The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 December 1929
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Title Section16 1929-12-12 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, &S. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929. 20 PAGES DAILY. NO. 12,89716 words
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Article320 1929-12-12 1 'I here has been a renewal of storm conditions m kngland but the lull has enabled shipping to proceed. Flood dangers m London and the country are serious —Pages 9 and 11. The battle for Canton is reported to have begun the Government troops holding the advantage—Page320 words
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Article888 1929-12-12 1 My old friend Tungku Kudin, pen^hulu of Dong, once invited me to a "tuba" fishing 1 picnic, on the Dong river. The Tun^u was a courtly Malay gentleman of the old school, a type that is fast disappeat in-:, and whose forebears had ruled Pahang m bygone days,888 words
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Advertisement300 1929-12-12 1 WING LOONG. TUB RECOGNISED HOUSE for fXJBOPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. St HIGH STREET. I Raffles Hotel I f CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES V IrMAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2Uh. T t SIX( AL D NNER T,C^S D A CING TILL 2 AM f AM/,l> .\7G//r, W/^DA^SD^y, DECEMBER 25th. I oil. BNGUSH300 words
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Advertisement290 1929-12-12 1 INDEXED DIARY 1930 T II x I V V I y T II I $2.50 52.50 I I i i 4F T jft^ 'i V >* J A Diary with a unique Index fea j >?e. The Index makes it possi- V J ble to finri any date with two290 words
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Advertisement67 1929-12-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cargo notice re Nieuw Holland —Page 16. Latest changes at the Cinemas —Pape 2. United Engineers for Eagle and (ilobt steel —Page 3. Houses to let at Pasir Panjang and Emerald Hill; Jo/iore Government require tenders^Xotice to firms who want shorthanJ tvi»ist-^Paere <>. I CHRYSLER I i SATISFACTION67 words
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Advertisement14 1929-12-12 1 WING LOONG. FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32. HIGH STREET.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous172 1929-12-12 1 TAB WEKK Thursday, \2th. Hiirh Water, tJQ ajn., 8.0, 7.16 p.m., 7.5. Homeward mail closes, 3 p.m. lecture by Dr. Hoops at M.C.U. Amateur Boxing Preliminaries, Town Hall. S.C.C. Cricket mtg., 6.30. Out ram School Conceit 7 p.m. The Grand Ballet. Theatre, .9.30 p.m. Friday, 13f/i. High Water, 7.36 a.m..172 words
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Article438 1929-12-12 2 Singapore, Dec. 7. The pritM quoted an- generally those nirrcnt at Clyde Terrace Market. At the «>th«r markets there may he small variation.^. Bmf <teak < Round > Kati 4H lU'vf stew or curry <!<> 43 Pork, lean do 63 fork, Iran and fat fist quality) do438 words
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Article89 1929-12-12 2 In the House of Commons on Nov. 6 Mr. Oulverwell asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies when the Report ct' the Committee set un to consider the recruitment and training of officers selectel for service m the colonial services is likely to be -received; and89 words
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Article101 1929-12-12 2 Mr. Ormsby-Gore m ihe House of Commons on Nov. 6 asked the Under-Secretarv of State for the Colonies what action has been taken by the G >vernment of thj Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States to e^ect to the recommendations of Lord Balfour of Bml«lgli'i Committee101 words
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Advertisement753 1929-12-12 2 I ALH AM BRA S Tan Cheng Kee, Sole Proprie(i, r O TO-NIGHT LAST PERFORMANCE THE PROMISED LAND I {DON'T MISS IT< PICTURES PRESENTING POPILAK COMEDY ST\|{s ♦5> will be acreened X^ FOR SIX NIGHTS PBOM IVI7KBUAI I 'th 1 1 TIVOLI er North Bndge Road. J^ In the Second753 words
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Article651 1929-12-12 3 Ten Primary Conditions. In the course of an address on co-opera-tion, Mr. L. G. Gammans made the following remarks on housing- schemes: In his opinion, whatever scheme was finally evolved to encourage house-ewnership m Malaya, there were ten primary conditions which must be fulfilled: The prospective651 words
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Article74 1929-12-12 3 America had on? divorce for every six marriages last year, according to an official report by the Department of Commerce, which shows that there were 1,182,497 marriages and 195,939 divorces. Comparative figures show that there were £8,656 fewer marriages m 1928 than m 1927, and 3,902 more74 words
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Article268 1929-12-12 3 The Resident has ordered Chop Kong Jee Shin, of 17, India Street, to pay Estate Duty amounting to $12,707.30 plus interest together with $500 fine and 25 per cent extra duty for breach of the Estate Duties Order. In this case Lam Mong Chan, sole proprietor of Chop Kong Jee268 words
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Article341 1929-12-12 3 Successful Tests m Hospital. A great advance m the treatment of asthma has been achieved with the use ot glucose— a form Oi-' su^ar— by the apodal clinic at Guy's Hospital which is working Under the auspices of Ihfl Asthma Research Council and the Medical Research341 words
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Article340 1929-12-12 3 'The Show Place of Italy. San Rerao, Nov. I. When Sitfnor Mussolini took the helm m, Italy casinos and gambling houses had sprung 1 up and were increasing m all part* of the country. The Italian Riviera was especially marked for the exploitation of foreigners, and340 words
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Article124 1929-12-12 3 Recent appointments m the 8.X.1. /Government lerviet arc m follows: Mr. R. Haptie, ;«n Accountant Officer, to be Accountant, State Bank of North Borneo, Sandakun, with rfftt from .January 24th.; Mr. 6. W. Flood, an Accountant Officer, to be Accountant, Jesselton Branch of th»> State Bank of North Borneo, with124 words
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Advertisement275 1929-12-12 3 Cinema m your own home You can make your own movies with Cine-Kodak For trrown-up propie or for children the appeal of \\w% Hom<- Cinema is <rres stiblc. m add-on to showing pictures of your own taking, you can hire, from thr "Koclascope" Library, films showing all the favountos —Tom275 words
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Advertisement225 1929-12-12 3 PROTECTIVE SPECIALITIES FALCON \N^/ BRAND g> wljbs*. ANTI CORROSIVE PAINTS HH IVOO^> <4/VZ> METAL MWffgffl Preserve, protect and beautify all kinds of BIMMJIfiIM wood, iron, steel and other metal surfaces I l wn l ch the y are applied, and are un- E^Sfl affected by the extremes of temperature. J&mmxmß^«225 words
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Article, Illustration477 1929-12-12 4 Thomas Edison, the veteran American scientist and inventor, who claims to have discovered a means of manufacturing rubber from a common American weed olant. The scene is at the recent fiftieth anniversary of hi> epoch-making electric light discovery. This is the first picture to find its477 words
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Article220 1929-12-12 5 OVER 50,000 PERSONS ARKfcSTED. Fewer Prosecutions. In his recent budget address to Congress Mr. Hoover spoke of the desirability of tightening up the prohibition law. The fallowing Washington message of Nov. 19 indicates some of the work done under the enactment: Replying to a Senate request for information220 words
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Article259 1929-12-12 5 Startling Shanghai Court Decision. Shanghai is not to become a Reno 4 man who lives m the Orient and decides to get a divorce, picking that city as the place, may be doomed to disappointment, states a Shanghai paper. This was brought out m the United259 words
