The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1929
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Title Section19 1929-12-23 1 The Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINC\PORE, SA MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1929. 20 PAGES DAILY. NO. 12,90619 words
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Article372 1929-12-23 1 A remarkable precedent was created m Johore yesterday when Mr. Justice McCabe Reay summoned the Legal Adviser, Mr. W. Pryde, Mr. A. B. Cobden Ramsay (Private Secretary to the Colonial Secretary) and Mr. K. C. David, Supt. of Printing: Office, for contempt Page 10. The essentials of372 words
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Article827 1929-12-23 1 That great artist of the theatre, Theodore Komisarjevsky. has written a book about his wanderings, m which he singles out for notice and for praise the chemists' shops of England. They blaze their colours to the urban air. and he finds them beatific. Particularly he likes the827 words
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Advertisement214 1929-12-23 1 rO l' C AN PURCHASE ANYWHERE FALLOW ARIELL'S WORLD gENOWNED CAKES. jßaffles Hotel CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. f MAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2Uth. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCING TILL 2 A.M. X 1 lv>fklv 1 o $4.00. X TMAS SIGHT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th. X j OLD ENGLISH DINN^ K ETl214 words
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Advertisement292 1929-12-23 1 The OLD TIME WAYof MAKING I g NEW FRIENDS j M L t i**i ,_i i^ H ttßtTk* *••>»* ?»**2^^^^^ff i iJr i I v?) BULLOCH LADE Pedigree Scotch Whisky I I Sole Agents McALISTER Co., Ltd. I I EUROPE HOTEL 1 "Renowned by Re«#mmendaUon' I X CHRISTMAS EVE, December292 words
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Advertisement100 1929-12-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. All are welcome at Whiteaway's toyland P"age 6. Sime Darby and Co., are Aristo agentsPage 17. Buy an H.M.V. and you will ha^e the best Page 11. Notices by Ribeiros and Singapore Harbour Board Page 9. A Parker Duofold will make a nice Christmas gift Page 17. The100 words
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Advertisement11 1929-12-23 1 FOR DAINTY PASTRY SWALLOW ARIELL'S PATENT ROLLER FLOUR IN 51ft BAGS.11 words
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Miscellaneous81 1929-12-23 1 THE WEEK. Monday, 23rd. High Water, 3.55 a.m., 8.0, 3.32 p.m.. 8.5. Malacca Pinda mtg., 64-6 Market Street, noon. St. Joseph's O. B. reunion dinner, 7.30 p.m. Hockey: S.C.C. "A" vs. V.MC.A., Padang; S.R.C. vs. Borneo-Boustead; S.C.C. y Band, Tanglin. Peter Pan film, Theatre, 5.15 and 9.30. Tuesday, 24th. High81 words
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372 1929-12-23 2 How Foreigners Will Fare When Extrality Goes. Peking. Foreigners here are a.>king two questions. One Is. what treatment will foreigners receive In the "modern" prisons of China when extraterritoriality is abolished. The other is what justice will they obtain m the "modern Courts of China.372 words
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Article282 1929-12-23 2 London Sentence on Devil's Island Refugee. Eddie Guerin, the man "who has figured m crimes which have echoed throughout the world, who escaped from Devil's Island, ana who was the accomplice of the notorious "Chicago May," was sentenced at the London Sessions m mail week to282 words
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Article127 1929-12-23 2 Performances for Charity. Cox and Harder Shows are attracting large attendances to the Malay Volunteer ground at Eras Basali Road, where "all the fun of the fair" may be had at very low prices. One of the big features is provided by Jake Cox, who makes127 words
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Article116 1929-12-23 2 At the Theatre. The revival of the screen version of Sir J. M. Barries immortal play. Peter Pan, loved by younß and old. which was first released by Paramount some years ago, is a singularly appealing touch by the management. To children ever>*here the story must make a116 words
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Advertisement347 1929-12-23 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. Madame KELVEY— B Meyer Mansions. ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT V Pud e» Carried Them K^^Ps m347 words
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Advertisement307 1929-12-23 2 VICTORIA T heatr:e HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS. DECEMBER 23rd. and 24th Twice Daily, 5.15 and 9.30 djb. Special Znas Revival of the Film Version of Sir James Bsrrie's F.mous Story. "PETER PAN" THE BOY THAT WOULD NOT GROW UP A PARAMOUNT PICTURE. PRICES $2 and $1. Children Half Price to Matinees. Date307 words
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Advertisement361 1929-12-23 2 fALHAMBRAS Tto Ch€O|C Kee > Sote Proprietor. X Commencing Thursday, Dec. ending Tuesday, Dec. 24th In the Second Show at pm T THE LATEST EMPIRK NKWg X Frank Borzage's 1 THE RIVER V with CHARLES FARRELL and Mary dun A breathless drama m the magnificent North-western J The passionate conflict361 words
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110 1929-12-23 3 "Indulge m Spiritual Exercise." IReuter's Service.] Vatican City. Dec. If). The text of the Pope's speech on the occasion of the secret consistory on Dec. 16 has been published. It exhorts the faithful to "indulge m spiritual exercises" and recalls the fact that Jesus retired110 words
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Article177 1929-12-23 3 British Fruit Growers Hit by Dumping. Import figures prove the. harm caused to British fruit growers by the dumping of chemically preserved fruit from the Continent. This Iruit, which is packed m barrels and treated with sulphur di-oxide, is used for jam making. It is pointed out177 words
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Article169 1929-12-23 3 Released from Vows to Litigate. St. Louis, tU.S.A.). A nun who m 1926 was released from her vows to fight for an inheritance as Miss Jeanne Lemesneger now plans to reenter the Convent of the Good Shepherd m St. Louis, although she is assured of worldly169 words
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98 1929-12-23 3 King Listens m to Ceremony. (British Radio Official Service.! Rugby, Dec. 15. While the memorial to his mother, the late Queen Alexandra, was being unveiled at Copenhagen yesterday, King George listened m on his wireless set at Buckingham Palace. It was at the King's request98 words
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50 1929-12-23 3 (.British Radio Official Service. I Rugby, Dec. 15. Alderman Logan, the Labour candidate, was yesterday returned unopposed as Member of Parliament for the Scotland Division of Liverpool. The by-election was necessitated by the death of Mr. T. P. O'Connor, who sat as an Irish Nationalist.50 words
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Article57 1929-12-23 3 [British Radio Official Service. 1 Rugby, Dec. 15. The Dominions office states it is understood that Sir Charles Fer'gusson will leave New Zealand on the expiry of his term of office as Governor-General on Feb. 1, 1930. Lord B'.edisioe, the Governor-General-designate- has arranged to leave this57 words
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Article77 1929-12-23 3 Mr. John Barrymore, the famous American actor and film star, is seriously ill at Los Angeles suffering from influenza, states the Central News. Mr. John Barrymore married Dolores Costello, the film star, last November. The marriage is a romance of the screen, the two having:77 words
