The Straits Times, 13 August 1927
1927-08-13
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Title Section12 1927-08-13 1 The Straits Times 8,552. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS.12 words
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Advertisement134 1927-08-13 1 'LutALMJLK Till: K.Vr.KVDAY Mil K. Emphatically the Finest Sweetened Condensed Milk OBTAINABLE IN THE WORLD—WHATEVER THE PRICE. SLEDGE 1114 BRAND Sweetened Condensed Swiss Milk (ROM IHK FAMOUS "I.KAK 11RAND" FACTORY). .eparcd under conditions of the most scrupulous denniiness and containing ALL its original 1 ream and other health fMBg properties,134 words
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Advertisement194 1927-08-13 1 JBL "ROBINSONS" 'VM I A fjBpV FOR VALUE AND SERVICE v>ir showing B» Jjl 8§ iVe«J Consignment of Artistically I Chinese Lamp Stands »j BLACKWOOD AND PORCELAIN, jj SIU SHADES, I SMOKERS' SETS, BLACKWOOD TABLES AND TRAYS. y£ In Entirely Neiv and Distinctive JL IROBINSON Co., Ltd. <JsBajgj§fpjE SINGAPORE. You194 words
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Article1055 1927-08-13 2 Striking Speech by FieldMarsnal Haijf. A striking tribute to the British Empire's part in the. war was paid by Kip d- Marshal .Karl Haig at the third biennial conference of the British Empire Service League. Earl H»ijr. Who is Grand President of the League, said1,055 words
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Article21 1927-08-13 2 Husband (arriving home l*t«) "Can't nu gueis where I've been T Wift— lew; but till your itoty."21 words
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Advertisement368 1927-08-13 2 Wg I T ijWT^ff^H ANE touch of Zam-Buk starts Nature's healing work quicker and more effectively than any other preparation ever devised. I Zam-Buk exterminates all skin disease and j poisonous germs, and -iiakes a cut. wound or sore secure aya'nst further infection. In addition to its remarkable purifying and368 words
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Advertisement273 1927-08-13 2 ECZEMA ITCHED ANDJURNED Spread to Scalp and Body. Cutimra Heals. I was troubled with eczema for over twelve nfenths. It broke out back of my ears and soon spread to my scalp and body. I had to have my hair cut off on account of the eruptions. There were nights273 words
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Advertisement130 1927-08-13 2 We are the Cheapest House FOR 60NN 8 E SAXOPHONES J* Altos, Soprano, C Melody Jafl^/ and Tenor. %fflj JSEASON CO., LIMITED ill and 113. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. BERLIET GARS THE GAR WITH A REPUTATION ALL MODELS IN STOCK. For particulars, apply to SOLLE AGENTS Dupire Brothers The F.E. MYERS130 words
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Article612 1927-08-13 3 An Archdeacon on Mistakes In St. Mark. The Archdeacon of Westminster the Yen. R. H. Charles) preached the first of a aeries of thro- serm >ns on Divorce at Westminster Abbey. He recalled that seven years before he hail di-alt with the satin- subject from the Abbey612 words
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Article206 1927-08-13 3 Curious Divorce Petition Dismissed. A tuiiou divorce case, which was dismissed oy iic rVa^ue Divorce Court as withnu' sutliiii' grounds, has Just come up be. ore li./her Court. A hru*; maker, ai;ed twenty-«-:vht, who lost his ;;ht during tho war. seeks dvoree frc iis wife, aged forfjr^igtlt,206 words
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Article81 1927-08-13 3 Programme of Drills up to and for August U, 1927 Saturday, August 13, 2 p.m., Drill Hall, Ist Reinforcement Group A Co., Assemble for Siglap Camp Fairer Range, Machine Gun Platoon, Vickers Gun Classification Bukit Timah, S.R.E. (v), Musketry Classification. Sunday. August 14, 7 a.m.. Drill Hall,81 words
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Advertisement649 1927-08-13 3 MALAYAN TRADE. Comparative Statement of Import and Export of Principal Goods. the RJ! ll a e tr^- rm f Bh iJ l^if y h*^" 1 Z* F £L eiK i? Im P° rtB and Exports for the month ended June 30, 1927, is issued by the Registrar of Imports and649 words
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Advertisement399 1927-08-13 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF, THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Suit No. 492 of 1927. Between i SAVEXA NAVANNA SAVEXA SATHAPPA CHETTIAR. Plaintiff snd P. R. A. L. M. j MOOTOO CARPEX CHETTIAR. alias A. R.^ !a. M. MOOTOO CARPEX CHETTIAR and! SOMASfXDARAM CHETTIAR, SOX OF SAMINATHAX CHETTIAR (sn399 words
