The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 December 1929
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1929-12-14 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS, SINGAPORE, SA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1929. 20 PAGES DAILY. NO. 12,89916 words
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Article298 1929-12-14 1 Another 70 miles fia hour iiair is racing m the English Channel and further unsettieri weather is forecast I'«gC 11. Government defeat is considered possible on the Coal Mines Bill. It would be a major defeat and would probably mean a political crisis Page 9. The Legislative298 words
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Article1269 1929-12-14 1 Qiiivquid oy.'/'t ho m'. aex nnxfri cut jurnn.h' Libclli. Juvenal. 'The Law is «,he true ambodhaint Of everything that's excellent. It ha? no kind of fault or flaw ilu Tcpieist iTCnden whether tht watdl »f iolanihcs Lord Chancellor came to the mind of Lord Hailsham as1,269 words
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Advertisement297 1929-12-14 1 WINC LOONG. THB RECOGNISED HOUSB for rrROPFAN TROPICAT SUIT* 31 HIGH STREET. {Raffles Hotel! MONIA LIFTER AND HIS ORCHESTRA i PROGRAMME FOR ♦> f SUNDAY, THE 14th, at 9.30 p.m. T V "KGMONT" L. Van Beethoven. Open lan -CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA' P. Mascapni. >♦ h, rZ(, THE FIJGHT OF THE BUMBLE297 words
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Advertisement156 1929-12-14 1 .fr+^ f± vtL j^> j^ <|>^ ji^ j^ j^ j^ j^^ j^ j^ ji^ j^ 4_ J «ji_J^iw^iu^i_^iutJ^ *l !?l'" i:j 4 X Christmas time is the time for Goodwill AND X GOOD SPIRITS DE WAR'S Sold by all Hotels, Clubs and Dealers. X f V SINGLE CASE LOTS DIRECT156 words
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Advertisement71 1929-12-14 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Fit and forget K.L.G. plugs— Page 5. Electricity for economy and service- Page 3. Special railway concession for the holiday Page 9. Loose leaf ledgers from the M.P.H. Page 20. Repeat performance of the Grand Ballet; "•in^ma prr>°' l fl'""»vi« sc Pn<**> 2. 9 CHRYSLER LOW UPKEEP h71 words
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Advertisement14 1929-12-14 1 WING LOONG. FCR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Miscellaneous180 1929-12-14 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 14th. High Water. 8.17 a.m., 8.8, 9.22 p.m., 8.3. P.A.M. Quarterly mtg. 10.30 a.m., Kuala Lj;ivmii Rugby: Singapore vs. United Services, Stadium SJ.R.F.C. vs. N. Sembilsin (Malay Cup). Hockey: S.C.C. vs. N. Sembilan, Padnng. Perak Amateur Races. S.A.B.A. Boxing Finals, New World. Sunday, lhth. High Water, 8.55180 words
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Advertisement270 1929-12-14 2 EY SPECIAL REQUEST. THE GRAND BALLET m aid of the CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY Produced by Misses H. WRIGHT and I. McINTYRE at the VICTORIA THEATRE I'nder the Patronage of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government (Mr. J. Scott, C.M.G.). and Mrs. Scott. An excellent programme has been arranged for all.270 words
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Advertisement569 1929-12-14 2 |alhambra:i V Tfen ChenBr Kee So** Proprietor. X In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS METRO-GOLDWYN-MEYER Presenls RAMON NAVARRO AND NORMA SHEARER R S I The Student Prince! t The World famous Operette made nto a picture haiN.l J^ of all film n.inanci-s f t Gay569 words
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Miscellaneous455 1929-12-14 2 CHURCH SERVICES. St. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. 3RD SUNDAT IN ADVENT. 7 i;. M.. Holy Communion. 7.30 :-.m. Matins. fc a.m. (choral i Holy Com:nui\ion and Sermon. '.».l"i ma. Holy Communion. 10 a.m. Sunday School m St. Andrew's School. 5.30 p.m. (thoral) Evensong and Sermon. Momhn. Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m.455 words
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Article1030 1929-12-14 3 MR. JULIUS FISHERS COMMENTS. Censorship Suggestion. (By Our Film Correspondent). "JO be able to cater successfully for the amusement-loving public of Malaya, is an undertaking the difficulties of which ar* hardly realised by those actually not m the game." When one takes into account the fact that1,030 words
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310 1929-12-14 3 Proposal to Cancel Receptions. For the part he played m "Tho Thief of Bagdad," m which he seized a Mongolian prince by the queue and threw him from a verandah. Douglas Fairbanks, the worldfamtd movie star, who is now touring tho Far r^ast with his310 words
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Article198 1929-12-14 3 Tender Scene m a One-Act Drama. It is a far eij from the playing of glittering heroes of musical comedy to that of a far-famed Prime Minister of England, but it was a feat creditably accomplished by Mr. Bertram Wallil at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith.198 words
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Advertisement178 1929-12-14 3 TLECTRiciTY V ECONOMY AND SERVfCE t sjj& results hOrUU^ every k Pw^OLx time —^j|j|iii^r''. irmrifi Iff lnilllllllll W-v If i MUNICIPAL ELECTRICU DEPAHTMENT. W'T!> IS ADVERTISING WE STAND BEHIND THE STATEMENT WJ'KED BY SCIENTIFIC CLINICAL TEST THAT J y@& 1 (DESICCATED OX LIVER) J Will give new blood and make178 words
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Advertisement593 1929-12-14 3 Balfour's "Eagle Globe" I I 111 Steel LARGE STOCKS OF X k-^g^ CARBON STEEL. NICKEL STEEL. X MINERS DRILL STEEL. HIGH SPEED TOOL STEEL. X V V^^^v CIRCULAR SAWS. PARANGS. HAMMERS. X /^^^Si TWIST DRILLS FARQUHARSON'S" QUICK RELEASE DRILL CHUCKS V <^^^^(y ARE HELD BY X THE SOLE AGENTS: I593 words
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Article, Illustration84 1929-12-14 4 Doris Hill, popular leading lady for Paramount, has chosen the powerful new Willys-Knight Great Six Coupe as the car best fitting her personality. Beauty of line and striking colour combination m blue and grey appealed to Miss Hill's artistic sense, with the deep cushions. "Finger-Tip84 words
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250 1929-12-14 4 The present era m heavy road transport, which commenced about seven years ago, is one for which pneumatic tyre manufacturers have largely been responsible, says Sir George Beharrell, D.5.0., managing director of the Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., m an informative article which he contributes250 words
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Article26 1929-12-14 4 A saloon car involved m a collision at Buxton was so badly damaged that the owner sold it on the spot as scrap metal for £5.26 words
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Article134 1929-12-14 4 Partial Closing-down at San Francisco. San Francisco, Nov. 20. An item of news of interest to everyone connected with the automobile industry throughout the world developed here to-day when announcement was made by the local Ford assembling plant of a partial shutdown involving the laying off134 words
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Article313 1929-12-14 4 Control the Headlamp Beam, Not the Lamps. There appears to be some risk that our legislators may misunderstand the report on Dazzling Headlights made by the Royal Commission on Transport, remarks The Motor. The wording of the Commission's recommendations is not too happy. It is suggested we313 words
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Article60 1929-12-14 4 Outstanding among the decorative schemes at the Olympia Show were the four stands on which were staged the exhibits of General Motors, Ltd., including the Vauxhall range of models. Motorists who saw these imposing displays were interested to learn that they are entirely British productions. Incidentally, th« organisation of General60 words
