The Straits Times, 28 June 1927

Microfilm: NL555
Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,512. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      94 1 We TIIK KVKKVDAY MILK. TRUISMS-NO. 1 p-i it is impossible for a commodity to Mi have such a Continuous and WorldH wide Sale as m "BLACK ft WHITE" WHISKY unless its characteristics please Public IP Taste and Pocket. Advertised by Jhej\orneo (ampa/iV* (Tr.torporated in Englund) SINGArORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOII. TEI.UK
      94 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      148 1 MOST EXTENSIVE STOCK OF Furnishing Fabrics OFFER OF Expert Assistance AND Unstinted Service Gratis THESE INDUCEMENTS MAINTAIN OUR BUSINESS. MAY WE DEMONSTRATE THIS TO YOU. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in S.S.) SINGAPORE. "^(C COLD STOg»GERtT»ILSUB D£POer."!^-^r '•131. StLCOIE R.OAO. \.jMtcriort«l^#Vi(Jf T*iAf» HIU4 BUSINESS HOURS— WEEK DAYS— A.M. TO 10 A.M.—
      148 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      4 1 MILKMAID KVI.I. aUI MII.K.
      4 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Prosperity of Malaya.
    1424 2 Speeches at the A. B. M. Annual Dinner. Speaking at the annuul dinner of the Association ot British Malaya at the Hotel Cecil, on May 20, Mr. W. Wallace Cook, 0.8. E., who presided, said in the coursu of his remarks: Your Association have created a new
    1,424 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      294 2 When Yod <^^; sTp™ >*{! l>f A'ilhoul !7li" IJau do Cologne is L^, WJ] ii make youi !!:>;i'. Trail or Car journey mmecessaril.v ardiraw. So easy to carry so delijrht fally refreshing- Do not forget HH^k U .-.>•■ HllllllS Tor the l'nr East and India RoUKKT .■"•7 ft f I^V
      294 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      398 2 RASH ITCHED AND BORNEO Lost Sleep Many Nights With It. Cuticura Heals. A red rash csroe on the inside of my right knee about the si*e of half a crown. It used to itch and burn terribly and I could not keep from scratching. When I scratched the eruption water
      398 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      252 2 BRUNSWICK RECORDS 10 INCH DANCE RECORDS. 3284 Knrcrlona. 3580 Where thr lazy daisies trow. On the Kiviera. l)on"t mind the ram. 2875 Ikelcle lady. 3126 Morning Glory htsw. I'm ho axhami-ri. I™ 'n '<»c with you that'll why. 2997 Who 290T .lu«t around the corner. u unr v F've foot
      252 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    County Cricket Championship.
    200 3 Yorkshire Falling Low in the Table. Lancashire Witts Derby Surrey Leicester Yorkshire Kent Middlesex Essex Sussex Rfarwich Vorthants (■(111-; Immmhl jloucfster Clamor; an Worcester Played Won U 7 ..11 6 ..10 6 ..11 5 ..11 4 14 7 ..12 fi ..11 I ..12 4 ..11 I II
    200 words
  • Article
    Malacca Cricket.
    357 3 M. C. C. v. Indo-Ceylonese. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, June M. Malacca Cricket Club had as their opponents, on Saturday, the IndoCtylonese cricket eleven. The Club had first kase of liic wicket and knocked up a score of 147, the most notable contributions coming tmm Hewett (44),
    357 words
  • Article
    JOURNALIST'S FORTUNE.
    67 3 Due lo Conscientious Effort And An Uncle. May I recall the incident of the Fleet Street journalist who, after twenty years' t-ervice, retired with a comfortable fortune of £50.000 This was accumulated by early rising, economy, conscientious effort, good service to his paper and the public, indomitable perseverance,
    67 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      203 3 C% Finer Dodgh Brothers Motor. Car Tki'ic In Oecatf. Cos; fort and Performance SiiU in ore Dependable A stJTI finer Dodge Brothers Motor Car is ready for your inspection. Many new and vitally important improvements have betr. added. Only personal examination will give you an idea of what has been
      203 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      628 3 GOVERNMENT OF SELANGOR Tenders will be received at the office of tka State Engineer, Selangor, up to 2 p.m. of July 29, 1927, for the design and construction of a reinforced concrete bridge (175 feet span divided into f> spans of 35 feet each) on the 66 1 mile Petnling—
      628 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      271 3 r^ MOM ILK CLEAN, pure milk is abso- I i lutcly essential to the 4l io^ f.LII strong, healthy development tt\\'* -J m ofyourbaby.Morn.lk is Ccrti- -frlni^ fled Milk the highest U. S. f^jU^ Standard for inf.mt feeding I^fi^^S^^^^s. in convenient powdered form. jjfc^fl Rich j'a vitamins, the most cv
      271 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      534 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in Enf. and) mail and passenger and cargo si-;k vices peninsular and oriental B.n. Co. tinder contract with his majesty's government, london and far east mail skrvkk. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage due Spore NOVARA MO6 July 1 KASHIiAR
      534 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      679 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE IKIPPON YUSEN KAISHA): TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail JTSHIMA HARU 11,000 July 7 8; HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 July 21 22 lIAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Aug. 4 5 KITANO MARU 8,000 Aug. 18 15. HARUNA MARU 10.500 Sept. 1 2 F.AMO
      679 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      523 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE IB OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND UREMEN. GENOA. MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND KOKTH
      523 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      446 4 THE SIAM STEAM MY. GO* LTI. (laccraerated la Slam) BANGKOK COASTING BEEVICB. tot I Kemaman, Kretay, Tzenggaaa, Kelantaa, Bangnara, Tilupin, Patani, Singe re, Laeoa, Bandon, Kohsamni, Langsnan, Caumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure MAI.INI In port June- 29 VALAYA July 3 July 6 PRACHATIPOK July 10 July 13 The Steamers are
      446 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      519 4 JL P. M. iRITJIL PACKET MV. 80. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connrctions to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Uepts. and Manager. Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itlnearriaa
      519 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 6
      395 4 DURNS PHILP LINE I (Incorporated 1a Aa.tralla) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly aailings by the wall known stesmer MARELLA (7,876 ton.) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,511 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins