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Article232 1929-12-12 5 400 Documents Missing. Berlin, Oct. 11. Dr. Arnulf Kogler, a scholar, who was a familiar figure among men of letters m Frankfort, and who had the absolute confidence of the officials of the State Library m that city, is at present standing his trial on a charge232 words
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Article120 1929-12-12 5 "Justitia," a rival men's rights soeiety to the famous "Aequitas," is holding a congress m Vienna. The delegates despatched a dramatic telegram to the Pope imploring him to make the Roman Catholic Church try to treat man and woman m marriage disputes a? equals, so120 words
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Article626 1929-12-12 5 MALACCA ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY. Annual Celebration. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 9. On Saturday, the Malacca St. Andrew's Society held their annual ball m the Malacca Club. There were over 300 members and guests present, many of these had come trom Singapore whila at kast two were626 words
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Article164 1929-12-12 5 Reservoir Coolie Lines Raided. A heard of six elephants, writes the Klang: correspondent of the Malay Mail, comprising; a large "tusker," three others and two yountf ones, has raided the Subanp Compounding Reservoir, situated at the i)th mil« on the Bukit Rajah Road three aiid a half164 words
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Article126 1929-12-12 5 On Nov. 9th. Dr. Brooke, the Chief Health Officer, invited a large number of persons to the opening of a small Museum of Health Exhibits which has been started m the Department's offices. Kuching. The exhibits include all the articles recommended to the public for common use m the interest126 words
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Article195 1929-12-12 5 Favoured by ideal weather, the "At Home given by the Juvenile Badminton Party on Sunday at the Singapore Chinese GirW School, Cairnhill Rd, was a great success There was a very large gathering of mem i bers and invited friends including niai.y ladies. The Marigold Minstrels rendered195 words
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Article340 1929-12-12 5 But Tolerance Solves a Multitude of Ills. In t day when marriage figures m almost every literary bill of fare, it is not too easy to find what is sometimes called a new "angle m the discussion of this ancient subject, writes Oollinson Owen m340 words
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Article83 1929-12-12 5 Tchu-Ay, one of the few remaining robber barons, the overlord of 100,000 mountaineers, has been treacherously killed by one of his henchmen. He held sway m the Caucasus mountain fastnesses and lived luxuriously on the tribute of £50,000 annually exacted from his subjects. This modern Robin83 words
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Advertisement261 1929-12-12 5 You can double the value rof your smile This NEW WAY gives "off-color" teeth dazzling whiteness and makes your gums firm and healthy DON'T think your teeth are nat- also invites tooth decay. u'rally "off color" and dull. Film canm>t bt removed succes9 You restore them to amazing white- f261 words
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Advertisement508 1929-12-12 5 Prince's Plate 'Zhe only lasting substitute for Sterling Silver The life of Prince's Plate has yet to be ascertained, specimens we made and sold over 30 years ago are st ill m daily use without the slightest sign of deterioration. Complete Services for Dinner. Tea and Coffee, Dessert. &c..arc available508 words
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Article565 1929-12-12 6 More Employed Than Before the War. Sir Arthur Balfour (chairman of the Committee on Industry and Trade) was the principal gutst on Friday of mail week at the annual dinner of the Liverpool Chamber lof Commerce, and, m responding to the toa^t of his health, took an565 words
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Article385 1929-12-12 6 Moiv and more are the possibilities of rubber m industry being realized, ana, thanks t»/ !t starch work on the part of the iranufactmers of this versatile matt rial, mi re and more numerous become its applications, states The .Gas Journal. We tealis* that385 words
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Article34 1929-12-12 6 The annual literary meeting and prizudist.'ibution of the Anglo-vernacular school incorporating the Sanatan Dharma High School will be held on Friday, the 13th instant, m the school-hall at 29-A, Lorong 2, East Coast, Katong.34 words
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Article686 1929-12-12 6 Operations m a Free Market for First Time. At the annual meeting of the Rubber Exchange oil New York, Inc., held on October 8, the fourth yearly report read by F. K. Henderson, president of the Exchange, disclosed that contracts m rubber futures to the686 words
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Article232 1929-12-12 6 Mr. Ken Tillett on Wrong View of Efficiency. Leading industrialists doctors, and Labour loaders interested m the work of the Industrial Health Education Society attended a luncheon at the Carlton Hotel, when Loru Melchett, who presided, stated that tht amount of knowledge of the average citizen about232 words
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Article15 1929-12-12 6 Calendars received from the N.Y.K. Steamship Line, Sin Kuo Mm Press, and Vacuum Oil Comp.any.15 words
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Advertisement384 1929-12-12 6 x HAVE YOU NOTICED f f T The table-linen at Robinson's Cafe It is t washed by the Steam-Laundry, therefore the napkins are X f A shining. They smell clean. They are clean. Insist on your y brmrtiinp-hou.^' or hotel Bending the linen to us as obviously A iv» dkobi384 words
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Advertisement271 1929-12-12 6 leave dentures j f overnight m Odol liquid -//fAwts j tArn thoroughly deodorises. sr~^A fy A solution of 1 or 2 per cent. Odol s r rJ >fr, |f Liquid is admirable for steeping f'VtV/P i artificial teeth m over night. Odol is tV>^ J a powerful antiseptic, yet it271 words
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Article1455 1929-12-12 7 THE ECONOMIC SITUATION IN THE D.E.L Imj>orters and Exporters Pessimistic [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Dec. 6. During the week two important statements have been made by prominent batavia business men regarding the present economic- situation m the Dutch East Indies which go to support the general opinion1,455 words
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Article29 1929-12-12 7 Mr. Aw Boon Haw has promised to give a donation of $1,000 m aid of the Chinese Medical Practioners' and Druggists' Society, which has recently been established m Singapore.29 words
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Advertisement282 1929-12-12 7 LUX keeps dainty underwear like new nT -.(■s md underj^irmf nts of today are $0 \k, A lr.-.«»U- that eVery enre must be taken <^^ n t» )t nrash, i»r the garment will be spoilt. Prbcatc rabraw can be safely washed w«t» Lux. lux 1^ puff soap m flake form,282 words
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Advertisement28 1929-12-12 7 Annual Cheap Sale From Tuesday 10th, to Tuesday 24th December. Great discount on fancy silks and kimonos Four inspection invited. EGHIGOYA Co. 54-56 MIDDDLE ROAD. TELEPHONE No. 6312.28 words
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Article158 1929-12-12 8 London, Nov. 8. The coroner to-day investigated the death of the fasting record maker, Ricardo Sacco, 48, which occurred after a 56-days' fast. Medical evidence was that indigestion, heart failure, dropsy, and enlarged liver aggravated by fasting were the reasons. The real name of Sacco,158 words
