The Straits Times, 20 December 1929
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Title Section38 1929-12-20 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 24 PAGES SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1929 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 21 i»a(;es SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1929. PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Advertisement157 1929-12-20 1 TROPICAL SUITING "FLORODOR" <B.D__,> i WING LOONG, HIGH ST. SINGAFOBBL A DELICACY OF GREAT FOOD VALUE |k^ "SIGNAL BRAND" iHHi REAL pS SARDINES "I Here are offered at an economical price GENUINE I hr SARDINES as quite distinct from sild and other small fish of excellent quality and appetizing flavour,157 words
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Advertisement101 1929-12-20 1 r. i i i i. wh tS v -^^_(i r < in nicKrllrd -Metal r^j^^^M uiiturnishablc Bii---^^--^ I Very fashionable and t*^ A l^^-B-j suitable lor presents. ROBINSON COMPANY, LIMITED. SINGAPORE, AND KUALA LUMPUR. i -i Liriited Supply of FRESH PORK From Our Own Farm at Bukit Timah. NOW AVAILABLE.101 words
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Advertisement6 1929-12-20 1 "FLORODOR" (8.0.A.) WING LOONG TROPICAL WEAR.6 words
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Advertisement539 1929-12-20 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. P. &0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES I IaMO J pOVNM n FlJf/TBBWJ HAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SJf. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJB9TY I GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAB BAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOB CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due S'pors. IBM539 words
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Advertisement542 1929-12-20 2 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Vessels Tonnage Dne Bail SUWA MARU 11,000 Jan. 8 8 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Jan. II IT HAKOZAKI MARU 10,600 Jan. M II HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Feb. 1< 17 t KITANO MARU 8,000 Feb. 27 28 HARUNA MARU 10,600 Mar.542 words
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Advertisement510 1929-12-20 2 BURNS PHHP LINE (Incorporated in England) fox tVSBAm, stdvtt and Melbourne, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly tilings by the veilknown steamer MARELLA (78«5 tons) and the aeV motor vessel, MALABAR (4512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, Cabins510 words
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Advertisement632 1929-12-20 2 lie f. al, (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in HoUaU) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. BMO, with suß-eonaeetiens to Passage, Freight, Transhipment Matin* Depts and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourists Bureea of Java. MAETSIYCKER— December 21, Letong,632 words
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Advertisement580 1929-12-20 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THX OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THB CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (laeorporaUd 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, ROTTERDAM580 words
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Advertisement573 1929-12-20 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (laeorporaUd in Siam) BANGKOK COA3TINO SERVICE For Kretay, Tr*nirganu, Keiantan. Bansnara. Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, SicaoaBandoa, Kohsamui, Langauan, Champon aid Bangkok. Arrival Departure SUDDHADIB Dee. 23 Dec. 25 MALINI Dec. 30 Jan. 1 VALAYA Jan. 6 Jan. 8 The steamers are fitted throughout with573 words
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Advertisement472 1929-12-20 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoomvaart MaatschapplJ Nederland and N.V. Rotterdamsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Geaoa Southampton Amsterdam: Marseilles sUtUraaai Tannage Ss. Slamat 11,500 R.L. Dec JO M, Prinses Juliana 8,100 SJMi. Dec 27 sj. Tambora 6,600 B.L. Jan. 3 bj. P. C. Hooft 14.800 S.M.N. Jan.472 words
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Advertisement467 1929-12-20 3 MUAI ITIAIMsmV UNI cMAMEEKAN MAIL UME IBB^2saVBKa BanaasaaiL'-^aM^ ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE From SINGAPORE and PENANG Tto COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. VAN BUREN Dec 28 Dec 26 Dee. 28 PRES. GARFIELD Jan. 6 Jan. 0467 words
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Advertisement493 1929-12-20 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due Spore s.s. CITY OF HEREFORD Jaa. s.s. CITY OF TOKIO Feb. 6 s.s. CITY Or PEKIN Mar. 6 HOMKWABDS s.s.493 words
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Advertisement486 1929-12-20 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE. Sailings for United States and Canada Points from Manila and Hong Kong San Fraaelaco and Portland. S.S. TEXAS from Manila Dte. tl S-S. TEXAS from Hong Kong Jaa. 4486 words
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Advertisement328 1929-12-20 3 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Denmark) SINGAPORE. Importers of "OK" CEMENT "NY CARLSBERG" BEER "STAUB" 3 Stars Brandy STAUB Liqueur Brandy (20 years old) "SHIP" BRAND "SWAN" BRAND Sweetened Condensed Milk "CLOVER" BRAND Sterilized Natural Milk Unsweetened Cond. Milk Pure Thick Cream "SILVAN A" CIGARS RUBBER CASES "OK"328 words
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Advertisement204 1929-12-20 3 SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS Prismatic Compasses, Tlwodolites, Road Tracers, Levels, etc., etc. Agents for W. F. STANLEY CO., LTD. MOTION SMITH 15. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. MODERN SANITATION AND SANITARY EQUIPMENT for DOMESTIC AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Apply t Fong Hin G. H. Watts Co., M, WALLICH STRBHT. SINGAPORE. Phone 7682. For— MOULDY ROT204 words
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Article2159 1929-12-20 4 The Inner Significance. WHERE TO FIND THE REAL INDIA. (Hy Our Indian Correspondent.) In my bit contribution, after giving e short account of the Hindu temples in Utd how they are administered, I wound up by observing that in carrying out the proposed structural renovation* i2,159 words
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Article207 1929-12-20 4 One Meal a Day, AH Some Can Afford. The saggcation made recently by Mi..fCllon Wilkinson, .M.P., the Labour member for HMdleebroagn, K. that each M.!' tthoukl !><■ credited with a food allowi" of at I'.-ist CM, h;i been revived thia week, i:: eoanesjuence of dfetrcmica. incident In207 words
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Article126 1929-12-20 4 Informer Mysteriously Stabbed. Whila over 1.000 eoavicti in Sine-Sing were drawn up m file waiting to •!:^:^h back to their cells, Reuben ECaminskjr, aged IT. the youngest Inmate of the pi-;?cn. suddenly fell, with his i;'.:ds clapped to his stomach and hi twitted with agony. He died126 words
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Article489 1929-12-20 4 De Quincey's House A Restaurant. The news that the house in Soho 8q*mn where 1>«: Quineey lived has been converted into a restaurant is an ir.dication that the tide of London's night lifV <vhieh was flowing strongly west" ird and invading the hitherto sacredly residential neighbourhood489 words
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Advertisement263 1929-12-20 4 PHTVPHA<SF \T Tin?V \TJVf PTTPPFMT /^afV H<?alth authorities affree lhat lhcre is ll^\ nite dan r l' ninl "in I \JLtI I 11. AM. Al.lhKA \ll. (i( i II KKK.\ 1 [fff/WW^ the P reservalion ()f f !s and lhis danjicr point is ."0 dcjrrccs. When Q \3^*pE\\ c tem263 words
