The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 August 1929
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Title Section13 1929-08-28 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S5. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1929. NO. 12,80613 words
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Article297 1929-08-28 1 WMM the prompt action of the aut icritic.-, and the arrival of military i< ret. 1 has practically got the situation m Palestine m hand, outbreaks of io- lencc ha\c continued at different points, ''he !i*t of dead and injured is a l<:ng CRC timid the situation297 words
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Article1194 1929-08-28 1 A year ago at this date 1 vas writing of tbe joy attendant on the ritual v ing of a garden after h I unmer day. How much deeper would In- the joy now could I take the iolj hose iiom the tool[thed ftttd watch the1,194 words
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Advertisement269 1929-08-28 1 T \KE HOME A PACKET OF j ABRAIZO M \Ki:s AHMIMUM\VAI!K SHINE. IRaffles Hotell X FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION WITH MODERN SANITATION TEA GRILL ROOM AFTER DANCES UNRIVALLED IN THE EAST DINNER j MONDAY. DANCES |l f'^r* c ig Kt ji j! u^u m Dinners sattoSay. 1 s%. W fIM Orchestral269 words
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Advertisement248 1929-08-28 1 TYING MACHINE VJ A COMPLETE MACHINE f\^^^\ 4^^¥ i*r i\v ?ff» -J^" 1^ "B" MODEL. ij The fastest, most efficient and most X economical of any WIRE TYING MACHINE i C" on the market. >« r^ ►J Sole Agents McALISTER CO., LTD. 1 (Incorporated m Straits Settk.nents.) g SINGAPORE PENANG248 words
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Advertisement150 1929-08-28 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. j tiylloaan for rejuvenation Page 7. How to teat a Uo©dye*n tyre Pa^e The id. id lervlce of I-'isk tyn Pa^re 4. Flesh Food (dmpany or vnrif\ m fish Page S. Kol.insor and Co. for the best m Manila cigar*— Page n. Cn^rraid wire tyimr machines at Mi150 words
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Advertisement8 1929-08-28 1 FOR YOUR SILVERWARE USE "GODDARDS" NON-MERCURIAL PLATE POWDER.8 words
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Miscellaneous166 1929-08-28 1 THE WEEK. WcdNCtdaif, 2Hth. Hi^Ji Wftt»r, tSt a.m., T..s. S.iy p.::i.. IVA..M. quiirterly nitH'ting, Bmßgfcal Ctek 11.30 a.m. Psntianah OaU Dredirirjr Concoaaioaa mMtbig, Raflßt hamher> 12. Singapore Race entriti clow 1 p.m. Pollec Hand, Botanic Garteni B p.m. Football: Anjr'<> Indian XI n, WeUli. Thursday. 2\>th. Ili^'h Water. \M a.m.,166 words
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Article837 1929-08-28 2 Dr. E. H. Black, Senior Health Officer NegTi Sembilan, and Mrs. Black wer arrivals by the Malwa last week, having travelled via Honp Kong. M.M. Tht* death has occurred at Batu Kusa Bunka, of Mr. Tan Onn Djit, well-known m Seremban, father of Mr. Tan Moeng Ten. of Cameron Street,M.M.; S. Echo - 837 words
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Advertisement396 1929-08-28 2 THAWPIT Does not leave a riujr Noninflammable, colouriess, STAIN REMOVER. Does not injure Delicate Fabrics. THE MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Singapore. MADAM 3 KELVEY will Present Her TALENTED PUPILS Jr, at the Victoria Theatre m TODAY at 5.15 p.m. m In a real versatile enterW I tainment for young: and PRICES396 words
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Advertisement399 1929-08-28 2 Commencing Fri4ay, Au«. 30th^ and nightly at 9JO pjn. The Forbes Resell Comedy Co. WITH APRIL VIVIAN DIRECT FROM LONDON PRESENTING THE LATEST SUCCESSES. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30th., and 31st., Londons longest rim. "By Candle Light" FKOM THK PRINCE OF WALES AND CRITERION THEATRES Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 2nd399 words
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Advertisement395 1929-08-28 2 ALHAMBRA^ ran Chmg Kee Co^ Ltd^ Proprittors. PROGRABIMK.COMMBNaNG SATURDAY, AUGUST >4« AND ENDING THURSDAY. AUGUST 2*h 24t In the Stetnd Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS I BLUE SKIES A Charming Story m a Soul-Sweeping Love Dram* Victor m Strong McLaglen Boy A Vivid Picture of Life on395 words
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Article1347 1929-08-28 3 HIS UNFORTUNATE EXPERIENCES. Communism From Within. The following is an account of whe -'xperiences and impressions of a native of British Guiana who has just returned from Russia, where he has lived for six years. He is a British subject, and has a British passport with1,347 words
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Article199 1929-08-28 3 A useful mirror originally designed for the convenience, of motor-drivers, is sold m the shops for a few shillings. It has a pad cf rubber on the back, and when pressed against wood or glftia will adhere to th* surface until pnlled away. This little mirror is199 words
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Article29 1929-08-28 3 Mr. A. E. C<¥>pe, acting Town Planning Administrate. r, Perak, will, it is understood, jn goinjr on transfer shortly to Seremban is Chaimian of the Sanitary Board there. T.O.M.T.O.M. - 29 words
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Article461 1929-08-28 3 IS A WOMAN A "PERSON" Canadian Appeal to the Pri Council. For addressing her as "a woman," Mr. Bob Sawyer drew upon himself the hysterical reproaches of his landlady m the Borough. There are five women m Western Canada, however, who are so determined that members of their sex shall,Ex. - 461 words
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Advertisement291 1929-08-28 3 Ppow¥rT| The Municipal Commissioners are now prepared to offer very attractive terms to ELECTRIC POWER consumers. Electric motors up to 50 horse-power may be hired at monthly rates, and the 1| charge for energy is on a sliding scale from 6 cts. to 3 cts. per unit according to the291 words
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Advertisement222 1929-08-28 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 specialize222 words
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Article206 1929-08-28 4 Early on August 21st, the N. V. General Motors Java completed the assembly of the 20,000 th Chevrolet and as this trim looking car ran off the assembly line, the performance of the company was loudly cheered by the assembled workers and office staff gathered together for206 words
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Article54 1929-08-28 4 "I heard the absent-minded Professor Jones driving: his car into the garage at daybreak this morning. Where do you suppose he had been all night?" "Well, Mrs. Jones told my wife that he saw a red lantern beside that excavation down the street and had sat there waiting for it54 words
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Article879 1929-08-28 4 POINTS FOR THE OWNERDRIVER. Dismantling and. Assembling. By THE HON. MRS. VICTOR BRUCE. (Special to the Free Press). AS TIME GOES ON, I think that the ambition of the owner-driver to do everything m connection with the maintenance of the motor car that is humanly possible himself879 words
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Article63 1929-08-28 4 (COPYRIGHT). Retired I.M.S. Official Killed. London, Aug. 15. Dr. P. C. Weellatt, formerly of the Indian Medical Service, was killed, his wife was seriously injured and their two daughters and two sons were injured by the overturning of a charabanc near St. Malo yesterday. Mr. Ferguson, a63 words
