The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 May 1929
1929-05-23
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Title Section13 1929-05-23 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. THURSDAY. MAY 23, 1929. NO. 12,72413 words
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Article317 1929-05-23 1 L'nder^raduates m Sydney caused a disgraceful scene at a theatre and desecrated the Cenotaph, throwing wreaths m the roadway Page 9. Our London correspondent reports that there is considerable demand m the rut her sharemarket while tin is generally dull Page 15. The Conservative press has taken317 words
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Article1271 1929-05-23 1 Let me hasten to explain that I can write on this subject m a wholly disinterested manner, writes Arthur Ransome m the Manchester Guardian. I am never likely to fish too well myself. At the same time I disagree with those who say at once that1,271 words
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Advertisement574 1929-05-23 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for L-rROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET. T^ V I |DO YOU ENJOY A CARNIVAL NIGHT ?j safes with ovhi ioo years- reputation I A IF SO T I I SUPPORT THE EfIRL HAIG MEMORIAL DINNER DANCE X I mmi\i7)n w*wm I i Raffles Hotel574 words
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Advertisement105 1929-05-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Perry's Safes with 100 years reputation Page 1. Auction saits. tenders, and public notices —Pages 2 and 7. Latest theatre, picture bouac and hotel attractions Pajres 1 and 2. New selection of Chinese t r reen jade stone necklaces at Robinsons Pane 9. IHinlop triumphant m the Selangor105 words
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Advertisement14 1929-05-23 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous129 1929-05-23 1 1 nhu WEEiv. HiKh Water, 10.57 a.m., HA, 10.24 p.m., «J.O. JH. I. Bumeward mail. [ater-Sehool Games. Stadium. Football: I.C.F.A. vs. V.M.C.A. Div. m V.M.C.A. op*ra, I! Trovatore, Theatre i). 30. Frxiati, 24th. Hi*rh Water. 11.84 a.m., 8.3, 10.51 p.m., it.l. Selaagor Race Entries Close. Empire Day School Celebrations. Football:129 words
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Article225 1929-05-23 2 The Canton Campaign. [By ananjvement with NSByaßg Siang Pau Tress.] Honjr Kon«, May 21. Two battalions of troops which disobeyed Li Yang Kind's order to retire from Kwanlin on Maj 17th came Into conflict with thi Kwantin garrisoa. Than T>i Tang has transferred Wong Chat Man's and225 words
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Article223 1929-05-23 2 Shanghai, Ma] It. Th« leader* at Nankin* have openly criticised Feng Yu Hsiang snd Ho Yin Chin* BceaaHl him of being peril to China. Strategist* believe Feng*a ammunition is sufficient only for month's fighting and that he will first attack Shansi. Four ■teamera with 10,000 troops commanded223 words
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Article145 1929-05-23 2 I*ljj> b> Promisinji Unknown Pramalist. Though H<»uanl Peacey hat v. j'ti»-n three <»»• tour pronbiing plays, he is compartively unknown to the puMfe and hi«! lateat effort "Warren Hastings" pro iurod at a matinee at Wyndhami Theatre m ai 1 of the Seamon's Hospital society i «X Btril«cd145 words
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Article86 1929-05-23 2 An artillery section has recently Ween •ddld to the M.S.Y.K. an:l the guns for this section have, we are informed, just arrived m Singapore. Tae guns are of the howitzer type and for the present the Regiment will be supplied with eight such weapons. Two of the howitzers are for86 words
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Advertisement290 1929-05-23 2 -SEIiVILEd fiaauuimiawi OF MALAYA (SINGAPORE BRANCH) I er the Patronage of His Excellency I HUGH CLIFFORD, M.C.3., G.C.M.C hj E.. and His Excellency Major-Genera! II L PRITCHARD, C.8.. C.M.C D.S.O. h* GRAND FANCY DRESS MER MID CARNIVM IN AID OF I RL HJIIG'S MEMORIAL HMO h IR DISABLED EX-SERVICEMEN M290 words
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Advertisement190 1929-05-23 2 CARPI'S "t^iiari Grranct Opera. FULL CHORUS, ORCHESTRA AND BALLKT. To-roisfrt IL TROVATORg SIS; U TrtfUtl JW£ Barbierc di Sifjlia ay 2 h ~~T CAVALLBRIA Wednesday, |f,4 >n R, t »t/>rflv Thurs<l yr RUSTICANA AND lay 29th. 11****** DUlieiliy May 30th. PAGLIACCI uyairt. Carmen JOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLE'S. PRICES $4,190 words
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Advertisement514 1929-05-23 2 ALHAMBRAd Tin Chemr Kee Co.. Ltd., Proprietors. I Speci&l Programme I Commencing Sunday, May 19th. for an indefinite H In the Second Show at 9 p.m. H Dowlas Fairbanks I The Screen's Moat Romantic Fiprure, m the World's Sum*» i B "The Iron Mask I A Magnificent Story A Fearless514 words
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Article435 1929-05-23 3 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3 held on May 10th. Approved immediate filling and construction of Petain Road, and parts of F*sh<»r Road and Home Road, adjoining Ja*an Bear Football Ground, and generally approved filling of sites of otiier approved reads m435 words
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Article52 1929-05-23 3 Y.M.C.A.'s Good Week-end. Over tht* week-end, the V.M.C.A. cricket team won both their matches ajrainst an S.C.C. XI and Cgylon Sports Club, defeating the former on the V.M.C.A. ground by four runs on Saturday and the latter by 1 runs on Whit-Monday on the C.S.C frouitd. Following are52 words
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Article321 1929-05-23 3 S.C '.<".:-- Anderton lbw Ponne rajah <*; Boyd b Wilson 20; Muncey b Ponm-rajah 4; Strachan c Minns b Ponnerajah 9; Lawsor. c Wilson 1) Ponnerajah 21; Snewin b Pon m- rajah 0; ('alder c Meredith b Hoole 9; < oilman lbw b Stack 3; Whiteside c321 words
