The Straits Times, 17 September 1929
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Title Section25 1929-09-17 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.! 17/E LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, 1929 PRICE 10 CENTS25 words
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Advertisement150 1929-09-17 1 TROPICAL SUITING "FLORODOR" (8.D.A.) WING LOONG, HIGH ST., SINGAPORE. /\£NSOL, PASTILLES FOR THE COMPLETE DISINFECTION OF THE MOUTH and THROAT MONSOL Pastilles present a new era in mouth cleanliness and are in use in Hospitals, Clinics and consulting rooms throughout the United Kingdom. Powerfully germicidal, but non-irritant and harmless to150 words
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Advertisement72 1929-09-17 1 Robinson's SALE FINISHES On Wednesday, September 18 ONE MORE DAY ONLY W^ M t -^i i warn "PINEAPPLE" (MlmSmm^ HAM ANY WEIGHT CUT SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE PRODUCT OF jg|g^ R. GAY CO, LTD. IMPENETRABLK paint is the most durable paint made. IMPENETRABLE is fadeless72 words
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Advertisement7 1929-09-17 1 FLORODOH (RD.A.) WING LOONG TROPIC A IWEAR.7 words
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Advertisement557 1929-09-17 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO FENDTOTLAR AND ORIENTAL BJi. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS HA«BTr| OOVBRNMENT^LON^N AND FAR EAST OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPANt Tonnag* xict t nPP 7.000 Sept. 18 EF us f.;ts KASHGAR 00° Oet 19557 words
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Advertisement561 1929-09-17 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON Nsples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnag* Dm Sail f KITANO MARU 8,000 Sept 86 87 HARUNA MARU 10,600 Oct. M 11 t KAMO MARU 8,000 Oct 24 86 KATORI MARU 10,000 Not. 7 t ATSUTA MARU 8,000 Not. 21 22 KASHIMA561 words
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Advertisement524 1929-09-17 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in AustralU) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIV AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by ths wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,878 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,612 tens). t The sj. MARELLA is one of the largest j and finest steamers trading to524 words
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Advertisement662 1929-09-17 2 K. P. E (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 8640, with sub-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marin* Dents and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapor* and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries662 words
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Advertisement574 1929-09-17 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICES TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMENGENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—BOSTON. NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM574 words
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Advertisement555 1929-09-17 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Si am) I ft l] BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE For Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpen and Bangkok. ArriTal Departure MALINI In port Sept. 18 VALAYA Sept. 22 Sept. 25 SUDDHADIB Sept. 29 Oct. 2 The555 words
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Advertisement567 1929-09-17 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) If > "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT BERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan. f Dua Spore a.s. CITY OF NEWCASTLE Sapt. 1U s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI Oct. 17 s.s. CITY567 words
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Advertisement491 1929-09-17 3 DOtUUI STEAMMaKIP UNB iJnd AMERICAN MAIL. LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE Prom SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAD, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang •lIS. GAaWULD In port S?pt. 13 Sept. 21 •KK3. POLK Sept. 30 Oct. 3 Oct. S491 words
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Advertisement495 1929-09-17 3 DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and N.V. Rotterdamtjche Llojd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Genoa Amsterdam r Southampton Marseilles Rotterdam i.». Prinscs Juliana 8,100 S.M.N. Sept. 20 i.s. Tambora 6,600 R.L. Sept. 27 m.v. P. C. Hooft 11,61,0 S.M.N. Oct. 4 n.v. Indiapocra 12.000 R.L. Oct. II (.s.495 words
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Advertisement632 1929-09-17 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 San Francisco and Portland Sails about S.S. PENNSYLVANIA from Manila Sept. 17 S.S. PENNSYLVANIA from H. Konir632 words
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Advertisement237 1929-09-17 3 CULL J"B FLAG "X" J rift r^a»w s Mr affU^aaasßtaßß ■^■■a^B MARINE ENGINEERS 1^ EN T R A I I ItNQINE WOBWS L'?l Issal I Tel. No. 2717 W.— lB o\S^ NCE nQ If the problem concerns commercia. radio— either teie- phony or combined telephony and telegraphy— we shall be237 words
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Advertisement803 1929-09-17 4 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY The following Plant is now available for sale 2 (No. i Air Locks and Diaphragms, 6 ft. dia. Complete with fittings. 1 Set of 4 (No.) "Stag" Ball Mills, by Edgar Allen Co. (These Mills will reduce granite to <iand at the rate of 1 cubic yard per803 words
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Advertisement816 1929-09-17 4 Established 1897. POH KONG CHYE Eleetro>PUters and Gilders, Gold and Silver-Smiths. No. 62, SOUTH BRIDGE HI)., SINGAPORE Phone 7772. Exteiuion THE SINGAPORE ELECTRO PLATING WORKS, No. 23-1, Coir man Street. Phone 41t7. Wo Specialise in (1) The Electro depositing of Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper and Brass on to any Metal816 words
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Advertisement717 1929-09-17 4 RELIABLE SECONDHAND CAR BARGAINS HUMBER lU.K. «Mcd about 7 month* tooting liew <S4,J#V, to clear $2,800. FIAT 520 mod*! ran 4 monthe with 2 aparc wheele and lyre* for quick Rale. $1,850. NEW KURD ROADSTER unrtrr 1,000 miles touet aril, 11,250. CITROEN SEDAN 12 montha old firat class condition, quiet,717 words
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Advertisement651 1929-09-17 4 HJrUU MAKE ROBUST CHILDREN OF WHOM PARENTS CAN BE PROUD. The chief cause of tardy development la infants and little children is malnutrition, due to defective action of the stomach and bowels. Baby's Own Tablets arc specially devised to correct infantile indigestion, to ensure intestinal regularity, to assist teething, to651 words
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Advertisement230 1929-09-17 4 NATIONAL GASH REGISTERS ONE OF 600 MODELS THE MERCHANTS Organizer and Protector against loss through leaks in Profits. There Is a National Cash Register System built to meet every Merchant's need at a price to fit his purse Let us demonstrate how the right kind of National Cash Register System230 words
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Article2052 1929-09-17 5 Sir Austen Goes to the City: Politicians as Directors. BARRIES OLD LANDLADY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I London, Aug. 22. After a silence of three weeks the King's doctors have issued another bulletin concerning His Majesty's con- dition. the most pleasant feature being the .-tatement that he2,052 words