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Article30 1929-08-28 4 Efforts are being made to induce the Government to accept responsibility for bridging the River Humber m order to open out a new trade route between South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.30 words
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Article538 1929-08-28 4 Diamond Jubilee of a Famous Firm. Of the many events which pass unnoticed m the motoring world there is. one which is not yet too late to recall— the Diamond Jubilee of the Humber concern. For it is now over 60 years since old Tom Humber, a538 words
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Article420 1929-08-28 4 B.M.A. on "Strong Reason for Action." Doctors complained, at a meeting m Mani Chester of the British Medical Association, i of the difficulties they experience m rei covering fees for the treatment of people injured m roadside accident**. Dr. J. W. Bone, chairman of the Medial Political420 words
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Article44 1929-08-28 4 Bath motorists are forbidden I hose to clean their cars. With a view to popularising th«*r m car productions overseas, Arm^tro n deley Motors, Ltd., have developed service organisation m Australia. further important development* io tb^^. nection may be expected m the near r44 words
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Advertisement150 1929-08-28 4 H i. I YOU CAN GET JIJMk v////i&SM P^ljl kII i w flu IV I I IvL v fffl-j^^ Jm^m I j FOR NOTHING WF j I IHE FISK RUBBER CO. (FAR EAST) LTD. j Sales Division. I UNION BUILDING, SINGAPORE. mm\\m\\mim\\mwmmmmmmmamtmmummmm ii,;i:i:i!!»i';p| im■ 100 deserf miles a day §1150 words
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Advertisement138 1929-08-28 4 f t STILL MORE ACHIEVEMENTS ON f Wakefield I I Castrol i 1 Motor Oil FRENCH MOTOR-CYCLING GRAND V PRIX a Ist. and 2nd. on CASTROL X I I X FRENCH CAR GRAND PRIX X m. 3rd. and 4th. CASTROL V V V CZECHO-SLOVAKIAN GRAND PRIX. <♦ t AU Places138 words
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Article176 1929-08-28 5 For some time past statements have appeared m the press to the effect that Ameican car designers are preparing a special with the intention of exceeding Sir lenry Segrave's world's land speed record 231 m.p.h. But their attempts m this lirection will not176 words
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Article42 1929-08-28 5 "The more rapid the traffic the less the congestion." The City Engineer at Salford. The Rochdale Chief Constable says it is the height of folly for drivers to accept signals from pedestrians even though such directions be given with the best intentions.42 words
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Article1027 1929-08-28 5 THE FORTHCOMING GAP CLIMB. Some of the Entrants. THERE IS EVERY reason to believe that this year's motor cycle hill climb which takes place at the Gap on September 8 will be even more successful than the event has been m the past. Some very iine performances were1,027 words
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Article30 1929-08-28 5 Out of 552 cars registered m South Australia m March last, 448, or over 80 per cent, were American and Canadian, only 83 being British, 15 Italian and 6 French.30 words
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Article48 1929-08-28 5 Ministry of Transport's Prohibitory Order. Rugby. Aur. 1. The Ministry of Transport order pr hibitinp excessive noises from motor cars comes into force to-day. Motorists may be penalised for having, inter alia, ineffective silencers, misfiring engines, screeching brakes, rattling gear boxes or excessively loud horns.48 words
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77 1929-08-28 5 Chevrolet Motor Company broke all monthly production records m May with an output of 160,895 cars and trucks. This compares favourably with the previous record of 157,137 units produced m April, this year, and with the output of 140,775 units m May, 1928, the record month77 words
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79 1929-08-28 5 It is an obvious fact that MWSpftfWr delivery work demands the utmost reliability m the motor vehicles employed, and it is instructive, therefore, to observe the selections of important journals. The Evening Standard, of London, employs a fleet of (Juy ON type chassis, and79 words
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Article78 1929-08-28 5 The world census of motor vehicles, compiled by the Automotive Division of the Department of Commerce, states that the total world registration of cars, buses and trucks as of January 1, 1929, was 32,028,584 yeI hides. This total was made up of 27,007, '965 passenger cars, 317,669 buses and 4,702,78 words
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85 1929-08-28 5 London, Aug. 19. Sir Ernest de la Rue, after practically "living" on the Brooklands track for two years, established with the motor-racing sisters, Misses Violet and Evelyn Cordery, a new record m driving for 30,000 miles at an average speed of over85 words
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45 1929-08-28 5 130 Cars Destroyed. La RoclH»lle (France), Aug. 19. One hundred and thirty cars were burnt and a garage gutted when the garage petrol storage tank exploded. A neighbouring hotel has been evacuated. The damage is estimated at three million francs.45 words
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Advertisement203 1929-08-28 5 CHRYSLER I A car that suits the whole family When the family car is a Chrysler, there isn't any division of opinion m that household because the Chrysler has all the things that the whole family likes. Chrysler's distinctive new style and lively perform* ance are just what youth wants203 words
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Advertisement96 1929-08-28 5 UTILITY TRUCK CUASSB CAPACITY 1/2 TONS /]y cylindc-r performance with its greater flex-, Jr sH ibility, greater reserve power, higher speed!' m w and swifter acceleration. And now for the i im *.*-*+< /j^Hn 1 iltt) I *H I <*> O• made available with the economy of the four jt3^W/IM,96 words
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179 1929-08-28 6 An illustration of the discovery that every muscle of the human body is a sort of olectrfc battery, sending out minute currents as the muscle works, was given by Professor E. I). Adrian, of Trinity College Cambridge, and Professor Joseph Barrroft, Professor of Physiology at179 words
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Article1882 1929-08-28 6 Bygone Days in Borneo. LIFE AND ADVENTURE. I 1 NB,N/.V.P[[ THERE IS A VERY BIG slice of North Bomoe that will defy the laws of progrvss for many a long year. You sco something of it m that part of your voyage round the coast that lies between Kudat and1,882 words
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Article1700 1929-08-28 6 MRS. I/ondon, Aug. 1. rpHERE HAS LATELY been published a book of some interest, Mrs. Gaskell: Her Life and Work. The author is Mr. A. Stantan Whitfteld, and the publisher is Koutledge. But although Mr. Whitfield doe;, his best to persuade us that we are reading1,700 words
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Article163 1929-08-28 6 AND GOOFUS." The panatrope and other mechanical devices for substituting tinned music for th<» arenuine article are not proinp to have it their own way. The Musician's Journal quotes from an American paper a clarion call:— At liberty, trombonist; hot and sweet, plenty pep, read and fake, can sing, play163 words
