The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 October 1929
1929-10-08
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Title Section13 1929-10-08 1 Singapore Free Rress 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1929. NO. 12,84113 words
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Article311 1929-10-08 1 It is generally inferred that the Premier and >!r. Hoover have reachci an agreement on naval matter-. Invi(at:ons to the Five-Power CoafOTCBCC in London are being i.-sued to-day Pages 7 and i. Mr. Henderson has issued invitationCo Ike Towers concerned for tie N;;\ onlYreme in London in311 words
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Article1211 1929-10-08 1 I "I cannot understand" Mid a friend U) me, "how an;, one c..: -it in a duir-oiit i"i five hours for pleasure/ 1 "it was six ho 1 said 'and l cmnnoi undeistand anyone i"t finding pleasure in it." 1 hat is how it i to me.1,211 words
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Advertisement220 1929-10-08 1 WING LOONG. THE RECn6!fIBBO HOUSE for FUR^P^-^N T TROPICAL SUITS. 32 HIGH STREET. lEaffles Hotel 1 ||fir<t class accommodation with modern sanitation I' I! j j p^s GRILL ROOM jj™ ba. NRIVAL^ THE EAST DANCES il i fR ;oAv owing to indi siti sss ii I p MLLE MURA SMIRNOVA220 words
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Advertisement305 1929-10-08 1 v vv\^a^ h aKKKKKKK h X^X^!^^^ v A ROYAL TYPEWRITER— A writing machine of surpassing excellence. *i\ VJiM i \3 i td. n (oiiykr ay a JL (Incorporated in England) Penan? and Kuala Lurnpur. t V ♦Jo [EUROPE^ HOTEL •J i if" v Ifi "Renowned by Recommendation'* S SPECIAL NOTICE305 words
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Advertisement100 1929-10-08 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT;. P^li:j Oil p..jnwi- Pa^e Pick B«!ata bolting— Page Robinson's for shirts— Page 9. Municipal notices, tender^ etc Pa^re Noxo to protect your woodlworl -Page The Ring'i Ifecaage to the Empire Page 16. Balkan Sobrante— the Rnesl cigarettes Pa 14. DunJop— the tyre for modern conditions.. Page 5. General100 words
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Advertisement14 1929-10-08 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32. HICH STREKT.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous152 1929-10-08 1 Tu\ siin I Wnter, IJI nm k i p.m.. •>!). I 1 .".i- Rubber, annual meeting. Kutfl; WVlth Re«t. H Co. vs. A.P.t I merlin; C< lot Whi-' <.(•.(• \r,,l ll rs,ln x Ma. Hiph Water, LM a.m.. 7.7, I.^^ |n: -7. Perak Hace tntrics close. Thursday, \Oth. Hi^h Water,152 words
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Article89 1929-10-08 2 OPEN WEIGHT- LI FTING COMPETITION. Under thv auspicious of the IVnan Health Culture League, an Open Amateu WeijrhtJLtfftinE Competition will be hel in the fourth week of December 1929, fo the following Classes: 9 Stone Class; 1 Stone Class; 11 Ston* Class; 12 Stone Class Heary-Weight Class. The Lifts will89 words
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Advertisement250 1929-10-08 2 ■■■■■iB. i !B!r.l»!!iB'ii < > :i Biiiiß'! i !ilßiii 5 Y.W.C.A. JUMBLE SALE j 1 at B, Raffles Quay Thursday, Oct. 10th., 4 p.m. 1 I I BOXING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th. I MOONLIGHT HALL, NEW WORLD. I THE IIATTLK Mill! GREAT KETWEENI ft IN I#ATTLERS i Double Main Events: KEY250 words
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Advertisement367 1929-10-08 2 j VICTORIA THEATRE I Thurs: Fri: Sat: and Mon: Oct. 10th, 11th, 12th and 14th, at 9.30 p.m. I R. B. SALISBURY PRESENTS "THE QUAINTS." 1 SPECIALLY SELECTED COMPANY IN LONDON'S GREATEST PLAY •JOURNEYS END" Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 15th. and 16th. "YOUNG WOODLEY" I THE GREAT SUCCESS DIRECT FROM367 words
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Advertisement412 1929-10-08 2 ALHAMBRAI Tan Cheng he^— Sole Prophttor PROGRAMME I Commencing Monday, Oct. 7th., and ending Btttrfa. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRK NEWS WILLIAM FOX pmnU THE WOMAN FROM HELL I with MARY ASTOR and ROBERT ARMS Trent's Last Cast B^IOND GRIFFITH and IfAftCEUXE The Perfect Mystery412 words
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Article294 1929-10-08 3 MR. SNOWDEN'S WIRELESS STORY. Midnight Epic. A page of secret history was revealed iO i he world when Mr. Snowden. the "Iron' < nanceltor, broadcast a description of his wonderful triumph at The Hague Conference. Listeners heard with breathless interest the clear, incisive voice of the man who294 words
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Article656 1929-10-08 3 Brave Wife Ik-hind the Scenes. V.rv few People know the intimate hislorj of Mr. Philip Bnowden, the frail, brilliant little man who did so much at The Hague to restore British prestige; and the part played by a proud, brave wife who hails from Yorkshire. The656 words
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Advertisement443 1929-10-08 3 I'nliii <>>! Pointers 5. jjj Hire Purchase. I uYou can buy nearly anything on the hiie-punha^ cP system these days; your house, your furniture your cu- and now even your investimnt. i^ The system haa its critics, but it has been proved by experience. Shrewdly utilised it is a boon443 words
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Advertisement329 1929-10-08 3 I TIMBORITE I REGn. THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND WHITE ANT PREVENTATIVE I Prevents Rot, Stops Decay 1 t Withstands Insect Attacks f Every Piece of timber, every plank and board, every pile and pole, is same lor the attack of wood's natural enemit >- drv rot, decay, white ant329 words
