The Straits Times, 2 September 1929
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Title Section25 1929-09-02 1 The Straits Times ESTABLISHED KALI A CENTURT.I THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA, 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 2, 1929. prick in k\t25 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement128 1929-09-02 1 > TROPICAL SUITING "FLORODOR" (an.A.) WING LOONG. men ST., SINGAPORE. Underf^" ft Nourished *1 AND SICKLY CHILDREN ESPECIALLY f NEED THE HEALTH BODY BUILDO [ng PROPERTIES OF BEAR BRAND RICH NATURAL SWISS MILK A RAPID GAIN IN WEIGHT AND VIGOUR INVARIABLY FOLLOWS. BEAR Brand Milk is collected exclusively from cows128 words
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Advertisement214 1929-09-02 1 ISale Bargains at ROBINSON'S SALE X 153. OAK TRAYS. Fitted wich glasr, tops, th«* sues in giainTIIWKKH TriWPl <«{ ed underneath to repivent wood, and IUKI\I^M IVWBIA with a coloured Medallion in centre. Plain White, l.rmmed ends. ziies 16> 13> 20 and 2 2 inch.-. IFand Towefa 20 x4O inches214 words
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Advertisement7 1929-09-02 1 < FLORODOIi J (Ii.D.A.) WING LOOM; TtOPKAI WEAR.7 words
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Advertisement588 1929-09-02 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SJJ. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIB MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore 1929 MANTUA 11.000 Sept. 7 KALYAN 9.100588 words
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Advertisement542 1929-09-02 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp *»d Rotterdam i Vessels Tonnage Due Sail HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Sept IS 16 f KITANO MARU 8,000 Sept 26 17 HARUNA MARU 10,500 Oet 10 11 KAMO MARU 8,000 Oct. 24 26 KATORI MARU 10,000 Nov. 7 8 t542 words
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Advertisement523 1929-09-02 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wenknown steamer MARELLA (7,876 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 tons). The i.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, Cabins523 words
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Advertisement649 1929-09-02 2 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT, Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marine Depts and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries649 words
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Advertisement623 1929-09-02 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM BHD? CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT.623 words
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Advertisement584 1929-09-02 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE For Kretay, Trengganu, Krlantan, Bangnaru, Talupin, Patani, Slngora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA In port Sept. 4 SUDDHADIB Sept. 8 Sept. 11 MALINI Sept. 16 Sept. IK The steamers are fitted throughout584 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement556 1929-09-02 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP. CO., LTD. 'Incorporated In Ing-lend) "ELLERMAIf* LINK. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. FREIGHT SERVICE OCTWABD3 T* Hoag Kong, Shanchal and Japan Doe 3'pon Mi CITT Or NEWCASTLE Sept. 19 I. CITY OV SHANGHAI Oct. 17 c.a. CITT OF SINGATOBI Not.556 words
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Advertisement480 1929-09-02 3 IKMXAJt STEAMfIHIP LIN* dm/ AMERICAN MAIL LINB ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE From SINGAPORE and PENANG Tia COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT BAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON Arrive Learn Leave Spore Spore Peaang ••KES. V. BOBSN iii port Sop:, r. Sept. '< PRES. GARFIELI) Sopt. 10 Sept. 19 Sept.480 words
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Advertisement516 1929-09-02 3 DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and N.V. Rotterdamsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGEI' SERVICE TO Genoa Aauterda> Sonthamptoa Marseilles Rotterdam M, Joh. de Witt 10,400 S.M.N. Sept. d.s. Slamat 11,600 R.L. Sept. n «.s. Prinses Juliana 8,100 S.M.N. Sept. 21 <.s. Tambora 5,600 R.L. Sept. 2' m.v. P. C.516 words
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Advertisement393 1929-09-02 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE. Sailing for United States and Canada Points from Manila and Hong; Kong Sails about San Francisco and Los Angelea S.S. GOLDEN MOUNTAIN from Manila Sept. i S.S. GOLDEN MOUNTAIN393 words
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Advertisement192 1929-09-02 3 HEJML-E.Y C. M. A. Wlics arc the wires with dependable insulation— tic wires that last. Not just vulcanised India-rubber wires bat HEJML-E.Y C.M.A. Wires, the wires with the long life, the wires that v ill do their job and do it well. Sole Agenta in Mah^a I jp' E NT192 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement907 1929-09-02 4 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of September 6, 1929, for the following works 1. Erection of one Class 111 Quarters and Outhouses at Sepoy Lines. 2. Erection of one Class 111 Quarters anJ Outhouses on Mount Pleasant. 3. Erection of Trade907 words
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Advertisement532 1929-09-02 4 g I J *y« r NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the exclusive property of the CHINA TOBACCO COMPANY, LIMITED, of Shanghai (Incorporated in China) and is used by them in connection with cigarettes known as THE CHOI VONG cigarettes, manufactured by the Company which are532 words
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Advertisement658 1929-09-02 4 "NOW THE PICTURE OF HEALTH." The picture of health That is how her 'riends describe Miss Vera Harwell, an attrac'.ive young lady of twenty, who resides at 12, Queen's Crescent, Lincoln. England. Yet mtil a few months ago Miss Harwell was so enfeebled by anaemia that she felt life a658 words
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Advertisement833 1929-09-02 4 AUCTION SALE of freehold and leasehold properties situate at Ptrak Road, Sea Avenue, Parkstone Road, Balmier Koad, Tampenis Road off Changi Road and off Jurong Road, Singapore. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, September 4, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land833 words
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Advertisement265 1929-09-02 4 KM \i \Vil.\rPEK> >. II WEAffW (MALI SIZI More FPfT^ CfIFTS! W^t *<icy »sv aft 9 FOR t2 Wincarais wr ippen (lugs size) or 24 wrappers (sir,..: utiful, useful! expensive gifts! Now there i- greater induuenent than cor to take Wincarr.i- The Wine of Life. Good health that v worth265 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter181 1929-09-02 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, One could see the pitiable state of the by-roads in Upper Serangoon this morning during the rain. By slow process, year fitter year, the hilly district is washed out to sea and thereby the hud is becoming deeper and181 words