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Advertisement337 1929-12-20 5 FR ASER NEAVE Others V^pniV |i!;!|| imitate DON'T ENDURE THE TORTURE Jf^H OF SKIN AILMENTS! f~ft ANA N The flaming, burping irritation f I iV v and torment of Skin disorders }**v Nfv M/ w^ are soothed ard healed by the use f^^^^V X^i> I of GERMOLENE. the modern Aseptic337 words
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Advertisement191 1929-12-20 5 HEALTHY RUBBER TREES! INCREASED LATFX YIELDS! STATISTICS PROVE IT PAYS TO FERTILIZE T)inrtrning Estate Managers, before manuring, should call or write for full particulars of the following Fertilizers SULPHATE OF AMMONIA UREA-BASF u% m^" DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (20.6% Nitrogen 52.5% Phosphoric Acid) LEUNAPHUO J 20% Phosphoric Arid 116.5% Niir«»R#»n One of191 words
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Advertisement204 1929-12-20 5 JUDGE A MAN BY HIS SHOES How Quickly Leather Goes in the East. Polished once Polishrd once a week. a day. c— jgjrfcg-r "HOW SHORT A \\V time my shoeh \i^^£s” is the cry one continually hears and of rourse, this humid climate is cruel to leather. New shoes look204 words
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Advertisement1533 1929-12-20 6 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM To The Advertising Manager, Straits Times, Cecil Street. Pleanc insert the following small advertisement for days There are approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of -6 cents per line per insertion with A minimum of onv dollar per insertion. The1,533 words
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Advertisement921 1929-12-20 6 BOARt) AND LODGING GROSVENOR HOTEL, European management, central, modern conveniences. A FEW VACANCIES occur at No. 7, Institution Hill. Mrs. Millard, Phone 7004. SPEND CHRISTMAS at Rogerville, 808, Orchard Road. Few vcaancies Phone 4461. DOUBLE ROOM, verandah and bathroom, vacant, also tingle. 29, Killiney Rd. Phone 6208. BOARD-RESIDENCE for bachelors.921 words
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Advertisement889 1929-12-20 6 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. TO LET, furnished, at low rent to approved tenant* prepared to undertake care oi same, well-furniphed attractive modern house in good part of Tanglin three bedrooms, two garages, sanitation, electric light. Term eight month* from March 0, 1930. Write 991 Straits Times. TO LET, UNFURNISHED, No. 56.889 words
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Advertisement764 1929-12-20 6 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Applications are invited for the appointment of Park Keeper, Katong Park, from ex Municipal servants or ex Government servants, of good character, who have retired. Applications are not restricted to such officers who retired on the age limit, and S reference will be given other qualifications eing764 words
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Advertisement778 1929-12-20 6 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of high-grad«, wax-polished and oak-stained teak household iurniture, piano, etc. At No. 117-A, New Meyer Flats ,Ist Floor) next to The Crescent Flats, Tanjong Katong, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 1929, at 3 p.m. Comprising an excellent-toned cottage piano by Moutrie, pretty design silverware display cabinet with glass778 words
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Advertisement483 1929-12-20 7 TRADE MARK NOTICE I off NOTICE II hOTWbI pivi-n thnt the Trade Mark depicted .iliov.- is the cxcl'i party of The Baildan 1 Supply Company of No. IS, Konham Bailding, Singapore, und is used by tlum ill connection with all kind* ■if eaoaent manufactured, imported, exported or -old by them483 words
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Advertisement222 1929-12-20 7 To those living in Hotels. You are entitled to comfortable SLEEP. No Bed can be comfortable unless fitted with a Bed Spring Mattress that will NOT SAG The One Bed Spring that WILL NOT sag is THE Simmons "Royal Ace" Makes sleep a pleasure. Stocked in all sizes to fit222 words
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Advertisement322 1929-12-20 7 Sailor Savouries are just such potted meats and fish pastes as you might make in your own kitchen. The chicken is chicken, and the ham is prime ham, the lobsters and crabs are all freshboiled straight out of the sea. All the vitamins are there too sealed in the spotless322 words
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Advertisement260 1929-12-20 7 WHY TOLERATE INDIGESTION TF you suffer with heartburn, fiatulence, or pain after eating, your trouble is almost certainly caused by excess s:on);:vh acid, which ferment* food and attacks rhe delicate stomachlining Why tolcr-.c these discomforts when you can ger quick relief by counteracting the excess acidity? The surest end gui260 words
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Advertisement379 1929-12-20 7 §a9Hp^ Destroys Throat Genus DESTROY dangerous disease germs which breed La throat by gargling daily with full etrcn^th f- tcrint ;..c safe, sure antiseptic which destroys stubborn germs i:i 1 '■> <ecc>. Listerine protects health helps avert sore ihrr:.:; v oida and fevers prevents serious illness. Deadiv (->;-.. i il379 words
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Article2064 1929-12-20 8 Stribling Hooted Out of Ring: An Angry Crowd. BOAT RACE DATE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 21. Certainly the most interesting sporting event of the week, from the point of view of the general public, was the light between Primo Camera, the Riant Italian, and W.2,064 words
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Article425 1929-12-20 8 Air Marshal's Tour Of India and Ceylon. Bombay, Nov. 27. An interesting tour is about to be undertaken by Air Marshal Sir Geoffrtj Salmond, Officer Commanding the Royal Air Force in India. There are in India three classes of landing-grounds for aeroplanes. There are Koyal Air Force425 words
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Article1283 1929-12-20 8 HUNDREDS ARRESTED Moscow Planning And Financing. FEMALE STUDENTS IMPLICATED. Lifting of the ban on publication of the round-up, arrer.t and activites of Communists in Japan, wrijtes the Tokio correspondent of Noith China Daily News, who, it has been now proved, were in close alliance with Moscow1,283 words
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Article30 1929-12-20 8 It has been officially decided that the 'arm at jTarbes -where Marshal Foch was born is to be preserved as a national mur.eum of relics of the former Allied Commandcr-in-Chief.30 words
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Advertisement79 1929-12-20 8 EXPENSE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED Is the dictum of the experts in regard to the Prevention of Bark Rot in Rubber Trees. IS NOT EXPENSIVE LET US TELL YOU ABOUT IT. Booklet giving full particulars on request. BOUSTEAD& Co. Ltd. 1K3B"BT1 FTI is a clean and safe fuel Iwllj M.79 words
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Advertisement157 1929-12-20 8 fEp |i| kelvTnaTor leEti the brine tank ILK^ i-,,, I'M KEI.VIN'ATORS are equipped with the •*t recognized refrigeration system that has 3 i^H KEEPER and a constant reservoir of a cold. The new silent Kelvinator is far jgH more economical because of its Brine Tank or COLD KEEPER a reservoir157 words
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Advertisement21 1929-12-20 8 House-Hunters thould ttudy the tmall advertisements on Pag* Six of to-day' STRAITS TIMES —your new home may be advertised there I21 words
