The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 2 January 1929
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section20 1929-01-02 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIkD SKRIKS. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JAM ARY 2. 1929. NO. 2,1G120 words
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Article222 1929-01-02 1 DOMES TIC OCCURRE NCE S BIN NIC. Oi December 28th, u»*ji\ at I N <*< asprvit, ..i.l, to Mi. and Mr.-. R. i I «i:un:ht. irojarei >'. (1.l NIKS ROSS V>v. tfl the wilY of .1 IS. Croaioa Roa Keeling Coeog MamlI h>l!l>.\\. (fee. (j r.hit; ..n-S.-a. Cuviy x- «f<222 words
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Article22 1929-01-02 1 o, token Mr. \W»- Sw* TVow *t*d the Stmits hlm*?*c Bn Ife), Assort t ,-i'T>-M.ntativ< s>i I pointmeni a- Municipal Commi«»iofier. j22 words
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Article762 1929-01-02 1 Wken a month or so agio we wrote m this column that "Nobody m the House has as yet put any questions on the paper m regard t»> our sanitary >>stem but we may list* m hope that even this will happjen it is still m what may762 words
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Article670 1929-01-02 1 Deo. IN. We are as yet, only i.n the fringe of investigation as regards the character and rapacity of the female electoral vote. As far a^ male suffge is concerned a very fair generunderstanding <>]' the voter m the ss 1 and his probable reaction? ler certain circumstances,670 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement134 1929-01-02 1 CONTENTS. i i ion* 1 ))hi If D mr Whai i .> I H B \M» ()l M\ m MM] i 7 Tr If i tfl WSli Cas« s v If Snuish 1 rTEKS TO I II h KDiioit. 1 19 Market Sewer* 5, 12 1 1 1 4 •MC!134 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous254 1929-01-02 1 I THE WEEK'S NEWS, i The ia.-t mail from Home with date* ufi t.. I >.» -hi! ♦Uh.. arrived by P. and (> Sunday morning This mail lrn\es by l> 1 on Thursday. iI.K. Th* Governor and Lady Clifford returned t*i"in Home leave by the Morea on Sunday niorninu". The254 words
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Article413 1929-01-02 2 Dec. 29. By tlit- departure of Sir Hayes Marriott the Colony of the Straits Settlements loses the services of probably the most efficiently thorough worker which the Civil gerVfce has had for many years, li La not e**y tor any outsider to Completely or correctly review413 words
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Article510 1929-01-02 2 Anyone who studies the arguments and counterarguments m the matter of naval strength, war sacrifices and kindred subjects raised by Mr. Coolidge m his Armistice Day Speech, can only come sadly to the conclusion that m such a welter of contradictions it is impossible to find any clear path.510 words
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Article622 1929-01-02 2 Dec. 31. News regarding His Majesty's health is again more hopeful and the setback which was notified earlier m the week appears to have been overcome. It is plain however that th progress made is extremely slow lad that the slightest difficulty suffices to stop it. The anxiety622 words
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Article989 1929-01-02 2 3 an Mr. Trimmer's report on the subject of wharf accommodation at Penang is an interesting document and revives a matter which, m its time, has caused a Kood deal of heat- led argument. would i* clear that the Port's aceon for shipping be enlarged anH r rove989 words
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Article291 1929-01-02 3 Dr. l»unlop. <>i Seressban, na.s Vi^»; f brans> ir i»i. to Msjatakabk Pmhs h Ncu Br>dc' Ro. sterday metningi neat wa run down bj a trolley buf lilled. van' Corporation, i-ts.. ifl lt an oAc« ha the MeirantiW Bank Ip<>h. oi January i>t.. --T.o.M ll\*. K. B. Bid on oi291 words
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Article69 1929-01-02 3 STARTLING DISCOVERY ON STRAITS BOAT. Critical Condition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Dec, 2 7 The Chief Officer of the Straits Steamship boat Tung Song was found m his cabin at 8.30 this morning with a bullet wound m the temple. A six-chamber, five loaded one expended,69 words
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Article341 1929-01-02 3 Mr. R. F. W. Leonard and Miss L. Salmond. St. Andrew's Cathedral was the scene of a pretty and interesting weddinjr on Saturday, when Mr. Richard F. W. Leonard, of Mansfield and Co., Singapore, was married to Miss Lilian Salmond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Salmond,341 words
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151 1929-01-02 3 Tht- marriagiß was solemnised at St. Air drov-'s Cathedra] Saturday morning of l»r. William B. Hutchinson, younger of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Hutehinson, of Watford Ireland, and PhylKs kii Iron*, th*^ ooctod daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Whit<-.151 words