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Article51 1929-12-12 8 Rugby, Dec. 9. Regarding the reported settlement of the crisis m Austria, Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Foreign Secretary, said he had no information beyond that which had appeared m the Press, but he welcomed the report that a satisfactory settlement of the constitutional question had been51 words
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Article75 1929-12-12 8 The engagement is announced between Mr. Tan Beng Watt of Messrs. Harrisons Barker and Co., Ltd., Singapore, second son of Mr. Tan Teck Bee and the late Mrs. Tan Teck Bee (nee Bay Chye Eng) and Miss Teo Bok Lan of No. 46, Emerald Hill Road, Singapore, the only daughter75 words
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165 1929-12-12 8 Moscow. The Australian delegates to the roeetincr of the Pan-Pacific Secretariat. If Mill. Walsh. Reels, and Hannett, m a special interview with a representative of the Australian Press Association before leaving Russia, stated that nowhere .lelse had they seen such enthusiasm and development upon so great165 words
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Article132 1929-12-12 8 A pretty wedding was solemnised on Monday at St. George's Church. Peruing, between Inspector Thomas Alfred C'hilcott, of the F.M.S., Police, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Chilcott, and Miss Hilda Nellie Shambrook, second daughter of the late Mr. A. T. Shambrook and MVs. Shambrook of Bandury, Oxford.132 words
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Article581 1929-12-12 8 Lancashire and the Early Trade. The important part that Lancashire has played m the making of watches was one of the most interesting things brought out by Mr. Francis Buckley m his very interesting 1 lecture on "Old watches" to the ArundeJ Society of Manchester recently. Watches, said581 words
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Article308 1929-12-12 8 Woman is man's chief work of art. Her beauty is the creation of his preferences, which have governed her evolution ever since our ancestors, apes of ages ago. descended from their family trees and walked erect through the jungle. Hence her smooth and delicate chin; hence, also,308 words
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Article110 1929-12-12 8 It is reported that Messrs. Chow Ec Chun and Yang Su Seng who have been appointed by the Shanghai International Relief Society, as representatives to Malaya, ore at present m Kuala Lumpur. On December Bth., they delivered lengthy lectures on tho 'seriousness of the disasters how prevailing m Shensi, Honan110 words
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Article181 1929-12-12 8 [tty arrangement with N. Siang Paa ft Shan«h»i. lw Chiang Kai ihek has umni at| of bin abilit) I settle the situatM denied any intent inn of resign retirement would prolong m baace« A manifesto has i inn t<» the armies. Ri BlOVed rails at Hu:r i181 words
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72 1929-12-12 8 £25,000 AND BIG JOB FOR TASMANIAN. Invent* Self -Pl«y <** v Mr. Xi W 1.. home u< I ii thenrhVi, When v, su,, ..I dm, u.uT. h< to Mere* diff.r. Doy after dj BHUin and I i Th, r*» the miirkel H tectaim^ and will nun, Mr. Wat,.- rth *i«72 words
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Article249 1929-12-12 8 Jud XC and Validity m F NT. .IUMIr, Hi v h TT 0/ a Russian tlXArri h^-' I Bovi«t 11IH1 |.i; n •n the Eftfflfeh v™u J any question „f XK th at l The action iras thai v L Sf^lovitch ?Js^**.J Seralma ||j tioncdf (1 -.i,i,;249 words
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Advertisement180 1929-12-12 8 Suffering Allayed $p» "**^7 1 Dark days of illness, black beads on the string of Nj*__T IHtllJ^^Mimii sorrow lighter you will weish with the comlortmg "j^^mni ll ™?F*>>iß' «^T/r- r I fnTAU DE COLOCNEmi q! fragrance of Hill Jlau de Cologne to make you j^iiuii^^^^■^lj?^l l ''"'Ywffi Y^ Soothing, cooling,180 words
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Article269 1929-12-12 9 MORE SEVERE WEATHER THREATENED. Thames Flood Danger. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 10. Tne renewal of the southerly gales, caused by a very deep depression approaching from the Atlantic, is, according to the weather forecast, likely to be severe on the south-west coast of Great Britain.269 words
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Article460 1929-12-12 9 Cause of the Year's Loss. The sixth annual general meeting of Kinta Tin Dredging Company, Limited, was heM yesterday m the Hongkong Bank Chamber*. Mr. J. M. Bime presided and others present were Messrs Lee Chim Tuan, E. A. Elias, and W. B. Rayner, for the secretaries,460 words
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147 1929-12-12 9 Dr. Morgan m the House of Commons on November 7th. asked the Under- Secretary >f State for tihe Colonies whether most of ,he Crown Colonies now have an official tireless telegraphy service; and whether 'he whole cost of such services are borne y the respective147 words
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Article136 1929-12-12 9 EXPENDITURE ON ROAD DEVELOPMENT. Work for 100,000 for One Year. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 10. Details of the Government's plans for dealing with unemployment, which were issued this afternoon m a White Paper, show a total estimated expenditure on schemes under the Development Act and136 words
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79 1929-12-12 9 Now Through Committee Stage. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 11. The House of Commons has completed the committee stage of the Unemployment Insurance Bill after rejecting by 279 to 21 a new clause moved by the Labour left wing reducing from six to three days the period79 words
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46 1929-12-12 9 LKeuter's Service.] London, Dec. 10. The Admiralty has cabled Vice- Admiral Waistell (commanding the China Station) expressing admiration of the gallantry of the captain, officers and crew of the Haichiag m repelling the attack of pirates on the ship on Sunday.46 words
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Article48 1929-12-12 9 Pat he Premises Destroyed. [Reuter's Serviced New York, Dec. 10. rive men and four women were burnt to death and twenty were severely hurt m a fire which destroyed the Pathe' film studio m Upper Manhattan while a talkie was being made.48 words
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Article31 1929-12-12 9 LReuter's Service.! »*aris, )>ec. 11. M. wilden, Mintyer ai Teheran an,! Former CofUral-Cteßera! at shanghai, will succeed If. rKnuutel. (recently appointed Ambassador mi n Tokio) at Peking.31 words
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273 1929-12-12 9 SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME. In the House of Commons on November fith., Mr. Ormshy-Gore asked the UnderSecretary of State for the Colonies whether the proposed school of tropical veterinary medicine, recommended by lord Lovat's Committee, will now be established; and what steps are beins taken to improve273 words
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Article88 1929-12-12 9 After visiting Singapore and making a short stay m Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Chen Ik Siao representative of the Kwangtung Pr jvincial Press Union is now m Ipoh and will be going to Taiping and thence to Siam via Penang. As stated, his mission m Malaya is to establish connection with88 words
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Advertisement301 1929-12-12 9 BUSINESS CARDS ~^S N. BUHRIS MIPWII i: AND MASSAGE. ■jf Kamponj: Bahru Road. "^7 "urSIXESS MEN. -d of BtcnosrapNi rush periods, Mail days, r illness, to sdeqosvtoly denes "ith tfic ball h, pkd to ;,,u-un',\ Snorthand „.,ii ..»»<■«•. Terms REWRITING BUREAU, STREET. SINGAPORE. Ration flowershop ITdor European Supervision. JAVA FLOWERS.301 words
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Advertisement475 1929-12-12 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. NOTICE is hereby eivon thu* i Tender. n<l Daw of losing. Kl«'(ti«m and painting of fmctag at the Sewage iM^osal Works, Alexandra Noon> I>ec. 14th, 1929. ■ctttlar cleaning of Muni- Voon cpal Offices during 1930. L) t c 16th, ISS. V Sale of scrap iron Crusher475 words
