields are certain224 words
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Article1184 1929-03-12 5 The Inconveniences of Democracy. We have been house-hunting. Day after day we have dragged ourselves away irom our work in the dim, foggy afternoons to trail backwards and forwards between agents who promise everything and house which fulfil nothing but our worst misgivings. It seems so easy1,184 words
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Article248 1929-03-12 5 A £6,000,000 I>ea). In Berlin a great coup by General Motors m its war against Mr. Henry Ford for the European market is momentarily expected. Months ago reference was made to reports that the big American concern was about to acquire control over the Opel Works,248 words
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Advertisement88 1929-03-12 5 f Before she sets out itf^ _^bL">» i? th 5 e X, enin 8 a woman must \^Kmr l]| »tirfied with her appearance. f $?mk£ TO k ma y Perfect, her -^*S%aV look its 'oiliest, but if she Lj| II Jf un easy about her complexion. /TfV )[WH enjoyment is88 words
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Advertisement105 1929-03-12 5 THE RIGHT QUALITY JBlr^ZS\ THE RIGHT Bp w g™s^ THE RIGHT ■TO^ nN ZJM& °r flavour. Y The same Golden Virginia leaf is used HUBM WIIWh K year in and year out. The people who make them C ARRERAS HjjjjjJllJUl me of LONDON, have a reputation of over W 140105 words
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Article221 1929-03-12 6 The following: b the Health Bulletin of the League of Nations' Eastern Bureau, for the week ended March 2nd. l»atfhdad: 6 plague cases and deaths; 1 smallpox case. ttomnay 112 smallpox eases and 41* deaths M against 98 cases and 37 deaths durinp the preceding week; 1221 words
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Article193 1929-03-12 6 Relic of 16th Century. In an effort to find a lost colony in the wilderness of north-eastern Siberia, which preserves the life and thought of the sixteenth century, a scientific expedition 's about to leave Leningrad, says the British United Press. Before the Revolution, a political193 words
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Article71 1929-03-12 6 A new semi-automatic rifle is being tested by the Washington Ordnance Bureau, and it will probably take the place of the Sjvringrfield weapon for the American Army. i The new rifle fires more quickly than the Springfield and is of equal range. Despite the changing conditions in71 words
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Article763 1929-03-12 6 WESTERNISATION BY STAGES. Education and Finance. The fate which has befallen the Ruler of Afghanistan inevitably causes the mind to turn to another country, the ruler of which is also endeavouring to "Westernise" his subjects, i.e., Abyssinia, the African counterpart of the Asian mountain kingdom. The parallel763 words
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Article146 1929-03-12 6 Dumb Semi-Circles at the Fireside. Mr. Artur Sehnabel, the Viennese pianist now in London, is delighted with English audiences, especially those composed of children. But he is struck with the silence of the English in their domestic circles. He said to an interviewer. "They sit round the fire146 words
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Advertisement741 1929-03-12 6 NOTICES. EXCHANG^^ The Exchan K o 811^7"^ k March 13th, Wednesday h'^^ ri R uya p u ST. STEPHEN'S COfi^ Hong Kong. (Established 1903. Entering New Buildings 1929) Boarding School for Chm7 M> tuH in Eng.sh by resident Kn^ s <W. graduates. Chinese classes comnu. d Chi Courses in Chinese741 words
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Article401 1929-03-12 7 THE PROPOSED BANK Might Handle Debts Also. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Mar. 10. The committee of experts have issued a Note which outlines a tentative scheme for the establishment of a bank for international payment to deal with Reparations, with a view to putting the matter on401 words
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Article166 1929-03-12 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Mar. 10. The League of Nations Council yesterday adopted the report of the financial committee, the main item in which was a detailed scheme for providing financial assistance to States which are the victims of aggression. The draft of the166 words
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Article111 1929-03-12 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Ma r 10. r The exhibition of Dutch art which, in the last few weeks, has attracted 220,000 visi--1 tors to Burlington House, closed yesterday. t Sixty per cent, of the exhibits came from English collections, while the Dutch authof rities lent111 words
