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Title Section18 1929-10-02 1 THE Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER, 2, 1929. NO. 2,199.18 words
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Article240 1929-10-02 1 LEADBRS. Tlv Rubber Outlook. 193 India Turning to the Light 193 What Youth Reads 194 Week-end Comment 194 Naval Problems 194 Sociological Experimenting 195 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Defence vs. Aggression. 199 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Fatal end to Seletar Quarrel 198 Lorn runs into crowd 200 Board refuses240 words
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Article172 1929-10-02 1 October 1. M) Tons $103% Gambier 9 1 r Black 47 Tapioca 6 J ,4 Copra Sundried 0.70 Anam No. 2 260 R; c f <am old No. 1. 830 jj Rangota Pintan 260 J: Rangoon Sioka 266 am Broken No. 1. 220 Jj f e, Siam Broken No.172 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article82 1929-10-02 1 Kud r^ M the Hospital. Kuala Lum.ur, on September 28, to Mr. an KhT/J bartered Bank of India, Klan-r. a da ighter. sou^wT n l he 22nd inst dnc^ Xew fcouth Wales, to the wife of Baldwyn Lowick, a HOLLAND.— At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Sept. 23,82 words
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Article43 1929-10-02 1 i<wL INNEB.-OB the 21st September 192J, :.t Victoria, B.C. by the Rev. I),- Joon Campbell, Chaplain to H. M. Forces, William Ii Fsson, son of Charles J. Ksson, of WooJ'ord, London, to Margin Jean Shand, daughter of AMfJii.il oer Innes. Banifshire, Scotland.43 words
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Article38 1929-10-02 1 LOH. On Sept. 25th. 1929, at hi* residence Xion s Gate," 32-1 Pasir Panjan R Road, M,. Ji. H. Loh, 40 years. He leaves behind a wi low, six sons and three daughters to mourn bii V.-«.38 words
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Article334 1929-10-02 1 The last mail from Home with dates up to September 5 arrived by 8.1. on Saturday morning. This mai.l leaves hy P. and O. on Thursday morning. The annual report of the .Municipal Gas department shows an increased profit over the previous year. The new Tek Kha334 words
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Article68 1929-10-02 1 October I. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 IK Bank demand 2 3 16)16 Private credits 8 m.s. I 1 21 32 New York, demand 56 1 i Credits 90 days 58% France, demand 1440 India, T.T. 155% Honp Kong, demand ll 5 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 116% Java, demand68 words
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Article76 1929-10-02 1 Mr. G. T. Peall, accompanied by Mrs. Peall, is proceeding on leave by the Mantua sailing on Thursday. He expects to return to Singapore on June Ist next. Mr. O. E. Venables, M.C.S., M-'cistrato and Chairman of tbe Seremban Sanitary Board, left on Thursday to take up hi? new duties76 words
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Article769 1929-10-02 1 Sept. 2G. j One of the most hopeful things which has been said about the rubber industry for a long time was unquestionably the appeal by Mr. E. B. Davis, at the dinner to Mr. Sieberling, for co-operation between manufacturers and the producers. America in the past769 words
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Article752 1929-10-02 1 Sept. 27. In the welter of the political battle which characterises our public relations with India nowadays there is so much confusion, not merely of thought but also of action, among those who claim to be mainly concerned with India's progress, that the ordinary observer752 words
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Advertisement111 1929-10-02 1 Subscribers ie the "Singapore Free Press" weekly returning from Europe to the Strains by any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of call.111 words
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Article754 1929-10-02 2 Sept. 28. It is notified m a Penang paper that Professor Giilett of the Raffles College, who has been visiting the schools there, suggested that the establishment of a school library, or libraries, might be a useful adjunct to a better understanding of English. This seems an754 words
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Article627 1929-10-02 2 Sept. 30. The Premier left England on Saturday on the crest of a wave of popular enthusiasm which may be mit down to two chief causes. The first of these undoubtedly is the underlying feeling that reduction m world armaments is imperatively necessary and has some prospect of627 words
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Article712 1929-10-02 2 Oct. l. Mr. William Howard Gardiner, who kindly granted Press interviews yesterday m Bi*apa* man standing high mi n tb/ those m the CnhH Unc *< America who an that the affairs of Jto safe keeping on the hirt former Vice-President t J President of the NawTl^Kl United712 words
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Article788 1929-10-02 3 Oct. 2. It is perhaps unfortunate for present day observers that they are so close to the new experiment m living which Russia is conducting, that they are unable either fully to realise or fully to understand it, difficulties which are increased by the unreliable character of much788 words
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Article404 1929-10-02 3 Mr. B. B. Ross has returned from Alor Star to Penang. Mrr. (Dr.) H. O. Hopkins is acting temporarily as Lady Medical Officer, North Kedah. Mr. E. O. S.'Sichel, of the Customs Office, Parit Buntar, is proceeding Home on leave shortly. The appointment of the Hon'ble Mr. C. F. GreenM.M. - 404 words
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Article154 1929-10-02 3 PERAK ENGINEERS' LIVELY DEBATE. Electricity vs. Oil. [From Our Own Correspondent.] aii Ipoh, Sept. 27. il! y debate took P lace at a largely cLttn fT'T f the Engineering aLc* c ation of Perak, on the question of elect! i miners!™* U ?l eatly lnterested th r Ji154 words
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Article207 1929-10-02 3 Film Fan's Midnight Escapade. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Sept. 26. A startling instance of the influence of the cinema on the minds of schoolboys has been brought to ligho as the result of an attempted midnight burglary of a Taiping bungalow on Monday, lt appears that207 words