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Article21 1929-12-23 3 The tender of Chan Tlew Kirn of $108,500 for the erection of a new poet office at Malacca has been accepted.21 words
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Advertisement187 1929-12-23 3 Cinema m your oiou home You can make your own movies with Cine-Kodak For grown up peopU or f or ff»l»Ww the appeal of this H oim Cinema ia irrrs shble !n add ton to sl.owmg pictim-s O< JTOUf own taking, you ran hire, from tlie K<> btCOpe" Libraty, films187 words
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Advertisement280 1929-12-23 3 |^@H juice into it. ■Ll.T>Kffihil Before a tet of tawia, wJ3 J I rxn B'*** of cooJB I ing Montserrat* and ■k jX equip yourself with ■JJJ||[JJjß|ljjll *he on-coming game. cahtatod limes. MONTSEWOT LIMS JUICC Of all Dealer*. Prepared m England by EVANS SONS LESCHER WEBB, Ltd. Liverpool and London-280 words
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Article1335 1929-12-23 4 Treasures of the Kensington Museum. A STOREHOUSE OF MEMORIES. 5 By ROSE PATTERSON J» i Correspondent of the Free Press and the N.A.N.A.] London, Nov. 27. IN a quiet houoe with a trim garden, not far from the Albert Hall, a yellow and black be1,335 words
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Advertisement335 1929-12-23 4 A; MERR i CHVIoTMAo When you buy the new racquet don't forget to specify that it must be strung with Armour's gut. Armour's tennis strings are made m a wide variety of grades from the Davis Cup Spiral for tournament play to moderately priced strings for ordinary use. You will335 words
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Advertisement61 1929-12-23 4 I INVICTA WATCHES X T am V|Tk iMOtKMrjiCmVjtwm i lfVfK/i&H''i P^ IIM IDI UtmJ nl A fmmrUrJri fw*/H I lL3l*£Hqi 1,1 BH HKlAfl X The Watch of Quality Combined with the Essence X of Accuracy and Refinement. Reliable Time-Keepers. JL V Stocked by all Watch Dealers throughout the X S.S.61 words
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Advertisement261 1929-12-23 4 Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, v c^ d spices and consummate skill* that% k > t.i 5 HOW 1 it s made MACONOCHI^S MAKE IT «v YAU *OO»tTot|| 8 A Healthy Outlook He remembers when this was just a jungle, how he was afraid he would never see those young healthy261 words
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Article509 1929-12-23 5 VETERAN FRENCH STATESMAN PASSES. His Eventful Presidency. [Reuters Service.] Paris, Dec. 21. The death has taken place of the ex-French President, M. Loubet. Born at Marsanne on December list, ifejB Emile Francois Loubet crowned a lo:\g political career by filling the Presidency of the French Republic for509 words
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Article107 1929-12-23 5 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Deo. 20. Five men, Congressman Kaynor. his secretary, an Army pilot. Captain H. A. Dingar, and two mechanics, were killed m an aeroplane crash at the military aerodrome at Bollingfield. Washington. Dec. 21. > The pilot m the Bollingfield air tragedy107 words
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Article66 1929-12-23 5 Sequel to Capture of Native Chief. [Reuter's Service.] Khartum, Dec. 20. A recalcitrant chief m the Lafofa region of Talodi m the Nuba Hills was captured by a joint force of the Sudan Defence Force and the Police. Tribesmen the following day fired on the troops,66 words
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Article68 1929-12-23 5 Scullin's Defence - AUSTRALIA'S PROTECTION POLICY. Scullin's Defence [Reuters Service.] Melbourne, Dec. 20. At a luncheon of the Australian Association of British Manufacturers Mr. Scullin, the Premier, defended the new Australian tariff as consistent with Australia's policy of protection. Mr. Scullin explained that Australia's absten- tion from the League conference on a tariff68 words
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Article54 1929-12-23 5 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 20. Router learns that Opobo is now quiet and that the situation m Calabar Province is rapidly approaching normal. The Resident believes that the crisis is past. Everything is quiet m Owerri Province except m two remote and unimportant centres where an54 words
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Advertisement186 1929-12-23 5 k <r- |i 'till "i\ iv'o*^*i J^ Biffi tL7 j^-JtwJmß -^^W Portable Adding Machine I Whatever the nature of your fiinin» n «hi urn -n prac.ical solution of it m find E I A^^x^A^ssr^ss^ I i BRINKMANN 00. I Sole Agents: S.S. and F.M.S. f THE EASTERN STUDIO. LEE, PHOTOGRAPHER,186 words
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Advertisement95 1929-12-23 5 f ASTHMA^ Sufferers from (3^^9Bfi I 5 Aachxna find m- nm U I itant relief m U8 Jo| I thU ftandard Xl f| g remedy of 60 Wi I B vcrnr* ■»m»wit t^g l l&i L AtflOdbcmteß. S^T^S^ GALVANIZED WIRE NETTING FOR TENNIS COURTS. With Galvanized Pipe Poles to match.95 words
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Advertisement220 1929-12-23 5 pßPjj^^P^lpl sends greetings to the Jv^^^^M millions of users ot £'7 \W. Dunlop products XC^J^^D throughout the world, Si ar| d gives its pledge tnat n 1930 the traditional Dunlop quality /Jt-j^^Vv will be maintained. ft /%^l r f Prince's Plate *Zhe only lasting substitute jor Sterling Silver The life220 words
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Article361 1929-12-23 6 Herdsmen's Many Months' Task. Montreal. The great drive which will see 3^ooo head of reindeer transferred from the west coast of Alaska to the eastern delta of the Mackenzie River will- begin as soon as the winter freeze comes, judging by reports received by the North-West Territories361 words
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Article299 1929-12-23 6 Licensing Commissioner's Criticism. London. Nov. 22nd. Much interesting information about England's quaint licensing laws is being disclosed m the evidence before the Royal Commission on Licensing. It appears, for instance, cot^trary to the public impression and experience, that the only part of a train licensed for299 words
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Article273 1929-12-23 6 "No Tampering With Our Heads." Belgrade. Nov. 12. The recent experience of two young American anthropologists should be a warning to all who are inclined to think that the measurement of heads has, m the eyes of officials, no influence on nationality. The two anthropologists273 words
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Advertisement482 1929-12-23 6 WHITEAWAYS TOYLAND WELCOMES ALL ££> f L.M.S. WOOD FNGINES. jVWr ijL t^^^W^mSS^ Improved models, mounted on hard"*wir\ '/ftm ~i^\. wood wheels ancl fitted with steel W w Price $130. $2.25 ea. "SCOOTER" No. F. 16. THE FAIRYCYCLE AND All steel folding model with SIDECAR. wood handle and red disc Nicely482 words
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Advertisement277 1929-12-23 6 YAP HENG *> G r ivr s a ntg a r* s a?; FROM DECEMBER Ist. to DECEMBER 3ot h E Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen m Full Sizes and l^ Trade Mark. v^jJ €>^ cattle/ JOHN HAIG CO., LTD., Distillers of Scotch Whisky .since 1627 I Local Ajrents THE277 words
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Article348 1929-12-23 7 Position of Airscrew and Engine. Berlin, Nov. At to-day's meeting of the Scientific Association for Aviation, Dr. Rumpkrr discussed the future of long-distance air-craft. He considered that, with the increasing adoption of multi-engined aircraft, the position of the airscrew was of great importance. In the interests of safety348 words
