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Title Section19 1927-09-07 145 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. rHiKii series SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1927. NO, 2,092.19 words
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Article230 1927-09-07 145 I ion of War 1 4<> H F'ropapanda 147 B )rder 147 I vMJ OURT NEWS. H nitted for Trial 141) I 'larks Prosecution 150 I Question 160 I < on (i scat ion Point 151 m S< m for Trial 151 I R kisha Puller 151 i Sequel230 words
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Article16 1927-09-07 145 September, 5. 2|3 31-32 -Ma g 13 p.c. Dis. tr 139 London -S 5- I<s16 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article82 1927-09-07 145 K i:\.\KlSo\. At H.uu Caves, on August r.'-'T, to Mr. and Mr. Kenneuon, a «»on. HEXDERSHOT. Horn t.< Pf#f. „rui Mrs. V. E. Henderahot of thr Malaysian I'nion Seminary on August 30, 1927. a daughter, i Joyce, at the Maternity Hospital. Both JOLI#Y. At tht- European Hospital, Kaala Lumpur,82 words
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Article80 1927-09-07 145 WIGHT SMITH. At St. .Mary's church, Kuala Lumpur, on August 27. 1927, William John Witfht, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wight, Forres, Scotland, to Helen Kattary Smith, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cha<. Smith, Edmonton, Queensland, Australia. COCHRANE-THOMAS. At St. Andrew'i Cathedral, Singapore, on the80 words
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Obituary200 1927-09-07 145 MACLACHLAN. At th.- General Re«pital, Singapore, on August 31st 1!«l'7. Major Donald Neil Rfacladtlan, M.C., late of the sth-Bth Cameronians; dearly loved husband of Tina Maclachlan and son of Mrs. Maclachlan, of Glasgow; aged 36. Home papers please copy. ADLER. On Aujrust Slsl at his residence in Antwerp. Adolphe200 words
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Article28 1927-09-07 145 Captain Leslie Hamilton, who with Colonel M inch in attempted the flight from Ensr- n<! to Canada, is tho itenfon of Mr. F. W. Douglas, District Officer, Klanpr.28 words
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Article478 1927-09-07 145 Aujr. 81. The discontent which has been evidenced in a good many quartan with the position British aviation occupies vis a via that of America and even of the Continent of Europe will be increased by tho non-succes-of the Canadian attempt to fly the Atlantic, which resulted in478 words
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Article356 1927-09-07 145 On the whole we do not think that Viscount Cecil's resignation will have any jrreat political reactions. It h^ to be treated with a proper degree seriousness because he is a memlv* of a family whose political and sock. standing s of the highest and in add356 words
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Article749 1927-09-07 145 The discussion at tbs Cricket Cluli annual meeting on Monday on the dual question of providing permanent kitchen provision and raising the subscription had an ending which in our view cannot be considered as other than satisfactory. It has always been a cardinal 'principle of policy in749 words
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Page 145 Advertisements
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Advertisement71 1927-09-07 145 thi "Singapore Pre« Pre**' om Europe to Ihe StraiU lines, arc Invited to send pi name of their steamer and Ringmpore. Copien will th'-n hem ui various port* f( f <"dl. weekly 12>. per quartet mercial supplement. ROM ENGLAND TO if' TAIL EA3T. i North Borneo, Labaan i Malay State-71 words
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Page 145 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous265 1927-09-07 145 THE WEEK'S NEWS. I he last mail from Homo with dates up to Auirust 11th. arrived on Saturday moinin.u by B. I. Thia mail leaves by P, and O. on Friday. The preliminary enquiry into the death of i Javanese kebun, resulted in W. A. Roll, the German alleged to265 words
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Article799 1927-09-07 146 Sept. 2. The conclusion of the army manoeuvres at Upavon, on Salisbury Plain, will inevitably let loose a flood of opinion and contradiction as regards the future character of war and the influence which mechanised developments will have upon it. It is in the highest degree799 words
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Article432 1927-09-07 146 Sept. 3. There has been little heard of latej in Singapore about the vexed ques- tion of inordinate rents from which it may be concluded that the considerable amount of building, especially in the form off quarter? for Government and Municipal servants and the employees of the432 words
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Article260 1927-09-07 146 Two pieces of news from China today are of significance, the one is th< account of the piracy of a British steamer in the Canton area the third piracy of steamers within a few days, and the other is the message that the British Navy has carried out260 words
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Article528 1927-09-07 146 Week- End Comment. Sept. 5 Records of trans-ocea show nothing of late bat i sion of failures the weathi r too strong for the ;h. tion to those who in many cases making tempts and have had t< attempt one expedition ha* disappeared and it >„ possible to hope it528 words
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Article478 1927-09-07 147 The Complete Results. ONE SKKIOIS MISHAP. the heavy rain which lasted hour ai.rl a half after th» ti«»n ii the first two events in the cycle hill climb organised by the \.< ;<i t! Gap on Sunday, it was at thought that it would be necessary478 words
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Article112 1927-09-07 147 i .t»« t gainst "Mr. >l»les Dismissed. mining community of the Peninsula a rule, satisfied with the treatment ■•■d at the hands of the Mininp Office Bangkok, but complain of pin-pricks inby minor officials, says a telegram the Bangkok correspondent of the Gazette, who describes a case112 words
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Article72 1927-09-07 147 'erdid of murder against a person or at present unknown was returned the Coroner at an inquest yesterday on body of a Hocktew named Lini Hee who was killed in a house in Park on August 29th. The deceased's said he was in bod at 11.30 when72 words
