The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 December 1929
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Title Section19 1929-12-20 1 The Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. [EST. 1835.] SINGAPORE, BS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1929 20 PAGES DAILY. NO. 12,90119 words
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Article1095 1929-12-20 1 It was in America that I saw the loveliest of kitchens: they were often the most pleasant rooms in the flats. Every electric benefit I M fitted and dirt was nil. All the rubbish setnied to- vanish as if by magic: the table tops vere porcelain or zinc1,095 words
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Advertisement247 1929-12-20 1 FO K VOV* FOOTWEAR. BLANCONA K CITS HK* SHOES NEW. j Raffles Hotel f CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. MAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER Uth. *f BrKUt DINNER TIC A K N E?S D S t?O CING TILL 2AM I •>.vj/.l> .V7G//7', WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th. X A OLD BNGLISB DINNER. YULETIDE247 words
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Advertisement338 1929-12-20 1 i^S^: CAPITAN I =MJy^~ CIGARETTES ARE SMOKED BY 3 iff MANY MEN WHO CQULD WEIL If AFFORD MORE EXPENSIVE 4 BRANDS. MEN TO WHOM QUALITY IS THE ONLY CONSIDERATION. thin td*«ri'-r>iM ••r*J •>>*- B^truh Ain*'K*#> r*'U»l> <b'«-«n.j ltd MB~I? 2~ Feurope hotEI "Renowned by Recommendation" |J 1 X'MAS FESTIVITIES. I338 words
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Advertisement408 1929-12-20 1 THE DAY'S NEWS. The R.A.F. attempt to create a non-stop record during flight to South Africa has ended in disaster; the monoplane crashed into a mountain near Tunis and both airmen were killed Page 11. The British liner Fort Victoria sank after collision with coastal steamer in fog outside New408 words
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Advertisement8 1929-12-20 1 MAKES BRASSWARE BRIGHTSHINE SHINE LIKE THE SI N.8 words
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Miscellaneous147 1929-12-20 1 THE WEEK. Friday, 20th. High Water. 1.22 a.m.. 8.6. 0.23 p.m.. 9.9. Homeward mail closes 10 a.m. (supplement;':'. > Hockey: S.C.C. vs. H.K. and SB.; S.C.C. vs. S.R.C; I.A. vs. M.C.U.; R. I. vs. Victoria Inst.. K.L.; "C" Co. Welch vs. Med. Coll. Saturday, 21st. High Water. 2.10 a.m.. 8.4.147 words
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Article429 1929-12-20 2 Official Assignee's Report. At a mating of creditors of the Financial firm of T S. N. whose sudden bankruptcy causi^l a profound sensation in Penang recently held on Tuesday in the Penang Supreme Court the report of the Official Assignee on the proposal for a scheme was429 words
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217 1929-12-20 2 Mr. Wedgewood Benn's Statement I Reuters Service. 1 London. Dec. li>. The House of Commons debated the political situation in India on a motion by Mr. Feimer Brockway <Lab. Lfytom welcoming the cooperation of Indians in the settlement of the constitutional question and relying on217 words
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Article160 1929-12-20 2 BULGARIA'S REPARATIONS DEBTS. Ministers Anxious for Agreement I British Radio— Official Service. 1 Rusby. Dec. 18. The Bulgarian Foreign Minister and Finance Ministei. Messieurs Bourcif and MoflofT. who have come to London, after visiting Rome and Paris, to discuss the final settlement of Bu Igarian reparations, were to-day received by160 words
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Article170 1929-12-20 2 I Reuter's Service. London. Dec. 18. In the House of Commons Mr. G. le. M. Mander 'Wolvorhampton, E. asked what COUalriM asoeiaed themnelves with the initiative of the United Stai s in appealing to China and Soviet Russia to ve their obligations under the Kellogg Pact.170 words
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Article115 1929-12-20 2 At the Tivoli. Sally O'Neil (the heroine). Roy D Arty (the villain and Charles Delany (the hero) are seen in a human little New York, down-town story of an Irish-Jewish family, in M.G.M/s Frisco Sally Levy, wherein the acting of Tenen Holtz and his spouse, the fond parents115 words
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Advertisement181 1929-12-20 2 PARFUM GUERLAIN. A choice selection of the newest perfumes, suitable for X'MAS GIFTS. Just received from Paris. MEDICAL HALL, LTD., SINGAPORE. KELVEY'S School of DANCING CHARACTER. CLASSICAL, CLOG. EXHIBITION, BALLET, TOE and latest BALL ROOM DANCING. I Madame KELVEY 8 Meyer Mansions. ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT Pui> Carried Them JM tT^s^ P*181 words
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Advertisement393 1929-12-20 2 VICTORIAr~T HEATRE HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS.-4)ECEMBER 21st. 23rd. 24th. Ml I-. R.V.V.. 3"& JSSSW tfVJC Barrie' 8 F.mous Story. "PETER PAN" raE B0Y A TSSJSggPrigfoff 0 OT PRICES: $2 and $1. Children Half Pr»ceJo_Matineg. Date postponed of R. B. SALISBURYS FAMOUS COMPANY. The Qtaetifita M IN ALL THE LATEST LONDON MUSICAL SUCCESSES393 words
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Advertisement375 1929-12-20 2 ALH AM BRA I Tan Cheng Kee, Sole Proprietor. 9 Commencing Thursday, Dec. 19th. and Ji ending Tuesdau* Dec. 24th. I J^ In the Second Show at 9 p.m. M THE LATEST EMPIRE XEWs 9 Frank Borzages I THE RIVER I <i> with CHARLES FARRELL and MARY DUNc.\N I "V375 words
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Article997 1929-12-20 3 THE LOST CAUSES OF NANKING. Office Seekers. Nanking is one of the tragedies along the freat Yangtsze river. It is the city of unrealized hopes and unfilled ambitions. The city is tremendously over-crowded and filled with people who all believe they have somo important part to play in997 words
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Advertisement191 1929-12-20 3 4# V V M I V t^JP^BSBT yjnnJ^^^^^^^^^^nnaaaw^^nW 0+ 1 v ->*^ < arwaw^a^^ Sa^r^nf aV aw I aV r P% H a^M aflaQaSLaHßa^ep4 Ska. -f^* r^wLJm i i s /^aSnaw^^^^aW^ vdlfeaw -^a^BHa^na^naifllnaVk^r -^a\ j^^^M naV* \fi if iL rj^^VpV j ~jf y rfaHanH ea^naV^^K^^ .vi %q^^ av 1 s"191 words
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Advertisement359 1929-12-20 3 Estate Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited. j BRANCHES -C 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. J 11, Light Street PENANG. Registered by and Secnrity deposited with the Straits Settlements Governracnt. < Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guar- J dians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and jC Interest collected, Probate or Letters of359 words
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Article, Illustration747 1929-12-20 4 "117 ITH the Christmas and New Year festi- vities very close at hand dance frocks are now to the fore. Do not forget when choosing your dance frock that you want to dance in it. Imagine how it will look when you are dancing. Let747 words
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Article391 1929-12-20 4 The bookstall quays of Paris are deserted and the pavements outside the cafes are very full of apcritif-sippers. writes Rose Patterson for the Free Press and the NAN. A. Winter seems to have relegated the improvement of the Parisian mind to a back seat. Time was391 words
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Article631 1929-12-20 4 Housemaid's Millionaire Husband. New Y'ork. Nov. 15. "I could not forget that in. fairy stories rich men and princes always married poor girls when they loved them." This is one of the confessions made by Adelaide Ingebretsen Willock, the housemaid bride of Mr. William Willock631 words
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Article210 1929-12-20 4 •THERE is a barbaric suggestion about wooden ornaments; but they are becoming very popular. I saw a fashionably -dressed girl the othe? morning buying a number of necklaces made from rows of small wooden beads, as well as a posy of tiny flowers carved from wood. The brightly-coloured210 words