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Article44 1929-03-12 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Mar. 1«. After a good night, the King rose early to-day to enjoy another perfect springlike day, with warm sunshine. By being \t Craigweil House he avoided the thick misi which hung over London throughout the44 words
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Article47 1929-03-12 7 r [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Mar. 10. )n A new hydraulically operated brake ha nt been invented by Vickers' aviation brand for use on the wheels of aircraft. It wil s greatly facilitate landing and will prove ai additional factor .of safety. of47 words
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Article48 1929-03-12 7 R- [Reuter's Service.] lc Constantinople, Mar. 10. :ee M. Trotsky with his wife and son hav ng be<:n allowed to leave the Soviet consulat ay, and are living in a hotel in Pera. Trotsk has undertaken to maintain complete n serve and not to organise demonstration48 words
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Article184 1929-03-12 7 COMPANY BECOMING AMERICAN. Terms of the New Issue. [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 10. Sir Hugo Hirst states the United States shareholders' protest regarding the General Electric Company's hew share issue was made under a complete misunderstanding. The issue is being made to the British public and not184 words
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Article139 1929-03-12 7 [Reuter's Service.] Rome, March 10. /'Legislative work for the adaptation, control and creation of new institutions is only part of my work. I have granted 60, 000 audiences. I have interested myself in 1,887,112 Questions referring to citizens, that have reached, the private secretariat," thus Sig.139 words
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Article93 1929-03-12 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. March 11. It is understood the Cabinet is consulting its legal advisers regarding the Constitutional issue raised at the forthcoming dissolution of Parliament in case the King is insufficiently recovered to undertake the heavy duties connected with dissolution and its possible subsequent developments.93 words
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Article65 1929-03-12 7 ■i H I -Mi-inn [Reuter's Service.] Wellington, March 10. A severe earthquake has been felt in the province «>f Canterbury with minor shocks at Wellington and Christchuivh. The centre of the disturbance is Arthur's Pass where the railway line is damaged. Traffic is likely to be65 words
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Article234 1929-03-12 7 [Reuter*s Service.] Constantinople, March 10. Four persons were killed and 11 seriously injured near Adabazar in Anatolia at night time. A hufce boulder hurtled down the moutain side and crashed on to a passing train. TJie engine was smashed to smithereens and several coaches capsized. 17234 words
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Article105 1929-03-12 7 11 Mr. O'Malley, who figured in the famou n Hankow agreement with Mr. Eugen Chen, and later in the sensation* francs case has been assisting Mr. Chui chill in the preparation of his fourt volume of war memoirs, which, among oth< subjects, will deal with the Russian n volution. Pending105 words
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Advertisement517 1929-03-12 7 BUSINESS CARDS. "FLORANGE" ]S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED j PURE FRUIT I -jgOE»-''^ iS MEMORIALS. I SINGAPORE CASKET CO. I "monumental masons. I Telephone No. 75. 1912. Tele. 5492. g MASSAGE I M r. MRS. FUJIMORI JAPANESE BONE-SETTER E So 19* Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore. Hours 7 s.m. to 8 p.m. I I517 words
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Advertisement740 1929-03-12 7 NOTICES. SThe Singapore Marine Insurance Association. The Fire Insurance Association of I Singapore. Motor Insurance Association of 1 Malaya. j Tbm Oflßces of members of the above AssociaI tions will be closed for the transaction of a business on Wednesday, March 13th, 1929. By Order of the Committee, GATTEY BATEMAN,740 words
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Advertisement797 1929-03-12 7 ACIDITY CAUSES 90 PER CENT DIGESTIVE TROUBLE. AVOID FANCY TREATMENTS AND REMOVE THIS CAUSE. While many things, directly or indirectly, may cause stomach trouble, any medical man will tell you that over nine-tenths of all cases of indigestion are due to or accompanied by acidity and food fermentation. Excess acid797 words
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Advertisement707 1929-03-12 7 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of FINE DESIGN WAX POLISH ED WALNUT STAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND ALSO A 4-CYLIXDER 5-SEATER CITROEN CAR NO. S-430 IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER. To be held at No. 5 Hallifax Road, off Cemetery Ro«<i and Kampong Java Roud. On Saturday, Mar. 16th., at 2.30 p.m.707 words
