The Straits Budget, 1 September 1927
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Title Section28 1927-09-01 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] \o. :u>29 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER I, 11)27 I’rice 125 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d*28 words
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Article420 1927-09-01 1 fivADERS P*g« Improving the Port 3 Big Stick Needed 3 What Wireless Offers 3-4 |’-es of Advertisement 4 Modernising the Wharves 4-5 Legislative Tinkering 5 Occasional Notes 6 Telegrams, Reuter and Special Covering Pa.-t Week’s News 19-25 pictures— The Spooner Polo Cup 15 Military Wedding in Singapore 15 Mr.420 words
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Article3407 1927-09-01 1 Mr. 1. iVull j s appoint'd u ♦MuglSiiate 11 *x* Singapore. Mr. and Mrs. Atkio-Berry, who have biT'i slaying at Worthing for ihe u m<*r. expect to be returning to Singapore in October. Act. >rding to our IVnang correspondent j K Kunny niedc Hotel, Ltd., announces the3,407 words
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1630 1927-09-01 2 A. W. S - Notes by A. W. S. \V. S\, writing from London uiidei dale August 3. >a> > 1 am very glad to mc that Turktv i. likelv to range itselt among the hnancialiv respectalde by recognising it.obligation to pay the debts due to foreign1,630 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1095 1927-09-01 3 .—Straits Times, August 25. Shipping and commercial communities in the Straits and those with whom they l ave dealings either at home or in foreign markets will welcome Mr. Trimmer’s posals to extend the facilities of the Wharf Department of the Singapore llaibour Board. We mentioned some.—Straits Times, August 25. - 1,095 words
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Article1241 1927-09-01 3 —Straits Times, August 20. j The need for increased ambulance facilities has been much in the forefront during the past few days and the subject one which is entitled to publicity as a matter of public concern. Very rightly, it is receiving serious official attention but what—Straits Times, August 20. - 1,241 words
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Article867 1927-09-01 3 cad in;: service is t;> lx* had.- Straits Timer, August 27. A message published yesterday giving details of the successful linking up of India and England by Beam wifeless also conveys news which threatens to acid new terror to life in the East. It instated that therecad in;: service is t;> lx* had.- Straits Timer, August 27. - 867 words
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Article1105 1927-09-01 4 Straits Times, August 21b When tie* Secretary of St at f.*r tlx C lonios in opening the Advert ising F.x h.b.tion at Olympia filtered it to Aladdin*. i (’.ave he could hardly have chosen a better i simile. Aladdin’s Cave suggests magic. and modern advertising is magical.Straits Times, August 21b - 1,105 words
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Article1063 1927-09-01 4 mi economically.— Siraiis Times, August One of the greatest assets bequeathed to the Empire from the days of the sailing ship is the large number of harbour* admirably adapted for use as coaling stations. Supreme among these is that o' Singapore whose importance is growing greater yearmi economically.— Siraiis Times, August - 1,063 words
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Article1114 1927-09-01 5 —Straits Times, Augu t 31. There are few worse habits for public (•ministrations to drift into than that of ..•.tempting to introduce reform legislation i v tinkering moth ds. Once an authority •:ns decided that reform in any particular .-jueie is desirable, then that authority should see to—Straits Times, Augu t 31. - 1,114 words
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Article1715 1927-09-01 5 Straits Times, August 25-31.1 In affording space to the hysterical letter which appears within our correspondence columns in to-day’s issue under the heading Saceo-Vanzetti and signed Lex we d so in order that we nay take an opportunity of correcting any false impressions which may be abroad, similar1,715 words
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Article1491 1927-09-01 6 Amateurs at the Victoria Theatre. Hatch of Anonymous letters Received. The monthly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held on Friday afternoon at the Municipal Offices. There were present :—The President, Mr. R. J. Farrcr, Messrs. S. Q. Wong, C. V. Bailey. 11. Wolskel, L. C. Margoliouth, S.1,491 words
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Article500 1927-09-01 6 Ismail A. Raheem’s Appeal In The Tan Hons (Jhee Case. The affairs were recalled, in a C ourt of Appeal judgment on Friday atternoon of Tan Hong Ghee, the young Chinese who on July 30, 192G, with liabilities ot $326,000, was made bankrupt in the course of500 words
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Article129 1927-09-01 6 Mr. C. J. Judah’s Position Explained. In a report of Bankruptcy Court pro•oedings published in the Straits Times (.1 August G, and the Straits Budget August 11, the following passage occurred On behalf of Mr. C. J. Judah, Mr. da Silva made application for a bankruptcy order made129 words
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Article46 1927-09-01 6 Probably Vis;iting Siam in A Few Months. (I 1 tom Our Own Correspondent..) Bangkok, August 30. It is ntmo!ir«I that the Crown Prince >f Ot'tntinrk w l| ray a visit to Siam to. va <f«l t.f the year during the >-ool season.46 words
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Article322 1927-09-01 6 Thornycroft (Singapore) Obt ii, Large Order. An order for six new petrol launches of a larger and more up-to-date type than are at present used, has been p i aco ,j with Thornycroft (Singapore) Ltd. lithe F.M.S. Government for construction in their local shipyard. We learn that322 words
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Article381 1927-09-01 6 Lieut. Exham and Miss Joan Hamilton. A very* pretty and interesting wedding took place at the Garrison Church ur. Friday afternoon, the contracting parti.a hoing Lieut. Kenneth Godfrey Exham Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, son of Lieut.-Colonel Exham, R.A.O.C. and Mrs. Exham, of Bramley, Hampshire, and Joan Eleanor381 words
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Article306 1927-09-01 7 The Zane Grey-Alma Baker Expedition. Mr. Alma Baker Back In Malaya. Mr. C. Alma Baker, C.B.E., one of the pioneer planters of Malaya, has returned i.riv after a most interesting and successful fishing expedition around the t oasts of New Zealand. For a number of years now306 words
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Article355 1927-09-01 7 Criminal Breach ot‘ Trust Charge. Before the District Judge, Mr. N. D. Mudie, on August 25, the trial was begun "f Tan Bong leek, cashier, and lan Sou Wati, clerk, charged, the first with criminal breach of trust in respect of $092, he property of the Straits355 words
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Article591 1927-09-01 7 Progress in Agricultural Work. The ,Ion Mr. W. H. C »ebrar. Here* ral Adviser, Johorc, has issued his annual icport on the State for the year 1920. The revenue for 1920 amounted to >18,<81,,,05 as compared with $15,884,592 for and $10,917,9(50 for 1224. Actual revenue exceeded591 words
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Article48 1927-09-01 7 Peking Travellers Leave Bangkok. (1’iom Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, August 2L Cant, and Mrs. McCallum and party (ft this morning by train for Haul Yai. >ur.i I here they will motor to Penang. 'fhev are engaged on a motoring trip uni i’eking to London.48 words
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Article370 1927-09-01 7 Interesting Figures from The President’s Report. h'4 following statistics arc taken from la* annual report of Mr. R. J. Farrer, President of the Municipal Commission is, for the year 1920: Svuetniiat.- Gross revenue $12,900,3:54. Ik gross expenditure $13,939,050.92, outstanding $48,741,371.00, sinking i.iids $1,150,723.92. Assessment Depart.—Annual value, January 1,370 words
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Article317 1927-09-01 7 MK’CiM'S of the Launch Shari* Off Penang. For her last Penang trip, says the Pinang Caste!te, the Government trawler 1’ongkol went north to the dee]) water on the edge of the Indian Ocean and tried fishing in 7") fathoms of water there, but lost her nets on317 words
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Article419 1927-09-01 7 Most Effective Public Speaker In E^ypt. Busier cable from Cairo announces he death of Zaghloul Pasha. Premier of Egypt, in 1924. In the nineteenhundreds, when he was already a middleaged judge and a rampageous Nationalist, Mustupha Pasha Fehmi, his father-in-law, and Lord Cromer’s most trusted native administrator,419 words
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Article306 1927-09-01 7 Switchgear Order For M <*t rt>p ;>! it a n V i eke rs. .An important contract, tow ring the ojpply «>t all the outdoor switchgear re'liiircd for the IVrai. River hydro-electric v.lwiic lias been placed with the Metro-*o!itar.-Vickers Electrical ompany. The scheme includes the provision of306 words
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Article443 1927-09-01 8 [Router Telegram.J Enters Final of U. S. Championship. Fine Victory Over Mrs. Chapin. [Reuter Telegram.J London, August 26. Forest Hills In the women’s national lawn tennis championship Mrs. Chapin heat Mrs. Mallory, the champion, 0—3, 1—6, 6 4. Miss Nuthal! heat Miss Eleanor Goss, •1 -8, 7[Router Telegram.J - 443 words
