The Straits Times, 18 November 1927
1927-11-18
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Title Section13 1927-11-18 1 The Straits Times No. 28,634 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement101 1927-11-18 1 I&gA'LMJW THC KVERYDAT MILK. To increase sales it is necessary to advertise <§ It is of no use to advertise unless you have a sound proposition for the public <I We have. GORDON'S GINDRY OLD TOM essential for Pahits, Slings Cocktails. Sole Agents The Borneo Company, Ltd. (Incurporatc.l'in Kucland) SINGAPORE,101 words
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Advertisement313 1927-11-18 1 H CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR GIFTS 0 SEND NOW TO YOUR FRIENDS AT HOME. t** FINEST CEYLON 1 The Hall Mark of Excellence I FINEST CEYLON TEA FINEST CEYLON TEA TEA BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE. Packed in Ceylon By the Grower. lIKOKKN OHANIiK I'KKOK. Duty and Post Free. nDnK'li'M n»AVr'IT PFKHF 1313 words
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Article1978 1927-11-18 2 THE "TO$r DRAWING NEARER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 20. The Tote seems to draw distinctly nearer. The Irish Turf Club h to recommend the Free State Government to legislate for "its inihiediate establishment on racecouxies in that country, and thire i* no ddubt' Whatever that this1,978 words
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Advertisement211 1927-11-18 2 SUNLIGHT £1000 GUARANTEESunlight Soap has a guarantee of prrity on every bar. Purity is everything in soap. !i means so much real money to you. Sunlight saves the clothes makes them last twice as long. Its pure lather e'ennses the clothes naturally, NOT chemically. Buy a carton of Sunlight to-day,211 words
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Advertisement229 1927-11-18 2 HEALTHY CHILDREN MAKE HAPPY HOAfeS. How cheery is father's home-coming when thi' little ones arc awaiting him with rosy chubby faces and joyous smiles And how sad whrn mother greets him with the nvws that one or other of the dear ones is sick. Every parent knows thow anxious day*229 words
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Advertisement167 1927-11-18 2 •Ltft BB I««a«a«ala^»a™»™«»^l^^«j Tropical model guitar $25 and $35 Send fo~ illustrat* 1 catalogue. SEASON CO., LIMITED 111. ami 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. Wake Up! WWEft TIRED AND DROWSY DRINK FRASER NEAVE'S KOLA A bottle contains as much Caffeine as a cup of strong well made Tea or Coffee167 words
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Advertisement137 1927-11-18 3 AMERICA'S FASTEST i|| FOUR II New Honour for Dodge Bros. On September 5, a Dodge Roadster, piloted by E»rl Vance and entered by the Speedway Association, won honours in the stock car race for four cylinder cars held under the auspices of the American Automobile Association. A Record for Stock137 words
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Advertisement882 1927-11-18 3 AUCTION SALE of valuable town properties known as Nos. *1, 48 and 43. High Street and 13, Ford Street, Singapore. To be held at our sale-room. No. 8, Change Alley, Singapore, on TL'BSDAY. NOVEMBER 21. at 2.30 p.m. b 1. All tbat piece of land situate in the V District882 words
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Advertisement696 1927-11-18 3 RUBBER_SEEDS tBe anglo-dutch plantations Of JAVA, LTD., 8OEBANG, JAVA will have available for tale in January-May 1928, TJIKADOE Seedi from their Uolated budded seed gardens (8? acres) at Wangoenredja. The Duds used war* taken in l'.'I! fran twenty-five Mother Treea whose average yield in that year wn 200 irai. dry696 words
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Advertisement1024 1927-11-18 3 ORDINANCE N° 96 (MINOR OFFaWCES). I'olire Orders mad* under Section 6 (4) or Ordinance No. (Minor OffencM) for tin- rrculation of traffic on the oiciision of Ihe Race* held «n Nnv.mbor 12. II and 1». 1927. al the R*M Cour-ic. Singapore. 1. All vehicular trMffii-. .•xcrpt hire c»r« mil riekaha.1,024 words
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Advertisement483 1927-11-18 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England I MAIL AM) PASSENGER »HD CAIGO SKR\ M IS PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN.MKNT. LONDON AND PAB BAST MAIL RBVtCC OUTWARDS PBOM U>NDOM K>l: < 'lIINA AND JAPAN Tonnage diif Spun KASHGAR MM N"483 words
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Advertisement606 1927-11-18 4 Shipping Announcements Bal^^^Ba^^K^Bßaß7Xaß9Rir^a^^aaal (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LOMHiN Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Vesnels Tannage Due Sail BVWA MARU ll,l«)i> Nov. 24 25 KUSHIMI MAKI! 11,000 IVc. 8 9 IiAKOZAKI MAfiU 10.SU0 Dec. 22 28 HAKUSAN MARU 10,6C0 Jan. 6 6 KITANO MARU 8 000 Jun. 19 20 HARUNA606 words
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Advertisement470 1927-11-18 4 BURNS PHILP UNE (Incorporated ia Australia) POR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA? DARWIN AMD THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well known steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and the new motor Tessel, MALABAR (4.612 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de470 words
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Advertisement609 1927-11-18 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. Sf>4o, with sub-connections to Passage, rreiitht. Transhipment, Marine Dcptf. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlement* of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries609 words
