The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 May 1929
1929-05-20
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Title Section13 1929-05-20 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S& MONDAY MAY 20, 1929. NO. 12,72213 words
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Article302 1929-05-20 1 Affairs m China have. taken a serious turn. The dispute between Chiang Kai Shek and Feng Yu Hsiang appears likely to result m fighting. The two have indulged m opposing proclamations and it is reported Chiang Kai Shek has threatened to retire into private life if Feng302 words
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Article1913 1929-05-20 1 During the years of our married life, writes Cantor m the Times of Ceylon, I have been engaged m a ceaseless struggle to maintain that level of intellectual superiority, which a woman is so ready to acknowledge m the male to whom she is affianced, and to discount1,913 words
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Advertisement363 1929-05-20 1 r^"^ CAN PURCHASE I ANYWHERR I SWALLOW ARIELL'S I RENOWNED CAKgg^ t i Raffles Hotell SATURDAY, MAY 25th. V f GRAND FANCY DRESS DINNER f AND CARNIVAL t V m aid of Earl Haij? Memorial Fund. j V Dancing Till 2 a.m. W T By nd permission of Colonel D.363 words
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Advertisement337 1929-05-20 1 CYRUS PRICEI SAFES j I As supplied to the F.M.S. Government, F.M.S. fl "t Railways, Crown Agents for the Colonies, m H.M. Post Office, War Office, Etc. I I McAUSTER AND CO., LTD. E (.Incorporated m Straits Settlements). g ILII IL 1 1 1 il il i¥.l .IWM M 1337 words
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Advertisement96 1929-05-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Police Band fixtures Page 2. Flit destroys mosquitoes Page 13. Moutrie's H.M.V. records lists^Page 16. Kodaks are the best m the world— Page. la Tropical underwear on sale at Little's Page The new superior Whippets have arri\ed —Page 14. Gantner swimming costumes at Robinson's Page Building Inspector wanted;96 words
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Advertisement16 1929-05-20 1 FOR DAINTY PASTRY I SWALLOW ARIELL'S I PATENT ROLLER FLOUR I IN 51b BAGS. I a^aWaWaHaHMHafli16 words
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Miscellaneous184 1929-05-20 1 THE WEEK. Mot-day, 20th. High Water. 8.39 a.m., 7.9, 9.0 p.m., 8.1. Whit Monday. Tennis Guillemard Cup Ladies Lawn T.C. 9 a.m. Singapore Races. Football: I.C.F.A. vs. S.C.C. (Div. I) Padang; S.C.C. vs. Police iDiv. II) S.C.C. Cricket: S.C.C. vs. N. Sembilan -last day) V.M.C.A. vs. Ceylon S.C. Tuesday, 21uf.184 words
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Advertisement247 1929-05-20 2 NEW STOCKS. BEMAX. I Th. New Vttmata B. ?«<>*• TAKY IMPIa^TOKY. NONN TONIC TABLETS. ESPANOL SOLVENT. The New Redneer. MEDICAL HALL LTD.. Opposite Post Ollles, SINGAPORE. Quality Sendee Price Economy. EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA (SINGAPORE BRANCH) I Under the Patronage of His ExeeQeaeySir HUGH CLIFFORD. M.C.3.. G.CJI.G., G.8.E., and His247 words
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Advertisement222 1929-05-20 2 < COMMENCING THURSDAY, MAT ZOBK. CABPTS a Italian Grand Opera FULL CHORUS, ORCHESTRA AND BAULKT. Si uZmtr 1 gg Tfmlort jgj^ 1 £gt£ j U Tosca 3£%l j U Tinnta jgjj llirsureii Siiglia. jgj£»j Msian fctttrfly "SncS^ Canaca Msy SOth. PAGUAOCI May Stat. *"*bbbtbb BOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLER PRICES222 words
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Advertisement189 1929-05-20 2 ALHAMBRA^ I># Cfcaag Sa* a Co, Ltd. Propria S_P»«*i«fcl *"~«ramn\e Caatawnrfng SnaAy, May l&Hh. tot an indeg la> the Sacnai Show at 9 PJn Douglas Fairbanks The Screen's Moat Romantic Figure, m the World 1 q The Iron Ma* A Magnificent Story— A Fearless Pictnre— A United \rtk. SEX DOUG189 words
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Article226 1929-05-20 3 r he following were the scores m the ir:i\vn match between the South Africans l*e\ Worcestershire: South Africans— l«t Inns. Taylor b Hill 103 Siedle, c Fox b Hill 26 Dalton, b Gilbert 18 Christie, b Gilbert 9 Catterall, b Jewell 35 Cameron, c Fox, b226 words
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Article250 1929-05-20 3 The following were the full scores m the match between the South Africans and Leicestershire: Leicestershire. Ist Innings. Shipman, b Vincent 58 Dawson, b Bell 58 Armstrong, b Bell 4 I Jerry, run out 2 A still, run out 21 Coleman, c Cameron, b Mitchell is250 words
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Article217 1929-05-20 3 (■iving Up Boxing for Business. Tommy Milligan former middle-weight champion of England has decided to retire Irom boxing and devote his time and money to a spotts business m Glasgow. Those who know Milligan intimately will be prepared for the news. The ex-champion was m London with217 words
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Advertisement80 1929-05-20 3 ■The Best I I J BBBr^ tlt£> *9 I v/ KODAK. LIMITED, f Br re BBK ww* I Hn___fl_fllf I Hi 111 SLJy |cARIBONUm] I Typewriter Ribbons I ||C A. RIBEIRO CO., LTD.I |j E t r a i I ers Printers Engravers. IARISTOI MOTOR OILS 1 j GOLDEN CLEAR80 words
