The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 December 1929
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Title Section19 1929-12-27 1 The Singapore Free Press Hi CENTS. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1929. 20 PAGES DAILY. NO. 12,90919 words
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Article326 1929-12-27 1 Fire broke out on the President van Buren at the wharves yesterday and the ship was at one time m danger of blowing up but good work by the Harbour Board Fire Brigade saved the situation Page 17. Crtical resolutions are to be discussed at the annual326 words
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Article1228 1929-12-27 1 •CHRISTMAS DAY is celebrated m all lands where believers m the Christian faith arc to be found. Yet m spite of the fait that Christianity is confined almost entirely to the West it is remarkable that it should have been the 'wise men of the East' who foretold1,228 words
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Advertisement169 1929-12-27 1 p>K VOl »J FOOTWEAR. BLANCONA XlK ,s NEW SHOES NEW. JRaffles Hotelf A New Year Festivities. NewYearsEve,| ITuesday, December 31st. I BOOKING CLOSED. I I NEW REMINGTON f B PORTABLE i^—^— I AGENTS: FRASER NEAVE, LTD. f m 10 Collyer Quay Singapore. X I, f«B. W jhe Robinson Piano Co.,169 words
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Advertisement188 1929-12-27 1 #V i;'v -'v V :V.. v^.'i.":.>->'-:ft'^A 1,-.v'l ,-.v' *>■-•. V■. 7 \2' t:\ f *V; '\s>: i-"'- i' X v i < VIRQINIA V. .>.: v l /t;: •j, 'v "v "«v**i dZ-^y/j W D«H O WILLS l"^^ EUROPE (g) HOTET I "Renowned by Recommendation" I I TO-MORROW I I188 words
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Advertisement88 1929-12-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Public notices etc Page 9. Buy British wines Page 5. Ribeiro's for desk calendars etc Page 3. 400 Wakefield Castrol miles on •'first" Page 5. Recent new fiction at Kelly and Walshs' Page 10. The price of Dunlop tennis balls is reduced —Page 3. The "Sljpson" raincoat for88 words
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Advertisement7 1929-12-27 1 MAKES BRASSWARE BRIGHTSHINE SHINE LIKE THE SUN.7 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous103 1929-12-27 1 THE WEEK. Friday, 27th. High Water 7.32 a.m.. B.G, 9.3 p.m.. 8.2. P. and O. mail closes 9 a.m., by train 4 p.m. Dutch homeward mail closes 11 a.m. Indian delegates visit Floating Dock. Municipal Commision meeting 2.15 p.m. Hockey. S.C.C. vs. 8.8. A.P.C., Padang; LA. vs. R.A., LA. Saturday,103 words
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Article318 1929-12-27 2 Famous Lawyer's Advice On "How To Be Happy n Clarence S. Darrow. the most famous criminal lawyer m America, who saved Leopold and Loeb from hanging, who opposed William Jennings Bryan at the "Monkeyville" trial, and who boasts that no man he has ever318 words
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Article244 1929-12-27 2 Seen Preaching When Under Restraint. Up to November 21. all efforts to discover the whereabouts of Mr. Pike, who was captured by bandits on September 17. m the Honan region, had failed. Word was received m October by Mrs. Pike- through two Chinese servants who had accompanied Mr.244 words
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Article156 1929-12-27 2 The Imperial Merchant Service Guild reports that a steady number of inquiries were received for navigation officers m the Merchant Navy and 24 members received appointment during this period. These include four chief officers, eight second officers, ten third officers and two fourth officers. Most156 words
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95 1929-12-27 2 DOMESTIC SLAVERY IN PERSIAN GULF. Question m Parliament. London. December 12. In the House of Commons, Mr. Mander asked what steps were being taken to abolish domestic slavery In territories under British influence m the Persian Gulf. Mr. Benn replied that he was asking the Government of India to obtain95 words
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Advertisement417 1929-12-27 2 LEICHNERS GREASE PAINTS ETC. FRESH STOCKS JUST RECEIVED MEDICAL HALL LTD., SINGAPORE. KELVEY S School of DANCING CHARACTER, CLASSICAL, CLOG, EXHIBITION, BALLET, TOE and latest BALL ROOM DANCING. Madame KELVEY 8 Meyer Mansions. men rfn 1 1 r f t WOMEN REiLFUWL. The safe, sane and sure way. We give417 words
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Advertisement224 1929-12-27 2 VICTORIA THEATRE COMING! COMING!! ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Bth., SATURDAY, JANUARY 11th. A. STROK Presents MIGUEL j FLETA Phenomenal Spanish Tenor. 4 SENSATION OF ALL CAPITALS. i 4 BOOKING OPENS AT LITTLE'S ON JANUARY Ist. < COMING < R. B. SALISBURY'S COMPANY J THE QUAINTS tt PAVILION 8s? I From224 words
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Advertisement279 1929-12-27 2 [ALHAMBRA9 !P 4 Tan Cheng Kee, Sole Proprietor. New Programme J *f for the holidays, commencing Wednesday, December *>sth f ending Monday, December 30th A y In the Second Show at 9 p m r I f THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS POLA NEGRI dS«£X m her latest picture THREE SINNERS279 words
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Article373 1929-12-27 3 Widows' and Orphans 9 Work of Love. Brussels the city of the world's most wonderful lace has derived fresh inspiration from the announcement that its beloved Princess Marie Jose is soon to marry the Crown Prince of Italy. Every skilled lacemaker In the city, every artist373 words
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Article324 1929-12-27 3 Danger of Uninformed Criticism. Calcutta. Nov. 23. The British business community are disquieted by articles appearing m a certain section of the Press m England, which they consider heavily prejudice their position alongside their Indian fellow citizens. The Madras Mail says that Europeans may be nervous324 words
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Article188 1929-12-27 3 Woodcutters' Deaths. Two fatal accidents during jungle tree felling are recorded by the Malay Mail: In the first case at Jelebu Kiong Sin stated that he went out to cut timber with his father, the deceased. As they were sawing a felled tree, the saw got stuck, so188 words
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54 1929-12-27 3 "Regime of Terrorism" m India Condemned. London, Dec. 15. A Communist demonstration at Trafalgar Square adopted a resolution condemning the regime of repression and terrorism which is being enforced by the British Labour Government m India and attempts made to crush the mass movement of54 words
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Article196 1929-12-27 3 THINKS HIS STAMINA IS GONE FOR EVER. WHY DOESN'T SOMEBODY TELL HIM HOW TO GET BACK HIS MANHOOD There's a man like that living m your town. He may be you! He's frit weak and weary for week* on end now. He's lost weight; his appetite's196 words
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Advertisement97 1929-12-27 3 pleasure m announcing REDUCTION IN THE PRICE |pTENNIS BALLS T FROM fife JANUARY Ist. 1950 fffte^fc RETAIL PRICE £°O*k Per Dozen. f MADE IN eNQLANO j The DUNLOP TENNIS BALL I was chosen by the FRENCH TEAM for matches throughout j MALAYA. I Made of a Specially M Prepared White97 words