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Article110 1929-09-17 5 Terrible Injuries in A Collision. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 16. A motor car when attempting to over- take a lorry on Silibin Road ran into a motor cyclist who was thrown heavily into a drain and injured. He was taken to hospital where it was110 words
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Article368 1929-09-17 5 A Tragi-Comedy of a State Pawnshop. A tragi-comedy of low life in Budapest is reported by the Pesti-Hirlap." The protagonists tie a tram-conductor named Andor Szanto, his wife, a meddlesome neighbour, and an employee in one of the state pawnshops. Some time ago Szanto, wishing to368 words
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Article312 1929-09-17 5 ,The Sultan of Johore's Departure. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 22, 1929. Looking in at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Park Lane, to-day, I had the pleasure of meeting H.H. The Sultan of lohore, seated in the lounge chatting with his private secretary. I was glad to312 words
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Article169 1929-09-17 5 Senior Personal Attendant Of King Edward. Mr. Frank Miedinger, aged 70, a native of Austria, and for 33 years senior personal attendant of King Edward, has died in Whipps Cross Hospital. He had been found in his house at Leyton with wounds in his throat and on169 words
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Article798 1929-09-17 5 MALACCA NOTES. Planters' Practical Joke! (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 16. The Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr. John Scott, paid an official visit to Malacca on the 14th inst. He left Singapore by car at about 3 p.m. on Fridny afternoon and stayed the nijfht798 words
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Article152 1929-09-17 5 New Long Service Medal Regulations. The London Gazette states that the King has issued a warrant amending the regulations governing the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. The medal will be of bronze with the King's effigy on the obverse, and on the rim the name of the person152 words
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Advertisement40 1929-09-17 5 STANDARD 16 18 FEET OUTBOARD-MOTOR RUNABOUTS r j f ■*__>* r Tr --■■--^--------------------------■--■-iv SEAWORTHY AND SPEEDY. STRONGLY CONSTRUCTED. SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPES "C" M D" CLASS MOTORS PROMPT DELIVERIES. Price Hull only From $373 THORNYCROFT (SINGAPORE), UNITED 81, ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE.40 words
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Advertisement91 1929-09-17 5 THREE NEW His Master's Voice GRAMOPHONES TABLE GRAND Model 104 Oak 75.00 TABLE GRAND Model 130 Oak $105.00 UPRIGHT GRAND Model 145 Oak $150.00 New patented Tone-Chamber. No. 5-A Sound-box. Stylish cabinet work. Low priced yet similar in PRINCIPLE to the more expensive instruments. THESE NEW MODELS WIN ENTHUSIASTIC PRAISE.91 words
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Advertisement30 1929-09-17 5 I An engagement is announced between Mr. F. P. Godfrey, of the F.M.S. and Miss R. I. Potter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. i. A..P<5ttet. jJJChfl^Croft. ttucfeea. M" n mouthihire.30 words
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Advertisement332 1929-09-17 6 From start wracouTirs -ftL N to finish iAW -(Ac fOOaeeo tnai Lounts^ ARRIVING SHORTLY A NEW FRIGIDAIRE ft it A t>mtt \\i\oA MFwu^y! i)^?? :^rv!z^.'.". t '"-"■> SB And a cabinet which adds beauty to »Xs.*,.^ J I^^^^S I any home all machinery com- C~~3 xs3aß pletely enclosed built of332 words
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Advertisement297 1929-09-17 6 Jmmji Now and for all Time JJsel/^ Few people realise the part which "4711" \<|jfe|W~'v Eau de Cologne plays in every condition of w > sJP \f MK/JsSm&Jtj^-' our da v ''f e I<s use in the niorninK toilet A^ K^J^ E=^ r^f~HM\yr- leaves one with tha' refreshing sense of297 words
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Advertisement469 1929-09-17 7 PAVILION Phone 6903. From Monday, September 10 to Sunday, September 22, at 9.15 p.m. sharp. THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE ROD LA ROCQUE in Hold 'Em Yale In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. LEO MALONEY in THE LONG LOOP ON THE PECOS Btltl hawked and not paid for will be469 words
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Advertisement276 1929-09-17 7 Victoria Theatre TO-MGHT at 930 THE LAWSON-SYDNEY ENGLISH COMEDY CO. IN A BRILLIANT REPERTOIRE OF PLAYS TO-NIGHT MEET THE WIFE WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 18. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. INTERFERENCE THE FOURTH WALL From the St. James 1 Theatre. Great Mystery Play by A. A. Milnr. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. TWIN276 words
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Advertisement59 1929-09-17 7 TREMENDOUS RECEPTION OF CRAZY MAZIE with LILIAN HARVEY AT THE TIVOU HALL TONIGHT Supported by the DRAMA SUPREME.' Sterling Productions. Inc. presents Howes jg*£ Mary Curr KjX Josephine Dunn r^ 4 V^^ f\ ■flaaaVaWlim^-' "^bbbbl IMILLION J° r LOVE Directed by Robert Hill An innocent man— cuscd of murder— a59 words
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Advertisement249 1929-09-17 7 S. V. C. Hill Climb September 8, 1929 Ist, P. Bird DRIVING A FIAT 509 USING M WAKEFIELD C. C. WAKEFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) 90, ROBINSON RD., SINGAPORE. 7. UNION STREET. PWAMG. An Enjoyable Feature Comedy and an Ahsorl)i::^ Mystery Picture. IN THE PROGRAMME FOR SIX NIGHTS From249 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Obituary21 1929-09-17 8 LEGGE— In the British Hospital, Marseilles on August 11, 1929, H. P. Legge Gardner, I af Banang Estate, Batu Pahat.21 words
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Article213 1929-09-17 8 The following no' els were added to Raffles Library during Urn tast fortnight: Ayres (Ruby M.J. Lovers. Barcynska (Countess): He Msrr.ed His Parlourmaid. Keeping (Francis): The Five Flamboys. 3el! (J. J.): Meet Mr. Craw.— Berkeley (Anthony): The Poisoned Chocolates Case. Hooth (Edwnrd): Kith and Kin. Brandon (John O.):213 words
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Article170 1929-09-17 8 Programme of drills up to and for we trending Sept. 22 Wednesday. Sept. IS, 5.15 pm.. Drill Hall, "A" (?J.G.) Co., M.G. Training 5.15 p.m., Tort Canning Guard Room, Bde. Signal Sec1 i^n (Indian), Section Parade 5.15 p.m., brill Hall, Band, S.V.C., L. A. Training. Thursday, Scut. 19,170 words
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Article76 1929-09-17 8 Orders fur week ending Sunday, Sept. 22 Tuesday. Sept. 17, Signalling Clasf., Headquarters, 5.16 pjn. Executive Committee Meeting, 5.15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, Hall Football Shield, First Kound 3rd Troop vs. 11th Troop, St. Jc-cph'a Ground 10th Troop vs. Bth Troup. Old 1 >m Hull Ground 7th76 words
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Article41 1929-09-17 8 Record? for the seven days ending midnight Saturday, September 14 Penang Hill (2.100 ft.), av. temp. 69.77 F., \anoration .19 inches, rainfall 3.72 inches. Taip'njt Hill (3,500 ft.), av temp. 70.22 F., evaporation 0.135 inches, rainfall &.05 inchv.-.41 words
