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Title Section19 1929-09-18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAI*. EDITION. rHIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1929. NO. 2,19719 words
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Article186 1929-09-18 1 er Storm \^i of the Children 101 t Scheme 1(52 of the Week K32 Archdeacon's Retirement 162 nting m Malaya 163 I'ERS TO THE EDITOR. Labour for Straits 165 Ann tities ir><) Compensation Bill 174 Language m Ci iris' School 174 Noises 174 iND COURT NEWS. Open 164 Manager186 words
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Article94 1929-09-18 1 to the "Singapore Free Press" returning from Kurope to the Straits of th- nail lines, are invited to send miger the m\me of their steamer and arrival m Singapore. Copies will then tiled to meet them at various ports of call, •iuf.on to the weekly 12s. per quarter \.ith commercial94 words
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Article140 1929-09-18 1 September 17. rapioca 5% Anam No. 2 250 iang Hin Chan Mark Rangoon Sioka 256 iam Broken No. 1. 220 ian Broken No. 2 200 Siana Glutinous No. 1 360 Siam Glutinous No. 2 820 Hanjroon Glutinous No. 2 320 »<*, Anatn No. 1 280 Ham Broken Gl for140 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article108 1929-09-18 1 SMITH. At :ho European Hospital, Koala Lumpur, on Sept. 12, to Mr. and Mn J T Smith, Cairo Estate, Xilai, a son. TT VAX|) STRAATEN. At the European tiospi al, Kuala Lumpur, on Sept. 11, to Mr. L. van der Straaten, a daughter. GLENNON At the Maternity Hospital, Pcnang,108 words
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Article44 1929-09-18 1 KOH sa\ HIN.— On Friday, September. IS, !'.'L'i». at 10 aon. at his residence, "Rubber Lodge," No. 90. GiVi«gc Road, Singapore, leaving his two widows, hi. s=on, Mr. Koh Kirn Han, i daughter, (>no daughter-in-law, six grand■.'?is and live grand-daughters to mourn his44 words
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Article351 1929-09-18 1 The last mi-'il from Home with dates up to August 22nd. arrived by 8.1. on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by p. and < on Thursday. In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Stevens gave judgement for Mr. Seah Keow IKeat who sue! the Cycle and Carriage Co.351 words
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Article53 1929-09-18 1 September 1 1 Hanks 4 m.s. 2 I'Vi Bank demand J Private credits 8 m.s. 24 13 82 New York, demand 55 15|16 Credits 90 days A France, demand f™l India, T.T. IM Hong Kong, demand Mii Yokohama, demand \\ai Java, demand 2?Bank of En-land Rate B l^ P-c-Sovereign,53 words
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Article72 1929-09-18 1 The first match played by the Calcutta XI m Sourabaya was against Tiong Hoa, which the visitors lost 4—l. They however, beat the Sourabaya XI 4—3, and also the HB.S. I—o. The Rcvd. J. L. I* M. Feldbrugge, of the Catholic Mission, Kuching, is being transferred to Miri. Father Feldbrugge72 words
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Article831 1929-09-18 1 Sept. 12 11 Mr. Hoover has not the cold detachment which characterised Mr. Coolidixe when President, by no stretch of the imagination can he be described as being prone to exaggeration, or an alarmist and it may lerefore be taken as an indication of the seriousness of831 words
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Article842 1929-09-18 1 Sept. IS. For those to whom the good name of British administration means much it must have been disturbing recently to read of the stories of cruelty and neglect which have been laid bare m one or two cases of the deaths of Mui-tsais. In842 words
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Article654 1929-09-18 2 Sept. 14. Discussion has been aroused again m Penang on the question of a scheme for harbour improvement and has reached a stage where pub- lie interest is considerable. This is largely because it is understood that the recommendations of local bodies have been forwarded to the654 words
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Article783 1929-09-18 2 Sept. 16. Although m all his recent statements m regard to the progress of Anglo-American negotiations for a naval disarmament conference Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald has been at pains to emphasise that there is a lonp way to go before agreement is reached it is clear783 words
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Article626 1929-09-18 2 Stpt 1 In another column ol t) Venerable the Aivh.l, V. G. Swindell, hftfl gfo< m pressions of hii txperien life m Malaya during the tv.entyfive years or nioiv preasfons come the more :t ha t with the retirement ol I con end* the Colonial Cht| I626 words