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Article34 1929-01-02 3 lIUKK PRESS BKRYICK -OOPYBIGHT.I liHiiifkok. D<v. 27. The I>uup mail plane from Amsterdam arrived at Doninuang aerodrome this after* tKMiTi from 'Akyab thi> morning. is leaving to-morrow for Medan.34 words
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Article203 1929-01-02 3 A pretty wedding ««'<»k plac^ at St. George* Church, Penanff, between Mr. Gerard li. Carcwrijrht. manager of Messr*. r..i>h ami Company, Ipoh, and Him Madeleine Haim* >' Birmingham, who ar from KntM <•■ Morea. The bride ffhrev r\v»> i> .Mi-. S. Lewis of [poh, M Lewi* 1 .'i of honou?203 words
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Article53 1929-01-02 3 DR. WINSTEDT UNWELL IN BANGKOK. Expects to Return this Week. fFREK PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.i Bangkok, Dec. 25. Dr. Winstedt, Director of Education, is laid up with fever and is staying at Phya Thai Palace. He hopes to be well enough to be able to leave for Singapore on53 words
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Article85 1929-01-02 3 Government Neglect. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Dec. 28. After being blocked for seven days main road traffic between Perak and Penang will be resumed across the Perak river tomorrow when the pontoons of Enggor bridge which were washed away last week will be reassembled. Traffic85 words
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Article60 1929-01-02 3 I From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Dec. 28. Owing to the second flood of the Perak river hopes of reopening the Enggor pontoon bridge to-morrow are deferred; also the Blanja ferry to Sitiawan where this afternoon a native ferryboat overtrned and threw out passengers- of whom two60 words
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Article67 1929-01-02 3 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, De<\ 28. The funeral of Mr. Leake who was killed m a motorcycle accident, took place at Western Road cemetery yesterday evening. It was attended by a large number of friends and the whole staff of Messrs. Whiteaw.iy T.uidlaw and Co.67 words
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Article127 1929-01-02 3 IFroirt Our Own Correspondent.] Penanjf. Dec. 28. When the ambulance arrived it is alleged it refused to take thi- body to hospital though Doctor Savage offered to accept responsibility as it was said the ambulance was not allowed to carry a corpse. Doctor Savage insisted un127 words
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Article101 1929-01-02 3 Sweeping Proposals at Ipoh Conference. |i Yo.n our Own Correspondent.] I poll. Dec. 28. Indian delegates From all parts of Malay* assembled In Ipoh for the second annual conference under thy Presidency: of the Nor*. Vi-crasamy. It was decided a regular annual conference be held to urge merchants101 words
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Article40 1929-01-02 3 ii'Kki< PKErfS RERVICE. COPYHIGH I.J llaimkok. Hoe. 2^. Three Siamese officers ay Don Huang \f.- L.ftlav received Hie decorations conferred by the Queen of tho Netherlande In recognition of their services to Hie Hutch Europe Batavia aviators.40 words
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Article34 1929-01-02 3 (I'jja ITiKSS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] Kangkok. Dec. 28. TK- construction of :i general post office building costing over £100,000 m the heart of the business quart* r. has been sanctioned.34 words
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Article33 1929-01-02 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— CQFTBIGHT.] liangkok. Uec. 29. Thr- raJHrays hare ordered G6 passenger bodies for delivery m 1929 from three Engßsh firms tendering against three German firms 133 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article272 1929-01-02 3 Jo the Editor. Sir, The remarks made at the meeting oi the iviunit ipal Commissioners on Friday an scarcely m accordance with the fa~ts of tho case. After considering various sites for a market m conjunction with the Municipal authorities, half an acre was reserved opposite272 words
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Article149 1929-01-02 3 To the Editor. Sir, The singularly inept and witless effusion which appeared m your columns this morning", written by a Mr. William Parsons r will, I think, have proved us revolting to most Englishmen as it did to myself. There are many reasons why the Home Government149 words
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Article341 1929-01-02 3 [To the Editor, Malay Mail.J Sir, I was very glad to stre m yesterday' Malay Mail a reference to the manifold miseries suffered by the waU-r-butf aloes employed m hauling carts about the streets of Malacca. had occasion to visit the Settlement a few days ajro m341 words
