The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 August 1929
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Title Section13 1929-08-30 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SJ3. FRIDAY. AUGUST 30, 1929. NO. 12,808,13 words
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Article251 1929-08-30 1 final agreement at The Hague has been reached and terms set for the Khineland evacuation. The British Pres>» warmly congratulates Mr. Snowden on his ruccessful stand Page 9. Evidence of Arab opposition to the present system of administration m the Holy Land continues and protests lutve. been251 words
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Article1088 1929-08-30 1 "The Walk" is perhaps a misleading title for those people who think nothing of walking six, eight, or even ten miles. Altogether the walk that 1 am thinking of was a mile to a mile and a quart* r. That is unimportant. So long as you have the1,088 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1929-08-30 1 MAKES BRASSWARE BRIGHTSHINE SHINE LIKE THE SUN. f ßaffles Hotel! V I Sunday Ist. September,? Orchestral Concert f I l«oU (i.m. Calculating Machines Save Money. Let us demonstrate on your own work. |FRASER NEAVE, LTD.? I COLUMBIA j PORTABLES S London Prices I Jpoo.OO I Double Spring Model %pOO«UU I117 words
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Advertisement220 1929-08-30 1 fc^ CAPSTAN 1-Jr CIGAREnES ARE SMOKED BT j IE?// MANY MEN WHO COULD WEIL I if AFFORD MCWE EXPENSIVE i I U BRANDS. MEN TO |i 1 r WHOM QUAUTY IS THE ONLY I CONSIDERATION. 1 f h I W I > ill ■-r^^^>^^^^ iifc;' j EUROPE^ HOTEL DANCING:' 8220 words
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Advertisement118 1929-08-30 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Gold Storage ham and bacon Page 8. Robinson's sale begins on Monday Page 9. Reasons for eating Raffles Cafe bread Page 14. The latest Fiction at Kelly and Walsh's —Page 8. Forbes Russell Company at Theatre tonight; Latest cinema changes Page 2. Notice re Kluang Rubber meeting; Sal118 words
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Advertisement8 1929-08-30 1 FOR YOUR FOOTWEAR. BLANCONA KEEPS NEW SHOES NEW.8 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous195 1929-08-30 1 THE WEEK. Fridny, oOth. High Water 7.26 a.m. 6.7., 5.44 p.m. 1.9. Dutch homeward mail closes. Haytor Kstates Ltd., French Bank hldg. noon. Municipal Commission 2.15 p.m. Police Band, Katong Park, 5 p.rr. Malaya Command Rifle mtg. Cricket S.C.C. Tournament. Winners vs. The Rest. Forbes Russell Comedy Co., Theatre. 9.30,195 words
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Article605 1929-08-30 2 The Annual Meeting. The first annual Mating of the Kinta Electrical Distribution Company was held jit Ip»h (»n Monday. In the course of his upctcll the Chairman said: Owing to cirrumstnnces over which the Board had no control, thu progress of inntallation did nt>t proceed exactly according605 words
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Article152 1929-08-30 2 A flagrant example of the colour bar, which some of our erudite contemporaries declare does not exist m British Malaya, says the Malac a Guardian, comes to us from the X.M.S. Railways. An educated Chinese gentleman going from Tampin to Singapore, ten days ago. by the152 words
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Article156 1929-08-30 2 Three American scientists, who were las* heard of m the wildest part of Central Borneo, are believed to have been lost or perhaps murdered. They had been m daily wireless contact with Manila until suddenly the contact ceased and all efforts to call them were m vain. The expedition was156 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement207 1929-08-30 2 THAWPIT Does not leave a rinpr Noninflammable, colourless, STAIN REMOVFR. Does not injure Delicate Fabrics. THE MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Singapore. m-KBLVEY'S School of DANCING CHARACTER, CLASSICAL. CLOG, EXHIBITION. BALLET, TOE and latest BALL ROOM DANCING. Madame Kelvey 8 Meyer Mansions. bssslsssssssVbssb WATERPROOF CANVAS. Beautiful Green and White Blinds and Tarpaulins207 words
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Advertisement370 1929-08-30 2 To-night and nightly at 9.30 p.m. The Forbes Russell Comedy Co. WITH APRIL VIVIAN DIRECT FROM LONDON PRESENTING THE LATEST SUCCESSES. To-night and To-morrow, London's longest run. "By Candle Light" FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES AND CRITFRION THEATRES rtonday and Tuesday. Sept. 2nd and 3rd! Wednesday Thursday, Sept. 4th. .sth.370 words
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Advertisement288 1929-08-30 2 I ALHAMBRA^i V Tan Chen* Kec Co n Ltd., Proprietor^ X f X PROGRAMME V Commencing: Friday, Aug. 30th. and ending Wednesday. s t n t V In the Secend Show at 9 p.m J ♦f THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS V METRO-GOLDWYN-MEYER presents I QUALITY STREET! J featuring V MARION288 words
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Article523 1929-08-30 3 Scheme to Get Sent Home Yet another case m which British soldiers aie involved, CNM before Mr. E. W. Hamiltca at the Honjr Kong Central Police Court last, week, when Privates Janus Bull and VVil'iam Vine, of the Somerset Light Infantry, were charged with stealing fcur fold wrist523 words
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Article85 1929-08-30 3 A liiigt- Airedtit terrier. Bob. Itt»pt from h non-stoj) London to Bristol t-x|)ress recently while tho tinin was travelling l>et\veen sixty and seventy miles an hour, and hae not been heard of since. Bo>> belonged to Mrs. Norton, of Esplanade villa, Clevedon. Somerset. It wa»85 words
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Article93 1929-08-30 3 More than two thousand candidates for the Baccalaureat examination m Paris weif Deftlty driven mad through a printer*' error. In an intricate square root problem Ihe letter B was printed instead of the figure 6. It complicated the problem to a distressing degree. Several of the93 words
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Article91 1929-08-30 3 The Improvements and Finance Committee at a meeting of the Common Council of the City recommended the widen. njr of Cannon -street at the north -ide of St. Paul's Cathedral to Red Lion-court, near the Mansion House Station, at a cost of £61,000. Sir Ernest lamb moved an91 words
