The Straits Times, 9 December 1929
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Title Section38 1929-12-09 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CBNTURT.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY DECEMBER 9, 1929 PRICK 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1929 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1929-12-09 1 TROPICAL SUITING "FLORODOR" (8.D.A.) WING LOONG. niGH ST., SINGAPORE. Real Swiss Dairy Cream Tor flavour and richness nothing can compare with tindelicious natural cream taken from the world's finest miik milk collected in the Fertile Valleys of the Bernese OberLand. If you vould have this product of outstanding merit ASK95 words
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Advertisement59 1929-12-09 1 mar's* s\ )&?> "^"^l ar Sole Asents ROBINSON COMPANY, LIMITED. SINGAPORE AM) KUALA LI.MI'UK. ORDERS NOW. BEING BOOKED FOR FINEST SELECTED CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES OF TURKEYS GEESE DUCKS CHICKENS GAME, etc., etc. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE C°Y L T CHAMPAGNE p Charles Hcidsiectk l?*^f!^» FINEST tXTKA i j. FJRUT |f I F'-st59 words
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Advertisement9 1929-12-09 1 M FLORODOR M (8.D.A.) I WING LOONG TROPICAL WEAR.9 words
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Advertisement680 1929-12-09 2 P. 0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (In«orB«»««s4 to Bnfltarf) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. TNDER CONTRACT WITH HIB MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAB EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOB CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. 19UU KHIVA 9.0 M D c U680 words
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Advertisement604 1929-12-09 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Vessels Tonnage Dot Sail HAKONE MARU 10.&00 Dec. 19 •20 EUWA MARU 11,000 Jan. 2 3 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Jan. 16 17 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,600 Jan. 30 81 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Feb. 18 14 t KITANO MARU604 words
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Advertisement513 1929-12-09 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in England) FOII BMSBAIfE, SYDNEY AND MELBdURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THUBSBAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7865 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4612 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest nnd finest steamers trading to Australia, Cabins513 words
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Advertisement655 1929-12-09 2 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 8640, with sub-connections o Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marine Dcpts and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourists Bureau }f Java. PAHUD— December 10, Belawan-Deli655 words
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Advertisement601 1929-12-09 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. TBS 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, BOTTERDAM601 words
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Advertisement560 1929-12-09 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE For rctay, Trengganu, Kclantan, BanKnara. elupln, Patani, Singorn, Lacon, Sickon, andon, Kobsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and angkok. Ll. ArrlTal Departure MALINI In port Dec. 11 VALAYA Dec. 16 Dec. 18 SUDDHADIB Dec. 23 Dec. H The steamers are fitted560 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement460 1929-12-09 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoomvaart MaatschappiJ Nedci kind and N.V. Rotterdamsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Gtooa Southampton A«i»Wrdim M.rn-ilir. Rotterdam Tonnage Johan da Witt 10,400 S.H.N. Dee. 13 .I. Slamat 11,600 R.L. Dec 20 s.s. Prinses Juliana 8,100 S.MJJ. Dae. Z7 i. Tambora 6,600 R.L. Jan.460 words
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Advertisement493 1929-12-09 3 D0UL4M rTKAMflDP UNI ciW AMERICAN MAIL 14NB ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE From SINGAPORE and PENANG tU COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEX ANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON Arrive Leave Leave S'pore S'pore Penanj PRES. WILSON In port Pec. 12 Dec. 14 PRES. VAN BUREN Dec. 23 Dec. 28493 words
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Advertisement931 1929-12-09 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL OCEANIC AND ORIENTAI STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. (Incorporated in England) TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO, PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO TACOMA, WASH. THT AND STATES STEAMSHIP CO Pi AND, OUL. SCHEDULE. FREIGHT SERVICE Sailings for United Stales and outwards Canada Points from To Hong Kong,931 words
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Advertisement345 1929-12-09 3 t KNAPP-FELT HAT! I Excellent in Quality, Style and Finisli W&& >J 3AP'VV'£ A K. Get a Knapp-Felt this Season and look your best. Knapp-Felt Gift Certificates. I There is no more Seasonable Gift to a 1 friend than a Knapp-Felt. The appreciation lasts as long as the hat, and345 words
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Advertisement242 1929-12-09 3 CHRISTMAS GIFT THE WONDER WATCH OF THE ACE "HARWOOD" SELF-WINDING WRISTWATCH WKARING WINDS THIS AMAZING WATCH Simply wear it as and when you will upon your wrist and it coch uikl Mm ■tap*. Off your wrist it will km K»inj; fm M hours. It is dust pn.«il. damp pro->t und242 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Obituary56 1929-12-09 4 In Nov. 11. ISI9, «t a nursing home, n operation, Charles Hose, l>.Sc, of Riddlesdown Road, Parley. Honorary Fellow ol Jeaui College, Cambridge. Resident and Member of the i mcil ot Sarawak, aged 66. the 6th instant at the Gene- v.ma MARY JAMESON, beloved wife of E. R. Jameson,56 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement654 1929-12-09 4 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM. To The Advertising Manager, Straits Times, Cecil Street. Please insert the following small advertieement for days i I I 1 1 There are epproxlmately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 25 cents per 'me per insertion with A minimum of654 words
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Advertisement722 1929-12-09 4 MOTOR VEHICLES ITALASIA, LIMITED, Orchard Road, have ilways an attractive aelectlon of second 'land can. WOLSELEY lO.r. H.P. DE LCXE MODEL FOR SALE, running perfectly, 1900. Apply 915, Straits Times. 80 H.P. 6-CYLINDER DAIMLER car in perfect condition, just repainted, new hood and ■yrcs. $1,500. Exceptional bargain. Tel. 6000. FOR722 words
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Advertisement857 1929-12-09 4 BOARD AND LODGING BOARD-RESIDENCE, 11, St. Nicolas Flats SPEND CHRISTMAS at Rogerville, 308, Orchard Ruad. Few vcaancies Phone 4401. DOUBLE ROOM, verandah and bath. Morniugsidc, River Valley Road. LIKTHORPE, 80, Oxley Rd., newly-far nisbed guest house, vacancies now. GROSVENOR HOTEL, European management, contral, modern conveniences. AT SUNNYSIDE, 7, Oxley Road,857 words
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Advertisement823 1929-12-09 4 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. TO LET, for eleven months, small furnished house, Pasir Panjang. Electric light. water. Available Jan. 31. Suitable married couple or two bachelors. $120 p.m. Apply 931, Straits Times. BUNGALOW, to let, No. 19, Mount Rosie Road, off Chancery Lane (Bukit Timah). Garage, electricity and water laid on.823 words
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Advertisement785 1929-12-09 4 TENDERS INVITED FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT. Proponed New Passenger Station and Platforms, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore. Tenders are invited for the construction of a New Passenger Station at Keppel Road, Singapore. Plans, Specifications and full particulars may be seen and obtained at the Office of Messrs. Swan Maclaren, Hong785 words
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Advertisement851 1929-12-09 4 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and leasehold Singapore properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 2.30 p.m. Lot. 1 Valuable freehold land and 3-storcy dwelling house known as No. 47, Duxton Hill, Singapore, urea 1,446 square feet. Monthly rent851 words
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Advertisement364 1929-12-09 5 KENNEL CLUB A General Meetinx w:ii be hi-ld at the Adelphi Hotel, u,r Tueaday, !>,■<■. 16, 19*8, at <••■■»•" p.m. I. Te elect ;i Chairman .mil Vice-Chalr-man fm- tl To el mnit-ti-c fin :i ar. 'In •■!•■< t an Hon TreaMirvf ami an the i cnmiini rear, To ronuld i364 words