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Article778 1929-12-14 4 VICTOR BRUCE - VICTOR BRUCE j! HOW TO FIND UNEXPECTED FAULTS i f When to Invite Criticism. J BY THE HON. MRS. IIOW many car owners, I wonder, ever see or hear their own cars m action? Frequently, driving behind another vehicle, they notice a wobbly back wheel,778 words
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Article376 1929-12-14 4 Caravan Life m London. Hidden amid the bricks and mortar of the most crowded part of South London are five caravan encampments where, for tVulast half-century and more, a prolific tfip^y family has led its traditional life cut off from the world by backs of houses376 words
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Article135 1929-12-14 4 The type of competition known as the "scramble," says Motor Cycling, represents motorcycling sport at its best. The scramble is, m actual fact, a race across open country. As such it possesses a unique appeal to the sporting rider. It has about it the thrill135 words
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Article127 1929-12-14 4 A Law Which is Observed >^ c m the Breach. Commenting upon th, J"i**J"j| away with the speed limit will be given «tct m the fj home) the Light Car and Cyek In these days, when the levins Parliament are ready to admit ments rise ami fall127 words
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Article125 1929-12-14 4 Then, is nothfn* *g% I whilst sitting m iV h *i> p M >« ii to buy rmxor btajw^ steers which on, not same time. fffHt* Car and Cyclecar ,i a a lledj used a certain kind ol m de attention to a blad, for .t125 words
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Article125 1929-12-14 4 Vice-rresident to Vi*it the Orient. Mr. I. D. Mooruy. V: General Motors Corporation, m overseas operations, and Presided General Motors Export I pany. will rive m Singapore .January ltith guest of Mr. H. B. Phillips, V of the export Company an l Bigioatl I'"---tor for the Far East,125 words
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Advertisement378 1929-12-14 4 THE FORD CAR REAR r AX L E I I Expense no object m Achieving Perfection I I »T« HE rear axle of the 1 ord car is of the three-quarter floating lH^^^v I I I type with spiral bevel gear. The pinion hub is exceptionally /'qIES'^KJB I I heavy,378 words
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Article466 1929-12-14 5 Body Building Development. Builders of custom bodies and coachwo:* for the automobile industry held the fir-t of the annual American salons m Chicago on November 9. This was the twenty-fifth annual show of de luxe automobiles, and contrary to usual nrocedure Chicago was ahead of New466 words
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Article273 1929-12-14 5 "See and be Seen" Rule. The Automobile Association and the Federation of Rambling Clubs, m an appeal to Toad-users, state: Every effort is being made to secure the provision and adequate maintenance of footpaths alongside all roads. At the present time there are, unfortunately, numerous roads carrying273 words
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Article231 1929-12-14 5 For safety, the modern British car has good steering: and adequately powerful brakes on all four wheels. Safety glass, m the wind-screen and elsewhere, is another feature that is now almost standard practice. Under the heading of safety devices may be included the increase m gear boxes of231 words
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Article153 1929-12-14 5 .sal*- f >r >ded by a m tor ear m Delhi is atul «sman stran^' observances. A h *ha,l vh n J reported an experience tar M trie(i to make delivery of n inausm nauspicious <*»y- The ban «lays applies not only to a 1 ra saction but153 words
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Article20 1929-12-14 5 It Ito optn For d factories m 810v *ki a a Au^ tr 'a, Hungary and Czecho- as m Germany.20 words
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Article90 1929-12-14 5 Sir G. Rentoul, a Unionist Member, has introduced into the House of Commons a Bill to do away with the plea of "joyriding'" as a successful defence m the case of motor car thefts. During the 12 months ended Septembei 30th, 1929, 2,939 motor cars were reported stolen90 words
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Article41 1929-12-14 5 It is reported from Paris that a well known French car manufacturer is insert ing m his conditions of sale a clause pro hibiting buyers from disposing of hit products, even as a used car, for taxical nurposes.41 words
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Advertisement239 1929-12-14 5 4 f> The owner of an Austir soon develops the feel- X V ing for his car that mtst men have for their V dos— respect amounting almost to affection For V Jf the Austin soon becomes a valued friend: so X V sound— so utterly dependable— so untiring m239 words
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Advertisement222 1929-12-14 5 1 1 Enhanced m beauty and comfort— inI I eluding many new features which make I modern transportation even more safe II and luxurious— a new Seventh Series I I motor car is introduced by Packard. I I Packard supremacy does not depend I I upon innovation. The characteristics by222 words
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Article, Illustration2670 1929-12-14 6 Mildred Barbour - Mildred Barbour jj J THE LOVE STORY OF TWO SISTERS. By CHA1TER LV11I. stramikks. Then Millicent turned the car towards the .Solent and the two girls were alone for the lir>t time tor live years— these two who hu<l once been as close as two girls could be2,670 words
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Article665 1929-12-14 6 WIZARD IN A TAIL COAT. "Throwing the Bones." General Smuts declared recently that the only wmy to counteract the influence of vvitch doctors among the natives of Africa v\as by a powerful missionary service on a medical basis. The following article gives a vivid im pression of a665 words
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Article140 1929-12-14 6 Best-Dressed Socialist M.P. left Coatless and Hatless. Shortly after midnight cm ni^ht Major Graham Pole, M.P. one of the best-dressed men m the Socialist Party, walked shiveringly out of a darkened and deserted House I of Commons, withe ut his hat and overcoat. With him was the140 words
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854 1929-12-14 6 Ted Hufton - Ted Hufton FROM THE PLAYER'S ANGLE. W.WWAWAWVVWVLW.'AW.VAV/.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.' KEEPERS CANNOT SAVE PENALTY KI(Ks by i •I (West Ham United and Knglan.i). < jWANY are the opinions and theories that have been expressed about the new penalty kick law and, naturally, I as a goalkeeper, have854 words
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Article586 1929-12-14 6 Jack Buchanan On Its Worries. Mr. Jack Buchanan is going to Amerieu m a few weeks' time to play m "Wake Up and Dream" on Broadway at a sala'y that is stated to be i'l,ooo a week. There are quite number of millionaire* whose money586 words
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Article153 1929-12-14 6 had Manners at tho \Hhtl H Th,- Sunday audience Ml is like no other audience m of it arrive! laU- from If other half Btumblei tut It itarti .i.t every Sun.la; wont mannered, the lthe tn,.si f«jMrally di«ii m London, bui it usualb Por inatance nrhen Rachmaninoff had153 words
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Article481 1929-12-14 7 S.A. PRESS "REVOLTING WILL/ Countess Defends Father. Capetown, Nov. 7. A scathing attack on the late Sir Joseph Robinson, the diamond magnate. i s m -M to-day m a Capt Times leading artic'e, '•nticis.ntr his will, and pointing out that he left £10.000,000 to £12,000,000. "The will481 words
