The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 December 1929
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Title Section17 1929-12-16 1 The Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1929. 20 PAGES DAILY. NO. 12,90017 words
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Article288 1929-12-16 1 Sir Ernest Birch is seriously ill at his home at Brxhill Page 10. The international consuls visiting Manchuli have been unable to reach ihere owing to Russian occupation Page 11. A series of ghastly murders m Hungary have resulted m court trials m which many women are288 words
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857 1929-12-16 1 Novelists, when they vi.it Malaya, are very naturally on the look out for all the local colour they can get. If an author can work a gin sling or two into his heroine after tea and make his unperturbed viliain say lid spa*857 words
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Advertisement178 1929-12-16 1 yol CAM PIRCHASE ANYWHERE SWALLOW ARIELL'S WORLD R IM>WNED CAKES. fßaMes Hotell k f CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES v IrifAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21>th. *t* SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCING TILL 2 A.M. X f TICKETS $4.00. f.n/.!> SIGHT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th. t ol.lt ENGLISH DINNER. YULETIDE MUSIC DANCING V178 words
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Advertisement292 1929-12-16 1 p____ i SUPER RAZOR BLADES <| j QUALITY is the keynote of ECLIPSE Razor Blades. They are made |> throughout m SHEFFIELD from the FINEST CRUCIBLE CAST STEEL that it is possible to produce. They are hardened m elecS tically-heated furnaces, where no variation is possible, and EVERY I BLADE292 words
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Advertisement117 1929-12-16 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Swallow and Ariel's Hour delicacies Page 1. Got a gas heater and be comfortable Page 20. Robinson and Company for Irish linen Page 1 1 Visit Whitea way's bazaar for Christmas gifts —Page 6. Specialities from Little's cold storage installation Page 10. Raffles Cafe has a new and117 words
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Advertisement11 1929-12-16 1 FOR DAINTY PASTRY SWALLOW ARIELL'S PATENT ROLLER FLOUR IN 51b BAGS.11 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous117 1929-12-16 1 THE WEEK. Monday. 16th. High Water. 9.32 a.m.. 9.6. 11.1 p.m.. 8.8. Hockey: S.C C. vs. A.P.C.C.. Padang: V.M.C.A. vs. M.V.C.. Anson Road. Meander Polo Club Amateur Races. Tuesday. 17th. High Water. 10.10 a.m.. 9.9. J 1.48 pm.. 8.3 Australasian mail closes 3 p.m. Rugby. Etceteras vs. U. Se: vices.117 words
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Article168 1929-12-16 2 At the Pavilion. "Buck nilim" with Lya de Putti and Malcolm McGregor, is yet another story Of the Doutfhbrn* on the Continent after the v.ar IfCOfegor makes an ide:;l. smiling MMtar,.iui Lya de Putt: I vciy winsome MtaOOlit |i noticeable that all the iypv amo:. I apperUni i168 words
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Article201 1929-12-16 2 V -O -M. have produced masterpiece m ad.ptui'j The BtttdMll Prince Horn the worldlamoui operetta to the silent screen. Thib beautiful n>»nan< r of the Crown Prince as a student m old Heidclb.-it' Where he falls m love with Kathe, the daughter of the Inn- to whOM201 words
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221 1929-12-16 2 Inaugurated on Sunday. liomhay, No\. 2b. It il understood that the Karacni-Deihi a»r mail extension will l>e inaugurated on Dec. Mh. The mattir will be linally ■ettlod at a conference at Karachi on Dec 2nd., at which the Director of Civil Aviation (India. will i>e present.221 words
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Article128 1929-12-16 2 Jamaica Legislature's Request for Extension. I.< pd«;n. Nit.. 29. The Jamaica Legislature t''.a^ unanimously PM|Oested the extension of Sir Kepinalii Stubbt'a Governorship. Sir Reginald Stubba hai been Governor of Jamaica i (l 2<'». Born m 1 ST<s Sii Reginald entered the- ColoniaJ Office as a128 words
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Article92 1929-12-16 2 Puhlicitx Arranprements at Aix-Les-Hams. London, Nov. 2tf. Taris. According to thi* newspaper Intransigent, tho Publicity Department of Aix-les-Bains has realized the advcvlisement value of the Aga Khan's marriage and ha* writtin to the Association of Foreijarn Journalists inviting them to visit Aix-les-Bains on th«- octasion of the92 words
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Advertisement304 1929-12-16 2 DRY CLEANING at Home with THAWPIT. j Imported by MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Wholesale Department. SINGAPORE. BY SPECIAL REQUEST. THE GRAND BALLET m aid of the CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY Proanced by Misses H. WIUGHT and I. McINTYUE at the ICTORIA THEATRE Under the Patronage of U.K. the Officer Administering the Government304 words
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Advertisement320 1929-12-16 2 VICTORIA THEATRE HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS.— DECEMBER 21st. 23rd. 24th. Twic« Daily, 5.15 and 9.30 p.m. Special Xmas Revival of the Film Version of Sir James Barries Famous Story "PETER PAN" THE BOY THAT WOULD NOT GROW UP A PARAMOUNT PICTURE. PRICES $2 and $1. Children Half Price to JMatinees. Commencing Boxing320 words
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Advertisement349 1929-12-16 2 a^k a^a a^a *^a a^a *^a a** **> A*a a *a a a "*V > ♦^^^^♦^^^^"^*^"^>^i. .-.-H.^ IALHAMBRAii Tan Cheng Kee, Sole Proprietor. V In the Second Show at 9 D m V V THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS METRO-GOLDWYN-MEYER |>,esenl. RAMON NAVAHRO AND NORMA SHARER The Student Prince! The World-famous349 words
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Article513 1929-12-16 3 Lamb-like Cub that Knocks Parents About. Inline, with an air of blandest innocence, sidles across the lion tub's den at the Zoo to-day. She financed, with just the tiniest raising of her tawny eye-trow*, at her young: sister Elizabeth. Playfully, she whipped up her mothers513 words
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Article313 1929-12-16 3 Doctor on Pleasure-Loving Post-War Youth. Problem children, too-clever children, and ehildien who refuse to grow up were discussed at a London conlcrence on mental nygiene. •ihe problem child," said Miss A. M. Xtvill, psychologist to the Children's Home at Bow, "de\iates trom the normal.313 words
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Article68 1929-12-16 3 Mdlle. Anastasia Zablocka, who has been acclaimed by artists and sculptors as the most beautiful woman m Poland, attributes her good looks largely to her exclusive diet of eggs. Her example has been followed by many other girls, and the increased demand for eggs has so68 words
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Article163 1929-12-16 3 SHOCK FROM LIVE CLOTHES LINE. Women's Washing Day Ordeal. Sydney. Three women suffered severe electric .shocks when they came m contact with an electrified clothes line m the back yard of a Newcastle home. They were unable to release themselves, and one of the City Council's linesmen had to come163 words
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Article28 1929-12-16 3 Hi.- Highness the Sultan of Perak's son, who went to England some time ago for his education, has goat up to Oxford where he has entered Balliol College.28 words
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Advertisement193 1929-12-16 3 Cinema m your own home You can make your own movies with Cine-Kodak For L-rown-up people or for children the appeal of :Ins Hom<- Cinema is irres stible. In addition to showing picture! of your own taking, you can hire, from the "JCodascope* Library, films showing all the favour. les193 words
