The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 March 1929
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Title Section13 1929-03-20 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S-S- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1929. NO. 12,67113 words
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Article275 1929-03-20 1 *ft**ft!*ft!a;rtias««ft!i Oslo is wild with enthusiasm over the Royal wedding to-morrow, the first m the Capital since 1589—Page 11. The recommendations of the Royal Commission on Police powers is being presented to the Home Secretary. It is understood that the report is of a reassuring nature and275 words
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Article929 1929-03-20 1 A little to the left of the Rest-house, m the blukah jungle, was a stout covered cattle shed m which were housed some thirty cows with which Sir Hugh Low hoped to improve the beef market of the country. On the strength of my929 words
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Advertisement226 1929-03-20 1 Pl'BE CHILLED CREAMERY r BUTTER "SNOWFLAKE" A TASTE OF HOME. I Raffles Hotel jj j I FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION J^ tea SPECIAL CABARET DINNER 1 DANCES DORK MANTLE AND CLIFF DAN(SS I jji MONDAY KENDALL Tuesday THURSDAY W x nd WILL APPEAR DURING AND I JJ2JI-. ALL226 words
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Advertisement167 1929-03-20 1 McALISTER Co., Ltd I (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) V Agents m the S.S. and F.M.S. for I VICKERS -ARMSTRONG, I LrIMITED I METROPOLITAN- VICKERS ELECTRICAL! EXPORT Co., Ltd. Z j EUROPE ttOTEII 5 by Recommendation" ft 1| 'DANCING:^ a After Dinner every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. i j| MUSIC, on167 words
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Advertisement87 1929-03-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Auction sales —Pages 7 and 17. Fepsodent free trial tube —Page 17. It's the tobacco that counts —Page 12. Sugprestum*. Fa cold tiffin—Page IQ,. Parker pens start like a flash —Page 12. A selection of the best novels—Pape 10. The Vulcan —the better watch —Pape 13. Nestles new87 words
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Advertisement13 1929-03-20 1 WOOD'S I FAMOUS SELF RAISING I FLOUR FOR SCONES AND I CAKES. I13 words
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Miscellaneous166 1929-03-20 1 THE WEEK. Wed m sday, 20th. Hi^h Water, 4.28 a.m., 7.3, 8.32 p.m., <;.'>. Tonp Guan Brick and Tile Co. meeting Rennie S.C.C. Lawn Tennis Tournaimnt begins. Diocesan Assn. St. Andrew's School ."i.'JO. Ladies Lawn Tennis Club annual me«'t njr. 6.30. Banvard Company, Theatre 9JS9, The Fanatic*. Thursday, 21st. Hijrh166 words
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Article158 1929-03-20 2 Home Secretary's Plea. London. Feb. 23. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, the Homo Secretary, m a characteristic speech to the Oxford Luncheon Club on the work of the Home Office* said he was attacked by tra den, publicans, clubs, temperance workers everybody m connection with that old lady DORA158 words
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Article110 1929-03-20 2 Effect of Thought Oscillation. London. Mar. Ist. Life n the futuie was visualized by Prefess* A. Id. Low to-da) m a lecture at Wes -I;, -ter. He believed that human thought was an electrical proceu ami must cause oscillation. Eventually a man might l>e arrested fof110 words
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Article111 1929-03-20 2 Death of Woman who Wouldn't be a Widows. Tht Woman who was Married Seven Times, Mr.-. Jane Rebecca W'hatt, has died at her home at Co.sham. near Portsmouth. She was 81. The last of her marriages was m 1923. livr previous "husband" was sentenced at Winchester111 words
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Article83 1929-03-20 2 Admiral M.P. Withdraws. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Mar. 17. Admiral Sir Reginald Hall, the Conservative member for Eastbourne, will not contest the division at the General Election. This decision has been reached owing to his continued ill-health. The Admiral became famous for his work as head83 words
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Article101 1929-03-20 2 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Mar. 16. The Prince of Wal<\s, who, it was recently announced, will act for the King at the forthcoming investitures, yesterday conf©rW(\ the honours of Knighthood at St. James's Palace. He knighted Mr. Robert Greg, the British Minister at Bucharest,101 words
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Article223 1929-03-20 2 m St. Andrew's School magazine continues to give its readers some very attractive reading- and the latest issue of "Up and On" contains m addition to a serial story, notes on work m the school during the past quarter, results of football competitions examination results and a number of interesting223 words
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Advertisement386 1929-03-20 2 NEW STOCKS. BEMAX. The New Vitamin B. Food. TAKY DEPILATORY. m NONN TONIC TABLETS- J ESPANOL SOLVENT. The New Reducer. MEDICAL HALL LTD,, Opposite Post Office, SINGAPORE. Quality Service Price Economy. i 1 ALHAMBRA I TO-NIGHT < An ExceUent FOX 3-Feature :< Pi Programme. 11l <aj nil x >: n.^B^H^B^~386 words
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Advertisement586 1929-03-20 2 VICTORIA THEATRE AI lI AMRD APh^ Unvard English Cwwdy Co. <^ J 7i^S P^ A SEASON OF THRILLS AND LAUGHTER COMMENCING MARCH 19th. AND ENDING Martu TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW AT 9.30 PJI. In the Sccmd Shi^lTa 4th THE GREAT LONDON SUCCESS. THE LATEST EMPIRE NFW* "THE FANATICS" QommTr nil! THE586 words
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Article1124 1929-03-20 3 OUR CHANCING FOOD HACITS. The Invasion of the Tip. A rious tendency m our consumption of oo<) hat has been puzzling -tudents for •om< while has just been brought into vhe »pen by kmm figure.; recently compiled and .o\v emphasised by a correspondent of The I inies. We1,124 words
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Article102 1929-03-20 3 Case of Mistaken Identity. London, Mar. 2. A poorly-clad, middle-aged woman, Bertha Mason, admitted that she had made a big mistake m identity, when she was charged at the Westminster Police Court and saw Mr. Philip Snowden, M.P.. enter the wit-ness-box to support a charge against102 words
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Article493 1929-03-20 3 Promoter Who Made Champions. Mr. Harry Jacobs, tho famous boxing promoter, who arranged the Agfct between Phil Scott and Ted Sandwina at the All en Hall, died in London aged sixty-one. Mr. Jacobs Buffered ill-health for many years. He pasted through a severe illness two493 words
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Article138 1929-03-20 3 The Late Mr. L- C. Johnston's Uenefactions. Ixmt:.,n, March Ist. The death has occurred of Mr. Louis Campbell Johnston, Director of .he British Humane Association, and the founder of one of the world's leading artificial sunlight clinics, on which he spent i:lG0,C00, during his life-time, m138 words
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Article39 1929-03-20 3 There is now another source of consumption for tin, says the Times of Malaya,— aircraft. Last year 4,000 aircraft, were built and they all used up some tin. This year the world will, it is estimated, build 15,000 aircraft.39 words