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Article, Illustration584 1929-12-20 4 /COLOURED combs are very popular iust '-'now. I am not thinking of the little combs in cases to match, or the other pocket combs which fold in half so handily, but those large combs with slightly curved backs and even teeth which are used in the boudoir.584 words
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Article153 1929-12-20 4 Buttons provide a fashionable trimming if they are arranged in some original manner. For instance; half-a-dozen buttons sewn to the gauntlet of a glove may match the same number around the crown of one's hat. A sprinking of tiny pearl buttons traces a pattern on some of153 words
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Article, Illustration722 1929-12-20 4 London. Nov. 21. THE Queen made the most of the ten days she recently spent in London with the King. As she will probably not return to Town again until just before Christmas, she has utilised every spare moment buying presents. Her Majesty has, as usual, bought722 words
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Article838 1929-12-20 4 MOW that blouses are in vogue again, new jewellery is sold for their especial ornamentation. There are many elegant cuff links in bright colours, and sometimes tie pins and shirt buttons can be bought to match. White, well-tailored blouses in washing silks are aptly trimmed with tiny838 words
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Article1299 1929-12-20 5 Model Placed in Cathedral. Portsmouth. Njv. 7. The naval hictory of Portsmouth has been .'iukcel up to-day bo'-h with an exoloit of the Great War and with its newly-created Cathedral church, already rich in naval associations, by the placing in its transept of a model of the1,299 words
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Advertisement202 1929-12-20 5 jo^k NOW HE'S HAPPY TV One thing i, on movc Jr. if/ TLtT*^* tHe YorkAlr. P lrt Pa York.hire Reli.h. i \^&7 Mr £V* atch^^ drop u lo y fe^f\i^ m th€? Nt Ah D«*O»P^ OF DELICIOUSNiff Sole Distributors: Adamson Gilfillan r* i.j M. Manufacturers: Good.ll. B.ckhc,, S e Co..202 words
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Advertisement165 1929-12-20 5 qo^ j J{ l 7 or a cream which will W Py add satisfaction and 1 00 nourishment to all fruits, 11 Wi salads, puddings and sweets \j f/ Set /I Y^ EAR a ter 7 ear Ais name and ISV^n^ JHP^^>sJ^^ci*7\ l I trade mark stand for the purity165 words
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Article859 1929-12-20 6 Strong Grille Saves Situation. The failure of the Hatching piracy (says the South China Morning Post), may be attributed to the strong grille separating amidships rom the steerage. When the fight between hr pirates and the British officers broke out the pirates were handicapped by859 words
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Article191 1929-12-20 6 How Film Girls Lost Their Lives New York, Dec. 11. In the fire which gutted a film studio lu Upper Manhattan while a talkie was being made tin which five men and four women were burnt to death) lights, cameras, sound recorders everything was ready. Fifty191 words
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Advertisement480 1929-12-20 6 i jfmjyffi Now and for all Time jgSak 4Pyj\ I Few people realise the part which -"-^^^k Mg /tt\Q^/ (£2 "471 1" Eau de Cologne plays in every TsJP gp*^^" zfi~y^ condition of our daily life. Its use y|j|||| jJ^Blk Mr\ I in the morning toilet leaves one with jgp^jYg480 words
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Advertisement214 1929-12-20 6 "TRUTH IN ADVERTISING" ****$fij IS THE BULWARK OF SUCCESS. CHEESE 1 New Shipments of GRUYERE EDAM GORGONZOLA DUTCH CREAM _i. ROQUEFORT "CLUB" PROCESSED STILTON And AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR j (By consensus of opinion the test Cheddar in Malava) "THE BEST BY TEST' j FCSDDw REFRI6E:R/VrmG Cp LTD Orcnrr* Boad- £«Je*ie Koad—Keppel214 words
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Article241 1929-12-20 7 The Pursuit of the Ironsides. INar.yarg Slang Pau Press.] Hone Konjf, Dec. 18. The Navy reached TfckUfclf yesterday |ad Kwangsi forces retreated to Wuchov. Chan Tsi-tang, and Changchak arrived at Siuhing yesterday and are planning three attacks in Kwangsi. Hiung Ho-ping and Yu Ilan-miao's forces recaptured Bww«l241 words
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182 1929-12-20 7 The following were the results of shorthand s peed tests and Ping Pong tournament. Shorthand: Mr. Seah Nghee Khay Winner of 70 words per minute speed medal (awarded by Mr. Lye Yam Hong. President > Mr. Kiong Chai Woon Winner of 90 words per minute medal182 words
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Article116 1929-12-20 7 The following taluks in Madras Presidency are now closed to recruiting on account of infectious disease: In the area served by the Port of Madras: Ganjam. taluks of Chicacole, Chatrapur. Kodala. Ichapuram and Sompeta; Vizagapatam. taluk of Vizianagaram Bellary, taluks of Harapanhalli and Hadagalle: Anantapur, taluk of Hindupur:116 words
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Article152 1929-12-20 7 Mr. Walshe's 1867 Issue. The second annual general meeting of the Penang Philatelic Society was held in The Kutchir.gi School on Saturday. A fairly large number of local members was present, including Dr. J. E. Smith. The following were elected office-bearers for 1929-1930: Pres dent. Dr. J.152 words
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Article144 1929-12-20 7 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Dec. 17. It is stated that the Home Office is o/ opinion that a permanent committee to deal with the unemployment problem should be appointed as soon as the recommendations of the committee of enquiry into social problems are received by the Office.144 words
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Advertisement309 1929-12-20 7 SHenburys Foods ar e particularly suited to the feeding of infants in hot climates. They are free from harmful germs and are readily prepared by the simple addition of boiling water only, thus giving complete independence of doubtful millc supplies. Milk Food No. 1 Milk Food No. 2 1 Ulllb309 words
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Advertisement212 1929-12-20 7 OARL^D SIX lii^n/ Tfie Finest Automobile In ¥lllfcii# Tl 4 I P> I I a \5l ll^r he Medium rnce rield r^Nffering characteristics of performance and appearance unmatched by any other automobile of similar price, and with features of safety, comfort and convenience unobtainable elsewhere save in much more expensive212 words
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Advertisement25 1929-12-20 7 I I > /j^^^r'^l IS *<■•""„„.■"• EVJiKtADY TRACE MARK FLASHLIGHTS BATTERIES they [ast longer Factory Relrrrtnxtalu HULLER Cl PHIPPS (MALAYA). LTD. 4HP Unioo Bldg., CoUyer Quay. Singapore25 words
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107 1929-12-20 8 BRITISH SCHNEIDER CUP PILOTS' FLIGHTS. Records Recognized by International Federation. Rugby, Dec. 3. The Royal Aero Club has been informed by the Federation Aeronautique International that the following world's records have been granted. The greatest speed over 100 kilometres. Flying-Officer Waghorn. in a Supermarine Rolls-Royce, S-6. on Sept. 7th, at107 words
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Article240 1929-12-20 8 3,000 Feet Dive to Death. New York, Nov. 20. Palling into a tail spin at a height of 8,000 feet, an aeroplane crashed on the top of a forty-storey building in one of the busiest sections of the city at the corner of Broadway and Sixty-fourth Street240 words
