The Straits Times, 27 April 1928
1928-04-27
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Title Section13 1928-04-27 1 The Straits Times o. 28,767 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1928 PRICE 10 CENT13 words
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Advertisement74 1928-04-27 1 Milkmaid Sweetened. Full Cream Milk PERVERTED PROVERBS, A'o, 1. A MINIM AX in the hand is worth a Fire Engine round the corner. THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED MALAYA. ROME Wasn't Built in a Day But the ROMANS Had No FERROCRETE THE RAPID HARDENING PORTLAND CEMENT. SINGAPORE WILLIAM JACK S COMPART,74 words
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Advertisement208 1928-04-27 1 ROTHERHAMS WATCHES REAL ENGLISH LEVERS A PRESENT TO-DAY. AN HEIRLOOM TO-MORROW. ROTHERHAMS GENTLEMEN'S POCKET WATCHES. 131 GENTLEMEN'S GOLD WRIST In fllll Hunter and demi-Huntcr AniFS' TOI H WBIST WAT/'iict! tases P late movements. LAIJIIin 1.U1..1J «MM WAltHt-h. 10 jewe s gupor Krade qua jty WATCHES. In square and round s,208 words
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Advertisement7 1928-04-27 1 Milkn;..: ■•\-ri\iti" N ::;i.i ai .Milk. J7 words
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Article792 1928-04-27 2 FACTORIES SCHEME. PROGRESS AMONG ESTATE LABOURERS. A summary of the proceedings of the X M.S. Co-operation Board i"rom July t.o December, 1927, has been '-.ent to us. Organisation of Co-operative Rubber Factories for small holders. Mr. F. G. Spring, of the Agricultural Department, visited the rubber holdings792 words
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Article87 1928-04-27 2 Programme of Drills up to and for April 29, 1928 Friday, Apr. 27, 1.11 p.m., Drill Hal!, Eurasian Company, Recruits 30 yards Range Practice Drill Hall. SVC Band, Band Practice Malay Drill Hal!, Malny Company, Company Pnradc. Saturday, Apr. 2?, 2 p.m., Bui; it Tllliatl Range. Chinese87 words
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Advertisement189 1928-04-27 2 l*^li\^FlYe Kings? \ffl^kX^v^ w hen the fifth is "^Hj^ King George IV THE DISTILLERS A(JENCY. LTD., Edinburgh, Scotland. ORANGE SQUASH A Genuine Drink MADE OF FRESH ORANGES AND THE FINEST SUGAR NOT A CHEMICAL DRINK BUT TRANSPARENTLY PURE AND NATURAL There" s health in every bottle. OBTAINABLE AT ALL DEALERS.189 words
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Advertisement158 1928-04-27 2 COLIC QUICK RELIEF Not only children but adults constantly suffer severe pains from over eating, change of food or drinking water. As a well known remedy for many years CHAMBERLAIN'S COLIC REMEDY has been relied on the world over to give quick relief from colic, diarrhoea and stomach cramps. Chamberlain's158 words
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Advertisement102 1928-04-27 2 $50 ONLY! HI 113. NORTH MUDGI ROAD, i Hijrlwlass gnuMpwMM with '♦•■'able eprinsf Motor. Mwathly payment syst-.-ni can b«» arranged for l«ca! NeVtoflMtY. .>-./•■■ Haiphong #<^» DRAGON I \^^^m) 1 fFMFNT Supplied to the Singapore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, FJM.S. Railways and all leadm,? architects and contractors. Dupire102 words
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Article816 1928-04-27 3 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGENDA. The following are the minutes of a committee meeting of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce held at Sandakan: Amendments to the Labour Ordinance. For the information of those, members of the committee who were unable to be presort at the special meetinjj816 words
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Article143 1928-04-27 3 U Nil hi Service). Tokio. Apr. 24. The yu 0,000,000 Coronation Budgtt nbmitted to the Diet to-djiy by the (Sovernmmt. Both the .Mii.scitii :ind the Meiseikai are iMiuiii.K ;>. roach an agreement to ii common fr< nt in opposition to the Ministerialiata in the Diet. So143 words
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Advertisement188 1928-04-27 3 MAKE SURE of the Lubrication It is a vital factor of machinery maintenance. There is no avoiding it the lubrication must be perfect. For use in their machines, leading machinery manufacturers recommend Shell Oils, confident that perfect lubrication will l)o maintained under the exacting conditions of actual practice. There is188 words
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Advertisement419 1928-04-27 3 SLEEP WELL TO KEEP WELL. Extra Fine Bed Blankets— soft, fleecy and warm full size 90 in. hy 60 in. REX Scarlet Rs. 22/- each UrCINA Ivory White with Blue headings Rs. 21/- <-ach "PRINCESS" Ivory White with Pink headings Rs. 2\i- each Delivered free of pKkiag and postal rh:irK»"*419 words
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Advertisement1424 1928-04-27 3 AUCTION SALE IN THE SUPREME COURT OP THE PJLB. AT MAI. A 1.1 Ml'l K. Appliration Ni>. I of I '127. j In the Matter ef Ihi- Keui-I raiimi of Ttttss] 'Knn.lin.nl ]■<]< and in lac Mill.r of Ihu h\V(iN(. Mh (RELANGOR) IMNKIM. < OBPOBAI lON, < hargeea Mi;ia»n\n\ CATHIRAVAUMI,1,424 words
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Advertisement2535 1928-04-27 4 Shipping Announcements P. &0. BRUiSH INDIA iVmmmMiW^ BURKS PK&L? LINE K. P. M. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE SIAM STEAM NAY. AND APCAR LINES I jf.lJllißCT.liiT I |,H '11 itr M (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. thi oc^n btbam ship co, CO., LTD. MAIL AND PASSENGER \NI> CARGO (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA)2,535 words