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Article377 1927-09-01 8 The Proposed Holland-Batavia Passenger Service. Dutch exchange contains some details of the proposals that have been put before the Dutch Government by the Rojftl Dutch Air Service of Holland for the establishment of a weekly air service for passengers between Holland and Batavia. It is proposed377 words
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Article561 1927-09-01 8 A Disagreeable Position For Judges. Judgment lias been returned in the appeal of S. V. Rathinam (’hefty and Co., 1 laintifT respondent, against the decision of the Chief Justice, in their action br ught for an injunction against the defendant appellants, V. Govinda Mudal.ar and .Sons, to prevent561 words
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Article498 1927-09-01 8 Why the Death Rate Rose Last Year. Mr. Iv. J. Fairer, President o i the Municipal Commissioners, in his report for 11)26 states The census taken in June was abortive, checks made in various sections of the town showing generally understatements of the population averaging 15 per498 words
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Article97 1927-09-01 8 To Re Towed Out in Sections B\ Dutch Tug Co. The British Admiralty has built a dock in the Tyne River destined for Singapore, quotes a Dutch paper, which goes on to say It will be taken in two parts to Singa pore by L. Smit and Co.,97 words
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Article106 1927-09-01 8 Lawrence K. Kentwell, at one time a British practising solicitor in Shanghai, the son of an English father and a Chinese mother, and describing himself as Adviser to the Shanghai Defence Com missioner, arrived in Singapore on Friday by the Rawalpindi from China. On the vessel’s106 words
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Article183 1927-09-01 8 [Reuter Telegram.] Girl Competitor’s Narrow Escape. German Aged Sixty-five Make* Attempt. [Reuter Telegrant.] London, August 30. With the belated arrival of summer weather an onslaught was made on the Channel this morning by four women and two men swimmers, namely Hilda Harding, aged 18, England Edith Jansen 17,[Reuter Telegram.] - 183 words
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Article285 1927-09-01 8 Mr. Rooke to Resume in NewPlane. (Special Cable to the Straits Times) Calcutta, August 2*5. Mr. Dennis Rooke, the airman, was brought to hospital in Calcutta from Aurangabad yesterday, still suffering from shock due to his recent crash, but no bones are broken and an operation is285 words
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Article156 1927-09-01 8 Ricksha Puller Fatality At Junction. The fatal traffic casualty at the junction of Stamford Hoad and North Bridge Road on July 2(5 last, when the puller of a ricksha was killed in collision with a car that was alleged to have come up from behind while the smaller156 words
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Article5257 1927-09-01 9 Great Progress In Kuala Lumpur. i 15v R. J. H. Sidney, M.A., F.R.G.S. 1 Kuala Lumpur, August 15. i Yesterday 1 spent many hours walking -ouml tin* town noting the many improvements that are being made, looking at: he building that is going on everywhere,! loting5,257 words
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Article210 1927-09-01 10 i Firm Plead (Juilty to Technical Offence. On August l'.». before the First Magistrate. Mr. N. D. Mudie, Messrs. 1'. A. Bartholoniotisz, Ltd., were charged at the instance of Messrs. Joseph I raverfc and S»ns, Ltd., agents for the Bernese Alps Mill: Company, under Ordinance ldl (Merchandise Marks)210 words
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Article300 1927-09-01 10 I ashier ho Was Conveying S;),500 In Ricksha. That, unaccompanied by an armed escort. he was conveying a* sum of Sri.oOO ln il ricksha from a bank in town to a .orong orl (icylang Hoad when he was held up and robbed, was the disclosure of a300 words
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Article147 1927-09-01 10 A Reuter cable received from home on Saturday announces the death of Mr. John Loe Strachey, aped fitf years, editor and proprietor of The Spectator until December, U 25, when the ownership passeu to a company in which he held a large interest and147 words
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Article312 1927-09-01 10 Allegations in Armed Koh|, m Charge. U hen two Chinese were charge Third Court on Tuesday, befor* Daker.s with armed ronherx 11 plainam, a Chims,., iVuvi “i"' Honour under what ciivuinstance* V wife and daughter were locked bathroom by alleged armed ro:m e; hict (mill Inspector312 words
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Article113 1927-09-01 10 Result of Collision on The Hooghly. (Special Cable to the Straits Times.) Calcutta, August 3u. The steamer Calcutta, belonging to tin Java-Bengal line, was sunk in the Hoogh ty to-day as the result of a collision with the Han.-a steamer ltabcnfcls. bo’.itn. for Hamburg. The collision occurred near113 words
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Article124 1927-09-01 10 Birthday Celebrations In Singapore To-day. Yesterday was ilu* birthday ofQ ;<*• n\\ hclmina, Queen of the Netherlands, wh<was hoin on Autrust 31, 1S80, and ascended the throne of Holland on November ‘S',, ISflu, in succession to her lab father, King William III. There was a reception at the124 words
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Article68 1927-09-01 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.’ Kuala Lumpur, August Hi. The death occurred last night at hi residence in Kuala Lumpur of Mr. August Ketschker, a German subic aged 70. Mr. Ketschker came to Malaya 4." year ago and had remained here ever sinci Formerly he was manager68 words
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Article1032 1927-09-01 11 Overwhelming Victory For Selangor. Singapore Routed by Eight To One. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 27. A strenuous game which was against Singapore from the very beginning.” This was the opinion of the Hon. Mr. II w. Thoms n, President of the Malaya Cups (Football)1,032 words
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Article164 1927-09-01 11 Office-Bearers for the Ensuing Year. With the vice-president, Mr. C. H. da Silva, in the chair, the annual general meeting was held, at the St. Andrew’s School Hall on Friday, of the Eurasian Association. The chairman, having reviewed matters dealt with in the annual report, which was published164 words
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Article182 1927-09-01 11 The Currency Commissioners’ Abstract at August *2. 11*27 is as follows c. Whole amount of Currency Notes in Circulation on August 2. K)i7 119.819.951.70 vc rage amount of Currency Notes in Circulation during the month of July. 1027 no,85.1,121.12 (a) Currency Guarantee Fund Liquid Portion on August182 words
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Article66 1927-09-01 11 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cut iowti. Correspondents must enclose their nunies and addresses, not necessarily for publication but as66 words
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Article193 1927-09-01 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —An attuck on the British Empire would probably have been more welcome than your leader of August 22, which “raids the advance of baseball and the downfall of cricket in England. Strangeiy enough the first suggestion of any such193 words
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Article255 1927-09-01 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Si**,—In spite of the fact that the Police Band has reached a high standard of excellence, one of main reasons for its inauguration appears to remain unsatisfied A bandstand was built at Waterloo Street, where it was hoped that the255 words
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Article175 1927-09-01 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. ihe write* of your Oecasiona' N C* in last night’s issue says that th» world n ay rest assured that there ha.N*en no miscarriage of justice” in the Sacco-v anzetti trial. Either your writer is entirely ignorant of current legal opinion in175 words
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Article143 1927-09-01 11 T<> tlm Editor of tin* Straits Times. Sir, The following para appears in vour paper to-day In the f his report on educat ion in the St nit settle.rents for the y >, ar 19j»’>. Dr. R. <) Winstcdt writes Before i* cm be worthy of143 words
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Article427 1927-09-01 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. ‘Sir, —This question of the admission, or non-admission, of non-European British subjects to the Malayan Civil Service will never cease to he resurrected until the Government's policy is based on what is generally admitted to be a principle of427 words
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Article312 1927-09-01 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your article entitled Big Stick Needed will, I feel sure, he appreciated not only l>y those who do not own ears, but also by considerate drivers of whom there are till a few left. All you say is only too312 words
