The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 December 1929
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section19 1929-12-21 1 The Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S5. SAiURDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1929. 20 PAGES DAILY. NO. 12,90519 words
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Article1221 1929-12-21 1 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrugo libelli. Juvenal. The Topicist records M» lava's regret at the passing of that cheerful veteran. Sir Ernes'. Birch, of whom it would perhaps not be wron;; to say he was the Father ol Malayan cricket. Sir Ernest lived in the1,221 words
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Advertisement371 1929-12-21 1 WING LOONG. TOR HIGH CLAM3 TAIIXHttNQ. <u t and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HKiH STREET. {Raffles Hotel t MONIA UTTER AND HIS ORCHESTRA I •> PROGRAMME FOR ♦> SUNDAY, DEC. 22nd, at 9.30 p.m. X A S,!. No 2 "OCEAN" A Rubinstein. :.:< ..menu No 1. F. Mendelssohn. 1 V INTERVAL.371 words
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Advertisement193 1929-12-21 1 SANDEMANS CHRISTMAS PORTS f AND SHERRIES 1 QIANDEMAN'S were established in 1790, <|> and the excellent quality of their wines accounts for their high reputation and world- A wide trade to-day. V Y J^' Make your selection from the following:— Y A PORTS. Old Tawny, Douro, White, Old X Y193 words
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Advertisement414 1929-12-21 1 THE DAY'S NEWS. Captain Chichester. a New Zcahnde- took off from C\ro.vdon yesterday in a Moth on a flight to Australia to try and beat Hinkler's record Page 11. The Japanese delegation to the Naval Conference suggest a holiday in battleship construction Page 11. The Washington Post has caused trouble414 words
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Advertisement12 1929-12-21 1 WING LOONG. THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS, 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
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Miscellaneous144 1929-12-21 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 21st. High Water, 2.10 a.m., 8.4, 1.18 p.m., 9.6. Outward mail due. W. Australia mail closes 9.0 a.m. Fraser and Neave Ltd., ex. gen. mtg., noon Pajam Ltd.. ami. mtg.. Derrick Co., noon. Rugby: S.C.C. vs. Selangor, (Trophy) Padang Hockey: R.I. vs. K.L. Y.M.C.A., K.L. Peter Pan144 words
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Article63 1929-12-21 2 LReuter's Service.] London. Dec. 19. An important step in the "peace in industry" movement has been taken at the conference of representatives of the Trade Union Congress and the Federation of British Industries. The confederation of employers* organisations has agreed to denite proposals for63 words
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Advertisement228 1929-12-21 2 KELVEY'S School of DANCING CHARACTER. CLASSICAL, CLOG, EXHIBITION, BALLET. TOE and latest BALL ROOM DANCING. Madame KELVEY 8 Meyer Mansions. ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT V P*m» mm Carried ThMft I P» m the Barrier of A v --the 1§ W RIVER" M V MARY DUNCAM H A Thrilling Romance We B of228 words
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Advertisement356 1929-12-21 2 VICTORIA THEATRS HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS.-4>ECEMBER Mst. 2Sr& 44th. Twice Dally, 5.15 and $.30 p^i. Special Xmas Revival of the Film Version of Sir James Barrie s F-mous Story I "PETER PAN" THE BOY THAT WOULD NOT GROW UP I A PARAMOUNT PICTURE. PRICES: $2 and $1. Children Half Price to Matinees.356 words
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Advertisement392 1929-12-21 2 alhambra: J Tan Chen* Kee, Sole Proprietor. 4 Y Commencing Thursdau* Dec. 19th., Qnd fl X ending Tuesday, Dec. M JL In the Second Show at 9 p. m> <k THE LATEST EMIMRK s X Frank Borzages I THE RIVER With CHARLES FARRELL and MARY DUNCAN 3 V A breathless392 words
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Miscellaneous495 1929-12-21 2 CHURCH SERVICES. St. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. 4TH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.30 a.m Maun.--8 a.m. < choral* Holy Communion and Sermon 10 a.m. Sunday School in St Andrew s School 5.30 p.m. < choral' Evensong and Sermon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. HolyCommunion. Tuesday. Thursday and495 words
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Article1164 1929-12-21 3 COMMENT UPON THREE FILMS. Beauty of "The River." (By Our Film Correspondent]. The River, which very convincingly depicts the awakening of love between a backwoods boy unschooled in the ways of the world and a woman with a past, is adapted from the novel by Tristan Tupper,1,164 words
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Advertisement199 1929-12-21 3 pCTRICITY ECONOMY AND SERVICE 1 I *~f>L£&TRIC I COOKSRY) Jf& I automatic- Jj^ N^ same mmmiik, results t^PMi, every )<: P4nsOk\ MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. TRUTH IN ADVERTISING Tad we stand behind the statement i\ BACKED BY SCIENTIFIC CLINICAL TEST THAT (DESICCATED OX LIVER) Will give new blood and make pale199 words
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Advertisement417 1929-12-21 3 I "RUSTON" I I MEANS RELIABILITY I COLD STARTING />^v/^^mV PI T MPING SETS, |> HOT BULB ''f^SlT^ Al^PßrV^iVl Ml ROAD ROLLERS, A OIL ENGINES h BOILERS. ETC. Y Fullest Service Rendered by "RUSTON" I TRAINED Engineers Attached to Our Staff I UNITED ENGINEERS, LTD.! O (Incorporated in the Straits417 words
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Article939 1929-12-21 4 Standard Tourers Versus Famous Speeders. Many successes have been scored by the New Ford in the last few months, but perhaps never before has it put up so splendid a performance as that of the two Ford touring cars that ran in the Ulster939 words
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Article243 1929-12-21 4 A remarkable run was recently undertaken by an air-cooled six-cylinder Franklin car from London to Glasgow, using bottom gear for the whole of the distance. It is understood that this test was the outcome of many enquiries made at the Motor Show as to the efficiency243 words
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Article329 1929-12-21 4 R.A.C. Suggest a New Offence. The Royal Automobile Club, after considering the first report of the Traffic Commission dealing with road control, the recommendations of which will probably form the basis of legislation, have issued their policy regarding the more important of the recommendations. The R.A.C. consider329 words
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Article858 1929-12-21 4 WHEN INEXPERIENCED DRIVERS ARF FRIGHTENED. Points That Puzzle the Novice. by— THE HON. MRS. VICTOR BRICK VEARS ago there was much discussion as to whether it was harmful to the engine, to use its compression as a brake; and side issues of the discussion858 words