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Advertisement770 1929-12-12 9 TO LET. BEAUTIFUL HOUSE, No 68, Emerald Hill Road. Immediate entry. Apply M. R. M. Ramanathan Chettiar, No. 9, Tank Road. FROM APRIL 15TH, 1930, for one year, largi airy hou?e commanding beautiful position facing sea and The Gap, Pasir Panjang. Fully furnished, including billiard! table, tennis court, garage for770 words
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Advertisement374 1929-12-12 9 i The best shops are all storking the new MORTON Jellies and Custards TRY THEM PRISCILLA has removed from 56 Hill Street o 33 EU *COURT Stamford Road, and is displaying a new selection of PARISIAN MODEL E VEXING GOWNS MEADOWHROOK HATS ALLEN A HOSIERY BIEN JOLIE CORSETS AND BRASSIERES374 words
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Article44 1929-12-12 10 LIXGARD MILLIGAX: —At St. Andrew' Cathedral, Singapore, on Deconiber 11th, 1921>. by the Rev. V. Westlake, Henry Lingard of the Borneo Co., Chienßniai, Siam. and Margaret Mary Baird, eldest daughter of Capt. and Mrs I. R. Milligan of Shanghai. Shanghai papers please codv.44 words
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827 1929-12-12 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929. PENANG PORT IMPROVEMENTS. Amongst the paptfrs laid on the table at the meeting of Legislative Council on Monday was the report of Messis. Coode, Wilson, Mitchell and Vaughan-Lee on the matter of the proposed extension of Weld Quay at Penang and general improvements827 words
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Article164 1929-12-12 10 The United Engineers, Limited, have now opened their new premises m Uniteera Building, River Valley Road. Commander C. A. Peal, Harbour Master, Penang, has left for Singapore on official business and is expected back on Friday. P.G. Professor and Mrs. A. Bostock-Hill have arrived m Seremban from England on a164 words
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Article, Illustration1008 1929-12-12 10 'naval base and other "indiscretions/ An Emphatic Visitor. Lord Hailsham, P.C., ex-Lord Chancellor, to whose views (he admits), the Socialist Party "do not pay the attention they deserve committed a "few indiscretions" for the benefit o f the Free Press m an interv i c w on arrival1,008 words
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Article83 1929-12-12 10 CRIME OlTmu:\K iv Three dan* R aids LFrom Our Oun C.^,..,.,^ Perak's lon^ish nni h^:^ during the week-end f> v Mv *r»l at Tapah. The 1'01i,,; antirn! tf^" tack on house m rubber «u2 l ly nmhushi'fl Hum robber, w!w«Sl! were suddenly Mmounded wounded and another a',,, stru^le,83 words
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Article19 1929-12-12 10 PERAK'S POPPY FUN D COLLECTION. [From Our Own Com Peruk Poppy Kurwl dosed v which is $100 UN than19 words
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Article291 1929-12-12 10 PENNY DREADFUL S FOR SCHOOL BOYS. Opening of Victoria Briegt Sf| loo i Library. In the prtlMlll of a ntfctlh^ eluded Mr. H. T. (lark. Inspectoi and many others connected with tl tional work of Singapore, Mrs. J,,hi yesterday morning declared open tl HChool library i t Vi. toria l?i291 words
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Article93 1929-12-12 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. fFREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT 1 London. Dec. 1 1. '„10 p.m Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and notify to-day's tin prices as foiled Spot £179 11 16 (up Hi y £183 (up 14 IC>). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair93 words
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Advertisement226 1929-12-12 10 CHAMPAGNE <^% Vouvo *m? Clicquot- Ponsardin Reims The Wine (hat Gladdens the Heart and ensures A MERRY CHRISTMAS. Sole Agents CALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the ('ont ;xi nies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). {Incorporated m Shanghai) 90, Robinson Road, Telephone No. 62?8. S li 3j BY SPECIAL k./ A,226 words
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Advertisement74 1929-12-12 10 f n)el]lionte) X ouaj'tv :k~s y ASPARAGUS IT IS SUGGESTED that an applicant for a driving license should be seen by a doctor first. Not afterwards, as is the case now. In any event one should take out a kk GAFLAC" MOTOR CAR POLICY. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION,74 words
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Article57 1929-12-12 11 |)U I WAY LINE ATTACK BEGINS. umment Troops' Success. service. corntMum. ■«Ri K° n K. Dec. U. I prognm twenty or thirty rth-«asl of Canton. Government troops are gaining itthough 'luring the earlier stages merit they met with a reverse. iody of ChMf Fat-kuei\s Iron-! .me up.57 words
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Article59 1929-12-12 11 CA NTON HOSPITALS FULL. [Inter*! Fm Eastern Service.] anton, l}et\ I]. itatfl Mvcn fighting looday nitfht 27 mIIm north Uattle raged for several ■i •inf'»r nts were rushed n to Item the advance of the Th<' hoopitali m Canton are full of tntinue to arrive m large Hong Kong, Dec.59 words
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Article26 1929-12-12 11 II a? Eastern Service. Shanghai. Dec. 11. ightinf is IT' ing on on the Pekingtnd Tu-ntsin-Pukow railways, s arc attacking Government26 words
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Article59 1929-12-12 11 All Services Suspended. I PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 11. f electric power at Lott's Road -ration this morning affected '2.">0 tube 1 trains. MCftlatom and lifts. tramway- also were at a standstill, ness and absence of power lastr twenty minutes, current being finally at neon. eident59 words
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Article304 1929-12-12 11 Thursday, Dec. 5. Ron. Mr. R. J. B. Clayton, British K< luntan. arrived to stay. ellency and Mrs. Scott gave an dinner. The following guests we*-e The Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule and lie, The Hon. Mr. R. J. 3. ClayMr W. Bartfey, Lieut. -Col. and Mrs. Litut-Col. K.304 words
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Article94 1929-12-12 11 R U GBY COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. 1 ■••untv t% Ix>ndon Nov. 27. nampionahip matches, -Ht K,nt by 26 points to 6. East Mi.v r; PX h y 34 Points to 19, M llands boat North Midlands by he reSults of Ru by m P>onship matches played to--1 hast(r n Counties 1194 words
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Article135 1929-12-12 11 SITUATION BETTER AT SEA. Land Dangers Growing. [British Radio-Official Service.] mmmm tion of storm v we/tL A continua TN ,o "eathei is expected. sSESSttSxa On Monday the list numbered <>\ but thU was .educed yesterday to seven tt. Ng ships which were m trouble las «Mk are135 words
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Article44 1929-12-12 11 I HIKE PftßSa BEBVICE. COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 11. At the annual meeting of the Kepong Tin Dredging Company to-day the Chairman stated that the Company had joined the T'n Producers' Association. It was hoped to declare a further interim dividend.44 words
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Article48 1929-12-12 11 Weathers the Storm. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Dec. 11. The Leonardo da Vinc-i, the Italian steamer which is bringing £14,000.000 worth of pictures and art treasures for exhibition at Burlington House next month, reports all well and is expected to reach Gravesend to-day.48 words
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Article43 1929-12-12 11 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 11. Sir Alan Cobham yesterday flew from Croydon to Dijon on his way to Africa where he will, with representatives of Imperial Airways, choose landing grounds and organise facilities for a regular London-Cape-tcwn air-service.43 words
