The Straits Times, 3 January 1928
1928-01-03
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Title Section11 1928-01-03 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1928. PRICE 10 CENTS11 words
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Advertisement126 1928-01-03 1 ERMOREL SPRAYERS I ECLAIR TYPE as used at the War for clearing gas I v y from he Trenches are on sale, reTJJg adaptei to their original purpose, i.e. pi SPRAYING Anti-lVfilarial Mixtures! Anti-Fungoid y Disinfectants, Oils. ■tfor Booklet to lie Borneo Company, Ltd. (Incorporated, in Enitl.nd) sJgAI'OBE, KUALA LUMPUR,126 words
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Advertisement207 1928-01-03 1 1"DOBINSONC» V- *N FOR VALUE AND SERVICE NEW SEASONS STOCK 1 v^ CREPE DE CHINE LINGERIE. r Sc b <Al n ew anc^ Exclusive Desffus. :r fiT H otk '^A'-aiJI V«T fine Qualities in Wh lli'C^ 'fn fl 4Bi Pink> Peachi MM lllVl Bladt, etc l^^^^^^~ *4iJw sleeveless coatees. CHILDREN'S207 words
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Article1146 1928-01-03 2 NATIVE MAJORITY AJNI) THE VOLKSRAAD.j (Froifi Our Own Correspondent. Batavia, Dec. 24. The oittstanding event of the past iveek has undoubtedly been the passage th O ugh the Peoles Assembly (VolksTaad) f thi measure \o reconstitute its mernb* s hip. 'It has beel the one topic of1,146 words
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Advertisement269 1928-01-03 2 Her® it is! 1 You delight in having all your a metals bright and clean., and 3l \ou want a shine quickly. Well, Sjl j here I am, and here is the 3j polish. There is nothing better. is brimful ot brightness sU RKCKIII AND SONS, LTD., MILL AM) LONDON.269 words
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Advertisement377 1928-01-03 2 Healthy Hair Adds To Youthful Beauty Frequent shampoos are necessary to prevent dandruff and consequent loss of heir. Before shampooing anoint with Cuticura Ointment, then cleanse with a sudc of Cuticura Soap and hof water. Rinse thoroughly. Nothing better for keeping the acalp and hair clean and healthy. IMF' Sample377 words
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Advertisement91 1928-01-03 2 I Tropical molel guitar 2) afl Scid for illustrated catalogue. H Season Co., ifl 111 and 11J, NORTH BXIDGK BO .4 0, SINCM'oH PARFUflS DE LUXE Ses Poudrrs L'Eau De Ccl 1 V 1 Hiupirc Brotfll Sole Agents. $15 TO I ONCOBrORATING) I CONTESSA-NETTEL, ERNEIVy I ICA CAMERA Model for91 words
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Article165 1928-01-03 3 DECISION OF RIFLE ASSOCIATION. London, Dec. 19, A- an outcome of the phenomenal scoring duiing 1927, the National Rifle A-»K-iation is rsducinp: the sire of the bulls eye :it shorter ranges during its Marh meetinjr. It is, however, not re(liuhir the size of the aiming mark. Tin165 words
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Article192 1928-01-03 3 Mr. M;u Donald Willing to Accept Censure. M;ij<>r Graham Pole, in a statement to Dm Associated Press, declares that when he was leaving for India he fjot from Mr. Kanisay MacUonald, M.P., a message reading Whatever Indians may say, not only is the Labour Party in its192 words
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Article146 1928-01-03 3 Famous Hunter Killed By Elephant. Narnbi. Dec. 20. Mr. William Judd, famous pioneer and Us gam hunter, has met his death. Mr. Judd, who had been hunting for 30 yean and was well-known throughout the bit; game world, was charged by a wounded elephant yesterday in the146 words
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Article77 1928-01-03 3 Billy Hughes Loses To Actor. Sydney, Dec. 18 A novel competition organized to raise funds for the Limbless Soldiers' Association has brought fame to Mr. Dayle, a cinema actor, who has been elected Australia's ugliest man, by a ballot of 4,000,000 voters. Well-known Australians in high places77 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement597 1928-01-03 3 How Corns Calluses are ent*ed ne w Thi* new way ttopm pain in 3 ifooi.'i Science has perfected new methods in ending corns and callus <spotj. No more paring. That is temporary; i- that is dangerous. You touch the most painful corn with this amazing liquid tchich acts like a597 words
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Advertisement434 1928-01-03 3 *s a ftp j V N?* I NOTICE is hereby given that tha Thrci Trade Marks depicted above are the exclusive property of the HO HONG SOAP FACTORY, a branch business owned l.y thi 110 Hoot Oil Mills, Limited, a Company incorporated in the Straits Settlement*. The said marks are434 words
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Advertisement436 1928-01-03 3 KYKO FAK3 Non-Electric Unconditionally Guaranteed for SILENCE. POWER, RELIAKIUTY POSTAL ffC7 CA Weight 11 lbs. $<)f.3U 3 and 5. WEI.D ROAD, KUALA LUMPUR, F.M.S. NOTICE In the Estate of I KE (HIM TECK. Deceased. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 11l (Trustees). j NOTICE is hereby given that all erHHors in other436 words
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Advertisement552 1928-01-03 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APGAR LINES MAIL PASBKNGm \ni» CABGO SEK\ l( K^ PENINSI I \R Ufß OKIKNI \l. S CO, INDKR CONTEACT WITH HIS MAJKSTYS GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SKRVK'E Oil WARDS KltOM LONDON FOB CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage dw NELLOBE Ijm .lan I KHVBEI! B.l«a552 words
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Advertisement573 1928-01-03 4 Shipping Announcements 0 (NIPPON VISKN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, M.ts.iil.s, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Veaaali Tonnage Due Sai g r HAKUSAN MARU 10.500 J«n 5 T KITANO MAKI rt.ooo .lan 1«. HARUNA MARU 1(1.50(1 F.b 2 KAMI) HARD B.COO F-b 1.1 1 KATOKI MARU 10.000 Mar' 1 AI si r,\573 words