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Article1061 1927-09-01 12 Medical Evidence in Rash Driving Charge. Accused Committed For Trial. Replying to the defending counsel on Monday afternoon in the Second Police Court case in which W. A. Rolls is charged with causing death by a rash act iollowung the motor car smash on Orchard Road after1,061 words
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Article197 1927-09-01 12 Result of the N. R. A. Medal Competition. The annual competition of the Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association for the National Rifle Association Medal under King’s first stage conditions took place on the Farrer Range, Seletar, on Sunday and attracted a large attendance of members. The weather197 words
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Article190 1927-09-01 12 Casualty Taken to Hospital Ir. A Ricksha. The urgent need of an efficient ambulance service for Singapore was further Pressed by the Coroner, Lieut.-Col. HopeFalkner, on August 25, at an inquest on a Chinese who was conveyed to hospital in a ricksha after a fall from a190 words
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Article1435 1927-09-01 12 Tiffin Room Proposals Fall To the Ground. Wartime Enemies Still Refused Admission. There was a representative attendance at the annual meeting of the Singapore Cricket Club, held at the club on Monday evt-ning, which doubtless was occasioned by the somewhat unusual items included on the agenda. They1,435 words
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Article131 1927-09-01 12 Eight Sikhs Committed On Murder Charge. The eight Sikhs, who are alleged to have taken part in the murder of n 1 athan in Coleman Street on June 2, were committed for trial on Monday afternoon by Mr. C. H. Dakers. The preliminary inquiry has occupied ten131 words
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2236 1927-09-01 13 Putnam Weak - By Putnam Weak*. (All Rights Reserved.) Peking, July 2d. The tv is a tradition that the little suburb of Tungchow, which is 14 miles from .Peking, was many centuries ago a seaport, an arm of the shall »w gulf of2,236 words
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2200 1927-09-01 13 Peking, July 24. A brief item in the paper states lhaf *he once faim.ip General Wu l\*i-fu, who started in 1929 flu* series of internal wars which have culminaUxI in the present, disaster, had reached the historic Han river in Hupeh pro v2,200 words
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Article413 1927-09-01 14 Alleged Forgery with Intent To Cheat. Dur Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Friday In Hu* Kuala Lumpur Police Court this morning, before Mr. J. M. Barron, the preliminary inquiry was commenced into i a case in which Mr. Noel Hay, an oxpolice Inspector of the F.M.S.*, stands charged413 words
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Article376 1927-09-01 14 Purchase ot Large Additions Contemplated. The following letter addressed to the Colonial Secretary by the President of Municipal ('*>rimissi»»ner> was tabled Friday's mivti.ig of the Municipal Com 'i lionets: Sir,- The ommissioners na\e nan under consideration the advisability ot increasing plant in their electricity powoi station. I376 words
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Article166 1927-09-01 14 Government Introducing New Legislation. A bill is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council to provide for the pr tecti >n of children. The object of the Bill i? to afford a snecial protection to children who arc under 14 years of age. Penalties are provided166 words
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Article148 1927-09-01 14 I he following pupils of Miss M. Aitken, presented at the recent Trinity College Theory Music Examination, held in 'June, have been successful Advanced Intermediate Division J. M. Feralt a, Pass. Intermediate Division M. Mary Jones, Honours Han Hoc Lim, K. M Holmberg, Passes. Advanced Junior148 words
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Article392 1927-09-01 14 A Prospector and Hi s Company’s Rights. That n.< a prospector, having. la >, soled ion on ln-lia.f of a company ,,'f L 1.0 V. as also a iliredor. ho was 'wit .•Vhis n, priHtoeiimjr lu acini,-,. son loaso ritthu io a por.i.n, coveied by the companv’s392 words
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Article157 1927-09-01 14 Claim and Counter-Claim At Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 24. Jn the Supreme Court to-day, Mr. Jmtice Sproule delivered judgment in the case 'a which him Saw Ko\v, a contractor, claimed $900 from Mr. John M. Bouticville, for extra work done ami the balance of157 words
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Article144 1927-09-01 14 Mr. IT. W. T. Fogden, of Messrs. Fogden and Brisbane, and Mrs. Fogden, left for home on the Rawalpindi on Saturday. Mr. Fogden has disposed of his interests in the firm of Fogden, Brisbane and Co., civil engineers and contractors, to Mr. Brisbane, and is not144 words
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Article, Illustration84 1927-09-01 15 The Royal Johore Polo Club beat the Sinirnmro n.i u W w C* P I olo lub at Johore Hahru on Sunday and thus entered the final of the Southern section of the Spooner (’up. The Crown Prince, Tunku Ismail (marked X). The winning team The/>v F. ./. Trcusem - 84 words
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Article, Illustration47 1927-09-01 15 s <m tit ay ast l.ji-ut. Ki-nntlh Godfrey IM am. Duke of Wellington’s Regiment. was married to J.an I.Uanor Stewart Hamilton, At the Garrison Mr v H Hamilton, Swiss Cottage. Singapore. A full account of the function is given on our news pages.47 words
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Article, Illustration19 1927-09-01 16 .Mr. K. Ilendershot, 15. M.A.. Principal of the Malaysian In ion Seminary in I’pper Serangoon Road.19 words
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Article, Illustration18 1927-09-01 16 These ollices have been acquired by the Malay States Agency. They overlook Trafalgar Square.18 words
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Article, Illustration37 1927-09-01 16 11. II. llu* \am loans up was won by M. Sakata (in blazer). K. (i. Manners (hit) was the runner-up. I»r. S. koiwai (standing). I’m! ii l>\- l\n t S mho Si i\ mbd^.I’m!ii l>\- l\n t S mho Si i\ mbd^. - 37 words
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Article, Illustration13 1927-09-01 16 I he Municipal electric power station at kcppcl Harbour.13 words
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Article, Illustration32 1927-09-01 16 1’. and <). n' liner Rawalpindi whi h l« l t Singapore lur home on Saturday with a large contingent of Straits passengers. 1 lu* broad, sheltered main promenade deck.32 words
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Article, Illustration154 1927-09-01 17 Mr. C. Alma Baker, C.B.E., has returned \|.,i 1 ,2>,UJl S Zealand -i f,.‘w rfT -i r V** 1 a HUfCHKful lishinn expedition around I hr coasts of Now /-i.il.ind. a feu details of which appear in another column. Mr. Zanetircy. Mr. ami Mrs. Ala,a154 words
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Article, Illustration83 1927-09-01 18 The final match for one of the trophies presented by the officers and men of H.M.S. Malaya was played at Kuala Lumpur on Satur between Selangor and Singapore and resulted in a win for the home team )> tit. t. < Page. Singapore team taking the Held.Photo, by S. M \Voii£; Photo by S. M - 83 words
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Article, Illustration17 1927-09-01 18 l ull details of this tragic accident are given cn another page.17 words
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Article, Illustration14 1927-09-01 18 The Nursery. Forest Experimental Plantations, near Kepong. Cleaning tapped tiutta l’ercha.14 words
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Article, Illustration16 1927-09-01 18 Boxers at the Johore English College. Photo, by F. J. TrctisunPhoto, by F. J. Trctisun - 16 words
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Article, Illustration13 1927-09-01 18 Fancy dees, dance at Sungei ufi />\ l\n>tt,i Studio Scrcntbun./>\ l\n>tt,i Studio, Scrcntbun. - 13 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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Article274 1927-09-01 19 [UK! T I’VK r. \STEUN SKKVK’K.] Brisk Action Occurs Off Nanking. SUN CHUAN FANG’S ADVANCE. Vttempt to Prevent Southern Retreat. (KK.I TF.Ii l-‘\K r.ASTKUN SKKNK’K.] Shanghai, August 27. H Unit* 1 States flagship Isabel, with \dmirul Hmign «m hoard, and the dos•r.iv«*r N(-a. *»f Nanking[UK! T !•'.!» I’VK r. \STEUN SKKVK’K.] - 274 words
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Article173 1927-09-01 19 Widow of Commander Follows Husband. London. August L’4. Moscow Madame Klepik AT, widow of .he commander of tin* Russian Baltic Fleet (who was recently shot on a charge of “espionage for Britain”! has also Peon executed. Madame KlopikotT was charged with ‘complicity and assisting in miiita-y espionage.” 4173 words
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Article58 1927-09-01 19 $10,000,000 In?niedtetely OverSubscribed. London, August 21. New York Morgan’s announce that hoy will open their books yn the 21*h nsturd fo*** the 'AOOOJ-KI Australian Government loan, at a price of Dd, to i' h! approximately 5 1 per cert. Later The $40,000,000 loan negotiated 'Vith58 words