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Letter292 1929-09-02 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Ti o following passage occurs in your report of the remarks made by Mr. Justice McCabe Reay on the occasion of the 'nerwng of the new Law Courts at .Itih(irf> Bnhru in April last. Hi? Lordship then mentioned that292 words
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Article282 1929-09-02 5 Sultan of Johore Still In London. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 8. Numbers of Malayan residents continue U arrive. Recent callers at Malaya House include Mr. V. M. Murphy air! Mr T. H. Dennis, of the Straits Trading Co.. Singapore, Thi Sultan of Johore continues to282 words
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Article141 1929-09-02 5 United Engineers. Limited, have bee.i appointed exclusive distributing agent* <•: Krskine and Studebaker can and trocki for Malaya by Mr. Colin ftfcCulloch, KpeciaJ representative of the Studebaker I'ierce-Arn.u Export Corporation. Showrooms win be located at the United Engineers' new building in River Valley Road, and it it141 words
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Article40 1929-09-02 5 .Mr. 11. M. S. Hau^hton. who arrived from Home leave last wcek-md, has taken over dutiei as Executive Kncineer, Penang j\ml Province WTeWeeley. Mr. H. V. HußhPs, who had been acting for Mr. Haughton, Kfl on long leave on Saturday.40 words
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Article172 1929-09-02 5 #> Lords' Decision on Sir C. Ross's Appeal. The reserved judgment of the House of Lords on the appeal of Sir Charles Ross Bgainst a divorce decree granted in the Scottish Courts reversed the decree on the question of misconduct. The iaw lords were Lord Buckmaster, Lord Dunedin,172 words
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Article235 1929-09-02 5 Public Servants' Passages To Be Withdrawn? The Select Committee of the Ceylon Legislative Council considering the budget, at a recent session, deleted r vote of Rs. 44.085 for a fishery and minesweeping store, although it was maintained that there were still mines in these seas laid during the235 words
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Article308 1929-09-02 5 Libel Suit Retrial On Malice Issue. Judgment has been given on the question whether a plea of privilege in a libel action protected a defendant who had published to a wife allegations which j wrongfully imputed immoral conduct to her husband. The allegations were contained in308 words
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Article101 1929-09-02 5 Ignorance at Eton And Harrow. Somebody from The Outfitter went to Lord's to study the dress of the Old Etonians and Old Harrovians. The critic writes Tie-pins are definitely not worn with rub stripe neck ties. Numbers of Old Etonians and Old Harrovians showc! their ignorance of an101 words
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Article266 1929-09-02 5 No Employment In America. Adolph Menjou, the famous screen actor, is out of employment. Apparently, there is no demand now for his interpretation of the role of a well-bred philanderer, for after vainly attempting to find work in New York Tor several weeks he has sailed266 words
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Article129 1929-09-02 5 Dash from England To Scotland. Speedy travelling enabled Mr. Randall Jennings, son of the chairman of the Skipton Urban District Council, to act as bestman at the weddings of his two brothers in towns as far apart as Leeds and Lanr.rk. He first officiated at the wedding of129 words
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Article291 1929-09-02 5 Probable Effect of Tariff Bill in U.S. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University and President of the Carnegie Endowment for Internationa] Peace, warns America that the high Tariff Bill of the United States may lead to retaliation in Europe by the establishment of an economic federation291 words
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Article147 1929-09-02 5 Fifty Million Trees Planted. Xo fewer than 49,998,000 trees were planted under the scheme of the Forestry Commissioners during the year ended Sept. 30, 1928, according to a White Paper. Of these, 45 per cent, were Scots and Corsican pines, 24 per cent. Norway and Sitka spurces, 12147 words
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Article961 1929-09-02 5 Administrator's Reply To Criticisms. Replying f.o the ciitieisms of the Central Health Board at a meeting of the Planters Association of Malaya, at Sunftkai. „n Aug. 28, Mr. T. G. Wiggins, Administrntoi of the Board, said, according to the report in the Malay Mail, he did not961 words
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Article30 1929-09-02 5 The leave of absence granted to Mr. 11. C. Bathurst, M.C.S., has bi-i-n extended until the" arrival in Malaya of the s.s. Karmala due on or about Jan. 10. 1930.30 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1929-09-02 5 CSiBISfiTJON PLUNGER PUMPS AND ENGINES. Capacity 600 and 1,500 gallons per hour to a Head of 80 feet. Self-contained, Direct <#&£ ->^ Vl Si m P le Compact, Comc J"—j^ e ifK^jjjffijLr* 1 1 \L.» i'lete in every detail, Two sizes in stock as under 3j /■> x 4. IVi132 words
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Advertisement157 1929-09-02 5 O e *t O I MORE PISH EAT FISH because it is so TASTY EAT FISH because it is so NOURISHING EAT FISH because it contains the PHOSPHATES that BUILD BONE AND FEED THE NERVES. STEEL HEAD SALMON KIPPERS FRESH SALMON IKAN MERAH SMOKED SALMON IKAN KURAU DOVER SOLES KILTIE157 words
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Article1184 1929-09-02 6 Rubber Flourishing On "Poor" Types. A soil survey of Malaya is the subject nf the following paper by Mr. W. K. Behrrave, of tho Agricultural Department, aripenring in the July number of the ilalayaa Agricultural Journal. Most progressive countries during the last tliree decades have undertaken BOOK1,184 words
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Article230 1929-09-02 6 Crashes Through West End Stage Floor. This is the story of a high-souled taxi that revolted against the idea of Shakespeare in modern dress, and made a desperate effort to escape by crashing through the stage and carrying all the board* with it, thus nearly cancelling the first230 words
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Article34 1929-09-02 6 The fee for Indian labourers to be paid trader the Labour Ordinance for the fourth quarter of 1929 has been fixed at $2, and $1 for female labourers. The working days will be 72.34 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement64 1929-09-02 6 The Machine You Will Eventually Buy THE UNDERWOOD A GUARANTEED SERVICE WITH EVERY MACHINE. Winner of the WORLD'S Speed Typewriting Championship since 1906. Stocked in sizes from 10' 2 inches to 26 inches. There is also THE UNDERWOOD PORTABLE which embodies all the principal points of the Standard Machine. Paterson,64 words
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Advertisement17 1929-09-02 6 r* i IC^ f 1 1\« B^ If I\\ I w Bui for MODERN luSrication shell Toil17 words