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Article1701 1929-10-08 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - T. STANHOPE SPRIGG Was This Years The Last? EMPIRE AIRSHIP HOPES AND FEARS. BY (Editor of "Airways." —Special to the Free Press.) London. Sept. 10. WILL THERE «ver be another Schneider Trophy Race? After survi\ing suici sst'ully the thrills, the amazements, and also the 'ooredoms and1,701 words
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Article198 1929-10-08 4 Mr. Amery has just got to the top of Mount Amery (B.C.) a good feat, as it is 10.940 feet high. But it is an awkward precedent for politicians. If Mr. Baldwin wants to climb the peak of his own name he must go to North Australia; and Mr. Churchill198 words
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Article, Illustration393 1929-10-08 4 Ernest Whitcombe on GOLF IMPROVING THE LIE. THE OTHER DAY I saw a golfer contemplating si ball in grass a foot high. It was a hoi bidding situation. To my astonishment he carefully pushed the grass back all round the ball, and in that way made the position much easier.393 words
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Article679 1929-10-08 4 Drawing maps was a di>mal task in one's bchooi Jays *>uch meticulous care was mivssary. such maddening matches Wltii the tine mapping pen to denote boundaries and rivers* mountains and coast lines. The finished map in all it^ neatness of led aim black ink and679 words
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Article614 1929-10-08 4 Tired of lounging on the Lido and losing mo—j at the table <>f M<»nt«.- Carlo, scores <.t wealthy men and women have decided thai th* biggest kick in lift' is the kick of a cum ->n a big-game hunt. Lieut.-Colonel H. F. Fenn, h.5.0.. the614 words
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Article78 1929-10-08 4 It was announced at the Ix>ndon Hospital recently that, following: the recent gifts of two grammes of radium by two anonymous donors, together with £13,000, from one of them, tbe hospital's radium department was now in working order. These gifts, which lad placed the hospital in an exceptional position as78 words
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Advertisement89 1929-10-08 4 ASK FOR I 1^ n 7-X V\V)^ ORANCE I MARMALADE); I SAUSAGES In > 2 Mb. Airtight Tins. PQULTON NOEL, LTD., BREWERY ROAD, LONDON, N Distributors for Malaya S AFRICAN EASTERN (MALAYA), LTD, SINGAPORE AND PEN AN G. j II "D TP T 15— Hi— J 1 1 4 •r%89 words
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Article351 1929-10-08 5 The following novels have been added to Raffles Libarary during 1 the past fortnight: Anon. Plain Sailing. Armstrong (Martin) The Sleeping Fury. Baldwin (Faith) Garden Oats. Belloc (Hilaire) The Missing Masterpiece. 2 ccpieb. Bower (8.M.) Rodeo. Burt (Katharine Newlin) Cock's Feather. Capek (Karel) Money and other Stories. Cohen351 words
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Article42 1929-10-08 5 Mi. J. W. Davidson. Commissioner of Rotary Internationale, has arrived in Ipoh fvom Kuala Lumpur whore he has been engaged in legularising the two c-luVis that wvro formed in Kuala Lumpur and Siremban. and where he has been received \\\xh remarkable enthusiasm.42 words
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Article156 1929-10-08 5 :11u tn late Offic< Kranl^h tO SIF J°hn d<? British Museum "i rge of Ma Ps at a n<i to wear the i m^h^'""*^1*? o l acc€pt f ()r "ntf< \avs. lu *of J he Knighthood the Queen of the Neth A UP°n Klm by m recognition of hi* lands.156 words
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Advertisement123 1929-10-08 5 f\2/ Leavethe I DUNLOP modern motoring I conditions 1 I\ Jjf y t»v 9- y/ w^r mm^ v# J-'l \S *r j v vflmmw i I wj Jr x (m\ Mn s*ee&s®e®®®<& &§>®®e®®^ > <My^«^frjftfrj^^|_^^..^^ J>. Jt j> jj jf, jl jf,^ j^ j^ j^^ ji 4w ->#w .^tu. vtu.123 words
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Advertisement299 1929-10-08 5 m aTjC xviLjJrl 1 IHr^^ W^^/^IP b<4 i^ ULJ iriJD ivi.orrli J rpAJ^S That's "PICCADILLY" Cigarette, rCW^lwli" jZQMa a 'ways alike— no variation in Quality RSCPHSPPI The same Golden Virginia leaf is used HKOSSjS Sjl ffli The people who make them C ARRERAS ■IjUfjJMUJiMI LONDON, have a reputation of over299 words
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Article200 1929-10-08 6 European Customs Officer (iiven Two Years. Kiukianu. Sept. 21. Much indignation is f«*lt among foreigner! regarding the treatment mKnl out t<» Mr Anderson, tiu- Russian Meathsr of the i him-**- Maritime Customs Service, who irai arrested by th- opium Tax Authorities on .\iitfuM Mh. mi charges <>f reeehring200 words
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Article210 1929-10-08 6 Children Taught Lines About Mother-in-law. Oxford. Mi. Geoffrey Shaw, t hief Inspector of Music under the Board of Kducation, conplained at tin- closing leirioii of the Summer School of music teaching of the vuluai songs which had been tautrto children in lriu'Mitary Khools in the name of music.210 words
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Article123 1929-10-08 6 Tin- District Jodgt, Pennfi Mr. N. I>. Mudic, and the Deputy Colonial Rnjiiwr. Penang. Mr. F. T. Kinder, will In* paying «>nr of their periodical visits to the Dindings on Octotxt 10 and will he away for alxuit two o three days, says the Pinan.g (lazette. The Resident of Selangor123 words