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Advertisement357 1929-05-20 3 i^HIMsIOD^B ajM *mmCQ®i&s®®@Q@@®®®®&^^ I i(?^| jh I 1 Estate Trust Agencies cough. andß ■■■■rl I coiq* iua« th_4»H *ms*f |S _#V -TV _BWSVV W fl l^^ggtelj j (1927) Limited. ■7^fl^_?pT2TTV^B I I BRANCHES 1 J ■Wyt^JtljLl^ I Z1 Fl"* Cross Street MALACCA fl HUflHfll F I Ut Street PENANG Registered357 words
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4747 1929-05-20 4 REMINISCENCES OF T. P. O'CONNOR. Introduction of the Home Rule Bill.' Gladstone and Chamberlain Bright Declares Against —Liberals Foreign Office Meeting. It would te a waste Morley as of my space to go into Chief Secretary, the long story ol poliFeb. 2, 1886. tical and4,747 words
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Advertisement170 1929-05-20 4 ji THE SECRET r» /#A THE SUCCE ss 0 f -^^-jpj I 'TL_ iirf^_jKg^______^L. _r* sf ASPRo»> I NEVER FAIL* timer *^vj 111 10 All Chemists 2 il TABLETS Stock TABLED 11 cents, /wrnu. CENTs aS» colds "ASPRO" MB MALARIA ___3lV^ dengue HJWM THE Hml^pg HEADACHES ___^T^B SLEEPLESSNESS W^P|!TC^ NEURALGIA170 words
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Article386 1929-05-20 5 Victory m British Hard Courts Tourney. London, May 4. The finals m four events m the British Hard Courts Championship at Bournemouth were played to-day. Miss Heine, the 19-y ears-old South African Champion, has begun the tour by winning the Ladies' title, defeating Miss Ridley m the386 words
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Article382 1929-05-20 5 The sixth annual reunion dinner of the Middlesex Regiment was held at the Europe Hotel, on Thursday 14 old members of the Regiment and eight guests being present. This is the largest number that has been able to gather for this annual function since its inception m382 words
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Article159 1929-05-20 5 Third Generation m Degenerate/ White men do not thrive m the tropics and permanent settlement is undesirable from every point of view. This opinion was expressed by Lieut.Colonel T. H. Chapman, who was m Ceylon for 35 years as a Government officer and for the159 words
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Advertisement163 1929-05-20 5 I v j**ti— a .tA'*"- mm m^_ V_t iPr----_____C I—. m **m*M I 'ivliiisß— am ___F9* ___i __sa___^ bbw \ar as _sT^s^_i Bk 3_BJ Am SJP___^^^^__^^_n 'l_ aa^T^^ji SV B_ •fl i_[^ gg -i?~_3B^ __l^l____l Bm^Bßv -1 BMS^B^? a~q BBV. I I _m Ifl ___^3__^Wsl L_ I I^______S^_ C mam163 words
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Advertisement242 1929-05-20 5 VUOra_Ji___S *^JlpHr>jSs^% j WM^a J_H^__^^^^Jb»^^^^^^____^^^»^mMß^^^^^^^^^^^^^___^Ow __t_ WITH THII feg-c^ Of oourse if a rice pudding is pale s^ \t blue m colour and the rice is all neither too thick nor too thin— shimming round, people will get and men of the world who do not up from the table242 words
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Article391 1929-05-20 6 Poor Play m Final Ganfes* London. May 4. Most players are feeling the effects of a strenuous season, and the standard of to-day's play suffered m consequence. In the presence of 35,000 spectators, As ton Villa defeated Sheffield Wednesday 4 J. At the outset, the Wednesday showed391 words
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Article322 1929-05-20 6 Tbe success of tbe British team m the Ryder up ia welcome not only for its own sake as a triumph won by a brilliant recovery after the Americana had Rained thc lead on the fust day. but squally so as a further sign of the re-establishment322 words
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Article154 1929-05-20 6 B rand ret h Sent to Goal. London. May l. The trial of Brandivth on a charge of publishing a false balance sheet and making false entries m an Invoice book relating to Ncr-Sag, Limited, was concluded to-day at the Old Bailey. The prosecution decided not t«»154 words
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Article37 1929-05-20 6 >methwick, the last borough m the midlands to have hansom cabs, has now broken with the past by removing its historic cabmen's shelter to a children's playground, where it will house the playground attendant.37 words
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Advertisement324 1929-05-20 6 1 Smooth, Tleasureful Hiding Assured CEMTIJIRY SIX "Vhe <f Six of the Century" combines Jr beauty of design with silent power jgs^ +J 2nd uninterrupted riding ease. Look at its heavy, balanced crank-shaft, coupled fll LL 1 formance is so smooth. If you want speed, ap' fll f° r t324 words
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Advertisement208 1929-05-20 6 **M**m*mmm i^a^^ai M^^_ninSßßll-Ba_B a^ Bu /^Ps^^ Ban Bu Bm BBS BBbI al Bm mf~ SsV BBU Bm f* 1 am \^=3©lL 7 am am l^ SB?a«*X. -t- am ml tS^ VvK. ***> am I I B HpHIS preparation contains the natural medicinal I H a principles of the Grape and208 words
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Article375 1929-05-20 7 INEVITABLE CRASH COMING. Chiang's Threat to Feng. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Nanking, May 18. Chiang Kai Shek has telegraphed to Han Fu Chu (Feng Yu Hsiang's chief lieutenant) stating he has received a report that Han Fu Chu's troops have dynamited the Peking-Hankow railway bridges on375 words
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Article282 1929-05-20 7 Battle Home Against Mistral. I Keuter's Service.] Paris, May 17 5.1."» pjn. Herr Eckener*! decision to land at Lyons was made towards the close of an all day .-trugglc to reach Friedrichshafen. The engine trouble which led to ihe resehre to turn back brst developed over282 words