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Article38 1929-05-23 3 Thursday 23rd. Competitions Committee, jj V.M.C.A. 6.15 p.m. Band Practice Head-' 1 quarters, 5.15 p.m. J Friday 24th.— Elementary Signalling Class, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Advanced Ambulance Class, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Saturday 25th. Practice King's Birthday38 words
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Advertisement132 1929-05-23 3 {The Best ~ir~~j t in the m ST^^L. 1 1 J. -4^B*flH^E«Bßßjßß4Bßß^^^^^^B^^^^r I j >y KODAK. LIMITED, iH J Incorporated m England. i j t* bbV •'^e I*'**^**1 *^jti>v^m L*t^BM aTaTaTXvXvX*".v."-"-v.vA7^^v^ aCl^f/"- Pvlfil 1 I^sf\aX^T^^ C jW bbbb) v v '-.v./v.aH 111 l jV I X JPj •<?••-'- -v-v. iißßbT^132 words
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Advertisement130 1929-05-23 3 I CMAWFORD S M €IB» CREAMT M As good as ever 99 there is no higher praise *R jR Wnxi^Bi CRAWFORD SONS, Ltd. JJ EDINBURGH,, fty jy UVEMFOOL LONDON ►g Tele. No. 2790 BARLOW £t CO. TI v ol lele. No. 2/91 AGENTS. Mp=_ I Arm I L^ l^» I130 words
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Article, Illustration336 1929-05-23 4 CITY fc» SUBURBAN FIELD T TATTENHAM CORNER. Parwiz (Michael Beery upi U'in^ led m ftftct hhad won the City and Suburban. The little distressed The field m the City and Suburban at Epsom rounding the bend at the famous Tattenham Corner. There, as most of U.336 words
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Article1539 1929-05-23 5 THE MUKDEN CITY CONSPIRACY, A Desperate Attempt. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Tokyo, Apr. 12. Mukden city just escaped being blown up by a gang of Japanese belonging to the Hakuyosha (White Willow) organization, a reactionary association, m collusion with Chinese desperadoes and bandits. The attempt was to1,539 words
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Article364 1929-05-23 5 Spring has come to the garden. Nodding heads of double daffodils, golden rain of forsythiij. burgeoning shoots of kerria, proclaim it almost vociferously. Spring's outriders are they, and, ever-recurrent wit-^ nesses to the gallant adventurers, who, risking life and limb, brought them and many others to our364 words
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Article241 1929-05-23 5 >ioi>* of Party Policies Adequate. The Haslingdcn Fret* Church Ministers recently wrote the three candidates for the Rgssendale Division Sir W. H. Sugden Mr. Edwin Bayliss (L.), and Mr. A. Law (Lab.) stating that they had unanimously decided, m conference, to put aside all party feeling: and to241 words
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Article116 1929-05-23 5 Runic. \pr. 18. Tht 1 Pope to-day received the students of the Scottish College and M Scottish pilgrim* headed by Bishop Galloway, the Rector of ttv Scottish College, and Mgr. Clr.pperton. The students presented his Holiness with an illuminated parchment containing their respects and good116 words
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Advertisement318 1929-05-23 5 A^ THE SECRET OF M^f^" ASPRO" j NEVER FAIL/S j TABLETS Stock TABLETS 1 a 4 ODD A lill cents. Asr iw. cents. dengue HARM THE HEART^^ETT*^^ LUMBAGO |]~j^z3£ RHEUMATISM '^=ps=33f> ThC H ,RRITABILITY ALCOHOLIC I^Si fl f9 USCd Whh AFTER El I LCTS. T^^^ J "ASPWK" J v-^Of ,N318 words
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Advertisement73 1929-05-23 5 "Their smoothness is remarkable they t&** dont catch my I m^ throat m the JM wt 1 sttgntcst degree -^gl 1 H liil 1 ~,>&£M X Craven u A" has taken first place amongst the good things of life to-day. It is the universal smoke of this generation CORK- TIPPED73 words
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Article2079 1929-05-23 6 FLYING DAY BY DAY. The Schneider Trophy Race, jj AIRWAYS ACROSS THE POLE. .1 3» 5 T Jh T. 3tMnV»« Splits (Editor of J London, April 23. What has been described as the biggest ,1 concerted scheme for the furtherance of private flying has now2,079 words
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Article136 1929-05-23 6 At the General Committee meeting t thi Y.W.C.A.. held on Tlunsday, lasL the nc« President, lady Muriscn, was e/elei-mad. j Mrs. 11. L Manchester expressed the pi. a sure of the Committee m havipjr'as Preslci I ent one who knew so well the eondit'OM m this country* and136 words
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41 1929-05-23 6 COMMUNISTS AND JAPANESE STUDENTS. [Nanyo Niclli-NicM Service.] Tokio, May 18. Government has decided to take drastic action against Communistic elements vrho are belie vex) to have Jjafiigate4 students of both Waseda' W&A& Tokio Imperial Universities to th^ f%cent seW»l l wltWiKle^.' >41 words
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Article92 1929-05-23 6 FURTHER PETROL CHEATING FINE. Old fettered Tm> Another ot came before ti. trate (Mr. r. s. o v hine«e propru „.,l' AW tin., *1 Ihii ia.e. ln,pt. MeK« f^V^ By^de.of the Singapore I- tint. On April Visit, I thl* Shop ill tv. nllon tin i, .md upo« oxainitiati.-n I Liupt92 words
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Article62 1929-05-23 6 The in qu ,st r^JST^a noon on the body ol < H«* been brought to T»n Toe* W suffering J^K^JU^'S discovered with h^^ nc Hj some days after :i^V*J« taken to his ward, an. < uu v a tely. A doctor -id asphyxia. He had Un d62 words
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Advertisement132 1929-05-23 6 The Gincwe Roskopf Patint WATCHES i REUABLE TIMEKEEPERS < A MADE IN ALL THE LATEST STYLES OF •> WRISTIttTCHES C^y POCKET WATCHES. I i-T aMKT^ 1., i- x V SILVER. AND PLATINUM. V FULLY JEWELLED. V SOLD BY ALL THE BEST CLASS WATCHMAKERS, etc. ♦j* Sole Agents WEILL So MONTOB132 words
