The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 August 1929
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Title Section13 1929-08-31 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, 8A SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1929. NO. 12,80913 words
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Article295 1929-08-31 1 THE DAY 'S NEWS. Official versions of the reported Japanese naval programme deny that it is a paper plan to be us€d for disarmament bargaining Page 11. The position m Palestine is quieter and likely to continue so. A full list of casualties has been issued. Mr. HoDver has replied295 words
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Article1111 1929-08-31 1 I Quicquid agunt homines noatri c.st farmgi ILibelli Juvenal, "And where, 0 where the devil are the Rents." Byron's phrase came back to the Topicist upon being told of the unfortunate stage experience of the gallant captain during his recent ballet performance at the Theatre. He1,111 words
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Advertisement195 1929-08-31 1 WING LOONG. TBE RECOGNISED HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦A I Raffles Hotel! SUNDAY, ;»SEPT., l»t. at 11.30 a.m.| ifLTJ X ORCHESTRAL CONCERT I Monia; Litter aad His Orchestra, t ADEMICAL FESTIVAL OVERTURE. J. Brahms. V OPERA FANTASIE MANON J. Massenet. V Interval. V V \N r195 words
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Advertisement439 1929-08-31 1 I a^ &*\Q -IM SO I fcQ efc# I I fefe Method *M-v i ayty I 1 FOR GRINDING^VALVES 1 I AND CLEANING CARBON I a HIGH grade metal carrytef kit containing all necessary ,fIL rill attachments for performing- the following operations the <| <i Black and Decker Metnod: $j439 words
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Advertisement81 1929-08-31 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Calol will cure constipation Page 1. Robinson's sale on Monday Page 11. J. Guston for the E.B. watches— Page 18. Marine sports at J oho re Bahru Page 9. The Orange-Smash Limerick competition —Page 12. Auction sale of Government unserviceable stores by Powell and Co. Page 12. Chinese81 words
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Advertisement15 1929-08-31 1 WING LOONG. 1 OR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32. HIGH STREET.15 words
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Miscellaneous188 1929-08-31 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 31st. High Water. 9.9 a.m. 7.2., 7.14 p.m. 6.1. P. I. outward mail due. Police Sports, 2.30 pjn. Malaya Command Rifle Meeting. Malaya Cup Final: Selangor vs. Sing.>;o;-e, Singapore. Cricket: I.A. vs. St. Anthony's School, V.M.C.A. vs. Fort Canning, S.C.C. 2nd XI vs. S.C.R.C, S.C.C. Tournament: Winners188 words
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Advertisement970 1929-08-31 2 9 TriCTORIA '"THEATRE I iL~ The lo,kw 8^H ett Comedy Co 1 i Hfflft?!BsS <90 I fflyaj^^y** Willi APRIL VIVIAN programme <| DI RECT FROM £gNDO^ T PR^NjhNG THE^ LATEST SUCCESSES Friday Aug 30th. and ending Wednesday. Sep,. 9f^ "By Candle Light" l ln the s^u^ w at 9pm KJ970 words
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Miscellaneous478 1929-08-31 2 8 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. 14TB SINDAV AFTER TRINITY. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. (choral) Holy Communion and Sermon. •.IS a.m. Matins and Holy Communion. f,.:io p.m. (choral) Beoaooac itnd Sermon. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Taoaday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7 a.m. Hols478 words
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Article943 1929-08-31 3 THE "SMALL MAN'S NIGHTMARE." A Bioscope View. (By Our Film Correspondent) rHAS OFTEN BEEN my contention that as film companies are concentrating so much on sound there is a fear that M a comparatively short time small exhibitors, will be unable to show any films at all943 words
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Article78 1929-08-31 3 To the north of Hollywood there lies an area of roaming hills, known m the film ■•apital as the "back country." It is a battle-scarred area, on which many movie •wars" have been fought. Here it was that many of the spectacular war scenes of 'Wings" were filmed. The latest78 words
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95 1929-08-31 3 EVELYN LAYE'S £10,000 FOR A TALKIE. As soon as Miss Evelyn Laye is set free by the closing of the run of "The New Moon" at JPrury Lane the last night, was on Saturday, August 10 she will probably prepare for a visit to America. More than one of Hollywood's95 words
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Article95 1929-08-31 3 The Paramount all-talking and singing picture "Innocents of Paris," has not only brought such a famous personality as Maurice Chevalier, of the Folies Beigere, the Casino de Paris and other well-known Parisian theatres, to audiences throughoutthe world but has also made it possible tosee and hear him95 words
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Advertisement213 1929-08-31 3 [POWER! The Municipal Commissioners are now orepared to offer very attractive terms to ELECTRIC POWER consumers. Electric motors up to 50 horse-power may he hired at monthly rates, and the charge for energy is on a sliding scale g from 6 cts. to 3 cts. per unit according to the213 words
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Advertisement104 1929-08-31 3 I HOW MUCH DOES I 1 TRIUMPH SUPER SEVEN CAR I ICOST f Only $1,350. FOR WHICH AMOUNT YOU WILL OBTAIN THE WORLD'S BEST LIGHT CAR. FOUR WHEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKES, A GASOLINE CONSUMPTION OF 50 m.p.g. W> A CONSTANT STOCK OF SPARE PARTS, COMFORT AND RELIABILITY. 1 UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED104 words
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219 1929-08-31 4 £20,000,000 FROM MOTOR TAXATION. Return for Six Months. A return has been issued by the Ministry of Transport giving particulars of the gross receipts trom the taxation of road vehicles for the period December 1, 1928, to May itJJI, 1929. and of the number of new motor vehicles registered during219 words
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Article220 1929-08-31 4 If it he agreed that the use of words and tgprmioni by Royal Commissions passes them automatically into the language, then there \v:>uld seem to be material for dignified protests from two sources following on the publication of the report of the Royal Commission on Transport.220 words
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Article992 1929-08-31 4 TROUBLES DIFFICULT TO DETECT. Effect of Tyres on Steering. By— The Hon. Mrs. VICTOR BRUCE. [Special to the Free Press.] ALTHOUGH THE MOTORCAR of to-day is very nearly one hundred per cent reliable, it is sometimes subject to mysteri ous ailments which may even disappear just as mysteriously992 words
