The Straits Budget, 26 July 1928
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1928-07-26 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEAE8.] No. 3.H7H. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 192S Price 23 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article377 1928-07-26 1 LEADERS- 3 Th, Lost 1-tii itr EJ»« .h, 3.5 Hired Action 4 Official 4 lijJL- OiiUvr- mid Uave 4-5 Occasional Notes •ssrffsjS sr!r.» Pictures— ir% N Vw Supreme Court at Ipoh lo Mr. Justice Thorne jJ. Malayan Miscellany Jg u r s U pplv from Johore io XiZ «»<*377 words
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Article2427 1928-07-26 1 Mrs. E. A. S. Wagner has arrived in Kuaia Lumpur from Home. Mrs. A. H. Flowerdew left for Home on Tuesday by the Gleniffer. Mr. O. R. S. Bateman has been appointed a member of the Council of Raffles College. Mr. J. B. Keteham has been provisiona.ly2,427 words
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1847 1928-07-26 2 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) London. June 27. M. Poincare ha* triumphed, and the franc is stabilised. There is nothing sensational in the figure fixed upon—124.21 to the pound sterling. It will satisfy, probably, a majority of the French people, but it i» hard1,847 words
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Article184 1928-07-26 2 Engagements Daring Past Week. Saturday, July u His Excellency and Ladv (‘Hit j tended by Mr. W. A. Wood. w d P‘sent at the St. Joseph’s Institution pre Athletic Sports at the Stadium Clifford presented the prizes ad In the evening His Exeellenev am! t Clifford attended by184 words
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Article202 1928-07-26 2 Magistrate's Comments On Customs Methods. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 20. Interesting remarks on the way passengers are dealt with the Revenue Officers were made in the Police Court to-day by the Magistrate (Mr. Birse). File remarks arose out of a case hi which an Indian was202 words
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Article166 1928-07-26 2 I h•* following decisions in committee of tno Singapore Municipal Commissioners ar» reported Approved higher standards for street lighting lamps in Orchard Hoad at an additional cost of $460. Approved the lighting of Sims Avenue trom I.orong 21 to F*aya I,ebnr Koad Hnd of I’aya I.ebar Koad from166 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article963 1928-07-26 3 Commission.—Straits Times, July 19. than two months hence the U SS commission will set out on Simon Comma* in circumits <ecoml h permit of very little tam t m W even on the part of the o!it»' m e observers. The pre l lien, rv tour OfCommission.—Straits Times, July 19. - 963 words
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Article840 1928-07-26 3 Straits Times, July 20. There are the makings of a very pretty scientific squabble in the sensational report of Mr. Herbert Ashplant, a research worker employed by the United Planters’ Association of Southern India, who claims to have evolved a method whereby high yielding rubber treesStraits Times, July 20. - 840 words
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Article567 1928-07-26 3 Straits Times, July 21. A vigorous campaign carried out by the rank and file of British trades unionists for the ejection from their councils of all advocates of Communism in any and every form has culminated in stormy scenes at the Miners’ Federation conference which should sound theStraits Times, July 21. - 567 words
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Article667 1928-07-26 4 I—v—Srtraits Times, July 23: Sir Hugh ClifTonl, Governor and High Commissioner, sails for Eng land on well-earned leave on Thursday. His departure comes when he has held office in Malaya for fourteen months, hut His Excellency came here direct from his governorship in Ceylon, so that from theI—v—Srtraits Times, July 23: - 667 words
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Article1074 1928-07-26 4 -Straits Timus, July HI. When we first referred to the secret dispatch on the subject of the Colony’s defence contribution to the Home Government we did not disclose the whole of the facts then in our possession. This course was prompted by a desire to refrain from-Straits Timus, July HI. - 1,074 words
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Article714 1928-07-26 4 IT companies.-Straits Times, I July 25- The question of home perhaps of more importantly Europeans w.ho work in \i he than to their compatriots i„ ya Eastern countries. The HiUw good, but the very s C Zi te nation in temperature, CS y in Singapore, makesIT companies.-Straits Times, I July 25- - 714 words
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Article163 1928-07-26 5 I Considerable Increase In I Murders. I U in g with police and prisons in his t the Colonial Secretary n total number of wf'*\ v mtVnces recorded during 192, R‘ ?«•>- Of the admitted reports W™ ns* were obtained in 2.153 and li'tf cases awaited163 words
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Article197 1928-07-26 5 I His friends in Singapore will learn with that information was received on tumiay to the effect that Mr. A. A. B. Istewart, of the Singapore Cold Storage It 0.. Ltd., had died suddenly, presumably I at Aberdeen where his people reside. I197 words
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Article109 1928-07-26 5 j‘ “'“W.r.g F.M.S. appointments are ,b- h. I*. Williams to bo Legal i 1 h n,: ,u keial Commissioner, Kelan- 1 *b Mead to act ns a Deputy '“t->r e: 1 .(rests. Malayan Forest 1' I”. U. K. U. Swot to nli am to s*?t as '-"Va-r dt'109 words
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Article138 1928-07-26 5 SULTAN’ S BIG GAME TROPHIES. !^c Multan of Johorc, whose i. < nu nts n kig game shooting are to h mn a( l a hne hull rhinoceros tnini:'.| m ,n( toy. Hearing that the f,, r «i, a< t cn Mis Highness- left and C °i a n t138 words
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Article1616 1928-07-26 5 The sentence of two years' rigorous imprisonment passed by the Acting Chief Justice on S. F. Miller, a Singapore Eurasian, for causing the death of s passenger in his car by rash driving was severe, but it was just. Thcevidence was so clearly against Miller that he did1,616 words
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Article637 1928-07-26 5 Highest Death Rate For Eight Years. The number of births registered in the Straits Settlements during the year was 37,233 and the number of deaths 35,501, records the 1927 report on the Colony. The driest months during 1927 were from June to September when the drought was637 words
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Article525 1928-07-26 6 Interesting Research Work In Bio-Chemistry. An interesting lecture on The Chemistry of Proteins” was given by Professor Rosedale before the Malaya section of the Institute of Chemistry at the College of Medicine. With the aid of Mah-Jong tiles, actual analyses of various classes of proteins were illustrated525 words
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Article126 1928-07-26 6 Weird Happenings Reported From Tapah. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 20. A weird phenomena is exciting residents of Tapah, where an authenticated report is published of mysterious happenings in a shophourse. At about eight o’clock on Monday night a local barber’s shop received a steady rain of126 words
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Article238 1928-07-26 6 Department’s Difficulties In Singapore. The demand for title and other surveys was more than maintained during the year, says the 1927 report on the Colony. In the Settlement of Malacca this demand was fully met, and arrears were reduced. In Penang and Province Wellesley equilibrium was almost maintained,238 words
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Article349 1928-07-26 6 Increasing Demand for Public Works. The Colonial Secretary, in his 1927 re>ort on the Straits Settlements, says At the close of 1920 there was a surplus of $62 millions. This was reduc'd by the end of the year review .o $01 millions as a result of the year’s349 words
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Article400 1928-07-26 6 Island Natives Venerate Old Anchor. The following: letter was written by the Captain of H.M.S. Herald to the British North Borneo Herald, regarding the anchor on Mangalum Island which is situated about forty miles west of Jessclton and is included in the Chartered Company’s Territory. It400 words
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Article417 1928-07-26 6 The following passengers are proceeding home by the Hector, which sailed from Singapore on July 18 Mrs. K. M. V. Hunt, Mr. H. W. L. Bunbury, Mr. and Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. S. Reason, Mrs. A. E. Mullaly, Mr. J. S. Thomson, Mr. E. N'ewton, Mr. 11. de B. Williams,417 words
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Article122 1928-07-26 6 APPOINTMENTS DURi\ r SIR HUGH’S ABSENCE During the absence from the Colon,, leave of H. E. Governor, Sir Hu-h cii r the Colonial Secretary, Sir Havc. riott, will be Officer Administering t T Government. Mr. G. Hemmant wifi as Colonial Secretary and Mr. W. H ar as122 words
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Article753 1928-07-26 6 Value of the Property Proved. Presiding at the annual meeting of th, Teja Malajra Tin Dredging Co., Ltd.. CB J une 25, Major F. B. Lawson, O.B.E., said Since our last annual meetinR tk« authorised capital of the company has beeincreased from £400,000 to £175.000. The held753 words
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Article1390 1928-07-26 7 of Qved Mohamed Alsagoff, the Mr. a ,.„k merchant, was the de-weil-known afternoon in a Civil "t Court Action in which Mrs. District c ky (trading as MaAloxandra C singtt pore milliner, sued the value of a georgette frock, for ’Jl-ktdress and a marocam coat, a supplied1,390 words
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Article109 1928-07-26 7 New Unit For Indians And Ceylonese. The Singapore Volunteer Corps announces the formation of the following new’ units A Eurasian Vickers Gun Section open to Eurasians of good character wdth previous military or Volunteer training, up to the age of 40. Indian and Ceylonese Artillery and Infantry Brigade109 words