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Article234 1929-08-30 3 Incalculable Harm Done By Strikes. Madras. Aur. 19. The annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Imperial Bank of India wat held this evening at the offices of the Madras branch. Mr. C. E. Wood, President ol the local Board, presided. Reviewing the progress of234 words
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Article197 1929-08-30 3 ThieT Who Decamped with Rs. 12,000. Madras, Aug. 17. Mahoob Khan, a native of Kabul, has been arrested by the Mysore C.I.D. for alleged complicity m a daring robbery m the pcstal van of a train on the Shimoga-Birur section of the Mysore Railway m197 words
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Advertisement149 1929-08-30 3 0 Strengthens the hair, keeps it fresh and always tidy Cosmetic made m six perfumes ,A^^L\ I S^^AT \^SSSs! ilftCCO^* /l SSSSBBS^^Sm ■^^^^■sssss* J wm Jt Emm mkm km Mm mkrAt J r r v V (I! R !^»M V 4 8-66 VINOLIA CO.. LTD., LONDON, fNOLAN» j*S*^«^ BS^l^hSSSS^' M^m149 words
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Advertisement278 1929-08-30 3 DOCTOR "DRIVEN TO USE AN IMITATION CRISPBREAD." We are able to print below an interesting letter from a Doctor sent to The Ryvita Company m London: Penang. 18.5.2 D. Dear Sirs, I wish to congratulate you on introducing "RYVITA CRISPBREAD/' Recently I bought a tin and found it of immense278 words
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Advertisement128 1929-08-30 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA 11. LUrht Street PBNANG 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 specialize128 words
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Article78 1929-08-30 4 Flannel coats are still very popular, especially when dyed to an unusual colour Only last week, I saw a girl busily shopping m the West End, wearing a mustard coloured flannel coat, quite simply made with no fastenings, its only trimming being a band of heavily machined78 words
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Article160 1929-08-30 4 The button has lon* since beliod 111 o£ as a means of fastening only, and is rev* ing more and more to its early P la f* ornament. Metal, oyster shell. fli* horns and hoofs, vegetable ivory. ha^ been pressed into service m button but m artificial form,160 words
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Article53 1929-08-30 4 An attractive novelty for consists of a long ruffle, made tr n of large organdie flowers. n m bW ruffles are made from flower j peonies, while others have of petals massed together like f|Sf giant chrysanthemums, and m to they can be bought m various CO— tone53 words
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Article, Illustration833 1929-08-30 4 WOMAN IN THE TROPICS Special Friday Article by our Woman Correspondent. DURING THE WAR there was a fascinating and expensive shop where lovelyladies bought frilly and flimsy garments which were embroidered with a monogram, a crest. Every regiment was represented, and as often as the fair833 words
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Article390 1929-08-30 4 After twenty-two years' service at Bedford College, the first University College to be founded for women, Miss M. J. Tuke, the Principal, is to retire at the end of the autumn term. She was due to retire two years ago, but was persuaded to remain. Discussing: higher390 words
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Article22 1929-08-30 4 One of the greatest questions of the day m Washington now is how much the British Embassy has on hand. Boston Globe.22 words
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Article, Illustration425 1929-08-30 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. Among the new fabrics, a prettily pr j nUd nilk-and-wool material which is also broidered, appears to He th«- cider of t Cay. Wool and tinsel are still interwoven used for light suits, and manufacturers ver tire of experimenting with new p atu and different weaves, <lii*playinK a425 words
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Article460 1929-08-30 4 Muriel Rapson - Is the Love-Letter Doomed Muriel Rapson Hv [Special to the Free Press]. jO&s>Q9®Qt#ft6€«f)t)oti& I HAVE BEEN DIPPING INTO tha.t fascinating new book "Letters of Women m Love," by R. L. MegToz. First impressions leave one wondering whether the love letter is, or soon will be, a thing of the past.460 words
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Article445 1929-08-30 4 I think the most enchanting bedroom scheme I have seen for some time was the all-yellow plan shown at a recent exhibition. Yellow is a colour which looks well m the sunshine and yet hag particular charm m the winter. In the room I admired, the lemon-tinted445 words
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Article326 1929-08-30 4 GIRLS TOO EFFICIENT I am looking for an inefficient girl and when I've found her I'm jrninir to marry her. That is, of course, if she'll have me! says a Bachelor of 40, m the Evening News. I want to teach her things. I want her to sit and watch326 words
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Article812 1929-08-30 4 Joan Littlefield - Joan Littlefield Special to the Free Press. Lord Passfield, better known as Mr. Sidney Webb, who is now Secretary of State for the Dominions, has the unique experience of returning as Head of the Department m which he obtained his first experience as a Civil Servant. It812 words
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Article82 1929-08-30 4 An exquisite miniature showing the head and shoulders of a woman dressed m Florentine robes of purple and wisteria blue, with pearls twisted m her hair, forms the clasp of one of the popular cascade necklace of small beads. The miniature, which is about two and a82 words
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Advertisement101 1929-08-30 4 A PORTABLE LIBRARY. Few people realise that if books are essential to their holiday happiness they can quite well take with them a portable library. it happens this way. A leather case, of suit-case dimensions, is divided into convenient sections and here are packed the books, just as they would101 words
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Article1061 1929-08-30 6 SUCH ENTHUSIASTIC ANGLERS. The Business Man's Joy. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Paris, July 29. Paris sportsmen, tired of angling (with float and bait) from the banks of the. muddy Seine, have formed a Country Fishing Club, amongst the members being M. Briand, the most enthusiastic amongst enthusiasts. The fishermen1,061 words