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Advertisement1498 1928-04-27 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BJCKNALL DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE STOOMVAARI British-India Steam Nay. STEAMSHIP Ctt., LTD. DTOM WWfBBra MAATSCHAPPU Co., Ltd. NR YORK and BOSTON via COLOMBO. "NEDERLAND" (APCAR LINE) II I r 101 I INE PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, nd BT.JSCT.-S" HOtUHO-EAST-ASIA LINE HONG KONG AJBOY Sporo Spore PMMg IVIUJI, ftl/DE*,1,498 words
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Advertisement235 1928-04-27 5 r. THERE is no worry or anxiety in rearing Baby healthfully and happily, even in a tropical climate, when Glaxo U used as Baby's food. Glaxo is the food that has been used to rear the children in five Koyal Nurseries. Court Physicians see that Royai Babies have the best235 words
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Advertisement402 1928-04-27 6 GAIETY CINKMA -Hnction Albrrt and Rencoolrn Sln.lTELEPHUNK No. lljti. I I m Friday. April 27 to Thur».. Ma> I. At KM p.m. THE REST (I UK NfW Comrdy W.xi. ru BETTY CO.MI'SON and KENNETH HAHI.XN In thr l T nivrn>al-Jr»rl CHEATING CHEATERS (IN 6 PARTS). At 9 p mi AKJHAN402 words
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Advertisement121 1928-04-27 6 SURINA THEATRE North Rrid.-v Koarl. T>l. No. 28*. From Vx-d. April 13, to T— May 1. Mi. till. V at 9 FKANKLYN FARNUM In a smastiinc, rmi-hinE. Ihrillinj drama ill the K.i- 1 nnd Writ A TWO-FISTED TENDERFOOT (IN PARTS). HOOT GIBSON \c«- of VmMn Slars in a rral Wratera121 words
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Advertisement247 1928-04-27 6 VICTORIAJHEATRE n^ COMMENCING TUESDAY NEXT, MAY 1 AND NIGHTLY AT 9.30 ALL-COMEDY PROGRAMME THE GLAD EYE From the World-Famous Stage Play Featuring ESTELLE BRODIE, JOHN STEWART HAL SHERMAN Rooking open on Saturday, at LITTLES. Popular Prices $2 and $1. A PAVILION WALLACE BEERY and RAYMOND HATON IN WE'RE IN THE247 words
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Advertisement147 1928-04-27 6 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT REX BEACH'S NORMAN KERRY HENRY B. WALT HALL LIONEL BARRIMORE MARCELINE DAY ALL in this Epic Film A Metro— Cioldwyn— Mayer Special Released by FIKST NATIONAL ►♦♦♦♦OIHMIMimiIMIMIIIIII ALHAMBRA Commencing MAY 8. THE FILM THAT YOU HAVK ALL BEEN WAITING FOR CHARLIE CHAPLIN THE CIRCUS Mh| "P«-n on May147 words
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Article122 1928-04-27 7 i i\ii i:es. l-.,<!av. April 57 li W \lui> in MtK-, 2.15. r. Single, S.C.C. It v. I Ujkos v. K.A., Stadium. 1 1 Dane*, Memorial Hall. Suturday, April 28 11. W. 3.r.4 a.m., 7.2, 7.8 p.m., 6.6. outward raail dut. Harclla) closes 10 a.m. iarried v.122 words
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Article227 1928-04-27 7 Kri.lay. A|.ril It. ..iHi-iilc the Wharvei or rxpected to arrive. Kntrjnri' Op Ti n NoMt 22 l \t.r.\i\ 17 3 Deli p.m. shift to G.I >'' I 12 U II n.lli'iophon s :t ,;n Malacca Mam :.l :i Kenkyn Mara II a Memnoa 4S 4 4 BOM227 words
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Article205 1928-04-27 7 To-day. 1. 1.-land, Java, South-West Sumatra, South-Kast Borneo, Celluluccas and Timor Dilly ii Nuort I pm. Bi Paadjaac Sink and Pak^n H Kw«ng) ..I p.m. i Hi ■vi.i 2 p.m. I pper Barau, North und East India n.tv. North, N. feat and N. West Suma■i.i (Van ilir205 words
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Article54 1928-04-27 7 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugt>>. Apr. 26. K'>ri'i>rn rvhamres nre Amsterdam 12. U. At' irhn J" 10. Bombay Hmhiuctt 7hJ> f.-in-nhacen lUO, Cencva 25.32. Holsing/on 193».. Hon* Kong li I 1.-.-X..1.. Lisbon IV $2M, N.'w York h rtt 124 1-16, Prague kholm 18.18, Shanghai Vienna U.'.T Yokohama 1». M-Mii, i.lvti54 words
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Article232 1928-04-27 7 Tamil Mother Discharged By Magistrate. Remarking that the nature of the 'njury that liail caused death did not preclude the possibility that it was dm- to a full. th( Second Police Mac i.st rate (Mr. W. N. Gourlay) yesterday afternoon discharged ft Tamil woman who was charged with232 words
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Article236 1928-04-27 7 H:irluw tUt ri.p,,it Singapore, Apr. 2G. The loailiiii market h:is Baetaated within narrow limits. during the period under) review, md to-day .it Ml. -h<iv..- .-in improveim'nt (it '■.<!. i>n balance, whilst New York ;i*. IT cenU h:i>; declined cent aid. To-il:iy'i local priea at 17% cents irniir.iti236 words
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Article125 1928-04-27 7 Macphail and Co., Ltd. HI impure. Apr. Babbar.- Local J-', cnU per Ib. steady. Rabbei minis !.0I i- 1 !..i;'_. Malaki Pindmi l.lii'.-l.lT'j. Menta-I kalis l -2. r > v rents, Brogai 5H4-681* ri-nts, rij BmaU -i cent*. United Malaccas W< renti-I.OSH, Pajaai 1.1814-1.11 N«« Screndahi 2.10-2.35,125 words
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Article131 1928-04-27 7 Sinpnpore, Apr. 27. I Rubber. London Bid., (44. up. Local Tin.— £232 '..>-.. Us. «<l. down. Mining. Pttallag ■i.ir.-i.S.'i. Sungei Way 8-3.06, Kuehal 1.78 1.76, Penawat 89-il ci-nts, Lineal 1.9 loiidajtad l-l- I I 1.09-1.12, Boath Taiplag -,j- raw, Taipinf 1.10-1.18, Kiata p "*f I 111131 words