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Article616 1929-09-18 3 Sent. 18. One of the matters for satisfaction t years m regard to Malaya's has unquestionably been the which has been shown m planting enterprise other than rubThis is possibly one of the side benefits of the removal of restriction now that it has become obvious616 words
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Article483 1929-09-18 3 'l he Sultan of Johore has sailed from France by the M.M. Andre Lebon for Singapore. Mr. D. H. Hampshire is expected to arrive m Malaya by the Patroclus, due early m November. Extension of leave has been granted to Captain B. L. Gardner, Inspector of Mines, and Mr. C.483 words
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Article966 1929-09-18 3 Mercantile Society Meeting. The third annual general meeting of the bmgapore Mercantile Co-operative Thrift Ci6tjy Limite <*' was held yesMr R m W.r MCA dOW tOWn branch Mr. K. M. Williams presiding In reviewing- the past year's work, Mr. Williams said that the proposal m the report to pay966 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article60 1929-09-18 3 Sultan's G.C.M.G. Presented. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. Klang was en fete throughout yesterday when Sir Hugh Clifford presented the insignia of the G.C.M.G. to H.H. the Sultan of Selangor. Addresses from the Malay community and other communities were read, and the Sultan60 words
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Article208 1929-09-18 3 Gaily beflagged and with ardour undamped by the morning's downpour, says Wednesday's Malay Mail, the town ol" Klang was en fete on the occasion ti" the 66th birthday u f His Highness the b.ultar. of Selangor and on his investiture with the insignia of the G.C.M.G. conferred208 words
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Article60 1929-09-18 3 Government Official Married. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Sept. 11. A pretty wedding took place- at Taiping yesterday when Mr. Eric M. Sykes of the Customs Dept. married Miss Gertrude Mary Faunce, dau^ht r of Major Faunce. The Rev. Browning officiated and the reception was held60 words
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Article52 1929-09-18 3 Floods Feared m Bangkok. I FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.? Bangkok, Sept. 16. In view of the possibility of the floods reaching Bangkok prices of rice and vegetables are rising sharply. The Regent presided at the annual dinner of the French Comrades on Saturday. Cup football matches are now52 words
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Article65 1929-09-18 3 Ipoh. Sept. 11. A meeting of the Perak State Council has passed the final reading of the State Supply Bill for last year and appointed a select Committee of State on the budget. The recent raising of the gun license from $1 to $5 was the subject65 words
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Article311 1929-09-18 3 F.M.S. Court of Appeal Judgment. Before the Hon'ble the Chief Justice, Mr L. H. Elphinstone, K.C., m the Supreme Court Kuala Lumpur this morning says Friday's Malay Mail, the judgment of the Court of Appeal F.M.S. was delivered m the appeal m which the Burma Malay Tin311 words
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Article900 1929-09-18 4 NON-MEMBERS DERIVE BENEFITS. Chairman's Appeal. Several matters of general interest to the motoring: community m the island were touched upon by the hon'ble Mr. J. Bagnall, presiding at the annual meeting of the Singapore Automobile Club held at the S.C.C. last evening. Proposing the adoption of the committee's900 words
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Article26 1929-09-18 4 The Hon ble Mr. Cecil Rae and Mrs. Rae have been on a trip up the East CW of the Peninsula, returned to Ipoh on Friday26 words
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Article939 1929-09-18 4 WOMEN ENTICED TO JUNGLE. A Mean Robbery. The story of a mean robbery which was enacted m the jungle at Bedoh, the victims being two women, a Chinese and her daughter, the latter wearing $400 to $500 worth of jewellery and carrying $55 m cash, was unfolded by939 words
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Article715 1929-09-18 4 SULTAN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. Exciting Speed Boat Racing. A festive atmosphere pervaded Johore throughout yesterday when the 56th birthday of His Highness, the Sultan, was celebrated. The town of Johore Bahru was beflagged and gaily dressed crowds thronged to the water front for the sea sports which were715 words