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Article82 1929-01-02 3 PERAK RIVER STILL IN FLOOD. Markel Suhmer^ecl. [From Oui Ov n s] tmA nL] ljx>h. Dec 31. \i(i- ijyii t'l- re hw been Bmmy wnthcr for three days the M<»o<i«jti Permk riw is subsiding very slowly. The powtooc bridpewill not be restored for thf c <i^;. s more. Neither of82 words
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Article56 1929-01-02 3 A ih'ey wa i shot on ih« 25rt iflstaat by Mr. Syed Aimad [did at b place :u>out 15 »;;ilo-' r\aa Alor S\:ir. This b hi-: socond ti^'er. fiffr. S. A. Idiil, who is only youni: I having lef( school ti^f ;t fear u^o. U r. keen and well-kiitfWll sports56 words
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Article1709 1929-01-02 4 OUR CHRISTMAS AT LUMUT. Why We Did Not Spend It There. (Special for t-he Free Press). For a month we had looked forward to spending: the Christmas holiday at Lumut, from which pliiCe we hoped to make daily visits to Panpkor Island where the s?ahathing is reported to1,709 words
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Article56 1929-01-02 4 Bridge Site Dealing Void. [PBBE PRESS BKKVICB.— COFYRIGHt.I Bangkok, Dec. 30. The area of the new bridge site has been delimitated and dealings m land therein are pioMbited except with the approval of the authorities. Unauthorised dealings are declared to be legally void. This has come56 words
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Article73 1929-01-02 4 Looking Well. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Dec. 28. Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford arrived by the P. and O. Morea this afternoon. Sir Hugh looked well. He was met by the Resident Councillor and Mrs. <Ftt>st, Sir Hayes and Lady Marriott and Justice and73 words
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Article74 1929-01-02 4 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT. 1 Bangkok, Dec. 24. The Danish Colony held a Christmas Eve service at the Protestant Church at which they sang Yuletide hymns. The Danish hope to hold a service annually. Christmas was joyously observed m Bangkok and Huah Hin, the improving bulletins74 words
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Article969 1929-01-02 4 SERVICES IN THE MALAYA CUP FINAL. Low Score Against Johore. I nited Services. 11 pts.; Johore, nil. A thundei shower during the afternoon had made the ground at Johore Bahru so heavy that there was little possibility of a iaige score and work was mainly confined to the969 words
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Article480 1929-01-02 4 SOME INTERESTING RACING. Two Trophy Event-. Sunday morning* found -even <>t ly B Class reefed down, crossing; xb- .n at 10 a.m.. with Merlin as usual t ward, and away at th«* nock of tfl with Prima Donna under-t-rewed to leeward. The Betsy, Jazz-Fiend and Colon r v480 words
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Article198 1929-01-02 4 Affray Between Police and Chines. A Malay lorpoial and a Chi* polki constable on duty m the \icinit> Alwi R< id ai about 4..">0 Ml Mor. ■■inin^r accosted three CMMtn who irttl walking alonir Syed Alwi ro.. .Myir^ i a". her hefty looking bundles. The l'«>iie» found198 words
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Article80 1929-01-02 4 W« are int'oi .t-d by the Controller a'«>ur. M lava, that B fcthgEMU received from the Government -;in<-tionin<:- turthei ktMptCWry C>ei Mafaiya from the o|K'ration of X Rule 23 lor I period if tifl from the Ist Januaiy li«2:<. Rule B reads as follows: "M--unmarried or80 words
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Article818 1929-01-02 5 THURSDAY, DEC EMBER 27, 1928. Dr. W. Forbes Macdonald Is at present m Kuala Lumpur hospital suffering from nialaria. Mr. P. Blackwell, Controller of Posts and gl«] ha arrived last week at Malacca iron. Sen i:>an on inspection duty. Capt Cooney is leaving the High School, V 'a. and Mr.818 words
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Article955 1929-01-02 5 THE BELGIAN ROYAL VISITORS. Arrival at Priok. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Dec. 21. On Monday morning last there was an unusually large number of people on the quay at Tandjong Priok waiting for the arrival of the lnsulinde. Hundreds of people were waiting on the quay with955 words
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Article312 1929-01-02 5 Christmas at Katong. Tlieie is nothing to promote the Christmas spirit better than a Swimming Club tiffin, and this was evidenced at the annual celebration on Christmas Day this year once again, when no less than 140 members and friends partook of the good fare provided312 words
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Article360 1929-01-02 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca. Dec. 24. On Monday the 17th.. the Anal of the American mixed doubles tennis tournament was i laved at the Malacca Club, E. J. Oakarid Mrs. A. H. C. Allen beating M. f. 0. Davidson and Mrs. Ci. Beatty C l, o—360 words
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Article91 1929-01-02 5 The, Captain's Cup. In the qualifying round the following qualified to play off by match play: C. A. R Bateman, S. I. M. Ibrahim, A. C. Carnegy G. C.de Silva, L. A. Rappa, H. L. 11. Lim "hia Y6ng Hoe and T. Morita. In thu first91 words