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Advertisement391 1927-08-13 3 I RATRUT BASIN TIN DREDGING CO., N.L NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICE is hereby civen that an Extraordinary Genera! Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Rooms of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, George and Grosvenor Street, Sydney, on Friday, August 12, 1927, at 12 o'clock I noon). BISINESS. I391 words
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Advertisement117 1927-08-13 3 Djd:d gb B rothr oth er s ii MOTOR CARS NOW FITTED WITH A MORE FCW!aV*-M©EE SPEED FASTER ACCELERATION MORE BC6NOMT— BfCU VALUE ADDITIONAL, IMPROVEMENTS. New standard gear shift transmission. New silent action single disc clutch. Easier steering. New silent-type muffler. Seats redesigned for greater comfort and a number of117 words
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Advertisement554 1927-08-13 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SEKVICES PENINSULAR ANIt ORIENTAL SJ». CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnane due S'por* MORKA H.<">" Aug. 13 NAGI'ORE 8.800 (cargo554 words
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Advertisement657 1927-08-13 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp aad Rotterdam Vessels Tonnag* Dae Ball KITANO MARU 8,000 Aug. 18 19 HARUNA MARU 10,600 Sept. 1 8 KAMO MARU 8,000 Sept. 15 IS KATORI MARU 10,000 Sept. 29 80 ATSUTA MARU 8,000 Oct. IS 14 h657 words
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Advertisement547 1927-08-13 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.—G ENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH547 words
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Advertisement415 1927-08-13 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Slam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kemaman, Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langguan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA Aug. 15 Aug. 17 SUDDHADIB Aug. 22 Aug. 24 The Pteamers are fitted throughout with electric light and have415 words
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Advertisement548 1927-08-13 4 L P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. GO. 1 OF BATAVIA) (laeorp orated In Holland) Uader contract w'.ta th* NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 8640, with sab-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information,548 words
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Advertisement383 1927-08-13 4 DURNS PHILP UNE (IneorponUd la Australia) FOR BRISBANE, BTDNXT AND MWLBOURNE, VIA JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly tailing* by th* will known steamer MARELLA (7.575 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 I tons). The s.s. MARELLA is th* largest 'and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins383 words
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Advertisement531 1927-08-13 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUGKNALL i STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. 1. (Incorporated in England) f n "ELLERMAN" LINH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM ANDCONTINENT g[l FREIGHT SERVICI a; OUTWARDS f To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japaa Dne Spore v CITY OP HOBWICH 1" P»«J ss. CITY OF Hi M531 words
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Advertisement446 1927-08-13 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE f. EAIfGABOO rZOM rREHANTLB, fl Dae Oct. II For purtlcalars regarding aaasaga and freight rate., apply te MeAUSTBB ft CO, LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD PAgSENGEB AND FREIGHT BERTICB BOSTON and NEW YORK Tia PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA aad HARSEILLES. H Days to Bontoa 41 Daya446 words
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Advertisement511 1927-08-13 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ineorpotated in Hong Kong) Direct Serrlcs to JAVA via HONG KONG AMOY snd SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via PENANG from SINGAPORE. TaVing cargo on through Bills of Lading for 'Janton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtze Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND511 words