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Article53 1929-09-17 8 The band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme, weather permitting, at Katong Park to-day commencing at D.15 p.m. March, Middy (Alford) overture, Merry Wives of Windsor (Nicolai) selection, Sanderson Songs, serenade, S ziliettee, (Blon) march, Thp Knintain (J romps (Eilenberg) Patrol, W<c Macgregor (Amers) Police March <Jod53 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article228 1929-09-17 8 SHIPPING NOTES. Bulletin of the L. of N Eastern Bureau. For the week ended September 7, 192' J. the Leagu? of Nations' Eastern Bureau reports as follows Alexar.diia: Two plague cases and cne death. Aden Two smallpox cases. Bauein One placue case and one death. Bombay228 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS
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Article133 1929-09-17 8 Singapore, Sept. 17. F.uhber. —Local 34' i cents per lb. Marl:*l Quiet. Rubber—Quiet. Mrw S'.udais US-SJM lU!«ta Pn.dr.s IjOM-U. l-Iu ucnuts 82--.--i. 1 Casts, Mer.tr'. .C-04 cents Ayer Pan^ 1 I I.PS-J.CS, Ta-,iih< 2.25-2.30. llutci* Katils U<J'6s cer.ti", Tambalaks P7' s -3;'j cents, Hrogaa I LS7H-LSSH-I133 words
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Article166 1929-09-17 8 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, Sept. IT. London. Rubber 10 3-16 d., unchanged. Noon price 34Mj centi. I London.— Tin £209 155., up 16s. I Mining. Dull. Sungei Ways 3.55-3.60, Kurhais 1.53-1.56, KinUt Dredge 1.75-1.79, Klang Rivers 2.60-C.70 xd.. Hong Katts 75-79 cents, Malaya Consols. 534-65 cents, Penawatl IM-IM, I'etnlinm166 words
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Article64 1929-09-17 8 Henderson, Helm and Compuny, Inc.. Mew York, send us the following cable dated Sept. 15, their quotations being in i poid cioller cents cl. sing bid prices Rubber Exchanges sales to-day 253 I tons. September 19.90, October 20.40, November 20.80, December 21.10, January 21.30, February 21.50, March 21.70,64 words
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Article181 1929-09-17 8 The following passengers arrived yesterday! from Java by the Op Ten Noort From Sourabuya. Mr. Ku Hal Hing, Mr. H. K. C. V. Zappe len Ober, Mr. Ebrahim Merican, Miss J. Mari Cella. From Simarant Mr. Lim Yean Chuan. from Tanjong Priok.- -Mr. Wata Nobe, Mr. Warrilen, Mr. E.181 words
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Article32 1929-09-17 8 From China and Japan, by Mores, due at Singapore noon to-morrow. From China, by Kumsang, due at Singapore to-morrow afternoon. rom Holland, by Indrapoera, due at S:ngupore on Thursday morning.32 words
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Article281 1929-09-17 8 EXCHANGE. PRODUCE. Singapore, Sept. IT. On London, Eank 4in 's 2 3 IS/14 Demand t% Private 3 m. credit 2/4 13/32 On New York, Demand 60 15/16 Private 90 d/» 67% On France, Bank T.T. 1431 On India, Bank T.T. 164 On Honif Koiir, Hank T.T. 14 1 < p.c.281 words
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55 1929-09-17 8 Tone of Market l'Undy. Latest Cable :—LoiHon Spot Sheet 10 3 1 Oil. per lh. New York Spot Sh"ot C. cents Mi per Ib. B.S.S. equ.-.! to Standard Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. <m Trader < ptvinbcr Octoki r Ocl.-Dec. Jaii.-Mniih M MVi 36 3« lii55 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article485 1929-09-17 8 VaL Pad. Buyers S.lleri £1 £1 Asam Kumlianic W r. -S Ayi-r Hilain Tin II 14 I £1 £i Bangrin Tin K/4 M 1 1 Butane Padang <i.:!!i 0.40 1 1 liatu Caves 1.1. i ;.U 1 1 Bulcit Arung IM I.CO £1 £1 Burmah Malay 41/- 42/£1 £1485 words
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Article220 1929-09-17 8 V«J. Pd. Buyer* Stll. rt 2 2 Alex. Brick Trefi Ml 2.20 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. Ml 2.»0 i'l ft brit. Am. Tobacco C.5.0 6.7.0 1 1 Central Engine O.CO 1 1 Cycle and Carriage i J 20s. 10s. DulT Devrlxpiuent l/i it ti fi/Bd. Dunlop Kubber 18/3220 words
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Article114 1929-09-17 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 rod. I9:il-:;j 101 IGJ ci. Sintraporo Municipal C> p.c. of 1901 rod. 1920 $1,875,000 par. t% pr>.m. Singapore Municipal i p.c. of 1907 red. 1047 $1,01)0,000 tfii par. Singapore Municipal p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $I,OUU,M)O 95 par. Singapore114 words
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Article401 1929-09-17 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. To-day'r J"' cei tnt r i.yail Co. Lv;itt Allenl.y (»1) Alor Cajuli O A. Hi tin ($1) A. Kuniiif i.l) Am. Malay ($2) A. Molek (Hi A. Pamus (»lj Balgowaie (*1) Dassett (11) Brogus ($1) Brunei ($6) B. J-iutcnf (>1)401 words
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Article297 1929-09-17 8 Turaday, Septrmhrr 17 H. W. 10.25 a.m., K.I, lir.fi p.m.. R.H. Sun rUaa i>.:^ aja n .1, v pjn. innapdre A Singapore Automobile rinh. anriiial rutg., S.C.C., &.15 p.m. The Lawaon-Sydnry Rngllah Caeaaata C, "Meet Tin- Wife," V,.. Iheatre, u.HU p.m. Cnbariit at liaHlcs Hotel, HI297 words
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Article228 1929-09-17 8 Till .i',::y, Sci»t(.i:,'jer 17. Ships alongside the Wharves or eipertrd tv arrive. KKl'r-i.l. HAKBOUR. Main Wharf Tog Varaaa, Lea, I.arfy W. l!l. Aenea I, 1 Mouii ilone. Oil Wharf Nil Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IM DRY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar. Albn-t Dock X Victoria Dawk Marudu. Ktpprl Harbour.228 words
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Article216 1929-09-17 8 To-day. Ifoihow, Swatow aad Aaioy ;KJnr V':uin ;> „.m.. m liiiKmi .Si Api Api (Rameralda) I |).m. North an< N.-Wesl Samatra (Manfor) .3 p.m. Selut randjang, Sink aad I'akau Baroe (Nan 3 p.;n. nciih'kalis. Lakoean !!il!k and Tandj<:: k llaKi rSingkt-p) n p.m. 1 1 ant' rren^gaau216 words
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Article39 1929-09-17 8 By Khybcr Kktna Tjerimai C. Huygtnj Malta Chcnonrcuux i fil \rrn. 8'pore London Auc 0 Kept. 2 Aug. l- r > Sept. 9 Auit. IN S.?ut. Aur. Sept. IS Aup:. B Sept. 14 Aim- 28 Skj.i. lii39 words
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Advertisement957 1929-09-17 8 JJVTEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Claaaifled Advu, ace page 30. .V VMS. TOR SALK. ETC. '10 LKT FLAT, in rood locality with biod' t .-.nutation. P. O. Box 71. TO LKT PURNUHSO rLAT, central position, mo.li'rn Jiutal'.cn, etc. 487, S. Times. TO LIT No. 37, Haiker Road. Electricity, sad water. Apply ;.'j,957 words
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Advertisement183 1929-09-17 8 PRIN6.— At the Maternity HospiUl, Singapore, on Sept. 15, lit-'J, to Mr. end Mrs. T. W. Prins, the cift of a son. WINSLEY.— On September 14, 1920, to Mi. and Mrs. t. M. Wiuslry, a con. YEN F. G. and Mrs. SWINDELL p.p.c. S. Andrew's Cathedral. NOTICE roe undersigned Bead183 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous70 1929-09-17 8 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. vBj courtesy of Government Health Office.) Fur the 24 Hoars ending at Miduight ua September IS. Pee. Max. s-htile temperature hO.5 1". Mill, temperature 7.1 K. Mean shade temperature 70.0 V. Max. sun radiation i>7 K. Mm. grass racliat en C9.B K. Mean wet bulb70 words