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Article65 1929-09-18 4 Donations to Dale. Already acknowledged 309 20 amo !T V BoCk Kee < second contribution) $100, Government Junior Officers AssociaSIM rn U n'\ L mP r r (secomi contribution) pur) $100; Wee Hap Lan* (Kuala Lumpur) IS ke L^ how Thye (Kuala Lumpur) S M Ut^ an65 words
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Article17 1929-09-18 4 urn*' C V Hytte su «*<* d» Miss E. C C Kua^ K^r."" MUStfr niff d Sfh l17 words
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Article479 1929-09-18 4 PROVINCIAL BALVA* Joint Operation^ ropo^ f <W apu,,,,,;: fcsto iHMd by Urn vi n Sinwpore, with r,- Xl d Salvation M0v,,,,,.^"^ declare that th,,, "HVmto with .11 Ov, SStS ITS have appealed t, lor(l)th.. re,,,: Government, (J, the, vmco of all native tr cuation and (4) the c<479 words
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Article50 1929-09-18 4 On the departure I Newbold who was th. I Straits Settlements (PW I on the Municipal Ow I ation was asked t<> v I Members were asked fW Xt* v I the usual manner, with t v L. E. Slowed namf ha I the approval of H X I Echo.50 words
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Article794 1929-09-18 5 Hcura Woon Chow Tat and Ching Kee Qun who arc visiting: Hong Kong, Canton and Shanghai, left Singapore by the Tilawa Vl ,4crday. Mr. Sparks of Bertam Estate is at pre- nt t m Durian Daun Hospital with a broken L occasioned by an accident to794 words
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Article1161 1929-09-18 5 Judgmenr7^p laintiff *«p:z n rip?** supr c which Mr. Seah sU r 6 8 m and Crri. ge t,^^*". th Cycle damages f Or breach J limited, for months' sa l ary ip J contr act, for six <* commission T£ e of notice and balance went. Mr1,161 words
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Article62 1929-09-18 5 WORST FOR THIRTY YEARS. Fears for Paddy Crop. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT] rp, a Bangkok, Sept. 11. The floods m North Siam are the worst tor SO years. Railway services are suspended at Chiengroai and other northern towns are isolated. It is feared the rising waters62 words
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Article233 1929-09-18 5 Cock's Head Cut m Sheriff's Office. The cutting of a white cock's head to substantiate an oath that he had never received $1,000 from either the defendant or his manager, brought to a conclusion the Supreme Court action m which Kwek Kiok Seng trading as Kwek233 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter128 1929-09-18 5 To the Editor. Sir, I have the honour to refer to the paragraph under the heading: "Professional Coolie Recruiting To Be Abolished" m the "Java Notes" published m your issue of August 2nd, 1929. With regard to the measures which will be taken to provide the128 words
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Article92 1929-09-18 5 Gang Robbery by Car. A gang of three Chinese, two of whom [were armed with pistols and the third with a knife drove up to a house ir, Pagoda Road at about 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening, entered, and by threats induced a Chinese actress, who was92 words
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Article272 1929-09-18 5 The following: is the twelfth annual report of the directors to the shareholders of Kluang Rubber Company to oe presented at the annual meeting on Sept. 2t)th at Derrick and Company's at noon. The profit for the year, subject to Directors' Fees, is $52,718.16 to which has272 words
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Article618 1929-09-18 5 Singapore, Sept. 10. There has been a further decline m the 'price of Tin during the past week, and at the moment the market m the metal has a somewhat unsettled appearance. Tin shares have come m lor a certain amount Cl support, chief interest being displayed618 words
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Article62 1929-09-18 5 In honour of His Highness the Sultan of Selangort Birthday the Resident has appointed the following gentleman to Justices of the Peace for the State of Selan! g^r: Date Abdul Hamid bin Dato Muda Jaaffar, Messrs. Richard Amarasekem r^° Van itr Be u SOn S Tnest Edward Chambers; George Mackay62 words
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Article1004 1929-09-18 6 FUNDS FOR LONDON MOSQUE. Lord Headley's Visit. (By Our Muslim Correspondent). From time to time Muslims from other countries, especially India, have come here to collect subscriptions for mosques, schools and other institutions m their countries, and local Muslims have always ungrudgingly contributed to such appeals. The fact1,004 words