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Article959 1927-09-01 19 Impressions of his Canadian j Tour. I “She Needs Both Men And Money.” Rugby, August 21. The Prime Minister and Mrs. Baldwin arrived at Southampton this afternoon in t h** liner Km press of Scotland from their Canadian tour. Both spoke very highly ot the way they959 words
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Article161 1927-09-01 19 100 Per Cent. Increase In Building Suggested. London, August 24. Vallejo, California 'Pile Secretary for the Navy, Mr. Wilbur, at a conference at .Mare Island, said lie expected to ask at th«* next session of Congress for 100 per cent, increase in the shipbuilding programme. lie declared161 words
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Article87 1927-09-01 19 Appreciation of Britain's War Service. Rugby, August. 25. Sir Austen Chamberlain leaves London on Tuesday next for Paris on his way to Denova for the m**eting of the League of Nations which opens on the following Thursday. On Wednesday, at the Hotel do Vill** as r*87 words
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Article59 1927-09-01 19 Record Claimed for British Pilot. London, August 25. Captain Broad, flying a Tiger-Moth plane of nominally 22 horse power, eslah!ishe*d a new world record for single '•■eater light aeroplanes, reaching 200.10 kilometres an hour over a course of 100 kilometres from Hendon. This, if internationally recognised, will59 words
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Article298 1927-09-01 19 Cruisers and Destroyers In Collision. MANOEUVRES SUSPENDED. Loss of 115 Lives Reported. Tokio, August 2<«. A communique just issued by the Atlnmaliy, states t tic .Naiiyo Nichi-Niehi Shirn’num lot, announces that no less than prisons of the dr-1 coyer Wlarabi and over even!) of the Giv*!»oyer Ashi298 words
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Article101 1927-09-01 19 Vessels Held I p on The Hoogly. London, August 2-». t'aletitlu A: a result of a strike by 2d as istant harbour masters for increase of salary, eight tcarm rs are held at the mouth of the Hoogly. One of Diem, carrying mails and passiiiiiccrs from Ibirma,101 words
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Article104 1927-09-01 19 Farm Apprenticeship Scheme In South Australia. Rugby, August 2'». Regarding n scheme of farm apprentice.-.* ,< .1 y <lit 1« Australia, provision is I iM-irii- ma<li Uy tin* (lovemmi nt to train bo; in l w* < n !li a rs of 15 and 17 At the* ciid104 words
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Article677 1927-09-01 20 Indian Station Trials Passed. EMPIRE LINKS COMPLETED. Promise of Development in Telephony. Rugby, Align-1 25. The short wave wireless Beam which have been bunt tor th*' General J’ost Office by the Marconi i onip»ny a Grimsby an.i Skegness for high sod wireless communication with India na i677 words
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Article256 1927-09-01 20 Alleged Secret AngloJapanese Fact. Uomplete Denial in Washington And London. I/ondon, August 2 >. Washington The acting Secretary ot State, Mr. Castle, categorically denied the press story of a secret Anglo-Japanese Naval Pact" with regard to future naval supremacy. lie su\s that as far as the Slat*256 words
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Article92 1927-09-01 20 Reconstitution of The Cabinet. London. August 20. Lisbon The army having expressed a wish f<>r Ministerial rivoiistituti n. Sell*.? Gannoiia has -reconstructed the Cabinet, which includes Passo de Sousa, Minister of War. who did not resign as rumoured, also Bettencourt Rodriguez, Minister of For*ign Affairs, and Joaobello, Minister •f92 words
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Article68 1927-09-01 20 Three Buildings Wrecked In hicatfo. London, August 24. Chicago Three buildings were wrecked by an explosion which shook an entire city block. The police attribute the explosion to a dynamite bomb placed by a gang of bootleggers to wreck a rival still in the basement of one68 words
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Article55 1927-09-01 20 Prospect of Closer Relations. Berlin, August 2S. Rome The Soviet Ambassador has conferred with Signor Mussolini on the prospects of closer Russo-Italian relations. It is understood that Italy is willing to grant credits but a guarantee pact is not yet ripe. A trade treaty will bo proposed55 words
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Article23 1927-09-01 20 London, August 2”>. Moscow, official: Chaliapin (the famous singer) has been deprived of the title National Artist of the Republic.”23 words
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Article311 1927-09-01 20 Heidi President’s Speech In Paris. Hunting Topic of Rhineland Occupation. London, August 25. Pari> A somewhat cool reception was accorded the speech of Herr Loebe. president of the Reichstag. who headed an important German delegation, including t x-Chancellor Wirtli. at the twenty-fourth conference of the Intel-Parliamentary Union, which311 words
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Article85 1927-09-01 20 Charges Against National Bank Directors. London, Augu-t 2d. Calcutta 15. K. Lahiri. a Bengal Legislative Councillor, ex-managing dirieior of the Bengal Lakshtni Colton Mills and director of the Bengal National Bank, which recently closed :*> doors, bein'.* compulsorily liquidated, has been arrested on a choree arising out of85 words
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Article87 1927-09-01 20 Reduction of Advances to The State. Paris, August 2d. According to the Echo de Paris the limit advances by tin* Bank of France to the •state will on tin- 31st inst. be reduced to 32 billion francs from fftPj. Idliion-. With previous repayments the limit of87 words
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Article50 1927-09-01 20 Prorogation Follows NonConfidence Vote. London, August 2d. Calcutta: The Muslim Minister Guzmtvi and the Hindu Minister Chakravarty have resigned, following a vote of nonconfidence passed in the Bengal Legislative Council on the motion of the Congress Party. The Governor, Sir F. S. Jackson, ordered the prorogation of council.50 words
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Article259 1927-09-01 20 Government Win Bulb By-Elections. (■cneral Election to he 11 ,.i fl Next Month. London, August 27). Dublin The Government gained the seat m the by-election for Dublin Cite South. The Government candidate Mr Hennessy polled 21,131) and the de Valero candidate Mr. Briscoe T| u sjj,,, Feinor259 words
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Article251 1927-09-01 20 Dangerous Drugs Traffic Discussed. London. August 27. Paris The conference of the Inter Parliamentary l.'nion discussed the tinesto n of dangerous drags. The Reporter, M. Brebec. of l /e, hoSlovakia. staled that they should aim u eimini-h the number of drug users, combat the supp.y by trailers, organise251 words
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Article69 1927-09-01 20 Scheme to Carry a Hundred Passengers. London, August 2>>. New York The New York Herald states that a tiiptane is being constructed to carry 100 passengers. It will weigh 100,000 pHinds, with a length of 100 feet and a span of 200. The cruising speed will he 10569 words
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Article1198 1927-09-01 21 Differing Views Regarding Disarmament. GENEVA CONFERENCE. Thinks Agreement Could Have Been Reached. London, August 29. Viscount Cecil, Chancellor of the Duchy of I>ancaster, has resigned. It was announced definitely this afternoon that Lord Cecil confirmed that his resignation from the Cabinet was on aclount of dissatisfaction with1,198 words
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Article104 1927-09-01 21 Flying Boats for Singapore Station. London, August 24. The Royal Air Force Far Eastern flighl will he carried out by the bar East flight, commanded by Group-Captain II. M. Cave-Brown-Cave, stationed at Felixtowe. It is expected to start ahou* the middle of October, and it will consist104 words
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Article19 1927-09-01 21 London, August 24. Moscow The Odessa di-tret court hv Uoced an embargo on the ex-Soviet vessel Inkerman.19 words
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Article195 1927-09-01 21 Eight Years of CrossChannel Service. Hundred Thousand Passengers Carried. Rugby, August 25. r l o-day the British air lines celebrate their eighth birthday. On August 25, 1919, the first British civil aeroplane Rolls-Royce converted war plane made its maiden flight between London and Paris. This machine had195 words
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Article296 1927-09-01 21 Commemoration Service on The Viaduct. Rugby, August 2f>. Fifty officers and men, who took part in the raid on the Mole at Zeebrugge, in 1018, left this evening for a series of receptions at Ostend, Brussels and Zeebrugge; On Sunday, a commemoration service will be held on296 words
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Article66 1927-09-01 21 Fears for the Grand Banks Fishing Fleet. L union, August 28, St. John’s, Newfoundland Storm along the coastline caused 33 deaths ami daage to the extent of $150,000. Five fishing schooners were lost with all hands. Eleven others sank hut tin crews were rescued. Twenty-five boats were66 words
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Article31 1927-09-01 21 Hong Kong, August 20. It is auth »ritatively announced that th* anton Government have indefinitely postponed the new taxes, which it was proposed to levy from September 1.31 words