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Article103 1929-12-20 8 Presentation of Wakefield Trophy 'Plane. Bombay, Dec. 3Sir Frederick Sykes. Governor of Bombay, this evening presented the Wakefleld Trophy Moth 'plane to the Bombay Flying Club the first flying club in India to fulfil the conditions laid down by Sir Charles Wakefleld, namely, to train 11 A103 words
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53 1929-12-20 8 Crew Rescued. London. Dec. 5. Rome. A British seaplane en route to Athens from Naples, destined for the Indian air mail service, alighted in distress on the sea seven miles south of Brindisi. The crew were resetted. The seaplane alighted owing to fog. It53 words
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Article109 1929-12-20 8 Due to High Cost of Living in India. London, Dec. 9. Flight-Lieutenant Frank Reginald Barton, R.A.P., was examined in the Bankruptcy Court at Aylesbury. He said that his insolvency was due to the cost of living in India exceeding his pay and allowances. Before leaving for England109 words
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Article70 1929-12-20 8 Speed of 311 Miles an Hour. Paris, Nov. 17. The seaplane designed to represent Prance in the Schneider Trophy contest, but owing to its non-completion in time for the race prevented France from participating, achieved a speed of 311 miles an hour during Its preliminary tests at70 words
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Article177 1929-12-20 8 Mr. Stratton Brown's Escape. Mr. Stratton Brown has had several narrow escapes In his 'plane while flying near Kuala Lumpur, but on Sunday he capped all his previous experiences by losing his propeller at an altitude of 2,000 feet, while flying at a speed of177 words
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Advertisement310 1929-12-20 8 k Finer than the name implies Thousands of motorists are buying the new Dodge Brothers Six on the sole recommenMI I —IL|L dation of its name. To them, the new Dodge SS Brothers Six means far more than any de- tailed recital of its many advanced engineering features and style310 words
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Advertisement83 1929-12-20 8 Made of a Speciall) Prepared White Opal Glass which Entirelj Eliminates Glare and Shadows jHElflam THE IDEAL LAMP FOR ALL LIGHTING PURPOSES. When ordering electric lamps specify Philips -Argenta UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. Lifebuoy i l\ soap i W\ protects your sldn83 words
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Article248 1929-12-20 9 BRITISH DOMINIONS CAUTIOUS. Safety Guarantee Demanded. IReut^r's Service. 1 London. Dec. 18. Ai their own request all the Dominions will be specially protected against Soviet propaganda. Tnls announcement was made by Mr. H'.nderson (For. Sec.) in the course of a Hou*Of Commons debate on a Conservative motkn248 words
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Article247 1929-12-20 9 How the Trouble Be^an. fRe *r'i OejvJce.] London. Dec. 18. The Colonial Office states that the Nigerian disturbances were in the Provinces of Owerri. Ogoja and Calabar. In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Drummond Shiels (Colonial UnderSec.) said his scanty information gave the cause247 words
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Article159 1929-12-20 9 Infernal Machine Explodes in Train. [Reuter's Service.) Belgrade, Dec. 18. Three passengers were seriously injured and three hurt in an explosion near Chifflik of an infernal machine in a train from Pirot for Belgrade. The train was able to proceed but the Orient Express was delayed.159 words
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Article128 1929-12-20 9 Government's Critical Position. fßeuter's Service.] London, Dec. 18. A meeting of the Liberal Party to-night decided with only two dissentients that Government's replies to Sir Herbert Samuel's queries in connection with the Mines Bill were unsatisfactory and that unless they received full assurances before dinner to-morrow128 words
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256 1929-12-20 9 Base Not a Bar^aininK Counter. I Reuler tie&TlM.] London. Dei*. l'J. In the Kjuse of Lord<^. adverting to the question of the MaptpOVt Ba.se. Lord Stanhope asserted that much voric had been carried out in recent years on naval bases in Japan and the Hawaiian256 words
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164 1929-12-20 9 Paris, Dec. 18. M. Tardieu. (the Premier). M. Briand and M. Leygues of the French Delegation to the Naval Conference, explainer, the attitude that the French Government proposes to adopt at the conference to the Foreign Affairs and Naval Committees of the Chamber to-day. It is164 words
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Article, Illustration427 1929-12-20 9 EARL BEATTY WARNS THE LORDS. Britain's Dangerous Minimum. I Reuter's Service.] London, De-. 19. The House of Lord'j to-day debated the question <;f the reduction of British cruisers on the motion of Lord Stanhope, who instanced Germany, a non-participant in the Washington Conference, who had legitimately built a427 words
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Advertisement406 1929-12-20 9 business cards. buhris 00WIFE AND MASSAGE. ;jj Kampon* Bahru Road. "^IirSINESS MEN. r i n need of stenographic act during iu-h periods, mail days, ir |(l staff VOm&m, to adequately '>h four .ovM^pondencc with the a3 we ?ball be pleased to ..xperienced Shorthand *to >f.-.l Ml your office. Terms r»tc.406 words
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Advertisement779 1929-12-20 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. N I 7 C E ta here > y Biveu that tenders are row mvited for the following nMU, or wrvICPR JJJ hat particulars of such tenders may be obtained la the Tender Room, Municipal OlBces: Tender Date of Closing. Supply of Portland Cement for Noon779 words
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Advertisement752 1929-12-20 9 BEHIND HER BACK. FRIENDS SAY FRANKLY:— "ISN'T DORIS SKINNY f* Doris knows she is thin and hus nearly worried herself to death wondering what to do about it. JShe has tried almost everything in the hope of getting fatter rich foods, medicines and so on, but nothing does her any752 words
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Advertisement739 1929-12-20 9 AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALE of Valuable wax polished teak household Jurmture Cottage piano by the Robinson Piano Co. Ltd ai.d also a Delco lighting .set .32 voltsi with 14 batteiv cells. To be held at our saleroom. No*. 30 31 Ch-dia fit: On Saturday, Dec. 21st., at 10.30 a.m. NOW739 words
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346 1929-12-20 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1929. CAPE FLIGHT DISASTER. Misfortune has attended the attempt upon the non-stop flight to Cape Town and still more sadly misfortune has been accompanied by tragedy. The loss of the lives of the two gallant young officers of the Flying Service will be deplored346 words
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Article826 1929-12-20 10 That portion of our community which takes an interest in public matters will have learned with some surprise yesterday that the Government has decided to grant the site, required of them by the Asiatic Petroleum Company, for the erection of an oil pier at Pasir Panjang. This826 words
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Article650 1929-12-20 10 DISCUSSION AT BREWSTER MEETING. Basis of An Objection. At the meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices held in the District Court yesterday with Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, District Judge and First Police Magistrate, in the Chair, an objection to the licence of the Empire Hotel. Anson Road,650 words
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Article332 1929-12-20 10 The Board refused to grant A.P.M. Daniel a new third class licence for the Lanka Hotel, Tank Road, on the ground that the locality was not suitable. Speaking on behalf of the applicant. Mr. C. da Silva said that there was no public house in the vicinity332 words