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Advertisement275 1929-12-09 5 Finest Ground Roasted Ground Fresh Daily from the Finest Quality Selected Beans. < ilil.iinalii" fr< ni <"Vrry Coml Dealt* in JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD.. M\<;\l'our. PBNAN6, K. I I MIMK AM) IPOH. lovHTaMFsffl^ The following seeds ran he supplied from ready stock CALOPOGONIUM MUCUNOIDEfI CENTROBEMA PUBESCENS [GNA HOSLI MIMOSA IN275 words
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Advertisement226 1929-12-09 5 For MOULDY ROT BLACK STRIPE WOUNDS and ANY OTHKR DISEASE OR AFFECTION OF THE HARK BRUNOLINUM PLANTARIUM ORIHNAKY AM) RED. The proved tire disinfectant. Sul) Audit ior Singapore. LEE KIM SOO. I GET NEW NOVBLB NOW ON SALE I Book is the Perpetual Companion." THE ISLAND BEYOND JAPAN. Thin i-226 words
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Advertisement200 1929-12-09 5 peopk ML I like good food Sailor Savouries are made for people who are particular about food. Made only of fresh meats and fresh-caught fish. No preservatives added. Everything kept spotlessly clean. Sailor Savouries are as good for you as the foods from your own kitchen the vitamins are preserved200 words
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Advertisement211 1929-12-09 5 "WAYGOOD OTIS" LIFTS Supplied, Installed AND Maintained By the SOLE AGENTS If* E N T R A I [engine works JP\ Omm KaaM— ■■Mlll^ llll»'IX^ SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR Tel. 2717 afltaa.lßa£alal BB a BB a BB a B aaia BlaB Iaa B atfii ■i 3F St^S ißlit W^aMf 1211 words
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Article801 1929-12-09 6 Hundred and Three Years' History. The prizc-Kivintc ceremony of the Malacca lli:;h School was held Wt week., Mr. C Coleman, the headmaster, 1 ulllllSltlli the Ratherinc as follows I have endeavoured in the course of my service here to establish as a tradilion that the prizes801 words
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Article139 1929-12-09 6 Stimulating American Ship Construction. Washington, Nov. 19. The lnter-Departn»ratal Committee which lii's been investigating ocean wall contracts has formalated a plan which I'ost-master-General Brown said to-day should till American ship-yards to eapaeii with new construction within six months. Mr. Brown disclosed that the committee i hI Mcertained139 words
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Article263 1929-12-09 6 President Preparing A Memorandum. Nanking. According to official dispatches received here from Chenpchow, President Chiang Kai-shek, who is personally directing military operations at the front agaiaat the Kuominchun, is drafting a lons memoimndnn to he shortly submitted to the Chinese Nationalist Go/oi nnient fur official approval. In263 words
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Article167 1929-12-09 6 Following the Sun Southwards. Thousands of former residents in the. Far East probably read the article in all mail paper eulogising Hamilton's ciriens. The writer cays: Harmston's Circuj jit nn old-established institution in the Far East The original Harmstan, who came out of England when a young I167 words
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Article230 1929-12-09 6 Revelations in Book By Robert Graves. London, Nov. 26. A new book controversy has begun, which is fiercer and more acrimonious than that provoked by "All Quiet on the Western Front." It concerns "Good-bye To all That" by Robert Graves, the poet, in which astonishing statements arc230 words
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Article155 1929-12-09 6 Total Exclusion of Foreign Goods. Sydney, Nov. 5. I The Federal Treasurer (Mr. E. G. i Theodore), speaking at the railwaymen's annual picnic at Clifton Gardens yesterday, said that the problem of unemploy- ment was one of the most pressing and important before the Government The Government proposed155 words
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Article222 1929-12-09 6 Attending Elephant Kraal At Karapur. New Delhi, Nov. 27. Their Excellencies the Viceroy and Lady Irwin have spent the last four days in the Maharaja of Mysore's kheddah (kraal) camp at Karapur, 30 miles from Mysore, in the midst of a beautiful teak and bamboo jungle.222 words
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Article215 1929-12-09 6 Hankow Efforts to Suppress Superstition. T>'at all the idols representing the God Of Earlh should be taken to the headquarters and summarily executed lik.. l-uman criminals is the latest proposal submitted to the local Ch.nese authorities by the committee for the suppression of SU Thc S God of215 words
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Article337 1929-12-09 6 General's Last Interview With President. Canton, Nov. 28. At the thirtieth meeting of the Kwanirung Provincial Party yesterday, it was decided to wire to the Central Government i •cquesting the dismissal of Wang Ching- 1 n-ei from the Kuomintang Party and tlio ssue of a warrant337 words
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Article72 1929-12-09 6 Tekio, Nov. 19. i H.I.M. the Emperor has been pleased to announce his: gracious intention of promoting Marquis Injun Tokugawa to the rank cf Prince in recognition of hi? ancestors' mertoriou? service.- rendered to the Imperial Throne. The installation of Mr. Ryohei Okad». former Education Minister, and Mr.72 words
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Article329 1929-12-09 6 Prizes for Classes Not For Boys. Bombay, Nov. 27. Novel methods of education were di closed last r.iirht at n meeting of the Lahore Rotary CM by the Rev. C. K. Tyndalc-Biscoe, who has spent 10 yeai in Kashmir State. He related that, in his school,329 words
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Article254 1929-12-09 6 Japanese Imports Still Increasing. Bombay, Nov. 29. Mr. S. Hardy, Collector of Custom Calcutta, who was recently deputed by the Raj to examine the possibility of substituting a system of specific duties for the existing system of ad valorem a>sessment in respect of cotton piece good254 words
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Article69 1929-12-09 6 Tradesman Who Sold Face Cream. London, Nov. 12. Th«> discovery of the fragment of n pot !>f red Samian ware during the excavations at Moorgate. supplementing siant information, establishes, says the Daily Telegraph, the fact that in Roman London there once lived a trade: man nnmed Lucius Julius69 words
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Article106 1929-12-09 6 A daring murder was prep»trated sotin aftrr the hour of noon on November 29 at K.mvrk'ik in lane "(T Rama IV Road oppo ite Chinda-Thavilane. The victim was a Chinese woman of a little over twenty. The unknown murderer used it knife with which he stabliled the106 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement246 1929-12-09 6 eqSSon "KODAK" CAMERAS, j MAGNIFIED VIEW OF CYMA MOVEMENT /^b (fa If you were to read the pages of WATCHMAKING jr£ A Wrj HISTORY or if you were to have a long; talk with some T* ,-fCyilßfch-K .^jn^fc. VJ expert who had devoted his life to the study of watches,246 words
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Advertisement23 1929-12-09 6 sees ee»eee< House-Hunters ahould atudy the amall advertisement* on Page Four of to-day'a STRAITS TIMES —your new home may be advertised there t23 words
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Advertisement299 1929-12-09 7 VICTORIAJHEATRE GREAT CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ATTRACTION December 21, 23, and 24 at 5.30 and 9.30 p.m. Special Revival of Sir laics RL Karrie's Immortal Phantasy. PETER PAN THE STORY OF A HOT WHO WOULDN'T GROW I I' THE GLORIOUS RADIANCE OF CHILDHOODS HAPPY I>US IN NEVER NEVER LAM). ..gUfc. A PARAMOUNT299 words
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Advertisement520 1929-12-09 7 GAIETY CINEMA Wh*re the Good ricturcs Play. From Friday, Dec. 6 to Thursday, Dec. 12. 1929. At 9.15 p.m. New Cartoon He got her O.K. by the K.O. way MONTE BLUE in ONE ROUND HOGAN A red blooil taaMHMM of the ring vith JAMI.S J. JUIUU Fight Fi K ht520 words
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Advertisement339 1929-12-09 7 ANNUAL CHEAP SALE From TUESDAY. DEC. 10 to TUESDAY, DEC. 24 GREAT DISCOUNT ON Fancy Silks and Kimonos. YOUR INSPECTION INVITED. ECHIGOYA COMPANY, 14-M, MIDDLE ROAD. Telephone No. 6312. MMMnr^^ !'^f*)^L jS^Suar^aa n^li JS^\^^^^^ res st an(^ t*^ co'Js. influenza, if^HMKSJv^ft A bronchi. !s, there is nothing bet'er than a339 words
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SHIPPING NOTES.