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Article31 1929-08-30 6 rwJS PPe -l°!, er T y akirt woman charged with drunkenness at Acton The Magistrate: I didn't think it was poa. dblo for any woman to do that nowaday*31 words
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Article91 1929-08-30 6 PROSPECTS OF RICE-CROP. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Aux. 27. According: to the Government investigation mad*? on the 15th. instant, the prospects of this year's rice-crop are more hopeful, i small increase ov^r the normal crop beinir expected. MESSAGE FROM THE ZEPPELIN. The Graf Zeppelin whs. tied up91 words
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Article78 1929-08-30 6 BAN ON RUSSIAN VIOLINIST LIFTED. Soermus AlWed to Play m fo& London. The famous Russian riolW* Soermua, who w«h twice de^rU>d 1 lan<i, hA« been allowed to -.turn a" J staying m South Wale* r n to give t'oncertu for the relw The Ute Government ilh'^J t 0 come to78 words
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Advertisement80 1929-08-30 6 asdadsfsdasadddljkjkldsajkl ♦> RISKS m fry 4 It is easy f^^i^^^^^^^H^^^^ 4 y "Crompton's" 4 x v ♦f When we first started m business our quest was ♦5 Quality "and no cheapening influences of competi- V V tion can ever make us forget it. «£> A I UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED. ♦J*80 words
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Advertisement117 1929-08-30 6 n^nln^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^nnnnn»nnnnnnn^^B^^c»— ■>-« i t^. k w* w- -^smcr t V- J tap t > n^^^Hfln^^i^nV ■P \j r m Jf 'V Z^ W fi' a^ %W^V' Sfk l*rl/rtAJi>)i *A "9ts th 7o6aeea tdat Counts: REASONS FOR I tm rli|mouth i SUPERIORITY V f v The Plymouth gives you that confidence117 words
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Article278 1929-08-30 7 FURTHER ATTACKS BY ARABS. Aircraft Fired On. [Reuter's Service.] London, Auk. 28. A Colonial Office communique says the situation m Jerusalem, Jaffa and Haifa is quiet. A naval detachment repressed the disorder m Haifa. Reconnoitring aircraft were fired on by Arabs m the neighbourhood of Haifa278 words
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Article64 1929-08-30 7 Nowshera Villages Swept Away. [rteuter's Service. l Itawalpandi, Aug. 28. At a result of heavy rains m north-west India the river Indus overflowed and washed away many villages m the Noweaan 'ii<trut. Mik-s of the Grand Trunk road to Peshawar were Hooded, the road to64 words
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Article49 1929-08-30 7 Statement Expected Shortly. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Aug. 29. A definite announcement is expected shortly on naval disarmament, particularly the problem of cruiser reduction which it is understood has reached a crucial stage m a series of conferences between leading American statesmen during the past few 'JnvK.49 words
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Article93 1929-08-30 7 Maori Women and Chinese Farmers. Auckland. July 1 1. At a meeting of the Akarana Mauri Association yesterday, it was said that y >ung Maori women wer<* being canvassed to accept employment m Chinese market gardens. It was alleged that m Asiatic cultivatiois mar Auckland, at93 words
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Article130 1929-08-30 7 Yachting grows more expensive every /ear. A member of the Squadron declares that it costs one friend of his £'»T,O(H) a month to run his big yacht. Another man, who has an 80-footer. says that it costs him i 15 a day m fuel alone when he is130 words
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Article95 1929-08-30 7 Kldrrly Man Kil'ed While Amusing a Child John Willinm Horn. 60, of Stmud road T> < rtsmouth wmi plavine with a little boj fit rort^down-hill ami. failinc: 1o stop h m 1 -p]f rrn'ni' ri'-wTi n slinrerv slopp. h^ dnsh'v j Ho tho roadway n front95 words
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Article400 1929-08-30 7 GERMANY STILL HOLDING OUT. Not Agreed on a Single Point, j [Reuter's Service.] The Hague, Aug. 28. 1 he conference is encountering a formidable final hurdle m the shape of inducing Germany to assent to the sacrifices imposed upon her m yesterday's agreement. A series of400 words
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Article170 1929-08-30 7 "Cracked Voice" Charge Fails. Bi;r Ben plcadrd Not guilty and wa« triumphantly acquitted when a Wry Daiotis charge was brought auainst him. The chargr wa> that, hi ing a professional tinnserver. aged ♦*>*. he did v. ill'ully. nijiliciwii.>ly, ami with fYloniows inTont OJMMMaaex the hours170 words
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Article140 1929-08-30 7 Magistrate and a Wife's Photograph. A yuune man who was accused at Thames Police Court of at'ackinfc his wife, from whom he Is separated, pleaded that she was "carryinp on" with other mtMi. Ho produced a photograph showing a MUM with his head resting on the wife's shoulde?.140 words
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162 1929-08-30 7 I Alleged French Agent Arrested. i l*aris. The polifp have arrested a man kere n ii •ha'^rt- of behis emntted m the whit? ttsve '■:•>{)''-. H" m;iv pnnrehendH m thr» St. \m* :r" railway itatfon ytttertmy m th<» a?t of tC4 intr oT two ;>162 words
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Advertisement481 1929-08-30 7 BUSINESS CARDS. BEACH HOUSE T A N.JONG KATONG. Select Seaside Residential Hotel. g Concrete Bathing Pa^ar, Tennis, fJarage, Good Cuisine. g 5 I'hnnt ">:>'- M. C Gasper, Proprietor, g I 9®®®®®<s>®S^'?XS)®®®®®€X •'■> $®®®<s>®®!?**>®!i i MAISON MARTIN. I 4 IN-rmanent Wavinff Reduced Price* g I nder control of Mr. Martin, l'rofesseur481 words
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Advertisement626 1929-08-30 7 NOTICES. FRASER NEAVE LTD. XOTICE is hereby piven that an Interim Dividend of 30 cents per share on account of the year ending the 31st December, 11)29, has been declared and will be paid on the 16th September, 1929. NOTICE is also hereby given that the Transfer Books of the626 words
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Advertisement650 1929-08-30 7 NOTICES. NOTICE. To Travellers and Manufacturers' Agents. Get your letters and reports quickly typed by Expert Stenographers at THE ADVERTISERS DISTRIBUTING SYNDICATE, 33 Wincheste House, Collyer Quay. Charges very moderate »ny information about loc 1 business conditions, ;tc. furnished free of charge. NOTICE OF REMOVAL" As from Ist September, 1929,650 words