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Advertisement519 1928-01-03 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (IncorpumU'il in Australia) "FOR BRISBANK. IYDNBT AMI MEL BOI'KNE, VIA .TAVA. DARWIN AM) THURSDAY ISLAM) Regular monthly aalHitgi h: the we; I known steamer MARKLI.A :>:;, tau) mm the new motor vis.-.,-!. MALABAB tons). The s.s. H \1: T and finest steamer ttarfiag to Auslra ,a .Cabins519 words
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Advertisement569 1928-01-03 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET KAV.CI. 1 OF BATAVIA) (litcorpuralf.l in Holland) Under contract with the THERLANns INDIAN GOVERNMENT I T. •■.•phone Nu (Bio, with sub-connretfein Pasnaitc. Freight, Transhipment. Marine trt l'esk. 'alive* for Sinjrnpor« and Stiaiti S.-ttl.>inen»B of tha Official Tourist Bureau ■of Java. 411 information, detailed itiner*rtea free569 words
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Advertisement548 1928-01-03 4 I THE BLUE FUNNEL! THE OCEAN STEAM SHjfl LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL sfl NAY. CO.. LTD. 1 (Incorporated in Englan<^| REGULAR SFRvi^E TO LOND^B IKRDA.M. ROTTERDAM, ANTWTEsM .BURG AND BREMEN GENOH SEILI.EF. LIVERPOOL AM) GLaH V 'MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERpMv 1 J GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YoH BALTIMORE. t WEEKLY SERVICE I548 words
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Advertisement110 1928-01-03 4 HOW] mediterranell HOLLAND, HAMI t RAMSES via Cell KRIESLANI) via I ERMLAND via (I t VOGTLAND via I HINDENBURG dl ALBERT VOEdll NAL'MBURG via.l t OLDENBURG vi J HAVELLANI) xM Limited passenfl t Passenger Steal For freight, pasl tion, please apply M N. V. STRAll'sl i Incorporl Agents, Sinfl Tel.110 words
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Advertisement108 1928-01-03 5 i iy 9 H May M i YORK Ihim; kon i do* Spore I Jan. 6 I J:.l I Feb. S Fob. n L Liable to alter■tei »r* not guarH Maaila IMJi is Bteamera to particulars on H ta. Through ■aat-ican Inland Be urn I'aLang. N. Co, Ltd. Hi i108 words
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Advertisement394 1928-01-03 5 g Announcements ■shipping service Hi. s. kangaroo Hi fremantle, w.a. Singapore Jan. 24. Hlar* regarding passage and apply to HcALISTER CO., LTD. line ""-WORLD SERVICE ,Hnd BOSTON via COLOMBO, '/^If3EMH. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, Hv and MARSEILLES. |ffiiaig§|ov:- Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang ■son .l:in. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 14 >c394 words
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Advertisement384 1928-01-03 5 CMRGEURS REUNIS (Incorporated in France BNGLE CLASS STEAMERS j RegaUl lu.nthlv freight anil passenger service. HOMEWimDi for HimUlM, Havre, Dtnkirk and Antwerp. S.S. DALXT icnrt'o only) Jan. 2 i BJB. CAP VA.RELLA Jan. 20 I S.S. CAP TI'IKANK Feb. 17 B CAP LAY Mar. M Basfc fare to Marseilles (Cap384 words
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Advertisement458 1928-01-03 5 RUBBER SEEDS i THE ANGLO-DUTCH PLANTATIONS OF; [AVA. LTD., SOEBANG. JAVA will hava! ivailable for sale in January-May 1928. TJIKADOE" Seeds from their isolated indded seed gardens (87 acresl at Wangoen- •edja. The buds used were taken in 1922 rom twenty-five Mother Trees whose average rield in that year was458 words
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Advertisement469 1928-01-03 5 2»*WH'\ lAT Zrrl TOST* MORE FRUIT "~J j\\ There are many tempting ~^"'"'O\ \lV\ L./ I I i dishes to be made from fruit, \A 1 ri 11 r-\ but the one the children love i \V LJ \l Xi [J an d ne s 'mpleti Xi prepare I V)469 words
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Advertisement678 1928-01-03 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE June ion Albert and Bciuoolcn Strer^. North Uridfe Koad. Tel. No. 28*. From Friday. December 30 to Thursday. F n.m Wedaestia; December 28 to January 5. 1928. Tuesday, January 3. 1928. At -..JO p.m. Who love action! darin E Mv.st.rv. First Show l 73 adventure WIDE678 words
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Advertisement267 1928-01-03 6 Victoria Theatre COMMENCING SATURDAY NEXT, JANUARY 7, ct 9.30 p.m. R. B. SALISBURY'S FAMOUS COMPANY The Quaint < Presenting the Latest London Comedies and Musical Corr^c'ii's. Saturday Next. January 7. NO, NO, NANETTE Monday. January 9 Tii«-*<i.v. January '0 THE GHOST TRAIN THK BLUE TRAIN A Thrilling Myslcry Pay FARKWKI267 words
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Advertisement156 1928-01-03 6 COMING! J The Star tjl The Youn{? and fl of tfl wfl the f'Ri;:^^Hfl Supported by ■V J WalchmM^f' r Mlcxfl 'hoc fl fl WINTER «)< U HTOr! YOUR I A roul safe fl #i NKIK \>i fl DEBILH V OVERWOJ MMPH Obtainable :ri al Chemists. fl I G H.156 words
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Article115 1928-01-03 7 KXCHANGE. Singapore, Jan. 3. On London, Uank 4 m/a 2/4H Demand ;"r Private 8 m. credit 2/4 21/ On- New York. Demand 50 1 On India, Hank T.T. H4 Bank of England* rat* 4 p.c PRODUCT. Singapore, Jan. 3. Camhier 7.50 (Cube No. 1 unpicked) 14.60 M115 words
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Article44 1928-01-03 7 7.9. I. in p.m., 4.9. Law v p.m.. 5.3. I i Ms, p.m., 8.7. X.9. ii. 7 p.m., 6.1. 1. 7.411 p.m.. fi.4. in p.m., 6.6. > p.m. I, .m.. 10.1. 1..m., fi.7. Drill Hall, 5.15. J in., 10.0. |i m.. 6.8.44 words
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Article55 1928-01-03 7 tl .laiuiury or expect** BA Ilithinn, H H ill fYbu H cm :i-l. I Koba 3-1, H !uar 3-1, H mx 3-1. I "in LonBaagkat li.niKkok 1-1. I !'.Tt Dicksmi 'nar 3-1, BthmI frum T. Knti trance 18 U 11 I 3 I i; ::d :i :i I55 words
