The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 4 September 1929
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Title Section19 1929-09-04 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1929. NO. 2,19519 words
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Article217 1929-09-04 1 LEADERS. Aerial Developments m the Far East 129 Morals or Money 12*) The Hague Settlement 130 Week-end Comment 13q Government and Gambles 130 Th« IV nang Lawn 131 Government and Rig Business 131 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Municipality Sued 331 A constable's rights 132 Appeals dismissed at Johore 133217 words
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Article87 1929-09-04 1 bera i© the "Singapore Free Press" returning from Europe to the Straits mil line?, are invited to send lager the name of their steamer and m Singapoie. Copies will then 1 to meet them at various ports of call. i to the weekly 12s. per quarter i commercial supplement. iTAGE87 words
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Article49 1929-09-04 1 R September 3. B k 4 m -s- 2)3 27|32 «ank demand 2 |3 23|32 credits 3 m.s. 2j4 3|B demand 55 15! 16 V* dIU days 57% f r f nr demand 1431 India. T T mi/ demand "9% n London °4 3-16 t», Bank Buying 8.6449 words
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Article66 1929-09-04 1 has returned to Singapore 1 holiday at Fraser's Hill. [PO«ed to form a Light Car and on sporting lines m Ipoh. IpoLK. Wallace, of Barbour and Co., Joined the Anprlo-French Trading Force c who des *rted from the Police ttiltv mon ths after joining, pleaded Ol »Satur 1 char f?ed66 words
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Article18 1929-09-04 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. tbot Lstate S »"^ei Patani, daughter. Pen^n!:/'"^ 11^^ 25th at Ayer Ra J Jlb House.18 words
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Article309 1929-09-04 1 Hie last mail from Home with dates wj to August Bth. arrived by 8.1. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by P. and 0. on lnursday morning. Singapore drew with Selanffor m the Malaya Cup final; IVrak defeated the Welch at Perak by 2—l; Loh Hwa beat309 words
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Article242 1929-09-04 1 September Tin 300 Ton- $106% Gambier Pepper White 104 Pepper Black 51 Flake Tapioca 6.75 Peari Sago Small 5.75 Rice, Anam No. 2 250 Copra Sundrk'd 9.00 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Re<l Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Pintan 2<M Rice, Rangoon Sioka242 words
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Article27 1929-09-04 1 The statement that has appeared m several Malayan papers that Mr. Beetles is coming to Penang to join the Straits Echo is without foundation, says that paper.27 words
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770 1929-09-04 1 Auj;. 29. It was a coincidence that our reference last week to the scheme for establishing aerial communication between Malaya, through Singapore, and the principal towns of the Netherlands East Indies should have been made at a time when Dr. W. L. Gropnveld Meijer,770 words
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Article897 1929-09-04 1 Augr. 30. The public will await with some interest, we imagine, the asking- of the Hon'ble Mr. Lim Cheng Kan's questions m Legislative Council on Monday upon the subject of the tax yielding possibilities of the variou forms of gambling connected with sport. We venture the opinion,897 words
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Article699 1929-09-04 2 Aug. 31. General satisfaction will be felt throughout the Empire, and indeed throughout the world, at the fact that a settlement has been reached m the matter of reparations and evacuation of the Rhineland. Mr. Snowder; gained his point and whilst at the finish the Germans had699 words
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Article710 1929-09-04 2 Sept. 2. Whilst it would be impossible to make any critical survey of the working 1 of the Mandate m Palestine, m conjunction with the influence of the Balfour Declaration, without a far more intimate knowledge of how events have proceeded than it is easy to possess, it710 words
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Article437 1929-09-04 2 A> mi anticipa-. replies m Legislate questions ivlmhlii down by lliat populai the hon'ble Mr. Un I of the kind which ma) ed non-committal, In I be allowed to mix our n whole affair was a v< indeed. The (i<>v emu position m th€ Ptptj ment that437 words
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Article245 1929-09-04 3 The issue of the Penang Municipal four and threequarter debenture dock was anticipated although the were not definitely will be a slight relief to but not very much, and of hardly be expected to meet the situation which will arise with the falling m of the War245 words
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Article720 1929-09-04 3 GOVERNMENT AND BIG BUSINESS. Sept. 4. statement made by the the Acting Colonial Legislative Council Monday upon the subject of Currency Guarantee Fund ive aroused satisfaction gratification m Members and public who are interested m ial matters since it was yet an- proof of the fortunate nature decision which was720 words