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Advertisement646 1929-08-30 7 AUCTION SALES I AUCTION SALE jl of FINE DESIGN WAX POLISHED AND WAL- I NUT STAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURK AND ONE 4-CYLINDER 2-SEATER FIAT CAR 509A, NO. S— 4BB, IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER ALMOST NEW I at No. 109 Meyer Road, Tanjong Kat.nr. near H the Crescent Flats. H646 words
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Article25 1929-08-30 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. PEAL. On AuKU.-t 25th at Ayer Rajah Ho^se, Pc ruing, to Emily, wife of Lieut. Commander C. A. Peal. R.N.R., a son.25 words
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903 1929-08-30 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1929. MORALS OR MONEY? The public will await with some interest, we imagine, the asking of the Hon'ble Mr. Lim Cheng Ean's questions m Legislative Council on Monday upon the subject of the tax yielding possibilities of 'the various forms of gambling connected with903 words
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Article121 1929-08-30 8 Among passengers who left for Home by the Lalandia were Mr. E. Jago, M.C.S., and Mrs. Jago, and Mr. T. V. McAdam, manager of Bajan estate. S. Echo. Mr. C. R. Wardle, of the Mercantile Bank of India, who before his transfer to Calcutta, figured prominently m Malayan sport, particularly121 words
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Article802 1929-08-30 8 KING AND QUEEN OF SIAM IN BANDOENG. Speaking to Siam. [From Our- Own Correspondent.] Batavia. Aug. 23. On Friday last the King and Queen of Siam visited the radio station at Malabar where they were both highly interested m this powerful installation which is m constant communication with802 words
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Article113 1929-08-30 8 Mrs. Moody, the head mistress of the Tranquerah English School, Malacca, has pone on a trip to Japan. A Chinese cigarette stall holder was i stabbed m Amoy Street at about 8 o'clock on Wednesday night and is at present m t hospital m a serious condition. It appears that113 words
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Article180 1929-08-30 8 THE P.A.M. MEETINf; \t SUNGKAI. The Health Board Scheme. [From Our Own Contnpoadt*M Ipik, Am?. k> At the largely attends! meeting o t" thePlanters' Association of Malayi at Sunj?kai yesterday, Mr. E. N. Cwnmiiu prvsi<ii njf the delegates were warmly vdcMntl t< BatanK Padanfc. The mooting tbt wel.180 words
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Article55 1929-08-30 8 Evidence to be Tendered m Siam. fKRFF PEEBB BERVN I I OP Y RIGHT.] Uan-kok. Uf. In connection with the Eastern rtfH -f the Leapue <>f Nations Oyiiuni CommisMOl the Government here has inviu<l public hodies and individuals to gfar« iwldeiic« bofore the meni»K-rs of the nunniNsi55 words
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Article72 1929-08-30 8 LATEST TIN AND RI'BBKK PRICES. [FREK PRESS IBBVICSw— OOFTBIGIT] London, Auk. 29. 4.10 p m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and i^ons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £208 (down 4 16). Forward £212 15 16 (up 11 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's72 words
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Article200 1929-08-30 8 Survey Under Orders of Air Ministry. A Supe (marine Southampton flyinfr-bott m which Group-Captain H. M i ave-BrowT*- Cave led the Far East Flight of the R.A.F.. arrived at Calcutta on Monday from Chitta- irong and moored off Ishapoiv to refuel. says The Statesman of Aupu<t 15th.200 words
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Article160 1929-08-30 8 Reports for the three weeks Juh **J^ August 17 state: July 28 -Aug. i° Flying Time 18 hours M p| S! Instruction 12 hours 10 nuns.; Solo >* 4 hours; Passenger Flights I 50 mins.; Tests 10 mins.; On A«fW* «J R. R. Gardner successfully *•**>«?* first160 words
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Advertisement170 1929-08-30 8 ERVEN LUCAS 1 BOLS I UQUEURS. Softness and Mellowness are their Distinctive Qualities. Caldkck, Macgregor 8 Co., Ltd. 1 j (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). jg (Incorporated m Shanghai.) l£ i 90, Robinson Road, Singapore. Telephone No. 6228. I FV "PINEAPPLE" I I /^f«a«?iiiwS\ BRAND HAMS BACON170 words
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Advertisement137 1929-08-30 8 THE UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER A guaranteed Machine with a <| guaranteed service. IPATEBBON, SIMONS CO., I LIMITED, 4 Prince Street, Singapore. PHONE 2700. 634 T. K. X.'s TYRES 32 x 3M. $17.00, Tubes $2.26 700 x 80 $11.00. Tubes $1.40 710 x 90 $13.00, Tubes $2.25 7rtO x 90 .$14.00, Tubes137 words
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Advertisement7 1929-08-30 8 IS THE LOVE LETTS* DOOMED —Page i-7 words
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Article222 1929-08-30 9 BRITISH PRESS APPROVAL. Even Opponents Praise. [Renter's Service.] London, Aug 29. newspaper) join m a chorus of apf Mr. Snowdtn'i victory at The H. k The Times declares that it is a very lite triumph tor the Government and rl\ for the pertinacious and clearheaded Vorkshireman who bore222 words
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Article156 1929-08-30 9 [Renter's Service.] The Hague, Aug. 29. etnent has been reached between rei Rhineland Powers and Germany. reed that evacuation of the Rhinebegin m September with the British evacuation. > <h evacuation of the second zone will pleted within three months while ition of the third zone will156 words
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Article120 1929-08-30 9 Chini and Japan Antagonists. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 29. report of Mr. Arno Pearse, secretary International Federation of Master n> pinners' and Manufacturers' Asso0H his enquiry into conditions m Jtptn and China, has been published. leala with the phenomenal progress of on industry m Japan and points120 words
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Article41 1929-08-30 9 Approaching an Agreement. [Reuter's Service.] London. Aug. 29. learned m well-informed British that the Anglo-American convern naval disarmament are progress!n^ ti^'actorily. •lU'ved an agreement on some kind formula may be expected veily I rtlj Earlier cables on page 7.]41 words
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Article113 1929-08-30 9 itinp to make proper returns of r "P to the Rural Board, Malacca, f dozen Chinese and Chetty owners i m the Malacca district were each "nod *r, by Mr. G. C. Dodd m the Malacca '<>urt. -ur prise was sprung on Mr. W. O. of Jasin estate, when he113 words