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60 1929-12-12 11 [British Radio Official Service.l Rugby, Dec. 11. Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe, yesterday underwent a successful operation to the upper jawbone. He has cancelled all engagements for the next six weeks. Anxiety is felt for Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Henry Jackson, who has been60 words
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Article137 1929-12-12 11 A Pleasant Function. The Swimming Club's "At home" at Tanjong Katong last evening was as successful a function as was to be expected m view of the fine weather. The water polo match between teams collected by the Cap tain and Vice-captain opened the event m137 words
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188 1929-12-12 11 Stevenson Due m the Straits Shortly. Mr. W. H. Stevenson, the well-known billiards professional, who has paid a number of visits to Singapore m recent years, will be m the Straits, though not m Singapore, m the course of the next week or two. Mr. Stevenson188 words
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Article232 1929-12-12 11 PROVIDING PUBLIC WORKS. Details of the Schemes. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 11. 1 he present value of grants approved, or In an advanced stage of negotiation m relation to Government schemes for provision «>! work under the Development Act and C olonial Development Act and232 words
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Article185 1929-12-12 11 P. O. Chairman on Freight Depression. [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 11. Presiding at the annual meeting of the P. and O. Company Lord Inchcape said there seemed every prospect of a successful future for pulverised coal especially m cargo ships. If the present experiments were satisfactory they185 words
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Article79 1929-12-12 11 More Air-Craft Carriers [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. It. The doubling of air-craft carrier tonnage demanded by Mr. Britten, Chairman of the House of Representatives' Naval Committee. In an interview be advocated that the present 66,000 tons of United States air-craft carriers should be made up79 words
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Article231 1929-12-12 11 Oil Dealer Prosecuted. A fine of $100 or m default two months imprisonment was imposed on a Chinese named Ong Boon Poh, partner of the Chop Yew Aik of Victoria Street who were prosecuted at the instance of the Vacuum Oil Company, on charges of possession231 words
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Article26 1929-12-12 11 The Keppel Golf Club December Monthly Medal (Stroke) will be played for on Saturday and Sunday, and the Ladies' Spoon (Bogey) on Monday.26 words
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Article29 1929-12-12 11 The annual general meeting of the Sepoy Lines Golf Club will be held m the Club house at 6.30 p.m. on Thursday, the 19th inst.29 words
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Article63 1929-12-12 11 M.C.C. AND WIDER WICKETS. Innovation Come to Stay. (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. mt Jf London, Dec. 11. Mr. Findlay, Secretary of the M.C.C. at the meeting o f county cricket club secretaries at Lords, said he believed the bigger wicket had come to stay and the MCC63 words
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Article97 1929-12-12 11 [FREE PRESS oERVICE.-COPYRIGHT j. London, Dec. 11. Willis Cuttell, the former Lancashire and Yorkshire cricketer has died at the age of ?'^o beSt year was 1898 when he scored 1,003 runs and took 114 wickets. vr^',, 1 Thornton > the former Kent and Middlesex player, is97 words
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Article34 1929-12-12 11 fFREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 11. The Lancashire Cricket Club has passed a resolution that no Lancashire professional shall be allowed to write for the Press during the cricket season.34 words
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Article85 1929-12-12 11 The L.T.A. Attitude. LFKEE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Dec. 11. At a specially convened meeting the Lawn Tennis Association discussed the question of competitions open to both amateur and professional players. It was decided to ask the general meeting to empower the English delegates to the85 words
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Article51 1929-12-12 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT^ London. Dec. 11. The Royal and Ancient has raised the age of amateur caddies to 18. The prize money m the cpen championship next year has been increased by £150. There will be m all 22 prizes of a total value of51 words
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Article35 1929-12-12 11 fFREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGIIT]. London. Dec. 11. The races at Windsor to-day had to be abandoned owing to the floods and it is doubtful if Hurst Park meeting will be held to-morrow.35 words
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Article22 1929-12-12 11 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. London. Dec. 11. Teddy Baldock is to meet Smith m London, probably m March.22 words
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Article138 1929-12-12 11 The Singapore Branch E.S.A.M., held a most successful rifle meeting on Sunday last. By kind permission of the Command ant S.S.V.F. the Bukit Timah Range was placed at the disposal of the Branch, and the following members obtained the prizes presented by members of the committee: 200 yards138 words
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Article59 1929-12-12 11 Brisbane, Dec. 2. The cricket match between Queensland and the M.C.C. touring side, which commenced here on November 29, has ended m a win for Queensland by five wickets. The following are the final scores: M.C.C. 171 and 295 (Worthington 66, Hornibrook 4 for 75); Queensland59 words
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Article76 1929-12-12 11 The annual meeting: of the Selangor Turf Club will be held on Dec. 20th. when amongst other matters will be considered the financing of the new race course. The report shows a surplus for the year of $48,144 after the usual allowances. The total value of stakes76 words
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Article9 1929-12-12 11 Calendar received from the Manufacturers Life Insurance of Canada.9 words
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Advertisement199 1929-12-12 11 I GENTLEMEN'S I Pure Fur Felt Hats m the LATEST SHAPE. t The new double terai hat with hard wide double brim, as illustra- I tion, lined silk and best quality leather headband. I LIGHT GREY FAWN MID GREY. 1 I Price $17. 5 O Each. j I Made m199 words
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Article729 1929-12-12 12 "Research Ahead of Practice/ Southampton, Nov 2. The Government's decision to leave participation m the Schneider Trophy contests to private enterprise has created a wide divergence of view. There has been little time for the aeronautical firms to formulate any idcu^ for the future, although it is729 words
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Article65 1929-12-12 12 First Innings Lead for Home Team. London, Nov. 29. Brisbane. Batting first against Queensland, the M.C.C. scored 171, of which Gillian made 53 and Duleepsinhji 68. Hurwood captured 4 wickets for 48 runs and Oxenham took 4 for 37. Queensland had 187 on the beard for the65 words
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Article118 1929-12-12 12 The plaint of Vittoria Campolo, the Ar-erentine-Italian heavyweight, that all the money his manager offered him for getting beaten by Phil Scott was £60 or thereabouts, has led to action by the New YorV Athletic Commission. That body, backed by the legal power of the State, suspended indefinitely Campolo's manager,118 words
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Article843 1929-12-12 12 Allsop's Rise to Fame. Though first-class cricket has only just commenced m Australia, it is already certain that a great batting combination can be blended together for the tour m England. One has to go back very many years to recall a period m which so843 words