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Article28 1929-12-23 7 i ßritish Radio— Official Service.! Ra*by, Dee. 2f 81r William Millifan, the eminent laryngoJo*tot and aural surgeon of Manchester, died last night aged 65 years.28 words
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Article277 1929-12-23 7 Threatened Seizure by Nanking. Shanghai, Nov. 10. A scheme is now afoot m Nanking to seize the .estates of the Confucius family of Shantung. This is disclosed by the publication of a vigorous protest on the part of Kung Tehcheng, the 77th )ineal descendant of Confucius. The277 words
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Article88 1929-12-23 7 [Reuter's Service.l London, Dec. 19. In the House of Commons at question time Viscount Wolmer asked whether Government proposed to make further representations to the signatories of the Kellogg Pact regarding the violation of the pact by Russia. Mr. Dalton (Foreign Under-Sec.) replied as he intimated on88 words
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Advertisement94 1929-12-23 7 Iv s <^>7 /rut puc twit rurroQ i SIV- jb^p j r f j IF ALL DEALERS AND GROCERS IN MALAYA «*f. A.BARTHOLOMEUSZ 12™-"= K^b^f Spond w\ less jtsS^ Clothes j^^ IF you remember that harsh, impure soaps ruin clothes, and that Sunlight Is supreme m purity, you must agree94 words
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Advertisement156 1929-12-23 7 I^^BL^^fc^»^C^ ]Ljp^ s= 3K}K~ rr 7\^~ mm prices and specifications jnlju.l^ j I clionf «v»tli<mt notice) "il i^^MsfUlPyjy M PB^s^ißßi i^ A RECORD LOW PRICE ../or large and beautiful a knight -enained car The new style Willys-Knight "70-B" is bringing a higher order of tO WER COST pleasurable, carefree motoring156 words
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Article858 1929-12-23 8 TRE INDIAN AGENT'S REPORT. Conference Arrangements. (By Our Indian Correspondent.* I lereived the other day a copy of the third and rerhaps the last annual report from the pen ot Rao Sahib R. Subbayya Naidu on the n\>rfctn{ of the Indian Agency during J923. The Kao Sahib, who858 words
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Article91 1929-12-23 8 Nanking Government and Mr T Obata. (Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service! ToUio, Dec. IJ>. In spite of the Foreign Ministers request to Nanking for an immediate reply the Nan king Government is still hesitating to recognize the Japanese appointment of Mr Obata 1 to Minister to China. MR. KOBASHI91 words
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Article44 1929-12-23 8 4w w Ham Penan Municipal President, has presented a cup for competition between the Penan* and the KedahMoht medan Football Associations to be known as T an Xe *> n <** This, cup ZLTs the Arthur Cup which has been won ou?rt^t *>y Pen*ng M.F.A. «wi.n«in44 words
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Advertisement423 1929-12-23 8 H Beauty Charm Reveal P^EL J T<» maintain daintiness and t^^Wk tfflm H J freshness, even after a whole V^^^ day's tennis, use "4711." A little ijjC^^L dabbed on the wrists or temples JU£ 'tISM Jlf I or inh;iled immediately refreshes *> /■Bfi^rSf^^^* iHM^Sw I and restores vigour. For daily423 words
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Advertisement271 1929-12-23 8 A GIFT I every man appreciate* I E^^ T ll WiU a PP reci ate sincerely E j the gift of a Parker Duofold Fountain Pen Desk Set. The busy man's friend it j keeps its smooth-writing Parker Duofold j Pen always m sight and reach. I And for writing271 words
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Article2201 1929-12-23 9 R.G.A. AND UNIFIED SELLING. The Grouping: Report. We publish below the full text of the report n co-operative selling adopted by the Rubber Growers Association on Nov. 18, at a meeting at which resolutions were also approved that the Council, m adopting th« report and tiie recommendations for2,201 words
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Article196 1929-12-23 9 FRENCH VIEW OF LONDON CONFERENCE. "Will Not Take a Back Seat." f ßeuters Service J Paris, Dec. 20. Th« French Naval policy vas defined by M. Leygnes, the Minister of Marine, speaking iii the Naval estimates debate m the Chamber today. He said the London Conference would be196 words
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Article69 1929-12-23 9 Rash Christinas Philanthropy. [Reuter's Service. 1 Berlin, Dw. 21. The Municipal Council has granted six million marks speciar Christmas bonus to the unemployed, despite the Burgomasters warning that the Treasury is empty. The City of Berlin has now got into such a financial tangle that the provincial69 words
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Article31 1929-12-23 9 I Renter's Service.] London. Dec. 20. A Judge m chambers to-day released on £5.000 bail Albert Edward Tabor, one of the defendants m the Hatrv case.31 words
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Article173 1929-12-23 9 The following is the health bulletin of the League of Nations' eastern bureau, for the week ended December 14th. Berber*: 5 smallpox cases and 3 deaths. Alexandria: 2 plagie cases and 1 death. Baghdad: 1 plague case and 1 death: 10 smallpox eases and 6 deaths. Bombay:173 words
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198 1929-12-23 9 DARE YOU LOOK THE WEIGHING MACHINE IN THE FACE SKINNY MEN AND WOMEN— DONT MISS THIS You lorn health m you lose w. »>i.t all yo'jr mmm strength fOM ;iml you have- nothing tr fall back on whvn illne>s strikes > ti. |f jou h;:ve fiTMI no all hop,. ,>f198 words
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Advertisement543 1929-12-23 9 BUSINESS CARDS. MISS N. BUHRIS I MIDWIFE AM© MASSAGE. 739 Kampon* Bahru Road. TO BUSINESS MEN. If you are need of stmofcrtphic MiMlMi dur cr ru>h periods, mail days, holidays, and illnesc. t o .«dc<| ately cope with your correspondence Ml the minimum of d«-l.nf f we shall be pl«>«-ed543 words
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Advertisement632 1929-12-23 9 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. NOTICE Is hereby glt-% n that tenders are now Vt t? folIo in materials cr .services, and ■Me Tender Room. Municipal Office*: f>nder Date of Closing. 3-ipply of Portland Cement for Noon J>'y of Cast Iron Pipes for mm Muuic.pai on r>.p»rt- Noon> Jan. 15th. 1930. J)>p!v632 words
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Advertisement401 1929-12-23 9 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. Wharf Department. HOLIDAYS— CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR'S DAY. NOTICE is hi* re by given that on OttrtatflMM l)*y and N<?w Year'- Dny no ship* will be worked hi the Wharves cxc; ;>ting on payment ol additional rhariies as laid down under the SrHle of401 words
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Article18 1929-12-23 10 LEE- -At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore or December 22nd. to Mr. and Mrs. J. LEE. r daughter.18 words
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Article48 1929-12-23 10 MADAM TAN TIM NEO— Widow of the late Wee Kirn Chuan and beloved mother of Wee Swee Teow and Wee Bwee Cheng, at her residence, No. 37 Stevens Road. Singapore, on Saturday, the 21st instant. Age 72 years. Funeral on Wednesday, the 25th instant, at 10 a.m.48 words
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646 1929-12-23 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1929. WEEK-END COMMENT. The French authorities at Tunis have paid the highest military honours possible to the memory of the two gallant British airmen who lost their lives m the recent attempt to reach the Cape m a nonstop flight. The full history of646 words