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Article310 1929-09-18 6 Cup Win for I.C.F.A. feCLPJI 2: S.C.C 1. The I.C.F.A. disposed of the S.C.C. II m the S.A.F.A. Cup competition at the Stadium yesterday. The game became very exciting and the play rather vigorous m the second half but although the Club had much the better of the exchanges310 words
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Article259 1929-09-18 6 The wedding took place on Saturday, at the Church of the Assumption, Penan*, of Mr. Maurice Dunstan Hascran. of the United Engineers, Penan*, and Miss Rose Alice Scully, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. \V. H. Scully, well-known residents „f Penan*! The bride was given away by her259 words
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Article50 1929-09-18 6 There was larpre pothering- of the leadinpr members of all Mctfani of the Indian community of Penan* at the residence of the Hon Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader. m Pan*kor Road, on Sunday evpning' to meot Mr i. Wilson the new Denuty Controller of Labour Tenant, who has suoceede<l Mr. bathurst.50 words
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Article900 1929-09-18 6 VERY FAVOURABLE RESULTS. Strong Financial Position. The sixth annual meeting of McAlister and Co Ltd., was held at the compart registered office, Gresham House, Battery Koad, yesterday at noon when Mr J W de Piro presided. Proposing the anr.ual report and account* tne Chairman said: Dealing: mi900 words
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Article70 1929-09-18 6 £Hs;< ed from Britbh M. forwar,l.,i Gem-ral of stall-, J S? June 111,710 Au'Lt September oo,n > October November 65,949 Dtetnbtt January f 1h July August September :.ui October j November T.»;:.} I)(ct'm[K-r BXPOKTS (In KkottMU January to June 4<':< July August September October si,] November70 words
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Article74 1929-09-18 6 Th* Bintmport i Rubbvr Association hel.l y-t^rda.. wh«-n U H)s. 71«.lfl ton s< tons. l.omlon N«W V«.rk PRICES RE \l IZED Kibbfd Smokod Sht* t Stan.lani Quality i;<«ni Avt rmg« Qua! I off q Otpc. Standanl Quality oif Colour Uitei Ch-an Fim- BIVWI Brow ii Scrap Bark74 words
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Article147 1929-09-18 6 Share Reduction Proposal* f> M* ft onfirnit'd. He.* i']utir»n> for the n tal of thi- Company from $1 ca.h to SSSJOOO ihftVN were passed at a reeeni I'ontiunak QoM Drcdj were confirmed at an i mutt fag of the Compam I ffiatmd oiliccs. R&A day. Dr. H. A.147 words
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Article746 1929-09-18 7 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1929. The Annual Meeting. annual general meeting of the SinI hjnese Girls' School was held m i; ;i!( Room of the School, Cairnhill on September 7th, at 5 p.m. ose present were Messrs. Song Ong (Chairman) Tan Soo Bin, Scow Poh i Cheng746 words
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Article29 1929-09-18 7 which broke out at Kota 'tan, recently no fewer than were burnt down, causing 1 the extent of about $200,000. a^ut 1,000 persons who have cn **ed homeless.—S. Echo.29 words
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Article862 1929-09-18 7 "Not Givin7^t isfaction S -S. and F.M sat C °-°Peration for the the society held n t t leetin of Room yesterday Municipal Board A" S^SiC". h 2-*"' Was fibers had .^S m memtaken idea to think tw v was a nlis thelr savings thpv m c haVI X862 words
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Article458 1929-09-18 7 UNOFFICIALS IMPERIAL CONFERENCES. <3ood Word for Ormsby-Gore. The following are the minutes of a Committee meeting held m the Exchange or September jth. Present :-Mr. R. M. Williams (President). Honble Mr C. V. Miles, Hon'ble Dr. Noel Clarke, Honble Ifr. A. S. K. MaeDomild. Messrs. H. W.458 words
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Article257 1929-09-18 7 With the kind permission of the Commandant of the F.M.S.V.F. a very successful Girl Guides Camp for Guide and Brownie Officers, Rangers and Patrol Leaders, was held at the M.S.V.R. Camp at Port Dickson from Sunday September Ist to Saturday September 7th. Representatives numbering about 4:2, came257 words
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Article982 1929-09-18 7 Est m secessu longo locus: insula portum Efficit objectu laterum, quibus omnis ab alto Frangitur, inque sinus seindit sese unda reductos Hinc atque hinc vastae rupes, geminique minantur In caelum scopuli, quorum sub vertice late Aequora tuta silent. v'irsjil. The Lammermuir Hills, which form the eastern shoulder of the982 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article111 1929-09-18 8 Singapore Chinese m Hong Kong. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Hong Kong, Sept. 12. In the Chinese Athletic Association invitation tennis tournament which is taking place here at North Point m connection with the south China athletic meeting, Lim Bong So beat E. C. Fincher 6 4, 6111 words