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Article1000 1929-12-21 4 1930 "Metered" Models. Detroit. Mich.. Nov. 9. Compared with the cars of past years the new models of 1930 are being engineered to metered standards of performance, dictated by scientific research. The term "metered" thus used does not mean the metric system, although the system1,000 words
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Advertisement346 1929-12-21 4 I FORD CAR HOUDAILLE HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBERS I H f f OIDAILLE Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, four to fiW//H3 I H 1 1 every Ford car, are entirely defensive in their I H action since they remain inactive and in neutral IJH H H position on smooth roads. Let a wheel346 words
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Article366 1929-12-21 5 NE W CAR PRICE CUTTING PLAN. r H Austin's Bid for Foreign Trade. that an important private meet!;ikt Place between Sir Herbert Austin Motor Company, and *florts )ll( 'rs in connection with new compel British motor-car industry to *a. s mdr^ n more favourable terms in the over**Dr*ss 2? tvs366 words
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Article1211 1929-12-21 5 CENTRAL ORGANISATION IN SHANGHAI. American Project, General Motors, the world's largest builder of motor cars, h*s recently established an organization in China to be known as Genial Mote is China Incorporated. This is foil win:,' out the established policy of Genera! Motors to have an assembly plant or1,211 words
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Advertisement238 1929-12-21 5 I A#? ld A l o>; ~A reS ect amo ntm 8 abn <>st to affection. For t f the Austin soon becomas a valued friend- so T J sound-so utterly depeHdable-so untiring in ite f I pleasing S< uniforml y successful in f •> A A Like countless other238 words
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Advertisement135 1929-12-21 5 V f m^bQ pQSffiS|^B| BH I I r~ Fast rugged, powerful, and with an inherent »oundne« ot design that assures minimum operating cost*, »hc model T 19-A pictured above is ideally adapted tor bus or general utility work. CO.VI£.V/£.vr TERMS CAN BE ARRAXGF.D Oh THE C A C DEFERRED PAYMENT135 words
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Article, Illustration3622 1929-12-21 6 Mildred Barbour - jl THE LOVE STORY OF TWO SISTERS. Mildred Barbour. I By CHAPTER LXII. THE MEETING. T«» started for home in response to Millicenfs wire. He sat in the train and vatched the whirling landscape. He was glad to get away from the part>, but reluctant to return to3,622 words
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Article369 1929-12-21 6 My Dizzy Adventure in the Sky. I vent on board the Rlol— the first woman to be shown the giant airship since it has left the shed. I achieved this privilege by a short head, (writes a Daily Express Womar Correspondent j The thrill of the369 words
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Article, Illustration402 1929-12-21 6 Arthur Peal - BIG BREAKS UNDER LATEST RULES. Arthur Peal. Billiard Topics and Comments. I By Recovering from a Bad ]Hazad •T»HE coming of Walter Lindruni and ClarK McConachy )-»^j set people talking ifcoul their scoring methods. It has been suggest ea that the leviathan breaks with which they are credited can only402 words
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849 1929-12-21 6 Billy Pease - Billy Pease. FROM THE PLAYER'S ANGLE. i i .■^■■■•■■■■■■■■■mmMiiim I k WOULD YOU BE A PROFESSIONAL I > BY I (Middlesbrough and England > I m 11/HEREVER one goes these clays, and no t matter to whom one talks, the cry is al- ways849 words
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Article74 1929-12-21 7 Many Bills of Exchange to be Honoured. London, Dec. 9. It is officially stated that it is anticipated that a large proportion of the £327.000 worth of Bills of Exchange accepted by Messrs. Horstman and Company will be duly honoured at maturity. It is now stated74 words
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Article1341 1929-12-21 7 TWO CURIOUS MOTOR TRAGEDIES. Unexplained Deaths. (From Our Own Correspondent.] 1,0-H:>n, Nov. 21. Two of the most curious motor mishaps— or rather tragedies occurred this week, and! I do not remember anything cf a rimilar nature happening before. Last Saturday a motor car was found stranded in Rowley1,341 words
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Advertisement212 1929-12-21 7 SUFFERED FOR ELEVENJTEARS Pimples on Chest, Neck, Scalp, Face. Cuticura Healed. My trouble took the form of big, red :'fs that affected my chest, neck, Iji and I had some on my face. They 4 a dry nature. After the first frw i they burned badly, and when I got212 words
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Advertisement438 1929-12-21 7 *> T/i^ G/^ o/" 77?e Season |> m Youv cioice now extends from the world-famous "4711" Eau de Cologne to fS^^^StS^^^ other beautiful items of dainty feminine "4711" toiletries. And what more i)[?x —^^H Ji^| delightful and seasonable gifts for remembrance Such gifts, not dear as p^j// 7//wf^i OJO Ju438 words
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Article339 1929-12-21 8 Meeting in the Chinese Chamber. The Executive Committee for the Preservation of the Postal Package Service, Singapore, held a meeting on Wednesday evening in the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, which was attended by representatives of local package service bureaux. It may be stated that this Committee was339 words
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Article130 1929-12-21 8 Retreating Forces Join Hands. [Nanyang Siang Pau Press.] Hong Kong, Dec. 19. The Navy has reached Dosing. Tsi Tingkai's troops entered Takhing on Dec. 18th. Hiung Ho-ping is staying at Szewui. Wong Shao-hung and Pah Sung-hi have retreated to Kwangning and Yuethan. Trains have reached Yuentam. The130 words
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Article148 1929-12-21 8 Yen Shi -shan's Bargain. Shanghai. Dec. 18. The Central Government supervisors have approved deprivation of membership of Wang Ching-wei. Lu Chung-lin and Liu Chi have assumed posts as acting commanders and on the General Staff respectively. Tungkuan announces a renewal of the antigovernment campaign by Tang Sun-tse's148 words
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139 1929-12-21 8 Contract Signed with Eastern Airways Limited. Bombay, Dec. 10. It is understood that a contract has been signed between the Government of India and Eastern Airways Limited for an extension of the air mail service from Karachi to Bombay. In the absence of139 words
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Article74 1929-12-21 8 Sir A. Conan Doyle's Action Settled. London, Nov. 19. The action brought by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle against Oscar Slater for the recovery of £300 advanced towards the expenses of Slater's successful appeal against an old conviction for murder has been settled out of Court. The terms74 words