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Advertisement304 1927-08-13 5 THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING CO. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICL SINGAPORE. SOF.RABAIA u4 BANDJEKMASIN. M. BOCK SENG due Amr. El, sailing Auir- 14, Wednesday, at noon. Ist and 2nd Clu«3 accommodation. For freight, pnssnßo and otier particulars, apply to tho Agents STRAITS RORNEO SHIITING Co. 12 snd I], Boat Qaar. Siifa-iors. ORIENTAL-AFRICAN304 words
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Advertisement191 1927-08-13 5 Equality FRAMROZs I.AERATEP il.i 1 WATERS.j ROYAL Doulton SANITARY APPLIANCES FOR MODERN BATHROOMS LARGE STOCKS HELD BY Ole C ifNTR Al I f r Agents |W Bgajft».^i U} Malaya SANITARY ENGINEERS SINGAPORE (Phone 3119). IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. NO DRUGS, SURGERY, OR ELECTRICITY. ALL CIREI) HY A. Z. SYSTKM. Kara sou191 words
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Advertisement659 1927-08-13 6 ALHAMBRA QMUMMIBg Saturciuv. August 13 A SPLENDID T^U) OK KM KIMAININ(. AND AMUSING rKTIRES which will h«> t h.»i <>mrhl\ tnjoyod by one and all. Ii thi> SacaMi Shov, at 9 p.m. A First National Comedy Drama Featuring CONSTANT E TALMADGE who is an flippant and >r nliila.inir us ever,659 words
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Advertisement157 1927-08-13 6 VICTORIA THEATRE THE POPULAR AMERICAN COMPANY Present TO-NIGHT at 9.30 FAREWELL PERFORMANCE ALIAS THE DEACON Book at LITTLE'S. Prices $4, $2 and $1. CINEMA DE LUXE COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 A Metro Go!dwyn Production THE SNOB GLANCE AT THIS—IT COVNTS! y^. J THESiGN of the TIMES J tMMII M .p^,.,,,157 words
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Advertisement305 1927-08-13 6 TO BEER DRINKERS The different kinds of beer in the market have a pithy t3ste on account of mixing with chemicals (salicylic acid and arsenic). Specially in tropical climates such chemicals are injurious to health. "Goldbottle" Beer is GUARANTEED to be free from chemical ingredients but "THERE IS A KICK305 words
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Article223 1927-08-13 7 milii Saturday, Augunt 13 k\ng* f r,n !Li K h Water, 11.13 «.m., 8.8, 10 i 6 p.m., 10.0. .Malaga High Water, 7.20 a.m., 86, H p.p., 8.9. "Willnit T li.n t r«-. !i.:iO p.m. SunJiy. August 14 gingapon I High Water, 11.44 a.m., 8.9, l?m p.m..223 words
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Article118 1927-08-13 7 rd .y. August !:t. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. am harbour. Vein Wharf Trmbakul, Dredger Kuantan, 'mice. Bujun. Oil Wharf -Nil Coal Waarf S.I VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjonic P«war Bhean Wharf Maetsuijcker Dock X-l Larut. Steam L (fhler H 1 13,1t^- A S.H118 words
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Article127 1927-08-13 7 ALYPSft 111 ton*, from Malacca 1J S, I iRCE, from Port Dickson 12-8, r«« Poi 1;; > tm OF NORWICH. Hru.. 4.:!4« tons, from Antwerp 12-8 for Hong Konit 15-S. lONROE, Bin., ijm tons, from Main: i PIERRE LECOCQ, Fun. :i«r, tons, from from Mu»r 13-8, for KIN127 words
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Article157 1927-08-13 7 To-day. l<;.nk» Island. Pladjoe and Palemingj 3 p.m. b. at Paadjuiff, BcAgkalit and Baimii Si Ab m' Bengkalii) 3 p.m. .1 .(.iin I Parcels j Hakodate Mam i :i.30 p.m. Tunjopg Bale! I Ban Whatt SooHi 4 p.m. I i.tiiituik iKhoen Foengi .4 p.m. md Natuna Islands157 words
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Article83 1927-08-13 7 [BRITISH IMPIRIAL RADIO.] Ruprby, August 12. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.12%. Athens 372 V4. Berlin 20.44. Bombay Is. 5 29-32 d. Brussels 34.93. Bucharest 786. Buenos Aires 47 29-32. Copenhagen 18.14. Geneva 25.21. Helsinjrfors 192.78. Hong Kong Is. llVid. Kobe Is. 11 5-16 d. Lisbon 2 7-16. Madrid 28.71.83 words
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Article146 1927-08-13 7 Increased by Over Hundred Thousand in 1926-27. The Acting Commonwealth Statistician has made available the estimated popul.aion of the States and Territories of Australia as at March 31, 1927. The particulars are as follows: New Booth Wales. 1,202,879 males, 1,1.")7.456 females, total 2,31.0,320; Victoria, 860,716, 8(>4.^77, 1,721,09.1; Queensland,146 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORT.