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Article80 1928-01-03 7 H ForJ p.m. 2 p in. 2 p.m. H '1 p. in .'< p.m Hunu.l p. m 8 .p.m ■I p.m. I p .ii H .lii.. Bucu 4 p.m. 'J a.m 10 ».m > 1 1 1 y 11 a.m. mor Ban I 1 p.m. 1 p.m. I Ui80 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article107 1928-01-03 7 Singapore, Jan. 3. Rubber. 1-ocul 99% cents. Tin. Undon £261 5». (31-12-27). Kuhlirra. Quiet. Svnjel Tukanga 1.261 Hi Niw Scudaia 8.36-3.40, Ulcnbya 3.10-8.17%, Temerlohs 1. 174-1.28. it'tan Simpani J. 71 IN; MWnUkaka Iceni*. flu 1',,-iuits 7fi-7'.l cent*. Malaka PindM 2.65-2.70, Luna H r (iuJHhs 2.45-2.M, I'u.ißKors107 words
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Article133 1928-01-03 7 Singapore, Jan. 3. U nilon. Rubber Is. 7%d. Lopdon. Tin EMI ss. Mining. SUady. .Mulaya Consolidated' I.U-t.lB, Kuchui 2.21-225, Kinta Dlvdaai 1 SO, Petaliag 4.90-5. Rajah Ferak 20-17*<> Ha> :t.:(u-:(X,. Rahman Hydraulic I :<-": ■-1.!«T' 11.,1 l Kuyohs 1.24-1.28, Inlam I li 1■ -IM,133 words
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Article152 1928-01-03 7 0 Man who Executed 203 Criminals. London, Dec. 18. The kmngl tun's lot is not a happy one, •ccording to .Mr. John Ellis who was for 'd-, years a public executioner. He retired in I'JiM. He if bo« appearing in a meloh.ima CBtitkd The Adventures of Charles152 words
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Article77 1928-01-03 7 I KEI'TER TELEGRAM] London, Dec. 31. Htm York The United State* gctetl 1928 with a ehonu of optimism convinced that the country to-day is such a highly leveloped and efficiently co-ordinated teonomic orjrahi.-ation that undiminished continuance of, and probably increased. ity Is assured. Indeed even the possibilityReuter - 77 words
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Article73 1928-01-03 7 [wmnua impkkiai. radio] Rugby, Jan. 2. Foraiga exchanges arc Amsterdam IMBH, I Berlin 20.46. Bombay toliday, Brussels 84.90, Bucharest 7!M), Buenos Aires IT 7 Copenhagen 15.20, Geneva SMB. Belaingfon 183.34, lluhk Kong holiday. X..bo I>. 164., I.islm.ii 2 7-16, Madrid 2h.ir>. Milan <tM, New York I ks 7-32, Oslo73 words
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Article33 1928-01-03 7 Owing: to the big success of the film Seventh Heaven at the Alhambra, the season is Mag extended, and the picture will be shown for the last time on Thursday eveninjr.33 words
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Article43 1928-01-03 7 Till. Uiicki't drcdftt 578 hours, 120.000 yardage. «72 niculs. Xl.ilim" Nawai s:i.i hours. 112.000 yardpieuli. Malmi Nhwiit Booth. 12H hour«, 84.000 g Tiii Dn-lRinK-. IM houm, U5.000 120 picala. KIHMr. HIT hour*. 186.000 yardpieufs. Tanjaag Tualanit.fi"* hours. 175.000 lardajtv. fiTJ piculx.43 words
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74 1928-01-03 7 June 01 ninei yuii-t, steady. oca New York Spot Sh,i 6. cents 41', per lb. .C. C q Standard, Q.C.K. Sp >t Avirag.; buyers price for December lit 27 69.24 cents per lb. 12 o'clock k noon Jon. 3 i. R.S.S. equal to Standard,74 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article461 1928-01-03 7 Issue al. Pi £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Hangrin Tin 1 1 Batang l'udang 1 1 Batu Caves (1 £1 Chendcriang 1 1 Chin Chin £1 £1 Eastern Siam D £1 Haad Yai 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt a 11 Huey Yot Pref. £1 £1461 words
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Article171 1928-01-03 7 Val. Pd. buyer* Seller! tl £1 H. Am. Tobacco 4.18.0 fc.0.0 1 1 Central Engine Nominal 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.80 0.85 .1 11 E. Sim-lting f'o. 15.40 1. r >.7r> 5 5 Frascr Neavc 19.00 19.60 1 III KMI Hammer Co. 177.00 1S()O« Hk. 126 126 H. t171 words
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Article95 1928-01-03 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c 11^34,300 t% t% pram. Singapore Cold Storage Dab. 7 p.c. 1665,000 104 106 Singapore Municipal 6 ».e. 1.878,000 of 1901 par. 6 prern. Singapore Municipal 4H p.e. of 1907 11,600,000 ,0 par. Singapore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal 4 p.e.95 words
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Article408 1928-01-03 7 truer and Co. and Lyi'l and Kratfl iiunlations. To-day's Prices Fraier Lyall 4 Co. Evatt. All.nby ($1) Mor (Jajah ($1) K Hiuim (»i; A. Kuning ($1) Am. Malay ($2) A Mulclt (Jl) A. Panas (|5) Italgownie ($1) llassctt ($1) tirocai N. ($1) Tonal U. (S5> II. Jclutong ($1)408 words
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Article196 1928-01-03 7 During the past fortnight 73 new novels were issued among which were the following by the more popular author- Adye. Sir John. Golden Scarab. Applin. A. Final Payment. Ruggin, C. B. Dale of Dreams. (2 copi.vi Chisholm, A. M. Prospecting Fools. Fielding, A. Clifford Affair. (2 copies.) Goldring,196 words
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Article117 1928-01-03 7 Report of League of Nations Eastern Bureau. The health bulletin of .he League of Nations Eastern Burpau, for the week inde.l December 2-1, gives the following infortnstion Alexandria One pleague case. Baaaein Two plague deaths. Bombay One smallpox case. Calcutta 18 cholera deaths as against 13 during the117 words
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Article170 1928-01-03 7 The Curroncy Commissioners' Abstract as it Dec. 1, 192/, is as follows c. Whole amount of Currency Notes in Circulation on Die. 1, 1927 117,»9fi,954.70 Average amount of Currency Notes in Circulation during the month of Nov. 1927 117,1)95,351.70 (a) Currency Guarantee Fund Uqaid I'uriion on Dec.170 words