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Advertisement243 1929-05-23 6 El W £Y<^^ X to SOLUBLE ]2^^^^V%|p J GRANULES S Good Health is Real Wealth The most predous possession you can have is Good Health. A rich man who is always ill +M is the poorest man on earth. Health depends upon the food you cat. The +M quantity of243 words
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Article167 1929-05-23 7 THE NEW WHARF SCHEMES. LS.C.'s Comments. [Reuter's Service.] Lotidou, May 2). After investigating the desirability of im- proving and developing Singapore harbour the Imperial Shipping Committee has published several conclusions. It considers that at present it is inadvisable to undertake any scheme involving material increase of port charges167 words
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Article211 1929-05-23 7 Speeding up Industry. [British Radio— Official Service.l Kugby. May 21. The progress of the Central Electricity Board m layinir the foundations of electririty supply both for light and power for every part of the country has been shown during the past few days by the fact that211 words
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Article150 1929-05-23 7 Opens the General Assembly. [British Radio Official Service.! Kugby, May SI. Th»- Puke of York, who was accompanied ty the Duchess, to-day opened the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland m Edinburgh ai the representative of the King. The appointment of the l)uk<» as150 words
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Article94 1929-05-23 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. May 21. tolling takes place for the North Ireland Parliament to-morrow. Already 16 Unionists and 6 Nationalists have been returned unopposed. There are 61 candidates for the remaining 30 seat* namely 27 Unionists, 10 Independent Unionists 6 Socialists, 6 Nationalists, 5 Liberals, 394 words
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Article70 1929-05-23 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 21. The four nominations for the combiner lf Universities and the belated nomination! of two Liberals, bring the total to 1,730 oi whom seven have been returned unopposec 1 leaving 1,723 candidates to fig.it for 601 seats. The figures for 512 constituencies for70 words
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Article73 1929-05-23 7 [Reuter's Service.] m Washington, May 22. c'e The Federal Advisory Council has recorr mended the Reserve Board to permit ban« li desiring to do so to increase their rediscoui 1)0 rate to 6 per cent. The Council endorse the Board's action to restrain the use < federal73 words
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Article1061 1929-05-23 7 PROMOTERS RUN RISK OF HEAVY LOSSES. Mr. Carpi's Experience. Some of the difficulties confronting the man who wishes to bring a first class opera company out to the Far East and some of the chances he has to take were outlined recently by Mr. Adolfo Carpi,1,061 words
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Advertisement521 1929-05-23 7 CARDg^ rS^Tmusl T\NJONG KATONG 1 I OMftidc Kesidcntial Hotel, g I Concrt^ Good Cmeme g 1 Tennis --3 M. C. Gasper, Proprietor. <•> If hone va x a@®(§)<§)®^ SfASSAGE i||l|.\MiTßE i If I iss FUMIKO. |l"* r MIOB* GHAUT. I .v.v.>^^y. MEMORIALS- I -MCAPORE CASKET CO. I MONUMENTAL MASONS. Telephone521 words
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Advertisement736 1929-05-23 7 NOTICES. EASTERN SMELTING CO., LTD. < Incorporated m England). NOTICE is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of Is per share, less Income Tax at 4s m the has been declared upon the Preferred shares of this Company on account of the year ending July 31st, 1929, mmi is payable736 words
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Advertisement472 1929-05-23 7 NOTICES. WATCHI The new Superior I JWBIPPET CARS. I ...—^^^M9ja^n^fcnjass^fcj»cs!y^^^^w>>y^*^ •^^^^^^^^^mzj^BMMM^s^^^n^— Prs°B W^^aSSa^B^B^J^l ■if pveW '5 B 1 Jl^^9liMH Hay^^B UjjlsL^lJ H^ll'*^BmSl aUa3 Kbv9 v Wtt V«*al t o t> t p f'' o t > "GOLD LEAF" TEA. A happy combination of the bounty of Nature and the blender's472 words
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Advertisement750 1929-05-23 7 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Tendt is are invited from Licensed Contractors under Drainage, Plumbing and Sanitary By-Laws for the installation of Sanitary Fittings at. the following premises: Beach Road Nos. 117 and 119. Tan Quee Lan Street NosMB, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27. Middle Road750 words
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Article29 1929-05-23 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH BEATON. At th» Karsing Home, Kenny Ko:t<J, Ku;ila Lumpur, on May 'JO, 19"2t*, to Mr. •iml Mr-. .I«»hn Smton of Kaala Jelei Estate, Bahau. a son.29 words
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878 1929-05-23 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1929. THE I.S.C. AND PORT FACILITIES. The T mperial Shipping Committee which recently issued its views regarding Colombo port facilities has now done so regarding Singapore port facilities and we believe the report came some\vhat as a surprise. In general the recommendation are that878 words
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Article111 1929-05-23 8 The annual general meeting- of St. Andrew's Hospital will be held on June 4th at ."> p.m. In consequence of the great demand for seats at the Alhambra the management has made arrangements by which downstairs seaU ($1.25 and $2) can m future be booked at Moutrie and Company. The111 words