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Article76 1929-10-02 3 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Sept. 25. The F.M.S. Court of Apeal here has dismissed the appeal against a Selangor decision refusing bail to Arumugam Pillay, the second accused m the Mentakab post office case who was sentenced to four years rigorous imprisonment and wanted bail as76 words
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Article47 1929-10-02 3 Second Machine's Bumpy Trip. I FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT, j Hang kok, Sept. 29. The Dutch air-mail arrived from Akyab 'his afternoon. She found very bumpy flying over the mountains en route to Bangkok. She is leaving for Medan direct to-mor-row at daybreak.47 words
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Article30 1929-10-02 3 Impressive Memorial Services. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT.) Bangkok, Sept. 29. Impressive services were held at Christ Church and the American Church to-day m memory of Prince Mahidol.30 words
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Article28 1929-10-02 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Sept. 24. In view of flood losses a survey of stocks of rice throughout the country is being made.28 words
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Article26 1929-10-02 3 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Sept. 25. It is officially stated that the reports of devastation caused by floods m Northern Siam are exaggerated.26 words
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Article106 1929-10-02 3 Andrew Currie Cup Competition. In the first round of the above competition played on the Keppei links: Miss Webster beat Mrs. W. H. S. Clark. Mrs. Booty beat Mrs. English. Mrs. Adams beat Mrs. C. J. Smith. Lady Colina Hussey beat Mrs. G. V. Allen. Mrs. A.106 words
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Article886 1929-10-02 3 Satisfactory Reduction of Production Costs. The annual general meeting of Brunei United Plantations, Ltd., was held yesterday m the French Pank Buildings. Mr. Lee Chim Tuan presided and others present were Mr. C. V. Bailey and Mr. W. A. Fell. In moving the adoption of the report and886 words
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Article75 1929-10-02 3 A triple tragedy m the Foreign Legion is reported. Lieutenant Frandon of the Ist Regiment, stationed m Syria, dismissed his orderly, a native of Cambodia. The Cambodian, when the lieutenant was absent, went into the kitchen and shot dead the orderly who had replaced him. Then he attacked Mme. Frandon,75 words
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Article680 1929-10-02 4 THE INTERVIEW WITH MR. GARDINER. Our Readers' Views. We publish below two letters from readers on the interview which Mr. W. IL Gardiner, the President of the American Nayy League, gave to the Free Press and which we published yesterday morning. "THE REAL QUESTION/ To the Editor. Sir,680 words
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181 1929-10-02 4 Sir, It was quite an astounding interview that appeared m your paper this morning m regard to Naval Disarmament which was given by a Naval expert of the U.S.A. Well, it interests many what would have been his tone if he were asked181 words
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Article20 1929-10-02 4 Mr. J. W. Davidson, Honorary General Commissioner of the Rotary International, who is visiting Malaya, is expected m Ipoh shortly.20 words
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Article892 1929-10-02 4 CURIOUS CHEATING CASE. An Appeal Fails. The Muar Assizes opened before I^r. Justice McCabe Reay. The Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. R. Moor, appeared for the Crown. The civil cases had been disposed of at a special sitting held a fortnight agt). Isnin bin Budin, formerly the clerk-in^ charge892 words
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Article380 1929-10-02 4 MISS SIDNEY'S BRILLIANT SATIRE. "Business First." The most welcome point about A. A. Milne's rather weak play Business First which the La wson- Sidney English Comedy Company presented to a disappointing house at the Victoria Theatre last night is the fact that it furnishes Beryl Sidndy yet another380 words
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Article144 1929-10-02 4 Golf. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Malacca, Sept. 27. In the semi-final of the Mixed Foursomes tournament for prizes presented by the hon'ble Mr. B. W. Elles. Mrs. Q. C. S. Rabjohn and Charles Milne Keat Mr. and MYs. J. D. Sanderson by 1 hole. In the other semi-final144 words
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Article238 1929-10-02 4 There was a large gathering present at the Memorial Hall yesterday morning when the Presbyterian Church Bazaar was opened by Mrs. John Scott, wife of the Colonial Secretary. The bazaar was organised to assist thfc Church funds and to help meet the heavy expenditure incurred by the238 words
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Article46 1929-10-02 4 A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Chinese storekeeper of the name of Tan Eu Eng, who was employed by Messrs. Sime Darby and Company Ltd. The warrant was applied for as the result of the discovery of defalcations amounting to46 words
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Article17 1929-10-02 4 Mr. A. S. LiHwrne of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company is on a visit to Ipoh.17 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article227 1929-10-02 4 MALAYA AND INDIAN AIR MAIL. To the Editor. Sir.— lt may later** on September 1 1 ltl pl letter to Torkshire I, handed to the p0.,,,.;,. I thaw day and, ac „r notices, the aeroplan. should have reached fte ™T' In the MUi he letter would ha. tion before 4227 words
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Article188 1929-10-02 4 To the Editor. Sir— ln the inter, Of Badminton m Singsp >n following remark v wil, t The Singapor, Bad under the control f tl is really retarding tl. nr.c vities of other Badni Singapore. Those Badaiiatoa i v ifllliurf with the S.B.A. pa> yea $10 and also188 words
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Article78 1929-10-02 4 Low Scoria* The Singapore ISSJi event on the Bu^it 1 afternoon. UafottOS r were not very good affected thereby. Lt E ed the side. Nt resultor Shanghai have y. Sgrt. F. M. (Iros>f Lt. E. i. McCall S I Pte. J. Zuzartc S A < Cpl. J. F.78 words