      395 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      456 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUGKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERY.'UiS TO THE DUCTED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICI OtTWARD9 To Hung Kong, Shanghai and Ja«a»m Das B'pore I s.s. KAIUNGA Jaly 6 it. CITY Of NORWICH Aag. 4 s.s. CITY Of BOMBAY Aug. 28
      456 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      448 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE MJ. KANOAXOO !>ts Singapore Julj U FOB FREUAKTLE. fi. For particulars regarding ysssags Slid freight rates, apply to HcAI.ISTER CO.. LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-TII E- WORLD I I'ASSENCER AND FREIGHT SERVICE BOSTON and NEW YORK via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLKS. M Days to
      448 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      509 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) Direct Service to JAPAN vis HONG KONG AMOY and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via PENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chef oo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yongtsa Ports. Formosa, tha Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG
      509 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 4
      315 5 THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING .GO. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE SINGAPORE. SOERABAIA and BANDJERMASIN. i >.s. HOCK BENG Mtilinc Tuo>day. at' 1 p.m., June 28. Ist and 2nd Class accommodation. For freight, passage and other particulars, apply to the Agents STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING Co. IS and 13, Boat Quay, Singapore. Arc You
      315 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 5
      96 5 fell THE DRINK O THAT QUENCHES hi THE TIGHTEST ULI THIRST. yramroz&Col iimai'iii ii w iniiiiiiiiiimW "i i i ■ii—iii wi Ha— a— GOULDS PUMPS PRICES OF ALL MODELS GREATLY REDUCED OUR TECHNICAL STAFF IS ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE TO ADVISE YOU ON YOUR PUMPING PROBLEMS. CALL WRITE OK TELEPHONE
      96 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      585 6 AT THE ALHAMBRA i \N CHDfG KEE CO., I.TJ)., Proprietors) TONIGHT TO-NIGHT In Urn Srrond Show, commencing 9 p.m. A BIG FIRST NATIONAL COMEDY HIT AJtyiri from Uh FAMOUS STACE II.AY of the same name which rndun-d for ir.nre than thirty years of successful and lontinuous runs. MCFADDEN'S FLATS Featuring
      585 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      288 6 COMMENCING SUNDAY, JULY 3, 1927. The Picture that all Singapore wfl want to sec ALHAMBRA THEATRE (Hy arrangement with M. A. NAMAZIE) presents THE UFA FILM MASTERPIECE \r 'Th( melooy thai stimco two co<iTwtfiT9^ A* Featurine MADY CHRISTIANS, WILLY FRITSCH ZENIA DESNI. EXTRA SPECIAL MUSICAL SCORE, AS PLAYED AT THE
      288 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      330 6 VICTORIA THEATRE JUNE 30, JULY 1 AND 2, at 9.30 p.m. FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY ATTRACTION KXTRAOHDINARY Capt. GEOFFREY MALINS in person for a proper and lucid exposition of that mighty undertaking pictured in 6 reels in Flying Round the World BLAZING THE AIRWAY TO INDIA 10,900 MH.KS TOW ITKKIHI.F.
      330 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 4
      525 6 BARGAINS AND REFRESHMENTS ALL AT YOUR COMMAND at the CATHEDRAL BAZAAR on July 7 and 8 AT THE Memorial Hall SINGAPORE'S AMATEUR DANCE BAND The Tangeiyukes will attend. Enjoy yourself and help ST.' ANDREW'S. ISo Better Comedy Produced than TAKE IT FROM ME! PAVILION TUESDAY, JULY 5, at 9.15 p.m.
      525 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    DAILY TIME TABLE
    186 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, June 2K Singapore High Water, 10.15 a.m., 8.6, 9.26 p.m., 9.4. Municipal Commission, 2.1S p.m. Football. Div. 1 Malays v. S.C.F.A., Stadium. Wednesday, June 29 Singapore High Water, 11.1 a.m., 8.7, 10.fi p.m., U. 7. Straits Trading Co. Meeting, Ocean Building, noon. Football, Div. II
    186 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    70 7 Taeadajr, June 28. Ships alongside Ike Wharves or expected to arrive. E.-.st Wharf M..in Wh-.rf Patrol E. E. E. Wliarf Rohna M Bcnvrackic 14 Pros. Wilson 11 i MMU 1' >« ard 1 1 3 Bmpirt Dock HTnt Wharf Section 10 Malini Beige .iaru :•..< Mandasan Maru
    70 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    274 7 hH VI!. HARBOUR. Mall Wharf Th.- CuhU; Alert, BunRh, Siivcrpiiu, Tembnku 1 Borelis Belangkas, Palendok, Iphigenia. Bnn Slang Bet, w l; sweet, Hygeia. Oil Wharf Hercules Coal Wharf Nil VESSKLS IN DRY DOCKS. T.injong I'aear gaaari Wharf N'ntica Albert Dock Nil Victoria Dock .VI l.ippfl Ilarbour King'* Dock Conus No.
    274 words
  • Article
    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    40 7 X der Ncdcrlandrn Kdavumi fnanlinil* Moroa .lohan <lr Witt Athos II S'porr l.iinri»n May 20 June 13 May 26 Juno 20 May f» Jun* 20 Jun< '2 June 2S June :i .luna 27 Jin. 1 Junu 27
    40 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    213 7 To-day. Hong Kong (Parcels) fHonit llwa) 3 31pm Ifiily (Faraela) iKarimata) :i :ii) p.m North, N. East and N. West Sumatra Karimata) 4 p.m. Si.tirnbaya, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly (Hock Song) 4 p.m. Java ami South-West Sumatra iGianc Ann I p.m. China, Balkan, Jar«n. Korea, Formosa,
    213 words
  • Article
    Passengers.
    135 7 The following nasscng«rs left by the Manila for Australia to-day C. R. (r -shin:.. Mr. and Mrs. De Gyulay, W, 11. Moorby, Miss V. Vysc, Mrs. A. Drummond, J. O. Hassig, Mr., Mrs. and the Misses Thompson, Mrs. K. Sclanders, Philip M. Williams, W. T. Potts, Mrs. A. C.
    135 words
  • Article
    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    262 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, June 28. On London, Bank 4 m/s 1 1/16 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private sm. credit 2/4 9/32 On New York, Demand 60 Private 90 d/s 57 V 4 On France, Bunk T.T. 1411 On India, Bank T.T. 134 On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 11 Vs
    262 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    69 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. Tone of Market: Quiit after easier. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet Is. l%&. per lb. New York Spot She .1 G. cents 3G'£ i>cr ll>. t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Sr>t Standard R.S.S. Spot itandard R.S.S. on Tcndtr July-S.-pt. o<t.-l)€(. Jan.-
    69 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • Article
      MINING.