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Article65 1929-12-12 12 Orient and Doncaster win at Third Attempt. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 0. Replays of matches m the first round proper of the English Cup resulted as follow: Clapton Orient 4: Folkestone 1. Doncaster 'A: Shildon 0. These were the second replays. In the second round the Orient65 words
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Advertisement316 1929-12-12 12 Happy Children W Brimful of energy and vitally and as W happy as the day is long are the children W whose daily food beverage is deliciout W There is nothing as good as "Ovaltinc** *A W for building up sound nerves, alert minds W and robust bodies. This complece316 words
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Advertisement301 1929-12-12 12 I No more ]j I sleepless nights! H fitful and broken, the chances arc that your I digestive system is at fault. Eno is ihc M natural preventive of sleeplessness which comes from this cause. Eno's 4t Fruit Salt n goes to the root of the trouble frees I your301 words
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Article597 1929-12-12 13 HQCOR LAWS FOR AIRCRAFT. (losing Time as on Land. l> Royal ('om mission on Licensing held ht-ir f > v public sitting m mail week. [„ril Anmlfti (the Chairman) presided. IT)* t«rm" reference are: p Nt« the working of the laws t the supply and sale of597 words
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Article191 1929-12-12 13 GOOD WORD FOR WOMEN DOCTORS. <m;>arison with their Men Colleagues. i of various London hospitals v men students at their schools 1 »n the British Medical Journal •"tory state of affairs, which 1 an only he temporary, no unsa'Bulta of co-education having forw«H by any of the schools doors to191 words
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156 1929-12-12 13 In the annual report of the Ministry of Health, it is stated that the provision for including the cost of central ndministraservices administered by the Department tion which Parliament will be asked to make for the financial year 1929 is £23,028, 685. Mr. Arthur Greenwood, the156 words
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Article736 1929-12-12 13 MUHAMMEDAN ADVISORY BOARD. Election of Members. (By Our Muslim Correspondent) sent, Mr R. J. A\ ilkmson, C.M.G., the then m^°rL SeCmai 2 Kaid that th M"ham n by th. V Vl ry Beard Sh uld be -nsidered by the Muslims as their "lidah" (tongue) He explained that Muslims,736 words
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374 1929-12-12 13 Urgent Need tor More Officers. Lack of Scoutmasters is holding up the bluest influx of boys into the Boy Scout movement since its inception. The recent Jambcree at Birkenhead has focussed the attention of the world on the Boy Scout ideal, and everywhere boys374 words
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Article16 1929-12-12 13 Mr. P. N. Sansom of Tanah Panjis estate,} Rompin, Kuala Pilah, has returned from) Home leave.16 words
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Article194 1929-12-12 13 WEDDING STOPPED BY NEW LAW. Couple Not Allowed to Marry. The law which came into force m May prohibitory the marriage of girls under sixteen years of age prevented the marriage of a young: couple m Bath after the banns had been called three times at St. Matthew's Church, Widcombe.194 words
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Article105 1929-12-12 13 New Y<;rk, Nov. 6. Frank H. Warder, who until last spring was the New York State Superintendent of Banks, was yesterday convicted of receiving while m that capacity a bribe of $10,000 (£2,000) from the late Mr. Francesco Ferrari, president of the City Trust Company, which105 words
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Article42 1929-12-12 13 The commencement exercise of the Chinese Girls' Athletic School, Singapore. will be held on December 14th at the school premises, and to celebrate the occasion, the school will also give a public entertainment the following day m the New World, Jalan Besar.42 words
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Advertisement244 1929-12-12 13 LONGECONOMICAL LIFE iFiiTDlin 1)1111 I) Fast delivery with safety and economy Rapid delivery is the order of the power for the roughest going and day. And yet, with increased speed, the steepest climb. there must be no sacrifice of relia* A bility, safety or stamina. Long life A J eavy244 words
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Advertisement792 1929-12-12 14 I Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Servke Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Dae Spore. PERSEUS For Marseilles, Casablanca, L'don,792 words
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Advertisement539 1929-12-12 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT <VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN Doe B'pore. CITY OF DURHAM Dec. 14 s.s. CITY OP HEREFORD Jan. 0 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO539 words
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Advertisement455 1929-12-12 14 British India and Apcar Lines. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN KKIVA 9,000 Dec. IT, Tonnage. SinK iD L Tonnage. Singapore. RAJPUTANA 16,500455 words
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Advertisement691 1929-12-12 15 0. S. K. Line. De,tJnatk»a. TW. Arrfrm. U«n. toDdou. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremem aod Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Suez and Port Said. Andes Maru Dec. 18 Dec. 19 nirfrui. >-rt Elizabeth, Cape Town, jtio dr Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo Mn j Bueaos Aires. I Rotind-Uie-World paH*a*e £190.) t Manila Maru Dec. 30691 words
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Advertisement499 1929-12-12 15 I Five Reasons I I why you will prefer to I I travel on President Liners I M California fruity vegetable* and dairy products are served every meal I M. ifcrtmghout your voyage. Ertry sUteroom is on an outside deck and is equipped with running I »»t and cold fresh499 words
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Advertisement781 1929-12-12 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ, (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA.) J (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. I Telephone No. 3640, with sub-cornections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representative* m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Peaaa*) 1 of the i781 words
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Advertisement571 1929-12-12 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,875 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The sj, MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.571 words
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Advertisement162 1929-12-12 16 SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS. By Fortnightly Passenger Steamers Between Rangoon, Marseilles and England. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Port of Disembarkation Plymouth. Leave Rangoon. 19S0. SAGAING Jan. 18 p EGU Feb. 1 BURMA Feb. 15 YOMA Mar. 1 AMARAPOORA Mar. 15 CHINDWIN Mar. 29 KEMMENDINE Apr. 12 BHAMO Apr. 26 SAGAING May 10 PEGU162 words
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Advertisement440 1929-12-12 16 SOCIETE MARITIME INDOCHINOISL MAIL SERVICE— SINGAPORE— SAIGON. B*. u Gouverneur-G6n6rdl Roume" (3,000 tons). D. Singapore Wharf Monday Noon Dec. 23 Jan. 6 Jan. 20 A. Saigon Thursday Morning Dec. 26 Jan. 9 Jan. 23 D. Saigon Monday Noon Dec. 29 Jan. 12 Jan. 26 A. Singapore Thursday Morning Jan. 1440 words
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Advertisement383 1929-12-12 16 Kerr Steamship Co. V 44, BEAVER STREET, NBW YORK. M (Incorpo.ated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW* YORK PHILADELPHIA A \i BALTIMORE. M.S. SILVERGUAVA In Pert M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 10 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERv,?r SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES HARBOUR M.S. SILVERCEDAR doe383 words