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Article, Illustration885 1929-08-28 6 HORATIUS - Bridge Notes and Problems HORATIUS A QUESTION OF LUCK. I AGOO.D. DEAL OF nonsense is talked about luck at Bridge. lam not denying for a moment that luck does enter both into the bidding: and the play. When "Sam overcalls "Jack's" pre-emptive Three Spades with Four Hearts, holding five -o885 words
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Article495 1929-08-28 6 (Special to the Free Preas) Waier Weed by Alice Campbell, (Hodder and Stoug-hton) 7s. 6tl. A very interesting story of a young man who jrets into the wiles of an unscrupulous and desi*rnin*r widow m the forties, mother of a son and daug-hter, who is known to495 words
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Article19 1929-08-28 6 Memory bo often play.-* th<- o m s° j e >t* tnrn» our miseriw m recollection —Mr. Robert Lynd.19 words
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Article464 1929-08-28 7 DELAY IN BATANG SCHEME. S.S. (Malacca) Association. From the minutes of a committee meeting held at the Malacca Club on August 19th, we take the following: Arising- out of the minutes of the last Committee meeting:, it was stated that rebuilding schemes' were being put forward m the464 words
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Article258 1929-08-28 7 The P.A.M. Report. The* year book of the Planters' Association of Malaya states that th? membership as at March 31st was 18 district associations comprising 1,08(5,961 planted acres, 18 individual estates (27,263 acres) 3 proprietaty planters, 24 private members and 20 firms etc. Singapore D.P.A. and Pahang258 words
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Article135 1929-08-28 7 The Chinese authorities are i-aising objections to the erection of the large iron g-ates by the Shanghai Municipal Council at various points along the boundary of the Settlement and Chapel. According to the Chinese press, Col. Yuen Liang, Chief of the Public Safety Bureau, has requested the Commwwoner for Foreign135 words
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Advertisement96 1929-08-28 7 I gj RT APPT |C F v fl| AVHITE I WMlTt' I ;^:.-l TXT TT T O T^ I GORDON'S ##p|, IJK V 4i npvHfM It I 111 :v London. Vi I > ■fl I Sole Agents: I The Borneo Company, Ltd. BINGAPORB, PEN ANG, IPOH, KUALA LUMPUB AND TELUK96 words
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Advertisement422 1929-08-28 7 w/vyAM*jW WkrQUmwfirf^ y THERE is more Sweetened Condensed V A air /ML *SWj 1 ifUM L Milk consumed per head of popula/jiur mf/A^Vy^s <? tion m Mala ya than m any other' kJv^^^^ W^jNlfi^t>^V l| country m the world. m\^^fctv/rlW!^^O^^ ls {t not significant that, m this country, as m422 words
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Advertisement99 1929-08-28 8 I SAFETY IN THE PALM E IV I vZ 7 or sa^# m a tvre you nee^ P o^*^ 6 9 YI PP m 9 I 0 There is a very simple test by which you can I measure the gripping power m the famous I I I Take an99 words
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Article587 1929-08-28 9 MORE BLOODSHED IN PALESTINE. Attack on Government Offices. IKeuter's Service. l Malta, Aug. 2b. It is authoritatively reported that the aircraft-carrier Eagle and two destroyers have refuelled and provisioned ready to proceed to Palestine to-morrow. London. Aug. 26. A Colonial Office communique summarising the position m Palestine on587 words
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Article66 1929-08-28 9 [Renter's Service.] London, Aug. 26. Sir Ernest Satow is dead. [Sir Ernest Mflson Satow, who was 86 years of age entered *ihe Japanese consular service as a student interpreter m 1861 and subsequently became an Authority on the Japanese language. At one time he was*' the66 words
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Article48 1929-08-28 9 [Reuter's Service.] Dezenzano, Lombardy, Aug. 27. The body of the Schneider Trophy pilot. Captain Motta, who crashed m Lake Garda last week during a test flight m one of Itay's Schneider Trophy machines has been found m water 150 to 200 feet m depth.48 words
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Article45 1929-08-28 9 [Renter's Service.] London, Aug. 27. A successful experiment m „«p*eding up the trans-At'antic mail was carried out yesterday when 6,000 letters, weighing 100 lbs., were landed from the German-Lloyd liner Karlsruhe at Galway, Ireland, and were rushed by air to Croydon.45 words
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Article144 1929-08-28 9 POWERS' PROPOSALS REJECTED. What Will Snowden Do [Reuter's Service.] If A P*ria> Aug. 26. fo l^ s nde «tood that Mr. Snowden informed M. Jaspar that the four Powers' offer was insufficient and unacceptable thereby rreatin* a new deadlock as The Hague message, already emphasised144 words
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Article84 1929-08-28 9 I Router's Service.] London, Aug. 26. Mr. Jerome Greene, chairman of the American Council of the Institute of Pacific Relations was interviewed by Reuter m London, when en route to Russia. He foreshadowed efforts to persuade the Soviets to participate m the forthcoming conference of the84 words
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Article82 1929-08-28 9 [Reuter's Service.l I»h Antrelen, Aug. 27. The flifirht of the Graf-Zeppelin across the Pacific was marred by the illness of Herr Eckener, as a result of the strain of the voyage. As soon as the dirigible was moored he hurried to his hotel m a state of82 words
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Article371 1929-08-28 9 Zurich, July 3 lnt. The Zionist organisation has finally and publicly confessed that it lacks the power to cafry to v successful issue the policy of the creation of a Jewish national home m Pale stiiw. It has come to the end of its financial tether.371 words
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Article175 1929-08-28 9 Just before, we had had a loud, if sardonic, laugh at the laws which control the Bale of drink m this London. It was between 11 and midnight. My friend had his wife with him, so we could not go to either of our dubs for a175 words
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Advertisement513 1929-08-28 9 BUSIMSSS CARDS. rSEAoTHO^ TANJONG KATONG. i Select Seaside Residential Hotel. I Concrete Bathing Pagar, V i j Tennis, Garage, Good Cuisine. Phone 5553. M. C. Gasper, Proprietor. X g g A;, sllmi JMAISON MARTIN.! Permanent Waving Reduced Prices I Under control of Mr. Martin, I'rofesseur de l'Academie des Coiffeurs de513 words
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Advertisement635 1929-08-28 9 NOTICES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A» from Ist September, 1929, our Orchard noa«i Office will be removed to No. 75 Bukit Timah Road, where business will bt carried on as usual. Our telephone No. 7801 is still maintained for the booking of orders. All communications to be sent direct to that635 words
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Advertisement754 1929-08-28 9 NOTICES. SINGAPORE POLO CLUB m conjunction with the SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. AMATEUR RACE MEETING— FRIDAY 20th, and SATURDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER 1929. PROGRAMME caters for— TWO RACES FOR POLO PONIES, TWO RUNS FOR HORSES CLASSES 4 AND 5. TWO RUNS FOR PONIES CLASSES 2 AND 3. ENTRIES CLOSE at 4 p.m.754 words
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Advertisement529 1929-08-28 9 AUCTION SALES SHERIFFS SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Writ of Seizurr and sale dated 12th day of August, 1929. In the cause of Chop Chin Sens Huat Plaintiff. versus Chop Tee Mong Defendant. AUCTION SALE of OFFICE FURNITURE, ETC. Comprising: Blackwood charrs, marble529 words