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Article103 1929-09-04 3 The following six candidates out of an entry of seven were successful m the London Chamber of Commerce May examination:— Chua Lim Quan (distinction), Leong Pen*,' Lam, Loh John, Ong Kin Hock (distinction). Yong Eng Mon, Yong Siew Lim. Mr Solo.non John, who retired from tne clerical service of the103 words
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Article840 1929-09-04 3 POWER STATION ENGINEER'S DISMISSAL. Claim for Damages Fails. An alleged violation of regulations at St. nnlJ Stati n n Novem ber 16th, 1928 subsequent to the shut-down which put thlf n !T darkness the enquiry upon hat shut-down held by the Municipality into the affair, which provoked considerable840 words
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Article77 1929-09-04 3 Mr. Eric Macfadyen, a director of Harrisons and Crosfield, Ltd., is expected to pay a visit to Malaya this autumn, arriving early m October and remaining for some six weeks. MM. A Moth seaplane and its owner are at Port Swettenham just now and passenger flights can be made by77 words
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Article392 1929-09-04 3 THE CHINESE DEFEAT SELETAR. A Poor Game. S.CF.A 4 Seletar 1. A very poor game was witnessed at the Stadium yesterday afternoon when Seletai met the S.C.F.A. m the First Division of the League. Both sides were very weak m front of goal and there were constant long periods392 words
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Article279 1929-09-04 3 United Banks Draw With Chinese. S.C.F.A. 11.. 0; United Banks ft, The outstanding feature of yesterday's S.F.A. Cup match between the S.C.F.A. second team and the United Banks was the fact that the Banks survived two penalties and the same remained drawn, neither side having scored.279 words
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Article99 1929-09-04 3 The September Ladies' Medal competition was played yesterday afternoon, and resulted m a win for Mrs. Wylly. Thirty-seven cards were taken out, and the following were returned. Mrs. Wylly 45 10 35 Mrs. W. H. S. Clark 48 12 36 Mrs. Hugg-ard 41 4 37 Mrs. Goodman99 words
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Article55 1929-09-04 3 The following was the result of the Eclectic competition held during August:— Major E. J. B. Buchanan 29 7 22 Mr. E. A. Brown 33 9 24 Capt B. U. S. Cripps 29 5 24 In the play off for the Ladies' August medal Mrs. Buchanan beat55 words
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Article907 1929-09-04 4 The Tronoh Case. Further arguments as to whether or not a Police Constable is a person authorised to board vessels m the Harbour when having reason to believe that an offence against port rules is being committed on the vessel, were heard m the District Court907 words
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Article60 1929-09-04 4 The death took place at Taiping last Saturday at the age of 90 years, of Mr. Ayasamy Pillai, Government pensioner. He was one of those recruited for the F.M.S. Printing Department from India and retired from service m 1901, when the printing works were transferred from Taiping to Kuala Lumpur.60 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter490 1929-09-04 4 To the Editor. Sir, —Singapore enjoys an envied pride m the S.S. and F.M.S., if not m the whole eastern hemisphere, of possessing adequate police and energetic Municipality, who are more than capable to retrograde the entire town (but for the presence of heavy vehicular traffic) to the490 words
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Letter235 1929-09-04 4 To the Editor. Sir, The general public do not want a theatre organ: a small band for concerts, theatrical performances etc., is quite nois> enough; besides, organ recitals are out-of-date except m a few churches. The people likely to use a theatre organ are just a few235 words
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Article56 1929-09-04 4 Serious Effect on Shipping. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok. Sept. 2. The worst shipping slump for years is prevailing here. Sixty per cent of the rice mills are not working owing to the failure of last year's crop and steamers are leaving the port naif full56 words
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Article41 1929-09-04 4 To-day, says Saturday's Straits Echo construction begins of modem godowns for a Penang firm which will introduce overhead electric cranes. Fireproof doors, special arrangements for cooling provisions, latest sanitary installation, and other up-to-date conveniences are important points m the new building.41 words
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Article368 1929-09-04 4 Betsy Wins the Cardosa Trophy. In really ideal sailing weather Sunday saw six boats of the "B" Class drop their anchors and lower their sails m preparation for the final race for the Cardosa Trophy. On the firing of the starting gun the Punai, spreading her wings, literally368 words