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Article143 1929-01-02 5 Estate and Dealers' Stocks. The follow ing Kf a census of prepared rubber ready lor sale or export held by dealers and on estates of ovei 100 acres on November 30th. It is compiled from the returns by estate! and dealers. Estate Deafen Experts F..M.S. 24,269 LMtS 52,451143 words
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Article424 1929-01-02 5 R.G.A/s Request for Minutes. At a meeting of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya, Inc., held on Saturday Dec, lo the following were present: Messrs. F. W. South, acting Secretary for Agriculture, President, m the Chair. J. V. Cowgill, secretary to the Hi^h Commissioner, C. Ritchie, representing R.G.A.,424 words
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Article198 1929-01-02 5 The following appointments are notified m the F.M.S. Government Gazette of Dec. 2i: Mr. W. A. Caldwell to be EngineerChemist. Trade and Customs: Mr. J. 1.. Ore it? to be an Assistant Agriculturist Mr. E. S. Statham to be Accountant, Electrical Department; Mr. A. C. Strahan to be198 words
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Article115 1929-01-02 5 Mr. S. Singh Sawhny, an Interpreter at the Police Courts, had an unpleasant experience on Christmas Eve when he suddenly discovered that his Peujreot twoseater which he had left outside his house m Tanglin Road was missing. He was about to depart on a search for the115 words
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Article2197 1929-01-02 6 SEVENTY YEARS IN MALAYA. The Changing East. Singapore celebrated its centenary m 1919, and, a few months before the ceremony connected with the event, one of the local newspapers mentioned in v a casual paragraph that a Malay woman had died at the reputed age of 110 years2,197 words
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Article405 1929-01-02 6 MALAYS' BOXING DAY WIN. A Gallery Display. Malays. 5; Selmgor Chinese. .1. Neither side seemed to take things seri>. ously at the Stadium yesterday when the Selangor Chinese visitors were defeated by the Singapore Malays by five goals to one. It was a slow ,game for the most405 words
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Article259 1929-01-02 6 Marked absence of combination was pro--1 ably the deciding factor m the Selangor Chinese defeat at the Stadium on Christmas Day when they lost to the S.C.KA. by three goals to nil. For somo time m the first half the local team had to play with ten259 words
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56 1929-01-02 6 The Queen's Message. The following message has been received from Her Majesty The Queen: "I know that the King, the first year that he is Patron-in-Chief of the League, will wish God-speH to its \vor!<. We hope that 1929 will bring all happiness and prosperity to56 words
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Article487 1929-01-02 6 SINGAPORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. The Naval Base. The following extract* from the OC Jteports. of Parliamentary Deoatec ippie ment the cablet iron, our London cuirespondent on the questions referred to. THE BASE OONTEACT. Mr. Maclean: asked the Hi<t Laid at the Auniiralty whetiier he is awau- private company,487 words
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Article385 1929-01-02 6 2nd. Welch. 2; S.C.C v. A fast game of hockey o»i th P 1 < wtf i Jiy wiitod m irfci r W by two 1l to nil. The exchanges throughout v even and although the Welch api»eaiv to have slightly the better of Mtfeen. n«385 words
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752 1929-01-02 7 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1928. OF TRAVEL. B -v.fli once observed that if he had no^ tren to otre Tor, he woolcl go and mhthe wall of China. "Sir," said Dr. Johnson, "by doing so. you would do what would he of importance m raising your children to eminence. There would752 words
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Article120 1929-01-02 7 i\< iV k Tang Mulia Vwkn Ummax Second Mag»s»lrate, Johore .ha itranted fo«r months r. tee ntHsli tree which reached from .tiling and which literally sprouted a real live Father Christmas and gay n everywhere made the Cliiilmai at tht St. Andrew's Mission Ho*, ,v a very enjoyahle one rereivi120 words
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Article488 1929-01-02 7 SHAW'S MATRIMONIAL OUTLOOK. Macdona Players' Success. There are two points of view on the subject of getting married that of the already married man or woman and the one held by the unmarried. One might take the point of view of the per.- on who is married and488 words
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Article253 1929-01-02 7 Women Offenders m Court. Found guilty of importing chandu Into the Colony, a Chinese sampan-owner was iined $250 or m default three months rigorous imprisonment by Mr. C. H. G. Clark* m the District Court yesterday and an order wa> also made confiscating the sampan. ••You had253 words