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Advertisement193 1929-03-20 3 I F 1 9 Clean hands. 7he sutest Way to keep tieil j s^^ IB V^ H ■9 fi*9 jj rou amply can't help touching nose and momh with your hands you do it unconsciously. H The danger is that your hands collect germs-sometime* /S^y^^C^^ the germs of danger^ PS193 words
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Advertisement112 1929-03-20 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA 11, Light Street PENANG Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied for and security furnished. "We specialize112 words
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Article343 1929-03-20 4 ROBOT WITNESS IN MOTORING CASES. Mechanical Recording of Noises. A new "legal code of the road" was recommended by tfce Royal Automobile Club m submitting prepared evidence to the Royal Commission on Traffic at the House of Lords. "It is essential that drivers should disclose m Advance their intended movements343 words
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Article43 1929-03-20 4 London. March 2ndWith the idea of stimulating the school children's ipirit of adventure, Sir Alan Cobham will tour Great Britain next Summer. giving 10,000 children free Mights. The cost will be defrayed by an anonymous patron of aviation.— Renter.43 words
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Article532 1929-03-20 4 The Economic Aspects of Delay. Colonel C. H. Bressey, chief engineer of the Roads Department of the Ministry of Transport, delivered a lecture betore the Town Planning Institute, at the Caxton Hali on "The Economic Aspects of Delay and congestion of Roads." He described the special532 words
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183 1929-03-20 4 Ugly Hoardings to b* Restricted. The ugly petrol-filling: station, plastered with advertisements, will be doomed if a competition, arranged by the Royal Institute of British Architects, bears fruit. Powers were recently conferred on county and borough councils to regulate the appearance of petrol stations, and183 words
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Article169 1929-03-20 4 Marine motoring m the past few years has advanced m popularity with great Strides, and the latest edition of the Motor Boat Manual lias been brought well up to date and covers all phases of the subject. It has been largely re-illustrated, extensively revised and169 words
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59 1929-03-20 4 London, March 3rd. Th;> Announcement cabled from India and DUblished m London that the Marquess of Reading has accepted the Chairmanship of the Statesman and Englishman is incorrect. The only position that the ex-Viceroy has accepted is that of Chairman of a Committee m London59 words
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264 1929-03-20 4 Production Records Surpassed. Ottawa, Ont. The flourishing: condition of the automobile industry m Canada during the calendar year 1928 is reflected m figVM just issued by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics which show that production of automobiles during that period reached a new record of 342,382264 words
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Article197 1929-03-20 4 Cardiff Police Lectures m Schools. Mr. J. A. Wilson, the Chief ConsUblc C ardiff. m !ii> annual report to (he CarciitT Watch Committee criticised pedejirlsns, who. he said, must cultivate road sen-e. The police taught the motor-driver to e*ercifte restraint, but it was not easy for th< m197 words
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Article66 1929-03-20 4 VISCOUNT BURNHAM TO RETURN HOME. London, Mar. Ith. Viscount Rurnham, a member of the Simon Commission, has been advised to take a complete rest and to return Home immediate !y. The doctor! state that it is advisable for him to travel with his wife, who witt leave for India this66 words
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Article147 1929-03-20 4 JCape Town Newspaper's Disclosures London. Feb. 25th Cape Town. A -en-ational article fcclaring that the track at VfltßMk Pnofr not Ik* ready m time f<«: Captain Campbell Co attempt the ipted record m Ml published to-da> if the Hutch newspaper Ons Vaderland. It declares that it147 words
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Article159 1929-03-20 4 The danjrerf of rarboß i predated by few motorists, toi quite large number of «i« been caused by it. In *ach of motorist working mi hii csr i garage suddenly collapsed, and W found to have been poifowd by I given off from the engine exta159 words
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Article49 1929-03-20 4 T h,.v i« I wonderful future^ <tor-car industry m South A»* Sir William UtU, managi wr H Willy»-Owrland-CroBBiey. H turned trow Capetown liner Kenilworth Ca*tU« "One purpose of the possibility Ol HI) rm sembly plant there. M there are only two, »W United Statei ftrwa.' 149 words
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Article40 1929-03-20 4 Palmer ftlataon, ni police at Butte. Montana, failure In everuhmtf- -1 cannot ew*n tn complained when COMta u>r b and placed him under I t%. deliberately jumped froW* 1 five feet above the jrott* parent!)' unlnjuw <l.40 words
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Advertisement189 1929-03-20 4 BmM mm I For The Man Who Knows Tyres Drivers who insist upon the sort of service that ordinary tyres cannot give, find the utmost pleasure and satisfaction m Fisk Tyres. Fisk Balloon Cords are now built of "Fillerless" Cord, by a Fisk patented process that eliminates the cross threads189 words
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Advertisement72 1929-03-20 4 Wffi? Why Should You Fit Jtjfcig Any Other Tyre? MmFrnP when >' ou choose tyres f or VA TOu BrM# wJffhX perience of those who havl ttf r J&vSEllfr mistake m doing so. |or then v" A ?Tj by the highly att^act^'and sa7e t! <W jfi^ slow double free wear72 words
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Article471 1929-03-20 5 Curiosities of Road Transport. The views of the Royal Automobile Club on road traffic were laid before the Royal Commission on Transport by Mr. Mervyn O'Gorman, the vice-president. There were m this country 178,000 miles of roads, and it was estimated that the vehicles using471 words
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Article247 1929-03-20 5 St ranee Story Recounted at South wark Inquest. I ondon, March 6th. The story of how an 18 months' old boy, living with his mother m a Bermondsey slum garret had risen to be a Magistrate m the Indian Civil Service was related today at247 words
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101 1929-03-20 5 The number of motor vehicles m use m Switzeiland is considerably on the increase and now amounts to 100,000, i.v. an average of one motor vehicle for every 40 inhabitants. Certain parts of the country have even hiprher averages. The Canton of Geneva, for instance,101 words
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Article107 1929-03-20 5 To prevent automobiles from skidding on steep hills and dangerous crossings Paris is covering its asphalt roads with a mixture of rubber and bitumen. It will take eight years to rid the French capital of smooth asphalt and, meanwhile, this "rubber carpet" method is winning favour as a107 words
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Article666 1929-03-20 5 Half-Forgotten War Episodes. On what date did the sugar-basin disappear? When was the last penny egg sold? Which was the first night of darkened windows? What was the day of the issue of the first Treasury note? For how long was the banana unprocurable m666 words