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Advertisement456 1929-09-02 7 PAVILION Phone 6903 From .Monday, September 2 to Sunday, September 8, at 9.15 p.m. sharp. THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE MALAY INTER-CLUB SPORTS PHYLLIS OF THE FOLLIES Starring ALICE DAY and MATT MOORE HONEYMOON FLATS Starring GEORGE LEWIS and DOROTHY GULLIVER In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. TED WELLS in456 words
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Advertisement296 1929-09-02 7 Victoria Theatre NIGHTLY AT 9.3d FORBES RUSSELL COMPANY with APRIL VIVIAN DIRECT FROM LONDON PRESENTING THt LATEST SUCCESSES. TO-NIGHT and TUESDAY, SKPT. I FTUDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. Hele- Fort. Great Soec.a. TV World T^ mOUB H y THE PATSY SECOND Mrs. TANQUERAY From Apollo and Vaudeville Theatre*. By Sir Arthur Pinero.296 words
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Advertisement358 1929-09-02 7 Phone TP Ji^ 1 Phone 3659 1 i V KJLjI NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. For Six ISights from Sunday, September 1 A Paramount D. W. Griffith Production Featuring ADOLPHE MENJOU First Show at 7.30 BILLY SULLIVAN in THE SPEED COP ITIVOLI S^, From September 13 <5t i The Biggest Screen Corne-358 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS
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Article169 1929-09-02 8 Singapore, Sept. 2. Rubber. Local 33's cents per Ib. Market Quiet. Rubber.— Quiet. New Scudais 2.20-2.27.. Bassets W^-'jl l^ cents, Tapahs 2^5-IJ!i. Allenliys iM-tM, Hro(.-as 1.30-1.35, OTu Braata r.O-'.3 cents, Mentakabs sO'-j-53 1 cents, Nellmaj-s i2-56'it cents, Pajams 2-!0-tM, Malaka I'indas 2.00-2.10, Jerams lM\kI.IiO. Tin. Quiet.169 words
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Article150 1929-09-02 8 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, Sept. 2. i I.<.r.iiun.— Rubber 10V1., up B <h Noon price 83 *f cents. London. Tin, no pric». I Mining.— Dull. Sunio-i Way* UTH-SjK, Kui/!iai< J.'.. r .-1..",8, Kinla Dredges 1.79-1.82, KlaiiK Rivers 2.00-2.7U xd., Hong Katts 80-h.'. cents xd., Malaya Consols. r.4-.'»:> rpnts, I'enawatS150 words
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Article257 1929-09-02 8 EXCHANGE. PRODUCE. Singapore, Sept. 2. Singapore, Sept. 2. On London, Bank 4ms 2 37 8 Gambier 8.00 Demand 2/3 23/32 (Cube No. 1 unpicked) 14.00 Private 8 m. credit 2/4 tt Co P ra On New York. Dem.n4 U 16/16 s^ 0 Zul Sarawak .V aiw Private 90 d/s 67%257 words
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74 1929-09-02 8 Tone of Market Stiaily, quiet. Lfctcet Cable London .Suot Shret 10',;d. per Ib. New York Spot Sheet Q. cents 20 per lb. R.S.S. equal to S'.;:ii.lard. Q.C.F. Spot— Average buyers price for Aug., 34.74 cts. II (.'cluck noon. Sept. 2. R.S.S. «rjnnl to Standard74 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article486 1929-09-02 8 V«l. I'd. Buyers Seller* i £1 fl Asam Kumbanjr il k-5 Ayer HitUß Tia 13 11 'i £1 £1 Bsmn'in Tin HA I 1 1 Butang Padang i..::> 0.40 1 1 Batu Caves IM l.flO 1 1 bukit Arar.f w J...5 I.CO £1 £l Burmah M»l»y 41/- £1 il486 words
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Article233 1929-09-02 8 liiue taL l.l. Bayers Stllera 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 2.15 2-29 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord». 270 2.90 !1 £1 Hrit. An. Tobacco 41.7.H C.H'.O Canadian Kaglta 10/6 118 1 1 Central Engina 0.60 ti 00 1 1 Cycle and Carriaf* 0.50 0.00 10i. lCs. Duff Development M233 words
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Article114 1929-09-02 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1826 red. 1931-36 101 10S ci. Singapore Municipal 6 )>.c. of 1901 red ISM $1,878,100 par. 6% prem. Singapore Municipal 4>,i p.e. of 1907 red. 1947 $i,ouu.i*jo 86 par. Singapore Municipal 4.i ?.c of 1909 red. 1965 $1,000.')00 05 par.114 words
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Article398 1929-09-02 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. To-day'i Prices Fr&3<r Lyull Co. Kvatt Allenby i:.:iO 2.r>o 2.30 2.50 Alor liujah ($1) 1.70 l.'JO \M 1.1-0 A. Hitam J.-10 Ml 3.40 3.60 A. Kuning (*1) 0.42'/i 0.47V4 0.42 0.47 Am. Malay (*2) MS Ml 3.20 3..10 A. Moltk398 words
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Article334 1929-09-02 8 SHIPPING NOTES The following notice relating to beacons and lights in the Johore Strait has been issued Beacons Erected. Positions.— (a) At a distance of 10,000 feet :iO3" from Cupola house. Lat. V 2\) mm. N, long 103" 4H mm. E (approx.). (b) At a distance334 words
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Article33 1929-09-02 8 From China, by Cremer, due at Singapore daylight to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Mexico Mam, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Tokushima Mam, due at Singapore to-morrow.33 words
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Article114 1929-09-02 8 SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. c Xlunday, E nb tt Ships BSSagaMe the Wharves <ie evpecled lo arrive. KKPI'EL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Th. I ..1.-. I M..-.. Lighter W, i. Edith. Oil Wharf Nil Coal Wharf NIL VESSELS IN DXV DOCKS. I'aniung l'agar. Albert Doe* M Insa Victoria Doc.: Hal Keppel Hnrhnur.114 words
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Article299 1929-09-02 8 A6PHAUON, lirit. loa froni Blrkenhssd I -it, I'm lie;..: Kong 8-9. ALTING, lijt.. 70S tons, from njambi 2-U, for Djanbl 4-0. n\l> 1.. lint.. :;14 tons, from Tort Dickson 2-y. for Port Dickson -i-u. DE WEERT, n.it.. ton from Cheriboa 2-9, for Bawcnn 4-0. C.IAN*; ANN. lit.t.. .."0299 words
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Article97 1929-09-02 8 To^lay. North, N. Kast and N. \V«-.,t Sumatra (Svlanuiu i P-". Selat Paadjanir, BenjrJcalis and Bagna Si A|.i Api latl rani S p.m. To-murrov. Java, South-Wcsi Siimatm, RoutliEast Borneo, elebes, Moluccas Timor Dilly :in<i Australa >.i (ex- ceptina Western Au>truliaj (Marella) 10 a.W. Tembilahaa A- Indmriri !I»mit97 words
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Article39 1929-09-02 8 By Insulind* Khiva Andre Lehon I. P. Coco Sibajuk Kluiihanta l.t-ff Arrd. Spore I.undon July 19 Aujr. U July M iUg. II July 'Jt AlllC- l'J July AWC. l'J Auir. A'ik. M Aun. i Aag- 2fl39 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement869 1929-09-02 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts, ace pace 20. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. mi LET BHOP, Amber Mansion*. Apply ore Baildiag Corp; G-1, Market St. (lp) CLYNO Iwu i.-aU-r. IU2S model, good cor.cliuof, MM ur ■aaraat for ijuick sale. AppW 1,, tltntlaa H.li. TUITION in Kn>;lish correspondence ani rniirersation by exaerieaeed869 words
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Advertisement688 1929-09-02 8 DOCTOR DRIVEN TO USE AN IMITATION CRISPBREAD" The following interesting letter from a Doctor has been sent to The Ryvita Company in London Penang. 18.&.25*. Dear Sirs, I wish to congratulate you on introducing "RYVITA CRISPBREAD." Recently I bought a tin and found it of immrnue value, both for myaelf688 words