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Article14 1929-10-02 4 Mr. Tan Hock Ann. D Supreme Court. Penang h* pore on transf e r14 words
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Article598 1929-10-02 5 !rtIRSUAI, SWriaiuiH 26, 1929. D USUN WHO HAS KILLED 500 CROCODILES. A Stairway Made of Heads. Bakil ong belongs to the Tindakan tribe 0 t Qusuns which inhabit the Kamangsi Biver A 'hich is a tributary of the Labuk Kiu He is the headman of his village and ha-598 words
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Article187 1929-10-02 5 \n Increased Profit. T annual report of the Municipal Gas «rtment shows that the amount of gas 'nufactured was 848,466,000 cubic feet Wl f OOO the previous year. Of ity manufactured 26.1 was water lorific value of the gas supplied ish thermal units. The cost of including187 words
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Article59 1929-10-02 5 H. Owen as Coroner an in- ath s at Malacca on Friday into Found amil boy of four y ears of tat,'' WeU noar the factory of Ber- J r evidence by the father, Ithel ista te, and the coolie who Jtet nr, n Mr McLernon said that there (iM.M. - 59 words
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Article441 1929-10-02 5 THE FREYBERG TROPHY RACE. Betsy First Home. eig°ht B S cra d s a s y bo a t morning the fuU of for the til ts LT n to h^^ 10.10 a.m for thi making a start at for the Frevbe^ 552? f the series to get away441 words
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Article340 1929-10-02 5 The Memory of Mr. Cook. The dedication of the new Tek Kha Christian Church m Prinsep Street, of which the corner stone was laid by the Rev. W. Murray on Dec. Ist, 1928, was impressively performed yesterday when, at the same time, the new pastor, Rev. Tan340 words
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Article93 1929-10-02 5 44 Jews to be Charged with Murder. London, Sept. 17. Jerusalem.— Forty^four Jews, who were captured at a Haifa flour mill during the riots and imprisoned m the Citadel of Acre, are being formally charged with murder by premeditated shooting. The District Commissioner informed .a delegation93 words
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Article855 1929-10-02 5 MALAYS' VITAL MISSED PENALTY. Kendall's Memorable Debut. fK Th^ U f h the match between the S.C C and he Malays at the Stadium last evening "n packTwlth 1 f thG Sin^ POre CUP ~~t packed with so many thrills as when the decis vT met855 words
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Article59 1929-10-02 5 Dr. G. W. Ridout, D.D., Ph.D., Professor of Theology, Asbury, U.S.A., delivered an interesting address before the members and friends of the Chinese Young Men's Society, says Tuesday's Malay Mail. There was also a good number of Chinese ladies present and with Dr. Ridout on the platform was the Rev.59 words
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Article319 1929-10-02 5 SCOTTS HARD-WON FIGHT WITH CAMPOLO. Referee and Judges Disagree. [neuter's Service.] London, Sept. 24. Phil Scott, the British heavyweight, beat Vittorio Campolo, the Argentinian, on points m their 10-rounds fight m the elimination contest for the world title m New York last night. Ebbettsfield, Sept. 24. There was a319 words
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Article27 1929-10-02 5 French Holder Loses Title. Hertford, Connecticut, Sept. 24. In a world's featherweight championship contest the Italian-American, Battalino, beat the French title-holder, Routis, on points.27 words
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Article284 1929-10-02 5 The following is the Directors' report to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting en Oct. Ist at Evatt and Company's at noon: The net profit for the year amounts to $26,649.04 (as against $27,168.72 for last year) to which must be added the balance284 words
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Article178 1929-10-02 5 The following is the directors' report to be presented to the shareholders at the meeting of Tambalak Rubber Estates on October sth at Derrick and Company's at noon: The profit for the year is $30,743.55 to which has to be added the balance of $21, 677.19 brought178 words
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Article471 1929-10-02 6 FATAL END TO SELETAR QUARREL. Bengali Charged With Murder. Another murder case came before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) at the Assizes yesterday when a Bengali claimed trial on a charge m regard to which it was alleged that he fatally stabbed a Tamil who tried to471 words
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Article176 1929-10-02 6 Sir Henry Seffrave's Success at Venice. Venice, Sept. 14. Sir Henry Segrave won the first day's racing m the Volpi Cup m Miss England. His average speed was 55.35 miles per hour. Miss America VII piloted by Gar Wood's brother, Phil W T ood, struck Miss England176 words
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Article115 1929-10-02 6 The following is the final list of Subscription for 1928-1929. Previously acknowledged $9,119.21 Crossword Puzzles 162.00 Anonymous 70.00 T. A. Curran-Sharp (Klang) 10.25 Anonymous 20.00 Per. Mrs. E. J. Peal (Penang) 400.00 Charity Football Match at Stadium 153.95 J. M. Sime 250.00 Anonymous "Johan" 25X)0 E. S.115 words
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Article274 1929-10-02 6 "The Whirligig." The Warwick Revue Company returned with all their old vigour and verve to the Victoria Theatre last night when they gave an appreciative audience an assortment of their most talented numbers under the head of The Whirligig. The show was largely a re-hash of The274 words
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Article158 1929-10-02 6 The Late Mr. J. G. McLeod. The death /iccurred at the General Hospital on Tuesday of Mr. John G. McLeod. of Bintan Estate, Rhio, after a short illness, at the early age of 28. The funeral, took place at the Bidadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Stephen158 words
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Article311 1929-10-02 6 What Should He Done At the last meeting of the Malacca Municipal body the case of the disposition of a convicted employee's Provident Fund contributions came up for discussion. The matter is reported as follows m the Malacca Guardian: A good deal of argument, the details311 words