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Article18 1927-09-07 147 I. W. W. Hughei will act as Comner of I, and- and Collector of T^and 10, Strata Settlements.18 words
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Article642 1927-09-07 147 The Cardosa Trophy. TWO BOATS OVERTIRN. 'I he Bseoml race for the Cardoea Trophy on Sunday provided sufficient thrills to fill Hovel bf Edgar Wallace. At 10 a.m. Capt Flett, the martinet of stop watch ami gun, started ten boats ovei the Club Course and as at the crucial642 words
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Article158 1927-09-07 147 The Coroner, Col. Hope Falkner, yesterday morning held an Inquest on a Cantonese named Leong Kui, who died in hospital as a result of collision while driving a motor cycle in Kranji Road on August 25th, wh«-n be collided with car No. >SG7O4, the driver of which158 words
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Article21 1927-09-07 147 Dr. (Miss) K. M. Hyslop who has just arrived from Europe, has as«inno(l dutiei M Ladv Medical Officer. A lor Star.21 words
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Article354 1927-09-07 147 Perak Athletic Championships. CAPTAIN FORD'S SUCCESS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept- •>• The second Perak athletic championships, which were held at Ipoh on Saturday, were the biggest sports meeting that has been held for many years, comparing with the "Id Ipoh athletic sports, which were the genesis354 words
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Article246 1927-09-07 147 MANY CASUALTIES. Sei'iel Society flints between Teochew factions have been i fe during the week end, wilh the result lhal over a SCO re Of dead and wounded have been admitted to the h( spitals. The worst aiVrax took place in Baicstier Road late on Saturday night,246 words
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Article108 1927-09-07 147 SELANGOK WIN SPOON KK CUP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpu., Sept. B. The final of the Spooner Cup polo competition between Royal Jnhore Polo and Se'anjror was played here on Saturday in ideal conditions. The handicap of th<- visitor* was sevr-n Eoals compared with Selanjr<»r's three. In the108 words
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Article44 1927-09-07 147 Mr. Gilbert Ernest Traill (TO), a director of the Liners" Plantations, Garin^ (Malacca) Rubber Estate, Golconda Malay Rubber, Kamunintr (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company, Khnanis Rubber, Bidor Rubber and Craig Tea Estates, and a director of varii,^ other mbber and tea companies, left 77.2K2.44 words
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Article451 1927-09-07 147 S.C.C. Eleven Defeats S.C.R.C. (LOSE (iAME ON THE PADAN<;. On the Pa<lar.tf on Saturday a-ft* rri-.-.n a s.c.C. team defeated the s.( K.( by 4*; runs. Th«» finish Wai an exciting urn the last of the visitors* wickets falling four minutes before time. Scores: o.v A F. R.451 words
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Article244 1927-09-07 147 Ditke's bvat Indian Association The Duke of WVllinpt n's U ffiment sooured an easy victory over the Indian Association in a Framroz Cup fixture on Saturday. The Duke's winning the toss, put the T^dian Association in and the I. A. batsmen rotn pletely failed with the exception244 words
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Article3095 1927-09-07 148 TReutcr's Service.] i/ondon. All*. 29. Viscount Cecil. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has resigned. It was announced definitely this afternoon thai Viscount Cecil confirmed hit resignation from the Cabinet on the ground of dissatisfaction with the course of policy regards disarmament. He will there f:.re not iro to3,095 words
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Article439 1927-09-07 149 v L Kandon, State Adjutant. pone to Singapore on duty. in., next Monday. M.M. j. Stewart is taking o\er the ,11 Kuala Lumpur of Messrs. i I ntter, from Aug. 31. Ex. been received with regret the death of Madame Frere, .r A. Krere, the Belgian439 words
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152 1927-09-07 149 KING EDWARD VII COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. 1 i> thv list of successful I \uLTust Examinations I Medical mul lir>t professional I hxamination. I Physics and Biology: Pasa; I Tuari. Miss Cheong Kw Neo, I P. S. Raman, Mis. Mary Tan, I Hin, V. C. G. Yzehnan. I 'he mis try152 words
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Article1475 1927-09-07 149 Greyhound Racing Catches on. FORTUNES MADE. i i*«;m Our Own Correspondent.) 50.0.0 people went to the PogS actually not figuratively— at Shepherd.-: Bush last "ight, and I was one of them. At least everyone ought to aec once the type of which is attaining an extraordinary1,475 words
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Article287 1927-09-07 149 SEQUEL TO MOTOK ACCIDENT. The preliminary enquiry into the charge of causing death by a rash act against W. A. Roll, the German who, it is alleged, knocked down and killed a Javanese in Or(hard Road at midnight on August 21st, was continued in the Second287 words
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Article48 1927-09-07 149 A.i expected bo ne difficulty is already beexperienced in providing accommodation for residents and visitors who wi^h to --r,. rooms in the New II st II use. W< g\y I provision b° mad^ .o (y as t fesiblc foi nii re room i cuVicles MaLi-ca r );::ir r48 words
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Article108 1927-09-07 149 American Tennis Championships. BETTY IN THE FINAL. [Reuters Service.] Forest Hills, Aur. 2!>. In the Americas amateur ladies' championship Miss Xuthall entered the final by defeating Mrs. Chapin 6—l, 4—6, G— 3. Betty received an ovation. She kept control of the match throughout except for a momentary lapse of108 words
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Article125 1927-09-07 149 MATCH AGAINST SEPOY LINES. The result of the match between Keppel Golf Club and Sepoy Lines Golf Club played at Keppel on Sunday, was a win for the home team. Keppel players mentioned first. Hodgfoa and Bisset IK, Englis!: and Hadden 0. Tongue and Hurt 1 Kellagher125 words