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Article75 1928-07-26 7 No Necessity To Borrow For Two Years. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 25. An emergency meeting of the Finance Committee of the Federal Council was ’i’d on Wednesday at Careosa. It is understood that the financial position of he F.M.S. is such that there will75 words
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Article293 1928-07-26 7 IMPORTANT SUPREME COURT DECISION. A judgment of considerable importance to the mercantile community was given by the Acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) on Tuesday in an action in which Lam Choon and Co. sued Messrs. Green and Cbllier for $21,000 for breach of warranty. The circumstances293 words
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Article190 1928-07-26 7 Thirty-six Years Work In German Consulate-General. After a record of 36 years service with the German Consulate-General in Singapore Ismail Ballah, who was well known among the Arab community, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85. Joining th« German Consulate-General when it was first opened190 words
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Article186 1928-07-26 7 Released in Singapore—Arrested In Hong Kong. Jean Moynier, the Frenchman who escaped from prison at Saigon several months ago, must be sorry that he ever made his desperate bid for liberty. Shortly after he arrived in Singapore he was arrested and kept in the civil prison186 words
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Article30 1928-07-26 7 Mr. Huscin Hasanally Abdul Kader, a Penang lawyer who has practiced for 17 years in that Settlement, has been appointed Indian unofficial member of the Legislative Council.30 words
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Article191 1928-07-26 7 Close Co-operation With Europeans. London, July 13. The Anglo-Indian Association’s luncheon was attended by Earl Winterton, Lord Meston, Bishop Eyre Chatterton, Sir William Marris, Lieut.-Gen. Sir George Macmunn, Sir Reginald Craddock, Sir Campbell Rhodes, Mr. G. Pilcher, M.P., Colonel R. V. K. Applin, M.P., and others. Earl191 words
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Article509 1928-07-26 7 Interesting Book Published By Raffles Museum. Nature lovers will be pleased to learn that the Raffles Museum has published a popularly written book on the birds of Singapore. The authors are the late Sir John Bucknill (formerly Chief Judicial Commissioner in the Federated Malay States and Chief Justice509 words
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Article636 1928-07-26 8 DULEEP.SINHJI’S CENTURY FOR SUSSEX. KENT’S VICTORIOUS RUN ENDED. London, July 20. Birmingham Warwickshire beat Kent on the first innings. Kent batted first and scored 484, of which Deed made 103 and Ames 113. Warwickshire replied with 513, of which Smith made 173. Kent had scored 100 for the636 words
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Article66 1928-07-26 8 [The Strait* Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letter* must be short and to the point. Lonr epistles are liable to be rejected or cut iown. Correspondants must enclose theii names and addresses, not necessarily foi nublication but as66 words
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Article228 1928-07-26 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —1 crave the indulgence of a little space to ventilate a matter which is o! public interest. It seems that the Mur.iipal Commissioners propose shortly U rehabilitate their Conservancy Department and they have given an idea so to how the228 words
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Article157 1928-07-26 8 Coolie's Ordeal At Singapore Assizes. A Chinese twakow coolie named See Ah Puah, who is alleged to have murdered a compatriot at the Clyde Terrace Market in August of last year, underwent his second trial on the capital charge on Julv 18. At the first trial157 words
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Article117 1928-07-26 8 Exciting Scenes in Port Swettcnham. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala, Lumpur, July 23. A police constable has boon gored tc death by a buffalo near Port Swettcnham A quarantined buffalo escaped iron the camp at Port Swettcnham on Saturday and disappeared into the blukar by the side117 words
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Article823 1928-07-26 8 Cross-Summons Against Mr. And Mrs. I3egg. At the instance of Mrs. A. C. Begg, Gunner It. C. Dowrice and Pte. Harris Williams of the Garrison Military Police were before the District Judge (Mr. J. L McFall) on Monday charged with insult, and at the instance of Process823 words
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Article261 1928-07-26 8 Nominal Fine for Government Officer. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July o-> The case aRainst Mr. W. H. StubbL ion and Mr. E. Lamerton, two FMq Government officials, and Mr G H e Fripp, a planter, who are charged causing obstruction on a ferryboat mL 1 before261 words
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Article198 1928-07-26 8 Last Relics Of Native Custom Abolished. The last relics of any form of slavery in Sarawak are abolished by an Order appearing in the Sarawak Government Gazette. This proclamation states that regulations concerning slavery were enacted in 1868, 1 SSli. and 1883. The legal sta.us of slavery198 words
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Article267 1928-07-26 8 Jury Recommend Pathan To Mercy. At the Singapore Assizes on July l?' a young Pathan was charged with the murder of a man of the same race on May 5. The Duputy Public Prosecutor (Mr. N. H. P. Whitley) appeared for the Crown, and Mr. John Laycock for267 words
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Article346 1928-07-26 9 In S. Robertson Breaks 100 Yards Record. I c Our Own Correspondent.) I FTOm Ipoh, July 22. I l Athletic Championships, orI The Fcrak Ath «iv by the y.M.C.A. P‘ i ,MJ tinr tion h of > the original open P» contl ent in the Ipoh sports, now346 words
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Article332 1928-07-26 9 I Successful Concert at Sailors’ I Institute. I A .-ucces'ful <. ncert was given at the I.S?.iu»rs’ In-rk.itc on July IS. An au- iit-me little 'hort of a hundred assembled. I n which the Hector, the Helenus, and the s;!v<.maple were well represented. Mrs III. T. Clark332 words
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Article104 1928-07-26 9 I At $65 A Square I Foot. 11? 0 "squall, sale of Property in I lerf *>ms of ri, arned out at the I n Friday T, heon Koon Sen a "d Co. IJV 1 loascho ,1 i P was the 999 I lb. S (i la104 words
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Article580 1928-07-26 9 Echo of the Jewellery Shop Hold-Up. A Chinese who was arrested recently on a banishment warrant has been identified as one of the motor bandits who on the afternoon of July 5 held up a Chinese jewellery establishment in Selegie Road and got away with articles to580 words
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Article113 1928-07-26 9 Attempt To Make Journey In Morris-Cowley. Messrs. M. C-anagasabey and Cedric Dover will shortly make an attempt to -each London from Singapore in a MorrisCowley four-door touring car supplied from stock by Malayan Motors, Ltd. Mr. Canag’asabey will be remembered as the leader of the successful113 words
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Article52 1928-07-26 9 During the course of excavations at "ort Canning in connection with the Municipal reservoir, some Chinese women .vorkers discovered a number of gold ornaments of ancient native design. The irticles have been handed over to the luthorities, and their possible origin and history are now52 words
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Article421 1928-07-26 9 Speeches at Singapore Function. The annual dinner of the Old Rattlesians* Association—the sixth since the inception of the Association in 1923—was held on July 14 at the Garden Club, and was attended by a very cheery gathering of about 90 Old Boys of Raffles Institution and their guests.421 words
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Article174 1928-07-26 9 Inadequate Inspection of Steering Gear. When a Chinese motorbus driver pleaded guilty before the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. W. N. Gourlay) on July IS to causing hurt by a rash act, Court Inspector Meeton said he crashed into a tramway pole, with the result that lour passengers were174 words
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Article113 1928-07-26 9 Salvage Operations Not Y et Undertaken. The Bangkok papers report that the S. S. Rahman, owned by the Siam Steam Navigation Co., is lying half submerged just outside Bandon, on her starboard side, and that the accident occurred at noon on July 7. Some parts of113 words
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Article253 1928-07-26 9 Successful Annual Athletic Meeting. Favoured by fine weather, the fourtla annual athletic sports of Kangoon Road school were successfully held on the school ground on Saturday afternoon, when there was a large gathering of parents and friends. The events were contested with much keenness. The high jump253 words
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Article141 1928-07-26 9 Experiments At The Local Station. Referring to the Government radio station at Singapore the Colonial Secretary writes as follows in his annual report Jn May a 150-watt short wave telegraph transmitter was made primarily for experimental w’ork. Only a few tests were possible as on July 1, a141 words
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Article90 1928-07-26 9 Gradual Invasion of The Reserves. During the year 1027, 583 acres at Seletar Reserve, 332 i acres at Changi Reserve, 630 acres at Pandan Reserve and 100 acres at Bukit Tiinah Reserve were allotted to squatters on temporary permits for the cultivation of vegetables. All that part of90 words
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Article135 1928-07-26 9 The death took place at the General rlospital on Thursday night of Mr. Paur Olivians Pestana, aged 66, who a few years ago retired from the Municipality' as Inspector of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals after a service in that department of 22 years.135 words