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Article1621 1929-05-23 8 SERVICES "BLUE EYED BOY." "f "Hush-Hush" House. [Special to the Free Press.] The Singapore Police are now the "blue eyed boys" of the Service, and life for them s to be made worth living m the future. The Government has adopted a definite policy of police development1,621 words
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Article86 1929-05-23 8 Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and* notify to-day's tta^jfj Spot £196 14 16 («pA\cV wan! £190 5 16 (*P l l market la steady. Messrs. Symington and b j notify to-day's rubber pnc follows: pSpot 112 I6d. V iown i i ward 11 6 I6d. (down 11 market is easier.86 words
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Advertisement292 1929-05-23 8 I gM The combination of prune-juice g> I «V and scientific application can I II make the most mediocre brandy I fifl palatable, but cannot make it i iHb a L^ ueur Brand >- 1 I I Bottles of quaint shape with g I JUpP^ plausible dates on their labels292 words
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Advertisement51 1929-05-23 8 WEE MAC m Hi •^y*** ;iPS2 From All. DEALERS. •j BUILD YOUR HOMES WITH CELOTEX to shut out I I MOIST-HEAT ij M. STEINBERG CO, f Ji 14 Whiteaway Building, Singapore, j! fl. B. WINTER I TAILOR, I I BATTERY ROAD. I I SINGAPORE. 1 1 Phone 188 P.O. Box51 words
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Advertisement12 1929-05-23 8 j! To-day's Feature ■I THE NEWS IS 5 PICTURES Page "a-.%5v.-.wasv.v-^ v><a12 words
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Article112 1929-05-23 9 nNGBACEFUL SCENES 1 IN SYDNEY. Cenotaph Desecrated. —MS SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, May 22. r undergraduates who were cele c ,>mnn>moration instigated disr:ilTl ot-n^ at the Tivoli. howling dowr r t v and throwing fruit at them. *l?-irl# lef l the ftagC m tears but the -lack Barty. saw112 words
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Article65 1929-05-23 9 To Tokyo via Bangkok. [Reuterfl Service.] London. May 22. Ilionaire, Mr. Van Lear Croydon on his flight to Tokio 3Xft., V!;| India and Bangkok, re- via Russia. The aeroplane which used m Mr. V Lear Black's recent trip to the Cape m final stages at overhaul65 words
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Article79 1929-05-23 9 AGRICULTURE IN THE EAST. tßaateng Conference. [Renter** Service.] Kandoeng. May 22. fat Agricultural Section of the Fourth Be Congress discussed movements m the market which, it concluded, largely deon production m China. It is promed the irrigation problem should be ipriaUy studied and discussed at the next ongree?. that the79 words
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Article101 1929-05-23 9 The "Hoover Cleaner." [Reuter'a Service.] Wa>hington. May 22. M. r Hoover has invited the members of c newly appointed Law Enforcement Com- including the ex-Attorney General Pfp Wickersham ar.<i Miss Ada Comstock Mumble at the Whit- Route to luncheon Tuesday. It is pointed out the forthnog inquiry101 words
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Article72 1929-05-23 9 No Trace Found. [Router 1 Service.] Sydney, May 21. Keith Smith has received a message r Kctpantf th at lr anc j Q We n\s plane sifjited <»n May is wa.» flying north He opines the machine turne< k tryinir to re^-h Atamboewa. The Dutc* ■it* >72 words
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Article32 1929-05-23 9 Renter '8 Service.! London, May 21- .v M!>> meetingi will be held next 'approve or otherwise the merger Egyptian section of the Lancashire Fourteen companies controlv^r 3400,000 spindles are concerned.32 words
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Article33 1929-05-23 9 [Kwijro N.chi-Nichi Service.] v x Tokio. May 21. l m V™*** and twenty houses have been a< th,. result of a serious fire eurred at Kunatsu, m Gifu Prefec-33 words
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Article33 1929-05-23 9 [F( t| SEtVICE. COPYRIGHT.] the ri, ath 1 London, May 22. •T the R <KTUrre d at the age of 75 Hrtiv Wrnon F. Royle, the veteran ■"verwty and Lancashire cricketer.33 words
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Article28 1929-05-23 9 iHeuter's Service.] KmUm Lahore, May 22. h*d t j™ n m *d "am Din, has been sen- ath f °r the murder of Raj Pal.28 words
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Article178 1929-05-23 9 PAPERS TAKE UP KING'S NORTON INCIDENT. Nationalisation Menace. [Router's Service.] London, May 22. The Dennison— Sir Herbert Austin controversy has been taken up eagerly by the Conservative papers which see m Mr. Dennison 's statement a new menace of nationalisation as Dennison declared he wa« speaking officially178 words
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Article186 1929-05-23 9 Spen Valley Contest. I^ondon, May 12. The Community Party has received a cable from Mr. Usmani. the President of the Indian Trade Union Congress, acceptiuu the invitation to contest Spen Valley aivi* sion against Sir John Simon. The cable says: "We must expose the hypocrisy of the186 words
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Article149 1929-05-23 9 CoaJheaver and Labourer. London. May 10. Another case reminiscent of that of Colonel Barker has come to light from Evesham. wheir ;'.n elderly person admitted to the Infirmary as a 'nan was discovered to be a woman, who had carried out an impersonation for many years as a149 words
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Article186 1929-05-23 9 [By arrangement with Nanyang Siang Pau Press.] Hong Kong. May 21. A headquarters communique says Pakna was recaptured this morning. A thousand Kwangsiites were disarmec while retreating to Taitang and another thousand were drowned while crossing th< river. The navy is staying at Hokow and Lopou Kwangsiites186 words