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Article242 1929-09-18 8 Social. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Sept. 10. Mrs. J. Paton and Miss Margaret Paton have gone home on holiday. They are passengers m the Antenor. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bennett of Bertam Estate have also gone home on leave. Mr. W. T. Mackic of Merlimau Estate242 words
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Article136 1929-09-18 8 CEYLON AS SERVICE SEAPLNE BASE. Capt. Cave-Brown-Cave's Visit. Group Capt. H. M. Cave-Brown-Cave, D.5.0., D.S.C., R.A.F., who was the loader of the R.A.F. Flying: Boat Squadron, on its Far Eastern flight, has arrived m Ceylon on a short visit. He reached Colombo on Sept. 1, arriving by the P. and136 words
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Article296 1929-09-18 8 That the defendant, a former manager of the estate was living m a hut encroaching on their estate and tapping rubber trees belonging to them were allegations made by Yunnan Rubber Estates Ltd., m their suit against Nq Leong m the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice296 words
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Article23 1929-09-18 8 By the Singapore steamer on August sth, Miss I. C. Wallace arrived to take over the duties of Matron of the General Hospital.23 words
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Article884 1929-09-18 8 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1929 RESPONSIBILITIES OF A I YOUNG EURASIAN. Expensive Medicine Men. Examined m the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Stevens yesterday, p. F. Arrozoo, an Eurasian age 25, married with two children, said he paid rent of $65. Besides his own family he supported his three884 words
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Article779 1929-09-18 8 THE PASIR GAMBIR ATTENDANCES. All Records Broken. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Batavia, Sept. 6. By the time this read m Malaya, Batavia's Annual Fair— the Pasar Gambir— will be a a thing of the past and hundre 's of coolies will be busy pulling down the temporary tovn779 words
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Article221 1929-09-18 8 CH.NESE ,M^ T X|T[| An Unforhn^ chirn* ii 4! v,,, dIUinU An aafortaaafa m i at the Stadium yttttnli .ft the replay of the S the Imted Banv team What th, r 1U: A i S!de of the ground m twocn two player.., n BHdn, and Kvvc-k H221 words
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Article170 1929-09-18 8 The report for the v.-ok fIVM the total flyinp tin m.ns.; Dual Instruction 4 h Solo H.frhts 4 hours; hour 30 mins.; IWtl 1 aom> W the exception of 1 h<-ur BO I I of the time this week w.. day afternoon. Tn the wt.-k Ausru>t EM170 words
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Article127 1929-09-18 8 A good many IUUM round of late that the b*l new importation.- |g ihortlj to An official >\uu m. nt will puWlMf made sooner or later hut m VWMfI who an 1 OMMtlBg OW do so. As for M our o\\ n I which ha\i- tlru|»pt tl127 words
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Article62 1929-09-18 8 A CMMM hiirjrlar who wh r d Smith Street MMM Illfhtl ed after ho had jumped tr of the house he h;i<l tut. r d of another house. Th« MM before Mr. C. < l.ir Judgrt, ye.steniny. ht-n hf for sentence. Sentence of thivc m«.nth^ prisonment was62 words
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Article23 1929-09-18 8 Mr. G. K. Greijr. tafar W« F.M.S., who was Dptmttd P« h pean Hospital Kuala Uunpur morninpr, is pngnttfalg Mtfarf Wednesday's Malay Mail.23 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter494 1929-09-18 9 To the Edit«r m your columns- Mr. J. S. g Rennie invited Mr. O. P. Griffith-Jones to ta v at the Sarkies Bros, hotel m Penang Ob first thought this may appear to be a *ry nerous offer on Mr Re "nie's part. But 'is it'- Inviting: a494 words
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Letter202 1929-09-18 9 To the Editor. Sir, A erood deal of discussion has taken place recently with reference to Hotel ac.ommodation m Singapore. The proposal to pull down the existing Europe Hotel and erect a palatial mansion on so small a site appears to some of your readers rather202 words
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Article56 1929-09-18 9 Two Chinese Fined. TVi Chinese, the driver and conductor bus, who were charged m Court with assaulting Inspector the Vehicles ,T>partment, were fiifctf <onvictefl The first accused mm* 1( m default two months rig-orous '»t and the second accused $20 th. The cross-summons against also for56 words