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Miscellaneous123 1929-09-17 8 M>H»»»»tHM>»H»M>>M>»»M»>> DAILY WEATHER REPORT. Thn following is the daily weather report of the Meteorological Branch, Sur vey Dept., Malaya Y'-Aterday. S a.m. To-day. Temperature. Rainfall. Bright. Mean c Max. Mm. Sunshine. Humidity. Wind. Weather. Stations. V. V. Ins. No. of hours. Co Direction. Force SI.P.H. Kvala Lumpur Wl 72 .17123 words
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Article649 1929-09-17 9 Rubber Consumption Growing. RENONG TIN'S FINAL DIVIDEND. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday, 11 a.m. To-day's local prices Rubber. .14', cts. Tin 200 tons at $106/8. Yesterday's prices Rubber, London 10 lfid. Unchanged Nfw York 20 cts. up cent. Tone of market, steady. Tin, London £205 12s.649 words
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Article222 1929-09-17 9 Control of United Cigar Stores. It is announced that the control ef the United Cigar St. .res Co. and its affiliated companies, comprising the largest cigar store (.ystrni in the l.'nitrd States, with assets totalling more than $200,000,000 (£40,000,000) has passed to a syndicate headed by Mr.222 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article316 1929-09-17 9 Important Engineering Contracts. Announcement* relating to important engineering contracts were made by several British firms in mail week. The Albion Motor Car Company, Limited, of ScoUtoun, Glasgow, has received from the War Office a repeat order for 24 Albion four-ton saxwheeled vehicles. These are specially designed for use316 words
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Article292 1929-09-17 9 Government and Overseas Trade. The Chocolate and Confectionery Exhibition at Olympia was opened by Mr. G. K. Gillett, M.P., Minister for the Department of Overseas Trade. In a speech at the opening luncheon, Mr. Gillett said it had been especially interesting to watch the new methods some of292 words
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Article257 1929-09-17 9 Progress During the Past Year. The British Overseas Stores reports a profit of ±'45, 360 for the year ended June Jo, 1929. The company, originally formed in January, 1921, to acquire the business <if Fletcher and Cn. and Cartwrights' South African general stores, expanded its interests in 1927,257 words
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Article139 1929-09-17 9 Serious Blow to Ulster Trade. Mr. A. L. Ireland, chairman of the Linen Merchants' Association, at Belfast, has slated that he regarded the proposed increase in American tariffs on linen as a serious blow to the Ulster linen trade. The duty, he said, was chiefly on the139 words
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Article588 1929-09-17 9 Ousting Coltee in North Africa. The diplomatic deadlock confronting China and Soviet Russia, says the Chinese Economic Bulletin makes its influence felt in the ranks of exporters of China tea to Russia on account of the tatter's withdrawal of promised purchases from the former. However, it588 words
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Article446 1929-09-17 9 Official List of Approximate Prices. The following are the prices, cents per catty where not otherwise stated prevailing at the Singapore markets on Sept. 14, as furnished by the Food and Market Inspector Meat. Beef steak (round) 52 .per catty, beef stew or curry 36, pork, lean 65,446 words
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Article74 1929-09-17 9 Messrs. Outline and Co., Ltd., Penang, I agents for. the Kenong Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., have received a cable from the secretaries in I London stating that the board has decided to recommend a final dividend of 10 per cent. (actual) payable on Oct. 14, in respect74 words
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Article491 1929-09-17 9 Police Raid Ends Its Activities. Paris, Aug. 15. I Four years ago the French Communist party, acting through its organ, Hamanit*7' i opened an account on the savings bank j principle and ostensibly for the benefit of its partisans. No interest was offered and l the money491 words
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Article706 1929-09-17 9 Messrs. Lean and Co.'s Weekly Report. In their report dated Penan*, Sept. 13, Messrs. Lean and Co. state Tin has seesawed in price during the week and closing at spot £204 ss. and three rnonUu £208 ss. shows a loss on balance of £1 163. for both706 words
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Article227 1929-09-17 9 Hopeful Results At Aitape. Canberra, Aug. 21. Doctor Richardson, geologist of the AngloPersian Oil Company, reporting on his investigation conducted on behalf of the Commonwealth Government, states Folded rocks of the Miocene Age, in the Aitape district of New Guinea, with proved oil indications present the227 words
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Article273 1929-09-17 9 Sparing the Spectacle Of Damaged Wings. Whether we shall ever arrive at a stage of development when rubber coach work will be a practical possibility still remains to be seen, but there can be little doubt that we are fast approaching the time when the rubber mudguard will273 words
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Article235 1929-09-17 9 Progress in Negotiations For Kenya Service. At the August meeting of the executive council of the Joint East African Board the chairman Teported that he had met the general manager of the Eastern Telegraph Company, with Mr. H. T. Martin, on July 23, and he read to the235 words
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Article117 1929-09-17 9 Decrease from Great Britain. A preliminary statement of Australian trade for the year ended June 30 last, shows that imports from the United Kingdom totalled approximately £66,000,000, the lowest for the past nine years, and equivalent to 39 per cent, of the total imports. Imports from the United117 words
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Article81 1929-09-17 9 Enormous Business In America. Residents in the United States are now insured for £20,000,000,000, polices being distributed among 65,000,000 holders. The United States has doable the amount of life insurance of all the other countries combined. It took 76 years, it is stated, for American life Insurance companies81 words
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Article31 1929-09-17 9 table received by Lewis and Peat (Singastates that rubber stocks show an increase of 1,690 tons during the past week, the total now on hand being 16,559 tons31 words
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Article1056 1929-09-17 9 World Consumption This Year. ALL-IN COST PROBLEM DIVIDEND RATES. (By A. W. Stil!.) London, Aug. 22. Landings of rubber in London during tho week ending Aug. 17 amounted io 3,638 tons. During the same period tho landings at Liverpool were 1,680 tons, making the total for the1,056 words
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1062 1929-09-17 10 Thf.u.rh the conversations" of Hh Bi'Ush Prim WaMei ard the Unitrd ■•!..>.• have, aopaivntly, Ron1 l«.i v.ny luwaiwj establishing afrreemCßt between th; two Powers on tht thorny qatGticn of nav?.l (ilsarmar.iei.t, it ky no rneau folknra that the way is clear1,062 words
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Article1507 1929-09-17 10 Fascimo's Achievements In Ten Years. Count Volpi, late Italian Minister of Finance, is well qualified to answer Signor Francisco Nitti's criticisms of Signor Mussolini, published in this column yesterday, since he has been prominently associated with Signor Mussolini's policy of economic restoration. In this article Count1,507 words