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Advertisement577 1927-11-18 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHD? CO. LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMS TERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAM BURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MAR SEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL ANE GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE—577 words
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Advertisement472 1927-11-18 4 I TNE SIAI STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kemaman, Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure SUDDIIADIR In port Nov. 17 MAI. INI Nov. :>1 Nov. 23 The steamers are tired throughout with electric light472 words
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Advertisement513 1927-11-18 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN ft BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTI. VI (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO TIIK UNITK.I) KINGDOM AND CONTINENT f *c FREIC.HT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due Spore s.s. CITY OF OSAKA Nov. 20 •A CITY OF PEKIN Dec. 17 B.s.513 words
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Advertisement484 1927-11-18 5 STATE SHIPPINS SERVICE la. > i.- >}4— ngrtai M. 8. KANGAROO FROM FREMANTLE, WA due Singapore Dee. 17. For particulars regarding passage and freight rates, apply to McALISTER A CO, LTD. DOLLAR STEAISHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD TASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE BOSTON and NEW YORK via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and484 words
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Advertisement553 1927-11-18 5 STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ "NEDERLAND" HOLLAND-EAST-ASIA LIKE Homeward Sailing, to AMSTERDAM AND ROTTERDAM Due Sails P. C. HOOFT Nov. 18 18 tSALABANGKA Nov. 28 29 KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN Dec. 2 1 JOHAN DE WITT Dec. 16 16 t SIMALOER Dec. 2C 27 MOENA Dec. 28 29 PRINS DER NEDERLANDEN Dee. 80 80553 words
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Advertisement268 1927-11-18 5 Specialists in DYEING AND DRY CLEANING KANZAKI CO. SINGAPORE Phone 3516. No. 18. ORCHARD KOAD. STRAITS HIRING COMPANY Phone 3956. 279, OIK'HAKI) KOAD. next I'avillion. THE LATKST FIAT CAR .Model 502. ON HIRE DAY AND NIGHT. Phone 1733 Central Motor Hiring Co. (Thrre doi:rs from I'avillion.) ARMSTRONtSIDDELEY on Hire at268 words
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Advertisement413 1927-11-18 5 The World's Manuals A new Herlea of introdurtory >nlum.*. iaasiaai >nl. la cive the student who is undertaking a sSjSttaJ stud) BSBM Idea ol tfea landmark* which will guide him. hut nUn to make provision 1,,r the Kiiat !>.>•!> of general reaarn who are .ulli.iently alive to the valas ol413 words
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Advertisement623 1927-11-18 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE .lunrlicn A.lhil a.i<l I. n< ..01,-n <i,. North liribKe Road. Tel. No. 28». I r»m Irid;.,. NevcVißM Is in lhnr-<l.:>. Krom >\ °rdnr»da> November 16 to Nnv.nib<.r 21. 1H27. Ntjrhlll al Taeaday, November 22, 1927. LADIES OF LEISURE (lli At 9 p.m. The I'eer of Western623 words
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Advertisement279 1927-11-18 6 Victoria Theatre Sunday, November 20, at 9.15 p.m. POPULAR SUNDAY CONCERT Hooking will be at LITTLE'S Prices $2 and $1 UNANIMOUS ENTHUSIASM FOR EUROPE'S GREATEST FILM PRODUCTION The Chess Player SI-XDAY PICTORIAL. APRIL 24. 1»27. "The Chess Player," «noth. r blow American Vim supremacy In motion picture productions, EurOM is279 words
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Advertisement321 1927-11-18 6 ALHAMBRA Commencing Monday, November 21 METRO fiOLDWYN MYER Presents BUSTER KEATON in THE NAVIGATOR The Jolliest Comedy ever screened. AND THE FIRST NATIONAL STAR COLLEEN MOORE in ELLA CINDERS Another Exceptionally Good Comedy. ALHAMBRA, November 27. Millions will enjoy the laugh of their lives when they see the Internationally Famous321 words
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Article197 1927-11-18 7 FIXTURES. Friday, November 18 11. W. 6.34 a.m., 7.4, Ml p.m., 7.3. Malacca H.W. 2.50 a.m., 49. i p.m., 4.4. Boxfnf, Nik World, U.IR p.m. Satarday, November It H. W. 7.30 a.m., 7.7, 7.11 p.m., 7.4. Malacca IK W. 4.10 a.m., 6.4, p.m., 4&. I' ..n.l (1.197 words
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Article298 1927-11-18 7 VESSELS l.\ I»KV BOCK*, 'lanjonic I'ajar Albert Dock Nil Victory Ueck Kc.lah V II -'li' Kngjtpltl Nil Wokfc, Lch. Serindit .No. Ivd* WrB Enterprise, Lch Shark, Selanting. Vessels Arrived. ASKING. Brit.. -'.HIT ton;., from Amoy 17-11 for China p""s 20-11. IlAN TK( K GUAN, Chin, lit tons,298 words
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Article188 1927-11-18 7 To-day. "riT*tT Island, Java, South-Wcst Su- nir.tra, South-Kast Hornco, Celebes, Moluccas Timor Dilly (Mclchior Trvubi 1 p. in /Kemanun and TrengKanu Hunjr Hoi 2pm ion i Parcel* I I Stiyo Maru i 1 1'.O p.m I'pper Burma. North anil East India Tottori Maru) a p.m Hoihow i188 words
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Article60 1927-11-18 7 The Kuala Pilah Magistrate (]fr. (i. II. Nash) on Monday expressed his appreciation of the very abU manner in which Mr. K. C. Tidy, A.C.P.. has carried oat his duties while in Kuala Pilah. Mr. Tidy >:"< to Kualn Lumpur tn take up duties ;i^ iitfiierin rharKe nl Petertive^. M'tlMOT,60 words
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Article383 1927-11-18 7 Mr. J. V. S. Brooke And Miss M. H. Fell. The wedding of Mr. John Vyner Slinn;sl>y tirooke, of Eoustead and Co., ancl \]i:.s Muriel H. Kell was solemnised at the St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. Archdeacon Swindell officiating. The bride was atlended by two bridesmaids Miss Joyce Brorike383 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article90 1927-11-18 7 Singapore, Nov. IS. Robber. Local 64 1-*1 cents. Steady. Tin. London £257 ss. Rubbers St.-ady. L'lu Bcnuts 64^-67 eemts, United Malaccas 2.1Q-2.15. Bruneie Allcnbys 2.7(1-2.77^, Indraeiris 1(1.111-10.40. Mulaka Pindas ijff-ttt: N.» Srudais E.78-2JB, Mentakab* 54'i-5« cents GhMkaslyi 2 iiu-2.70. Bukit Jelotonga- 96-1.01. Brogai 142^-1.4714, Tapalis 2.96-2.6ri.90 words