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Article153 1929-05-20 7 The Order of Saint Michael .and Saint George observed St. George's Day by holding" its annua) commemorative service m St. Paul's Cathedral. Sir Frank Swettenham (King at Arms) was present, and the following Knights were among those who walked m the procession: Lord Southborough, Sir Matthew Nathan, and Sir Francis153 words
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Article409 1929-05-20 7 PARTY LEADERS' REPLIES. Baldwin on Britain's Example. [British Radio Official iService.l Rugby, May 18. The leaders of the three political parties, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Mac Donald and Mr. Lloyd George, have replied to the Manifesto submitter) to them by the Disarmament Manifesto Committee, representative of societies actively409 words
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107 1929-05-20 7 [Keuter's Service.l Cleveland. May 18. The medical avthoritief* ar? frantically tr\ing to round up 100 out-patients who wen m the clinic at the time of the explosion. It i- feared many of hem ivtr.' have been affected ls» Use gas, ihe effects of which are107 words
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Article36 1929-05-20 7 [Router's Service.] The Hague. May 17. The Finance Minister announced the Government has no intention of abolishing the tea duty as a result of the repeal of the du»y m England.36 words
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Article31 1929-05-20 7 U PRINCE PURACHATRA IN LONDON. [Reuter's Service.] London, May 17. Prime Purachatra, Siamese Minister of Commerce, has arrived. He was met at the station by a representative of Sir Austen Chamberlain.31 words
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28 1929-05-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, May 17. Mr. Dwight Davis, Secretary for War m the Coolidge Cabinet succeeds Mr. Stimson as Governor-General of the Philippines.28 words
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Article40 1929-05-20 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, May 18. Mr. Hoover has announced the settlement of thc Tacna-Arica dispute by direct negotiations between Chile and Peru, whereby Chile retains Arica and Tacna goes to Peru; while Chile will pay Peru $6,000,000.40 words
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Article138 1929-05-20 7 Referring to the death of Father Couvreur the China Express and Telegraph says: The j body was removed from the residence he had occupied, 6, Allee Garibaldi, Le Vesinet, at 8.45 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, and conveyed to the Chapel of the Seminaire des Missions Etrangeres, 128, rue dv138 words
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Advertisement594 1929-05-20 7 BUSINESS CARDS. f BEACH HOUSE I TANJONG KATONG -We Residential Hotel. i Bathlns Paw, f r e Good Cuicine. Tt nn g lIIJ HC. Gasper. Proprietor, f jfiASSAGE 11/ l VN,( I K E I :IfII fumiko. I I bV"sb» dhOBY GHAUT. >.xa£Xi>(2XsX*X?(<^^ j FUNERALS. I I sIN( jaPORE CASKET594 words
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Advertisement849 1929-05-20 7 NOTICES. LADIES. PRISCILLA is now located m her new shop at 56 Hill Street, just off Stamford Road. She has a nice selection of Hats and Dresses, also ALLEN-A Hosiery. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES. The quarterly sessions «»f the Board of Licensing Justices for the Settlement of849 words
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Advertisement742 1929-05-20 7 "NOTICES.' NOTICE. TO TRAVELLERS MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES.— ReIiabIe service given m trade extension, indents, etc. Reports and correspondence taken m shorthand and neatly typed. Write to Mercatoria care of P.O. Box 626, Singapore. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Singapore Improvement Ordinance. 1927. IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR THE CORNER OF WATERLOO STREET AND MIDDLE ROAD.742 words
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Advertisement676 1929-05-20 7 TErfIJERS. TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the right to conduct Toddy-shop m the District of Johore Bahru for a period of six months, i.e. July Ist to December 31st, 1929. Tenders should be sealed and addressed to the State Secretary and should reach' him not later bhan May 30th, 1929.676 words
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1091 1929-05-20 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, MAY 20, 1929. WEEKEND COMMENT. Those who for the past year or two have been gallantly maintaining;, m the face of obvious indications, that Chiang Kai Shek and Feng Yu Hsiang had no quarrels or ambitions likely to bring them into conflict, will be distressed to1,091 words
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Article60 1929-05-20 8 SIAMESE PLOUGHING CEREMONY. HopeflU Omens. II -T.EE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT! Bangkok, May 17. Their Majesties »vere present it the ploughing ceremony this morning. Omens revealed that fish and fruit will be plentiful m the coming season. The rains are 'beginning; th:» monsoon will be good, followed by downpours60 words