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Article255 1928-04-27 7 EXCHANGE. p*K, Apr. '-'7. On London, Bank 4 m/t 1/3 29/32 Demand 1! :i M Private 3 m. credit 2/414 On New York. Demand C 6 3,10 Private «0 d/« .'.7 On France, Bank T.T. 1426 On India, Bank T.T. US On Honj; Ko:i B Bank T.T.255 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary83 1928-04-27 7 SEOW Mrs. Seow Soon Tock noo Koh Leong Hin Neo, alins Jambol. aged 59, at her residence No. 77-5, Joo Chiat Place, at noon yesterday, l^th :n>t. She left behind four sen>. S.h.w BenR liny. Ben(f ChenR. Beng SUw, Ghui Boo Liat: four dau(thter«. two ;.onb in-lnw, Chew Kim83 words
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Article41 1928-04-27 7 S. ANDREWS CATHSD&AL. 3rd Sunday, ai'Lci Easter, April -!> IMS. J tun* H.C. 7.4."> a.m., H.C. ,i"ho:iill and Sermon i 8.15 a.ir. Matim Md l.itany I !>.•■... Tlie CatcUQ »JB.i 1'vensonir nnd StnMfl. Al 8. MATTHEWS, Sepoy Lin**. I u.m.. H.r.41 words
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55 1928-04-27 7 12 o'clock noon Apr. Buyers R.S.S. equal to St&nd.-.rd, Q.C F. S[>ut M Standard lc>.:\ -*'< Standard K.S.iS. on Tender .'.!..> -June W«4 July-oct.-iv,-. ta% Tone of Market Quiet. LatMt Ci.bli- I."ici"i Spot Sheet S',<1. per lb. New York Spot i>heet ftnta 17 per55 words
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Article422 1928-04-27 7 Issue Val Pd. 1 El £1 Asumi Kumbang II ii Bangrin Tin 1 1 liatunu I'udang 1 1 Batu CUM Cl £1 Chunderiang 1 1 Chin Chin El £1 Eastern Siasu L'l £1 Ilr.ail \u\ 1 1 Ilitam Tin 1 1 Hong 1 ait El £1 Hi;ey Yot Prcf.422 words
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Article159 1928-04-27 7 ;',1. I','. Uuycrs S< £1 f! U. Am. Tobacco 5.1G.3 I 1 i Cratnl Engin. 0.50 0.55 V 1 Cycle Carriage 8.77% 0.b2',4 II £1 E Smelting Co. BJ0 14.00 :> :> Fnwei ci Noavc WJO 100 100 Hammer Co. lT.VOO 1 ilk 126 12.) 11. 4: S. I!.159 words
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Article96 1928-04-27 7 U. Eng. C p.c. $1,234,300 o% C'., piem. Singapore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. ?55.-.,000 104 loS SinKapore Municipal 5 p.c. 1873,000 of "tfl'l P". 5 prem. Singapore Mun. pal IV* p.c. of 1D07 $l.i>O0.UVO y0 pur. SiiiKapore Municipal 4 ',4 p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 U0 par- Sincnpore HanlciMU96 words
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Article387 1928-04-27 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyal! and EvattV quotation--. To-day's l'ric?8 Fraser Lyall 4: Co. E*att Allenby (|1) Alor Gajah ($1) A. Hitam A. Kuning (Jl) Am. Malay <*2) A. Molek (U) A. Paaai (Sai balgownie ($1) !ias.-ctt l$li BrgffU N. i-.-n brand U. (*5) B. Jclutong ($1) B.387 words
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Advertisement162 1928-04-27 7 AUCTION SALE of excellent Jacobcnn design wainut-stiii'i-J :.nd v.v.x-nol^hcil tc:ik hous-.-liold furniture cicckery, gias.s and platetyarta, plants, etc. (v I ci.awms room suites, telescopic dinins table atmdan and ehaln, massive watdrofcM with mirror doors, tt-uk double on<. -injili- loil-s r.nd washaUnda with marble to-.is. An. J also 1 i'cur->i>r:iic Columbia162 words
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Advertisement616 1928-04-27 7 COCLCHER At 30, Killincy Road. Sinitapon-. M April 2:<. to Mr. and Mrs. C'oulchcr. a Jaujrhtfr. NOTICE is hereby given that tkc Trade Mark depicted above U tin- exclusive propsity of The Wallbrook Cigarette Company Limited 11 Company incorporated la F.ni;land and baring it- regiatered ottioc- at 72s, Hill Mivrt.616 words
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Advertisement764 1928-04-27 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page IS. WANTS. FOR BALH, ETC. BACHELORS' HOMK, 17, Niven Road. WANTED, Chinese juninr dork, knowledge of typewriting essential. Apply i\*2. straits Tim* WANTED, forcinun plumber, Chinese pre-ftT-nl. (ioi)ii whki'S to experienced in. in. 68-1. Straits Times REQUIRED hv large import Arm, exper.pthvil ttjaf764 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous117 1928-04-27 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. <B> Courteny of Government Uealth Officer.) Fur the 24 Hoars ending at Midnight on ril 2(1. ,k C Max. shade te- .■.^.•raturi' M atara bade timpcrnture Ml r. M»x. >iin radiativB Min. itras* radiation ratutt Max. 88, Mean «ct I>ul1> tcmi'-ratun- T7.1 K. Mean ril.117 words
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662 1928-04-27 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 27 EMPIRE TRADE. By the publication of a short report by the Imperial Economic Committee and the acceptance by the House of Commons of a resolution urging the need of developing ."'•npire trade attention is directed once more to the untenable position adopted by662 words
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Article252 1928-04-27 8 From Reuters' very biief report of the 'louse of Commons debate on the Labour notion of censure of the Government's -ubber policy, it would scorn that voting rcr.eraliy followed parly lines, the lieins: IM to 94 in favour of the (Ii'vcnriicnt. The occasion was notablo cor the252 words
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Article24 1928-04-27 8 The King lias approved of the appointment of Major-General Sir John Headlam as Colonel Commandant of Artillery, in succession to Major fiOnei Saward, deceased.24 words