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Advertisement10 1929-09-02 8 HATS CROWN DRAPERY 29, SELEGIE ROAD. New shipment just arrived.10 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous70 1929-09-02 8 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By courtesy of Government Health Office.) Fur the 24 Iloura ending at Midnight on September 1. Deg. Max. shade temperature 8.1.8 I". Mm. lhaih temperature 71.:, K. Menu shudc temperature 77.3 y. Max. sun radiation 123 i. Mm. grass radiation C7.S V. Mian wit bull)70 words
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Miscellaneous124 1929-09-02 8 DAILY WEATHER REPORT. The following is the daily weather report of the Meteorological Branch, Survey Dept, Malaya.:— Yesterday. 9 a.m. To-day. Temperature. Rainfall. Bright. Mean Max. Mm. Sunshine. Humidity. Wind. Weather. SUtiona. F. F. Ins. No. of hours. Direction. Force MJ.H. Kuala Lumpur 02 r,9 .HO R.I 71 Calm Fine124 words
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Miscellaneous265 1929-09-02 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Monday, September 2 II. W. 10JC u.m., 8.:?, 0.2t* p.m.. RJ. Sun rises 0.1 a.m.. leti 6.7 p.;i. Legislative Council, 10.30 a.m. Forbes Kussi'll I 1 "The I'ulsy," Victoria Theatre, 1).:j0 p.m. Tuesday, September .1 H. W. 11.7 a.m., K.7, 10.2C, p.m., 9.9. Sun risei 0.1265 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article710 1929-09-02 9 Proprietary Plantations Meeting. The twentieth annual ordinary general meeting of the Sumatra Proprietary Rubber Duntutions, Ltd., was held in the Council Iloom of the Rubber Growers' Association, 2-4, Idol Lane, E.C., on Aug. 1, Mr. 11. A. Barrett (in the absence of the chairman) presiding. The chairman, in710 words
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Article73 1929-09-02 9 Rugby, Sept. 1. Foreign, exchanges arc > Am»Urd«m. 12.nig'J..At*en:. 371,. Bombay fc.. 37-S2*., Berlin 20.3W, Brussels 34.875, Bucharest- i?l6, Buenos Aires holiday, Copenhagen 16.^16, Geneva 25.185, Helsingfors 192 7 Hone Kone U. Hjd., Lisbon lMt.Btt, Madrid 32,806 Milan 92.695, New York 4.84 3-32,(5510 18.203. Paris 123.8865, Prague 163, Rio73 words
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Article977 1929-09-02 9 Record Consumption Looked For. PRESENT STATISTICAL POSITION. (By Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 8. The market is still in good shape nnd lvalues have been maintained fairly steadi- ly, although with the holiday season it' I full swing trading has been dull. Tho steadiness of prices in977 words
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Article134 1929-09-02 9 Insane Dealer's Wild Buying. London, Aug. 26. Consternation reigned in the Liverpool fruit market a* a result of the activities of a prominent member, who conceived the idea of cornering the orange market. He bought up 26,000 cases, outbidding all competitors, and raising the price134 words
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Article957 1929-09-02 9 Danger of Forward Contracts. TIN SHARE PROSPECTS BRIGHTER. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Monday, 11 a.:n. To-day's Prices Rubber, M cents. Tin. 200 tons at $107%. Saturday's Prices Rubber, London 10 id. up l/16d. Tone, quiet. New York Market closed. Tin, London no price. New York 46.25957 words
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Article263 1929-09-02 9 U.S. INVESTMENT TRUSTS. 100 Per Cent. Increase In Year. Helped by an exceedingly favourable security market ever since 1924. the number and size of investment trusts has expanded enormously, and it is now estimated there arc at least 450 in operation in the United States, an increase of well over263 words
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Article40 1929-09-02 9 Exempted from Payment Of Export Duty. The Chief Secretary' to Government has exempted from the payment of export duty samples of tin-ore in parcels not exceeding 2 pounds in weight exported from the F.M.S. by parcel post.40 words
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Article757 1929-09-02 9 Favourable Report For Past Year. The thirty-fifth annual general meeting of the Eaub Australian G.M. Co. was held at Brisbane on July 2j. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, the chairman, Mr. de Burgh B. Pcrssc, offered comments on the affairs of the757 words
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Article356 1929-09-02 9 New Operating Company Being Formed. Having decided that the division of Territory among the operating companies can with advantage be discontinued, the directors of the Photomaton Parent Corporation, Photomaton (Eastern and Central) and Photomaton (Lancashire and Midland) propose to form a new company to take ov.-r the right?356 words
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Article575 1929-09-02 9 Messrs. Montagu and Co.'s Weekly Letter. Writing from London on Aug. 7, Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co. state The Bank of England gold reserve against notes amounted to £141,376,637 on the 31si ultimo (as compared with £149,466,630 on the previous Wednesday JV and represents a decrease of £12,630,678575 words
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Article26 1929-09-02 9 We are informed by Messrs. Dunlop that their prices of motor cover* and tube* haw been reduced by ;0 $jr sjjfc26 words
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Article411 1929-09-02 9 Britain South American Trade. Viscount d'Abrrnon, who has been appointed head of the Economic Mission to Argentina and Brazil, speaking at a dinner given by the Latin-American Society of Great Britain, referred to the immense possibilities of South America. If one surveys the whole field of possible commercial411 words
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Article303 1929-09-02 9 Substantial Reduction In Production Costs. The Financial News of Aug. 7 contains th-? following comment on the Southern Malayan Co. Yesterday Southern Malayan shares were in strong demand, and rose to 16s. 3d. The reason is not far to seek, for the return for the past month is303 words
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Article263 1929-09-02 9 Fast Goods Trains And Lorries. A door-to-door service, combining the advantages of rail and road transport is the aim of a new scheme which is being developed by the Southern Railway, as a result of the powers granted by Parliament last year. The centres selected for the experiment263 words
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1013 1929-09-02 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. FRIDAY'S DEBACLE j A woek-end devoted largely to an attempt to get at the real facts of the affair of th? Municipal Commissioners and the Europe Hotel has left an impression of bluster and evasion which akes the normal interpretation of the nls1,013 words
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Article1113 1929-09-02 10 A Review of Modern Tendencies. (By John Drinkwater.) The question is often being raised Why is it that there has been tio outburst ot art as a result of the period of stress •hrough which Europe passed in the Great War But this question seems1,113 words
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Article402 1929-09-02 10 Major-General A. E. Wardrop, who was holding the North China Command when it was abolished a few months ago, is promoted lieut.-general. The name of Mr. F. J. Morton, from the Singapore Secretariat, is mentioned as a possible successor to Capt. Pratt, as Senior District Officer, Butterworth.402 words