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Article34 1929-08-31 4 According to the British Commercial Secretary at Oslo the number of motor vehicles registered m Norway on December 31st, 1928, was 43,269, as compared with ***** at the end of the previous year.34 words
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Article738 1929-08-31 4 Careless Pedestrians. Drastic changes m the motoring laws of Great Britain are recommended m the first report of the royal commission appointed by the late Government to inquire into the whole que.-tion of road traffic. The commission, under the chairmanship of Sir Arthur Griffith- Bosca738 words
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Article186 1929-08-31 4 To Blowout at High Speed. Officials of the White Motor Compa? conducted a series of tests last month the Richmond Road, Beechwood, M determine whether a loaded motor to could hold the road after a tire bk*t* while traveling at about SO miles an hoe A186 words
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Article190 1929-08-31 4 Some years ago it used to be the of motor car manufacturer- to fit window— or "rear light" as some pw* J it—which was quite inadequate, trow driver's and everybody's point of mm was generally not much larger than twin a letter box, and consequently the «FJ190 words
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Article88 1929-08-31 4 that F* Most motorists would 14> Vv-^th* l 100,000 miles a car was fim^. wa < lit it had served its life sent- tv» mm only for the scrap heap. 8 t Yet news comes from ,v n %p privately-owned Humber car thtr< pi completed88 words
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Advertisement97 1929-08-31 4 i FISK .ALL-CORD TYRES MUST MAKE GOOD OR WE WILL--THATS YOUR S DOUBLE GUARANTEE. I v^ i Ml Wm Time to Rehire T^ M^^^^ GetaßSK^^ t M The Fisk Rubber Co., (F.E) Ltd. J SALES DIVISION, UNION BUILDING, SINGAPORE, j IUSED I H iff V^k a^k Jt. f V^i .arm97 words
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Advertisement35 1929-08-31 4 TAIPEBUS® IRCDIUUEIR ®EAEUISS(S§ Accuracy Strcngih i I The Acme of Scientific Construction i Sole Agents Malayan Motors, Ltd. I 14-20, Orchard Road, Singapore. I j I Represented Throughout the F.M*S. by Messrs Wearne Bros., Ltd.35 words
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Article966 1929-08-31 5 Will They be Used m Cars Since a flight by a plane powered with a Packard-built Diesel engine of new and secret design several weeks ago the Packard Motor Car Company has been receiving hundreds of letters daily from people inquiring if Diesel engines eventually are to be966 words
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73 1929-08-31 5 On June 12 the membership of the British Automobile Association passed the 400,000 mark. New members are joining at the rate of over 2,000 per week, and the present season will undoubtedly be marked by a considerable expansion of British motoring Every A.A. member is73 words
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Article615 1929-08-31 5 'Moderation the Golden Rule of Health.' "Is there any way of curing a cold m the head?" was the question that Dr. Dan Mackenzie, of the Central London Throat and Ear Hospital, discussed at the British JViedical Association at Manchester. "Apparently what happens," he sail, "is that615 words
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Article22 1929-08-31 5 I The Republic of Cuba is to build a Cuban Central Highway which will be 705 miles long and will cost £15,600,000.22 words
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Advertisement169 1929-08-31 5 CHRYSLER 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 performance are just what youth wants m a169 words
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Advertisement301 1929-08-31 5 Smother advance m LEADERSHIP MlLl><» ICNICii T& J^,^Waaßß^^B^M^M^BßfcM^^^lMi|MßHßlßiMMßi^^B|aaßaaaa^^a^a»^a J j JJ a^aa^,,,,,,,^, >^a^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ V !^^BMaaaaaWMaaaaaMaaaMM»aaWaaWWaaaaal|aaaaalaa^^»M laaafaV--A ''^%)w SEDAN TPHROUGH quantity production, improved manu* JL f acturing and merchandising methods and volume (h OOCrt sales, it is now possible to present the largest, most stylish and most powerful Willys-Knight Six ever301 words
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Article, Illustration4262 1929-08-31 6 E. C. BULEY - Sea Urchin E. C. BULEY OUR NEW SERIAL. BY (Author of Calcutta Luck, etc). CHAPTE R ONE. PETER GAUNT. Fl\ O'CLOCK m the morning, and the sun was rising upon what promised to b^ a perfect midsummer day. Peter Gaunt, m his shabby flannels, with towels and swimming suit about4,262 words
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Article, Illustration960 1929-08-31 6 JACK O' CONNOR - JACK O'CONNOR. MY ALL ROUND SKILL WAS INHERITED. UNCLE HERBERT COACHED ME FOR ESSEX, By (Essex and England.) (Special to the Free Press). YOU ARE WASTING your time here, why don't you go and see your uncle at Leyton He will probably get you a960 words
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Article274 1929-08-31 6 Temperance Campaign After Revolution. Besides being famous f<r it> rcwiutt Mexico is declared by some >tatiaticiafc have the highest consumption of aif" per head m the world. Al already r nounced. Senor Portes (til. the President Mexico, is trying to alter this state affairs by a274 words
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Article1066 1929-08-31 7 THE ARRIVAL OF THE GRIFFINS. Public Attend Drawing. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Aug. 21. The racing season has hardly closed before interest is once more aroused by the arrival of the griffins for the next sensor.. Eighty-seven animals were landed during the week and were welcomed1,066 words
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Article393 1929-08-31 7 Royal Institution's Decision. Plans made by the managers of the Koyal Institution to raise more than £64,000 for the reconstruction of the Lecture Theatie and extension of the buildings have hem circulated to the members. The most important of the schemes outlined m the393 words
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Article420 1929-08-31 7 An "H.M.V." Birthday. Twenty-one years ago, back m liM)8, the first pressing of His Master's Voice gramophone records was done at Hayes. The progress made since then, both m the reItoduction of music on the one hand, and the methods of manufacture on the other, can420 words
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Article33 1929-08-31 7 Mom Chao Born Diskul, who has completed her nursing studies m Manila with honours, is due to arrive m Penang on Sept. 6 and Prince Damrong of Siam will meet his daughter there.33 words
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Article358 1929-08-31 7 Plans for Underground Line. The whole of the papers, plans and estimates for the scheme for an underground good.- railway for London have been placed before Mr. H. Thomas, Lord Privy Seal. and aie 1 eing examined by his advisers. "The only request to the Government,"358 words