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Advertisement160 1929-12-21 8 jx^ jj[ K /feSL^^^ A B 1 How Quickly Baby Grows 2 Y^^^ Baby grows more rapidly in the p J first year of his life— that is why his W J food at that time is so important to him; p j J not only must it feed h'm,160 words
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Advertisement263 1929-12-21 8 D.D.D. Prescription is an infallible remedy for Eczema, Psoriasis, Bad Leg, Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Ringworm, Dhobies Itch, or other skin trouble. Salves cannot do the work— they simply clog the pores. D.D.D. is uot a stickv, smelly ointment, but a golden liquid wash which sinks into the pores, washes263 words
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Advertisement519 1929-12-21 8 |I Sailor Savouries arc H just such potted meats tm and fish pastes as you H might make in your H own kitchen. The II chicken u chicken, m and the ham is prime H ham, the lobsters and K| crabs are all freshII boiled straight out of H the519 words
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Article629 1929-12-21 9 COAL BILL THROUGH SECOND READING. Passes By Eight Votes. I Reuters Service. 1 London, Dec. 19. When the debate on the second reading of the Coal-Mining Bill was resumed in the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George the Liberal leader, described the Bill as "incredibly bad." He629 words
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Article183 1929-12-21 9 Minister and Banker Differ. Berlin, Dec. 19. The Schacht-Hilferding friction has been renewed in connection with Government's efforts to negotiate a loan with American bankers of $100,000,000 to replenish the empty exchequer and meet year-end obligations. Herr Schacht is reported to have refused assent unless a new183 words
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Article58 1929-12-21 9 Demonstration in Berlin. Berlin. Dec. 20. A number of unemployed attempted to storm the townhall while the new City Council was holding its flrst meeting. The demonstrators stoned the police who charged and dispersed them. Several arrests were made. It is believed many demonstrators were injured58 words
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Article443 1929-12-21 9 HOW THE CALAMITY OCCURRED. Plane Crashes in a Storm. f ßeuter's Service.] London, Dec. 19. Questioned in the House of Commons regarding the Air Force calamity Mr. Montague (Under-Sec, for AJn stated that the machine crashed in the hills 30 miles south of Tunis in cloudy and443 words
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Article42 1929-12-21 9 [British Radio Officia' Service.] Rugby. Dec. 19. Reports from Nanking staie that the local situation is steadily improving and confidence is restored. The British Consul -General is authorising the return of British women to the town on Saturday.42 words
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Article35 1929-12-21 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 20. News from Nogales. Mexico, says General Carlos Bouquet, chief supporter of the defeated Presidential candidate Jose Vasconcelos. has been executed by Federal troops.35 words
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Advertisement443 1929-12-21 9 BUSINESS CARDS, *5sS N. BUHRIS MlP WIrE AND MASSAGE. 73 9 Kampon* Bahm Road. ""tcTbusiness men. n need of stenographic during rush periods, mail days, rthl Staff illness, to adequately with ><» ir correspondence with the of delay, shall be pleased to lM b c t*d experienced Shorthand ,t o443 words
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Advertisement757 1929-12-21 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. NOTICE is heteby gi wn that tenors are taw nwted for the following materials ,r services, r.nd the' t£S i J»" UCh tOndC m y stained in the Tender Room. Municipal Offices:— Tender Date ot do ing. 3up-,iy or Portland Cement for I x>n the first757 words
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Advertisement322 1929-12-21 9 NOTICES. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Notice under Section 101 of Ordinance No. 135 (Municipal) for making up road and drains at Petain Road, from Fisher Road to Jalan Besar. In connection with notices served under Section 101 of Ordinance No. 135 (Municipal i for making up and draining the above road,322 words
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Advertisement520 1929-12-21 9 NOTICES. FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. Christmas Holidays. On December 23rd, 24th, 26th und 27th. 1929. the Wight Mail Trains between Kuala Lumpur and i Singapore will run in duplicate. The first portions conveying first and second class passengers will run at the advertised timings. The second portions conveying second and520 words
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Advertisement700 1929-12-21 9 EXCHANGE BANKS. It Is hereby notified that the Exchange Batiks will be closed on:— Wednesday, December 25th. Christmas Day. Thursday, December 2«th. Boxing Day AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALE of Valuable wax polished teak household furniture. Cottage piano by the Robinson Piano Co.. Ltd. and also a Delco lighting set (32700 words
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1016 1929-12-21 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS SATURDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1929. THE PASIR PANJANG DECISION. Further reflection regarding the Government decision as to the oil pier at Pasir Panjang, does not in any way dissipate the conviction that the decision is deplorable both from the point of view of the actual circumstance and from1,016 words
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Article106 1929-12-21 10 SUCCESSFUL PERAK VOLUNTEERS. New Company Formed. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Dec. 20. Members of C. Company M.S.V.R. dined at the Grand Hotel this week in celebration of a successful year. Major Elton congratulated his men on their very high efficiency. One platoon had all men efficient others106 words
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Article251 1929-12-21 10 Yesterday's Happy Gathering. Between 700 and 800 children enjoyed the entertainment provided for them by the Catholic Club yesterday afternoon. A true Christmas spirit prevailed and was enhanced greatly by the presence of a live "Father Christmas" who mingled with the children and distributed presents to each251 words
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Article105 1929-12-21 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN* AND RUBBER PRICES. IFREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT] London, Dec. 20, 5.05 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Son* notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £180 (down £3 3 16). Forward £183 4 16 (down £3 3 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington105 words