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Article788 1929-09-02 10 THE COLD COAST. A former resident of Singapore who was transferred to the Gold Coast writes making the inevitable comparisons. Lifo out here," he says, is very different from tha*; in dear old Singapore everybody is scared of the sun, and golf uf'iT 8.30 a.m. or788 words
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Article15 1929-09-02 10 Dr. M. C. Bain, of Singapore, and Mrs. Bain returned from leave by the Mconia.15 words
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Advertisement84 1929-09-02 10 It Cigarettes /fffy^^ t Newest Creations FOR THE SEPTEMBER RACES lITTLE'S are now showing MJJJSBL^ n attractive selection of New Millinery for Morning and /tdSjffi* Ha B^r Afternoon Wear. MsB£%7 Felts Straws s< of exclusive styles, in beautiful t^wtV''" I l^ colourings at reasonable prices. j&^^fWi JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD.84 words
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Advertisement73 1929-09-02 10 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 LATEST EMPIRE NEWS QUALITY STREET Featuring MARION DA VIES A comedy of unending delights. A romance of love exquisitely acted. First Show at 7.30 p.m. THE GREAT LOVE A fast moving comedy Romance of Circus Life. TAN CHKNG KEE CO. LTD... Proprietors.73 words
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LORD MELCHETT ATTACKS PALESTINE ADMINISTRATION.
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Article776 1929-09-02 11 High Commissioner's Proclamation. JEWISH PROTESTS. British Administration Condemned. The Mich Commissioner of Palestine, Sir John Chancellor, has issued I proclamation condemning the savage murders of Jews irrespccti\c of age and sex, ;ind threatening stern measures of repression. Meanwhile order is being maintained lay Iti it i~.liReuter - 776 words
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Article453 1929-09-02 11 Mr. Mac Donald's Visit To U.S.A. Geneva, Sept. 1. Mr. Mac Donald, with his daughter Ishbcl, and the members of the British delegation have arrived for the League of Nations Assembly, whioh will open tomorrow. Interviewed by Reuter's Agency, the I'rime Minister said he was busilyReuter - 453 words
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Article146 1929-09-02 11 .t nation Bad But No More Rain. Bombay, Aug. 31. Tho Commissioner of Sind has telegraphed to. the Government stating that the Indus is still rising. Further breaches occurred in the Nawabshah district, and the flood ar^a has increased. People siding along the river tracts have been warnedReuter - 146 words
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Article45 1929-09-02 11 Heavy Blow to Japanese Trade. Tokio, Aug. 30. The new customs tariff in Australia, which will come into force on Oct. 1, is a heavy blow to Japanese trade. Japanese silk and cotton exporters, as well as shipping firms, arc severely hit. NichiNichi.45 words
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Article150 1929-09-02 11 To be an Electoral Retorm Representative. Lord Hcwart, the Lord Chief Justice, has accepted the nomination by Mr. Lloyd George as one of the Liberal representatives on the body which is to inquire into electoral reform. The selection of the Lord Chief Justice for an inquiry of150 words
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Article141 1929-09-02 11 Fascists Suspected. PROTEST AGAINST THE YOUNG PLAN. Berlin, Sept. 1. Early this morning a bomb exploded in the portal of the Reichstag, but the only damage consisted of a hole in the outer wall and a few smashed windows. The outrage was the culminating point of141 words
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Article331 1929-09-02 11 International Action On Coal. Geneva, Aug. 31. Mr. Arthur Henderson has arrived from The Hague. Interviewed, Mr. Henderson foreshadowed an important announcement by Mr. Mac Donald regarding naval disarmament in the Assembly next week. Mr. Henderson declared that the Great War had really only just ended, thanks toBritish Wireless - 331 words
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Article91 1929-09-02 11 Australia Recommends Nationalisation. Canberra, Aug. 16. A Select Committee of the Senate investigating the possibility of beam messages to England at a penny a word, has reported recommending the immediate inauguration of the system of post and letter telegrams at three-halfpence per word and a minimum of 1691 words
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Article98 1929-09-02 11 Year's Imprisonment For Constable. A Chinese police constable who had joined the local force in September 1928 but deserted his post on Nov. 11 the same year was sentenced to one month's imprisonment by Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, the District Judge, on Saturday. The accused was98 words
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Article39 1929-09-02 11 Need of Rain in North-East District. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 2. Reports from the north-eastern districts j on the absence of rain stats that it is fear- j »>d that the paddy crops may suffer.39 words
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Article359 1929-09-02 11 Arrival in London. BRITISH PUBLIC'S STRONG SUPPORT. London, Sept. 1. A storm of cheering greeted the arrival of Mr. Snowden and the other members of the British delegation from The Hague when they arrived at Liverpool Street this morning. Mr. Snowden, interviewed by Reuter'sBritish Wireless - 359 words
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Article180 1929-09-02 11 Found with Fractured Skull. London, Aug. 24. All the resources of Scotland Yard have been mobilised in an effort to solve the mystery of the fate of Police Constable John Self found with a fractured skull on the pavement in Golder's Green, North London, who died in hospital180 words
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Article77 1929-09-02 11 U.S.A. Retain Harmsworth Trophy. Detroit, Sept. 1. Th 3 race for the Harmsworth motorboat trophy, over a 30-mile course on the Detroit River, ended in victory, for Miss America VIII, piloted by Garwood, which attained the record average speed 'of 67.932 miles an hour. The sole British challenger,Reuter - 77 words
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Article22 1929-09-02 11 Departure from U.S.A. On Home Run. Lakehurst, Sept 1. The Graf Zeppelin left for Friedrichshafen at 7.18 this morning. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article151 1929-09-02 11 China Declines Russian Conditions. Mukden, Sept. 1. An official communique states that Herr Hansel, the German Consul in Harbin, accompanied by four American journalists, arrived at Manchuli on Aug. 30 and witnessed the bombardment of the Chinese lines by Russian artillery and a Russian armoured trainReuter - 151 words
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Article248 1929-09-02 11 Italians to Have Seven Machines. Rugby, Aug. 31. The Admiralty list of vessels taking anchorage in the reserved areas for witnessing the seaplane race for the Schneider Cup on Saturday next shows that about 100 yachts and private vessels and five liners, as well as naval ships, willBritish Wireless - 248 words