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Article54 1928-01-03 7 The Professor and r»is wife were returning triiiu the theatre. Horn who is absent-minded he said, triumphantly producing two urn- brellas from under his arm. You for- j got your umbrella and I remember not only mine but yours top." But," said the wife, neither of54 words
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Advertisement39 1928-01-03 7 VIRILE STRENGTH in MAN Hmw i kaep or regain it RICORD'S ESSENCE OK LIFE. Read our booklet, appHcaubn to Agents, mac kneu co.. twuraii HIGH CLASS HOML SCHOOL NKAK ildl UNKMoiTH.forthe children of P" 1 living abroad, r.ntire ch*Tgg_J^^39 words
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Advertisement175 1928-01-03 7 tenders DURING 1928 voi wiu. rap Tenders are invited for the erection of live f\U A T IT'V UiriirCT shophouses in reinforced concrete at Vie- *JU *\Ldl 1 I XllljrJrH!iO 1 SS 11 A.M) i: ,-nd r Co., M U a.m. Saturday. Janu.r, pR CES L Q WEST Plans and175 words
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Advertisement158 1928-01-03 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES 111 1 BIRTH CHAPMAN. On December 31, 1927, at No. 210, Queen Street, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Chapm<n, the gift of a son. first-bora. Both mother and child doing 1 well. S.S. Ordinance No. 197 (Labour) and the Labour Code, lfefc EMPLOYERS~OF INDIAN J LABOUR158 words
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Advertisement873 1928-01-03 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvtK.. see page IK. WANTS, FOR SALE. ETC. FURNISHED ROOM TO LET, water, electricity, Nn 4. Meyer Mansions. IHJ.". CHEVROLET Rtra-ieatcr car, in Komi cnn«' Hon. *400 or offer. 9M. Str* I HALF HOl'fiF. (upstairs I two rooms ami bathroom. Tan« in. Ri-ly H7n. S. Times.873 words
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Miscellaneous77 1928-01-03 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (!ly (<.urt.-,> of (.owrnnii'nt llciilth Olficv.) or thr 2< Hou'« rndinr at Midnicht on January 2. Di g. Max. ihodo temperature Mm. aba4a tempsrmtara (l i ..<!»■ ti i:i|i-raturc TK.f> K. ■ax. sun cadiatiog > 133.2 v. Min. inn r: ilimi Hh t.ni- i..un, Mas.77 words
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748 1928-01-03 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, JANUARY 3. THE HONOURS LIST. larficular we make no excuse fox >ur belief that interest, like charity jeg'.ns nearest home. In past Honours Lists singularly little re- 1 :ognition has been accorded tc M a l a v," even in those spaciously liberal Lloyd Georgian days748 words
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Article311 1928-01-03 8 The time has arrived when steps should be taken to control another public nuisance —the parading of the streets by so-called bands advertising cinem i accompanying funeral and other processions. If these noise-makers produced something comparatively tuneful, there would be no great cause to complain but the present311 words
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Article946 1928-01-03 8 VIEWS OF HER WAR MINISTER. (By Major Dudley Hcathcote.) M. Painleve is a firm believer in the value of his country as »n instrument of peace in Europe, and is of the opinion that, if only she remains true to herself, she will continue to remain946 words
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Article281 1928-01-03 8 Mr. n. d. mm Judift, rtturneßß morning. Mr. Ong BoofcH holiday in Kuroffl this morning. Mr. A. North, ofl Co., Ltd., Mm, I bade from home pj Our Calcutta 4,H of the death of I Capital, jind the >;■ in India. Mr. G. E. I technical staff I281 words
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Article99 1928-01-03 8 THE Flying Do The Red R«U Captain L.-im-tH ire lying f r<£fl in ht-lii up H end foi mine NJ Ing to cul>li H Sinnap") flfl Company. 1 The aviato H Tavoy, in Bu jo to Victor *^NJ there. They «H iriirinally ;iiii.Ji«B ping to-mon < H Singapore oi 11H99 words
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Advertisement234 1928-01-03 8 SPECIAL OFFER OF f^ffir-^ "*^l^ iiuiwii.uiMiia»»»s»»«s«ssssss«lßa»»«sjs»sisM» trf Is] i a^npN ..^^k^^^kV aMKtsstsassß l wsssw a— ssiiish wiim n iwiiuhu"* lj TuP Newest Designs Z'- r .'!^k wlnwlln^j^a|Sg^^^^^fl^^^ir)iiiiii.iiiiii>lMii;j;ilwUUl^iMMWsMalasl AXMINSTER, WILTON, VELVET AND TAPESTRY. To make way for new stocks, we are now offering a large selection of beautiful carpets of British234 words
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Advertisement245 1928-01-03 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 Win. Fox GIANT Production < SEVENTH HEAVEN Featuring JANET GAYNOR and CHARLES FARRELL First Show at 740 Win. Fox Western Drama TUMBLING RIVER Featuring TOM MIX TAN CHENG KEE CO, LTD, Proprietors. NEW ELECTRIC RECORDS NEW REGAL RECORDS. $1.50 each. THE SILVER245 words
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Advertisement19 1928-01-03 8 Shipping MeteorologlM Finance ura^H To-day's V Cable and |H Th, •holeH The U-tU-aH Sport N "f^H H.,mv t\..H I19 words
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Article702 1928-01-03 9 WOLFF i.M.G. H include the for Mr. CfeI i v t retired ■ftorr and Mr. HrK of the \1.(.. for ■it of Ncfri honours arc I radio] Jan. 2. New Year H «,il,ks, M.P. of His KV>ir Frederick of u f the Perof the H: Sir Gerald Hster and702 words
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Article106 1928-01-03 9 TRANSPORTING THE HUGE DOCK. iKKi'TER TELEGRAM London, Jan. 1. The hazardous task of transporting the "^.OOO ton Singapore floating dock in two sections to the Far East, according to the Observer, will be awarded to Smit and ''ompany, the well-known Rotterdam towage experts. It will necessitate at least106 words