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Article122 1929-12-20 10 DELI'S STORMY VOYirr BANGKOK UlF < TO Much I)am akre i n Siain .FREE P RESS COPYRifiH: Incoming vessels hrtfi?^* 1 Steamship Go's v. Deli, report meeting the ull I from the China mm Fiity kilometres of 11, line are denude, tetep s***S numerous station. unroofed. Malaya122 words
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Article92 1929-12-20 10 On Wednesday thi P Qfc Telegraph communication b. and Bangkok us Imerr tory north of Tung Sonu It is understood th, t(J th> of the breakdown mom urn. p J^ elapse before commun. The first of the win-.s which from our Bangkok spatehed on ftmdftj 8.15 pm., ana92 words
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Article103 1929-12-20 10 LONDON AM) NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PIU( KS LFREK PRESS SERVICE. COPTtKm London. Dec. |J| pm Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £183 316 (down 5 16thu Forward £186 716 (dowi. 516thsi. The market la steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify103 words
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Article129 1929-12-20 10 Members Sent to Prison Eleven Chinese, mostly ol t who were arrested while tra\»ih: "mosquito" buses af the >'• mile.stn:.Road, on November L'.iid. UK d» the District Judue Mr C H yesterday with bdßf BMHbcn ol M unla f society It was disclosed in t-vici. pector Ah129 words
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Article65 1929-12-20 10 W.C.T. U. CHRISTMAS APPEAL. This appeal for funds Is now time and it is hoped that fen donations sent in as the total short of what is required to li: J gramme of Christmas MgMa ous benevolent instituting poor. In order that MllllgWiWltl on a scale commensurate with th< able,65 words
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Article94 1929-12-20 10 The usual weekly cinema pi ranged in the interest <>! TM.C and their friends will 8.30 p.m On Urn OMMfton I sisting of eleven mis WpP**" l Corporation will be MWDtd The Hon. Mr. H H Abd.il 0 of the United Indian Assm-iati"" his annual President's Dinner at94 words
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Advertisement205 1929-12-20 10 THAT CHRISTMAS DINNER. SOUP Pale Dry Sherry. FISH Clicquot, Gtoulet or BolHnger Chan*oairne. ENTREiS Chateau Larose or Chateau Lafite Rothschild. GAME Fommard or Beaune. SWEETS Finest Sauternes. CHEESE Port, Old Brown Sherry, or Madeira. COFFEE F.O.V. Brandy— BOLS Liqueurs. "The Connoisseur Comes to Caldbeck's" CALDBFCK. MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Inrt.'porattd under205 words
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Advertisement131 1929-12-20 10 THE UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER I A guaranteed Machine with a S guaranteed service. 1 PATERSON, SIMONS CO., < I LIMITED. I 4 Prince Street, Singapore. PHONE 2700. I I -:634:- I A MERRY X'MAS I To All Our Customers. ITENG SENG GUAN.j I 5 Established 1905 Tel. No. 2415. 5 j)131 words
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Article, Illustration419 1929-12-20 11 ,>[ \\K CRASHES INTO MOUNTAINSIDE. Koth Officers Killed. I London. l>ec. 19. I Lordi, Lord Thomson. (Air announced that he had heard from <; neral at Tunis that the li'.ir.y monoplane, in which Leader Jones-Williams m.C, and N H Jenkins O BE.. D.P.C.. were v 6.000 miles419 words
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Article99 1929-12-20 11 Freiuh F *r U*^ Fliers Lost. IReuters Service.] Paris. Deo. 19. to the whereabouts of the I"" La salle. Rebart. and Faltot. from Paris to Saigon. There l UM since th-y left th e iV W Ben hHZi OffU>ia: en <nL J>an and E syP tia n territory99 words
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Article30 1929-12-20 11 Reward for Polar Explorer. R^t"r's Service.) N>w York. Dec. 19. Virginia has introduced vith the object of pron t ßyr(l l ~nk of Rear*n«ion of his explorations in30 words
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Article56 1929-12-20 11 L *«tt»-<)flfctal Service. KuKby, Dec. 18. w^ airship R 1O 1, Mr. Montau > 1m Air; said that lo h lnad(J wh ich the trials ElT^^Ttas, m lraWe Xt was Proposed C^ion of rfl u ucy of the airship r 'vj m acWilio »al bag. The airlr*K56 words
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Article324 1929-12-20 11 HOW TERRIBLE DISASTER WAS AVERTED. Coolness and Discipline. TReuter's Service. 1 Tho N 'e* York, Dec 19 The Purness liner Fort Victoria 7 7«*V witH oen »«-iuria < /.784 tonst W* nqUln (7229 tOnS> rr^* 130 pastrj^r ab T d thC Fort Vict^ia were safelv transferred to324 words
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Article133 1929-12-20 11 Premier and Mr. Snowden Honoured. [Reuter:: Service. 1 London, Dec. 19. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and Mr. Philip ftlOWden received the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall to-day at a traditional cremony at which most of th. members of the Cabinet were present. Mr. MaoDonald.133 words
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Article86 1929-12-20 11 Chicago School Official's Suit. IReuterV, Service.] Chicago, Dec. 19. Mr. William McAndrews. who was dismissed from the superintendentship of public schools in Chicago at the height of Mayor Thompson's campaign to "free American schools from the influence of the English King George won his suit against the City86 words
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Article67 1929-12-20 11 Accused in Kiel Case Acquitted. [Reuters Service.] Berlin. Dec. J9. The six alleged munition smugglers at Kiel have been acquitted with costs against the State. Throughout the trial press and public were excluded and were not allowed to near the reasons for the judgment. (The accused, four67 words
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Article50 1929-12-20 11 Fascist Grand Council's Decision. fßeuter's Service.] Rome, Dec. 19. The Fascist Grand Council has approved the constitution of the Fascist Party and adopted a resolution inviting all who are unable wholly and unreservedly to conform to the strict discipline of the Party to resign within a week.50 words
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72 1929-12-20 11 London. Dec. 12. Forty-eight Indian miniatures, originally part of an album made for the Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan, painted by the Court painters of the reigns of Akbar. Jehangir and Shah Jehan. were sold at Sotheby's to-day for £10,500. to Mr. Kevorkian, of New72 words
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Article110 1929-12-20 11 AWARDS FOR HAICHING'S PERSONNEL. Guards to Go in April. fßeuter's Par Eastern Service.] Hong Kong, Dec. 19. Replying to unofficial questions in Legislative Council to-day regarding suitable recognition for the Captain, officers, and crew of the Haiching, also a compassionate grant to the dependents of the Third110 words
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Article162 1929-12-20 11 Government's Future Policy. [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 19. During the House of Commons debate last night on the renewal of diplomatic relations Russia the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Arthur. Henderson, replied to questions regarding propaganda and the Dominions. After commenting on the difficulty of negotiating with distant162 words
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Article122 1929-12-20 11 Presidential Candidate's Policy. IRcaier'i Service. I Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 19. Senor Julio Prestes. candidate for the Presidency of the Republic at the election next March, in a speech outlining his policy, said monetary reform would be completed by making notes convertible Into gold, the Bank122 words