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Advertisement388 1929-12-20 9 ALHAMBRA Ssr TAN CHENG KEE, Sole Proprietor. PROGRAMME Commencing Thursday, Dec. 19, ending Tuesday, Dec. 24 In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS FRANK BORZAGE'S THE RIVER A Current of Passion with CHARLES FARRELL and MARY DUNCAN A breathless drama in the magnificent North-western mountains. The388 words
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Advertisement628 1929-12-20 9 VICTORIA THEATRE GREAT CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ATTRACTION December 21, 23 24 at 5.30 and 9.30 p.m. Special Revival of Sir James M. Barries Immortal Phantasy. PETER PAN THE STORY OF A BOY WHO WOULDNT GROW UP THE GLORIOUS RADIANCE OF CHILDHOOD'S HAPPY DAYS IN NEVER NEVER LAND. ,£jjfc, A PARAMOUNT .*gjfc,628 words
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Advertisement121 1929-12-20 9 New "H.M.V." Records TO-DAY MID-DECEMBER ISSUE LISTS SENT WITH PLEASURE S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. CAST IRON Soil and Rainwater Pipes Sin«ls Doobli Single Doubli Socket Sock*t Sockit Socket Eared Cared Eared Plain Plain Plain Guaranteed in conformity with British Standard specification and as121 words
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Article898 1929-12-20 10 Two More Windjammers End Their Career. The rapidly decreasing fleet of seagoing sailing ships has been further reduced, by two ouite noteworthy vessels, ior the Robert Dollar Company, of San J-'iancisi-o, has sold its I-asbek and David Dollar t:> the Alameda Air Port Company, and898 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article127 1929-12-20 10 Singapore, Dec. 20. Rubber.— Quiet. New Scudais 1.70-1.75, Ulu Banuts 37H-39 cents, Mentakabs 37V 39 cents, Brogas 1-1.07, Tapahs 1.70-1.80, Connemaras 1.32Vi-1.40, Malaka Pindas 1.551.60, Bukit Katils 66-71 cents. Tin.— Quiet. Hong Kong Tins 17s. 3d.18s., Puchongs 21s. 3d. -225. 3d., Pangnga Rivers 6s. 6d.-75., Tekka127 words
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Article169 1929-12-20 10 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, Dec. 20. London. Rubber 77»d.,7 7 »d., ls.-16d., down. Noon price (London Standard) Spot 2u» cents. London.— Tin £186 7s. 6d, up 7s. 6d. Mining. Steady. Sungei Ways 3.40-3. JC, Kuchais 1.28-1.30, Kinta Dredge 1.39-1.41, Klang Rivers 2.30-2.40, Hong Fatts 60-64 I cents, Malaya Consols.169 words
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Article59 1929-12-20 10 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., Xew York, send us the following cable dated Dec. 19, their quotations being in gold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Exchange sales to-day 875 tons. December 15.70, January 15.90, February 16.10, March 16.30, April 16.50, May 10.70, June 16.90, July 17.n, August59 words
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Article74 1929-12-20 10 Rugby, Dec. 19. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 1240%, Athens 375, Bombay Is. o 2'J-.Xd., > Ikrlin 20.38, Brussels 34.86, Bucharest -17, Buenos Aires 45, Copenhagen 18.185, Geneva 25.095, Helsingfors 194 1,, Hong Kong Is. Bd., Lisbon 108.25, Madrid 35.35, Minn y:!.25. New York 4.88 3-16, Oslo 18.20, Paris I2S.M,British Wireless - 74 words
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Article46 1929-12-20 10 Left Arrd. By 8'porc I.ondun Kkly.n Not. 1 Not. ih Ekma Not. 7 Not. 30 Insulinda Not. 8 Dec. !2 Macedonia Not. 14 Dee. 9 Frina der Nederlanden Not. IS Dec. 9 Edavana Not. 21 Dec. 14 T jerimai Nov. 22 Dec. 1C46 words
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Article33 1929-12-20 10 The Alipore has left Hong Kong and 13 expected to arrive at this port at 5 p.m. oti ruidday. the 24th in.-tant. She will proceed alongside the Singapore Harbour Board's Wliarf on arrival.33 words
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Article271 1929-12-20 10 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Dec. 30. On London, Bank 4 m/i II 18 16 Demand t/Sfc Private 3 m. credit 2/4*4 Od New York, Demand M 5/16 Private 90 d/a 67*4 On France, Bank T.T. 1431 On India, Bank T.T. 164 On Hong Kong:, Bank T.T. 23V4 dis. On Shanghai, Eank T.T.271 words
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Article476 1929-12-20 10 lisa* V«l. I'd. Buy«r« Seller! Cl flAsam Kumbanr at; 88/5/- 5'- Ayer Hitam Tin 12/- 13/Cl £1 Barignn Tin 26/- 28/1 1 Butang Padang 0.20 0.22 Vi 1 1 Batu Cave* 1.02% 1.10 1 1 liul.it Aranr I.OU 1.05 £1 £1 Burmah Malay 22/6 23/6 Cl £1 Chenderiang 6/6476 words
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Article232 1929-12-20 10 V.I. I'd. Buyer. Seller* 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefi. 2.05 2.12 hi 2 2 Alex. Brick Ordi. 2.75 2.90 El £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.18.9 6.1.3 1 1 Central Engine 0.50 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carrlar* 0.45 0.55 10s. 10s. Duff Development 6/- IIS/8d. Dunlop Rubber 14/3 15232 words
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Article99 1929-12-20 10 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p*. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 102 105 ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1378,000 par. 6% prera. Singapore Municipal 4V» p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 M par. Singapore Municipal p.c. of 1&09 rod. 1966 $1,000,000 M par. Singapore99 words
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Article393 1929-12-20 10 FraKr and Co. and LyaD and Evatt's quotations. Allenby ($1) Alor (iijuh ($1) A. Hitain ($1) A. Kunin* (*1) Am. JUalay A. Molek ($1) A. Panas ($1) tlalgownia (II) Hi.-f.-tt ($1) Broe«i ($1) Brunei (s:>) li. Jelutong ($1) B. Katil ($1) Bukit K. B. ($1) H. Kepong ($1)393 words
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Article336 1929-12-20 10 Friday. December 20. Skips alongside (he Wharves or expected to arrive. EEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. Spartan, Tug Rose, Tug Hercules, Ixh. t'hantek, to. Lighter Cross, The Cable, Umax. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Taajong Pagar. Albert Dock Nit Victoria Dock Lch.336 words
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Article208 1929-12-20 10 To-day. China, Hainani, Japan, Korea, Formusa, East Siberia, Philippine Inlands, Western Canada and Western States of U.S.A. (Bellerophonj 2 p.m. Banka Island, Java, South-West Sumatra, South Kast Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly (Op ten Noort) 2 p.m. Selat Pandjanir, Bengkalis. Siak and l'akan Baroc (Hong Kwong)208 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement26 1929-12-20 10 BUT OH BELL THROUGH THE STRAITS TIMES SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS. -Bz.& FEVERS go 2tfr good id tn you tahe I ii I. il tii.-n. A i.v\:iia SI26 words
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Advertisement104 1929-12-20 10 MR. AND MRS. JULIAN ISRAEL. PP-c s.s. Hakone Maru. WHEJI BAD WEATHER CONFINES CHILDREN TO THE HOUSE THEY ARE APT TO GET CONSTIPATED AND "OUT-OF -SORTS" CORRECT THESE TROUBLES. KEEP THE CHILDREN REGULAR.CHEERY AND IN PERFECT HEALTH. Specially designed to meet childhood's needs, pleasant in taste and appearance, Babys Own104 words
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Advertisement411 1929-12-20 10 ALHAMBRA From Thursday, Dec. 19. at 9 p.m. THE RIVER Featuring CHARLES FARRELL and MARY DUNCAN A Fox Special Along with Latest Empire News. First Show at 7.30 p.m. BUCK JONES in BIG DEN TAN CHENG KEE, Sole Proprietor. COLEMAN MB QUICK-LITE J^ LAMPS JL Two lighted matches That's all411 words
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Miscellaneous247 1929-12-20 10 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Stations. Temperature. Bain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Min. fall, shine. Humidity. tion. F. F. ins. hour*. n.p.h. Alor Star 88 67 Nil 6.7 85 ENE 2 Fine Kota Bharu No report. K. Trengganu 78 c9 0>71 04 75 sw Fim247 words