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Advertisement276 1929-12-16 3 WTnnnrTr I Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES J 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11, Light Street PENANG. < Registered by and Security deposited with the > Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guar--5 dians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and > Interest collected, Probate or Letters of AdministraJ276 words
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Article1766 1929-12-16 4 Alfred E. Pieres; Sir George Newman - Alfred E. Pieres Sir George Newman Romance of Russian Worker's Rise to Power. THE RED NAPOLEON. By (Our Tokio Correspondent). Tokio, Dec. 1. lIIS enigmatic figure shrouded m a cloud of legends, the fame of his glorious adventures racing ahead of him, Russia's mysterious Red Napoleon has recentlyarrived1,766 words
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Advertisement158 1929-12-16 4 Symbols of Death! The fly's life is dedicated to the destruction of human health and cleanliness. For the fly is the filth-laden agent of grinnine Disease. Protect the health and cleanliness of your household' Destroy germ-bearing flies with Flit. Flit clears the house m a few minutes of disease- bearing158 words
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Advertisement225 1929-12-16 4 .Sllenburgs Foods Made from the p U re St of cows pastured m the home counties, the Allenburys' hoods are as eas.l> digest^ as mothers milk. They are germ free and are simp L and quickly maclr l.y the addition of boiling water only. Malted Food N 1 Fre»b stocks225 words
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Article407 1929-12-16 5 MacLeod oi MacLeod's Romantic Career. Every man who Lcais Urn name of Macleod will bo m m.Uinin^ to-day, say* the Daily Express of Nov. 7. The death was announced yesterday of Norman Magnus, the Macleod of Macleod, and twenty-third chief of the clan,407 words
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252 1929-12-16 5 Tragedy of Exploded "Policeman." If a "policeman" had tiot been blown up m 1868 England would not be sixty-one years behind the times. Automatic traffic control is soon to he introduced on a large scale m Oxford-street after years of bitter controversy,252 words
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Article263 1929-12-16 5 Their World-Wide Success. An English dance producer has been asked to supply more than 100 English dancers for musical comedy productions m France. This "bulk shipment" is merely a high light on what has been happening for the best part of 40 years. Foreigners always wonder263 words
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Article386 1929-12-16 5 Production and Consumption Estimate. In the course of their weekly report, dated Nov. 7, Messrs. Symington and Sinclair, the well-known London rubber brokers, state: October 31st marks the end of the first twelve months of unrestricted shipments. The total quantity of Malayan Rubber shipped from November386 words
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Article154 1929-12-16 5 Sentries Bound and Gagged. New York. Xov. 13. A daring raid m the early hours of the morning by a party of twenty New York gunmen on the Brooklyn navy supply base is the latest episode to attract national attention. Three large motor-cars drove up154 words
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Article173 1929-12-16 5 WHEN IS A MAN DRINK Alcohol Experiments m Copenhagen. Copenhagen. Xov. 6. Following numerous recent motoring accidents involving suspicion of drunkenness, the Copenhagen Commune has decided to make a number of experiments m an endeavour to ascertain the effects of a moderate quantity of alcohol upon the average person, particulaily173 words
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Article45 1929-12-16 5 Wo hear, says the Malay Mail, that the ancient west-countify game of "shove ha' penny" is rapidly catching on m Kuala Lumpur, having been introduced by a wellknown Selangor planter just returned from leave who became a "fan" while at Home. (But why west country?)45 words
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Advertisement227 1929-12-16 5 t)®®®®®®®^®^^ I m VjO 'r >i ■t^^^^Bi l\ r*' T 2o* V I Portable Adding Machine I Whatever (he nature of your ligure problem you wUI find a S practical solution of it m the BURROUGHS. Buy a BURROUGHS and get guaranteed service For full particulars I»hone 3717, Sale* Department,227 words
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Advertisement240 1929-12-16 5 4^#"4^JH^H^H^M^t"<^W J <>^W V^> ♦^4* 4^V 4>% »^4 4>*4> < > «^W^*'W IS IJ'llllioP 1 JVTGB •i IP T The Dunlop tread is of scientific design. It bites through mud and grease, and grips firmly on the road beneath. ill the first t if re m the world ill Prince's240 words
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Article1541 1929-12-16 6 Winning with the Worst Team. The following: is the first of a series of articles on modern International and Varjsity Rugger by Mr. Rowe Harding, the former captain of Wales and Cambridge, which appear m The Evening News. Mr. Harding was capped seventeen times, played four times1,541 words
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Article328 1929-12-16 6 An important letter, M^ned by J. Kos: and Ted Broad ribb, has been sent to tht British Boxing Board of Control. Thi* is fa copy: As the result of a meeting recently h \i and at which we, the undersign d. WQT9 present, it was unanimously decided to328 words
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Article132 1929-12-16 6 The trial has just been concluded m Urn Hiffh Court of Kedah «f Salleh bin Yassin who was charged with the murder ot H>r»him bin Hamzah, says the Malayan Daily repress Correspondent. The principal fitfui'p m the drama was the deceased's wifo Sahyah who was first arrested by the police132 words
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Article391 1929-12-16 6 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The Premier Morning Daily U w. a IWe "news" paper-30-40 column, daily. Also the best Medium for ing. Delivered with the chota Hrt^ morning. Latest Telegram,, Late? and Latest Announcements n.i Cables, Rubber and T,n' fchTcff together with exclu^iv. <peCiai f™* ■'Picture, of the W. .-k.-^t391 words
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Advertisement550 1929-12-16 6 HAVE YOU VISITED WHITE AWAY S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR OF TOYS AND GIFTS HAMILTON. D ei;Q CA ACE. Doable crank drive, five lamp:;, fttCe $t>7.9U CftCh Well finished throughout, one piece motor-meter, driving mirror, adjust- mudguards are stove enamelled •bfe VMWNB, starting handle, side b i ack Windscreen, lamp, motordoor, upholstered550 words
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Advertisement59 1929-12-16 6 fflE SINGAPORE jhkJJJ COMPANY, LIMITED, j SHtPCHANDLBBs, SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSIOX AGESn Offices :-MAYNARn S BLILD| NGS 11, Battery R oa(| TELEPHONE No. WATERPROOF ANVA& Beautiful Green and wnw jtis and Tarpaulins of ff irst ."f/Shimf«* manufacture, including l eyelets and rope mpll ktHl Durable white cm \*Sg PRICES VERY UOPKKAI* Write59 words
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Article289 1929-12-16 7 A Decade of Development. With the exception of flying, no developimnt m the history ol the world has made ui.atc. advance, whether m popularity or uKifu'.r.v -s, than wireless m all its phases. Not the least of these is the wonder of broadcasting, which new makes289 words
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Article398 1929-12-16 7 Don't be Cruel to the Besom! I was grateful to Mr. Ernest Newman, the 8.8.C. music critic, for telling Hl« mer<? about Dellus, for few people km w ihat gifted composer's works as they sh mki (writes Collie Knox m a home paper.) ile exploded the too398 words
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Article121 1929-12-16 7 Preparations for Great Britain's Christmas. London, Nov. 15th. Preparations for Great Britain's Christmas entertainments, which have been going on for weeks, have now reached the intensive stajfe and the fact that pantomimes to be produced thron shout the country will probably number 120 emphasizes that the121 words