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Article150 1929-12-23 10 The Free Press will be issued as usual on December 25th., Christmas Day, but there will be no issue on the morning of December 26th. Boxing Day. The engagement is announced between Mr. P. B. Purvis, of Messrs W. Hammer and Co., Ltd., Singapore, and Miss M. J. Brown, Matron150 words
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Article144 1929-12-23 10 SATURDAY'S RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 21, noon. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows Spot 7 13|16d. (down 116 th). Forward 8 3|l6d. (down 116 th). The market is quiet. Alleged to have ill-treated a dog, Mr. G. H. Bailey of144 words
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Article1928 1929-12-23 10 OFFICIALS SUMMONED FOR CONTEMPT. An Unprecedented Case. Three Malayan Government officials. Mr. William Pryde, Legal Adviser. Johore, Mr. A. B. Cobden Ramsay, Private Secretary to the Colonial Secretary, and Mr. K. C. David, Superintendent of the Printing Department Johore, were summoned to appear at the Johore Supreme Court1,928 words
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Article208 1929-12-23 10 Another Heavy Increase. The Christmas mail for Singapore M that of last year by nearly 20 bags. Plfl hundred and sixty-seven baps were despat< h>d by the mail train which arrived m Singapore on Saturday morning, but of these there 99 for Fleet, Jesselton. Kuching, Miri and208 words
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Advertisement222 1929-12-23 10 THAT CHRISTMAS DINNER. SOUP Pale Dry Sherry. FISH Clicquot, Goulet or BoDinger Champagne. ENTREES Chateau Larose or Chateau Lafite Rothschild. GAME Pommard or Beaune. SWEETS Finest Sauternes. CHEESE Port, Old Brown Sherry, or Madeira. COFFEE F.O.V. Brandy— BOLS Liqueurs. "The Connoitttenr Comeu to Caldbeckfu** CALDBF.CK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under222 words
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Advertisement120 1929-12-23 10 SUNDSTRAND 1 ADDING MACHINES 1 €Sio^^ I PATERSON, SIMONS CO., I I LIMITED, 4 Prince Street, Singapore. PHONE 2700. |J §>®®®®®<sXsXSX5)®®^ I -:634:- I I A MERRY X'MAS I I To All Our Customers. 1 JTENG SENG GUAN.f Established 1905 Tel. No. 2415. Agents lor Tan Kah Kee Cos Goods.120 words
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Article271 1929-12-23 11 FRENCH ESSENTIALS STATED. British r.S. Aircraft Dispute. [Outer's Service.] Paris, Dec. 21. 01 b Government m a memorandum r.y.iMn yesterday evening sets forth French general viewpoint on naval and liu-armament for the forthcoming con[t declares, firstly, that naval disl only part ;-i the general li.iutamtkh must b- settled271 words
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Article69 1929-12-23 11 Hopv for Better Relations. [Reuters Service.] Moscow, Dec. 21. Sir bmond Ovey. British Ambassador to the I'SS.R. presented his credentials to-day to M Kahnin. President of the Soviet Central Executive Committee. Sir Edmond expressed hope the occasion would mark the beginnmi: o! beneficial Anglo-Soviet intercourse. M69 words
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Article88 1929-12-23 11 [Reuters Service] London, Dec. 21. -okolnikoff (the Soviet Ambassador) m me of a long statement on Anjrlo-Soviet relat;. -i.s says that the Soviet have every n of loyally fulfilling any obligations it Simultaneously it relies on countries m friendly relations with the Soviet to no account the88 words
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Article106 1929-12-23 11 Huge Railway Scheme Planned. IReuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 22. iff scheme has been drawn up by the ■I«U Commerce Commission for the conMation ol United States railways. Nineteen me systems are proposed, of which five the Eastern territory, two m the New :roup, three m the South, and106 words
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Article59 1929-12-23 11 Machine Damaged m Forced Landing. I Reuter's Service.] Catania, Dec. 22. :hichester, the wealthy young New r who left Croydon on Friday to try H inkier* record for the flight to Ausor Horns yesterday at noon. r Rome, Dec. 22. Chichester was forced to land m salt59 words
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Article34 1929-12-23 11 FRENCH FINANCIAL YEAR CHANGED. [Reuters Service] Paris. Dec. 22. limix r h adopted a Bill providing imancial year will henceforth begin •l>nl Ist. which is the same as Great BribMtoftd of on January Ist34 words
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Article30 1929-12-23 11 fßsuter'*: Service. I Montgomery, Alabama, Dec. 22. dtath has occurred of Federal Judge author of the Clayton Anti-Trust •Earlur cables on pages 5. 9 and 18)30 words
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Article122 1929-12-23 11 REVOL Vo G N A s 'E N N s i E y BERAL Labour Demands Election. [Reuter's Service.] in^nUon Mr f Ge rge 'the intention of conducting a crusade during the Recess agamst the "dearer coal" Bill. Labour members are expressing satisfaction at the cessation of Government122 words
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Article258 1929-12-23 11 Important Conferences m the New Year. (Reuter's Service] London, Dec. 22. Hitherto the time-honoured practice of forming New Year resolutions has perhaps been falling into desuetude, but diplomatists all over the world will undoubtedly be ruminating over Yuletidc over many such, preparatory to tackling big problems,258 words
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Article99 1929-12-23 11 Yen to be Super-Tuchun. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service. l Shanghai, Dec. 22. Yen Hsi-shan has issued a circular telegram to-day supporting the Central Government. It is understood the price of his support is that he be granted control of all the armies north of the Yangtsze. (Arrangement99 words
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Article58 1929-12-23 11 Airmen Due at Destination To-Day. [Reuter's Service.] Allahabad. Dec. 21. Lebrix and Rossi have arrived here and hope to reach Saigon on Monday. Agra, Dec. 21. Lebrix and Rossi were delayed by bad weather, but propose to resume to-day. Their hope of covering the whole route58 words
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Article57 1929-12-23 11 High Court Proceedings. [Reuters Service] Sydney, Dec. 21. The Chief Justice. Sir Adrian Knox. has signed a summons directing appeal against the Beeby coal award. The case will come up m the High Court on Monday. [Judge Beeby ordered work to be resumed m the coal mines57 words
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Article34 1929-12-23 11 I Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 21. A supplementary estimate of £5,100,000 is being issued. The principle item is £4,000,000 contribution to the unemployment fund, m accordance with the recent Bill.34 words
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Article71 1929-12-23 11 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 22. Congress has adjourned to January 6th. (Earlier cables on pages 5, 9 and 18.) "The Temples of Canton" formed the subject of an address by Mr. A. B. Jordan, M.C.S., Vice-President of the Ipoh Rotary Club, to members of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary71 words
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Article127 1929-12-23 11 FRENCH PAY FUNERAL HONOURS. Remains Sent Home. f Reuter's Service.] Tunis, Dec. 21. The coffins of the British airmen were draped with the French tricolor. The oration was delivered m French by the English Pastor. These were features of the solemn funeral service with full military honours127 words