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Article591 1928-04-27 8 Mi. S. Riaysha,. Director. P.W.D.. Kelantan, who ni recently married in Singapore, left \vith his wife for Ham I on tu. lough Iml week. .Mr. H. I!. Winter, who has Im-pii an inmate of the General Hospital for the past week suffering From an attack of dengue591 words
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Article1042 1928-04-27 8 " Icarus - Icarus." (By A SPLENDID PASTIME. For iho.se who have never MM on a cross country flight, the experience il bound to contain a certain amount ol thrill, and excitement. In aniii lpatimi. \V.find ourselves wondering sur > things as Shall I suffer from air siikm "Shall I1,042 words
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Article79 1928-04-27 8 Hopes to Fulfil all EnjjaKementK To-morrow. His Lxrellency the Governor (Sir ihitfh C'iitToiil) was unable to attend the banquet ffhrta by the Chines;' community to Mr. U. 0. A. fw— »J Ossi last nijflit on account of indisposition. We arc »,!ail to l>c al)le to announce that79 words
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Article31 1928-04-27 8 Mails from Kurope (London mails <les-patciu-,1 on April 6) n 8.1. Kohna will arrive- by train to-morrow morning. Corrnpradence will be ready for delivery to boxbol-leis at 'J.:!0 a.m.31 words
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Article63 1928-04-27 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable •ale. l April 12U, thi'ir quotations being in gold dollar cents closing bid prices Kiiiiln r txchaagat sales to-day 1,575 tons. May 17 <t>., June 17.:;0, July 17.50, Aft 17.70, September 17.!)0, October cts., November IK63 words
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Advertisement147 1928-04-27 8 r > \ji4r 1-C^ CJ THE HOUSE %9X> Vj^ Or QUALITY HIGH POWER BINOCULARS ;<I W FBF Prices A law selec- J&SHfi^oV^osEl <£f\ft 00 lion uf these- QBESlßl^n^^H N)U UU I)., reputed BpJHHB^^^ML^Tj 10 makers always I |^Wg I $120.00. in stock. f? Jkl jEII ptSutoSh^B nMnBQQI I Complete in147 words
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Advertisement51 1928-04-27 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Production THE BARRIER First Show at 7..10 First National Picture WHITE PANTS WILLIE TAN CHEN<; KEE CO.. LTD, Proprietors. HIS MAJESTY THE KING USES l)ifir) Sole Distributors far Malaya GUTHRIE CO., LTD., (Incorporated in S.S.) IS, GRANGH XOAD.51 words
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Advertisement62 1928-04-27 8 On Otlier Pages, Psts, ration in M:.!.-.yu 2 Xortli Horn <i Trad.- :t Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping sad tbs Mail* 7 Mi-t.-oi <■!<):, i<;il Import 7 To-Hay's Bkan Market 7 Cable and Hadio News 9 Mr. Orsnby-Gcn EnUrtainod 'j News :.ml ComsMati .10 pondanca 10 I Restriction .10 The62 words
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Article840 1928-04-27 9 MR. AMERY'S VIEW. "DUTCH DEFEATED All CALCULATIONS." DIFFERENT OPINION AT R.G.A. MEETING. Dutch -.iiiipliers defeated all c;.l- enlntienn. It *;<> <m«:.' «ith the greeted difficult that the price "a. kept at Is. M. Ironi Jnlj to (Kiober. liliti. Krcm IMI to H»27, whili ihe liritish indnilij840 words
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Article72 1928-04-27 9 STRUGGLE ENTERS ON FINAL STAGE. [RXUTM TELEGRAM] London, Apr. 26. The Prayer Book struggle entered on its last stage when the Arihbishop of Cnnterluny opened a special session of the Chnrch House. Westminster. The Assembly's task is to decide finally whether to grant or withhold approval of72 words
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Article95 1928-04-27 9 Lady Bailey Experiences Difficulties. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Apr. 23. Lndy Bailey, who |c making a solo flight to Cape Town, is experiencing difficulties. She arrived at Bulawayo yesterdry from Livingstone, having made this stage in sipite of an attack of influenza. Mm s:iid she had95 words
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Article146 1928-04-27 9 Plans to Rebuild Ruined City. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Apr. 27. Athens Seismic shocks arc still being experienced at Corinth, but most of the population declared that they will not abandon the historic town, which will be reconstructed on the same site. Houses will be rendered earthquake-proof asReuter - 146 words
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Article66 1928-04-27 9 Fine Achievement of British Pilot. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Apr. 27. Captain Broad, flying a dc Havilland Hound aeroplane at Stag Lane Aerodrome, broke the world's 100 kilometre air speed record. Carrying about a ton of lead, he averaged 16C.9 miles an hour over a triangular course ofReuter - 66 words
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Article65 1928-04-27 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Apr. 26. In the House of Lords the Marquis of Salisbuiy, replying to a request for informr.tion regarding relations with the Egyptian Government, said there had been no negotiations going on between this country and Egypt since the rejection of the recent proponed65 words
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Article54 1928-04-27 9 [riutir telegram] London, Apr. 26. Tu'.agi Four natives have so far been sentenced to death in connection with Ihe So o:non.- massacres. Sentence of life imprisonment was passed on Tarifo, brother of the Chief Basiana, for the attempted murder of a native clerk, in connection with the massacre54 words