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Article61 1929-05-23 9 Mr. Justice Deane reserved judgment m the trusts of the will of Sect Tiang lim (deceased), m the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, when the plaintiff was Sect Beng Ong and the defendants, Sect Beng Lin (infant) and four others. The Solicitor General held a watching brief on behalf of the61 words
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Article257 1929-05-23 9 Evidence Taken Yesterday. Evidence was piven by Mr. X. W. Frerichs m the Fourth Court yesterday m the preliminary hearing of a charge of abetment of murder against a Tamil convict m the Criminal Prison, named If. K. Sangili. The charge was connected with the recent murder257 words
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Article230 1929-05-23 9 Dinner and Carnival on Saturday. We are requested to announce that reservations for the Haig Memorial Fund dinner and carnival at Raffles Hotel on Saturday cannot be guaranteed for tickets taken up after t» p.m. on Friday, May 24th. (Tickets may he obtained from members of the230 words
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Article272 1929-05-23 9 The following: action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 4 held on May Approved erection of 58 flats (each of 3 rooms) at Hooper Road, for the Municipal Subordinate Staff, at an estimated cost oi $237,400, of which $161,000 will he spent m 1929^ Decided to272 words
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Article, Illustration170 1929-05-23 9 I "IT MUST BE ANOTHER JOKE." Exonerating Affidavit Published. [Reuter's Service.l Bridgeport, Connecticut, May 21. Mrs. Catherine King Fogarty of New York is suing Gene Tunney for alleged breach o f jpromise Ie 1 ai m i n g 5 0 0,000 d a m a ge s.170 words
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Article783 1929-05-23 9 CHINESE STAND TRIAL AT ASSIZES. Jury Acquit One Accused. After the evidence for the prosecution had concluded m the case at the Assizes] yesterday, m which two Chinese named Yap I Ah Kit and Tan Poh Koon claimed trial upon charges of murder and attempted murder, the783 words
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Advertisement161 1929-05-23 9 JUST RECEIVED t A New Selection of t z Chinese Green Jadei I Stone Necklaces. I I finely Graduated Beautiful Colour. PRICES; X i $115.00, $135.00, $165.00, $185.00, f $195.00, $285.00, $350.00, $375.00, f i and $750.00. X Robinson Co., Ltd. I <{ Raffles Place SINGAPORE. V V <SMgM^»»^Mg» »^M^M^»161 words
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Advertisement708 1929-05-23 10 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Doe Spore. OANFA For London, Rotterdam and708 words
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Advertisement504 1929-05-23 10 jJwsrman BucknalL Steamship Co., Lid. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) 'WONT LML PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES ID UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due S'pere. 1929. s.s. CITY OF ATHENS May 31 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO June 29 s.s. CITY504 words
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Advertisement433 1929-05-23 10 I». O British Indii aid Apcar Linn (Incorporated m England.) MAIU PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. U PENINSULAR AND oisU^TTAL S N on UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVFPvu LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONWN* FfflT CHINA AND japan Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage a, KASHGAR 9,000 June 1 MANTUA433 words
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Advertisement474 1929-05-23 11 0. S. K. I line. Vessel. Arrive. Leave. u-tii»»« iol|S Hamburg, Bremen, \ntwerp via Colombo, t Said. Andes Maru June 15 June 17 vn Rio de Janeiro, leo and Buenos Aires. World pa-sape £150.1 t Santos Maru May 23 May 24 l*Roun< n par-os-Salaam, t Durban and 1 rhicago Maru474 words
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Advertisement368 1929-05-23 11 JKM-IAR STEAMSHIP ÜBBK cJhtd _AlB-GBK)iA§( I^-LAUa ____DiU-l ROUND— THE— WORLD SERVICE. From SINGAPORE and PEN AN V, via COLOMBO, SUEZ, FORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Singapore. Singapore. Penang. PRES. HAVES Ma* 27 May 30 June 1 PRES. POLK J«™ 10368 words
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Advertisement759 1929-05-23 11 k: p. m. UHWKLYIE ?UEmm MMTSCHAFPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CG n OF B ATA VIA:. (Incorporated m holland.) Q UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT, Telephone No. 3640, with sab. connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. hepr*s*ntative» m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Peo%ng). of759 words
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Article81 1929-05-23 12 The M.M. General Metzinger, mail steamer, is due here from Colombo on Sunday, 26th. instant, at 7 a.m. and will probably sail on the same day at 3 p.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama. Berth, wharves. The O.S.KL's Santos Maru is expected at this Port81 words
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Article162 1929-05-23 12 Commencing forthwith Ist and 2nd class N.Y.K. through passengers proceeding to Europe via U.S.A. or Canada from points lying to the West or South of Hong Kong, who have paid the through fares from Hong Kong to Europe at the initial points, are accorded a reduction of162 words
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Article226 1929-05-23 12 Adelaide, Apr. 7An extraordinary position has aris.en over the abandonment of the six-masted schooner Dorothy Sterling at Port Adelaide. The vessel carried lumber from the United States, but there were only sufficient funds to pay towage and meet the cost of discharge of the cargo and harbour dues226 words