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Article182 1928-01-03 9 Miss Gleitze Just Fails To Cross. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Jan. 2. Miss Glcitzo, the London typist, just failed to-day to swim the Straits of Gibraltar. This was her second attempt. She left Tangier in a tug for the starting point, being accompanied by British Consulai representatives to182 words
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Article119 1928-01-03 9 Prompt Concentration Of Troops. [REL'TER TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 1. Khartoum The quick concentration of troops in the Upper Nile province where C'apt. Ferguson and others were murdered, < nil confidence among the loyal i Nuers chiefs and confined the trouble to a small sect m. The Nw chieftainReuter - 119 words
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Article649 1928-01-03 9 MOSLEM VIEW. THE COMMUNAL STRIFE PROBLEM. ,j [REITER TELEGRAM] t London, Dec. 31. Calcutta:, The All-India Moslem League resolved, with only two dtaen* tienU, to boycott the Statutory Com- mission. The resolution was moved by Sir Syed AH Imam, who said During: the war we wereReuter - 649 words
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Article95 1928-01-03 9 No Appeal to Powers To Intervene. [REL'TER FAB EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, Jan. 2. Peking: With reference" to- the Popiels Christmas message and the interpretation given, MgT. Constantini, Apostolic Delegate, is authorised to declare that the interpretation that His Holiness wished to exhort the powers to intervene for95 words
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Article19 1928-01-03 9 IREITKR TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 2. Paris The death is announced of the famoy dancer LoW Fuller.19 words
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Article238 1928-01-03 9 MESSAGES FOR 1928. POLITICAL ACTIVITY. PREPARING FOR GENERAL ELECTION. [UUTK TELECRAM] London, Dec. 31. Mr. Baldwin's New Year message to tha nation, addressed to the Primrose League, Of which tha Prime Minister is Grand Master, notes considerable progress in 1927 in restoring industrial prosperity and also the increasing desire of238 words
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Article136 1928-01-03 9 Villagers' Attack On Police. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 1. Rangoon i Villagers attacked a Police patrol near Paungdc and seriously wounded the station officer at Hmattaing village. The Police finally fired on the mob. Two villagers are reported killed and five injured.. The attack was the outcome ofReuter - 136 words
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Article146 1928-01-03 9 f.S. Marine Corps Casualties. [RELTER TELEGRAM I London, Jan. 1. Washington Five officers and 150 men of the Marine Corps will shortly go to Nicaragua from New York. A detachment of 250 Marines arrived in Nicaragua in December. London, Jan. 2. Managua Five United States Marines were killed ?ndReuter - 146 words
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Article158 1928-01-03 9 Big Prices (n Theatres And Hotels. REUTER TELEGRAM J London, Jan. 2. New Tork The New Year was welcomed on an unprecedented scale las!, night. The theatres, hotels and night clubs were filled to their utmost capacity Hundreds of -thousands congregated in the streets. Five hundred policemenReuter - 158 words
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Article504 1928-01-03 9 RECOVERY IN SOME INDUSTRIES. v [REI'TER TELEGRAM*] London, Jan. 2. A very gradual recovery and expansion of .trade in some industries, the large movement of funds in connection with Government finance and the immense turnover of money on the short ioan market are ascribed as the principal causesReuter - 504 words
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Article240 1928-01-03 9 Thrilling Escape of French Crew. [REt'TER TILEGJtAM] London, Dec. 81. Beirut A stirring account of the perils and hardships of the crew of the French aeroplane Georges Guynemer, flying from Paris to Hanoi, is given by Captain Antoinat, the commander. After leaving Rome for Athens, a storm blew240 words
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Article91 1928-01-03 9 [REL'TER TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 1. Paris Well-informed quarters have received information which is stated to show that negotiations in Washington are progressing favourrbly for a renewal of the Franco- American treaty of arbitration of 1918 the provisions of which it is proposed to extend. The United StatesReuter - 91 words
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Article705 1928-01-03 9 THAW'S SEQUEL. THOUSANDS OF ACRES i INUNDATED. MANY HOUSES HAVE TO BE ABANDONED. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 3. From the moorland streams of Devon to the rivers of South Wales the Midlands and the north country, including tht Thames, all waterways within 24 hours have become705 words
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Article60 1928-01-03 9 [REI'TER TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 1. Scranton, 'Pennsylvania Three persons were injured and considerable r"«ma?e was raused to property by an explosion of dynamite in the printing department of the Scranton Evening Sun. It is believed that the outrage was an attempt to intimidate the publishers of the paperReuter - 60 words
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Article210 1928-01-03 10 Travellers Well Treated By Arabs. [REITER TELECRAMI I,ondon, Nov. HI. Cairo At the conclusion of an all day search an Air Force plane located the missing Cairo-Baghdad air liner fifty miles south of the Air Force landing ground called Lll.'i. Apparently all aboard are well. Petrol i-210 words