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Article41 1928-04-27 9 [II AY AS TEIfGRAM.] Paris, Apr. 26. Havas Mr. Su Mo-tchenp has arrived I'.i He declared that he is entrusted v.iih the task of tightening up FraneoCUwm relations and denied that his visit uas connected with financial purposes41 words
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Article25 1928-04-27 9 [REITEB TELEGRAM] London, Apr. 27. The House of Lords passed the third reading of the Straits Settlements and Johore Teiritoiial Waters Bill.Reuter - 25 words
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Article223 1928-04-27 9 CONFLICTING REPORTS. NORTHERNERS STILL IN PARTS OF TSINANFU. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, Apr. 26. The position at Tsinanfu is vague. It is possible that bodies of Northerners still hold portions of the city, but their powers of resistance are stultified by the ineptitude of their223 words
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Article46 1928-04-27 9 New Gusher Struck in Persian Territory. [REUTCR TELEGRAM] London, Apr. 26. Basra The Anglo-Persian Oil Company has struck a new oil gusher at Naftkaneh, in Persian territory near Khanikin on the Irak frontier. The present flow is estimated at 50'm'Hi) gallons a day.Reuter - 46 words
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Article146 1928-04-27 9 Prosecution in Local Police Court. f The alleged imitation of a China tea trade Bark was the subject of proceeding:against Nco Beh, a Chinese woman, and two Chinese, Lim Oh Bah and Lim Yew Kk, yesterday afternoon before the Third Police Magistrate (Mr. C. H. Dakers). The146 words
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Article111 1928-04-27 9 Chinese Suit Dismissed With Costs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 2f>. The re-trial of the case in which Chee Boon Eong sued L'ng Heng Hong on a promissory note for $9,000 took place today before Mr. Justice Stevens, who reversed the previous decision of the Court by111 words
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Article45 1928-04-27 9 Thirty Occur in Twenty-Four Hours. (Aneta's Service.) Batavia, Apr. 26. Thirty eruptions have occurred at Krakatau during the last 24 hours. Four we accompanied by fire and one was 240 metres high. There were 402 dctonaliun;, 44 rumblings and o'l local earth tremors.45 words
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Article75 1928-04-27 9 (Nichi-Nichi Service). Tokio, Apr. 27. The Diet has approved the Coronation vote of yen y.000,000. Umegatani, a foimer champion wrestler, is said to be dying. He is 82 years of age. The Diet has elected Mr. T. Nishimura (Miseito) and Mr. M. Kawahara (Seiyukai) as chairman75 words
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Article203 1928-04-27 9 SHIPPING POSITION. PROBABLE EFFECTS OF NEW PROPOSALS. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rutfby, Apr. 26. The Government's proposals for the I relief of local taxation are expected to 1 have a beneficial effect upon the trade of British ports. The shipping correspondent of The Times points out that har1203 words
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Article105 1928-04-27 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM J London, Apr. 2C. Quebec The Ford relief aeroplane has left Greenly Island for St. Agnes, carrying Baron von Huenefeld, Capt. Koehl and Capt. Fitzmaurice. London, Apr. 27. St. Agnes The Bremen airmen in the relief aeroplane have arrived. They will leave for Washington to-day.Reuter - 105 words
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Article246 1928-04-27 9 Report of Singapore Committee. The icport for 1U27 of th. 1 Destitute Strangers' Aid Fund, signed by Mr. R. W. Meredith (hon. secretary has been issued. Th<> committee met faring the year and applications wire circulated among the members whenever necessary. Passages were provided for in 2-1246 words
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Article48 1928-04-27 9 [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA.] Berlin, Apr. 26. General Nobile, the Italian Polar flyer, was received by President von Hindenburg and expressed the warmest thanks for Germany's help and welcome. He left Berlin to-night for Stolp, whence he hones to fly to Spitsbergen on Sunday, weather permitting.48 words
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Article36 1928-04-27 9 [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA.] Berlin, Apr. 2G. The Hague The International Court has decided in favour of Germany against Poland in the minority schools conflict, decreeing that the language compulsion of school-children is illegal.36 words
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Article49 1928-04-27 9 Musician in Front of Police Station, In the Second Court this morning, j before Mr. VV. N. Gourlay, a Chine*.- tinsmith pleaded guilty to a charge of I sounding a brass instrument in front of Orchard Road Police station yesterday j afternoon. He was fined $1.49 words
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Article57 1928-04-27 9 SEVENTY IN THE SHADE IN LONDON. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Apr. 26. Southern England has been enjoying unusually warm weather this week. In London this afternoon the temperature in the shade was 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This miniature heat wave, however, is not expected to last, thunderstorms, followed57 words