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Article331 1929-12-21 10 PROPOSED PIER AT PASIR PANJANG. To the Editor. Sir. With reference to your paragraph on the above subject, you have rightly stated that the action of Government in this matter forms "the most striking example of complete disregard for public opinion we have had for many331 words
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Article136 1929-12-21 10 REVIEW OF AMkuu.v POSITION. UN Figures for Next Year I FREE PRESS SKHVIC E C( pyH The circular of Hop,, I the rubber and financial nsis says it will cause a dt< Am^» in America in 1930 but fa A """^Kiori is not thought that trad, w ,il136 words
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Article122 1929-12-21 10 How London Welcomed Rfcl fßeuter:: Scrvce 1 I ondon, \>r, >q The Russian Anibassa.ior M Sokolmbpresented his credentials to tli«- p rinr Wale^ at St. James Pala. Scenes of fervour markrd rrowded demoa. tration of protest against Boviet pel religion in Russia at the Albert audience, the majority122 words
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Article211 1929-12-21 10 Pursuing Southern UUk I Nanyang Sianu Pfeu Pi Horn; Kong. Dtr. 21. The Kwangsi troop Tenghsien and Yonuhu. T entered Wuehou yesterday nvin.ini. kai" troops followed later. Cha: with staffs left for Wuchov ■•■■rday Woof Shao-hung\s troopi Kwangnfni Huai-chap. Chang Ttt-tMMj h U Yang-king. Yu Han-miao and211 words
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Article32 1929-12-21 10 Daily Trains to Hailar. Reuters Far MtWH Mukden. I** News from lUiUr says th« Sovfri have restored railway COmmWD Manchuli and Hailar and an .[>• train from Moscow to Haila:32 words
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Article139 1929-12-21 10 A Fateful Meet inn- [Reuters Seivwi Ne* NM The Viceroy lias agreed 10 tt» meet the political le.ui.rs Ol Nehru. V. K. Patel. M. A. Jtonah, Sapru at Viceregal \odtiv m DW"» (Earlier tables on page 9 The Singapore Amateur has been exempted from NfKJ tl(^ llimB Government139 words
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Advertisement349 1929-12-21 10 THAT CHRISTMAS DINNER. SOUP Pale Dry Sherry. FISH Clicquot, Gbulet or Bellinger Champagne. ENTREES Chateau Larose or Chateau Lafite Kothschild. GAME Pommard or Reaune. SWEETS Finest Sauternes. CHEESE Port, Old Brown Sherry, or Madeira. COFFEE F.O.V. Brandy— BOLS Liqueurs. "The Conno'mseur Comes to Caldbeck**** (ALDBFCK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated muh'r349 words
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Advertisement108 1929-12-21 10 A GIRL WAS RECENTLY SEEN with a skirt down to the ankles. How embarrassing! We suppose something had broken. For all street accidents a tI GAFLA C" POLICY is invaluable. GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE LIFE \SSURANCtS CORPORATION, LIMITEI Hoiu'kontr Bank (hambers. Telephone 6480. JH.fi. WINTER! 3 S TAILOR, I I BATTERY108 words
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Article187 1929-12-21 11 i ONDON -AUSTRALIA FLIGHT. K A.F. Pilot Takes Off. I Routers Service.] London. Dec. 20. chuhvsu-r. a former RAP. pilot. ,t thfM o'clock this morning on to Australia. i;n dcrM<*«l In- will attempt to beat Capt record Beri Hinkler flew from London to 16 days, during which187 words
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30 1929-12-21 11 [Reuter's Service] Paris. Dec. 19. [ran Agra says Lebrix and Rossi Ptrii) made a lorced a landing at Agra reatber but arc continuing to-30 words
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Article59 1929-12-21 11 Ferry Wreck Recalled. I Reuters Service. 1 Sydney. Dec. 20. el to the sinking of the ferryboat '■>: the steamer Tahiti in Sydney War. 3 1927 when 80 persons were Justice Rogers, in the Admiralty Idgmenl that both vessels were DOC lod the owners of the entitled59 words
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Article116 1929-12-21 11 Mr. Kohashi Released. i ßeuters Far Eastern Service! Tokio. Dec. 20. 0 lack of incriminating evidence the authoring after a close examination r 1 Dot to piosecute Mr. Ichita Kolifned from the Cabinet on Nov- fchiU K.b.tshi. Minister of Education. to allegations that he was imertai of116 words
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Article59 1929-12-21 11 I (^hraUs at St. John Lateran. IReuter's Service, i Rome, Dec. 20. occasion of the fiftieth anniversary Tl as a priest there the Pope Basilica of St. John Lateran "lebrated mass. This is the first has celebrated mass outside the r vice the Pope exclaimed "This -•dm t,59 words
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Article42 1929-12-21 11 i Reuters Service. I New York. Deo. 20. "'ingstone centenary medal for Important achievement in the r "Phy in the southern hemisphere dt <1 to Commander Byrd by the graphical Society. Previous reSir Douglas Mawson and ex- "'Sevelt.42 words
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Article34 1929-12-21 11 L ORD BYNG UNWELL. "M* Radio-Officia! Service.! Rugby. Dec. 20. 1 was to have sailed to South tour of convalescence, has, on k Postponed his departure, al**io n ''"mediate anxiety is felt about his34 words
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Article30 1929-12-21 11 'Outer's Service.] Twtr *l U, th Chicaro. Dec. 20. ,h direc "y attributable to 1 which is 30 below zero. Heavy Paralysing traffic. fcflhr rabies on page 9>30 words
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Article570 1929-12-21 11 UA PAPER ON POLITICAL BARGAIN. A Trouble-Making Leader. [Reuter's Service.) Washington, Dec. 20. The peaceful atmosphere surrounding the nm* the Japanese delegation to the London Conference has been shattered bv a control versy which h*« suddenly arisen as a result of an out-spoken leading article in the Washington570 words
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Article215 1929-12-21 11 [Reuter's Service. 1 Paris, Dec. 19. "We shall go to London in a spirit of fair play and we shall lay down our figures on the table but London is only a stage en route for Geneva," declared M. Dumesnil, rapporteur of the Ministry of215 words
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129 1929-12-21 11 On Christmas Eve, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Choir will sing well-known Carols in the Cathedral. The Choir will be in the Gallery, unseen, and there will of course be no organ. At 6.15 p.m. on Christmas Eve there will be Festal Evensong,129 words
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Article388 1929-12-21 11 LIBERAL CHALLENGE ON COAL BILL. Government Work Disorganised. (Reuters Service.] London, Dec. 20. The reason for the practically unanimous Liberal vote against the Government was Mr MacDonalds unexpected refusal to make the concessions demanded by Mr. Lloyd George. In the words of the Daily News "the Premier snapped388 words
