The Straits Times, 1 December 1920
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Title Section13 1920-12-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 3\Gol singapokl:, wednesd^]j December 1, 1920 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement159 1920-12-01 1 IVI.-* BOW t.v. p#r cam BOWRANITE POSITIVELY MSISTS RUST PUBLISHED SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE based upon the results of practical tests carried out by leading Engineers throughout the World, in addition to the mcst exacting laboratory tests, proves this state men t up to the hilt. I 4| wb^ ww V W^L159 words
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Article952 1920-12-01 2 Letter from a Former Singaporean. Mr. A. H. M. Tl ..nas, formerly of the StraiU Tir>i<*. who after his war service wunt cotton planting in the Sudan, writes th? following letter, wnich may be interesting to foriiu r Simrapore friend* Bine* the battening of July I have952 words
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Article161 1920-12-01 2 A sensational dacoity case is now being tried in the Sessions Court at Malabar, in which the Kollenxode police charged •Swarama Pattar Kariakar, one of the wealthiest Brahmins of Malabar, and 11 others. The prosecution's case was that the Rajah of Kollengode and the accused Kariakar fell161 words
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Article42 1920-12-01 2 There are K8 petition* for divorce listed for hearing at Mvlbourne this month which is believnd to Ix a record. Last month there we're 79 emtes on the list and by hard work the ohi< f justice dispoied of 62 of them.42 words
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Advertisement476 1920-12-01 2 ,+-y A -CanfJtnca In Hit MdnWi r< cte h e»t) .X- -vm />'"'« Import"-! iuiW.n/ vf o/ I^^ Purity Percentages *>S \*j* 9».9% 98.75% 90% The hich sMindaid of purity maintained in the products of the K tn of Australia nlways justifies the confidence us«rs put in it. Australian Zinc476 words
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Advertisement539 1920-12-01 2 IBBCTHAM* a.-rola f YonrtkiriitiKt m Complexion 1 M c»= *c kept In n. Por'.-ct Coa- V'itk M dition «11 Ih. r.«r r-unrt bf a I trU r« nU» use of Bwth.ni', £v J!5 O( tUhicb-eljta.chealXsaad V-gSm ston» Mmu(»ct«r.m>, |^^3! STRAIGHT TO THE MARK It goes where the pain ia and539 words
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Advertisement311 1920-12-01 2 j£| Photo Buttons A large consignment of Cinema Photo Buttens has ju»t arrived from America per s.s. Romeo. They comprise tbe latest poses of th< saest popular Cinema ?^j*' '"h WniUs Ed<ii p< > 10 H Hr« r| T Carey, Iloudini, Mary Pickford. Max Under, Harold Lloyd. Toto, Marguerite Mar-h,311 words
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Article1034 1920-12-01 3 Reasons for Creation of New Capital. The annual general meeting of the shareholders of Holyrood Rubber, Ltd., was held on October 18 at the registered ofßcos, 7, Martin's Lane, E.C., Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, I move That the directors'1,034 words
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Article24 1920-12-01 3 TJm WrflWadi magistrate, slancinjr at a ■par handed up by a woman Your hu»bumi liuii displayed hiß Scottish frupality c telegraph form as notcpayer.24 words
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Advertisement490 1920-12-01 3 \Jf M"%*vf^*^osflßßßL*9 *V I! 'SI L VBTaf "^afl9 JBj^ Here is <4 A case for 'WincarnU^ Evrryone who nee«U new •treogtb, new blood, »ew nerve force, or new vitality is r A cm* for VVincajmia, 1 bfrrtMse •Wincarnu' gives new Health to all who are ten, Anaemic, "Nervy," Rsis-flown I490 words
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Advertisement406 1920-12-01 3 Making "full -strength" Tut OIRM KiIUNO TMROW MUT for tropical climates. You know it by the Rcd-and-Cdd Stal of Genatotan Ltd. Just before the war when Forrrumint was German-owned a nic;li;;d was discovered ot improving its manufacture so that it would not deteriorate in tropical climates as it used to406 words
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Advertisement320 1920-12-01 3 HAVE YOUR TIRE REPAIRED THE SCIENTIFIC WAY TIRE SUKGERY Not merely vulcanizing, bat the r-.r'. of repairing tires so that they stay I repaired Tit* Surgery means that tires can be put back into service vhen ftfp&rentfy their usefuine?* was over. Blow-oota, side wall, rim cut? and many otii- r320 words
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Advertisement448 1920-12-01 3 Nearly Ready V JV\ COMMBRCUL y^ "T rl UIRECTORV. Jj/*M The leading *"^^l commercial Compiled by Mr. SIOW CIIOON LENG. Mr Trade Conditions Chunein*:. The tier- if rupidly appronchlng wlien U»e pjods in many lines will tacaad thf ((im»iul Competition will be ki-cn ny.n\n and ninnuf:icturers as well an ComsMieial448 words
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Advertisement865 1920-12-01 4 STEAMER SAILIMI P. t& Oa- British India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAS AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with Hl* Majenty'* Governmeat) The i-.mpaai's MAIL SERVICES EAST OP BOMBAY at* at present mapaaded LONDON PAR-EASTERN SERVICE PBOM LONDQN TO MARSEILLES LONDON Da*865 words