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Article319 1929-03-20 5 Causes of High Scoring. To thy Kditor of the Times. s r May I crave your indulgence m alluding to the ouestion of reform which is now ftffitatiltjr (ho cricket world. As an enthusiast, and one who takes an active and krer interest m the same, may I319 words
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Advertisement80 1929-03-20 5 J M*^ mm ml w^^m^mw m m^^m. m >^K^BW fIM ffl^ flfl >F" I VL. «V VI I JLlflW I .B^ .BU L^«W m\ML^mW \^M I BORNEO MOTORS I/ED. I (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). I SINGAPORE. I ■MunitfliniwtiUHffliiimtnHiNHtHiMHiimmiuim^ I Racing Car Champions JL JL x> JL v^ JL CHAMPION80 words
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Advertisement99 1929-03-20 5 S_B_><_-fr4__--_^_-fc_______i____________________-_____-^___^_____^. __fc_ __fc_ __fe. 4K^ min m*^- *bAl *&t±. __fe. __fe_. __t_. __fc_. V W T^^^^o w^r^^ w^^r w m<^w4m^m^w^ m w MAJOR SEGR AVE S CHOICE Th« holder of the world's speed record of 231% miles per hour X selected HILLMAN CARS as tenders to the famous X GOLDEN99 words
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2930 1929-03-20 6 THE REMINISCENCES OF T. P. O'CONNOR. Elected M P. by Five Votes. In the course of his long narrative, an instalment of which appears below, T. P. O'Connor, the veteran journalist and politician, M. P. for naarly half a century, tells the story of Parliament2,930 words
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Article, Illustration983 1929-03-20 6 Singletons m Defence. THE ALTERNATIVE EFFECT. f [Special to the In play as well as m bidding, a singleton is apt to be a snare and a delusion. Many olayers usually people of the sort who Jove to be running limply cannot resist the temptation when983 words
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Article, Illustration821 1929-03-20 6 Results of Some Recent j Congresses. jj MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHAMPIONS J [Special to the Plat I'iv^s.! Problem No. 60: (by A. F. Mackenzie.) Black 8 pieces White 14 pieces. Wiiite to move and mate m 3 moves. HASTINGS CONGRESS. The ninth Christmas Congress at Hastings, m821 words
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Article557 1929-03-20 7 Dv Maurier as Hook.' "The only thing I am proud of is having created the part of Captain Hook m Pete Pan," declared Sir Gerald Dv Maurier at a luncheon of the City Livery Club m Carpenters' Hal! on Jan. 25. Sir Gerald was replying to557 words
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Article470 1929-03-20 7 Londoners who complain of a particularly severe winter should count themselves fortunate that England is never visited by such furious blizzards as those which sweep the High Alps m winter writes an Alpine Ski-Runner m the Evening News. During ten years' mountaineering artd ski-ing I have470 words
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Article459 1929-03-20 7 Wealth Left to a Dead Man. Remarkable revelations concerning a man of means, described by the coroner as a misanthropic recluse," who lived alone ir one room with the door barred for fifteen years, had not been out for five, and had his meals left459 words
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Article404 1929-03-20 7 The following novels have been added to Raffles Library during the past fortnight: Arlen (Michael) Lily Christine. 2 copies. Bailey (Temple) Silver Slippers. Barnes-Grundy (Mabel) The Strategy of Suzanne. Bowen (Elizabeth) "The Last September." Bowen (Margorie) The Gorgeous Lovers. Brand (Maz) Pillar Mountain. Burgin (G. 8.) Mariette's Lovers.404 words
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Advertisement125 1929-03-20 7 wxw ii'ii'JiUi'JiUiUiUiijajiijaraiginininrjßiagfa I I 1 r| mF^ V_#* T^- i MB i r ji In I f Bt 4 WHITf j t VvrrlSfCY j GORDON'S &^m ji L M^ Ml H M all j^ I«■ MS^^l^Bb^hS^l I V'lml m |\f\V7 fly* llwlml/l/lil iW| W IW I 1^ Blr Myi I125 words
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Advertisement228 1929-03-20 7 ISDCDNY I (Pronounced SO CO NY) BA T Va I ii I Hi He'^lH B'lkM I BK J 'ttM X VV I ft Pays to Buy the Best I STANDARD (ML COMPANY OF NEW YORK (Incorporated m U.S.A.) I SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG. 4 B^H IF^ r "'M M**-*ij228 words
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Article478 1929-03-20 8 Hoax By Famous Hostess. Miss Elizabeth Ponsonby, daughter of Mr. Arthur Ponsonby, M.P., known m Chelsea for her unusual parties, carried out another of her strange entertainments, when, dressed as a bride and accompanied by Mr. John Rayner as a bridegroom, she gave a mock wedding breakfast478 words
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Article474 1929-03-20 8 But for His Greed He'd Still be Here. Archibald is no more. And if you are the man who fed him with bacon rind, pieces of cork, and too much fish, the fellow m St. James's Park who looked on him almost as a474 words
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Article545 1929-03-20 8 "Workers and Peasant Parties/ The annual report on "The Moral and 'Material Progress of India, 1927-28," by Mr. Coatman, Director of Public Information to the Government of India, has been issued for publication. The report is of special interest to students of Indian politics as it covers545 words
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273 1929-03-20 8 "Mr. Shore Nightingale is Wrong/ "Very unreasonable and uncalled for" was the reply of Mr. Reginald Berkeley to the relative of Florence Nightingale, Mr. L. H. Shore Nightingale, who issued a statement concerning Mr. Berkeley's play running at the Garrick Theatre, The Lady of273 words
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Article46 1929-03-20 8 Here is a story from Mandalay. A lady who prided herself on the length of her hair, wrote m her passport application under "distinguishing features"— "hair to knees." When the passport came back from the Chief Secretary's office she discovered that she had "hairy knees." 446 words
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Article516 1929-03-20 8 Story of Riches and Jewellery. The mystery of the death of Mrs. Kate Jackson, of Swansea the woman referred to as "Madam*.' X* when she gave evidence at the trial m 1927 of a Trade Union official, from whom she stated she had received £8,000 is516 words
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Article364 1929-03-20 8 Interesting Mural Discovery. Some rcmaikable wall-paintings have recently been exposed m the Guild Chapel at Stratford-upon-Avon. It is not the first time since their effacement m the sixteenth century, however, that they have seen the light. A little over a century apo it was discovered that364 words
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Article175 1929-03-20 9 COMMITTEE'S REASSURING REPORT. No Legislation Needed. [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 18. The unanimous report of the Royal Comsion on police powers and procedure has been presented to the Home Secretary It is understood it tends to reassure the public m regard to the integrity of the police175 words
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Article259 1929-03-20 9 Who Will Gather It? [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Mar. IS. Mr. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore, Under-Secre-tary for the Colonies, announced m the House of Commons that the Colonial Office had received a reply from the Trans-Jorda-nian Government respecting the question, of the Dead Sea concessions. Both259 words
