The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 11 September 1929
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Title Section19 1929-09-11 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIkl) SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1929. NO. 2,196.19 words
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Article293 1929-09-11 1 Put; to Animals 145 Europe Dispute 145 oking Suppression 145 Student m England 146 k-end Comment 146 lence of the Bench 146 International Industry 147 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. rapore Hotels and Municipal nmissioners 150 ney-lenders and provident funds 168 Lavender Street Saw- Dust 148 POLICE AM) COURT NEWS.293 words
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Article32 1929-09-11 1 September 10. 4 2(3 27 8* Hank demand 2|S 23 32 I 3 m.s. 2]4 318 dtmand 55 15|16 139% >mand 79% H-.'lHnd n ßate 6M» P* swertipi, Bank Buying 8.5432 words
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Article145 1929-09-11 1 7* L positively our last appearance we make our final bow to all 1 apologising for the paucity m the past and hoping that the vacated chair will give you Show (writes the editor of the raid m its latest issue). An Edithe policeman's is not a happy try a145 words
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Article25 1929-09-11 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. i,. m L ?\r M Aber,1^n on August 29, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Donald of Teluk Anson a daughter.25 words
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Article312 1929-09-11 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to August 15th. arrived by P. and O- on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday morning. The S.C.C. had a successful week or. the cricket field a- they defeated Klang on Saturday, the S.C.R.C. on Sunday312 words
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Article246 1929-09-11 1 September 10. Tin 100 Tons $106V£ (Jambier B*4 Tepper White 9« Pepper Black 54 Flake Tapioca 5.75 Pearl Sago Small 5.75 Copra Sundrietl 9-90 Rice, Anam No. 2 260 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 8.30 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 330 Rice, Rangoon Pintan 260 Rice,246 words
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Article86 1929-09-11 1 At a poorly attended meeting held m the Drill Hall last evening, under the chairmanship of Mr. E. B. McCall, it was decided to form the Singapore Miniature Rifle and Revolver Club. Mr. F. A. Bickerdyke was elected honorary secretary and a provisional committee was formed86 words
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Article600 1929-09-11 1 Sept. 5. The attention of the public may appropriately be drawn to the report of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This is one of those matters upon which there can be general agreement, for there are humane men and women m all600 words
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Article172 1929-09-11 1 We take this opportunity of Informing correspondents that it is quite impossible for the Press to conduct a personal campaign against individuals m the matter of the Hotel Europe building. Judging by some letters we have received, m which serious reflections are cast by inference upon172 words
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Article688 1929-09-11 1 Sept. 6. The meeting- recently of leaders of Chinese community to discuss the question of opium smoking suppression here and to put forward proposals for the information of the League of* Nations commission of enquiry which will arrive shortly, brings the matter once again under general consideration.688 words
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Article798 1929-09-11 2 St-pt. 7. In the course of a lecture on the teaching: of English, during vacation courses m London, one lecturer made some very interesting remarks upon educating m England as it affected foreign students and put his finger on a real difficulty with a certainty798 words
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Article682 1929-09-11 2 Sept. 9. As was generally expected, not only m British aviation circles, but also m Italy, British aircraft supremacy was amply demonstrated m the Schneider Trophy contest over The Solent on Saturday, when Flying Officer Wa&horn, the youthful British Air Force officer, achieved the distinction of682 words
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Article532 1929-09-11 2 Sept. 10. It is commonly rumoured that Mr. N.H.P. Whitley, Deputy Public Prosecutor, is to be appointed to the Bench of ivdce. ■nythinr tw have t, .lect it ■hoaM be „|a |lv ai th« ootMt that «pon question Hurt ton ftnd the penonal command then532 words
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Article681 1929-09-11 3 Sept. 11. For a great many years past it has been one of the objects of trades unionism m Great Britain to try and establish such an affinity between the workers and those on the Continent as would lead to opportunities for an international regulation of wages and681 words