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Article136 1929-10-02 6 Eleven boats entered for Sunday's race at the Port Dickson Yacht Club and 10 started:—jNereid (W. H. Wood and Garside), Wattle (Parker), Weona (Leslie and Steele), Wendy (Thompson and Blackman), Waless (H. Maund and G. Maund), Buaya (Brown and O. H. Wood), Barbara (Shields and Frodsham),136 words
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Article382 1929-10-02 6 Week-End Golf Match. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Malacca, Sept. 23. A match was played on Saturday and Sunday, between the Malacca Golf Club and Mr. Jack Murray's team, and resulted m the visitors being defeated by 8 matches to 6. The detailed results are as follows, visiting players382 words
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Article562 1929-10-02 6 There is no alteration m price to record m either Tin or Rubber during the past week. Advices from London anticipate a decrease m the visible supply of Tin for September of about 1,000 tons, but with the monetary outlook at home somewhat obscure, little movement m562 words
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Article630 1929-10-02 6 MALAY Y. M. ASSO( IATU|v AT SUN(;k.\l ,0N Opening Ceremony (Our Malay Coins,,. Since th- Malay ,'n„, m Singapore about five w objects of helping memt munity especially ln 1n; many such societies ha\, various parts of the a Ul *d H shows that the Malay H to630 words
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Article15 1929-10-02 6 i 7s I Captain G. H. Fn .Jf fr*' I Penang on Monday Singapore. I15 words
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Article758 1929-10-02 7 DEFENCE VS. AGGRESSION. Trt the Editor. Sir.— The crux of the situation now existing between China and Russia may be succinctly expressed m the terms of "Defence mmt. Aggression." According to irrefutable facts, so far as we can gather from news dispatcher and cablegrams, emanating from758 words
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Article118 1929-10-02 7 following action was taken at a £**»H5 of Committee No. 7. held on 'Member 20th. Approved pos t of Assistant Water EngiUM FKcial Works) as from January Ist., veal with survey of Water Catchment at Gunong Pulai. with revised Government 'XJ- and passage regulations, decided that v^ul,T k118 words
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Article120 1929-10-02 7 The Heir to the Throne. PRESS SERVICE.-COPYRIGHT.i Th* Aooiu i_ Bangkok, Sept. 25. been olZl^^Z^T weekend 1 T en -V •nißh necefsitoto Ught l hat his visit to VhT t the cai *ellation of the Kini «u1 o a,tB f Their Majesties the inr^u?' Siam120 words
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Article533 1929-10-02 7 Sunday, Sept. 15. His Excellency and Lady Clifford attended High Mass at the Cathedral of the Good bhepherd at 8 a.m. and afterwards paid the Right Reverend Emile Barillon, Bishop of Malacca, a visit of congratulation on his Silver Jubilee, being the 25th year of his episcopate, and533 words
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Article109 1929-10-02 7 Robert Homer Cherry, an "old boy" of the Anglo-Chinese School Singapore, graduated from State College, Pennsylvania, m June as an Electro-Chemical Engineer, and has entered the research department of a widely known firm of manufacturers of scientific instruments m the city of Philadelphia. He will be living with his parents,109 words
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Article149 1929-10-02 7 p vl* Sln ?apore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 935 th auction yesterday when there were catalogued 1,916,964 lbs.; 855.79 tons. Offered 1,553,950 lbs.; 693.73 tons. Sold 1,206,818 lbs.; 538.75 tons. If ndon 10 3-16 d. New York 19% eta. me next auction, will be149 words
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Article69 1929-10-02 7 Reconstruction Scheme Being Prepared. IFREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT. London, Sept. 25. At a meeting of the Ampang Company it was stated that liabilities total £31,000 and that a further £15,000 is required to make the company a success, the alternative being liquidation. A scheme of reconstruction69 words
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Article513 1929-10-02 7 The following is the nineteenth annual report of the Directors to the shareholders ot Bukit Jelotong Rubber Estates. Ltd. to be presented at the annual meeting to be held on Oct. 3rd at Malacca. The profit for the year after providing for Directors' Fees and depreciation on513 words
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Article95 1929-10-02 7 How a Chinese entered the house of a Eurasian family and robbed one of the occupants, a lady, after throwing pepper m her face, was related to the District Judge yesterday, when the Chinese, who was arrested by a servant employed by a neighbour, was tried and convicted. Mrs. J.95 words
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Article896 1929-10-02 7 CHINESE QUALIFY FOR THE FINAL. Welch Lose Hard Game. 3CF.A 3; Welch 1. The Welch went down fighting at the Stadium yesterday afternoon against the S.C.F.A. who, by their three one victory over the soldiers, qualified to meet tht> S.C.C. m the final of the S.A.F.A. Cup competition.896 words
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Article54 1929-10-02 7 Dr. Yeates, of Rim Estate, left last week on a trip to Brastagi, says the Malacca Guardian. Mrs. Yeates has had attacks of malaria for some time for which she received treatment m a Nursing Home m Singapore, and it is hoped that the change to Sumatra will quite set54 words
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Article693 1929-10-02 8 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1929. A CARELESS MUNICIPAL LORRY DRIVER. Evidence From a Stretcher. Lying on a stretcher which was placed across Counsels' table a witness gave evidence at the Assizes, before the Chief Justice yesterday, when. Angkapa, an Indian driver of a Municipal road watering lorry, was charged693 words