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Advertisement196 1929-12-27 3 IN THE HOME IN THE HOTEL LEA& PERRINS SAUCE l\ m I ii Sunlight Soap makes clothes whiter and work lighter. It makes hard work easy saves rubbing and scrubbing, and, what is more, save* your clothes. use Sunlight Soap There is nothing more weicooM on a hot day, when196 words
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Advertisement165 1929-12-27 3 Estate Trust Agencies I (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. >\ 11, Li^ht Street PENANG. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Governiuent. f Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guar- dians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and > Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administra- tion applied165 words
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Article, Illustration834 1929-12-27 4 BY the time my next article on this parr i^> printer. 1929 will have passed away for ever and we shall all be making good resolutions for 1930. Local shops are full of fascin alum diaries m which we may record OUT K> iims and834 words
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Article789 1929-12-27 4 IJOOK rests made to fit on the bed are a boon to invalids; bed-side desks are familiar too. but some of the ingenious trays are quite new. A book -rest -tray made especially for a royal invalid is having many replicas. It stands firmly on the bed.789 words
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Article356 1929-12-27 4 BETTY DAWES - TIDY— AND TEDIOUS. BETTY DAWES. by HARDWORKED wives and mothers are constantly bemoaning the untidiness of their sons. There are but few homes m which the women have not to spend much time tidying up after their men-folk. Upper rooms are strewn with the clothes of yesterday, and odd letters356 words
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Article921 1929-12-27 4 HOLLYWOOD LAURELS IN 1930. Stars' Fate m the Balance. AS the end of 1929 approaches, (writes Mollie Merrick. the N.A.N.A. film correspondent m Hollywood, for the Free Press K the village gossips about the fate of its leading lights m 1930. The tide of entertainment manufacture m Hollywood is shifting,921 words
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Article, Illustration982 1929-12-27 4 London, Nov. QUEEN Maud of Norway is m England again and recently spent her sixtieth birthday at Appleton Hall, the country house near Sandringham of which she is so fond. Queen Maud always considers that she is on holiday when she visits England, so she acQueen Maud982 words
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Article485 1929-12-27 4 IIiiANY people have taken up the cultivation ol violetvS as a means of providing the home with flowers this Autumn and Winter. and they are looking round for appropriate bowls m which to pot these little flowers when they are m bloom. Parma violets and other double485 words
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Article604 1929-12-27 5 How the News was Received. On the evening of November 27th. it was announced that Mr. H. S. Home, chairman and director of various industrial concerns some of them being connected with the cement industry had filed his petition m bankruptcy, and was, therefore, vacating all his604 words
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Article105 1929-12-27 5 The F M.S. Government Gazette states that leave has been granted to Mr. A. T. Newboult and Lt. Col. A. C. Chasey, M.C. An extension of leave has been granted Messrs. C. F. S. Jameson. C. T. M. Husband and J. Hobhs. The following have returned from leave. Captain A.105 words
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Article240 1929-12-27 5 How Young Lord Reay Became a Scot. When seventeen years of age Aeneas Alexander, Baron Mackay van Ophemert, m the Netherlands, decided to become a Scotsman. I met him at the end of six years* hard practice, and he was fairly convinced that at last240 words
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Article19 1929-12-27 5 Woman at Willesden: The downstairs people have trained their dog to chase mt upstairs every time I ko down.19 words
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Article126 1929-12-27 5 £1,000 Loss on Trawler's Trip. After a IQflfl of nearly 4.000 mile.,. linefishing w\ssel return d to Urimsby from Cir«««iiland waters with one halibut aiul tour boom of torsk. which realised Ef *>n ttM m.r This i,hip, which earned a crew ol 14 li.t'Kls, had126 words
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Advertisement319 1929-12-27 5 t rw^: superior t j WHIPPET SIX Beautiful m design I Lower cost of operation. Such advantages never found m I other low priced sixes I TOURING SEDAN I $1,695 $1,995 The Cycle Carriage Co., (1926) Ltd. j)©@©@©®®®®®©®©©©©©©©(§)®®(§)©©(§)(§)@ 1 400 MILES I I on FIRST! I Extract From Free Press,319 words
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Advertisement373 1929-12-27 5 I Mother's time ofL I This is how it wa«. Baby could But at last mother got the doctor 3 not be fed naturally, and there on her side and put baby straight g 2 was a time which lasted several on to Lactogen" Look at him 5 o weeks373 words
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Article169 1929-12-27 6 Alcohol Experiments m Copenhagen. Following numerous recent motoring accidents involving suspicion of drunkenness, the Copenhagen Commune has decided to make a number of experiments m an endeavour to ••certain the effects of a moderate quantity of alcohol upon the average person, particularly with respect to169 words
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Article48 1929-12-27 6 To be Boycotted by Indians. Suva, December 16. No nominations have been received for the election of Indian members to the Fiji legislative Council to replace the three Indian members who resigned m October. Apparently, Indians intend to boycott the Council similarly as m Kenya.48 words
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Article17 1929-12-27 6 Man at Southern!: My Irish daughter-in-law has been a perfect Turk to the rest of the family.17 words
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Article1011 1929-12-27 6 SEVERE TYPHOON VISITATION. Much Damage Done. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok. Dec. 18. Part of the Siamese peninsula was visited by a typhoon on Wechiesday the 11th inst. This typhoon passed Pulo Condor on the morning of the 10th and hit the Siamese coast about five hundred1,011 words
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Article37 1929-12-27 6 The local Hokien Association will give the third public performance this evening at the Chinese temple, Teluk Ayer Street. The programme consists of one opera and three plays staged by students of Chong Teck School, Havelock Road.37 words
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Advertisement187 1929-12-27 6 V^v 'W//V A As If Built To Your Order The range ox sizes and types m which Dodge Brothers Trucks and Buses are built is so great that you can get one to fit almost any hauling requirement as if it were built to your order. And your saving is187 words