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Article90 1929-12-16 7 "For newspaper messages to Australia the beam system has now largely, if not entirely, superseded cabling," said Mr. Guy Tnnos. the English editor of the Australian Newspaper Cables Service, m a lecture on "Cabling the News" at the Institute of Journalists. He stated however, that figure.-: were90 words
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Article268 1929-12-16 7 Views of the Dominions. London, Nov. 15. "It is not known h;.w the D mnions In the Pacific will regard the Government's decision to slow down work on the Singapore base," said Earl Jellicoe, at the naval exhibition at Hit:h'.n to-day. "They have contributed to its cost,268 words
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264 1929-12-16 7 Mr. A. E. W. Mason's Vain Fight For Girl's Life. Mii-s Muriel Stephens, the adopted daughter ol Mr. A. E. \V. Mason, the noveliest. died at Aro-a, Switzerland, fan mail week after she had been rushed iihere by Mr. Mason m a frantic- effort to264 words
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Article241 1929-12-16 7 The canned goods industry is a paying proposition. The operators find little difficulty m collecting raw materials and the production cost is low enough to ensure great profits. Tin cans and advertising matters do not call for much expenditure. Tin cans may be obtained at 100241 words
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Article87 1929-12-16 7 "England is not decadent, but she has begun to decay," states the Bishop of Exeter, m a letter m the current Diocesan Gazette. The birth rate tells us that the glory of the lace is diminishing. There may be many years of history before the87 words
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Advertisement276 1929-12-16 7 iA y I {Ait a 1 1 1 y\ <££*»»— (SO f f A i -^^^^B^. /^S\ i i riff l lit 11 1)111 1 I II I h^^^P.^^^ v^J I AT LESS THAN 1 SIX CYLINDER COST IN THE I STRAIGHT i ciuni HILL MAN i STRAITS I (MOTOR276 words
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Advertisement275 1929-12-16 7 4^^ NS lt takes 3 yfars (oT the finel V s^'ected spices and f <|W savoury ingredients that are blended into i orkshire Reli hto become refined and m. tured. And the J|.y resu't ;> a p rfect condiment a th n but rich sauce |f with such a luscious275 words
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711 1929-12-16 8 Process of Manufacture. Over G4 Chinese pen and ink dealers are operating m Shanghai: 40 of them deal m pens and the rest regard ink as their principal line. A Chinese pen m divided into two parts, the brush and the holder. Weasel's711 words
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Article39 1929-12-16 8 Harry Edward Smith, aged twenty-eight, a labourer, was sentenced at the North London Police Court, to one month's hard labour for kissing 1 against her will, Nellie Kennerley, aged seventeen, a nursemaid, of Mon-sell-road, Highbury.39 words
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Article39 1929-12-16 8 Mr. J. W. Hunt, the Managing Director of Messrs. R. Young and Company, Penang, and Mrs. Hunt attained the 25th. anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday, having been married m Penang, at St. George's Church, on December 10th., 1904.39 words
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Article756 1929-12-16 8 PAYING QANGS NOT TO DO DAMAGE. Blackmail With Violence. A new crime has appeared m America, and a fresh word has entered the Amenan language. The new crime is racketeering, and the criminals are called racketeers, writes H. J. Greenwall, Daily Express Special Correspondent. Racketeering iirst came756 words
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Article146 1929-12-16 8 A Career of Crime. London. John Joseph Bouchier (42) W«a se.ii ncel to six months' imprisonment at Chester on charge of having fraudulently obtained money on the pretext that he was authorised to collect funds to repatriate stranded Booth African children. The police stated that Bouchier146 words
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Article48 1929-12-16 8 A large gathering was present at the Town Hall, Ipoh, when the Malay Community of Kinta publicly congratulated Che Wan, Orang Kaya Kaya Panglima KintM, their territorial chief, on being awarded the Malayan Certificate of Honour on the occasion of the Birthday of His Majesty The King: Emperor.48 words
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Advertisement336 1929-12-16 8 V^USTOM BEAUTY and jfflj^W^^^ri VALVE llHpßli POWER %ri^toj*k >-— v__ 3 *'-2& tt^ More rv" more motorists throughhHH| J p yjgßgJjf out the > orld appreciate that they Sjs3 I===== Tl J^ > may now enjoy the smoothness and Hpßh jMCr ■•J^V I power of the patented double BfipSp TH^^Mft336 words
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Advertisement174 1929-12-16 8 ?C S^ VY t O u U bVo H EMiST >^ ma V- t\* Straight irom the Bracing Fjords of Norway you 1 the Nortl tittle li- h toi-ph seal) n:ou m fa any DM The ensure::.- you at am tin all their A valuable nouri intact s k i174 words
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Article73 1929-12-16 9 INTERNATIONAL GANG'S ACTIVITIES. Z Egyptian Police Haul. IReuter's Service. I Bale, Dec. 14. Acting upon information the Egyptian cus toms and police raided the laboratory head i, quarters of an international gang of drug traffickers fickers with branches m Italy and Germany dealing chiefly m heroin and73 words
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Article252 1929-12-16 9 Position Expected to Improve. (British Radio Official Service. I Rugby, Dec. 13. It is believed that the floods m the Thame. 1 P Valley have now reached the point when they are the third worst on record. No further heavy rain is expected m th< immediate future,252 words
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123 1929-12-16 9 i I Reuter's Service. I Constantinople, Dec. 13. The recommendation that the Turkish woman should wear only home-made materials and adorn herself with the mountain flowers of Anatolia was made at the National Assembly at Angora by Ismet Pasha, the Premier, who exhorted the nation123 words
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Article101 1929-12-16 9 To be Harmonised with Peace Pact. Renter's Service. I I Geneva, Dec. 13. The proposal by the British delegation Ui the I League Assembly m September that the Covei nant of the League of Nations should be amend--1 ed so as to be brought into harmony with101 words
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Article62 1929-12-16 9 Deficit of £20,000,000. I Reuter's Service. 1 London, Dec. 14. Denouncing Labour's policy of increasing ourdens on industry Mr. Stanley Baldwin m a speech at Edinburgh, forecast a deficit on the Budget of at least £20,000.000, most ol which will be met by extra taxation. He62 words
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Article50 1929-12-16 9 Bishop's Woman Assailant to be Repatriated. IReuter's Service.] Vatican City. Dec. 13. The Swedish woman concerned m the mci dent at St. Peters on Nov. 25, when she drey a revolver upon one of the church dignitaries has been found mentally infirm and ordere< to be repatriated.50 words
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Article60 1929-12-16 9 I British Radio Official Service. J Rugby, Dec. 13. Weather permitting the big Fairey mono plane, named Napier, will leave the Cranwel Aerodrome, Lincolnshire, to-morrow mornini m an attempt to fly 6,000 miles, without i stop, to Cape Town. Squadron Leader Jones-Williams will pilo the machine and60 words
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Article26 1929-12-16 9 [Reuter's Service] New York, Dec. 14. The death is announced of Mr. Chellis i aC Austin, President of the Equitable Trust Con26 words
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Article423 1929-12-16 9 PEUAK AMATEUR RACES. Saturday's Results. <From Our Own Correspondent). I poll, Dec. 11. The weather fhis afternoon was rather warm and some rain fell during the fifth race. Otherwise conditions were very favourable. The going was good and favourites won. There was a bigger attendance than on the423 words