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Article134 1929-09-02 11 Many Holiday-Makers Perish. San Francisco, Aug. 31. Mummy kissed me before she threw me," wailed Hqllis Pifer, aged six, the only child survivor of the steamer San Juan, which sank after collision with the Standard Oil Co. tanker S. S. T. Dodd, off Pigeon Point. The childReuter - 134 words
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Article64 1929-09-02 11 American Adherence Question Postponed. New York, Sept. 2. The Herald-Tribune's Washington correspondent states that the question of American adherence to the World Court is likely to be postponed until late in 1930, as President Hoover is anxious to give the right of way to naval questions; and avoidReuter - 64 words
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Article57 1929-09-02 11 Heavy Fine Imposed On Chinese. The two Chinese who were arrested by the Marine Police a few days ago at Changi Koad while coming into town with a Toad of dutiable tobacco were convicted and each fined $500 or 12 months in default by Mr. J. F. F.57 words
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Article63 1929-09-02 11 An advertiser sent for publication in Friday's Straits Times a small advertisement offering a second-hand car for i r.ale. By Sunday morning a purchaser had been found and the cheque paid over. It was not a case of a car being sacrificed at a ridiculously small price63 words
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Article3304 1929-09-02 11 Government Attitude Stated. COUNCIL MEETING. Reply to Unofficial Speeches. A vigorous protest against sweepstakes conducted by Turf Clubs in the Colony was made by the Won. My. Lim Cheng Ean, of Pcnang, at this morning's meeting of the Legislative Council. The following were present H.E.3,304 words
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Advertisement51 1929-09-02 11 |iitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;iiiniwiiiiiiiiiiuMMflMaVM f TO-DAY'S FEATURES. Page A Political Diary, by the Parliamentary Correspondent IS The Artist and His Times, by John Drinkwater 10 London Tin Market 9 All Week-End Sport 13 Letters to the Editor 5 Around the Markets, by the Financial Correspondent 9 ■MaWMMMMMHaWttHWiiIII) Hi 111 i i n ii51 words
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Article136 1929-09-02 12 Measure to Minimize Cruelty Of Sport. London, Aug. 9. Unusually big crowds of spectators, including many Americans, were present at the opening meet of the Devon and Somerset staghounds at Cloutsham, in expectation, perhaps of seeing hostile domonstrations on account of the recent outcry against the alleged cruelty136 words
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Article206 1929-09-02 12 Wise Old Bird that Goes To Church. Gossip has it that he really belongs to a local butchiT. but DUnster, 'the old-world town in Western Somerset, claims its pet jackdaw for its own. This bird, is the delight of holidaymakers who visit the famous old castle and206 words
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Article722 1929-09-02 12 Deputy Public Prosecutors Contention. The submission by Mr. Sponsor Wilkinson that, the police were not entitled to go on board any vessel was argued before Mr. C. H. G. ClarKc, the District Judge, on Saturday. The point arose at a previous trial in Vhich Mr. N.722 words
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Article173 1929-09-02 12 Mr. Shaw on Conflict With Civil Law. The ".eckly paper, Die Literarische Welt, put to its readers the question. What about the Ten Commandments and is now publishing some of the answers it received. There are correspondents who frankly confess that they cannot remember the Ten Commandments,173 words
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Article52 1929-09-02 12 One of the most mystifying robberies that has taken place in Shanghai in everal years occurred on Aug. 9 at 1:148 Avenue Joffre, When the home of Mr. W. A. White of Me*srs. Probst, Hanbury and Co., Ltd., was entered and robbed of both* $10,000 wor'h of jewels and $60052 words
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Article67 1929-09-02 12 The Bishop's commissaries at home have cnsraufd the Rev. T. R. Dean for thr post "f assistant Chaplain at SI. Andrew 1 CathrtlraJ. Mr. Dean, wh., i lr«\ine r:.rl> mi Otafcer, H a Durham L. lh.. and »ji trained atSt. Augubtirp's College, Ganterbury, with a view to taking up work67 words
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Article409 1929-09-02 12 Services at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Yesterday the Bishop of Singapore dedicated the new organ at St. Andrew's Cathedral. The service began at 7.45 a.m. when th 3 precession of choir and clergy followed by the Bishop in cope and mitre processed in silence up the nave to their409 words
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Article40 1929-09-02 12 New Express Service To Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 2. The first international express from Bangkok to Penang, travelling 1 under the timetable arranged at the conference between the P.M.S. and Siamese railways, left yesterday morning.40 words
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Article34 1929-09-02 12 The Government English School at Kuala Lipis will be opened on Sept. 9 by the Sultan of Pahang in the presence of the British Resident, Pahang, and the Director of Education, S.S. and F.M.S.34 words
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Article115 1929-09-02 12 Builder's Daughter Strangled. London, Aug. 2»i. Bloodhounds are hunting for the trail of the perpetrator of the brutal murder in likely, Yorkshire, of Miss Mary I>caroyd, (30), the daughter of a builder, whose mutilated and almost unclad body was found yesterday morning on a vacant plot115 words
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Article96 1929-09-02 12 <>-■ Fleet Street Headquarters Changed. The old headquarters in Ludgatc Circus of Thomas Cook and Son, Ltd., the tourist agents, have been sold. The purchase price is not disclosed. The block, which comprises Nos. 107, 108, 109, 110, and 111 Fleet Street, Nos. 1, 2. 3, and96 words
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Article200 1929-09-02 12 SINGAPORE TOO HOT Indian Alters Emergency Certificate. Siri Babu, an Indian, was charged before Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, at the Central Police Court, Hong Kong, with arriving in Hong Kong without a valid passpor.. Detective-Sergeant Whant said the s:ccused came from Bangkok, having in his possession an emergency certificate i.-uued200 words
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Advertisement66 1929-09-02 12 IMPORTANT NOTICE To all Morris Owners MORRIS MOTORS (1926) LTD. Officially Recommended GASTROL MOTOR OIL For All Morris Engines Ensure best results by Lubricating YOUR ALL-URITISH MORRIS with WAKBFIELD CASTROL 'XL' Wjf^fffw^fWM CASTROL D for iJcdS r ear l)(>x Engine »2 ;ind back Uk —the product of an ALL-BRITISH FIRM66 words
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Australian Racing.—English League Football Begins.—Malaya Cup Final.