      411 7 Issued by Fraser Co., Exchange Stork Brokers, Singapore. June 28, 10 a.m Issue Vnl. IM. Buyers Seller* El £1 Asam Kumbang 50/- 57/£1 181 Bangrin Tin 30/- 31/1 1 Batang Padang 0.73 0.77 V 4 1 1 Batu Caves 1.22V4 1.27V4 £1 Zl Chenderiang 22/- 23/6 £1 il Eastern
      411 words
    • Article
      GENERAL.
      178 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 11 B. Am. Tobacco 4.13.0 6.0.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.00 0.96 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.95 1.00 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 20.00 20.50 5 r. Fraser Neave 18.10 18.70 100 100 Hammer Co. 180.0H 18-1.00 Hk. 125 125 H. S. B.
      178 words
    • Article
      DEBENTURES.
      95 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 4Co 87c p.m. Spore Cold Storage Deb. -7 p.c.- f666,000 108 112 Spore Municipal 5 p.c 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 6 pram. Spore Municipal 4!4 p.c of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. Spore Municipal 4% p.c of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par. Spore Municipal 4 p.c.
      95 words
    • Article
      RUBBER SHARES.
      383 7 I'rascr and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'R quotations. To-day's Prices Frascr Lyall it Co. Kvatl. Allcnby ($1) 2.10 L'.tiOxd. 2.40 2.60 Alor (iajah ($1) 2.35 2.50 2.33 2.50 A. Hitam ($1) 4.00 4.30 4.00 4.30xd. A. Kuning ($1) 0.70 0.80 0.70 0.75 Am. Malay ($2) 4.00 1.20 3.00
      383 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      12 7 TAISEI TRADING CO,, LTD, 52, THE ARCADE, at from JULY 1, 1927.
      12 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      411 7 JOHORE POLICE NOTICE ARMS ENACTMENT 1921. All existing licences and permits for Anns, including revolvers, pistols, rifles, shot guns and aligns expire on June 30, 1927. Owners of arms are required to apply for new licences and permits between June 30 nnd July :tl. and .hum produce their arms btfore
      411 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      18 7 STOP PRESS "TAVANNES" WATCHES RIGHT WITH THE SUN IN GOLD OK SILVER FRANKEL'S (Waj<h Qm Ad\t. P«fs 16).
      18 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 4
      50 7 AUCTION SALE of household furniture, tailors' outlittings, almeirah. 1 show-cases, now woollen clothes, cotton clothes, cloths, etc., etc. 'To be held al The Burlington, :i. Coleman Street, Singapore on TTwradajr, .lune .10. al II a.m. <Hi TEi::-7 AVCTIOIfEER t LU LIMITED, S, Change Alley, Singapore, Auctioneers. Singapore, Juns 27, 19?7.
      50 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 5
      1208 7 t LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS 1 Other Classified Advts.. see page 16. WANTS, FOR SALE. ETC. "ROOMS' TO I.XT, lan K lin district. Apply P47, Straits Times, j MISS TCLCKA. Trair.e.l Malern I cX incased. Phone 4291. j ONE DOUBLI ROOM. ,Wn .curs, »!M p.m. F)uropean. Apply 910, BtfattS Tlm«l j WANTED
      1,208 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 7 Miscellaneous Column 1
      123 7 METBOBOLOGICAL RBPQKT. Kandanj; Kerbau Station. (Ky CourteHV uf (iovernment Heilth Office.) Knr the M Hours ending at M.dnight on June "h. D»g Max. shade temperature 88 K. 'in. shade temperatars 7.*...". Hraa shade temperature so.fi F. Max. sun radiation ll.' K. Mm. crass radiation I i Sea temperature 82 I.
      123 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    The Straits Times TUESDAY, JUNE 28. THE AUSTRALIANS' VISIT.
    953 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, JUNE 28. THE AUSTRALIANS' VISIT. Malaya bade a regretful good-bye this morning to eleven Australian? who have made things very interesting for us during the past m inth. When firs', it was suggested that a strong Australian cricket team should be brought up here there was
    953 words
  • Article
    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    346 8 Though the question of. Empire «ieless, and the possibility of instituting an inter-Imperial broadcasting service, came under discussion at the recent Colonial Conference in London, we have had to await the arrival of papers by the mail for information as to what transpired The matter was considered
    346 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    493 8 According to latest information Dr. Tagere is not due at Penang till July 1!. Sir Edward Brockman has returned to England from Italy, where he has been .-pending the winter. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule, who has been in Singapore to sit in the Court of Appeal,
    493 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    10 8 The Germans signed the Peace Treaty >ight years ago to-day.
    10 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    21 8 We are telegraphically informed tha'. South Taiping Tin Co. has declared a r per cent, interim dividend ptyable 01 July 11.
    21 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    26 8 JThe next Cinema show will be held i:i the Y. M. C. A. Hall on Friday next a; 8.30 p.m. An excellent programme ha: been arranged.
    26 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    26 8 Melville (Johore) Rubber Estates propose paying a final dividend of 122 pa rent, making 17 V 4 per cent, for the year ended March 31 last.
    26 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    26 8 Eusope, a Malay stall-keeper, was yesterday fined $25 in the Pcnang Pol in Court for selling postage stamps with <»ut having a licence to do so.
    26 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    27 8 From a cable received yesterday we an. informed that the wife of Aboo Uakai Maricar, brother of Hajee Manjoor SahiLi has died at Porto Novo, British India.
    27 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    35 8 Invitations have been issued for th< wedding on July 16 at the Church of St. Gregory of Mr. W. M. Martin and Mi<> M. A. Fraser. The reception will be hel<i at Eskbank, Tangiin Koad.
    35 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    34 8 By kind permission of Major J. Burnett, D.5.0.. and Officers, the drtMM and fifes of the 2nd Bn. of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment will beat rctreal in the Botanical Gardens to-morrow at ~\.\~> p.m.
    34 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    41 8 It is understood, says the Straits Echo, that H. E. Sir Hugh Clifford has acccpte I the invitation of the Subordinate C'ivi. Servants' Association, Penang, to a recep tion to be given in his honour in tm.-i premises on July 1.