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Article469 1928-01-03 10 IUKITKH TELECRAMI London, Nov. U, Marseilles Five persons were killed in a French seaplane crash while testing 'or new Toulouse-Morocco passenger service. Moscow The Soviet Central Committee has approved the issue of an internal state loan of 100,000,000 roubles, to meet the needs of rural economy.469 words
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Article114 1928-01-03 10 Programme for Victoria Theatre On Sunda\ The charity concert at the Victoria Theatre p>-tpom-d from last month will be given on Sunday evening, starting at B.IS, An exceptionally good programme has been arranged, the artists contributing iKMiig Mrs. Harris, a singer who i\cry popular with Singapore' audienccand who114 words
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Article142 1928-01-03 10 Poor Start in Second Test Match. [Reuter Telegram.] London, Dec. 31. (ape Town The weather was fine for the teeoad Test nriteh. and there wire IMM pre-cn;. South Africa won the toss and put Knglaml in. The side were out for 100, of which 4o came from Hammond.Reuter - 142 words
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Article126 1928-01-03 10 Ex-Consul's Thanks To Britain. [acorn iai; bammm skkvkt..] Hong, Kong, Jan. 1. M. Pokhvalinsky, the former Russian Consul at Canton, and his party have left for Shanghai. In a Reuter interview he thanks the Hong Kong Government for all they have done for him and his party126 words
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Article180 1928-01-03 10 One Killed and Another Wounded. A Chinese was shot dead, and another seriously wouialed, on New Year's Day. The Snooting was the work of Chinese gutiMien. It took place at 7.45 in the evening in Eu Tung Sen Street, a brightly lighted and crowded thoroughfare. The victims were180 words
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Article122 1928-01-03 10 Loss at Kea Considered Certain. [UEI TElt TELEGBAM] London, Jan. 2. Portland. Maine The captain of a Nova Scotia i hooncr who has just put in icvcal- the probable fate of the aeroplane Dawn. Hi ays that on the evening of Dee. :M when oir (ape122 words
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Article99 1928-01-03 10 Hush-Hush Experiments In Friiain. [RXUTBR TELEGRAM] London, Jan. 1. Nay il i irele- are surprised by the announcement ot extra pay for air pilots and observer- appointed to submarine air-craft-carriers. It is known that experiments were 'ocing made in Great Britain and elsewhere in this connection, butReuter - 99 words
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Article66 1928-01-03 10 Five Imlls for the Church of St. Teresa, now under const nut ion at Kampong Bahru Road, arrived from Marseilles by the Angers, and are BOW deposited in the i of tht Church of St. Peter and BL I'anl. Queen Street. They will be after the high mass on Chinese66 words
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Article912 1928-01-03 10 The management of the Takgkpa Valley Tin Dredging N.L. advises by telegram thai the Nil "2 d»edg* poBtOOf) wa(cssfully launched on Dec. 2s. A new journal has made its appearance at Shanghai, published every morning except Mondays. It is the Shanghai Morning I'nst, and is edited by912 words
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Article181 1928-01-03 10 Festive Crowds at Singapore Hotels. The close of the old year and the tejiinnin;' of the new one have provided Singapore with two long and welcome week-ends, thanks to the falling of Christnias Day and New Years Day on a Sunday and the consequent official dispensation .h;.;181 words
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Article73 1928-01-03 10 Importance of Singapore Bureau. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Jan. 2. Striking tributes were paid to the progress 01 the work of the Far Eastern Bureau ot the League of Nations in Singapore at the annual meetings in Delhi. In Council considered an important extension of its activities73 words
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Article547 1928-01-03 10 My dear Tina,— All the best to you in diar. I set in the Home papers they writ! I good dual about atmos\\v\. come ti> Singapore! No lack of it here this week-end, and, had you peeped into Kaffles on Saturday Dioht, you would have MSB547 words
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Article97 1928-01-03 10 Opinion of Trade I'nion Deputation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) lVnunvr. Jan. 2. his arrival in India he had seen sufficient to satisfy himself that the i-nn- the workers in India were a men&ct to civilisation, -aid Mr. A. A. PnrceU, M.P., upon arriving at Colombo Madras. particularly so97 words
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Article284 1928-01-03 10 Further Cases Reported In The City. Since the niectinir ot tile Mm Commi.sioners last Fnclay, when were given by the acting Municipal Health OIK er. Dr. Dawsi.i.. there have further cases of cholera reported. On Dec. 80 a Chinese v as found on Boat Quay, having died from284 words
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Article172 1928-01-03 10 Alleged Operations In Dutch Waters. From Dutch lourcei wa barn, says Uh Struts Ki-hc> (Penan)), that tht- inquiry held a) Kuala I.um'i.r concerning the allegation thut thi- X.M.S. ustonu Fleel had conducted operations in Dutch watef has been concluded. This inquiry vu held in camera, at thr172 words
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Article149 1928-01-03 10 Preventive Launches Dull Week. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuali Lumpur. Dee. 80. The preventive launches stationed "IF the wist eoMt have hern having a fairly (iull week and have be n able I only two captures. A telegram from the Keiidi itatei that on Dec. 23 she captui149 words