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Article100 1929-12-16 9 LOCAL RACING. To the Editor. Sir. I imagine One Time Owner is far from satisfied with the manner m which Racing is conducted m Malaya. I write "imagine" because the reference to sianing. official handicapper and a $5,000 purse, are so obscure that one is left100 words
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239 1929-12-16 9 Klack heath's New Way of Keeping Fit. Tin' members of the Bhu-kheath Rugby Club, having found it im-re.t singly difficult, as days grow shorter, to practise m daylight, have hit upon the idea of training it night by means of flares. If you looked m239 words
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Article186 1929-12-16 9 v Albert Shepherd, a famous Boltrn Wan- derer, Newcastle United, and England j centre-forward m the days before the war, died at Bolton m mail week. He was 44 years of aj-re. For several years he had been the licensee of an hotel m Bclton. Shepherd was186 words
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Article213 1929-12-16 9 IS YOUR VITALITY BEING SAPPED HERE'S A WAY FOR EVERY MAN TO REGAIN VIGOUR AND STAMINA. Life's not much fun when you always feel b-.'low par when you can't work up any enthusiasm for anything when you feel week nd drained of every atom of energy. It's no v. c213 words
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Advertisement460 1929-12-16 9 business cards. "mbTn. buhris VIDWIIK ANn MASSAGE. -A9 Kamponc Hahru R;»d. T 0 lUSINESS MEN. in-! of stenographic rush aortals, mail days. Staff illnoaa, U, a<le M uately nth •'•'•> r corresponde»oa with the jM ,'of lleUy, «M be fllMli to ;:1 i\|.« rience<l Shorthand tt.n.l at your oifice. Terms460 words
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Advertisement664 1929-12-16 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. .JS^S VL he r?? r giren that tenders art> nv.ted for the following materials or service .ml that particulars of >uch tenders Z£\ Afnce^i ln C Tender R m Mu liei P< T nder Date of flosin, Surrly of Oast Iron V.^s for the Municipal Can664 words
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Advertisement588 1929-12-16 9 NOTICES. TAKUAPA VALLEY TIN DREDGING NO LIABILITY. NOTICE is hereby given that a Dividend at the rate of 9d per share has been declared payable on Wednesday, January Ist, 1930. NOTICE is further given that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from Wednesday. December 18th. 1929. to588 words
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Advertisement598 1929-12-16 9 NOTICES. FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. Christmas and New Year Holidays. CHEAP RETURN TICKETS ,t gift*. 1; r and a half for the douMi- journey v ill he i>sued us umkr: For CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS fmm M 0,,,) v December 23ril, to Thursday, Dwmklf 'itV.'h, Hvailable for return or any day DaeMftber598 words
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Article73 1929-12-16 10 CHOO. Mrs. Choo Ah See (nee Low Tin Neo) aged 80, beloved mother of Mr. Choo Tian Hock. Storekeeper, Municipal Store, River Valley Road, passed away at 12.45 a.m. on Dec. 14th.. 1929 leaving 1 son, 1 son-in-law, 1 daughter, 9 grandsons, 6 granddaughters, 7 great grandsons and 273 words
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632 1929-12-16 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1929. WEEK-END COMMENT. Interesting news regarding the efforts of the Tin Producers' Association is afforded by cables from London and the reports of the meetings up-country. The outstanding feature at present is the conclusive evidence of an intention on the part cf the industry632 words
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Article351 1929-12-16 10 A meeting of the Selangor State Council was held on Thursday. Jockey Wadsworth who was seriously injured on the head at Kuala Lumpur when exercising Actress will probably be leaving for England m the near future. —T.O.M. The Hon'ble Mr. J. Lornie. British Resident of Selangor, is leaving for Hong351 words
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Article305 1929-12-16 10 INVESTIGATING CEYLON LABOUR. Malayan Fauna. ("From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 15. At the P. A.M. quarterly meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, the Chairman, Mr. E. N. T. Cummins, stated that the Association Council had discussed the delegation to India to investigate recruiting and repatriation of305 words
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Article34 1929-12-16 10 Condition Serious. {FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHTILondon, Dec. 14. Sir Ernest Birch is seriously ill with pneumonia at his residence at Bexhill. The doctors however are hopeful he will pull through.34 words
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83 1929-12-16 10 200 Years Old Altar Furniture. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT Bangkok. Dec. 15. It is revealed that silver gifts to the National Museum comprise altar furniture removed from the Catholic Church of the City of Lopburi prior to the revolution of 1688. They comprise a chalice,83 words
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26 1929-12-16 10 Father Colombet Seriously 111. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.--COPYRIGHT Bangkok. Dec. 15. Father Colombet. Pro- Vicar Apostolic. Bangkok's oldest foreign resident, is gravely ill.26 words
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Article206 1929-12-16 10 The following is the programme of the movements of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government during December and January. His Excellency will be accompanied by Mr. F. Chick ADC. and Mr. A. Hyde, private secretary. December 17th., 12.45 p.m. Leave Singapore m Sea Belle206 words
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Article170 1929-12-16 10 At a meeting of Municipal committee No. 2 held on December 9th, it was decided to recommend that the proposal to erect a public latrine at Finlayson Green be abandoned for the time being. The Ist of February and the Ist of March were approved for commencement of Municipal nightsoil170 words
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Article93 1929-12-16 10 ENGLAND'S 1..\( X RUGBY STARS. High Scoring ames ,rm« «B.mv,c, The papers lay stress on the fart »h Rugby has struck a poor i one outstanding payer of lut.-rnatioJ The following wm lh <> ehtel r- L hv day: Blackheath n. Glasgow Acads Hi. q. Swansea is. Camb:93 words
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Article32 1929-12-16 10 [FREE PRESS BERVK X opyn, I londoii. f)fr I The floods ha\<- Mopped I country since last TOMda v d I at Derby will probably i mi n I32 words
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Article42 1929-12-16 10 [PREE PRESS SERVICE. COPTIIGIT] I London. !>« H. I Owing to th»- uidctinitf mpemtm il by New York, lot his foul cf I I doubtful whether tho MMttng btfwu hi» and Winener fix.d for I on Tuesday will take phe I42 words
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Article30 1929-12-16 10 [FREE PRKss BERVICf COPYRK London. D* The Services beat the party ol Danish boon who are visiting Finland by n three and thus win the AuJn-U trophy30 words
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Article22 1929-12-16 10 [FREE PRESS 3ERVK E. I OPVRI London. On II In the inter-Vars brdge beat Oxford th«brdge 21 Oxford 3422 words
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Article31 1929-12-16 10 [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRH London. l>ff M Considerable friction is beniu the TfMUflh and Connthi.i: >rmr. complain of thr incrr;iMim clftlM latter are making or. plftfCl of both sides.31 words
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Article119 1929-12-16 10 Ladies' Monthly (iolf MtU From Our Own OoffWponi Malar < a. F)r< A The December competition was won Georg* Holden with a s<<:. >: 48 741 scores were: Mrs. R. H. Finch Mrs. A. H. C. Allen Mrs. R. D. J. Evans Mrs. S. J. Coleman •OCTAL. Mr.119 words