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Article39 1929-05-20 8 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT] Bangkok. May, 19. The British Association (Siam). is feteing the British eclipse expedition next week. Professor Stratton has also promised to lecture m Bangkok under the auspices of the Siam Society. mmmWSm*MMMMMMMMmmmmmMmm%mmmmm*MMMMMMMm*--o**mm^mmT39 words
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Article177 1929-05-20 8 Destructive Fire. (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca. May 17th. A two-storied building at 29. Bunga Raya. was completely gutted by fire last night, the premises being occupied by Chop Hock Joo Bee. the local Agents for The British American Tobaco Co.. Ltd., and The Standard Oil Company of177 words
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Article187 1929-05-20 8 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COt*VRiUHT.I London. May 18. The death occurred on Wednesday at SiuYup of Mr. J. W. Campbell. Mr. Campbell, who left Malaya some little while ago. m a poor state of health, had been unwell during his residence at Home with varying187 words
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Article132 1929-05-20 8 The Birthday of His Majesty the Kins: will be celebrated on Monday, June tfrd. The customary Ceremonial Parade, at which His Excellency the Governor will attend, will take place on the Esplanade at T.4"> a.m. Seating .accommodation m the enclosures will be reserved for metal ers of132 words
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Article220 1929-05-20 8 Dr. K. Coomaraswamy, Senior Assistant Surgeon, Government Hospital. Muar, was entertained to dinner by the Indo-Ceylonese community on Saturday at the Muar Chinese Club on the eve of his transfer to Tangkak. Ex. The Chinese community of Perak were at Home on Wednesday afternoon at the Ipoh Town Hall, m220 words
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Article63 1929-05-20 8 THE FRI NCE GOLFER? AS i ftine 1^ [FREE PRF.SS Sri-VKf VW X Copy Rl( H OntheSwinley «olf co^*u' the Prince sf Wale, n r Aw Walter Hagen m a nine-l^^ match against Sir Victor a rm*< n *> v Aunrey Boomer. p l a; (j a63 words
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Article28 1929-05-20 8 Car Collides wit h Cmj During tnsflMtof rsceiwS auspices of the SouthpoVt vS light car collided ftithth, Jb > turn and a man. nonum and wl?*28 words
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Article43 1929-05-20 8 NO MORE CHAMPIONSHIPS Miss Wether^ Decision. [mi ns** g« v C j „„,V h] H;i t m* m It il stated that it j. the n**^! Wethered who beat Mist r 0 n m m the Women's Open to nlav m golf championship*.43 words
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Article40 1929-05-20 8 The Kensington Finals. [PRRE PRESS SERVICE. Wrr^ London. Mat In the rinal> i.f tht- KensinjrW hi. court tournament LjTett best Olliff ty sets to one, and Mr- Wat «.>n defeats Jt>. Ryan by o* .'J, H l.40 words
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Article25 1929-05-20 8 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. OOrTUGRI London. Ma, i§. There Xl every prospect tsi the ■*>_•>.. being tine and com! during the ffluti holidays.25 words
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Article48 1929-05-20 8 •neuters Service. I London. May ]<t The Observer nya I rai.ad.iur went hidlr lln his gallop at Manton yesterday ar.d A ed up sore. Possibly thia ia a rtrvm last season's s>plint trouble. The Bfosaset ol Bif NNSpttnf R n.'r'n- i> nerioualv liscountsdl48 words
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Article137 1929-05-20 8 Progress of the Compttition. [Renter** Service.] London, May IT. The following result- m the Davis C.n play are announced:— At Montreal the United State> SBBBSVI Canada wirvninir two -'.ntrK'- an<i the doubles. At Stockholm m the -cor.d nurd. L Raymond (South Africa) heat M. Ma' stroem (Sweden;137 words
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Article52 1929-05-20 8 Women's Two- Day Match [Beater*! Servite.l \uteuil. Ma> In a two iay s-atcß betwsm *J m^ m Z American ladie>. Madame Miss Edith Cross Miss Helen Wills beat Urm O, It— 2. f> Mdlle Barbier and MadBBM ed Miss Morrill and Mn Bundy I France leads by two52 words
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Article171 1929-05-20 8 THE iWIIIIIING CtC* To the Editor. tinC Sir -In a report A the e»J Mr held recently menti..n was mad* H. L. Hopkin to tbe fffect tast Mr amdng other experts fsvoerH ns» of Katong as an industra! ana. tp is extraordinary seeing that t t171 words
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Advertisement276 1929-05-20 8 IC 1 The combination of prune-juice I VB and scientifio application can IB make the most mediocre brandy IB palatable, but cannot make it all a Liqueur Brandy. 1 il I Bottles of quaint shape with 1 BWm plausible dates on their labels aid 1 I MJjjjjS^ the u wsion,276 words
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Advertisement128 1929-05-20 8 I EXQUISITE FACE I POWERS I Delicately perfumed H tn writ all. j| DI]Ti«£IROTHERS f LTD J Sale Agents (Wailmle.) n^pßHßßHM«ggaa-t^^^«g TiLK's. INTERCHANGEABLE BALLOON TYRES. 31 x 4.40 (Interchangeable with 30 x 3%> $16.50. Tubes $2.50. 33 x 5.77 (Interchangeable with 32 x 4Vi») $25.00. Tubes $4.50. 32 x 4.95128 words
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Article252 1929-05-20 9 ,UK TRIAL OF STRENGTH THK begins. Feng: vs. Chiang. Far Eastern Service.] htl Shanghai. May 19. couaUrbaStl to Chiang Kai Shek's V demanding an explanation of the J Lj dynamiting of bridges on the "^Hankow railway and the withdrawal r i r «!!to Honan sad Shensi. 28 of252 words