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Article225 1927-11-18 7 Singapore, Nov. 18. I. Minion. Kuuber Is. said.,5 a id., down 'id. London, Tin 1257 55., up 10s. Mining. Rahmin Hydraulic 1.55-1.60. North Taiping 140-1.14 ex div., Kinta 1.22kI .l'. 1 Paaawal sii-n:! cents, Mftaya C0n501i- 11-144, Kuchui 1.97"2-;>.C2 4, Taiping I 16-1 iO, Kuyoh 1.11-1.14,225 words
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Article88 1927-11-18 7 Accident at Master Attendant's Pier. A nasty accident occurred yesterday in the course of repair work on the Master Attendant's pier. A heavy pile which had been raised out of the watei fell on three coolies owing to the breaking of a wire. Two of the88 words
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Article124 1927-11-18 7 There arc a ureat deal more serious offences being committed in the streets thun the rinjririK of bells." So said the Third Police Magistrate, Mr. H. Makers, this morninjr after dealing with two cases in which Chinese food hawkers were charged with ringing bells in the public street.124 words
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Article240 1927-11-18 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Nov.- rS. )n London.' llank 4 m/s 2,3 31/S2 CH-inaiiJ 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit 2/4Vi On New York, Dcmund M* Private SlO d/s 67Vi On France, Bank T.T. 1420 On India, Dank T.T. 153* On Hong Kong Bank T.T. 10', pedis. On Shnnghai, Bank-240 words
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58 1927-11-18 7 R.S.S. equal to Standard. Q.C.F. Spo MM Standard R.S.S. on Tender November 64% December 65 Jan. -March 66 n ApriUJune 67 Tone ef Market Steady. Latest Cable Loa.lon Spot Sheet Is. 5%d. New York Spot Sheet G. cents S6\ per Ib. 96 67^4 DAILY58 words
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Article459 1927-11-18 7 Issue V«l. I'd. Cl £1 Asiiiii Kumhang 11 1 HanKrin Tin 1 1 Batang Pudang 1 1 Batu Caves Cl SI thendenang 1 1 Chin Chin Cl £1 Eastern Siam £1 £1 Haad Yai 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt Cl £1 Huey Yot Prcf. Cl £1459 words
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Article176 1927-11-18 7 k'al. Pd. Buyers Selltn tl £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.18.0 6.0.0 1 1 Central Engine Nominal 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.77 0.82 :i £1 E. Smelting Co. 24.25 24.75 etjUcr. 5 6 Fraser Neave 18.60 19.00 LOO 100 Hammer Co. 178.00 177,00 Ik. 125 125 H. &S. B. 1150176 words
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Article97 1927-11-18 7 Q. Eng. 6 p.e. $1,234,300 3% 67* pram; Singapore Cold Storage Dab. 7 p.e. $665,000 108 112 Singapore Municipal 5 p.e. 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 6 pram. Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.e i of 1007 81.600.0U0 80 par. Singapore Municipal 4H p.e. of 1909 $1,100,000 80 par. Singapore Municipal 497 words
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Article392 1927-11-18 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Eratfn quotations. AlUnby ft; Alor Gajah ($1) A. Hit.ra ($1) A. Kuninic (tl) Am. Malay ($2) A. Molek ($1) A. Punas <V< > Balgownie ($1) Bassutt ($1) Bro K as N. (sll Brunei U. ($5) B. Jelutong ($1; R. Katil ($1; Bakit392 words
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Article133 1927-11-18 7 Second List of Donations. List 1 Published Nov. 6 G40.H5 Singapore Diocesan Association (Legacy cf £300 from the late Mrs. Presgrave) $2,571.43 Hon. Mr. E. C. H. Wolff 1250 < A. Anon I?) per F. G. S. Mim Hon. Mr. G. C. Clarke, L. J. B.133 words
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Article83 1927-11-18 7 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RAUIOJ Rugby, Nov. 17. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam li.Ufi'i. Athens 370>^, Berlin 20.43, Bombay Is. 5 IS-lfid.. Brussels 34.94, Bucharest 786, Buenos Aires 47%, Copenhagen 18.18, Geneva 28.2 K. Helsingfors 198 V Hong Kong 2s. ii..l... 1.. Kobe Is. 15-l«d., Lisbon 2 27-32, Madrid 28 66. Milan83 words
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Obituary27 1927-11-18 7 111 Tl.hr All: At the General Ho»pit:,l. at I a.m. on November 18, 1927, James Herd Littlefair, aged 50 yean, dearly beloved husband of Gwendoline Littlefair.27 words
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Advertisement63 1927-11-18 7 j£ Let us show you the I manifold uses of this Mg JTV l>Htent Np Lani p tjSfc mirror while shgving. r-gj All round serviceable ■?^i >•* Home or Office. .-rwL tfiix NATIONAL ELECTKIC 2, RAFFLES PLACE. HARRISONS CRQSFIELD, LTD., 1-4, GREAT TOW KB STREET, LONDON, J. The i n,ii63 words
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Advertisement410 1927-11-18 7 DE SOUZA. On Thursday, November 17 1927. to Mr. and Mrs. H. 1. De Souza, thr gift of a son. Mother ainl .ion both well Penanc; and F.MS, paper* please copy. Mrs. ||()UA(K W. RAPKII p.p.c. s.i. Macedonia. Mr. ami Mrs. f, ALAN TKALE p.p c. I'tr P. tt O.,Macedoaia.410 words
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Advertisement677 1927-11-18 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., tee p«(« MWANTS. FOR SALE, KTC. WANTED, bungalow or part house. Kui nished or unfurnished! Near town. 723, Straits Times. TO I.F.T. small furnished bungalow bedroom- garag*. c retrlc und is«s. Apply Jfieons, I'r.nce Straat. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, one doublo room w'.th private bathroom and677 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous75 1927-11-18 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. lllv < ourtpnj of Government Health Officer.) r'or the 24 Unnr» ending at Midnight or November 1 7. Ii.tr Mas. shady temperature M'n. »h;ul«- temavratan 71 Mrnn sh:t<U- temperature Max. iub radiatton IH I Mm. >:r:f<* railiatfon Tl K Sea t.Mnp.rHtUrr Mas. -I. Mia. -I75 words