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Article109 1929-03-20 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Mar. 18. One of four Faiiey-Napier Royal Air ForCC aeroplanes engaged on a return flight to Cairo from Cape Town crashed to-day after leaving Gwelo, m Southern Rhodesia. Sergt. Turner was killed on the spot, while Flying-Officer Burnett died from his injuries109 words
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Article94 1929-03-20 9 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, Mar. 19. The Chief Inspectorate of the Salt Revenue m a statement says "Sufficient funds have now been provided m the salt revenue account m the group banks to meet interest payments due on the Crisp and Anglo-French loans m March amounting94 words
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Article42 1929-03-20 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Mar. 18. The King passed a good day. His Majesty remained m the grounds of Craigweil House this morning for an hour and a half and took another short walk along the gravel path.42 words
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Article39 1929-03-20 9 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva. Mar. 18. The committee of jurists has unanimously approved the proposed revision of the protocol of the permanent court of international justice drafted with a view to the adherence of the United States thereto.39 words
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Article21 1929-03-20 9 [Reuter's Service.] Mexico City. Mar. 19. The Government announces that the rebels have evacuated their headquarters at Torreon.21 words
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Article269 1929-03-20 9 MONEY THAT IS LYING IDLE. Arms Embargo Problems. [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 1». In the House of Commons replying to Mr. H. W. Looker (C. Essex) with regard to carrying out the proposals relating to the China Indemnity Fund, Mr. Locker Lampson (Under Sec. Foreign Office) said it269 words
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Article115 1929-03-20 9 [Router's Service.] London, Mar. IS. The condition of h- British coal Industry has ranched its worst and is imp-oving, stated Sir Steel Maitland f Minister of Labour) m the House of Commons when moving the second reading of the bill continuing for another year the suspension of the115 words
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Article89 1929-03-20 9 [Reuter's Service.] l^mdon, March 18. Replying to Sir W. Do Frece, Mr. Bridgeman (Admiralty) said no formal request on behalf of the Chinese Government for 'the loan of British naval officers to help m the reconstruction of the Chinese navy had been submitted but informal89 words
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Article88 1929-03-20 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Kughy, Mar. 18. The Gull lightship was sunk at her mooring off Goodwin Sands to-day m collision with the liner City of York. The latter, which will dock at London to-night, has iive men on board who were rescued from the lightship.88 words
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Article80 1929-03-20 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 18. It is officially announced that the King acting on the advice of medical authority, has approved that Prince George shall now retire from active participation m the work of the Royal Navy. His Majesty has decided with the concurrence of80 words
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Article69 1929-03-20 9 [Reurer's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio, Mar. 19. A Finance Ministry statement shows that Japanese trade with Africa has made marked progress, m seven years imports have doubled and exports nearly quintupled. Imports m 1921 were 17,000,000 yen and last year 33,000,000, principally' Egyptian cotton, ->res and other69 words
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Article25 1929-03-20 9 [Reuter's Servirp.l Marseilles, Mar. 18. The Australian flyers Moir and Owen arrived here, without stopping, from Eng'nnd m 10 M hours.25 words
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Article937 1929-03-20 9 THE FLOODS IN EAST JAVA. Many Lives Lost. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Mar. 15. Further details are now available regarding the heavy floods which occurred m the under district of Winongan, Pasuruan last week; 18 people lost their lives, dozens of houses were destroyed and more than937 words
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Advertisement549 1929-03-20 9 BUSINESS CARDS. j "FLORANGE" IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH FUNERALS. j r SINGAPORE CASKET CO. EXPERIENCED UNDERTAKERS. I D»> and Night Service. Tel. No. 75. 1 Established 1912. Tele. 3492. Ij MASSAGE MR. MRS. FUJIMORI JAPANESE BONE-SETTER E 0 19, Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore, g Hours 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ggggfgf^ r549 words
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Advertisement717 1929-03-20 9 NOTICES. IB PROPOSED FORMATION OF CAMERON'S HIGHLANDS ASSOCIATION. lami"! eV ry ne Wh U int^^ed m procuring f w Camerons Highlands for the purpose of buildmg a house, farming or planting be tood enough to send hi* name and. address to the undersigned as early as possible. Only names of717 words
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Advertisement791 1929-03-20 9 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY ENGINEERING CO., LTD. NOTICE is hereby gfven that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed front March 21st to 28th, 1929, both days inclusive. By Order of the Dictators, J. W. JACKSON, Actinj? Secretary. Singapore, March 20th, 1929. PER^J^TURF CLUBL EASTER AMATEUR MEETING. First791 words
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731 1929-03-20 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1929. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. The discussion m Committee, oi Federal Council, and subsequent thin reading, of the F.M.S. Workmen'; Compensation Bill, together with th< recent intimation of the introductioi of a similar bill m the Colonial Legis lature, brings forcibly before industry m Malaya a731 words
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Article348 1929-03-20 10 Ivir. Wee Hap Lang has returned from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. Mr. J. F.F. Gregg, of the Land Office, Malacca, is going to Singapore as Police Magistrate at the end of this month. Mr. A. Arbuthnott has been appointed to act as President of the Selangor State Band Committee during348 words
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Article1157 1929-03-20 10 THE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION MEASURE. What Its Effects will be. v V The Workmen's Compensation Enactment C (Federated Malay States) was passed m E January and is expected to come into oper- c ation abou*. mid-year; possibly about July. The proposed Straits Settlements Ordinance c is now published1,157 words
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Article126 1929-03-20 10 CAR ACCIDENTS. Tt> the Editor. Sir.— lt would be interestm* i we are all Kable to motor c a ft k^ Ui what has been the total cost Z T**«*> Coast Road" case to the B also to the unfortunate occu^S*" 1 ai car that collided126 words