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Article53 1929-03-12 8 MARRIAGE LORI M EH REID.- At St. Andrew'i Ptv>bytorian C'huich. IVnauji. on Murch S, by tht> Rev. A. L. Peach. Alice Maud V-iry. only laughter <»f Mr. a»d Mr>. A. H. Reid, HUlheMl Elton. liberdeenskire, to Jelin Qihb, y«»un»c'r ><m of ".hv late Mr. Jamev Loriraet and Sirs.53 words
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428 1929-03-12 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, MARCH 12. 1929. THE HONG KONG FIRE. The terrible disaster which has befallen Hong Kong in the destruction of the King Edward Hotel with the loss of so many lives, will cause a good deal of heait searching in many towns in the Far East. From428 words
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805 1929-03-12 8 Some day when time is available we shall compile a list of Eastern "Silly Season" subjects. Locally the list will contain at lea&t "Crackers," "The Hylam Servant" (or Kongsee) and "Snobbery." At the moment the latter topic is under well worn discussion in Kuala805 words
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Article1317 1929-03-12 8 NEW STATUS OF CIVIL SERVICE. Established on Sound Basis. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok. Mar. 5. The anniversary of the Coronation ha;? passed off very quietly. When Her Majesty's birthday was celebrated in December the blessings of heaven in the shape of rain were forthcoming and last1,317 words
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Article288 1929-03-12 8 LAST N SJ? Cuckoo in the Nest The name Banvaid stand mark of good quality actW 1 ll fcll. theatre-goers and it Was f r E*w wonder that the first "fJfr^ C Banvard English Co^tySS f attract a good ioditttec toTV 1^ Theatre last night when th,288 words
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Article43 1929-03-12 8 Dacoits Captured. [FREE PRESS lEIVICE. COnUOty Bangkok. Mtr. Three persons were shot dead on the oat. skirts of Bangkok to-day, a District official. a sergeant of police and the owner of j house hy four dacoits uh«> were captured.43 words
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Article25 1929-03-12 8 [FRFE PRKSS SKUYH'K. COPYRIGHT] Kan^kok. Mar. II To-day's Gazette announces the duction of the White Elephant in the flap of all Ministries.25 words
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Article38 1929-03-12 8 fFREE PRESS SERVICK. COPYRIGHTI Kanirkok. Mir. 11. The holder of the winning ticket in the big: sweep on the Kind's Cup (value £3.ooo) is believed to be on a steamer proceedi:* to Europe.38 words
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Article66 1929-03-12 8 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICED [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT: London. Mar. 11. 4.05 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £220 5 16 (up S 16). Forward £221 S/16 (up 14 16). Th* market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices66 words
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Advertisement312 1929-03-12 8 I Always two ansivers to the question when BARCLAY'S I LAGER is concerned Light or Dark 1 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. I t^ (Ineorporat"d under the Cojnpcnies' Ordinances of Hong Kcng). gj (Incorporated in Shanghai.) I" CiniratiAVO Wi jg) ollifidpUlC. 121 flgjgjgigjajgjaigjgjgjSfgjgjg^ BY SPECIAL HIS MAJESTT I APPOINTMENT i'Hfci tkING312 words
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Advertisement25 1929-03-12 8 WEE MAC 1 I 1^ jO From All. HEALERS. H.B. WINTER TAILOR, I BATTERY ROAD. I SINGAPORE! I f Phone 188 P.O. Box 662. 125 words
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Article537 1929-03-12 9 Kl\(; EDWARD HOTEL DESTROYED. Many People Killed. R<ut«r\s Far Eastern Service.] Hong Kong, Mar. 11. |l« broki out in King Edward Hotel t oVk*k tW* niorninjy and was still buratat .q bjb. It is believed there have been t n .n-ualties. No details are avail- t537 words
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Article159 1929-03-12 9 I Rebels Change Sides. I [Reuter's Service.] I Mexico City, Mar. 11. Qcially announced that the first enIT^.tetwem Government forces, led by t>i<ient General Calles defeated rebels I Lti" 11 l rl)aK 'J° at Anitas. Gov- dares rebels changed sides when Urhalejo was not fighting for159 words
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Article180 1929-03-12 9 FLOOD DISASTER AVERTED. Relief in Rhine Valley. [R*uter f s Service.] I r™ *t> London, Mar. 11. I Great Britain and Europe are now revel- in a mild heatwave in contrast to the i recent Artie conditions. As there has been no rain the serious floods180 words
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123 1929-03-12 9 Strong Opposition in Diet. [Xanyo Xichi-Xichi Service.] Tokio. Mar. 10. Ihe Diet fell into confusion to-day when the Minsei Party and various non-Minis-terialist parties strongly opposed the* Bill to refoim the constituency lawi and launched a fusillade of interpellations with a view to preventing the Bill123 words