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910 1929-12-14 7 Countess Ida Labia, daughter of the South African millionaire, the late Sir Joseph Robinson, and chief beneficiary under his will, has written an indignant retort to this bitter attack. Her letter is as follows: To the Editor, the Cape Times. Si* 1 It> is difficult to910 words
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Article212 1929-12-14 7 Sir 5. Robinson and His Runaway Daughter. Capetown, Nov. 8. Inquiries among relatives of the fete Sir Joseph Robinson, the multi-million- aire. reveal that Mrs. Young, his daughter who receives only £1.000 under the wi'l, had always resented the rigorous discipline of her father's household. When212 words
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Article218 1929-12-14 7 I suppose that the late Sir Joseph Robin son's pictures will now, at lontr last, come up for genuine sale. Everybody, I suppose. knows the story of the "mystery" mansion of tfydr Park-terrace, now transformed into flats, which for so many years seemed deserted but really218 words
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Article56 1929-12-14 7 In consequence of the Soviet military raids atom* the borders of Manchuria, which brought much hardship to the Chinese there, particularly those who we-c too poor to leave, Mr. Aw Boon Haw, the local Chinese philanthropist, proposes to raise funds from local Chinese to relieve their suffering, for which he56 words
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Article190 1929-12-14 7 GERMAN EXCESS IN ARMAMENT. French General's Charges. In connection with the anticipated evacuation of the Rhine. General FoovilW alleges m "Aotualites" that Germany baa been multiplying her armament far m excess of the quantity allowed by the Treaty of Versailles. The treaty permits (Germany to possess 102.000 rifles and carbines,190 words
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Article165 1929-12-14 7 Jury DirtUffU with Patholo^ist's View A Fulliam inquit jury disagreed with Dr. R. M. Bronte, the pathologist, on the question of whether gassing during the war miieht cause cancer. The inquiry was into (he death of Brute Withers, aged 4fi, a stereotyper, of Kdgarley-terrace, Fulham, S.W., whose165 words
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Article24 1929-12-14 7 At a meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Wing of Toe H Mr. Ward-Jackson gave a remarkable lecture on the subject of John Ruskin. M.M.24 words
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Advertisement203 1929-12-14 7 THE SINGAPORE STEAM LAUNDRY. I CONTRACTORS TO: j THF X.M.S. RAILWAYS S i S I g ica, lowtta, He, Mti m Federate Malay States 5 traini urc daily s««nt for treatment at Mil a in.lry. Insist that your Boarding-house or Hotel Mad the linen to us as obviously no dhobi203 words
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Advertisement11 1929-12-14 7 ft #1 *N J i WP 9ts tL To6aceo tLt Counts?11 words
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Article303 1929-12-14 8 The position taken up by the F.M.S.-Guv eminent In regard to the so-called Hypothetical Fund is seen to be more indefensible than ever now that we know how the Government of the Colony proposes to deal with its corresponding balance, says the Malay Mail. The303 words
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Article261 1929-12-14 8 (To the Editor. Malay Mail). Dear Sir. Having read the article 1 pub lifthed m your issue of Dec. 2 on the above subject, 1 would like to point out that, if door are being slaughtered m other districts to the extent that they are m261 words
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Article394 1929-12-14 8 The following publication! have bean re- 1 ceived during the week ending December Cth and are available for public use m the Reference Library of the Department oT Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S.. Fulicrton BuildIn*: liurraa: -Re-p<>it on Crops, Produce Prices and Rainfall m Burma lor tho wee', end.'d394 words
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Article88 1929-12-14 8 His Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sir Alidin Sulaiman Shah, G.C.M.G., and suite, consisting 1 of Tengku Penglima Besai*. the Malay Secretary to His Highness, and Datoh Kurnis Maha Bijaya the Datoh Kaya of Bandar, who left for Sumatra on Nov. 19 returned to the State m the Selangor, which88 words
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Article920 1929-12-14 8 MASTER OF SEMPILL ON CIVIL FLYING. Sir A. Cobham's Plea. Some 250 representatives of local authorities interested m the establishment of airporta m consequence of Sir AJan Cobham's recent tour of Great Britain attended a conference m London m mail week to learn more about the minimum requirements920 words
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Article36 1929-12-14 8 Mr. J. CaJder, .District Ollk-er, Ah»r Gajah, left on Friday for Kuula Lumpur, where ho will be m the Co-operative Depai I mcrt. M W. N T Courlay will b? I>. 0. at A lor C.'a^li.36 words
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Advertisement229 1929-12-14 8 lllM»HilllßiiifMwrj|/9!9i RRBKmllilllißlfH^ll IMTBll^i—^i^M^rPl^nilll^^Wl^^^^^MMiiiM—iiiii mi—^mi C^i V rffii c sootnm^ tonic and restorative qu.vlV^A fSffffCvy'l 1 ities of Angier's Emulsion make it muXr\fl£ayiy^oolft\ valuable tor healing tin- diseased tissues and Wl* w ll building up health and strength after malarial IV^IV-^- 121^^*! a other fevers, or after any serious illness. \^niTMWAr«r^li'*229 words
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Advertisement144 1929-12-14 8 a» ?3 W w vi See the Point? Voiwfi h NOOR keeps k\^" „,ii.;: otoithanth, pencil n i k (i h <>! the 17 •Iwsvstru. created 40 KOHI 308 for Writing and Dm Mad* m 17 Hr r»^ s t.Blo^H people who Uhffoo&M o Sailor Savouries are made for people144 words
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Article563 1929-12-14 9 POSSIBLE POLITICAL CRISIS. Opposition Amendments. [Reuter's Service.] Ixindon, Dec. 12. A'» official Liberal amendment will be moved for the rejection of the Coal Mine* B\ll when it comes up for the second reading on Tuesday on the ground that it does nothing to promote the reorganisation of563 words
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Article198 1929-12-14 9 Rhineland G.O.C/s Farewell to Wiesbaden. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 12. At two o'clock this afternoon the British Flag was lowered at Hohenzollern Hotel, Wiesbaden, announcing the end of eleven years of British occupation of the Rhine territoryThe ceremony of departure took place m the presence198 words
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Article47 1929-12-14 9 Much-Coveted Medal Awarded. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 13. The Smithsonian Institution has awarde< Commander Byrd the Langley Medal for hi aerial exploration of the Antarctic. Th medal, which is also held by Col. Lindbergt is considered the Blue Riband of America! I aviation.47 words
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Article373 1929-12-14 9 NO RIGID PRINCIPLES ANE FORMULA. Anglo-French Entente. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 13. In proposing the toast of France, at the 5 dinner of the United Association of Great r Britain and France, Mr. Arthur Henderson, r the Foreign Secretary, reviewed Anglo- French relations. He related373 words
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Article67 1929-12-14 9 Much Damage by Soviet at Manchuli. [Reuters Far Eastern Service.] Tokio, Dec. 13. A DMaaafEC from Harbin to Rengo sajv the first information from Manchuli sinco the border town was occupied by the Soviet troops a month ago, has been received herr. reporting that th<> Japanese Consulate67 words