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Article797 1928-07-26 10 DIVORCE ACTION. PETITION BY SINGAPORE MERCHANT. As already reported by ruble the jury disagreed in the action for divorce brought in London by Mr. Thomas Josiah Hume, manager of John Little and Co., Ltd., Singapore. The petitioner sought dissolution of his marriage with his wife, Mrs.797 words
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Article711 1928-07-26 10 CORDIAL WELCOME TO LATE BISHOP. The annual meeting of the Singapore Auxiliary Diocesan Ass**oiation, presided over by the Bishop of Ely, took place at S.P.G. House, 15. Tufton-streot, Westminster, on June 21, a lai ge number of j churchmen with either past or present i connections711 words
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Article321 1928-07-26 10 Dredge Fulfilling Treatment Capacity. Tr ie i-inuai general meeting o? the Puteh T.n Dredging Company w ll be held ..t the ompane’s office. No. l-.». Old Market Square, Kuala Lumpur, on July 30 at 11 a.m. The directors’ report states t..a. t.c co-t of the dredge at Port321 words
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Article241 1928-07-26 10 Scale Issued By Board In Straits Settlements. The following scale of professional charges, issued by the Board of Architect* under the Architects Ordinance, 1928. :> published for information before confirmation by the Governor in Council. The minimum charges in respect of new works shall be a percentage on241 words
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Article128 1928-07-26 10 Arrested Man’s Information To Police. The Chinese who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of having taken part in the Yio Choo Kang robbery of #32,900 worth of jewellery from the house of Mrs. Lee Boev Neo, a relative of the chairman of the Ho Hong128 words
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Article341 1928-07-26 10 [REE‘EER Inseam} OUR GREATEST ACTRESS I END OF BRILLIANT I CAREER. 1 I [belter telegram] I London. July 20 I Dame Ellen Terry, who is eishn I ot age, has been unconcious t I 1 1 1 day and is sinking. By the death of Dame Ellen[REE‘EER Inseam} - 341 words
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Article158 1928-07-26 10 Well-known Resident Of Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 22. The funeral of Mrs. Charter, wife M c. Robert L harter. whose d»*ath occurred on Friday night at her resident* in Syers Road, took place on Saturday afternoon at the Venning Road cemetery158 words
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Article149 1928-07-26 10 Inquest On Eight Mining Coolies. (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, July The circumstances under which el coolies employed at a Chinese mine i* Sungei Besi were bufied alive last nion were inquired into on Saturday before tn* Second Magistrate, Raja Uda, who w 1 his capacity149 words
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Article541 1928-07-26 11 LAWYER’ S CLERK IN DOCK. Iri HO OF CATHIRVALO Et bankruptcy. u flS an echo of the recent rc wrts the Singapore ten Monday, when Canary stK*** lawyer’s clerk, was charged '.fciUlW in respect of a house valued Stevens (prosecuting) said his solicitor, and accused, who piflai's managing clerk, managed541 words
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Article222 1928-07-26 11 I -lory Of Midnight Hold-l’p In I Singapore. I i.v an °ld Chinese shop I ann wife were forced to stand by I r* robhers carr y of their life’s I Jewellery and cash valued at I .Maeim, U f ri ated to the District Court222 words
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Article355 1928-07-26 11 Records at This Year’s Meetings. An exhaustive list of performances at Malayan athletic meetings held this year has been compiled by the Times' of Malaya, and some of them are published below. It should be pointed out that school records are not always reliable 100 Yards. Ashworth355 words
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Article223 1928-07-26 11 European Fare And Indian Drivers. Before the Fourth Police Magistrate (Mr. C. S. Findlay) on Monday afternoon the unpleasant experience of a European woo hired a poaching taxi at Jardine’s 'tops was described. A driver who took a fare to Jardine steps on July 14 was223 words
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Article71 1928-07-26 11 Dead Hodies At Tanjong Pagar. The identity has not yet been establish'd of three Chinese whose dead bodies wore found floating in the sea off Tanjong Pagar on July 21. One body was found opposite No. 2 golown the other two opposite No. 10 golown.71 words
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Article610 1928-07-26 11 NEEDS OF EUROPEANS ON SMALL SALARIES. There is still a lack of small bungalows suitable for Europeans on small salaries. It seems impossible to build such bungalows under rentals of $140 to $150 a month, a rent which is too much for these people.” The above is a610 words
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Article108 1928-07-26 11 The following paragraph is from the annual report of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, Straits Settlements: Postal frankers (automatic machines used for franking letters in place of stage stamps) were introduced in Jun; and by the end of the year 11 firms wen using them. By special108 words
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Article296 1928-07-26 11 COMMISSION’S REPORT ISSUED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 18. The report of the special commission on the Ceylon Constitution w’as issued this morning, states a Colombo message to the Pinang Gazette. The report recommends that a State Council, consisting of 65 elected and 12 nominated296 words
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Article186 1928-07-26 11 Prison For Hylam Found With Pistol. A Hylam night school at the GVit mile Bukit Timah Road was raided by C.I.D. and detective officers at 6 a.m., on July 19, and there was a sequel in the District Court a few hours later, when a Hylam pleaded186 words
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Article186 1928-07-26 11 A committee meeting of the Discharged Pri: oners’ Aid Society was held at the chambers of the Chief Justice on July Th'* bon. secretary’s report, for the second quarter of the year showed that 22 applications had been received, 1J from Chinese, 4 from Tamils, 2 from Malays,186 words
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Article344 1928-07-26 12 Dr. Black Questions Police Magistrate. In a case in which a motor-car syce was cargod with causing obstruction, a policeman told the Third Police Magistrate (Mr. C. II. Dakers) that defendant pulled up in front of Union Building and refused to park his car in the stand344 words
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Article203 1928-07-26 12 Offender Followed And Handed To Police. The public-spirited action of two Tamils who followed and handed over to the police an Arab whom they saw extorting money was described in a case heard before the Fourth Police Magistrate (Mr. -C. S. Findlay) on Thursday afternoon. In the203 words
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Article158 1928-07-26 12 Accused’s Story Of Struggle In Lane. Asik bin Sahi the Boyanese, who is charged with the murder of a Malay woman in a lorong at Geylang made a statement in his defence at the Assizes on Friday. The prosecution was conducted by the D.P.P. (Mr. N. H. P.158 words
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Article131 1928-07-26 12 CAR SMASH AT MILE A MINUTE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 20. An extraordinary motoring fatality occurred near Taiping yesterday, in which one person was killed, two injured, and a new Buick car smashed beyond repair. It is stated that Mr. Lim Yeong, a wellknown miner,131 words
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Article321 1928-07-26 12 Lorry Driver’s Story At Local Inquest. Two Chinese taxi drivers, and a third Chinese, w*ere in the dock when the Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) began an inquiry on Friday into the death of one of the two Chinese who w’ere shot on July 10 on321 words
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Article245 1928-07-26 12 Moguilewsky and the Duchess Of Leuchtenberg. The audience which assembled at the Dutch Club on July 18 to hear Mr. Alexander Moguilewsky, who has returned to Singapore with his gifted accompanist, the Duchess Nadya of Leuchtenberg, after a very successful tour of Japan, was in inverse245 words
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Article789 1928-07-26 12 (Straits Times, July 20.) The Talkee Film. Everyone in Malaya, and elsewhere, has had the opportunity lately to see and hear, what has now become known as the •talkee” film. Opinion is strangely divided, some believing that it is going to be the entertainment of the future,789 words
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Article96 1928-07-26 12 APPOINTMENTS DURlVr SIR HUGH’S ABSENCE the Colonial Secretary, Sir Havf 1 I riott, will be Officer Administer?,, Mar Government. Mr. G. Hemmant as Colonial Secretary and Mr. W as Under Secretary, while Mr Boyd will come from Malacca to Zi R Commissioner of Lands in place Bartley.96 words
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Article135 1928-07-26 12 Chinese Attempts To Cheat A I Chetty. I Sim Khoe, a Chinese, who pleaded I “guilty” to forging certain endorsement* I on the back of a promissory note wi"*B intent to cheat a Chetty, was sentence® on July 18 to fourteen days’ rigore j imprisonment, by Mr.135 words
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Article53 1928-07-26 12 Six Months Sentence For Chinese I Witness. For committing perjury, a witness wh appeared for the defence of See Ah Pin:, who was charged with murder, wa? sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Just:.. P. J. Sproule) in the Assize Court53 words
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Article149 1928-07-26 12 At Freemason’s Hall on Thursday the District Grand Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. P. J. Sproule, installed Bro. D. Wilson as Wor. Master of Lodge Eastern Gate, No. 2970 E.C. Other officers for the ensuin* year were invested as follows :—P. M. Wor. Bro. E. Stuart, S. W.149 words
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Article803 1928-07-26 13 IliALITV AND QUANTITY. Lit- ATTENDANCE DURING f WEEK-END. I .from Our Own Correspondent.) I Malacca, July 23. I ,i, Malacca Agri-Horticultural I TlH ,,n r h i i i*wit‘hin the grounds of the ■how w;r l l hool Jin d St. brancis B“ nda r; mi Saturday803 words