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Article98 1929-09-18 9 McKerron has been seconded under the Government of Brunei. T.W.C.A U< September 11th., at the Canning Road, a most suc">n was held to representatives B western Overseas countries. +*tTn t to form an Overseas Woelected i» f which Lady Murison was s 'dent; the Club will meet the houses of98 words
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Article957 1929-09-18 9 ISw** as ""< *<»»<»« «H m, m Juvenal, se to brino/? c author ities proclists f, ?T P l W r three clever ™toricidl hours for providing something like c tjio^skreutz touch n+ *i, c eedway. at the Ser »nsoon And whilst on the subject of957 words
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Article403 1929-09-18 9 The resignation of his commission m the S.S.V.F. by Sec. Lt. (Acting Captain) H. L. Griffin has been accepted. Capt. N. M. Hashim M.C.S., Assistant Registrar Co-operative Department, has left Penang for Singapore on duty. During the absence of Mr. F. A. Pledger an leave Mr. B. G. H. Johnson403 words
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Article55 1929-09-18 9 SOa PRISONERS RELEASE! > FROM GAOL. To Escape Drowning. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Sept 13. As a result of floods m Phrae ten lives have been lost. The authorities were compelled to rele^ 300 prisoners from gaol m order that they should escape drowning. The55 words
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Article636 1929-09-18 9 Director of Co-Operation's Advice. Mr. S. Stutchbury, Controller P. and T. Singapore and president of the Society presided at the first annual meeting of the Smgagpore Posts and Telegraphs Co-opera-tive Thrift and Loan Society held at Fullerton Building on Saturday. Mr. A. Cavendish, Director of Co-opera-tion,636 words
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Article126 1929-09-18 9 The candidates m the recent Government examination (says the Sarawak Gazette), had only one complaint; and that was the size of the seats and desks provided. These being 1 built to suit small Malay boys were m the nature of a trial to most of the young Cadets, who m126 words
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Article2159 1929-09-18 10 THE SINGAPORE AUTUMN RACES. Another New Record. Fine weather yesterday attracted a large attendance for the third day of the race meeting and there was a most enjoyable afternoon's sport- The rain which fell on Wednesday helped to prevent any tendency of the course to harder, and the2,159 words
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Article2635 1929-09-18 10 The Autumn meeting of the Singapore Turf Club closed on Saturday m what might appropriately bt called a blaze of priory as far as racing was concerned, making a pitting end to what has been a most iatereotiag meeting. Fine weather again favoured the occasion the2,635 words
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Article155 1929-09-18 11 Janna Duclos, clairvoyant and mental telepathist, who created such a sensation whilst appearing m Isako's circus some time back, made a welcome re-appearance m Singapore at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday night, enabling the enthusiastic patrons to enjoy a lengthy exhibition of her skill. Janna Duclos has just returned from155 words
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Article37 1929-09-18 11 ANALYSIS OF AUTUMN MEETING. How they Came Out. hor!!T./ olloWin is an analysis showing how Plac^ in°7h erS V" 1 8 Bnd i°ekey S were laSy C u b which on LKL;KLKLK ./.;.;[L;L; LKLKL,L,; .;.;L37 words
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Article564 1929-09-18 11 SIKH LEADER'S DAMAGED REPUTATION. Sequel to Criminal Charge. The damaged reputation of the head of the Sikh community m Singapore, President cf tho Sikh club, end a member of the Advisory Board, as the result of a wrongful charge preferred against him for assault,564 words
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Article48 1929-09-18 11 The committee of the Singapore Flying Club are to be congratulated upon taking :he opportunity to include within the booklet of the rules of the Club, a series of notes m flying which are designed to supplement the demonstration and explanation by the "hief instructor.48 words
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Article30 1929-09-18 11 A Chinese who was caught by Inspector >Seth. P.C.A. skinning live frogs an the pavement m Cantonment Road was fined JLO or fourteen days m the Fourth Police Louri; yesterday.30 words