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Article88 1929-12-14 9 (iovernment Amend Disputed Clause. [Router's Service.] London. Dec. 13. In the report *tajre of the Unemployment Insurance Bill thi' Attorney-General (Sir William Joweti) introduced a substitute clause which was adopted by 290 votes to 159 to meet objections to the original "genuinely seeking work" clause. SiiWilliam said88 words
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Article334 1929-12-14 9 i At the Tivoli. For six nights the Tivoli is showing pictures presenting popular comedy stars. The first is Sporting Goods, featuring: Richard Dix and Ford Sterling. Dix is a salesman for a new kind of golfing suit, but is overtaken by whart seems at first t3 be334 words
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Advertisement353 1929-12-14 9 Business cards. N. BUHRIS MIDWIFE AND MASSAGE. 739 KamponK Bahru Road. TO BUSINESS MEN. BTC n need of stenographic r ing ru-h periods, mail days, iay and Staff Hlaeaa, to adequately ritfe your eeinapeaie«ai with the i( IV w skeJl h«' alaaasi to nd experießeai Shorthand t att.-"d «t >"353 words
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Advertisement624 1929-12-14 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. i*** 1 iL h 7n y KlVen th:it ton J^ now nH X blowing materials or MrrlMi •nd that partuulars of m* tender m Tender Date of Clo in R K.-i:ular cleaning of M un i v opal Offices durin X 1930. I) c t h624 words
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Advertisement655 1929-12-14 9 NOTICES. FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. Christinas and New Year Holidays. CHEAP RETURN TICKETS at Single fare and a half for the double journey will be issued as under: For CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS from Monday, December 23rd, to Thursday, December 26th, available for return on any day December 25th to 27th, 1929.655 words
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Advertisement948 1929-12-14 9 COTY'S L'Origaii Perfume DE LUXE "THE PERFUME OF THE EXQUISITE." Can be obtained form all leading Stores. Dupire Bros. Ltd. NOTICES THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Company will be close 1 from December 16th948 words
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683 1929-12-14 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1929. THE COAL MINES BILL. Despite the apparent hint contained m Reuter's cable regarding the possibility of a Government defeat on the Coal Mines Bill, it is very difficult to believe that there is real danger of such a thing occurring. Although it is683 words
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Article391 1929-12-14 10 The Xederland Royal Mail line send their 1030 desk pad calendar. Haji Ismail bin Che Lee has been appointed a Deputy Registrar of Deeds for Singapore. Mr. J.P. Biddulph, M.C.S. is appointed a Police Magistrate for Singapore with effect from Dec. 12. The tender of Chan Tiew Kirn for the391 words
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Article698 1929-12-14 10 LOOKING AFTER THE COLONY. The Katong Problem. The following are the minutes of a Committee meeting held m the Exchange on December 10th. Present:— Mr. R. M. Williams (President*. Mr. D. Santry (Vice-President), Hon'ble Mr. A. P. Robinson, Hon'ble Dr. Noel Clarke, Mr. J. G. Campbell, Mr.698 words
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Article159 1929-12-14 10 Mr. F. V. Boardman, assistant manager Oriental Telephone and Electric Co. Ltd., Singapore has been granted certificate of sole and exclusive privilege m respect of an invention for a system of controlling trafficby means of multi-contact switch and reflex indicator. Mi*. A. B. Cobden-Ramsay has been appointed to act as159 words
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Article61 1929-12-14 10 THE TIN RESTKKTiov SCHEME. N K.L. Meeting Approve. [From Our Own rnnii|im, u 1 Kuala Lumpur. W A public meeting M Kual;l night convened by Mr. JJJJ eluding representatives of approved the scheme of the Til Association for regulation expressing the opinion thai th« r m( over production61 words
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Article129 1929-12-14 10 Two More Grand ttallet Performance. Owinpr to the fltai ih at attended Urn previous peri Grand Ballet organised I and Miss liclntyr« at thr \u\, this week m aid of the funds of th< dren's Aid Society, it h;^ beei de< give two further ptrformai iat j129 words
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Article70 1929-12-14 10 In connection with the appeal <>i Ahdul Kaiini against the award d| th» Improvenient Trust for- th<- acquisition of i portion of his proper!} at T Katone, the District Jvdfje, Mi. I II <„ Cbifa yestei'day announct-d the decision <»t tmtribunal which heard the appeal The70 words
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Article127 1929-12-14 10 Aag <Jon Dol. the Btrmiti Oumm who pita dad guilty to a chargt of crimiad breach of trust as servant. a ;i >v>torday sentenced by the District I rigorom bßpriaonmeni to be followed by a year's police tapervitior. Th. scantd hj employed bf Meters. I' it. i127 words
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Article99 1929-12-14 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SF.RVICE.-COPYRIGHI London, Deo. 13, LSI P m Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and S notify to-day's tin prices as follow?: Spot £186 10 16 (up 6 12 L6).f* ward £189 10 16 (up 6 B 16). The market is firm.99 words
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Article187 1929-12-14 10 The P twin i Mixed Fours. tition was playi-.l yetttnU) fti a win for Mrs. Stuart Clarl Cookson. Fifty-two tar.ls WOT U following weir returned: Mrs. Stuart Clark Mr Mr^. F. Jackson ;i n«J Mr. M .Diethelm and Company lh:l! ntr' the specially! packed Exci-lU r Corona187 words
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Advertisement162 1929-12-14 10 ft ft C J BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO i ij y J! g H.M. THE KING OF SIAJI I A SURE ACCEPTABLE GIFT I for the season j I A GENUINE PEARL NECKLACE S or I 1 A JADE BEAD NECKLACE i C j AT ANY SUITABLE PRICE. j I162 words
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Advertisement94 1929-12-14 10 c M m m m i iEz.z^z r~T iii mi 1 x I 1 1 x I III) Hlj Pi g A SAXOPHONE is produced m America every forty seconds. It is estimated that if all the instruments turned out m a year were placed m a heap m the94 words
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Article105 1929-12-14 11 unRF UNSETTLED WEATHER FORECAST. AiflKS Flood Fears Abating [British Radio Official Service.] Kugby, Deo. 13. floods m the Thames w\ ere m England have it point. The barometer and although the weather .v indy and unsettled condii weather than has be^n i expectdL at last105 words
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Article52 1929-12-14 11 Network of Clinics to be K>tablished. Official Service.] Rugby. D«. 13. ir the British Red Cross ng dink m London foi j;il treatment of rheumatism. It will be leal with 12*000 cases year and network of similar which the Society will establish m .al centres throughout52 words
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Article58 1929-12-14 11 A European's Warning. [Router's Service.] llombay. l>t?e. 13. '1." wu one of the ominous phrases ned m an address \>y Mr. W. Travers at th.' annual conference of the oi India, m referring I ititutional changes and the extremist of the Indian threatened to58 words
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Article68 1929-12-14 11 Senate Reverse Decision. [Reater'i Service. J < anlH'rra. Dec. 13. feat m the Senate, by 17 8 OB an Opposition amendment to Goenmiwealtn Banking Bill, has been to U) to 2 v itet m favour, the Misting on yesterday's mover of which intimated Hi ise had chanced68 words