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103 1929-12-20 11 N.S.W. Government and Coal Dispute. IReuter's Service] Sydney, Dec. 19. In the Federal Arbitration Court Judge Beeby ordered work to be resumed to-morrow in the mines in the Newcastle area on prestoppage wage rates. The award will operate only until Dec. 31. and will not prejudice the103 words
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Article75 1929-12-20 11 Crown Awarded £3,500. London, Dec. 12. The King's Bench action instituted by exSergeant Goddard to determine the ownership of £12,471, which was taken from him prior to his conviction and sentence of 18 months' imprisonment last January on charges of conspiracy in connection with night clubs in75 words
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Article123 1929-12-20 11 Suit Against Conservative Chairman. London, Dec. 13. A most interesting political sensation is promised early in 1930 by the proceedings threatened by two would-be recipients of honours for the return of money paid to the Conservative Party funds. The Daily Mail reveals that the Chairman of the123 words
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Article257 1929-12-20 11 "PARTNER IN BRITISH COMMONWEALTH/' Government Hopes. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 19. The Secretary for India. Mr. Wedgewood Benn, during the House of Commons debate last night, stated that the goal of British policy was the achievement by India of Dominion status, but he pointed out that257 words
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Article152 1929-12-20 11 The Threat of Liberal Opposition. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 19. The division in the House of Commons on the second reading of the Government's Coal Mines Bill will take place just before midnight and. although the newspapers anticipate it will result in a Government majority152 words
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Article126 1929-12-20 11 Government Crisis Threatened INanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio. Dec. 18. The further development of the enquiry into the Railway Scandal Case, in which, it is'alleged. Mr. Kobashi, who was Minister of Education in the present Cabinet, is involved is causing a grave crisis for the Cabinet. The Seiyukai126 words
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Article44 1929-12-20 11 Bitter Weather in Peiping. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Peiping, Dec. 19. Sudden cold, accompanied by snow and piercing winds, has resulted in 21 people being frozen to death in the streets in one week. (Earlier cables on page 9.)44 words
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241 1929-12-20 11 How Recent Prison Mutiny Started. New York, J>ec. 12. The mutiny at the State Prison at Auburn started with an armed convict ordering a warder, "Hands up." The warder ducked and spread the alarm. The convicts rushed the offices and herded the241 words
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Advertisement175 1929-12-20 11 I J&* a-, SPECIAL C°pi€7lU£CL QUALITY I COLLARS i lg GUARANTEED FACED WITH PURE IRISH MNEN PERFECT FITTING COMFORT IN WEAR. |l I Collar styles Chat are 1 S always ahead of fashion 1 2 p M E v-^l-iL/\i\. not onlv adds to (he Uy ymk-<<U?/iL man's attire but i^175 words
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189 1929-12-20 12 Opens His "Married Innings." One of the most brilliant society weddings witnessed in Hong Kong for many month', which was attended by His Excellency the Goverrcr (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G..) and Lady Clementi, was solemnised at St. John's Cathedral on Saturday Dec. 7th., when one189 words
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Article277 1929-12-20 12 Progress of McConachy and Lindrum. The following cables show the progress of the recent matches between Lindrum and Smith and McConachy and Newman. London, Dec. 3. Scores at the close of play to-day were: Lindrum 18.171 (including a break of 1.020). Smith 15.278 (including a break of 808). Newman277 words
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Article74 1929-12-20 12 Municipal Decisions. Municij Cr m.nitlee No. 6 ct r. muring on December 11, considered and approved oertain recommendations by the Jalan Bc~ar i x>tball Ground Commi ee, lar'.udkig the following:— U) That pr.rvs of admission to ordinary matches be 50 fltstfr 2") cents, r.rrl 10 cents.74 words
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Article29 1929-12-20 12 An nehctk Competition will be held on E.tc. 2 1st. 22nd, 25th and 26th. On New Year s Day a one club Competition will be held.29 words
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394 1929-12-20 12 Steel-Shafted Clubs Decision. London. Nov. 22. The world of golf seems fated to be shaken periodically by storms of controversy. Hardly had the battle over a bigger and lighter ball subsided than a new conflict arose over the question of a bigger hole. This is still394 words
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Article137 1929-12-20 12 The results of the Singapore Chess Club's handicap American tournament Evans Gumbit (accepted* to-date are as follows: Players. Class P. W. L. Pts. Klink 24 12 10 2 153 Reay 2A 13 9 4 151 Peck 2B 14 6 8 131 MaschoiefT 2 A 11 8 3137 words
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Article147 1929-12-20 12 The race for the Cup presented by Mr. .1. K. Mandy, Commodore of the Port Dickson Yacht Club for the \e*r 1928. was resailed on Sunday, says the Malay Mail. Conditions were ideal, a steady breeze blowing in from the B.S.W. tliroughout the race. Nereid struck a147 words
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Advertisement552 1929-12-20 12 RUB IT IN Use It For MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, LUMBAGO. NEURITIS, fetg^^ SCIATICA, STIFF NESS. SORE THROAT. 1^ w* COLD ON CHEST, ACHES PAINS. Ji^fiZ&S^^Z DY rubbing in Zam-Buk, healing warnitli ana valu iblc medicated oils RHEUMATI**! nre carried to the seat of the trouble m 1 mMn*A imMy hem552 words
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Advertisement34 1929-12-20 12 |0 *4*M Mm u MMfkMs Y nwm nn] n))))h M^, m Th i E KIN I -l-Tl--^^^^ M MAZELINE SNOW I S^°Ml At all ChellllBt and Stores f* I^H^l 22a Burroughs Wellcome Co.. London34 words
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Advertisement293 1929-12-20 12 MONKEY BRAND Gets grease off glass No more greasy glasses— keep them bright with Monkey Brand. Rub a little on a damp cloth; dry and polish. Then see how they flash and sparkle. Monkey Brand has a thousand household uses. Use Monkey Brand for cleaning and polishing Tin, Copper, Brass,293 words
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Article1235 1929-12-20 13 CENTENARY OF THE BRITISH CHURCH. Special Service and Reception. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). Batavia, Dec. 13. On Thursday evening the British Colony celebrated the centenary of the Church of the British Protestant Community in Batavia. The history of the church actually dates back to January 7th. 1822 when1,235 words
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Advertisement178 1929-12-20 13 a the longest Manicured bv RONUK, Linvted. Ponri.de. ENGLAND j BUY BRITISH GOODS !i 1 flf m\ |7|^B J A^B t^A fliH x TT jK I I^s/ tt N55 1 i I Australia's Health Giving Wines. RICH RUBY PORT TYPE— BURGUNDY l I RICH WHITE PORT TYPE— CHABLIS RICH TAWNY178 words
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Advertisement153 1929-12-20 13 Ms tfo looaeeo- SliSPj .Wreckers of Peace? Under the cover of darkness the bedbug goes about his treacherous work he robs you of rest and makes the night an endless misery with his inflaming bite. Stop this marauding pest! Destroy bedbugs with Flit. Flit clears the house in a few153 words
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Advertisement835 1929-12-20 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 S'pore. SIDOMENEUS For London, Rotterdam and835 words