    41 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    47 8 The steamer Sin Kheng Seng, which replaces the Kheng Seng in the coasting trade between Malacca and Singapore, was expected to arrive in the Malacca roads this morning. This new coasting steamer with a gToss tonnage of two hundred tons will ply between Singapore, Linggi arid Malacca.
    47 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    56 8 The Kampar Malaya Tin Dredging. Ltd., was formed in March to acquire properties with an area of 377 acres on Kampar River in the Kir. ta district of Pank, together with plant, machinery, and stores at the mines. It is stated thnt the total proved reserves approximate to 10,000 tons
    56 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    60 8 Our Penang correspondent telegraphs that the Eurasian Company of the Volunteers were in camp at Kampong Bahru for the week-end, spending Sunday morning at bayonet fighting and Ltwia gun practice and in making a sham attack on the reservoir at Ayer Itam. The camp broke up after a lesson in
    60 words
  • Article
    Accident to Mail Train.
    72 8 Engine Derailed Between Ipoh And Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Jun? 27. The day mail train from Kuala Lumpur met with an accident after leaving Ipoh yesterday. When between Pondok Tanjong and Bukit Merah the engine eanu- off the rails. Fortunately it til travelling slowly.
    72 words
  • Article
    Dutch Aviator's Flight.
    51 8 Leaving Bangkok For Singapore To-day. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, June 27. The Dutch aviiilors with Van Lemrbteek <:s a passenger arrived at Domnuan;; at noon to-day from Rangoon. They leave 10-IBorrow morning for Singora and Singapore. They encountered bad conditions on the flight from Uurina to
    51 words
  • Article
    Copper Coins from China.
    205 8 Allegationy Against Ship's Clerk. In the District Court yesterday a Chinese, named Choia Tens l'iow wa< chargjd with importing Chinese copper coins into the Colony. Chief Court Inspector Meredith, prosecuted and Mr. J. Aitkci .ippeared for the accused. A Chinese revenue officer said that on June
    205 words
  • Article
    Kallang Road Murder.
    112 8 Assassin Enters Sawmill And Shoots a Workman. Recently then- has been a lull in the frequency with which shootings have occurred in Singapore bom time to time. This was b) nt;iy. wh.'il B most daring shooting occurred nt K:ilA man. armed with pistol, walked into a sawmill
    112 words
  • Article
    London Rubber Stocks.
    28 8 Lewis md Peat's cable from their London oflice gives 2,400 tons decrease, making the total London robber stocks :it June 28, as revised 64,500 ton
    28 words
  • Article
    Rubber Prices.
    65 8 Henderson, Helm und Company, Inc., Ww Yr.rk, send us the following c«hl« dated June 27, tti ir stiona being in ?oid dollar cents and dosing bid price* Rubber exchange Bales to day 850 tons. .Inly 36.50, August 36.60, September 11. r 70, November MM, December 37 cts. January
    65 words
  • Article
    Pearson's Fresh Air Fund.
    78 8 Contributions to Pearson's Fresh Air Fund have li.m coming in more, freely and we hope ta 1"- able to forward a good sum to the London Exacntlva in a few days. Last year we were able to mtml £100 and we should like to do M
    78 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      287 8 NORTON MOTOR CYCLES LATEST SUCCESS. Bennett lidins a Norton won cl«-> Senior Tourist Trophy Eta the re \1 v.ilo^ per boor. Woods riding a Norton made the record lan at 70.99 miles per hour. MODEL 16-11 SPORTS 1.90 HP. Mechanical lubrication, three speed gear large expanding Hub brakes petrol tank
      287 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      102 8 ALHAMBRA TONIGHT In the Second Show at 9 First National Comedy Picture MCFADDEN'S FLATS Featuring CHARLIE MURRAY and CHESTER CONKLIN Screen Snapshots and Empire News Bulletin. First Show at 7.30 THE BROWN DERBY Featuring JOHNNY HINES in 7 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. PERFECTION PIANOS The RELIABILITY of
      102 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      68 8 On Other Pages, P«e«. A.n.M. DtaoM Bpaaolm 2 County Criekat Championship Tallin :i Malacca Cricket Finunce and Commerce 7 Shippinc and the Mails 7 Meteorological Heport s 7 Cable and Radio Mews 9 Australians v. All Malaya Sport News 10 Lift-Attondaiit S.ntcncoil Haass Latter in Tka An- Tr.u! ta India
      68 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    THE ROYAL TOUR.
    111 9 Duke and Duchess Return To London. GREAT WELCOME. Impressions of Canberra Ceremony. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, June 27. The Duke and Duchess of York arrived home aboard the Menov.n after their Km pirn tour. The Prince of Wales, Princes Henry and Goons greeted them at Portsmouth and the
    111 words
  • Article
    Touching Reunion.
    331 9 lURITISII IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, June 27. Despite ruin, immense crowds thronged tbt l'li'lin street! to welcome home the I ukf and IUichcss of York frjm their great t'>ur. Their Highnesses drove in state open carriage! so that the thousands who came to greet them should ""t be disappointed
    331 words
  • Article
    South African Flag.
    158 9 Design not Acceptable To (Jovernment. [RKITER TELEGRAM] London, June 'Z~. Cape Town: The Senate ha? passed the third reading of the Flag Bill, after by 17 votes to 12 an amendment proposing the Rubstituthm for the Government'! Hag design of another design constating r the Union .lack,
    Reuter  -  158 words
  • Article
    Anti-Soviet Movement.
    60 9 Spreading Over Extensive Area. [TKANS-OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin, June 27. London, Sera] and other rtDOtti say that an anti-Soviet movement is ripening in the IJaltic States, Rumania and Hungary. It is understood that Warsaw answered PM last Russian note verbally, saying thai Iti tone wai ■naeceftable, therefore; :i Written
    60 words
  • Article
    Anti-Bolsheviks.
    17 9 [trans-ocean service] Berlin. .June 17. Ten anti-Bolabevika have been sentenced to death at Kiew and executed.
    17 words
  • Article
    UNREST AT CANTON.
    200 9 Prospects of Japanese Boycott. Hong Kong Shipping Included. [reuter far eastern service.] lions: Kong, June 27. Shameen It is reported that seven .suspected Communists arrested last week at Whampoa Academy were later executed. Pickets, presumably from the Seamen's Union with two women, are still restricting Chinese from
    200 words
  • Article
    Arms Conference.