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Article598 1929-09-11 3 Lt -Col. A. T. Skakespear, C.R.E. Changi, has been appointed O.C. Troops, Changi. Mr. G. Parry Davis, the Agricultural specialist, has now left the Government Service, but he is at present remaining m Malacca. M.G. The annual report of the Batu Gajah Cooperative Society, shows a profit last year oi598 words
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Article58 1929-09-11 3 BANGKOK LETTERS BY GRAF-ZEPPELIN. Beat Mail by Two Days. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Sept. 6,. Mails per Graf-Zeppelin from Hamburg, for Bangkok, via Tokyo, dated August 15, arrived here yesterday forty-eight hours ahead of this week's Europe mail. [Enquiry of the local postal authorities shows that no58 words
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68 1929-09-11 3 Vction Affainst Siamese Women. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Sept. 5. The authorities have taken action against eight girls and women who had donned the yellow robe, declaring them to be not rightly ordained and acting contrary to the discipline of the Buddhist religion. They68 words
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Article54 1929-09-11 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Sept» 8. Sentence has been passed on the eight Siamese girls who recently donned the yellow robes of Buddhist Novices. Short terms of imprisonment and fines have been passed for illegally wearing the robes and it has been ordered that the54 words
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Article29 1929-09-11 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] Han irk <ik. Sept. 8. Pending the arrival of new plant from Germany, Bangkok Sunday broadcasting" programmes have been held up.29 words
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Article113 1929-09-11 3 The following analysis of dealers' stocks as at August, 31st. m Singapore, Penang, Malacca. Province Wellesley and the Dindings, is forward by the Registrar of Imports and Exports. Stocks held by the Harbour Board on August, 31st. Singapore 1,2^*2 tons, Penang 1,02* tons. Rubber Afloat, Singapore and113 words
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Article143 1929-09-11 3 The car event m the hill climb at the Gap on Sunday resulted as follows: First Run: P. Bird (Fiat 509) 1 mm. 34 1-10 sees. S. W. G. Edlin (M. G. Midget) 1 mm. 34 1-10 sees., F. A. Jones (Singer junior sports) 1 mm. 41143 words
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Article90 1929-09-11 3 Fortune Teller's Bad Business. A jolly Chinese judgment debtor, of rotund appearance, examined as to means m the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) yesterday, said he was a fortune teller. Asked what he attempted to foretell, debtor said he selected lucky days for90 words
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Article111 1929-09-11 3 Five Chinese graduates of the Naval Construction College m Amoy, are on their way to England to obtain, practical experience with the firm of Messrs. John I. Thomycroft and Company, Limited, engineers. They passed through Singapore on the P. and O. Kashmir. Inclement and boisterous weather has been the rule111 words
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Article151 1929-09-11 3 SINGAPORE SUCCESSES AT HONG KONG. Mong Guan's Fine Victory. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.- -COPVHIGHT.I Hong Kong, Sept. 10. The aquatic sports meeting organise*] by the Chinese Athletic Association, m which the Singapore team of swimmers are opposed to the best Chinese swimmers m Hong Kong, was continued to-day. The151 words
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Article528 1929-09-11 3 Annual Report. The following is the report of the committee to be prcs-nted at the annual meeting on September 17th. at the S.C.C. at 5.15 p.m. A duly audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended March, 31st 1D29, is submitted herewith for approval. As compared with528 words
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Article101 1929-09-11 3 Kuala Muda Rubber. In their report for the year to March 31 last of the Kuala Muda Rubber Estates, Ltd., the directors state that the company's appeal against its assessment to income tax for 1927-28 is sill being pressed. The Special Commissioners have recently decided against the company,101 words
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Article30 1929-09-11 3 A Government Gazette Extra ordinarywas issued yesterday notifying the appointment of the Colonial Secretary (Mr. John Scott) as Deputy to the Governor during His Excellency's absence m the r M.S.30 words
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459 1929-09-11 4 Wireless Listeners Enjoy Solent Thrills. The million or more spectators who gathered at various vantage points m the vicinity of The Solent on Saturday afternoon were not alone m enjoying the thrills of the Schnieder Trophy contest, for there were millions elsewhere who were able459 words