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Article213 1929-10-08 6 i the spot with some dogs. The injured man added tKat immediately before ho was injured a cobra stood in his way with outspread hood. He threw a stono at the snake, which disappeared in the bushes. Sergeant Abeyakoon charged Pedrick before the Kalutara Magistrate with having213 words
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Advertisement170 1929-10-08 6 111 I THE SMALL CAR THAI |I I CAR PERFORMANCE <V A VALUE THAT IS SIMPLE 111 B B 'MUHI WJ DESIGN MATERIAI > FINISH INCOMPARABLE ML I U I nJTj I H I I 'AND REAL SERVICE I E I I TAX RER Vl 'is CONCESSIONAIRES FOR| MALAYA TAX*™170 words
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Advertisement114 1929-10-08 6 MONKEY HaV V Monkcv Brand m.ikcs (ki H___«W WON'T WASH \W» MCTALS. MAPBLK. PAINT CUTLERY CROCKERY, MACHINERY \7L CLASSWAPE. EARTHENWARE \<J WINDOWS. OIL-CLOTHS em»s\ BATH TUBS. BRASS PLATES An w^fll _#w M^^fci Mr 5^L M^ w Jm^MWb MM P g^^^W Zf*^"^ #^mLmVmPJF rasoups? I j Rents'" per tin. I British114 words
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Article398 1929-10-08 7 DISCUSSIONS WITH U.S. PRESIDENT. Conference Invitations To-day. [Reuter's Service. J Washington, Oct. C>. Following- on the discussions between Mr. MacDonald arcl Mr. Hoover at Rapidan jesterdaj evening invitations for the rive Power Confcience will be issued in London tomorrow. Washington, Oct. 7. Speculation is rift as regards398 words
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Article175 1929-10-08 7 [Reuter's Service.! London. Oct. »>. Sit Francis Haatphrys has beer appointee! High Commissioner in Iraq in succession t<< the mta Sir Gilbert t lavton. (British Radio- -Official Service. l Rugby. Oct. 6. Sir Francis Humphry* was until recently Briti-h Minister at Kabul. It uiU be175 words
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Article84 1929-10-08 7 Lonw Sentence Upon Political Leader. [Reuter's Service Prague. Oct. 7. A two-month's espionage trial has ended Professor Tuka a distinguished scholar and Member of Parliament, leader of tht Slovak Home Rule Party, has been sentenced to fifteen years hard labour it I alleged for maintaining an espionage84 words
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Article101 1929-10-08 7 [British Radio—Official Service.] Rugby, Oct. 6. The improvement in the health of the Princess Royal is maintained, and Her Royal Highness was able to leave Braemar j last night for her residence in London. The Princess travelled by motor ambulance to Ballater station. On her101 words
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Article25 1929-10-08 7 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.) Tokio. Oct. 7. Prince Takamatsu, the Emperor's I brother, has been successfully operated on I for appendicitis. j25 words
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Article226 1929-10-08 7 x'VIEMOKABLE SCENES IN REICHSTAG. Chancellor's Funerai Oration. [fttuter'j Service.] Berlin, Oct. fi. The waiis and t lamps o( the Reichstag were draped with black and hung with jiar lands el ivj and Alpine violets on inoccasion of the iinal h.noius rendered t( Dr. SUwMluaaa. The coffin, covered226 words
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Article172 1929-10-08 7 \ews of Lost French Airman. [Router's Service. 1 Paris, Oct. 7. The Quiu d'Orsay has received news trat Costes landed safely on Sept. 29 in the region of Taitaikhar, north-east of Harl.in. ptcnt«r*fl Tar Eastern SenrkcJ I'okio. Uet. 7. News from Harbin thi- French <»n--sul has received172 words
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Article124 1929-10-08 7 [Renter's Servu r. I/ondon, Oct. t> Karl Harewood is dead. PriaceM Mary now become* PriacMM Mary, Couitteai of Harvwood. She was n her country home in Yorkshire vrhea her father-in-law <lied. Her husband wai at hi.father's bedside, (The late Karl was fifth in succession, the earldom having124 words
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Article105 1929-10-08 7 Sir Alan ohhams Tour. [British Radio Official Service.] Kutfby, Oct. H. The famous airman. Sir Alan Cohham, will return to Ixmdon to-morrow on the completion of a twenty-one weeks' tour of the British Isles. The purpose of his tour was to stimulate inttrwt in flying and in particular105 words
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41 1929-10-08 7 [Reuter's Service.] Belgrade, Oct. 7. Between thirtv and forty thousand Russian emigres lined the streets to pay a last tribute to General Wrangel, whose remains were translated from Uccle Cemetery, near Brussels, for final burial here.41 words
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94 1929-10-08 7 Albany, N.Y A journey «f nearly 20Q miles has beon accomplished by a larare turtle during the last 27 years, according to a report to the conservation department. Arthur C. Ferguson, fi shiner in Tsatasawassa Lake, in R?nsselaer County, captured a turtle on94 words
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Article711 1929-10-08 7 EFFECT OF THE HAGUE AGREEMENT. European Tariffs. [British Radio Official Service.] KuKby, Oat. In a speech at Edinburgh last ni^t the President of the Board of Tiade (Mr. Wriliam (Iraham) emphasised thai the agreement reached at The Hague, whereby Jta'y gave a Ruaiantte to order 1,030,000 tons711 words
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Article217 1929-10-08 7 At the conference of representatives of the Wesleyan Methodist United )> 'issionary Society at Swanwk'k, Derbyshire, further testimony was given to the effect of Christianity on the taste system in India. The Rev. J. Ci. Rer.nett, who has worked in and around Hyderabad for many years, expressed217 words