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Advertisement637 1929-12-27 6 AUCTION SALE VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND HOUSF No it,' YEARS' LEASEHOLD LAND AND HOUSES No. 11 HCW (Old No. 26) BAIN STREET AND 99 YEARS' LEASEHOU 1 42 AND 43 NANKIN STREET, si: AND MORTGAGEES' SALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND HOUSE "VIEW BIDE 999 YEARS' LEASEHOLD LAND AND HOUSE637 words
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Advertisement148 1929-12-27 6 SHERIFFS SALR IN m HTPUME :1 T8 STRAITS SETTI ■HIUMENI 1;L Writ ol 1.. f .ii A.. Or Gam and On< AUCTION SALE thtt aitli 81 h nnliTo be held o. On Friday. Dec. .",11,. ft n Ten:. c of cr.ti.. M m Singapore. 1 FOR SALE ■tandard TW-ph,,:- 7.148 words
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Article589 1929-12-27 7 Dec. 27— DEATH OF CHARLES LAMB. 95 On December 27th., 1834, Charles YEARS Lamb, the most popular of English AGO. essayists, died at the age of sixty. He was born m one of the most historic and romantic spots m Old London, namely The Temple, where589 words
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Article207 1929-12-27 7 (By arrangement with Nanyang Siang Pau Press). Shanghai, Dec. 24. A government mandate praised Ho Yinching. A Sino-Russian preliminary agreement was signed on Sunday providing for the restoration m its original state of the Eastern Railway and the immediate release of Russians and Chinese arrested while the207 words
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Article123 1929-12-27 7 Alexandria, Nov. 20. Mr. Roy Tuckett, who is attempting a record flight from Croydon to Cape Town, has had an extraordinary experience which will interfere with his plans. At Aboukir yesterday while his machine was being tested, a mechanic inadvertently switched on the ignition. The consequence was123 words
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Advertisement302 1929-12-27 7 PAYMENT BY RESULTS m^ Magic words to quote m connection with an industrial dispute PERHAPS 3 they have been the basis of successful trading for countless years. Witness, ladies and gentlemen, 148^ the result of my weeks toil. My valued clients have relieved me of no less than six of302 words
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Advertisement69 1929-12-27 7 r M H Wk y 1 ***************11 lP l ßllll|li^'^^ OLD SCOTCH [I Mi! I iliiilll .1 I W. V«V I 1 I 111 '^s^^ I W^l II X JEjL X JbL-tii JN VX Shoemakers. I 22 23 Queen Street, Singapore. Telephone 3434. GREAT ANNUAL SALE I FROM DECEMBER Ist.69 words
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Article924 1929-12-27 8 GRIM SCENES IN DANCING HALLS. What Graphologists Say. Berlin, Nov. 23. Developments (writes The Observer correspondent m the course of the search for the maniacal criminal of Dusseldorf are of the deepest interest, not only to students of criminology, from police inspectors to newspaper readers, but to psychologists924 words
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Article100 1929-12-27 8 The 2nd. Bn. The Welch Regiment will b<> carrying out field firing exercises on the Bukit Timah Golf Course between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. on January 3rd January 6th.. January Bth., and January 10th. The flying of a red flag at100 words
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Article551 1929-12-27 8 FLOWERS IN TIM,, MAKKKT AIAV S Mussolini's r al Wor} By word and M,,,i ft, S?? 11 I determination to revive Italians his own p. Rome, ami bring her ti into their „v,.ryclay hf, sary of the Marrh „,.;>. laid a laurel wreath U Majmum. when- the crematedThe Observer - 551 words
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Article59 1929-12-27 8 It is sta'.od tiM 9b will be formally i pened teaching Vtt start two 6 MOl hM now IWtflMd •tudmti arc dical pn one Americ-Hii and HO lish schools. Tin- taculty lUfl Ruth tuhk. who is mam v pore Chinese Girls' •chool fetf fted both In English59 words
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Advertisement273 1929-12-27 8 Outstanding beauty lo w price "*!r s^r^m" m It" //T^siß <95SKe?^L m N N M wk'~&m* tT\ "N^BHlB^BHHBBB^Bmß^B^^^^^^^^^^B^^^^^ y/^P^| |^^W/ J vr&fl Hi3^n^3 CS i>«^ l l^B^J^Mmß^^^^^^^^^BfißHsßßW^^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^Bf^S^B^B^B^ jj, vri Mf\\W ofl /stKu, Til sSs^^K^n ifHsm^H/ll km The entire line of new Superior Whippet models is Control", oversize balloon tyres, higher273 words
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Advertisement187 1929-12-27 8 £O&£ TBROAf THE eNCMy P VANS' PASTILLES '^Sf^ A_j shield afuntt all wiotar 3s mm£ l«jpl_l EX/ANS Hfl WM^^"^ Tmul o' AMTItg»T«( TMMOAT lit«rf>oo< Throat M^ f|> Cfc«U*. M.T9M4MM. r«J Iff f Cj Xom_Babyi v-^^#^\t^V^p^ AH Mothers should know this V^S^^^^^^*' T nere s nothing so safe, so quick, or187 words
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Article235 1929-12-27 9 A CHRISTMAS EVE DEBATE. Dominions' Freedom of Decision. [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 24. The debate on the Singapore Naval Ba^e took place to-day. The Conservative contention was tlHt J>nar was situated as far from Singapore as America wac from England and therefore the baixcannct be a menace235 words
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Article242 1929-12-27 9 Chancellor's Conces ion-. (British Radio Official Service.) Ru*by. Dec. 2\. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, m the House of Commons last night, said he voold consider representations mad? by various trace organisations as to the c.Ter-t on fcnttlMTl and employment of the uncertainty of the po3?tio" m242 words
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Article127 1929-12-27 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Kugby. Dec. 2 1. The scope of the concessions which Government are prepared to grant during the committee stage of the Coal Mines Bill was outlined last night by Mr. William Graham. President of the Board of Trade. He said a clause would127 words
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94 1929-12-27 9 I British Radio— Official Service.] Kugby, Dec. 21. The Kings speech at the Five Power Conference on Naval Disarmament, which opens m the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords on January 21st. is to be broadcast. The King will leave immediately after having spoken94 words
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Article83 1929-12-27 9 IReuter's Service.] London, Tier. 21. In the House of Commons, it was stated that at present there were 31 British naval vessels of all classes m Chinese waters compared with 60 and 67 respectively m February 1927 and Feb. 1928. Mr. Alexander (First Lord of the83 words
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Article77 1929-12-27 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Dec. 21. Mr. Graham stated m Parliament to-day that he had received a communication from the Association of British Chambers of Commerce protesting against the proposed tariff truce, on the grounds that it would stabilise handicaps under which British industry77 words