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Article240 1929-08-30 9 BALFOUR DECLARATION DENOUNCED. Many Moslem Protests. FReuter's Service.] T New York, Aug. 29. Svrii* J T a i eStine J National Lewe, the New SoeEtr and tHe VY Un Men s Moslem vv \t n J Sent messa es to the Pope, r Mac Donald. Mr. Hoover240 words
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Article80 1929-08-30 9 Express Just Misses His Car. [FREE PRESS SKRVIiK. COPYRIGHT.] London, Aug. 29Viscount Grey, of Fallodon, had a narrow escape from death whilst motoring near Fallodon. His tar was at the point of going over a level crossing, the pates of which were open for road traffic,80 words
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Article67 1929-08-30 9 Tilbury Makes it World's Finest. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT.] London. Aug. 29. The completion of the great London docks scheme will take place next week when the new Tilbury docks accommodating the largest sized liners, will be opened. This latest work has cost the Port o London67 words
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Article58 1929-08-30 9 Twenty Millions Contracts. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT.] London, Aug. 29A notable feature of industrial activity at the moment is seen m the groat building boom which is m full swing m London. It is stated that at the present moment contracts amounting to £20,000.000 ar e m58 words
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Article111 1929-08-30 9 In the Civil District Court before Mr. J. L. McFall yesterday, Mr. Henry Steines sued the Malaya Mining- and General Agency Ltd., for $500. Mr. Tampoe Phillips appeared for the plaintiff and pointed out that under an agreement which plaintiff entered into with the defendants ho was111 words
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Article195 1929-08-30 9 The marriage of Miss Clara Teh Gek Neoh, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Teh Kirn Poh. to Mr. Andrew Aw Teik Loong, took place at the Church of the Kingship of Christ, Sungei Patani, on Thursday last. The Rev. Father U Riboud officiated. Both the bride's father and195 words
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Article224 1929-08-30 9 FOUR HUNDRED MILLION PROGRAMME. I Preparing: to Disarm [Renter's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio. Aug. 29. The evening papers have an unverifiable report that the Navy Office has drawn up a replacement programme of construction of auxiliaries including four 10,000 ton cruisers, fifteen first-class destroyers and several smaller destroyers,224 words
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Article, Illustration131 1929-08-30 9 Zeppelin ends Notable Voyage. [Reuter's Service.] I.akehurst. N.J., Aug. 29. The Graf Zeppelin has landed after a world flipht. [The Graf Zeppelin under Commander Eckener after safely crossing the Atlantic from Germany loft America on August Bth. on a round tho world flight. Except for a hold-up131 words
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Article42 1929-08-30 9 British Schneider Team. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. GOFYBMBT.] London, Auk. 29It is now officially announced that Italy is taking- part m the Schneider Trophy race at Southampton water m September. The British team will probably be Greig, Waghorn and Atherley.42 words
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Article33 1929-08-30 9 TReuter's Service.] Rome, Aug. 29. Col. de Pinedo has resigned his post as Assistant Chief of Staff to the Airforce but will remain at the disposal of the Government.33 words
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Article89 1929-08-30 9 ZEPPELIN CROSSES ROCKIES. Tokio, Aug. 28. The Graf-Zeppelin crossed the "Rockies Barrier" this morning: at 7 o'clock (Japanese time), and she is expected to arrive at Lakehurst on Thursday morning:. JAPAN TO REDUCE ITS ARMY. The General Stan* Office, which is believed to have opposed the proposal89 words
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Article154 1929-08-30 9 Two Chinese boys, both ten years of age, were drowned while bathing* m the sea on Wednesday afternoon. The boys went into the sea at Tanjong Rhu at about 5.30 and both were swept out of their depth. The Coroner viewed both the bodies when they were recovered. The Municipal154 words
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Article471 1929-08-30 9 GOVERNOR'S HOMILY TO junior Officers. Work for the General Well-Being The Government machine is an elaborate Lirtf structure, composed of XniS PartS each Of which is 21 Perform its own especial funcfunctio?, UP n thC manner m which th^l ?h performe d by each one of Hum^ i471 words
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219 1929-08-30 9 A Kipling Lecture. Al the fortnightly meeting of the Liter ary and Debating Society of the Presbyterian Church held on '1 uesday evening m the Tomlinson Hall members wtre entertained to v bright lecture on Rudyard Kipling delivered by Mr. J. Johnston, Raffles Library. The219 words
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Article191 1929-08-30 9 Minimum Wage Scheme for Coolies. The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 7 held on August 23rd. Approved recommendation of Committee No. 2 that $30,000 be provided m the 1930 Estimates for labour for extra drain flushing- Approved recommendation of Committee No. 2 with191 words
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Article28 1929-08-30 9 Framroz and Company, to encourage budding poets and to stimulate the sale of their well-known "Orange Smash," are starting a Limerick competition of which details will appear shortly.28 words
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Advertisement72 1929-08-30 9 DO NOT FORGET I I ROBINSON'S ANNUAL SALE t 4 V v I COMMENCES ON I I MONDAY, I t i September 2nd V <f i I Bargains m all f Departments. I ROBINSON Silo., Ltd. J (Incorporated In S trait S«ttl«m«nt«). ♦> Raffles Place Singapore. T V ♦> WINGET72 words
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Advertisement824 1929-08-30 10 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SKKVU KS EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINKNT *H»M VN ttvtt VI WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINKNV Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Cl«*lTow. (VU i;«>w»»* **A lU*»«> Route subject t*» alteration without notW* WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND V tVNTINKNV > BELLEROPHON For London.824 words