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Advertisement395 1929-10-08 7 BUSINESS CARD& I* BEACH HOUSE! TAN JONG KATONG. I Select Seaside Residential Hotel. Concrete Bathing: Pag*ar, Tennis, Garage, Good Cuisine. ph O ne 5553. M. C Gasper, Proprietor. g... ....fv..?<^<sXsXs><sX§Xs)®<^^ \HNATION FLOWERSHOPI rd Hd. Opposite Hotel van Wijk,® Tbom 4831-4832. JAVA FLOWERS. j Wreaths Baskets.® ix^s>*®®®vs)®®®®®®®®^ m:\er be without META.395 words
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Advertisement425 1929-10-08 7 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders. NOTICE is hereby K ivon that tenders art m.;y invited for the following materials o, se,vice... ™<1 that particulars of such tenders be obtained in the T,nder i{aon,, Municip.,l Offices: Temler i>«tr or Ctoteg. Supply of various mat.'iials for the year 1900. W. MASBH. Mu!iicin425 words
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Advertisement635 1929-10-08 7 SIMPLE BACKACHE IS OFTEN DANGEROUS Short, sh&rp stab bint: paiiM hn the b :i ,-k when you risv from ))(•<), rraJ toffivrc i«» straighten the body ftftaratoopillg, tjj<>.« are sure fii^ns of da rigorous lc i<ir < y trouble. The ciuick«*st mettaftfC banish* ing chronic iiackaclif, LambtftO, Sdatioii or Khcninauc635 words
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Article37 1929-10-08 8 I On <K-t. 7 at th. Matern.tv Hospit Singapore, la Joan, wife i»1 M. lfaten, f > n MUMMERI At th,- Earapaaß Hospital, Kuala Uunpor, oa Octoaer 4. to Mr.. Mammery, w:f< Hi C. F. MuMimcry. sot;.37 words
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Article48 1929-10-08 8 Mr. V.- Bong So.. *ad Madaa \>>> Beth Bat (Mrs. D, lC Hup Ktftff) ui«h to c.nvty thoir hr.irtf.it th..nk> to H il thoM rttatirei an.l friendi Wkm kindly att«'fi.i<-«l th«« fun«-ral tht'ir latfl father, Mr. Yeo Iti.n Cknan, an.) ala« those arkc Mrraatks in.} letter* of eonooleaee.48 words
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Article43 1929-10-08 8 n .\.-i loviaf memory f Ernest Hutch PutonGilroy, wh-> died .it Singapore <>n OctoWr Nth, "Three jraara have paaaea\our aearts ~';ll A- time £■>•■- <>n we mtu him mote; His tciuicr Malta, his loving fac«" \<» on.> »a ♦•arth can take his place."43 words
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368 1929-10-08 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1929. THE COLONY'S POSITION. His Excellency's speech in Legislative Council dealt with a financial position which appears on the face of it to be satisfactory and the Colony can fed that despite the undoubtedly bad trade conditions which have ruled, the situation remains essentially368 words
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Article337 1929-10-08 8 The issue of invitations to a five Power conference on the subject of naval limitation may be taken to be a favourable ftign, just BO far a< it indicates that i he President of the United States and the Premier of Great Britain are in earnest in337 words
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Article255 1929-10-08 8 During 102S no ItM than 8. r >r> trees bf thtroad sidf or in public grounds were felled in Singapore whilst <»08 were planted. Mrs. H. M. Cantrell, Lu/ly Buptfatfdent, Selanjfor Club, Fraser's Hill, has been admitted to the Kuropean Hospital, Kuala I.umpur. suffering from appendicitis. M.M. .Mr. F. Robinson255 words
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Article298 1929-10-08 8 SUNDAYS YACHT 1 RACING. The Tromp Trophy. Sunday was a pleasant morning for sail- ing, with a light breeze from the South West. Four of the big Ijoats started at 10 1 a.m. to sail the Club course for the above > trophy. Jean made the best getaway,298 words
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Article70 1929-10-08 8 LATEST TIN AND Rl HHER PRICES. [FICE PBEBS BEBVICC. COPYRIGHT.) London. Oct. 7. IM p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Son* notify to-dav's tin prices as followi: Spot t'l9B 11 16 (up 2 16). Forward £202 910 (up 4 16). The mar ket is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sindaii70 words
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Article101 1929-10-08 8 nCSTEfcDAY*S RESULT& DwUm Handicap. H. Oehlen uti <> <;. Btrajra rs. w. nalh.tihft mml V. H Norrii (unftaisbed). Mixed DmMn, Him D. Poster and H. BfcllMtehrt rs. Mr. rnd Mrs. N. S. Hofran (asAnished). I.adirV SinKlfv. Mini A. Meyer beat Mis c. Shellej I r— 2.101 words
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Article84 1929-10-08 8 The S.CC. Wnnis tournament HUM to a conclusion last evening whop m A doubles final. R. K. Prentis and .1. K. Bennett plus 2 beat Roy Smith and S. Wise owe 1.V2. 6—2. 4-^-tf. 7— f>. In the final of doubles H. H. frbBMB and L.84 words
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Article75 1929-10-08 8 The Lad it's* October Boyy competition was played yesterday and resulted in a win for Mrs. Huffßard. Fifty cards WWt taken out and the following were returned. Mn. Hu^^fnrit '2 Up Mr>. \V. H. S. Clark 10 1 Mrs. C. H. (J. CUrlu 11 1 Mrs. GooAmil75 words
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Article75 1929-10-08 8 In the MOMM round of tho Andrew Currie Cup competition: Mrs. W. L. Stevens beat Miss WoWtOT. Miss J. W. K. Adams beat Mrs. R. Booty Mrs. A. M. Low beat Lady Colina Hussey. Miss M. A. S. Law beat Mrs. J. M. .lad son. Miss Y.75 words
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Article67 1929-10-08 8 The October Monthly Medal will bv play- ed for on Saturday and Sunday. The 1928-1929 Gold Medal will be played for in conjunction with the October Medal. This competition is open only to the following: H. L. Hosking, J. M. A. Low son, H. A. Exley, J.67 words