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Article266 1929-09-11 4 A Question of Remuneration. In the Supreme Court, Johore Bahru, an action for the recovery of $1,980 alleged to be due as remuneration for services rendered has just been concluded before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay. The plaintiff, who was represented by Mr. H. Paulusz, was Mr. T.266 words
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Article158 1929-09-11 4 Inspector's Strupsrle with Armed Chinese. Inspector Yorke of the Marine Police had an exciting experience on Monday evening when, acting on information, a raid was carried out on the fishing stakes at Siglap. The raid was executed m order to seize dutiable tobacco, but when the158 words
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1399 1929-09-11 4 (II) 'tTempias." Late one evening a tiger was prowling through a village m search of its prey. There was not a soul about and the tiger thought he would steal a goat. He went to an old man's house but the owner was still1,399 words
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Article209 1929-09-11 4 LAVENDER STREET SAW-DUST NUISANCE. To the Editor. Sir, Now that the houses built by the Singapore Improvement Trust have been fully occupied, and being one of the tenants, I once again appeal to our City Fathers to take the necessary steps to stop the saw-dust nuisance209 words
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Article237 1929-09-11 4 The September Bogey competition was played on Saturday and yesterday and resulted "p a win for Mr. W. P. Webb m "A" division and m a tie between Messrs W. C- McCaull and R. F. Voelker m *'B division. Eighty-six cards were taken out and the following237 words
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Article436 1929-09-11 4 CO-OPERATION IN SINGAPORE. Mercantile Society 1 r Membership. il The following n t i 1# T and StaU,n,.nt ended Junv Nth, !■.■>, fl "h. the third annual W^""*** bersof th.. Sin*;, r "f live Thrift an<] the V.M.C.A. 1,,,,;,.; W? timber. 16th. ,t One genera! nn-.tini; in rf h. mittee436 words
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Article139 1929-09-11 4 S.J.G.C. vs. JLCCX. A match between J«| Race OMW QoU Huh I resulted m a win fur Urn .lap»n*^ P u by 7»* points to I ptlftts. Individual were as Tollonv^ JftfMN ed first. T. Morita ami N. Blffai Silva and L. Rappa I H. Makino and139 words
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Article57 1929-09-11 4 Owin* to lack tf sion only one race of 400 J^ at the Chinese Swimming < v ««id m which swimmer- of both t» I4 B" clasps comiHtt,!. Tan Chew Sen*, who LWl* Fook Loon? (17) 2nd and Kh (17) 3rd. Time. 8 minute At water polo57 words
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Article14 1929-09-11 4 Dr. Hu Tsai Kuen tak- yC^ J. B. van Cuylenber* on m Advisory Board.14 words
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Article426 1929-09-11 5 gURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1929. Much Valuable Work Done.) The report of the Committee of the Soy for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals the period »ded June 30th to be preented at the annual meeting on Sept. 16th .15 p.m. »n the Municipal board room T> n Management426 words
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301 1929-09-11 5 Coroner's Criticism. !"ner yesterday returned a verdict by misadventure at the conclusion quest on a Chinese coolie who died It of an accident m the hold of mer Apoey on August 15, while the anchored m the harbour. The Attached the following rider to301 words
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Article1584 1929-09-11 5 dah rd ke t?t arctte over the veranback int %h greneral The n,whenlturneu booked c r m my eyt the lol'v of '"f/ C Py f that antho- WilfrJ p re ces to tobacco Mr. < "Smoke tmKto 1 h s Wt toother m his 3 an™nlh u^1,584 words
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Article438 1929-09-11 5 Story of Offered Bribe. Loh Nee How, a clerk employed by the N. V. Straits Java Trading Company, who was convicted by the District Judge, Mi. C. H. G. Clarke, of abetment of receiving an illegal gratification, has been fined $50 or m default, a month's438 words
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Article142 1929-09-11 5 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 932 nd. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 2,127,219 lbs.; 949.65 tons. Offered 1,831, 367 lbs.; 817.57 tons. Sold 1,509,092 lbs.; 673.70 tons. Spot. London 10 l-16d. New. York 20 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked142 words
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Article665 1929-09-11 5 Singapore, Sept. 3. The price of Tin shews a liirtner decline tor the period under review, but m spite of an increase of 2,000 tons In the visible supplies during' August, London advices are that the market is steady at the lower t)gure. Tin shares have been665 words