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Article120 1929-01-02 7 Nine Hylams were charged before the District Judge, Mr. C. H. CJ. Clarke, yesterd:i\. with criminal intimidation. They were arrested a< the result of some trouble thai arose amongst tfce employees at Lam Chooi Rubb r Work; Thompson Road, few day i'_<, when the head coolie was chased120 words
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Article1205 1929-01-02 7 Chairman's Optimistic Outlook. The following report is forwarded for publication by the Secretaries, Messrs Chan Sze Onn. The eighteenth annual general meeting of the Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at the Company's registered office, Nos. 64, 65 and 66, Market Street, on Monday. The Hon.1,205 words
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Article547 1929-01-02 7 Singapore, Dec. 24. During the period under review there has been little change to report m the prices of either Tin or Rubber. Owing to tm Christmas Holidays there has been a general closing of most markets and with operators shewing little inclination to deal, share quotations547 words
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Article53 1929-01-02 7 Recommendations Postponed. The following cable message was Received by the Government here yesterday from th( Imperial Government: "Owing to the Kir?^ Illness the Prune Minister is at the pre«enl unable to make the customary submission to Hh Majesty for 1 the New Year Honours list which will m53 words
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Article71 1929-01-02 7 The Johore Collection. The following sums have been received l»y Mrs. Manasseh from Mr. Draper as the Jobore contributions: Moar $3,508.10; Johore Bahni $1,454.90; Segamat $1,380; Batu Pahat $1,166; Kota Tioggi $495.50; Reagan $351; Gunons Pulai ?235.C6; Tebraa and lit. Austin $198; Kluang SlfiO; Plentong $115; Merting $73.50;71 words
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Article637 1929-01-02 8 The Adj-Dravidas Association Singapore ha.< been regi stored under the Societies Or-cliam-e. Mr. Sidney Morgan has been elected a fellow of the Institute of the Rubber Industry. Mr. W. A. Fell has been appointed to be a member of the Board of Licencing Justices. Singapore. The637 words
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Article150 1929-01-02 8 MOSLEMS' TELEGRAM OF SYMPATHY. The following are the tclcmanis which passed between the Government and the Secretary of Stan- a^ a result of the Moslem meeting to pray Tor the Kind's recovery: From The Officer Administering the Government of the Straits Settlements. To The Secretary of State for the Colonies.150 words
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Article1946 1929-01-02 8 THE POWER STATION BREAKDOWN. Committee to Investigate. The circumstances surrounding the recent break down of the Elect.' ie Power Station at St. James are to be investigated by a special committee which was appointed at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners. The Committee which is alsc to look1,946 words
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Article777 1929-01-02 8 MORE ABOUT THE PURPLE LINE. Adjourned Again. After a hearing lasting five day*, the Alsagoff will ease was again adjourned yesterday before the Chief Justice. Sir William Murison. Mr. R. L. Eber, for the fourth defendant produced a series of micro-photoßfraph> taker, of Sir David Galloway's signatuiv777 words
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Article53 1929-01-02 8 The Sun.ui'i I .i«»n- Clttb h* I<l iti Christmas iart\ for children tm Tlrai A playlet entitled -The Nauuhu Butiliy.' m whic-li many children took part. W** ffiwn and then presents MR <i;^i i :f»ut» to every child bf F»thef (hi Ist ma those present were the British ftV and53 words
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Article1309 1929-01-02 9 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 10 Per Cent Final Dividend. The sixteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of Wearne Brothers Limited, held at 45 Orchard Road yesterday \\h*n Mr. C. F. F. Wearne presided, and r- present were: Messrs. E. W. Slight, T. I B. Wearne. J. A. Clarke,1,309 words
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Article346 1929-01-02 9 On the morning of the Bth Decembei at about .".4.") a.m. says the 1i.N.1!. Herald, a tornado struck the eastern side of the Town, doing considerable damage. From information received it appears that waterspout started heading up the Bay but changed its mind and came ashore between346 words
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Article146 1929-01-02 9 Under very auspicious circumstances, the t< w dance hall and lounge of the ?rand i 1 1, Ipoh, were opened <>n Saturday night says the Times of Malaya when, at the invitation of the Directors of the Grand Hotel, I imitecl, then? were nearly three hundred guests,146 words