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Article296 1927-09-01 21 Wreck of Southern Line Train. 11 KILLED: 50 INJURED. Terrible Scenes Following Derailment. London, August 24. Eleven people were killed and 50 injured through the derailment of a Southern Railway train proceeding from London t Deal, near Sevenoaks. The engine and all except three carriages turned turtle,296 words
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Article183 1927-09-01 21 Change Welcomed In Britain. TiOndun, August 2 Buenos Aires: A presidential dec eo re-opens the conversion ofli e for gold currency, which was cl -sod down in 1914. Thus the paper peso is again convertible into 44 centavos gold. London, August 27. Argentina’s return to the gold183 words
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Article35 1927-09-01 21 Discovery of Organisation In Bucharest. London, August 28. Bucharest A Soviet espionage organisation has Wen discovered at Kishinev, engaged in supplying military information to the intelligence department at Kiev. Fifteen arrests were made.35 words
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Article387 1927-09-01 22 Cross Yangtse and Attack Chingkiang. COMMUNICATIONS CUT. Chang Tso Lin Suggested As President. Shanghai, August 27. The fact that all passenger traffic has been suspended on the Shanghai-Nanking railway lends colour to the reports that the Northerners crossed the Yangtse and attacked Chinkiang this morning. I’ai Chin387 words
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Article97 1927-09-01 22 Drop in Production Last Month. London, August 30. New York Iron and steel production last month war, the smallest sincq 1925, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s monthly report. The output of motor cars in July and early August was considerably below the figure of the97 words
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Article27 1927-09-01 22 Berlin, August 30. Three Italian student; who climbed Mont Blanc held a solemn re-baptismal ceremony on the summit, to re-christen ttu* mountain Monte Mussolini.27 words
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Article370 1927-09-01 22 French Mountain Train Derailed. Loss of Twenty-One Lives. London, August 25. hamonix It is feared that lo people were killed and 20 seriously injured through the derailment of a train on the mountain railway from Chamonix to Mer de Glace. The engine and a carriage containing 50 tourists370 words
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Article125 1927-09-01 22 Statement hv Field-Marshal Birdwood. London, August 25. Simla An important statement on the question of the Indianisation of the Army in India was made by Field-Marshal Sir William Birdwood at a crowded sitting of the Assembly. Replying to a resolution by Dr. Moonji urging the adoption125 words
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Article51 1927-09-01 22 Worst Recorded for Fifty Years. London, August 26. r IP'tl'bov, Nova Beotia The wort storm or over .><) years raged over the maritime >rovirices yestcrdny. There W'*rc at least nine deaths amavo to property is e*timated at si, OOP, ooo. Two steamers and 27 fi-diin;* floats51 words
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Article179 1927-09-01 22 Royal Passengers in RAF. Machines. Roush Weather Throughout Trip. Rugby, August 26. The flying boat in which the British Air Minister. Sir Samuel Hoare, returned to England from Copenhagen on Wednesday will rejoin the three other British flying’ boats on a cruise which includes a visit to179 words
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Article215 1927-09-01 22 Passengers Killed in Mexican Outrage. London. August 25. Washington The States Department has been informed that 16 people were either killed or wounded in a train which was attacked by several hundred bandits near Acaponeta, state of Nayarit, Mexico. About 40 shots were fired. An American woman215 words
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Article60 1927-09-01 22 Annamite and Chinese Leaders Meet. London, August 25. Paris It is reported from Haiphong that (piiet followed the anti-Chinese disorders. The authorities stopped antiChinese demonstrations. Leaders of the Annamite and Chinese communities met to consider means of restoring peace and putting an end to hostility between Chinese60 words
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Article66 1927-09-01 22 London, August 29. Pittsburg Passengers on the famous Broadway Limited express, from Chicago to New York, had a thrilling escape It! miles west of Altoona. The foremost of the two engines draw- ng the express was derailed and plunged -00 feet down an embankment. The second engine66 words
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Article29 1927-09-01 22 London, August 27. Bui-barest A warrant has been issued Yr the arrest of Faleoyaou, managin': lircctor of the Official Gazette, on a •barge of embezzling G0,000,0>0 Li.29 words
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Article268 1927-09-01 22 Interests in Manchuria Emphasised. THE 1915 TREATY. Warnings to Nanking And Chang Tso Lin. Shanghai, August 2'J. Peking Evidence that Japan is adopting a firmer and more definite policy towards China is shown by the fact that Japan wholeheartedly joined Britain and other powers in informing the268 words
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Article206 1927-09-01 22 Illegality of Nanking Surtaxes. Shanghai, August -7. An important test case was decided in the Biitish Supreme Court between Gande. Price, Ltd., p aintiffs. and the Ocean Steamship Company (Alfred Holt’s), it connection with the importation of 75 eases of British lager beer. The plaintiffs, in the206 words
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Article54 1927-09-01 22 Postpones Enforcement Of Surtaxes. Shanghai, August 30. Nanking It is officially announced that the Nationalist Government have decided in view of existing circumstances temporarily to postpone the enforcement of surtaxes.” It is understood that the Nanking Foreign Minister is sending a despatch to the Peking diplomatic corps54 words
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Article54 1927-09-01 22 It is reported from Chinkiang that about 1.000 Southerners remain in Chinkiang. Three hundred others are reported to have deserted over the •on n try side to join bandits. The Northerners are again attempting n cross the river to the south bank. About 1,500 have hitherto suceecde54 words
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Article1178 1927-09-01 23 Thousand Injured in Paris Disorders. FOREIGN RIFFRAFF BLAMED. Desecration of Unknown Soldier’s Tomb. London, August 24. Paris *The rioters were estimated to <iumber o.OOD. Traffic was he'd up on the •Grand Boulevards. The police, ot derod to “m-ove on” demonstrators, invaded rnfes ami restaurants and used heavy saucers1,178 words
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Article268 1927-09-01 23 Lord Onslow Replaces liOrd Cecil. M. Briand Decides Not To Attend. London, August lib. Sir Austen Chamberlain has proceeded to tieneva to attend the meeting of the < ouncil of the Assembly of the League oi Nations. In an interview he said he regretted tile absence of268 words
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Article80 1927-09-01 23 Many Killed and Much Damage. Shanghai, August 21). Tokio A rainstorm during the weekend over Shikoku Island caused considerable damage, especially in Kochi prefecture. Nagasaki also suffered. The latest official report states that 25 are dead *and two injured in Kochi and dead. 11 injured and eight80 words
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Article58 1927-09-01 23 Death ot C ountess iinljflcOwen. London, August 20. New ork T ho death has occurred of Countess Marguerite Cunliire-Owen, widow of Mr. Frederick ('unliffe-Owen, the ex diplomat. The Countess on her deathbed disclosed that she was the authoress of “The Martyrdom of an Km press,” a hiogTaphy of58 words
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Article53 1927-09-01 23 No Date Y'et Fixed For Withdrawal. London, August 24. No date has been fixed for the withdrawal of the British Air Forces in China, but it is hoped that they will be withdrawn as soon as possible. The final decision is left with the authorities53 words
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Article27 1927-09-01 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, August 24. For the last few days the United Stat* s I/ogation here has been specially protected by police.27 words
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Article229 1927-09-01 23 Name Painted Out: Funn«J Disguised. .TAKEN TO BIAS BAY. Haul of Treasure And Cargo. Shanghai, August Til. Foochow Following the established methods of piracy in Chines'* waters, a number of freebooters, ostensibly harmless passengers, seized control of the China Merchants Co. passenger steamer H.-inchi, which left Shanghai229 words
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Article96 1927-09-01 23 Climb of 20,000 Feet In 17 Minutes. Ktitfby, August .*{0. f upturn Hubert Broad, who last week established a world’s speed record for a 1'ttlu aeroplane of 1X15. 17 miles an hour in a lie Ifaviiland I iger-Moth, yesterday established a world’s height record for light aeroplanes96 words
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Article83 1927-09-01 23 I S. Fliers' Experience In Mexico. L<»n<lon, August ;;q. M( \i< o ity The* customs authorities af 0,1 vie an side of the mo Grande, report that two United Mates army aviators. Captain Reynolds and Stair-Sergeant NYwlands. landed in Mexico and were detained because thev lacKed Government83 words