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Article109 1929-09-11 5 Mr. Justice McCabe Reay has compiled a digest of reported cases m the F.M.S. law courts during the period 1897—1925, which has just been issued from the FM.S. Government Press, Kuala Lumpur. At the conclusion of the inquest on a Chinese woman who was knocked down and killed by Pte.109 words
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Article626 1929-09-11 6 SINGAPORE CHINESE MEET. Advisory Committee Formed [By Our Chinese Correspondent.] Upon the request of the Honourable Mr Goodman, Chairman of the Chinese Advi sory Board, a mass conference of Singapore Chinese was recently held m Ec Ho Hean Club to discuss ,the question of opium suppression m the626 words
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Article190 1929-09-11 6 The following: is the Piaas List of the Kmgr Edward VII College of Medicine for the Augi^t Professional Examination. i** f mination f <* the diploma of v. a C# Arumu S am T. Balasingham, R. H. de Silva, Lai Nyen Soon, Lye Hone Cheong, R. C.190 words
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Article932 1929-09-11 6 EXCITING LAST LEAGUE GAME. Cricket Club Beat Malays. S.C.C. 4; Malays 3. The Singapore League programme closed last evening with an exciting First Division tussle between the S.C.C. and the Malays on the Padang which attracted, as was to be expected, a very large crowd of Asiatics It932 words
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Article759 1929-09-11 6 SWISS WIFE'S ACTION RESUMED. Dr. K. C. Voon's Evidence. I Further evidence was recorded by the District Judge, Mr. C.H.G. Clarke, yesterday m the case m which Dr. K. C. Voon, a Chinese practitioner, is being sued by his wife, a Swiss lady, for maintenance. Mr MalJal759 words
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Article144 1929-09-11 6 M»k W f c T Muthuram »'> Chettiar of ml k r u SlnKapore answ ered a sum mom. before the District Judge. Mr. C. H. t». Clarke yesterday, it being alleged that reu f'» ™«««tain his son by a woman named Rukmany, whom ho lived with for fo7t e144 words
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Article397 1929-09-11 6 W h', was th' |„.r mistake which !2u >|MinN|l the Singapore V mistake or w as it hl h< S asra correspondent of who ha S det,,-,,,, lhat tton. the .shi,M n,,,. drcws rn.ss „s n,,,. ot. Patrick. •"lUdlJy We understand that v, Pore put forward the n397 words
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Article183 1929-09-11 6 In the London I'hamhrr I (April examinations th. the Y.BICA. School of i SKMOR. Typewriting: Chan Ku« r speed 45 words; Tan W« I h*rur. S: words per minute. <Tw.. out of pasttdK Shorthand: 110 words por minim V Gomez. 100 words: Tan Swcc Ml tion)183 words
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Article29 1929-09-11 6 Th.j following donations M up to noon, September 3rd. Already acknowlodp* »1 Teachers Malay Girls' Befcotl Kampong- Baham, Kua'a r^umpui I^ow Chfa Hensr Annamalay Chettyar, Maltuifl29 words
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Article886 1929-09-11 7 Mr. M v Del Tufo > M.CS. Deputy Controller of Labowr S.S. is m Singapore on. a v j s ;t of inspection. Mr K. 0. Bishop, M.8.E., is, we underhand, shortly joining the staff of the Rub-t-er Research Institute. M.M. The death took place on886 words
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Article863 1929-09-11 7 BATAVIA'S NINTH ANNUAL The Pasar Gambir. t Fr °m Our Own Correspondent] European fads 'hi Se and natives talking round \Ath IaSSIc are be seen caretully investigates every corner of thY fyam' S o r tO fi H nd T -here'the be t°^i h te c A r863 words
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Article364 1929-09-11 7 FINAL OF THE MEN'S DOUBLES. His Excellency Present. Under heavy conditions the Ladies Lawn lennis Club tournament were brought to a conclusion last evening with the final of the men's doubles level. Roy Smith and N. B. Wise beat the Rev. W. H. M. Aitken and B.364 words
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Article350 1929-09-11 7 The Hakka Association. A magnificent new building at Peck Seah Street fcrms the principal Hakka centre m Singapore, where the Hakka Association is accommodated. The association was suggested by Mr. Aw Boon Haw and others, and it took about six years to complete. Funds have been received from350 words
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Article46 1929-09-11 7 For the 7 days ending midnight Saturday, August 31st. Penang Hill (2,100 feet), average mean shade temperature 71.16 (deg. F), tetal evaporation .32 (ins.), total rainfall 1.65 (ins.) Taiping Hill (3,500 feet), average mean shade temperature 70.87 (deg. F), .178 (m.), 2.30 (ins.).46 words