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Article149 1929-12-21 11 First Speech for Over a Yer.r. I British Radio Official Service] Rugby, Dec. 20. Great public interest was taken in the announcement made by the Premier in the House of Commons yesterday that the King will deliver the opening address at the five Power naval conference which149 words
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Article57 1929-12-21 11 IReuter's Service.] Mexico City, Dec. 20. The strike on the British-owned Mexican railway has ended. President Portes Gil the arbiter, giving a verdict that the railway must sign the collective labour contract demanded by employees and the strikers must be given wages covering the entire time they57 words
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Article272 1929-12-21 11 Excess Expenditure on Clemenceau Avenue. The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3. held on December 13th. In view of the attitude of frontagers, decided to take no further action under Section 101 with regard to the making up of the further section of272 words
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Article58 1929-12-21 11 DRIVER COMMITS SUICIDE. Passenger Goos Mad. I Reuter BstTtCt.] Barcelona, Dec. 20. Seventeen persons were killed and ten injured by a train crashing into a motorcoaoh on a level -crossing near San Sadurni. Only one out of 28 occupants of the coach was uninjured and he disappeared demented.58 words
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Article120 1929-12-21 11 Fuller Enquiry Demanded. [British Radio— Official Service. 1 Rugby, Dec. 20. Lord Balfour, Mr. Lloyd George and General Smuts, who were members of the War Cabinet which was responsible for the Balfour declaration twelve years ago and for the policy of a national home for the Jewish120 words
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Article224 1929-12-21 11 Police in Control. I Reuters Service.] London. Dec. 19. Further details of the Nigerian riots have been received in London. They give the deathroll in Opobo as 20. Troops of the West African Frontier Force arrived in the town just in time to prevent the mob looting224 words
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Article86 1929-12-21 11 Social Research. [Rsater*-: Service.! I Washington. Dec. 20. Mr. Hoover has appointed a research committee with Mr. W. C. Mitchell. Professor of Economics. Columbia University, as chairman to enquire into significant social changes in American life in recent years. The enquiry into social changes is86 words
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Article105 1929-12-21 11 Steadily Growing Relations. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 20. An important step towards industrial cooperation was taken yesterday when at a meeting of representatives of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress and the National Confederation of Employers' Organisations and Federation of British Industries a permanent105 words
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Article57 1929-12-21 11 Record Damages. [Reuter'c Service.] Detroit, Dec. 2. A jury of eight women and four men awarded the plaintiff in a breach of promise action $450,000. No previous breach of promise verdict in the United States has exceeded half this sum. The defendant is a wealthy real57 words
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Article33 1929-12-21 11 [Reuter's Service.] San Francisco, Dec. 20. Miss Helen Wills, and the San Francisco, broker Mr. Fred Moody 28, have applied for a marriage licence. (Earlier cables on page 9.)33 words
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Advertisement190 1929-12-21 11 We Recommend a Visit to I our Millinery Department I WHERE NOVELTY JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION I> CAN BE SEEN. ATTRACTIVE PANCT t| (g) A SHTKAVS. g||| |v CHOKERS. NOVELTY Xlfry^fc^^ NECKLETS. CIGARETTE (^J^^SoS^^ AXD XW 5 /aSn\ "LURO" PEARL CIGARETTE (jf M^ /JT 1 II NECKLACES. (g) HOLDERS j^™gg°^^Pj^^g2>190 words
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Article, Illustration412 1929-12-21 12 A^A THE SIMPLE LIFE. Two intrepid young Australians. Messrs. Clague and Newnham. are making a canoe trip from Wagga Wagga, N.S.W.. along the wild course of the great Murray River and the Murrumbridgee to Lake Alexandrina. These four pictures give a few glimpses of412 words
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Article1131 1929-12-21 13 MIXTURE OF VERY GOOD AND VERY BAD. The New Sing Sing. A very interesting account of American prisons and of many points in which they differ from ours was given by Mr. E. Roy Calvert secretary of the Howard League for Penal Reform, at the League's luncheon at1,131 words
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Advertisement307 1929-12-21 13 Baby sleeps^— soundly j-y now A A^m^ Before mother gave him^O^v^Sfc Woodward's Gripe Water he used to scream in pain. £CJ^L Now, all his indigestion JS^M trouhles have been soothed #PL e8» awav by this universal wp pj^L English remedy. Mothers r- all over the world rely upon J*^jfeu|^ this307 words
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Advertisement461 1929-12-21 13 a^fv T^ R j l3ll 7 a^ d yOI J keep the dr eaded malaria and other fevers boA a UB! t- u f suffer lers1 ers know th ese statements to be true. 'ASPRO' is occur F^?h T th u attack and a dis P eIl of the attacks461 words
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Advertisement832 1929-12-21 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. Doe S'pore. {IDOMENEUS For London, Rotterdam and832 words
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Advertisement528 1929-12-21 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. Due S'pore. s.s. CITY OF HEREFORD Jan 10 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO Feb 6 M. CITY OF528 words
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Advertisement375 1929-12-21 14 P.&'O. British India and Apcar line. (Incorporated in England). I MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER OfWCTIUCI WITH HIS MAJESTY'S <;OVERN>uv LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SEKVK E. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPt Tonnage. Singapore. Tonna K r. s MANTUA 11,000 Dec.375 words
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Advertisement595 1929-12-21 15 0. S. K. Line. Destinations. v vessel. Arrive. Leave 01 Rotterdam. Hamburg. Bremen rrp via Colombo, Aden, Sald Altal M Jan. 15 Jan 16 Elizabeth, Cape Town, no. Santos. Montevideo Aims [Round -the *orld pissJKr f Manila Maru Dec 30 Jan bar, Dares-Salaam. ..irques. Durban and nb Mexico Mam Jan595 words
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Advertisement517 1929-12-21 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <Jhtd AMERICAN MAIL- LINE TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. I'rcm SINGAPORE and PENANG Yia COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES and GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive pwttq AM mTnE Singapore. Singapore. Penang:. New York. PrS 2£?J lELD Jan 6 Jan 9 Ja Feb. 18 PrS r^r«517 words