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Article71 1927-09-01 23 London, August 20. Cairo: The Council of Ministers decided to erect statues of Zaghlul Ba.hu in C aim and Alexandria and to purchase his house as a Zaghlul museum. The body ho s ~Jarr<i in u n| ausoletim in the London, August 2s. Alexandria: It is estimated71 words
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Article54 1927-09-01 23 London, August 21. Miner, hi The residuary estate of the late Mr. Klhert Chary, president of the t nited States Steel Corporation, will be divided equally between his wife an«t his two daughters. The will provid”* specific Inquests of oyer $2,000,000, including trust fund* of $50,01)1) each54 words
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Article712 1927-09-01 24 Return Flight Across Atlantic. HIS DASH TO CROYDON. Besieged by Admiring Crowds. L lid ail, A -.gust 21*. Mr. Charles I.evii.e, the American millionaire who llew the Atlantic with Lieut. Chamberlin, ami who since h.s arrival in Europe In been the subject oi very lively contro\c.'sy712 words
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Article203 1927-09-01 24 Eloquent Appeal by The Viceroy. Marked Impression in Indian Circles. London. Augu-t 20. Simla At a crowded sitting of the A.-.ser/ibly the Viceroy, Lord Irwin, made a speech on flu* communal question. He emplia.dsed that within eighteen months (<Pioii'nal s. if.* lnd be« n responsible for between 25o203 words
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Article69 1927-09-01 24 Eighteen Killed Through Collapse of Roof. London, August 20. Leghorn In the middle of the night the roof of the local barracks collapsed, entombing 70 infantrymen, of whom three were killed and 21 injured. Other soldiers and firemen dashed to the rescue, but there are still 1569 words
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Article43 1927-09-01 24 Withdrawal of Japanese Expected. Shanghai, August 20. It is 1 earned from an apparently reliable source that the Government have decided to withdraw the troops in Shantung to Dairen and Japan. A proclamation to that effect is expected very shortly.43 words
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Article47 1927-09-01 24 Ponds lor $5,000,000 to He Raised. Hong Kong, August 27. A draft bill ha- been gazetted empowerum the Governor to raise a loan by bonds »t vi,0H0,000 for the purposes of water- v -rks development, an aerodrome and harbour development and other public works.47 words
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Article26 1927-09-01 24 London, August 27. Cairo It is rumoured that the Government are disposing of 500,000 kantars of cotton to an Alexandria firm. Trices have slumped.26 words
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Article31 1927-09-01 24 Shanghai, August 29. A Japanese report from Vladivostok states that Madame *Sun Yat Sen and Eugene ('hen have arrived, and are believed to be en route to Moscow.31 words
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Article14 1927-09-01 24 Berlin, August 25. Uninterrupted torrential rain caused flooding in Berlin to-day.14 words
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Article563 1927-09-01 24 International Gathering At Geneva. Lord Burnham on Value Of C<: operation. London, August 2t. Geneva A most important conference of press experts from all parts of the world, under the auspices of the* League of Nations, has opened in Reformation Hall, where the Assembly of the League meets563 words
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Article156 1927-09-01 24 Conclusion of Conference At Geneva. London, August 30. Geneva The Press Conference eoncludt d after passing a resolution requesting the League of Nations to make urgent (•presentations to the various governments for the purpose of establishing the rule that a measure of expulsion or withdrawal of156 words
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Article274 1927-09-01 24 Unique Tribute to British Allies. Only One Copy of Historic Work. Rugby, Aug 28. Particulars are available of tin* Book of Frame,” with which Sir Austen Chamberlain will be presented at the lfotei de Villo next Wednesday. T he hook, which is a magnificent volume, is274 words
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Article168 1927-09-01 24 Sequel to Communist Riots In Paris. London, August 28. Paris Follow in>? the recent Conur<unist riots, the Government decided to remove a number of foreign suspects. The police raided various buildings and arrested some hundreds of foreigner*, who will he taken to court and if necessary deported. Paris:168 words
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Article35 1927-09-01 24 Shanghai, August 27. H.M.S. Hermes is leaving Shanghai to-morrow carrying number two flight of the R.A.F. These Bristol-Fighters arc expected to he replaced shortly by other aeroplanes from Hong Kong.35 words
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Article834 1927-09-01 25 American Airmen’s Fast Crossing. LANDING AT CROYDON. Stage in Round the World Flight. London, August 23. Old Orchard, Maine: William Brock ;i r d Kdward Schlee, flying the Stimsonpetroiter monoplane Pride of Detroit, have left for Harbour Grace, Ncwf »undlaiid, whence they expect to start on a834 words
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Article232 1927-09-01 25 No News of Flight To Brazil. London, August 25. Brunswick. Georgia Flying a Stims mDet roitcr monoplane Port of Brunswick,” the aviator Paul Red fern started from the beach at Glyn Me on a 1,600 mile nonstop flight to Brazil. Mr. Rcdfcrn’s objective is Rio do Janeiro. He232 words
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Article31 1927-09-01 25 Agreement on Navigation Facilities. London, August 31. Paris A Franco-Japanese protocol has been signed mutually granting most favoured nation treatment in connection with navigation around Japan and lrnloChina.31 words
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Article69 1927-09-01 25 London, August 26. Santa Barbara, California Twh sharp earthquake shocks were felt this morning. People ran into the streets in alarm, but no damage was <1 >no. Shanghai, August 27. Tokio The official report regarding the earthquake in Tainan province, Formosa, on the 25th inst. shows that 11 people69 words
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Article338 1927-09-01 25 French Accept Rritish Proposal. Proportionate Reduction Of Three Armies. London, August 2 5. I*:iri> The Cabinet Council deliberated (•n the note from Hritain on the reduction f the Allied Armies in the Rhineland. At the conclusion of the meeting M. Hriand announced that the British and hien h338 words
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Article157 1927-09-01 25 Post-War Mutilation Unjustified. London, August 28. Hilda pest In an address to a gathering of American journalists at a meeting f the Foreign Affairs Association, the Hungarian statesman Count Apponyi contended that the mutilation of Hungary was unjustified, because Hungary in the j»:i .1 had been a living157 words
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Article98 1927-09-01 25 British Intimidation In China. London, August 28. Speaking at the annual conference of the National Minority Movement in London, Mr. Tom Mann, reporting on his is it to China, declared that Chang Iso Lin was now primarily acting for the Japanese. Referring to tin* conduct of Chiang98 words
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Article129 1927-09-01 25 Tanks’ Part in Thrilling Spectacle. First Use of Mechanised Transport. London, August 24. Tanks, infantry, aeroplanes and cavalry combined in a battle on Salisbury Plain to-day—the first occasion that the new mechanised forces have been engaged in organised fighting. The scheme included an attack on Sidbury Hill. The129 words
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Article98 1927-09-01 25 Enthusiastic Welcome In Winnipeg. Rugby, August 28. The Prince of Wales and Prince George arrived yesterday morning at Winnipeg and were greated by the LieutenantGovernor of Manitoba and civic officials. The Royal visitors had a great welcome from the crowds gathered at the station and along the98 words
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Article67 1927-09-01 25 Japanese Opposition To Proposed Duties. London, August 30. Simla The select committee on the Cotton Yarn Hill by a small majority approved a specific duty of 1 Vse annas per pound on imported yarn. Shanghai, August 31. Osaka: The committee of the Japan Cotton Spinners Association has decided67 words
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Article76 1927-09-01 25 Reduction of Shanghai Defence Force. London, August 30. Malta: The I’irst Devons, at present at Shanghai, are expected here on October 10, probably aboard the aircraft carrier Hermes, which is thus restored to the Mediterranean fleet. This will represent the first reduction in the Shanghai Defence Force,76 words
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Article63 1927-09-01 25 Fluctuations on Stock Exchange. London, August 30. Washington The Government report states that the boll weevil is still very active in the cotton areas, notably West AiKansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Kastorn Texas. New York The f uvgoing report aused excitement on the Stock Exchange and created a63 words