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Article175 1929-12-23 11 China m the Background. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Tokio, Dec. 22. The Soviet's disapproval of the visit of the intenAtional train to northwest Manchuria has been officially intimated to the Japanese Embassy m Moscow. Meanwhile the train remains at Pokoto. The Japanese Ambassador has called175 words
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Article109 1929-12-23 11 A Representative Attendance. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT J. London. Dec. 22. The funeral of Sir Ernest Birch, formerly Resident of Perak and Governor of British North Borneo, took place at Bexhill on Saturday m exceptionally inclement weather. Hundreds of wreaths were placed on the grave. Sir109 words
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Article76 1929-12-23 11 Mrs. Fogarty Withdraws Her Claim. frßeuter's Service.] Bridgeport, Connecticut, Dec. 21. Withdrawing his brief as plaintiff. Counsel for Mrs. Fogarty stated the latter desired to withdraw the suit against Gene Tunney, the former world heavyweight boxing champion. [Mrs. Fogarty had issued a suit against Tunney for breach76 words
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Article56 1929-12-23 11 A Supporter of Pilsudski. IReuter's Service.] Warsaw, Dec. 21. M. Bartel. Premier m 1928-1929. has accepted a commission to form a new Cabinet. He is a supporter of Pilsudski, under whom he formerly served as Vice-Premier. The appointment is regarded as an indication that Pilsudski does not56 words
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Article26 1929-12-23 11 [Reuter's Service.] Amsterdam, Dec. 21. Twenty persons were injured by the explosion of a blast furnace at a nitrogen factory at Velsen.26 words
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Article27 1929-12-23 11 New York, Dec. 21. Commander Byrd, who Hew over the South Pole recently, has been promoted Rear Admiral by a Bill m the Senate.27 words
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Article29 1929-12-23 11 [Reuters Service.] Kabul, Dec. 21. M. Stark, the new Soviet Ambassador to Afghanistan, has presented his credentials. (Earlier cables on pages 5, 9 and 18.)29 words
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Article20 1929-12-23 11 Mr. E. Phillips Oppenheim, the famous novelist, is stated to be among the passengers on the tourist ship Stella Polaris.20 words
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Article238 1929-12-23 11 WEATHER PROSPECTS AT HOME. Cuba Shivering. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 22. Christmas weather prospects m the south of England are at present obscure. Conditions apparently depend on the movements of a storm centre near Iceland. It is. however, likely to become colder, according to the Air Ministry238 words
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Article149 1929-12-23 11 Ministers Resign. [Reuter's Service.] Berlin. Dec. 21. The Finance Minister, Herr Hilferding, and Financial Under-Secretary. Professor Popitz. have resigned. The resignations are a sequel to criticisms of financial policy by Herr Schacht, President of the Reichsbank Herr Hilferding's resignation is inopportune at present m view of the149 words
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Article466 1929-12-23 11 The Pasir Panjang Lease. To the Editor. Sir,— As you remark m your two excellent articles the action of Government m alienating an exceptionally valuable piece of the approach to the harbour is the most exiguous example d^ a complete disregard of public opinion which has466 words
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Advertisement145 1929-12-23 11 jpw^^ *^B X FOR CHRISTMAS I AND ALL THE YEAR X f ROUND 4 A VF fOti are buying a gramo* J(^ J^ I phone this Christmas get X J^ a good one get one with *f X a motor that will run silently V and smooth^, get one with145 words
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391 1929-12-23 12 The nou-selection of G. W. Hai'ris. the South Australian opening batsman, is practically the only complaint South Australians I have against the personnel of the teams to I play m the Test Trial, says the Adelaide ObI server. I Harris is the twelfth man for391 words
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Article58 1929-12-23 12 Mr. P. H. J. Trayes, who Is a new)y appointed officer of the Education Department, is expected to arrive from Home about the beginning of January. He has been posted to the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, m place of Mr. F. C. Barraclougto, who goes on leave. Mr. Trayes was58 words
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Article423 1929-12-23 12 GAMBLING OF THE BIG TRANSFER. I London, Nov. 21. During last football season Newcastle United paid over £8.000 to Burnley for the transfer of Hill the centre half. Nov.- the player har asked to leave the Club, and he has been pv. on the transfer list. There is not the423 words
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84 1929-12-23 12 New York, Nov. 15. The executive of the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association has cabled to the International Lawn Tennis Federation a proposed amendment to the federation's regulations. It is designed to bring amateurs and professionals into open competition. The new law would allow each national84 words
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Advertisement771 1929-12-23 12 4 i Cox^d HardcrShows OFFER A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND PRICES for SHOWS and RIDES to SUIT THE TIMES. FREE aix p ro it THE MOST SENSATIONAL OUTDOOR ATTRACTION IN THE WORLD. j 1-11-kTITI FIRE DIVE 9 P.M. fPT? "RE FREE SMOKE DIVE 10.00 P.M. T X\»XUXIi PLEASE ONE AND771 words
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Article891 1929-12-23 13 PROVISIONS OF THE NEW BILL. A First Step. In connection with the debate m the House of Commons m regard to the Government's Coal BUI the following summary of the proposals forming the basis of the legislation (as Kiven by The Observer, will be of Interest. Hours —The891 words
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Article37 1929-12-23 13 British Dominions Stand Out. [Reuter's Sfervice.l Geneva. Dec. 20. The Governments of India, Australia and South Africa have expressed their inability to participate in*the Tariff Truce Conference mentioned of the League of Nation:-.37 words
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Article58 1929-12-23 13 Major J. C. Raynes. V.C.. died on Nov. 15. He had been bedridden for three years owing to paralysis, and was unable to attend the Prince's dinner to V.C.s. Raynes had never recovered from the wounds and gassing he received at Loos m 1915. when rescuing wounded men, to one58 words
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Advertisement623 1929-12-23 13 The Harvest of the Sea However far inland you may be, and whatever the season of the year, you can enjoy the pick of the sea's harvest m the form of Skippers." These dainty little silver fish, .armed by the most modern methods which preserve all their delicate flavour and623 words
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Advertisement260 1929-12-23 13 The New Buick Leads the Field In Every Element of Motor Car Value. B^EbJbßb* C^*Lbß> >^B •3 I ahead of all competitors. No other a u torn 8 jf^H Jf mobile m its field is so advanced, no 9 "THE NEW BUICK IS THI NCW tTYL|* 4^\_ *.^^^^^B>r"^fcJJßßwKV^St^^^T^^W^^JiA» BBBBBJ^^"^^^^. B^ivtf260 words