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Article371 1929-05-23 12 A Labour Problem. Cardiff, Apr. 10 It bis been a sore point with white amen at Cardiff for MM time past that, whereas numbers of them are unable to obtain employment there has be**n a continual increase m the numbers of coloured me.i who come to the port371 words
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Advertisement434 1929-05-23 12 Burns Philp line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known* steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.434 words
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Advertisement102 1929-05-23 12 LWOOLO YWAVgr f SCRVtCgj Passages booked by all Lines: No booking fee. Rail tickets issued for the principal rail. I ways throughout the world. No bcokin* I fee. Bagga^, Furniture, Merchandise flipped and Stored. Cook's Interpreters m uniform meet the principal steamers and trains at ell chief ports. Jl Insurances102 words
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Advertisement350 1929-05-23 12 Krarr Steamship Co. W I 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. I (Ineorponited la U.S.A.) I GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO I BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA I BALTIMORE AN D I (via Soes) I BUS. SILVERMAPLE due May 26 I M.S. SILVFRHAZEL due June 16 June j M.S. SILVERASH doe350 words
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Advertisement266 1929-05-23 12 a\A%i ai'aXsVi HOMEWARD HAILS To Colombo, Djibouti, Port Said ih Marseilles from Singapore. Gross Tonnage. D'ARTAGN'AN 15,200 tons Juk 1 Marseilles via Madras and Poadicbmj AMBOISE 5.500 tons Ju«:' OUTWARD MAILS To Saigon, Hong Kong, Shangau and Japan. G. METZINGER 9.600 ton? MijJ To Saigon. Tourane and Haipboac. COMPIEGNE 10.000266 words
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Miscellaneous680 1929-05-23 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and t Friday 6 aa.1m 1 Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a*m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and680 words
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Miscellaneous77 1929-05-23 12 Singkel, Dut. 285, from Sambas 22, for iambas 25. Hong Kwong, Brit. 74, from P. Baroe 22, or P. Baroe 24. Ban Siow Bee, Brit. 74, from B. Pahat 2, for B. Pahat 23. Sin Kheng Seng, Brit. 73, from Malacca 2, for Malacca 23. Gen. Van. Geen. Dut. 665,77 words
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Article529 1929-05-23 13 Sunday, May 12. His Excellency and Lady Clifford attended High Mass at the Cathedral of tne Good Shepherd at 8 ajn. The Hon'ble Mr. Nixon and the HonT>le Mr. Milne arrived to stay at Government House. Monday, May 13. The Hon'ble The Resident Councillor, I'enang and Mrs. Meadows529 words
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Article118 1929-05-23 13 The following: is the Drogrmmm* of drill up to and for week-ending. !!•>' 2»Hh.: Thursday, 5.M p.m.- Drill Hal!. S.R.E (v), S.R.A. (v). Brigade Sienal Sectioi (Indian), S.R.A. (v) Signal Section. Friday, 5.15 p.m.— Drill Hall, Officer S.V.C.. '"A" (>VG.> Co., Ist. Bn. Sipna Section, S.V.F.A., S.R.A.118 words
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Article104 1929-05-23 13 The Non-Benders team to play the S.C.( at Singapore on Saturday and Sunday wi be selected from the following: A. S. Baile; R.L. L. Braddell, C. H. G. Clarke, H. I Cantrell, N. Grenier, O. P. Griffith .lone W. N. Hansell, H. M. James, Major Milfor F. N\ W.104 words
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Advertisement67 1929-05-23 13 [strawberries 1 ri n p i if I rKi/AM I i /rw/i/ a tempting dish I 1 I They're Fresh Food too. j f TTtof's tt«y guarantee of I !pFPRIGERATIM6 Co LTD I -Orct^eKrd Rodv^ ~-/"eligie R.Od.d J mellow flavour. m m CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. Ltd* 9 "..<"" Q i67 words
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Advertisement127 1929-05-23 13 v-. >*■ TIPPED WITH CORK OF PURE NATURAL GROWTH A —mmmmmm^—^— REASONS FOR X m VPI^R P"* I k s^B ti^ 4 The Plymouth gives you that confidence and feeling of mastery V on account of its absolute safety at all times. Plymouth four <£ V wheel brakes are totally127 words
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Miscellaneous97 1929-05-23 13 DAVID COPPERFIELD IN PICTURES. by Arthur Moreland. N<* 99. Mr. Dick fulfils a prophecy. NOw in permanent quabtecs UNDER THE DOC- THAT SHE WOULD HAMEftbtW V' l\M |W9Kr V* uEKSr L I 1 i\v HfwK xV>^X5^sn*^P^^^^l ••"^NSGENEROOS NATURE WAS- THEMAIN CAUSE WEWNOTHIJ^OI^^^IPJCIWS N J^°2a?Js5^^^^r U«lCH MAO CAOS£O^K^^g^M^_ -SELF. ON THt)«97 words
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Article1824 1929-05-23 14 LAST YEARS EXPERIMENT AL WORK. Fresh Water Fish Culture. In his report for 1928 the Director of Fisheries. S.S. and F.M.S., Mr. W. Birtwistle, tutes under rhe heading Experimental Work. i..c steam trawling experiments of ihe T. Tongkol were brought to a conclusion >n May Ist, 1928, and1,824 words
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Article186 1929-05-23 14 Enormous Figures. It" all the automobiles m the l'nite<l States, after allowing for replacements, are added together, the total now reaches 24,4« M,000 units. If all the automobiles outside the United States arc added together, they total 7,400 000 units. So the automotive distribution field of the future186 words
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Article50 1929-05-23 14 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, May 18. Forty-five Japanese emigrants to Brazil have been banned landing and were brought back to Japan by the order of the Brazilian health authorities whose examination of immigrants is becoming more rigorous. The unsuccessful emigrants are suffering from eye troubles, especially trachomo.50 words