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Article984 1929-01-02 9 STRAITS TRADING CO. Annual Meeting. The ordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading- Company, Limited, was held at the offices of the Company, Ocean Building, at neon yesterday, when Mr. J. Bagnall presided over a good gathering of shareholders. Among those present were: Messrs. W. E. Wilcoxson,984 words
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Article910 1929-01-02 9 Quicqu'td agunt homin< > i vostri eat farragw !.'h<lli Juvenal. Tt is with regret "that note has to be made this week-end of a slight check m the improvement m His Majesty's condition which we were glad to be able t') announce last Saturday. It can910 words
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Article1162 1929-01-02 10 REVIVAL OF PAINTING ON GLASS. Eccentric Genius. |By Jons UttfcOcM for tho Free Pre.^ and the N.A.N.A.I London, Nov. 21. Two great pianists have made appearances m London this week. Paderewski gave an all-Chopin programme at the Albert Hall before an audience of 10,000 people and the1,162 words
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Article607 1929-01-02 10 SINGAPORE MUSLIM ORPHANAGE. Only Seven Children Admitted. (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) There are many Muslim clubs and associations m Singapore but th? Muslimin Trust Fund Association is the only Muslim Charitable institution among them. One of its main objects is the burial at its own expense of indigent607 words
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Article1395 1929-01-02 10 THE FREE STATE'S OUTLOOK. Cosgrave's Optimism. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Dublin, Nov. 28. "I am convinced that we have passed the turning point m our efforts to restore prosperity to the Free State. There is a growing confidence on every hand. For six years the country has1,395 words
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Article201 1929-01-02 10 At ye-tei day's Municipal Commission eon>i<ieral»lc discussion followed refetMMC bf Mr. (iaw Khek Khiam to tiu ■pproval of the retomme*da&ama for aite; ations and improvements to The La! I tralow. Thompson Read, at cos* i $30,000. He said there u;^ ■Ircrdj* a bow 101 the President at201 words
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Article40 1929-01-02 10 Mixed Foursome Competition. The alxiVf conipt'* ti«»n was played <\«' the Bukil Timah CIWH yesterday and r< suited m a win for Mr. and Itfft. \V. I' Wol.h. cards wt'fc tmfceil "m and thf following were returned: ghgh40 words
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399 1929-01-02 11 MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1928. PERAK RIVER VALLEY REPORT. The following is from ihe Directors' report of tru* iVrak River Valley Rubber Co., leotfd to shareholders at the ..ueting It be held at 87, Bi Vnang, on January 5. ate area of .">4 acres, which m the last Report as having399 words
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Article316 1929-01-02 11 A LOR GAJAH, LTD. j n;»ai meeting of Alor Gajah LllL was held m the Honjr X I bjuaben <»n Satuiday, Mr. J. M. Sir.ie presidlßC aad others present bcinj? Messrs. K. Konjc Ciiian, \Y. E. Raver and Dr. K. a Weir. In i.M.vinjr the adoption of the report and316 words
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Article148 1929-01-02 11 Th llonl.lc Ml S. Wwnsamy. M.F.C.. R Sahib Subbiah Naiilu. the the Government of India m Maho were m Ipoll m connection with r erf Om Kint.-i Indian Asaocift- \i emises and the annual conlc»- 9 bave left for Kuala Lumpur. 1 1 announced of Mr. H N.crbov n. «f148 words
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Article979 1929-01-02 11 Final Dividend Sanctioned. The amm] genera! met ting of Pajam Limited, was held on Saturday m the Hong Kong i>< iik Chambeis. Mr. J. ML Sime pre sitled anl others present were: Messrs. W E. Rayner, 8. H. Moss, l>r. v Weir, Ye. Ban Kens;, c l. Dunman,979 words
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Article56 1929-01-02 11 A party of local motorists, consisting of Messrs. Wijeyasing-he. VV. Gideon. \V. Rozario and S. Teck are to attempt to motor to London m a second-hand Austin seven car, writes the Tanione Malini correspondent of the Malay Mail They pxpect to reach London m about four or five months and56 words
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Article1718 1929-01-02 11 I NEW VIEW OF AN OLD SUBJECT. Mr. Trimmer's Schemes. From the report of Mir. Trimmer on needed provision of wharf accommodation m the Fort of Penang. we make the following exuacts: Repeatedly Government help has been sought, and agitations for additional facilities started; but the results have1,718 words
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Article113 1929-01-02 11 A Chinese motor-cyclist who wma proceeding towards Singapore from the direction of West Coast Road yesterday morning:, came into head-on collision with a IfoiTli track belonging to the Rural Board. The cyclist was terribly injured, both his legs being -mashed, and he died m the General Hospital113 words