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Article295 1929-09-11 7 "Her Cardboard Lover." The reputation which Her Cardboard Lover gained while it ran m London has lured large audiences to the Victoria Theatre to witness a portrayal of Duval's play, adapted by Valeric Wyngate and P. G. Wodehouse, by the Forbes Russell Comedy Company and though295 words
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Article317 1929-09-11 7 Government's Regret. With reference to the issue of a warrant for the arrest of the Manager of The Ho Hong Bank Ltd., for failing to apperr on a sub-poena to produce certain cheques, the following: letter has been forwarded by the Colonial Secretary to Mr. Lim317 words
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Article194 1929-09-11 7 An S.C.C. XI amassed a good total against the H.E. and R.A. at Pulo Brani over the week-end but failed to make much impression with their bowling. The scores were: S.C.C: A. L. B. Perkins st. Baker b Nevville 52; W. J. Pearce b Rye 51; K. MacFarlane194 words
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Article72 1929-09-11 7 When judgment was given m the Civil District Court yesterday Mr. H. Steines, accountant m Malaya Mining and General Agency Ltd., succeeded m his claim against the firm m so far as proportionate bonus up to the date of the termination of his service and hospital expenses (paid by the72 words
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Article777 1929-09-11 8 Mr. F. Robinson, legal adviser, K«dah has been appointed to act as a Judge, F.M.S. Mr. W. F. McKenzie, the well-known Ipoh mining engineer, has returned after a brief holiday at Home. A hundred and ninety-eight summonses were dealt with on Monday by the Penang District777 words
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Article1016 1929-09-11 8 Quiequid aguvt homines nostri est farrage Libelli Juvenal. In wishing: his many friends the best of luck this afternoon at the Races The Topicist has to inform them that he has carefully perused the analytical detail of all the horses perpetrated by the Sporting Editor, and1,016 words
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Article247 1929-09-11 8 Malacca Club Meeting. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Sept. 5. The annual general meeting of the Malacca Club took place on August 31st. The accounts for the year ended June 30th showed the satisfactory profit of $1,744.06 after allowing $1,390.98 for depreciation. The following office bearers were elected247 words
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Article330 1929-09-11 8 Decrease m Applications for Loans. The fourth annual report of the Singapore Municipal Employees' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society Limited, to be presented at the annual meeting at the Board Room, Municipal Offices, at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, shows that membership totals 529 as against 542 at330 words
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Article92 1929-09-11 8 The following taluks m Madras Presidency are now closed to recruiting on account of infectious disease: In the area served by the Port of Madras: Ganjam, taluks of Chicacole, Chatrapur, Kodala and Ichapuram; Vizagapatam, taluk of Bobbili Bellary, taluks of Harapanahalli and Hadagallee; Anatapur, taluk of Hindupur; Salem,92 words
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Article45 1929-09-11 8 The Standing Advisory Committee for Medical Research m Malaya is- The PC M.O. (Straits), the P.M.O. (F.M.S.), the Principal King Edward Vllth College of Medicine, the Director, Institute of Medical S a o Ch < FMS >' the Chief Health Officer (J.M.S.), the Municipal Health Officer (Singapore).45 words
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Article352 1929-09-11 8 A Troublesome \i an Sentence of two months' r KttTiM Ronment was passed or at I constable Sadar Khan, mho J! by the District Judj^c. M r on a charge of voluntarily £J* rk <- Sub-Inspector Jasmy of th. Station. In his ItteM the 00mMau,.,, i rf352 words
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Article309 1929-09-11 8 A thoroughly successful e> v M held at Alor Star by thy K< Club, says the Malay Mail. The following were the Gymkhana suits. BRIDGES-SYMKS (II 1 A handicap for cert iried polo poc H furlongs. I H.H. the Sultan Pmk'i I GIPSY GIRL (Mr. Hunifh., •12309 words
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Article726 1929-09-11 9 .LOCUTION'S USEFUL 4hhU WORK. Educational Suggestions. ffoo'ble Dr. Noel Clarke, President, d over the annual meeting of the' 6 Association which was held m toe J/^Lvilion yesterday afternoon. In Renting <> !1 the P ast work, Dr. said that the Committee had been t \v. all public affairs726 words
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108 1929-09-11 9 ST JOSEPH'S OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION. nual general meeting of St. Joseph's B °v< Association was held at the club c on Friday, 30th ultimo. The report jttement of accounts for the year end- 192k %vere read and passe d. c °ffi< bearers for the new term were 7 m follows108 words