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Article52 1927-09-07 149 GA RRISON GOLF CLUB. Tlu following was the result of thi Competition for the Governor's Cup, presented by Sir Lawrence Guillemard and competed foT twice a year. Twenty ifai cards were taken out. Captain Sir Robert Henniker, 1 Down C. X. Bennett, 2 G. P. Murphy, I Captain W. C.52 words
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Article55 1927-09-07 149 B. A. T. Cup. After Dr. A. Ihrahim and Mr. A. L. B. Lin had tied three times in this compel i tion, the cup was eventually won by .Mr. A. L. B. Lim at the fourth attempt. The result of play for the August Medal55 words
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Article1044 1927-09-07 150 The pfclMC is culled fiom Ameiican fiction, Kspecially front that part oi it— and it li a considerable part— that deals with the domesticities of the virtuous shop-lady, who lias mi.ssed, and seems to he content to have missed, the almost in '•vitable millionaire, and has settled down1,044 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter92 1927-09-07 150 To the Editor. Sir.- -The custom of "Calling" is as old as the Hills of Zion. It dates back far into prehistoric ayes, wh.en pei haps our forelatheis "Called on" one another in caves either for bodily protection from wild cre•tures around, or out of personal kind liness, with92 words
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Article231 1927-09-07 150 The following is the directors' report to the shareholders to he presented at the annual meeting in Malacca on September 9th. The net profit for the year after deducting directors 1 fees, depreciation on buildings etc. amounted to $39,435.55; Balance brought forward $7,455.23: Total $46,890. 78. The231 words
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Article175 1927-09-07 150 Through the kindness of Mr. Chee Swee Cheng we have been Able !u have the Ward, which is named after him, enlarged to double its size, and the whole ward cleaned and a ceiling put in, writes E.C.D. in the Malacca Observer. This has added much to175 words
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Article120 1927-09-07 150 FIRTHKK SUCCESS AT THEATRE. Continuing their run «>f success, the Forbes-Russell Comedy Company played, "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife" at the Victoria Theatre last night. The play, by Arthur Wimperis, is one with a strong- appeal towards sentiment, though it is well spiced with humour and wit. Like so120 words
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Article367 1927-09-07 150 A -CANARD" OR A "JOB"? According to a rumour which ha-< obtained some currency in Malayan circles at Home, says hc> Malay Mail, the post of head of the Malay States Information Agency in London It to be offered to Sir Laurence (iuillemard, who recently retired367 words
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Article208 1927-09-07 150 We are informed that <»n the 19th instant before the First Magistrate, Mr. N. p. Mudie, Messrs. V. A. Bartholomeusi Limited were charged at the instance of Messrs. Joseph Travers <& Sons, Limited. Agenti for The Bernese Alps Mill: Company under Ordinance 161 (Merchandise Marks) that they208 words
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122 1927-09-07 150 THORNYCROFT LAUNCHES FOR GOVERNMENT. The F.M.S. Government has not been slow to take action in connection with the- criticism passed regarding rubber smuuMrlnig- and the need for jrreatcr efficiency in the Preventive Fleet, for Messrs. Thornycroft (Singapore), have received an order for th? supply of six large up-to-date petrol launches122 words
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Article116 1927-09-07 150 The marriage took place on Saturday, at St. Andrew's Church, Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. William J. Wight. »>f Rantau Tin Dredging Company, Limited, Negri Sembflan, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. R. Wight, of Forrts, Scotland, and Miss Helen Rattray f Smith. third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith,116 words
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Article491 1927-09-07 150 A Trade Mark Qoestioß INJUNCTIONS KKI I t The Court of Appeal case in which S. V. Rat ,inan Co. appealed against I judgm< Chief Justice in their „< Uovinda lludaliar and tion against them regardina 1 certain mak.- of sarongs, Mr. Justice Sproule, injunction sh.uld not he491 words
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Article110 1927-09-07 150 THE HOUSE OF UXH Thrills In plenty and myateri in^-.s sufficient to satisfy th patrons :>f mystery plays wrei at tho Theatre last ni-ht. «rh< I Russell Company presented M Th< Unrest," a mystery pl«y inch well-known playa m l( <4 Thf Cat and the Cannry." Beryl Sidney110 words
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Article21 1927-09-07 150 Captain E. C. Prattlry of tin K» trimont has assumed the duti« »nt of the Penanp and Provimc U« Volunteer Corps.21 words
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Article299 1927-09-07 151 Interesting Rubber Point. CONFISCATION. William Mu risen, and Justices and Deane on Monday the. were deal! with. A Mist Cases. Singh appealed against hii eon- Assizes on a charge of ■i~°» (dhatura) to two iployed on Mount Austin tencc of ftve year* rigorotu Mr, P.. M >>:■299 words
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Article127 1927-09-07 151 S FKDA > CELEBRATIONS. i h eommunitj of Singapore yes- ■■< u t h»? anniversary of the hv'iv Queen, Wilhelmina, Queen of therland*. A reception was (riven i C'oi sulate yesterday morning, Border, Consul General for the eiving a large number of spacious office in St.127 words
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Article133 1927-09-07 151 ctimh locked in Bathroom. have been committed for rd Magistrate on a charge robbery. The evidence for the that on July 2ith when the Chinese carpenter, trot to ;m Kit Road, he hoard his > him as soon as he entered. found himself face to133 words
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Article146 1927-09-07 151 Hetty Nuthall Beaten. TOT ENGLAND WINS THE DOUBLES. 1 Renter'* Service. Forest Rills, Auk. MIn the fir.al of the American women".-, u! v.uteur championship Miss Helen W.A. (U.8.A.) beat Miss Betty Nuthail (En land) 6—l, 6 l. The weathei was Ideal and the crowd oi 8.003146 words