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Article101 1929-05-20 9 Danger to the Nation." Far Eastern Service.] Hankow. May 19. Nothing short of s declaration of war uttered bj the National Chief of Staff Gcomvl He Yint: (hing. at a banquet .v tAt-ning when dwelling on the nation with reference to Feng Yu Hsiang. The Chief101 words
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Article141 1929-05-20 9 Sensational Alleged Statement by Chiang. [B; RrrsngesMßt with Kanyansj Siang Pau Press.] Shanghai. May 18. lilroad st Wushenkuan has been r aired. Feng's troops have retreated Rsnyung ann those north of the Yel*n Km have fallen hack on Changteh. Yu Hsiang and seventeen of his adrestl have141 words
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Article73 1929-05-20 9 °1 NCIL REORGANISATION. [N'anyo Nichi-N'ichi Service.] T Tokio. May 17. Council reorganization plan in*Jt provision for adding two seats m Council ia expected to be adopted by *™t committee notwithstanding opposiisned by certain members of the abtnet M>l I* BMBABGO I'RI.EI;. Tl of the Chambers of Com-73 words
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Article114 1929-05-20 9 Ar.^. -'^---Jamboree Committee, St. Houst p. m Advanced Signalling .Wi m ,v,( iuarters. 0.10 p.m. Elementary »»s, St. Andrew's House, 5.15 Thui-sn. VM > T(l 1 ompetitions Committee, arter I>m Ban(1 Headlin v 4lh Elementary Signalling Vr!^!un T irU r> r> 15 1> m Advan <' ed114 words
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Article441 1929-05-20 9 STORY OF BISASTROUS FLIGHT. Mooring m Difficulty. [Reuter's Service.] T Toulon, May 18. The landing of the Graf-Zeppelin here caused the most intense excitement m the neighbourhood. Excited spectators made a wild stampede for the landing ground and police and the military forces who had been called out441 words
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Article107 1929-05-20 9 [Reuter's .Service.] Budapest. May IH. While a Vienna Budapest air-liner was flying over the Danube, near Budapest, an explosion occurred and :i wing droppel otf. The machine fell into the river the pilot and passenger being drowned. Columbus Ohio. May 19. An airman came to a terrible death107 words
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Article124 1929-05-20 9 Tribute to Better Understanding. [Reuter's Service. l London. May 18. The Lancashire cotton dispute has been settled following a joint conference. The settlement is due to a special Trade Union delegate meeting accepting the millowners' proposal to consider the men's case if they returned to work, and124 words
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Article84 1929-05-20 9 Federal Reserve Board Action. r[ Reuter's Service.] Chicago, May 18. According to the Chicago Tribune the Federal Reserve Board has refused to permit several Federal Reserve banks, including New York and Chicago, to increase their rediscount rates 6 per cent. Following the raising of the San Francisco rate84 words
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Article28 1929-05-20 9 [Reuter's Service.] Batavia. May 18. The Dutch seaplanes have arrived at the end of their long: flight from Holland. [Earlier cables on page 7.]28 words
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Article1069 1929-05-20 9 NEGRI SEMBILAN SUFFEU HEAVY DEFEAT. Losing Fight Against S.C.C. Visiting Singapore on Saturday for the three days match with the Singapore CricKet Club, Negri aSembilan were beaten by an innings and six runs fey five o'clock yesterday. Collapsing badly m their first innings the visitors only scored 521,069 words
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Article516 1929-05-20 9 SINGAPORE LEAGUE REPORT. Association's Changed Name. The Singapore Football Association issue the following report for the week ending Saturday, May 18th.:— The following are the results of the matches during the week: South China Tour-.— Hong Kong 3— S.C. F.A. 3; Hong Kong I— M.C.F.A. 2 Division I—516 words
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Article282 1929-05-20 9 Colony Starts Well. The Colony tennis team made a good start at the Ladies' Uwn Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon m the annual Guillemard Cup match, when they won all the singles games, the following being the results: P. Clerc beat Urn Say Kee, 6 l,282 words
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Advertisement185 1929-05-20 9 .^atanVlaaVlsMsttM I 'GANTNER I Swimming Costumes I Fox Grentlemen. I |IN A SELECT RANGE OF SMART COLOURED STRIPES AND PLAIN COLOURS IN TWO-PIECE AND ONE PIECE SUITS PURE WOOL— NON-SHRINKINO I IJR "GANTNER" /k'^Tml two-piece swimming I f JSBJtf^ Plain White Vest, Navy T*P^ Knickers, white web Belt. I J185 words
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Advertisement735 1929-05-20 10 Blue Funnel line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. r WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool snd Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. (0) 1 WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Dut* ____P____ t HECTOR For735 words
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Advertisement437 1929-05-20 10 limmtmmmuamimM m EUerman Buxknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.SJL) 'fLLEffiflir UNE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. s.s. CITY OF ATHENS M M ss. CITY OF TOKIO JSS 2J s.s.437 words