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725 1929-08-28 10 S ING A PORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, A UGUST 28, 1929. LABOUR PROBLEMS. Indications would seem to point to an interesting stajre being imminent m regard to the question of labour immigration. Our Indian correspondent has called attention to the fact that the departures to India are assuming a ratio,725 words
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Article360 1929-08-28 10 It is now definitely known that the Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Parsons will not be returning to Malaya. M.M. Mr. R. T. Per rot, of Merlimau-Pegoh Rubber Estate?, has returned from Home leave and is m charge of the Chin Chin Division. At the meeting: of Municipal Commission on360 words
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27 1929-08-28 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Mn. L. flankers :ind family wish to thank all relative.*,, frit-mis and the A.P.C. for their kind sympathy ami floral tribute- m her belr«'aveniert.27 words
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Article948 1929-08-28 10 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONSULTED. Dutch Official Interviewed. Proßpects of a regular air service between Singapore and the Dutch East Indies have been further advanced by interviews which the Dutch Indies authorities have had with the Straits Government. I>r. Groenveld Meijer. who is m charge of Civil Aviation948 words
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Article77 1929-08-28 10 FIRE AT MALAYAN Tl\ MINE. Assistant's Bungalow Gutted. [From Our Own Correspondent IP«h. Alii; At midnight on Sunday much x was caused m the little colony of Eui bungalows and Chines kongsj the Malayan Tin Drfd^in^ Company', „iin near Batu Gajah, when one ants' bungalows caught fire. Although77 words
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Article393 1929-08-28 10 Funeral At Bidadari. The death occurred very WilMtnlj on M on day night of Mr. Johanm> Plan, k, A.P.C. depot, at his frifoncn ill I Road at the age- of 41* year-. Th< i gentleman, who \< a> a ell-known il was apparently m food393 words
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Article70 1929-08-28 10 LATEST TIN AND RUBNB PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT London, Aug. 27. 4.10 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and SoM notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £208 7 16 (down 15 16). toward £212 7 16 (down £1> market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber70 words
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Article258 1929-08-28 10 Funeral Yesterday. The funeral of thf lati Mr. S acting manager of the Straiti Trading < pany. Pulo Brani. took place ■< Bidadifl Cemetery yesterday aftt-i -n..on. Stephen Band officiating. Then sent the whole of the EurO| Straits Trading CompMlS M Wi European and local staffs258 words
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Advertisement179 1929-08-28 10 X i jjl^ BOOTH'S j 1 [|'"i:i| DiRY GIN 31 Wit.. I bR %S IN THE SQUARE BOTTLE. J I BOOTHS j I W s^^^.^ngj The Ideal Cocktail Gin iiai i s ij Caldbeck, Macgregor U Co., Ltd. j (Incorporated under the Compan tea' Ordinances of Hong Kong). j (Incorporated179 words
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Advertisement111 1929-08-28 10 (MERCEDES EUCLIDf I The Fully Automatic I CALCULATOR. IpATERSON, SIMONS CO., LIMITED, 4 Prince Street, Singapore. PHONE 2700. fl ■>■> T. K. X.'s TYRES 32 x 3V. $17.00, Tubes $2.25 700 x 80 $11.00, Tubes $1.40 710 x 90 §13.00. Tubes $2.25 760 I 00 fli.oo, Tubes $2.25 TENG SENG111 words
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Article68 1929-08-28 11 -NO PROSPECT OF SUCCESS." A Final Meeting. [Renter's Service.] London, Aug. 27. like the ringing down of the rtain at The Hague Conference is m i letter to M. Jaspar from M. m which the latter suggests a rneeti\ Powers according to Hague for the "purpose of68 words
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Article38 1929-08-28 11 [Retlter'a Service.] Paris, Auk. 27. "Diabolical obstinacy," "Blackimong the epithets with which denounce the British Chani rejecting the four Powers" latest propoj ;nv expressed that a ''third I the instance of Mr. Adatci will lution.38 words
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Article33 1929-08-28 11 Seaplane Nosedives. [Rcuter'i Service.] Detroit, Aup. 27. Warren Packard, son of one of <f the Packard Motor Combeen killed i>nd a companion seriiured througb their seaplane noseto the river. I33 words
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Article52 1929-08-28 11 Sculptor Suspends Work. :SS >Fl!\ ICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Aujf 27. [ardiman ii not proceeding with his Karl Haie m view of the criticism which m- been directed against it. rit. ronce is expected with the Office and until the latter tfives him ni no further work will52 words
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Article33 1929-08-28 11 PKESB SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.! London, Aujj 27. 'British six wheeler Crossley car specially constructed for His tf point about the car is its smooth •vvr rough or broker, ground.33 words
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37 1929-08-28 11 [Reuter's Service.] Los Angeles, Aug. 27. Zeppelin left for Lake Hurst at Los Angeles, later. Zeppelin left at 00.14 not 12.14. thrilled the spectators by scraping a tension electric wire with her tail.37 words
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Article83 1929-08-28 11 THE S CHNEIDER TROPHY RACE. Italy Still Undecided. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 27. intention regarding the Schneidei '•^ntest is still obscure. It is be»hf ii withholding: a definite decision meeting of the Schneider Tro'mmittee to-morrow when it is ited intention to submit a pror a miniature Anglo-Italian Schneiin which the83 words
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Article28 1929-08-28 11 RESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT. 1 London, Aug. 27. 2 p.m. xpcctcd that after all Italy will m the Schneider Cup contest. [Earlier cables on page 9.]28 words
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122 1929-08-28 11 MR. MAC DONALD AND THE FREEDOM OF ELGIN. -r enquires, apropos of Mr. Mac/••■ir>* admitted to the Freedom of o* ami why such a distinction is *actice is an old one and is follownajority of the important cities of the United Kingdom, the perMMB tho honour of being made fur-tresses122 words
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Article27 1929-08-28 11 v Member Ladies' Medal competition Played on Monday next the 2nd. 1 the September Bogey CompetiProx alurda y a nd Sunday, 7th. and Bth.27 words
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Article61 1929-08-28 11 THE ATLANTIC AIR MAILS. Galway Experiment. tFRRF PRESS SRRVICE.-COPYRIGHT.I London, Aug 27. lhe long anticipated experiment m speeding up the trans-Atlantic mails to London was carried out successfully yesterday. When the Karlsruhe arrived off Galway the mails were transferred to an aeroplane and taken direct to London, a61 words
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Article90 1929-08-28 11 Russian Attack Impending [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi.— Service.] Tokio. Aug. 26. mere are strong rumours current to the effect that the Soviet forces are prepared to commence on September 1, a big attack on the Chinese along the frontier extending to Hailar from Manchuli. It is reported that the Chinese90 words