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Miscellaneous272 1929-12-20 10 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Friday, December 20 H. W. 1.22 a.m., 8.6, 0.23 p.m., 9.9. Sun rises G.2 a.m., sets 6.3 p.m. Saturday, December 21 H. W. 2.10 a.m., 8.4, 1.18 p.m., 9.4. Sun rises 6.2 a.m., sets 6.3 p.m. Mail from Europe due a.m. Mail for Western Australia closes272 words
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Article699 1929-12-20 11 Tin and Rubber Both Steady. LITTLE BEING DONE IN SHARE MARKET. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Friday, 11 a.m. To-day's Prices Rubber. 26 cents, per lb. Tin, 200 tons at $94 per pirul. Yesterday's Prices Rubber, London 7?»d. per lb., down l/16d. New York 15 f< cts..699 words
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Article101 1929-12-20 11 Optimistic Outlook for Good Business. I'ierce-Arrow official* have announced record October passenger car shipments, the figures showing considerably in excess of those of MM. The substantial increases over nil pri'vinus years which Pierce-Arrow iias been showing since last January, .ire being mnintained, the volume for 1929 to date101 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article414 1929-12-20 11 Larger Crop Atones For Lower Prices. ~hc twentieth annual meeting of the Sungei Hanoi Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on Nov. 8, at Bunge Hotue, St. Mary Axe, E.C. Mr. P. J. Burgess (chairman »f the company) who presided, in moving the resolution for the adoption of the414 words
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Article347 1929-12-20 11 Anglo-Ma1ay.— 117,629 lb. Allenby.— s6.4oo lb. Amalgamated Malay. 54,500 lb. Ampat I Sumatra* ***** lb. Bikam.— B9,7oo lb. Broome (Selangor). 57,080 lb. Batu Tiga (Selangor). 153,600 lb Bukit Kajang.— ll4.o7s lb. Batu Ap0i.— 9,548 lb. Balau.— B4,ooo lb. Beranang. -11,000 lb. Bertam (Taisho 1.-65,456 lb. 80re11i.— 33,300 lb.347 words
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Article140 1929-12-20 11 Katu Tin (half month).— 29B hours, 76,000 yardb, 352 piculs. Renonp Consolidated Tin (first half).— 27s hours, 71,000 yard?, 220 piculs. Chenderiang Tin (first half).— Dredge 297 hours, 60 piculs Hydraulicing 110 piculs Gravel Pumping 40 piculs. Pangnga River (first half). 160 piculs and 293 hours. Kamuntinit Tin140 words
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Article67 1929-12-20 11 Ton* of Market Dull. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet V%4. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 15% per lb. I.S. equal to London Standard jidard R.S.S. on Tendar m ft m n m m Spot December January February Jan. -March April-June 26 20',67 words
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Article160 1929-12-20 11 Fair to Display British Manufactures. The British Industries Fair, organised by the Dept. of Overseas Trade, will be held m Olympia, London, and at Birmingham simultaneously, Feb. 17 to 28. Messrs. Thomas Cook and Son are the travel agents. Empire products are again to be shown under160 words
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Article159 1929-12-20 11 Correspondence With The Government At the last meeting of the committee of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce a letter from the Government Secretary was laid before the committee. The secretary was instructed to comply with the request contained therein, which action, it was hoped, would result in159 words
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Article168 1929-12-20 11 Importations into the United States. We are indebted to the Planters' Association of Malaya for the following details of the importations of crude rubber into the United States during October. 1929. The figures have been compiled and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net weights168 words
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Article456 1929-12-20 11 Market Featureless And Prices Derl'ne. In their report, dated Singapore, Dec. 19, Messrs. Guthrie and Co. state The market ha* been featureless during the past week and at time of writing price* are down Vi cent, '<»d., asd cent* gold on balance in Singapore, London and New456 words
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Article210 1929-12-20 11 Remarkable results are disclosed by the accounts of the United Temiang Rubber Estates, a Malayan rubber plantation company in the Guthric group. For the year ended July 81 net profits increased from £8,136 to £16,709, and the directors are able to raise the dividend from 5 per210 words
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Article39 1929-12-20 11 Messrs. Barlow and Co., in their copra report, dated Dec. 19, state After being slightly easier the market now closes almost unchanged on the week. Approximately 1,050 tons were shipped. Closing quotations are as follows Sundried $9.40, mixed %9.39 words
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Article492 1929-12-20 11 Badly Hit by Share Collapse. The one topic of conversation in insurance circles in the United States, according to messages from New York, is the effect which the Stock Exchange debacle will have on the industry. The crash in security prices hits the insurance industry from many angles,492 words
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Article345 1929-12-20 11 The following publications have been received during the week ending Dec. 16, and are available for public use in the Reference Library of the Department of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S., Fullerton Bujldlrlg Burma Report on Crops, Produce Prices and Rainfall in Burma for the week ended the 23rd345 words
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Article52 1929-12-20 11 An exhibition of samples of Italian export manufactures will be held on board the Lloyd Triestino m.v. Remo, due here on Dec. 28. All business men interested arc kindly invited to visit the exhibition and they will find on board clerks in attendance to supply them with any52 words
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Article1310 1929-12-20 11 Debated in Ceylon. PROPRIETOR'S OBJECTION AND ADVICE. At Kandy, where the labour problem is an unuiually difficult one, the first step toward* determining the attitude of the DolosbageKotmalc Planters' Association in respect of an active participation in the island-wide Discharge Ticket Agreement was taken on Nov. 28.1,310 words
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Advertisement229 1929-12-20 11 RUBBER STATISTICS. f i Mr. J. Gordon Carrie, Deputy Supervisor of Rubber, F.M.S., and Deputy Regis-trar-General (Statistics) S.S., has forwarded the following census of stocks of rubber held by dealers and on estates of over 100 acres on Nov. 30, 1929, together with certain export figures. (Stocks compiled from returns229 words
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923 1929-12-20 12 In this a^c of parts ami s|>e<.ialists, the opinions of the average man on most subjects arc wurlhle -s, ami of nothing i< this more true than of the comparative aspects of colonial administration. Not only is the experience the travel923 words
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Article1398 1929-12-20 12 Forces Which Created The Universe. (By 11. H. Sheldon. Professor of Physics. .New York University.) Last night I dreamt that I was a butterfly. In my dreams I behaved as a l)iitt< 1 fly. I thought like a butterfly. My mind was quite divorced from that1,398 words
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Article439 1929-12-20 12 Mr. It. Irvine is acting D. O. Tampin. in the place of Mr. G. Hawkins, who ha.< (Tone on leave. Mr. I. A. Harper the firm of Messrs. Hopan and Ivens, Malacca branch, has had to go to Durlan Daun Hospital. .Mr. F. T. Tree, Commissioner of439 words