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628 1927-11-18 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18. INDUSTRIAL PEACE PLANS. It is notable that many writers to the Press in dealing with the subject of peace in industry are now dropping the terms employer) and employed and substituting the words management and workpeople," using the latter term as covering all wage628 words
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Article311 1927-11-18 8 The Federal Council is to be congratu lated in passing the estimate making .1 provision of $210,000 for a Forestry Research Institute a,nd for quarters for a Forest Economist and staff. The development of the Institute will be watched with keen interest. Although Malaya cannot hope to make311 words
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Article878 1927-11-18 8 ON BOARD A FLAG-SHIP IN THE EAST. (From a Correspondent.) On Wednesday, November 9, it wax announced that the Flag-Ship of a famous Squadron accompanied by a light cruiser would come into our port on the eleventh. It was arranged that the District Officer and the878 words
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Article58 1927-11-18 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc. New York, send us the following cable dated Nov. 17, their quotations being in' gold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber exchange sales to-day 1,500 tons. -November 36.70, December 3G.80, January 37.30, February 37.60, March 37.80, April 15H.20, May 38..">0, June 38.70, July58 words
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Article64 1927-11-18 8 Another in the series of charity concerts wjiich had proved so successful will be gfren at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday evening. Thost contributing will be Mrs. H. T. Clark. Mr. E. A. Barbour, Messrs. Maurice Le Plat, Monia Litter Speelman, H. W. Haines, Roy Brown, Caunce64 words
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Article488 1927-11-18 8 Mr. 0. P. Griffith-Jones was among the passengers who left for home this morning by the P. and O. steamer Macedonia. Mr. D. H. Hampshire, who returned from home last week- and has been staying in Singapore for a few days, arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.488 words
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Article63 1927-11-18 8 [Reuter Telegram.] London, Nov. 17. Rabat The death has occurred of Sultan Mulai Youssef. [Mulai Youssef, G.C.M.G., the seventeenth Sultan of the dynasty of th(i Alides, was proclaimed Sultan on Aug. 18, 1912, on the abdication of his brother. Sultan Mulai Abd-cl-Hafid who receivedReuter - 63 words
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Article67 1927-11-18 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Nov. 17. The death took place on hoard the Straits Steamship Co.'s Mahidol of Mr. H. Downie, manager of the Satu I'ulo Tin Mine, Takuapa, Siam. Mr. Downie, who leaves a widow and family, was on his way to Pi-nann67 words
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Article47 1927-11-18 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Nov. 18. The white elephant cercmonieii, which have been on a scale not witnessed since the leign of Kins Chulalangkorn, terminated last evening. It is computed that between 200,000 and 300,000 people witnessed the arrival of the elephant.47 words
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Article32 1927-11-18 8 Mails from Europe London mails despatched October 27) ex 1\ and Kusli Kur will arrive by train to-morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 9.30 a.m.32 words
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Advertisement169 1927-11-18 8 Typical Testimonial— OF DOZENS IN OUR FOSSESSION (Copy) CHOP LONG GUAN, Main Bazaar, Kuching, July 25, 1927. Messrs. The Borneo Company, Ltd., Kuching. Dear Sirs, One of our customers at Spach has just written us saying last week they had an outbreak of fire in a Rubber Smoke House. The169 words
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Advertisement69 1927-11-18 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 DREAM FANTASTIQUE The Empire News Bulletin First National Special THE ONLY WOMAN Featuring NORMA TALMADGE and EUGENE O'BRIEN. First Show at 7.3C Metro Goldwyn Mayer EXCUSE ME TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. Renault Commercial Vehicles 7 cwt. to 10 tons. UNRIVALLED69 words
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Advertisement53 1927-11-18 8 On Other Pages. p«K«. Home Sport Letter Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 Singapore Wi-dtlinga 7 To-diy'i Share Market 7 Cable and Radio News 9 Federal Council abating 9 Local Rubber Auction Prices 10 Sport News and Comments 10 Notes from Java 12 S.SS.53 words
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Article3208 1927-11-18 9 SIR HUGH CLIFFORD ON COLONIAL y AMOUR PROPRE. f CRITICISMS OF THE P.W.D. J. HIGH COMMISSIONER'S VIGOROUS COMMENTS AT FEDERAL COUNCIL. The main features of yesterday's meeting of the Federal Council were the speech made by Mr. H. B. Egmont Hake (reported in another column) with3,208 words
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Article201 1927-11-18 9 KMG.FUAPS SPEECH. POSSIBILITY OF A NEW ALLIANCE. [REUTEB TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 17. Cairo King Fuad has returned from his European tour and opened Parliament. The speech from the throne referred to the King's satisfaction at the friendly character of the recent Anglo-Egyptian negotiations, which are likely toReuter - 201 words