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Article375 1929-09-17 10 Mr. G. Parry Davics, the Agricultural Specialist, has now left the Government Service, but he is at present remaining in Malacca, says the Malacca Guardian. The death has taken place at the age of sixty-five of Sir James Wycliffe Hcad-lam-Moilcy, who, until his retirement last year, was375 words
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Article862 1929-09-17 10 THE SULTAN OF JOHORE, Johorc Bahru and the other towns of the State a-e holding festival to-day in honour of the 5<lth birthday of ITi: H'Khross the Sultan, who is now on his way br.ck from Europe and will have resumed control of affairs before the862 words
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Advertisement214 1929-09-17 10 1929-30 RUGGER SEASON RUGGER ROOTS SHIRTS, SHORTS, HOSE, RUGGER JJALLS, SCRUM CAPS, etc. Now in Stock. "ALL BLACK" RUGGER <^. BOOTS. >B^^ Bo:c calf uppers, conical studs. /«T^ i>rlcc 12 50 P er Pair. RUGGER SHIRTS. r'3ai ft it*r^. acli nm »">l>cr hoops, plain white feV^f^^ ani rav y b'u=214 words
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Advertisement87 1929-09-17 10 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 First National Production SHOW GIRL Featuring ALICE WHITE Another First National Production PRIVATE LIFE OF HELEN OF TROY Featiirini MARIA CORDA LEWIS STONE and RICARDO CORTEZ. Along with Latest Empire News. First Show at 7..10 p.m. A Western Drama FIGHTING REDHEAD Featuring87 words
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1772 1929-09-17 11 British Empire's Needs Stated. SLIGHT DIFFERENCE ON CRUISER STRENGTH OUTSTANDING. COME idea of the problems awaiting the coming Five Powers Naval Conference, which it is now expected will be held in London in January, is gliM in the cables below. The scope of the ConferenceReuter - 1,772 words
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Article58 1929-09-17 11 Murderer Caught In Street. Paris, Sept. 16. M. Bayle, the director of the Criminal Records Department, was shot dead while ascending the stairs to his office in the law courts. The murderer was caught in the street outside. He gave the name of Joseph Phi!ipponet and statedReuter - 58 words
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Article187 1929-09-17 11 Inquiry Commission's Terms of Reference. Rugby, Sept. IC. The Colonial Office announces that the terms of reference of the West Indian Sugar Commission, the appointment of which has already been announced, are as follows To inquire, firstly, into the causes of the present depression and the questionBritish Wireless - 187 words
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Article, Illustration21 1929-09-17 11 His Kighn?Ks Sir Ibrahim, G.C.M.G.. Rattan of Johoro. whose 58th birthday is lx-in.' celebrated throughout the State to-day.21 words
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Article46 1929-09-17 11 Many Civilians Killed In Bombardment. Shanghai, Sept. 16. It is reported from Mukden that 117 civilians were killed in the bombardment nt Suifenho on the Bth inst., and many more were wounded, but the casualties among troops were very small, "due to good protection." Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article56 1929-09-17 11 Hotly Contested Relief Measures in Germany. Berlin, Sept. 16. Ths Federal Council passed the hotly conto ted bills regarding unemployment relief. It is expected that the change will contribute substantially to the recovery of the Reich's finances, provided that the bills are passed at the special session of the56 words
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Article1175 1929-09-17 11 Jesselton Cause Celebre. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BORNEO PLANTER. A trial which created great interest throughout British North Borneo recently concluded at Jesselton, after a hearing lasting seven days. The accused was Mr. A. E. Tremenheere, a former member of the Legislative Council of British Borneo, the manager of1,175 words
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Article215 1929-09-17 11 Twenty Per Cent. Rise In Singapore Price. There was something approaching a panic among rice consumers in Singapore last week owing to reports of floods in one of the main rice-growing areas of Siam, and fears of a future shortage of supplies in Singapore. Local consumers proceeded215 words
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Article134 1929-09-17 11 Serious View Taken At Geneva. Geneva, Sept. 16. The situation regarding opium traffic is still serious, according to the Rapporteur af the fifth committee. He urges that all J the governments which had not ratified the 1925 Convention should do so as early as possible, otherwise the LeagueReuter - 134 words
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Article68 1929-09-17 11 No Mention of Reserves By Lord Cecil. Geneva, Sept. 17. It is generally felt that nothing tangible < will result from Lord Cecil's resolution in the matter of land disarmament. The object of it, appcrently, is to keep the i matter open by re-stating the British view. TheReuter - 68 words
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Article40 1929-09-17 11 Chinese Minister Leaving Forj London. Shanghai, Sept. 16. Mr Alfred Sze, the Chinese Minister to Gieat Britain, will leave for Marseille* to-morrow on the Kitano .Mara. He is due to arrive in London about Oct. 28. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article132 1929-09-17 11 1 Notes from France And Belgium. HUPEH MURDERS. Protection ot Catholic Missions. Peking, Sept. 18. It is now learned that all five officers of the steamer Bothnin, which was pirated off Haichow, were taken prisoner by the pirates. Peking, Sept. 10. The French Legation has made132 words
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Article64 1929-09-17 11 EXTRALITY." I Chinese May Declare Its Abolition. Nanking, Sent. VI It is authoritatively stated that the attempt to abolish cxtra-tcrritori.ili'v will be continued during the current year, and, i in the event of the various governments declining to concede to the raojMst, the National Government wili issue a unilateral declarationReuter - 64 words
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Article92 1929-09-17 11 Draft Convention to be Farther Considered. Geneva, Sept. 10. Notwithstanding the plea by Lord Ce<:il to avoid further delay, the third committee j decided to remit to the sub-commit.toe for I further consideration the first article of I the draft convention with regard to the I granting92 words
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Article101 1929-09-17 11 Protest by Abyssinian Delegate. Geneva, Sept. IG. Speaking as a direct descendant of Kinjj Solomon and tho representative of the sole Christian Power in Africa," the Abyssinian delegate to the League of Nations, Lidyandargue Massai, addressed the Mandates Commission and deplored chc failure of Christians in Palestine, to act101 words