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Article275 1929-12-27 9 SNOWDEN- CHURCHILL DUEL. p Seah and Eggs. (Renter's Service.! Lond-i*i. Pro. gf« Few b^nej were broken m the tilting match between the ex-Chancellor of the Ecrnc ;>;er and the Chancellor with which the llov. c of Commons was entertained before the MCCm Mr. Churchill m his275 words
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Article67 1929-12-27 9 I British Radio Official Service. lli!gby. Dec. 24. The Chancellor of ihc Exchequer, Mr. Philip S.iov.den, raid the President of the Board of Trade. Mr. William Graham, will be representatives of the British Qov >rnment at the :econd Hague Conference on reparations which opens on January67 words
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Article47 1929-12-27 9 I Renter's Service. London. Dec. 24. Oeneim] Smuts bM sailed for New York. He irp—ln at Ottawa. New York. Boston. Yale University, and possibly Cincinnati. Chicago and Philadelphia. He spends three days at Washington returning to England m January en route to the Cape.47 words
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Article41 1929-12-27 9 (British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. Deo. 24. The Viceroy of India. Lord Irwin. has received a large number of telegrams congratulating him on his escape m yesterday's bomb outrage on the Viceregal train as it approached New Delhi.41 words
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Article171 1929-12-27 9 Suicide Theory m Brussels Tragedy. Brussels. Nov. 15. ••Suicide by poisoning' is the conclusion of the doctor who performed the post -mortem to-day on the bodies of the two English or imerlcaQ women known as Mrs. Esther Senaet aad M.^ A 1 ire Kenner. which were171 words
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132 1929-12-27 9 Kugby. Dei-. 12 The largest and most powerful locomotive ir. Britain constructed by the London and NurtrEastern Railway is now ready for trials. It is of unique design, the boiler being constructed to the extreme limit of the body, leaving no room for the chimnej132 words
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103 1929-12-27 9 The ex-Kaiser has instituted a libel suit against the editor of a democratic Berlin newspaper for publishing a report that the ex-Kaiser was financiallj interested m the former Krupp works, and that the Army was supplied exclusively with Krupp guns which, it is alleged, were103 words
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Article228 1929-12-27 9 PILES STOP TORMENTING ZAM-BUK TKS WONDERFUL SOOTHING AND HEALING BALM. If you taffef the itching torment of piles never thtak of an Operation ur.til you have given that Aondcriul he ..ling tel^O -Z:m-Buk 3 fair trial' Take the case of Mr. R. Grattan. late Ist. Devon Regimrnt ana note the228 words
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Advertisement455 1929-12-27 9 BUSINESS CARDS. MISS N. BUHRIS NlDWira AND MASSAGE. 739 Kamponq: Hahru Road. ~T<> BUSINESS MEN. TOE NEW YEAR WELL by M vritinf work to this Service Charges Moderate. [TB TYPEWRITING BUREAU, Chutta Street, Singapore. Snation flowershop Stamford Rd. Opposite Hotel van Wijk, 'Phone 4831-4832. Under European Supervision. JAVA FLOWERS. Bouquets455 words
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Advertisement813 1929-12-27 9 TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. irmf Tor the followinß materials or serv'ecs and h«t particulars of such tender* may be ob a'ned m -he Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Tender Date of Closing. X>Ppt)r of PoriX-nd Cement f or Noon the first half of 1930. 31st, 2 Erection and Completion of a813 words
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Advertisement599 1929-12-27 9 NOTICES. PERAK TURF CLUB. Spring Meeting 1930. IST: D%Y. SATURDAY, FEB. IST, 1930. 2ND: DAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 4TH, 1930. 3RD: DAY, THURSDAY, FEB. 6TH, 1930. 4TH: DAY, SATURDAY, FEB. BTH, 1930. THREE RUNS EACH FOR HORSES CLASS 1, 2 AND 3 AND PONIES CLASS 1. ENTRIES CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY. JANUARY599 words
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Advertisement673 1929-12-27 9 NOTICES. PENANG MUNICIPAL NOTICE. OVERSEER OF MAINS WATER DEPARTMENT. Applications are invited for the po.«t of Overseer of Mains m the Water Enr,'jj)rrr\s Department. Applicants must have had tood experience m the laying of Cast Iron etc. ivams, also m the control and supervision of labour. Salary $140 per month673 words
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Article41 1929-12-27 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. FLIGHT At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur. on December 22. to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Flight. daughter. MACKENZIE. On December 23rd at Singapore, to the wife of Lieut. Colonel J M. Mackenzie. D.5.0.. a daughter. Both well.41 words
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836 1929-12-27 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIOAY, DECEMBER 27. 1929. THE SHAKING OF INDIA'S DRY BONES. A good deal of discussion has been caused recently m Indian circles, m regard to the visit here of an Indian gentleman who is generally credited with being associated with a movement for the propagation of certain836 words
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Article1241 1929-12-27 10 j m Keaab Government has reserved a siu for an air-station at Xapala Batas near Alor S':>r. Mr. A. Graham. Assistant Superintendent o Surveys. F.M.S.. has been seconded for servic; In Johore. Mr F. W. Wade Assistant Architect. P.W.D Kedaii. Is going to Ktiala Lumpur on transfer next month. The1,241 words
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Article45 1929-12-27 10 TWO PLANES REim RANGOON. j A Pilot Kißej immwmMmmwn^Z The flight of Slam J resumed this morning Rangoon it noon. The which started on Sum],-. plane fell down m Th. atr m* lo lnd: goodwill ni R ht aboarl down m the mimic45 words
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Article38 1929-12-27 10 Three Fires m Week rmm mam sfuvu^, two rfee nuns wm b s mornm R The tDMnaee I A fire on Christmas n» n did V the extent of £5.000. h m HVM days.38 words
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Article24 1929-12-27 10 I FREE PHESS SFKVIr; Owing to prevalence ol i iis:ii ease m Southern Siam among portation „t nitto by M24 words
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Article26 1929-12-27 10 IKKEE PRESS SER\ Ii t.-COT ■aaghel D A party of English carol £150 m aid of the fund of a over the holiday.26 words
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Article182 1929-12-27 10 Mr. ()rmshy-(ioir > Slggtutkl In reply to a Ormsby-Gore- fon Oolootet, that I:. ferences of Colonial O: 1 the committee ol Hi Siiißap.in which appeared In ti. Sir. The letter iron, the I G. A. Ormaby-Qore, which app ired issue of Aul nbic amount of attention hen182 words
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Article68 1929-12-27 10 Gambling on \hv Caatoi r Consternation financial cln pap r ol Dec L 6. when througta cone of til Oan On local 00l prii c of bank of China, C v the del troops > Quo( hot up Ddencc hi the menl and the e68 words