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Article612 1929-09-11 9 BANKRUPT AND FATHER'S WILL. Might Have^R^ed $i so>O oo. -Sd at ,h bankn^" W uld "aye reif he had not Lc^ rein I 1 8 estate ed during 'Tr msolvent wa« mentionChon, Hfan^ in P tf "r^* 0 Of f r^ ■tssssKr besaM the t r n u612 words
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Article114 1929-09-11 9 European Killed By Falling Tree. The very tragic death occurred on Aug. 18 says the Malay Mail, at Pelmdong Beach, half way between Kuantan and Rpserah of a young European, Mr. 1. Rogers. Mr. Rogers was the second engineer en the Government dredge stationed at Kuantan He114 words
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Article849 1929-09-11 9 SINGAPORE HOTELS AND MUNICIPAL COMMiSMOiNriRS. Tot the Editor. Si*> Having been m close connection with the Sarkies Bros, group ot hoieis m Singapore and Penang, and having resided at Raffles Hotel for lengthy periods on many occasions, during the past 29 years, and bern? at moment849 words
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Article491 1929-09-11 9 MONEYLENDERS PROVIDENT FUNDS. To the Editor, Sir. There appears to be a certain amount of confusion of thought m considering the two questions relating to the evil practices of moneylenders with the legitimate attachmen* of the moneys m Provident funds. They arj being regarded as one and the same problem.491 words
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Article299 1929-09-11 9 SERIOUS OUTBREAK AT KOTA BAHRU. Considerable Damage. A fire broke out on the afternoon of August 30 m the native trading quarter of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, writes a eorresponlent to the Straits Echo. Owing to the fact that the houses were built of wood and bamboo and that299 words
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Article195 1929-09-11 9 The Second Mrs. Tanqueray. Something m the heavier strain was given at the Victoria Theatre last night by the Forbes Russell Comedy Company, the piece presented being: Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's famous play "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray." The facility with which the play was given was largely195 words
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Article911 1929-09-11 10 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1929. MOTOR-CYCLE RECORDS WELL BEATEN. Waters Wins Championship. Fine weather favoured the motor cycle and car hill climb organised by the Singapore Volunteer Corps Motor Cycle Platoon, at the Gap yesterday, when some thrilling riding resulted m all previous records being broken. There911 words
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Article757 1929-09-11 10 Annual Meeting. The thirty-fifth annual general meetiru of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., a Queensland corporation, whose mine is m the Federated Malay States, was held on July 27th., says the Brisbane Courier. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, the chairman, Mr. de757 words
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Article105 1929-09-11 10 The local branch of the Eastern Bank has received the following cable from Head office: Directors declare interim dividend at the rate of 4s per share less income tax at the rate of 4s per pound, less 3d. relief m respect of Dominion income tax making net105 words
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Article43 1929-09-11 10 Heavy Damage by Floods. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Sept. 4. Flood waters from the Burma frontier are jeopardising the growing padi crop of the western provinces, which m some places have lost 80 per cent, of the total planted43 words
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Article301 1929-09-11 10 The announcement that Dorman Long and Co., Limited, of Middlesbrough and London, have obtained the contract for the Memorial Bridge, was made m the London newspapers on the same day as it was made m Bangkok (July 25th). The following is part of what appeared m301 words
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Article267 1929-09-11 10 Saturday. August 31. His Excellency and Lady Clifford were present during the Police Sports at th Polite Depot, Thomson Road. Lady Clifford afterwards gave away the prizes. The Governor was represented by his Aide-de-Gninp Mr. F. Chick, A.D.C. D.S.O. at the reception tfiven by the Consul-General for the267 words
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Article235 1929-09-11 10 No Information Available. At Wednesday morning's meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board. Mr. Talalla ation hi h Chairman wh <^ any inform ation had been received from Government wifh r th ln? Fl the reSS made m —ction with the Flood Mitigation Scheme at^nY^r 1235 words
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Article583 1929-09-11 10 L OCAL CRICKET. DRAMATIC END T,, SEASON.' 0 S(( Good Win' A Kains X The S.C.C. cr;ck,t matjc MMteion o, Mr> "hen, after btil r first inning, th, Clul H hlr inning. Th,. s. 223 runs m an h. EL~ The maUh «i 'of sportin* crick* U >*pl* m Singapore583 words