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Article535 1929-12-09 8 Avoiding Perils of Florida Straits. Thr construction of '.'2-miie deepwater canal serw i Florida as means of reducing Miilinsr distances and eliminating the bail weather hazard* of the Florida strait; pa wire is advocated by Mr. Centra Torjusen, weD known skipping man here, state Mew Orleans advices.535 words
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Article150 1929-12-09 8 Discovery II Launched at Port Glasgow. On'- <pf the most Interesting launches on the Clyde this year took pla c when Kcr guson Brothers, Port Glasgow, put into thf water thi Royal research ship, Dislovery M which thai tini has constructed for the Discovery Committee ti the150 words
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Article91 1929-12-09 8 International Difficulties Feared. The St. i if «.t.ni.tiuctod, would constant source of fric'ion between (jreai Bntnin end the aid Col. Edward t Car chairman i f the Gmt LakesIVatrrway Association, before the twentieth annual convention nf the New Ynr!< State Waterways V i :ution. J'.iintin^ out that91 words
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Article68 1929-12-09 8 Preliminary wok has !>.-en started by ♦he Harbour Hoard on the bij; development scheme estimated to cost ii.000.000. The extension will cover M acres and will include the building of a pier at a rost of E700.000 for coastwise ships, and the ere lion oi i l<l itorage68 words
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Article82 1929-12-09 8 The Singapore Harbour Board Employees' Co-operative Thrift and Ix>an Society, Limited, has elected the following once bearers for the ensuing year: President, Mr. .1. Tryner viespresicicnt, Mr. .1. \V. Jackson; Committee of Management, Mr. I!. \V. Lewis, Mr. Tee Boon M njr, Mr. V. S. I'illai, Mr. Cl i^' YiMin82 words
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LOCAL. STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article155 1929-12-09 8 Singapore, Dec. V. Tin. Dull. Ktetas i.:ci.3J, Paaawai W79 cents, Kuchais 1.J1'.-I. I.. M.i.ay CoßSe's. H 8»',4 eeata, l,lu Klangi LUtt-LW, Lukuts IJSQ 1.:7-. Hone Tutis. i">:t-i".<> cirits. Kuyolis IS-ISVa cLiits. Norths 7u-7K' L. cuts. Petalingi r>.ls-5.25, Baagel Laas 27-:!O cents prrm., ralams IJS-IJBI4, Hatu Caves155 words
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Article126 1929-12-09 8 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Kin i Kucr.ni- K.rl.- IJW-I.*>. Klaag BiTsn M 0 IM, itl M •enU, Malaya Consols. 36-. uu Penowmti 5.1.i-o.^j, Uat.i t .i 1-1.95, .Johan M-M eenta, Talaai l.■_•"■ ;>jnir«i I.'iii; cents pron.ium. I'lu Klan; IJS4-1.5S llc-tr Konp- T»BI 17;. 17s. 6d. Rubber.—Quiet. I'nite 1 Malacca l.S'j1.45.126 words
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Article118 1929-12-09 8 New Hotel Win? to Be Built. Mr. A. O. Edwards, chairman and managing director of Grosvenor Hou.«c I Park Lane), cave some inlerestinif details of the com pany's hotrl at the annual meeting. He pointed out that in the north block of Grosvenor House the company peel ■Met118 words
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Article63 1929-12-09 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., Mew York, send us the following cable lated Dec. 7, their quotations being i i jold dollar cents closing bid prices Rublx'i- Exchange sales to-day ton; nil. December 16.10, January 16.00, February 10.60, March 16.90, April 17.10. May 17J©, June 17.50, July 17.70,63 words
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Article78 1929-12-09 8 Rugby, Dec. 8. Foreign exchange! are Amsterdam 12.10. Atbcni 878, Bombay Is. -V-ci., Berlis tOM Brui cli SiJiT.a, Baebsr* I IITH Buenos Airoi 16 1-1". Copenhagen 18.19, Geneva £5.31, Helsinpfora l!'l'i. Ilonj; Koaf 1». H'.il.. Liabon H ■>.-■•. Madrid 54.67H, Milar ■.':t.2. r Now York 1.--. Oslo lBiO 123.97^,78 words
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Article261 1929-12-09 8 EXCHANGE Singapore, Dec. t. On London, Bank 4 m/a t/3 16/16 Demand 2 I'rivate 3 m. credit 2/4 9/C2 Or New Vo;k. I>cmand 66 &/16 Private 90 d/a 91% On France, Bank T.T. 1423 On In.iia, Bank T.T. l.,|' s <>„ B«*| Koag, Bank T.T. 23 di:.. On Sh.inKhai, Paul:261 words
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STOCKS AND SHARKS.