    104 9 Suggested Alterations To Provisions. [revter telegram] London, June 27. V.'ashinc'ton The American Governj meat's decision not to alter the provisions of the Washington Aims Conference ireaiy wkh only three Powers represented lat Geneva was reiterated to-day. Suggestions from Geneva that a five! Power conference, including France and Italy,
    104 words
  • Article
    Anthracite Coal.
    95 9 Amalgamation of Welsh Companies. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, June 27. Judgment permitting th" amalgamation of two large groups of anthracite coal conpanics in South Wales with a caphai of f0.000.000 was delivered to-day by Mr. Justice Sankey at a sitting of the Railway and Cana! Commission. He said
    95 words
  • Article
    Chiang's Ultimatum.
    53 9 Dismissal of Russian Advisers. [UUIU I Alt EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, June 'J7. A wireless from Hankow states that the Government conference is at present discussing an ultimatum from Chiang Kai Shek which demands, inter alia, the disIwndnicnt of all unions and the dismissal of 20 Russian advisers and
    53 words
  • Article
    Attempted Assassination.
    34 9 [aauiu iuium] London, June 27. Moe«OW Orlov, chairman of the Moscow department of the military tribunal, has beta wounded by a revolver fired inside the tribunal premises. The assailant v. as arrested.
    34 words
  • Article
    Journalist Killed.
    32 9 [reuter telegram] London, June 27. Belgrade The American journalist, Edgar AUrich, and his wif?, engaged in .i totnr of the world, have been killed in a motor accMaat near Sarajevo.
    Reuter  -  32 words
  • Article
    Dr. Stresemann at Oslo.
    30 9 [TR\NS-OCCAN BIBVICE] Berlin, June 27. I The President, the Nobel Committee, the Norwegian Premier, high officials and cheering crowds received Dr. Strcsemann at Oslo this morning.
    30 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    24 9 According to a Jeddah message of June 18, the pilgrimage to Mecca has ended. All the pilgrims are in good health and excellent spirits.
    24 words
  • Article
    NAVAL CONFERENCE.
    184 9 Three Distinct Proposals Discussed. Prospects of Agreement. [reuter telegram] London, June 27. The main difficulty in the Naval Limitation Conference at Geneva appears to be the British desire and the American refusal to discuss reduction of capital rhips, ar.d, according to inspired newspaper statements from New York, American
    Reuter  -  184 words
  • Article
    Very Satisfactory Progress.
    86 9 London, June 27. Geneva The technical committee of the conference had a three hour discussion, after which the American delegates said things were going well. The discussion wa.i veij- friendly. An official communique says very satisfactory progress has been made. The important question of deciding the particular
    86 words
  • Article
    Britain's Reply to America.
    142 9 London, June 27. New York The British ConsulCeneral. on behalf of the Ambassador, ha 3 issued a lengthy statement in reply io American press criticisms of the British attitude at Geneva. The Consul -General denies that the British proposals with regard to battleships and cruisers are
    142 words
  • Article
    Japanese View.
    81 9 [mm FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, June 27. Tokio Baron Saito having referred the question of considering the British proposal to discuss capital ships to Tokio. it is understood that instructions were cabled la>t niuht statin? that the Government are willing to do so provided it doeB not interfere
    81 words
  • Article
    Communist Children.
    49 9 English Delegation Arrives In Russia. [iIF.UTEIi TELEGRAM] London, June 27. Leningrad The delegation of English Communist children has arrived in good health, despite a stormy voyage from London. They were ovated by a crowd on the per. The children proceed to Moscow after a short stay here.
    49 words
  • Article
    Atlantic Fliers.
    34 9 [REITER TELEGRAM] London, June 27. Warsaw Chamberlin and Levine arrived from Marienbad and received a very cordial welcome. They were officially greeted by the civil authorities and Mr. Stetson, United States Minister.
    Reuter  -  34 words
  • Article
    Brixton By-election.
    39 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, June 28. The Brixton by-election, owing to the peerage granted to Sir Davis in Dalziel, resulted as follows Mr. N. Colman, Conservative, 10,358. Mr. J. Adams, Labour, 6,032. Mr. F. J. Laverack, Liberal, 5,134.
    Reuter  -  39 words
  • Article
    BRITISH CURRENCY.
    413 9 Gold Standard Policy Substantiated. Cost of Living Materially Reduced. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, June 27. Government's currency policy was discussed during a debate in the House of Commons to-day. The Chaneelbr of the Exchequer said that a policy had been established of a gold standard and the maintenance
    413 words
  • Article
    A Curious Race.
    107 9 American Expedition to The Arctic. [reuter telegram] London, Juno 27. New York Twelve scientists accompanied Mr. Donald Macmillan, in? famous Arctic expiorcr, wh?n he s -tiled from I Wiscasset, Mai:ie, en June IS, on his eleventh expedition to the north. They will spend fifteen months in the
    Reuter  -  107 words
  • Article
    French Budget.
    63 9 [revte.i telegram] London June 27. Paris M. Poincare has made his statement on the budget of 1928 showing revenue of 42,160,000,000 francs, expenditure 41,527,000,000. Expenditure increase by 1,286,000,000 compared with 1927 mainly owing to the betterment of the position of officials and modification of the military organisation, but
    63 words
  • Article
    Byrd's Flight Postponed.
    45 9 [REVTER TELEGRAM] London, June 27. New York For the second time in two days a torrential rainstorm caused a last minute postponement of Byrd's flight to Paris, the sodden aerodrome making the take-off very risky although winds and weather were very favourabls.
    Reuter  -  45 words
  • Article
    Five Oilwells Afire.
    37 9 [reuter telegram] London, June 27. Long Beach, California Five oilwells were burned and the equipment of many others was damaged through a fire in Alamitos Heights oilfield. 1 The damage is estimated at $200,000.
    Reuter  -  37 words
  • Article
    WIMBLEDON.
    189 9 Bad Weather Interferes With Play. Tilden's Victory Over Brugnon. [Renter Telegram.] London, June 27. There was a heavy downpour overnight and the outer courts at Wimbledon were saturated. The weather was very dismal and cold with heavy showers. Play began at the usual time on the centre and number
    Reuter  -  189 words
  • Article
    The Professional Game.