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Article58 1929-12-27 10 The numb r oi liven by the Matron 4 Hospital on Boarini Daj ii\.- hosts could ■ccomm niimlKT Of well-kn. a dtactonhtp of capi 1 most enjojrrtto tmprompt with i;iv.>' mf« re*! alike. Lieut. C H r i'l-rrepont J > appointed Actin« Captain command Johore Vbftini Lieut.58 words
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Advertisement212 1929-12-27 10 EXSH AW No. 1 BRANDY The name describes it It is THE NO. 1 BRANDY on the market. f Sole Agents CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinance* of Hong Kong). (Incorporated m Shanghai). 90, Robinson Road. Telephone 6228. I FINEST QUALITY I ENGLISH STREAKY I BACON g212 words
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Advertisement160 1929-12-27 10 THE UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER A guaranteed Machine with a S guaranteed service. g 3 PATERSON, SIMONS CO^ I I LIMITED. 4 Prince Street, Singapore. I PHONE 2700. 1 ©34 1 g North Bridge Road. I TENG SENG GUAN Established 1905 Tele. No: 2415. g i i $M T.K.K's Tyres I 715160 words
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Advertisement9 1929-12-27 10 The News m P —Pag* i: Vale 1929— FW <■9 words
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Article186 1929-12-27 11 rttITICAL RESOLUTIONS AT LAHORE. Nationalists' Threat. [Reuters Service.] Lahore. Dec. 26. m lor th«> future of India and :hv British Commonwealth are from the iIHMMI Indian Nationopent on Sunday, but which m its committee work. Mtes are gathering from all I the main discussions will ...solutions drafted186 words
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Article128 1929-12-27 11 Russian Lonj>- Distance Flier to Search. [Rt- tter*l Service I New York. Dec. 25. ii km appealed to the Soviet MSM the United States authoearcta lor Lieutenant Eielson. the nnnan-explorer. who m mid- from Nome i Alaska* on a > the gallant rescue of tradtn and128 words
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Article62 1929-12-27 11 pular Welcome to Indian h Leader's Son. [Reuter's Service.] Lahore. Dec. 25. <A thousands of people wit>*d the procession In the streets m welcome Nehru, son of Pandit Motilal nt-ekct of the Indian National whit.li his father presided last J;ivaharlal. on horseback was escorted muunti d and62 words
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Article73 1929-12-27 11 Whaling Craft Founder. f Reuter's Service. 1 Wellington, Dec. 25. Qdei Byrd's supply ship, the Eleanor Rt present at Dunedin. received a g that two chaseis operating with hi the Antarctic were crushed and foundered. The crews were restho heaviest for many years. coven an area73 words
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Article41 1929-12-27 11 DISHONEST PROHIBITION OFFICIALS. Etor Borah's Attack, neuter*! S'rvi<-e.l New York, Dec. 25. li who is a prominent "Dry," the administration of the Utmenl and declares the Gov- appoint honest officials if it reed law, as the present perlW never dv so.41 words
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Article54 1929-12-27 11 FI RE AT WHITE HOUSE. 1 Records Destroyed. (neuter's Service. 1 Washington, Dec. 25. ti ml executive offices at White 1 stroyed by a fire which took two one. The damage is estimated s private papers were rescued, but «>rds were destroyed. White House *hich the offices were connected by54 words
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Article, Illustration1381 1929-12-27 11 ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE. The Baby That Cri-* With messages of good wishes from High Government offici ,l.s and prominent citizens of other community. the All-Malaya Indian Conference opened its third annual mfaa yesterday mornii at the Victoria Theatre Hall under the p-. sidentohlp of the Honble1,381 words
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Article122 1929-12-27 11 Italian Anarchist Killed. [Reuter's Service.) Buenos Aires, Dec. 24. A number of shots were fired at President Irigoyen to-day by a man whom the guard felled and killed. It was found later that the President's attacker was an Italian anarchist. Marinelli, a house-painter by trade. Three policemen122 words
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168 1929-12-27 11 Heirlooms Confiscated. Berlin, Dec. 2. The first party cf German peasants permitted to leave Russia, consisting of 244 adults and 187 children, have arrived at Sydtkuhnen (Prussia). A second detachment of 400 is due to-night, and a third of 500 to-morrow. Ample arrangements have been168 words
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48 1929-12-27 11 SOUTH AFRICA TRIES LARGER WICKET. The first day of cricket In South Africa played with the larger wicket, In accordance with the M.C.C.'s recommendation, yielded two centuries and large totals m several cases. The opinion was that the larger wicket did not make any appreciable difference to batsmen.48 words
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Article115 1929-12-27 11 SHIPPING CASUALTIES AT HOME. Fishing Vessels on the Rocks. I Reuter's Service J bMKtflßb Drc. 26. Christmas holiday weather was variable yesterday. Sun, sleet and rain had turns accompanied by high winds reaching a 91 mile-an-houi fa •r.ir.'ane There were several shipping mishaps round the British and115 words
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249 1929-12-27 11 Greetings Exchanged With U.S. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 25. An extraordinarily mild and sunny Christmas Eve m London ended m a steady downpour and Christmas is likely to be a good day for the fireside. The Prince of Wales left London m his own private249 words
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Article108 1929-12-27 11 An Ordinary Week-day. [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 25. A discordant note m the Christmas festivities was struck by the report of the Tass official agency from Moscow claiming that m pursuance of the Soviet anti-religious campaign Christmas Day m Moscow was spent, for the first time m108 words
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Article83 1929-12-27 11 Russo-Chinese Dispute. [Reuter's Service. 1 Teheran, Dec. 25. The Persian Government has declined the suggestion of the United States Government that, as a signatory of the Kellogg Pact, it should make representation to the Russian and Chinese Governments with a view to bringing about a peaceful83 words
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Article64 1929-12-27 11 New Russian Officials on Way to Harbin. [Reuters Service.] Moscow. Dee. 26. Mr. Tsai Yun-shen and Mr. Li Shao-gen left by special train for Harbin with M. Simanovsky (who is acting as Consul-General at Harbin pending the return of M. Melnikov), M. Rudy (manager of the Eastern64 words
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Article45 1929-12-27 11 Rossi m Hospital m Rangoon. t neuters Service.] Moulmein, Dec. 25. Rossi (one of the two French airmen whose aeroplane crashed near Moulmein during a flight from Paris to Saigon) has been taken to hospital m Rangoon for treatment of his injuries.45 words
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Article77 1929-12-27 11 Mr. N. C. Halsey who was recently appointed Police Probationer called at the Malayan Office m mail week. Other callers were Mr. Charles Read who has just retired from the Government as Town Planner; Mr. E. W. F. Oilman Controller of Labour m Malaya, now on leave, Mr. G. N.77 words