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Article494 1929-03-12 9 Sunday. March 3rd. His Excellency the Governor attended by Mr. L. V. Knight, A.D.C. inspected the Eura sian Company of the B.V.C. at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. His Excellency and Lady Clifford attended High Mass at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. The new Governor of494 words
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Article326 1929-03-12 9 AMBIGUOUS WASHINGTON CONVENTION. Why Britain Did Not Ratify. [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Mar. 11. At a meeting of the governing body of the International Labour Office Sir Arthur Steel Maitland (British Minister of Labour) expounded Great Britain's reasons for not ratifying the Washington forty-eight hour week convention. He326 words
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Article190 1929-03-12 9 Mr. G. Lorimer and Miss A. M. Reid. The wedding took place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Penantf on Friday of Mr. John Gibb Lorimer of Aberdeen and Miss Alice Muud May Reid, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Reid, Hillhead, Ellon, Aberdeen shire. The bride,190 words
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Article58 1929-03-12 9 BRIGHTER CRICKET. To the Editor. Sir, Would it be possible to get Reuter's to cable the fact that Bob Braddell's cricketers put up 197 runs in one hour 35 minute* while the M.C.C. in Melbourne can only score 519 in 10*4 hours! Is it cricket or58 words
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Article266 1929-03-12 9 The report of the committee for the year ended .December 31st, to be presented at the annual meeting: on March 20 at 6.30 p.m. at the Club states: The Income and Expenditure Account for the year shows a loss of $1,324.49 after providing for depreciation amounting:266 words
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Article712 1929-03-12 9 - DRIVER'S STORY IN QUEEN ST. MURDER CASE. The Deserted Bus. Two Chinese named Ho Pong and Chan Fook Went; stood their trial at the Second Assizes before Mr. Justice Deane yesterday on charges of murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery. It is alleged that with two other men712 words
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Article184 1929-03-12 9 [Siang Pau Press Service.] Hong Kong. Mar. 11. The run on the Central Bank, Canton, due to Hunan affairs ceased last night after specie payments lasting all night. Shanghai, Mar. 10. Chiang Kai Sek has sent a message to Li Chung Jen doubting the loyalty of Hankow184 words
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Advertisement150 1929-03-12 9 Y ggXjfpoßlKSO* ACPc»?S^) |/?o6insoii <& Co., Lta. I t 7/i^ flbi/se for Fine Furniture Z Nothing enhances the appearance of the home so much Yas furniture of quality and distinction and it is im- Y X possible to procure finer pieces than those produced «fr and stocked by Robinsons. A150 words
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Advertisement764 1929-03-12 10 Blue Funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES ■XPRBS& SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT, s Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Route subject to alteration without ttca. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT, s Doe fTpara. ACHILLES For764 words
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Advertisement495 1929-03-12 10 JEUermaii Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in U.SJL) "ELLERMMr LME. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). 1 FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe S'pere. 1929. s.s. CITY OF DELHI I n Port s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW Apr 10495 words
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Advertisement421 1929-03-12 10 British India and Apcar Lin,, (Incorporated in England.) tJ *MVy MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARrn SERVICES. G0 PENINSULAR AND^ O^ENTAL N UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY^ rovVw* C^. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SFRvlcE^ OUTWARDS FROM LONDON TOR CHINA AND Tonnage. Singapore. Dut Innnaee c: 1929. K %n S*m t KARMALA421 words
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Advertisement614 1929-03-12 11 0. S. K. Line. paginations. Steamers. Arrive. Leave, totttriaa, Hamburg, Bremen, •Eurii and Antwerp via Colombo. cut and Fort Said. Amazon Maru Mar. 18 Mar. 19 p Elitafcttfci <"ap<? Town. Rio D' jrta Santos, Montevideo and Ltd A j.th.-World passage £150.] f Hawaii Maru Mar. 25 Mar. 27 Zanzibar, I)ar-es-Salaam,614 words
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Advertisement507 1929-03-12 11 HMWHL^COMHMir IXMJLAR W^^k ~PBESBBS!NnF 3^aP^a^aV Dollar President liners offar you luxurious travel comforts. All state-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. The507 words