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Article478 1929-09-02 13 Some Surprises. PROMOTED CLUBS DO WELL. The BagUah Football Association League programme started on Saturday. In many instances it opened rather sensationally. The first division results BfOVhM many surprises. Middle:>broujrh, who obtained promotion last season, s tat toil off by defeating Liverpool, who linisbed well up the478 words
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Article1844 1929-09-02 13 Doubtful Goal. HARD GAME ENDS IN DRAW. Honours even was the general verdict of those who saw the Malaya Cup final between Singapore and Selangor at the Stadium on Saturday, when the result was a two-goal draw. It was a great game, full of thrills, and sportingly1,844 words
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Article, Illustration855 1929-09-02 13 Johore Win Warren Shield. The Malayan Command Rifle Meeting was held over the week-end, and, in spite of rather inclement weather on Saturday, the competitors pluckily answered a!l calls and thus enabled the meeting to be brought to a successful corclusion in the scheduled time. The meeting855 words
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Article263 1929-09-02 13 Eleven Routed by BorneoBoustead's Side. An S.C'.C. eleven was badly beaten by !'.i nieo and lloustead's XI at the Padang yesterday. Scores S.<\C. H. 11. 1'- W.iitley c Marshall h Stewart-Brown P. 8. Williams c >ul> b S-Hru" 25, G. E. l.n.'ik b Aahworth M, it C. Gibson263 words
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Article93 1929-09-02 13 TV match between the Past and Present pupils of St. Joseph's Institution •rrmnged for Saturday was canci'lled owintf to r:\in. On Sunday the school defeated the F.M.S. Railway Institute by two wicket* and runs. The visitors were short of one man. The aeons were 210 for 993 words
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Article69 1929-09-02 13 Australian Spring Season Opens. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Sept. 1. The New Zealand horse Limerick reappeared at the opening of the spring racing season at Warwick, and displayed all his old form. With McCarten riding, Limerick won the Warwick Stakes (one mile, weight (or age) at 569 words
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Article132 1929-09-02 13 Jackson-Millar Cup Result At S.S.C. An interesting programme of racing and water i»'l > ra earned cut at the Singapore Swimming iulj yesterday. The chief i vent was the live lengths race in the Jackson-Millar Cup snies, the result of which was v win for Leonard, the Club captain,132 words
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Article345 1929-09-02 13 Successful Function At Depot. Tm those who visitod the new Poliec Depot at Thomson Koad for the first time on Saturday, the progrcaa made »t that institution was a revelation. Apart from the mode n am! spacious buildings where police recruits are housed, the Depot plendid ground and345 words
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Article168 1929-09-02 13 Tendency to Encourage GateCatching Aspect. A well-known southern athletic club recently received a communication from a continental club offering the services it amounted to nothing less of several fuirly prominent American athlete* who are shortly eominpr to Kurope, says the: Athletic News. The proposition was that since the168 words
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Article47 1929-09-02 13 Tuesday, September 3 Ist l>iv. Football S.C.F.A. vs. Seletar. WrdnPHdny, September 4 Ist l>iv. Football S.C.C. vs. Malaya, end of IHv. I l'rogranime. Saturday, Seplembrr 7 BiiiKapDrc IMM Sunday. Srplcmbrr 8 rickct LA. vs. S.r.R.C. S.C.R.C. Motor Cycle ami Car Hill Climb, The Gap, >•:.',« a.m.47 words
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Article17 1929-09-02 13 [The ro-opcration of Club Secretaries il requested in keeping thii diary of iporting events uccurato and up-to-date.J17 words
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Article101 1929-09-02 13 Season to Start Next Saturday. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 1. The Penang rugger season starts on Saturday with a practice match, immediately after which a meeting will be held to elect a captain and vice-captain. In addition to visits from Perak, Selangor, Bangkok and Ncgri Sembilun,101 words
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Article38 1929-09-02 13 Walter I. indium, the famous Australian billiards player, is sailing for England by the Cathay on Sept. i). He will play in all the principal cities of Great Britain, beginning with a match, at Glasgow on Oct. 11.38 words
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Advertisement9 1929-09-02 13 Kedah Gymkhana and other sports appear on Vage Seventeen.9 words
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Advertisement106 1929-09-02 13 Raffles Hotel Saturday September 7 RACE BALL SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCING Till 2 a.m. Make Your Reservations Early Sea View Hotel All Rooms fitted with Modern Conveniences. TEA DANCE Every Tuesday and Thursday SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE Every Wednesday and Friday Admission lo Non-Diners $1.00 CINEMA (Wet or Fine) THURSDAY,106 words
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Advertisement789 1929-09-02 14 !TH£ NEW FORD TJ I /W5 a JXemarkablel Value of simplicity of design shown daily in outstanding Tf^""^? smoothness, acceleration, speed, JL-aV TV T/^ T TV T T" 7 power, reliability and economy. m IJ. VjT JL 1 i 1 Low-priced cars should not be I complicated. np Engine mounting789 words
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Article561 1929-09-02 15 Mental Deficiency. JUDGE'S STRIKING DECLARATION. BafeMsea to sterilisation of the unfit is made in the suppressed part, just published, of the report of the Joint Committee of the Boards of Education an«i Control on mentally deficient adults. The chairman of the committee was Mr. Arthur H. Wood,561 words
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Article301 1929-09-02 15 His Collaboration With Strauss. The sudden death of Hugo von Hofmaniuthal, one of Austria's leading authors, twn <lays alter his son Franz had committed suicide, ra a great shock, althoujrh he had l>een suffering from heait tioable for khm time. Hi.lDuuiiisihal was what one may rail an early301 words
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Article26 1929-09-02 15 Miss Richards is coming out from Home to take up duties at the Pudu English school and Misß Wilkinson has been t-iiKUKctl for St. Andrew's Hospital.26 words
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Article1813 1929-09-02 15 The Exodus to the Hague. Foreign Secretary's Busy Time. Critical Days For Miss Bondfield. Moscow Rebuked The Licensing Problem. Ceylon's Future. Indian Air Mail Service. (By Our Pailiamentary Correspondent) London, Aug. 6. IJIOR many of the Labour Ministers holidays this year are a technicality.1,813 words
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Article611 1929-09-02 15 "Articles de Paris." FRENCH CURATORS MfciS A CHANCE. If thp estimates, made by the Kriti •<» Must-urn of the date ol" the four hrona*» which it has Just acquired are tomvt, It is more than 2,r,0t) yiars iigo that Frvnch artisans hagM making ornaimnti, of the611 words
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Article291 1929-09-02 15 Dramatic Rescue at A Station. Disguised as a toy, a minor nurrii.-d pirl, v.ho had been kulnam-eii by thn.e villagers, was btiny reipoi'td from lici' village by her captors when she was dramatically rescued by hir father* The story of her adventure was related be fort* Mr. Justice291 words