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Advertisement59 1929-12-23 13 TAtKOO SUGAR CUBES and HALF CUBES I X packed m X X 1 lb. cartons, 3 lb. 5 lb. tins I GRANULATED I X packed m X 1 lb. cartons, 5 lb. 10 lb. bags OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS ♦> T T T JL Manufactured by t X Taikoo Sugar59 words
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Advertisement845 1929-12-23 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Dae Spore. 5 IDOMENEUS For London. Rotterdam and845 words
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Advertisement509 1929-12-23 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. Doe Spore. s.s. CITY OP HEREFORD Jan. 10 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO Feb 6 s.s. CITY OF509 words
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Advertisement397 1929-12-23 14 P.&»O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO UNDER CONTR.ICI WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVER.VMfv, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonim** MANTUA 11,000 Dec. 28 KHYBER qiftn *>397 words
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Advertisement603 1929-12-23 15 0. S. K. Line. Destinations. VeaaeL Arrive. Leave. Kuturdam. Hamburg. Bremen 7*^-n> via Colombo. Aden. Port Brid. Altai Maru Jan. 15 Jan. 16 ttabetta, Cape Town, Santos. Montevideo es. [Round-the-d pMMgi HOC] 1 Manila Maru Dec. 30 Jan. 1 Dar-es-Salaam. ir qms. Durban and mba Mexico Maru Jan 8 Jftn603 words
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Advertisement555 1929-12-23 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <Jnd AMERICANMAII^ LINE TO MARSEILLES, NEW YCUK AND BOSTON. Firm SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES and GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penang. New York. PRES. VAN BUREN In Port Dec. 26 Dec. 28 Feb 4 PRES. GARPIELD Jan. 6 Jan.555 words
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Advertisement609 1929-12-23 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO.. OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated m Holland.! LNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan* > of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU609 words
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Article43 1929-12-23 16 The Japanese steamer Ryufuku Maru from Dairen yesterday brought a cargo of soya beans. The Shanghai Maru arrived from Miike on Saturday with a cargo of cement. The P. and O. Nagpore arrived London at 9.30 a.m. on the 20th instant.43 words
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Article40 1929-12-23 16 Standstill m New York Harbour. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 20. The dense fog has practically brought to a standstill movements m New York Harbour for four days but shifting winds to-day are clearing the air.40 words
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Article41 1929-12-23 16 Tribute to Ship's Discipline. The newspapers continue to pay tribute to the discipline on the Fort Victoria, specially commending the wireless operator, as well as the Captain and officers, for sticking to the ship to the last moment.41 words
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Article248 1929-12-23 16 Before the end of the year Hong Kong will be visited by another tourist ship, (says a China contemporary) this being the motor yacht Stella Polaris which is due to arrive here from Manila m the afternoon of Dec. 24. As she will remain here for248 words
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Article196 1929-12-23 16 To be Inaugurated by O.L. "Oronsay." London, Dec. 12. Melbourne. The Orient liner Oronsay. which will sail for Fremantle on Dec. 16th, will inaugurate a sea-cum-air mail service to Great Britain. The liner will hand over the mails en route for aeral transmission from Karachi, thus saving196 words
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157 1929-12-23 16 Pays Penalty of $11,489. New York, Dec. 1. Mr. Stanley Dollar of the Robert Dollar Steamship Co. was summoned to the New York customs office to-day to explain details of certain merchandise valued at $3,700 and listed as "personal." Mr. Dollar paid more than157 words
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Advertisement785 1929-12-23 16 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de785 words
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Advertisement566 1929-12-23 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. V 44, BEAVER STRE-ET, NEW YORK. **V| (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA h BALTIMORE. (via Suez). M.S. SILVERBEECH due Jan 12 M.S. SILVERBELLE due Jan. 31 M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 16 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA SERVirt SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO566 words
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Miscellaneous681 1929-12-23 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. I BT TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungel Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 am. Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednes- j day681 words
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Miscellaneous92 1929-12-23 16 PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Per Rajula:— Mr. C. J. P. Martin, Mr. C. Saiter, Miss E. Tipson, Miss M. Tipson, Master Tipson, Masters D. and G. Nelson, Master J. Tesky, and Master C. Toft. Per Kelantan:— Major Glunicke. Pdr Demodocus: Mr. John Morland, Mr. C. H. Sansom. Barratta, Brit. 55, from Muar92 words
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Article1162 1929-12-23 17 A J\lerseyside Development. Late m the summer of 1928, when the end of restriction was imminent, and when it was realised that abnormally large stocks of rubber would soon be shipped to this country, several prominent rubber importers invited Messrs. Alfred Holt and Co., the well-known1,162 words
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Article715 1929-12-23 17 A Theory of Disappearance. Writing m the Journal of Commerce an old Liverpool skipper says: The disappearance of the Danish five-masted barque Kobenhavn with over 60 cadets on board, while on a passage from Monte Video to Adelaide, Australia, gives rise to conjecture by experienced nautical men as715 words
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Article107 1929-12-23 17 Barrow. The launch took place from Messrs. Vickers, Armstrong's naval construction works. Barrow, m mail week, of the Siamese gunboat Sukhodaya, which has been built to a special design for river, estuary, and coast patrol service. Madame Nunkae Bahiddha, wife of the Siamese Charge d'Affaires m London,107 words
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38 1929-12-23 17 All Passengers Saved. [Reuters ServJce.] New York, Dec. 21. A passenger ferry-boat collided with a goods ferry-boat off Hoboken (New Jersey) to-day imperilling 700 lives. Eight river boats transferred all the passengers safely.38 words
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Advertisement123 1929-12-23 17 ..rrl'Tlf IN ADVERTISINCt" I IS THE BUJAVARkUf SUCCESS. CHEESE (few Shipments of <;RUYERE EDAM (JORGONZOLA DUTCH CREAM ROQUEFORT "CLUB" PROCESSED STILTON I AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR (Ry consensus of opinion the test Cheddar m Malaya). 'THE BEST BY TEST" RPFRIGERATING Co LTD Qrchwf 1 Road— £*)egie Po*d Keppel Road Grange R*%l Markets.123 words
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Advertisement384 1929-12-23 17 I ARISTO I I MOTOR OILS I I <^ I i y^lll' Ml rv -J [j II r^DIUM Wl I? r i llHtQ^iO:-- yjWJU 111 I re ll*i il] lXi ill Llil I are the outstanding productions of the automotive age. j| i| Use ARISTO and be certain of perfect384 words