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Article85 1929-08-31 7 A report recently reached Bangkok that people m the South, m such places as Surashtra Dhani, Badalung and Singora, were lef using to buy fresh water fish because they were said to contain harmful worms, says the Bangkok Times. Further news has now come to hand that some four species85 words
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Advertisement136 1929-08-31 7 Caw*'* ««W*^^ SOLD A RECOMMENDED si* i M l__" W BY STORES EVERYWHERE mf em jl OldeEndlish V R VICK CO. )S AX>JI HONG KONG BANK CHAMBERS. |L AT pw ,NcAoRE Marmalade is acclaimed The Aristocrat of the Breakfast Table." Jaded appetites J&. gladly respond to its delightful touch of136 words
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Advertisement108 1929-08-31 7 w 3 State Ex P ress 555 Cigarettes are synony* fjz^y/jw r™^\_ mous with the highest I^M^^^ quality. They appeal JO/W -v to those </ iscrimma ting M a \wrli^^' N v 3 smokers who will have T^y IAIV *j fPu i\\ =1 on^y exclusive best, illl lH^^^r >c^ V108 words
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Article251 1929-08-31 8 The Unfruitful Search for Information. Bare-footed and collarless V. Ispozito, a Russian of no fixed abode, appeared m the Provisional Court at Shanghai to answer a charge of soliciting alms from passers-by m North Szechuen Road. Taken to the office of the court after receiving a fortnight's imprisonment251 words
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Article589 1929-08-31 8 A Sport that Never Palls. There is an old saying, roppoaad to be common to foreigners, which runs, "Giv e a f>riton a ball, and he b happy." But it Ul possibly even more true to sa^y, "Give a Briton gun, and he is happy." Tor589 words
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Article35 1929-08-31 8 The Consulate-General of the Netherlands will be closed on the 31st. inst. on the occasion of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina. Shipping matters only will be attended to between 11 and 12 o'clock.35 words
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Article1694 1929-08-31 8 ENGLISH SEASON OPENS TO-DAY. First Division Prospects. The English Football League season opens to-day. The change from one season to another is liable to make an important difference to the prospects of any club. Even those who make what are conceived to be the most far sighted arrangements1,694 words
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Article314 1929-08-31 8 Last Game Played m the Davis Cup. When the American lawn tennis team. which just failed to wrest the Davis Cap from France, sailed for home from Southampton W. T. Tilden, m an interview, stated that he has now played his last game as a member of314 words
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Article23 1929-08-31 8 Saloon taxi cabs hare made th* ir »PP^ ranee m Bangkok streets. They J fifth cents an hour more than their body competitors.23 words
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Advertisement576 1929-08-31 8 lUj. 22-8-29 JKLjji, SCHEDULE OF PRICES HHI y I 1 1 <^ 509 Model. 8 HP. 2-Seater $1,450. ■P^S H -^1 52 Mode1 1T HR Li ht 6 C vL Tourer $2,300. mßHp^^~ H 111 521 C ModeL 1!) HR 6 CyL s Seater Saloon $3 350 -«BBi ill I576 words
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Article394 1929-08-31 9 DETAILS OF FINANCIAL AGREEMENT. Occupation Costs. [Reuters Service.] The Hague, Aug. 28. The seal of success has been put to the conference by complete agreement between all powers, including Germany, regarding the financial settlement. The agreement relates to tbfi cost of the Army of Occupation until394 words
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188 1929-08-31 9 White House Conferences. [Reuter's Service. l Washington, Auk. 30. Progress m the Anglo-American navai negotiations is indicated by the statement by Mr. Stims-on that no further conferences between Mr. Hoover and the officials of the Navy State Department are now necessary. Lonir conferences have been held at188 words
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Article120 1929-08-31 9 Villages Wiped Out m Indus Valley. [Renter's Service.] Karachi, Aug. 29. Renewed floods m the Indus valley are spreading death and devastation. Many villages have been completely wiped out m the district of Dera?hazikhan, which is itself threatened with destruction. It is feared that 300 people120 words
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Article29 1929-08-31 9 1 1 Severely Injured. [Renter's Service.] Cleveland, Aug. 28. The well-known ftyer. Lady Heath, crashed m her aeroplane here to-day and was seriously injured.29 words
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Article465 1929-08-31 9 LARGE SCALE DISORDERS CHECKED. Mr. Hoover on British Mandate. [Renter's Service.] Londons Aug. 29. A Colonial Office communique says the presence of troops m Palestine is having a steadying effect on the rioters. Large scale disorders now appear to be checked and barring unforeseen circumstances the grave465 words
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Article87 1929-08-31 9 Airship Passenger Lands via Aeroplane. [Reuter's Service.] Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 2*>. While thousands of spectators at the air circus here held their breath a small biplane flew up and hooked herself on beneath the Hnited States dirigible laks Angeles, which was m full flight. A passenger m the87 words
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Article54 1929-08-31 9 London, Aug. 30. Negotiations are practically completed for the amalgamation of north -east coast iron and steel firms with a capital of between £20,000,000 and £10.000,000, compiising Dorman Long pnd Company, Bolckow Vaughan and Company and other firms, with the ultimate object of embracing a.l54 words
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Article207 1929-08-31 9 Business has been slow during the week end m the absence of any clear indication of what the market is likely to do, the trade have been disinclined to operate. J Rubber has not been offering quite so freely I from up country sources, and imports207 words
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Article323 1929-08-31 9 S.C.C. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. MONDAY'S TIES. A. Doubles. T. H. Holyonk and G. H. Daly plus 2 vs. E. Macdonald and J. R. Strachan plus 15. J. R. Bennett and R. E. Prentis plus 2 vs. R. M. Duff and E. J. Cassels scr. W. N. Hansell and323 words
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Article348 1929-08-31 9 Clerk Pinned Under Overturned Bus, An tn.juiry was commenced by Mr. t\ (i. Hourne, the Con.ner, yesterday, into the circumstances attending the death of a Sti aits-horn Chinese named Seng Eke Ewe, who died from injuries received when a motor bus m which he was travelling to348 words
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Article238 1929-08-31 9 When the public examination of B. E. Johannes was continued before Mr. Justice Stevens m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday "bankrupt offered $20 a month. Business was bad m the motor trade, he said, and his commission could not be on the high side, while there was the possibility238 words