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Article15 1927-09-01 25 London, August 30. New York The Argentine loan of $-10,1)00,001) \\U’ over subscribed.15 words
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Article1216 1927-09-01 26 Company’s Activities Continue To Expand. The annual general meeting of McAlister and <’o., Ltd, was held at Gresham House, Battery Hoad, on August 25 Mr. A. McK. Marshall was in the chair, others present being the Hon. Mr. J. Bagnull, Mesas. I). Slater (Director), W. J. Wilcox-1,216 words
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Article, Illustration57 1927-09-01 26 Map showing approximate position of lransnrv*ion lines and site of ma n sub-stations in the first area of supply. The transmission fine is indicated by the thick black line, the two generating stations by squares and the sub-stations by circles. The F..M.S. Railway is shown57 words
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Article122 1927-09-01 26 Government Presentation Of Gold Watch. At the Chinese Protectorate, on August 24 the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr. E. C. H. Wolff, handed to Mr. Gee Kok Weng, assistant translator of that department, a gold watch presented by the Government o! the Straits Settlements in recognition of122 words
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Article483 1927-09-01 26 The Cardosa Trophy. The first of the series of races for th.Cardosa Trophy was sailed over the Club course on Sunday. At 9.45 a.in. eleven boats began to move up to the line and owing to the very light breeze the aid of paddles was necessary. At 9.30 all483 words
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Article211 1927-09-01 26 Financial Position Declared Sound. The annual meeting of Malacca Club was held on Saturday. About 100 members attended, easily the largest attendance seen for many years. Mr. M. Striven* was in the chair, and in presenting the omrnittee’s report and the accounts lot he year ended June 30,211 words
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409 1927-09-01 27 “ CENTRE. ” - BY CENTRE.” Perhaps the most thrilling and excit- ma tch of the season was witnessed at Stadium on August 24 when the Dukes R.A. met in the second round of the s.F.A. Cup. The attendance of 2,715 was an imvemont on409 words
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Article75 1927-09-01 27 [Reuter Telegram.] France Beat Japan in Two Matches. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 25. Brookline, Massachusetts In the open~g match of the Davis Cup inter-zone final between Japan and France Cochot .Vat Ohta, 0—0, 6—3, 6—2. Lacoste beat Harada, 6—1, 6—1, 6— t. French Team Eliminate Japanese. London,[Reuter Telegram.] - 75 words
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Article36 1927-09-01 27 [Reuter Telegram.] English Victory Over Germany. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 28. Berlin In a triangular athletic meet- the Achilles Club, England, defeated Deutschcsport and Berliner Sports ‘llli.S. *V points scored were respectively 70, and 00.[Reuter Telegram.] - 36 words
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Article1125 1927-09-01 27 [Reuter Telegram.] The Andrew Currie Cup Final. I he final of the Andrew-Currie Cup at :he Garrison Golf Club resulted in a win lor Mrs. J. V. Kirkland over Mrs. Jackson by six up and five to play. This would appear to have been a run-away victory but it[Reuter Telegram.] - 1,125 words
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Article168 1927-09-01 27 Carlisle Cup Tennis Final. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The final of the competition for the Carlisle Cup was played on the Malacca flub Padang on Saturday before a large lumber of spectators, anil resulted in Mis. Anderson and L. G. Robertson 'plus 15.2) beating Mrs. Owen Owen and168 words
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Article68 1927-09-01 27 [Reuter Telegram.] Jack Delaney Reinstated. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 25. New York The boxer Jack Delaney and his manager Peter Reilly, with the •(st of the latter’s stable, have been reinstated by the New York Boxing Commission, following a statement by Reilly 1 o the effect that a settlement[Reuter Telegram.] - 68 words
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Article25 1927-09-01 27 [Reuter TeWram.] London, August 29. Th'> Sham I ai Football Association ha- nn admitted to membership of the Fool Kill Association.[Reuter TeWram.] - 25 words
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Article640 1927-09-01 27 [Reuter Telegram.] U. S. Women’s Championships. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 23. Forest Hills In the third round of the United States national women’s lawn tennis championships, Miss Betty Nuthall beat Miss Penelope Anderson, of Richmond, Virginia, 6 —4, G—3. M rs. Mallory sensationally beat Miss Sterry, 6—0, 0—0, 0—0.[Reuter Telegram.] - 640 words
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Article436 1927-09-01 28 [Reuter Telegram.] Opening English and Scottish League Matches. High Scoring in All Divisions. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 27. The following are the results of matches played on Saturday Division I. Aston Villa 0 IxMcester 3 Blackburn 2 Burnley 1 Bury 5 Arsenal 1 Cardiff 2 Bo/ton 1 Derby[Reuter Telegram.] - 436 words
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Article616 1927-09-01 28 Proposed Visit of Ceylon 1 Eleven. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 24. Private advices from Ceylon state that an eleven of first-class cricketers is arranging to visit Malaya during the Christma holidays if engagements are offered in Penang, Singapore and the F.M.S. Members of the team hope to616 words
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Article195 1927-09-01 28 Royal Johore Beat Singapore. II.H. the Sultan and the Royal Johore Polo Club are to he congratulated on the good form shown this year. In a match in the Spooner Cup competition on Sunday, at Johore Hahiu. johore beat tin* Singapore Polo Club and thus won the southern section195 words
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Article836 1927-09-01 28 Sussex Soundly Trounce The Champions. Nottinghamshire Among Th > Winners. [Router Telegram.] London. August 27 The following are the result* matches begun on Wednesday 0 Parker Bowls Well. Worcester Gloucestershire beat W«r cestershire by nine wickets. r Batting first, Worcestershire sc red •»•> to which Gloucestershire replied with836 words
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Article140 1927-09-01 28 Experiences of Planter and Ilis Daughter. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 30. A somewhat alarming experience befell Mr. Gordon Graham, the well-known Sunkai planter, who, whilst strolling out on Saturday evening with his daughter, took a new path which led them to the forest and140 words
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Article185 1927-09-01 28 Provisional Programme For Trooping Season. The provisional programme for the trooping season 1927-28 has been issued. ion this it appears that the Somersetshire will leave Southampton on October 10 for Shanghai with reservists. The i turn voyage from the China port will •eminence on November 17 and185 words
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Article131 1927-09-01 29 itiiration in Penang Supreme Court. (From Our Own Corresp indent.) Penang, August 30. The Supreme Court ease in which Vtoh Hong Sui, a clerk employed by MiAuliffe, Davis and Hope, claims over j i<)0 from Leung Yin Kheam and Lcong Khcan as commission on the sale of Pembroke131 words
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Article579 1927-09-01 29 IYr Kashima Mara on Monday, August 29 ;n Europe Mr. J. Aldaya, Miss A I acker. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. buzzard. Mr J. Cocker. Mr H. Gachnang, Mr. C. M. .lieeost, Miss M. C. Habecost, Master Ar Lahi cost, Mr. R. D. Hempson, Mr. E. B ito te,579 words
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Article166 1927-09-01 29 W e have received a copy of the Malayan Medical Journal for .June, which V ntai ns several most interesting 1 articles. > ost of the contributions are of course y°ntl the comprehension of the layl)ut they are sufficient to indicate a' large amount of research work166 words
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Article439 1927-09-01 29 Sembilan Amateur Meeting. A very successful Amateur race meet ing was held at Seremban on Saturday. 1 lie weather was delightful, the going good and the racing interesting. Amongst a large crowd were H.II. the Yang ile Per Tuan Besar of Negri Sembilan and the Hon. Mr. B.439 words
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Article132 1927-09-01 29 Demands cn Chamber Of Commerce. X (From Our Own Corre-p ndent.) Hong Kong, August 31. Canton A hundred soldiers and police, with three high officials, surrounded the Chamber of Commerce and demanded cash payment of $10,000,000, on instruction from Nanking, for military expenses. The president of the132 words
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Article189 1927-09-01 29 Successful Candidates In August Examination. Following is a list of the successful candidates of the King Edward YU and College of Medicine, Singapore, in the August Examination, 1927 Premedieal and First Professional Examination. Chemistry, Physics and Biology.—Pass Ohee Choo Tuan, Miss Cheong Kee Neo, Hu Chee Ing,189 words