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Article110 1927-09-07 151 SEVEN SWIMMERS BEATEN [Reuters Service.] London, Auy:. .*>(). With the belated arrival of summer Weather an or^laiiKht was made on the Channel this niorninpr by four women and two men swimirers, namely Hilda Harding aired eighteen, (England), Edith Jansen. aged seventeen (Denmark) Ivy Hawke aged twentyfo'ur,110 words
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Article181 1927-09-07 151 ***** HYK'S TENNIS SUCCESSES. .Amonsj the lawn tennis players who are participating in the Far Eastern Olympiad, which is now in progress at Shanghai, is Khoo Hooi Hye. the Malayan lawn tennis champion. According to-cabled information received from Hooi Hye by his doubles partner, Chua Choon Leong,181 words
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Article109 1927-09-07 151 The annual Lawn Tennis Tournament. organised by th-a Muar Civil Service Club. \<;,s concluded on Saturday last. Men's Singles. (Club Championship:) Winner H. U Weir; runner-op— Hassan bin Abdullah, Men's Singles. (Handicap)— Winner— Hassan b i: Abdullah; runner-up H. L. Weir. Men's DouMes. Club Championship: I109 words
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Article100 1927-09-07 151 The Coroner, Col. Hope Falkner, held an Inquest yesterday morning on the body of I likisha puller who died in hospital folfowing a beating received from four other pollen outside an hotel. Evidence tfhowed that a Chinese woman fame out of tl;« Hotel and tfot into100 words
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Article368 1927-09-07 151 Champions Lose Valuable Points. NOTTS DEFEAT DERBVSIIIRK. [P.eutei's Service. 1 London, Aug. 30. County cricket Kfftcfcei concluded today as follows: I nncashire versus Leicestershire. A1 Leicester: Lancashire led on first inr:in*r>. Leicestershire 2IW and 290 for 6. Lancashire 801. Watson scored 111 for the Champions nd Shipman 120368 words
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Article71 1927-09-07 151 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Autf. 29. At the annual meeting of the Porak St. Andrew's Society the Chairman reported a sound financial position and the meeting voted $850 to charities. The Chieftain. Mr. Caldwell, retired and Dr. Waugh Scott was elected in his place with the71 words
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Article23 1927-09-07 151 F Renter's s«-rvirp."| London. Au«j. 2i). Th? Shanghai Football Association has been admit. ted to membership of the Foothall Association.23 words
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Article62 1927-09-07 151 The visit of an S.C.C. soccer side to Sumatra a month or two ago is being returned next week by a visit of a Sumatra party, consisting of ten Dutch players, five Malays and one Chinese. The visitors will play two matches here, the first on Monday62 words
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Article102 1927-09-07 151 Mr. T. Ohse, a student of the Musashi Hisrh School, Tokio, who won a travelling scholarship for Natural History arrived in Ij)oh on Sunday in the course of a tour which terminates at Sumatra. The funds for the scholarship were provided by a wealth? resident of Tokio. At a meetingM.M. - 102 words
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Article123 1927-09-07 151 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its 827th. auction yesterday, when theit were Catalogued 1,41';.415 lbs.; 880.99 tons. Offered 1.108.H0H ibs.; 405.00 tons. Sold 963*588 lbs.; 430.17 ton>. Spot. London Is. 4 T sd. New York 34 cents PRICES REALIZED. Kibbed Smoked Sheet. Cents Per123 words
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Article524 1927-09-07 151 Singapore. Aug. 30. There la no change to record in the price of Tin during the past week and the activity in Tin shares which we noted in our last report appears to have ilkvl away again. Quotations shew little alteration and there is a general feeling524 words
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Article102 1927-09-07 151 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Penanir. Aug. 30. At the annual general meeting of Nell may Rubber Company. Ltd., Mr. J. V. C. Davis, presiding, said that the balance on robber account was $125,418, which wai $10,000 less than last year. The profit on copra, despite the lower prices,102 words
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Article25 1927-09-07 151 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penanir, Am'. 2M. Th- Rmmymede Hotel Company announces the payment of second interim dividend of 6 per cent.25 words
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Article19 1927-09-07 151 Mr. H. GaskeH, Third Officer of the Singapore lire Brigade is leaving fcr Horn-.' to-day by thr Haruna ITaru.19 words
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Article630 1927-09-07 152 Mr. T. G. Wiggins has left Kinching estate and was to take over his duties as Administrator, Central Health Board, from Thursday. At the annual meeting of the New Club. Taiping, on Friday. Mr. G. Baxter was elected President and Mr. P. C. Whidey Vice-President. Mr.Ex. - 630 words
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98 1927-09-07 152 FUNERAL YESTERDAY. The funeral to k place yesterday at Bidadari Cemetery of Major D. N. Maclachlan, M.C., late of the sth-Bth C:\meronians. Amongst thos? present were Captain Stephen Groves, representing the Singapore Ex-Service Association, Messrs S. Stuart-Franklin, James Wilson, N. E. Path,'H. M.98 words
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Article1239 1927-09-07 152 Tongkang Sunk. DAMAGES CLAIMED. An action Arising out of a collision in the Malacca Strait was heard before Mr. Justice Deane with Mi. A. E. McDonnell as Assessor, in the Supieme Court yesterday. Anja ai Animal, owner of a tongkang named Nonia, claimed damages for the lon1,239 words
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203 1927-09-07 152 On the Officers' Moss courts at Tan^rlin on Tuesday the second round of this tour namont was played, Fort Canning meeting Pulau BranJ, and the 2nd. Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment the R.A. M.C. Fort Canning were represented by Major Gardner, Captain Price, M. Q.M.S.203 words