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Article211 1929-08-31 9 IS YOUR VITALITY BEING SAPPED HERE'S A WAY FOR EVERY MAN TO REGAIN VIGOUR AND STAMINA. Life's not much fun when you always feel below par- -when you can't work up any enthusiasm for anything when you feel weak and drained of every atom of energy. It'a no use looking211 words
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Advertisement462 1929-08-31 9 BUSINESS CARDS. 1 BEACH HOUSE I T\NJONG KATONG. Select Seaside Residential Hotel. Concrete Bathing Pafrar, Tcaaitf, Garage, Good CuiaW. S I PhonP SSM. C Gasper, Proprietor. f MAISON MARTIN, j I Permanent Waving— Reduced Prices inder control of Mr. Martin, j'roiesseur de TAcademie des Coiffeurs de France. g phon. S4M462 words
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Advertisement642 1929-08-31 9 NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Sewerage operations will be commenced on Monday, 2nd September, on Scotts Road between Orchard Road and Stevens Road and drivers of vehicles are requested to proceed with caution along this sectfon of the road as the width of the carriageway will be considerably restricted. W. MARSH, Municipal642 words
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Advertisement626 1929-08-31 9 NOTICES. SEA SPORTS AT .JOHORE BAHRU. Programme of Sea Sports to be held m honour of the 56th Birthday of HIS HIGHNESS THE SULTAN OF JOHORE, on September 17th, 1929, at Johore Bahru. KOLEH RACES. Course 6 miles. Start 11.30 a m. Event (1) 12 mm Kolehs Ist prize $70,626 words
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705 1929-08-31 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. AUGUST 31. 1929. THE HAGUE SETTLEMENT. General satisfaction will be felt throughout the Empire, and indeed throughout the world, at the fact that a settlement has been reached m the matter of reparations and evacuation of the Rhineland. Mr. Snowder. gained his point and whilst at705 words
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Article391 1929-08-31 10 Quarantine m regard to foot and mouth disease m Muar and Johore Bahru has been withdrawn. A bill to amend the Maintenance Orders Ordinance will shortly be introduced m Legislative Council. The Hon'ble Mr. John Bagnall has been appointed a member of Legislative Council m place of Mr. F. Pledger.391 words
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Article732 1929-08-31 10 MATTER OF A COAL CONTRACT. Square Deal for Local Firms. At the outset of business at Municipal Commission yesterday, the President referred to the discussion on coal purchase at the last meeting. He said that m a memorandum which the Commissioners had, the figures were given on which732 words
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Article205 1929-08-31 10 Mr. L. S. Freer has been appointed to act as D. O. Jasin; the leave of Mr. H. C. Bathurst has been extended till the arrival of the Karmala m January. Notice is issued m the Gazette of the names of a number of firms whose goods at Tanjong Pagar205 words
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Article406 1929-08-31 10 NEW COMPANY'S CORRI** ATMOSPHERE Appreciative Audience. I By Candle Light, written i, v fey Geyer and adapted hy Harry eLk which the Forbes Russell '('on***' pany opened their season l^for/ couraging house at the Victark 5 last night, is full of that witty dialogue which means so406 words
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Article72 1929-08-31 10 LATEST TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT! London. Aug. 30. 4.10 pjn. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Son notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £208 14 16 (up 14 16). Forward £212 10 16 (down 5 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify72 words
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Article139 1929-08-31 10 Wedne»ada>. Aa* J The Hon. Mr. F. A. fmtmgrr and Pledger came to luncheon. Thursday. Aug. 21 Lieut-Col. and Mrs. W. M Hore, M«J and Mrs. E. J. B. Buchanan, tfr. E Gillett, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hopkins. P L. Pritchard, Mr. E. Hazelton came to pH139 words
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Article158 1929-08-31 10 The President of the Badah Suv has appointed Dr. H. B. Dodda to tant Superintendent of Pi South Kedah. 7. I mnd W0 An exhibition of oil paintings mm colours of Java and Bvamati a, y 'gj Bakker, will be held at the vm* Cairnhill Road, on Tuesday, at >158 words
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Advertisement226 1929-08-31 10 {Buhner's Herefordshire ij I CIDER I A splendid thirst-quencher 1 i 1 i i Caldbeck, Macgregor 8 Co., Ltd. 1 aj{ (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). fC m (Incorporated m Shanghai.) 90, Robinson Road, Singapore. Telephone No. 6228. jjj 'ajajajnjnjnaOjajsjajaiajaiajajaiai^aaaiaaVaia'Sakiaisuws^^ ILlLlLlLlaJa.laJaJaUaa.aaJLlaJaaJWlWll.aa»la»lWla««laaaTaa*llarfWaaircrca^^ BY SPECIAL »dT A *&0 TO226 words
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Advertisement75 1929-08-31 10 j 1 V^^^K^^B Wwj J WW I HM x 1 I "laughter destroys GERMS far more readily than medicine, says a doctor. The difficulty is to find out what amuses the little beggars most. A "GAFLAC" Accident and Sickness Policy should tickle their fancy. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION,75 words
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Article101 1929-08-31 11 SCENES AT PROTOCOL SIGNING. Premier's Congratulations. [Reuter's Service.] The Hague, Aug. 30. Mr Mat Donald telegraphed congratulating Mr. Henderson on the "'fine work the results „f u hi'h must be speedily seen m the pacification of Europe." There aras a picturesque scene at the ■acting this morning of101 words
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Article96 1929-08-31 11 Eastern Letters Expedited. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 30. Th< Post OfnVe announces that correspondence for destinations beyond India, for example Ceylon, Straits Settlements, Hong Kong, Australia. New Zealand, can now be India airmail to connect at Colombo with the mail that left London by the ordii;:ih96 words
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Article46 1929-08-31 11 Completely Burned Out. [FREI TRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Aug 30. A disastrout fire .ccurred at Lulworth last night resulting m the complete totting of the building. Thf loaa is estimated at £250,000 and it d t will be impossible to rebuild the Caatle.46 words
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Article54 1929-08-31 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service]. Shanghai. Aug 30. r oreign Minister. Mr. Wang, and the Belgian Minister Baron de Warzee, to-day put the final touches to negotiations for the rendition of the Belgian concession at Tientsin. The formal agreement will be mpwd at Tientsin to-morrow by Chinese54 words