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Advertisement537 1929-08-30 10 Ellerman 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. Due Spore. s.s. CITY OF NEWCASTLE Sept. 19 s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI Oct 17 s.s. CITY OF537 words
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Advertisement505 1929-08-30 10 J*. o 9 O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMKNT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due I)u« Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Sinjrabor* MANTUA 11,000505 words
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Advertisement682 1929-08-30 11 O. S. K. Line. [^filiations. T«wL Arrive. Lee?*. Lovdon, Rotterdam, Han.burg, Bremen, ana Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Sir* and Port Said. Amazon Maru Sept. 15 Sept. 16 pMihM. P. Elizabeth, Cape Town, Rio 1* Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and BUM Aires. fßound-the-World passage £190.] f Hawaii Maru Sept. 13 Sejt. 15682 words
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Advertisement446 1929-08-30 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE cfnd AMERICANMAIt LINE JCcAj^s. mJ^Mm ilfl"T*P^l lnLJL Jaf§'nP > x. ROUND— THE— WORLD SERVICE. From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON. Arrive Leaye Leave Singapore. Singapore Penan*. PRES. VAN BUREN Sept. 2 Sept. 5 Sept.446 words
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Advertisement670 1929-08-30 11 ix. Jl JVS-. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSOHAPPIJ. (KOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) (0) 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 th« OFFICIAL TOURIST670 words
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Article167 1929-08-30 12 The Klang brought 103 deck passengers from Penang and P. Swettenham yesterday. In the first three months of this year 1,611 vessels passed through the Suez canal against 1,499 of the previous year. The Captain of the Pangkor, which arrived from Kelantan yesterday, reported the death of one167 words
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Article137 1929-08-30 12 2,000 Birds and Beasts for Holland. The Dutch steamer Abbekerk, which berthed at Queen's Wharf, Port Adelaide recently is like a coo. Cockatoos, parrots, ostriches, black swans, kangaroos, opossums, wallabies, and native bears, from all parts of Queensland, are housed m No. 4 hatch, on their way137 words
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Article239 1929-08-30 12 The P. and O. Company is gradually disposing of the older vessels of its fleet, the I last one to go being the intermediate steaj mer Delta, a favourite on the Indian and t Chinese trade for many years. She was one i of a239 words
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Article129 1929-08-30 12 An addition will be made to the effective strength of the Royal Navy m September by the completion of the new 10,000-ton cruiser Shropshire, which has been built at the works of W. Beardmore Co., Ltd., of Dalmuir. The Shropshire belongs to the London class, and has129 words
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Advertisement786 1929-08-30 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 e.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.786 words
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Advertisement490 1929-08-30 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BE AVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GKNERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA A\n BALTIMORE. v (via Suez) M.S. SILVERBELLE due Sept. 1« M.& SILVERMAFLE due Oct. 9 Bails 8 M.S. SILVERHAZEL dne Oct. 31 sail JJ£ 14 PACDFIC JAVA490 words
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Advertisement162 1929-08-30 12 CHARGEURS KKIMS. (Incorporated m France.) REGULAR MONTHLY PSBIGSI *>* PASSENGER SERVICE. OUTWARDS. nnv£ SAIGON, TOURANE AND HAIPHOtt Hue SinfriP«*CAP PADARAN Be*s CAP ST. JACQUES Oct. 23 HOMEWARDS. M A RSEI L LES, N A NTKS AN D BORDEAUX. Due Sin*«P<*« JAMAIQUE 2i CAP PADARAN 2* MARSEILLES. HAVRE. lUNKIKK AND ANTWERJV162 words
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Miscellaneous702 1929-08-30 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. ■i Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Knantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping Penanf and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 ajn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday702 words
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Miscellaneous254 1929-08-30 12 CLEARANCES. Aug. 29.— Edendale, Kedah, Kola, Nagpore, Tronoh, Elephanta, Scott Harley Sin Kheng Seng, Achilles, Kopah, Kiung Chow, Benmacdhui, Hong Lee, Yuen Sang, (Brit); Asp, (Nor); Van der Lyn, Talang Akar, (Dut). PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Per Marella Aug. 29: Mr. T. W. Breese Miss L. Carver, Mrs. E. G. Fairley Mr254 words
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Article1034 1929-08-30 13 BOUND TO GO UP, SAYS HENRY FORD. The Way to Prosperity. Detroit, Mich., July 27 Wapes m Europe are bound to Bo up cotaß tTS, not becauBe anyb ?s t'hl coe o onr n Sta h ndart f F*** "^«r£r. pros^ S n WhlCh build "»«<"»» "We1,034 words
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Article114 1929-08-30 13 Nanking to Provide $2,000,000 for Southern Service. Canton. Aug. 20. Four aviation districts have been created by the Central Government, and the southern district, with headquarter? m Canton, is to be known as the first. All governmental aviation work m the four provinces of Kwanptung. Kiangsi, Yunnan and114 words
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Article109 1929-08-30 13 (By arrangement with the Nanyanjj Sian* Pau Press). Shanghai, Aug. 28The Wai Chiao-pu has instructed Chiang Tso-ping to protest against the Soviet's false accusations. In a statement Wang Tseng-ting said Red troops are increasing west of Manchuli. Government has ordered the arrest of Chen Kuo-hui, Kao-yi and109 words
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Advertisement519 1929-08-30 13 Sunligjht Soap Sunlight makes light work of the weekly wash. Thm pure Sunlight suds loosen the dirt without scrubbing or rubbing, £1000 jr^. ARE YOU TOO OLD AT THIRTY A bost ol men (and women, too) find tint, when they have reached 30 years, fonetiom become weak and pain itartfl519 words