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Article475 1929-12-09 8 I*sue I.l. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbanir ."ifi M/. 5 Aver Hitam Tin II 9 12 0 U t'l Banerin Tin 25.'- 27/1 1 l:::t;inR I'adnng 0.20 0.2". 1 1 K-uu C;i.-m O.W7'/i 1.024 1 1 Bukit Arang 0.90 1.00 £1 fl Burmah Malay 22/0 23 4 II475 words
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Article229 1929-12-09 8 1;; c V«L JM. Buyer* Sell«r» 2 Alex. Brick Preft. 2.12* 2.17', 2 2 Alex. Brick Ordi. 2.80 2.90 U £1 Urit. Am. Tobacco 6.18.9 6.1.3 1 1 Central Kngine 0.50 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriaee 0.45 0.55 lOt. I' l Duff Development "> 7 > bd. Dur.lop229 words
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Article100 1929-12-09 8 iin^apcro Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 101 108 ci. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1 Jin red. 1930 $1,378,000 par. 6% prem. Singapore Municipal 4Vs p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 95 par. Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 red. 1966 $1,000,000 95100 words
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Article398 1929-12-09 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. To-day'» Prices Fraser Lyall A Co. Lvatt a;:, pi-.- *i> A!or OJjali ill) V. Hitam A. Kuiimr ($1 > Am. Malay I*2) Mi. 'k i (I) i'..n Ualgowni* ill) .v i >i i ($1) rirui i (stj I.. Jrlutoiu: ($1)398 words
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Article37 1929-12-09 8 By Ta!i*nan <;. .Mrlzinecr J. V. Cuen Kalyan Bkma lr*ulind* Left Arrd. S'pnrr Lundon Oct. 25 Nov. IS Oct. ::i Nnx. H Nov. i Nov. N..v. 1 N..v. -if. N,.v. 7 Hot. N Not. 8 ii.-v.37 words
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Article422 1929-12-09 8 hKITM. HARBOUR. Main Wharf Patrol, M. Uchter Valeo, Tag Pcninnt, Trocaa. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf The Cable. VESSELS IN DKY DOCKS. Tan Jong Pijtr. Albart Pod; Lcb. Choba. G*n Va« Gctn. Victoria Duck Vucht "Chanci." Kangarou. Keppel Harbour. King's Dork Limax. No. 1 Dock Khoen-Foeng. No.422 words
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Article167 1929-12-09 8 Today. Indo-China i Ala* Leeag I (>■:>'• .Java. Booth-Went Baroatra, SoiithK;ist Borneo! Celebea, Moluccas ami Timor Hilly iTasinani PJa. Korth, N.-Eaat sad N.-Weat Banatra (Madias Miiru) l>-m. To-morrow. Ceylon, Southern and Westorn India and East Africa (Canada Kara) sjb. Trmbilahan and Indrartri (Huns Chnani Egypt, I Parcel)167 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement286 1929-12-09 8 BUY OR SELL THRO! GH THE STRAITS TIM. SMALL ADVattTISI HBMT& MIDDLE AGED MENBEWARE 1'nder the above heading an eminent physician, writing in one of Kngland's rust important newspapers recently, fWrl gr*rt warninir to middle-aged men umimt the daaftn of ore- lv« rxercise. The rational man when in f.irhts middle-age286 words
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Advertisement53 1929-12-09 8 !^J)|^ v Shipment of 1930 MODELS LOWER KIDING POSITION AND MANY OTHER IMPROVEMENTS. MODEL SOD, 750 c.c. Twin-Cyl., Electric, Side valve 1625 MODEL 30C, 500 c.c. Single-Cyl.. Electric, Side valve $525 MODEL 308, 350 c.c Sinifle-Cjl., Electric Side valve $475 Fully equipped (No upeedonieter). UNITED MOTOR WORKS, LTD. SINGAPORE, KUALA53 words
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Advertisement375 1929-12-09 8 MOONLIGHT HALL NEW WORLD. Saturday, Dec. 14, at 9 p.m. SINGAPORE AMATKIJR BOXING ASSOCIATION Singapore Amateur Boxing Championships Scmi-I inals and FinaU. Under the Dihtingnirlic-I Patronnce and in thp areseaes ef Hi:, the Oniror Administer mr th" Govenuaent. thp Hon. Mr. .IOMM RCOTT, cm.i;.. li.F:. ihr CO.Ch Mnj-ir General 11.375 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous252 1929-12-09 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Monday, Decembrr 9 H. W. 3.08 a.m., 7.. r 3.11 p.m., 7.«. Sun rises .'i.."p7 a.m., sets r i.. r >K p.m. Moon Kirst Quarter AM p.m. Victoria Theatre, The Grand liallet, j p.m. Tuesdt;-, December 10 11. \V. l.r.C, a.m.. 7.5, 4.29 p.m. ''.4. Sun252 words
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Article736 1929-12-09 9 Moderate Optimism In America. CHINESE TIN MINERS CALL MEETING. (By Onr Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Monday, 11 a.m. To-day's Prices RuWxt 2li J4J 4 cents. Tin 200 tons at $89 ViSaturday's Prices R.ihb.-r. Und.m 7 ir>/lGd.. unchanged. Ne» York 16 cts.. unchanged. T«nr Quiet. Tin. London— No price.736 words
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Article34 1929-12-09 9 Tlic specie reserves in Japan now amount to about 1.(100,000.(100 yen, which together wit 1 I hose i.l.rond amount to 1,420,000,000 yer. according to reliable statistics now r;ai.e public by the Government.34 words
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Article60 1929-12-09 9 The Metropolitan Electric Tramways arc carrying out experiments with a new tramcar, the most important feature of which is a new method of collecting fares. The system of "Pay as you pass" provides that all passengers shall pay their fare 01, entering the car as they60 words
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Article779 1929-12-09 9 Government Magnates Co-operate. Under auspicious ciicumstances the Manufacturers' Bank of China, located at 3 Hankow Road, Shanghai, the old premises of the Bank of China which have b«en reconstructed, was officially opened at 10 a.m. on Nov. 15, before a large gathering of Nanking officials, Shanghai779 words
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Article250 1929-12-09 9 New Discovery In Rumania. The directors of the Phoenix Oil and Transport Company, in their monthly progress report, state that a new deep source nas been discovered in the Tzintea field at some 5,000 feet by the bringing jri of Well No. 164 with an initial output in250 words
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Article526 1929-12-09 9 Unfortunate Results Of Tariff Policy. In these days of tariff revision discussion t is interesting to note that so learned an luthority as James G. Blainc found more ;han a half century ago that there was nothng now even then in the terminology of the lebate. BlaineV reflections are526 words
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Article265 1929-12-09 9 Increased Consumption To Balance Production. An increase in sugar production in Java, the Philippines, Formosa and Hawaii, in tht next few years will be counter-balanced by ih.? normal increase in world consumption. aajn Dr. Arthur 11. Rosenfield, consulting technologist of the American Sugar Cane League. Dr. Rosenfeld made265 words
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Article232 1929-12-09 9 Heavy Favourable Balance Predicted. A favourable balance lor Philippine for■iirn trade at the end of this year is predicted by the Bun.au of Commerce and Industry. According to a recapitulation of Philippine imports and exports from the months of January to September, a period of nine months,232 words
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Article64 1929-12-09 9 Singapore, 12 o'clock noon, Dec. 9. Tone of Market Steady Dull. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 7 15-16 d. per lb New York Spot Sheet G. cents 16 per lb. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Standard K.S.S. on Tender Spot December January February Jan.-March April-June64 words
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Article417 1929-12-09 9 Allotted a Prominent Position. Malayan products are again to be shown under the auspices of the Empire Marketing Board in the British Industries Fuir, London. The allotted position is a prominent one nc.ir .r the entrance to the Main Hall, Olympia, and here will be scone417 words