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Advertisement182 1929-05-23 14 //jfpticmiaV f ut I I ILT la^'c^sijflttfi^:/ I World Wide Favorites I For Hie Sbn And Scalp Regular use of Cuticura Soap, assisted by touches of Cuticura Ointment 1 when required, keeps the complexion fresh and free from eruptions and the hair live and glossy. Cuticura Preparations are unexcelled m182 words
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Advertisement200 1929-05-23 14 Bam^ama Bmaßh^ "^Bmmnp l»!ill Hliiii |<h uiiriillSHlusPsS bW I xf'^Si^S^B^^^S^S^S^^ 9^^^^^S^B^^<^emna bbm^^^^b^^b^^^b^^^^ isw» lllpa^lilll S2L ~^^w i; ii' ■^^Bmml BnW i bbv I Bnm^* 1^" '^^Bamml bbV m W^^^^m "a^^RrVi aPPr^^BrnV amY n B^^^^Ba B^^^^ '>9m Bv^bbV^^^^.^^Bh na^ Wfk' P^flmWal bbW ZZ^M^ rA^^ .*«vl^ 'illSu^ .^BnmmmmmmmPmmmmmmmmmmmnmnmm P?| %V^^^3^HPlfSflmmnmnf M am200 words
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208 1929-05-23 15 ROSE MMACPHAIL AND PENMAN LTD'S REPORT Singapore, May 22. Rubier.- London 1 1 l *d. Prices at 4 p.m. Spot June 40 July 40 M.. July-Sept. 41 Oct.-IKc. 41 >i. Quiet steady. Tin.— London £l«K 17s 6d Mining-Steady. Sun K ei W*y* 1 0 Kuchais 1 40 1.43, Kinta Dredge208 words
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Article622 1929-05-23 15 FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, May 21. The price of Tin has remained fairly teady during the past week and advices rom London indicate a quiet and featureess market. Tin shares are quiet with ittle real interest taken m either dollar or >terling issues. Rubber on the other622 words
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Article152 1929-05-23 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers. Klanu River (sl> 2^o LV.X) x.<». Kuchai Tin Dr«dg« ($D VATH 1.42^4 K. Lumpur Tin (ul :ios <•<! t'enawat M Sungei Luas (40> 15 26 prem. A. Hitam(sl) 2.75 3.00 xA. Ayer Molek I^o 2.00 Colinsburprh ($1) 8-25 3.50 Jimah ($1) l.» 0152 words
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Article61 1929-05-23 15 We regret that two errors were made m our report of the meeting of Ayer Panas j Rubber Company. The agents commission was stated to be ten per cent, when it should have been one per cent, and it was Messrs Evatt and Company who were reappointed61 words
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Article67 1929-05-23 15 May 22. Bmk 4 m.s. 2 ;i 7 6 Dank dem.-.nd 2 o 0,4 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 5-16 New York, demand 56 Credits *.K> days 67% r ranre i**niSlld 1481 India, T. T. 154 M* Hong Kong, demand 13 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 124-% Java, demand 13967 words
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Article246 1929-05-23 15 May 22. Tin 200 Tons $100** Gambier f^z Pepper White 113 Pepper Black f>*\* Flake Tapioca 7 25 Pearl Sago Small 8 Copra Sundried BaJO Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 880 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice,246 words
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Article63 1929-05-23 15 Max 22nd., 12 o'clock noon. K.S.S. equal to Staxulrml, Q.C.F. spot Standard K.S.S. Spot t*H v Standard K.S.S. on Tender lun-< 40 4i»» 4 July W l WH July-Sept. 10* 11 Oct-Dee. 41 4 41% Tone ol Market: Quid Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot sheel63 words
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406 1929-05-23 15 MACPHAIL AND CO. LTD.'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, May 21. Robber, siiuv the boomlet of one week i^o. has remained steady ami there is an Atmosphere of quiet optimism m the market. The price «»f the commodity has only jusl missed touching the Is level and has raid very minor fluctuations.406 words
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Article25 1929-05-23 15 The Penawat Company's No. 1 Dredge i had a successful trial run on May 17th and I dredging operations are now m progress.25 words
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Article129 1929-05-23 15 Sharemarket Reports. [FREE PRESS BERVICBw— COPYRIGHT.] London. May 22. In the rubber sharemarket there has been considerably more enquiry and sellers have continued scanty. Many orders are m consequence uncompleted and business U small but there is a general advance m quotations which closed firm. London stocks129 words
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Article430 1929-05-23 15 Singapore, May 22. The improvement looked tor m the metal market as a result ot renewed support from the Oriental Group has not matured, tinmarket remains weak and dull with values uf all positions at lower levels. Spot at tllKi shews a loss of 455,430 words
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Article128 1929-05-23 15 I Yesterday's Alterations. May 22nd.. (losing l»rice>. Buyers Sellers, atu (avis 1.47* Lsm 1 T) -> 1 I) *T) ton^ei Ways £l 6 3.2 > Jlu Klanps 1.30 1-S5 Ion« Kong Tin (fully) llfl 111 !>d <atu Tin 2Ss 3d 2i>s <s<l EUmbotMi I6i :^«i ITs 8d128 words
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Article43 1929-05-23 15 Sime, Derby and Company, Malacca, agents of Merlimau Pefcoh are advised by telegram from the Secretaries that the Board of Directors have recommended a dividend of 5 per cent less tax m respect of the year ended December 31st, 1928.43 words
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Advertisement622 1929-05-23 15 —^sSFTS OVER $9,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $35,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HY\l) OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old J Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act, PLANS OF622 words
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Advertisement388 1929-05-23 15 BANKING. ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. uthorised Capital $50,000,000 sued and fully paid up $20,000,030 eserve Fund Sterling 6,000,000 Silver $14,000,v>D0 eserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS: N. S. Brown, Esq., Chairman. W. H. Bell, Esq., Deputy Chairman, on: Mr.388 words