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Advertisement545 1929-12-21 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO.. OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated In Holland.) LTOER 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 Penan*) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU545 words
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Advertisement662 1929-12-21 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). 4 FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. RepaJar monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the ir.otor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins662 words
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Advertisement457 1929-12-21 16 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. HOMEWARD MAILS To Colombo, Djibouti, Port Said and Marseilles from Singapore. Gross Tonnage. ATHOS n 15,200 tons Dec. 26 Marseilles via Madras and Pondicherry. CHANTILLY 10,000 tons Dec. OUTWARD MAILS. To Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan. SPHINX 11,400 tons Dec. 22 G. METZINGER 9,400 tons Jan. 5457 words
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Advertisement404 1929-12-21 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Cok 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. **«V« (Incorporated in U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE. D M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan. 12 M.S. SILVERBELLE due Jim. 31 M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 16 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVirt SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO A\» LOS ANGELES404 words
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Advertisement67 1929-12-21 16 LLOYD ROYAL BEUjE SOCIETE ANONYM* (tampon* I :um MONTHLY SFKYICE OF STF.VMIKS from SINGAPORE to VANCOUVER. SEATTLE. LAND AND SAN FRANCU via Hongkong and SruUJfWJ. Steamer. Dur S.n •!> S S. PATAGONIER S.S. SUEVIER For further particulars Iff McALISTER < <> 1' Agents: Singapore^J^ s.s. IMtOTKI'S. For Saigon _and^ >nom67 words
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Miscellaneous673 1929-12-21 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel Lembln and Kuantan (via Gemas waA Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 ajn. 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 6673 words
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Miscellaneous96 1929-12-21 16 City of Dalhart, Amer. 3689, from Baltimore 20. for New York 26. Min, Brit. 367, from Asahan 20, for Asahan 22. Ban Siong Bee, Brit. 74, from B. Pahat 20, for B. Pahat 21. PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Per Op Ten Noort:— Mr. G. G. Mack, Mrs. J. C. Cowap, Mr. H.96 words
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Article270 1929-12-21 17 The Position at the Seletar Base. The Master Attendant, Capt. Geoffrey Preyberg, writes as follows with reference to the question of the clearance of the Dutch tug Zava Zee from the Naval Base, to which we have referred in previous issues: With reference to your article in this270 words
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138 1929-12-21 17 Rough Passage to Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Dec. 14. Arriving in port from Singapore yesterday morning, the N.Y.K. freighter Tsugura Maru reports meeting with exceptionally bad weather during her voyage. Fortunately no damage was sustained by the vessel. She left Singapore on December 6 and138 words
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Article57 1929-12-21 17 Remo as Exhibition Ship. An exhibition of samples of Italian export manufactures will be held on board the Lloyd Triestino m.v. Rcmo due here on the 28th. instant. All business men interested are kindly invited to visit the exhibition and they will find on board clerks in attendance57 words
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Article256 1929-12-21 17 It is notified in the Gazette that the load lines established by law in the countries of Prance. Netherlands. Sweden, Japan. Denmark. Belgium and Portugal are in future to be recognised locally and their ships will not be liable to detention for non-compliance with the provisions of Part256 words
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Article586 1929-12-21 17 Westinghouse Progress. The recent revival of shipbuilding throughout the world has centered the attention, as never before, of those engaged in the design, construction and operation of ships, on questions of economical ship operation and the relative merits of the several present forms of of ship586 words
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348 1929-12-21 17 Italian Position. Rome, Nov. 8. In view of the belief that Italy is now reconsidering her previous attitude of uncompromising hostility towards the abolition of submarines, special interest attaches to a recent article by "Sinus" in the Mattino of Naples. The Mattino. especially since its recent348 words
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Advertisement174 1929-12-21 17 Ji^riS famous I j pi ORANGE-SMASH Hjfl has sm ashed all /JflK^llil th«» f\ *lr i PSP lt is pure, fjjjHl FRAMROZ I (PRONOUNCED FIL O SAN) II I h revitalizes and rejuvenates! A Healthy Outlook He remembers when this was just a jungle, how was afraid he would never174 words
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Advertisement33 1929-12-21 17 BEAUTIFUL RATTAN CHICKS AND BERTAM PANELS, Ideal for Bungalows and Clubs. Superior quality hard wear. Old chicks promptly repaired. For quota. tion write to MOHD. BIN HOOSJUNSAH, 66, ROBINSON ROAD. Phone No. 2454.33 words
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Advertisement238 1929-12-21 17 c lhe Mothers I You wiU be proud of baby's progress I if you feed him on Mellin's Mixed I at directed, MeUin's Food contains I •verything necessary for Baby's healthy I development. When you give Mellin's I you know you are doing the next I best thing to feeding238 words
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300 1929-12-21 18 The British Broadcasting Corporation's broadcast of the Armistice Day Service at the Cenotaph, London, on November 11th. was successfully relayed by Beam telephony from England to Canada and rebroadcast by a chain of stations throughout the Dominion. The sounds of the ceremony were picked up300 words
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Article191 1929-12-21 18 Government Control of Politics. Rome, Nov. 13. Up to the present broadcasting has not made much headaway in Italy; Its developme/u hasbeen slow, and its popularity strictly limited. With the New Year all this is to change. Rome, says the Giornale d'ltalia, is to have191 words
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172 1929-12-21 18 Some remarkable figures regarding valve life are contained in an article published recently in "World Radio," an official publication of the British Broadrastinp Corporation. Estimating the average life of the Marconi water-cooled valves in use at SXX. SGB and Brookman's Park, the writer states that while172 words