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Article112 1927-08-13 7 Singapore, August 13. Rubber. Is. i%4 unchanged. Tin.— £2B" 15s. unchanged. Mining— Talam 1.32> a -1.37^. Kuchai 2.26-2.22. Sungei Way 3.40-3.45. Klang River 4-4.10. Malaya Consolidated 1.271.29. Petaling 4.70-4.80. Kinta Rights 4042 premium. Ulu Piah 1.07 l ?-1.12>ir Penawat 02-04 premium. Ratrut 265.-27s cum all. Ulu112 words
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Article177 1927-08-13 7 The following passengers were booked to the Straits by the P. and O. steamer Morea vhich left London on Ju-ly 15 and arrived jesterday Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Bradley, Miss E. L. Burbridge. Mrs. M. I. Bruyers, H. C. Brierley, Brobferg, W. L. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. A.177 words
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Article34 1927-08-13 7 MAILS FOR EU ROPE. By Slamat Ekmm Porthos Khiva J. Pietarsxoon Coan S'porc July 8 July 1 July 13 July 16 July 15 London Au». 1 Aug. I Aug. 8 Aug. 8 Aug. 1034 words
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Article260 1927-08-13 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, August 13. On London, Bank 4 m/i 2/8 31/32 Demand, 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit On New York, Demand 56 Private 90 d/s 57V4 On Fran«e, Bank T.T. 1420 On -India, Bank T.T. 154tt On Hons Kong, Bank T.T. 13 p.c. dis. On Shanghai, Bank260 words
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65 1927-08-13 7 SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION DAILY PRICES CURRENT. Tone of Market Firm. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet Is. s»*d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 35% per lb. t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Itandard H.S.S. on Tender Fpot August Stpcember Oct.-Dec. Jan. -March Buyen 60 M, 6165 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article423 1927-08-13 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellert £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 57/- 59/- cd. H £1 Bangrin Tin' 32/ il 33/ 1 1 Batang Padang 0.70 0.75 1 1 Batu Caves 1.45 1.50 £1 £1 Chenderiang 20/- 21/6 11 i'l Eastern Siam 21/t! 22/0 £1 £1 Haad Yai 28/- 29/1 1423 words
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Article178 1927-08-13 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £J £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.18.0 5.0.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.95 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.80 0.85 il £1 E. Smelting Co. 21.00 2200 5 5 Fraser Neave 18.40 18.80 100 100 Hammer Co. 177.00 181.00 cd. Hk. 125 125 H. S.178 words
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Article96 1927-08-13 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 <% 8% p.m. Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $655,000 108 112 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 5 prem. Spore Municipal 4'i p.c. of 1907 11,600,000 90 par. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4 p.c.96 words
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Article395 1927-08-13 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Wlenby ($1) 2.75 2.85 2.75 2.90 Uor Gajah ($1) 2.40 2.50 2.35 2.50 V. Hitara ($1) 3.80 4.00 4.00 4.30 V. Kuning ($1) 0.60 0.70 0.65 0.70 \n.. Malay (S-ji 4.00 4.20 4.00 4.25 Molek ($1)395 words
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Advertisement106 1927-08-13 7 STOP PRESS HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS FRANKELS CLEARANCE SALE Now in Full Swing Watch Our Advt. Page 16. TEKKA, LIMITED (Incorporated in England) Advice has been received from the Sccreti ry in Eng'.and of the declaration of a BonUH Dividend for the year ended March 11, IMT, and an Interim Dividend106 words
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Advertisement40 1927-08-13 7 HARRISONS CROSFIELD, LTD., 1-4, GREAT TOWER ST BEET. LONDON, E.C. J. and Branch** throughout the East. Estate Management. Estaie Supplies. General Exports and Imports. ShippEnginearlng Ing Ageacles, Sale of Produce. Banking and Insurance. Ajsocislod wllk HABBUONS, BAMBAY PTY. LTD, A^StraUsis.40 words
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Advertisement912 1927-08-13 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., ace page 18. WANTS. FOB SALE, IPTC. TO LET, large furnished room in Amber v.insions. 176, Straits Times. FOR RXNT, small flat in town, unfurnished. Apply 179, Straits Times. BOARD AND LODGING. Furnished rooms with board. Mrs. Walford, 11, Upper Wilkie (lp) TO LET, furnished912 words