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Article118 1927-09-07 152 A (lover Trick With Gold Coin. An interesting method of making money. provided one is not caught, was described before the Second Magistrate yesterday morning". A Chinese went to a pawnbroker on August 2 4th. and presented an Amc rican guh\ dollar. The pawnbroker, when he118 words
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Article81 1927-09-07 152 Two combatants in a ti^ht in Ainoy Stn et the previous night appeared before the Second Magistrate (Mr. H. K. Bull) yesier day.^ Jt was stated that they were arrested by a detective, a. member of one of th special patrols which are supervising the area at81 words
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Article53 1927-09-07 152 The police reports contain details of an crmed robbery which occurred at l.io a.m. yesterday when a food hawker at No. 8 Park Road was held up by three Chinese, two armed with pistols and one with a knife, who robbed him of $15 and escaped. Their53 words
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Article507 1927-09-07 152 S.F.A. Cup Semi-Final DUKE'S FIRSTS BEAT SECONDS Duke's Ist. XI 1, I>uk,\ M M The Duke's first team ha,; H with the second eleven at Um v yesterday before the) wren? able them in the semi-fin,-], t t < j P.oth side* wen- us keen ai Neither gave anything*507 words
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Article126 1927-09-07 152 Species H€»cominu KxtinM A Malay named Mohamed Kepoti^-, was charged in the K^-> Lun*pi Pvi T Court <>n Tuesday, befon Mi M. Barron, with shooting n l>uli tapi Segambui <>p th<« ni^rhi «>r the 27tl an offence punishahU under Animals and Birds Protection I i Be pleaded guiltyM.M. - 126 words
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Article97 1927-09-07 152 Five Chinese appeared before Mr. I the Fourth Police Magistrate, > show CMM why they should n«.t I over to be of pood l>ehaviour. Inspect true and Inspector Poulain, both of th<- I'' t= ve Branch, paid a visit to house, Cecil Street, on Sunday at 997 words
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Article1151 1927-09-07 153 E r >peans »n Shanghai employ fr< i the country district* around <m ivni.ti -d hi th«- local pidgin-lvng-'Xinifpo-niore far/ 1 Our cor. lie Feng from this locality. and once i i to come to ask for week's me to see hit family. After grave p 'Mtninmries, such1,151 words
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Article168 1927-09-07 153 In the District Court yesterday a Chinese was sentenced to eighteen months 1 rigorous imprisonment on a charge of housebreaking and theft of 86 pounds of rubber valued at $18. Mr. R. W. Meredith, Chief Inspector of Courts, conducted the case for the prose cution. Evidence showed168 words
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Article142 1927-09-07 153 The Malayan Daily Express understands that the Malayan Agri horticultural Association have completed the acquisition of the extensive property which belonged to Mr. D. H. Hampshire at the junction of Circular road and Ampang road, situated behind the police station. The land has a large frontage142 words
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Article105 1927-09-07 153 The results of the May examinations of the London Chamber of Commerce were as follows: Senior Hook-keeping: Ang Kay Guan, Liem Lian Hie, Chan Kuen, Qwee Ah Sye, Gan Koen Hian, Lee Ah Sai. M. G. Zacharias, Lim Ah Bee. Senior Typewriting: Liem Lian Hie. Senior105 words
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Article79 1927-09-07 153 The Coroner, Col. Hope Falkr.er. yesterday returned a veridict of d^ath through misadventure at an inquest on a Chinese named Loi Sin Tong who was knocked down by a lorry at the junction of New Bridge Koad and Nong Kon? Street, and died in hospital from a fractiycd skull. Thrdriver79 words
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169 1927-09-07 153 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1927. INSPECTOR DALE'S SMART CAPTURE. LARGE FORGERY PLANT SEIZED. A verj important capture w a? made by Inspector D. VV. Dale of the KfrnHimg K<rbau Division on Thursday night. Inspector Dale had arrested a Chinese in Jalan Boar for being in possession of forged Government chandu labels,169 words
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135 1927-09-07 153 «0 DAYS IN (TSTODY. A Chinese who is wanted in Sinkawantf for armed lobbery appeared before the District Judge (Mr. X. D. Mudie) yester day. The man is to be extradited to .Java ii" his identity is proved, and for that purpose a native inspector from135 words
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Article190 1927-09-07 153 ANOTHER FORBES-RUSSELL SUCCESS. Adapted from the French "La Pension na!rc" by Roger Marx, the Forbes-Russeli Coined) Company made great; success at the Theatre last night with the three-act comedy "Half a Loaf." The love entanglement oi a rich young heiress is the theme of the comedy ana190 words
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Article221 1927-09-07 153 Mr. < H. Gt Clarke, If. C. S., has been appointed District Judge and First Maoist rate, Singapore. Mr. Clarke will continue to act as Commissioner of Lands am! Mines Johore. Tho Captain in (.'hai^e (Captain H. S. Shipwmy, R.N.) will he relieved about loth October 11)27, to take up221 words
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Article658 1927-09-07 153 AXTI-MALAKIAL WOKK HINHFIKKD Mr. K. B, Angulia, a well-known local land wncr. appeared before th«. District Judge (Mr. X. D, Mudie), yesterday, wh-n he was summoned by the Singapore Municipality under section if Ordinance 174 (Prevention of Mosquitoes) Ordinance for using iand in Angulia Park in rack a658 words
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Article78 1927-09-07 153 SIX DOGS POISONED. [Router's Service.] London, Sept. 1. Manchester, the home of greyhound racing, has experienced a sensation owing to r report that six greyhounds at Hellevuc track have been found poisoned in their ken. nels, Including Tall Oak, one of xV.t- mo I famous in the78 words