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Article147 1929-10-02 8 Last Year's Increase. The report of the Municipal building survey department for last year which incidentally seems to have taken a long time m the printing since it was dated at the beginning of May states that increased work throughout the year was mainly with domestic buildings. During147 words
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Article48 1929-10-02 8 In the account of the "New Chinese Church" m Wednesday's issue, the name of the new pastor was given as the Rev. Tan Leng Tien. It should be the Rev. Quek Keng Hun. The Rev. Tan Leng Tien, who has resided here for many years, conducted the ceremony.48 words
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Article648 1929-10-02 8 BOARD REFUSES MANY APPLICATIONS. Need for Station Hotel. All but one of six applications for new third class licences Were refused by the Licensing Justices at a meeting of the Board m the District Court yesterday. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, District Judge and First Magistrate, presided, supported648 words
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Article167 1929-10-02 8 Dr. Sze m Singapore. His Excellency Dr. Sze, who is on his way to London as Ambassador, came ashore at Singapore with his wife yesterday from the Kitano Maru. The party were met by Mr. Chick, A.D.C. to His Excellency the Governor, and Mr. Tong Lav,167 words
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Article35 1929-10-02 8 The marriage took place at Singapore on September 12th., 1929 by Special Licence between Roland M. Pearce, only son of Mrs! b. Lovett of Singapore and the late Edward Pearce of Melbourne, and Stella Dent35 words
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Article129 1929-10-02 8 FOUR FEET OF WATER IN GOPENG. An Unsuspected Menace. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Sept. 26. The first flood of the Kinta River avoided Ipoh and is concentrating on Gopeng, twelve miles to the southward on the tr ink road to Kuala Lumpur, where a streamlet, hitherto never129 words
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Article276 1929-10-02 8 "Step This Way." "Step This Way" was the announcement made by the Warwick Revue Company and a large audience took the entertainers at their word and was not sorry. A number of very bright and enjoyable items were crowded into the programme offered at the Victoria Theatre276 words
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Article169 1929-10-02 8 An Elaborate and Comprehensive Publication. Mr. H. F. Knapp, F.R.G.S.. a well-known journalist and publicity expert, who is spending a few days m Singapore prior tc migrating further East, is one of the most successful propagandists of the day and has a series of popular169 words
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271 1929-10-02 8 A splendid tribute to the work of Mr. N. H. P. Whitley as Deputy Public Prosecutor, was paid by the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, at the conclusion of the Assizes yesterday. Before leaving the bench, His Lordship, addressing the D.P.P., said: "I understand271 words
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Article225 1929-10-02 8 LIM BON(; SOOS si < tl IN HONG KON? 001 Straits Pair Lose l)o übles f [FREE PRESS BBtVh r ri Following I lm H,, n ning the singles ehampi, rament at North Iv Honda (who won th,M he and John Lim men lr hies final by and225 words
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Article361 1929-10-02 8 Mr. G. R. H. WrnVt Reminiscent,-. Recollections of thr I •lays, when the links 0 Hoodings estate; jung junfk overridden With wild pig orbit n i <>uld be shot and run to earth m thi Det I'l hoi the formation of the < iasts, one of whom361 words
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Article14 1929-10-02 8 Mr. K. M. Coomarasamy. •> who has been on I bl has returned to Ipoh.14 words
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Article816 1929-10-02 9 TOTE DEVELOPMENT POSSIBLE. Reasonable Bet for Owners. One way and another there has been a good deal of discussion m racing circles of ]at< mi n regard to certain aspects of the financial side of the sport. Roughly, it may be taken that the sweeps were instituted, m816 words
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Article162 1929-10-02 9 Yesterday's Matches at S.C.C. Tf f interest m six-a-side soccer is no han m past years was shewn yestery evening when the first matches m the were played. The results as follow:— T *> "naid's Team (A. Donald, W. T. Cherry, Talhaem, L. G. Robertson, A. P. Goldan.162 words
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Article835 1929-10-02 9 Assistant <tZZX has J been a PPomted an rant Su Penntendant of Police. Caotein dt\vh!*> has been a PPointed acting ptam wh,ls t m command of S. R. A. (v) ««SSBSk^R provides for the year complete the provision mmftmmT^^i^ (Ho "c K m, i tlme on835 words
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Article803 1929-10-02 9 A Development Scheme. The following circular has been issued tv shareholders m Lunas Rubber Estates: At the last annual general meeting of this Company the Chairman referred to the fact that much of the rubber planted on the Company's Estate was attaining, or had attained, its prime803 words
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Article98 1929-10-02 9 At a meeting of the Penang Chinese Creditors' Sub-Committee m connection with the affairs of the firm of T.S.N. comprising Messrs. C. Tatto, Lim Seng Hooi, Heah Seng Whatt, Ong Joo Sun and Soo Hoo Hong, which was held yesterday, says Thursday's Straits Echo,98 words
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Article16 1929-10-02 9 Mr. McLeod, Principal, King Edward VII School, Taiping, is leaving on transfer to Penang next week.16 words
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Article844 1929-10-02 9 MUSLIM STUDENTS AID SOCIETY. New Hon. Secretary Appointed. (By Our Muslim Correspondent). There are many Muslim clubs m Singapore but most of them confine themselves Ito sporting activities, especially football. One or two, such as the Moslem Association and the Anjuman-i-Islam, tool; some part m local matters Muslim844 words
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Article30 1929-10-02 9 Tn the final of the Sandakan Golf Championship, played on 7th September, Mr. F. D. Hunter beat the Honourable Mr Justice Sherlock by 7 and 5.— 8 N B Herald.30 words