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Article505 1928-07-26 13 FIRST DINNER AT KUALA LUMPUR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala, Lumpur. July 22. A meeting of the Kuaia Lumpur Rotary iuL, which was preceded by the Club’s fir-t monthly dinner, was held at the Chun Chock Keeloo (Chinese Mess), Weld Road, on Friday evening, the following members505 words
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Article125 1928-07-26 13 NAVAL MAN FIN ED. Alleged Theft Of Money From Chinese. A. H. Pearce, a seaman from H.M.S. 'Carlisle, was fined $20 in the police courts on Monday for stealing $7.60 from a (’hinese. It was alleged that the accused came 'out of a coffee-shop in Cecil Street, and examined some125 words
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Article301 1928-07-26 13 PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS FROM LONDON. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 28. I met a number of former Malayan residents at the annual meeting of the Singapore Auxiliary Diocesan Association in London. Among them was Mr. HalesJohnson, a former Principal of Ruffles Sehool, and who acted as secretary301 words
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Article168 1928-07-26 13 Business For Next Monday’s Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 22. So far as one can see, next Monday’s meeting of the Federal Council, w’hich is being held earlier than usual, has been convened for the special purpose of appropriating the lump sum grants for the168 words
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Article186 1928-07-26 13 Annual Report of Marine Department. The annua! report of the Marine Department, Straits Settlements, states The total revenue collected in the Colony amounted to $61,611.85 in 11)27. The numbers of European and native seamen shipped and discharged were 1,263, 22,376, 1,278 and 21,717, respectively, as against 1,450, 19,1*72,186 words
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Article833 1928-07-26 13 Previous Winner Again 1 Successful. 1 riumphs, B.S.A.s and New Hudsons, shared the honours in Sunday's motor* cycle re!iabili*y trial organised by the Singapore Automobile Club. The dry weather proved of groat assistance to the competitors ii: the colonial sections, making them fairly easy going even for novice833 words
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Article801 1928-07-26 14 MYOPIA AMONG THE ADVERTISERS. There’s something wrong somewhere! It‘3 not as if they were trying to spot a needle in a haystack; not even as tf they had hidden their lights under a couple of bushels. No! to the ordinary mortal it’s all plain enough. The two801 words
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Article446 1928-07-26 14 Verdict Against Arrested Gunman. The attack on a crowded lorry by gunmen in two overtaking taxis on Kampong Java Road on July 10, w r as further described to the Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. Bourne) on Friday afternoon. The taxis were travelling fast, at from .10 to446 words
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Article154 1928-07-26 14 Systematic Investigation Now Begun. In addition to the work on padi soils, a thorough study of Malayan soils in general has been begun, says the Colonial Secretary (Sir Hayes Marriott), in his 1927 report. No systematic investigations of soil problems in Malayu, or indeed in the majority154 words
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Article147 1928-07-26 14 Extracts from the annual report of Ting Kil Mines, Ltd., are given below The profit for the year, after providing for depreciation, directors' fees and auditors' fee, amounts to $76,218 which, added to the balance of $4,149 brought forward from the previous year’s account, gives147 words
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Article462 1928-07-26 14 F. M. S. Police Officers Alarming Experience. The Malayan Police Magazine gives the following story above the initials, “C. H.” M r. George Simpson, C.P.O., X. Sembilan, who has the reputation of being one of the best snipe shots in the F.M.S., had occasion to visit462 words
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Article300 1928-07-26 14 Annual Report of Straits Department. The following items are taken from the annual report of the Post and Telegraph Department, Straits Settlements, for the year 1927:— The average time taken by mails between London and Singapore was 22 days by the direct Peninsular and Oriental service and 23300 words
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Article428 1928-07-26 14 FATAL ATTEMPT TO M u,t CINEMA FILM KE The following story is told n Malayan Police Magazine Mr. Guy, the well-known manager 0 f the Federal Dispensary, Kuala I. umpur who shared with Mr. G. Cullen the a ,j Ve ture of the Pudu Temple Affair i428 words
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Article197 1928-07-26 14 22,838.000 Letters Posted Laid Year. The number of postal articles (excluding parcels) posted in the Colony 22,838,000, an average of 22.97 per inhabitant, as against 21.83, the average in the previous year, states the 19-" report on the Colony. The number received for delivery was 17,940,000 a.compared197 words
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Article69 1928-07-26 14 More Successful Experiments In Batavia. A company of Dutch, British man newspapermen in Batavia very successful conversation j,.. leagues in Holland through thv stations at Bandoeng and Transmission was very clear atn. J IS v t The Times correspondent in ‘“1^ Mr. Hunter, had a six minute*69 words
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Article, Illustration54 1928-07-26 15 In V* itt» Supreme Court was opened on July 14 by the British Resident, the Hon. .Mr. II. \V. Thomson, when a simple, but impressive ceremony was performed. .Mr. Justice Thorne with the British Resident (lion. Mr. 11. \V. Thomson) and the Raja Muda, (representing54 words
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Article, Illustration74 1928-07-26 16 Miss fieri rude A. Owen, general secretary ol the Y.W.l'.A. in Singapore was entertained to a farewell At Home prior to her departure for Australia after fi\e years* service in China, Japan and Singapore. Taken at Rangoon Road School Srorts. Left to Riglt:-Capt. O. G. William* Mrs. H.74 words
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Article, Illustration29 1928-07-26 16 1. I'iprlinr from Johor.-, Simtapor,- River at Haw-lurk Ifoa.I. 2. -ral vi,-» of l-ulai dam. 3. IXr.-am fa.-.- of dam. I. Ruormlrean. face of dam.29 words
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Article, Illustration91 1928-07-26 17 r« .1 > Andrew's School sp irts and (right) Mrs. Zylstra and Mr. Wise, who beat Mr. and Mrs. I’armele in the final of the mixed open doubles at the Ladies Law n Tennis Club tournament. New Municipal market on (Jrange Road91 words
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Article, Illustration55 1928-07-26 18 ra'siim Powder Magazine, East Coast Road. Heavy Koin:; through a plantation. I.oke Yaik Foo badly ditched. Competitor starting in Orchard Road. Spectators and Officials. Ticklish jungle stretch. F. A. Jones, member of H.S.A. winning team. Marshals on East oast Koad. Negotiating diiiicult section. Four members of55 words
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Article451 1928-07-26 19 (menu: Twain“) DELTA damaged, accident in fog off LISBON. no VNXIETY REGARDING N0 passengers. (rf.uter telegram] London, July 13. Itl i O. steamer Delta, from TU U and Bombay to London, with the steamer City of khios ollideii tn ..ff Lisbon. fhat the Land’s(menu: Twain“) - 451 words
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Article92 1928-07-26 19 Moscow, July 18. court l f a la s t>onc l u ded in the supreme firms re P rt sentat >ves of two Swedish ,n^rmation hUrKe TK 0t tran^ mit V secret *enU‘n<> i J hree Russians w’ere on? year year3. five years and «nd 892 words
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Article489 1928-07-26 19 Parliament Dissolved For Three Years. Cairo, July 20. The Police sealed up the Parliament buildings and placed a guard outside. All is quiet. Alexandria, July 20. It is reported from Tantah that 500 police dispersed a crowd which was gathering in connection with the visit of the ex-Premier,489 words
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Article116 1928-07-26 19 Possible Lock Out In Cotton Industry. London, July 20. A grave decision, threatening a lockout of 500,000 cotton operatives in Lancashire, has 'been taken by a special com mittee of the Federation of Master Spinners’ Associations in Manchester. The committee met to consider a strike of spinners at116 words
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Article241 1928-07-26 19 AMERICAN INFLUENCE AND METHODS. Rugby, July 23. Mr. Amery, the Dominions Secretary, was questioned in the House of Commons regarding the statement by the Prime Minister of Ontario upon the way in which American influence and methods were permeating Canadian life, and whether His Majesty’s241 words
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Article80 1928-07-26 19 Comments in Italian and German Press. Berlin, July 18. Commenting on the death of Signor Giolitti in the Populo d’ltalia, Signor Mussolini’s brother Arnoldo stresses Giolitti’s thirty years command of Italy’s political life. He says that though Giolitti was no genius, he was an able opportunist and thoroughly80 words
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Article92 1928-07-26 19 Agreement Hetween Three Churches. London. July 19. The Wesleyan Conference in representative session at Liverpool, passed a resolution in favour of enabling a bill to secure the union of the three Methodist churches. The matter will now go to the pastoral session next week. This decision murks an92 words
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Article107 1928-07-26 19 New York, July 19. Ten thousand troops escorted the coffin of Captain Emilio Carranza —who was killed through the crashing of the aeroplane in which he was attempting a nonstop flight from Roosevelt Field and backwhen it was taken along Broadway to the station, whence a special107 words