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Article263 1929-09-04 4 Kill off Puchonjr Road. Motorist! using the PiK-honj? Road had beon board to say. says Saturday's Malay Mail, that on many a dark night an animal had trotted the road MMM distance ahead Of their headlights, and gfowls had boOB audible on the car passing the263 words
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Article120 1929-09-04 4 Good Turn-Out Yesterday. Under the command of the Commandant, S.S.V.F.. Lt.-Col. J. M. Mackenzie, the units of the Singapore Volunteer Force, numbering: 486 men, paraded at headquarters last evening and headed by the band and drums of the Welch Regiment marched through the principal streets of Singapore.120 words
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Article126 1929-09-04 4 Charge Against Lorry Driver. The driver of the motor lorry which collided with a fire engine m Grove Road some time back with the result that two firemen and a Chinese coolie were injured, was charged m the Police Courts yesterday with causing hurt by a rash126 words
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Article126 1929-09-04 4 RUBBER E XPO RTS. The following st-,t. HI and v llU Malaya faring b- p«>>. Japan (Mm f I T.la, „,m Nft [icriMi 1.:: IK-clarod vain. Bl $205.1 D2.0D0. l- The abevo fig,*, compiled from ,1,, the |„t .lay of th. ■I ami Import! to ..:l Pon Md not Met,126 words
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Article137 1929-09-04 4 The following li M A lister and < the annual motting ai I licAUator and o. r| Gi t< ry Road <<n Sv\ LI til The amount at ih« !>>s- Account t*«»r Urn 1929, after ftUowing I value Of plupifUl iad foos, and all oth»i 1289,936.47. H137 words
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Article123 1929-09-04 4 A DUTC H ARTISTS PAINTINGS. BOO* very excellent Dutch artist Frani B i hibited at Urn OmUh Club In Road. Tin- works, whicfc of more than UMia! it they Ml all Land* laV Sumatra. What fin.-r artUt'i eawrmi than tl tain KfMI uf Java B lUbjOCti that hay. chief tiauurt123 words
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30 1929-09-04 4 A mmaii il^oren grounds of Raffles Collopo a a > when a sack containinu a«aai found. It has sinct- been the i— aim an iWoat *i30 words
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Article84 1929-09-04 4 In the nu-n's 9pm douhU- I I.awn T. C tournanunt p W. 11. 11. Aitkm and Anderson and Hall 6 Mr. lot rMur, mamgto Capitol Theatn- Md.. is 1. Sanjr at noon to-day M and Europe. Mr. J. NMCt, »>• English School, is >h.ut; K-aM'. On84 words
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Article806 1929-09-04 5 j j Hickey, of Batu Anam, is laid up Kajof R- R Tavlor X.0.5.8., is granted fvonk as Lieut.-Col. while serving as £J£«» MSVR and F MS Vol Force- Prp r Nicholson, of Jasin Lallang estate, Ibe going home m the near future, '1C t hc806 words
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Article592 1929-09-04 5 Sentences Upheld. on T MniSL Urt °i Appeal sat *t Johore Bahru tfce S?r W^ C nSiSted f th Chie£ Jus yens Tfc Murison an <* Mr. Justice StealnLl 1 c riminal appeals and one civil appeal were disposed of Mo?/ MrT y Publi <\^secutor, Mr.592 words
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Article197 1929-09-04 5 Charges Against Shipping: Clerk. A Chinese named Ng Kirn Lee, was charged before the Fourth Court yesterday with criminal breach of trust m respect of about $300, it being alleged that the offence was committed while the accused was employed as a shipping clerk by Messrs Kian197 words
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Article62 1929-09-04 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] The "Fred. Pearce" Challenge Cup was played for on Sunday, and resulted m Mr. C F Smith winning: with a score of 44 and 39 83 10 73. Other scores were: Hon. Mr. B. W. Elles 81 6 75 D. Longbottom 2 *6 D62 words
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Article959 1929-09-04 5 Debenture Holders' Generosity. Dr. H. A. Van Dort presided at an extraordinary general meeting of Pontianak Gold Dredging Concessions Limited which was "held at the registered office of the company, Raffles Chambers, yesterday, at noon. There were also present Messrs. Khan Ah Chong and T. S.959 words
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Article136 1929-09-04 5 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 931 st. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,864,790 lbs.; 832.50 tons. OiFercd 1. 506,943 lbs.; 672.74 tons. Sold 1,247,250 lbs.; 556.80 tons. Spot. London 10 7-16 d. New 20% <-ents PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per136 words
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Article540 1929-09-04 5 F RASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Aug. 27. There is practically no change to record m the price of Tin during the past week, but London advices indicate a steady demand with an improved undertone. There has been a fair business passing m Tin shares, while certain of the Sterling Issues540 words