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Article534 1929-10-02 10 A CURIOUS DOCUMENTARY POINT. Appeal Upheld. Mr. Justice Deane gave judgment m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday upon the appeal of L. E. Vass against the decision of the official Assignee rejecting his proofs m the bankruptcy of Mary Bristow. The proofs, it will be recalled were certain 1.0.Us which534 words
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Article141 1929-10-02 10 Preliminary Results. The preliminary heats of three of the junior events m connection with the Y.M. CA. swimming carnival were swum off at the Pool, Fort Canning yesterday evening and resulted as follow: 80 Yards Free Style Schoolboys Championship: Heat I:— Tan Wee Chwee 1, Lim Chong141 words
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Article157 1929-10-02 10 In the annual football competition of the Friendly Sporting Association held during August and September, "C" team (captained by Tan Chwee Tiong) came out winners with 11 points, while "B" team (captained by Tan Tian Peng) and "D" team (captamed by Tan Chwee Teck) tied for second157 words
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Article350 1929-10-02 10 TRAGIC FAREWELL AT EAST WHARF. A Plucky Rescue Attempt. Despite a courageous attempt at rescue by an official of the Harbour Board, a young officer of the X.P.M. steamer, Merkus, was drowned m the harbour near the East Wharf on Thursday night. The victim of the tragedy350 words
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113 1929-10-02 10 PORT SWETTENHAM MARINERS' CLU B FUND. Previously acknowledged $8,581.01 Mr. Eu fong Sen 50.00 Lt. Commander Amcotts 242.52 Messrs. East Asiatic Co.. Ltd., 100.00 St. Andrews Society 25.00 E. L. K. r>o.oo Frank Mustard 25.00 St. Mary's Church. K. L. 81.00 St. George's Church, Penang 13. '>6 H. I>. Clark113 words
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Article109 1929-10-02 10 The following is the result of Mixed Foursomes, played on Tuesday. Eleven cards were taken out and the following were the best returned: Mr. C. A. Scott and Mrs. G. A. Stephenson, -47 B\£ 38% Lt. W. Glendinning and Mrs. Barlow, 44 514 38% Major and Mrs.109 words
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Article176 1929-10-02 10 Mr. Shih's Mission m England. Mr. Alfred Shih, the Chinese Ambassador to London, who passed through Singapore on Thursday was entertained by the Chinese Consul-General at the Southern Hotel and those present included many well-known Chinese and pressmen. In the course of the banquet and after a speech176 words
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Article1729 1929-10-02 10 THE TOWN HALL ORGAN PROPOSAL. Compromise Reached. The President (Mr. R. Farrer), presided over the ordinary monthly meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners which was held m the Municipal Board Room yesterday afternoon and there were also present Messrs. J. W. Harries, L. C. Margohouth, E. A. Brown,1,729 words
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Article18 1929-10-02 10 Our Bangkok correspondent that the German Charge d'Affain* n* tered hospital, where ho will et on for appendicitis.18 words
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Article1281 1929-10-02 11 Q H icq»^ <9 HVt homine nostri eat farrage libelU Juvenal. Sot very much has been heard of late about our triends of the Tin Producers' As<ociatun but recent reierences m the fcckafcal Tress make it easy to realise what complicated business this rationalisation js One1,281 words
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Article259 1929-10-02 11 Warwick Company's Splendid Form. Round Urt „SSTth°e n y^ c Merry G°and their "eneiri" „it lV ,ctoria Theatre, form evervon» y beiDg m splendid thH„ s :rThofe e^ u^ y d nd ai, r neu varieties of +u« and dl Ps and -c e/perL^d Re^R more droll than259 words
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Article342 1929-10-02 11 Sequel to Dismissal of 80 Coolies. An alleged attack upon an Asiatic rond inspector by a coolie employed by the Municipality m the presence of a crowd of about eighty workmen who had just previously received notice was unfolded m the District Court before Mr. C. H.342 words
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Article741 1929-10-02 11 Dividend of 5 Per Cent. The eighteenth annual general meeting of Selangor Coconuts Ltd. was held at the registered office of the Company, No. 1 Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, 21, the chairman, Mr. W. A. Stanton, presiding. In the course of his speech" he said: Had741 words
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Article124 1929-10-02 11 Criminal Breach of Trust Charge. S. V. Vengadasalam Pillay, a well-known moneylender m Singapore, having his place of business at Tank Road, was charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of jewellery valued at $2,875, and with falsely representing that two promissory notes were genuine, thereby124 words
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Article83 1929-10-02 11 We are reliably informed, says the Malacca Guardian, that Malacca is to have a stadium on the ground adjoining and just beyond the Kubu Plain. Although the plan is as yet m its embryonic stage, men of capital have become interested and a syndicate will very shortly be formed to83 words
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Article255 1929-10-02 11 Drop m Taxi Licences. During last year the gross revenue of the Municipal Vehicles Registration Department totalled nearly a million and a quarter dollars, which was over $54,000 more than the previous year, tho increase being accounted for by motor lorries, additional taxation on buses and revenue from255 words
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Article650 1929-10-02 11 Mr. R. N. Shannon, of Kampong Kamun- ting Tin Dredging, Taiping. is ihortly leavl mg for Home on holiday. M.M. Intimation has been received by cable that Mr. M. R. Menon of the V.M.C.A. has paaaed the First Part of the Final Examination of the Corporation of Accountants, Glasgow I650 words
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354 1929-10-02 12 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1929. THE SULTAPT OF JOHORE. RETURN FROM EUROPEAN HOLIDAY. Much Better for the Trip. Looking very fit and healthy after his six months holiday m Europe, H.H. the Sultan of Johore greeted with evident delight large numbers of Malay friends and acquaintances on board the French mail354 words