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Article34 1929-12-16 10 SATURDAY'S RLBBKK PtK* LPEII PBBM SItVICE London, Dec. 14, noon Messrs. Symington and notify to-day f s rubber prices follows: ,(j Spot Bd. (unchanged) 8 7 16d. (unchanged). The market is steady.34 words
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Article78 1929-12-16 10 Kanu<H.n. W The possibility that .slave jn^ t ami human sacritiee itil m the wilds of Burma will I month under the mptnrf r,;ird, of the Burma Ptontiei Two ext>editi(.ns. »m> umh-r I >lA v bert ami the othrr under CmpUW •Hll visit the HskftWßg VaIN ex|KKlition78 words
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Article86 1929-12-16 10 Mr. Laurie Brown may br pean living m Penan* but v he is also the oldest NniM J g^itf is challenged by Mr W. J 1 refl d« Chief Inspector of Police, fM Nl)V rfn«*r at 26. Chow Thye Road I*l 17. 1857. at St. Thomas' Mount m^ sidency (his86 words
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Advertisement241 1929-12-16 10 CHAMPAGNE Veuve Clicquot- Ponsardin Reims The Wine that Gladdens the Heart and ensures A MERRY CHRISTMAS. Sole Agents CALDBECK, MACGREGOR C(X, LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong). [Incorporated m Shanghai). 90, Robinson Road, Telephone No. 62?8. I FINEST QUALITY if I ENGLISH STREAKY i BACON I 95241 words
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Advertisement182 1929-12-16 10 I SUNDSTRAND 1 I ADDING MACHINES I PATERSON, SIMONS CO., I I LIMITED, I 4 Prince Street, Singapore. I PHONE 2700. |J FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Buy T.K.K.'S BALLOON TOYS. In the form of camels, elephants, !boas, dogs, chickens, rabbits, boars, zebras, peacocks, lions, horses, ostriches, etc. From 30 cts. to182 words
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Article184 1929-12-16 11 ()R( ;V OF HUSBAND MURDDL The Arsenic Cult. HeulWi Service.] Budapest. Dec. 15. }«nsonings during the last tint villages of Nagyrev and I at least fifty victims of all culminated In the criminal court of i bat< iu'.s 31 women and 3 most o! v i<t ims184 words
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Article63 1929-12-16 11 CHINA'S PREHISTORIC MAN. (ireat Scientific Discovery. pr'i Par Eastern Service.] Peking. Dec. 14. t Chinese geologist, workMrrkfl at Chowkoutien 35 miles has made the sensational scien- a complete unbroken skull i.h- ipgriw of the now famous Sinanthropus Pekingensis" as- Mth Qn period of the Piltdown and -.an. f I 1163 words
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Article88 1929-12-16 11 Communist Demonstrations. Reuters Service. New York. Dec. 14. simultaneously demonstrated m Washington against Mr. y In Haiti: 500 of them, singing •rnationaie. attempted to storm New V hall. Mounted police charged. Ten were made. Fifty were arrested m itton m front of Whitehouse. New York, Dec. 15.88 words
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Article57 1929-12-16 11 Coastguards too Zealous. I Rtuter's Service. 1 Washington, Dec. 14. d States Jias apologised to Canar <nn t ction with the firing on the Shawnee outside territorial limits by on suspicion of her rumJ S Government admits she was *»thout legal authority and when miles ofT57 words
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Article142 1929-12-16 11 L .O.N. HEALTH BUREAU. I the health bulletin of the 5 J H^ tiuns Eastern Bure *v the ««fcd December 7th. M«ZLJ smllpox cas <* and 1 death. 2 plaque oases and 1 death. Cb a sma |J0 casesmallpox cases and 4 deaths. cholera deaths as against 29 ding week:142 words
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Article21 1929-12-16 11 uploandrorweek Meetin. P m Drlil Hall 8.V.R.A.. n > Office Pm DriU Hal1 A <M.0.) <* r and N.C.Os' Conference.21 words
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Article165 1929-12-16 11 JAPAN BEGINS TO PLAY A HAND. Russia's Honesty Doubted. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] TH Tokio, Dec. 14. The Japanese Government has acted to impress Moscow with its dissatisfaction regarding the scanty news as to Japanese nationals m the occupied zone insisting on details regarding this, and has further165 words
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Article166 1929-12-16 11 C-ruesome Sights m Manchuria. I Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Tokio. Dec. 15. The horrifying spectacle of heads stuck on piKes greeted the British. French. Japanese, Gorman and American Consuls from Harbin on arrival at Pokoto station yesterday aboard the international train m which they are attempting to get166 words
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Article207 1929-12-16 11 Rebel Attack Beaten Off. I Nanyang Siang Pau Press. Hong Kong, Dec. 13. The Kwangsiites crossed the river at Taitoag MMI occupied Mukmin this morning and Samshui city is threatened. They were only repulsed by reinforcement of Chang Sui-kwais brigade The Cantonese centralists made a counterattack207 words
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Article42 1929-12-16 11 A Polite Trial. 1 Reuter's Service.] Meerut, Dec. 14. In the conspiracy case arguments for the accused have ended and the magistrate has reserved orders till January 2nd. He thanked the accused for their good behaviour throughout the enquiry.42 words
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Article40 1929-12-16 11 [Reuter's Service.! Washington, Dec. 15. The Naval Committee of the House of Representatives has decided not to consider the recommendations for the proposed naval dirigible base on the west coast till after the London Naval Conference.40 words
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Article36 1929-12-16 11 I Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 15. The senate has approved the income tax reduction, amounting to relief of $160,000,000, which has already passed the. House of Representatives. (Earlier cables on page 9.)36 words
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Article91 1929-12-16 11 Mr. J. H. Harris, Manager of the Engineering Department of Paterson, Simons and Co., Ltd., accompanied by Mrs. Harris, leaves for Home on the Rawalpindi on f ITlough. Mr. Austin Trowell is acting during Mr. Harris's absence on leave. M.M. At a meeting of Municipal Committee No. 1 held on91 words
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Article187 1929-12-16 11 MORE CASUALTIES AND WRECKS. Bremen's Fearful Passage. (Reuters Service.] London, Dec. 14. 'Wreckage washed ashore Manobier, Pembrokeshire, last night with name Tormentor thereon" was the laconic announcement at Lloyds (the length of whose casualty lists recently is eloquent evidence of the havoc caused by the December gales)187 words
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Article101 1929-12-16 11 Murder Conspiracy Warrant. IReuter's Service.] New York. Dec. 15. Among the passengers arriving by the Bremen was Senor Calles ex- President of Mexico. When he landed he was informed a warrant had been issued at Laredo. Texas, charging him with conspiring to murder two Mexican army officers101 words
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Article76 1929-12-16 11 British Steamer Leaves. IReuter's Service.] London. Dec. 14. Tiie Discovery 11. a new steel sailing-ship with auxiliary engines, left London this morning on a three year's voyage on whaling research m the Antarctic. The ship is lent by the Falkland^ Islands Government for service with Sir76 words
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Article66 1929-12-16 11 Crisis Averted. [Reuter's Service.] Berlin. Dec. 14. Following several days bargaining with Party leaders the Government obtained the Reichstag's vote of confidence by 223 to 156 m connection with the financial proposals. The vote carries with it approval of the Government's general policy and authorises66 words