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Article145 1929-08-28 11 Merc Fight ing Reported. <B\ arrangement with the Nanyang Slang Pau Press). Shanghai. Aug. 27. Chiang Kai Bh«k to-day Russia intends to-day to compel China to open negotiation m accordance with Soviet term*. Fighting has heen resumed at Dalainor. Reds being repulsed and 120 taken prisoner. A145 words
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44 1929-08-28 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. Aug. 27. The Franciscan Procuration has received a telegram statinir that Father Tiburce koodtft, a«ed SS, a native of Antwerp, has heen murdered at Ichang. No details are available. [Earlier cables on page 9.]44 words
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Article436 1929-08-28 11 The Annual Report. The tenth annual report of the Singapore Eurasian Association states: The statement of accounts shews a credit balatnce oi $500.40 at the end of the financial year alter allowing for depreciation on furniture absorbing $7.85. Investments total $5,600. During the year 8 new members joined436 words
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Article594 1929-08-28 11 AN APPEAL AGAINST ACQUITTAL. New Trial Ordered. A decision of the District Judge that a police constable was not a police officer led to an interesting criminal a PP e al being heard by the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) m the Supreme Court yesterday when, through594 words
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Article267 1929-08-28 11 Another Ambulance to be Ordered. The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 4 held on Aug. 19th: Recommended that provision be made m the IH3O Estimates for purchase of a third ambulance, and that the ambulance be ordered at once. Confirmed decision that Samsu267 words
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Article69 1929-08-28 11 Mr. H. H. Armstrong, Assessment Officer, Ipoh, has been transferred to Batu Gajah m a similar capacity. Members of the Eurasian Association, Sinffapore, are informed that the Report and Statement of Accounts for the period ended June 30th, 1929 have been posted to them at their last addresses. Members who69 words
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Article349 1929-08-28 11 BUS DRIVER IN TROUBLE. Inspector m the Ring. nl^f"* CaSG f assault m which th plainant was an Inspector of the Vehicles Department and the accused Chinese Ins dnveis, came before the District Judge, Mr. C. H. Clarke yesterday Mr. Claude da Silva appeared for the first349 words
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Article111 1929-08-28 11 Matched With Campolo. [Reuter's Service. 1 New York. Au«. 27. Phil Scott's first match of his leooad Anierican toui will be with the giant Argentine, Cai. i ol<k, who knocked ujl Tom Heeney on Aug. 16. The fight has been fixed for Sept. 11111 words
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Article83 1929-08-28 11 Walk Over for Austin and Olliff. [Reuter's Service.] Brookline. MasK., Aug. 27. In the first, round of the men's doubles Van Ryn and Allison beat E. W. Feibleman and Brooks Fenno <s—B,5 8, 6 o, 4 6, 6 4; Gregory Mangin and Norman Farquharson beat83 words
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Article71 1929-08-28 11 A larjfe quantity of dutiable tobacco was seized by Inspector Haxworth at Chantfi yesterday morning. Acting on information received, the Police stopped and searched a motor lorry m which there were a number of packages containing about a thousand pounds of tobacco. Two Chinese were arrested71 words
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Article119 1929-08-28 11 Programme of Drills up to and for weekending" September Ist. Wednesday. 5 p.m. Bukit Timah Range "F" (Malay) Company Practice Competitions; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Bde. Sig. Sec. (Indian) Section Parade; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall "A" (M.G.) Company M.G. Training; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall "E" (Chinese) Coy.119 words
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Article75 1929-08-28 11 A small block of shophouses recently completed on Bukit Bintang- Road have all been taken up at $80 a month each.— M.M. Members of the Merrilads are reminded that the Association will be putting- \tp Boh Nai Hoh on the 28th inst. and a variety show on the 29th at75 words
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Advertisement206 1929-08-28 11 j JUST ARRIVED j New Stock of the Finest Manila Cigars. i X t V A 4 4_ a Hi _^n_EJC^_BKff_rT_iri> "_'/h'mt_b_i 7 _^^^^^^r S v_f Ai I* v ♦v* _^r afflfj _^_fc X r? i^^*^ra^-^-P _HB_M_M_Ma_a _M_B_^ »f. T __H _^_^_k V A THE MEAN VALJEAN" CIGARS ARE PRODUCED206 words
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Article1583 1929-08-28 12 NEW CENTRE OF EMPIRE RESEARCH. The Newest of the Sciences. It is a striking dictum that farming, the oldest of the arts, is to-day the newest of the sciences, writes A. E. Tomlinson. This is true of agriculture throughout the world i but the new science of1,583 words
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Article350 1929-08-28 12 Glass, Felt and Other*, Every few months or so thrre are new developments in artificial flowers which, all statements to the contrary, continue to be attractive to a larsre number. Glas.<* artificial liowers and trees tend to develop in the direction of virtuosity, and the finer and moreManchester Guardian - 350 words
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Article24 1929-08-28 12 Lieut. Awang bin Omar, Commanding Mersing detachment J.V.F., has been transferred to Johore and Second Lieut. Mohamed bin Abdullah placed m command at Mersing.24 words
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Article473 1929-08-28 12 Plant to Extract Oil and Gas. People who nit around the firv-^de m winter and derive "comfort from th*> gkrwiif embers have never driven a thought to the "jrreat" waste to which they haw been P ar ty. It is estimated that the re are forty million473 words
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Article11 1929-08-28 12 Inche Abdullah bin Haji Tail h*> appointed Collector of Land Endau.11 words
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Advertisement217 1929-08-28 12 I Having friends to-night? t:t tKei\ w^dt/ JSrA' 4 X serve tip 3w^^Al X my real f V^vf^F wt _^f CH6F soups! CONN'S Unquestioned Leadership HPHE CONN Company built JL the first American saxo- (lS| phone and today more CONN Saxophones are sold than any other make m the world.217 words
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Advertisement47 1929-08-28 12 l^^^mm BBBil IBHI y\ Ibßml fBBBI BBkV CORK-TIPPED CIGARETTES fir ij A M 1 m .^bT_^V^ H B I mm\ t -j» Ba .^BBBBB^ B^ V-^bbT" *^Ti« a»y BY *AT j AVJ AT. I BB VA I Bl Jts tfo tooaeeer ftJ3|2fci> .b# p^^Sp^^S' V^!i isl» CotuttsV47 words
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Article771 1929-08-28 13 CLEVER SCHEMES OF PENANG CHINESE. A Paying Swindle. Many Penangites may still remember the Ting Ting Copper Coin over which excitement raged high for a period m that beautiful island (Penang). The following is a narrative of what actually occurred some ten years ago: An elderly man,Malayan Police Magazine - 771 words