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Article45 1929-09-17 11 Representative due in London On Sept. 24. London, Sept. 16. Correspondence between Great Britain and Russia which has been issued show 3 that tho Rusajan representative who will discuss the procedure for further negotiations will come to Lomion on the 24th inst. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article81 1929-09-17 11 Over $10,000 Now Subscribed For the College. The list of donations received for the Clifford Fund for l&fnc:; Collesc is as follows Already aekaawMged I/iin Hock Km (second <on, tribution) 100 Government Junior OAean' Association, K. Lltmpar, (second contribution) 109.5Q Dato Lea K'.inK l-aiii, J.J., M.S.c., Kuala81 words
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Article35 1929-09-17 11 The P. and O. steatrcr Kalyan with London mails despatched ofl Auu. 2S is duo at Penang at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Th? mails will probably be delivered in Singapore o:i Saturday morning.35 words
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Advertisement60 1929-09-17 11 TO-DAY'S FEATURES, j Page Italy's Debt to Mussolini, by Count Volpi 10 Lighter Side of Life in London, by J. JofTcrson Farjcon 15 London Letter 5 Rubber Position by A. W. Still 9 Sporting News 13 Curious Chinese Beliefs, by the Chinese Correspondent 12 Letters to the Editor 12 Around60 words
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Article1227 1929-09-17 12 Some Superstitions. PURDAH MUNICIPAL HOUSES. (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) Dr. Lim Boon Keng once said in a locturo delivered in Singapore that the culture of the Chinese here might be likened to the Laksa," a local dish of many inK.'cuients. Few would wish to dispute this statement,1,227 words
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Article136 1929-09-17 12 Departure from Italy Postponed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 16. The other day I telegraphed that Captain Savino of the Italian Navy mi expected in Penang at any moment on his solo flight to Australia and back. The airman was supposed to have left Italy on136 words
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Article363 1929-09-17 12 Thursday, Sept. 5. His Excellency and Lady Clifford attended the final of the Men's Doubles at the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club. Lady Clifford presented the prizes. Fridayi Sept. 6. Mr. Charles Wingfield, C.M.G., His Majesty's Minister at Bangkok, arrived to stay. Saturday, Sept. 7. The Hon. Mr. G.363 words
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Article44 1929-09-17 12 Threatened Hold-up of River Traffic. Berlin, Sept. 16. The continued drought has seriously affected agriculture throughout Germany, and threatens tc paralyse river traffic. Shipping is held up at various points owing to the low water, especially on the River Elbe. Trars-Ocean.44 words
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Article39 1929-09-17 12 The Commandant of the S.S.V.F. in Volunteer orders congratulates all competitors on their excellent performance at tho Command Rifle Meeting. Their keenness and skill at arms do much to enhance the good name of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force,39 words
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Article1498 1929-09-17 12 Prisoners in China. MR. AND MRS. KAO YING'S RECEPTION. The arrival of the N.Y.K. s.s. Shmyo Maru at Shanghai on Sept. 6 created rather more than the usual excitement when it became known to the large crowd awaiting the vessel that Mr. and Mrs. Kao Ying and1,498 words
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Article478 1929-09-17 12 Lawson Sidney Company's Good Performance. Easy Virtue," by Noel Coward, wju well received by a fairly Urge audience when it was presented by the LawsonSidney company at the Victoria Theatre last night. Noel Coward has always s«mething interesting to say, and it is mostly about a478 words
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Article17 1929-09-17 12 Owing to the farewell meeting for Archdeacon Swindell there will be no united prayer meeting this month.17 words
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Article28 1929-09-17 12 The reports of yesterday's meeting erf the Society for the Preventioa »f Cruelty to Animals and that of the Singapore Mercantile Co-operative Society appear nn P««e 17. *Li28 words
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Article111 1929-09-17 12 Remarkable Scenes In Calcutta. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Sept. 16. Remarkable scenes were witnessed at the funeral of Jatindranath Das, the Lahore hunger-striker, in Calcutta this morning. Thousands of people, chiefly students, accompanied the flower-bedeck-ed bier from Howrah town hall to Keoratala, where, in accordance with the111 words
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Article80 1929-09-17 12 Preliminary Survey Completed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. IC. The R.A.F. flying boat which passed through Penang on Sept. 5 on its way to Victoria Point, Merjrui and Calcutta is expected in Penang to-morrow morning on its return flight. It is expected to alight 'at Glugor for80 words
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Article239 1929-09-17 12 Woman's Call Saves Situation. After a lull in the activities of Chinese gunmen in Singapore there was an outbreak early last night in Chinatown when a Malay police constable had a miraculous escape owing to a revolver misfiring. According to information three or four Chinese believed to be239 words
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Article206 1929-09-17 12 Long List of Prisoners For Trial. Thtro arc only two murder charges *n, the calendar of the fifth assizes this yenr, which began this morning before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison). Six Chinese will appear on the imdictment of armed robbery, one on the charire of armed206 words
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Obituary37 1929-09-17 12 The death is announced of Mr. F. E. Weatherly, barrister, and a well-known song writer. He wrote Oxford Days or How Ross got his Degree," Muriel and other Poems," Piano and Gown, a Book of Recollections," etc.37 words
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Article115 1929-09-17 12 The appointment of Sir Walter Shaw to be Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry proceeding to Palestine is of much interest to Ceylon, where, as a Judge of the Supreme Court, he soon made his mark. He may not have been a great jurist, says the Times of Ceylon, bat115 words
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Letter204 1929-09-17 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your recent report on the progress achieved by the Singapore Chinese Girls' School was much appreciated, an 1 considerable interest was aroused union.; the Chinese community. To the supporters, the board of management, the tutorial staffs and others responsible204 words
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Letter683 1929-09-17 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —-The account of Lavender Street Estate in your issue of Friday lacks one important particular. No mention was made of the impossible nuisance created by a chimney in the vicinity. It may kc quite true that the wiausm of the683 words
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Article107 1929-09-17 12 Mr. Edgar Warwick arrived in Singapore yesterday to make arrangements for a short return season here of the Warwick Revue Company. Those who cr.joyed tho witty productions of this company of plnyers last M^.y will wolcjmo the opportunity of renewing acquaintance with them. The rotum season, which107 words