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Advertisement716 1927-08-13 7 THE SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO., LTD. STATEMENT BY THE SZE HAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANCE CO., LTD., as at June 30, 1927. The Share Capital of the Company is $'..imio,oo<i divided int.i 20.000 shares of $100.00 each. The number of shares issued is 20,000. Calls to the amount716 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous55 1927-08-13 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandanu Kerhau Station. (By t'ourtes} of l.ovfinmcnl Health Office.) For the 21 ll.iurs ending at Midnight on \UKIIS! 12. Deir naptratare 90 F. 71.. 1' Mi .in iturc MJ V. 160 M n. Bra ?U K 81 F. wet bulb t. -mDiTiitun- 70.1 F. humidity i pit tent.)55 words
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Obituary63 1927-08-13 8 Mrs. TAN SIAX CHIX passed away nt 8 am on Wednesday. August 10, IMT, at her residence No. 218, Orchard Road, leaving ho husband, five sons, two daughtcrs-ir. cv lour daughters, two sons-in-law ;iny' I grandchildren to mourn her loss. '"nrVi will leave for Bukit Brown on Sunday, at63 words
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899 1927-08-13 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, AUGUST 13. THE COST OF THINGS. Remembering F. M. S. history of th? last year or two, it seems a little strange to find a Government official who say 3, When it comes to a matter cf spending $12,500,000 it is absolutely essential that we should899 words
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Article279 1927-08-13 8 The retiring president of the Association of British Malaya. Mr. Wallace Cook, 0.8. E., speaking in London at the annual meeting, has made an apologia. "Ht would be loath to say that the Association was mainly political are his reported words. He then went on to suggest279 words
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Article42 1927-08-13 8 A twakow No. 2080, owned by R. K. Mohamed Kassini. which was loaded with approximately 470 bags cf rice, for some unexplained reason sank during Thursday night whilst lying on the inside bow of the steamer Kgra near gudowns M and 35.42 words
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Article290 1927-08-13 8 Mr. G. A. Hereford has been granted three mcnths leave on full salary before retirement. Sir Hufth Clifford visited the site of the Perak River Hydro-Electric Co.'s dam at Chenderoh yesterday. Mrs. R. D. Robins-Browne arrived today by the Morea from South Africa to join her husband,290 words
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Article15 1927-08-13 8 The next court of Assize for Singapore is to be held on Tuesday, September 6.15 words
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Article17 1927-08-13 8 A meeting of the Legislative Council wi 1 be held on Monday, August 22, al 10.30 a.m.17 words
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Article22 1927-08-13 8 Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule and Mr Justice F. G. Stevens have gone to K^dah to hold a Court of Appeal there.22 words
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Article22 1927-08-13 8 Police search is being made for a Tam'i who is alleged to have fractured a compatriot's arm by dumping him int > .> arain."22 words
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Article19 1927-08-13 8 Messrs. Gibson, Anderson, Butler an.! Co. have been appointed Secretaries ot the P.A.M. in succession to Mr. C. WardJackson.19 words
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Article21 1927-08-13 8 During the second quarter of 1927 the opium revenue amounted to $3,81)5,20:;, liquors revenue to $928,780 and tobacci revenue to $875,801.21 words
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Article23 1927-08-13 8 The annual meeting of the Association of British Malaya was held on July 20 :r the Council Chamber of the Rubber Growers' Association.23 words
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Article27 1927-08-13 8 One of the two Chinese who was stabbed while sleeping outside their usua dwelling place in Beach Road, as reported in the Straits Times yesterday, ha> died.27 words
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Article28 1927-08-13 8 Residents in the districts bordering Upper Serar.goon Road beyond Yew CeM Kang Road are complaining of drought and a correspondent suggests that the water- main should be extended.28 words
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Article34 1927-08-13 8 H.M.S. Calliope, (Captain Sir Lionel A. D. Sturdee, Bart., K.N.) is expected to arrive in Singapore on Tuesday. August 16, from Colombo, and to leave en the 18th or 19th instant for Hong Kong.34 words
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Article55 1927-08-13 8 During the quarter ended June 30 Coroners' courts in Singapore returned verdicts of culpable homicide amounting to murder in no less than 22 cases and of death from injuries received in assaults in four cases. Twenty-two person* were f <und drowned and ten found dead cause unknown. There were 3955 words