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Advertisement796 1929-03-12 11 KQWNKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CC. OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in hulland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with sub. connections to: Passage. Fr*t«iit Transhipment, Marine Departments ami Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and I'manid of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. All796 words
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Article713 1929-03-12 12 BY TRAIN. |L Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei t< Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. c< Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. i Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala a Lumpur, I pah, Taiping, Penan? and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan713 words
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Article57 1929-03-12 12 The Spanish mail steamer C. Lopez y <opez will not arrive until about 7 a.m. o-morrow, and it is hoped to despatch her t about 4.30 p.m. the same day. Caigoes arriving yesterday included opra by the Scott Harley from Siantan. ,333 pigs by the Schouten from Cheribon57 words
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Article763 1929-03-12 12 (To the Editor of The Times.) Sir,— The draining of Lake Nemi, in the Llban Hills, may lead to the solution of a >roblem which has long been the despair •f archaeologists. As the sinking waters rradually disclose Caligula's galley, it may >e that we shall763 words
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Article196 1929-03-12 12 Per Op Ten Noort March 11th: Mrs. Tjio Kho Tio Nio, Mrs. Tjong The An, Mrs. Tan Fjio Nio, Mr. Ons Tjing Tjoeng, Mr. Keyiro >umorichi, Mr. Smedley, Miss E. M. Acvorth, Ty Kim Jit, Tjia Ik Hwat, Tjio Poo Phioe, Manuel de Almada Trasao, Chin Cwan, Mr.196 words
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Advertisement685 1929-03-12 12 Burns Pbilp line (Incorporated in Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known ste&mer MA&ELLA (7,875 tons) and the motor ve^el MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.b. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Aahtralia.685 words
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Advertisement482 1929-03-12 12 Kerr Steamship^oAT 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVIrp -r^ BOSTON. NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE. A Al^ M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Mar. 14 M.S. SILVERBEECH doe Apr. 4 ««1« M.S. SILVERBELLE due May 8 Apr M.S. SILVERM APLE due May 30 ail > M a482 words
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Article1031 1929-03-12 13 The Competition of Contract. A correspondent writes to The Tiiros: The decision of the Portland Club to draw tip a code of Laws for Contract Bridge as played in Great Britain is significant. We are clearly warned that it must not be taken as "an indication that the1,031 words
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Article639 1929-03-12 13 Dr. Cyril Norwood's Views. Dr. Cyril Norwood. headmaster of Harrow, addressed the Middlesex County Head Teachers' Association, in the Council Chamber, Middlesex Guildhall. There was an English tradition of education which was common to all English schools at the present time, he said. They were apt to go639 words
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Article381 1929-03-12 13 "Heie. Sahib, are my chits. Your Honour mav read them and see what they say about me." A bundle of dirty testimonials inevitably accompanies every Indian servant, says An Anglo-Indian in the Evening News. If the Sahib is new to the task of engaging a servant381 words
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Advertisement109 1929-03-12 13 fe^? kwake! >^^^^ *g T^ XH AUSTED nerves that will I—* not relax though body and mind are craving for a rest— they are the cause of your sleeplessness. Feed your nerves by taking Sanatogen for a few weeks. Sanatogen will provide them with exactly that element -phosphorus new strength109 words
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Advertisement151 1929-03-12 13 Re.oveca^olf (yiJHB^N RepUa op rAtse Uvcr and Vv^l^^^^^i^y/ »»J P«*J» pu^S c?*ardj >\ Ww Ter <ioWB NEW BOTTLE SEAL (NO CORKSCREW) QUICK CUEA/V SAFE Nobody can put better Whisky into any bottle than that which goes into the Haig bottle. *v* Doctors are using it fe^H Judges are using it151 words
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Article1212 1929-03-12 14 A SINGAPORE CHINESE ASSOCIATION. Proposal for Establishment. [From Our Chinese Correspondent.] At a jereneral meeting; of local public bodies recently held for the purpose of inauguratinp: a Chinese Association in Singapore, many proposals were brought forward by those present at the meeting: which was attended by representatives of1,212 words