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Article46 1927-09-01 29 HENDERSHOT. Bom to l’rof. and Mrs V. E. Homier?hot, of the Ma aysian Unioi Seminary, on August 30, 1927, a daughter Verna Joyce, at the Maternity Hospital Both doing nicely. IRVING. At. Kobe, on August 2. 1927, ti Mr. and Mrs. Alan Irving, a daughter.46 words
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Article139 1927-09-01 29 Singapore, August 31. EXCHANGE. On I.ondon, Bunk 4 rti/e 2/3 31/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 2m. credit 2/4*4 On New York, Demand 66 Private 90 d/s 57 4 On (ranee, Bank T.T. 1420 On India, Bank T.T. 154*4 On ilong Kong, Bank T.T. 13 p.c. dis. On139 words
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Article699 1927-09-01 29 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations, Singapore, August 31. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 56/6 57/6 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 30/' 32^6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.65 0.70 1 1 Batu Caves 1.37 Va 1.42 V* i'i £1 Chenderiang 20/- 21/6 £1 £l Eastern699 words
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Advertisement87 1927-09-01 29 NOTICE All communications for both the Strait* Times and the Straits Budget should bt addressed to the H«**d Otlice, Cecil *nc Stanley Streets, Singapore, Strait# Settle The post free price of the Straits Times t* the United King-lom and foreign countrle* is h year. The post free price of tht87 words
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Obituary21 1927-09-01 29 DEATH KLYILLK. On August 19, 1927, nt 1ayport Scotland, George D. Melville, lat < l" r Eng neer of the s.s. Kuching.21 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article75 1927-09-01 1 General Page Singapore Official Quotations 1 Rubber Price Average 1 London Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction 1 Rubber Position—(By A. W. S.) 1 Local Rubber Auction 1 Crude Rubber 2 Preventive Fleet 3 C« r respondence— A Voice from South Africa 2 Local Labour Supply 2 Meetings and75 words
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Article68 1927-09-01 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices > A Oct. Jan. Date I.Mon S'pore Sept. Dec. Mar. Aug. s. d. 2 f 1 5% 0.59% 0.60 0.61% 0.63 i’'i 1 5 0.68 0.68% 0.80% 0.61 27 1 8% 068% 0.60% 0.80% 0.02% 20 1 6 0.68%68 words
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Article21 1927-09-01 1 Rubber price averages for the current Restriction quarter are as follows Singapore 59.58 cents. London Is. 5.1 Od.21 words
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Article28 1927-09-01 1 Lewis and Peat’s cable from their London office gives 583 tons decrease making the total London rubber stock? at August 80, as revised, 04,250 tons.28 words
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Article196 1927-09-01 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its S27th auction on August 31, when there was catalogued 1,413,415 lbs. or 630.99 tons offered 1,103,808 lbs. or 495.00 tons sold 963,583 lbs. or 430.17 tons. Spot London Is. 4%d. New York 34 cts. TRICES REALISED. Rilihed Smoked196 words
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1347 1927-09-01 1 A. W. S - Notes by A. W. S. A. W. S.. writing from London under late August 3. says On the whole, considering that the holidays were impending, the past week has been satisfactory. Buyers pi ice has ■m y dosed on two days below 1 5,1,347 words
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Article606 1927-09-01 1 Market Still Dull And Declining. Barlow and Co. report Singapore, August 25. 1 here was a further unexpected in crease of 28o tons in the London stock for the week ended August 20, the tot d now being 04 842 tons. This has had depressing effect, and606 words
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Article66 1927-09-01 2 Tie* Strnits Times is not responsible for t opinions of its correspondents, t’orreAndcnts should beui in mind that letters Tiii-t lu> short and to the point. Long n’iitles are liable to bo rejected or cut ,< vvn. t’orrespoudenta must enclose their juie« and addresses, not necessarily for publication but66 words
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Article310 1927-09-01 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,- It is quite evident the restriction the output of lubber is not working intended. After many months of sui.illed restriction, we have more rublui romiug forward, increase of stocks, and jagging prices, whereas restriction is intended to310 words
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Article399 1927-09-01 2 LOCAL LABOUR SUPPLY To the Editor of tho Straits Times. S r.~ K circular from the P. A. M. •'ontains a letter from the Agent for the Government of India urging estate managers to employ clerks, overseers and •conductors from t he educated South Indian people. He stated that Indian399 words
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Article360 1927-09-01 2 Dividend of Ten Per Cent. For The Year. The eighteenth annual general meeting of the Prye Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Ltd., was held on July 21, at Bunge House, 71, St. Mary Axe, K. C. Mr. Edmund B. Skinner (the Chairman I said that tho planted area at360 words
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Article147 1927-09-01 2 Importations into the United States. Wo are indebted to the Planters Association of Malaya for giving the following details of the importations of crude rubb,.r into the United Slates during Jut* l«i»7 The figures have been compil'd and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net147 words
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Article605 1927-09-01 2 Hold and Progressive Policy Advocated. The ordinary general meeting of the members of tho Bertam Consolidated Rubber Company, was held on July N. at River Plate House, Finsbury Circus, E.C., the lit. Hon. Sir West Ridgeway (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said, regarding the small increase of capital:605 words
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Article468 1927-09-01 2 Company’s Strong Financial Position. The seventeenth ordinary genera! meeting of the shareholders of the Lankat Rubber Company, Ltd. (Sumatra), was held on July 19 in the Council Room of the Rubber Crowd's’ Association, 2, 3 and 4, Idol Lane, K. C., Mr. James C. Ta*e <tlie Chairman) presiding.468 words
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Article455 1927-09-01 2 Dividend of 16 Per Cent. For Past Year. The eventeenth ordinary general meeting of the Mount Austin (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., wms held at 2, Holbergsgude, Copenhagen, on July 19, xMr. Is. Schiodt presiding. The Chairman in the course of his remarks said :-The crop amounted to455 words
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Article446 1927-09-01 3 32*4 Cent. Dividends For The Year. The seventeenth annual general meeting of the Caledonia (Selangor) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on July IK at 20, Abchurch, Lane, E. C. Mr. durance F. Lei, In on (the (hairman) said that the company’s < tandard production up t> Oct »bcr446 words
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Article625 1927-09-01 3 Messrs. Macphail and Co/s Weekly 1 Report. Macphail and Co.’s weekly report, dated August 30„ states There is welcome news of a reduction in the Port of London rubber stocks by 583 tons (making a total of 64,248) but, notw’ithstanding this, the condition of the market is625 words
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Article240 1927-09-01 3 Operations Off .Tohore Coast Last Year. hi the course of his report on the State of Jo ho re during 1926, the Hon. Mr. j C. V/. H. < ochre.lie, General Adviser, w-it«s Owing to difficulties <f recruitment it < wns not possible to make a serious begin»iirii'240 words
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468 1927-09-01 3 V t0 k StOC4 j Per Paf Bscksig, j: Value. Company. 4 Value. Company. Price*. 1*1 Abaco £1 Malacca 2% •>/ Allagar 3/1% '£1 Malacca Pref. 8/ V Anglo-Malay 27/ Malaya General 2/9/16 1 3/ £1 Manibau 1% £1 Ayer Kunmg Merah 13 ill Banting468 words
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730 1927-09-01 3 Capital Isbii* dosing Prices. Paid Up Valua Dividend* Fraser Lvall A Company A Co. Erati 389.293 1 35 p.c. year 28-2-27 ..A11enby($l) 2.60 2.00 2.80 3.00 100.000 1 10 p.e. int. vear 30-9-27 .Alor Gajah ($1) 2.40 2.60 2.45 2.GO 479,425 1 55 p.c.730 words
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Advertisement157 1927-09-01 4 Jt-. y^. K 1 i /fctl 1927 Models 5 Seater Touring $3,000 7 Seater Touring 3,100 4 Door Saloon 3,500 5 Pass Sports 7 Pass Touring 7 Pass Saloon $3,750 4,100 5,250 GUTHRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in S.S.) AFTER SERVICE Malayan Motors, with their own branches throughout Malaya, are' in157 words
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Advertisement289 1927-09-01 5 »*>»>♦♦ ♦> »> r» yea* ♦> »y« iuy»y»ji SECURITY EFFICIENCY THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) DIRECTORS: A. E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon'ble Sir 1). J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon'ble Mr. TAN CHENG LOCK. Hon’ble Mr. D. J. WARD. GAW KHEK KHIAM, Esq. R.289 words
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Advertisement15 1927-09-01 5 f= Printing Blocks LMEJfiJULMME MADE BY The Straits Times Press, SINGAPORE. Prices Quoted on Application.15 words
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