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Advertisement258 1929-08-30 13 1 1 1 J I D^^ai aaaaß^^aaaafl MWIIX I'.J V *J* aaafl aa^ BBBafc^H L.MKt V -^h^r aafl a«a^^^^^ THE OTTSfiNiINC CIItVIOLET •f CIIiyiCLET lIISTCIY Vn «.Om*. SU Ml UMI mm, Ike «*chJo. «d quiel p.. Wye br kt itutrr et doifnCTt. Laafci lower aad raanier. remarkable economy ol operation258 words
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Article819 1929-08-30 14 MAJOR S. L. SYMONDS' I REMINISCENCES. I Veterinary Work. Interesting: reminiscences of the Malaya of 20 years ago were related by Major S. L. Symonds, who recently retired from the position of Veterinary Surgeon under the Medical Department, but their publication until now has for personal reasons819 words
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Article171 1929-08-30 14 News has been received from Manila that Professor Seelman of the University of Chicago and the ■wlm of his expedition m Central Borneo have been heard from. They had been m continuous wireless communication with Manila but suddenly ihe contact ceased and it was feared that some mishap171 words
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Article345 1929-08-30 14 courts of justice ever known. At Aklavik there are no suitable buildings, and the two murder trials will be heard m a cabin of the steamship Northern Distributor. The first of the two prisoners accused of murder is the Eskimo Okchinka. He is alleged345 words
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Advertisement214 1929-08-30 14 V V, I Xv/v/ dcscr r miles a day; •r X BROTHERS jr^ Eight Dodge Brothers Trucks carried Roy Chapman Andrews and his caravan of explorers on its recent Central Asiatic expedition. Day after day these trucks made their way through the trackless wastes and shifting sands of the Gobi214 words
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Advertisement119 1929-08-30 14 f V YOU WANT IT I WE HAVE IT I V I DELCO-REMY equipment for your car. X V I BORNEO MOTORS, LT^ X V 1 IIL I SOTTPS 1 I cents per tin. 8 I British Soups tor British Homes. I NOTE Three main advantages of tfettinj: real I119 words
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Article246 1929-08-30 15 MACPH AIL'S SHARE LIST. Yesterday 'h Alterations. August. 2Mh.. i'losinu I'ru-e. The balance of the material for Larut Tin Fields, Ltd.'s, new dredge has arrived on the dredging site: erection has already bten commenced, and when completed it will be one of the most up-to-date machines m Malaya. Its capacity246 words
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946 1929-08-30 15 FKASEK CO- EXCHANGE AND SHAKE BROKERS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29th. Buyers Sellers. Asam Kumbang (£) 38s 6d 39s 6d x.d. 1 Ayer Hitam (os) 14s 14s 9d bangrin Tin (£) 35s 36s Batang Padang ($1) 35 40 Batu Caves ($1) 1.55 1.60 bukit Arang ($1) 1.55 uo burmah Maiaya (£) 41s946 words
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Article67 1929-08-30 15 August '2 J. Bank 4 m.a. 2|3 27|8* Rank demand 2|3 23|3fc Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 3|B New York, demand 65 15J16 Credits 90 days 67% 1 France, demand 1431 India, T.T. 154»4 Honp Konp, demand 13 V* Yokohama, demand 119 J Java, demand 139% Bangkok, demand 79^467 words
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Article250 1929-08-30 15 August 29. Tin 17.") Ton< $107&t, Gumbier Pepper White 107 Pepper Black 54 Flake Tapioca 5.75 Pearl Sago Small 5.75 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 Copra SuM<lrie<l 0 0 i Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Pintan 260250 words
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Article64 1929-08-30 15 Auk. 2J»th.. 12 o'clock n«M»n. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot U% U Standard K.s.s. Spot Au^r. :Ci j on Tt-tnliT Sept. :tr> l 4 35V-j (>ct(»h«T :w> 4 NH Oct-Dte. tl% J Jin -Mar. :\H\ tt% Tone of Market: Inactive. > Latest Cable: London64 words
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Article34 1929-08-30 15 Thf output of tin <>r»« (72 per cottt tin) J from the Unfederated Malay States during June. 199, was 4,481 pikuls, 21 katis. The total for ItS? is to date 27,01)7 pikuls.34 words
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Article90 1929-08-30 15 r The Federated Maiay States Railway*, >ays the Pinanjr (lazette, are shortly to m- 1 t reduce containers for the conveyance < f goods and a trial with them is to he Made first between Penanjr and Prai and Pimi and Ipoh and if the scheme proves a success it90 words
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Article199 1929-08-30 15 ROSE MACPHAIL AND PENMAN LIMITEB'S REPORT. Singapore. Auk. 29. Rubber. London lOVud. 1 16 d up. Prices Spot 35, September 35 1 October 36 V 4. Oct.Dec. 37»4, Jan.-March SBft. Dull Steady. Tin. London £212. 7s 6d down. Mining.— Steady. Sun^ei Ways %Al\k J. 65, Kuchais 1.54199 words
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Article672 1929-08-30 15 Singapore, Aug. 2M. Wry little of interest ha* occurred during the week under review. A maze of statistical tigures. surround both the tfubber and Tin markets and drastic ieviskns of beginning oi the year estimates have been necessitated by figures for the first six months.672 words
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Advertisement372 1929-08-30 15 ASSETS OVER W^.,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER ,35,000,00. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated m Slraits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester. House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme C>urt of England, and complies with the Br S Life Assurance Companies372 words
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Advertisement354 1929-08-30 15 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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Advertisement271 1929-08-30 15 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,612,046 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers Esq. Charles J. Hambro Eaq. J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Shelford, Esq. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS:271 words
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Advertisement58 1929-08-30 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. I Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. No one can *et anything: from a foreijm country except58 words
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Article449 1929-08-30 16 CALCUTTA TEAM SWAMPED BY MALAYS. Ground Too Wet. Malays .6: Calcutta 2l The wet ground and the slippery ball spoiled yesterday's game between the Malays and the Calcutta visitors. The side of the field nearest the dressing rooms was under water m several places and many a good449 words