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Article404 1929-10-08 8 EUROPEANS TR()r\CF t^ REST Yesterday's Chariu aine Ruropeans Tht j^ After the thrilling n. I the Stadium. yesterda>lid of the Diocesan fund- iffair. After the int-er >ne team in it. th». Kur..j* J* S Jirect methods they pil.-d *N night easily have heen -till mor« imp,**'* ia<l Will good404 words
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Article20 1929-10-08 8 CHINESE VOLUNTEER RIFLE SHOOT. At the monthly spoor. VolunUr. Rifle Cl«b held en Sunday th«- Ml won ratunMd. ,^B FSD20 words
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Article143 1929-10-08 8 Sepoy Lines fl. CfftW The match betue.n th< 1 run. Md Garrteo* G 1 Sunday rvtutod In vv Golf dub bf 7\ polnti were M Mow. Can i«M first. IX. Col. D, P. Dickii 0. Playfair 0 LtWOMI M W Hay and J. -I M«M ami Baker143 words
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Advertisement245 1929-10-08 8 CALDBECK'S SPECIAL WHITE PORT If you haven't tasted it, order a bottle now. c*n'p*nutted under the Co/ft jnivies* ()rdit>a nces of f§oU§ Kin'tj). BY SPECIAL »^^>W T H M THE KING C APPOINTMENT TO OF SIAM UI I I j- j- J in S W (.reater than ever before is245 words
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Advertisement63 1929-10-08 8 PEAS A CLERCwYMAN recently declared that bridge and even whist can be iniquitous. We quite agree. We've all had partners like that at times. Get a partner that never lets you down A "GAFLAC" POLICY. ACCIDENT FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED. Hongkon,: Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. [h. b. winter! I63 words
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Article40 1929-10-08 9 OFFICIAL INVITATIONS ISSUED. Auspicious New Year Meeting. [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 7. officially announced that Mr. Hendissued invitations to America, Japan, France and Italy to participate in the Naval Conference in London in the third in January.40 words
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Article46 1929-10-08 9 Men Protest Against New Prayer Book. PKESS Si: R VICE.— COPYRIGHT.) London, Oct. 7. as an extraordinary scene at the rvice in Truro Cathedral yestermen who made a protest of the li>2B Prayer Book, ected. Considerable force had' lt< t them out.46 words
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Article45 1929-10-08 9 Americans' Reported Move. ESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London, 'Ocl. 7. correspondent of the Financial lay refers to the Dutch producers* restriction by negotiating telling. It is slso rumoured that 1 duo are endeavouring to ration with the British and i ce regulation.45 words
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Article37 1929-10-08 9 Successful Journey to London. [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 7. ess Royal arrived in London A bulletin states that the ••ay retarded her progress. provement must necessarily l>e ralescence ia not expectable for four week-.37 words
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Article37 1929-10-08 9 Trafalgar Square Haul. SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT.] London, Oct. 7. a child participated in ition ol' a big jewel robbery -day at the premises of Brothers in Trafalgar Thieves (rot sway with £1,000 ewelry.37 words
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25 1929-10-08 9 lokio. Oct. 6. Kaibara who was intern. gated Public Procurators, has been y the Metropolitan Police in conirith the Decorations Bureau25 words
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Article161 1929-10-08 9 remeUt with the Xanyang 5 ing Pau Press.) Shanghai, Oct. 7. ms fiercely attacked Manchuli Saturday night. Cavalry charged an. l the situation was dangernight but fortunately reinforce■<i and the Russians were repalsed hurried to repair the uadron has arrived at Harbin. tion at Suifeng is peaceful.161 words
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43 1929-10-08 9 BARCELONA FIRM FINED 25,000 PESETAS. London, Sept. 27. -al Prime de Rivera htt I fine of 25,000 pesetas had ona 1 o« a business firm in Barcereplying to an inquiry from the d Commerce, Barcelona, sUbliih commercial relations HW political regime in Italy43 words
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Article1319 1929-10-08 9 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BILL. Council Suspend Measure. Upon the motion to take the WorkmenCompensation Bill into Committee at th< meeting of the Legislative Council yester •*I h H Miln l r u° Se tO Object H Sk£ I had hoped that with the publication o the report of the1,319 words
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Article248 1929-10-08 9 YOUNG CHINESE COUPLE DONE TO DEATH. Shocking East Coast Rd. Affair. A ghastly double murder was committed in East Coast Road in the early hours of Monday morning. The mutilated bodies of a young Chinese man and woman lying beside a ditched hired car marked the scene248 words
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Article196 1929-10-08 9 Part Closed to Traffic. It is advertised that Orchard Road will >e resurfaced during the coming week end. Orchard Bead will be closed to all traffic rom Koek Road to the Railway Bridge :rom p.m. on Saturday, 12th instant, until dayUght on Monday, 14th instant, so as196 words