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Article86 1929-08-28 13 I Miss England to Compete at the Lido. London. Aug. 9. Signor Mussolini is specially interested to secure an Italian victory m the motor boat speed record race off the Lido beginning on September 10. Sir Henry Segrave is altering his motor] boat, Miss England, for this86 words
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Article127 1929-08-28 13 Mr James Edgar Hancock, of Messrs. Dodwell and Co., Ltd., died m the French Hospital m Hong Kong last week, from pneumonia, following an operation for appendicitis. Mr Hancock came out to the Far East and joined Messrs. Arts and Crafts Limited m Shanghai. He came to Hong Kong m127 words
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Article382 1929-08-28 13 Dedication on Sunday. The new organ m St. Andrew's Cathedral lately built at a cost of $81,000 will be dedicated for service at the 7.45 a.m. Choral Eucharist next Sunday. The Bishop of the Diocese will dedicate the or^an immediately after the entry of the Choir. At382 words
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Article249 1929-08-28 13 What It Costs. The annual report of the Town Cleansing Department, Singapore, records that the total cost of scavening for the year was $288,026 against $260,205 m the previous year whilst the number of workmen employed was 1,675 against 1,556, and the total quantity of refuse collected249 words
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Article19 1929-08-28 13 Inche Awang bin Omar, Collector of Land Revenue, Endau, has been appointed clerk of councils, Johore from August Ist.19 words
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Advertisement241 1929-08-28 13 lavlJsaT WHY 9v>C? Suffer with INDIGESTION It all so needless! 'Bisurated* Magnesia stops indigestion, dyspepsia, beartburn or wind within five minutes. Not only is pain stopped but by healing and strengthening the inflamed ■tomacb lining Bisurated' Magnesia wards off further attacks. Get a pariafle of Bisurated Magnesia powder or tablets241 words
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Advertisement259 1929-08-28 13 Si lif^Cv 'wBb Ki^^ ?H Byi»' >^^b I x ffll LESLIE, A BONNIE C ,1 AXO BOY Doctors wide experience has convinced them that the If Utltettl4«ood» J? ht fo° d is the key to practically every baby problem. j That is why they advise Glaxo. The doctors know Sa259 words
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Advertisement853 1929-08-28 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twke Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. ACHILLES For Marseilles, Casablanca, L'don, R'dam853 words
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Advertisement405 1929-08-28 14 i Herman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s.s. CITY OF NEWCASTLE <£pt isT" s.s. CITY OF CORINTH Oct 17 s.s. CITY OF SINGAPORE405 words
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Advertisement472 1929-08-28 14 British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N C(\ UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S COVEBVmbJT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVKi; ItNT OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AM) japan Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonna K e <„J^* ♦NAGPORE 5,300 Aug. 27472 words
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Advertisement655 1929-08-28 15 O. S. K. Line. De.tin.tion.. Vet-eL London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, and Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Suez and Port Said. Anuwon Mara Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Durban, P. Elizabeth, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo ■i'J P.ui-nos Aires. (Round-the-World passage £190.] Hawaii Maru Sept. 13 Sept. 15 Mombasa, Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaara,655 words
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Advertisement439 1929-08-28 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dhnd AMERICAN [MAIL LINE ROUND— THE— WORLD SERVICE. From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and DOSYON. ArrtTf Leave L*ave Singapore. Sioenpore Penans. PRES. VAN BUREN Sept. 2 Sept. 5 Sept. 7 RRES. GARFIELD Sept. 16 Sept.439 words
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Advertisement680 1929-08-28 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (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. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) J of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU680 words
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Article103 1929-08-28 16 The British steamer Tregenna arrived from Cairns yesterday with sugar. The Kedah which arrived from B. Deli yesterday brought 278 deck passengers. Owners and masters of shipping- are requested to keep their vessels as clear of the range as possible during the heavy gun practice, which will take103 words
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Article80 1929-08-28 16 Stowaway's Exploit at Singapore. A fine of $50, with the alternative of a month's hard labour, was imposed on a Chinese charged before Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy last week with stowing away on board the Cremer from Singapore. The defendant, who pleaded guilty,80 words
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274 1929-08-28 16 Practically all new cargo liners am' they are mostly motor vessels built for service between Europe and Californian ports are provided with accommodation for passenger* numbering from 20 to 50. But, as we pointed out when the first vessel of the type for thi Hamburg-Amerika274 words
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191 1929-08-28 16 The Messageries Maritimcs have under consideration the construction of three more passenger liners. One order has been placed and the ship will Ik* named Georges Phillipar. The gross tonnage will be about ir>,ooo and the length b.p. '42.5 ft. The U-nm will be G8.2 ft. and191 words
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Article176 1929-08-28 16 The motor ship Alsia which was launched last month for the East Asiatic Co. has accommodation for 48 passengers. Each cabin has an adjoining bathroom. In the 12,000-ton cargo liner for which a contract was placed a week or two ago by the Holland American Line for176 words
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Article37 1929-08-28 16 The Chinese of Rembau entertained the Hon'ble Mr. Wong Yick Tong to dinner at l the Merchants' Club, Rembau, on Wednesday night, m honour of the recent honour bestowed on him by His Majesty the King. M.M.M.M. - 37 words
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Advertisement770 1929-08-28 16 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.770 words
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Advertisement623 1929-08-28 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GKNERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA 4\n BALTIMORE. (via faff) M.S. SILVERBELLE due Sept. 16 M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Oct. 9 l M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Oct. 31 a U PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVICF SINGAPORE TO623 words
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Miscellaneous685 1929-08-28 16 MAIL, DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. 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 and Saturday685 words
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Miscellaneous32 1929-08-28 16 CLEARANCES. Aug. 27. Borelis, Hong Keat, Querimba, E9meralda, Nam Heng, Ho Sang, Pontianak, Ban Siong Bee, Petaling, Jeram, Kelantan, Barratta, Chinese Prince, (Brit); Malacca Maru, Kasado Maru, (Japan); Aletta, Singkara, Singkel, (Dut).32 words