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Article173 1929-08-30 16 Visit to Hong Kong Next Month. The following: are the names of those who have been able to obtain the necessary leave to proceed to Hong Kong for the purpose of representing the Malayan Chinese m the Hong Kong Chinese Athletic Meeting early m September: Messrs Ng173 words
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Article134 1929-08-30 16 S.C.C. Winners vs. The Rest. The Merchants, winners of the S.C.C. cricket tournament, will meet a strong side representative of the other teams m the tournament m a match at the S.C.C. this evening" and to-morrow. The sides have been selected as follows: Merchants: D.R.A. Hoblyn (captain), R.134 words
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Article56 1929-08-30 16 The Gold medal and Duffers' cup competitions were concluded last Sunday at the Race Course. In the former competition L. A. Rappa, who received two strokes, beat De Silva by 5 and 3, and m the latter* Dr. K. Ando, who conceded six strokes, beat C.56 words
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Article37 1929-08-30 16 Despite the unpromising weather the final ior the Keppel Cup was played yesterday afternoon on the Keppel Golf links, C L. Wyatt beating W. P. Day-Dewdney, after a close came, on the 21st green.37 words
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Article17 1929-08-30 16 The Alor Star branch of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Company, Limited, will be opened on Monday.— *E*.17 words
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Article319 1929-08-30 16 SINGAPORE SEPTEMBER MEETING. The Entries. Inasmuch as the forthcoming race meeting lasts over four days compared with five m May, the entries numerically may be considered very good, for they fall only a few short of those recorded for the meeting earlier m the year. The First Class319 words
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Article440 1929-08-30 16 A.P.C. Case m Police Court. The rifling of a safe m the A.P.C. offiw and the loss of a fairly large sum of money, which was referred to m the Supreme Court recently when Toh Seah Hwee. former cashier employed by the A.P.C. sued the firm for440 words
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Article199 1929-08-30 16 Strange tales reach us from the Federal Capital, says the Pinang Gazette, m respect of a young man recently arrived from Home to join the staff of one of our contemporaries m that swift-decaying city of past splendour. There is little of interest, we know, which emanates199 words
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Article216 1929-08-30 16 The heavy rain yesterday prevented play m the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament, and the ties which should have been played have been postponed to Tuesday. MONDAY'S TIES. A. Doubles. T. H. Holyoak and G. H. Daly plus 2 vs. E. Mkcdonald and J. R. Strachan plus 15.216 words
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Article130 1929-08-30 16 A. Singles. G. R. More scr. vs. Roy Smith owe 15. R. E. Prentis plus 3 vs. R. M. Duff scr. B. Singles. H. H. Markham owe 2 vs. L. J. A. Fielden owe 4. A. Dobson plus 3 vs. E. A. Joy plus 2. W. A. Wilson130 words
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Article111 1929-08-30 16 Their Contemplated Work! Tour. Paris, July 30. Jean Borotra states, m an interview with the Auto, that he is considering the possibility of a world tour. "For some two years," he says, "he has contemplated a visit to Japan. On the way out he might compete ir.111 words
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Article164 1929-08-30 16 Fast Race At Port Dickson. Perhaps the best sailed race that has yet taken place at the Port Dickson Yacht Club was held last Sunday, says the Malay Mail, when the following boats competed: Iris (Faulkner and Mjs. Faulkner), Nereid (W. H. Wood and Harris), Weona (Leslie and Allwright).164 words
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Article163 1929-08-30 16 Wife or Mistresses Appearing on behalf of a Chinese named Chew Cheng Swee, Mir. Thuraisingham applied m the District Court, before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday for a variation of an order for maintenance which had been made against his client. The order was that the applicant163 words
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Article631 1929-08-30 16 ESCAPE FROM SERIOUS DAMAGE. Canton Gunboats Founder. Recalling the severe gales of 1906 and 1923, the typhoon which swept Hong Kong on Aug. 23 reached a wind force of 120 miles an hour. This is, of course, very high, but was exceeded m the typhoon of 1923631 words
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198 1929-08-30 16 Lar wood's Journalistic Efforts Condemned. The following statement was issued by Sir Frederick Toone, the Yorkshire secretary, at Sheffield m mail week. "Correspondence has taken place between the Yorkshire and Notts clubs respecting the article which appeared m a certain Sunday newspaper under the name198 words
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Advertisement23 1929-08-30 16 Mr. G. Macdonald, of Bukit Jasin Estate,! is shortly leaving there, to take up a billet I on an estate near Port Dickson.23 words
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Advertisement33 1929-08-30 16 The following programme will be screened at the V.M.C.A. Hall to-night at &30 p.m. "Car Shy"— Two Reel Comedy; "Fleetwing* —A story of Arabia m six Reels; "T-Bone for Two"— Two Reel Comedy.33 words
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Advertisement182 1929-08-30 16 S S. MOUXRIE i i JJ An Artistic Model with exquisite TONE and TOUCH j B Fully Guaranteed for SEVEN YEARS. J Specially Constructed for MALAYA. I S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD.! (Incorporated m Hong Kong). 1 RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. 1 PROTECT YOURSELF j i AGAINST LOSS j 1 1 BURGLARY182 words
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Miscellaneous60 1929-08-30 16 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. ,<?*!*?' 5 15 pm Drill Hall Bde. Sig. Sec (Sinhalese) Section Parade; 6 a.m. Bukit Timah Range 6 a.m. Fairer Range (Seletar) Malaya Command Rifle MeetingFta*!"' DriH Ha lBt Bn ffl Sectio Saturday. 6 ajn.-Bukit Timah Range 6 a.m. Farrer Range (SeleUr) Mafcya Command Rifle Meeting. Sunday,60 words
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