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Article700 1929-01-02 12 MR. AW BOON HAW'S GIFT TO SHANGHAI. A Home for the Poor. (Our Chinese Correspondent). Mr. Aw Boon Haw has contributed $200,--00u towards the erection of a benevolen institution m Shanghai for poor people. His generosity had the appreciation of the Nationalist Government and General Chiang Kai Shek,700 words
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Article140 1929-01-02 12 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Kubber Association held its 896 th. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 2.034,604 lbs.; 908.30 tons. Offered 1.612,210 lbs.; 719. 73 tons. Sold 1,253,5:53 lbs.; 559.61 tons. Spot. London 8 9-16 d. New York Vt% cts. PRICES REALIZED, liibbed Smoked Sheet Cents140 words
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Article308 1929-01-02 12 Guns not Sewers. To the Editor. Sir. Apropose of your leader m Thursday's issue of your paper I happened to be on.' of a crowd of listeners to an orator m a DUblic park m London several years ago The speaker attacked a member of the308 words
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Article445 1929-01-02 12 Fine Sport at Pasir Panjanff. With I rare flourish, a new sport as far as Singapore is concerned, outboard motorboat racing, was introduced to us yesterday, the RTOQp of enthusiastic gentleman who were responsible for the Arrangements at Mr. Chia Keng Tye's bungalow at Pasir Panjan<r. beinpr rewarded445 words
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Article85 1929-01-02 12 His Excellency the Governor. Sir Hugh Clifford, and Lady Clifford returned by the P, and O. More* at 6.30 o'clock yesterday morning. Their arrival was purely of an informal nature and although a fairly large gathering had congregated on the quayside, including Government officials, members of85 words
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Article62 1929-01-02 12 Details of the Colonial currency issued as at Dec. Ist shows a total of slightly over 11.V 2 millions of currency notes m circulation against which there is held, 68 millions guarantee m liquid form i.e. gold, silver or short date Treasury bills, and 102 1 millions m investments the62 words
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Article622 1929-01-02 12 SELANGOR FARE BADLY. Two Defeats. S.C.C ,'6; Selangor, 0. Rain during the afternoon rather marred piay m the Cricket CTib's match with Selangor on Saturday, and m addition, the visitors were a man short and had to play J.i«\A. Swallow as substitute. Despite thest drawbacks, it proved an622 words
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Article292 1929-01-02 12 Services B;..Selangor 2. At Tanglin yesterday the Services defeated Selantror by 6 2 after a fast tad interesting game. Swaine played a really brilliant game for the Service and was responsible for three of their goals. He was well supported by Lieut. Coleman at centre half who292 words
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Article548 1929-01-02 12 SELANGOR'S FINE WIN. A Fierce Struggle. [From Our Own Correspj Kuala Lumpur. l»<c 3. Selanjfor 9 pts; Sin«'a«>ore npt»: In the Rugby trophy tua'ih Setai Singapore by throe tries (nine pomtsj tou two tries (six points). The ground was hard and fa>l ball light and both teams548 words
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Article185 1929-01-02 12 Services Cup Team For To-day. To-day'f rugby fatwe to whu-M Service! neet Johore m the last B Section Malaya Cup match. will hi :>' robability todde the naa!i«U Cor Kua 1 Lumpur next month. In the unlikelx of the Services losin«r this irame. the\ «ril be called upon to185 words
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Article47 1929-01-02 12 The following 1 were the lvsult- ti lh Chi istmas competitions: Eclectic. C. L. Wyatt tl E. A. Gibson A. C. Binnie 1 > G. Cullen J. Strachan ''"> 1 I E. G. Beauchamp Mixed Flag. Miss K. Griffiths and J. R. Strachan <*n 9th preen.47 words
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Article20 1929-01-02 12 Two ycung Oriental cyclists were killed by a motor lorry on the Kuala Pilah Road a few days ago.— T.O.M.T.O.M. - 20 words
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Article2545 1929-01-02 13 A REGIMENT IN PURSUIT. Old Tale of the Punjab. I I the Times of India weekt ynmi Makrani outlaws terrorised yd left behind them what was ti death" m their flight -h various Indian States. Two survrt were tin:il!> besieged m an ancient which they were dislodged2,545 words
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Article156 1929-01-02 13 The following is the bulletin of the league of Nations' eastern bureau, for the week ended December 22nd. Tamatave.: 2 plague cases. I'asrah: 5 eases smallpox and 3 deaths. IVmlay: 0 cases smallpox and 2 deaths. (VcuMa: 15 cholera deaths; fi smallpox cases and 2 deaths. .Madras:156 words