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Article112 1927-11-18 9 Labour Party's Bid For Power. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Hong Kong, Nov. 17. Chinese reports from Canton state that the Labour party, under Chang Fat-fui, i started trouble at eijfht o'clock last night. Gun firing between the contending parties was kept up until four this morning, when the112 words
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Article78 1927-11-18 9 Motion Carried Against Government. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, Nov. 17. The Irish Free State Government whs defeated by 66 votes to 64 in the Dail Kirran yesterday, when a motion against them calling for a commission to investigate the claims of British ex-Serv^ce-men in the Irish Free78 words
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Article78 1927-11-18 9 Injuries and Damage In Washington. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 18. Washington A 'number of persons were injured and many houses and buildings were blown or unroofed by a storm in the south-west and northeast sections of Washington. Thirteen men, women Bnd children were admitted to hospital. TheReuter - 78 words
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Article94 1927-11-18 9 Rumours of Attempted Escape. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 17. Moscow The Council of the People's Commissaries decided to relieve Vladimir Smirnoff of his post as member of the collegium of the Central Statistical Board. ZinoviefT and Muraloff have been re- lieved of their posts as members ofReuter - 94 words
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Article316 1927-11-18 9 NOTABLE LEAD. EFFECT ON U. S. A. OPINION. [UltUI IMPMIAL IADIO.] Rugby, Nov. 16. The decision announced In the House of Commons, by Mr. Brldgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty, that the Government have decided to suspend the construction of two of the three cruisers provided for316 words
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Article137 1927-11-18 9 Scheme for New Air Line. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 17. Sir Alan Cobham, accompanied by his wife (who will act as secretary and cook and also deputy pilot), two engineers! and a cinematographer, started from Rochester to-day on the first stage of I his 20,000 mile flight aroundReuter - 137 words
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Article74 1927-11-18 9 Interests oT Britain And Japan. [reuter far eastern service.] Shanghai, Nov. 17. A Tokio message states that as Sir Cecil Clementi (Governor of Hong Kong) is now in Peking the opportunity is considered favourable to decide on concerted measures to be taken to prevent further piracies in the74 words
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Article66 1927-11-18 9 Circumstances Suggesting Suicide. [reuter telegram] London, Nov. 18. Moscow The death has occurred, under circumstances indicating suicide, of Adolph Yoffe, the noted statesman and savant, who participated in the BrestLitovsk treaty and was the first Soviet Ambassador to Germany. Subsequently he was plenipotentiary at Peking, Tokio andReuter - 66 words
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Article44 1927-11-18 9 [TRANS-OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin, Nov. 17. Following the Franco-Yugo-Slav treaty, reports are current that negotiations have been opened for similar FrancoGreek and Greco-Yugo-Slav pacts. The Boersen Zertung points out that these would greatly strengthen France's position in the Mediterranean and around Italy.44 words
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Article154 1927-11-18 9 NO NEWS OF MCINTOSH AND HINKLER. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 17. New Delhi The aeroplane on which Capt. Mclntosh and Mr. Bert Hinkler started out on their non-stop flight has not yet been, sighted in India. Ordinarily, they should have landed between eight and nine o'clock this morningReuter - 154 words
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Article229 1927-11-18 9 Question of Treaty Fulfilment. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 17. Lord Newton, in the House of Lords, asked the Government if it was the case that the Rumanian Government had officially declared its refusal to submit to the decisions of the mixed arbitral tribunal set up under the Trianon229 words
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Article86 1927-11-18 9 Mr. Mac Donald Proposes New Motion. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 17. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Mac Donald, Mr. Baldwin said that in view of last night's happenings he was unable to promise to afford a further opportunity of discussion of the Labourite motion ofReuter - 86 words
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Article179 1927-11-18 9 Brilliant Member of Liberal Party. [Reuter Telegram.] London, Nov. 17. The death lias occurred of the Rt. Hon. Charles K. G. Masterman, at the age of 54. Mr. Masterman, who was by profession a journalist, was one of most brilliant members ot theReuter - 179 words
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Article32 1927-11-18 9 [REUTEB TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 17. Rabat M. Steeg, M. Maillet and Mesdames Protokoroff and Sieinheil, who were captured and held for ransom in Morocco last month, have been released.Reuter - 32 words
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Article435 1927-11-18 9 MARINES LEAVE. HANKOW REMAINS QUIET. NANKING FORCES WELL BEHAVED. A detachment of S50 British troop* has left Shanghai on H.M.S. Vindictive and will proceed to Nanking. Meanwhile It h reported that the apprehension of Chinese civilians in Hankow iit decreasing owing to the gr.od behaviour of435 words