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Article181 1929-09-04 5 At the examination m theory held on June Bth, the following: pupils were presented by Mrs. D. Wilson and passed: Intermediate Division: Miss M. Perreau, 95 per cent (Hons.). Preparatory Division: Miss R. Etlin, 97 per cent, Master J. Flinter, 89 per cent, Miss C. Simpson,181 words
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Article55 1929-09-04 6 VS. MINISTER CHASES A TRAIN. And Catches It. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Aug. 28. The American Minister was proceeding to Brastagi for a health cure this morning: but missed the express from Bangkok by a minute. Chartering an aeroplane he flew from Don Muang and55 words
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Article298 1929-09-04 6 Outcome of Boatraee Dinner. As a result of the highly successful Oxford and Cambridge dinner held last Boat Race night (March 23rd) at Singapore a Society representative of the two ancient universities has been formed for MalayaThe purpose of the Society is to hold annual dinners298 words
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Article342 1929-09-04 6 Procrastination m Estate Cases. Allegations that the defendant wa* deliberately staying out of the jurisdiction of the court and thereby avoiding the action were made m the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday when, on behalf of his client E. S. Mohamed Eusope Haji, Mr. Spencer342 words
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103 1929-09-04 6 The concluding performance by the pupils of Madame Kelvey attracted a very large and enthusiastic audience to the Victoria Theatre yesterday afternoon, when the grace and skill of all who figured m the pleasingly varied programme, from tiny tots to grown-ups, again evoked much admiration and103 words
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Article692 1929-09-04 6 CALCUTTA SIDE DRAWS WITH WELCH. An Uninspiring Display. Calcutta 1; Welch 1. A goal scored only seconds before the full-time whistle, saved the W T elch from defeat at the hands of the Calcutta team who played the first match of their present visit to Singapore at the692 words
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Article71 1929-09-04 6 E. Billet 4 0 1 irvino 1 O 1 IjOHiI 0 2 2 Drsirißn 0 1 0 Ward 0 0 1 JOCKEYS. Ist 2nd 3rd Norman 644 Privately 643 Campbell 5 0 2 bleigh 3 3 2 Hobhs 3 3 2 Logue 14 3 Luckman 12 171 words
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Article1523 1929-09-04 6 SWISS WIFE: CHINESE HUSBAND. "Mental Incompatibility/ The hearing of the case m which Mrs. Voon, a young Swiss woman who married Dr. Voon Kirn Chong m Europe and who is claiming an order for maintenance by her husband, alleging that he ordered her to leave his house1,523 words
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Article108 1929-09-04 6 The following is the PtmH rf [I somes competition playeil on T cards were taken out WUi returned. Mrs. J. I. M4ller and 0 H. J. Hollinpsworth Miss I. Prit chard and B. U. ft. Cripps Mrs. 0. A. Stophen^on and C. A. Scott H Mn?. J.108 words
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Article48 1929-09-04 6 Mixed ltoubles OPtn. Miss Aitken and Rev. U. \>tk»nl"< Murison and W. C. Hill. 6— f About 17 English, Tanut and clergy assembled at Serc-ml an m encc last week, including the BjWW£/ t jrapore and the Archdeacon. n idaJ Norwood, of Bangkok, wan due I48 words
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Article437 1929-09-04 7 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1929. GOVERNOR'S HOMILY TO JUNIOR OFFICERS. Work for the General Well-Being uflie Government machine is an elaborate an ,l complicated structure, composed of locking parts, each of which is signed to perform its own especial functions, and u\>nn the manner m which these me performed437 words
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196 1929-09-04 7 A Kipling Lecture. At the I'ortMightly meeting of the Liter nil Dilating Society of the Presbym Church held on Tuesday evening- m Tomlinson Hall members were enterI to a bright lecture on Rudyard Kipling delivered by Mr. J. Johnston, Raffles ibrary. The lecturer outlined the196 words
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Article135 1929-09-04 7 for the three weeks July 28th., to state: July 28— Aug. 3: Total me 18 hours 10 mins.; Dual "n 12 hours 10 mins.; Solo Flights Passenger Flights 1 hour e«ts 10 mins.; On August 3rd, Iner successfully performed his 1 flteht. The flying time for the135 words
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Article1161 1929-09-04 7 August 2x glogy of the Catholii: awwm St Autusti' 8 Con A secrate l to the memory 01 the LatT^Th Admittcd 'y tne greatest 01 Au K utt n,, t? Ot the Church Aurelmnus besfof Th S pEI eng6S to ">Pari S on with tIM sc^.: ship the1,161 words
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Article207 1929-09-04 7 Survey Under Orders of Air 1 Ministry. A Supermarine Southampton flying-boat m which Group-Captain H. M. Cave-Browne-C aye led the Far East Flight of the R.A.F., arrived at Calcutta on Monday from Chitta gong and moored off Ishapore to refuel, says The Statesman of August 15th. The207 words