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Article522 1929-09-18 12 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1929. FIRST APPEARANCE IN SINGAPORE. "The Rotters." We imagine that, inasmuch as the Lawson- Sidney English Comedy Company is a aompany new m name and reputation to Singapore, theatregoers will be particularly interested to learn of the impression they created at the Theatre on Saturday522 words
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Article321 1929-09-18 12 SULTAN OF SELANGOR HONOURED. His Highness' Tribute to Loyalty. The Kstana, Klang, the residence of His Highness the Sultan of SeJang-or, was the scene on Wednesday afternoon of a brilliant gathering, representative of all sections of the community, upon the occasion of the investiture of His Highness with the Insignia321 words
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Article64 1929-09-18 12 That property m the custody of the OffinnnlH k "s"?' acting as interim receiver, could be distrained by the landlord (m the case m point requiring rent due by bankA^ l W r S Wf eCt f a d «cision y in ?he Appeal Court before the Chief Justice (Sir64 words
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Article816 1929-09-18 12 "AS LIKELY TO MIX AS OIL AND WATER." Swiss Wife's Action. In giving judgment on Saturday m the case m which Martha Martinette Voon, a young Swiss woman, claimed an order for maintenance against Dr. K. C. Voon, a Chinese medical practitioner, on the grounds that he had816 words
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Article94 1929-09-18 12 The derailment of a truck at Newton, Singapore Island, at about the time the TwJ" Wa d ue to le «ye Tank Road on rnursday night, resulted m the mail ar«pw* lnU<^ late at Kuala Lumpur next morning. M.M. At a meeting of Municipal Committee No. on September 9th, m94 words
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Article1423 1929-09-18 12 SCOTLAND OPENS FOOTBALL SEASON. Referees m Khaki. [From Our Own Correspondent] m, I»ndon. Aug. 15. Tno Football season opened on Saturday with the start of the Scottish season. Over 40,000 attended at Celtic Park to see Celtic and Hearts. Perhaps this us the largest crowd that has ever1,423 words
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Article157 1929-09-18 12 We NfMt fet r«..»:,: Well-known anil nuu h rvtp* of the Singapore Straits t hiMMCOMI m the person of Mr. X l death occurred at hiRoad yesterday MOlBinfl Mr. K»h San Hin had bl health for several wt^.The »ivn of Mr. Kotl E^ lacca,157 words
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Article52 1929-09-18 12 Mr. Denis A. Warinjr. formerly o Estate, who went Honu M •vaa recently married to Itt trude -Cartwiijrht. young* the Mayor and Mayor*arrived m Penanp by the Ma been posted to Trans- Kri.. 1 1 Tebal, one of the estat. Rubber Estates Limited. M rs coming* out later to join52 words
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Article640 1929-09-18 13 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1929. MRS PRITCHARD'S STIR--1 RING APPEAL. Training Based on Cruelty. To think that m an enormous city like vinirapore the income of a society like this, which must appeal to all men and women, amounts to $1,600. It is really a shocking affair."640 words
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Article110 1929-09-18 13 ward'a play "Easy Virtue" is rod the Lawson-Sidney English tnpany excelled themselves m to a moderate audience at the heatre last evening. It deals trance of a woman from Cannes 'tra-respectable county fan^.ly young man whom she married a over m France and the devennga forth dialogue which110 words
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Article31 1929-09-18 13 cement is announced between R.I Pn j; "<tfrey, of the F.M.S. and Miss p otter V' r dau hte r of Mr. and Mr. J. A. shire he Croft Machen, Monmouth-31 words
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Article1889 1929-09-18 13 ARCHDEACON~SWINDET T m REMINISCENCES L Singapore's Opportunities. "Church work i™ mi i wondarfu, op^n^ities T a h S» M f centres where ther^u ere are man y life." here 1S a r eal active church delc^ Sen »W*? wWch Arelthe M.S. niSatth S T'"* for Home1,889 words
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Article453 1929-09-18 13 S.C.F.A. WIN IN SECOND ROUND. Fernandes' Bad Luck S.C.F.A. 4; I.C.F.A. 0. In the first match of the Second round of the S.A.F.A. Cup competition on tho Stadium last evening the I.C.F.A. put up a better show than was expected and with a little luck the score would453 words