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Article782 1929-12-20 12 A LUCKY ACCIDENT. Her i .mother War story which might well find favour with enterprising film produru-- thirsting for "the human touch." R chard Mpi vyn BvUer, f PorUmouth, Knglard. fell ir, love v.ith his nurao, Miss NHRtN Smith, Ht a War hospital ;n France. He782 words
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Article57 1929-12-20 12 Mr. F. B. J. Tiaycs who i mwly appointed oflletr of the Education Department, i expected to arrive from Home about the lH'Kinninjf of January. He HI hutn posted to ih>- Victoria Institution, Kuala I.uinpur, in plan' of Mr. P. C. Barracloujrh. who (,'<»■* >-n liuvc. Mr. 1 rayes was57 words
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Advertisement48 1929-12-20 12 CHRISTMAS I CHEER S i "BLACK WHITE" I J WHISKY (Ik AND A MERRY MOET&CHANDON tiV CHAMPAGNE V Dry Ir.perul jftotr a chandoi 1 HEW YEAR |if,oii| GORDON'S GIN liP^inU v? f Xjt V- r LOMPOll'ilfl Sole Agents THE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. SINGAPORE, PENANG, KUALA, LUMPUR AND IPOH.48 words
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Advertisement54 1929-12-20 12 634 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TENG SENG GUAN. Established 1905. Tel. No. 2415. Agents for Tan Kah Kec and Co.'s Tyres, Tubes, Shoes and Other Goods. BEER IS THE BEER Sole Agents GUTHRIE CO., LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits SUttlemanta) There will be NO ISSUE of the STRAITS TIMES on CHRISTMAS54 words
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681 1929-12-20 13 How Cape Flight Disaster Occurred. HIT MOUNTAIN-SIDE. Unable to See High Ground In Front. Rugby, Dor. 19. Mr. Montague, (Tnder-Secietary for Air. I i ihe [I( use of Commoni that h" i a Ion tu add matcrialIv the Information already publishedBritish Wireless - 681 words
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Article355 1929-12-20 13 260 Passengers Saved While Liner Sinks. New York. Dec. 19. The Puraess liner Fort Victoria, 7,784 tens, with 2GO pr.?sengers. sank after a I collision in a fog cutsido New York harbour wi'h the Clyde linrr Algonquin, 7,220 tons. <ar yir.g ISC passenger-. All aboa'-J the355 words
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Article157 1929-12-20 13 i Mr. Snowden and French Press Accusation. Berlin, Dec. l'J. j Ths Press and the public are greatly 1 agitated over the lack of a clear, definite.' official statement from the British Gov-! rernment regarding the Echo dc Paris allegations that Mr. Snowden proposed] the insertion into157 words
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Article132 1929-12-20 13 Anxiety Concerning Their Safety. Paris, Dec. 19. Anxiety is felt as to the whereabouts of j ihe French airmen. La Salic, Rcbart, and I j Fait who are flying from Paris to Saigon. The-p has been no news of thorn sinrp they left Tunis <n Sunday for Benghazi.Reuter - 132 words
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Article91 1929-12-20 13 Chicago Schoolmaster Wins His Suit. Chicago, Dec. 19. Mr. William McAndrews, who was dis- 1 missed from the superintendentship of public schools in Chicago at the height oi'' Mayor Thompson's campaign to "free American schools from the influence of the Bngnsh King George," has won hi.suit agates!91 words
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Article38 1929-12-20 13 Twenty-one Die in a Week In Peking Streets. Peking, Dec. I.). Sudden cold, accompanied by snow and piercing winds, has rc.-ulti-d in 21 people being freaea to death in the streets in one week. -Renter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article543 1929-12-20 13 Singapore's Advantages. I BATAVIA SERVICE EARLY NEXT YEAR. That Singapore is already attracting the attention of aircraft manufacturers, owing to its future possibilities as an airport, is shown by the arrival here of Mr. F. W. Carey, a representative of the Fairey Aviation Company, of England. Formerly543 words
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Article78 1929-12-20 13 Soviet to Compete With British Service. MOSCOW, Dec. 19. 1 The postal authorities announce the inauguration of i.ll air wail service te Afghanistan in competition with the Biit'sh delix fries via Karachi. The am facilities will bp made available for all i 1 European countries. It78 words
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Article612 1929-12-20 13 At Naval Conference. WASHINGTON ARTICLE BABES STORM. London, Dec. 19. In the Boaae of Ccmmnns Mr. MacDeamU announced that the Mag has consented to uiaalua at the opening meeting of the London Xav.il Conference on Jan. 21 anj to deliver an opening; address. Paris, Deo. 19.612 words
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Article, Illustration28 1929-12-20 13 I In- s--.iu-lu>. of Sir Cadi ('lvinenti. Coicrnor-Ovsixnatc of the S.S., and Lady Clementi wan taken at a recent vrddiiig' at Hong Kong.28 words
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Article464 1929-12-20 13 Stop Leakages Or Lose Sweepstakes Racine circles arc perturbed by a letter which has been addressed by Government to th^ Turf Clubs of Malaya on the subjects of sweepstakes. The letter points out that it has come to Government's notice that leakages take place of Turf464 words
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Article112 1929-12-20 13 Dominions and India Not Enthusiastic. Geneva, Dec. 20. Tho Governments of India. Australia an«l South Africa have exprened their inability to participate in the tariff trace conference.-- Rculcr. A previous message (dated Dec. 9) stated Replying to questions in the House of Commun.-. Mr. Arthur Headerson, the Foreign112 words
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Article122 1929-12-20 13 Threat to Stimulate Rubber Production. Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 19. Senor Ju.'io Prestos, candidate !'n si. lint, of the ;ti|!Ui-!ii' at the election next March, in a (peach outlining his policy, said the monetaiy reform would be completed by maxing notes convertible into goKJ. The Bank of BrazilReuter - 122 words
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Article777 1929-12-20 13 Labour's Escape on Coal Bill. LIBERALS OPPOSE. Conservative Amendment Defeated. London, Dec M. Tho Hou:e of Common.-; has on* -1 the -.cvor.d reading I the I KH after defeating a c imendnient for rejection l.y Vl v< .1 I i :-7^!. Later When the debate on777 words
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Advertisement60 1929-12-20 13 I ;i::t:;;ii:iiiiii'ii!iiMi.:[r(iuig f TODAY'S 21 PACES. Page I The Mystery of Mattc-r. kj 1 htaf.nl H. SheMon l_> Home Sport Reviewed Dr. Hoops's Lecture 01 Medicin 20 New B:xiks Reviewed 17 Shipping Route Di.-pute in C urt )9 1i er Again ligated II 2 New Stadium f:ir Singapore 1"> Around60 words
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Article1253 1929-12-20 14 Ceremony at Changi* BEHEADED ROOSTER AND COLOURED CLOTH. A secret society meeting in jungle at Changi in the early hours of the morning led to the appearance of eleven Chinese before the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday. The accused were charged with1,253 words
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Article237 1929-12-20 14 Adventure in Perak Jungle. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 20. An extraordinary adventure with a tiger befell Mr. C. VY. Ford, of Sukur Estate. He accompanied a gang of coolies who went cut to cut a path through heavy blukar on a steep hill. While proceeding237 words
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Article80 1929-12-20 14 Seen Near Naval Base On Tuesday. A tiger was seen by a labourer working 1 at the Naval Base on Tuesday, and is presumably the same beast as Mr. J. Regan encountered on Upper Serangoon Road early on Sunday morning. Considerable excitement exists in the Upper Serangoon district,80 words