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Article164 1929-12-21 18 if everyone lived wireless lives. Parents and children, husbands, wives, Right from the cradle to the grave. Think how much trouble it would save! Right on the hour a wave would warn The slecprt- to arise at morn. Turn on his bath upon the spot, And make164 words
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Article119 1929-12-21 18 Alleged Embezzler Arrested. London, Dec. 5. The New York police a few days ago wirelessed to Scotland Yard the photograph of a man wanted in connexion with a deficit at the bank where he was employed and who was believed to have gone to England. A119 words
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Article819 1929-12-21 18 SOME BENEFITS FROM WIRELESS. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) JP VERY new improvement which science provides for overcoming distance gives mother great impetus to man's knowledge and x> the advance of civilisation. The printing press has extended learning throughout the world, the railroad, the steamship, the motorcar819 words
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Advertisement156 1929-12-21 18 48^ s l"^1 U iSB ta f iffJl Don't tak« risks. Th« w /K iAIbI antiseptic vapour* liberated by Eftm' fgjlfcfc^Sfciw VI Pastilles quickly kill tb# germs that hot in tk« if^'l 1 obscure bye ways ei the noso, throat and ttint |V i^* Mw •oothing the «Hectsd puts. Doctors156 words
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Advertisement269 1929-12-21 18 ATHgiy. jjppYH a- a OF ALL DEALERS AND GROCERS IN MAI AVA a ""F. A.BARTHOLOMEUSZ IL°^ I TAIKOO SUGAR j X CUBES and HALF CUBES X !C packed in f 1 lb. cartons, 3 lb. 5 lb tins I GRANULATED I I|t packed in f 1 lb. cartons, 5 lb269 words
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Article120 1929-12-21 19 Yesterday's Alterations. LOANS. S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1926 red. 1956,66 $22,000,000 104 105 S.S. and F.M.S. 5 p.c. Vic. of 1920 red. 1934 $15,074,300 104V, 105 c.i. Buyers Sellers. Bukit Arang ($1) 1.00 1.05 Hong Kong Tin (5s 17s 6d 18s 6d Huey Yot Pref. 9s120 words
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Article118 1929-12-21 19 Yestei clay's Alterations. Dec. 20th., Closing Prices. Bayers Sellers. Batu Caves 1.07 '.2 110 Hong Fatts 64 68 Johan Tin 32 M- 35 Kuyohs 13 15 Kuchai 1.25 1.29 Rahman Hyd. 1.35 1.40 Sungei Luas 29 prem 31 prem. Talam 1.27 1.32 l i Ayer Hitam 12s118 words
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Article218 1929-12-21 19 December 20. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2 |3 15,16 London 3 months' sight 213 78 London 60 days 1 sight 21 3 13'16 London 30 days' sight 2 f3 25 32 London demand London T. T. 213 llflj Lyons and Paris demand 1431 Hamburg, demand 234 New218 words
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Article222 1929-12-21 19 December 20. Tin 200 Tons $94.00 Gambler 9 jq Pepper White fj s Pepper Black 43 Flake Tapioca 550 Pearl Sago Small 800 Copra Sundried 9 40 Rice, Anatn No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle tNew> 830 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice. Rangoon222 words
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63 1929-12-21 19 I December 20th., 12 o'clock noon. Tone of Market. -Dull. C.I. P. New York 7',. New York Spot Sheet Gets 15 3 4 per lb. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S equal to London Standard. Spot 26 26' Standard R.S.S. on Tender December 26' 26" January 26 363 words
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Article316 1929-12-21 19 To Rank With Rubber and Tin. A special meeting of the advisory committee of the Department of Agriculture was held on Thursday. Dec. 12. for the purpose of discussing progress in relation to the development of the tea industry, at which various members of the planting public interested316 words
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Article214 1929-12-21 19 ROSE MACPHAIL AND PENMAN LTD'S REPORT. Singapore. Dec. 20. Rubber. London. 7 T sd. 1 16d. down. 4 p.m. Price iL'don. Std.) Spot 26 l 4 S.S. R.S.S. on Tender Jany. 26» a Feb. 27> 4 Jan-March 27 Apr-June M%. Slightly easier. Tin. London. £186 7s 6d.214 words
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Article218 1929-12-21 19 Singapore, Dec. 19. The tone of the market shows little change and price movements have been small. To-day's cables quote London down 1 16d at T T sd and New York down cent gold at 15 gold. These prices show declines of 3 16d and cent gold respectively,218 words
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Article80 1929-12-21 19 Stock Drops from $103 to $6. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 10. On a petition of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, a federal judge has appointed a receiver for the International Engineering Corporation one of the leading power-generating equipment concerns in the world. Before the crash the corporation's80 words
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Article76 1929-12-21 19 No Tin Restriction for the Dutch I FREE PRESS SERVICE —COPYRIGHT London, Dec. '20. The tin market is irregular. Easterns are harder. Both Kamunting and Pangnga have passed their dividends this yuar. Mr. Byrne, chairman of the latter, stated that they welcomed a scheme of restriction. The Financial76 words
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Article34 1929-12-21 19 Lumut pays a final dividend of 12 making 22 1 Sir Prank Swettenham presiding at the meeting said he considered better days were ahead but he could not say when or how.34 words
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Article19 1929-12-21 19 The rubber market opened this morning at 7 13-16 and 8 4-16. The tone was easier.19 words
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Article14 1929-12-21 19 The report of British American Tobacco Company shows a profit of £6.337.772.14 words
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Article98 1929-12-21 19 Good Prospects for the Future. I From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Dec. 10. At the annual meeting of Telok Kruin Tin the ihairman. Mr. Brash, reported that tinvear:. profit was $44,500. making with the balance from last year $56,823 Interim dividends amounted to 25 per cent. There98 words
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Article144 1929-12-21 19 Singapore. Deo. 20. This week there Ls little to be said about the market which has been lifeless and inclined to sag, and it seems probable that this inactivity will continue for the remainder of the year. The American questionnaire figures had little effect on any144 words
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30 1929-12-21 19 I Reuter's Service! Washington. Dee. 29. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank has lowered the discount rate to 4' a per cent.30 words