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Article47 1927-09-07 153 A hinese who was arrested by Mr. Macmillan, A.S.P., of the Gambling Suppression Department in Nelson Koad (»n Wednesday night, appeared before the Third Magistrate yesterday on a eharge of assisting in tho management of a chap-ji -kee public lottery. He was fined $200.47 words
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Article867 1927-09-07 154 ijii.'jml ufj'int. hnwiora nostri est farrago The Topicist has been unable to ottain atiy confirmation of the rumour circulating in police circles that a prominent and responsible police officer returned a paper, sent to him for comment, marked with the pithy and concise question "Is the867 words
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Article198 1927-09-07 154 AUGUST STATISTICS. The following is a statement of the quantity and value of rubber exported during August. Total .'i0,:i70.7y 31,624.66 251,178.52 24 4.93C.80 Not increase 6,241.72 tons. Declared value .$360,746,000; against The above figures represent the totals compiled from declarations received up to the last day of198 words
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Article169 1927-09-07 154 Singapore, Sept. Market conditions over the past week have bean quiet and though low prices have ruled there has been a moderately steady undertone. Although Manufacturers fftr some time now have not been buying an.! in consequence Stocks have accumulated in Dialers' hands, there has not169 words
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Article139 1927-09-07 154 Singapore, Sept. Ist. Alter advancing 2,023 tons during four successive wee! s London stocks at last .-how a fall of 692 tons, for the week ending 27th August, the total now ln>ino- 64.259 tens. The weakening in price has continued, however, London recording a fall of •'■sd. and139 words
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Article83 1927-09-07 154 n?i»uter-s Service.] IJarnei, Sept. 1. In the thirty-six holes qualifying rouno leaders for the News of the Vorld .£l .O (0 tournament (southern section) are Ernest Whitcoinbe 71 and 08 respectively equalling and breaking the course record, Braid 71 and 72. Wooler (Hoi I ing-bury) 72 and 7L83 words
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Article66 1927-09-07 154 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumj ur agenta for Beaufort Borneo have received telegraphic advice from the Secretaricn ol the Beaufort (Borneo) Rubber Co. Ltd.. hat the Board recommend payment on 24th instant of a final dividend of 10 per cent (actual! in respect of last financial year66 words
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1143 1927-09-07 154 Civil Service Vote. ATTACK ON CEYLON ASSOCIATION IN LONDON. Whea the Colonial Secretary moved in the Ceylon Legislative Council last week ihe report of the Select Committee on the Budget, Mr. E. W. Perera proposed a reduction of live rupees in the two millions provided1,143 words
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Article429 1927-09-07 154 ANNUAL MEETING OF MALACt CLUB. (From Our Own Correspondent.) This took place <»n Saturday, ami \\n>" attended by close on 100 members, being the largest attendance seen at meeting for many years. The President, Mr. M. Striven*, in presenting the Committee's annual report and account! referred to the429 words
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Article41 1927-09-07 154 Mr. A. Chamier, of Rfesars. E. A, B '.M»i;r and Co., with Mrs. Chtmier, 1« Kuala Luinpm- «»n Wednei I y for Sinifa por "ii transfer. Mr. O. V. S. Edlin has pome fr m Ipoh to r«plac« Mr, Chaniier M.M.41 words
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585 1927-09-07 155 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1927. S.V.C. MOTOR CYCLE HILL CLIMB. i I Weather Conditions. >t TUMBLES BUT NO SLUIOUS INJURY. of unkind weather conditions .t. ail- interfered with the morring's Mnd led finally to the postpone-. events i>r the heavier machin- tor cy< k Kill ciiml) organised Ia nftapore Vo.untter Corp.-585 words
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Article168 1927-09-07 155 Mi. G. K. 1.. Moir, 6i Kedah, underwent operation in the Penang Hospital H« ia now making k° O( J progreas recovery. Miss A. Moir, of Kuala is at ■resent in Penantr. II maid Ross the British scientist. 1 oy of the methods f<»r preb has saved immnußrable been lying168 words
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Article2053 1927-09-07 155 A Successful Start. ARIXiLEN'S FINE WIN. Fine Wtataer favoured the opening of the Autumn race meeting on Saturday and then was a large attendance including 11. 11. the Sultan of Terak who in addition to the delights of a pleasant afternoon and the music of the band of2,053 words
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Article392 1927-09-07 155 MALAY LAD'S GOOD WIN. i here w.-i- a very poor Attendance i| the Ha... v Valley on Saturday ni^ht to whv- the contests which ha'i been arranged tor Friday nijihr lur had x<, bi postponed n account of the threatening weather. All the bouts came quit? u;>392 words
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Article92 1927-09-07 156 Lancashire Champions. LA MORGAN DEFEAT NOTTS. [Reuter's Service.] London. Sept. 2. Glamorgan created surprise by defeating N tta by an inning and 81 runs. Notts hav« thus faihd to win the County Championship which is still held by Lanca&hin Glamorgan secured their first victory thN Reason by defeating Notts.92 words
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Article194 1927-09-07 156 trtMit lomen vs. Players, At rolkt^tone: Players won by innings an»! 5 i Gentlemen 5881 and li>i>. Playera 561 for 6 dec. Enr tjie Gentlemen Mr. F. S. (i. Calthorpe, the Warwickshire captain, compiled 1"! in the first Innings. Hammond and Hendren were in form with the194 words
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Article437 1927-09-07 156 PKAISES SIAM'S AVIATORS. Congressman George Holden Tinkham, of Boston, Mass.. is a proud man, says the Bangkok Times. He came to Bangkok to get to Angkor Wat and the Railways said it couldn't bo done except by bullock cart from Aran Pradei and the wasting of several days437 words
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Article340 1927-09-07 156 The order Tor the two new steel electrically operated l»ucket dredgers and on«--steam operated channel digging dredge required fot the Penawat (Malaya > Tin Dredging Company, Limited, -a recent local flotation has been placed with United Engineers Limited. The dredger* are to be constructed, delivered to site and340 words