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Article594 1929-09-04 7 The Pulau Jong Cup. Old Mr. Boreas chose to serve up a real boisterous morning on Sunday. About 9 a.m. a bad 'Sumatra' blew up from the westward and soon after broke, with fall force, accompanied by torrential rain. The wind and rain were doing their \vor>t a couple594 words
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Article773 1929-09-04 7 KING AND QUEEN OF SIAM IN BANDOENG. Speaking to Siam. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Aug. 23. On Friday last the King and Queen of Siam visited the radio station at Malabar whore they were both highly interested m this powerful installation which is m constant communication with773 words
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Article46 1929-09-04 7 News has just been received by cable from London that Mr. Kok Fook Yin, 8.A., fourth son of Mr. Kok Choong Sun and brother of Mr. Kok Chin Yin, Barrister-at-law, has been admitted as a student member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple.— M.M.46 words
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Article1048 1929-09-04 8 SUCH ENTHUSIASTIC ANGLERS. The Business Man's Joy. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Paris, July 29. Paris sportsmen, tired of angling (with float and bait) from the banks of the muddy Seine, have formed a Country Fishing Club, amongst the members being M. Briand, the most enthusiastic amongst enthusiasts. The fishermen1,048 words
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Article442 1929-09-04 8 A.P.C. Case m Police Court. The rifling 1 of a safe m the A.P.C. office and the loss of a fairly large sum of money, which was referred to m the Supreme Court recently when Toh Seah Hwee, former cashier employed by the A.P.C. sued the firm442 words
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Article164 1929-09-04 8 Fast Race At Port Dickson. Perhaps the best sailed race that has yet taken place at the Port Dickson Yacht Club was held last Sunday, says the Malay Mail, when the following boats competed: Iris (Faulkner and Mrs. Faulkner), Nereid (W. H. Wood and Harris). Weona (Leslie and Allwripht).164 words
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Article163 1929-09-04 8 Wife or Mistresses Appearing on behalf of a Chinese named Chew Cheng Swee, Mfc. Thuraisingham apnlied m the District Court, before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday for a variation of an order for maintenance which had been made against his client. The order was that the applicant163 words
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Article1084 1929-09-04 8 "The Walk" is perhaps a misleading title for those people who think nothing of walking six, eight, or even ten miles. Altogctnor the walk that I am thinking of was a mile to a mile and a quarter. That is unimportant. So long as you have the pleasures1,084 words
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Article302 1929-09-04 8 Ground Too Wet. Malays. c. The wet ground and th,- H spoiled yesterday's lram of the field nearest the dn under water m Mv, r: ,l fiTood run hy the u r n, side of the Hold taa» r r when the ball Wc*j» The Visitors were pl302 words
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Article151 1929-09-04 8 Minimum Wage Scheme for Coolie*. The following action was t;il nwt mc: if Committee No. 7 !<! ISM. Approved recommendation No. I that |3O£OQ be jimvy. Estimates for labour I ing.— Apprcved rt'i "mmendat. I mittee No. 1 with rtpar.i I sewer to Tanglin District, post of Financial151 words
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Article139 1929-09-04 8 STRANGE, IF TRUE Straw tales roach us fl Capital, says the Pinanp < of a young man recently :trri\»«! to join the staff of one oi ries m that swift -decaying splendour. There is little know, which emanates Iron but if report be true the young man clad m tr139 words
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Article17 1929-09-04 8 Mr. G. Macdonald, of Bukit .1 is shortly leaving thru, fa on an estate near Port Dickon17 words
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Article721 1929-09-04 9 SATUR DAY, AUGUST 31, 1929. m regard to foot and mouth Mual and Johore Bahru has been djgiafc irithdrawn- Mr .>ln..tiy, the head mistress of the t niucrah English School, Malacca, has or a trh» to Japan. TV Hon'ble Mr. John Bagnall has been minted a number of Legislative Council721 words
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Article695 1929-09-04 9 Next Gathering m Singapore. ThafthPr In Un Corespondent.) dian CW» Cn terest evinced m the I"" trend w d h3S taken a d« Wed U p Wa -,l 28th iT C TT\ Seremba on Sunday the 28th instant Delegates from all Ini,un associations fa, Malaya, including f ar695 words