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Advertisement96 1929-12-12 16 o HOMEWARD MAILS To Colombo, Djibouti. Port Marseilles from Singapore. Gross TonnifCHENONCEAr.X 15.000 n *J^. Marseilles via Madras and 1 oßdi CBANTILLY OUTWARD MAIM To SaiKon, Hong Konjj. and Japan. SPHINX G. METZINOKK To Saigon, Tourane and FREIGHT SKH>I(^ C. P. LECOCQ H.iphonf To Saiifon, Tourane and I SIKIANG Jiptn96 words
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Miscellaneous652 1929-12-12 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuan tan (via Gemaa and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 ajn. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.ra. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday652 words
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Miscellaneous108 1929-12-12 16 Mahidol, Brit. 440, from Malacca 11, for Malacca 12. Mandasan Maru, Jap. 2657, from Miike 10, for Hongay 16. Narbada, Brit. 5459, from Calcutta 11, for Semarang 13. Thistletor, Brit. 2583, from Durban 11, for Calcutta 22. Ekma, Brit. 2356, from Calcutta 11, for Calcutta 13. Bulan, Brit. 441, from108 words
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Article60 1929-12-12 17 Van Clean brought 1,161 sstsroay. tcamer Thlstletor arrived r lav with coal. sjner Mandasan Hani ,1 with c<>al from Miike y«-s--230 paiSOngffM, including the Ban Ho Guan from urdny. and 134 on the < 'loon from Java yesSin Aik Lei towed »re, arriving pester- Aim. The60 words
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Article17 1929-12-12 17 PASSEN GERS ARRIVED. Mr. (V.rter, Mr. Y. Kllis, Mr. and Mr. H Allen, Mr. A. YerM. Rappa.17 words
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Article531 1929-12-12 17 PA SS ENGERS LEA VING. P Rawalpindi to-day. Mr. m. -I. S, Ferguson, and <■. Mr. a i tri Mr. Ste11. < arstaii Mr. A. 11. Ass,il. Skat-, Dr. aind Mis. j Qj t ild and infant, < apt. i. Afford. Mr. Nonnington, u r Mr. McU-ud. I* It. Lt.531 words
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Article100 1929-12-12 17 »1 Cargoes Held up. Liverpool. wh, hUS been lost by the -v v h a m rS are held "P 2** ncarcoM of wheat which l "'i because of the lack of rnmodatiom. Who have been called treat holdup give tab 'late, and it is feared times as100 words
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Article1675 1929-12-12 17 Old Problem Solved. Wkmn are the breeding places of the common, or treshwater eel? This is a question that has agitated the minds ol scientists and naturalists ever since the days of Aristotle, for m many ways, the eel. although among the commonest of tish,1,675 words
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Article238 1929-12-12 17 London, Nov. 28. Attard, who, 48 hours after the wreck of the British steamer Molesey on the coast of Pembrokeshire during a storm on November 25th., caused a sensation at Milford Haven by entering a hotel where the otiher ship-wrecked persons from the Molesey were staying", is238 words
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Advertisement178 1929-12-12 17 t: t «c not made by at They are supplied ariose Smokers «ho re, <O Tfost-class cigarette i^U^onomical price. MADE IN LONDON BY ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD. REASONS FOR J I £B I lutiidutn I t SUPERIORITY I 1. PERFORMANCE X The Premier quality of any car should be its178 words
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Article293 1929-12-12 18 £1,000,000 Offer for Famous Barracks. London may have a great opera house of its own, over-looking Hyde Park, if Mr. Claude Leigh, the West End estate agent. It ho cont.ols iarp^ areas of working-class bousing property, is able to fulfil the plans *hich he discussed with293 words
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Article96 1929-12-12 18 An Appeal Committee for Kung Shih School Fund an institution which was established to perpetuate the memory of Mr. Ts'ai Kung Shih, late Commissioner for Foreign Affairs m Shantung who died m the Tsinanfu Incident m 1928 has now been formed m Penang. The Committeeconsists of96 words
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Article55 1929-12-12 18 It may be comforting to anti-opium smoking persons to learn that we hajve good authority for stating that since the beginning of the year the Kuching Courts have imposed fines amounting 1 to $11,550, and passed sentences totalling 13 years and 9 months, on persons found guilty of contravening the55 words
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Article512 1929-12-12 18 The Swindles of Harald Plum. Copenhagen* Oct. 30. An investigation instituted last week oy the Private Bank of Copenhagen, m regard to the financial solidarity of the well-known butter firms, L. E. Brunn and the Crown Butter Company, m connection with a question of credit, resulted512 words
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Article383 1929-12-12 18 In ccnnection with the recent death of Admiral Sir Frederick Brock, Mr. A. K. W. Mason writes to the Times: The following incident will give one out of many illustrations 01 the tact and consideration with which high officers of thi most thoroughly disciplined Service m383 words
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Article104 1929-12-12 18 Although wo understand that this sad evert occurred some while aj?o, many of our readers may not have heard of the death of Mr A. L. Honore. From a letter we have seen it seems that Mr. Honors, who was a master m a m> school m Cape Town, developed104 words
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297 1929-12-12 18 Lord Melchett's Scheme. [British Radio Official Service.] Rußby, Dec. I. In tho House of Lords Viscount Elibank asked whether the terms of reference for next year's Imperial Economic Conieretvct! had yet been settled, and whether they would permit the Cc nit rente to dfctUfta297 words
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421 1929-12-12 18 "With Mr. Henderson moving thai a r<Mimption of i'ill diplomat) lati< tie between thio country and Ru ia i> de.<:i it is perhaps appropriate thai then just ha\e appeared reprint of an alleged decree of the Tsar Alexis of Russia, vho iome 280 yean apo apparently421 words
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184 1929-12-12 18 Possible New Industry For London. A machine that, it is claimed, will revolutionise the diamond industry nn«l make England the centre of the diamond-cutting! industry of the world, has been set u?» m a London shoo by Mr. M. E. Heiser, Ml Australian jewel184 words
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Advertisement134 1929-12-12 18 il y ■v^™ g^**^^^"* I 'MIL I^' 'ifl 'Hl' |]|l'''!'l'" i AND WE STAND BEHIND THE STATEMENT I IWe Buy the Best m the I Best Markets. I AMONG OTHER LINES WE STOCK: I THE BEST MUTTON I THE BEST SPRING LAMB I THE BEST CHEDDAR CHEESE I I THE134 words
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Advertisement126 1929-12-12 18 people who tiKegoodibod Sailor Savouries arc made for people who are particular about food. M a( c only of fresh meats and fresh-caught fish. 0 preservatives added Everything kept spotlessly clean. Sailor Savouries are as good for you as the foods from your own kitchen—the vitamins are preserved with the126 words
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Article225 1929-12-12 19 Ipoh Producers Agree to Stabilisation Policy. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Dec. 11. It is understood an important meeting of tin producers m Ipoh yesterday agreed on the lines of a definite stalilisation policy which the T. P. A. representative wu asked to cable to London. After225 words
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Article255 1929-12-12 19 Yesterday's Alterations. Buyer Seller. Ayer Hitam (5s) 12s 13s Batang Padang ($1) IS 22 Batu Caves ($1) 1.00 1.07*2 Chenderiang 6s 6s 9d Haad Yai 6s 6d 7s Od Hitam Tin 40 50 Hong Fatt ($1) 60 70 Hong Kong Tin (5s) 17s 6d 18* tid Huey255 words