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Article1013 1929-12-23 18 UNEMPLOYMENT SCHEME CONDEMNED. "The Same Old Airs." [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 20. The House of Commons debated unemployment on a motion to reduce the salary d the Lord Privy Seal (Mr. J. H. Thomas). T.lr. J. Wheatley (Lab. Glasgow Shettle.ston) j >;nplp.ined that mere schemes for widening1,013 words
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Advertisement180 1929-12-23 18 !YOU Keep Mosquitoes Alivel Your life-blood is the mosquito's chief sustenance— he cang not live w-ithout it! While you writhe under the torture of his irq mating bite, be grows fat. Prevent malaria,yeilowfever,dengue t and uiariasis. Kill mosquitoes easily, quickly, surely with Flic Flit clears the house m 2 few180 words
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Advertisement135 1929-12-23 18 CHRISTMAS 1 I IS COMING SO IS THE DAY WHEN EVERY X CAR WILL BE FITTED WITH DELCO REMY 1 BORNEO MOTORS, Ltd. SINGAPORE. *i* A^A A^>j A^A I A~4 AA A AA A A A--4^V. 4 z f oi/«? r//F world! /^AV|V\ V^ %N^"«li van Pastilles are prescribed regularly135 words
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Article474 1929-12-23 19 Commenting on the report of the R.O.A. Committee on central selling (which appears this morning on page 9> the Financial News says. The criticisms which both London and Singapore had to offer were not many; because there was little difficulty m discerning the one point which must474 words
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Article94 1929-12-23 19 Singapore, Dec. 19. The Market has been featureless during the past week and at time of writing prices are down 4 cent, s d, and cents gold on balance m Singapore. London and New York respectively. Consumption m the U.S.A. during last month was reported a few days94 words
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Article472 1929-12-23 19 Increase of Capital. Mr. W. H. Macgregor presided at an extraordinary general meeting of Messrs. Fraser and Neave Ltd.. held at the registered offices of the company, 6 and 7 Trafalgar Street, at noon on Saturday at which the five resolutions set out m the recently472 words
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Article350 1929-12-23 19 Speaking before a well-attended meeting of the Manchester and district section o the Institution of the Rubber Industry recently Dr. Philip Schidrowitz declared that rubber was rapidly displacing leather m the footwear industry. The subject of his talk was "Rubber as a Substitute for Leather." Dr. Schidrowitz350 words
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Article45 1929-12-23 19 The board of governors of the Rubber Exchange of New York has granted corporation privileges to Keith Bon and Company, Inc., of New York City. Mr. Keith Bon was formerly m business m Singapore, where he was a director of the Anglo-French Trading Co.. merchants.45 words
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Article216 1929-12-23 19 December 21 SELLING. London 4 months' sight 2|3 15; 16 London 3 months' sight 2|3 7'B London 60 days" sight 2,3 13 16 London 30 days" sight 2J3 25|32 London demand 2|3 3)4 London T. T. 213 11 16 Lyons and Paris demand 1431 Hamburg, demand 234 New216 words
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Article218 1929-12-23 19 December 21 Tin 200 Tons $92^, Gambier 9 50 Pepper White 65 Pepper Black 43 Flake Tapioca 550 Pearl Sago Small 8.00 Copra Sundried 9 40 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle iNewi 830 Rice. Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan218 words
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68 1929-12-23 19 December 21st.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers R.S.S rqual to London Stand ud. Spot 25 J^ 26 Standard R.S.S. on Tender January 26'^ 26'^ February 26' -j 26^ January -Ma rcli 27 27 1 4 April -June 28' 28' j Tone of Mnrket: Very Dull68 words
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Article156 1929-12-23 19 A considerable increase m the value of trade for the year, from 37.000,000 dollars m the previous year to 43.000.000 dollars for the year ended June 8. 1929. is reported m the annual report of the British Adviser to the Kedah Government. Mr. T. W. Clayton. Exports,156 words
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Article63 1929-12-23 19 Another Great Merger, [Reuter's Service.! London, Dec. 21. The merger is announced of the London Tin Syndics**. Limited, the Tin Selection Trust, Limited, and London Malayan Tin Trust. Limited. The new syndicate will have a total issued capital of £2,250.000. It is also proposed under the scheme63 words
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194 1929-12-23 19 Singapore, Dec. 21. Rubber.— London 7xd. Unchanged. Noon price (London Std.>: Spot 25*,. Jan. 26',, Feb. 27. Jan-March 27. April-June 28',. Dull! easier. Tin.— London £183 2s 6d. 65s down. Mining.— Easier. Sungei Ways 3.40 3 50, Kuchais 1.25 1.28. Kinta Dredge 1.37 1.40.194 words
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Article356 1929-12-23 19 London, Nov. 27. Although the leading Authorities both here and m America prescribed a period of rest after the recent crash, it is difficult to carry out this m practice. The recovery is bound to be slow and the slower it is the better it will be for356 words
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Article65 1929-12-23 19 Buyers Sellers. Ayer Hitam <ss> 12 S i3 s Kinta Dredges <$1> 1 :ji) j4O Kuchai Tin Dredge <$1> 1 2r> Malay Consd. ($n Penawat ($> 75 8Q Petaling ($1) 535 545 Rahman Hyds. <$l> 1.37 145 Rantau Prefs. <$i» 95 Indragiri rss> 775 825 c Eastern65 words
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Article82 1929-12-23 19 Dec. 21st., Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. Batu Caves 1.02'- 1.09 Hong Fatts 63 67 Klnta Tin Dred. 1.35 1.39 Kuchai 1.25 1.28 Penawats 77 80 Rahman Hyd. IJTH 142 Rantau Prefs. 87 93 Talping 73 78 Pangnga Rivers 6s 4 6s 9d Takuapas 26s 3d 27s Tekka82 words
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Article64 1929-12-23 19 Josiah Stamp - Josiah Stamp (Nanyo Nichl-Nichi Service; Tokyo. Itfc. 20. Trade returns for the second ten duys of this month show exports and imports stood at Y. 51,250,000 and Y. 56.453,00 respectively. As the nations have inevitably to live with a gold standard, wayward and intractable, the least we can64 words
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Advertisement381 1929-12-23 19 ASSETS EXCEED NMIMM ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER W5.000.000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMTTED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). C ACEN^ANTEO Secretary Managing Director TZ G. C. KNOX. HORArP W papfp Actuary IiUKAIk W. RAPER. A. ROBINSON, F I A. INSURANCE. THE /^f§P^ south f|SS:$ BRITISH \J%s£/ INSI KANCE COMPANY,381 words
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Advertisement422 1929-12-23 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BAMfING CORPORATION. «rporated m Hong Kong). HR tf OFFICE i H~NG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,003,000 -oQ and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling 6,000,000 i> t. i_.$ ilver 114,000,000 Keaerve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS W. H. Bei», L i 4., Chairman. J.422 words
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Advertisement183 1929-12-23 19 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 aid-up 1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,612,046 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman. P. R. Chalmers Esq. Charles J. Hambro Esq. J. O. Robinson, Esq. W. H. Shelford, Esq. Sir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON BANKERS:183 words