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121 1927-09-07 156 In tlif House <>i" Commons, recently, Mr. Cecil Wilson asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why. In view of the unanimous report of the advisory committee on social hygiene urging that at the earliest practical date the policy should be to sup press121 words
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Article59 1927-09-07 156 The September Bogey conipetition was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. W. A. Campbell. Seventy cards were taken out and the following were returned. The ba 1 sweep was won hy Mr. Campbell on Saturday and by Mr. Nash on The59 words
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89 1927-09-07 156 The Anal of tiiis tournament was play -«i at Tanglin on Wednesday between Fori Canning n(l the 2nd Bn. The Duko of Wellington's Regiment. Fort Canning, who were represented by Major Gardner, Capt. Price. M. Q. Iff. S. Jackson, Sergt. Knight L-Corpl. Carlyle and Pte. Merrifield, won89 words
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Article78 1927-09-07 156 [Reuter*s Service.] Boulogne, Sept. :t. Thf- thirteen year old American twins Phyllis and Bornice Zitenfeld started their hannei Swim from rap Grisnes. The sisters are escorted by two tujr? in order that if one given up the other will be enabled to continue. The third woman78 words
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Article596 1927-09-07 156 Professor on Unfit Parents. MEDICAL PERMITS. The danger of endowing a Government department with the power not only to Bay who shall marry and who shall not, hut also to eliminate the unlit by official execution on its own medical warrant, is the kernel of an596 words
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Article124 1927-09-07 156 Cardiff Merchant Arrested. London. Aug. 1 I. t\lr. Watkin James Williams of Cardiff, who alter a meteoric career made a fortune in shipping: and increased it by horse racing, was arrested to-day on charges relating to the foundering of the steamer, Eastway, 160 miles off Bermuda on124 words
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Article45 1927-09-07 156 The death took place at the General 11 pita! oti Saturday of Miss If. Powell, Army Schoolmistress, after about a fortuight's illness. The funeral, which was Rev. Mr. Semple, took i tin S•■ ur lay afternoon and wa tary from Piilo Bi the --i r.45 words
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Article126 1927-09-07 156 Penanic wSupreme Court Cta*. CLERK CLAIMS $1,000 (From Our Own Correspondent i Penan*. A u«. lho Supreme Court case in whicl Hong Sui, a clerk employed by M, Davis and Hope, clmimi over |4,< Idling: Yin Khean and Leon* Eng Kf as commission on the snle of the126 words
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Article119 1927-09-07 156 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Peaaag; Sept. 2. The Supreme Court case in which Dobi bin Gantiamal and Logan bin Sulop claim, damages against Long bin Busu for alleged negligence in looking alter an estate at i]., Dindings, was concluded yesterday. Mr. Justice Sproule in giving judgment119 words
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Article468 1927-09-07 156 FIFTEEN CHILDREN DROWNED New York, July L>M. Bodies of fifteen children, ken women and one man have been recovered from Lake Michigan following 1 the wreck of the launcl Favourite, which capsiaed yfltafday while conveying seventy-live paimwiflU from Chicapo Municipal Pier to Lincoln Park. Passengers were468 words
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Article102 1927-09-07 156 At an extraordinary general meeting "i the Perak St. Andrew'i Society, ii w« resolved to make mi addition to the ruUof the Society to }sr<.\i<j r for the el a Vicf i:n. and accordingly the Hon. M>-. J S. Ferguson wai elected Vice Chieftain of 3o< fety. ancashire would have102 words
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Article583 1927-09-07 157 Sept. (>. c! •>!])- wireless pajre on asi will probably have (I with some interest the spe- there on Russian dever>l VI ireless use, one of the branches of science which th< f;.;.i people have taken to witl Wet n interest and insight. Then little doubt that this583 words
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Article303 1927-09-07 157 We do not wish to harp too much on one subject, but inasmuch as when recently we wrote referring to th< absolute refusal of a great many oj the Chinese here to assist the authorities in any way at all, we received some private letters of protest,303 words
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Article329 1927-09-07 157 I>r. S. W. Eveson from Singapore succeeds Dr. R. B. MacGregor as Health Ofli eer, Kedah. Dr. MacGregor ia to Malacca to act as Chief Medical Officer. The Hon'ble Mr. 11. \V. Thomson, C.M.G., liiitish Resident, Perak, who is ihortly coming to Kuala Lumpur t<> act as Chief Secretary, was329 words
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Article1796 1927-09-07 157 A lady ha- written to me passi nately rotesting 'against a certain practice in dramatic criticism which," she marts, "lias '(■in irritating me for some time. Why must dramatic critics always U ll th comletc story of a play? What purpose does this serve, except to rob1,796 words
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Article152 1927-09-07 157 Inspector Livingstone of Banting having had to relinquish his po.st owing to illhealth, Mr. Chilcott who recently succeeded Mr. Poundall, goet to Banting aa O.C.P.D. Two Jjipanese, Mr. Mahsuhata and Mr. UramatsU, who harl with them the wellknown guides, Emile Steuri an<l Samuel Brawand, both f»f Grindlewald, have succeeded in152 words
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Article374 1927-09-07 158 A PBINCB ON THE ETHICS OK JOURNALISM. Their Majesties the Kin*? and Queen of Siam were present at the Teachers' Association Hall, when H. H. Prince Bidyalankarana delivered a lecture on "The Ethics of Journalism," before a large tratherinjr of officials, school teachers and students of both sexes.374 words