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Article262 1928-04-27 9 TRIBUTES IN SINGAPORE COURT. Before the fixing of the May list was proceeded with in the Acting Chief Justice's court this morning reference was made to the death of the Hon. Mr. P. K. Nambyar, a member of the Straits Settlements Bar and a Penang unofficial representative262 words
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Article129 1928-04-27 9 Well-known Italian Merchant In Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apr. 20. The death has occurred at Chantaboon of Mr. G. Kluzer, an old Italian resident who had been in business in Siam for close on 25 years. Two years ago he sold his129 words
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Article119 1928-04-27 9 Attempted to Board Moving Vehicle. An accident in which a Chinese \yas fatally injured while boarding a trolley dus was iescribed before the Coronet (Mr. F. G. Bourne). Medical evidence was that death was due to poisoning from an infected lacerated wound on the left leg. A119 words
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Article34 1928-04-27 9 [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Tokio, Apr. 2(5. A cold wave passed over the country during the week-end. It is feared that the frost damaged mulberry leaves, affecting the silk crop.34 words
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Article23 1928-04-27 9 [reuteb far lastern service.] Tokio, Apr. 26. The estimates for the Coronation, amounting to £104,000, have been passed by both Houses.23 words
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Article71 1928-04-27 9 Serious opposition by ricksha coolies to the new motor bus service being i-un between Woosung, Paoshan and other cities on the new network of roads opened in that district, resulted in an attack on the motor bus service. A large number of coolies gathered and attacked a bus travelling to71 words
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Article86 1928-04-27 9 The fourth expedition of the Central Asiatic Expedition started on April 15 l'rom Kalgan, on the Mongolian border, for a romantic journey in search of the missing link." It is the hope of the leader, Dr. Roy Chapman Andrews, that the Expedition will find traces of the proDawn Man," who86 words
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Article2337 1928-04-27 9 CHINESE WELCOME. SPEECHES AT GARDEN CLUB. NEW ERA OF COLONIAL COOPER ATON. The Chinese community of Singapore intirtained the Rt. Hon. Mr. W. G. A. Orms-liy-Gore, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, at a banquet the Garden Club last nijrht, (trim warn eorw diality and2,337 words
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Article507 1928-04-27 10 Carresfwd—ce intended for the Straits Times should be addressed to Cecil Street ami not to Post Office Box No. SGO. The Royal Aruilery Association (Singapore Bra.l.li) will hold a daJice in the Cinema, Blakan Mati to-morrow at 8.30 ML The annual celebration of the patronal feast will507 words
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Article206 1928-04-27 10 Tanglin Club Tournament Ends. The tournament at the Tnngliu Club, which proved very successful and profiling a number of good matches, came to an end jesterday with the final of the open mixed doubles, in which Mr. J. D. Hall and Mn, Lainc beat Mr. K. W. I. Fulcher206 words
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Article266 1928-04-27 10 Below arc appended yesterday's results in tho SxC.C. tournament which is making excellent progress in every class. Tbt wrcc!ing out process is almost completed nnd it will soon be pos:.iliU' to spi'culatc on likely winnrrs. Icrc, who easily beat Murphy in the championship yesterday, is well fancied, hut266 words
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Article15 1928-04-27 10 TO-DAY'S TIE. Single Handicap A, Final.--W. A. Islhet ch.t v. R. C. Oehlers.15 words
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Article288 1928-04-27 10 Club Defeat Mr. Rogers' Eleven. 'I'ne S.C.C. obtained rather an 'jasy win over Mr. Re wrs 1 eleven in a match played on the Padang yesterday afternoon, winning by four goals to nil. Mr. C. C. Rogers' eleven, however, was handicapped by the absence of one man, Purvis,288 words
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Article87 1928-04-27 10 Handicaps for Irish Maidens. The following handicaps are announced for Irish Maidens on the first day of the Sing^oo c Turf Club meeting, May 5: Ra^e 4. —Prowess 8.7, Alwar, Quepauline, Cluain Ard, Agapo, King John (late Clever Boy), Farfetched, Limber Lost, Bootlegger, Galregal, L. C." (late Show-A-Leg),87 words
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Article27 1928-04-27 10 Madame Chasha Zaidel is at present at Raffles Hotel 'room 61) for a few days only with a large stock of new models in hats and dresses.27 words
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Article30 1928-04-27 10 In 'heir produce report, dated yesterday. Harow and Co. state :—The price of copia remains fairly steady. Approxir.iaiciy soo tons were shipped. Closing; Quotations are as follows:—Sundricd $11.40, mixed $11.20.30 words
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Article288 1928-04-27 10 AGENDA FOR ASSOCIATION MEETING. The annual meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaya will be held at Kuala Lumpur at Whitsuntide. The new oflicers and council are as follows President, Sir W. Murison. Hon. Life Vice-President. Mr. Justice McCabe Reay Vice-President, Mr. E. Bagot Hon. Secretary, Mr.288 words