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Article208 1929-10-08 9 Rules made by the Governor in Council mder the Merchant shipping Ordinance, rhicb were laid on the table at yesterday's Meting of the Council define the limits of he Port of Singapore as follows; From Sigap obelisk (situated near the low water nark at a distance of208 words
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Article104 1929-10-08 9 DENIED AS "COCK-AND-BULL STORY." Invented by Enemies. London, Sept. 26. Paris.— The Aga Khan, in a telephone conversation, dismissed tne gossip or his impending marriage. He described it as 4 a cock-and-bull story from beginning to end." Ho added that the conjectures were invented by his enemies.104 words
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Article169 1929-10-08 9 Woman Depressed by Wireless Poetry. London, Sept. 27. At the inquest on the death of a plumber's wife in Kent, who committed suicide by gas-poisoning, the husband Suggested that the act could be traced to some miserable jK>etry she hail heard by wireless, which depressed her.169 words
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84 1929-10-08 9 Captain's Tribute to Woolley and Duleepsinh ji. London, Sept. 27. Mr. A. H. IT. Gtlligan, captain of tl>e M.C.C. team which leaves for NVw Zealand to-morrow, speaking at a farewell luncheon, said that the team possessed two oi the finest batsmen in the84 words
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68 1929-10-08 9 CITY OF BERLIN DEFRAUDED OF £500,000. Brothers Arrested. London. Sept. 27. Berlin.— The three Skalarek brothers prominent City merchants and racehorse owners who won the German Derby ant) other big German races, were arrested today on a charge of defrauding the City of Berlin of £500.000, by the issue of68 words
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Article58 1929-10-08 9 The Y.M.C.A. beat the Borreo-Boustead Company last evening- by f> goals to nil. Or Saturday, the Y.M.C.A. lost to the R.K.'s on Pulai Brani. 3 S.O.C. vs. Welch. The following- will represent the S.C.C. against the Welch Regiment on the Padang to-morrow (Wednesday) Mayger; DuwDewdney and Mier; Elliott, Yorke58 words
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Article120 1929-10-08 9 German Victory in Japan. fßeuter's Far Eastern Service!. Tokio. Oct. 6. Germany won the international athletic contest here to-day with 79 V_. points to Japan's 71 Va. Germany secured nine firsts and Japan six. The attendance of 40,0(M) people included Prince Chichibu and thirteen other member.? of the120 words
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Article47 1929-10-08 9 Mr. J. Aitchison, Senior Executive Engineer, P.W.D., F.M.S.; Mr. W. W. Davidson M.C., Executive Engineer, P.W.D., F.M.S.; and Mr. Noel Rees, European Master, Malayan Educational Service, have been seconded for service in. Johore, Mr. Rees to officiate as head master of the Government English School, Batu Pahat.47 words
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Advertisement84 1929-10-08 9 ROBINSON Co., Ltd. f X SINGAPORE. NEW STOCK OF "VAN HARDING" SHIRTS V OF BLUE CHAMPAGNE BROWN WHITE X WITH VAN HEUSEN I ♦WV/\ f 4 T _^r r n V STYLe JJT I ifi If —I f f ■s I fc) **s^Ov A fc 1 CORK-TIPPED I 1 CICARETTES|^^84 words
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Advertisement849 1929-10-08 10 Blue Funnel Line i REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due SingafM t HECTOR For Marseilles. London,849 words
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Advertisement500 1929-10-08 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI ""or^iT s.s. CITY OF CHESTER Vov I! m. CITY OF ADELAIDE t D^500 words
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Advertisement411 1929-10-08 10 P. fir'O. British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMRVi LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SER\ K OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AM) |\p^ Tonnage Simrnpor*. Timnace BELTANA lI JM Oct. lii KASHGAR411 words
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Advertisement715 1929-10-08 11 O. S. K. Line. Destination.. Vessel. Arrive. Leave. London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremeu and Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, SUM and Tort Said. Alaska Maru Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Durban, Oipo Town. Rio de Janeiro, into* Montevideo and Buenos Aires. K,,und-the-World passage £190.] fLa Plata Maru Oct. 10 Oct 11 Mombasa, Zanzibar.715 words
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Advertisement492 1929-10-08 11 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE c^nJ AMERICAN MAIL LINE ■a^B^^a^a^av M- I 1* a9HHHHaW^/N^.^a^aßl TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES and GENOA. Arrive Leave lyeave Arrive a Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oc-t. U> Nov 26 Oct.492 words
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Advertisement921 1929-10-08 11 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATIOM CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT, Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penanc) J of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU921 words
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Article38 1929-10-08 12 The M.M. Mail Steamer Compiegne is due here from Madras on Thursday, the 10th. instant at 6 a.m. and will probably sail on the same day at 3 p.m. for Saigon, Tourane and Haiphong. Berth wharves.38 words
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Article857 1929-10-08 12 Chinese Convicted By District Judge. The two Chinese who were charged with dishor«stly retaining stolen property valued at $800 odd, in connection with the case in which J. Sangster, the Chief Officer of the steamer Mangola pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal breach of trust in857 words