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Article105 1927-11-18 9 Figures Described As Misleading. [BRimi IMPMIAL IA0I0.1 Rugby, Nov. 17. Mr. Churchill, Chancellor of th« Kxchequer, replying to a question in th» House of Commons, said that the nmoun 1 of the National Debt at March :il last was £7/522,000,000, anil the interest charged for the' year105 words
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Article61 1927-11-18 9 Store of Arms in Albany House. [REUTEB TELECRAM] London, Nov. 18. Oakland, California Six machineguns, 40,000 rounds of ammunition, a number of automatic rifles and a large quantity of small arms were seized by police in a house in AlbanyInvestigation showed that arms were being sent to ClevelandReuter - 61 words
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Article2742 1927-11-18 10 MR. EGMONT HAKE'S SPEECH. MEASURE SHOULD BE RETAINED. COOPERATION OF OTHERS ESSENTIAL. An important review of the rubber restriction situation was contributed by Mr. H. il. Egmont Hake, one of the unofficial members, at yesterday's meeting of the Federal Council. After rejecting the alternatives of the2,742 words
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Article253 1927-11-18 10 Fine Exhibition of Haute Ecole.' The outstanding feature of the programme presented by Mr. W. Harmston on the return visit* of his circus to Singapore is a splendid exhibition of haute ecole by Mr. E. Ott on his horse Good Ali. The ancient art of the high school253 words
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Article97 1927-11-18 10 Chinese and White Overseer Killed. Brisbane, Nov. 1. No further news of the massacre at Malaita has been received. A signricant mail from the Solomon Islands to-day reports the murder of a Chinese by a Malaita tabourer on another island. The throat of the Oriental was cut, and97 words
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Article595 1927-11-18 10 At' 9.45 p.nv on November 15, In5 spector C. W. Roberts arrested a Chinese armed with a dagger in Balmoral Road. t A k-cture on Character Building will be delivered at the Town Branch of the Singapoie Lodge T. S.. at 3 Finlayson Green, 2nd floor, to-day595 words
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Article115 1927-11-18 10 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce I Rubber Association held its H:!Bth auction on November 17, when there was catalogued 1,409,510 lbs. or 629.24 tons offered 1,10!1,793 lbs. or 495.44 tons sold !»55,C67 lbs. or 426.37 tons. Spot London Is. 5%d. New York 37 cents PRICKS REALISED. Ribbed115 words
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Article50 1927-11-18 10 Interest Sought by Sir David Yule And Sir Thomas Catto. Calcutta, Nov. 10.— Advices have been received from London that Sir Davicl Yule and Sir Thomas Certto have purchased a controlling interest in The Statesman from the Knight Brothers. This also gives them a hold on The Englishman.50 words
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Article64 1927-11-18 10 The new programme at the Gaiety tonight will include Held by the Law. a Universal-Jewel production, and Ladies of a comedy drama starring Elaine Hummerstein. Mr. Charles Chamier's "Our Cabaret" Company will pay a return visit to the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next Week.64 words
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Article438 1927-11-18 10 A.P.C. Beat Headquarters. One of the most interesting game: seen at Tunglin this season was yesterday's match between the Headquarter! b and tHe A.P.C. After a keen an. even gamo the firm won by 18 pointi (three goals and one try), to 11 point! (one goal and two tries).438 words
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Article59 1927-11-18 10 Kick-off at 4.45. We are' asked to state that the match t between Singapore and Johore on the Padang tb-morrow will start promptly at 4.45, and a photograph will be taken at 4.25. S.C.C. members are leminded that entrance to the reserved club enclosure wHI be by ticket,59 words
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Article159 1927-11-18 10 I Katong Competition Results. i The one club competition at Katong (Jolf Club was won by Mr. R. C. Taylor I with a score of 40 1 36. Other returns were C. A. Boumphrey 46 9 =37 1 B. J. Bevan 44 4 =40 J. C. Wright 44 1159 words
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Article48 1927-11-18 10 m.r.A. (Joleman Shield. The following matches in the Malaya football Association. Coleman Shield com petition will be played on the M.F A. ground, Beach Road. Fatol Zaman v. Fatol Karib, Nov. M, Kalzom Bahar v. Darol Ta'alam. Nov. Singapore Peranakan v. Sunlight, De;. 3 Rushdia Club bye.48 words
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Article188 1927-11-18 10 Tennis Association ;md Press Articles. jU London. Nov. Z. bufcject to the approval of the National and County Associations, a resolution will be submitted at the general meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association on December 12 with a view to stopping the pia tice of players writing reports188 words
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Article311 1927-11-18 10 To-night at the New World. 1 What aaa boeomo locally to bo known as a ii<>al>lf mam event card will lie put on at the New World to-night, consisting 1 i>l iwo COHt«Sta over tell three-mill, rounds each which promise well. Chief interest centres in the first appearance since311 words
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Article86 1927-11-18 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, Nov. 17. New York The death is reported, following an operation, of Tiger Flowers, the negro boxer, former middleweight champion of the world. Tiger Flowers was a cylourful personality who combined pugilism with the activities of a deacon of. his church. He hadReuter - 86 words