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Article442 1928-04-27 10 Teams for Week-End Matches. A Married v. Single match will be stalled on the S.C.C. ground a t 5 p.m. to-day and be continued to-morrow. The teams will be as follows Married.— R. L. L. Braddell, J. V. S. Brooke, W. H. Findlay, K. F. Goolman, R. N.442 words
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Article106 1928-04-27 10 F.M.S. Lightweight in Ceylon. Mr. Chas. Alwis, who is acting as manafrer for the F.M.S. professional, Vincent Perera, now visiting Ceylon, has arranged for a ten-round contest between L. V. Jayaweera, welter-weight champion of Ceylon aiid Perera. Jcyaweera wishes to retain his amateur status and Mr. Alwis has arranged106 words
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Article43 1928-04-27 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London. Air. 2C. English League matches played to-day resulted as follow* liivixlon I. Blackburn P.. 3 Derby 2 liivixion 11. Net 0 Port Yule 2 DiviMiun 111 (Southern). Newport 0 Crystal Palace I Qut«n'« Park 1 Coventry 6Reuter - 43 words
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Article328 1928-04-27 10 Inquiry Into Mr. Raeber's Death. The death of Mr. L. Raeber, of Messrs. L. Raeber an. l Co., 7 and S, Kaffir- Quay.j was the subject of an enquiry by the' Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bonne) this morning. An Indian tamby employed at the stated328 words
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Article301 1928-04-27 10 The usual cinema performance will be hold at the Y.M.C.A. to-day at 8.30 p.m. The main feature will be The Ancient Highway" a Paramount production featuring Jack Holt. There will be a programme of pictures at the Victoria Theatre- from next Tuesday evening. The [eature film will be301 words
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Article21 1928-04-27 10 Revenue officers found over !IO tahiis at ihandu concealed ir. a doublc-bottom-od basket <>n board the Anhui. A Chinese was arrested.21 words
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Article95 1928-04-27 10 In recent years the Messageries Maritimes, the Nederl and Sttomvaart Maatschappij, the Rotterdam Lloyd and the Nippon Yu.sen Kaisha have p,ut on their Eastern line some of their newest and fatest steamers for the carriage of mails and passengers. The P. and O. Company lire taking a similar MunA. The95 words
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Article97 1928-04-27 10 Ending what threatened to be a long-drawn-out controversy calculated to stir up ill-feeling, the Japanese owners of the steamer Atsuta Maru. which collided with the Chinese vessel Hsin Da Ming, sinking the latter, have agreed to a board of five arbitrators to investigate the trag'v lix the responsibility and claims97 words
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Article95 1928-04-27 10 A telegram was received by the French Legation in Bangkok on April 17 stating that Professor H. Eygout, of the Ministry of Justice, and M. C. Moninot, of the International Savings Society, had met with a serious motor accident and had been taken to the hospital at Pnompenh. No further95 words
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Article1515 1928-04-27 10 FUTURE POLICY. VIEWS OF WELL-KNOWN PLANTER. Mr. iJ. de Bondy writes as follows: Perhaps the most satisfactory outcome of my letter on rubber restriction to which yuu gave some prominence in the early part of this month is that it hacalled forth an exposlUoß <>t the1,515 words
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Article829 1928-04-27 11 Be Your Own Policeman. ptwMeaM m Btagapora and Kuala Lumpur become more sad more difficult to cope with by the authorities, the responsibility of the indivi ii.'al car owner increases. "Let every motorist be his own traffic policeMan, and when he is tempted to take I risk,829 words
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Article1726 1928-04-27 11 VI.—SIR JAMES BABBIE, BART., O.M. (By Eric Gillett.) Four Kng-lish writers only have rereivctl the supreme distinction of the Order of Merit, and. of thede. only one is ■Hrn tn-day, anil he is the best loved of cnnU-m|K>rary authors and tho one who has MHtwM must1,726 words
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Advertisement199 1928-04-27 11 "Matched Impedance" IS THE SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLE OF THE NEW 1928 "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" CABINET MODELS NEW PATENT RE ENTRANT TONE CHAMBER NEW No. 5, SOUNDBOX NEW TONE ARM NEW DESIGN. STOCKS HAVE ARRIVED and you are cordially invited to call and hear a demonstration of these wonderful new instruments. S.199 words
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Advertisement292 1928-04-27 11 Raffles Hotel SINGAPORE FLYING GLUB INAUGURATION DINNER SATURDAY. AI'RII. 18, M 1 p.m. Booking will bo dosed at II a.m. on Saturil;i>. The Raffles Kail Room will he open to Matrons from II) p.m. and dancing; will be continued till 1 a.m. SINDAY. AI'KII. L'!t. MONDAY, AI'KII. M. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT292 words
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Article302 1928-04-27 12 Committee Recommends Higher Pensions. A White Paper is issued giving the report of a committee, of which Lord Buxton was chairman, to consider the question of Colonial Governors, with special reference to pensions. The Committee review the present position and recommend various increases for example that the units302 words