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Advertisement528 1929-12-20 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. I Due S'pore. 5.5. CITY OF HEREFORD Jan 9 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO Feb 6 s.s. CITY528 words
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Advertisement384 1929-12-20 14 P. &> O. British India &nd Apcar Lines, (Incorporated in Rnglandi. MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRA CI WITH HIS MAJESTY'S OOVKR\Mf\ T LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVK 1 OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. I Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnasf. Sj n384 words
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Advertisement616 1929-12-20 15 0. S. K. Line. Destinations. Arrhre. i^« Rntl« rdam. Hamburg, Bremen *^»»e. l Anl »Hrp via Colombo, Aden, and Port Said. Altal Mani rv«i Elizabeth. Cape Town, 10 Bto d»- Jaiiriro. Santos, Montevideo g fe*» Aires [R«"n<i-the-J'orld £l90 -l +ManiUMaru Dec^o jimair Dar-es-Salaam. Jan 1 lM pt Marques. Durban and616 words
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Advertisement476 1929-12-20 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNE TO MARSEILLES, NEW YOkK AND BOSTON Firm SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT S\ID ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES and GENOA. «J!! rive L av Leave Arrfv PRES VAN BUREN Y rk PRES. GARPIELD 2 28 F^. 4 PRES. POLK o 9 Jan M Feb. 18 PRES. ADAMS JS-^476 words
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Advertisement512 1929-12-20 15 K. P. M. (Incorporated In Holland. > LNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT I Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives in the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penanc) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. E™r™ s^=s jrssss.- GEN. VAX GEEX—512 words
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Article53 1929-12-20 16 The mail steamer Ermland from Hamburg via Colombo will arrive here on Saturday at daylight and will proceed to the wharf. The mail steamer Sphinx is due here from Colombo on Sunday at 6 a.m. and will probably sail on the same day for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai,53 words
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Article106 1929-12-20 16 Telegtaph communication between Penang and Bangkok is interrupted in Siamese territory north of Tung Song. It is understood that owing to the extent of the breakdown some time will probably elapse before through communication is restored. Ordinary telegrams for Bangkok and places north of Tung Song106 words
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Article131 1929-12-20 16 Messrs. Harland and Wolff, Limited, recently launched from their Govan shipyard the twin-screw motor passenger and cargo vessel Dunbar Castle, for the Union Castle Mail Steamship Co., Ltd. The vessel, which is primarily intended for her owners' intermediate service to South and East Africa, has been built131 words
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Article140 1929-12-20 16 Plying on the Manchester to India service, the Ellerman liner, City of Hong Kong, of 6127 tons net, has been equipped with the first auxiliary turbo-electric drive in the world. This system has been developed by the MetroVickers Electrical Company, and the necessary alterations in the case140 words
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Article114 1929-12-20 16 The ocean bed off the coast of Mayo is being tested by engineers in preparation for the new Atlantic telephone cable. The chief aim of the tests is to disclose deposits of iron ore which, if they exist in any considerable quantity, would seriously interfere with114 words
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Article72 1929-12-20 16 The project of constructing a ship canal from the North Sea to Leeds, via Goole. has been advanced at a meeting convened by the Lord Mayor of Leeds. Since the proposal was first made, principals in the Leeds iron and textile trades have given it their72 words
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Advertisement622 1929-12-20 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). <o> i FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. (0) Berular monthly tailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,875 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). ft* MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.622 words
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Advertisement190 1929-12-20 16 CHARGEURS REUNIS. (Incorporated in France.) REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE. OUTWARDS. SAIGON, TOURANE AND HAIPHONG Due Singapore CAP TOURANE Dec. 18 DESIRADE Jan. 15 HOMEWARDS. MARSEILLES, NANTES AND BORDEAUX. Due Singapore CAP VARELLA Dec. 17 CAP TOURANE Jan. 14 HAVRE, DUNKIRK AND ANTWERP DUPLEIX Jan. 7 ADEN Feb. 1190 words
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Advertisement453 1929-12-20 16 KERR STEAMSHIP CoL 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK •U\J, (Incorporated in USA GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE To BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE. ND (via Suez>. M.S. SILVERGUAVA In Port M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 10 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVirt SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO av, LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERCEDAR In453 words
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Advertisement139 1929-12-20 16 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION Oft. P Incorporated r. B Direct Services to JtafM n and Shanghai ;md to < ult Vn Singapore Taking cargo on through Bi»- l tat Canton. Macao. Swatow. I" 10 Tientsin. Neurhwuu; Van«M* P Philippine- rt» FOR PDfANO *M> I u<l NAMSANG FOR BONO KOM. KUMSANG All139 words
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Miscellaneous606 1929-12-20 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel Lembln and Kuantan (via Gemas 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 6606 words
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Miscellaneous331 1929-12-20 16 VESSELS ARRIVED. Bengal Mara, Jap. 3231, from Calcutta 19, for Japan 20. Suez Maru, Jap. 3329, from Miike 19, for Saigon 19 Takliwa, Brit. 3742, from Amoy 19, for Calcutta 20. Takada, Brit. 4223, from Calcutta 19, for Hong Kong 21. Klang, Brit. 723, from Penang 19, for Penang 21.331 words
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Article815 1929-12-20 17 Chinese Companies in Court. A dispute between two Chinese shipping companies over the deduction of a certain sum from the hire of a vessel in accordance, it was held by the plaintiffs, with the terms set forth in the charter party, was heard by Mr Justice Thorne in815 words
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Article144 1929-12-20 17 EARTHQUAKE'S HAVOC ON OCEAN BED. Cable Companies' Heavy Losses. [Reuter's Service.] Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dec. 19. Eight cable repair steamers have not yet succeeded in repairing three undersea cables. The ships are now here refuelling. They report that the grappling operations indicate that there has been a tremendous upheaval and144 words
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Article276 1929-12-20 17 SELTAR SHIPPING PROBLEM. Master Attendant's Ruling. According to Captain G. Preyberg. Master Attendant, the Singapore Port Authorities have no jurisdiction over the vessels entering or leaving the Naval Base. Seletar, a problematical point, which, as disclosed by the Free Press yesterday, is being debated in local shipping circles. The Master276 words
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Article295 1929-12-20 17 An Old Question Revived. The Hong Kong papers which contain the reports of the Haiching piracy show that one at least of the officers, Mr. Kewell. hns, un'vittingly probably, revived a dispute which is almost classic as regards the piracy question. Mr. Kewell is reported as having295 words