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Article392 1929-09-18 13 Safe Landing Near Leper Asylum. When flying over Kuala Lumpur a week ago, says the Malay Mail of Thursday, Mr. Phillips and his passenger noticed a large mine hole near the Leper Hospital and later investigation on the spot led him to decide to try it392 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter919 1929-09-18 14 To the Editor. Sir, It is to be regretted that there ii not unanimity of opinion m regard to the above matter m the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association and the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association. People are, however, entitled to their own opinions and we have no authority919 words
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337 1929-09-18 14 To The Editor, Sir It is, indeed, a great pleasure to have read your report on the encouraging and promising progress achieved by the Singapore Chinese Girls' School; and, of course, due honour and congratulations should be tendered to the supporters, the Board of management,337 words
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Letter204 1929-09-18 14 To th«* Editor. Sir As it is understood that disorderly houses and so-called sly brothels are supposed to be suppressed by the Police m this town, it is difficult to see why others kept m the most open way m other parts of the Town are allowed. I204 words
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Article402 1929-09-18 14 FUTURE OF MOUNT EMILY RESERVOIR. Proposed Swimming Pool. Mount Emily Reservoir, now no longer required for the supply of water to the town, is to serve a new purpose, that of a public park and swimming bath, for which the reservoir's splendid location 117 feet above the402 words
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SUNDAY'S YACHTING.
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Article609 1929-09-18 14 Heavy Rain Squalls. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, the time appointed for the start of the first race for this trophy for A Class over the Club course, there was a flat calm and the four starters, Kathleen, Ella-Dorothy, Tromp and Kilat had great difficulty m609 words
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Article407 1929-09-18 14 In a light breeze with a heavy swell seven boats of the "B" Class faced the starter. Shortly after the start the breeze, what there was of it, became irregular and with heavy nimbus rlouds gathering: to the westward, it was obvious that a Sumatra was approaching.407 words
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Article158 1929-09-18 14 SINGAPORE ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP. Surprises m Early {ou The results m th,. faTa-d *irM lUun,| TV E C v n d r '^k Dickinson li and 1. T. Morita beat K. \v lntt r H. Jack-on beat X.! I J. M. Scoular beat Ml 2•* L Major Playfai, bi lt J.158 words
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Article48 1929-09-18 14 Thirty-ft)ur card- vtl September Monthly M. j <m^ F. V. Boardman EL I. Jones J. Strachan E. L. Morgan The Ball Sweep on BfttOl between F. Boanlmari. \V. I" Doojb and C. L Wyatt all squan und «as won oy C. L. Wyatt J ip48 words
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Article87 1929-09-18 14 The men's monthly mfe] played on Saturday and Sunday 1 four card- were taken out und th« :--lloviai were the nest retun Lieut M. If. F. Wartag \V. Ha\ F. E. Rowland |U Lt.-Col. D. P. Diekim n Major B. .1. B. Buchanan U N Captain \i.87 words
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Article162 1929-09-18 14 With a playing ground at the Thvr Road Police Dep< t and a practice ground on BalestitT Plain (wfcffl ITie!r bers of the Public S«r\ < Ku^'by K. Club are assured a promising uutl forthcoming season. The in>t annual ing- was hold m tfci Munuipa last evening162 words
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Article71 1929-09-18 14 Throe Indians WIN art. H Course on Saturday ju>t hi menoenu-nt of Ikt ifartJ charged m the Polic- Co«rU running: a hook-inaktt Detective sub-insjuM- r I accused men takiner mom > on the course, but when I sent alon»? to invest hi his money refusal.71 words
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Article6365 1929-09-18 15 [Router's Service.] London, Sept. 10. Leader Orlebar has broken the jfi record with 365.8 miles per hour. £Jf Officer Stainforth's speed was 336.3 Lntf an hour. (Editions on the Solent were very un- V ourabk' bad visibility making it very 'Vult for the pilots to keep a straight rse6,365 words
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Article175 1929-09-18 16 Court Sequel to I?imih>> ()ua Father and MM m i'.n assault iMi District .lud'jr. Mi I day. Ft ImMpin d Stag Hviat. work* d Swee Honjr, a hum Cross StrtMt. On U the MNMtd return which ho had i asked by his fath. I he said hi-175 words