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Article81 1929-12-14 11 &MMM Leaves the States. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 13. 'tarm-,1 that $11,000,000 m gold bars "PP«i to London m the Bremen on -urday to the Midland Bank, marking the *Ption of the movement of gold to Engtfct first time since the outflow of ■JNJ81 words
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Article59 1929-12-14 11 [Router's Service.] London. Dec. IS. Admiralty states that no cruisers or \Ju bee or d«-ed to China even ordered to be ready to Inquiry only was made of »'man,l,. r in hief of Mediter '«-t uto what vessels he would would be tent m the possible59 words
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32 1929-12-14 11 f Reuter's Service.] N*w York, Dec. 13. 1 American representRoy»l Dutch interests, has (V '<--' stations and facilities «0 gallons of oil from the m; > Oil Co.32 words
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35 1929-12-14 11 Eastern Service.] Honjj Kong. Des. 13. "Nicer* of the .ttougla* "'<•» Haiehing, victims of th« '''•.>rr,, ir the guests of th< at Government Hous< tKarli,.,. cablcB on paj?e 9 .j35 words
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Article14 1929-12-14 11 ofaS!^ Fri <' n <Ny Society is calle* urni *h proof «,f it s existence.14 words
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Article416 1929-12-14 11 BASE DEBATE IN COMMONS ON MONDAY Critical Coal Bill. I**** JMSKSs" SERVirK.-COPYRIGHTI. i London, Dec. 13. It h»s I.een arranged that the House >< < ommons will debate the vexed questions the Singapore ava Base and the oroposed treaty with Egypt on Monday It is possible that416 words
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Article57 1929-12-14 11 [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Mukden, Dec. 13. It is officially stated that the Russians contflltM military operations and attacked and bombed Chinese positions at Pokoto (or Ebnkeda) and m the Hsinjran mountains on Wednesday. [A message of Nov. 24 stated Soviet forces were reported to have57 words
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Article81 1929-12-14 11 Japanese Freight Rates to Come Down. [Nanyo Nich)-Nichi Service]. Tokyo, Dec. 12. The Railway Minister, Mr. Egi has an nounced that the Railway .Department, carrying out its policy of social welfare and helping forward industrial activities, has decided to reduce the freight rates on daily necessities and81 words
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Article90 1929-12-14 11 British Ambassador m Moscow. [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 12. M. Gregory Sokolnikoff, Soviet Ambassador to Britain, arrived to-day. He was met by a representative of the Foreign Office. M. Sokolnikoff does not speak English and declined to make a statement, but will probably issue one shortly.90 words
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Article44 1929-12-14 11 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 13. The House of Representatives by 229 votes to 100 passed a Bill providing for the settlement of the French war debt to the United States, amounting to $4,025,000,000. The Bill goes to the Senate.44 words
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Article36 1929-12-14 11 c [Reuter's Service.] Constantinople, Dec. 12. M. Karakhan arrived here m a Soviet tor-pedo-boat on his way to Angora as the guest rt of the Turkish Government. [Earlier cables on page 9.]36 words
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Article364 1929-12-14 11 COUNCIL ACCEPT REFORM PROPOSALS. Close and Surprising Vote. fßeuter's Service.l Colombo, Dec. 13. The Legislative Council by 19 votes to 17 accepted the proposed constitutional reforms. The vote was surprising as it was expected that the measure would be rejected. The reforms contained m Lord Donoughmore's scheme issued364 words
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Article131 1929-12-14 11 Statement Possible Before Christmas. [Keuter's Service. 1 London, Dec. 12. Questioned m the House of Commons as to his intentions m regard to the silk and artificial silk duties Mr. Philip Snowden (Chancellor of the Exchequer) said he was unable to anticipate the Budget decision, but m131 words
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Article74 1929-12-14 11 Charges of Manslaughter and Negligence. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 12. Mr. J. O. Flinn and Mr. H. F. Lalley, Vice-president and Manager respectively of the Pathe Film Co., have been arraigned on a charge of -manslaughter and culpable negligence m connection with the cinema fire during74 words
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Article22 1929-12-14 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 12. The House of Commons will adjourn on December 24th. and resume on January 21st.22 words
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Article137 1929-12-14 11 "This is not the first time you and I have met," said Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, District Judge, yesterday when an Indian charged with criminal intimidation and possession of bhang was brought up before him. The accused was alleged to have threatened a coflfeeshop-keeper with a137 words
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Article17 1929-12-14 11 Mr. Birch, the Court A.C.P., Ipoh, has entered Batu Gajah Hospital for an operation en his knee.17 words
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Article489 1929-12-14 11 WOMAN AS COMPANY SECRETARY. Mrs. Beins Examined. Lydia Beins, wife of a bankrupt named Pat A. Beins, managing director of P. A. Beins Ltd., a firm which recently went into voluntary liquidation, was publicly examined m the Bankruptcy- Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday. J Mrs. Beins said489 words
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Article361 1929-12-14 11 During the public examination of an Indian named B. Chandiram, owner of a silk and dry cleaning store at the Europe Hotel building, bankrupt was asked by the Assistant Official Assignee if it was not customary for those m High Street to put extremely high361 words
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Article66 1929-12-14 11 Mr. G. H. Gartside, a lawyer of several years' standing m Taiping, has left for Penang to practise there, and Mr. Fung from Penang has gone to Taiping to practice there.— T.O.M. Mr. P. Somasundaram, son of Mr. Ponnusamy Pillay of Butterworth, arrived m Penang on Tuesday by train from66 words
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Advertisement130 1929-12-14 11 #XS@€ j GENTLEMEN'S I Pure Fur Felt Hats m the LATEST SHAPE. <•> I The new double terai hat with hard wide double brim, as illustra- tion, lined silk and best quality leather headband. LIGHT GREY FAWN iMID GREY. I Price $17. 5 0 Each. I Made m England Stocked130 words
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Article, Illustration922 1929-12-14 12 ARTHUR PEALL - ARTHUR PEALL Billiard Topics and Comment. I A Shot Few People Are Able to Do Well. STICK TO THE "TWO-BALL" MOVE, By IX this article, Arthur Peal deals with that bugbear of so many amateurs potting a ball. PAS you pot a bail922 words
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Article395 1929-12-14 12 "BOB" SHERRIFF— ROWING COACH. Comedy to Follow "Journey's End." What will become of Mr. R. C. Shoirifl. tho author of "Journey's End"? I want to set 1 him at the Kingston Rowing Chftb, on Raven's Eyot, writes a Daily Express special representative. He has .lust entered on hi.; lourth season395 words
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238 1929-12-14 12 Heart Attack While m Bed. New York, Nov. 12. A post-mortem wan held this afternoon on Mrs. Shelby Worrall Somerset, thira wife of Mr. Pat Somerset, the English ai tor. who was found by her husband dead m bod. It was afterwaids announced by238 words