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Article177 1929-12-20 17 National Association Formed. Representatives of Indian shipping interests recently met in Bombay and formed themselves into an organization known as the Indian National Steamship Owners 1 Association. Those represented included the Scindhia Steam Navigation Company, the Indian Cooperative Navigation and Trading Company, the Nawanagar Mercantile Marine Company,177 words
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150 1929-12-20 17 ROYAL HONOUR FOR LEVIATHAN CAPTAIN. In recognition of the services of the officers of the Leviathan in the safe transport across the Atlantic of Queen Marie of Roumania. Commodore Harold A. Cunningham, captain of the Leviathan, has been made a Commander of the Crown of Roumania. Although Queen Marie's visit150 words
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Advertisement93 1929-12-20 17 Bjt v j> *'i ft I! i x s <>o\ S/s n^ s 9 f H<> ST O/t 111 v®®®®£®e^3&^^ YAP HENG HiKh a A^ V^ Shoemakers. 8 .V 23 Queen Street, Singapore. Telephone 3434 GREAT ANNUAL SALE FROM DECEMBER Ist. to DECEMBER 30th 1929 Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen93 words
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Advertisement285 1929-12-20 17 tvQl Vjjr N^^rJ i AT LESS THAN I S SIX CYLINDER COST IN THE t STRAIGHT I (o) cir.uT c I vi n i i HILL MAN STRAITS 1 MOTOR GARAGE! Prince's Plate t>/?/;' lasting substitute Jor Sterli?ig Silver The life of Princes Plate has yet to he ascertained, specimens285 words
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Article404 1929-12-20 18 Scientist Probes World's Nuisances. New York. The origin and nature of common nuisances form the astonishing subject of several years' research undertaken by Professor Cason, of the University of Rochester, New York, and recently disclosed at the International Congress of Psychology. Professor Cason began his404 words
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159 1929-12-20 18 Discredited by Magistrate. The clerk of a Market Street Chetty was the complainant in a remarkable case before the Fourth Police Magistrate on Mondav. The accused was an Indian and was charged with theft of $1,300. In his evidence the complainant said that159 words
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Article174 1929-12-20 18 Murder Trial Speeches Broadcast. London, Dec. 5. Mexico City. Maria Teresa Landa de Vidal was acquitted by the jury after her trial on a charge of murdering General Moises de Vidal, who had married her bigamously. The closing speeches of counsel, which lasted ten hours, were broadcast174 words
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88 1929-12-20 18 Provisions in 1930 Budget. Paris, Dee. 8. The Budget for 1930 contains provisions for a wireless police service, providing for rapid communication between police headquarters throughout the country via the Eiffel Tower. Photography of finger prints will be available by means of the telephoto system.88 words
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Advertisement306 1929-12-20 18 t -I i •w /iivVi ».»r taL a? v bSV a h^H ■^■^■^.^H ■^^■^■17 ■^.^^■■^■^^■■^^■■^■r 9 bH ■L^^CS^^^ bI«B ■■^■^■■^■■^■■^■■i ii^ry/-* f jißr •Wb^™^6^BßF IhbW HbTt ■ibW^^^^^.^bb .^bm *^^_V^ ByA/^. »mjr J«, rf-**»K* r A frV^SBBBrVSaBf^B^BBBABBBBBfI H ■^gVjJjUn^A^ «f •*^te><*-V> bb^^^^b^^b^bl l^. v -^Fwi BrffTlSs bbH I wy^^^lbw H^BHH^^BH^^B^^^^r^^^^™ r306 words
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Advertisement45 1929-12-20 18 Hl' "Tl W W I. W *«j 1O CONCENTKATEDSO APPETIZHIO r lea* PERRINS SAUCE THE SINGAPORE SHIPGHANDLERY COMPANY, LIMITED. SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices:— MA YNARD'S BUILDINGS. 11, Battery Road. TELEPHONE No. 6433. MASSAGE HALL MRS. HARU AND MISS HANA. 60, Waterloo Street. TELEPHONE 7467.45 words
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Advertisement235 1929-12-20 18 AAAAA A A A A A A A A ♦V»V»V y A ♦*VV^Hj H j k^ CHRISTMAS 1 I IS COMING 4 I ♦j* SO IS THE DAY WHEN EVERY J !|t CAR WILL BE FITTED WITH I DELCO REMY I T t BORNEO MOTORS, Ltd. SINGAPORE. I from headaches!235 words
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Article237 1929-12-20 19 The following is the twentieth yearly report of the Directors of Pajam Rubber Company to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting on Dec. 21st at noon at Derrick and Company's. The profit for the year amounts to $255,015.05 to which has to be added the237 words
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Article186 1929-12-20 19 The following is the report of the directors to the third annual general meeting of shareholders of Pasak Rubber Estate to be held on Dec. 28th. at 11.45 a.m. at Derrick and Company's. The Area of Estate remains unchanged. Cover Crop over approximately 1,200 acres was dug186 words
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Article708 1929-12-20 19 Singapore. Dec. 19". The Tin Producers Association lias been active during the week and as a result of a meeting in London on the 11th instant the following recommendations were put forward to members:— A total cessation of wcrk on all mines from 10 p.m.708 words
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Article160 1929-12-20 19 Yesterday's Alterations. There has been a conspicuously increasing number of letter? relating to the rubber Industry and various schemes for placing it on a more stable basis appearing in the financial papers at home, one of the correspondents of the Financial Times entering the lists as an160 words
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Article224 1929-12-20 19 December 19 SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 15,16 London 3 months' sight 2|3 7;8 London 60 days' sight 2 3 13] 16 London 30 days' sight 2|3 25,32 London demand 2j3 :i 4 London T. T. 2j3 11 16 Lyons and Paris demand 1431 Hamburg, demand 234224 words
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Article217 1929-12-20 19 December 19. Tin 250 Tons $94.50 Gambier 9 50 Pepper White 70 Pepper Black 45 Flake Tapioca 5(55 Pearl Sago Small 8.00 Copra Sundried 9 35 Rice. Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle iNewi 8.30 Rice. Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice. Rangoon Bintan217 words
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67 1929-12-20 19 December 19th.. 12 o'clock noon Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 7 15-16cl per lb. New York Spot Sheet Gets. 15 7 8 per lb Buyers Sellers R S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 26'. 26'_ Standard R.S S on Tender Dec. 26' 26'1 Jan. 2767 words
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Article129 1929-12-20 19 Yesterday's Alterations Der. 19th.. Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. Bukit Aranaja 1.00 1.05 Hong Fatts 63 67 Kinta Tin Dred. 1.38 1.41 Kuchai 1.26 1.30 Lukut Tins 1.30 1.35 Malayan Con. 371.. 39*_. Penawats 78*.. 81 Petaling 5.40 5.55 Puteh 1.00 1.07'.. Rantau Ord. ($1 > ff 85129 words
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Article75 1929-12-20 19 Dictator Takes a Hand. Rome, Dec. 18. Signor Mussolini to-day presided at a meeting to consider the situation in the silk market from the viewpoint of its immediate consequences to the textile industry and its remoter effects on Italy's economic position. It was resolved to establish75 words
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Article466 1929-12-20 19 Circular to Shareholders. The following circular har, been sent to the eastern shareholders of Eastern Smelting Co.. Ltd. on the Penang register of the Company: At the annual general meeting of this Company to be held in London <Dec. 17th) the Chairman was to make an important466 words