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Article678 1929-12-09 9 Directors Advise Closing Up Business. The fourteenth annuel (feneral meetinK of shareholders was held on November 27. at the office of the secretaries, Messrs. Xeill end Bell, Kuaia Lumpur, Mr. John Han^ presiding. In proposing the adoption of the directors' report and accounts for the year678 words
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Article699 1929-12-09 9 Over $1,000,000 Worth Of Bonds Sold. The first annual general meeting of Oil Palm Plantation* Limited was held at the registered offices of the company, 18, Battery Road, on Nov. 28. Mr. H. R. L. Dyne presided, and others present were Messrs. E. Keating, C.699 words
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Article101 1929-12-09 9 Factory to be Opened In Canada. The Linoleum Manufacturing group, of 1.,,,, i i site at Karnham. Province of Quebec, for the purpose of erectirg a branch factory in Canada. The new plant, it is stated, will represent an investment of £400,000. \',..j, tii ri originally opened with101 words
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Article92 1929-12-09 9 Arrangement Between Malaya And Brunei. An agreement for the exchange of insured article* +m* been concluded .with the btate of Hrujioi, and commencing*" on Jan *< 193 "> ir.surca'TMtPrn- and parcels not exceeding $!>OO in innured val»t> will be accepted at Straits Settlements md Federated italay States post92 words
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Article50 1929-12-09 9 We hut*, received the Manual of Statistics publisTrefl by tHe F.M.S. Government and revised up to July SI, 1929,. This most useful publication also contains a table of taxes, duties, fees etc., a table of legal tariffs, nnd a table of distances by road. The price is il.50 words
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Article830 1929-12-09 9 Who Created the Tin Slump PRODUCTION FIGURES IN NIGERIA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. U. While the market has weakened further, ,he rate of the decline has slov.e.l-up to a loticeable degree, the earlier forces of iquidation having spent themselves, henco Jie daily fluctuations have be830 words
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Article123 1929-12-09 9 An embargo prohibiting the exporj "f silver specie from Shan.si has been declared by the Provincial torerna facilitate currency rehabilitation in quence of the depreciation of the DOtei of the Provincial Bank. According to tha regulations, any person travelling from Shansi to destinatio is outside the province will123 words
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Advertisement13 1929-12-09 9 IF IT IS WORTH ADVERTISING YOU WILL FIND IT IN THE STRAITS TIMES.13 words
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958 1929-12-09 10 In the year 1920, Lord Russell, who is now Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, introduced a Bill dealing with compulsoiy insurance for MteMii Eventually the Bill was withdrawn on the understanding that the Government of the day would958 words
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Article1047 1929-12-09 10 Building: the Cities of The Future. (By The Rt. Hon. Neville Chamberlain, ex-Minister of Health, in an interview.) It has been said that you cannot make people good by Act of Parliament. Probably you cannot make them good, but you can give them a very1,047 words
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Article277 1929-12-09 10 Dr. J. W. Winchester is gazetted as a I o lice Magistrate, Labuan. Mr. D. M. Robertson, IMMCM of Chempedak Kstate, Kuala UaxgL wno went home on leave, returned on Friday. The re-appointment of the Hon. Mr. John Bagnall as an unofficial member of the Legislative Council277 words
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Article786 1929-12-09 10 A DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTOR We ar? privileged to IMMMM tlii" morning the acceptance by tfc* .U. Hon. Winston Churchill of a proposal whereby the Straits Times acquires the exclusive rights of publication in Malaya of his American Impressions." Mr. Churchill has recently concluded an extensive tour of786 words
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Advertisement135 1929-12-09 10 i J' '>« Co.tr cut tht L»b«l mini ihbW**^^ Virginia v cigarettes WD.& H.O.Wills. B *ISTOL& LOKDOrt. vA?T«? 7«\ RFD T 4RFT /^j2£^ls' Vv f$ jp*£^iffl s t ie s a me P r ice as jjijfll "«J MII pj-Xl f| other well known I i lif* brands, hut consider135 words
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Advertisement186 1929-12-09 10 634 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TENG SENG GUAN. Dealers in Jewellery and Agents for TAN KAH KEE Co.'a Goods. Established 1905. Tel. No. 2415. TRY T. K. K.'S Latest pattern of Tennis Shoes, braided in red, blue and green, for Ladies and Gentlemen. From 95 cts. to $1.80 a pair. j186 words
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1327 1929-12-09 11 (See Page Ten). Hand to Hand Struggle On British Ship. TWELVE KILLED. Officers' (Jallant Stand On Blazing Bridge. I <!ii Own Correspondent.) Hong King. Dec. 8. The raveJ authority- report an attempt to pirate ill*- Dooghu Steamship Comramer1,327 words
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Article96 1929-12-09 11 Atlantic Liners to be In Constant Touch. P.u.fby, Dec. 7. When the White Star liner Olympic sails for America on Wednesday the fr.a tests of the new wireless-telephone ser vici' between the ship and countries or. ,-ither side of the Atlantic will be c;inie<: out. TheBritish Wireless - 96 words
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Article159 1929-12-09 11 President Suggests A Commission. Washington, Dec. 8. The li<rht UlllMl Galveston, with 300 troops on board is proceeding to Jacmel, opposite Port-au-Prince. All the American women and children are leaving Aux Caves. The Navy Department has dispatched two amphibisn 'planes from Quantico for Port-au-Prince. Washington, Dec. 7. IpReuter - 159 words
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Article540 1929-12-09 11 No Nanking Offensive. CAPITAL AND SHANGHAI TO BE DEFENDED. Shanghai, Dec. 7. With the tide of revolt flowing fast, and every moment gaining strength, the position of the Nanking Government is becoming grave. General Tang Seng Chi, and a numkr cf oilier powerful Generals, issued a540 words
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Article617 1929-12-09 11 Weds Mdlle. Carron. MOSLEM RITES OBSERVED AT AIX-LES-BAINS. Aix-les-Bains, Dec. 7. The Aga Khan, one of the wealthiest of i the Indian Princes, and the head of the i world-wide Ismaili Mahommedan community, was married here this morning, in accordance with French law and Moslem617 words
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Article, Illustration31 1929-12-09 11 A recent studio pirtrr-il <;f tfca (Jove-mor-Dcsignate. Sir Cecil C'cmenti k.t Mi;., .M.A., F.U.G.S.. M.U.A.S.. who is expected to arrive in Singa pore early in February.31 words
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Article561 1929-12-09 11 Talbot House Bought For Movement. London, Dec. 8. The three day festival, on the occasion of the fourteenth birthday of Toe 11 was ushered in by a mass meeting at the Albert Hall, where 10,000 men paid a most impressive tribute, by one minute ofBritish Wireless - 561 words
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Article59 1929-12-09 11 Nationalist Workers' Union Break Away. Berlin, Dec. 9. At Sunday's meeting of the Nationalist Workers' Union a resolution was passed to make the group independent from t^. German National People's Party and, simultaneously, protesting in the strongest terms against Party President Hugen1 erg's dictatorial methods. This action has59 words
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Article49 1929-12-09 11 Pope Deprecates Missionary Interference. Rome, Dec. 7. The Pope, during an audience with the Procurators General of all missions having their domicile in Rome, sounded a warning against excessive Nationalism, which was seriously harming mission work. He exhorted all missionaries not to interfere in secular affairs. Trans-Ocean.49 words