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196 1929-12-12 19 Singapore, Dec. 11. Jtubbtr. London 8d. 1/lGd. 4 pjn Price (London Std.) Spot 27, S.S.R. S.S. on TenderDec. 27^, Jan. 28, Jan.-March 29, AprilJune 30 U. Steadier, sellers reserved. Tin. Ix>ndon £184 5s. 70s up. Mining. Quiet. Sungei Ways 3.I5O :5.4O. Kuchais 1.25 1.28,196 words
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Article51 1929-12-12 19 A new rubber cultivation company under; the name of Bogorredjo Cultuur Maatschap pij ha& beer» established at Amsterdam with a capital of 2,000,000 florins, of which 500, 000 florins has been issued. The estate is situated in the Lampongs district of Sumatra, and the managing director is J. N. Burger.51 words
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Article575 1929-12-12 19 Singapore, D«c. 10. j The Tin market during the past week has developed a somewhat steadier tone and although both American and Continental demand still remains insigniticent, the price of the metal shews a small advance. The market is naturally influenced to a certain extent by the575 words
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Article40 1929-12-12 19 During the first 9 months of this year Swiss imports reached the sum of 2,012 million francs and exports that of 1,542 million. These figures are considerably higher than those obtained during the corresponding 1 period of the preceding: year.40 words
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Article205 1929-12-12 19 December 1 1 SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2j3 15)16 London months' sight 2j3 7jB London 60 days' sight 23 131 6 London 30 days' sight 2)3 25|32 London demand 2|3 3j4 London T. T. 2|3 ***** Lyons and Paii> Imaid 1431 Hamburg, derrand 234 New York, demand205 words
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Article213 1929-12-12 19 December 11. Tin 2.">0 Tom |tLM liambier 10 Pepper White 80 Pepper Black 48 Flake Tapioca r >- r>r> Pearl Sago Small **-W Copra Sun.lru'.l -'-i 0 Rice, Anam No. 2 2*o Rice Liang Hin Chan M»rk Red Eajr'e (New) BAO Rice, Siam old No. 1. Rico, Rangom Pin213 words
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Article126 1929-12-12 19 Yesterday's Alterations. 11th., (losing MM Buyers Sellers. Batu Caves 1.00 1.0" Bukit Arangs M 1.00 Hong Fatts <>:j ti Kinta Tin Drt-d. 1.36 I.:',!) Kuchai LtM I*l Lukut Tins 1.30 1.37 V. Malayan Con. 36 V» 3H Mambaus 75 7!* Penawats 7S SI Rahman Hyd. 1.26 1.30126 words
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Article201 1929-12-12 19 November Figures. The following comparative statement of the total value of foreign merchandise, excluding parcel post, imported to and exported from British Malaya during 1928 and 1929, is forwarded by the acting Registrar General of Statistics. (In thousands of dollars) Incr: 1928. 1929 or Dec: January201 words
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Article153 1929-12-12 19 The. Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its !Mr,th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 2,092.488 lbs.; <>:!4.12 tons. Offered 1,856,337 lbs.; 828.7J tons. £ol<! 1,. r )l2,. r )7i» Ib <;::,. 2.~> ton.^. Spot. London 7 Ift-lfd. New York 1(P, cents PRICKS RKAUZEI). Ribbed Smoked153 words
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Article65 1929-12-12 19 December 11th.. 12 o'clock noon. {Tone of Market: -Steady ---Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 7 ir>-lftd per Ib. New York Spot Sheet G.cts. ir,» 4 per Ib. Buyer- Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard Spot 21 27*4, Standard R.S.S. on Tender Dec. 27«/ 465 words
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Advertisement814 1929-12-12 19 I ASSETS EXCEED $10,000,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $35,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LffltfTED. i (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE- 27 Old lewrv FT The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the BriS' L 7fe814 words
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Advertisement183 1929-12-12 19 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 aid-up 1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,612,046 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Eeq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers Esq. Charles J. Hambro Esq. J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Shelford, Eeq. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS:183 words
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Advertisement188 1929-12-12 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. < (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) J FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. J Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. J Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., J Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. DEALERS' RUBBER STOCKS. The November Figures.188 words
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Article2217 1929-12-12 20 DEFINING FACTORY AREAS. Control of New Buildings. Discussions on various important local! questions took place at yesterday's meeting of the Rural Board. Chief among them was that arising out of the recommendations of the Official Majority Report m regard to the defining of factory areas. The ultimate result2,217 words
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Article313 1929-12-12 20 OXFORD WIN INTERVARSITY RUGBY. Epic Struggle at Twickenham. [Reuter*s Service.] London, Dec. 10. At Twickenham to-day the "Empire" inter- varsity Rugby football match (so called because of the unusual proportion of Dominion players included, Oxford having six South Africans and one New Zealander) was won by the Dark313 words
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Article77 1929-12-12 20 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. Sydney, Dec. 11. There was a most exciting finish to the Test trial match here this morning. When stumps were drawn yesterday evening Ryder's XI, with only two wickets m hand, required 36 runs for victory. The task was successfully achieved this morning,77 words
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Article248 1929-12-12 20 S.C.C. Beat 8.8. and A.P.C. S.C.C .V, 8.8. and A.P.C 2. Although they were individually good, the team from Borneo Co., Bousteads and the A.P.C. which met the S.C.C. first eleven on the S.C.C. ground yesterday lacked combination, a feature m which the S.C.C. attackers excelled. The game was248 words
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Article264 1929-12-12 20 PERAK TURF CLUB AMATEUR RACES. Weights for Friday. The weights for the first day's racing are as follows: Ponies Class 2 and 3 4 th Div. (4 furs.): Lanercost 12.1, Jangeishak 12, Jaya 11.11, Whippet 11.11, Ismarani 11.9, Why Shy 11.5, Colake 10.10, Coquette 10, Firefly 9.13, Dodder264 words
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Article211 1929-12-12 20 The Northern Section Finai. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Dec. 11. Penang's team to meet Perak m the fina 1 match of the Northern section has not yet been decided. J. L. M. Boyd, H. S. Goodman, the two centres and D. D. B. Cook forward are211 words
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Article151 1929-12-12 20 Effect of South Johore's Defea The defeat which the South Johore XV unexpectedly encountered at the hands of the Merchants m the S.C.C. Rutrby tournament on Tuesday is likely to be an ex-' pensive failure, for it makes the task of the Public Services, who have already151 words
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Article130 1929-12-12 20 The races will be sailed on Sunday. A Class: First race for Club Trophy. Start: 10.00 a.m.; Course: Cross starting line with Inner Club Buoy to starboard and Outer Club Buoy to port 17 -mark Boat to port Man-o'-War Buoy to port Outer Club Buoy to port 4-fathom Bvnk130 words
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Article39 1929-12-12 20 C. R. Wardle reached the semi-final of the S.C.C. billiards Championship (350 vp 1 by defeating P. Carmichael by 65. Thursday's Ties. CHAMPIONSHIP »emi-final: H. J. Frewin vs. Winner of P. Carmichael and C. R. Wardle.39 words
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