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Article212 1929-12-20 19 The following is the twentieth yearly report of the directors of Alor Gajah Rubber Estate to the shareholders to be held on Dtv. jnth at Derrick and Company's at 11.30 am The profit for the year amounts to $31,503.23 to which has to be added Qm balance212 words
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203 1929-12-20 19 Singapore, Dec. 19. Rubber. London. 7 15 16d. Unchangrd Price (L'don Std.> Spot 26',; SS. R.S.S. on Tender Jany. 26',. Feb. 27 Jan -March 27 Apr.-June 29. Dull— slightly easier Tin.— -London. £186. £3. down. Mining. Quiet. Sungei Way.* 3.40 3.50. Kuchais 1.28 1.30.203 words
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Advertisement359 1929-12-20 19 ASSETS EXCEED „0,000,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $35,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, .ingapore. LONDON OFFICE- »7 oh t The Company has *20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of EnglanTtTcomZ witf t£ BrS' UU Assurance Companies Act. ,mACT.V E PLANS359 words
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Advertisement343 1929-12-20 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI SSAntING CORPORATION. t Tporated in Hong Kong). ftJhl.r OFFICE: H~NG KONG. Acthuiiv.d Capital $50,003,000 M^i <ind fully paid up $20,000,000 t »cr *e Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS W ii. be, i..- lf Chairman. J. A. Plummer, Esq.,343 words
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Advertisement264 1929-12-20 19 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Capital £3,000,<KK» 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. Shelfcrd, Esq. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS:264 words
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Advertisement39 1929-12-20 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in 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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Article615 1929-12-20 20 DING-DONG STRUGGLE IN THE RAIN. S.C.C. Beat Welch Co. S.C.C. A. Bpts.. C. Co., Welch. 3 pts. Rain, which commenced to fall a few minutes before the kick-off as a light drizzle and later, in the second half, developed into a downpour, tended to spoil the game between the615 words
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Article45 1929-12-20 20 For the Singapore vs. Selangor match the members' accommodation will be enclosed and the Committee request members to wear their badges. Those who have not yet applied for badges for members of their household are requested to do so without delay.45 words
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Article35 1929-12-20 20 The B. Class Final. A. C. C. Perdriau, playing from owe 50, "won the B. Class handicap in the S.C.C. billiard tournament last night, defeating A. S. Banks, owe 75, by 15.35 words
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Article15 1929-12-20 20 "A" Class Final. W. T. Cherry plus 25 vs. H. J. Frewin owe 175.15 words
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Article41 1929-12-20 20 London, Dec. 12. The death has occurred of Mr. James Crawford, private trainer to Sir Victor Sassoon, at Newmarket, at the age of 42. Previously he assisted his brother in India where he controlled Mr. Goculdas' stable.41 words
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Article25 1929-12-20 20 South Africa not to Compete Next Year. London, Dec. 12. Johannesburg. South Africa will not compete for the Davis Cup next year.25 words
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Article106 1929-12-20 20 London, Dec. 12. At the close of play in the Birmingham billiards match Lindrum was 9,168 and Smith 6.650. Mr. Oxlade, Chairman of the Australian Cricket Board of Control, states that Mailey, not having obtained the Board's consent to write in the Press, has automatically disqualified himself106 words
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Article, Illustration200 1929-12-20 20 LEN HARVEY AND JACK HOOD DRAW. Fine Championship Fight. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 18. In a fight ior the British Middleweight Championship Jack Hood, the Birmingham holder of the British welterweight title, and Len Harvey, the Plymouth holder of the British middleweight title, drew after fifteen rounds. London, Dec.200 words
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Article314 1929-12-20 20 Satisfactory Progress Reports. The report for week November 17th. to 23rd. states: Total Flying Time 24 hours 00 mins. Dual Instruction 14 05 Solo Flights 7 40 Passenger Flights 1 10 Tests 1 05 On November 21st. M. J. Field successfully accomplished his first solo flight and314 words
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Article189 1929-12-20 20 Sensational All-British Fight at Pendine. London, Dec. 2nd. A most sensational fight for the world's motor speed record may take place in Great Britain next February. It is understood that the Sunbeam Company are shortly sending a Commission of Inspection, including Mr. Kaye Don. driver189 words
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Article115 1929-12-20 20 PERAK C. A. OPPOSED TO CHANGE. Not Necessary at Present. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Dec. 19. The Perak Cricket Association Committee met yesterday as a preliminary to a general meeting and, in the course of the business, discussed the question of the larger wicket. Seven committee-men115 words
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Article184 1929-12-20 20 A Keen Struggle. [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 12. The weather at Stamford Bridge for the annual Oxford and Cambridge soccer match, was fine and cold but the ground was soft. The match was drawn, each side netting one goal. Oxford attacked strongly, and Vaughan. the Light184 words
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Article462 1929-12-20 20 Plum Warner's Criticism. P. F. Warner selects T. W. Goddard. W. Voce. I. A. R. Peebles. A. Wellard and J. H. Mayer as "the five bowlers of the year." in his interesting Cricketer's Annual. Goddard is blessed with a powerful physique and no day is462 words
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Article155 1929-12-20 20 Biggest Held in India. Karachi, Dec. 9. The biggest flying meeting yet held in India took place yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Karachi Aero Club with the cooperation of the Air Force and Imperial Airways Limited. Thousands witnessed the keenly contested air races and155 words
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Article221 1929-12-20 20 HOW OXFORD DEFEATED CAMBRIDGE. "Merciless Tackling." The story of Oxford's victory in the annual Rugby macth against Cambridge at Twickenham last week is told in the following cable to the Indian papers: Cambridge w,ere easily the more polished team. Their backs handled beautifully and ran strongly, but played221 words
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187 1929-12-20 20 "Demoralizing Influence of Undergraduate Life." London, Dec. sth. Adrian Stoop- writing in the Oxford undergraduate journal Isis, says that as an Englishman he is disappointed that there are not more than five Englishmen in the Oxford inter- Varsity team, but he expresses the opinion that187 words
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Article39 1929-12-20 20 London. Dec. 12. To-day's rugger matches resulted as follows: East Midlands 11. Warwickshire 9 (at Northampton. Newport 22. Cambridge University 9. In a Rugby County Championship match on Dec. 5 Eastern Counties beat Kent 16 5.39 words
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290 1929-12-20 20 What Smokingr Costs John Bull and His Wife. Figures show that English people smoke 912 cigarettes a year each! Every year about £65,000,000 goes into the air in the form of cigarette smoke in the United Kingdom. Towards this vast expenditure the woman smoker is290 words
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