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Advertisement57 1928-04-27 12 REINFORCED Rubber "LINATAX" Liners MINES Specially designed by chemists and engineers lo replp 9C stei'i. Ix't m send you our illustrated booklet and THE WILKINSON PROCESS RUBBER Co., Ltd. lU:n Cavea, Selangor, F.M.S. Til wnmt mUnOOO." Bata Ca»e«. Pa«»* K.L. 1»77. /7"~— TT 1 rJiJitL' "i S V'sir.*aKaalßl aaaF^s 157 words
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Advertisement274 1928-04-27 12 Sunburn Red or Rough Skin, Eczema, and Rashes. When yii ur nielli i« MSTChoi Hv tli» liMrnini; <im. u-r 1 :,rin- 1. n.- V.,11 Will lie aaaatawd SJT the mire, quirk, nx.tliiti,.. ami cooling mllu. If your skin m-nn-lii"- (|iiiikl\. yom atwuld ■ever l>o without h auppijF f Ormolrnr Om274 words
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Article369 1928-04-27 13 LANDING AT DARWIN. I ONE PERSON SEES END OF FLIGHT. There wai a touch of puthos about the lira mat ir D>nne-t when the Rid Rose —rnplaili. after an ovontful 13,000 Bite IlifCht from Kagjllall. .'ir>t landed "ti Ajoatraliaa soil. Capt. LaaeMter ami MTs. Keith369 words
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Advertisement270 1928-04-27 13 PLAN OP. VAUMLE FREEHOLD BULLDiNC ALLOTMENTS SITUATE AT BAL£ST/£R ROAD. S/NGAPORZ fO# SALE BY PUBL/C AUCTtO/f AT MESSRS C#£ONG KOOAf 6EH<7 C*t SAlt *OOM OMWEOHESOAY Z"* MAY /9SO _jT 2 -SO P.M. W >- I j a ~*j!_ P/fOPOS£P #O*o W/ffE#/*<? ill APPKOYEO YET \A\ \/^z^g jq i I J270 words
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Advertisement324 1928-04-27 13 WESTINGHOUSE STORAGE BATTERIES The name Westinghouse on a battery stands for all that is best, most reliable and durable. This is proved by the thousands of cars equipped with this well-known battery to-day. Fit one on your car to-day and be rid of all lighting and starting trouble. SOLE AGENTS324 words
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Advertisement2031 1928-04-27 14 Assets o\tr $8,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $30,000,000 Th« Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) 111. Al> uH in: Wiiuh.ur House. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £:10,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life2,031 words
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Advertisement944 1928-04-27 14 ESTATE OF ABDI LLAH BIN AMBAKAK KIN BAWD MVUKK HI.N 111 M.llt. ALSO KNOWN AS ABOVLLAB BIN AMBAKAK BIN BAYBBO BIN THAU IS. DECEASED auctknTsale of valuable freehold and leasehold land and shophouse premises known us No. 593. North Bridge Rond. No. It, Kcrbau Koad. Nos. fin and 61, Prinsep944 words
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Advertisement591 1928-04-27 14 AUCTION SALE of all the Moek-iii-tr;i,le. furnitui. rittinjr-i. iron safe. etc. By Order of the 11. -reiver to be held a( No. J. Hich Street (Buropi Hotel buildingl on Saturday April M, 192N at 10.30 a.m. <'omprisinß a tire-proof iron aafe on Mai d by Cyrus I'riee. teak showcases with591 words
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Advertisement586 1928-04-27 15 1 Feel That 4% •g^f B I Surge of Power f >J Q fe ♦•^Ai T(l^ J^?[_, niiles an hour. i• T^T We wish to announce that Messrs. Lcyland Motors have Kcß^sL v^\ i h:s l:it< t P owe < 'o t "tac Chrysler is held n, i i i586 words
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Advertisement201 1928-04-27 16 PIANO TUNING BY W. H. GARCIA Certificated by THE M.T.A. LONDON IN TUNING, REPAIRING AND PRINCIPLES OF PIANOFORTE CONSTRUCTION 2, ORCHARD ROAD. ZFISS BINOCULARS Opera Glasses and Pocket Telescopes. MINIMUM PRICES. Write or call for illustrated list. MOTION SMITH 14. BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE. MENSSANA THE BRAIN FOOD. MAKES YOUR BRAIN201 words
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Advertisement233 1928-04-27 16 LATEX CUPS WHITE GLAZED AND EARTHENWARE ALL SIZES. READY STOCKS. Enquiries Solicited. LEE KIM SOO 40, HIGH STREET. THE LETTER WRITER'S HANDBOOK A letter somewhat out of the ordinary then how many feel happy I without a letter-writer This book comprises straightforward, everyday letters which, by a little modification, mmjf233 words
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Advertisement1729 1928-04-27 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PREPAYMENT CHARGES for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary close act type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cents, three ins. 64 cents, four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ma. $1.40, twelve1,729 words
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Advertisement258 1928-04-27 16 SLUMP PRICES On and from MAY 1, We olfer to the PUBLIC The whole of Our Stock in Trade at 20 ?m CENT. Off selling prices with the exception of TEARWOOI) FURNITURE and BILLIARD TABLES which will be reduced 10 98. SENT. UNPRECEDENTED OFFERS For tlie convenience of our customers258 words
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Advertisement302 1928-04-27 16 BOOKS nrn.niNG onstiuttion and drawINC, Elrmenlary (ourae, by Charlm K. Mitchell with about 1.000 illuxtrations $3.90 BiII. DIM. CONSTRUCTION, Advanced ourse »ilh about t-00 illustration*, hy same author $6.30 THI STKEMTII OK MATERIALS, a textbook for Engineers and Architects, by K. S. \mlr.'»'>. with numi'roux illu«i r.iti.m- $8.10 THE TIIKOKY302 words
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