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Article49 1929-01-02 13 The Government Health Office givey return, i'<»r tb-> week ended December 22nd. Penang Hill < 2,100 feet.) average mean shade temperature 70.34 deg. F evaporation .312 m. rainfall 1.496 inches. Taiping Hill (3,"»0C feet,) average mean shade temperature 71.10 deg. F evaporation .101 m. iminfal] 5.81 inches.49 words
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Article440 1929-01-02 13 AUDACIOUS CHINESE CHARGED. Dr. Lim Duped. "l v r. Rony Chen,'' an individual for whosjl the Police have been on the look-OOt, fU arrested on Sunday by Inspector Clifton <»• the Central Police Division m a Chinee* club m Upper Cross Street. A Java-born Chinese. Chen speaks English440 words
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Article260 1929-01-02 13 There is still one unfinished fame m connection with the American Handicap Tournament, namely Maschoieff vs. SfcCabj Reay. The result of this gam will deride who is the winner of the competition: became Ifasdtoieff ii only hai:*-~-point below the present leader, Lo Kair. Woon: and. if he260 words
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Article61 1929-01-02 13 The 1:2 games have been completed and resulted m a tic. The leaders have to play off the final game on Friday next, January 4th. The full figures are as follow*: G. >V. D. 1 Pts. Lo Kam Woon 3 2 0 I Maschoieff M. 3 2 061 words
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Article158 1929-01-02 13 A thrilling race was sailed by member* of tht j Port Dickson Yacht Club on Boxitut Day. The course was a difficult me. oi' about six miles m length and there '-vas an entry of no less than 14 boats. The start was rather ragged, Weona befog158 words
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Article1517 1929-01-02 14 POSTERS OLD AND NEW. The Force of Design. Any date for the origin of the. poster •must be nominal and arbitrary, writes the Times Art Critic, because both the form :tnd the function go back a very long way, but the modern development of the pictorial poster is1,517 words
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Article211 1929-01-02 14 MfATBUR RACING. To the Bdftor. Sir, In your Issue of 23.1 '.!>. y< a m '.n: d h paragraph from Taiping n**&cled "Farewell to the Burma KiHes." Cslonel Gatherer is there reported as Laving said: M Don't make the Taiping Turf Ciub a professional affair, because211 words
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Article85 1929-01-02 14 Vboul noon >: Friday, a large sampan which wai crossing the Peral River at Blanja, with about eight passei gers, capsized m midstream. Six of the passengers were paved but two others arc still missing. They an T. Bajunaidu, :i clerk, and a Sikh watchman. Their bodies85 words
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Article1209 1929-01-02 14 If every match between an English eleven and an Australian eleven be reckoned as a Test Match, the contest which began at Brisbane on Friday will be the 115 th of' the aeries. In March, 1877, Australia for the first time ventured to meet an English touring1,209 words
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Article84 1929-01-02 14 Fatal Collision. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Dec. 27. Mr. Edward Leake, assistant m M Whiteaway Laidlaw's was riding: his motor cycle yesterday from town m the duvotioof Burmah lane when he collided hea i )r with a tre« at the junction of Kelaw-. He fractured84 words
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Article37 1929-01-02 14 [FREE PRESS SERVICK.- < >I'YRi«,H7 I Bangkok. D*« 27 In celebration of her birthaay the Que^r made two g-ifts each of £221 for repair temples and m aid of th': SiuMtat Ktd Cross.37 words
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Article325 1929-01-02 14 The following wa<; the report tors to be submitted i.t tin- twenty ordinary general m»>etin*r of trte >urf ]>. 1 lopment Company, on Dec. i3th m The year's working 1 resulted m r.t < £24,040 ss. 6d. which, added t<» brought forward from th" pvcvton 15,950325 words
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Article176 1929-01-02 14 Mt>diho«'i.tKm of < ensor«hi|» Inv^ B<»nibu> t^c. i«. The advent of tin > I has raiard a. alee i >i^ r of aw, mm blt like!;, that sonu modifcatfc i I ing: law will X n. .v. latent cinema Invention. Th«* P»»"iiral Hoard i i i176 words
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Article25 1929-01-02 14 Tht Difiodon of Halayn from the Londov fa th.-. sion lias been gH'cn to deal b ikan N« 2,OCiO,uoi to 3^oo.o<Kl I Exchanu't25 words
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Article7068 1929-01-02 15 [Reuter's Service.] London. l»«c. 24, 1.50 p.m. 'i bulletin, while satisfactory, is I M further indication of the very us nature of the progress the King is leaking. Tho improvement m mi l- so slight that it is often •r the doctors to detect any u> interval between the7,068 words