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Advertisement390 1929-12-21 19 ASSETS EXCEED $10,000,000 AOOTT^ rpiir. nnmm ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $35,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). uunnnu. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, jineaoore t™~ ATTKACTIVE PLANS OF ASS, «ANr K A C< P d A<± Secreton AGENTS WANTED nuKAl*, W. RAPER. ROBINSON, F. I. A.390 words
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Advertisement421 1929-12-21 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BIMUNG CORPORATION. ft »rporated in Hong Kong). HEAi? OFFICE: H~NG KONG. Atithortofxi Capital $50,003,000 i and fully paid op $20,000,000 ..crcrve Fund— Sterling 6,000,000 T t Silver 114,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS W. H. Bell, hs^.. Chairman. J- A. Plummer, Esq., Deputy421 words
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Advertisement359 1929-12-21 19 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). S**"** 1 £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 aid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,612,046 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. r> M R y rie Es <I-. Chairman. r. R. Chalmers Esq. Charles J. Hambro Esq J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Shelford, Esq. Sir Thomas359 words
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Advertisement271 1929-12-21 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. RUBBER STATISTICS. Estate and Dealers* Stocks. The following is a Census271 words
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Article261 1929-12-21 20 HOME LEAGUE FOOTBALL. To-day's Programmes. To-day's programme in the English and Scottish leagues is as follows: Division I. Birmingham vs. Sunderland. Blackburn R. vs. Manchester C, Grimsby T. vs. Sheffield W Huddersneld T. vs. Bolton W., Leicester C. vs. Burnley, Liverpool vs. Arsenal, Manchester U. vs. Leeds U.,261 words
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Article249 1929-12-21 20 One of the most interesting questions in the minds of those who follow the fortunes of the English League football clubs is as to how much longer Plymouth Argyle can maintain their unbeaten record in the Southern Section of Division 111. At present, of course, they are249 words
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Article25 1929-12-21 20 [Reuters Service.] London, Dec. 19. In an F.A. Cup replay Rotherham beat Scunthorpe 5 4. In the Northern Halifax beat Wrexham 2 o.25 words
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Article193 1929-12-21 20 To-day's Trophy Match. The annual Rugby trophy match between Singapore and Selangor is being played on the Padang this afternoon. Kick off promptly at 4.45. The Singapore side has been completed by S. E. King. Changes have been made in both sides and the XV will line up as193 words
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Article96 1929-12-21 20 Asiatic Match. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. Dec. 20. Perak's last rugger match this year, against Negri Sembilan to-morrow will see a new side owing to half the usual team being unable to travel. The following leave to-night for Seremban Smallwood. Brander, Macarthur, Beaumont, Fargus, Hill, Towers,96 words
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Article83 1929-12-21 20 S.C.C. "A." 2: S.R.C 3. Though they enjoyed most of the game an B.C.C. "A" eleven were beaten by the odd goal In five by the SRC. on the Recreation Club's ground last evening; after being two down in the first half. Pedlow and Elliott scored for the B.C.C.83 words
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Article227 1929-12-21 20 A BUSY DAY COMING IN JANUARY. Judge's Comment. Upon cases being continually adjourned until the next sitting of the court on January 17th, in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday Mr. Justice Thorne remarked that someone was going to have a busy time on that day. He hoped the Assistant227 words
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Article90 1929-12-21 20 Andre Vinay's Tragic Mistake. Andre Vinay, an Italian, for many years professional at Cagnes-sur-Mer Golf Club, who numbers many British golfers among his friends, was recently involved in a tragic shooting accident. He was out game-shooting when he noticed something moving behind a bush.90 words
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Article109 1929-12-21 20 Hurlingham To Play Matches In America Next Year. The New York Times states that negotiations have been concluded between the Hurlingham Club and the United States Polo Association for a series of international matches to take place at Westbury (Long Island) next year. The first match will be109 words
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Article84 1929-12-21 20 New Zealand Bowler Takes 10 for 4 Runs. Playing for Toombul against South Brisbane Ron Oxenham, the Queensland allrounder, took seven for 33. Earlier in the season he took all 10 wickets for 32 for Toombul. The Surrey player, Andy Ducat. who is coaching for the Queensland84 words
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Article106 1929-12-21 20 For the Ladies' medal (Bogey) played on Wednesday and Thursday sixteen cards were taken out and the following were the best returned Mrs. H. Harding, 3 Up Lady Colina Hussey, l Mrs. A. Duncan, 1 Mrs. Barlow All Square Mrs. F. A. Morrell, 1 Down Mrs. E.106 words
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Article69 1929-12-21 20 Jose Santa from Brazil. Jose Santa, the Portuguese with whom Jack Stanley, (a victim of Camera) fought a draw at the Albert Hall on Tuesday, is described as a new Camera, for he stands 6 ft. BJi8 J i ins. and weighs 17 st. 4 lb. The69 words
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Article216 1929-12-21 20 he is out. It was not until 1800 that the spot where the ball pitched and its subsequent course had to be taken into consideration by the umpire. There were the same principal ways of getting out in 1774 as nowadays. The most marked difference of all is a clause216 words
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Article1161 1929-12-21 20 THE GAME OF OUR FORBEARS. A Rarity Among Books. The discovery of Boxall's book on the game of cricket in the testator's box at a London bank has led to another "find." Boxall we described as the first technical treatise on playing this pastime, and fixed the date1,161 words
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Article1091 1929-12-21 20 TIMES CORRESPONDENT ON SIAM. A Country to be Envied. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Dec. Tl. Mr. W. B. Harris, for a number of years The Times correspondent in Morocco, last year spent some time in Bangkok and in his book just published "East for Pleasure" has1,091 words
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