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Article169 1929-09-11 10 On the S.C.R.r. ground fi noon the S.C.C. beat thr S < X S.C.R.C— On* U*m Hian I. Hoahing b Bradbury I i J Bradbury 0; O. Jitt Sian*: i Bradbory Walling: 11; Yeoh Kum S. K'«lK* Lee Ken* Tye b Bradbury lTeck b Lowson 3; Lim169 words
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Article1202 1929-09-11 11 There were two outstanding features about Saturday's Malaya Cup final between Singapore and Selangor which contributed l w than any others to the fact that for t he second year m succession, under identify similar circumstances, the Cup had to he shared. They were the failure of Chee1,202 words
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Article291 1929-09-11 11 Funeral Yesterday. vested General Hospital early yesterday morning, o f Mrs. Marie D Mac JtVt M Ved wife of Mr Will am Asnnalt n representativ e of the Barbour Asphalt Company of Philadelphia, U.S.A. tPrH fU eral took P J ace at Bidadari yesterday afternoon and291 words
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339 1929-09-11 11 Mr. Kogyo Yonegaki has been recognized as Japanese Vice-Consul at Singapore. A Commission as Second Lieut. Chinese Company, S.S.V.F. has been granted to Mr. Tan Chong Kew. We hear that Dr. (Miss). V. E. K. Stuart is shortly to be transferred from339 words
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Article1873 1929-09-11 11 AN INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE. Fishery Rights. [From Our Own Correspondent.] T T Dublin, Aug. 7bJanin F yle fishei> y which of I lit U i C a Slmple ma ™er-the seizing hv fvT belon^^g to Free State fishermen by the employees of the Foyle and Barm fishery Company,1,873 words
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Article51 1929-09-11 11 On the eye of his transfer to Kuala I**. pur, Dr G. E. Lopez, Medicil Officer m charse of the V. D. Clinic m Ipoh, was entertained by the staff of the c:in'.c ard friends to a dinner, at which Dr. R. S Bkfllon, who has relieved him, was also51 words
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Article2813 1929-09-11 12 TJIE SINGAPORE AUTUMN RACES. New Seven Furlong Record. Fine weather on Saturday favoured the opening of the Autumn meeting and conditions were much enjoyed by a large crowd who found the afternoon a very pleasant and interesting ore as good racing was provided, whilst the attractions of the2,813 words
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Article242 1929-09-11 12 COLONIAL SKruKTun. EMPHASIS ARVv Philharmonic u Miva| The enthusiast!, \\t\ lovers wko met th, evenin* were of th, H«l| Philharmonic 5,*,,, be resuscitate) an I that effect afteru.,, sional committee. with M convener, for th, ■ffiHiaiitti for at which lUpt v «n^ revive the Society The Colonial242 words
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Article33 1929-09-11 12 >fe.«srs. Kvatt and i that the claim i -ft damairr to thi Company has bam sett Km j foi hoped to havr th< IM. present pontoon m about The construction rconsideration.33 words
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Article157 1929-09-11 12 THE TOTE THAT SHOWS THE ODDS. During the v.vrk-« i tors Fimited haw development of thr mi throughout the betting on any and overy hors. and lmvhanical dtti are too complicated to hut what m effect h. of the present \vind--v Tote showing the n;;' for each horse IhlN with157 words
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Article2353 1929-09-11 13 THE SINGAPORE AUTUMN 1H RACES. A Successful Day. jrj ne weather favoured the second day of this meeting and there was a good attendance yesterday, the sport being much enoved. Whilst perhaps there was not quite sanv general level of fast running there ya f little to grumble2,353 words
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Article131 1929-09-11 13 Mr. Fisher's Anticipations. The Bioscope of August 14th, discloses that it has received an interesting letter from Mr. Joe Fisher, the well-known enterprising late representative of First National Vitaphone productions m the Far East, upon the "talkie" position m Singapore. He states that every effort is being131 words
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Article101 1929-09-11 13 The heavy rain m Penang during the night ard this morning, says Thursday's Pinang Gazette, has flooded parts of Penang and if the wet weather continues it is feared that other parts, such as Seang Tek Road and the corner of Mcalister Road may also be101 words
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Article576 1929-09-11 13 COURT SEQUEL TO A MISTAKE. Strange Story of Two Debts. A situation that arose as a result of the alleged mistake m putting a bank draft m the wrong: letter was fully described to the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) m the buprtme Court yesterday morning576 words