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Article64 1929-10-08 12 ('onsiffni't's of curgo por the above tt 1 imer from Sydm-y (arrived Oct. Ist) are hereby notified that a (Jt'neral Survey of all car^o landed in a damaged condition will bt held at Godown N'o. 1«» on Suturuay, October 12th. 1929, at i> a.m. No further Survey wiil64 words
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Article61 1929-10-08 12 Consignees of cargo per the above BttMMf from London (arrived Oct. 3rd) arc hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 18 on Friday, October 11th, 1929 at 9 a.m. No further Survey will be held.61 words
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Advertisement786 1929-10-08 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia) (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, K DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) K Regular monthly Bailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). K The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers786 words
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Advertisement564 1929-10-08 12 Kerr Steamship Co. be 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. o REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA A BALTIMORE. (via Suex). M.S. SILVERMAPLE In Port M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Oct. 29 No? M.S. SILVERASH due Nov. 22 P ACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVirt SINGAPORE TO SAN564 words
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Miscellaneous668 1929-10-08 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. uala Pahang, Pekan, Suiigei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gem as and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. angkok every Thursday 6 a.m. ota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. elantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday668 words
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Article5624 1929-10-08 13 M l< F\( KLLKNCY'S SPEECH IN COUNCIL. Satisfactory Surpluses. wud Uk- speech of His Governor Legislative Limates were introduced: presented to this Council Excellency the Officer Au Government! the late Sir ho anticipated that oi. 1928, there would be a suriting to |5U millions, of which s5,624 words
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Article2783 1929-10-08 14 (Continued from Pape 13.) training facilities in that area. In Malacca the camp site has been secured by tne pur- t chase of the greater part of the land upo.i which the old camp buildings were situated and the work of bilding hutments will be put in2,783 words
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Article156 1929-10-08 14 The following i« th<> h»"ilth bulletin of the UiKW of Nations' Eastern Ihiroau, for the week ended September 28th. Tamatavo: 2 pl:»criie cases and 2 death*. Berbera: 1 smallpox case and 1 death. Alexandria: 3 plapue eases nnd 1 death l*«»mbay: 7 nmallpox cases and 2 donths.156 words
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Article46 1929-10-08 14 Mr. A. Loekey, Traffic Trqrt^rtor f.m.S. Railways, Tainingr. is shortly p-oce«dinfT to j Kuala Lumpur on transfer and !Vfr. A. S. Stokes from Prai will succeed Mr. T.ockey. Mr. C. Murray, who is exported back from leave by the Macedonia, will be posted to Prai. —M.M.46 words
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Advertisement180 1929-10-08 14 y— I— I *fJ^V*. jj I rT^^' iz}^lZ^7ZZ^^^~^^^__ W ojfy stfT*^* ifJl g^4 fsna^bli I r~~~~T« saaasc^S E^aWaaHiM ij* I i I snnnl I a-^. I II I ftnml I —^n I x^i^'^ M^s^^^ GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS MODEL TI9-A CAPACITY \K TONS \he Model T 19-A appeals immediately 1 to180 words
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Article67 1929-10-08 15 October 7. Banks 4 m.s. ._> 4 K;tnk (lent aml o U *y M Private credits m.«. 2 4 19 :{2 New York, demand 531, Credits 90 day- 5 H France, demand 1454 India, T. T. 155 /4 Hunp Konjr. demand lyu, p#c [jj s Yokohama, demand Jl7 Java,67 words
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Article100 1929-10-08 15 Canadian imports of crude rubber were 6.235 long tons, or 42.S per cent greater in the first six months of 1929 than in the same period of 1928. To>tal imports for the first half of this year were 20,817 lone tons, valued at $10,111,772. as aerainst100 words
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Article349 1929-10-08 15 Although the drought in the IVairie provinces ever a period of nearly two months has cut down the yield to be ha .vented this month by approximately 50 per cent of the normal average, and the concomitant results Of the continued dry weather have created the349 words
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Article800 1929-10-08 15 Oct. 7th., ClosinK Price. Buyers Sellers. Batang- Padangr 27' 3Q 1-, Batu Caves i 71 Bukit Arangs jj? j£ 2 Hitams y() y7, 4 Hong Fatts 72i. v 77i" !|Johan Tin u\k K I j Kjnta Tin Dred 1.65" L7O Klang River 2.f,;, 2.70 tuch^ 1.47H 1.511A800 words
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Article193 1929-10-08 15 October 7. Tin L'."»o Ton- $101 *i Graiofor u IVppt-r Whiu- 8H Peeper Bled 50 Flake Tapioca s'^ Pt-ail Sa»;o Small y.OO Cepra Bvndrled 9.75 Rice, Anam No. 2 260 Rice Liang Hin Chan Hark Red Eagle (New) g.V> Rice, Siam ol<* No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Pintan 260193 words