    230 9 Big Offer to Betty Nuthall. [Reuter Telegram.] London, June 1:7. Betty Nuthall has received an offer of £12,000 to turn professional. There is no likelihood of the offer being accepted. I Miss Xuthall has accepted an invitaj tion to play against the United StaU-s I for the
    Reuter  -  230 words
  • Article
    AUSTRALIAN TOUR.
    1198 9 Malaya Easily Beaten In Final Match. Splendid Partnership by Taylor And Brand. Yesterday, All Malaya continued their second innings against the Australian touring team, and at one time it not only seemed that the disaster of Saturday would be repeated but that the team would fare even worse.
    1,198 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • Article
      Boxing.
      118 10 Walker Slightly Injured In Training. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 27. There haa been an eleventh hour sensation regarding the world's middleweight champi msliip contest between Mikey Walker tad Tommy hTiligni. to be fought in l.indon on the :>(»th instant. Walker while sparring y 'sf.-rday evening received a cat over
      Reuter  -  118 words
    • Article
      A Win for Phil Scott.
      31 10 I.i'P.iion. June 21. In a fifteen rounds contest at Blackfriars Ring. London, for the residential European heavyweight championship Phil Britain, beat Pierre Cesarles, Belgium, on points.
      31 words
    • Article
      County Cricket.
      81 10 Sussex Beat Worcestershire. [Reuter Telegram.] London, June 2~. Worcester Sussex defeated Worcestershire by 10 wickt-ts. The home county hatted first and were only able to compile N runs. .1. P«rk> took five wickets for and Wen ley four for 4a. In the second innings they scored 114. Wensley
      Reuter  -  81 words
    • Article
      Singapore Cricket.
      161 10 Sporting Declaration at Pulo Brani. In a match at Pulo Brani on Sunday the Police beat the R.E. hy 2') runs. Owing to rain the time for play was much restricted. The R.E. made a -tuning declaration with .i7, leaving the Poliet an hour to make the runs.
      161 words
    • Article
      Tennis.
      51 10 S. R. C. Tournament. Following are the ties for to-mor-row Double Handicap. E. E. le Souza and E. G. Wheatley v T. Leijssius and C Peterson, to finish. Mixed Doubles. T. Leijssius and P. Aeria v. H. N Balhetehet and (J. Tessensohn. A Single Handicap. N. Hannay v. E.
      51 words
    • Article
      Golf.
      90 10 Malacca (iolt. Memben arc reminded that the doeinq dale for the President's cup at Malacca is Thursday, .tilth blatant, and all cards must be returned to the hon. secretary on or before that date. The monthly medal will he played for on Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and (medal
      90 words
    • Article
      Water Polo.
      36 10 (From Our Own CemepeaMK.) Penang. June 27. The Swimming < lub entertained a team from H.M.S. Woolstoii at the Cluo. on Sunday and in a miter polo match beat them by five jroals to one.
      36 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    127 10 On Thursday afternoon, H.E. the High Commiaaioner viaited the Malay College at Kuula Kaugsar. with which he ex•reaeed himself pleased. He then witin—siml the sepak ra^a, bersilat and foothall competitions airaiuved in his honour. The footuall match was played between North und South IVrak and was won by the latter
    127 words
  • Article
    Singapore Football.
    504 10 An Easy Win for the Duke Of Wellington's. In a first division match between the Duke of Wellington's and the S.R.C. on th>- Stadium yesterday afternoon the •fornirr won easily by five goal.-; to nil. Throughout the game the soldiers were by f;ir tin- hotter team and had
    504 words
  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    • Article
      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      139 10 Singapore, June 28. Local. til'j cents pe* lb. Easier. Tin.— London OH Ue. Rubbers. Slightly easier. Mentakabs aie quoted 54-56 cents and New Scudais at 2.G5-2.70. Pajams are offered at 2.40. United Malaccas have buyers at 2 with sellers at 2.07 a. L'lu Benuts are quofed
      139 words
    • Article
      Rose Macphail and Co.
      153 10 Singapore, June 28. London Rubber— ls. Me 4. H down. Local 81 'j cents. London Tin.— l'2Bs 155., ss. down. Mining. North Taiping l.]2Vs-1.17'/2, South M-Kt; cents, Taiping L&Vfc-LOTle. Kuchai 2.02H-2.07H, Rahman Hydraulic >7' -J.'iL"-.-, Kuyoh 1.47H-1.82H, Malaya Consolidated 1.17^-1.21, Ulu Piah 1.2">1.30, Rantau Pref. 2.05-2.10,
      153 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    139 10 The following item is taken from the report if the Inspector of Prisons, Taiping. for 1'.»21> On the early morning of December 29, 1926, the River Lipis invaded the Kuala Lipis Prison and an immediate evacuation was decided upon. The :'.(> prisoners were safely transferred from the Prison to a
    139 words
  • Article
    HOME LETTER.
    935 10 The Break with Russia. By Our Special Correspondent. London, June 2. Ah your readers must be aware by thic time the rupture with Russia has taken place and Britain now stands towards the Bolshevik State in exactly the same position as she did at the close of the
    935 words
  • Article
    Home Letter.
    1333 10 (Hlyth) organisation of the British Communist party; as a Soviet citizen he is debarred by the Central Committee of the British Communist party from membership of the London organisation." The Labour Resolution. The, publication of the White Paper took some of the wind out of the sails of
    1,333 words
  • Article
    Coleman Street Fracas.
    305 10 Between Sikh and Pathan Taxi Drivers. Trouble among taxi drivers, as to positions on ranks, and occasionally as to the right to use certain particularly covetted ranks themselves has manifested itseff in the wordy warfare among these gentry that has disturbed many a tired sleeper in the
    305 words
  • Article
    Wearing Eight Singlets.
    174 10 Robber Caught Sleeping on A Roof. The case came before Mr. N. D. Mudie in the District Court a few days ago, in which a Sikh lift-attendant named Dulep Singh, employed in Whiteaway, LaidlawV. building, was charged with housebreaking and theft. Chief Court Inspector Meredith prosecuted. Mr-
    174 words
  • Article
    Theatre and Cinema Rivalry.
    104 10 The National Theatre in Oslo (Norway) has had financial difficulties from the start. The theatre is supposed to produce only dramas of high literary value, t > employ only the very best players, and to charge such low prices that all classes of the population can
    104 words
  • Article
    Air Trail to India.