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Advertisement186 1929-12-27 11 i FOR CHRISTMAS ♦j* AND ALL THE YEAR X X ROUND V TF you are buying a gramo* J I phone this Christmas get V a good one get one with >♦ a motor that will run silently J^ and smoothly, get one with a cabinet that embodies sound i186 words
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Article, Illustration322 1929-12-27 12 CAMBRIDGE TRIAL EIGHT OUT: The Cambridge "A" crew out for a trial at Ely on the Ouse m mail w< NEW EVENING MODES illustrating the long vs. short skirt controversy now agitating the feminine world. While trains are being banished evening skirts tend to become long322 words
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Article714 1929-12-27 13 UPS THIRST FOR INFORMATION. The Slowing Down Policy. of further questions relating to rnment policy regarding the Singa- were asked m the House of Commons porr o*-^ ..•r.munder Kenworthy asked the ♦ho Admiralty whether any conations were made m the plans r.aval base and arsenal at Singar714 words
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51 1929-12-27 13 Says Evangelist Broke Her Contract. Los Angles, Nov. 20.— Mr. Cromwell Ormsby. formerly personal attorney of Mrs. Aimee MacPherson, is suing that evangelist for £65,000. alleging breach of contract. He claims that he arranged a contract with tut.* MacPherson. to become "a talkie51 words
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Article857 1929-12-27 13 REMINDERS OF REVOLUTION DAYS. I.R.A. Still at Work. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). Dublin, Nov. 18. The I.R.A. is still working, signs of its operations being apparent m many places, including the seizing of land mines, arms dumps and overt acts of violence. IRA. courts are being held857 words
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Advertisement245 1929-12-27 13 CHEVROLET 6 Here is a Six that provides every- that adds years to the life of the car thing you want m a fine sturdy These are facts I automobile yet it actually sells m the U~,* i_i r m price ronge of the four. This is a fact! Ch^T,^^'*245 words
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Advertisement89 1929-12-27 13 NOW HE'S HAPPY jHE^^ sHA One thing is always on the move when Itflj^ J%) c family dines that's the Yorkshire '■iTjfc RelUh. It's "Pass the Yorkshire Relish, "^3^ "^B7 please After you with the rt /flsb Yorkshire Relish everybody flKß^^Jy Nfflrn like* it. Watch them drop it lovingly L\'89 words
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Advertisement825 1929-12-27 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. t PATROCLUS For Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow825 words
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Advertisement513 1929-12-27 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England). "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA POKTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe S*pore. s.s. CITY OP HEREFORD Jan. 9 &s. CITY OP TOKIO Feb. 6 s.B. CITY OP513 words
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Advertisement439 1929-12-27 14 British India and Apcar Lines, (Incorporated In England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER OfWnUCI WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage. Singapore Tonnaff MANTUA 11,000 Dec. 28 KHYBER 9 lon ».100439 words
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Advertisement618 1929-12-27 15 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Xtmm»i a Arrive. Leave. j jttcrdam, Hamburg, Bremen crp via Colombo. Aden, :(J Port Said Maru Jan 15 Jan 16 rt Elizabeth. Cape Town, 1:0. Santos, Montevideo nos Aires. [Round-the-gtrii p ..-s..ue £190.] t Manila Maru Dec. 30 Jan. 1 Zanzibar. D;<r-t\s- Salaam, Marques, Durban618 words
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Advertisement543 1929-12-27 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE Jlnd AMERICAN ]ViAII> LINE TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, Fix 111 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. 27 Dec 29 Feb 4 PRES. GARPIELD Jan.543 words
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Advertisement684 1929-12-27 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO.. OP BATAVIA.) (Incorporated m Holland. i 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 TOLRIST BUREAU684 words
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Article338 1929-12-27 16 RARE SUEZ CANAL STAMPS. The traveller going Fast Is often tempted \p buy rare stamps m the bazaars and from native hawkers. If you know nothing of otamps they are best left alone, wmes Mr. Fred J. Melville, the noted philatelist, m the Daily Telegraph, for the traveller338 words
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Article311 1929-12-27 16 Per P. and O. Malwa at 10 a.m. to-day, for Penang. Colombo. Bombay and Europe: Struter Canon. Mr. C. W. Bloomfield. Mr. E. V. Willett, Mr. E. A. Keeble. Mrs. Crommalin. child and infant. Mr. and Mrs. King. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr. Miss Ward. Mr. R. Crommalin and311 words
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Advertisement806 1929-12-27 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 de806 words
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Advertisement211 1929-12-27 16 BIBBY LINE (LONDON ADDRESS: 22, PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W.I). of fast twin-screw Oil Driven Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON, COLOMBO, MARSEILLES, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON, with through connection from Singapore and Penang. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Steamer. Leave Rangoon. 1930 SHROPSHIRE Jan. 23 OXFORDSHIRE Feb. 6 STAFFORDSHIRE Feb. 20 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Mar. 6 LANCASHIRE211 words
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Advertisement432 1929-12-27 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co l| 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. **V»H (Incorporated m U.S.A.) I GENERAL AGENTS. I REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE In I BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELI'M im I BALTIMORE. I (via Suez). H MS SILVER BEECH due Jan. 12 I M.S. SILVERBELLE due Jan. 31 M.S. SILVERMAPLE due Feb. 16432 words
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Advertisement89 1929-12-27 16 CHARGEURS REIMS. (Incorporat.'d m Fra: REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT PASSENGER SERVICE Oil WARDS SAIGON. TOVBANI \M» tUß** Due Sintapof* DESIRADE CAP PADARAN HOMKWAKDS MARSKII.IIS \»Mh UB BOKIH Dur SinfaJWf* CAP TOURANE DESIRADE HAVRE. DINKIKK \M> DUPLEIX ADEN "Cap" steamrrs are sint»«' ss md h excellent passen««'r jtT»mmod.iti«n single and double berth89 words
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Miscellaneous712 1929-12-27 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BT TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday712 words