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Article151 1929-09-04 9 Major T. C. Hay assumes command of the 2nd Battalion S. S. V. F., with effect from September 10th, vice Major R. R. Robertson proceeding on leave to the United Kingdom. Lieutenant J. Lee assumed command ot the S.R.A. (v), with effect from August 15th., vice Captain T.151 words
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Article1103 1929-09-04 9 Qtiicquid ugunt homines aoatri cst /arrant ..u venal. -'And where, O where the devil are the Rents." Byron's phrase came back to the Topicist upon being told of the unfortunate stage experience of the gallant captain during his recent ballet performance at the Theatre. He should1,103 words
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Article377 1929-09-04 9 HA YTOR RUBBER ESTATES. Share Sub-division Proposal Approved. Resolutions for the sub-division of the Company's $5 shares into a denomination of $1 each were passed yesterday at an extraordinary general meeting of the Haytor Rubber Estat-s Ltd., hoM m the French Bank Building-. |fr. B. G. H. Johnson presided and377 words
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Article237 1929-09-04 9 When the public examination of B. E. Johannes was continued before Mr. Justice Stevens m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday bankrupt offered $20 a month. Business was bad m the motor trade, he said, and his commission could not be on the high side, while there was the possibility237 words
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Article55 1929-09-04 9 The Gold medal and Duffers' cup competitions were concluded last Sunday at the Race Course. In the former competition L. A. Rappa, who received two strokes, beat Do Silva by and 3, and m the latter Dr. K. Ando, who conceded six strokes, beat C. A.55 words
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Article1067 1929-09-04 10 THE ARRIVAL OF THE GRIFFINS. Public Attend Drawing. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, Aug. 21. The racing season has hardly closed before interest is once more aroused by the arrival of the griffins for the next se.isor. Eighty-seven animals were landed during the week and were welcomed1,067 words
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Article428 1929-09-04 10 NEW COMPANY'S CORRECT ATMOSPHERE. Appreciative Audience. By Candle Light, written by Seigfried Geyer and adapted by Harry Graham, with which the Forbes Russell Comedy Company opened their season before an encouraging house at the Victoria Theatre last night, is full of that witty modern dialogue which means428 words
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Article343 1929-09-04 10 Clerk Finned Under Overturned An enquiry was commenced l.y Mr. F. Ci. Bourne, the Coroner, yesterday, mto Urn circumstances attending the death of a Straits-born Chinese named Seng Eke Ewe. who died from injuries received when a motor bus m which ho mi travelling to Geylsdsg on343 words
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Article736 1929-09-04 10 MATTER OF A COAL CONTRACT. Square Deal for Local Firms. At the outset of business at Municipal Commission yesterday, the President referred to the discussion on coal purchase at the last meeting. He said that m a memorandum which the Commissioners had, the figures were given on which736 words
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Article144 1929-09-04 10 Wednesday. Au£ 21 The Hon. Mr. F. A. Pledger and' Mrs. Pledger came to luncheon. Thursday, Augr. 22. Lieut-Col, and Mrs. W. M. Hore, Major and Mrs. E. J. B. Buchanan, Mr E W Gillett, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hopkins, Miss L. Pntchard. Mr. E. Hazelton came144 words
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Article553 1929-09-04 10 THE MALAYA COMMA* MEETINc AN|l I Yesterday's U MI)K I I^irpre numbers ..< B Navy, Army. Air Foi I and the Johor, Militarx y for the Bukit Timah n terday for the op.-nn mand rifle m^ to-day and to-morrm. At Bukit Final, thi B b«» at |ul tMH553 words
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Article90 1929-09-04 10 In the Civil Mrfrld J. L McKall yesterday. Iw „e r »l sued the Malaya MUiinp Agency Ltd.. for $500. Mr 1 appeared for the plaintiff »w that under an ifFsenieni »J entered into with the M entitle^ to medical att.n.l.. proportionate bonus if ho >«^ r90 words
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Article1862 1929-09-04 11 UOMMISSION DEBATE THE Ql ESTION OF HEIGHT. architects 1 Determined Protest. rh€ president (Mr. K. J. Fairer) presided rver the meeting and there were also prejjb! liessra J. W. Harries, J. Lay coc k J A Klias. L. C Margoliouth, E. A. Brown' w j. Wilcoxson, G.1,862 words
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Article1036 1929-09-04 11 HONOURS EVEN ONCE MORE. Why Singapore Drew. Singapore 2; Selangor 2 were mv h (dunnff which Singapore not "llieve USS wWch eXtla tim ceiient condition considering the heavy soT Wai 25^ thG but evln side of tLm cdl hGaVy n the P avilion fnl ,1 held Where1,036 words
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Article82 1929-09-04 11 CALCUTTA FOOTBALLERS' VISIT. Calcutta, S.C.F.A 3. There was not a very large attendance present at the Stadium yesterday afternoon when the visiting team of Calcutta footballers met the S.C.F.A. The game however proved a very interesting one and it was evident that the visiting side is steadily getting together and82 words