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Article515 1929-03-20 10 To the Editor. Sir —What abundance of muse now be obtained by a drive through 7 famous road at night, si mp v b how every little heap of stones eve T? boiler (well out of the way of travelL^ every small culvert, c*. is illuminates the warning515 words
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Article83 1929-03-20 10 LATEST RUBBER AND TIN PRICES. [FRLfcl PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT] London. Mar. 19. 4.10 p* Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Sob notify to-day's tin prices MWMn fl Spot £224 15/16 (up H g Forward £225 2 16 (up £2). i* market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sacr notify to-day's rubber83 words
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Advertisement245 1929-03-20 10 1 THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK*S." "LWHT OR DARK." I THE DRINK FOR EVERY '^^^m/m Ji I KIND OF THIRST. j j^li jj' 1 1 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. J (Incorporated under the Companies Ordmamtit o/ flonjp Ko«^). a (Incorporated m SAanflAat.) g SINGAPORE. I SUGGESTIONS FOR THE COLD TIFFIN245 words
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Advertisement162 1929-03-20 10 1 EXQUISITE FACE I S ffVWJftKa a S 1 X t a. 1 Dciicateiy perfnmed 1 teMitjdL E I DUffilE WITHERS, LTd| -:654> EASTER HOLIDAYS. Friday, Saturday, and Monday, March 29th. and 30th-, and April lst^ 1929. T, K. X. f S WELL BASE BALLOON TYRES. 30 x 5.25 $22.162 words
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Article302 1929-03-20 11 f|B? T IN CAPITAL SINCE Excited Citizens. (Router's Service.] Stockholm, Mar. 19. Cw*l Prince Olaf and Princess Marthe te ft here for Osl for their wedding. I Zgfttetiv^ a tremendous ovation crowds! jßjr the streets to see them off. Oslo, March 19. p r)rf< > Olaf and302 words
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104 1929-03-20 11 [British Radio— Official Service.l Rutfby, March 19. Major Soy-rave's attempt to capture the -id's watt r-speed-record m a motor boat, |i Eiurland, will be made on Thursday Friday at Miami, Florida. His task is -ry difficult as the craft of Gar Wood, the American104 words
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Article105 1929-03-20 11 The Officers Blamed. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Mar. 16. I ha* been caused by the r.mons to Paris of Generals Gobeau and i-touneaux from Mayence and Treves res:velj- and Colonel Marminia from I.rren. Ik understood M. Painleve. Minister for ■1 questioned them regarding- oidcrs to 'i a parade of105 words
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Article82 1929-03-20 11 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, March 19. announced that Lord I»vat has been Jelled by considerations of health to r resignation of the chairmanship of Settlement Committee and the > Minister has regretfully accepted it. ;_';J Lovat, who was formerly UnderFjwrj for the Dominions, went out last82 words
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Article97 1929-03-20 11 T HE BIRD MACHINE. fcW»fc Radio— Official Service.] IM.l M Rugby, March 19. I luri J? Uj the Royal Aeronautical C > >i*mor lasicco, inventor of the J*jj flying machine for vertical ascent L andln P, said experiments conducted > machines made for the French n^t hud shown that with97 words
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Article38 1929-03-20 11 SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.I London. Mar. 19. >r of i!iL5 XpfeSi to da y sa >'s the Mm'- acnix^ 1 ulture is preparing a scheme r att piyir a British National Mark to (Earlier cables on page 7.]38 words
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Article972 1929-03-20 11 E CASE AGAINST A MOTOfi Differing Tales. L^u*** m Whfch AhTnat bhi Ali charged with causing death by a rash act. was f continued before Mr. Justice Deane at tte Assizes yesterday. S U^ N Y" P Whitley DRP is <™ d<*t-u-ii Wn case and Mr T c972 words
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Article29 1929-03-20 11 f Reuters Service.l London, Mar. 19. The Chancery Division has sanctioned the arrangement involving a reduction m the capital of Armstrong Whitworth's from £11,000,000 to £1,250,000.29 words
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Article30 1929-03-20 11 The annual general meeting of the Flying Club will be held m the Club house at 6 p.m. on March 26th. inst., instead of at 5.30 p.m. as previously advised.30 words
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Article522 1929-03-20 11 i BOBBERY AND VIOLENCE A Bmtjpl Crime, The Batu Pahat Aleizes were o{>ened on Sunday before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, and after fixing the dates for th« hearing of civil cases. His Lordship proceeded to hear the criminal cases. The Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. R. Moor M.C.S.,522 words
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Article100 1929-03-20 11 [Renter's Service.] N«w York, Mar. 19. The copper market is m a turmoil due to heavy demand and scanty stocks. Sales are reported at 22 cents, which is one cent over Saturday's close, but most producers refused to quote feeling that consumption will eventually suffer if prices100 words
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Article72 1929-03-20 11 Mr. Lee Peck Hock, a prominent local Chinese, was charged m the Fourth Police Court yesterday with abetment of the ofence of receiving an illegal gratification of $500 to a public servant, to wit Mr. A.S.P. Tongue. He pleaded not guilty. The case was adjourned72 words
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Article34 1929-03-20 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, March 19. Four Resolute passengers nearly missed the steamer departing to Saigon but chartered a special train and reached the steamer on the point of sailing.34 words
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Article150 1929-03-20 11 It is understood that the following have been appointed to form a reception committee on the occasion of the visit of H.H. the Duke of Gloucester on his way to Japan to present the Garter insignia to the Emperor of Japan next month: The Colonial150 words
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Article457 1929-03-20 11 12 A CORRESPONDENTS TRIBUTE, Much Good Work Accomplished. il Singapore, writes a contributor, haa of late lost a considerable number of resident* r who for many years have taken a prominent part m the life of the community, and tiiis week there fall to be added457 words
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Article478 1929-03-20 11 At the Assizes yesterday: Tay Kirn Chuan was charged on three indictments, the first being: that he with others to the number of five or more on January 22nd. at Singapore committed ganer robbery, secondly that at the same time and place he attempted to extort478 words
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Article61 1929-03-20 11 fFREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT! Bangkok, March 19. The £3,000 sweep prize on the King's Cup race at tho sports club recently, is claimed by an official of the Mines' Department resident m a Peninsular town who is unable to proceed to Bangkok to receive61 words
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Advertisement141 1929-03-20 11 I CARRONRANGES OSOENTIFICALLY CONSTRUCTED AND HAVE AN UNRIVALLED REPUTATION FOR EFFICIENCY. TFffi NAIROBI PORTABLE RANGE For use m hotels, institutions, etc. HOT PLATE 48 by 30 Inches $350.00 1 54 by 30 $380.00 j 60 by 30 M $400.00 < <k These stoves can be supplied with a 50 gallon141 words