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268 1929-10-02 12 There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night when the Warwick Revue Company gave their final performance, the excellent collection of group numbers, songs and dances and Mr. Selwyn Driver's speciality at the piano, being much enjoyed. The gallery crowd were268 words
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Article151 1929-10-02 12 Interesting: Presentation A pleasing function took place at the Singapore Club on Saturday evening, when, at a dinner given by the directors of the Straits Times Press, Ltd. and attended by Singapore journalists, presentations were made to Mr. A. P. Ager, manager of the151 words
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Article67 1929-10-02 12 Mr. D. R. Swaine has assumed the duties of Principal, King Edward VII School, Taiping. Inspector Lewis from Bukit Tengah will succeed Mr. Williams as a Detective Inspector. Inspector W. Mathews of the Relau Police Station will be leaving for home on furlough by the Mantua on December 26 and67 words
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Article275 1929-10-02 12 SWIMMING CLUB "AT HOME." Large Crowd m Spite of Rain. In spite of the rain there was a very large crowd of members and guests at the Swimming Club's "at home" on Saturday, and again m spite of the heavy sea there were encouraging entries for all the swimming275 words
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Article359 1929-10-02 12 New Junior Record. A large number of spectators was present at the V.M.C.A. Pool, Fort Canning, on Saturday afternoon to witness the tenth annuai swimming championship carnival of the V.M.C.A. Fortunately the threatening rain held off and the programme was can ied out without any hitch. The359 words
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Article145 1929-10-02 12 Fine of $1,200 for Avoiding Duty on Alum. A case of an unusual nature came up for hearing yesterday morning m the local Police Court, says the Malay Mail of Friday, before Mr. G. H. Nash, when a young Chinese Lee Man, was produced on a charge145 words
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Article38 1929-10-02 12 On Wednesday afternoon at Batu Gajah a large gathering assembled at the Mission House, adjacent to the Church of St. Joseph, Ipoh, to bid farewell to Rev. J. N. Maury on his impending departure on transfer to Seremban.38 words
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Article105 1929-10-02 12 IPOH ROADS UNDER WATER. The Kinta Rising. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. Sept. 2S. Ipoh was threatened with its first flood of the season to-day, when the Sungei Pari on one side of the town rose five feet, covering the Selibin Road, where a wedding at the105 words
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Article159 1929-10-02 12 Bukit Timah and Orchard Roads Submerged. Several districts m Singapore were tinder water yesterday as the result of the heavy rains on Saturday and Sunday. Stretches of Bukit Timah road were covered, the canal being unable to carry the abnormal flow and motor cars and other vehicle-159 words
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Article315 1929-10-02 12 Ship's Cook m Difficulties. Commander C. A. Peal. Harbour Master. Penang, is just now enquiring into a somewhat unusual ease, says Thursday's Pinang Gazette. By the Dutch steamer De Haan which arrived m Penang there was 1 rought from Sal ang Mr. Humphreys, stated to be315 words
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91 1929-10-02 12 Sikh Driver Fined. In the second Court yesterday a Sikh taxi driver named Mounsha Singh was charged before Mr. Williams with offering a bribe to a public servant, Chief Inspector J. H. Holliman. The accused was taken out m his car on the morning of91 words
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Article119 1929-10-02 12 The health statement for the week ending September 21st. shows that 254 deaths occurred m the Municipal area giving a mortality rate of 27.54 compared with 24.61, m the preceding week and 25.50 m the corresponding week of last year. Deducting 15 deaths of persons who had been less than119 words
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Article518 1929-10-02 12 THE SELANGOR v Try! RACKS. ll>, N Some Upsets 0 f K orin [From Our Own < Th There was a 1a,,. opening of the Selar meeting here to-day, tbe ly being fine although i (V rtur *t*. of rain spoilt the rai event. After the compa. atning518 words
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Article1014 1929-10-02 13 (ompany's Increased Business. Ihe annual meeting 0 the Singapore Cold stcrage Co. Ltd. was held at the offices of Hessr* Boustead and Co., on Saturday, at uhidi Mr. F. R. Heron presided. The chkirnian was supported by Messrs. W. H. MacKiegor, B. C. H. Johnson, W. B.1,014 words
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Article386 1929-10-02 13 PUBL KrlK 1 I ces win MRST GAME. A.P.C. XV Beaten. Pubhc Serves. lpu Af ter the midrf„ ptsground at W»' f'" Sat «rday the would have been?e ry R h °:?d therWis condition for tho !I was ln excellent f^Pore Ru °by^L2T*S match of the SW Jd Public386 words
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Article36 1929-10-02 13 Saigon Beat Bangkok. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT. 1 Bangkok, Sept. 21). In the inter-port Rugby match played here to-day Saigon proved much superior to Bangkok, although they only won by 5 points to 3.36 words
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404 1929-10-02 13 Chinese Traders Entertained. A notable instance of the spirit of friendly co-operaticn which persists between Chinese and English traders m Malaya was given at a gathering m .Singapore on Saturday evening when, to mark the formation of the firm of Caldbeck, Macgregor, and Co., Ltd.404 words
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Article864 1929-10-02 13 BUILDING DECAY. MEETING OP CHEMISTRY INSTITUTE. Dr. Madgwick's Lecture. A meeting of the local section of the Institute of Chemistry was held on September to X*' at the Co,le c of Medicine, when Dr E. Madgwick, Professor of Physics at Raffles college, addressed the members on864 words