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Article322 1929-09-04 11 Depot Wins Championship. The excellent parade ground of the now Police Depot at Thomson Road was the venue of the Police Athletic Sport* on Saturday afternoon. Held under the patlonage oi His Excellency, the Governor bir Hush Clifford and Lady Clifford -a bo Cave a.vay322 words
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Article234 1929-09-04 11 There is certainly one thing that is great about the Great Chinese Circus which is giving nightly performances on the Anson Road ground just now and that is the acrobatic display which is put up by the iSun brothers. Some of their stunts are of the breath-taking: variety234 words
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Article33 1929-09-04 11 EHplomas of membership were conferred upon the following: at a meeting of the Courcil of the Royal College of Surgeons:-TropK-al I Medicine and Hygiene, Shaik Mohamed Baboo, Singapore, and Kok Kee Goh Singapore.33 words
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Article301 1929-09-04 12 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1929. YESTERDAY'S DEDICATION SERVICE. Commendable Achievement. The dedication of the new Cathedral organ by the Bishop of Singapore at the morning service yesterday, signified the formal closing of a very commendable achievement on the part of the builder; Mr. F. Sands, Calcutta representative of the301 words
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Article181 1929-09-04 12 Consular Reception. About a hundred guests were received by the Consul-General of the Netherlands and Mrs Willem Daniels at a tea-dance m the grill-room of the Europe Hotel on Saturday on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina's birthday. They included Mr. Chick. A.D.C., for His Excellency181 words
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Article265 1929-09-04 12 S.C.C.'s Bad Padang Defeat. Playing Boustead-Borneo's on the Padang yesterday, an S.C.C. XI, who batted first, were beaten by 149 runs. The scores were: S.C.C: N. H. P. Whitley c Marshall b Stewart-Brown 29; P. S. Williams c sub b S.-Brown 25; G. E. Livock b Ashworth 26;265 words
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Article66 1929-09-04 12 The Rev. Kenneth C. McPherson, Warden of St Thomas' College, Colombo, who conducted the Clergy Retreat at Seremban, visited Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. He officiated at the service at St. Mary's next morning and proceeded to the Retreat, Bukit Fraser, to stay with Archdeacon and Mrs. Champion, of Borneo. He66 words
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Article895 1929-09-04 12 SUCCESSFUL MEETING CLOSES. Full Results. The Malaya Command Rifle meeting which began on the Bukit Timah and Seletar ranges on Friday was brought to a most successful conclusion yesterday when the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Pritchard wife of Major-General Pritchard, (J.OC, m the presence of an enthusiastic895 words
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Article477 1929-09-04 12 TOURISTS WIN CHARITY MATCH. Uninspiring Display. Loh Hwa 3; Malayan Chinese 1. Taken all round last night's charity match on the Stadium m aid of the ShansiHonan Relief Fund was a tame affair. Neither the Malayan Chinese nor the Loh Hwa players appeared to exert themselves and both477 words
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Article248 1929-09-04 12 A Rousing Game. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. Auk. 31. Perak .2: Welch R*gt. 2. The Perak soccer season officially closed with the match against the Welch Regiment from Singapore, this being the fir^t visit of the Regiment to Perak. An er.ormous crowd warmly cheered248 words
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Article113 1929-09-04 12 Mr. Lim Seng Fook, who has been on a trip to the Dutch East Indies, returned to Ipoh on Wednesday. Gossips are busy discussing: the choice of an acting Chief Secretary when Sir William Peel goes on leave m November. The choice seems to be between the Hon'ble Mr. J.113 words
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Article609 1929-09-04 12 SIAM SOCIETY Visit PETCHABURL Railway Enterprise [From Our Own Cot* The Siam Society J" v > excursion for its Mtmbei Petchaburi, a cit> ov to the westward of Bai town, and was ..u<h I ft}** ago as a health who built himself hoi hills overlooking tl pulf.609 words
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Article2341 1929-09-04 13 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1929. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd. Present. Governor Sir Hugh Clifford MC S G.C.M.G., G.B.E. Ihi- General Officer Commanding the Troop-. Malaya (Major General H L Pritchard, CB., C.M.G., D.5.0.) Honblr the Colonial Secretary, (Mr John a tt. C.M.G.) Hon'ble Resident Councillor Penane- CMr dowa Frost, M.C.S.)2,341 words