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Article71 1929-09-02 15 A Kind's Bench l)ivi:.i.in court ripcirier] in favour of the General Mrdical Council in the eaae in which Kiniienunt-i-olonfl John William Kynastoti, of hanghum Houso, R;-i?ent Street, ask«<l th:it the court should order the eoaaefl to delete from its records the penal RUUt <>5 hie name from71 words
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Advertisement167 1929-09-02 16 uncle usedcar says If you and I had £5000 a year I wouldn't be out here selling ''^N /^il Second- Hand Cars and you wouldn't be listening— Howl^L ever we haven't yet. So if it is a question of a limit on your immediately available cash, remember my Firm will167 words
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Advertisement216 1929-09-02 16 The new Ford 30 cwt. Truck Chassis Whatever your needs may be, there is of the highest quality. is a body type suited to your pur pose, which may be fitted to the Massive rear cantilever springs. Truck Chassis, heavy artillery wheels, low centre of K ravity, a4O horsepower balanced216 words
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Article1059 1929-09-02 17 Prospects of Thrilling Sport. Given favourable weather conditions next Sunday, there will be thrills nt the Gap for competitors and spectators i alike. The annual motor cycle and carj hill climb organized by the Motor Cycle Platoon of the Singapore Volunteer Corps will take place,1,059 words
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Article56 1929-09-02 17 The present programme at the Alha-nbra, which has Quality Street," with Marion Davies, as the chief feature, will continue until Wednesday. Two good comedies will be shown at the Pavilion from to-night, in Phyllis of t the Follies,' with Alice Day and Mat Moore, and Honeymoon Flats, with56 words
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Article718 1929-09-02 17 Interesting Racing At Alor Star. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penangr, Sept. 2. The Kedah Gymkhana Club held iU cnnual gymkhana meeting yesterday a1 the Alnr Star racecourse. From a socia: pom» of view the meeting proved a great success. The fields were somewhat or the small side,718 words
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Article89 1929-09-02 17 Story of £8,750 Agreement To Buy a House. Miss Betty Balfour, the film star, of Alexandra Court, Queens Gate, Westminster, was sued in the Chancery Division by Mr. Ernest Edward Wilson, of Oakland*. West Heath Road, Hampstead, for specific performance of an alleged agreement to purchase his89 words
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Article60 1929-09-02 17 Police Capture at Boat Quay. While making inquiries into an affray between Chinese at Boat Qi-ay on Saturday, Inspector Byrde discovered a pistol »nd six rounds of ammunition in a house, rwo men, who were arrested in the room at the time, were produced before Mr. I.60 words
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Article213 1929-09-02 17 Several Ne^v Books Published. London, Aug. 16. India figures prominently in the publishers' lists this week. j Army Health in India," by Lieut- Colonel Mackenzie, ex-Director of Hygiene and Pathology at the Army headquarters in India, has aroused interest by mention of the cold storage of213 words
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Article183 1929-09-02 17 European Convicted for His Own Good. In the Kuala Lumpur Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. H. Nash, says Saturday's Malay Mail, a European nam d W. Mackenzie was charged with being t.runk and incapable in Ampang Street on the previous night, and with being a183 words
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Article335 1929-09-02 17 Chinese Pest Smartly Captured. When she returned from market she found her new gramophone in its usual place but after attending: to her children in a back room she went out to find it gone. Bl» communicated with the Orchard Road police and the prompt .and careful investigation335 words
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Article145 1929-09-02 17 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended Aug. 24 gives the total number of deaths as male 132. and female 85. This represents a death rate of 23.63 per mille, per annum, compared with 26.45 in the preceding week and 25.61 in the corresponding week of145 words
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Article44 1929-09-02 17 The Permk River Hydro-Elpctiir Power Co., Ltd., invited a party of local miner* and engineers to visit the company's power station which is being built at Chenderoh on the banks of the Perak River some miles from Kuala Kangsar. The party left Ipoh yesterday^44 words
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Article207 1929-09-02 17 European Passenger Jumps Overboard. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 2. When the N.Y.K. steamer Hakozaki Maru was three miles to the west of Keppel Harbour, Singapore, on her way to Penang on Friday afternoon Captain Herbert Edmund Woodstack, late of the Mercantile Marine, an Englishman, 34207 words
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Article215 1929-09-02 17 Scientist Says It Will Be Possible. Professor F. A. E. Crew, of Edinburgh University, speaking at the Social Hygiene School at Cambridge, said It has been abundantly demonstrated that life can r.nd does, continue without ceasing. I It is possible to take a fat worm and by215 words
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Article85 1929-09-02 17 A Moth seaplane ami its owner are at Port Swettenham just now and passenger flights can be made by those interested. Mr. Phillips, the pilot, recently arrived by air from Sumatra and is staying with Mr. E. N. W. Oliver at Pendamaran. Sir James Martin has been appointed Chairman of85 words
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Advertisement239 1929-09-02 17 MAGNIFIED VIEW OF CYMA MOVEMENT jCp X you were to read the pages of WATCHMAKING ■ffl HISTORY or if you were to have a long talk with y;/ some expert who had devoted his life to the study ,^-nSj °f watches, you would learn some '/f'^aA interesting and astounding facts.239 words
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Advertisement537 1929-09-02 19 I Assets ©ver $9,500,000 S.C. Assurance Itt force over $35,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) I HEAD OFFICE t Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 17, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company baa £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the537 words
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Advertisement585 1929-09-02 19 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Paid Up Capital in 600,000 iharei of £6 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* 13,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 33, Binhopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches Amritsar Hong Kong Rangoon Alor Star Harbin Peshawar Bangkok Iloilo Seremban Batavia Ipoh Semarang585 words
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Advertisement718 1929-09-02 19 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1863 at Amsterdam Authorised Capital Clds. 60,000,000 (aboot £5,000,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 55,000,000 (about Reserve Glds. 26,184,043 (about £2,180,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BATAVIA. HEAD OFFICE FOR ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES DUTCH EAST INDIES Amponas,718 words
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Advertisement297 1929-09-02 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England). Fire, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £60,000,000 VRTHUR C. POTTS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE. !nd floor, Hong Kong Bank Chra., Singapore. New Insurance effected in 1928 £17,943,000. An increased Scale of Dividends has been297 words
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