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Article41 1929-08-31 11 [Reuter's Service.] The Hague, Auk. 30. Tht- Queen's birthday honours list include Sir Henri Deterdin?, who is aopointed Grand Officer of the Order of Oranse-Nasj-aa while the ex-Minister of Finance, Her CeJya, is made a Minister of State.41 words
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Article38 1929-08-31 11 [HEE PRES? SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Aug 30. A man was seen climbing the railings round the grounds of Buckingham Palace I Ht was c «u?ht by the police howler before he could effect an entrance.38 words
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Article119 1929-08-31 11 Shanghai, Aug. 30. J/ 1 youths dressed as bodyguards and leved fee be <i Ssass ns f orce d their way the residence of General Chiang Kai- m the French concession. The chauf«ur they hired suspected them and gave aarm and the T fled. One suspect has119 words
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Article144 1929-08-31 11 2nd a p T f Hay ass unies command of the Sent, >t nS-S' V wi h effect from 10th. vi,e Major R. R. Robert<!om °n leave to the United Kingttte an? 11 Lee assumed command of loth vi (v)l with effe <* from August on kiv iiptain144 words
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Article2034 1929-08-31 11 Commission Debate the Question of Height. ARCHITECTS' DETERMINED PROTEST. MEMBERS DENY PERSONAL INTEREST. »rw^ TI J* main discuasion «t Municipal Commission yesterday afternoon centred Europe^uHdii!** reg rd f the proposed HoUI a id*? Arc I hitec f B lett «r of indignant protest was read. Commissioners2,034 words
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Article248 1929-08-31 11 NOT A PAPER Guarded Admissions. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service], wh.» Tokio, Aug. 30. While the Navy Office will neither confirm nor deny the intention to demand commencement of the replacement programmed 1930 then/ admit the question has been under discussion since the last Diet session, though they248 words
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Article101 1929-08-31 11 No News of Casualties. L Reuter's Service.] New York, Aug. 30 The coastwise passenger steamer San Juan, from San Francisco for Los Angeles with 55 passengers and 45 crew has been sunk m collision with the Standard Oil tanker S.C.T- Dodd, off Pigeon Point. The S-C.T. Dodd101 words
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Article42 1929-08-31 11 £2,000 to Ronald Ross Fund [Reuter's Service.] Simla. Aug. 30. The Finance Committee of the Legislative Assembly has sanctioned a grant of £2,000 as India's contribution to the British Medical Association appeal for assistance for Sir Ronald Ross.42 words
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Article50 1929-08-31 11 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva. Aug. .10. Mr. Wu -Kai-sing director of the permanent office of the Chinese delegation to the League of Nations, has deposited with the Secretariat of the League a sum of 560,000 Swiss francs towards payment of China's contribution to the League for 1929.50 words
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Article21 1929-08-31 11 [Reuter's Service.] Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 30. Lady Heath is reported to be recovering from her flying accident here.21 words
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Article81 1929-08-31 11 TRADE WITH CHINA. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi. Service.] Tokio, Aug. 29. Owing to revival of the Japanese trade with China, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha has put two extra boats on the Japan-Shanghai service. BARON SHIDEHARAS MOVE. Baron Shidehara, Foreign Minister, has presented a mediation proposal to the Russian Ambassador81 words
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Advertisement131 1929-08-31 11 I DO NOT FORGET I 1 ROBINSON'S I 1 ANNUAI^SALE I I Commences on I Monday, Sept 2nd I <§> BARGAINS INT ALL S DEPARTMENTS I Robinson Co., Ltd. f jx* (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). M Raffles Place Singapore. ®@®®®<§^®<a^ WJ& •</&§*&:■ #iftHra HaiawV aaaaaV. I S^m\ WW <?*>■■131 words
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Article1512 1929-08-31 12 ACROSS THE CHANNEL AND BACK. Kay Don's Record. [From Our Own Correspondent 1 London. July SO. Kay Don, the racing motorist, set up a sea record for the return journey from Dover to Calais m his 200 h.p. motor boat the 'Kaye Don Special on Sunday. He was1,512 words
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Article101 1929-08-31 12 One Buyer Pays Down £32.000. Rome. Aug. Ist. Remarkable scenes were witnessed this mominfc- at the opening of the new post office m the Vatican city. Purchasers of the new pontifical stamps made enormous sums. One buyer paid for stamps to the value of 8,000,000101 words
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Article316 1929-08-31 12 Two small .jet-black Chinese vases valued at £15.000, which were innocently sold recently by a Berlin department store to an astute Dutch antique dealer for £10. have just been purchased by a leading Glasgow shipowner, Mr. Leonard Gow, Cam is, Eskan. near Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire. The two pieces316 words
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Article122 1929-08-31 12 Swans with a bank account are probably to be found only m Sweden. Last January the cold was very intense, and as a consequence the sea birds suffered severely. Some kindly folk then started a fund to support the swans and other birds, and m122 words
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Advertisement491 1929-08-31 12 ORANGE-SMASH LIMERICK COMPETITION. We have arranged to issue a Coupon for the above competition to the purchaser of one dozen of our Fruit Juice Beverage Orange-Smash, purchased either from our Works or from any of the dealers. The Coupon will entitle the holder to compete for our Limerick Competition, m491 words
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Advertisement666 1929-08-31 12 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily In Malaya, a live "news" paper 30-40 columns of news daily. Also the best Medium for Advertising. .Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest Telegrams, Latest Newt and Latest Announcements, Daily Newr Cables, Rubber and Tin Price Cables, together with exclusive666 words
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Advertisement556 1929-08-31 12 AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALE Valuable wax polished and walaat teak household furniture, iron mmtt en****?** At vur saletoom, Nos. HO f\ thn^ Jrjjt On Saturday, Au*. 31st., at 10.30 a^m now on VIEW. CFiEONG KOON kKn,, qq •ftiooee,, AUCTION SALE f FINE DESIGN WAX POUBMED AMD Wai NUT STAINED TEAK556 words