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Article47 1929-03-12 14 On the 21st ult.. the Bangkok Criminal Court fined Nang Van Tcs 160, with the alternative of two months in prison, for running an illicit distillery at IJangsue. The original tine was Tcs. 240, but it was reduced because accused pleaded guilty. The things seized were confisc-ited.47 words
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Article349 1929-03-12 14 Embarrassing End To A Trip To France. Four London Bohemians, including Miss Betty May, one of Epstein's famous models, and Mr. Kdpell Ri.kword, the poet, were airested in Dieppe recently, detained by the French police for a night and returned t«» London. The nervous strain of349 words
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Advertisement357 1929-03-12 14 TERRIBLE ITCHY SD6MHN Rash on Knees in Patches. Cnticnra Heals. My knees broke out in patches with a rash which was accompanied with a terrible itchy sensation. For weeks I could hardly get any sleep. It was of a dry nature and I could not bear to go near the357 words
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Miscellaneous158 1929-03-12 14 DAVID COPPERFIELDJT^ PICTURES by "Arthur MoreUnd. No :)9 Something Fails To Tun. U> *^f4«QL> tnas-fvucAwfiea tolo f~* M^^^Uii' I ftT |T WOULD require capital e. f :«c, So rv^. kTd se /pLdd^g °s2c^? d^ viC eY IT6 f-^ r0 DAVIO Of lßeiC OOXHGsIIUci i£^AStSS/ I THEY THOUGHT iT CASH NOT158 words
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Article63 1929-03-12 15 Mar«.h 11. Hank 4 m.s. 23 29-32 Bang: demand 2j3 25-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|3% New York, demand 56 1-18 Credits 90 days 58 France, demand 1431 India, T. T. 153% Hong Kong, demand 12 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 125% Java, demand 140 Bangkok, d«mand 80 Vi Bar63 words
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Article240 1929-03-12 15 March 11. Tin 175 Tons $112 Gambier 7^4 Pepper White 116 Pepper Black 62% Flake Tapioca 7 Pearl Sago Small S Copra Sundried 9.70 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 3.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice, Siam240 words
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Article344 1929-03-12 15 March 11th., 12 o'clock noon. K.S.S. equal to Standard. Q.C.F. StMMdard R.S.S. on I'Midi'r Mar. 44 44H n Apr-June 4. r i l 4 4o*i July-Sept. 46 46^2 Got -Dec. 46 'j 47 one of Market: Very steady Sellers holding off. Latest Cable: London Spot344 words
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Article262 1929-03-12 15 MALACCA ELECTRIC LIGHTING. The following is the directors' report and statement of accounts for the year ended December 31st, to be presented at the (irst annual ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Malacca Electric Lighting Company to be h#ld on March ISth at Evatt and Company's262 words
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Article230 1929-03-12 15 Singapore, Mar. 11. Rubber. London Is Vsd, l/16d down. Spot 44 1 2, March 43%, April 45*4, .AprilJune 46, July-Sept. 46%. Oct.-Pee. 47 l 4 Steady. Tin. London £220 10s. Mining. Steady. Sungei Way 3.05 3.15, Kuchais L*B% 1.41. Kinta Dredge 1.47 1.52. Klang River 3.30230 words
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Article40 1929-03-12 15 The Directors of the Eastern United AsBUrmncc Corporation have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent, on account of year ending June 30th. 1929, payable to shareholders standing in the register on the 18th instant.40 words
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Article67 1929-03-12 15 Derrick and Co., Secretaries. Alor Gajah, 15,700; Ayer Panas. 45,000; Australasia, 18,600; Balgownie, 27.160; Bukit Kubu, 12,r>00; Glenealy, 49,722: Jalan Kebun, 6,614; Kluanjr, 35,000; Pajam, 111,200; Port Svvettenham, 9,713; Tcmbftlak, 22,700; Teluk Anson, 40,039; Ulu Bt>nut, 30,984; Kinta Tin 300 pkls.; Tin* Kil Plant 260 pkls.,67 words
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Article196 1929-03-12 15 Those who find time hanj?injr heavy on their hands, now that the Football Competitions have been stopped, should find a refuge in the "Liberal Election Ideas Competition," which, thanks to the richness of the Personal Fund, offers £1,000 in prizes As the advertisement puts it, "There196 words
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Advertisement1769 1929-03-12 15 ASSETS OVER $B*ooo,ooo ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 CREAT EASTERN IDE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in 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 ATTRACTIVE1,769 words