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Article115 1929-12-14 12 Apparatus Fitted m 20 Halls Weekly. London, Nov. 4. The talkies have taken England by storm, and theatre proprietors are rushing to provide the equipment to meet the public taste. The Western Electric Company is paying i'l5,COO duty weekly on talkie apparatus imported from America. It is115 words
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Article49 1929-12-14 12 During the week ending Dec. 7th. the total number of deaths m Singapore was I £42 giving a mortality rate of 26.24 or deducting 12 deaths of non-residents 24.93. Hie infantile death rate was 193.8 and th» 1 >irth rate 38.59 the number of the latter < >eing 360. I]49 words
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Article206 1929-12-14 12 Rhodes m Side which Leaves on Saturday. The journey from England to the West Indies is very short— like one from Sydney to New Zealand— and cricket tours m the Islands are generally delightful affairs. Team after team from England has toured the West Indies.206 words
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Article80 1929-12-14 12 The report that a home is respectable does not exclude the possibility of its being one m which the environment is unsympathetic or even impossible for a child of a .special temperament. Dr. W. A. Potts. The A. B.C. rotational tapping system, the aims and objects of plant bra-ding, new80 words
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Advertisement765 1929-12-14 12 NOTICES. PENANG TURF CLUB. NEW YEAR MEETING, 1930. UNDER S.R.A. RULES OF RACING. Ist. Day, Thursday, Jan. 9th., 1930, (8 Races), First Race 2.30 p.m. 2nd. Day, Saturday, Jan. 11th., 1930, (f Races), First Race 2.15 p.m. 3rd. Day, Tuesday, Jan. 14th., 1930, (9 Ract. Hrit Race 2.11 p.m. 4th.765 words
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Advertisement148 1929-12-14 12 i-Ulcnburys* Foods Made from the purest milk of cows pastured m the home counties, the 'Allenburys' Foods are as easily digested as mother's milk. They are germ free and are simply and quickly made by the addition of boiling water only. Milk Food No. 1 Milk Food No. 2 ttinh148 words
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Advertisement264 1929-12-14 12 Beautiful and White KOLYNOS makes teeth beauti- ful and white —it dissolves the film, washes away decaying food particles, and destroys thedangerous germs that cause tooth decay. Try Kolynos its clean, cool taste H is delightfully refreshing. One-haU inch on a dry brush is enough. I KOLYNOS I DENTAL CREAM264 words
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1086 1929-12-14 13 Annual Meeting. Th» unnva) meellilg of shareholders of th< South British Insurance Co., Ltd., was helc rt the Head Office of the Company. Soutr British Buildings, Auckland, on Octobei 21th. In Moving the adoption of the report and I alamo sheet, the Chairman. Mr. V.1,086 words
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Article470 1929-12-14 13 £cl t itor's Scheme. Mr. Walter Henry Foster, m his Presidential addrtss to the provincial meeting <t the Law Sojiety as: iiournemouth, complained of the surfeit ot new legislation, with its accompanying avalanche of Depart mental orders and regulations. Over 250 solicitors attended the meeting a record470 words
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Article130 1929-12-14 13 New Minister to China. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokyo, Dec. 1!. The report is now confirmed that Mr. Kobata, Ambassador at Angora was chosen as the successor of Mr. Saburi, Minister to China, who recently committed suicide at Hakone hot spa. PROLETARIAN PARTY SPLIT. A split m the130 words
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Article61 1929-12-14 13 (By arrangement with the Nanyang Slang Pau Press.) Shanghai. Dec. 12. Government has appointed Mo Te Hui plenipotentiary fcr the purpose of the SinoRus?ian negotuations on the C.E.R. question. Yai Yun Sun has left for Haborays to make preliminary negotiations. Wu Chao Chu has been appointed pien'potentiary61 words
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Article127 1929-12-14 13 Faith m Australian's Invention. Vancouver, Nov. 13th. Carrying m an old tin kettle an Invention v.hich he believes will make his fortune, Mr. 1.. H. Veroru'au, of Montreal, reached Vancouver to-daj from Australia en route to the Eastern States of the Dominion, whore he will attempt127 words
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Advertisement186 1929-12-14 13 Look at this BABY! how strong and sturdy he is, how JF *J we! l developed his limbs, how well 4 L nourished he is, what good firm solid he has 5He is a Glaxo baby the J that is composed of milk, made by the W axo process, light186 words
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Advertisement303 1929-12-14 13 In the middle of the rught^. What can you do with a jg^ \il|^ crying baby Give him if Woodward's Gripe Water, r^ that famous remedy for ■■^twwit& all baby ailments which arise from indigestion. Woodward's Gripe Water 93^^*^ will soothe his pain away and H^ lull him to peaceful303 words
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Advertisement781 1929-12-14 14 Blue Funnel Line 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. Doe Spore. PERSEUS For Marseilles, Casablanca, L'don, R'dam781 words
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Advertisement545 1929-12-14 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 Om Spore. •.a. CITY OP DURHAM Dec. 16 CITY OF HEREFORD Jan. fl s.s. CITY OF TOKIO545 words
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Advertisement446 1929-12-14 14 P. O7 British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N Cn UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMfvT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage. Sin». KHIVA 9,000 Dec. 15 MALWA446 words
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Advertisement659 1929-12-14 15 0. S. K. Line. Destinations. Vessel. Arriye. Leare. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen via Colombo, Aden. ft Cape Town, 19 lineiro, Santos, Montevideo £y H*- 1 f Manila Maru Dec 30 Jan. 1 .".^a.Za^.nar.Dar-es-Salaam, <". iT evco Marques, Durban and £L via Colombo. Mexico Maru Jan. 8 Jan. 10 vil CokMßbo. Sumatra659 words
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Advertisement520 1929-12-14 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <Jrtd AMERICANMAII^ LINE TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND WSTON. From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES and GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penan?. New York. PRES. VAN BUKEN Dec. 23 Dec. 26 Dec. 28 Feb. 4 PRES. GARFIELD Jan. 6 Jan.520 words
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Advertisement789 1929-12-14 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA.) 1 (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT 1 Telephone No. 364Q, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representative* m the Straits Settlement* (Singapore and P«*a»i) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST789 words
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Article259 1929-12-14 16 The Garthpool, (the last of the British windjammers, which recently ran ashore off Boavista Island, east coast of Africa) sailed from Hull on October 23rd., with ballast, for Australia, and she was to have taken part m next year's grain race. Down m the sea259 words
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Article21 1929-12-14 16 Commander H. Taprell Dorling, the wellknown writer of sea yarns under the name of TaflFrail, has retired from the Royal Navy.21 words