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Article741 1928-07-26 19 TILDEN BARRED. UNABLE TO PLAY FOR DAVIS CUP. Paris, July 11 i. Owing to the American Lawn Tennis Federation objecting to his commenting on lawn tennis in the Press, W. T. Tilden will not participate in the final round of the Davis Cup competition. After the formal741 words
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Article1426 1928-07-26 20 TEXT OF REPLY. DEBATABLE POINTS MADE (LEAR. HAPPY TO SIGN AT ANY TIME. I London, July IS. In *hc House «<f (< nine ns Sir Austen Chamberlain nnimu* <• that he handed the United States Charge d’Affairt s th:morning the reply of the Govcrnmenu of1,426 words
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Article200 1928-07-26 20 ITALY’S ACCESSION TO CONVENTION. Paris, July 18. j The Tangier agreement provides for n new gendarmerie of Moroccans with an equal number of French and Spanish officers and N.C.O.’s. The legislature will include three instead of two Italians and three British officials, while the assistant administrator of justice200 words
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Article104 1928-07-26 20 Primitive and on Verge Of Bankruptcy. Peking, July IS. Wan Po-chen, Minister of Communications, has issued a lengthy statement saying communications, except the postal, are still primitive, although they were organised scores of years ago, and are at present on the verge of bankruptcy. The amount of loans104 words
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Article112 1928-07-26 20 £233,000 Subscribed For Memorial. London, July 18. Thanks to contributions from Britons all over the world, concerning which the King in a letter says he is most gratified, the fund for a national memorial to Queen Alexandra, which closed on June 30, reached 1233,000. The committee announce that112 words
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Article36 1928-07-26 20 Berlin, July 23. A German named Elsaesser has carried out the first motorless flight in the Swiss mountains. He flew from Niessen to Uetendorf, near Thun, a distance of 22 kilometres, in 30 minutes.36 words
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Article812 1928-07-26 20 INCREASED UNEASINESS. OUTLOOK FOR TR\np GLOOMY. e Shanghai, J u v 1)? While the Chinese boycott i< unibmK, y hitting Japanese trade hard, innnobiV* mg *1.*****0 worth of JapaCt in Shanghai alone, the showing increasing perturbation at t£ probabilty of the Nationalist Government denouncing vn July 20812 words
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Article686 1928-07-26 21 SHOT AT TABLE. efforts to lynch assailant. religious fanaticism K alleged. Mexico City, July 18. t uc ky Obregon as he was known on nr of his previous escapes from acc was P seated at a luncheon «?hi. political supporters at which iun -hful officer named Juan686 words
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Article229 1928-07-26 21 CONGRESS VOTE. RELATIONS WITH MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL. Melbourne, July A large majority of the Trade Union Congress passed a resolution in favour of preserving the affiliation of the Australasian Council of Trade Unions with the Pan-Pacific secretariat of the Red International and other foreign bodies. This was on a229 words
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Article117 1928-07-26 21 British View On Final Settlement. Rugby, July 18. Asked whether, in view of the recent statements by the Agent-General for reparation payments and by the German Chancellor, any steps were being taken to prepare the way for a conference to discuss final settlement of the German reparation obligations,117 words
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Article96 1928-07-26 21 Complaints of Abuse of Dutch Hospitality. Amsterdam, July 22. Complaints that the ex-Kaiser is abusing Dutch hospitality by voicing designs for the restoration of the German monarchy have been made to the Dutch Government by the plenipotentiary representative of the Republican Complaint Bureau of Berlin. This followed a96 words
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Article72 1928-07-26 21 Reported Offer To Archbishop Of York. London, July 20. The Daily Telegraph learns that the Archbishopric of Canterbury, from which Dr. Davidson will shortly retire, will be offered to Dr. Lang, Archbishop of York, who has intimated his acceptance. The announcement recalls the sensation of twenty years72 words
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Article494 1928-07-26 21 COMMUNIST EJECTED. MR. SMITH’S ATHLETIC PROWESS. London, July 18. There were stormy scenes at the annual conference of the Miners’ Federation at Llandudno to-day. The opening of the conference yesterday was marked not only by Mr. Herbert Smith’s presidential address unqualifiedly blessing the peace in industry494 words
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Article134 1928-07-26 21 Conflicting Opinions Expressed. London, July 20. The proceedings at the Cancer Conference, while providing for very frank exchange of views, have hitherto served to emphasise the darkness in which earnest research workers are still groping. The delegates joined issue with regard to both cause and cure. An example134 words
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Article250 1928-07-26 21 ROYAL COMMISSION COMMONS DEBATE ON REPORT. ANNOUNCEMENT BY HOME SECRETARY. Rugby, July 20. The House of Commons to-day considered the reports of the tribunal which inquired into the interrogation by the police at Scotland Yard of Miss* Irene Savidge, following the dismissal of the Hyde Park case250 words
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Article148 1928-07-26 21 Big Consignment of Wheat Bought From Canada. Ottawa, July 18. The Soviet Government has recently purchased 8,000,000 bushels of wheat, mostly from Canada, to meet the threatened food shortage in Russia. Shipments will be made from Montreal at the end of the month. Berlin, July 18.148 words
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Article86 1928-07-26 21 Mutiny at Barracks Subdued. London, July 23. Details of the insurrectionary rising in Lisbon on the 20th inst. are now avail* able. They show that a number of officers in the Castello and Sao Jorge barracks mutinied. Loyalists brought up artillery and vigorously besieged the barracks, and the86 words
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Article67 1928-07-26 21 City Vessel Awaiting Assistance. Colombo, July 21. A wireless from the City of Yokohama, which was reported to be disabled 1,150 miles south of here, states that the vessel is in the same position awaiting as* sistance. The Katuna, which is due here from East Africa to-morrow, will67 words
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Article727 1928-07-26 22 PILOT KILLED. BODY FOUND ON LONELY MOUNTAIN. DETAILS OF KING’S CUP COMPETITION. London, July 20. Thirty-seven ae roplanes of all sizes and horse-powers lined up at Hendon for the* King's Cup handicap race, which is the greatest civil air event of the year, though the Royal727 words
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Article403 1928-07-26 22 STERN WARNING. ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Surat, July 18. Sir Leslie Wilson, Governor of Bombay, met a deputation from the Bardoli no-tax campaigners and offered to orde; a special inquiry into the new assessments provided the taxes were paid forthwith. In the meantime the Treasuiy would403 words
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Article110 1928-07-26 22 Difficulties Facing Capitalism. Moscow, July 20. nukharin speaking at the annual con-jn-ss of the Communist International. on bho difficulties experienced bv capitalistic countries in the reconstruction of capitalism on a new technical basis, the i.fficultics of which were increased by tin.* growth of anti-capitalistic forces, f r example110 words
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Article61 1928-07-26 22 Eight Killed In U. S. A. Accident. Boston, July 22. A train consisting of trucks packed with ornate circus wagons, under which 30(1 circus employees were huddled, came to grief at Farminton, New Hampshire, when one of the wagons rolled off, causing the derailment of the succeeding trucks.61 words
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Article205 1928-07-26 22 'MILLIONAIRE’S BODY FOUND FLOATING IN SEA OFF GRIS NEZ. Rugby, July 18. The report of the investigation conducted by the Air Ministry officials the Fokker aeroplane from which Capt. Lowenstein met his death is that no changes in the doors of passenger aeroplanes and no special precautions205 words
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Article318 1928-07-26 22 Smaller Tax on Betting Promised. Rugby, July 18. Mr. Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced in the House of Commons that if the Totalisator Bill became law he proposed to modify the existing rates of the betting duty‘from two per cent, to one per cent, on the course318 words
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Article46 1928-07-26 22 Facilities For Far Eastern Vessels. London, July 22. Earl Derby formally opened the new Mersey entrance to the Birkenhead docks which have been constructed at a cost of £1,300,000 to meet the demand for increased facilities for shipping engaged in the Far East service.46 words
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Article40 1928-07-26 22 Achievement Of Young Dutch Girl. Amsterdam, July 20. A young Dutch girl, Miss Leibbrand, swam the Zuider Zee from Stavoren to Enkhuizen in 10 1 if hours. It is estimated that she covered about 22 miles.40 words
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Article460 1928-07-26 22 INDIAN TROUBLE. MANY ATTEMPTS TO WRECK TRAINS. ARMED POLICE TACKLE STRIKERS. Madras, July 20. A strike has been declared on the fits ear* &&S Traffic is disorganised. Stoning of trains and looting of railway station, u reported in the Tuticorin area. The ra L \yay authorities have460 words
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Article44 1928-07-26 22 Paris, July 18. M. Doumergue and Senor Srainkin.inaugurated the new trans-Pyrenean railway at Saragossa, binding Pau nn<Saragossa by a tunnel eight kilometres long. Both statesmen delivered speeches testifying to the friendship between two nations cherishing the same ideals ci peace and justice.44 words