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Advertisement39 1929-03-12 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A GORDON. LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article635 1929-03-12 16 THE AUSTRALIANS OPEN THEIR REPLY. Slow Scoring at Melbourne. [Router's Service.] Melbourne, Mar. 11. The fifth Test Match was continued here to-day before an attendance of 15,000. The I weather was hot and hazy, and the wicket hard. Grimmett was still unable to field owing to his635 words
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Article75 1929-03-12 16 The Eu Tom? Seng Shield. Owing to the Malayan golf meeting on March 29th. the competition for the above shield will commence on Saturday, March 16. instead of the date as stated in the fixtures. Entries will close at 6-30 p.m. on Thursday, when the draw75 words
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Article42 1929-03-12 16 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 11 In the Selangor Golf Club championship final over the weekend Elkins beat Gibb 7 and 6 over 36 holes. At the end of the first 18 Elkins was six up.42 words
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Article47 1929-03-12 16 The March monthly Medal Competition will be played on Saturday and Sunday under Bogey conditions. Arrangements for the Easter holidays are an Eclectic Competition for gentlemen and an 18 hole Stroke Competition for Ladies, details of which will be posted on the notice board.47 words
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Article949 1929-03-12 16 LEAGUE POSITIONS TO-DATE. Leaders Retain Positions. DIVISION I. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Sheffield W. 33 18 7 8 69 48 44 Sunderland 33 17 10 6 78 53 40 Leicester 31 15 9 7 73 54 37 Derby County 33 15 11 7 67 56949 words
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Article267 1929-03-12 16 The Indian Association played The Press on Sunday. Press: T. Hope c Ranjit Singh b Menon ft; F. R. Martinus c Mallal b Baskaran 7; H. Meredith c Baskaran b S.-imy 4; A S. Roman c D. K. Samy b N. Mallal 10; R. S. Wilson c F. A.267 words
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Article319 1929-03-12 16 SELANGOR SPRING MEETING. Weights For Second Day. The following are the weights for the second day of this meeting to-morrow: Ponies Class 2 2nd. Div.— (s furlongs). Mutual Trust 9.2, Dixie 9.2, Perseus 8.10, Beauford Lassie 7.10, All Speed 7.10, Grotesque 7.7, Cool Game 7.6, Che Siti 7.2.319 words
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Article348 1929-03-12 16 McAlisters and A.P.C. Draw. McAlister's 1 A.P.C 1. McAlister's were fortunate to obtain an equalising goal late in the second half of their draw against the A.P.C. at the Stadium last evening, and thereby left the semi-finals of the Commercial Cup still uncertain. The replay will take place348 words
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Article59 1929-03-12 16 The I.C.F.A. League will commence on March 15th. Owing to lack of time it has been decided to play only one round this season. It is anticipated that not less than i six clubs will participate in the League. Clubs which have not sent in their entries59 words
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Article21 1929-03-12 16 i The R.A. first team meet the Welch first team to-day at the Stadium in a friendly game.21 words
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Article82 1929-03-12 16 TO-DAY'S FINAL. < 1 Mixed Doubles Open (Final). Mrs. Wurtzburg and Donnell vs. Mrs. Zylstra and A. D. Anderson. 1 In the event of rain the above tie will be t)layed to-morrow (Wednesday). The Rev. G. M. Nicol, of St. Andrew's I Church, Perak, who met82 words
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Article386 1929-03-12 16 FINAL OF THE A CLASS TROPHY. A Difficult Finish. Colonel Saunders sent away four yachts to race for the final of the series for the Club Trophy. Jean got the best start and quickly forged ahead while Ella Dorothy completely outsailed Kathleen making three or four short tacks386 words
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Article455 1929-03-12 16 A good race was fought out to decide the winner of B series, and the three boats to cross the finishing line first were so close that the result was in doubt right up to the finish. The fleet of seven boats made a good455 words
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Article150 1929-03-12 16 The following wore the results of the 150 metres Medley Race swum off at the Chinese Swimminer Club on Sunday. 150 metres Medley Race A. Div: Ist. Ng Mong Guan time 2 mins. 16 2-5 sees.; 2nd. reow Siew Kiat— 2 mins. 24 1-5; 3rd. Tan Hong150 words
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Advertisement310 1929-03-12 16 1 1 x^iursery a^v I Records 5 and Tunes, and Fairv st k "te^ I rollicking wholesome fun whid x L r H? I these deUgbtful Records. arc to foj^ Hia M&ster'^ Qit% Ask to bear these records or write for e I S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD i (Incorporated in310 words
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