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Advertisement688 1929-12-14 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 (7,376 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,612 tons). TL# s.t MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.688 words
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Advertisement36 1929-12-14 16 The Buenos Aires Mara and the Rio de Janeiro Maru have beer exempted from the operation of Section 417 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance while under mail contract with the Japanese Government, states the Government Gazette.36 words
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Advertisement270 1929-12-14 16 SOQETE MARITIME INDOCHINOtSE MAIL SERVICE— SINGAPORE— SAIGON. bjb. ''Cfouverneur-GinSral Roume* 1 (8,000 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. 1270 words
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Advertisement559 1929-12-14 16 Kerr Steamship Coliirl 44. BBAVSS OTRBBT. NSW TOM (Incorpo.ated m U.S.A.* GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SEK\ l( T(1 I BOSTON. NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA H BALTIMORE. (via Siici, M.S. SILVERGUAVA In Pert M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 10 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVirtB SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO i?n K *H LOS ANGELES HARBOUR559 words
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Miscellaneous639 1929-12-14 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemaa and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6639 words
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Article38 1929-12-14 17 NORWEGIAN SH IPPERS AN D PIRACY. I Mia tor Official Action. [Reuter'i Service.] Oslo, Dec. 12. Norwegian shippers, prePrime Minister, adopted a itlng the Department of appoint .< committee to e-onsi-protection of Norwejn Chinese waters against picompsn—tioa for vie-38 words
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Article34 1929-12-14 17 London, Nov. 27. n, assistant European Ci.ited States Shipping I re to day. r!!-known shipping mar: I'riif. 'I State! aboai .tthan of the- Unite- J ■•n Friday. Buriil ai Lansing;, Michigan,34 words
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Article19 1929-12-14 17 PensaeesEi Fla.. Nov. 27. teamship Escambia sank a1 irht. As far us can be no < asnalties.19 words
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Article540 1929-12-14 17 The Asama Maru. proent «>f navigating appliances laru (the first of the three most magnificent nutor .-;hips Japan and running now on the < fcliforoia service) is 01 urlj complete character, mcluriSperry gynxompmm equipin auti niatic- steerer < t the two- it course recorder, a Roister540 words
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Article759 1929-12-14 17 FOOD SHIPS IN WAR TIME. Mr. Hoover's Plea. Washington. Nov. Jl sh/.^r gs r iu that m futur ships shoulu be placed upon the same footing ,s hospital ships m time of war was made by Mr Hoover his address this evening to an audience of some H,O(M) at the759 words
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Article147 1929-12-14 17 Leghorn is expected to have its new harbour completed within the next three years. Belfast shipyard joiners' strike has delayed the completion of a number of big ships, causing business inconvenience and personal hardship. The Kudat wharf has been completed, and the Kajang came alongside on October Bth., being the147 words
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Article974 1929-12-14 17 GROWTH OF RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENT. Mr. Ormsby-Gore's Views. wfZl K He Great War nearly every counthL >mr n examinin its educational methods w,th critical scrutiny. As a conseqrthan r Ure "r ln a far better P°«t*°" da?r Thi H Cre for btai the necessary data which can guide974 words
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Advertisement1002 1929-12-14 17 WARD OFF MALARIA BY TAHINCsS^S^^-r^c The GREAT OUIC^ACTINO|( WIS^BLJpr REDUCE FEVER IN /F I V,E^ MINUTES •"The sufferer From malaria fever is to be pitied— m a few minutes with its wonderfully soothing he never knows when to expect an attack, and exhilarating influence. The realisation of lobe armed with1,002 words
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Article866 1929-12-14 18 A REMEDY FOR BACK— < OU>M\T I (By Our Wirel \ss Correspondent.) I The greatest trouble which construct:)!may from time to time experience i- howl- J injr and motorboatin^r. These noise i may have any frequency fiom a blow waxin^j ?nd waning of the signal similar866 words
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Article597 1929-12-14 18 The Law Courts. Tin- L.-v. Courts building which v.*ai completed ;t little while ayo is thf lariresl i i considerable number of new buildings, erected lately, or now under construction for the Government i I the State of Johort. In accordance witn it Importance ai the premier597 words
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Article57 1929-12-14 18 UOMBBfI polki have h:i.l A to ml Pi lal.y boy who I i!onc<l m a box OH the A station that they decided X H with the baby M the |»ri/c The baby was wca by H childless eovpto wko, nwtlj their fOO4 IOCk,57 words
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Article63 1929-12-14 18 H There were LSI more mill H many m I*7 than m l«5, ntl n ,-n*- k'oou NIMI to believe the r»M 0 has continued. This fact .< r? v< *'"J income tax returns for 1917, lJsl r H| There were m that year 2. l>"63 words
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Advertisement500 1929-12-14 18 S Cologne ond £3/* 8. p Two names linked for «y m Mm ever m the annals of //t \t 1 111 II I 1 1 ficent monument of 1 A Wi |N| i \M Gothic architecture L^ liA[ 1 li I t I Cologne Cathedral V|U jAj|Pi Li I500 words
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Article256 1929-12-14 19 Dec. 13. A slightly hetter feeling- crept m early this week and the character of the buying appeared healthier. Enquiries seemed to have a wider range, and at the Auctions held on Wednesday, practically everything that WFS offered was taken up. The interest, however, has not256 words
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215 1929-12-14 19 Singapore, Dec. 13. Rubber. London #d. 1 16 d down. 4 p.m. Price (London Std.i: Spot 26%, S.S. R.S.S. on Tender Dec. 27, Jan. 27 V 2, Jan. -March 28 U. April-June 29 Steady dull. Tin. London £182 7s 6d. 7s 6c\ down. Mining.215 words
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Article41 1929-12-14 19 Representative Committee Appointed. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 13. The Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce has appointed 20 outstanding business and financial leaders as an executive committee to promote stabilisation of business m accordance with Mr. Hoover's policy.41 words
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900 1929-12-14 19 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. 'FRIDAY, DEC. 13th. A Buyer Seller. Asani Kumbang 36s 38s Ayer Hitam (ss) 12s 3d 13s Bangrin Tin 25s 27s Batang Padang ($1) 18 2° Batu Caves ($1) 1.02V2 1.07V-. Bukit Arang ($1) 92 1 100 Burmah Malay 22s 6d 28i 6d Chenderiang 6s900 words
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Article204 1929-12-14 19 December 13. SELLING. London 4 Months' sijrht 23 15,16 London i. months' sight 2 3 7'B London 60 days' sight 2j3 13|16 London 30 days' sight 2)3 25)32 London demand 2|3 3,4 London T. T. 2|3 ***** Lyons and Paris demand 1431 Hamburg, demand 234 New York, demand204 words
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Article210 1929-12-14 19 December IS. Tin 175 Tons |M% Gambier I Pepper White Pepper Black Flake Tapioca 5.K5 Pearl Sago Small >*-o fl Copra Sumlried Rice, Anam No. 2 ***> Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.80 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 880 Rice, Rangoon Wntan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka210 words