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Article1278 1929-12-09 11 Radyr Lost with Crew Of 21 Off Devon. A YOUTHFUL HERO. Saves Lives of Crew Of French Steamer. Bogey, Di The exceptionally violent gale wliirh struck south< in Kngland un Friday night, and continued yesterday, was renewed with severity to-. lay an I ths fol dicatesReuter - 1,278 words
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Advertisement64 1929-12-09 11 ia<l|||IUIIItlllNlllllll«llllllllllUt 1 liillUi:MilillUII!l«!lll»llll!lllli:HIIUI!:illUll«lllllll I I TO-DAY'S FEATURES, I Pace The Ht-al'h of the Nation. !>>■ the Rt. Hon. Neville Chamberlain 10 5 9 Political Diary of the Week 15 I London Tin Market Reviewed 9 I letters to the Editor 17 StribliitK Defeats Camera II j Home Football, Rn;h\. Coif64 words
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Article2758 1929-12-09 12 MR. SCOTT'S PROMISE. Chinese Member on The "Colour Bar." CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM ATTACKED At this morning's meeting of the Legislative Council H.E. the Officer Administering the Government (Mr. John Scott) undertook to consider the evils of moneylending in the Colony and to apjM>int a committee of inquiry2,758 words
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Article86 1929-12-09 12 Remarkable Effect of Recent Earthquake. Halifax, Dec. 7. Four cable ships are still repairing the breakages on the trans-Atlantic cables caused by the earthquake which occurred on Nov. 18. They report that the bed of the Atlantic has been moved and that fishing banks have shiftedReuter - 86 words
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Article46 1929-12-09 12 Tokio, Dec. 7. The Tokio tramwaymen's dispute, arising out of the Mayor's proposal for the reduction of the year-end bonus with a view to alleviating Municipal financial difficulties, has been settled through the mediation of the chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Nichi-Nichi.46 words
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Article10 1929-12-09 12 Warsaw, Dec. 7, The Cabinet has resigned. Reuter.Reuter - 10 words
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Article61 1929-12-09 12 Reform Bill Passes National Council. Vienna, Dec. 8. The National Council has passed the third reading of the Constitutional Reform Bill. The provisions with regard to which no compromise had been reached and which, therefore, could not secure the necessary two-thirds majority were dropped. It is expected thatReuter - 61 words
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Article31 1929-12-09 12 Fund Closed: Total Is £689,597. Rugby, Dec. 7. The thanks-offering fund for the recovery of the King is now closed, and thf final grand total is £689,597.— 8riti5h Wireless.British Wireless - 31 words
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Article68 1929-12-09 12 Famous Commander's Death. Rugby, Dec. 9. General Sir Charles Monro who retired recently from the post of Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar, died yesterday at the age of 69. He saw service as Commander-in-Chief at the Dardanelles in 1915, and also as Commander-in-Chief in India from 1916British Wireless - 68 words
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Article81 1929-12-09 12 Preparing for Removal Of Gold Embargo. Tokio, Dec. 7. In view of the removal of the gold embargo, the Oriental Development Company is contemplating a plan to give financial assistance to Japanese owned plantations in the South Seas. Mr. Inoue, Finance Minister, has been npproached by the company81 words
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Article83 1929-12-09 12 Incident in New York Harbour. New York, Dec. 8. The British liner Transylvania, 16,000 tons, and the American steamer Creole 7,000 tons, were in collision in harbour here to-day, but both returned to the piers without serious damage. Later The Transylvania, after repairs, railed for Glasgow. The83 words
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Article33 1929-12-09 12 More Japanese Delegates Suggested. Tokio, Dec. 5. The Foreign Minister, Baron Shidehara, is understood to be considering a proposal for the appointment of additional delegates to the London Naval Conference. Nichi-Nichi.33 words
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Article43 1929-12-09 12 Election Machinery in Japan To be Reformed. Tokio, Dec. 5. With a view to purifying political circles a committee to examine the possibility of reforming the existing machinery for controlling elections is expected to be appointed by the Government. Nichi-Nichi.43 words
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Article34 1929-12-09 12 German Speed Boat's Fine Feat. Hamburg, Dec. 9. A new, fast passenger boat, carrying 25 persons and driven by an air propeller, has reached a speed of 110 kilometers an hour. Trans-Ocean.34 words
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Article178 1929-12-09 12 Penang Eurasians Thrown Into Sea. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 9. A sad rowing fatality occurred yesterday evening just behind the E. and O. Hotel. A party of six Eurasians, three men and three girls, who wanted to »bathe in the sea changed their minds on seeing178 words
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Article773 1929-12-09 12 Five Hundred Paraded. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE THIRD TROOP. The Hon. Mr. John Scott, Officer Administering the Government, was present as Acting Chief Scout at the annual rally of the Singapore Scouts on Saturday evening at the S.V.C. Drill Hall. There were 500 Scouts on773 words
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Article89 1929-12-09 12 Help for William Fox In Big Scheme. Mew York, Dec. 7. The cinema magnate, Mr. Wiliiarrt Fox, has surrendered the control of his theatrical interests, including the Ganmont Theatres in Great BriUin, to a committee of three trustees consisting, in addition !■> himself, of a prominent Wall Street89 words
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Article130 1929-12-09 12 Thrilling Tribute to Their Popularity. Wiesbaden Dec. 7. In connection with the departu. last British troops from the Rhin? on Dec. 12, a final series of concerts, competitions and dances is being held at the Binirt n and Wiesbaden Y.M.C.A.s. during 'he next few days. GermansReuter - 130 words
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Advertisement25 1929-12-09 12 JENSON NICHOLSON'S "YATLAC" VARNISH In Quarter and One-gallon Tins. "THE VARNISH THAT WONT TURN WHITE." Sole Agents ADAMSOH, GILFILLAN CO. LTD. (Incorporated la Ing Und)25 words
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Article1131 1929-12-09 13 Effective Perkins-Hoops Combination. Ilain spoiled a promising S.C.C. trial Match on the Pailant: on Saturday, when th. Whites defeated the Colours by 11 point! (two trios, and a goal) to 3 points (one try.) The Whites went over practically from the kick-off, when a surprise1,131 words
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Article1219 1929-12-09 13 Everton's Success. LEAGUE TABLES. Birmingham 3 Manchester City 0 Blackburn Kovcrs 2 Leeds United 1 Urimsby Town U Evcrton '-i Huddersftcld T. 2 Portsmouth 1 Leicester City U Derby County 0 Liverpool 1 Burnley 3 Manchester Ltd. 1 Bolton Wand. 1 Middlesbrough 4 Sheffield Wednes. 1 Newcastle1,219 words
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Article431 1929-12-09 13 Another Foul. ITALIAN COMPLETELY OUTCLASSED. Taiis, Dec. 7. At the Velodrome d'Hivci, Paris, before "0.000 spectators the American, Youg Jstnbling, beat the giant Italian, Print) < arnera. on a foul in the seventh of a tea round contest. The unhappy incident at the Royal Albert Hall on431 words