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Article1057 1929-09-17 13 Sporting Conditions. RACES FOR SOMERVILLE FREYBERG TROPHIES. At 10 a.m. on Su.ulay. the time appointed tor the atari ef the Bret race at the Royiil Singapore Yacht Club for the Somnvilic Bowl for A Class Yachts over the Club course, there was a fiat mlrn ami the1,057 words
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Article195 1929-09-17 13 Entries for Polo Club Event. The following entries have been received for the amateur race meeting, organised by the Singapore Polo Club in conjunction with the Singapore Turf Club, which is to be held at the racecourse on Friday and Saturday Horses, Class 4 (Two runs over s'j195 words
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Article322 1929-09-17 13 FAMOUS TIFFIN." Lord Ellesmere's Champion For the Stud. Tiffin has a.v.ays been a li^ht-hearted ftUy, iiii«i -o playful on her exercise gronndi List sU' has repeatedly thrown her attendant ami galloped riderless back to her stable, says the Sporting Life. In mail week she did this tuck too Often, ar.d322 words
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Article446 1929-09-17 13 I General Relapse to Kick-And-Rush Style. I followed Old Country football closely through your columns last season, and I noticed that your correspondents were practically unanimous in their criticism of certain angles of play, says a correspondent in the Athletic News. Backs. There seemed a tendency on i446 words
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Article125 1929-09-17 13 Visiting Teams Claim Four Wins. London, Sept. 16. The following were the results of matches played in the English Lague today Blackburn K. Huddersfield T. U-cd.s United West Ham ltd. 4 Newcastle Ltd. ;i Liverpool Kverton 0 HirmiiiKhum 2 0 1 1 First Division. Cardiff City HullReuter - 125 words
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Article240 1929-09-17 13 Practice Starts On Padang. Goalposts have been erected and rugger practice has begun on the padang. A number of players turned out yesterday 1 afternoon, and it is hoped that intending players will avail themselves of the facinI ies for getting fit before the first •practice match, which240 words
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Article219 1929-09-17 13 Malacca L.T.A. Tournament Concluding. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 14. With the rainy season approaching sporting activities are waning, tennis especially being affected. The loug drawn out Malacca Lawn Tennis Association open tournament is coming to close, and it is expected to stage the fin il of the219 words
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Article264 1929-09-17 13 Plum Warner's Tribute To "Razor" Smith. The following tribute to W. C. Smith, who has been appointed coach for Ceylon by the C.C.A., by P. F. Warner •r. the latest issue of "The Cricketer" will be read, with interest We understand that the services of W. C. Smith264 words
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Article459 1929-09-17 13 Fight for Bantam Title. Teddy Baldock, of Poplar, holder of the British bantam-weight championship and the Lord Lonsdale challenge belt, and probably the most popular boxer in Great Britain, has clinched at last the proposed match with Al Brown, the Panama negro, for the bantam-weight championship459 words
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Article113 1929-09-17 13 British Team Only One To Finish. London, Sept. 1. At Geneva, the International six-day Motor-cycle Trial was won by the British team, which was the only one to finish the jjruellinf? course, after what F. W. Neill, the leader of the British team, described as the hardest vide113 words
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Article120 1929-09-17 13 Y.M.C.A. Lose Opening Game To Cumberland Marines. The first hockey match of the season was played yesterday between the Y.M.C.A. and the Royal Marines of H.M.S. Cumberland at Anson Road, and an evenly contested game ended in a win for the Marines, who combined better than their opponents, by120 words
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Article91 1929-09-17 13 Tuesday. September 17 Marine Sports at Johore B»hru. Wednesday, September 18 Garrison Golf Club Ladies' Medal (Stroke Competition). Thursday, September 19 Garrison Golf Club: Ladies' Medal (Strok* Competition!. Boxing Navy vs. Army, New World. Friday, September 20 Singapore Amateur Races. Saturday. September 21 Singapore Amateur Races. Cricket Y.M.C.A.91 words
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Article272 1929-09-17 13 Indo-Ceylonese Give Improved Display. In spite of praiseworthy attempts on the part of the Indo-Ccylonese the Chinese were ctisy winners by 4—o4 0 when the teams met in the steend round of the S.A.F.A. cup competition at the Stadium yesterday. Play began rather scrappily and both sides missed272 words
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Article100 1929-09-17 13 London Girl Gives up After Six Hours. The first attempt of the season to swim the Channel ended in failure. Mia Connie Gilhead left Cape Grisnez a! 2.3 a.m. on Aug. 14. and gave up at B. JO a.m. Although she has tremendous power* of endurance and100 words
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Article309 1929-09-17 13 Singapore Successes In Hong Kong. Describing tho swimming events at the Chinese Athletic Associations' sports meeting, the Hong Kong Daily Press of Sept. 9 stated Wong Mau Yuen (Ng Mong Guan), tho star swimmer of the Singapore contingent won every race in which he started. On Friday309 words
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Article33 1929-09-17 13 Heads Qualifiers in Southern Competition. Archie Compston (71 and 70^ HI) headed the Southern Professionals Qualifying Competition for the £1,040 tournament. Notable failures were Ted Ray, Alec. Herd and Arthur Haven.33 words
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Advertisement88 1929-09-17 13 Raffles Hotel > TO-MGHT SPECIAL CABARET AND DANCE Arranged by Mrs. ALFORD In Aid of ST. ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL. DANCING till 1.30 a.m. Admission $2. For Reservations Phone 2920. Sea View Hotel All Rooms fitted with Modern Conveniences. TO-DAY TEA DANCE TO-MORROW SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE Admission to Non-Diners $1.88 words
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Advertisement121 1929-09-17 14 Built for Success by Walter P. Chrysler and Dodge Brothers The new Dodge Brothers Six is the triumphant result of a definite plan by Dodge Brothers and "Walter P. Chrysler: To build a roomy, commodious car of the newest style and design one that surpasses all comparable cars in performance,121 words
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Advertisement152 1929-09-17 14 LA Salle, with its smart, beautiful bodies., L x its incomparable performance and out- U standing dependability is everywhere the \V choice of those whose discrimination and \n\ good taste are indisputable. V j Notice La Salle's distinctive radiator and /A hood, its graceful, sweeping fenders, its superb proportions. It152 words
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Article493 1929-09-17 15 Problem of the Imperial Conference. Though neither the agenda, nor even the dati-. of the next Imperial Conference, due to be held next year, has been fixed, it seems pretty certain that questions of the economic and scientific co-operation of all parts of the Empire *ill493 words