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Article46 1929-12-16 11 New Leader of Peoples Party. [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Dec. 14. Dr. Ernst Schloz has been elected chairman of the German Peoples' Party m succession to the late Herr Stresemann. Dr. Schloz has hitherto been leader of the Peoples Party group m the Reichstag.46 words
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Article64 1929-12-16 11 To Supply Town's Electricity. (Reuters Service.] Seattle, Dec. 16. A novel use has been found for the air-craft-carrier Lexington. She has been commissioned to supply electricity to Tacoma; hence she will be tied up m dry-dock there till the drought is broken and enough water64 words
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Article23 1929-12-16 11 [Reuter's Service.] Athens, Dec 14. M. Zaimis has been elected President by a large majority. (Earlier cables on page 9.)23 words
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Article106 1929-12-16 11 It is stated m the F.M.S. Government Gazette that leave has been granted the Hon'ble Mr. H. T. Jones, Major C. D. V. Georgi, 0.8. E., and Messrs. A. G. Tremain, G. W. Brouard, C. G. R. Phillips, G. E. Shaw, 0.8. E., J. F. Bell, L. Richardson, G. W.106 words
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Article546 1929-12-16 11 THE BEACH ROAD CONTRACT. Appeal Succeeds. Thr judgment of the Ciuei Justice <*ir \Aiiiam Muriscn) m the celervred u;t:on between S. Muthucumaru and Alkaff and Co., concerning building contracts m Beach Road m which the sum claimed was. m the neighbourhood of $500,000, was materially altered a; a546 words
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Article158 1929-12-16 11 A Maximum Sentence. The maximum sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment was passed on a 60 years old Chinese, by the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, on Saturday. The accused man pleaded guilty to charges of importing arms and ammunition and of unlawful possession of arms158 words
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Article124 1929-12-16 11 The inhabitants of Chatton, a small Northumbrian village, are asking why the local War Memorial has never been unveiled, though years have passed since it was erected. Recently moss which had grown round the pedestal, obliterating the inscription and the names of the twelve men of124 words
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Article117 1929-12-16 11 Candles had to be requisitioned m the hotels m Penang on Thursday night when guests suddenly found themselves without any electric light. The fans also stopped. The breakdown was remedied within about an hour. The lights were out m several parts of the town. A pretty wedding took place at117 words
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Advertisement163 1929-12-16 11 fa QDT?r*T AT I QpwiauL quality I i^ 11 COLLARS H GUARANTEED FACED WITH PURE IRISH LINEN PERFECT FITTING COMFORT IN WEAR. Collar styles that are g always ahead of fashion I 4§* ~*-f^m STARCHED 1 i^P^v^flK COLLAR S mSll^lfJi^^TjU more h > i i' t nit than a close163 words
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Article643 1929-12-16 12 S.C.C. TOO GOOD FOR NEGRI. Wigglesworth's Five Goals. S.C.C 7: Nejri Sembilan 0. Though their opponents never lost heart, the S.C.C. were superior m all departments m the match against Negri Sembilan on the Padang on UaU:rday. They won by the convincing margin of seven clear goals. From the643 words
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Article383 1929-12-16 12 Services Imitate S.C.C. Welch Rest. 7; Negri Sembilan 0. Under worse conditions of play than the day before, owing to rain, Negri Sembilan fared no better against the Welch Regiment at Tanglin yesterday than they did against the S.C.C. They return up-country with a total aggregate383 words
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Article755 1929-12-16 12 THRILLING CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS. Local Talent Displayed. A good evening's sport was witnessed at the Moonlight Hall at the New World on Saturday when the 1929 Championships of the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association were fought off. The first events were the semi-finals of the Featherweight class which were won755 words
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Article145 1929-12-16 12 L.T.A. Council's View: Seeding Decision. The American proposal to have lawn tennis tournaments open to amateurs and professionals has been before the L.T.A. Council, and it is stated that they propose to place an amendment before the annual general meeting. The effect or this is that there shall145 words
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Advertisement231 1929-12-16 12 CENTRIFUGALLY MOULDED CONCRETE SPIGOT AND FAUCET SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE PIPES to f SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL SPECIFICATION. f Cheaper, Stronger, Truer to shape and as durable as Stoneware, simpler to lay and m longer lengths I PRICES EX WOR(S, SINGAPORE. From November 1, 1929. Per length 4 m. diam. $0.92 (approx.so.33 Per231 words
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Advertisement267 1929-12-16 12 KinqueorqelV IlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllP^^ OLD SCOTCH ~l Mlll <v^HlSKy^~--' II I SvvUflS^^ are as econom ca as Even ad) ll^^S9^ Always insist upon [fe^§ Eveready the worlds nncsl flashlight battery. Obtainable W^^ from all first class dealers. Beware of imitations. I EVEREAW Trmdc Mark I I UNIT CELLS I •I —they last267 words
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Article937 1929-12-16 13 KING EDWARD VII COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. Facilities m Malaya. The Council of the Medical College have issued the following memorandum: H«dth is the first requirement of the tropics and the greatest assert any tropical country can possess i^ an efficient body of medical pfSC* titioneis. In many countries937 words
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Article11 1929-12-16 13 The worst crimes m this country are never punished. Lady Astor.11 words
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Article215 1929-12-16 13 The Persona] Touch at Scotland Yard. Twelve months ago Lord Byng, who had won fame as a distinguished Army commander, was invited by the Home Secretary to accept a "stern call to duty" and- take over control of Scotland -yard. The task was one which,215 words
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Advertisement233 1929-12-16 13 n I'-.irrior tenni> string i» m,i on 'BB iM»yinx bui expensive as well. 7 11/ H Even ptaytr appreciates a string from which hf etn mavimum service and on which he can "-sf -°SI^^H dtptni lor (he resilience and dura!i that make <^T^J all t hi* riiM'frence. There is M233 words
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Advertisement87 1929-12-16 13 fti^wi QiS t^ «f ;j; REASONS FOR U Plqiffoufh SUPERIORITY I SAFETY I The Plymouth gives you that confidence and feeling ot f mastery on account of its absolute safety at all time*. Plymouth four wheel brakes are totally enclosed and have no rods or Hnk mechanism whatever; they are87 words
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Advertisement759 1929-12-16 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Spore. PERSEUS For Marseilles. Casablanca, London,759 words
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Advertisement543 1929-12-16 14 Ellerman Bucknall Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. ss. CITY OF DURHAM Dec. 16 s.s. CITY OF HEREFORD Jan! 9 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO543 words
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Advertisement385 1929-12-16 14 British India <u\d Apcar Lines, (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTK.ICI WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVttNllfM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVKK OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AM) JAM Dae Tonnage. Sinifapore. 1.,.,,,,,, s KHIVA 9,000 Dec. 15 MALWA MANTUA 11.000385 words