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Article353 1929-12-09 13 (iood Entry for S.A.B.A. Championships. fhe wcighing-in and medical examine* tioa of the entrants for the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association Championship- t".,k place at the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday. The entries numbered 86. which is quite satisfactory considering the short tpaci of time given l>etween the announcement of353 words
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Article520 1929-12-09 13 Selangor Defend Well But Beaten in Scrums. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. Though the final score of eleven points to nil might not suggest it, Perak, the victors over Selangor in the Malaya Cup match at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday did not have things all520 words
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Article174 1929-12-09 13 Game Abandoned Owing To Rain. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 9. Heavy rain interrupted the inter-State hockey match between Perak and Penang. The game began in rain and Perak gave an excellent display, being frequently in the shooting circle, and taking the lead before the game was174 words
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Article406 1929-12-09 13 Results of December Medal. The December medal competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and yesterday. In "A" division there war, a tic between Meat m. A. W. Hournp. G. B. Anderson, J. Hodgim and C. Graham Brown, while H B406 words
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Article177 1929-12-09 13 .Monday. Drr. 9 ll.ick.y 8J ra. B.R.C. K.c.r. Y.M.I A vs. A.l'.r.. V.M.CA. i'....U.;i1l rarrer Cap CompetiUoK. Tur»day, Dor. Amateui Boxing: Preliminaries, Town Hall. Kuchy Kouth Joliore vs. The Merchants, B.C.C. Hi .(key I. A. II vs. Harbour Hoard. LA. Wednesday. Urr. 11 Swiinniing Club "At Homo," 5177 words
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Article67 1929-12-09 13 Easily Wins Professional Championship. Lo3 Angeles, Dec. 8. Leo Dicgel retained the American professional golf championship by beating Jchnny Farrell << and 4. In the final last year Diegel met AI. Espinosa and teat him 8 and 6. He also won the Canadian open the same year. J.67 words
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Article51 1929-12-09 13 Rugby, Dec. 'J. Walter Lindrum, in the concluding staj.es of his billiards match with "Willie" Smith, which he won by <",i)00 points, set up a world's record break of 0,2G'2 on the last night. Th. previous officially recognised billiaicis liro;ik was 2,743 made by Smith last season. BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Advertisement13 1929-12-09 13 The report of the Selangor Turf Club Amateur Meeting appears on I'age fifteen.13 words
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Advertisement129 1929-12-09 13 Raffles Hotel Special Tea Dance Attraction TO-DAY The New Yorkers SPECIAL CABARET 6.30 p.m. to SJJO p.m. NEW SONGS and DANCES Admission lo Ballroom $1.00. For Reservations Phone 2920. Sea View Hotel All Rooms Fitted with Modern Conveniences. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Children's Christmas Party 4.30 7.30 p.m. TEA GAMES DANCES129 words
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Advertisement185 1929-12-09 14 9* A flllili I ELECTRIC \p^/ RECORDS Finest Jieprodnctions of Classical Music, Operas, Instrumental and Chamber Music. Your repertoire is incomplete without the following IMi.OOMi CAVALLBUA RISTIfAW 1 1 0.0 Hi IL TROVATORE (Verdi). RXX (MaSCatni) R\\ "Miserere." ml: ixliHlion and Suiliana. 1 parts. Oam A I' --ri :,ii,l li.-n.-185 words
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Advertisement153 1929-12-09 14 The Machine You Will Eventually Buy THE UNDERWOOD a «;r\KANTEhI) SEKMtV "/ITU EVERY MAjCRINR. Winner of the WoRU>'s Speed Typrwrttin* t'tumpmmbip «mc ISMb Stocked in sizes from W/i l«dl« (<> 26 inch v iher*- is also THE UNDERWOOD ORTABLE which embodies all the principal points of the Standard Machine. Paterson,153 words
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Article993 1929-12-09 15 Favourites Succeed On Last Day. (From Our Own (\>rre: pondent.) i Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. The last day of the Relangor Turf Club j Amateur meeting yesterday attracted n larger attendance than on the first day. It proved to be entirely a favourites <i;iy, for of the993 words
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Article41 1929-12-09 15 Mr. F. Johns, the British ConsulGntMml nt Bangkok has returned from home leave and was welcomed at the Uanu'knk terminus by members of the Legation stuff and thf British community Hi- was mm off from Prai by Mr. C< H- Ardron.41 words
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Article1934 1929-12-09 15 Dramatic Debate On India Mr. Baldwin Refutes The Daily Mail—Front Bench Cross-Talk Sir John Simon Intervenes Mr. Thomas's Poor Show No Hope For Unemployed This Winter Left Wing Discontent Lord Passfield 9 s Strong Words On Mui-Tsai —Evil To Be Tackled In Earnest. (By1,934 words
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Article932 1929-12-09 15 Labour Controller and The P.A.M. The quarterly gttMral meeting ot the Planters' Association of Malaya will be held en Saturday. DSC 1 I, at the Scottish Masonic Lodge. Kuala Lumpur. The agenda states that the Council has !|ipiove;l of the principle cf reprcsenta.ives of the Ar- i:at932 words
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Article57 1929-12-09 15 Bishop Irving S. Cooper, a well-known author and lecturer from America, who is expected in Singapore to-day, will deliver two public lectures at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of the Theosophical Society. To-day at 9 p.m. he will speak on Religion Without Intolerance and on Tuesday at 5.30 p.m.57 words
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Advertisement164 1929-12-09 15 GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL. (Late GOODWOOD HALL), SCOTTS ROAD, TANGLIN. Situated in the European Residential Area Convenient to town Spacious Dining and Reception Hal! Single or Double Kooms with private bathrooms. 14 TENNIS COURTS. Courts reserved for non-residents at $2 an evening. Ample Garage Accommodation. T>i>ir«mK GOODWOOD. SINGAPORE. Terms apply MANAGER.164 words
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Advertisement126 1929-12-09 15 ELIWOOD'S HELMETS ELLWOOD. r .Jz\ Wm^^> 100 YEARS. Obtainable from all Storekeepers. I JOHN ELLWOOD SONS. Zi r^^' DANGEROUS GAMIi (rf^ For heavy or dangerous beasts encountered at fciSMti^l^t^ short range in scrub or jungle, use Llcy or F^rj^S>p Kynoch cartridges, the reliable and proved am- munition. Be alert to126 words
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Advertisement546 1929-12-09 16 Economical f«*inf aaß^ "il^Blin Ljt^^y^' MMPWrJ I Trjifi i-^^B»^"i Ttteft proof ignition Inrk j1"j 1 J "\^^X Reliability and low upkeep Fully equipped I lie I'orri r«r irrrat rar «o *~^v.^,^^ »ccK'i«»lon. ran? «trrrinß. <ln>ri B JS E lurninc radiu*. ami thp aWfctJT «»f B> iv^i ss^ 1-VT fi^fi jF^T^546 words
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Article95 1929-12-09 17 Alleged Atrocities By Russian Troops. Harbin, Nov. 21. Eye witnesses related to-daj the terrill c I the murder of passengers ii tiain Mi on the Chinese Eastern RailMany women and children were brutally slashed with swords, according to the t-ik-s. The train was attacked by bombing blanee on95 words
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Article143 1929-12-09 17 Aide from religious observances, there a>e other old customs to which the Chinese Jire clinginir despite "flKial edict.-; from .-if,'. The ancient lun^r calendar is stiil in use, although ordered to be abolished in favour of the Western calender al months ago. Many vernacular newspapers still use the143 words