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Article166 1929-10-02 13 Two Men Shot Down. A clash between rival secret society gan.cs resulted m two Chinese being shot Jown by gunmen during last week-end. At the junction of Mosque Street and New Bridge Road on Saturday night, a Cantonese was attacked by two other Chinese armed with revolvers.166 words
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Article343 1929-10-02 13 Referring to the firm's dredge construction operations the Uniteers Magazine says: tnis stage it is safe to admit that our early attempts at building dredges were not too successful. There was more m it than we thought; we had to buy our experience. That we now343 words
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Article269 1929-10-02 13 The following is the report by the Directors to the seventh ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on Saturiay, October sth, m the Registered Office of the Company, 4 Fort Road, Malacca. After charging all secretarial and ofuce expenses to revenue, the year's working resulted269 words
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Article106 1929-10-02 13 The many friends he left behind m Malaya upon his retirement last Januaiv will learn with deep regret of the death at home from septic pneumonia of Mr A. W Brodie, late manager of the Aerated Water Department of Messrs. Fraser and Neave Ltd.106 words
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Article2429 1929-10-02 14 ANGLO-AMERICAN OUTLOOK DISCUSSED. Mr. W. H. Gardiner's Criticisms. A whole-hearted condemnation of Great Britain's attitude towards Naval Disarmament m general and a naval agreement with the United States m particular and an assertion that informed circles m America understand and appreciate Great Britain's economic position much better than2,429 words
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Article102 1929-10-02 14 The following is the list of donations received up to noon, September 30th. Already acknowledged $13,878.22 Tan Swee Hoe (Batu Pahat) 100.00 Persenangan Stia Club 30.00 Siew Sin Sia Society 20.00 Lim Boon Haw (Penang) 300.00 Malay Gurus Association (Malacca) 100.00 Chinese Community of Taiping per Dr.102 words
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Article130 1929-10-02 14 The following is the report by the Directors to the annual general meeting of shareholders of Bukit K.B. Rubber Compary to be held at 4, Fort Road, Malacca, on Oct. 7th. at noon. The profit for the ye^vr (subject to directors' fees) amounts to $844.38; Brought130 words
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Article73 1929-10-02 14 The marriage of Mr. Foong Yew San, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Seng Yin of Ipoh, to Miss Yoong Wai Choong, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yoong Sau Nam of Ipoh, was celebrated according to the reformed style m the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Hall, Ipoh,73 words
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Article397 1929-10-02 14 WEATHER BEATS ihd, COMPETITORS. 1^- Busy Day for b ''HUH The weather has from kind on Sunday have been sailed m with strong winds. n Last Sunday it ran,,.) m {urr dawn to tiffin time. T h, 1 I X fr were:— For the "A" (fai tV fi «v,..397 words
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Article85 1929-10-02 14 At a meeting of the north and io£t Johore Rugby Clubs, held m the Johon Civil Service Club on Saturday, the folk** ing officials were elected Mi Honourable Mr. K. Bfaa* 0.8. E.; dent Mr. B. I. R Barton. I aptain Mr 1 B. Dudgeon; Vice-Captain Mr85 words
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Article46 1929-10-02 14 Mr. .1. F. Maegtegor. direvt of Messrs. Caldbeck, M Ltd., was entertainod on T the Selangor Wine and ciation by Uemnx, KwM Co., Chin Hak ano Loong Hing KoßgtL to which Mr. Maei Among those prest nt mem Bl ano Mr. Lye Bwm Onn. M. M.M.M. - 46 words
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Article175 1929-10-02 14 At the ipoh Mfcgtota* day morning Mr. 1. I WW* toms Department, chared I Bkm Wong Yoon with selling t Government chandu within* Saturday last. The eecttsei m guilty, was fined $75 with tl of one month's rigorous imprisoning fewer than IS park.: chandu were found m hi.< jm they175 words
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Article5119 1929-10-02 15 Pfßei.ter's Service.] London, Sept. 25, ir Erie Geddes, speaking at the annual meeting of Imperial Airways Limited, said tte mail traffic on the India route was not increasing te rapidly as was hoped. The problem of providing landing ground iccommodatioo for passengers was only loluble gradually. It would be5,119 words
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Article74 1929-10-02 16 A Penang two-seater P. 2614 was badly damaged m Northam Road late on Friday night, says the Pinang Gazette. It wr driven by a Mr. Collins. It is stated that m tX n VO ±t a ricksha the car kidded into a tree. The ricksha suffered no serious damage but74 words
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Article1340 1929-10-02 16 SPLENDID MATCH ENDS IN A DRAW. Last Minute Penalty Goal. S.C.C 1 S.C.F.A 1. The S.A.F.A. Cup final was fought out to a draw before a record crowd at the Stadium- yesterday afternoon. The Chinese goal was scored from a penalty when it seemed that only a1,340 words
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Article18 1929-10-02 16 As members <»f proceed up-country 01 1 1 I being made to arranc morrow or Thursda\.18 words
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Article137 1929-10-02 16 Judge Thinks Sentence T«m> Fenien: Mr. Jmtia Parrti Mai Prichard. and Mr. Justice 1 r son formed the Beach af determine the app< ll F.M.S. Railways, vrfco Selangor Aiaim and lento years' rigorous m:: Times of Malaya. Mr. J. L Wood-. Ipoh, appeared »>n bl I I137 words
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Article68 1929-10-02 16 The chettv ea-e al on for s< 4 me consid. close this morning ll I Police Court, say- when Mr. H. Nash judgment discharg the chettv witnesses m I of the car which met ait sentenced to underg ment each subject to Judge m connection by them68 words
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Article41 1929-10-02 16 r'hfll Rev. Philip ftrowi Saints' Church, Taiping •ceding Home, and 111 vited to tea at th. I last Saturday, nfcere r*» pleasant time with H 11 and the Raja Pen, present were the H l and his wife and Raj* K«41 words