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Article48 1928-07-26 22 New York, July h". The international conference to agreement among large producers 1 to prevent over production has been h'- 1 tatively fixed for the 30th in.-t;. It is understood that efforts will lu be made to prevent over production Venezuela and elsewhere in America.48 words
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Article330 1928-07-26 23 misdirection. COURT’S UNANIMOUS FINDING. ii-DGMENT SET ASIDE ON J TECHNICALITY. Rugby, July 20. 0 car S a tcr, who nearly twenty years a /was sentenced for the murder of Miss Gdciirist. an elderly woman, in Glasgow d vxh o served over eighteen years im-w-nn his appeal against330 words
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Article158 1928-07-26 23 How Anarchists Were Frustrated On Border. Paris. July 22. According to the XarUmne correspondrnt ot tin* F.eho dc* Paris, the Spanish anti-Royal plot was hatched in a wood on ihe outskirts of Barcelona by anarchists and was directed against King Alfonso on the occasion of the opening of158 words
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Article82 1928-07-26 23 S* 1 Malcolm Watson’s New Appointment. London, July 18. In «itute X 'on Uti T c mm ittee of the Ross Pointed Sir m i ,ca L Diseases has apmalaria *cont 0 n i W atson Principal of 'flstitute. ntrol department of the advi«Jll? titute industrial antior med82 words
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Article48 1928-07-26 23 The T u Tokio, July 18. S e *fd the P t r ia{ IStrict CoUrt has com "ho 0,1 thtf Korean Cho Ration of H e H U p y atte 1 P t ed t!,e acri* <1. r,nce Hum. *as sentenced to death.48 words
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Article1342 1928-07-26 23 Berlin, July 19. A scientific expedition to Central Africa will leave Hamburg on the 28th inst. for Pretoria. It will traverse the bushman district, the Simbabwe ruins and Mashonaland and then follow up the Zambesi in the hopes of discovering traces of the 3,000 year-old civilisation1,342 words
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Article225 1928-07-26 23 MANY TRIBUTES. SPEECHES AT ACADEMY LUNCHEON. SERVICES TO ART AND LEARNING. London, July 24. The Prince of Wales, prominent diplomats, members of the Cabinet and other distinguished people attended a luncheon to celebrate the opening of a permanent home for the British Academy. The occasion was the225 words
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Article99 1928-07-26 23 Big Consignment Seized In Shanghai. Shanghai, July IS. The Evening News says that the Chinese garrison commissioner at Shanghai has detained 671 cases of munitions consisting of rifles, automatics and three million cartridges which arrived last week on board the Bertram Riekmers consigned to a Chinese general99 words
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Article237 1928-07-26 23 French Pilot Returns Owing To Engine Trouble. Paris, July 24. The seaplane La Fregate, in whieh I.ieut. Paris was attempting a transAtlantic flight, is being brought back to France on board a cruiser for repairs to be made to the engine. tion of two similiar dirigibles, made a237 words
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Article723 1928-07-26 24 LABOUR CENSURE. DEPRESSION IN COAL INDUSTRY. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES FOR EMIGRATION. London. July 24. Tn the House of Cop'mons, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald moved vote of censure on the Government, viewing with grave concern the growing volume of unemployment deplorin'' the inadequacy and ineffectiveness of the measures taken to deal723 words
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Article367 1928-07-26 24 Frank Discussion With The Dominions. 9 With regard to migration, Mr. Baldwin said it was not a case of shifting our unemployment burden on to the Dominions or wishing to transfer men overseas simply because they were unemployed. What really mattered was the likelihood of a man making good367 words
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Article78 1928-07-26 24 Geneva, July 24. M. Valdemaras has sent to the League of Nations a note concerning military manoeuvres on the Polish frontier, stating that there is a grave possibility of frontier incidents while this state of affairs lasts. Mexico has agreed to send a delegation to the international78 words
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Article69 1928-07-26 24 No Danger To London’s Water Supply. Rugby, July 23. As a result of the continuous hot weather, which at present shows no signs of a break, a state of drought is officially declared, fifteen days having passed without rain. London’s sources of water, however, make the capital69 words
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Article47 1928-07-26 24 Leningrad, July 23. The Academy of Science has founded an institute ,to study Buddhist culture in Tibet, Mongolia, China, India and Japan. The institute will compile the world’s first encyclopaedia of Buddhism. An international congress to study Buddhism will be convened in Leningrad this summer.47 words
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Article39 1928-07-26 24 New York, July 24. Mr. John Roscob has resigned the financial chairmanship of the General Motors Corporation to devote his time the chairmanship of the democratic national committee and the directorship of Governor Smith’s presidential campaign.39 words
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Article157 1928-07-26 24 Extensive Combine Launched In Manchester. London, July 23. An extensive combine aiming at more economical working of companies spinning American cotton is on the point oi formation in Manchester. It is stated that the company will control a hundred mills and 6,000,000 spindles. The board will consist of157 words
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Article76 1928-07-26 24 GERMAN GENERAL’ S DEATH. Known On The Marne And The Somme. Berlin, July 24. The death occurred at Dresden yesterday of General Hans von Kirchbach, of Marne and Somme fame, aged 76. He was for long the King of Saxony s Adjudant-General and saw no less than 60 years’ service.76 words
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Article42 1928-07-26 24 Tokio, July 24. Baron Mntrudaira was appointed Ambassador to London this afternoon. He will not proceed until after the Coronation. The Vice-Minister for Foreign affairs, Baron Debuchi, has been appointed Ambassador to Washington. He will not proceed there until October.42 words
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Article59 1928-07-26 24 Rugby, July 22. The Foreign Office announces that the King has been pleased to appoint Mr. Nevile Henderson, C.M.G., to be Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic. He will thus be the second in command of the new Ambassador. Sir William Tyrrell. Mr. Henderson59 words
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Article896 1928-07-26 24 ITALIA CRITICISMS. “ABSURD AND OFFENSIVE 1 SUGGESTIONS. Stockholm, July ir The head of the Swedish Iulia r*iL# expedition reports that Swedish aeronl.*? are at present powerless to search for fo! Alessandnm party since they have icebreaker sufficiently large to act base. Allessandrini and his party wer* board the896 words
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Article105 1928-07-26 25 I PROCESS SERVER IN I p foreign office. I The Hague, July 24. I server has officially taken I A Pr :ccfc i the Foreign Office building*. st n ra nge development of a Thi# a j|e rr Wenmger, ex|niari‘i H p u tch Embassy in Tokio, P105 words
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Article147 1928-07-26 25 I Measures To Protect I Foreigners. I Shanghai, July 21. I official Japanese report from I A a clash occurred M' an 'mu se detachment and a Yhim> regulars which the JapanI/m Wen" ifcratchcd to disarm for the Japanese ra»lv.ay zone. Nc B h: are to rum147 words
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Article82 1928-07-26 25 1.200 Withdrawn From Tientsin. I Washington, July 24. The Government have ordered the I;:'mediate withdrawal of 1,200 Marines from Tientsin. J Shanghai, July 24. Orders have been received to reduce the United States Marines in China to 2.600 by evacuating 1,200 men from Tientsin to82 words
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Article69 1928-07-26 25 Aetivities of Rebels Finally Cease. Superior, Wisconsin, July 24. I Th" Rear-Admiral commanding the United States special service squadron in I Nicaraguan waters has reported to PreI nt Coolidge that the activities of I followers of Sandino have apparently I teased entirely. I Sandino is believed to have fled69 words
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Article70 1928-07-26 25 Seeking Close Relations With Italy. Athens, July 24. 1. n speech at the opening of the elecp,. u l i am Paign M. Venizelos emphasised l’. V.. tl desi f e tor close relations with /.‘‘j; said Greece would gladly sign A r/ a,0 Greck P ac t70 words
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Article118 1928-07-26 25 I Shanghai, July 16. I -d m\;’:! li na l is t authorities have reeeivI Military fni 0 1 tha J Ya ng Tseng-hsin, I w »s shnt V e r nor °f Chinese Turkestan, I 5 °ldiei\ i oad at Urmstsi on July 7 by K118 words
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Article992 1928-07-26 25 AUSTRALIAN VISIT. UNBEATEN IN DUTCH INDIES The Australian football team which has had such a successful tour of the Dutch Indies arrived at Singapore yesterday by the Bontekoe. The party, which comprises sixteen players and two managers, Mr. E. S. Lukeman and Mr. W, J Beilis, are992 words
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Article366 1928-07-26 25 Exercise at General’s Inspection. A most interesting and instructive exercise was carried out on Tebrau Estate, near Johore Bahru, on July 22, on Ihe occasion of the annual inspection of the Johore Volunteer Engineers by the General Officer Commanding (MajorGeneral Sir C. C. van Straubenzee). The scheme involved366 words
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Article80 1928-07-26 25 Mr. H. Amon, M.C., B.A. (London) and holder of a Board of Education Certificate, who served with the 18th Royal Fusiliers and (as Captain and acting Major) with the 11th Royal Sussex Regiment during the war, has been appointed Reader in Geography and Education at Raffles College. Mr.80 words