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Article986 1929-08-28 17 THE WOMAN WITH THE SCREW-DRIVER. The Small Boy's Rebuff. After thirteen years as Matron m College at Eton, Miss Oughterson is leaving to take up a post m Canada. "I came here irom Haileybury with Doctor Lyttelton twenty-five years ago," she said, "and it will almost986 words
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Article538 1929-08-28 17 CHINA'S BRIGHT YOUNG MAN. Chang Hsueh Liang. Chang Hsueh-Liang, the Manchunan dictator who has come into conflict with Moscow w China's bright young m«i,. write* Cx. C. Dixon m the Overseas Daily 2fei! A son «f the late Chang TaG-lin! the tiny ex-bandit who ruled North China538 words
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Article371 1929-08-28 17 "You are late," reproved Joan. "What's kept you?" 'Shaving," 1 replied. "I fancy my chin's got blunt. I must have it stropped. It feels like the barrel of a musical box. No, on second thoughts 1 shall grow a beard." Joan shrieked. I added hastily "Not one371 words
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Article54 1929-08-28 17 Rev. Hobart B. Amstutz, M.A., pastor of the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, is m Malacca acting: as the Dean of the Malaya Methodist Conference Fourth Annual Summer School for Ministerial Training. This school will be m session from August 20th. to the 29th. and i» being held on the Methodist54 words
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Advertisement462 1929-08-28 17 JUlenimrgs Foods Made from tlie purest milk a us pastured m the Home (counties, the 'Allenburys* Foodl are as easily digested mothers mlk. They are free and are simply tjuickly made by the adon of boiling water only. Mill. Food No. 1 Milk Food No. 2 I i. i tbf462 words
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Advertisement590 1929-08-28 17 Give Your Skin An Oxygendath BECAUSE Ven-Yusa incorporates that rare vitalising eiement Oxygen it if incomparable for its natural puiifving and beautifying action on the skin. The regular use of Ven-Yusa m th« toilet brings a radiant, blemish-free complexion. It revitalises the skin and gives lust the help and protection590 words
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Advertisement254 1929-08-28 17 Br B^^^ iff i^^^^^B ?^^^i^^^^^i^^^B bbbbt >^ y^^B»^?^^l' A'>*^^fM*^ *A bH y^ X **2<<2P'^ x. x. V ■W. PL H.O.WILLS BRISTOL LONDON I I INVICTA WATCHES X 4m^ iCfIWwSpSrHM l SKflwii 1 I jUwBOSUbvI BD4OVJA nSffil tl I hJeRkW i BH Bfijl RCnS X The Watch of Quality Combined with254 words
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Article1048 1929-08-28 18 PIERHEAD PLEASURES BY BUS RIDE, Ships m the Streets. To me it seemed significant that the twelve "classic" sights of London, as selected by Observer readers m the last Competition, writes a correspondent m that paper, did not include one single sight connected directly with the1,048 words
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Article436 1929-08-28 18 NETWORK OF WORLD AIR ROUTES. M. Bleriot's Forecast. Sir A. V. Roe is not the only aviation expert who has been indulging m dreams. M. Bleriot, after celebrating the twentieth anniversary of his cross-Channel .lipht by flying to Dover and Croydon, lectured afterwards before the Royal436 words
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Article349 1929-08-28 18 Kicked by Other Woman During Night. Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Central Magistracy, Hong Kong, had related to him an attempt by a man to regularise a domestic situation of a most unique character. He [was the defendant m a summons for main- tenancc brought349 words
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Article158 1929-08-28 18 The Weekly Dispatch had the following unlikely report about Macao, the Portuguese island colony near Hong Kong: A Wel*h solicitor, acting: for an Indian potentate, has put a amazing proposition to Mr. W. H. Moulsdale, a well-known Liverpool estate agent. In return for his services m158 words
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Advertisement360 1929-08-28 18 1 9 "I Want a 1 9 Geo. S. Parker ill Duofold"... l;i %9H3 TZuzf name on/y imprinted on the B-^ftßg barrel identifies the genuine WW^tt /Vt first glance, cheap imitations reb- Illi^H semble Parker Duofolds, but they r« '^b^H cannot deceive you if you will look for r &iifl360 words
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Advertisement226 1929-08-28 18 I i X YOU WANT IT I I WE HAVE IT I I DELCO-REMY j >♦ equipment for your car. V y r X BORNEO MOTORS, L TD V v X T I No more I sleepless nights! If you annot sleep, or your sleep is fitful and broken, the226 words
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Article818 1929-08-28 19 Aujrust. 27th., Closing Price. Buyers Sellers. Ayer Wer.g LOO 12 5 liatang Padang 35 38 Bukit Arangs 1.50 1.57% Batu Caves 1.55 i.co Chin Chins 20 26 Hitams 1.02 1.05 Hong Fatts 81 83% Johan Tin 37 38 Kinta Tin Dred. 1.77 1.82 KJang River 2.60 2.70818 words
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Article118 1929-08-28 19 It was recorded m the Times of July 26 that "Underwriters of the British Guiana Five per cent. Loan of (£2,000,000 offered at 98 per cent, have been left with 78 per cent, of the amount. Thus the response to thin loan has been similar to that accord- ed toM.M. - 118 words
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177 1929-08-28 19 We have on more than one occasion referred to the desirability of a co-operative campuum for popularising rubber flooring and havo hinted that such a campaign was 'ikely to materialise m the not very distant future. The Rubber Flooring Sub-Section which is attached to the177 words
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Article64 1929-08-28 19 August 27. Bank 4 m.s. 2|B 27J3S Bank demand 2!8 ***** Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 3;8 New York, demand 55 15|16 Credits 90 days 577^ France, demand 1431 India, T.T. 154V4 Honj* Kong, demand 13^ Yokohama, demand n X i 4 Java, demand 139% Bangkok, demand 79^ Bar64 words
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Article247 1929-08-28 19 August 27. Tin 175 Tons 1 108** Gumbier 8 Pepper Whit*' 107 Pepper Black 54 Fluke Tapioca 5.75 Pearl Sago Small 5.75 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 (Jnpra Sundried 9.K0 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Ragle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rango«i Pintan 260247 words
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Article63 1929-08-28 19 Aug. 27th. 12 o'clock noon R. 5.3. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot 34 4 M S Standard R.S.S. Spot August 34 54% on Tender Sept. 34 H.") 1 Oct. 33\ 36^ Oct-Dec. 36%, .{7«h Jan -Feb. 3« :!H<, Toiif of Mwrket: StHjrnant. Latest (able: London63 words
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Article73 1929-08-28 19 Yesterday Alterations. Bayers Sellers. Batu Caves ($1 1 1.55 L6Q Honpr Knnjr Tin (">s) li»s »id 20s Od Klan^ River (sl> 2.70 2.50 Ratrut <£) 17s 9d 18s" Ud Sunjcei Luas (40) U9 42 prom. Takuapas :*os N .'Us M c.d. Tekka Taipinif (i*) 24s 2">s Tolok73 words
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Article61 1929-08-28 19 RUBBER AND TIN SHARE MOVEMENTS. Markets Quiet. [FREE PRESS SERVICE-COPYRIGHT! Irfmdon, Auc 27. Ine new account on the sharemarket was characterised by small business. The raw commodity cheapened owin* to the increase of London stocks by 1,078 tons and Liverpool by 1,292. This however failed to create61 words