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Article334 1929-12-27 17 FIRE ON PRESIDENT VAN BU REN. gjuri Work Avoids Explosion. I wngen aboard the President f the Dollar Steamship line, which Dgskta ttk wharf opposite godown d a thrill early yesterday I iii broke out m the boiler o| to I bold .'onuinhik a fairly tnent of robber. taken to334 words
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199 1929-12-27 17 COMMODORE OF P. AND O. FLEET TO RETIRE. < •»mdr. Buiieigh of Moldavia. Melbourne, Dec. 4. Oder E. W. Burleigh. D.S.O Commothe P. and O. fleet and master of the which arrived m port this morning, Jong farewell to Australia for he will of this voyage resign his command to199 words
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113 1929-12-27 17 BRITISH AND FRENCH SHIPS COLLIDE. !t U Berwick off Shanghai Bund. Shanghai. Dec. 16. rwlck and the French flagship MO, which were lying off the mvolved m an accident at 1 o'clock when the Yetorofu Maru. Urn Whanfipoo. struck the Berbead on. pushing it against the ittlrahlp '"<>fu Maru was113 words
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Article47 1929-12-27 17 Crew of 24 Drowned. I Reuters Service. I London, Dec. 26. A message from Vigo states that the Norwegian steamer Asland has been sunk and her crew of 24 drowned. The wrecked vessel was a trawler from Ireland. Local craft fruitlessly tiieci to assist.47 words
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Article535 1929-12-27 17 Derision to Scrap Penguin. In t. «'ir piesent policy oi naval econorm the iisf. i.r. authorities have decided to r.crap the ck] ot ship Penguin known m the Hoyai N.f H H.M.S. Encounter. She was Luiit at 1 i np it Dockyard, with machinery by the535 words
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Article133 1929-12-27 17 Two Hoklos Charged With Murder. An important development of the attempted piracy of the Douglas Haiching occurred m the first Court at the Central Magistracy, Hong Kong on Dec. 14 when two Chinese made a formal appearance before Mr. A. W. G. H. Grantham on a charge of133 words
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Article117 1929-12-27 17 Sydney Nova Scotia, Nov. 23. On the arrival here of the Dutch steamer Stadvladinger. her captain. M. Wyrdmann, reported that the boatswain and three seamen were swept overboard and drowned by a huge wave outside the Atlantic entrance to Belle Isle Straits, on Sunday afternoon. One117 words
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Article89 1929-12-27 17 Junk Mistress Caught with 200,000 Pills. Resulting from a raid by Detective Sergeant Fitches on board junk 390 V, m the Yaumati Typhoon Shelter, on Dec. 13 Leung Ho (48) a widow, mistress of the craft, "was at the Kowloon Magistracy, before Mr. W. Schofleld, charged with the89 words
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Article19 1929-12-27 17 UT Willesden: My husband is very hut not to me. He has neve; a penny since we were married.19 words
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Article1103 1929-12-27 17 MR. QUENNELL AND HIS "HOBBY." Showing How Men Lived. I Mr. C. H. B. Quennell has been so saddened by one museum that he wants to build another and another and another, so that he may lure children into them all for the sake of the fair1,103 words
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Advertisement153 1929-12-27 17 A Friend m Need I -Mental anguish, grief, worry, extreme heat all tend to produce headache and *$fi&*>/ nervious exhaustion. T l en it is that "4711" Eau d<- Cologne i> a friend indeed LmHk A little of it dabbed wrists and temple or inhaled from tin- handkerchief, BKsl\\ soothes153 words
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Article349 1929-12-27 18 Marshal Chiang's Rumoured Interest. It is strongly rumoured here (wires the South China Morning Post correspondent m Shanghai), that a big Chinese syndicate, supposedly representing Marshal Chiang Kaichek, has purchased the Majestic Hotel from the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. The purchase price is said349 words
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Article224 1929-12-27 18 Children's Christmas Programme. The Children's Christmas Programire tnd Social was held m St. Andrew's Schoolhall on Saturday at 4.45 p.m. The Bishop ot Singapore and Mrs. Roberts were present, and at the conclusion of the programme Mrs. Roberts presented the prizes to the Sunday School children.224 words
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Article74 1929-12-27 18 Europeans Aquitted of Murder Charge. Rangoon. I)e< IS. The District Magistrate to-day passed orders, discharging Messrs. J. S. Purves and D. Symon, European Assistants employed by Steel Brothers, m the case known as the "Steel Chummery Tragedy,' m which a deceased servant's wife brought a charge ci74 words
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Article155 1929-12-27 18 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 4 held on December 17th. Approved exchange with the Singapore Improvement Trust of land at Alexandra Road to provide a site for the erection of coolie lines. Considered complaints by Mr. P. H. Millard of the British155 words
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Article65 1929-12-27 18 Mr. William Mansfield, aged fifty, of Lefevre road, Bow, who was employed for twenty years by the London and North Eastern Railway Company as a stonemason, was stated at a Poplar inquest to have suffered from "stonemason's lung." The jury returned a verdict that Mr. Mansfield died from65 words
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Advertisement156 1929-12-27 18 Silverfish— The Unseen Destroyer The elusive silverfish ruins your silks, laces, books and important papers. Annually he destroys valuables running into {tremendous amounts. But now you need suffer his ravages no longer. Spray Flit, the sure destroyer of Silverfish. Flit clears the house m a few minutes of disease- bearing156 words
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Article327 1929-12-27 19 The following publications have been received during the week ending December 21st and are available for public use m the Reference Library of the Department of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S.. Fullerton Building: Australia: Quarterly Summary of Australian Statistics, Bulletin No. 117. September, 1929. Burma: Report on Crops, Produce327 words
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Article731 1929-12-27 19 The T.P.A. Meeting. j The Financial Time-, of November 23 says:— As was known would be the case, every possible precaution was taken to exclude the Press from yesterday's general meeting (Nov. 27 > of the Tin Producers 1 Association, the flrct since it came into existence731 words
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Article122 1929-12-27 19 The following taluks m Madras Presidency are now closed to recruiting on account of infectious disease: In the area served by the Port of Madras: Ganjam, taluks of Chicacole, Chatrapur, Kodala, Ichapuram and Sompeta; Vizagapatam, taluk of Vizianagaram; Bellary, taluks of Harapanhalli and Hadagallee; Anantapur, taluk of Hindupur;122 words