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Article136 1928-01-03 10 Appearance of Well-known Italian Tenor. The very enjoyable orchestral given at Raffles Hotel last night ha valuable addition in the appearam Signor Gamaro Bonavita, th<- wall-known Italian operatic tenor. i His contributions, accompanied by or- chest ra, were. On with the Motley, The Two Grenadiers and arias136 words
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Article287 1928-01-03 10 BRITI IN hnmr Mi<mi to I <■ that to them and be content wit! tirnis are offered. One method of extending Bl uhiih. I am toW h;i- h;ri cotui ab]e success, is thrnui;li Bri ber of Commerce fur th< Ni td Indies, which has ita liK-a! h— rtntllitn Batavia. This287 words
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Article93 1928-01-03 11 PORTS. And H ii- as H I H he happy H B HJ .huh I th« Hj \M'tu floating Hj 'v- frantic Hf r ami away lialili' tn niiHj Hj ■HB' luk Varuna. j BImI il ''l<-' for I i -mall HJ after B 'v U red I 'I whi'ii93 words
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Article54 1928-01-03 11 Views of Royal Automobile X-snriation. (Kri.M C>Lir Own t >rrt-s|M>ndi>nt.| lpoh. Jan. the IVnantr motor I'.iak Inion which protested against the unauthorised i.i.turt of thi- trial on behalf of other Wai unions, has raethnd eabU fr.mi the locktmi which reads I DabH to pamit th t ;r.al54 words
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Article310 1928-01-03 11 Services Too Good For More. PM .1 >h. ii rugby fifteen CUM down t M— Saturday to meet the I'nited ies in the .Malaya Cup competition \vi re Scait-ii by 2:f points (four troal. ;>ml :i try) bo nil. This xvas the last tram* iiticru icction of310 words
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Article364 1928-01-03 11 [Reuter Telegram.] London, Jan. 2. Paris In a Rngbf international befor Scotland heat Franc l>y 18 points 11»1 1 .-i <. S.(;.C Competitions. The Capiuin' prise at the Singapon ib, played between Dec 24 am .Jan. 2 (is hole eclectic stroke com pet iturn under handicap) resultedReuter - 364 words
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Advertisement208 1928-01-03 11 THE VERY LATEST "HIS MASTERS VOICE" RECORDS FROM THE GIRL FRIEND. B. 2541 THE ILU1 BOOM, The R.vellera IN A SHADY NOOK. Jonny Marvin. H. 2526 MOUNTAIN GREENERY, Frank Crnrnit THE GIRL FRIEND, Frank (rumit B. 2538 CHARMAINE, Melville Gideon. THE BLUE ROOM, Melville Gideon 1399 THE GIRL FRIEND, Vocal208 words
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Advertisement174 1928-01-03 11 Raffles Hotel TEA DANGE Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIAL DINER DANSANT BATIK GSiLL Open daily from 8 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT Every Sunday at MM si.m. and Monday at Jt.'JD p.m. Sea View Hotel The only SEA-SIDE HOTEL in Singapore BATHING IN174 words
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Article344 1928-01-03 12 ENGLISH AM) SCOTTISH RESULTS. [Router Telagnußh] London. DM. Results of '.he I.ea.-ue matches played to- million i. Arsenal 3 Bury 1 Birmingham 3 1 otu-nhani Uolton 2 Car.litl Burnley I :t Hiackburn Leicester \-ton Villa 0 Liverpool ■-> sin-.'..!. I United 1 Mi.l.lW-sbroiiKh 1 Manchester U. Newcastle HwHerafleldReuter - 344 words
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Article476 1928-01-03 12 Singapore's Six Goals Against Selangor. Singapore entertained Dalnncnr on the padATlg on Saturday, when the home team ra.m.l a decisive victor* by fix paU to nil. Although the ground was fairly slippoiy the game was played at good pan, and was most interesting to watch. At the commencement the476 words
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Advertisement340 1928-01-03 12 There Are Many n the market, It is the fate of good and I numerous imitators. Sufferers from B^^ Toothache, Rheumatism, Pains in s and Limbs, Gout, Chills, Neuralgia etc s| only the genuine 'fiiy*' Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross. >. \The best proof of their excellence is340 words
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Advertisement676 1928-01-03 12 An liivestme^B FOR THiNKINd The type of investment that is offered |t is not BJ rensland Poresti Ltd. li noi ol f ic( go inron Mj the kind that will attract I Queensland mvdßJ t,,r who looks for quick profits. Rather W»'<"".«"'> is it directed to the man who lees676 words
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Article646 1928-01-03 13 Handicaps for First Day. The following arc the weights for the eetinff beginning on Saturday Race I. Horses. Class 111. Secon division. (Six furlongs).— Melgeo 9.-1 unsprite 8.13, Durbar II 8.11, Boss 8.10 aiping 11. *.9. Mfafcjl .v*. Kwahiri 8.7 zone 8.7, KinU Girl R£, .Viajestic 8.5, erry646 words
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Article338 1928-01-03 13 Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, Dec. 30. A Bhort and uninteresting business week owing to thf intervention of the Christma ho iday.. Superficially th.. commodity market is sluggish with little movement, but the undertone is persistently steady and it would take very little more dealing to raise338 words
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Advertisement108 1928-01-03 13 )NE BEST \wl lOARETTE Wfii their inception State W-H s 555 have been recogt l^a le premier hi«»h-( Kiss H m cver> country ot always hern made by c af a time firom the 155 '<*«»'. the finest the oduces. Nd other i i <jt— mt.nns tins superlative Mia ■arettes108 words
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Advertisement259 1928-01-03 13 "NY CARIJSBERG BEER" rty A, lEil A genuine and most popular beverage known m^. and prized all over the world. I 'SRI Obtainable at most Hotels, Clubs, and RestHSMePI J ouses in Straits Settlements and the Malay ifj Jßb|l SoW d >' a^ first-class dealers in Singapore. Sole Importers The259 words