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Article20 1929-08-28 19 The new Merlimau and Pegoh debentures are enquired for but generally speaking conditions finished with the market dull.20 words
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Article35 1929-08-28 19 The Financial Times refers to the unwillingness of anyone to vouchsafe an opinion regarding the future of tin. The decline m price has hardly affected the sharemarket m which small business was done.35 words
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Article60 1929-08-28 19 Southern Malayan and Kampar Malaya suffered owing to profit-taking. Bangrin rained on the turn and Malayan were bought fairly widely. Expectation* that news will be forthcoming shortly regarding the construction of the dredge was responsible for a sharp upward movement m Talerng Tin. South Tronoh advanced, Southern Perak,60 words
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Article156 1929-08-28 19 An interesting book of statistics relating to the rubber industry m Johure has just been published by the Johore Government Printing Office. It shows that a total area of 771.434 acres has been alienated for rubber planting, and that of this area 476.H98 acres is planted with mature156 words
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196 1929-08-28 19 Singapore. Aujc. 27. Rubber.— ljondon 10V»d. 1 16 d down. Prices at 4 p.m.: Spot 34*4, September 34%, October M%, Oct.-Uec. 36 Jan.- March 38. Stagnant. Tin. London £213 7s 6d. 12s 6d down. Minim?.— Steady. Sungei Ways 3.57^4 3.65, Kuchais 1.5."> 1.59, Kinta196 words
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Article129 1929-08-28 19 Iloustead and Co.. Penan*. Auentv. Ratrut Basin (First half August) 460 pikuls. No. 1 Dredge was stopped for 6 days for boiler cleaning and repairs to ladders and No. 2 dredge for 3 days for necessary repairs. Bruce and McGregor. Penan jr. S*cretarie*. Huey Yot: (First129 words
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Advertisement372 1929-08-28 19 ASSETS OVER $9,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $35,*****0 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Ciurt of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act372 words
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Advertisement354 1929-08-28 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 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS: N. S. Brown, Esq., Chairman. W. H. Bell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon: Mr.354 words
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Advertisement269 1929-08-28 19 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,612,046 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers Esq. Charles J. Hambro Esq. J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Shelford, Esq. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS:269 words
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Advertisement39 1929-08-28 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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Article1381 1929-08-28 20 The need for extended playing facilities Was the subject of reference by the committee of the Cricket Club m their annual report and also by the President, Mr. R. J. Fairer, m the course of his speech ac the meeting of the Club on Monday evening. Without this1,381 words
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Article385 1929-08-28 20 Yesterday's Results. C. Singles. B. S. Kinder plus beat \Y. T. Cherry plus 15, 6—2, 6 —2. C. L. Wyatt scr. vs. H. S. Duncan owe 3, (postponed). ('apt. C. D. White owe 15 vs. H. H. Johnson scr., (unfinished) first set to White. L. G.385 words
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Article21 1929-08-28 20 Mixed Doubles Open. Mitt Aitken and Rev. G. Aitken beat Mis* Griffith Jonet and A. I>. Anderson. 3, 6—B.21 words
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Article110 1929-08-28 20 Arranging the Season's Fixtures. The S.C.C. Rugby committee will shortly call a mooting of representatives to arrange fixture! for the season. ArranL r in;r fixtures hugely depends upon the number of tournameni sides available! and members Intending to play are once more requested U) It--ist the committee by110 words
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Article82 1929-08-28 20 Tn our issue of Wednesday last, says the Malay Mail of Monday, Young Amin of Singapore, through his manager, issued a challenge to any local boxer m either the flyweight or bantamweight class. We have received a letter from Mr. Tan Ngee Yong, 245 River Valley Road, Singapore, who states82 words
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Article808 1929-08-28 20 SUNDAY'S PRACTICES AT THE GAP. Keen Interest. Keen interest is being taken by the public and competitors alike m the forthcoming Motor Cycle and Car Hill Climb, as evidenced by the crowd which gathered on the track at the Gap to watch the practices being carried out808 words
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Article77 1929-08-28 20 Singapore's Team Chosen. The following will represent Singapore m the Malaya Cup final against Selangor at the Stadium on Saturday: Ah Kow; Chee Lim and Vow Soon (S.C.F.A.); Donald, Reado (S.C.C.) and Boon L*y (S.C.F.A.); Mahmood, Mat Noor, Dolfattah (M.F.A.), Fyfe (S.C.C.) and Said Ahmed (M.F.A.) The77 words
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Article77 1929-08-28 20 Arrangements Altered. Owing to the delayed arrival of the Elephanta, bringing the Anglo-Indian XI from Calcutta, their Singapore plans have been disarranged. The match against the S.C. F.A., which was to have taken place last night will pro by the board and they meet contrary to previous arrangements77 words
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Article348 1929-08-28 20 THE S.C.C. TOURNAMENT AVERAGES. A Comparative Table. We give below the leading averages m the S.C.C. Cricket tournament. The qualification for batting is three or more innings with an average of 10 runs per innings or better; and bowling five wickets. Hatting. M. Merchants; E. Etceteras; S. Services;348 words
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Article155 1929-08-28 20 Malayan Side Invited to Honjr Kong. In accordances with the series of annual visits, a Shanghai team will visit Hong Kor.^ to tak<> part m an Interport cricket match m November; and there is a farther possibility <>f the cricket being a triangular tournament, with a Malaya team155 words
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Article45 1929-08-28 20 Full Points for Gloucestershire. [Reuter's Service] LonJon, Aug. 26. In th<* county cricket championship to-day Gloucestershire defeated Warwickshire at Cheltenham by 106 runs. (;i<:ucestorshiro lT.i and 200. Warwickshire 102 and IGS. Mayer took live Gloucestershire wickets m the first innings for 66 runs.45 words
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Article303 1929-08-28 20 Work on the Course. There was quite a far attendance at thyRacecourse yesterday morning to watch the uallops. The racing track was m use with the hut dies out and the going, thanks to the rain, was very good fo« galloping. Work vrai of a faster character than303 words
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33 1929-08-28 20 [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] T IPoh, Aug. 27. me Perak soccer authorities havo invited the Welch Regiment team to visit Ipoh on Friday for the postponed match.33 words
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