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Article70 1927-08-13 8 The committee of the Chiang Teck School, Silat Road, acknowledge with thanks a donation of $84 towards the funds of the school from the clerical staff r.f Boustead and Co., in memory of th? atr Mr. Lim Ah Qui who was a storekeeper of the fir.ii. It is mentioned that70 words
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Article92 1927-08-13 8 The Governor has approved the promotion in the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force to the rank of Captain of Lieutenants R. M. Richards, E. A. de Buriatte, and C. G. Burt. Major P. H. Keys ha? been transferred to the S.S.V.F. reserve of officers, 2nd Lieut. J. Bennett is to be92 words
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Article80 1927-08-13 8 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Friday A pleasant function took place at the Malay Volunteer Infantry headquarters, Kampong Attap, on Thursday afternoon when the regiment and a number of visitors assembled to bid farewell to Capt. C. J. Perkins who is shortly retiring from the position of Deput> Surveyor80 words
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Article93 1927-08-13 8 Attempt to Form Antl-Ja] n«*e Boycott. ISata An attempt lo I has started hero, emanutin.' tfova the Kuomintant,-. Threatening letter 1 stamped "Patriotic I -1..-' that Japanese troops I and Shantunjr. violating the of China. M an rigid boycott has been proclaimed mothor country. The iiussiii'i' adds:93 words
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Article58 1927-08-13 8 Crowd Displeased at Sudd Ending. [Reutor Telegram.] Lor i New York: Th. dl latic end 1 contest bcf.vi cm [Tscudun and Delan y (in which the former for nitt'n«- law ip. the iev< nl h natUM ;i I*l portion of th v.hii h nrarm«d iboul the verdict. Uzcudun,Reuter - 58 words
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Article17 1927-08-13 8 The Daily currency to a rumeur t.' 1 restriction tchi by the rc-i'in standard production.Reuter - 17 words
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Article44 1927-08-13 8 Henderson, Helm ;:nd Company, New York, s. nd v* thi dated August IJ. in gold dollar cent- closin bid Rubber ixchang 1,425 tons. August 35.80, Si 05.70, November '■•'< January 9&60, I 3&80, April 36.90. To-day's Singapore prici GO i I Is. 5»4d.44 words
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Article56 1927-08-13 8 It is nut only port of Singap the penalty of into localities which explore by daylight. Maxwell Road :i; was held up l»y and relieved of $!'T ami i case is I'ann Hong, ::n i ng of the Government M m boats. The victim wai on hi:-56 words
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Article111 1927-08-13 8 To itow'h win b< transmitted bj tb Society will Include a i > piuofoi amonfrst them Second Hun (Liszt), Impromptu in pin), Polonaise in A Ma be the Irai >inrr her return frn.n :i holiday. Mr. H. L. Barnttt w> jrroup of sonts including senet); Symn.ru >111 words
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Advertisement202 1927-08-13 8 1 FOR RELIABLE WRIST WATCHES We have a large selection of Newest Designs in Swiss Levers, by Omega, Rotherham, etc. C9EBS9IBP w 0^ I*" a■ GENTLEMEN^ WATCHES, SQI'ARE OH OBLONG. 18 carai gold Prices $52.0!) to $85.00 9 c Prp r ces s;>o.(W) to $55.00 Silver Prices $15.00 to $27.50202 words
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Advertisement79 1927-08-13 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 First National Comedy Drama HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE Featuring CONSTANCE TALMADGE and RONALD mI. MAN. Another First National Comedy THE STRONG MAN Featuring HARRY LANGDON First Show at 7.30 THE SPORTING LOVER Featuring CONWAY TEARLE. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD.. Proprietors ELECTRIC79 words
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Advertisement72 1927-08-13 8 On Other Pages. Pa»> Empirics I arl n h V. Malayan Trail- Stat Finance ami Comment 7 Shipping and th« Mail! .7 Meteorological Report 7 Tg-day's Shun- Markel Cable and Radio Ni m County Crickel I; Work on 8 ngaporu M.-y.-r Ri ,1 1.,; Criminal Api Sport Nowk Correspondrnoi' ■I72 words
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Article189 1927-08-13 10 Training Starts for Autumn Meeting. A fair number of members attended this morning at the race course at an early hour te watch the traini m for the autumn meeting. Candidates in charge of local trainers kodfearn, Thompson, Furlc.v and O'Neill were given nothing more to do than189 words
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Article522 1927-08-13 10 S.C.C. for Second Round of The tup. [BY "CENTRE"] By virtu.' of a last minute victory over tin- Malaya yftUrrtaj at the .stadium, the S. will now meet the Dukes' MCOBd fk-viri in the second round of the S.F.A. Cup. Tin- Club victory came h but minute surprise522 words