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Article114 1929-09-04 13 The average daily number of patients during the first and second halves of the year was 993.04 and 1021.93 respectively, states the annual report on Tan Tock Seng's Hospital for 1928. Receipts, including Government contribution of $220,000, totalled $231,161, and payments $229,203. Leong- On, othejrwise known as Leong Foong shiu,114 words
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Article311 1929-09-04 13 A PLEASANT SAILING The Pulau Jong Cup. As a change from the stormy weather of last week, pleasant sailing- was enjoyed on Sunday. The breeze blew steadily all the morning: from the south-west and the A class boats had a capital race round the Two Sisters/ The fixture was311 words
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Article337 1929-09-04 13 1 "The Patsy" at the Theatre. "'lhe Patsy/ 1 Barry Conyer'a triple-act drawing room comedy, which has proved a great BUCCesa m America, was the piece offered at the Victoria Theatre last night by the Forb«9 Russell Company. Plenty of humour and witty sayings make the play337 words
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Article190 1929-09-04 13 Fines Reduced by Chief Justice. The Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, yesterday morning" made an order reducing fines imposed by a Police Magistrate recently, on five Chinese. The D.P.R, Mr. N. H. P. Whitley, said that it was not necessary for the accused men to be190 words
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Article2997 1929-09-04 14 MR. LIM CHENG EAN ON 'TAINTED MONEY." Protest Against Race Gambling. A number of matters were referred to by Unofficial members m their speeches following the motion for the adjournment at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council, the earlier part of the proceedings of which is reported on2,997 words
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Article277 1929-09-04 14 REDUCTION IN ((H k and f:.m. s )I()M Government JW y Consumption of ,p Uin: exports from thi showed a chrn., a corresponding decree tag to the annual ■mt-nt Monopoly which was laid on tf, meeting of Council. the authorised art takes pla,, only In G urran^mi'nts m277 words
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Article81 1929-09-04 14 The Colonial Becfttar 0M r urposes of thr 1., if mission of Krujuiry till as 'olfows: To (a) in<iuirr Into the situation m tht- lar of the (lOVtinmcnN wrhicl enquiry as rvgards th« Pared for sni.»kiiitr; I h\ (lovt-mnient the obligations nndcrtaki J1 The Hague opium81 words
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Article39 1929-09-04 14 Thirteen ianU vtfl Btpltaibeff monthly m I following returned: Mr. and Mrs. B. C Miss Trevor Smith Rkkxrt Mr. and Mrs. 6. I Wiseman Mr. and Mrv C. I W Miss Black and H Urn Vl39 words
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Article5841 1929-09-04 15 B[Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 27. oloninl Office communique says the ituation m Jerusalem is well m hand. All uiet i" Jerusalem and Jaffa, which were ious vti.rm-centres, though the rest of country is unsettled. Reinforcements ,i,h have anived m Palestine or are en Ik comprise five warships, three batons5,841 words
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Article82 1929-09-04 16 FIFTY HOUSES DESTBnv. AT PASIR mfiF* Child Burnt to |>, ath [From O..r"Tlrr~ Fifty nttap Immm h Jj the Customs Mi Chan.!. the jrrouml by a (ire at tfc, of Pas.r H.tam > Taipinc Hill mm aX, So far as is at one fatality. little chil.l <loath82 words
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Article112 1929-09-04 16 The Health Hoard Schema [From Our Out. At the targtty at.,. rianu. r >* Aeeociatton ol M., yesterday. Mr 1 the delegAtet ireji IJatantr Padan^. f\ eeeaed tht- n.« Taiping a vot«- od condole nection with the death ->1 Mr 1 A le-npthy dtlCTWlioß let112 words
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Article81 1929-09-04 16 PERAK AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Sultan Pleased with Rice Exhibits. [From Our Own I Tmo North IYrak show Taipin^r, the only show t: was a bi£ MWetM. It was opened bj HI H and the Resident ua- notable m that it v rice-v lowing area m Mai.. Dfs|»itf thi- r> PMt two81 words
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Article40 1929-09-04 16 A Siamese Strike. [From Our Own I nt] ■Mffctk, XIJLV Owners of pa.-rnpor an.: the up-country limn to ply for hnv bcCMI Ik-onsed. They contend they our a licence when the awtb I)T1 to repair roads.40 words
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Article39 1929-09-04 16 Evidence to be Tendomi m Sum [KKKK PEBSfI BERVK I In conn*'cti(.n with Urn Bi Lmgm of Nationi 0| i Govemmont h.Tr h»^ n and individuals Id |lv€ MMMbttl of the loinm— nnif stiiy m Siam.39 words
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Article40 1929-09-04 16 Plant Buried Near J** (From Our Own Com itnt Another serious landsli.it I a Chinese mine m the vuinit Johan mine disar.tor. The plant at th«« mim VI nea deaths are reported. The Warden of W** vestigration.40 words