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Advertisement568 1929-12-16 15 0 S. K. Line. Destination*. Venae! >.., cwri. Arrive. Leave. nfotim Hamburg. Bremen v la Colombo. Aden. cap. Town. AndreM oeco Santos. Montevideo IRound-the-u.ridpa-^' 1 tlMe 1 Manila Maru rw o n •Jsa Dar-e«-Balaam. Dec 30 Jan Durban and IM Ma C\ -lumbo. Mexico Maru Jan r i m*>. Sumatra568 words
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Advertisement509 1929-12-16 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE oftirf AMERICAN MAU£~ LINE TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Frc >n SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES and GENOA. ArriTe Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penan*. New York. PRES. VAN BUREN Dec. 23 Dec. 26 Dec. 28 Feb 4 PRES. OARPIKLD Jan.509 words
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Advertisement596 1929-12-16 15 K. P M KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OP BATAVIA.) (Incorporated m Holland* w LNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640. with sub-connections to:— Passage. Freight. Transhipment. Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan*) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU596 words
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Advertisement710 1929-12-16 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) BcgnUr monthly sailings by the well-known steamer M ARELLA (7,875 torn) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). Th* s.s. M ARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading710 words
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Advertisement615 1929-12-16 16 Kerr Steamship Co. W 44. BEATER STREET, NEW YORK (Incorpo.ated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE fti BOSTON. NEW YORK PHILAnELPH]^ ftKl ItALTIMORE. (via Sue/). M.S. SILVERGUAVA In Pert M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 10 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVTi SINGAPORE TO SAN FRAxNCISCO *Jn LOS ANGELES HARBOUR M.S. SILVERCEDAR due615 words
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Miscellaneous654 1929-12-16 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6654 words
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Miscellaneous533 1929-12-16 16 LLOYD TRESTINO NAY. CO. (Incorporated m Italy). SINGAPORE TO ITALY Calling: at COLOMBO, BRINDISI, VENICE 1930. HIMALAYA 12,480 tons due Jan. 5 VIMINALE 15,890 tons due Jan. 15 For HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and JAPAN PORTS. HILDA 12,480 tons due Dec. 18 REMO 17,300 tons due Dec. 25 *These fast Motor533 words
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Article25 1929-12-16 17 Shipping Office notice No. il 60 yards westward of Lat 5.21 N. Long. 21 E lottttl Channel the divers have and th<- lighter has been25 words
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Article102 1929-12-16 17 Service. London. Dec. 14. I Heniy Jackson died to-day at I 74 j the Fleet Sir Henry Bradwarred the Navy m 1868, was 1896 and Admiral of the )19 Pi 1905 to 1908 he was Navy, he commanded the ii. Mediterranean 1908--:ui of R. N. War102 words
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80 1929-12-16 17 Previously acknowledged $10,696.54 iy States Govt. 10,000.00 McKinnon McKenzie and :.!.i: ..:_i:m Agents. 8.1. Co. Ltd 500.00 and Bucknell Lines Ltd. 428.57 Pknten' stores Agency ltd 250.00 British American Tobacco 100.00 Scrub production of hi Follies Co.' 100.00 84 Patrick's Society 50.00 50.00 7 X80 words
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Article147 1929-12-16 17 -•"> Miners Entombed. Dunedin, (NX), Nov. Ift, liners were killed to-day when I Ml entombed m the Linten coal S ithhind. the explosion miners from adjoinrkingj fought desperately to rescue mM men. Twenty two were la the surface m safety. The three men, when they were147 words
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136 1929-12-16 17 Ikindifs Prisoner. Hankow, Nov. 28. '<" H, -llestadt, a resident of Md wife of the treasurer of ta nited Mission, to-day was M1 »>y bandita near her home on the Mr i< ;i an<l Hu P e h provinces. "Udt'a husband, who formerly »m, is BOW136 words
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Article57 1929-12-16 17 announced of Captain BfH Levett, D.L. of ""1- Captain Levett. who took a commission m Pwillm, and served m l *J States, resigning with I: a«)«lressinp the Calcutta "mmercial Flying," made '"/<> the lack of air-minded- a n u a <1 l (U (lar^ that the Govern th. l ntlsh57 words
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Article368 1929-12-16 17 Losses at Sea. The return of casualties to vessel* of 500 Au^st d h° Ye P °t ed the IOSS book Augu st has Just be€n Mued g ha Association. It show, that the total of steam or motorve*s«ls numbered 5, of 9.714 tons gros s (1368 words
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Article383 1929-12-16 17 Collapse on Being: Sentenced. Liverpool, Nov. 10. A woman opium traffic agent collapsed m a dead faint, and had to be carried out cl the dock at Liverpool Police Court to-day, on being sentenced to three months' hard labour for being m unlawful possession383 words
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Article149 1929-12-16 17 After spending forty-four years m the service of the Admiralty, Mr. B. G. Quick, Expense Accounts Officer m the Naval Yard, has retired from Hong Kong. Mr. Quick entered the service as a boy m 1885 at H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, remaining there until 1898. From there he was transferred to149 words
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Article998 1929-12-16 17 If It Wasn't for the Water m Between Every time I cross the Channel I vow will be the last. Every time I set me sail for Ostend or the Hook I am haunted by the beauties I have left behind m Herts998 words
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Article104 1929-12-16 17 At the inquest m Shanghai on Helen Eileen McLachlin, daughter of a well-known Shanghai resident the Coroner returned the following verdict: The deceased belonged to a highly respected and esteemed family \n Shanghai and seemed to have everything a daughter could wish for. The evidence shows that she was extremely104 words
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Advertisement302 1929-12-16 17 k NESTLE AND ANGLO-SVnISS CONDENSED MILK CO J a* .^^aHal^ ay 'ii^^^^^^^^^ai I ■t B >^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^fcya^a; aa!^^jajajajjt^^aj^^ L THE LAMP OF KNOWLEDGE J ■r S-^ al L PRACTICAL experience is famous reputation of tlic Nestle J r 111. g-y p^ the best teacher m every Lompany. J *'1 I i302 words
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Article863 1929-12-16 18 CHARMS AND CONTRASTS OF NEW YORK. i Cathedrals Like Cinemas. Good-bye, you city of lovely paradox, 1 am going- home. I am going back to a continent where you believe bathrooms are novelties; where, so you say, we freeze to death because we have no steam863 words
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Article31 1929-12-16 18 Sand is choking: the Golden Horn, the famous inlet of the Bosphorus, and it will soon be possible to pass dry-shod from to Galata without crossing the bridge.31 words
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Article64 1929-12-16 18 On November 13th. we welcomed to the Dam-site the Raja Permaisuri and about 30 ofher Malay ladies who went on a tour of inspection round the works. Before they left, the Raja Permaisuri presented Malay costumes to the Resident Engineer, Mr. Steer and Mr. Westborg. The ladies were accompanied b#r64 words
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Advertisement293 1929-12-16 18 M'i^lf'TM Refreshing Grace Wr ■1111/// yfl n tne u^ are °f <ne ball-room rl tical eve. and. like all beautiful things, \fl^^9|/j| iffS? V^Hi feminine charm han^s upon a slender M I c hath or toilet-water helps to keep g y^ 'fFSw mJt Jn e complexion and skin m such293 words
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Advertisement153 1929-12-16 18 CHRISTMAS I IS COMING j *J* SO IS THE DAY WHEN EVERY j «|> CAR WILL BE FITTED WITH DELCO REMY 1 BORNEO MOTORS, Ltd. X V SINGAPORE. A I CORK-TIPPED MIPS] I I CICARETTES|i^7 j 4?& y Qfci I I B^ MADE IN ENCLANOHHHHBM^J:'-- i S 1 RAFFLES CABE153 words