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Advertisement38 1929-12-23 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.^Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A, GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.38 words
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Article918 1929-12-23 20 SELANGOR'S SURPRISING DISPLAY. Almost a Draw. Singapore. 13 pis Selangor 8 pis. The threat of rain was not fulfilled on the Padang on Saturday afternoon when Singapore entertained Selangor m the annual Trophy match. In view of the poor form of the visitors m their other games918 words
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Article156 1929-12-23 20 THE SWEEP POSITION DISCUSSED. S.R.A. Appointment Criticised. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 21. The annual meeting of the Selangor Turf Club at Kuala Lumpur on Friday night authorised the incoming committee to raise a loan of $750,000 for a new course. The chairman, Mr. Lowinger,156 words
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Article431 1929-12-23 20 LEADERS TRIUMPH AT BLACKBURN. Plymouth Score Six. I FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT 1. London, Dec. 22. There were some very interesting matches m the League on Saturday, one of the most notable successes being the victory of West Ham over the Villa. Watson performed the hattrick for the431 words
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Article321 1929-12-23 20 BUD WALLEY'S PERFECT KNOCK-OUT. His Victory Over Locatalli. The following account of Bud Walley's fight against Jean Locatalli of Italy, which Walley won by a knock-out m the third round, appears m the November 27 issue of Boxing, Racing and Football. On Wednesday last Captain A. Prince Cox achieved321 words
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Article103 1929-12-23 20 The following side will represent the Public Services m the S.C.C. Tournament match against South Johore on the Padang to-morrow afternoon S. E. King; F. Minns, H. Price, O. W. Gilmour (captain). V. C. Pearson; R. T. Bingham, R. Haxworth; I. C. MacMillan, G. A. Cessford, F.103 words
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Article49 1929-12-23 20 The dead body of a Chetty was found on the nve-foot-way m Dhoby Ghaut on Saturday morning The body was that of Narayanan Chetty, who was last seen on Friday evening, when, it is said, he appeared to be m good Health. There were no wounds on the body.49 words
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Article624 1929-12-23 20 The President's Prize. W. C. McCall and W. McMullan won the PresJde.ifs Prize at the Singapore Goli Club ye:terday. defeating H. Jackson and R. B. B. Donnell 1 up. Details: First Round: E. C. Edwards and M. Wardell beat A. N. Macauley and E. G. Collier 2624 words
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Article57 1929-12-23 20 Breach of Amateur Rule. I FREE PRESS SERVICE- COPYRIGHT). London, Dec. 22. The competitions committee has suspended twenty riders, including Potts, the winner of the Amateur T.T. race m the Isle of Man m September, for 12 months, and have cancelled the award on the57 words
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Article68 1929-12-23 20 The A. Class Final. Receiving a start of 25 m a match of 250 up W. T. Cherry had no difficulty m defeating H. J. Frewin, conceding 175, m the final of the A. Class billiards handicap at the Cricket Club on Friday. Cherry 250. Frewin 96.68 words
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30 1929-12-23 20 I FREE PRESB SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 22. The Corinthians met the Navy at soccer yesterday afternoon and won by 4 goals to 1.30 words
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Article55 1929-12-23 20 The propeller which Mr. Stratton-Brown lost from his 'plane on Sunday when he hit a hawk whilst flying at an altitude of 2,000 feet at a speed of 90 m.p.h.. has been recovered. It fell near a wood-cutter m the jungle on the hills about three miles from Salak South,55 words
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Article56 1929-12-23 20 Sprig and Tipperary Tim. iFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 22. It is announced that the two famous steeplechasers, Sprig and Tipperary Tim, are retiring. Sprig won the Grand National m 1927 and Tipperary Tim m the following year, when he and Billy Barton were the56 words
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Article28 1929-12-23 20 Warrington Win Comfortably. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 22. At Warrington yesterday the Australian Rugby tourists were defeated by 17 points to 8.28 words
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Article56 1929-12-23 20 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 20. The New York State Athletic Commission has lifted the suspension on Von Porat, who was disqualified for fouling Phil Scott m a recent contest m New York. The Commission has sanctioned a bout between Von Porat and Uzcudun at56 words
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Article111 1929-12-23 20 Armed Chinese robbers raided a lodging house m Temple Street on Friday morning at about 8 a.m. Three men entered the house, it is said, two of them being armed with automatic pistols while the third carried a knife. The inmates were warned not to raise an111 words
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Article99 1929-12-23 20 December Mixed Foursomes. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca. This competition was played off on Thursday, December 19th, and resulted as follows:— Mrs. G. Holden and T. A. Barnes 51 9 1 tl^ Mrs. R. D. Evans and Hon. Mr. Elles 53 10 2 42 Mrs. H. Berry and99 words
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Article98 1929-12-23 20 Victory Over Walter Lindrum. IFREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 22. Willie Smith defeated the Australian wizard, Walter Lindrum, m the fortnight's time limit billiards match at Birmingham on Saturday by 23,985 points to 22.884. In the two previous matches between these two players m England. Lindrum98 words
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Article62 1929-12-23 20 Scottish Trial Match. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 22. In the Scottish international trial match at Hawick yesterday North and South beat Anglo-Scots after a very interesting game by 14 points to 13. Other results were: Blackheath 26; Richmond 5. London Scottish 16: Rosslyn 14. Birkenhead 16:62 words
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Article42 1929-12-23 20 Canadians Beat Europe. IFREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT J. London, Dec. 22. In Berlin on Saturday the Canadian ice hockey team, which has come over for the Olympic championship, played a combined European side and won by seven goals to two.42 words
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Article41 1929-12-23 20 INTER-SERVICES SQUASH RACKETS. Three Defeats for the Navy. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. London, Dec. 22. At squash rackets the R.A.F. beat the Navy 3 2; the Army beat the Navy s—o;5 0; and the Royal Marines beat the Navy 3 0.41 words
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Article86 1929-12-23 20 I FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT London, Dec. 22. The Lingneld meeting had to be abandoned on Saturday. The Raja Muda of Perak is leaving for England by the Rajputana, which sails from Penang on May 3. Dato Muda Che Tak is also going to England by the86 words
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