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Article842 1929-03-20 12 An International Affair. Weather has always been an important factor m human life, and sometimes a shower of rain or an unexpected fall of snow has been sufficient to turn the course of history, writes A. B. Cooper m Overseas. Nevertheless, it may be confidently affirmed that842 words
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Article346 1929-03-20 12 Football Competition Plea. Major Braithwaite (Con., Buckrose), m the House of Commons obtained leave to bring m a Bill to amend the law so as to permit football forecasting competitions m newspapers. Reminding the House of the recent decision m the Law Courts, Major Braithwaite said346 words
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Article260 1929-03-20 12 Marvels of Business Efficiency. A stranger is shown into the manager's ulfice. After a few casual exchanges he diaws up his chair and begins to talk business. But m a mysterious way. He is a sinister fellow. Is it fraud h< is after? Is it blackmail260 words
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Advertisement304 1929-03-20 12 A Lihe a Flash! Ira Parker's Pressureless Touch Non-Breakable "Pcrtnanite" Barrels H m 25% Lighter than Rubber Wm ||||i;; npOUCH a Parker end Iridium points. jjßi Duofold Pen t:> Three hand-balanced ||m I paper and off it goes sizes with non-break- jn with instant, steady able "Permanite" bar|||l^ ink flow.304 words
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Advertisement151 1929-03-20 12 i I 4: P hit i\ll*'- t ia y, fc W)S Bk^4. i, "t 1'• JHnCr fcrv^^fc."^ 4i aft- I In Convalescence i HorlufeiMalUdMiik j I naruily briiujs back on/5 j Sk lost drcngth qju! enrrgy. I ft Quickly asfimilulti II 0\ it is a perfrd fad m JW V\151 words
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Miscellaneous95 1929-03-20 12 DAVID COPPERFIELD IN PICTURES- by Arthur Moreland. No. 46. David and Steerforth at Yarmouth. Steerforth spent most of his I his master, stebw=orth /^^"IkSBMsIpIXV IH. TIWE AFLOAT, EARNtNG MR PEGGOTT^ t u ?w X|JnED BY PFGGoTTY XAJg^ II SAY.NGTHATHE WISKED HJM T ADWiRATiONJ FOR HJS SKILL. DAV(D These di-fpoimg OCCUPATIONS95 words
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Article1362 1929-03-20 13 EXPERIENCES UNDER OLD REGIME. A Hope for the Future. Quite recently Dr. J. Douglas Gray gave a very interesting: lecture at the School of Oriental Studies, entitled "My Life at the British Legation, Peking," which was illustrated by some most attractive lantern slides. In his lecture Dr.1,362 words
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Article36 1929-03-20 13 [By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.] Tokio, March 16. Views m favour of the immediate withdrawal of the gold embargo are now gaining ground among the officials of the Bank of Japan.36 words
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Article32 1929-03-20 13 The Government were glad to-day when the Budget estimates of Y1,752,000,000 passed the Upper House which expressed its approval by the standing up of almost all the members.32 words
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52 1929-03-20 13 PRINCE TAKAMATSU TO VISIT CHOSEN. H.I.H. Prince Takamatsu, on active service on board the Haruna of the second fleet, will make a third visit to Chosen when the fleet arrives at Jinsen on April 15. High Highness will chiefly inspect the agricultural development m Chosen this time and leave Jinsen52 words
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Article469 1929-03-20 13 War Prisoners' Sufferings m Siberia. Budapest, Feb. 7. Mr. Adolf Sancior, a Translyvanian estate owner of Szekely descent, who has returned after exile m Russia for fourteen years, has related the details of his life m Siberia and on the island picturesquely called Solovka—"Nightingale." but known to its469 words
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Article18 1929-03-20 13 The seaplane Venus made a number of flights m Sarawak during February the mechanic being a Sarawak Malay.18 words
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Article411 1929-03-20 13 "He Knock Him out next Time/ "Oh dear! I am m such a state to-day. You must excuse me, please," said Mrs. Sandwina. the mother of Ted Sandwina, and the strongest woman m the world, to a Daily Express woman representative. I repiieu i nni.411 words
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54 1929-03-20 13 Ivondon, Feb. 20. Residents of Dover were surprised this morning: to discover a banner several yards m length m English and French advocating the building of a Channel Tunnel. It was fixed m a conspicuous position overnight on the wreck of the Ville de Liege54 words
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Advertisement119 1929-03-20 13 •'The Whisky you ash for m*min» mism SPECIAL SCOTCH WHISKY A Name and a Whisky well worth Repeating I McNish Scotch Whisky McNish Scotch Whisky McNish Scotch Whisky McNish Scotch Whisky McNish Scotch Whisky McNish Scotch Whisky McNish Scotch Whisky An Ind+truitnt Hmu* sf mw 70 years' *Undin t Hmi119 words
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Advertisement44 1929-03-20 13 NESTLE AND ANCLO^ SWISS CONDENSED MILK CO M I I I I fa a NA/onaerrui new brand or i NJ r I tSA IL #**t 'II I* II I m. richness 1 i^^ H 1 B B I iiH' L*LS I pb^kLT b Kb44 words
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Advertisement738 1929-03-20 14 Blue Funnel line f REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES I ■XPRES* SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I 1 WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT, s I Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow- <Via Genoa and Havre.) 1 Route subject to alteration withont notice- I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT.738 words
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Advertisement467 1929-03-20 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) i; 0 i "ELLBBWr UNL PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT <VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe Spore. 1929. s.B. CITY OF GLASGOW Apr. 10 s.B. CITY OF MOBILE May467 words
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Advertisement386 1929-03-20 14 British India and Apcu I m., (Incorporated m England.) *^*UvJ MAE^ PASSENGER AND CARr* SERVICES. Go PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL s m UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY^ rnv^' LONDON AND FAR EAST_ MML IfS^ X V OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA ANn I vi. Due w JAr^i Tonnage. Singapore. T b*386 words
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Advertisement613 1929-03-20 15 0. S. K. lane. Donations. Steamers. ArrtTe. Leare. x Rotterdam, Hamburg:, Bremen, »nd Antwerp via Colombo, A r j and Port Said. Amazon Maru Mar. 20 Mar 21 EliziMth, Cape Town, Ri». j Santos, Montevideo and a Aires. sirf.tfce.WarM passage £150.] f Hawaii Maru Mar. M M ar ff „,a613 words
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Advertisement500 1929-03-20 15 UMim^CDMFOHr Aboard I FTf DOLLAR fS^ML DoJ]ar President liners offer 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.500 words