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Article228 1929-09-17 15 Congratulations to Postal Employees. The members of the Singapore Posts and Telegraphs Co-operathre Thiift and I*omi Society were congratulated, at their first iinnuul meeting, at the Post Office on Saturday, on their financial position by Mr. A. Cavendish, Director of Co-opera-tion for Malaya. Mr. S. Stutchbury, the president,228 words
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Article24 1929-09-17 15 A message from Manila says that 200 persons have been killed by a typhoon thousands are homeless and foodlcss on thf Island of Luzon.24 words
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Article66 1929-09-17 15 At a recent Y.W.C.A. gathering it was r.trided to form an Overseas Women's Club, of which I-aily Murison was elected president. The club will meet monthly at the houses of various members, and the next meeting is to be held on Friday, Oct. £6, at I,:wly Murison's house. All interested66 words
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Article106 1929-09-17 15 "The Nightingale," a play from Hans Anderscn'i stories, will be given at the Y.W.C.A.. Fort Cannirß Road, to-mornnv evening, by the members of the Dramatic CTiss, under the direction of Mrs. Hopkins, with curtain-raiser called "At Dead of Night by A. A. Milnr. The Mtttag "The Nightingale is in a106 words
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1470 1929-09-17 15 A Busman's Holiday Informal Drama by the Sea Flannels in the Stalls Goo€l Work by a Touring Company A Visit to Printouts Lido—-Pro-ducers and Critics in Holiday Mood. 1 I ii»iuiiiiiMllii:ii;:iwini:fiiitf^^ (By Our London Critic, J. Jefferson Farjwn.) London, Aug. 82. TUIIS week1,470 words
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Article191 1929-09-17 15 Compliments for Penang And Province Wcllesley. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pi-nang. Sept. 16. Major-General H. L. Pritchard, G.0.C., Malaya, carried oul his annual inspection of the Ptnanc and Province WellesUy Volunteer Carps yesterday in th& course of a tactical a'hemc. All companies were well reprcscnu-d, the- total taking191 words
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Advertisement53 1929-09-17 15 ••|jKTI SUN-MAID sseis I SEEDLESS RAISINS Sole Agents A. CLOUET CO., LTD. 2-1. RAFFLES QUAY, SINGAPORE. SPECIFY CROMPTON'S For PROVED RELIABILITY We have the RIGHT MOTOR for your needs. We know the RIGHT WAY to apply it. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated i.i the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE. Mmteers FI.ECTRICAL DEI'ABTMKNT. IS,53 words
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Advertisement297 1929-09-17 16 ASK FOR CRAWFORD'S CREAM CRACKERS AND SEE THAT YOU GET THEM «».»—.—^..r.^—^™^——^— »»■»——^»^7 l^^^'^^'\ Messrs. M. S. ALLY CO. Messrs. TBNG CHIANG. NAINA MOHD. SONS. LEE KHENG HONG. HIGH ST. PROVISION SELEGIE STORE. STORE SERANGOON STORE. FONG NAM SANG. WAH FONG. LEONG SOON. THYE CHUA SENG. HOCK SENG. CHIN SWEE297 words
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Advertisement426 1929-09-17 16 Pall Mall n Viriginia II IMPORTED FRESH r%f from of ?oMtilaU,Jx>Hdm ™J%J D Conditioned by the exclusive (l_Zj Lamm— Rothman-Wyner R&g m W EASTOPAC n process Pall Malls are cigarettes of outstanding quality. Made tlf, from freshly-cut leaf, matured in the wood for five years. f. I k-^y A Just426 words
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Article1484 1929-09-17 17 Expansion Necessary. MERCANTILE SOCIETY'S AFFAIRS. The. third annual general meeting of the Singapore Mcrcantilt Cooperative Thrift :1 "<1 Lea Ltd* was held at the V.M.c A. Down Town Branch aficvnoon, with Mr. R. M. Williams, the president, in ihe .hair. Propi ition of the report ar.c i1,484 words
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Article1241 1929-09-17 17 More Members Wanted. ALLEGED CRUELTY IN CIRCUSES. The need for a greatly increased membership and income, and the cruelty involved in the exhibition of trained animals at circuses, were stressed at the r.nnual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, hold In the1,241 words
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Article205 1929-09-17 17 Excess of Exports Over Recorded Output. Patna, S. An idea of the thefts of mica that have taken place since 1912, may be formed by a comparison of the recorded output of the product in Bihar and Ol ite export from Calcutta, daring the three .T.iinquer.niurr:s in205 words
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Advertisement336 1929-09-17 17 Crosse Blackwell's BRANSTON PICKLE is I ii'^^Sgf 41 I a delightful combination tomatoes, limes, dates, I§H^tar^g|^i apples— with a touch of HP eschalots to jjivc it a BE tang TRY IT FOR MAKAN KECHIL. Branston Pickle sjsaaawMaMw MMsasußHssßMH naasa] ■snbb b^sbbw iifS^^rn/f^ ddXt AUCTION SALE m *Jl^^* MORTGAGEE'S SALE ftWl336 words
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Advertisement66 1929-09-17 17 IVTE\ 7 ER \ct have .we written our best advertisement, «md never shall. We can only taste it and ask yon to taste it it is Brooke Bond Red Label Tea PktentN 1 to**? I caatoeanl bjruitr BffSSffia —tender leaf tea from B>?mTfw l^ e fi nest gardens is ■mB^B66 words
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Advertisement153 1929-09-17 18 photomoioti The Only Genuine A v torn atic Photography Photoj^rapha for 60 cts. '1') Seconds to Operate. 7 Minutes to Deliver. CAN YOU BEAT IT? In itddiUofl arti.-tic Studio Cal»inot or tinted cidargeßaWtl arc nbtainaitlo. Studios r| :us, NORTH BRHKIE ROAD (next Jo Tivoll). <;n. NEW BRIDGE ROAD (opposite Southern153 words
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Advertisement533 1929-09-17 18 ORANGE-SMASH LIMERICK COMPETITION. We have arranged to issue a Coupon for the above competition to tlie purchaser of one dozen of our Fruit Juice Beverage OranpeSmash, purchased either from our Works cr from any of the dealers. The Coupon will entitle the hold< r to compete in our Limorick Competition,533 words
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Advertisement545 1929-09-17 19 Assets exceed $10,000,000, Assurance in force over $35,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la the Straits Settlements) HEAD OITICIi Winchester Hs«fe, llngapore, y/dW,* »ONDON OFFICE: t7, ~OU Jewry. B.C, The Company baa CO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with tha British Life Assnranee545 words
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Advertisement608 1929-09-17 19 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF, INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Paid Up Capital in 600,000 shares of £6 each M.000,000 Reserve Fund M.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors <f,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: S3, Biehopegate, London, E.C. i. Agenciea and Branches Amrltsar Hong Kong Rangoon Alor Star Harbin Peshawar Bangkok lloilo Serembaa Batavia Ipoh Semarang608 words
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Advertisement297 1929-09-17 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England). Fire, Life, Marine, Aecideat, Guarantee, and Motor. Aaseta «0,000,00e ARTHUR C. POTTS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE. 2nd floor, Hong Kong Bank Chra., Singapore. New Insurance effected in 1928 £17,943,000. An Increaaed Scale of Dividends has bean297 words
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