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Article592 1928-07-26 25 VISIT FROM AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALLERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, July 21. The Australian footballers arrived in Sourabaya from Australia by the Houtman on July 5. They played two very successful matches in Sourabaya, winning one and drawing the other. Since then they have toured in the East592 words
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Article58 1928-07-26 25 (Aneta Wireless Service.) Koctaradja, July 24. A brigade commanded by Major Grashuis encountered a troop of rebels in the Bakongan district. Four rebels were shot down, and the brigade captured a lost rifle and some klewangs. Major Grashuis was slightly wounded. Two native privates were killed, one(Aneta Wireless Service.) - 58 words
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Article359 1928-07-26 26 League Points from Pulau Braid. Although they started off in very promising fashion l’ulo Brani proved no match for the S.R.C. in a first division fixture played at the Stadium on July 18, when the S.R.C. won by four goals to one. At the start Pulo359 words
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215 1928-07-26 26 The R.A. just got home against Pula Brani in a first division fixture played on the Stadium on Friday afternoon, winning by the only goal scored. Pulo Brani are deserving of sympathy, for they had their full share of the game and with luck,215 words
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Article456 1928-07-26 26 The Chinese sustained further loss on the Stadium on Monday afternoon in a League first division match, when they went down to the Malays by the odd goal in three. In consequence, it is highly probable that the Chinese will occupy a lower position456 words
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358 1928-07-26 26 The Singapore Football Association have agreed to abide by the resolution of the Malaya Cup Committee that the iinal should take place at Kuala Lumpur this year. This matter has been the cause of considerable controversy, especially in view of the fact that the unanimous decision358 words
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Article137 1928-07-26 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 18. It is understood that the Chief Secretary, Sir William Peel, is making efforts to compose the differences between Selangor and Singapore over the Malaya r ’up soccer match venue, and to-dav he had a long conversation with137 words
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Article193 1928-07-26 26 New System of Allotting Numbers. The Singapore Turf Club notifies the introduction of a new' system in connection with sw’eepstakes, starting at the meeting to be held on September 8, 11 13 and 15. The issue of tickets will be abolished and numbers will be allotted tc193 words
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Article59 1928-07-26 26 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Eight Length Victory For T. Collett. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, July 20. The Wingfield Sculls championship on the Thames, from Putney to Mortlake, was won by T. Collett, who beat D. Guye, London Club, by eight lengths in the time of 23 min. Collett, who was awarded[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 59 words
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Article93 1928-07-26 26 [REUTER TELEGRAM] U. S. Victories in Final Round. [REVTF.R TELEGRAM] Paris, July 20. The Davis Cup inter-zone final between Italy (winners of the European zone) and the United States (winners of the American zone) began here to-day. In the opening singles matches Hunter beat Gaslini, 6—1, 6—1,[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 93 words
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Article64 1928-07-26 26 Final Of Championship Singles To-day. The S.C.C. bowls tournament concluded on Monday afternoon, when H. Gray and E. H. R. Bowerman met in the final of the singles championship. Gray won an attractive match 21—11. Results in the other competitions were as follows Hep. Singles.—Winner, H. Grey,64 words
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Article33 1928-07-26 26 [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] Berlin, July 18. The Australian tennis players Patterson, Hawkes, Brookes, Crawford and Hopnian have arrived in Berlin and will meet a German rack team on Friday.[TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] - 33 words
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Article659 1928-07-26 26 Final Race for Milner Cup. Five boats started over the p, L Course in fine weather for the final series for the Milner Challenge Cun f the At the outer mark, Kathleen and Pn Dorothy rounded first, next coming 4 Jean with Polly last. It was a reach to659 words
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Article143 1928-07-26 26 The Rest Beat Merchants. The lacrosse match on the padanjr July 18 between the Merchants ana Rest resulted in a win for the lattei 11—4. In spite of the disparity 1 score the match was interesting 1 through, and was enjoyed by a la w number of spectators. u143 words
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Article230 1928-07-26 27 [TRANS-OCEAN vu PAN-ASIA.) Conclusion of LX.T.C. Tournament. at the Ladies’ Lawn TllC riub came to a conclusion on July Tcm,l /h ,ho final Of the Mixed Open 1* M th Mrs Zylstra and Wise won an U,,U tin/ match, beating Mr. and Mrs. interest ng 1 6f 6—1. parinelt.[TRANS-OCEAN vu PAN-ASIA.) - 230 words
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Article224 1928-07-26 27 WEST INDIES ALL OUT FOR 206. London, July 21. The second test match between England and the West Indies opened at Manchester to-day. The West Indies batted first and were out for 206, of which Roach made 50. Freeman took five wickets for 54. England had scored 84224 words
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Article42 1928-07-26 27 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Narrow Win in Second Test. [REUTER TELEGRAM] In tu Johannesburg, July 21. !r een the 8 Al" R, RU K ffby test ™atch bethe visitors' wnt, k ks and South Africa, "on by seven points to six.[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 42 words
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Article85 1928-07-26 27 F 0ur CLUB. n Jt) f oil com not ft n tbe Singapore Sword •'•••lulay. Th M t»n wore fought off on L li. Bru„l W w n IW <'«there S ult 9 i v. be »t V- DI r «nellj it b J fi ve hits85 words
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Article574 1928-07-26 27 Hard Hitting Match at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala, Lumpur July 18. Oliver and Bagot beat R. D. Ford and Huggins in an exhibition doubles match lore, 7—5, 6—1, 10—8. Oliver and Bagot are perhaps the most formidable doubles combination in Malaya o-day and574 words
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Article67 1928-07-26 27 Accident To Billett In Training. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 24. Over 250 horses training for the Penang tices were at work this morning, watched a large crowd. Rain is badly wanted, he course being very hard, and there is little fast work being done. Billett was67 words
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Article96 1928-07-26 27 The July Spoon competition of the Singapore Ladies’ Rifle Association took place at M'lotar range on the 19th inst., and was won \V Mrs. Talma. The winner of the ammunition sweep was Mrs. Morrell. Eight cards were taken out, and the following returned 300 200 100 Total with yds.96 words
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Article1343 1928-07-26 27 Hamilton Nearly Reaches Double Century. The S.C.C. tournament fixture played between the B.B. and I. and the Merchants provided one of the most interesting matches of the competition. The Merchants were well beaten, thanks in the main to wonderful batting by Hamilton. When the play closed1,343 words
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Article417 1928-07-26 27 Fine Weather for Annual Sports. St. Andrew’s School was favoured by ideal weather when the annual athletic sports were held on July 18 in the presence of a large number of spectators on the Raffles Institution ground. Among those present were the Bishop of Singapore and Mrs.417 words
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Article54 1928-07-26 28 [naursn TELEGRAM] HAGEN AND COMPSTON IN RETURN MATCH. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Way land, Massachusetts, July 24. A return match l*etween E. Compston and Walter Hagen over 72 holes has begun here. At the end of the first 18 Compston led with 70 to Hagen’s 72. Later Compston was one[naursn TELEGRAM] - 54 words
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Article246 1928-07-26 28 Garrison Beat Keppel. The Garrison G.C. beat Keppel by 8 4 to 64 in a match played on Sunday. Scores were as follows, Keppel players mentioned first Hickey and Strachan 4, Lt.-Col. J. D. Richmond and Captain, \V. MacKinnon 1. Stewart and Meldrum 0, Maj.-Gen. Sir C. van Straubenzee246 words
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Article249 1928-07-26 28 M.P. UNRESERVEDLY WITHDRAWS. London, July 13. Speaking at Blaengarw, Mr. Vernon Hartshorn, M.P. (Labour), said that before making another speech at Blaengarw', he would like to make a personal explanation in regard to his previous speech there. lie continued 44 The last time I spoke in this249 words
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Article776 1928-07-26 28 BOLSHEVIK SPOILS. COLLECTION RESTORED TO KING GEORGE. Hundreds of intimate letters written by King George, Queen Mary and most of the crowned heads of Europe to Marie Fyodorovna, Empress of Russia and mother of the murdered Czar, recently came into the possession of the London Daily776 words
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Article39 1928-07-26 28 Third Rugby Test Against England. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, July 21. Australia were successful in the thir. Rugby League test match, beating England by 21 points to 14. The English visitors won the two previous matches.39 words
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Article311 1928-07-26 28 Hitam Tin.—l 33 piculs. Talam Mines, Ltd. —I‘iculs 449.54. The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the half of July, 1928. Kampong Kamunting Tin.—Hours run two dredges) 550. cubic yards treated 61,000, total piculs <>7o.>9. nett value $41,308.55. As311 words