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Article152 1929-09-11 13 Six Exchanges m Far East. Not only have United Artists Corporation sold their offices m Singapore to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer but also m Japan, and Java it is now disclosed. The latter, under the deal, will sell United Artists' product m these territories. For some time United Artists has152 words
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Article85 1929-09-11 13 At the meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, the chairman said that some time ago the Board had considered the question of allowing advertisements to be displayed on Mur-Ray Road Signs and was distinctly opposed to the proposal. A further communication from the people dealing85 words
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Article66 1929-09-11 13 The dead body of a Tamil man, about 30 years of age, was discovered lying m a drain at the 2nd mile, Klang Road, on Wednesday morning says the Malay Mail. Police investigations revealed that deceased was one Nadesan, alias Suppiah, an employee m a coffee-shop at Brickfields. The injuries66 words
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Article877 1929-09-11 14 The Rev. C. G. Stapley, M.A., who was reported to be coming out to Malaya, is not doing so owing to ill-health. Ex. During the temporary absence of Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, Mr. Cobden Ramsay is deputising as Fourth Police Magistrate. Mrs. P. Browning, wife877 words
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Article993 1929-09-11 14 INSURANCE BUSINESS CONDITIONS. The New Rules. [From Our Own Correspondent.J Bangkok, Sept. 4. The conditions under which insurance, both life and fire, can be transacted m Siam m the future have now been announced. They should not press hardly on the sound companies which have been doing993 words
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Article144 1929-09-11 14 STRAITS ATHLETES IN HONG KONG. Singapore Successes. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.- COPYRIGHT.] Hong Kong. Sept. 9. The following" successes were gained m the water events by Singapore Chinese swimmers who are taking part m the Chinese athletic meeting: here: 100 Metres Free-Style: Wonj-- Mau Yuen 1, Ng Mong Gwan144 words
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Article395 1929-09-11 14 S.C.C. Defeat Pulo Brani. S.C.I Pulo Brani Pulo Brani were a very promising side when they met the S.C.C. m the S AF.A. Cup competition at the Stadium yesterday afternoon. They had plenty oi' fht same, although the CIsL were the better learn throughout. It vrmi not nearly395 words
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Article247 1929-09-11 14 A. Class. The third and final race for the Pulau Jong Cup was sailed off on Sunday. There were five starters and a pood start was made, the whole fleet getting well away on the pun. Nearing Peak Island, Tromp held a substantial from the rest, which she successfully247 words
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Article185 1929-09-11 14 THE BUILDING OF A CHURCH. Court Sequel to onu Failure ntr I "If PMpli v N:iM tak, the trouhl, v called. I hay, the Chief .lum,,, s lrV the Supreme Cotti the ffarnishm, nt iun Sens Hua Sawmill I Uftßf Quo,, an,! the R I illation to m,,n,y completion of185 words
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Article150 1929-09-11 14 Malayan Forestry (Metal*! H.mh Air (ra>h. A burst number of pc will haw read with roiti news that Mr. Vernon <, Conservator «»f Porwti li ono of the thr»<- victimthe Indian air mail at Jask I i Mr. Fk*ll, whFoumUj Dtyrtwunt "iv. 1912; had many150 words
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Article103 1929-09-11 14 Sequel to Kuala Lumpur I iri- A sequel to a tin- m Hu Lumpur, during tin < Ha* X v day. m which I fi was heard btfOfC tilt Hoi tie*, Mr. L H. Blphinttonc. X i rtmc Court. Kuala Lump Friday's Malay Mail, whoi of the Chop103 words
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Article66 1929-09-11 14 A suKffestion, >:i>> th< tmaaatod fawn rupowlbfc a Central Report ctBtTC il wi m riwii for Urn for polite ;ivMstaiHT. Bl an f speaking orticer iholM I day and ftiffht Sh.m!,: adopted, it is further Ml centre should be brovghi the notice of the public tkl66 words
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Article53 1929-09-11 14 The Royal Air K.i is engaged on a Iff Calcutta air rout.- arrived Singapore at 10 a.m. M Tw The flying boat descended M y fuel and after about I took off again and Victoria Point, nor ultim..'.. being Calcutta. Shi \m next ten days53 words
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Article6440 1929-09-11 15 [Router's Service.] I>ondon, Sept. 3. Office statement after refersteps taken to restore order m m and the measures adopted m trial of many of those cd. announces that a commission of proceed to Palestine this month nto the immediate causes of the tbreak including the extent to aay be6,440 words