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Article218 1929-12-20 14 Open Air Dancing at The New World. Last night, under gaily coloured lights, the Singapore public were introduced to a novel type of cabaret at the New World. The Filipino dance band which provided the music was in itself well worth paying a visit to hear, for218 words
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Article143 1929-12-20 14 Unpaid Fines for Assaulting Constables. Mr. and N. C. Begg were taken to the Singapore Criminal Prison yesterday. They had failed to pay fines imposed for voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a Malay police constable. Mr. P. S. Williams, ttye Secortd Magistrate, fined Begg $100, or143 words
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Article1316 1929-12-20 14 Local Court Crowded. INVOLVED ARGUMENTS ON VALIDITY. The Second Police Court, Singapore, was again crowded to capacity with Hindus yesterday afternoon, when the Jaffna Tamil enticement case was continued, and the hour-long address of counsel for the defence was listened to with close attention. The complainant, M.1,316 words
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Article54 1929-12-20 14 On Both Coasts, in Canal Zone and at Hawaii. Washington, Dec. 19. The naval committee of the House of Representatives has approved the Bill authorising an expenditure of $7,500,000 for the construction of naval bases on the east and west coasts and in the Panama Canal zoneReuter - 54 words
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Article231 1929-12-20 14 To Fire Was the "Only Possible Course." London, Dec. 19. Further details concerning the Nigerian riots have been received in London. These reports give the death-roll at Opobo as 20. Troops of the West African Frontier Force arrived in the town just in time to prevent the mobReuter - 231 words
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Article44 1929-12-20 14 Promotion Suggested For Commander Byrd. New York, Dec. 19. Senator Swanson, of Virginia, has introduced a Bill into the Senate with the object of promoting Commander Byrd to the rank of Rear-Admiral in recognition of his explorations in the Antarctic. Rcuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article88 1929-12-20 14 Lowered to 4 1 /z Per Cent. In Kansas City. Washington, Dec. 20. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank has lowered the discount rate to 4V4 per cent. Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 20. A number of unemployed attempted to storm the Town Hall while the new City CouncilReuter - 88 words
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Article130 1929-12-20 14 Conferred on Premier And Chancellor. London, Dec. 19. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and Mr. Philip Snowden received the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall to-day at a traditional ceremony at which most of the members of the Cabinet were present. Mr. MacDonald, in reply, hopedReuter - 130 words
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Article78 1929-12-20 14 Big Power-Generating Corporation. New York, Dec. 20. On the petition of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, the Federal Judge has appointed a receiver for the International Engineering Corporation, one of the leading power-generating equipment concerns in the world. Before the crash the Corporation's stock sold at $103. To-dayReuter - 78 words
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Article451 1929-12-20 14 Negotiations with Reich Break Down. Berlin, Dec. 19. The financial crisis culminated in a fresh sensation when it was rumour«d that the Minister of Finance, Herr Hilferding, would resign, following the eleventh hoar hitch in the negotiations with the United States Banking Syndicate for $100,000,000 to451 words
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Article263 1929-12-20 14 Mr. Wedgwood Benn on Round Table Conference. Rugby, Dec. 19. The Secretary for India, Mr. W. Wedgwood Benn, during the House of Commons debate last night, stated that tho goal of British policy was the achievement by India of Dominion status, but ho pointed out that IndiaBritish Wireless - 263 words
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Article36 1929-12-20 14 Rugby, Deo. 19. Reports from Nanking state that the local situation is steadily improving and confidence is restored. The British Consul-General is authorising the return of British women to the town on Saturday.—British Wireless,British Wireless - 36 words
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93 1929-12-20 14 Recognition of Haiching Gallantry. Hong Kongr, Dec. 19. Replying to unofficial questions in the Legislative Council to-day regard. .ig suitable recognition for the captain, office™, and cr=w of the Haiching, also a compassionate grant to the dependents of the third officer and the guard whoReuter - 93 words
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Article66 1929-12-20 14 Conference Takes Big Step Forward. London, Dec. 19. An important step by the peace in industry movement was taken at a conference of representatives of the Trade Union Congress, the Federation of British Industries and the Confederation of Employers' Organisations. The conference agreed to definite proposals forReuter - 66 words
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Article150 1929-12-20 14 Alleged Brutality Of Inspectors. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 20. Two 'Asiatic Inspectors of Police, Ponnudurai and L'jagar Singh, O.C.P.D.s at Batu Ga^ah and Lahat, respectively, have been suspended from duty and are being charged with voluntarily causing hurt to a Chinese for the purpose of150 words
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Article249 1929-12-20 14 Will Not Cause Labour To Pack Up Kit." Rugby, Dec. 19. During the House of Commons debate last night, in the renewal of diplomatic relations with Russia, the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Arthur Henderson, replied to questions regarding propaganda and the Dominions. After commenting on the difficulty of negotiatingReuter - 249 words
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Article105 1929-12-20 14 Work Ordered to be Resumed In NS.W. Mines. Sydney, Dec. 19. In the Federal Arbitration Court Judge Beeby ordered work to be resumed tomorrow in the mines in the Newcastle area on prestoppage wage rates. The award will operate only until Deo. 31, and will not prejudice theReuter - 105 words
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Article69 1929-12-20 14 Berlin, Dec. 19. The six alleged munition smugglers at Kiel have been acquitted with costs against the State. Throughout the trial the Press and the public were excluded and were not allowed to hear the reason* for the judgment. Reuter. They were alleged to have been attempting69 words
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Article713 1929-12-20 15 Well-Equipped Enclosure At Jalan Besar. Transformation from waterlogged, useless ground to one of the finest sports enclosures in Malaya is the story of the new Jalan Besar stadium, which has been constructed by the Singapoie713 words
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Article131 1929-12-20 15 Mrs. Harding Wins Ladies' Medal Competition. The Garrison Golf Club ladies' medal (Bogey) competition was played on Wednesday and yesterday, when 16 cards were taken out. The following were the best returned Mm. H. Harding I up Lady Colinu Hussoy 1 Mrs. A. Duncan 1 Mr... Karlow All131 words
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Article28 1929-12-20 15 Full Points for Halifax At Wrexham's Expense. London, Dec. 19. In v Third Division (Northern Section) match yesterday Halifax Town defeated rexhtu by 'J—o.J 0. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article190 1929-12-20 15 Rotherham Win Replay By Odd Goal in Nine. London, Dec. 19. In their replayed second round tie of the English F.A. Cup Rotherham Utd. defeated Scunthorpe Utd. by 5 4. Keuter. The draw for the third round, to be played on Jan. 11 is now as follows190 words