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Advertisement356 1929-05-20 10 British India and Apcar 1 I (IncorporaUd m England MAIL, PASSENGER AND CAPm SERVICES. RGO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL s v UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTYS* aHwm*Jl LONDON AND FAR EAST JWAIL SERV,! e*^ OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND tyj, Tonnage. Singspore. Uo« RAJPUTANA 16,500 May 18 MORFA Si "ftis,356 words
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Advertisement432 1929-05-20 11 BM I rtim gTKAMSHIF MBK (JstaAMIIM^MAIL UHg *^^b^^^bbb WW *99 v^^^^Bßßßssßsa--nn-BnnnnnßßßHa^^nßßn^Bn^_snnnn> I^B _T^___________l___! AmW BBBBBBBBBw^^^^Sk. s> ROUND— THE— WORLD SERVICE. From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Singapore. Singapore. Penang. PRES. HAVES May 27 May432 words
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Advertisement758 1929-05-20 11 K. P. Iff. WBSKLriE PMETfMRT MMTSOttPFU (BOYAL PACKBT NAVIGATION CO, OF BATATLC. (Incorporated m Holland.) 0 UNDER CONTRACT WTTET THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVXRNMEV& Telephone No. 8640. with sub. connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Dspai Intents and Manager's desk, i ■■BsisinteUisntnthe Straita Settlements (Singapore and Penang). 2 Q* (k& OFFICIAL758 words
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Article117 1929-05-20 12 t AD,AN mVmM m m*m9Bm Empress of France 18,367 tons gross, when taking over her usual Atlantic sailings proceed Home via the Panavna Canal. She is scheduled to leave Hong Kone on Sept. 25th, 1929, and is due arrive m Southampton aboifr Nov. 9th, 1929 The minimun first117 words
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Article161 1929-05-20 12 H.M.S.s Bnd&ewater and Sandwich are expected at Singapore on May 24th. and will leave five days later. A previous programme whereby they were to remain until June 2nd., has been cancelled. HM S Carysfort has been delayed and will probably leave from Hong Kong for Singapore on161 words
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Article330 1929-05-20 12 Admiralty Fleet Orders state that whenever boatswains' pipes are transferred from! Tk" B^ to an ther they are to be disinfected by boiling for five minutes m water Sufficient quantities of these pipes are to be demanded from H.M. dockyards to enable this to be done without inconvenience.330 words
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Article266 1929-05-20 12 Successful Trips to Philippines. rJtanTth "v*** eVent has *™****1 occurred m the shipping of Hong Kong Two and* VT^ Pr T^ by Th H Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd under tbf supervision of Messrs. Anderson and A, he Marine Surveyors, left for tb*> pu;i-266 words
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Advertisement574 1929-05-20 12 Burns Philp line (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regntar monthly a.ili„,. by the weH-S^own .teamer MARELLA (7.376 ton.) Th. «a»a.,T m 0t VeMel MA LABAB (4,812 ton.) MARELLA is one of the target and finest .teamer. trading to Aurtrali. Cabins de574 words
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Advertisement639 1929-05-20 12 Pr Steamship Co. TnT 44, BEAVER STBEET. NEW YORK (laeorporated m U.S A i GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVI. p ON, NEW YORK, PHILADeIph,? BALTIMORE. A (via Suez) M.S. SILVERMAPLE due May 27 M.S. SILVERHAZEL due June 15 HBJ M.& SILVERASH due July 4 <aii 8 J PACIFIC- JAYA -CaALCUTTA639 words
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Miscellaneous664 1929-05-20 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. I BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembtn and Kuantan (via gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fn s*? 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala ISnSh P h, J T T ai P in Peaang v Keda h and Lower Siam664 words
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Article1195 1929-05-20 13 A ROYAL "SEASON" THIS YEAR. Distinguished Visitors. ■tl r y, London. Apr. 18. lhe London Season is likely to be a KoyaJ one this year. Besides the English Ko>al Family, four European princesses, all attractive and eminently marriageable will be visiting the capital, writes Joan Littleneld for1,195 words
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Article250 1929-05-20 13 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle recently outlined his attitude towards the general election so *ar as it affects Spiritualism. "There is a very serious political question which vitally affects Spiritualism, and this has got to be cleared up. The trouble is that a medium, whether genuine or250 words
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Advertisement577 1929-05-20 13 to tke Public I TJ VEREADY Hashlights and Unit Cell Batter* I E/ ies are recognized the world over as the best. I Like every other high quality product, they I have many imitations. None, however, can equal the years of experience, the skilled workman- I ship and the many577 words
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Advertisement346 1929-05-20 13 _t j TOP Kegy Mosnfttftoes Atfacf I V< Wood isthe mosquito's chief sustenance— he can- ce A lt!^eyouwri^^ 5 fSfS* I Preventmalaria,yeUowiWer,den«ie, j "T K«ii mosonitoes easily, quiddy, surely with SS I I^^^* 5 A < ose m few mi °™cs disease-bearing flies, I mosquitoes, bed bugs, roaches, ants, and346 words