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Article58 1929-10-08 15 OcteJsßr 7th.. 12 o'clock n<Mm. tayen S*U< r« K.s>. eqttftl t«- Standard. QjC.F. Standard K.s.s. «-n Tendei Oct. :n\ ;u Dee. 14 :ir> N»>\-l);c. ru»- 4 ;\l^ i .1 .mi -Mar. :C>< K% Tom of Market: Stagnant, Latest (;ih)»-: Leadon Spot tacet B ll*l€d, per58 words
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Article111 1929-10-08 15 London. Sept. 27. Apart froM the Daily Express, which ilescribei the rise in the l>ank rat« a* "a blunder •\m\ a lanu-ntaf le move,* 1 and the Daily Herald, which uruvs an inqvirj into credit policy, there i> general chorut of editorial legut, luit approval of this111 words
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Article189 1929-10-08 15 ROSE MACPHAIL AND PENMAN LTD'S REPORT. Rubber— London 9 11 16d. ,i 16d. up. 4 p.ir Prices Spot 33'^, October 34, November b4Vfe, Nov.-Dec. 34\, Jan.-Mar. 86%. Steady-quiet. Tin—London No Price. Mining.—Dull. Sunjrei Wa>-s ;{.50 I^6, Kuchais 1.47 1.50, Kinta Dredjre L65 1.70. Klanjr Rivers 2.60 2.6.>,189 words
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Article240 1929-10-08 15 East Asiatic Co., Agents. Bast Asiatic 289.150; Mount Austin (.1.. ho re Ltd.. 861,900. (iuthrie and Co.. Kuala Lumpur. Agents. Banteng (Selangor) 79,792; Beaufort Borneo 60,000; Cheviot 134,997; Kamunin^ (Perak) 134.048; K.M.S. (Malay States) *****; Rumania 39,153; Kombok (K.M.S> 82.828; Lambak 102,000; Labu (F.M.S.) 147,511c; Karmtn240 words
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Article235 1929-10-08 15 The following is the Directors' rtptct to the shareholders of United Enyirewfl t«» bt rrosentod at fcke annual metting to U hold on Oct 21st at noon at Daniar Road. After allowing for the foei of directors, aoditon and denature trustee-, niakm^ due allowance for depreciation and writing235 words
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Article36 1929-10-08 15 Experts of rubbtvr from Johort- during August (according to the Tofcorfl (iovcmment Gazette) were 132^92 pikuls. 88% katis, against 89,995.36^ in August last year. The total to date is 968,386 piknis 8P« kati«_36 words
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Article31 1929-10-08 15 Yesterday's Alteration*. Buyers Sollerm. Ayer HiUm (ss) lL»s 9d lli fid Haad Yai 7s 9d Ss M Ulu Klanjr (si) IMH Lf7% Ayer Moiek ($1) 1..'0 1.70 cA.31 words
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Advertisement701 1929-10-08 15 ™T ASSURANCE B, TORCE OVER ,35,000.000 THE GREAT EASTTO LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMTTED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, SineaDore T «*r™~ Co mP an y h as JJ^-. Ourt En^ 2? l^tf St SB ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE^""""* Act AGENTS WANTED. Secretary Managing Director Xct~ HORACE W.701 words
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Advertisement246 1929-10-08 15 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). .,.E ita^___ £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800.00C Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,612,046 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: i> i> M R y rie E »Q.» Chairman. t _T ha mers Esq. Charles J. Hambro Esq J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Shelford, Esq.246 words
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Advertisement42 1929-10-08 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) ig FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. 1 Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., J Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.42 words
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Article3562 1929-10-08 16 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th. Present. H. E. The Governor Sir Hugh Clifford, M.C.S.. G.CM.C G.B.K. H. E. The General Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya Major General H. L. Pritcharri, C.8.. C.M.G., D.5.0.) The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. John Scott, C.M.0.) The Hon'ble Resident Councillor Penang (Mr. Meadows Frost,3,562 words
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Article128 1929-10-08 16 Penang Defeat Kedah. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Peaaag, Oct. 7. In an inter-state Rugby match on Saturday Penang defeated Kedah by two goals and one try, (19 pts.) to ose goal (G pts.) Tin ball was slippery and the ?:oing very heavy, a storm raging during the first128 words
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Article88 1929-10-08 16 The following have been selected to represent South Johore in the Tournament matcl. vs. Etceteras next Thursday; Dudgeon; Williams, Peters, Cowie, Vander Gucht; Ferguson, Randel; Dalley (Captain). Bailey, Pratt. Sanders. Mackenzie, Allen, Sergei, Thorburn. Reserves: Scott, Reid. Taylor, Blythe. The following have been selected to represent88 words
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Article37 1929-10-08 16 To provide a playing opportunity for some of the larpe number of newcomers another practice match, Colours vs. Whites, has been arranged for this afternoon. The tournament match. A.P.C. vs. Public Services has been postponed.37 words
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Advertisement154 1929-10-08 16 THREE NEW "HIS MASTER'S VOIC^ t I GRAMOPHONES UPRIGHT GRAND, Modil 1 i:,. o, k New Patented Tone-Chamber o v (ll S Stylish Cabinet WorK LOW PRICBD, VET SIMILAR IN I'RI.NCIPI I EXPENSIVF INSTIU MBN I These new models win enthusiastic mrmiat X SEE THE SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLA^ S. MOUTRIE154 words
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