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Article627 1929-08-31 13 Charles Conway - Charles Conway By [Special to the Free Press.] AUG. 31— GRENVILLE'S LAST FIGHT. 338 On August 31st. 1591 Sir YEARS Richard Grenville won undying AGO fame by his marvellous fight on board "The Revenge," which for fifteen hours fought alone against fifty-three Spanish ships of war.COPYRIGHT - 627 words
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Article1221 1929-08-31 13 THE TAMING OF GLADYS. Comedy Afloat. A cry of warning rang from the crow's nest, where the lookout was stationed. 'Looo-ookout!" he called; and a minute later he landed on the back of his neck on the deck. But he was on his feet m a moment, saluting.1,221 words
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Article76 1929-08-31 13 0(n account of the insufficient rainfall greatly handicapping: the cultivation of the paddy fields, the farmers m changvad Samud Prakarn assembled on the 19th inst. at a Wat and carried out a religious ceremony according to ancient usage praying for rain. The next day food was presented a chapter of76 words
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Article741 1929-08-31 13 Next Gathering m Singapore. (By Our Indian Correspondent.) That the keen interest evinced m th? In- i dian Conference of \falaya held during last 1 Christmas week has not dL-d down, but »>n j thp other hand has taken a decided upua-d trend, was markedly noticeable at the741 words
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Advertisement358 1929-08-31 13 Enthusiastic Praise II omen eieryuhere have received the improved Kotex uith acclaim THE utmoat comfort m sanitary protection is now u r j every uoman's budget; Kotex is most economical! ricflic comfort is, of course. (he major consideration of Kotex. And now the ultimate comfort details softer gauze, flofficf filler,358 words
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Advertisement126 1929-08-31 13 Ja^N*!--^^J aVaW T Pa^lt^)fla^aT^X^#a%Faar F K«#AtTi#T aaaaaHaaaßP^^^^s^^^^3^ Hfeliflll S4SIL iflal laa%ilS 1^1,1^! £ii Phone 346 For 30 Days during the month of August SPECIAL ANNUAL DISPLAY AT Rene ULLMANN Big DISCOUNTS given on all articles Great Variety of WATCHES JEWELLERY CRYSTALWARE SILVERWARE FANCY PARISIAN ELECTRIC LAMPS. ETC. AT Rene ULLMANN126 words
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Advertisement838 1929-08-31 14 Blue Funnel Line I REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). 1 Route subject to alteration without notice. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. I Due Singapore. BELLEROPHON838 words
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Advertisement534 1929-08-31 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). I "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. 16 s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI Oct. 17 s.s. CITY534 words
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Advertisement488 1929-08-31 14 P. O British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. j PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N en UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVnmn. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE L OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPis Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonn«.m Ut MANTUA 11,000 Sept.488 words
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Advertisement709 1929-08-31 15 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. VtmM >ndon, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen .rid Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Sues and Port Said. Amazon Maru Sepf. 15 Sept 16 Durban, P. Elisabeth, Cape Town. Rio de .Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and Boenoa Aires. tßoand-. he- World passage £190.1 Hawaii Maiu Sept. 13 Sept. 15 Mitmbaaa.709 words
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Advertisement608 1929-08-31 15 I DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE I and AMERICAN MAIL LINE I Jail j m m 1.5..».......1naa»a! 0vi....... s J.M J I WW j I Five Reasons I I why ran will prefer to I I travel 011 President Liners I I Calirorn.o fruits, vegetable* and dairy proefeem are served every meal608 words
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Advertisement830 1929-08-31 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSGfIAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) 1 (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 the OFFICIAL830 words
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Article440 1929-08-31 16 PASSENGER OVERBOARD. The Hakozaki Maru, the Japanese mail steamer, had left the wharves less than two hours when a wireless message was received from the vessel soon after 1.45 p.m. yesterday m Singapore sUting that a male passenger named Woodstock, satf to be a master mariner from Hong440 words
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Advertisement687 1929-08-31 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia) (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) 1— Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to687 words
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Advertisement252 1929-08-31 16 LLOYD ROYAL BELGE SOCIETE ANONYME. (Incorporated m Belgium). MONTHLY SERVICE OF STEAMERS from SINGAPORE to VANCOUVER. SEATTLE. PORTLAND AND SAN FRANCISCO via Hongkong and Shanghai. Steamer. Due Singapore. S.S. CAUCASIER Sept. 6 S.S. BOLIVIER Oct 1 For further particulars apply to McALISTER CO., LTD., Agents, Singapore Penang. MESSAGERIES MARITIME 0252 words
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Advertisement549 1929-08-31 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FLIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA ANn BALTIMORE. v (via Suez). M.S. SILVERBELLE due Sept. 16 siU Sem M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Oct. 9 i]v get v M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Oct. 31 „t ll< PACIHC-549 words
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Miscellaneous667 1929-08-31 16 MAIL DEBFATCUES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and KuanUn (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 sun. KoU Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 am. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6667 words
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Article1034 1929-08-31 17 IMPRESSIONS OF A NOVELIST. Victoria vs. Vancouver. In the course of a tour of the United States and Canada Mr. Harold Brighouse, the playwright and novelist, describes the first contact with Canada on arrival by sea from Seattle, m the Manchester /Guardian. Two quayside buildings strike the1,034 words
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Article28 1929-08-31 17 Captain W. A. Baker, formerly of th€ Krian has been given command of the Mahidol, and has been replaced on the Krian by Capt. P. A. Blacklock.—S. Echo.28 words
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Article996 1929-08-31 17 PROVERBIAL WISDOM OF THE EAST. "Flourishing" Language. To collect proverbs, with their homely sense and native wit, and find how they reflect traits of character and habits, have been tasks m which scholars have delighted, and the simple sayings of a people have often proved a sure guide996 words