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Article505 1929-05-20 14 Sunday, May 5. His Excellency and Lady tluora attended High Mass at the Cathedral ot the Cooc Shepherd at 8 a.m. Monday, May 6. His Excellency ami Lady Clmord attended by Captain Corbin and Mr. chick, As. v.C. and Mr. Churchill, P.S. left Singapore at 5.15 p.m. on505 words
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Article165 1929-05-20 14 l/»ndon. April 2S. A packed motorcoach taking back 32 Cup Final nthusiasts to Reading from London suddenly burst into flames at Know] Hill Perkxhire. Ihe passengers fought madly to -p the interna by sseani of a single do at. Owe woman and three men were incinerBted.165 words
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Article90 1929-05-20 14 News has been received from tht' Persian Gali that two deserters from the French "orcign Legion, Syria, have succeeded, after ::n ;;dverilurous journey through Iraq, m "cach ing the Arab coast m a dhow. The refugees are said to have been m state of lestitution and90 words
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Advertisement181 1929-05-20 14 "^^^^^nS^ I jSfi It Jl -^»v-^«-- -BB_a_a_ 1 ■b-=-=^l_L V.l 1 .Jt^BlH **^> x J_n_l I" J S^ -a_st Ik js_S F lß^^'"' a-J»^- r r^( __r^___l "^7l^ss **T^*****\ _r V^^ \****4*^ > *^'V^>ga <^B ____>> a j^ll 1 The Second, the Third and the Tenth When an owner of181 words
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Advertisement377 1929-05-20 14 AAAAAAAA A A A A A A A A A. A f STOP THAT 1 Less Work t j. LEAK' 1 AND £bnbbV aaa* as n A I .better ResuH* I A Ym can Quickly repair v^UllS I A leaks or cracks m radi- Z miles from home, when J377 words
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Miscellaneous66 1929-05-20 14 DAVm COPPERFIELD Oi PICTURES. Artto No <„. <'-y |:!!li!i!|l^ 1 1 1 m ■■nißiUlll A^-^ "^uJ**^' and manage thTngs^^^ UaM IJ^amSsar \*jJkronrr*wim^m T^k^ TH^^ A ,?eEMENTO,N^«^TFOR A WHOLE SALMON, WHICH OAvIdSuCGESTEO SStoStot^C^^Slb AUs^^_£^ aB^^^J^>^-^T7W^ L^^J>Mt,AN HOUR LATE OAV.D'S A V£?^ CH F ORWO,ANOATONE Pound AnS WA^lSa^BV^ OFkS^TOi2SmSS T USEDTOr2nSIVnto BS2£?-66 words
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Article163 1929-05-20 15 I Saturday's Alterations. I Buyer* Seller*. ißatan* Padang 30 3T> IHongr Fatts 50 55 I Malayan Con. 56 59 UParoi Tins (partly) 17 disc. 13% dine IPehawats 89 91% MRantau Ord. ($1) 1.11% 117% ißantau Prcf. 1.13% 1.17% |$outh Taipinn 32 37 lUlu Piah 31 35% ißenong163 words
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Article68 1929-05-20 15 Mny 18. Bank '4 m.->. 2 I 7 S Bank demand 2)3 3 4 Private credits, 3 m.s. 2|4 6-16 New York, demand 66 Credits DO days 67% ""ranee. iJ^nand 1481 India, T. T. 153% Hong Kong, dei>un.i 13 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 124 Vb Java, demand 139% Bangkok,68 words
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Article245 1929-05-20 15 May 18. Tin 126 Ton, $101.00 Gambier 71^ Pepper White 113 Pepper Black 58% Flake Tapioca 7.25 Pearl Sago Smnli 8 Copra Sundried 9.20 Rice Liang Hin Chun Mark Red Eagle (New) 3-10 Rice, Siam old Wo. 1. 810 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 160 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 2§§ Rice, Siam245 words
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Article61 1929-05-20 15 May '18th.. 12 o'clock n<»on. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F; spot m% *i Standard R.S.S. >n Tender June 41 1 41 1 July. 41S 4l\ July-Sept. 42 St% v. Oct "Dec. 42% 48 Tone, of Market: Easier after tirui. Latest (able; .London Spot sh.-et H61 words
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Article52 1929-05-20 15 For information the "bartered Bank advise having received the following telegram from thtir London Qffice m connection with the above: Shell Transport and Trading Co., Ltd.. declared dividend at the rate of 3s. per share free of Income Tax payable Jul\ ">th. Beartr Coupon to be presented No.52 words
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884 1929-05-20 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SATURDAY MAY, 18TH. Buyers Sellers. Asam Kumbang 40s 42s c.dBangrin Tin 32s 34s Batang Padang ($1) 33 37 Batu Caves 1.47^ 1.55 Bukit Arang ($1) 1.45 1.55 Burmah Malaya 41s 42s Uhenderiang 8s 6d 9s Gd Chin Chin ($1) 15 &> Eastern Siam 5s884 words
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Article69 1929-05-20 15 Messrs Guthrie and Vo.. Kuala-Lumpur, agents have received a telegram from "\.he Secretaries of United Sua' Beting Rubber Estates Ltd.. that the Board have decided to recommend payment on June Uth of a final dividend of 10 per cent m respect of last financial year, making69 words
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Article207 1929-05-20 15 ROSE MACPHAIL AND PENMAN LTD S REPORT. Singapore. May In. Rubber.— London 11 9/16 d, %d up. Closing 1 p.m. Spot 40%, May 40%, June 41. July-Sept. 42 f Oct.-Dec. 42%. Steady. Tin.— London £199 12s 6d, 27s 6d down. Mining. Quiet. Sungei Ways 3.00 3.10, Kuchais207 words
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Article407 1929-05-20 15 Rebuilding London. Bond-street, almost the last famous London thoroughfare to retain its old aspect, is to undergo a drastic change from next Monday. Tht- laige bMrof' buildings from No. 1 to No. 5, Old PsW-street, at the corner of Burlington-gardens^is to be pulled ildown on407 words