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Article27 1927-11-18 10 London, Nov. 7. Tommy Milligan. European middle- weight champion, narrowly outpointed Nitram. middleweight champion of France, in a fifteen-round contest at Queen's Hall.27 words
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Article111 1927-11-18 10 Rise in Britain Durin- October. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 17. Owing to seasonal increases in the price of cereals and some foodstuffs, the cost of living in dctober was 69 per cent, above that of July, 1914, as compaied with 67 per cent, in the previous111 words
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Article61 1927-11-18 10 [TRANB-OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin, Nov. 17. Moscow Russian scientists have found at Milsteppe, Adzerhadjan. Persia, the remains oi very high prehistoric civilisation, including commies. Another Russian expedition at the Tungesc Tuniia. Siberia, reports that an enormous meteorite fell in many fragments over .in area of six mm mile;,61 words
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Article56 1927-11-18 10 [WX'TER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 17. Mexico City According to newspaper K'ports an important oil trust is beiiif fcimed in Mexico, headed by the Standard Oil Company of Indiana and including holdings of the Hustacea, Mexico, Eas'. Coast and Gulf and Trans-continenthl Petroleum Companies. i Negotiations will56 words
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Article113 1927-11-18 10 BLACK CAT FACTORY. Proud Claims For Proposed Structure. Details reach this office of Carrera's, the well-known cigarette manufacturers' new factory at Mornington descent, London, which is in course of construction. It is claimed for the building that it will, when completed, be London's largest reinforced concrete structure. It i.s i"113 words
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Article266 1927-11-18 11 [HEITER TELEGRAM] London, Xov. 16. Karachi The Royal Air Force flying have arrived at Gwadar. London and provincial newspapers will v usual on the extra bank holil day, Dec. 27. v The Presidium, or centra! committee, of the Soviet Republic, has d eided to dmrrrc theReuter - 266 words
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Article111 1927-11-18 11 Chinese Woman In Possession Of Arms. In the District Court yesterday before Mr. N. U. Mudie a Chinese woman named l.c Ah Choy was charged with being in -in of two revolvers, and ammunition without a licence. Chief Court Inspector Meredith prosecuted. Ditictivf Inspector Sharp said that ■n111 words
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Advertisement218 1927-11-18 11 GREATEST ARTISTES— FINEST RECORDING "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" RECORDS REPRODUCED ON "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" GRAMOPHONE are absolutely perfect. Hear them and be satisfied at S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Tangye Pumps for all Duties Ram Pumps. Bucket I'umps. Deep Well Pumps. Centrifugal Pumps. Duplex Boiler Feeders. Hydraulic Pumps. Pumping218 words
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Advertisement372 1927-11-18 11 Raffles Hotel THE HISTORIC HOTEL OK SINCAPORE. TEOANCE Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 RACE BALL 9.48 p.m. to 1.1") a.m. SPECIAL DINNERS Served from 8 p.m. BATIK GRSLL Open daily from 8 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT Every Sunday at 11.30 a.m. and Monday at p.m.372 words
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Article762 1927-11-18 12 ARMISTICE DAY IN BATAVIA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) < Batavia, .Nov. 12. In spite of the fact that it is now nine years since the signing of the Armistice and many of the ex-Servicemen who re- turned to Java after the War have been replaced by those762 words
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Article64 1927-11-18 12 Programme of Drills up to and for Nov. 20 Friday. Nov. 18, 5.15 p.m., Malay Drill Hall. Malay Company. Make-up Parades. Saturday. Nov. 19, 2 p.m., Bukit Timah Knn Malay Company, Musketry Classification Farrer Range, Units S.V.C., Cromhead-Matthews Shield Competition. Sunday. Nov. 20, Bukit Timah Range. D.E.L.64 words
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32 1927-11-18 12 Orders for week ending Nov. 19 Friday, November 18, 12th Troop Inspection, Geylang Government School, 5 D.m. Saturday, November 19, Ambulance Competition, Headquarters, 2.30 p.m.32 words
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Advertisement134 1927-11-18 12 The taste will tell you the reason why this Beer lias become so popular in this market. Obtainable at THI KIROPE HOTEL, RAFFLES HOTEL, \DKI.PHI HOTEL, BUN BBS CO.. HKJH STREET PROVISION STORE. KIM ANN CO., MM KHOOM HENG. SERANGOON BTOKB, f;EE WAN CO, 1 BNG SENG, CHIN GUAN HOMJ.134 words
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Advertisement177 1927-11-18 12 Choose Glaxo for your Baby Your Baby's future "health depends on your choice of his food. You must choose the food you know is best, for you dare noi endanger your Baby's progress by experimenting. Be guided by the experience of the great number of doctors, nurses and mothers who177 words
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Article826 1927-11-18 13 Varied Business Under Discussion. At a committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association held in the Singapore Exchange Room on Nov. It, under the presidency of Mr. A. P. Robinson, the chairman referred to the near departure on well-earned retirement of the Hon. Mr. Clement Kveritt.826 words