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Advertisement719 1929-03-20 15 ■jar -jo ROIHNRLYKE PJUCETVURT MMTSCHAPFU. (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, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representative* m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang). 1 of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU719 words
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Advertisement664 1929-03-20 16 Burns Pfailp line (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE vim JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND, (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,875 too*) and the motor ve.*el MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of th« largest and finest steamers trading to Aortialfe. Cabins664 words
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Advertisement625 1929-03-20 16 Kerr Steamship CoThT 44, BEAVER STREET. NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICP -m BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE. (via Sues). M.S. SILVERBEECH doe Apr. 4 M.S. SILVERBELLE due May 8 Bails Apr M.S. SILVERMAPLE due May 25 sails M* y y PACIFIC -JAVA -CALCUTTA SINGAPORE TO625 words
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Miscellaneous700 1929-03-20 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pafeanff, Pekan, Sungei Irfinbfo and Kuwitwn (via Gemas and Jerantnt) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 aan. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6700 words
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Miscellaneous877 1929-03-20 16 SHIPPING NOTES. The M.M. mail steamer Andre Lebon is due here from Saigon to-day at 5 p.m. and will probably sail to-morrow at 1 p.m. for Colombo, Aden, Djibouti, Port-Said and Marseilles. She will berth at the wharves. A thousand gallons of coconut oil were shipped to Malacca from Penang877 words
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Article1211 1929-03-20 17 DEAN INGE'S LATEST VOLUME. Literary Notes. i London. Feb. 21. The Dean of St. Paul's writes a good j deal, but it is pro! ably only those who do t not read his articles who a little cynically i suggest that he is overdoing it. His1,211 words
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Article632 1929-03-20 17 Sea Slang, a Dictionary of the Old-Timers' Expressions and Epithets, by Frank C. Bowen. (Samson, Low, Mastons and Co., Ltd. 3s. 6d.) Mr. Frank Bowen, whose books on the sea and all connected with it need no recommending, has compiled a book of Sea Slang m order that632 words
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Article220 1929-03-20 17 Concert of His Own Music. Sir Thomas Beet-ham will conduct the Wireless Symphony Orchestra, when a concert of works by the famous blind composer. Frederick Delius. will be broadcast from. London and other stations, says a mail week Daily Express. The blind composer, m a tiny220 words
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Advertisement1152 1929-03-20 17 TH E SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS l> SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Suit No. 930 of 1922. the matter of the Trusts of Will of Syed Hashim bin Kassim, deceased, late Sultan of Siak. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF VERY VALUABLE FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. i valuable freehold property situate at and1,152 words
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Advertisement380 1929-03-20 17 IHSv "bS^^ V^b^H |K% wBL I Bm~/w HbbbbW Lbbbbbl Dazzling Smiles Are Dull Smiles Polished Bright Send Coupon for 10- Day Tube DON'T believe your teeth are absorbs stains, hides their color naturally "off color" and dull. and invites tooth and gum troubles. You can restore them to amazing Ordinary380 words
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Article816 1929-03-20 18 Famous Theory of Relativity. "Nature, and Nature's laws, lay hid in night: God said, 'Let Newton be!' and all was light." —Pope. "It did not last: the Devil, howling 'Ho! Let Einstein be!' restored the status quo." —Squire. ihe status quo pitch-black night— was In lull816 words
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Article118 1929-03-20 18 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Mar. 16. The new cruiser London is on a special visit to the Thames to enable Londoners to view her before she leaves for the Mediterranean. The Lord Mayor of London and the Mayor of Gravesend paid official visits to118 words
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Article667 1929-03-20 18 A Doubtful Policy. The staple coconut industry of NewGuinea is faced with a labour shortage. This has been brought to a head by the issue of an order for the recruitment of 2,000 indigenous labourers by a big London company which is to work certain667 words
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Article267 1929-03-20 18 Saturday night witnessed the production of a very interesting programme at the Malayan Seminary, 401, I'pper Serangoon Roadi (writes a correspondent > when the Teaching Staff undertook to entertain the students by providing the initial function of the school year. Those who are acquainted with the quality267 words
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Article56 1929-03-20 18 The Chambers of the District Judge Malacca, were the scene of a wedding yesterday morning says Saturday's Malay Mail. When Mr. G. C. Dodd, as Registrar of Christian marriages, officiated at the marriage of Mr. Chingh Hoon Hin, of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co.. Ltd.. with Miss Ng Pak Tiau,56 words
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Advertisement297 1929-03-20 18 The Worlds Finest Boat Engines Are Kermaths I For corAtinuour. month m. and J Sixteen time- moath*out service, at lovvcst operj tried models ating costc, no marine engine is j to fit any comparable to a Kermath. Approx* type of boat. i^atdy SO% cf all the leading boat I ito297 words
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Advertisement290 1929-03-20 18 I STOP THAT Less Wo 7*f I LEAK! 1_ AND I Yet can quickly repair 1 clcr leaks or cracks m radi. 4» ators, why be stranded V miles from home, when Jm *f 4/?> it can be avoided by b9Hbl purchasing a tin of:— rp^ f^lln A i> It290 words
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909 1929-03-20 19 FRASER CO.. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. J TUESDAY, MARCH l»th. Buyers Sellers. Asam Kumbang 44s 45s Bangrin Tm 3&b 40s Batang Padang ($1) 43 48 g a J" C ve 1.55 1.60 5 Uklt u r^ ($1) 2 -05 2.15 Burmah Malaya 4 1 S 42s Chenderiang 7s 6d 8s909 words
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Article61 1929-03-20 19 Match 19. Hank 4 m.s. •> j '*<)-3<> Bang demand 2(3 25-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2(3% New York, demand 56^ Credit? 90 days 53 France, demaad 1431 India, T.T. 1b3% Hong Kong, demand 12 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 125 Java, demand 140 Bangkok, demand yo'4 Bar Silver London61 words
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Article216 1929-03-20 19 March 19. Tin 200 Tons $113.00 Gambier gxt Pepper White 114 Pepper Black g2 Flake Tapioca 6.95 Pearl Sago Sm>ill g Copra Sundried 9.60 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, Siam216 words
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Article71 1929-03-20 19 March 19th., 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot 41 41 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Mar. 41 4 41 Apr. 41 K 41% May 42 V 4 42 Apr-June 42 42 U July-Sept. 43 Vi 43 M» Oct-Dt?c. 43% 44 Tone of Market:71 words