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Advertisement285 1929-08-31 17 j Start taking to-day; ft J It revitalizes and rejuvenates j |j Eruptions Lasted Sixteen Years Cuticura Heals "Red eruptions broke out on my hands and arms, gradually spreading all over my body and limbs. Some of the eruptions were as large as a half crown and scaled over. I285 words
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Advertisement544 1929-08-31 17 Tobacco io^ EudlOTYVfctCY yLy Hfctf^B r aaasaaaw v diSks -^Ow\ *9&an\ no* noann\. j^ jaaWSF rjon W J IR »f JWm\\ m* iiipß aYr .*<:£&£■ -fasMM tiJB v ,*y!*wgtfm^monnWe *dL Ph I>e,,ort from LEWIS JAMESON fit Cd., LTD., Consulting Analytical Chemists, 83, QUEEN VICTORIA ST., London, E.C. The average man544 words
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Article797 1929-08-31 18 THIS YEARS INVASION OF ENGLAND. Forty Newcomers. In a week's time said the Athletic News m mail week most of the Anglo Scots who ha\e been spending the close season m the homeland will have departed. Their English chits are calling them back, and with them will go797 words
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Article98 1929-08-31 18 "I Married a Widow with Four Children and Now Here is the Tale of the Man who Married a Widow as related by him at Southend police court. "My wife," he said, "is 20 years older than I am. When I married her she was a widow98 words
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Article23 1929-08-31 18 Mr. L. E. Francis, manager of Bristol estate. Kuang. and Mrs. Francis and child are proceeding Home to-day on six month s leave.23 words
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Article532 1929-08-31 18 MEANS OF SPEEDING UP COMMUNICATION. Stations on the Air. (From Our Wireless Correspondent.) A few years ago the Sarawak Government asked for a site to erect a station either m Singapore or Johore. The idea was to handle their own traffic expeditiously and to relay the foreign traffic532 words
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Article219 1929-08-31 18 Some Recent Changes. "Changes m the fashions, practices, and habits of the population are constantly causing disturbances m industry—curtailing some branches and expanding others," writes Sir Gerald Bellhouse, Chief lm>pecton of Factories, m his report for last year. "The increasing purchases of 'readymade' garments have been219 words
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Article106 1929-08-31 18 The Big Fellows of the Royal Society. That tall people tend to be more clever than short people was a speculation put forward by Colonel P. S. Lelan, Professor m Public Health at Edinburgh University m a lecture to the British Social Hygiene Summer School at Westminster106 words
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Advertisement403 1929-08-31 18 WWM t a H iy J Wmr^fm \^WWm AaaaaV aY M I /^H I "IT'OLYNOS on a dry brush re^ I I JV. moves fermenting food parti- I cles, dissolves film, destroys danger- I B ous germs, guards against tooth- B ache, decay and gum infection I leaving the mouth403 words
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Advertisement383 1929-08-31 18 The Baby's Best Aid to Perfect Digestion f»*J health and a well-developed AaBBBBH aed brain depend upon good M *k o during childhood They are M *k reward m families where Wood- M £L Gripe Water M to used regularly. fia^SHßMel Dentarkw and gives instant relief iweraTs "Sripe Water*' inJ-383 words
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Article196 1929-08-31 19 Punggor 7*3 T8 Kadeua 5.00 5.10 ex. div. Sandycroft 1.80 1-fiH) Sepanjc Valley* 4.25 3.75 nom. Sungei Bagan 3J55 3.60 Sungei Ramal 3.50 3.65 Sungei Tukang 1.25 1.30 Tambalaks 89 95 Tapah 2.25 2.36 Teluk Anson 2.30 2.45 Temerloh 75 90 Ulu Benut 3l»^ Bttft Ulu Pandan 1.20 L3C United196 words
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Article629 1929-08-31 19 August. 30th., Closing Price. a™ iv Buyers Sellers. Batang Padang 35 38 C^ Yes 155 1-60 Chin Chine 20 25 S ltam i 4 ttttt 1.05 lilong Fatts go 5 John Tin :{6 iJ 37% Kinta Tin Dred. 1.80 1.83% Klang River 2.60 2.70 ex ucha 1.53629 words
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Article103 1929-08-31 19 Yesterday's Alterations. Bayers Sellers. Hons: Fatts ($1) 82 V* 87 Vi Kuyoh Tin 15 20 i^hat Mices 13a 9d 14s 6d Murai Tin ($1) 85 90 c.d. Raub Aust. 7.25 7.75 Renong Tin 38s 6d 34s 6d Sungai Luas (40) 37 40 prem. Takuapas 31s 32a Teja103 words
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Article63 1929-08-31 19 August 30. Bank 4 m.t. 2|3 27|32 Bank dtmand 2|3 23|32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 3 8 New York, demand 65 15|16 Credits 90 days 57^ France, demand 1431 India, T.T. 154 Hong Kong, demand 1314 Yokohama, demand 119 Java, demand 139% Bangkok, demand 79% Bar Silver London63 words
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Article246 1929-08-31 19 August 30. Tin 150 Teae $107S« Gambier g Pepper Whit<« 107 Pepper Mack g| Flake Tapioca 5.75 Pearl Sago Small 5.75 Rice, An. iiM No. 2 250 Copra Sundried 9.00 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eigle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Pintan 260246 words
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Article59 1929-08-31 19 August 30th., 12 o'clock mx»n. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. •pel 344 34 Standard K.S.S. Spot ||U 34*^ mi Trader Sept. 34 4 M Oct. .364 BSff Pit Dee. 36 37 Jan-Mar. 37*. 3s Tone of Market: Stagnant. Latent Cable: London Spot >heet per lb.59 words
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198 1929-08-31 19 Singapore. Aug. 30. Rubber. Ij»ndon 10% d. 4d down. Prices at 4 p.m.: Spot 33 4. Sept. 34, Oct. 35. Oct. -Dec. 30, Jan. -March 37. Steady at the decline. Tin. Ijondon £212. Unchanged. Mining.— Dull. Sungei Wave 3.574 3.05, Kuchais 1.55 1. 59,198 words
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Article179 1929-08-31 19 Singapore. Auk. 29. After declining to 334 sellers appeared to recover a measure of confidence and In the early part of the week buyers* -wer; more m evidence. 1 To-day's cables quote London up l/16d at 104 d and New York down cent gold at 20 Vi geld.179 words
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Article81 1929-08-31 19 Stock Effects. rJMI PRKSS SERVICE. COPYRKJHT 1 rp, I^ndon, Aug. 30. The tone of the rubber sharvmarket is harder although the change is not very pronounced. Symington and Sinclair m their weekly report, commenting on the increase m London *nd Liverpool stocks, point out that these additions81 words
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Article17 1929-08-31 19 Sur.gei Krian Rubber Estates have purchased Khayhong estate, which adjoins Somme Estate, for £32,400.17 words