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139 1927-08-13 10 meeting of the S.F.A. yesterday aj n..on the following revised arrangements wen made in connection of th-Anglo-Indian Football tour. Wednesday: Malays v. Anglo-Indian XL rhur.-day S.F.A. v. Anglo-Indian XI. The following have been selected to rethc S.F.A. for the Thursday milt, b Boon Bag I'ennefather139 words
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Article563 1927-08-13 10 S.C.C. Tournament. Owing to various postponements tho S.C.C. tournament ties for Monday (Godown Pairs) have been revised as follows GODOWN PAIRS. A. A. A. Paterson and L. Haybittel owe 8 v. R. B B. Donnell and W. R. King owe 3. P. Ruchwaldy and A. Rjbcrtson plus 3 v.563 words
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Article282 1927-08-13 10 A Win for the Kluang Planters. Kluiunf Planters met and defeated the Rengam Planters in a match on the kluang Club ground. Ki-niruiii went in first and knocked up a fair total of 187 to which Dickson contributed 38 and Forbes 37. Kluang improved on this with a total282 words
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Article169 1927-08-13 10 King and (Jotch in Form In Tournament Match. Opening the batting for the Bankers, Brokers and Insurance in the S.C.C. tournament yesterday King and Gotch pave their side a good start, against the Public Services and Law. When stumps were drawn both* batsmen were still undefeated, King having169 words
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Article627 1927-08-13 10 How the Junior Kolapore (up Was Won. A London correspondent forwards the following account of the Junior Kolapore Cup competition, which was won by an F.M.S.. team The Bisley meeting of 1927 has been remarkable for two things the wretchedness cf the weather and the phenomenally hitfh627 words
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Article84 1927-08-13 10 Andrew Currie Cup Second Ito'lllfl. The second round of the Andrew Currie Cup competition will be played on Wednesday. The following is the draw for starting times IM, Mrs. Jackson v. Mrs. Wilson. :J.27. Lady Colina Hussey v. Mrs. Anderson. :>.34, Mrs. Morrell v. Mrs. Shipway. Ml, Mrs. Kirkland84 words
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Article140 1927-08-13 10 A mixed foursome competition, nine holes medal play, was held at the Singapore Golf Club yesterday, and resulted in a win for Mr. McAdam and Mrs. G. F. Jackson. Forty cards were taken out, and the following were returned Mr. McAdam and Mrs. G. F. Jackson 46—10%140 words
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Article107 1927-08-13 10 G. WWtcombe's Record for 72 Holes. [Redter Tijfegram.] I.iinilnn, August 12. At Blackpool the NflJ-thern professional golf championship over .?2 holes was won by Chailes WhiUolV.be, CrewVs Hill, with an aggregete of 280. Whitcombe'a was the lowest 72-hole aggregate ever returned in a major championship in Britain. H* wins107 words
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Article630 1927-08-13 10 Song Wins Well Over Key. Y. C. Song reproduced his previous form when he met Battling Key in the main event at the Happy Vajley last night. In the first. contest Song had a big lead when-»a cut eye compelled hi? retirement in. the eighth round. He nearly went630 words
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Article173 1927-08-13 10 Draw for the Golf Championship. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The draw for the Malacca Golf Club Chairpionship is as fofiows': C K. Sn>:th vi C. V. Brandon A. E. Mullaly v. M. Strivens G: fi. Adams v. Capt. H. P. Mackay Major W. M, L. Bower v. C.173 words
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Article50 1927-08-13 10 Members, of the Clerical > Union «re informed that the Union has approached the Government for a playing: ground at Balestier Plain. In the meantime, .the Union has obtained permission to use the Municipal Services Club football ground in the same plain. Football may. be played every day after 4.3050 words
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Article685 1927-08-13 10 Lady Maxwell Christens Th? Kedah. The launch of the turbine steamer Kedah, as already mentioned in our rolun.ns, took place at the Naval Construction Works of Vickers, Ltd., Barrow-in-Furness, on July 16, the christening cere.nony being performed by Lady Maxwell, wife of Sir George Maxwell. "The Kedah,685 words
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Article271 1927-08-13 10 The Winding Up of the Local Committee. In accordance with the wishes of the i.oiiilnn committee t*»e local committee of the F.M.S. War Relief Fund NW*d to act as from June 30, 1927, and the balance -of the funds in hand amounting to $4,i)«7.64 has been271 words
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Letter156 1927-08-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Can any of you. leaders help to Kettle the disputed point Is champagne, bottled for the Tropics, preserved with brandy Youis, etc., .1. R. BURNAND. Malacca, August 12. haapagne is subjected to dosage, or Uqueurinff. It is by toil process, says156 words