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Article407 1929-12-27 19 FORD RUBBER PROJECT IN BRAZIL. Good Progress Made. With work going rapidly forward, the Ford rubber plantation project along the Tapajos River m Brazil is beginning to assume definite shape. Boa Vista, the centr. of operations of the Ford Companhia Industrial, is becoming a thriving community, and actual planting has407 words
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Article256 1929-12-27 19 The ireneral export trade of Canada fo/ *he nast six months shows a fairly sur-' stantial increase, especially m newsprint, nickel and copper. On the import suit? 1 there was an increase of 34.000,000 dollars compared with the fivst half of the pre- vious year, increases256 words
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Article164 1929-12-27 19 Preventing Extension of Plantations. Armsterdatn, Nov. 16. A Dutch rubber grower, commenting m De Telegraaf on the British proposals to institute a weekly holiday on the rubber plantations, which would reduce production by 14 per cent., fears that such a project would meet with serious difficulties It would164 words
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Article476 1929-12-27 19 Sir Frederick Sykes 1 Views. Bombay. Dec. 16. In opening the annual general meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of India and Ceylon, the Governor of Bombay. Sir Frederick Svke;. referring to the Bombay cotton mil! industry, said that, after ensuring that the industry', hmse476 words
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353 1929-12-27 19 Sir John - In China, standards of weights, jncasurei rid length vary all over the country. Generally speaking, two kinds of standards ..ie now m use, namely; the old and the new. The old standard was formulated from the Weights and Measures Law promulgated m 1914, establishing a353 words
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Advertisement343 1929-12-27 19 ,SSETS EXCEEB „0.000,000 ASSURANCE .N FORCE OVER 58.000.0 C THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). ITRA CT.VE L ANS Q F ASSURANCE C Secretai *y Managing Director 77 G C. KNOX. HORAPF w papfp Actuary 1 m HUKACE W. RAPER. A. ROBINSON, F. I A343 words
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Advertisement337 1929-12-27 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COPCRATION. "Incorporated m Hong Kong). ■BAB OFFICE: HONG KONG Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 P.e erve Fund- Sterling 6.000.000 Siivt-r 514.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COIRT OF DIRECTORS: W. H. Bell. Esq.. Chairman. J. A. Plummer. Esq., Deputy Chairman. B.337 words
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Advertisement273 1929-12-27 19 RANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England). Ca l }ital £3,000,000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid u P 1,050,000 Re, erve 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. Shelf ord, Esq.273 words
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Advertisement39 1929-12-27 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE. Resident Manager.39 words
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Article636 1929-12-27 20 UNHAPPY CHRISTMAS FOR PLYMOUTH. Coventry Call a Halt. (Reuters Service. 1 London, Dec. 25. Results m to-day's League matches were as follow: Although there were several surprising results elsewhere Coventry staged the most notable achievement for they brought an end to Plymouth's sequence of successes by winning by636 words
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146 1929-12-27 20 Well Known Footballer. The sad news of the death, at the early age of 21, of Mr. Yeo Chiang Seng, a well-known Malayan soccer player, reached Singapore yesterday. Mr. Yeo Chiang Seng, who had not been m good health for some time past, died early146 words
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Article25 1929-12-27 20 In recent Rugby matches A. Co. Welch Re X t nu islands 23-nil: B. Co b~vt VCo •-nil; and H.Q wing beat C. Co. «_525 words
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Article491 1929-12-27 20 GOVERNMENT SWEEP LETTER. Can the Problem be Solved The letter of the Government to the Turf Clubs on the question of lotteries and sweeps, to which reference has been made at the annual meetings of the Penang and Selangor Turf Clubs, has it is understood, been made more491 words
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Article354 1929-12-27 20 Large Attendance at Annual Tiffin. That long established Christmas institution, the Christmas Day tiffin at the Swimming Club, took place on Wednesday to the accompaniment of all the conviviality and enjoyment that has attended this function over a long period of years m the past.354 words
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Article86 1929-12-27 20 Arthur Allsopp, the young new South Wales cricketer, who was included m the Test Trial match at Sydney a fortnight ago, is regarded as a cricket hero m his home town of Leeton, as well as In Sydney. In one week-end recently he scdred 269* In 2 hours (hitting 4486 words
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Article1228 1929-12-27 20 OPENING OF JALAN BESAR STADIUM. xMr. Farrer Kicks Off. Malayan Chinese 3 Malayan Asiatics 2. A thrilling encounter between teams representing the Malayan Chinese and the rest of the Asiatics of Malaya was witnessed by a large crowd yesterday on the new Jalan Besar football stadium. The match marked1,228 words
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Article238 1929-12-27 20 AUSTRALIANS BEAT RUGBY 1 LEAGUE. The Third Test. London, Dec. 18. The Rugby League were beaten by the Australians 32—22. Our London correspondent cabled this result as an England Australia match, so that, apparently the third Test match, fixed orignally for Jan. 4 at Swinton. Manchester, was put238 words
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Article108 1929-12-27 20 Public Services Fairly Safe. By defeating South Johore on the Padunr on Christmas Eve the Public Services consolidated their position as probable winners of the S.C.C. Rugby tournament. Several matchc have still to be played but the following tabl< shows that Public Services are almost cert?.i: winners.108 words
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Article215 1929-12-27 20 "Singapore" Easily Defeat F.M.S. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur. Dec. .v. Singapore Police 18pts: F.M.S. Police 0. The visitors were the weightier side m the match here between Singapore and F.M.S Police teams. Without the assistance of the Captain, MacMillan and Knight they had Anderson and215 words
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Article106 1929-12-27 20 The South African Cricket Association made a profit of only £40 on the tour m Englanc last summer. This sum is arrived at ait; deducting amounts proportionate to the guarantees made by the various States Associations, but, m the aggregate, the profit die not amount to106 words
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Advertisement165 1929-12-27 20 MOUTRIE JJTHE SYMBOL OF 1 1 all that is best m I II PIANO I 1 1 CONSTRUCTION 1 1 I j Pay as you Play n Terms Arranged I Ij 5 I Ilk MOUTRIE Co., Ltd.! (Incorporated m Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE SlS(.xp OEE0 EE tff I PROTECT YOURSELF165 words
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