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Article72 1929-08-31 19 Despite the decline m the tin price there was good demand for one or two shares emanating from the East. The market is not well supplied with stock and consequently closed brighter than for some time past. Northern Tavoys marked a good advance on expectations of72 words
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Article374 1929-08-31 19 Share Sub-division Proposal Approved. Resolutions for the sub-division of the Company's shares into a denomination of $1 each were passed yesterday at an extraordinary general meeting of the Haytor Rubber Estates Ltd., held m the French Bank Building. Mr. B. G. H. Johnson prosided and others present374 words
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Article143 1929-08-31 19 At the Thames Police Court George Oliver, expert balance mechanic of U4, Highroad, Finchley, was charged with stealing 13 single shillings and five florins, the pro. perty of his Majesty's Mint, where he was employed. Detective-sergeant Scott (H j Division) stated that on Monday he was called to the Mint143 words
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Advertisement869 1929-08-31 19 ASSETS OVER >«»* ASSDRANCE IN FOECE OVE* I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE- 27 nu t The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Sunr*™ P«,^ p i i' UNI r N °f FICE 27 Old Jewry, E.C.869 words
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Advertisement186 1929-08-31 19 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,0#6,000 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. Hambra Esq. J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Sheiford, Ksq. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS:186 words
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Advertisement44 1929-08-31 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) a* FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. 1 Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. i Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., j Messrs. HARRISONS, 1 BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.44 words
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Article523 1929-08-31 20 SINGAPORE SEPTEMBER MEETING. First Day's Weights. The following are the weights c^r the first day's races on Saturday next. Race l._ Horses— Class 3— 3rd. Div— (5% furs.)— 2.ls p.m.— Edmoroonga 9 Hopaway 8.10, Dawn of Day 8.7, Irish' Rose 8.5, Lady Mary 8.3, Grey Habit 8.3, Balbarra523 words
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Article201 1929-08-31 20 Interesting Programme for Sunday. A full programme of races and water polo has been arranged for the Singapore t Swimming Club on Sunday morning, start- < ing at 10.30. There will be a race for teams I of eight, each man swimming one length, i and teams201 words
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Article79 1929-08-31 20 MARINE SPORTS AT JOHORE BAHRU. In honour of H.H. the Sultan of Johore's birthday on Sept. 17 sea sports are being ananged at Johore Bahru. These include koleh sailing races, Chiow rowing, Pukat paddling, with valuable money prizes. Outboard motor boat races for trophies and aquatic sports will also be79 words
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Article35 1929-08-31 20 A handicap tennis tournament will be held l at the S.R.C. commencing from the 16th I proximo. Entries will close on the 12th I proximo. The events are "A" and "B w35 words
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Article479 1929-08-31 20 TOURISTS WIN CHARITY MATCH. Uninspiring Display. Loh Hwa 3; Malayan Chinese 1. Taken all round last night's charity match on the Stadium m aid of the ShansiHonan Relief Fund was a tame alFair. Neither the Malayan Chinese nor the Loh Hwa players appeared to exert themselves and both479 words
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Article337 1929-08-31 20 MALAYA CUP FINAL. Singapore vs. Selangor at the Stadium To-day. Singapore's most attractive soccer event of the season takes place at the Stadium this afternoon, when Selangor, winners of the northern section, will oppose Singapore, winners of the southern section, m the final of the Malaya Cup soccer competition. Singapore337 words
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Article152 1929-08-31 20 r* Cardiff at Charlton. Football comes into its own once again m England to-day with the opening of the League programme. The fixtures m the First and Second Divisions of the League to-day are as follow: Division I:_ Arsenal vs. Leeds; Aston Villa vs. Birmingham; Blackburn152 words
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Article915 1929-08-31 20 THE MALAYA COMMAND MEETING. Yesterday's Results. Large numbers of representatives of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Volunteers, Police, and the Johore Military Forces made trek for the Bukit Timah and Seletar ranges yesterday for the opening of the Malaya Command rifle meeting which extends over to-day and to-morrow.915 words
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Article140 1929-08-31 20 THE COUNTY CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP. Leaders Win Again. rßeuter's Service.] London, Aug. 30. Gloucestershire vs. Hampshire. At Cheltenham: Gloucestershire won by 14 runs. Gloucestershire 212 and 117. Hampshire 167 and 148 Kennedy for Hampshire took six for 58 and five for 52, and Newman five £tr ;3, whilst Parker140 words
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Article259 1929-08-31 20 Tournament Winners m the Field. The Rest of the S.C.C. went m to bat on the Padang last evening m the match against the S.C.C. Tournament winners, the Merchants, and fared moderately, losing four wickets for 106 runs. Perkins was bowled as soon as the bowling was changed259 words
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Article178 1929-08-31 20 i The following races will be sailed on Sunday. B— Class— Final for --Cardosa** Challenge Trophy: Start: 10 a.m. Course: Cross starting line from North to South— l 7 mark boat to port Man-o'-War Buoy to port Outer Club buoy to starboard Inner Club buoy to178 words
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Article25 1929-08-31 20 Yesterday's Result. Open Mixed Doubles Final. Miss Aitken and Rev. Mr. Aitken beat Mrs. Zylstra and Wise, 6 2, 6 4.25 words
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Article51 1929-08-31 20 On Saturday and Sunday, September 14th. and 15th. the Men's Medal (Stroke Competition) will be played and on Wednesday and Thursday, 18th. and 19th., the Ladies' Medal (Stroke Competition). The Mixed Foursomes competition, will be played on Tuesday, September 24th. and the Shanghai Foursomes competition on Sunday,51 words
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Article44 1929-08-31 20 The Monthly Mixed Foursome Competition for September will be played off on Sunday afternoon. A recent Admiralty announcement stated that Lieut.-Commander P. F. Glover who vill be remembered among local lawn tennis >layers, has been promoted Commander and e-appointed, on promotion.44 words
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