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Article62 1929-12-14 19 I December i:*th.. 12 o'clock noun. BuytT> SilU-r? R.S.S rqa.il to London Standard Spot u% n I Standard K.s.s. <»n Tender Dee. -T 21 Janaary -T 1 27 "4 February 2* x .Jan.-Marvh ZS* U^' L April-Junt' W l'oiu' of Market: Steady. Latest CaW»J London62 words
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Article198 1929-12-14 19 EFFECT OF LOWERED BANK RATE. Rubber Market Stimulated. IFREK PKBSfI BBEVICB. COPYRIGHT]. I^ondon, Dec. 13. Rubber opened to-(!ay at 7 16} 16 (ipot) and X 'A X (forward), the matket tone being easier. The lower bank rate has stimulated the market though a revival was not anticipated198 words
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Article128 1929-12-14 19 [British Radio Official Service.] llttj. !)e<r. 12. The Bank of England has to-day reduced the Bank Rate from 5*2 to pi r rent. The reduction had not heon expected before the end of the year and came as pleasant surprise. It was on September 26 that,128 words
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Article143 1929-12-14 19 Singapore. Dec. 12. The market continues dull, but prices have been well maintained throughout the week. The latest cables to hand quote London up 1 16 d at 8 1 16(1 and New York unchanged at 16 y 4 cents gold. Since the date of our last report143 words
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Article195 1929-12-14 19 Imports of mineral fuel to Switzerland (attained m 1928, 3,029,000 tons against 2,997,999 tons m 1927. The chief suppliers were the following: Germany, 1,256,99<> .tons, France and the Sarre district, 1,081. 000 tons, Holland, 211,000 tons, Belgium. 1 178,000 ton*. Great Britain, 17fi,00<» ton* I n>\ Poland,195 words
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Advertisement380 1929-12-14 19 SS EXCEED $,o,ooo^oo ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER WS.OOO^OO THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. TftMnAXT J M > has -w, ae^ wi/h^e Supreme C« urt rf t^SS'^ Assurance Companies Act. \TTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASST ftANCE. AGENTS WANTED. Secretary Managing Director380 words
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Advertisement421 1929-12-14 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Incorporated m Hong Kong). HEAD OFFICE: II~NG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,003,00 C J^ued and fully paid up $20,000,000 i.« serve Plind— SlerUßff 6,000 t OOC v Uver 114,000,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT Ol DIRECTORS W. H. Bei., ..o. 4 chairman. J. A.421 words
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Advertisement183 1929-12-14 19 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 aid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,612,046 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers Esq. Charles J. Hambro Esq. J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Shelford, Esq. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS:183 words
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Advertisement40 1929-12-14 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. j Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTR CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article86 1929-12-14 20 TO-DAY'S ENGLISH CUP MATCHES. Interesting League Games. The second round of the English F. A. Cup will be played to-day. The programme is as follows: Carlisle vs. Crewe. Stockport vs. Barrow. Clapton Orient vs. Xorthfleet. Coventry vs. Bath. Newport vs. Walsall. Brighton vs. Barry. Manchester Central vs. Wrexham.86 words
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Article178 1929-12-14 20 To day's matches m the Leagues are as follow: Division I: Arsenal vs. Huddersfield T.. Aston Villa vs. Sheffield U., Bolton W. vs. West Ham U., Burnley vs. Middlesbrough. Derby C. vs. Grimsby 7., Everton vs. Man- I clwrtt l\, Leeds U. vs. Newcastle U., Manchester C.178 words
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Article163 1929-12-14 20 First Round Draw. [Reuter's Service.! London, Dec. 12. The following is the Scottish Cup draw the first round of which is being played on Jan. 18: Motherwell vs. East Stirling. Arbroath vs. Galston. Albion Rovers vs. Alloa. Daibeattie Star vs. Partick. St. Bernard's vs. Third Lanark. Buckie Thistle163 words
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Article146 1929-12-14 20 S.C.C. vs. Nefcri Sembilan To-day. The S.C.C. play the return match with Negri Sembilan on the Padang (tennis court area) this afternoon. At Seremban a few weeks ago Singapore won 3 l. S.C.C: F. J. L. Mayger; Capt. Miers, W. P. Day Dewdney; B. Butterfield, R. N. Elliott, C.146 words
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83 1929-12-14 20 The following boys of Raffles Institution are j?oinp up to Kuala Lumpur next week to play a series of hockey matches. H. F. Oehlers (Capt.), K. Muthucumaru, Mohd. Said, Mohd. Haniff, R. Lewis, A. Jansen, C. de Souza, R. Armstrong, T. Sassoon, Mohd. Tamby, Ahmad83 words
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Article595 1929-12-14 20 WHAT MALAYAN PLAYERS THINK ABOUT IT. Up-Country Views. Following the decision of the Singapore Cricket Club to adopt the use of the larger wicket as an experiment next season the Free Press wired to its up-country correspondents to get the views of prominent Malayan cricketers on the595 words
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Article258 1929-12-14 20 The Programme. The semi-finals and finals of the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association tourna ment which take at the New World to-night at 9 p.m., under the patronage and m the presence of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. John Scott) and H.E. the Officer258 words
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Article86 1929-12-14 20 Mr. H. W. Phear, who returned recently from Home, is now stationed m Seremban as Superintendent of Customs, Preventive Branch. > the sport to the embarrassment of owners who are thus forced to maintain the love of the sport merely to support amateur, professionals. Three days of good and enjoyable86 words
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Article682 1929-12-14 20 VITAL GAMES IN NORTH AND SOUTH. To-Day's Stadium Battle. To-day is the big Malaya Cup day up and down the country. There are a number of other interesting sporting events :>n the programme— the inter-State hockey match between Singapore and Negri Sembilan and the Selangor amateur races682 words
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Article100 1929-12-14 20 Two Matches To-morrow Morning. Two interesting waterpolo matches, the first against the Royal Engineers (commencing at ten o'clock) and the second against the Welch Regiment (commencing at 10.30) are to be played at the Swimming Club tomorrow morning. The fact that high tide is at100 words
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Article568 1929-12-14 20 PERAK AMATEUR RACES OPEN. Yesterday's Results. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 13. The following were the results of the racing on the first day of the Perak amateur meeting: There was fine weather, going was good and there was a fair attendance, including the Sultan of Perak.568 words
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Article282 1929-12-14 20 MALAYAN RACING INDICTED. To the Editor, Sir, -ALSO RAN, has attempted a charitable view of local horse racing* m Malaya nowadays. What has become of the sport is a pertinent question better answered by imagination. Is \t evolution or is it monetary greed which has seized282 words
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