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Letter229 1927-08-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l am glad MMeeWM is taking up the question of the awful Singapore noises. The most serious is caused by the dot's that liark at night. Its everyone's right to be able to steep at night natural, l.tnlthy sleep, and229 words
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Article292 1927-08-13 10 Committee's Activities During Past Year. Mr. \V. \V. Cook, 0.H.K., presided at the seventh annual general meeting of the Association of liritish Mala\a in London Ui> t month at which it was reported that the income ot the association for the year unden review amounted to292 words
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Article178 1927-08-13 10 The Oft -Repeated Tale Again Re-Told. YistiMiu afternoon, Mr. Justice Deune was occupied in the Bankruptcy Court when ;i nu l lur of examinations were conducted by Mr. T. B. Cocker. Henry Francis da >ncvicao. who described himself as a clerk in the United Kn';inci>. mU thut the178 words
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Article767 1927-08-13 11 The Baby Show When Judges decamped Cotton-weol youth A Fishy affair Prosy Poetry. Singapore hawkers must be doing a roarintc trade judging from their roar. The professional sport ■■■111:111 i* a mori 1 admirable person than the one who taken his money sideways. Mile. 1-englen. Tin- Kuala767 words
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Article481 1927-08-13 11 Good Steady Tone In Market. Cuthrie and Co. report Singapore, August 12. The commodity market is in better shape and values have advanced a point or two on a good steady tone. '1 here art sizeable buying rders and a difficulty in filling them owing to short481 words
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Article367 1927-08-13 11 Magistrate Imprisons Singapore Lawyer. I [Krom the Straits Times of August 12, 1807.] Since the famous Captain Semmes of i 'Alabama notoriety ariived here and, created a conimotion there has not been i so much excitement as there was a few days ago, occasioned by the imprisonment367 words
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Article62 1927-08-13 11 Uatu Village.— 1.751) lbs Bukit K. B.— 5,279 lbs. Brunei United Plantations. 27,333 lbs. Bukit Timah.— 12,904 lbs. Benar (Selanjtor).— 19,500 lbs. Chantfkat Serdanpr.— 18,250 lbs. Haytor.— 18.127 lbs. Henrietta.- -5S.J00 bis. Indragiri. (51,052 lbs. Jeram Kuantan.— 38,011 lbs. Kuala Pergau 36,500 lbs. I. unas.— 44,400 lbs. Laras62 words
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Advertisement161 1927-08-13 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. Moutric Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. CORONA THE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER CORONA is the pioneer of all portable typewriters and161 words
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Advertisement339 1927-08-13 11 Raffles Hotel TEA DANCE Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIAL DINER DANSANT At which the folio* in* artists will appear Miss TANIA SVETLANOVA and Mr. ALEXANDER SALNIKOFF PREMIER BALLET DANCERS FROM SHANGHAI BATIK GRILL Open daily from 8 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. ORCHESTRAL. CONCERT Every339 words
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Article848 1927-08-13 12 Sunday, August 14. Under this hearing we publish each week brief details of the services to be held at those Singapore Churches whose authorities supply us with the necessary information. To ensure insertion, these notices must rexch Us by Friday aftt.nuun. St. Andrew's Cathedral. »th Sunday after Trinity,848 words
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Article162 1927-08-13 12 Two years avrn. in the inspiring month of July, a lady was embraced with sudden fervour by an official at the goods office of a station near Ravenna, Italy. The lady asked for her luggage; the too frallant Sicilian gave her a kiss. She complained to162 words
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Advertisement604 1927-08-13 12 cigarettf:s "JJ IP COi LTD L o^^ o^ X FIRST IMPRESSIONS are often lastmit, for which reason it is a to take SjSM of one's personal :■> and to avoid pimply, blotclicd skil smelling breath. Beth tKase troubles mo»l frequently arise from tattcstinsvl i which can easily be overcome bj604 words
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Advertisement1163 1927-08-13 14 Assets over $7,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $27,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporat. il in Straits Settlement.) IEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the British Life Assurance1,163 words
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