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Article46 1928-07-26 28 ADAMS.—On July 16, 1928, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mr>. J. W. E. Adams, of Sungei Bekok Estate, Bekok, Johore, a daughter. SNIKKERS.—OII July 18, 1928, at Tjikin. Hospital. Batavia, to Mr. and Mrs. L. \V. j Snikkers, a son (Hen»*y Leonard*.46 words
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Article149 1928-07-26 28 Singapore, July 25 exchange. On London, Bank 4 m/§ Demand 2/8\ Private t m. credit 2/ tl/fi On New York, Demand 2/ 7/32 Private 90 d/e 65 15/16 On France, Bank T.T. 574 On India, Bank T.T. 1426 On Hong Kong. Bank T.T ov 154 On Shanghai,149 words
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Article741 1928-07-26 28 Fraser and Co/s Quotations Singapore, July 25. T MINING. Iasu« Va1, Pd Buyers Sellers i] f} sam Kumbang 46/. 47 £1 41 Bangrin Tin 44/. 47 1 1 Batang Padang 0.42 4 0.471, asusa; r ft. ftj~- i f S a ad Y i‘ 16/6 U 6741 words
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Advertisement87 1928-07-26 28 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Time? and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil nnd Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free pi ice of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $48 a year. The post free price87 words
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Obituary100 1928-07-26 28 DEATHS GUTA KENG BENG. —At No. 9, Seotts Road Singapore, on Saturday, July 21. 192% n; r < 61 years. Malacca papers please copy. i)f. SOUZA.—At 210-3, Queen Street, on July 2!, 1928, Dorothea, aged 3 years. Bclovec daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. do Souza GAN. Gan Swee100 words
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Article71 1928-07-26 1 General Piihhci Situation n loll Rubber Stocks jj“ u C SSK By. A. W. Still J rtanTrt* -It Cort nil'll non J Rij. Rubber Merger Rubber in Liberia T .--I Rubber Auction lubber Restriction Statistics Ku ,.lvr Amalgamations Forward .Contracts Rubber News sL-clu-i Without Rubber Dividends Mr Ashplant's Claims71 words
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Article56 1928-07-26 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract Seller Prices > Aut?. Oct. l/don S’pore Spot Sept. Dec. d. July v n o.31‘, 0.32*, 0.32‘a 0.32 n* o.32 0.32*4 0.32*4 0.32', *1 .\i* o::j 0.32 1 4 0.32*, 0.32 2.; o..:i o.32 0.320.32 n ui’ ii.31 1 0.31*, 0.32'4 0.31*456 words
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Article26 1928-07-26 1 LONDO N RUBBER STOCKS. Lewis and Boat’s cable from London .five- 677 tons decrease making the total London rubber stocks at July 24 as re\i>cd. 35.243.26 words
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Article104 1928-07-26 1 I' 1 Singapore Chamber of Commerce Ui i A'-'.oiation hold its KTlth auction on v when there was catalogued 895,776 "i ton- offered 70S,129 lbs. or 1 tuns so|.| 663,617 lbs. or 296.27 tons, '..■n.lon Os. 9*wd. "lh 19*4 CtS. PRICES REALISED. Kihhcd Smoked Sheet: Cents per104 words
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Article97 1928-07-26 1 V ca st ate of labour Indian n s °Gtuineil by extracting r "in tin. l im Dutch Indies figures hnm im .i ,riVi s and Departures by sea monthly i„ ,l° r cign Ports” published "''■nt Ca/,.*, H Settlements Governln June to ii,.»u ,8Ure8 or the month97 words
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1217 1928-07-26 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) London, June 27. The London market is dead as ditchwater. Price moves up and down by small fractions, and the steady decrease of London stocks, which have now fallen by 26,202 tons from iheir highest point (at the end of1,217 words
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Article152 1928-07-26 1 Programme Of Forthcoming Conference. The programme for the annual I.S.P. conference to be held at Port Dickson at the end of this month has been issued. On Sunday, July 29, following the formal opening by Mr. W. H. Wood, District Officer at Port Dickson, papers will152 words
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Article172 1928-07-26 1 [Ram wanna] NEW PLANS. GOVERNMENT SUPPORT LIKELY. IMPORTANCE of a fixed PRICE.” [REUTER TELEGRAM] The July 23. In accordance with a promise made to a deputation from the society for the safeguarding of Dutch rubber interests, the Minister for the Colonies has sent a letter to the[Ram wanna] - 172 words
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Article175 1928-07-26 1 Dunlop's (Australasian) and Other Companies. n.^ n an^ ouncement was made last April that the Board of Directors of the Dunlop Rubber Company of Australasia, Ltd., and of the Perdriau Rubber Company! Ltd., had decided to explore the possibilities of association between the two companies.” Immediately any175 words
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Article108 1928-07-26 1 Statistics On June 1928. Mr. Jno. Cordon-Carrie, Deputy Controller of Rubber hu« forwarded the census of stocks* of prepared rubber on June 30, On estates of over Held by Area LOO acres Dealers Totals F.M.S. 28,290 10.H7I 08,601 S 8. 4,995 1,958 0,953 Job ore 8,358 946 9,303108 words
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Article1111 1928-07-26 2 PROBABLE COST OF £200 PER ACRE. Reasons for the disappointing results obtained by rubber planters in Liberia are gi\en below in a letter by one of their number W o hope to break the foreign crude rubU r monopoly by producing a considerable p( 1 centage of1,111 words
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Article617 1928-07-26 2 Steady Improvement In Price. 4 Lewi* and Peat's report of Jul.\ 19 states: A slight improvement has taken place since our last report, and although the market is by no means active, there has been rather more business passing. Manufacturers and dealers have shown a moderate interest617 words
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Article723 1928-07-26 2 Statistics for the Month of June. The Deputy Controller of Rubber Export, S.S. and F.M.S. forwards us th» t n statistics up to and including June, 1928 Iol '«wing (6th Restriction Taar). EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF RUBBER, BRITISH MALAYA (TRADE FIGURES) Dry Rnbbw. L«t«. Toul E.porU. nr'e'L'ffi* November,723 words
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Article74 1928-07-26 3 I u qtrait. Time, la not re.pon.ibl* for I Tb 8 n of its correspondent*. Correm* opin W sh0U ld bear in mind that letters B d T short and to the point. Long be liab lo to be rejected or cut W*"” Correspondents must enclo3e their W**' C74 words
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Article1223 1928-07-26 3 MR. ASHPLANT’ S DISCOVERIES. I th Editor of the Straits Time,. I have read with very great ml‘ ,r mi- Vshplant’s report on the latex resl M «rch work which he has carried ■he research drawn certain E fl0 ‘",Unions That this work is of scientific value to the rubber1,223 words
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Article227 1928-07-26 3 Effect On Voluntary Co-operative Schemes. The city editor of Truth writes in the issue of the 27th inst. I have received a very interesting letter on the subject of amalgamations of rubber estates from Mr. J. S. M. Rennie, who some years ago was with one of the227 words
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Article142 1928-07-26 3 The following forward contracts are notified Bassett Rubber Co. "6 tons ribbed smoked sheet at 9 f>-16d. per ib. c.i.f. sw. New York >d tons ribbed smoked sheet at 31 cents per Ib. f.o.b. Penang, for shipment in equa Monthly quantities during 1929. In addition JO tons R.S.S.142 words
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Article1415 1928-07-26 3 FIFTEEN PER CENT. PAID LAST YEAR. Mr. Thomas A. Gallie presided at the annual meeting of Heuwood Tin and Rubber Estate Ltd. In presenting the report of the directors for the year he said :—Our profits for the past year, although very much reduced from those of 1926,1,415 words
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439 1928-07-26 3 DEPRESSION IN RETAIL TRADE. The rubber slump is having its effect in Shanghai, where a great deal of planting capital is held, and the North China Daily News states that a wellknown Shanghai firm can produce disheartening figures regarding the condition of the retail trade at439 words
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Article634 1928-07-26 4 DOGMATIC STATEMENTS.” RESEARCH INSTITUTE'S COMMENTS. Dr. G. Bryce, director of the Rubber Rehearch Institute of Malaya, forwards the following conirm nts on the reported discoveries of Mr. Herl>ert Ashplant Arising from recent reports in the public press of the discovery by Mr. Ashplant of a method of634 words
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Article93 1928-07-26 4 Amalgamated Malay.—25,770 lb. Hrooklands. —117,500 lb. Berannng.—42,086 lb. Rorelli.—42,000 lb. Hukit K.B.—3,260 lb. Rruseh.—38,256 lb. Bedford Plantations.—17,173 lb. Bertnm (Taisho). —53,126 lb. ('hembong.—86,921 lb. Cheras.—54,400 lb. Connemara.—39,000 lb. (llenshiel.—74,200 lb. Glenealy Plantations.—28,769 lb. Hill Rise.—26,500 lb. Jimah.—18,079 lb. Kamasan.—19,000 lb. Kepong Malay.—152,146 lb. Kuala Reroan.—104,219 lb. Lok Kawi.—45,00093 words
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Article611 1928-07-26 4 Messrs. Macphail and Co.’s Weekly Report. Macphail and Co’s weekly report, dated July 24, states The rather more encouraging note which was observed last week has been sustained to date and there is a feeling of increasing activity in the air, causing the markets, despite Rome nervous611 words
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472 1928-07-26 4 Stock Exchange Vatic Campanj. Price.. II Abaco |/4^ 2/ Allagar £1 Anglo-Malay £1 Ayer Kumng Jy* £1 Banteng l/iu 2/ Batang Consolidated £1 Batu Cavea £1 Batu Tiga Hekoh 1/ 2/ Bertnm Consolidated y r Hrieh £1 Bidor 2/ Bikam i,™ 2/ Brooklanda 2'472 words
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695 1928-07-26 4 Capital Issue Closing Prices Paid Up Value Dividend! Fraser Lyall A r A Co. Evatt. 389,293 1 36 p.c. year 28-2-27 AlWatf ftr lJf IJS 1.16 lit 160,000 1 20 p.c. for year 80-9-C7 Aior Uejah <fi) l.l| lit 1.10 lit 435,425 1 15695 words
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