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Article197 1927-09-07 158 I suppose that the earlier the film acrobat start.< in life the better, since in this. us in other callings, practice makes perfect. Nevertheless, the two.year.old Welsh baby which leapt from its mother's lap in a motor coach on to the back cushions of a passing motor-car197 words
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Article163 1927-09-07 158 Can you spare me a liltie space to protest against the persistent interpolation of meaningless stereotyped phrases, such as "sort of," 'M'you see?" "of course," *'l moan." "you know what 1 mean," "don't-elu-r know." "and all that," etc., etc., writes an Observer correspondent. It is becoming impossible to163 words
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Article76 1927-09-07 158 A cable from London announces the wed ding at St. Martin's in the-Fip;ds on the Ist inst. of Mr. K. O. Watts, of Tuan Met' estate, Selangor, and Glenealy, Morecambe, 1 ancs.. to May. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. < has Watt, of 12 Beaufort Gardens. London S.E, Mr. A.76 words
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Article753 1927-09-07 158 Malaya's Hospitality. MACARTNEY'S APPRECIATION Mr, C. (i. Macartney, captain of the Australian cricket team which vfolted Malaya, contributed the following appreciative article to an Australian paper:— The hospitality extended to the Australian Cricket combination in M^Uaya wan i.othiiitf short of marvellous. It embraced entertainment by the Governor753 words
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Article72 1927-09-07 158 The annual meeting of the Singapore Polo Club will be held on Sept. 14 at 6.30 p.m. in the Tanglin Chlb. The accounts for the year show an excess of income over ex. penditure of $2,280 which is mainly due to the profit made on the72 words
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Article596 1927-09-07 158 Bereaved Mothers Fight Man Eaters. A HANDFUL OF MANE. Johannesburg, July A pack of iions are terrorising the Fort Jameson district, Northern Rhodesia, Hid ah -aciy m re than twenty deaths can be iaid at their door. The other da> a native woman appeared at596 words
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Article114 1927-09-07 158 Hritain Takes Earlv Action London, Avg. 1 I. The Westminster Gazette says that in spite of the Washington Conference out Iftwing gas warfare, a provisional Army order has been issued with full instructions for combating gas attacks, it states that the British Government will endeavour114 words
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Article101 1927-09-07 158 The American bishop was visiting th^ voollfer and more western portion of his iiocese, and on his arrival at his destination was met by a prominent church official •vho in his business capacity was the principal bootlegger of the district. After an exchange of ffFeetingi th(101 words
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558 1927-09-07 158 WONDER TLANKS liri v H.Y IV .Just for a second the i-ej winch hangs over Britain' wonder 'planes was lifted. ••ond -then it was r|ropp< Escorted by R.A.I-, men, handful of official permiti in I was allowed to see th< marine-Napier s and558 words
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Article3894 1927-09-07 158 London. \u-' The Paris Correspondent of News Bftyi that judging" by tin- hibited at the winter fashion trousered women are an aoeompli The doiinitc refusal «>f 'iish rten the skirts further, coup:*.! »'H Paris women's, equally definite det< tion not to ivvert to the sweeping of3,894 words
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Article1308 1927-09-07 160 Financial Adviser's Report. A NEW CIIAI'TKK. (From Our Own Correspondence). lianjjkok. Aug. -<*• The event of most inUrest to the commercial community in the past week has been the publication of the report di the Financial Adviser (Sir Edward Cook) on the Budget of the Kingdom for1,308 words
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Article185 1927-09-07 160 The following is the tenth annual report of the directors of Kluang Rubber Company to the Shareholders, to be presented at the annual meeting on Sept. l i at noon at Derrick and Company's. The profit for tin- year, subject to directors' fees, is $153,775.08 to which185 words
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84 1927-09-07 160 MAGISTRATE ARRESTS ARMED CHINESE. Mr. C. H. Dakers, the Tliird Police Magistrate, effected t h»- arrest of an armed Chinese yesterday. Whilst driving to the Police Courts, Mr. Daken saw three Chinese near the Chinese Protectorate attack* intr another with knives. Mr. Daken left his car and chased the miscreants,84 words
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Article132 1927-09-07 160 The "more we a,e togeth pjrit is extending to the relit ions between the Police, the Army and the Navy. In days ?one by there- used ♦<> bi pitched battles between these three Bectioni of the service, and many a head has been cracked by the old gambling house at132 words
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Article342 1927-09-07 160 Chinese Win S.F.A. Cup Semi-final. SELETAHS GAME MSPLA> S.C.F.A v\i?>ir As was general!) expected, the experienced little difficulty in Wireless team in th, „.,n i S.F.A. Cup competition at the 5 terday. It was not a game the SeleUr players brightened their very fame display a^ain--which was superior to342 words
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Article32 1927-09-07 160 (From Our Own Correspondent*. Kuala Lumpur, ?>cpt. .">. At the Y.M.C.A. sp-.rts Vythalingam wa> the ehanipion athlete, winning the furlong. quarter mile, half mile. mile, and second in the hundred yards.32 words
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Article41 1927-09-07 160 (From Our Own Correspond* Kuala Lumpur, Sept. I. The September Ladies' medal compel was played yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win f"f Mrs. (i. Russell. 1 Cards were taken out and the foil* weir returned: vfbhgn hn41 words
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Article143 1927-09-07 160 Despite the difficulties thrown in thi of its timber export business bj I hirbed state of affairs in China. th< Bomeo Trading- Company had >i let experience in 1926. The profit year comes out at £11,130, which favourable comparison with the 61,395 is 192."). As the143 words