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Advertisement619 1928-01-03 14 \sm-ts over $7,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $27*»000,8M The Great Easterly Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la Straits SettUmeata) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, EC. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme o&'rt of England and compiles with tke British LU* Assurance Companies619 words
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Advertisement520 1928-01-03 14 NEDERLANDSCH [NDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1K63 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capiul Glds. 60,000,000 (about £5,000,000) Psid up Capital Glds. 65,000.000 (about Reserves Glds. 24,180,703 (about £2,000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE. ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA BRANCHES BATAVIA. HEAD OFFICE FOR ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES DUTCH EAST INDiES Ampenan B520 words
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Advertisement401 1928-01-03 14 BANKING rHE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). 'apital Authorised 43,000.000 !apital Subscribed C 1.800.000 lapital Paid up f 1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1.546,606 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Chairman. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hambro, O. Robinson, Esq. Esq. ir David Yule, Bart. W. H.401 words
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Advertisement363 1928-01-03 14 INSURAJ^CE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE O. 2nd floor. Bong Kong Bank Chrs., Singapore. All plans of Life Endowment and Annuity policies issued at lowest rates obtainable in Mtlaya. Assets £14,000,000 COMMERCIAL UNION, ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Life, Marine, Arculont, Guarantee and Mutor. Asjets £51,000,000 ARTHUR C. POTTS363 words
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Advertisement259 1928-01-03 14 Dressmaking Millinery Hosiery liulerwt I Flowers Trimmings Hags l.aic k fl^ Ciifts Perfumery Children OuMki; Bj Dressmaking Milliner Hnsien^PHPynfl Flowers. Trimmings Hags t i i|l Gifts Perlumery ChildreufhltUpng KJ Dri'ssnmkim^i Millinery lApsu'r\^^u^^^i' j Flowers '1 rimmiii(^B»sl W H Jm~ j (iifts Pert'mmTv^^diHHJP Onpling 1 Dressmaking .Mij^Pj^rWiiery Mndrrwe Flowers TrimmlHHnags l.n"259 words
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Advertisement340 1928-01-03 15 H Your Smile n be given dazzling white teeth, and m. t\\ minis quickly, i li is new way Ftrit'. Ctmptm for 10'Ddy Tube t a ■>( Discard ■Id ways now. PitON accept test tube prove result send coupon for 10-day i'rr-.- test or bny a tube for wh« re.340 words
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Advertisement157 1928-01-03 15 BEAUTY, PERFORMANCE, COMFORT BEAUTIFUL, with the gtactfd lines which mark the modern car. Smooth, remarkably cjuict. vihr;;tion!ess at all speeds. Maintains the- highest avenge of uiy car of its type. Comfortable because of its iimple room, luxurious upholstery and perfect suspension. Full details sent on request. 5 seater. Tourer £730.157 words
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Advertisement229 1928-01-03 16 Hake this advice Buy your Diamond Jewellery Flirect from the manufacturer YOU WILL SAVE MONEY Get newest designs, low prices, and prompt service at RAHEEMS' JUST ARRIVED AND IS UNPACKED Gold and Silver Cigarette Cases, Toilet Sets, and other Silver Articles. Given away at really cheap prices. Pay a visit229 words
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Advertisement176 1928-01-03 16 CLMMW GOAL TAIT J (LION BRAND) J Stocks held by LEE KIM $00 40, HIGH STREET. MALAYAN TRADE ANNUAL, 1927 Price $1.50 HANDBOOK OF NEDERLAND EAST INDIES, 1927 Price $2.00 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS REPORT FOR 1926 No. 1345. Price $1.20 KELLY ft WALSH, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE.176 words
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Advertisement993 1928-01-03 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THE PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., In ordinary close set type (sTerage six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cents, three ins. 84 cents, four ins. 8t cents, fits ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,993 words
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Advertisement639 1928-01-03 16 SITUATIONS WANTED EUROPEAN (married, 36) wants position ss accountant. 4th floor, Morn'ng Post Building, Hong Kong. MARINE SURVEYOR AND COMPASS AD JL'STER European) requires position anywhere. 4th floor. Morning Post Building. Hong Kong. MASTER MARINER Kx-L eutennnt seeks billet ashore, afloat, anywhere, anything. Age 45, sober, reliable healthy. Apply 939,639 words
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Advertisement145 1928-01-03 16 THAT RESOLUTION FOR 1928 should be TO SHOP WHERE QUALITY IS HIGHEST and PRICES ARE LOWEST OUR 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IS ALWAYS AT YOUR COMMAND. We specialise in Furniture, House and Office, Watches and Clocks, Silverware, Trunks and Bags, Electrical Goods, Billiard Tables, etc. WATCH FOR SALE DAYS FRANKEL'S 375,145 words
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Advertisement80 1928-01-03 16 w v n M SIN'A GARCI MODE! In M ah o£l Ebony Pd mentj W.J. 2, ORCI HINDHED ConcretflH Winchefl Cement H Wheelbarß Motors ffl .Motors foB Stone CruJ Tipping w| Switched F.W.D. Lol Steel Bars I Concrete! Cutting arJ for Steel Steel Wire! Belting, il Cement Asbestos. I Lightprinll80 words
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