    238 10 Forthcoming Picture At Victoria Theatre. Encircling the globe has been an achievement that has always had a peculiar fascination, as much for the onlooker a.- the performer. And it was not lonn before the desire to accomplish this feat i:i the air manifested itself among those
    238 words
  • Article
    'Wanted a Scientist."
    204 10 To Introduce Children To Scientific Thought. Last month there appeared in the Straits Times a leading article entitled Wanted a Scientist—". This article made reference to an advertisement inserted in several publications by the Directors of the Cambridge Malting House School offering remarkably tempting terms of employment
    204 words
  • Article
    Rash Act Verdict.
    158 10 Death of Well-known Chinese Resident of Geylang. A verdict of death by a rash act wax returned by the Coroner, Lieut.-Col. HopeFalkner. yesterday, against the Malay driver of a Ford car. at the conclusion of the enquiry held into the circumstances attending the death of Mr. Lee
    158 words
  • Article
    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    111 10 HcFadden'i Flat*, the First National picture now being shown at the Alhambra, is a comedy which will be much appreciated by those who enjoyed the Cohens and the Kcllys. The two well-known comedians Charlie Murray and Chester Conklin play the leading roles of an Irish building contractor and
    111 words
  • Article
    Malacca ladies' Rifle Association.
    149 10 The members of the Malacca Ladies Rifle Association will compote for the Lambert Challenge Cup to-morrow over the Bukit Sehukor Hariße. The club will be at home to their friends after the competition, and tea will be served in the club house on the range. Mr.
    149 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    RUBBER POSITION.
    1304 11 Stocks in America And Britain. Notes by A. W. S. A. W. S., writing from London nndn U:.t. June I, II Nearly a thousand toot mow rubbfreached England last week than durin-. the pifvi n.s wick, and tli stocks have Increased by 8M ton*. One hoped tlv redaction
    1,304 words
  • Article
    Third Day at Ascot.
    186 11 Coronach's Victory In Hardwicke Stakes. London, June 17. 1 1 m showery, but there was v large gathering present at Ascot 10-day. The Asi.it High-Weight Stakes was v.-.ii by Lord Itosclierys Fridoline, who started :.t 20 to l against. The Hardwicke Stakes (Hi miles) was won
    186 words
  • Article
    Singapore Traction Co.
    247 11 Parent Company and Trolley Itus Boycott. The iwi-r.ty-fir.-i annual general mir t. tag vi me Haangnai Electric Construction Co., L;.!., was titlil :it Uasildon Uoiwe, 1 M iorgate, K.C., on June 1. Mr. J. S.: HaskeU (chairman of th« company) pnBided, ami in the i"iuse of ins
    247 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    33 11 An exhibition of commodities, local manufacture! and ■tadenta 1 work trill take place from July to 5 in ('hone FTwa »eboot, Muar. The school is let Chinese boyi and has several hundred students.
    33 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    34 11 DUN I'lsio F.lran .r Curtis Bennett has been granted n dKfM <»f divorce from her j husband, Bit Henry H. Curtis Krnnctt, on lUm ground <>f his adultery in Paris. The .-.it was undefended.
    34 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      170 11 MUSIC WE HAVE ALL THE LATEST HITS Honolulu— Songbird— Perhaps you'll think of me. Swinging Along— Perfumes of the Past. Gentlemen Prefer BlondesMariette, etc., etc., etc. CALL AND HEAR THEM S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. f Pure tobacco, a natural cork-tip, snow- white paper, mske all the difference
      170 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      309 11 Raffles Hotel DINER DANSANT every Thursday and Saturday, al 8.15 p.m. (Hiniur will be served in the Itiill-room) BATIK GRILL All Grill Room orders are under the personal supervision of the Management. For reservations phone 2!>20. J. WILLIAMS. Manager. Sea View Hotel The most up-to-date Hotel in the Malay Peninsula.
      309 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    Talking to Mars.
    267 12 Will Short Wireless Waves Get Through Wireless experts are still hopeful that MM day wireless communication will be i stabli.shed between the earth and Mars. I'rofessor E. V. Appleton, who, in a leciure at the Royal Institution during mail week discussed the possibility, explained his views in
    267 words
  • Article
    "Guarantee of Peace."
    155 12 A British Alliance With Islam. linden, June 12 On the occasion of the Eidul-Azha (Bakrid) Festival, at the scuthfields Mosque, London, Sirdar Ikbai Ali Shah delivered a lecture, and expressed gratification that the Moslem world now was recovering its traditional friendship with Great Britain, though certain son-
    155 words
  • Article
    Governor Rebuked.
    125 12 Ix>rd Somers and Federal Tariffs. Mellxiurne The action of Lord' BuajMn, the Governiir of Victoria, in publicly criticising in a speech the' Kmerul larift. has evoked general ab- j i< i.i ihniOßt. The Age in an editorial states that the feelings of the people of Victoria towards the
    125 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    189 12 Programme of Drills up to nnd for July 3, I<J27 Tuesday, June 28, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, M. Gun Platoon, Co. Parade 5. 15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.R.A. (v), Sand Model Lecture o.li) p.m., Drill Hall, S.R.A. Tv) Signals, Section Parade. Wi-dnesday, June 29, 5.15 p.m., Drill
    189 words
  • Article
    Story of the Day.
    39 12 They attempted to persuade the small boy ta bt washed by pointing out what v. nice clean face the clock has." Yes." *uid the small boy. But then look what nice black hand* it baa."
    39 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      247 12 MMWMMBMMIffIIIWffIWIMIIffI'IIiIIIIiBIIIIIIIIIM^^ SMOKELESS DIAMOND The best sporting powder in the world Use tliis powder and get your birds with hard-hitting long shots. REMARKABLY LITTLE RECOIL NO BLOWBACK CON S I STE N T REG U L A R I T V Quick I MADE IN ENGLAND Mayßfc**» .N'<-j"-The Favourite Perfume of
      247 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      700 12 WATCH THE FRUIT YOUR CHILDREN EAT. Whilst most ripe, sound fruits are good for children, there is danger in fruit which is pMB, ovor-ripe or damaged, among the lc.ist nf the evils to be feared from such ftuit being acute indigestion, diarrhoea and worms. When you have reason to suspect
      700 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      535 12 $TSTEfKpESS cigXrette^ of the unique H5 leaf ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD., LONDON THE CARBIDE BRILLIANT SEARCH LIGHT <For Huntera, Hanters and Miners). EVf'<~St* r 1 <*-S\i( v a penetrating white light, and is '■>>' al!VctvJ by wind or mill. Objects I*V I "^wH^^ Mfflag cai: be distinguislitil from 300 to
      535 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    The Badger.