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Article138 1929-05-20 15 Gigantic Camoaign m Britain. London, April H.— The most pigantic election campaign m British history will be held m the country before the end of April.' There will then b" the d:solution of Parliament followed by eleetioneerlng activities that will increase m intensity until polling day, May138 words
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Advertisement404 1929-05-20 15 ASSETS OVER $9,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FOtICE OVER $35,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSIKAME OMPANY UMTED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old J The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act ATTRACTIVE404 words
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Advertisement270 1929-05-20 15 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK i OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. icorporated m England by Royal Charter. «vaa__^a____ma_____i aid up Capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 eserve Fund 4,000,000 eserve Liability of Proprietors 3,000,000 J lead Office: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. lor Star Harbin Tongkah mritsar Iloilo270 words
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Advertisement405 1929-05-20 15 BANKING. 1 M HONGKON6 AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). 1 HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. 1 Authorised Capital $50,000,000 j Issued and fully paid up $20,e00,0'K) Reserve Fund— Sterling 6,000,000 i Silver $14,000, J3O 1 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,090 I COURT OF DIRECTORS: 1 N. S. Brown,405 words
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Advertisement95 1929-05-20 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASKJRANCL (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter A J). 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Adnriiustnition Bonds. j m mmmmmmmm mmmm ma mm b^______«^ Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, j BARKER CO., LTD. j CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (lst floor). A GORDON. LEE, Resident Manager. Oh95 words
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Article2374 1929-05-20 16 ITHE SINGAPORE SPRING RACES. Fast Times on Saturday. Saturday turned out a beautiful day with brilliant sunshine and a moderately fresh wind to temper the heat. In consequence there was a large attendance at the Racecourse and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent by all concerned. His Excellency2,374 words
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Article422 1929-05-20 16 Prospects are pood for another Tine daj to-day and there should be keen rating There have been very few scratching.*. We make the following selections. Race 1: Edmooronga; Shediac; Equi maid. Race 2: Jadi; Rosemary; Rammy. R*c«_,3: Toboggan; Prevail; Cocoa Nib Race 4: Onward; Lady Chic; Clargo Race422 words
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238 1929-05-20 16 L Turnesa Defeats Jolly. [Renter's Service.] Moortown, May 17. In the semi-finals of the Thousand Guineas Tournament Jolty beat Davies 1 up and Turnesa (U.S.A.) beat Whiteombe 2 jp. Moortown, May 18. In the final over thirty-six holes Jolly was 2 up on Turnesa (U.S.A.) at238 words
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Article141 1929-05-20 16 [Reuter's Service.] St. Andrews, May 17. In the Ladies' open final Miss Wetheret won the first m the afternoon halved th* second and squared at the third where Misj Collett took three putts. The Englishwoman was one up at the fourth Miss Collet being short141 words
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Article87 1929-05-20 16 Winning Partnership m Golf Match r ßeuter's Service.] London. May 18. At Swinley Forest, near Ascot, the Princi ol Wales and Walter Ha pen (the Opei Champion) defeated Sir Victor Sasson am Aubrey Boomer ty two holes m i nine-hol natch. The |aSBS was played under87 words
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Article91 1929-05-20 16 Fifth Victory for Ferris. [Reuter's Service.] L<. ndon. May 18. There were forty-seven starters for th Polytechnic Harriers open Marathon fron Windsor Castle to London, finishing on thStamford Bridsre track, a distance of 2 miles 385 yards, and the result was a r'ollows: a. m. s.91 words
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Article136 1929-05-20 16 Wins for Surrey and Warwick. f. Reuter's Service.] e-a .l n* L <»*>«** May 18. South African vs. Oxford wicked 01 S Uth Afn CanS Won by foul £X*alH?!? ,|f 152 and 325. South Africans 298 and 181 for 6. Quinn for the tourists took 6136 words
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Article50 1929-05-20 16 [Reuter's Service.] LoyslvUle, Kentucky. May 19. <mtucky Derb >* resulted as follows CLYDE VAN JDUSEN i NAISHAPUR 2 PANCHIO 3 Time 2 mins. 10 4-5 sees. The winner which is owned by Mr H P. Gardner, received $53,950. Over 50,000 spectators watched the rae< m which 2150 words
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Advertisement176 1929-05-20 16 j New "ftll-V." Records i I to-day jl max mtd-ma^ I issues I Lin*. witK pu*,^ ii i Ik *Of S. Moutrie Co., Ltd 8r (Incorporated m Hone Kon„). 1 KAFPLBS PLACE, SINGAPORE. H? t> t-l^ Mt##tll >M»iad i The WORLD'S mmmTmm. WT |H__Bft OBAINABLE AT I KHnB»I AL^DEALERS I176 words
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