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Article221 1929-03-20 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. Mar. 19. Rubber. London 11 15/lHd. l/16d down. Closing: Prices at "> p.m. Spot 40%, March 41, April 41 V4. April-June 42, July-Sept. 43. Oct.- Dec. 43%. Tin. London £223. 40s up. Mining. Duil. Sungei Way 0.0.'i 5.15, Kuchais 1.38 1.40. Kinta Dredge 1.46 1.50,221 words
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Article69 1929-03-20 19 Rubber's Downward Tendency. I FREE PBKBS SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT.] London, Mar. 19. The rubber sharemarket had commenced a downward tendency on further decline m the raw material but there |g little doing. United Sua Betongs and Kuala Mudas have receded and commodity conditions an» quiet. London stocks have69 words
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Article37 1929-03-20 19 Tin: Although the price of the commodity has advanced the sharemarket is unimpressed, business failing to extend to any material extent. Tronohs and Patinos have advanced but the majority of the movements are downwards-37 words
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Article279 1929-03-20 19 The following is the report of the directors of Sungei Bilut Rubber Company to be presented at the annual meeting on March 25th. at Rennie, Lowick and Company at noon. In order to finance the estate through the period between the announcement by Government that restriction was279 words
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Article178 1929-03-20 19 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers. LukutTias 1.25 1.31 tt urai 1.21 tt 1.30 NawngPet 1.00 i.ortt Penawats g^ M et a,,n 5.70 5.80 Rahman Hyd. I.39 lAZU Rantau Ord. lM Rantau Prct. 1.31^ 1.38 tt ln lu Kruin 1.10 1.20 Ulu klangs !.3 0 40 J"*" 9s 9s178 words
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Article88 1929-03-20 19 Boustead and Co., Penan*. Agents. Katrut Basin Tin. The following telegram has been received from the mine at Sichon: IS,o. 1 Dredge 178 hours Ist half March 10,000 yards, 84 piculs, returns reduced or> account of repairs to bucket. No. 2 Dredge, diesel, plant electricity, motors88 words
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Advertisement615 1929-03-20 19 ASSETS OVER £j«, ASSURANCE C TOBCE OVEB Wmjm I TBE GREAT EASIERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LMim I (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). I Ifte company has 520.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Lile »im-D»/n'nnjm..v Assurance Companies Act. ATTRACTIVE PLANS OP A<5«!IT1» aiwe< a w615 words
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Advertisement587 1929-03-20 19 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 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. N. S. Brown, Esq., Chairman. t> ?F'J*A Bel1 Esq Chairman. B. D. F.587 words
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Advertisement39 1929-03-20 19 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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Article1480 1929-03-20 20 Local billiards players will be pleased to I hear the news that Willie Smith, the re- 1 cord-breaking cueman, is expected herel shortly m the course of his world tour. He I has been playing remarkable billiards of late I C< months and m his last match at1,480 words
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Article44 1929-03-20 20 LONSDALE FEATHERWEIGHT BELT. Corbett and Cuthbert Draw. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Mar. 19. At the National Sporting Club last evening m the Featherweight Championship for ihe Lonsdale Belt Corbett and Cuthbert Jrew. The result was unprecedented m rights for the title.44 words
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Article58 1929-03-20 20 {FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Mar. 19. The following is the latest betting on the Lincolnshire: Miscou 15 2; Scintillation 9—l; Gamock and Umslopagaas 100 1; Caporal, Harpist, Orosmade. Tommy Atkins, Comwallis 20 1; Capture Him. Irish Romance, Residue, St. Fortunat 22 1; Nestorian, On Approval, Chichester Cross,58 words
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Article20 1929-03-20 20 'FREE PRESS SERVICE—COPYRIGHT.! London. Mar. 19. The M.C.C. made a profit of £20,000 over the Australian tour.20 words
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Article137 1929-03-20 20 Arrangements are now well m hand for the formation of the proposed Singapore Amateur Boxing Association to form which a meeting is being held m the Victoria Theatre on Thursday evening at 5.15. Great interest is being taken m the project. A room on the ground floor137 words
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216 1929-03-20 20 LOCAL RACING INSURANCE. S.R.A. Arrange Scheme. The S.R.A. ha? completed a scheme with a London insurance company whereby all trainers, jockey*, apprentices and amateui riders, riding work or racing within the jurisdiction of clubs m the S.S. and F-M.S. under control of the Straits Racing Association, will be covered, though216 words
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Article489 1929-03-20 20 lOALLESS DRAW IN CUP 1 SEMI-FINAL. Lost Opportunity. ManafekTs 0; Robinson's 0. The semi-final match between Mansfield's 1 1 md Robinson's at the Stadium yesterday \a resulted m a goalless draw and the teams I n prill have- to replay on another ground. I w The result was489 words
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Article205 1929-03-20 20 P. S. and L. Beat Etceteras. The Public Services and Law fielded a strong team against the Etcetera m the first match of the S.CC. Tournament at the Padang last evening, and. beat their opponents by two goals to nil. Harris and Heslop scored. Had it not205 words
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Article211 1929-03-20 20 The annual football match between the 'Married and Single of the Bendemeer Athletic Club delighted a large crowd at the Chinese padang on Saturday. The Single were faster than the Married and they might have scored more goals but for the strenuous efforts of Lee Wan and211 words
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Article747 1929-03-20 20 THE SINGAPORE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. Annual Report. The annual meeting- of the Singapore Diocesan Association will be held at St. Andrew's School, Stamford Road this afternoon at 5.30 p.m. From the report which will be presented by the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts the following-747 words
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Article58 1929-03-20 20 Twenty-one cards were taken out for the March Ladies' Spoon and the following returned: Mrs. A. M. Low 48 9 39 F. R. Horridge 45 B 40 W. Marshall 50 10 40 S. C Campbell 52 12 40 Miss V. Patterson 52 12 40 K. Niblock 4958 words
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Article59 1929-03-20 20 The result of the March medal, played at the Race Course Golf Club last Saturday and Sunday, was: T. Morita 6 up G. C. De Silva i U p. Dr. S. I. M. Ibrahim all square Phra Sri Banja 1 down Neo Yew Kiang 2 down.59 words
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Article56 1929-03-20 20 IPOH AND THE AUSTRALIAN VISIT. Ipoh, Mar. 19. The Kippax incident, the barracking of Larwood, reading: the riot act to Geary who retired and got his leg massaged, are recounted m a letter to the Press here protesting that Malaya should not invite the Australians as a sign of displeasure.56 words
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