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Letter665 1929-12-09 17 RUBBER YET ANOTHER SCHEME. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Mr. E. A. Barlxrar is right. The only way to Increase the price of rubber is by reducing the output of rubber. There is grave danger of a serious decline in consumption during 19;!0 and producers will be665 words
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Letter217 1929-12-09 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I draw your attention to the question of Sunday work on rubbor estates, and suggest that if this were abolished not only would the staffs, both Einopcan and native, benefit, but tha resulting drop in the output estimated at217 words
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Letter177 1929-12-09 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As a reader of your paper, and also as an observer of several letters to you relating to the Ford proposition t:> erect a motor-car assembly plant at Katong, I would like to know whether Singapore is to be177 words
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Letter32 1929-12-09 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —l have just bought in Singapore a book published at ."os. I had to pay $18 for it —Yours, etc., E. D.32 words
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Article107 1929-12-09 17 Ex-Liberal .loins Labour Party. Mr. C. M. Garro-Joaes, who wst a Libc-rul member of th; 1 House of Commons from ISM until l'.»2'J, has joined the Labour Party. i Mr. Garro-Jca hai been M.P. for Booth Hackney sine? 1924. He was born in 18D4 am! was educated at107 words
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Article61 1929-12-09 17 The encasement is announced between Mr. Lim Teong Aik, senior member of the tutorial staff of Hutchings School. Penang, younger son of the late Mr. Lim Cheng Soo and Mrs. Lim Cheng Sco, and Miss Quah Bnf Kooi. daughter of the I late Mr. Quah 800 Knuah and Mrs. Quah61 words
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Article269 1929-12-09 17 Formal Opening At Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 8. The splendid new wing of the E. and O. Hotel was formally openext yesterday in the presence of a large gathering, which was reniinisceni. of ihc celebrations thoro associated with C'.uistmas or New Year's269 words
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Article193 1929-12-09 17 Malacca Lodge Has A Guest Night. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malactn, H. Ladies' night was held at the Masonic Lodga kt Mulaccu during the last week in Noviml.tr an-.l was very well attended, there \,r'-(\^ ovot liity brethren and giu- ti.itrinif down to a very excellent dinner.193 words
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Article151 1929-12-09 17 The Singapore Monk ipal health stater i lit- week ended Nov. ::i> gives: tin l«i.;l number of .irMhs as male 149, and female 75. I :i represents a death iuto of 2-1.2S per n.ilie. per annum, compared with 88.61 i- the preceding week imd 81.26 in the coi151 words
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Article41 1929-12-09 17 Th< hi ling t. ok place on Saturday at 1 hup-h of Inspector T. A. Chikott, F.M.S. Police, stationed at at IHI Hilda Xellie ShamII recently nursing sister at the European Hospital, K iala Lumpur. The R'.-v. Kenpel Gamier ofTx b41 words
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Advertisement67 1929-12-09 17 sssss(sha?fi& Hsisßsa*f^& r^Jrm^^ '^i *^fd m flst.' _sl\ I the most delicious of all RAKED BEANS M^L Oven baked beans, either L $k^^m with Pork or Vegetarian W&P I —in appetising Tomato fKjfgW/i* f Sauce. Cooked to perfec- k| tion and ready to serve, hot or cold. Tasty, nourishing and67 words
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Advertisement111 1929-12-09 17 Truth in Advertising AND WE STAND BEHIND THE STATEMENT We buy THE BEST in THE BEST Markets. Among other lines we stock The Best Mutton The Best Spring Lamb The Best Cheddar Cheese The Best Hams and Bacon ("SUGAR CANE" BRAND) Offering anywhere in Malaya and We invite comparisons. "The111 words
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Advertisement129 1929-12-09 18 The New Buick Leads the Field In Every Element of Motor Car Value. ttg| m speed, getaway and power in m JPi*'^? J «KHrl» every phase of motor car appearance '?WM BF an<^ performance, the 1929 Buick is far im *31 ohe^d of all competitors. No other autojnP *w j?^S129 words
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Advertisement354 1929-12-09 18 WHITEAWAY'S FOR EVENING JHOES "BALLY" BLACK SATIN "BALLY" FANCY nOCADE SHOES. SHOES. Mm I ta 1 s:i :i From $9.50 pair. Price $15.50 pair. BALLY^SILVER KID "BALLY" BROCADE SHOES. Size 3 to C. 3 t0 Price $19.50 pair. Price $19.50 pair. "BALLY" BLACK SILK JALLY SILVER TINSEL CREPE SHOES. SHOES.354 words
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Advertisement561 1929-12-09 19 Assets exceed 110,000,000, Assurance In force over 135,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Uncorporatsd la tke SUsiU StOlsnunUl HEAD OFFICE, Winchester Honss, Singapore. LONDOIf OFFICE, 17, 014 Jsvry, S.C. The Company bis £20,000 dspoilted with th. Supreme Court of Fntland an* eumpHss vftß th. BrtTUn Lift Afsurancs Compani.s561 words
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Advertisement593 1929-12-09 19 BANKING CHARTERED BANK Of] INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Paid Up Capital In 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 13,000,000 HEAD OFFICE S3, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. I. Agencies and Branches Amritsar Iloilo Rangoon Alor Star Klang Peshawar Bangkok Kobe Seremban Batavia K. Lnmpnr Semerang593 words
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Advertisement725 1929-12-09 19 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. Established 1863 at Amsterdam Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000 (abeot £8,500,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 65,000,000 (about £4.600,000) Reserve* Glds. 27,186,366 (abeut £2,270,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BATAVIA: Head Office for Dutch East SHANGHAI > Head Office for China and Japan.725 words
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Advertisement379 1929-12-09 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated ia England) Fir*, Llf*, Marina, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Asset* £60,000,000 ARTHUR C. POTTS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DOES A World Wide Business IS Enjoying Rapid Growth HAS A Policy for Every Need. Established 1887. Branch379 words
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Advertisement119 1929-12-09 19 Equalled Only by the Colours of Nature are the Colours of:— (Stocked in 14 Ib. kettles). "OLSINA"^ SANITARY AND ARTISTIC. Send for Shade Card and Price List. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) SINGAPORE. fek|^lO COOL M^^SPi REFRESHING JVm. JACKS CO., (MALAYA) LTD. SINGAPORE, PENANG, IPOH119 words
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Advertisement86 1929-12-09 20 MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER. MORRIS OWNERS BE WISE FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S LEAD AND LUBRICATE YOUR CAR WITH Used and recommended by MORRIS MOTORS (1926) LTD. Every Morris which leaves the works is filled with SHELL MOTOR OIL AND NO OTHER OIL HAS BEEN USED FOR THIS PURPOSE DURING THE LAST 886 words
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Advertisement255 1929-12-09 20 THE FOREMOST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. "WEIGHT CONTROL" Contributes Greatly to the Perfection of the New Ford In the Modern Motor Car, ease of handling, versatile performance and freedom from vibration depend largely upon exact sizing and weight of inter-related parts. So vital was extreme accuracy of weight control to the building255 words
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