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Article214 1929-12-16 19 December 14 SELLING. London 4 months' sight 23 151 6 London k months' sight 2;3 7 8 London 60 days' sight 2j3 13 1G London 30 days' sijcht 2|3 25 '.'}2 London demand 2)3 3 1 London T. 1. t|* 11|1« Lyons and Paris demand 1431 Hamburg, derr.and214 words
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Article213 1929-12-16 19 December 14. Tin 150 Tons $95 T > Gambler I Pepper White TJ Pepper Black -,'<; Flake Tapioca 5.65 Pearl Sago Small B.ofl Copra Sumiried 8.55 Rice, Anam No. 2 260 Rice Liang Rin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 380 Rice, Rangoon Pintan213 words
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Article63 1929-12-16 19 December lHh.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spui 26 27 Vi Standard R.SS. on Tender Doc. 27', fi Jan. 274 28 Feb. 28 S 23 s Jan-Mar. 28 L 29 Apr-June 29 30 Tone -of Market —Dull. Latest Cable: London63 words
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211 1929-12-16 19 Singapore. I>ec. 11. Rubber. London. Bd. Unchanged Noon Price (L'don Stdt. Spot 26 S.S. R.S.S. on Tender Dec. 27. Jany. 27 1 Jany.-Mar. 28 1 April-Jun. 29 Steady quiet. Tin. London. £188 15s. £6 7s 6d. Up. Mining.— Firm. Sungei Ways 3.35 3.:>0, Kuchais211 words
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Article20 1929-12-16 19 This country is the greatest compact body etf engineering opportunities m the world. Mr. W. B. Eyre (Ruths Steam Storage).20 words
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Article209 1929-12-16 19 Restriction of Output Recommended. Reuter's Service. 1 London. Dec. 14. In order to restore the balance between supply and demand and to re-establish the industry on a sound and permanent footing, the Tin Producers' Association bit recommended that throughout 1930 a!l mining sly.dl cease from ten m209 words
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Article114 1929-12-16 19 Selangor Representatives Elected. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kual.i Lumpur, Dit. 14. The Malay Mail is authorised to state that Mr. A. M. Scllar. a member of the Tin Producers' Association, who Ifl now visiting Malaya, states that an inform il mooting of local representatives of the tin114 words
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Article551 1929-12-16 19 Three resolutions were submitted it the met ting m Kuala Lumpur Toun Hall on Friday convened by Mr. R. V. Morris of th.' Penang Enveotmettt Trust. They were a> follows: 1. Thai this public meeting is m tccord with the unanimoui resolution <>i the gonera] meeting551 words
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Advertisement365 1929-12-16 19 EXCEED $1100 Ml")0 00Ml ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVEE $35,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, jimraDore TAXTnAXT r Company has £20,000 deposited wTth The S upre m e Court of Fndand OFFICE: 27 Old Jewry, E.C. me oupieme i^ourt ot England,365 words
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Advertisement418 1929-12-16 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kong). HEAD OFFICE H~NG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,003,000 Issued and fully paid up $20 000 000 Keserre Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 v SH*** $14,000,000 Reserve Liability „f Proprietors $20.000 000 COURT OF DIRECTORS J X*«< < iiairman. r > t^ A PJuinnicr418 words
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Advertisement659 1929-12-16 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:659 words
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Advertisement691 1929-12-16 19 TRADE AND COMMERCE. EXPORT CKEDITs SCHEME. Further Extension Suggested. I British Radio Official Service. 1 Rugby, Dee. 13. The extension of the Export Credits Guarantee Scheme for a period of five years namely until September 8. 1934.— is recomRff'ded by Sir otto Niemeye.-, Colon,-' Sidney Peel and Sir William Plender.691 words
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Advertisement39 1929-12-16 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article100 1929-12-16 20 SERVICES AND PERAK IN THE FINAL. Both Win Easily. The two vital matches m the Malaya Cup Competition on Saturday ended as was generally expected and for the second time Perak and the United Services will meet m the final. Singapore disappointed the hopes of their supporters100 words
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Article1202 1929-12-16 20 Machine-like Attack. U. Services 13 pts. Singapore nil. Ideal conditions prevailed on Saturday for the Malaya Cup match at the Stadium between Singapore and the United Services. The latter won because of all-round superiority under conditions which were eminently suitable to their fast, open, style of play.1,202 words
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Article455 1929-12-16 20 Penang Outclassed at Ipoh. Ipoh. Dec. 14. Pevak 26 pts. Penang. 3 pts. In the Northern section of the Cup competition at Ipoh to-day Perak beat Penang by 4 goals. 1 penalty goal and 1 try (26 points to 1 try <3 pts>. The weather was455 words
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895 1929-12-16 20 High Scoring Game. Johore: 26 points Negri Setnbilan: 11 points j The weather was ideal and the ground ir fine condition for Saturday's Malaya Cvi r match at Genuang, between Johore and Negr Sembilan, which Johore won. by 4 goals and 5 j tries895 words
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Article330 1929-12-16 20 Kedah Unlucky Losers by Last Minute Try. Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 14. Selangor. 10 pts. Kedah 7 pts. In the Malaya Cup competition here this afternoon Selangor beat Kedah by 2 goals (10 points) to a dropped goal and a try (7 pts). It was a very exciting330 words
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Article154 1929-12-16 20 I It is encouraging to be able to state that 3 the optimistic note struck at a recent meeting of the committee augurs well for the future 1 success of the newly formed Singapore Miniature Rifle and Revolver Club. H.E. the Officer f Administering the Government (the154 words
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Article94 1929-12-16 20 j i The next meeting of the Kuala Lumpur I Rotary Club will be held on Dec. 19. The > speaker is to be Mr. A. B. Jordan on "Terul pies m Canton." Mr. A. B. Jordan is on 3 of the Vice-Presidents of the Ipoh Rotary I Club.—M.M. "Giants94 words
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Article473 1929-12-16 20 WEEDING OUT THE CUP SIDES. Plymouth Draw. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 14. To-day was a fine day practically throughout the country but l almost all instances the playing pitches were heavy going. In the match between the Arsenal and Huddersfield it was the home side's right473 words
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Article90 1929-12-16 20 "THE FASHIONABLE ENDING." Suspension for Low Hitting. IReuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 13. The New York State Commission has suspended Von Porat indefinitely for fouling Phil Scott in the contest at Madison Square Gardens on Dec. 9. and adopted a rule that in future boxers committing fouls will only be90 words
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Article91 1929-12-16 20 Club's Two Wins. The two water polo matches at the Swimming Club yesterday morning in which Club sides met teams representing the Royal Engineers and the Welch Regiment proved as interesting as was anticipated. Both matches were keenly fought out and in both, almost up to the final91 words
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Article103 1929-12-16 20 I By defeating C. R. Wardle by 52 J. Frewin qualified to meet C. E. Winter or C. N. Wyatt in the final of the S.C.C. billiards championship (.350 up). W. T. Cherry, plus 25, has reached the final of A. Class handicap (250 up) and will103 words
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