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Article77 1927-11-18 13 The Sloan-Duployan Shorthand Co.. Kamsgate, England, has awarded eiftht certificate of accuracy to pupils of the Shorthand Correspondence School, Singapore. The successful candidates are-: Messrs. Hoh Ah Chong, 5, Theatre Street, Kuala Lumpur Mono R. 'San Gupta, Bendixsen and Co., Sitiawan, Perak Yeak Kee Baik, 152, Kota Road, Taiping Ang77 words
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Advertisement225 1927-11-18 13 3 WAYS TO ENJOY KELVINATOR IN YOUR HOME 1. Have a Kolvinator installed in your present refrigerator. 2. Select any one of the attractive, sanitary Cabinet Kelvinators. 3. Choose any refrigerator from the Leonard line the world's mo 4 complete, and it will be delivered Kelvinator equipped. On display at225 words
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Advertisement83 1927-11-18 13 INTRODUCING THE NEW llVHpa^Br iBB^T Standard Camera NEAT, EFFICIENT AND EASY TO OPERATE. A folding Camera that's Different and Better. Sub-AgentM Y. EBATA CO., So e AKCn(s AMATEUR PHOTO STORE, DIETHELM CO., LTD. SINGAPORE STUDIO PHOTO CO. SINGAPORE-I'ENANG— BANGKOK. '1L l fr*rLi^ AUSTIN "12" austin "7" rurrm Saloon $1,520 Tourer83 words
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Advertisement1221 1927-11-18 14 Assets over 17,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $27,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C. Th* Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with Urn Britiah LU* Assurance Companies1,221 words
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Advertisement423 1927-11-18 14 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated la England). Capital Authorised ,M, M H. 000,000 Capital Subscribed a 1.800,000 Capital Paid up «1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 11,846,666 BOARD OF DIRECTORS t 1. M. Ryrle, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hambre. J. O. Robinson, Eaq. Esa Sir David423 words
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Advertisement430 1927-11-18 14 INSURANCE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2nd ••or, Bong Kong Bank Cars., Slngapere. All plans of Life Endowment and Annuity policies issued at lowest rates obtainable in Malaya. AaaeU II«,tOO,MQ COMMERCIAL UNION, ASSURANCE CO., LTD. in England) Fire, Life, Marine. Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Aaset*: £61,000,000 ARTHUR C. POTTS— Manager430 words
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Advertisement211 1927-11-18 14 t.OT'XOst >* he** by fi»en tnat the Trade Marks depicted above are the -e\cluxiva ■fOpmr T» CHINA MERCHANTS' TOBACCO CO., LTD., incorporated la Shanghai Cktea, ■tad are naed by thtm m connection with cigarettes manufactured: by them' wbiek an *btai**bU ia the Straits Settlements, Federated and l'nfederaU.l Mulav Biutm, the211 words
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Advertisement377 1927-11-18 15 OLDSMOBILE SIX IMPORTED DIRECT FROM AMERICA. Slj/50 Complete THE ASSOCIATED AUTO CO. 75, BUKIT TIMAH ROAD. Phone 3886. NOC PILLS FOR YOUR BODY AND MIND tjffij^ A real safe and sure help and M f^liffl NEURASTHENIA ANAEMIA, ImM DEBILITY. WEAKNESS. OVERWORK IMPOTENCY. Obtainable from all Chemists. H^^^p Sole Agants 6.377 words
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Advertisement323 1927-11-18 15 MALAYAN MOTORS LTD. Announcement to Motorists The most comprehensive ftoqk ,of tools, accessories, etc., East of Suez, is now on view at our new Showrooms in Orchard Road. SMITHS (Sole Agents) Speedometers, Clocks, Dynamos, Batteries, etc. WIRELESS CIGAR LIGHTERS (assorted colours to match your Dash) 5.50 COMBINED MIRROR and DIRECTION323 words
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Advertisement214 1927-11-18 16 Las' Ct<lCLTJi/u^r ii^y plus fvrw-rdu. m HINDHEDE CO., LTD. Concrete Mixers Winches, Hand and Friction Cement Brick Machines i Wheelbarrows Motors for Benzine Motors for Crude Oil Stone Crushers Tipping Wagons, Railtracks, Switches, etc. F.W.D. Lorries with Spares Steel Bars for Reinfo-ced Concrete Cutting and Bending Machines for Steel Bars214 words
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Advertisement193 1927-11-18 16 Sulphuric Acid NEW SHIPMENT JUST' ARRIVED. LEE KIM $00 40, HIGH STREET, y FOR SALE Splendid Brastagi Property, complete with outhouses, garage for two cars. Well furnished with partly European furniture, partly teak. Original cost over Guilders 18,000. Going for much less. Very suitable for Malayan firms or Plantation Companies.193 words
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Advertisement1557 1927-11-18 16 THE PREPAID ehargas for Want*. Tot SaU, To Let, «te., in ordinary clot* Mt type favcrag* ilx words to Una) an P«r Una On* insertion 28 cants,' two ins. 48 cents, three int. 64 cents, four ins. 82 Msti, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.18, tan Ins. $1.40, twelvt ins.1,557 words
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Advertisement281 1927-11-18 16 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR THE FOLKS AT HOME a: JH>\ SOLID SILVER SOUVENIR SPOONS Make Splendid Gifts. Each with Crest or Coat of Arms in Fine Enamel. We have in stock SOUVENIR SPOONS of the following States TRENGGANU, KEDAH, LABUAN, PAHANG. NEGRI SEMBILAN, KELANTAN, PERLIS AND SINGAPORE. Price $5 each. Each281 words
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Advertisement315 1927-11-18 16 Annual! 1928 Annual! PICTURE SHOW ANNUAL A Superb Souvenir of the world's brat picture* of the year. Many magnificent platea of world-famous stars of the aereen. Three coloured pUtea and atoriea of the leading film favourites. A necessity and jet luxury to the picture-goer. Best xtorirs. Kest photographs. The only315 words
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