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Article709 1929-12-20 15 His Worth as a Tutor Of Golf. A Detroit correspondent of the Edinburgh Sports Dispatch during mail week MM When Tam o' Shanter engaged Tommy Armour as club professional it was the club's intention to promote the quality of golf at Tam o' Shanter. The motive behind engaging709 words
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Article548 1929-12-20 15 Betty Nuthall No Match For Tilden. An attempt is apparently being made to arrange a match at lawn tennis or hard court tennis between W. T. Bill Tilden and Miss Betty Nuthall, with a view to discovering the difference between the game as played by men548 words
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Article241 1929-12-20 15 "OLD TIMERS RETURN. Fourth Meeting of Basham And Kid Lewis. Everyone had thought that Johnny Basham and Ted (Kid) Lewis, each an old welter-weight champion, had finished entirely with active boxing, says A. J. Daniels in the Sporting Life. Basham is just over 39 and Lewis was 35 last month,241 words
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Article154 1929-12-20 15 Volant* Hero of Thrilling Bout in U.S.A. Dom Volante, the Liverpool featherweight, greatly pleased the American fight ".fans" at Madison Square Garden, New York, when he fought Harry Carlton (New Jersey) to a draw over ten rounds. It was a terrific struggle, both boxers almost falling from exhaustion154 words
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Article218 1929-12-20 15 S.C.C. Win in Heavy Rain. An S.C.C. A XV succeeded in overcoming C Company, Welch Regiment, yesterday on the Padang by 8 points (a goal and a try) to 3 points (one try). The game was played in torrential rain which towards the end made handling practically impossible.218 words
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Article320 1929-12-20 15 TALE OF A BRIBE." Football League Rebuke To Scottish F.A. A statement recently made by the Scottish Football Association to the effect that an intermediate player had informed them that an English club had offered him £1,000 if he would join them, has had a sequel. The Management Committee of320 words
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Article63 1929-12-20 15 S.H.B. Junior Service Club Tournament. The following are the ties in the first round of the S.H.B. Junior Service Club billiards tournament (English championship) starting each evening at 7.30 sharp: To-day, Tang Che Hiong vs. Chee Chong Sien. Sunday, Sung Fook Chee vs. Ong Seng Kay. Monday, Koh Kim63 words
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Article107 1929-12-20 15 German's Minimum Terms To Box in London. In reply to a statement by Mr. C. Rose, Phil Spott's manager, that Scott is prepared to meet the German heavyweight, Max Schmeling, in Berlin, Paris, or London during the first week in February, Schmeling said that he could not107 words
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Article93 1929-12-20 15 Famous Golf Professional Changes Clubs. Arthur G. Havers, formerly professional at West Lancashire and Coombe Hill, has been appointed to the Sandy Lodge Club. Havers, who won the Open Championship at Troon in 1923, competed for this title when only sixteen years of age. He was fourth93 words
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Article239 1929-12-20 15 Sensational All-British Fight at Pendine. London, Dec. 2. A most sensational fight for the world's motor speed record may take place in Great Britain next February. It is understood that the Sunbeam Company are shortly sending a Commission of Inspection, including Mr. Kaye Don, driver239 words
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Article68 1929-12-20 15 N. Zealand Bowler Dismisses Side for Four Runs. A remarkable bawling feat was performed by B. Wilkes, of Putaruru, in a cricket match against Tirau (New Zealand.) Wilkes took all the Tirau wickets for four runs, which were scored off a boundary hit. He clean bowled seven batsmen,68 words
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Article133 1929-12-20 15 Friday, Dec. 20 Hockey S.C.C. vs. H.K. and S.B. S.C.C. v«. S.R.C. I.A. v§. M.C.U., I.A. R.l. Victoria Institution, K.L. C Co., Welch vs. Medical Collegt. Saturday, Dec. 21 Rugby S.C.C. vi. SeUngor (Trophy match), S.C.C. Kutoni; Gulf Club, eclectic competition. Hockey R.I. >■. V.M.C.A., K.L., at X.L,133 words
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Article186 1929-12-20 15 Blackheath Use Luminous Ball. Unable, owing to business ties, to practise their game in daylight, members of the Blackheath Rugby Football Club are now enjoying nightly practice on Rectory Field, aided by acetylene flares, and using a football covered with luminous paint. Eight flan are placed in a186 words
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Advertisement185 1929-12-20 15 Raffles Hotel TEA AFTER DANCES n n DINNER Grill Room as d Thursday Frid< and P UNRIVALLED IN THE EAST ORCHESTRAL Phon. MM for CONCERT BMtrratloaa. Sunday, «.St S-m. Sea View Hotel All rooms fitted with modern conveniences. TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE Admission to Non-Diners $1.00. TO-MORROW CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS185 words
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Advertisement304 1929-12-20 16 Superlative quality at WSi» >y an economical price l|v State Express 999 are for those smokers who require a first-class cigarette at an economical price. They are guaranteed /0 to be exactly the same in every respect is as the World-famous State Express 555, I|\ Iff exceot that they are304 words
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Article2886 1929-12-20 17 (•allipnli Memories. By Compton Mackenzie, ('assail. 7s. fid. ¥T must be nearly twenty years ago ;ince Mr. Compton Mackenzie fluttered the literary dovecotes with the publication of The Passionate Elopement." Critics who were not deaf to the rhythms and harmonies of a remarkable prose style greeted the2,886 words
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Article1168 1929-12-20 17 Kinj George V. in His Own Words r.y F. A. Mackenzie. Benn. 12s. 6d. The British eooctitutioa is like no other Mirth, f.aigail unwritten, a mass of conliaJictions and illogicalities, it has not cv^iveu U> uny ordaixil plan, p.nd yet it haa survived while systems on all1,168 words
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Article816 1929-12-20 17 Queen Dirk. By Alfred Tre*idder Sheppard. Hodder and Stoughton. 7s Ad. Sheep's Head and Bibylon. By Mai jone Eowen. Bodley Head. 7s. 6d. A bid for a throne is a familiar con cption to novelists, dramatists anc! i'istorians. and those who have waded hrough blood to dominion are816 words
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Article135 1929-12-20 17 Translation of the Holy From the Original Arahir text. '■'i h Critical Essays. Life <>i Mofcaatauui, and complete summary of c ntcnts. I. Al-Haj Haiiz (irula^ Sarwar M.A.. (Punjab). 8.A.. (Cantab.) etc etc. This is a new translation of the Islanic criptures by Mr. 11. G. "Wrv.vr,135 words
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Article130 1929-12-20 17 The China Year Book 1929-3". Ed Ed by H. <;. W. Woodhrad ('U.E Th< Tientsin Press, Ltd.. Tientsin. The new issue o? tho China V a Book just off the press, is brought a eon 'y up to date as is possible where iha ire130 words
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Advertisement63 1929-12-20 17 TRUTH IN ADVERTISING IS THE LAST WORD IN SERVICE O EAT MORE FISH /V. "KILTIE KIPPERS" IN A CLASS BT THEMSELVES. Always fresh supplies of STEEL HEAD SALMON HADDOCK FRESH SALMON FRESH HERRINGS SMOKED SALMON FISH FILLET DOVER SOLES CRAY FISH LEMON SOLES IRAN KURAU HALIBUT IRAN MERAH. RfSH f<3DD«*63 words