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Advertisement41 1929-05-23 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) j FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee Administration Bonds. i Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A GORDON. LEE, Resident Manager.41 words
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Article401 1929-05-23 16 NINE GOALS AT THE STADIUM. Remarkable Winning Shot. Welch Regt 5 SRc 4 The Welch Regiment and the SRC werp thT^ d j 3 r ar^le scoring match e/ening^n rr o 5fE the S^™ta.t back into play; Mil^hTa^Tnlore Four goals were scored m th» g gggfwSsss fl™L 1401 words
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Article159 1929-05-23 16 A match will be played on Sunday between the Sepoy Lines Golf Club and the Singapore Golf Club, seven players aside for the Wei Hai Wei Cup. the remainder to play foursomes. The match will take place at Sepoy Lines and the following will be the159 words
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Article215 1929-05-23 16 Rifle Shooting. [From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, May 21 The annual rifle match between the Malacca Volunteer Battalion Rifle Association and the Muar R,fle Club took place at Bukit Treh, Muar, yesterday, and resulted m the former being badly beaten by 40 points The ranges were 200, 500215 words
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Article139 1929-05-23 16 HAGEN TIRED AND REQUIRES REST. Compston Matches Called Off. [Reuter's Service.] Paris. May 22. Walter Hagen who is competing m the St. Cloud tournament stated he will be unable to fulfil his engagement to meet Archie Compston at Moor Park and Birmingham as arranged. He said "I am139 words
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Article173 1929-05-23 16 AMERICA'S "BABY" FINDS HIS GAME. Paris, May 21. At St. Cloud, on the eve of his 21st birthday, Horton Smith competing m the '•r>oo professional invitation tournament lowered the course record by two strokes with *6 and repeated the score m the second round. He led the field with 132173 words
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Article231 1929-05-23 16 Five Players Top the Century [Renter*! Service.] London. May 21. Kent \s. (iloucesterithire. At Bristol: Kent won by eig-ht wickets. Gloucestershire ll'J and M\~ Kent 834 and l.">:j for I Freeman took 7 wickets for .",0 m Gloucestershire*! first inninirs while m their second B. Lyon MOred231 words
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Article31 1929-05-23 16 [Reuter's Service.] I ondon. May 22. J. Lawson, trainer, states Cragadour did a strong gallop during the morning work and is m every way satisfactory and ouite all right.31 words
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Article60 1929-05-23 16 The following will represent the S.C.R.C. against Fort Canning on Sunday on the S.C.R.C. ground at 2 p.m.:— Henry Boon, C heong Chee Lim, Cheong Van Soo, F. W. Chen, Chua Choon Sim, I. H. Ho-a-Hing, Low Kee Choc. Ong Scow Hian, Sim Teng Boon, Tan Tfaean Teck and60 words
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Article25 1929-05-23 16 Cyril Tolley and Eustace Storey are the only two British entries for the American Open Championship, to be held at Pebble Beach (Cal.) m September.25 words
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Article283 1929-05-23 16 REGISTRATION OF HORSES STOPPED. S.R.A. Action. Owing to the large number of horses and ponies classified and racing within the jurisdiction of the Straits Racing Association, the Association arrived at a decision on May 19th to suspend immediately the operation of rule 68A of the Rules of Racing283 words
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Article424 1929-05-23 16 Selangor Beat Penan*;. Svlan^ror, in winning tin- Inter-State cricket match with Penanjr by 266 runs, jrave a tirst-rate performance. Selanjjor. First Innings. .1. Scott-Dalgleish c and b Donaldson T. c. Green e Anthony b Knight II G renter c and b Anderson H. o. Hopkini b Potter 24 Lull424 words
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Article102 1929-05-23 16 i Man Breaks a Record: A Woman Prepares. M. Roger Vincent, a young Pfcrfir*!* crossed the Channel from CaJa.s t c Dover on his hydro-cycle m 5 hours 35 minutes, breaking the record set up by another Frenchmen M Rene Savard, who crossed m 6 hours 6 minutes102 words
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Article36 1929-05-23 16 Members of the Serangoon Choir Badminton Party are asked to note that entry lists for the Badminton Tournaments are low open and will close on May 31st. All particulars may be seen on the Party's wtice-board.36 words
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Article515 1929-05-23 16 TEST TEAM'S WELCOME IN LONDON. Views on Australian Cricket. When the Test team arrived back m London they received an enthusiastic welcome at Victoria Station. The following views of the tour and Australia's prospect's for 1930 were expressed by the tourists: Mr. F. C. Toone (manager).— "The barracking515 words
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Article259 1929-05-23 16 Thj folloNvinp wer« the full Mont m the Scans: *""*> th Surrey.— ist. Inning. Hobbs. b Vincent Sandham c Biedlc b Vincent Ducat st. Cameron b Vincent 6 Shepherd st. Cameron, b Maemillan 16 Barling run out .\j Fender c Catterall b Vincent 70 C.resrory C259 words
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Advertisement205 1929-05-23 16 iV^IF WE SEND YoiT^M READERS' GUIDES It Would you like to receive— four tim I Readers' Guides to New Books on subieTt Har I you are interested If so pleas le I and by return we will send you a re»J, f H I entitling you to receive "The Read205 words
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