    459 13 'British Animal Surrounded In Mystery. A Naturalist, writing on the- badger ill the Morning iost, fctMM "He is shrouued in mystery we d not even know to what go:ius lie belongs. I There is superstition tnat h? is of in.--pig family, and the sexes of the badger j
    459 words
  • Article
    Empire Symbols.
    137 13 Ceremonial and Regal Emblem Desired. At the Colonial Conference questions of procedure and conduct of business in the Colonial lcgislatur-js was discussed. The question how far it was desirable or possible to obtain similarity in the p-actice governing the conduct of publubusiness in the variou« legislative! assemblies was
    137 words
  • Article
    LONDON MARKETS.
    373 13 In the'r report dated London, June I, I William Jacks and Co. state The bear account in non-ferroiu metals and iron und stei-1 is now consi- j di ruble, ami produced h;ul eOBM to the conclusion that it would be late autumn befoM the baryteg inmaiaiiaU bejraii. The'
    373 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      359 13 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY SCHEDULE OF REVISED TARIFFS FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL BNEKOY WITH EFFECT JUNE 1, 1927. A LIGHTING AND FANS. P«r Unit. 1. Kor consumption from 1-1,000 Unita per month cents 2. Kor consumption in -xcrss uf 1.-OTO Unite, !>ut which does not exceed 1,500 L'nilK i'ir n.orith Kirst 1.000
      359 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      278 13 per pair Unail MM V^ 251^ J White Poplin, Louis Heels $2.50 jtr—//^ Fancy Leathers, Louis and Cuban c^^y^7 Heels $5 70 Patent, Fancy Louis and Cuban Heels $5.70 Si/os I1:I 1 >" ■">• Kipsbox Black $5.70 i/sWte^''~ r Boxcalf Brown, American Shape $7.70 J^^W* Boxcalf Brown Rubber Sole $7.70
      278 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      518 14 Assets over $7,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $27,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Winchister House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 88. Old Jewry, E.C The Company has £"20,000 deposited with the Sumpreme Court of England and compiles with the British Life Assurance Companies
      518 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      612 14 BANKING THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK (With which is affiliated the International Hanking Corporation). Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $140,000,000 Head Office 53, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office 36, UISHOPSGAT3, E.C. twnhil of the Bank are established in ARGENTINE. BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, CUBA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
      612 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      516 14 > c >♦♦«♦«<»♦ NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NEI'H. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) EatabUshed 186S at Amsterdam Authorised Capital Glds. 80,000,000 (akott 45,000,000) NM op Capital Gilt. C 6.000.000 (akevt £4,600,000) Keserree Olds. 24,180,708 (abeat £2,000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THS HAQUS, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA BRANCHU i BATAVIA. HEAD OFFICE FOR ABIA. BRANCH
      516 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 4
      457 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in Englaad) Capital Authorised >. U,(MfiOo Capital Subscribed f1,800,0V0 Capial Paid up 1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest tIJUi.Mt BOARD OF DIRECTORS v J- M. Kyrie. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hanrbre, J. O. Robinson, Esq. £gn Sir David Yule, Hart.
      457 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 5
      263 14 joo much suty\ "7 100 muck air, \loo much exercise/ Then come dizziness, weariness, throbbing temples, and headache. There's an end to pleasure, to fine plans, and to games. In such emergencies Aspirin Tablets <"&ayeX* is a real boon. II not 0,.:y relieves headache in a lew moments, but it
      263 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      134 15 STAMINA <&? BEAUTY Beneath all the grace and dignity of Vauxhall's coach-work is a strong and simple chassis which will give astonishing performance under the most arduous conditions, year after year. The high speeds so easily maintained never mean risk or fatigue for the driver and his passengers. The fine
      134 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      317 15 QIANT ABILITY llrL PIQMY EXPENSE J /7)^^-VERY UNE of this "Little Aristocrat"— Find a hill-climb an 1 1 gradient in top war. T~, built by Studebaker-utests the genius of a This new-type automobile has been proved by master designer of costly built-to-order thousands of tests on Studtbakcrs 800-acre models. Long,
      317 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      278 16 The Cheapest House in S.S. F.M.S. PLATINUM and ImAMOND ENGAGEMENT and WEDDING RMGS > A SPECIALITY In most up-to-date designs. To suit all the modern Stylists. NOW ON VIEW at ISMAIL A. RAHEEM 82-! and 2. BRAS BASAH KOAD, BINGAPOftB. Telegrams > TtUpaere •THAJHA." IMI. O| CAST WATER SANITAST pV
      278 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      234 16 CEMENT FLOORING TILES OF VARIOUS DESIGNS MADB BY THE ELKAYES CONCRETE WORKS. Exhibited at 40, niGH STREET. Every woman loves to see the windows of her home beautiful, and in ZI.MBO we offer a simple contrivance that anyone can fix in a moment, that vill ensure curtains hancinj? gracefully r.nd
      234 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      975 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THE PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sals, To Let, etc., In ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 c'ts., three ins. 64 cents, four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
      975 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      729 16 SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED, situation by Straits-born Chinese ns produce storekeeper and marketman. 20 yn.rs' experience in produce. App'.y 903, Straits Times. AN ACCOUNTANT WHeT IS ALSO A RUBBER PLANTER is open to engagement at once. Over ten years' experience in commercial firms as an accountant and as well as holding
      729 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 5
      163 16 "COLUMBIA" THE WORLD'S BEST Barber's Chair ALL METAL PARTS HEAVILY NICKEL PLATED. Revolving and Reclining Model. Nothing to go out of Order. As supplied to Leading Hairdresser', Hotels, Steamship Companies, etc. Prices on application to FRANKEL'S SINGAPORE, K. LUMPUR ft PENANG. YOU WILL WANT NOTHING BETTER THAN AN ALL TEAK
      163 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 6
      405 16 DULFAKIR'S Stock Clearance Cash Sale OF ALL BOOKS ONLY FROM JUNE IS TO JULY IS 20 per cent, less than the usual Selling Price. Is it not fair Can you get thia anywhere IT'S ONLY ONCB A YEAR. Don't lose thia Unique Opportunity. Call at oar shop in yoor leisure
      405 words