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Advertisement55 1929-12-20 17 JaKS^ @L~^l| This CHRISTMAS I |2^^»L^ the Family, for ><iur <£H9 Si Friends the gift that \wk^-*^KI on y you can ve our gSgaF-^*? Tljj Wake the appointment to-day and a^ tt^^^i aolve lot of personal gift problem*. A. P. S. STUDIO Meyer Mansions, 109, NORTU BUIDGE ROAD. For all55 words
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Advertisement127 1929-12-20 18 r Banished Pains due to wounds, burns, cuts and bruises can be quickly eased by applying CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALM As a liniment it gives immediate elief tothosesuffering from rheumatism, neunigia, lame back, strains, sprains, etc. Just rub it over those sve muscles and feel the wcrmth thct drives out pain.127 words
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Advertisement215 1929-12-20 18 Baby sleeps^— soundly ~j^y now g j^s|L> Before mother gave him Woodward's Gripe Water \^*Jsfa3 he used to scream in pain. JS^ Now, all his indigestion *l troubles have been soothed 0. pji away by this universal j~ English remedy. Mothers PKT" all over the world rely upon atffittr^ this215 words
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Article1696 1929-12-20 19 Rebate for Competition. INTERESTING SUPREME COURT CASE. Two rival shipping concerns who agreed to share the business of the Singa-pore-Rhio run by one party hiring from the other a vessel for use on it, were parties in a Supreme Court suit before the vacation judge, Mr. Justice1,696 words
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Article305 1929-12-20 19 High Praise for Tanglin Preparatory School. The need that is being successfully filled in. Singapore by the Preparatory School for European children, conducted at the Tunglin Club by Miss Griffith-Jones, was voiced by Mr. H. T. Clark, Inspector of School*, at the annual prize-giving on Wednesday. Over a305 words
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Article42 1929-12-20 19 House of Lords Withdraws One Amendment. London, Dec. 6. The House of Lords to-day agreed not to insist on one of its amendments to the Widows', Orphans' and Old Ajre Pensions Bill with which the House <rf Commons disagreed.42 words
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Article920 1929-12-20 19 SHOULD BARMAIDS BE EMPLOYED Hotel Proprietor and A Rival. On the ground that barmaids were employed at the Empire Hotel the proprietor of the nearby Straits Hotel lodged ar. objection before the Singapore Licensing Justices yesterday against the renewal of the licence of the former hotel. Appearing for the proprietor920 words
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Article69 1929-12-20 19 A brief cable from London announced the death in London of Jimmie Crawford." This apparently refers to some sporting celebrity but whether it is the boxer of that name or the cricketer is not clear. Tke Times of Malaya is asked by Mr. Jimmie Crawford of Ipoh to say that69 words
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Article164 1929-12-20 19 Wanted to Challenge Airman. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kualu Lumpur, Doc. IS. An Indian named Alxlu! Rahman, who was ultimately ordered by the Magistral" to be sent to the Central Mental Hospital at Tanjonu Rambutan as it was b( licve-l he was mentally unsound, was this morning charged164 words
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Article132 1929-12-20 19 (Frcm Our Own Correspondent.) .Malacca. D At three o'clock yesterday afternoon a Chevrolet lorry ccming from the direction of Klebang somehow or othor went off th: road into a Chinese sundry goods shop and continued inte. the next shop up to a brick wall of a Malay132 words
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Advertisement165 1929-12-20 19 WE HAVE ALREADY CHOSEN THE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOUR FRIEND: THE NEW Anastigmat .M^r^* g^^^C Lens F. S.s. M K*_^^b lls i(t 1S Autonfat SI 8.00. Shutter. I black or Brilliant Mew Oll^ IF^T^T?J\>^ brown. Finder CAMERA DIETHELM CO., LTD. I Incorporated in Switzerland) SINGAI'OKE— PENANG— H'OII— ItAM.hOK. J I165 words
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Advertisement186 1929-12-20 19 The Suit That Changed Bathing to Swimming The Jantzen Swimming Suit xfltk %*m! s k"'* anc &ivcs boundigJaHL less muscular freedom for Zf'J^\. rea BW i mmm aiu diving. KIDD ES STYLES v H Rbj Stocked throughout Malaya rV v X/j ■■'t fii I in complete range of colour F\186 words
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Article3894 1929-12-20 20 Anaesthesia Antisepsis j In Surgery. PROBLEMS OF TO-DAY. RETURNING TO SIMPLER METHODS. I The advance of medical knowledge in modem time was rev lewd by the Hon. i Dr. A. L Hoops, P.C.M.O., In his third ■ad nnal lecture oa "The History of Medicine" to3,894 words
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Article84 1929-12-20 20 Son i the Siamese papers recently stated, thai there would be ao more Sun Boon* (Sun Vat Sea) cigarettes on the market, as Sun Ko, the son of Sin Ya' Sen. bed petitioned the Nanking Government, on the ground that the cases were often thrown on the ground and the84 words
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Advertisement140 1929-12-20 20 Bass] "e^ Cc ftM rjyf ■y j|'|j SWIFT AND SURE ||f a Kynoih rifle cartridges in th« court* of SB«««««««B»JB many yean have built up a reputation for refined accuracy and fljl trajrrtury. They I are alway> ilv choice of tl>e rxp rirncrd J <iJL_ JH bi'c-gam* hunter. Kynoth unnl^ti140 words
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Article1634 1929-12-20 22 JAPAN LETTER. Railways Hit by Motor Competition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokio, Dec. 2. Now that a date has been set for the removal of the gold embargo, the Japanese Government is planning definite and vigorous measures for tne improvement of the foreign trade position. Last week1,634 words
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Article1163 1929-12-20 22 BURMA LETTER. Ugly Blots on Rangoon Sport. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Rangoon, Dec. 12. A sturdy attempt to form a Flying Club 1 for Burma is being made by Mr. A. Eggar, the Government Advocate here. He held a meeting the other day at1,163 words
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Article25 1929-12-20 22 The performances of Nyai Saminah and Ahmad Marican staged by the United Chinese Musical Association in aid of Lim Swee Bock Memorial Fund produced $382.35.25 words
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Article301 1929-12-20 22 Through Smoke and Fumes To Save Life. The King has approved of the award of the Albert Medal to Lieutenant-Com-mander Alexander Henry Maxwell-Hyslop, R.N.. and No. Po.|21,038 Marine Albert Edward Streams for gallantry in saving life at sea. The decorations have been conferred for their conduct on301 words
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Article79 1929-12-20 22 Press Advertising The Best Publicity. Mr. H. L. Kenward, addressing the Institute of the Motor Trade in London said I have not heard of anything selling for long unless it is well advertised. We have to sell this institute to the public for our business purposes,79 words
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Advertisement105 1929-12-20 24 MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER. Sankey Sheldon Steel Furniture BRITISH MADE STEEL FILING CABINETS. STEEL STORAGE CUPBOARDS. If one, two, three and four drawer In five sizes 36 in. and 28 in. wide, size*. a so 21 and 12 pigeon holes and the desk high. The drawers are fitted with ball hearing105 words
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