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Advertisement620 1920-12-01 4 STEAMER SAIURtS THE EASTERN SNIPPfRI COMPANY, LIMITED (la«arp«rat«d la Straits Settieaevto) TkU Mm. table la sahj.ei to aHatatto* itheat (artket aettoa. Steaaat aaiHag frea* Sl—aaaM BAN WHATT SOON Every Tu**day, atl p.m., for Port Swettenham and Penang. Ptaas Paaaag to M> iimeta (Ttata ieaney (rem Mnalmela to Baagaea M kean)620 words
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Advertisement326 1920-12-01 4 steameii utLini 0. i K raa osaka bbosbji eauba hi (laterperated t» /aa«a) Ptap**«i BatllßC tVaai rjgx»or» (Sabjeet to akaag« vrtheit aattoa) CCBOPBAR 11*1 r*« Pert Said. ManetUec Lead**. AatvHfa. F-*-*'- aad BaatavC HAVANA WARU Dea 11 HAVRE MABU mid. Jan. Omit calling at Marseille*. raw tow übb Pat Haw326 words
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Advertisement407 1920-12-01 4 STEAWEK IAJUitS NIPPON YUSER KAISHA (haattatatM Bl raptkfl •ado aUB Own** w*» *tt BHI« laaaaaaa B»»*ra1Bw« Mb)** to itUerattoM vfta«a* (MM ■BBOPB Att UN PertalgbUy IIW Pat tmm A**w*«» fto 'BaJaeeaJ MM** cJEZr-m. P.* fJaM aa. mm*** INABA MABU Dec 4 KAMO MABO Dec U IYO MABU Dec t» UTIBPfMK.407 words
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Advertisement636 1920-12-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE a.s. Pyrrhus, 7.61* tons, G.R. This steamer (I expected to »ail from Singapore for London »bout December 28. and h«is first-class accommodation available. Inn London January It, 1921 For n.is-agen. pleme apply te MT. MANSFIELD A CO.. LTB Agent*, OCBAN STEAMSHIP CO, LTD (Companies636 words
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Advertisement368 1920-12-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS UNITED AMERICAN LINES INC. Successor" to UNKHMOKE DEARBORN A CO. INC (Incorporated in U.S.A. I Independent Steamship Llae tcirular 20-day Service between New Tor) S:neopore and Java ports and vice verse FOR NX«" VOflK rU STY.7. j COSTIGAN Dec. 2 ■*AI'GKRTIKS Ist half of Pec CLEARWATKR 2nd half368 words
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Advertisement481 1920-12-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS TIMOR DILLY The s.s. Hataram will be despatched for above port at 6 a.m., on December 1. For freight and passage, apply to BOUSTEAD A CO, Ageato, BURNS PHILP LINE. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA s.s. Fooksang, 3,100 tona register, sails 4 p.m., on December 2. For freight or481 words
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Advertisement1078 1920-12-01 5 TONGKAH COMPOUND NO LIABILITY CIRCULAR LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS In July of last year the Company acquired iV n d red 1 "m at Ampangan, about two miles from Sererabun. the capital of Negri Sembilan, one of the Federated Malay States. Tho agreement entered into with the owners of the property1,078 words
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Advertisement740 1920-12-01 5 NOTICE IN THE ESTATE OF WEE TEOW SUAN DECEASED. Pursuant to the Trustee Ordinanre, 1911, Sectioa 26. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditor! and other persons having any claims or de mands upon or against the Estate of Wei Teow Suan, deceased, late of No. 19, Synn gogue Street,740 words
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Advertisement694 1920-12-01 5 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF MALACCA Originating Summons No. 13 af 1»19. Ia the matter of the Trusts settled l>y the Will of Datok Samsudin bin Datok Arum deceased. Between Aminah binte BaasSwaUa udminiav I Iratrix with the Will annexed ot the Kstato of the694 words
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Advertisement799 1920-12-01 6 CINEMAS «t tbs vorvi.AU muiurut houji •aaaajßßajaaaai^^ 2 Wf42 i lanjaag P.gtr Wca< Trams Pass Mia taa> Id tbe Sec nd Sbow at 8.(0 A Jewel riodootioa leatoiißK LORO BY f HILLIFB aad Wui. STOWfILL ia oj t abi aot'l'.i o*e ttioc pbaat L la 8 parts A SOUL rOK799 words
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Advertisement325 1920-12-01 6 CINEMAS Prom Tussdat, fcovamb** SO, te Thursday, Daoimtsr 3 HALM/TD.S? BSOOND SHOW AT Bit CaWereal Master Serial I THE MIDNIGHT MAN wilb JAWIS J. GORBITT Hoifode 17. TH« C»VE OF OirHUOTION 3 parts Bpsrfe 18. Tbefloal Jbspter, LOVti TRIUMPH a paita Together with A Oodwa Piotoio sac* THIRIYAWE'K s.c, St-.rr'cK325 words
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Advertisement286 1920-12-01 6 iV£rV STOCK! (.ranlne Freach Made Violin and FLAT BACK MANDOLINS THE TROPICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO. 9, STAMFORD ROAD. WHY WORRY ABOUT RICKSHAWS! GET A BICYCLE IT WILL SAVE YOU MONET Sole Agents GUAN HOE HIN CO. 387, VICTORIA STREET, SINGAPORE. THOSE vvHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM Influenza rtqai<e a toxio to286 words
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Advertisement69 1920-12-01 6 We have often been told A stitch in time auvrs nine. But the wise now declare A dose of U.P. COUGH MIXTURE Cures a Cough in double quick time If you pay heed to former saws, And should ever be out of sorts Thro common ills as colds and coughs.69 words
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424 1920-12-01 7 To the Editor of th- Striiit.s Times. 1 :i. i t:!. to BM that fom support Mr. Mugliston p you ■upportwd me in October, 1916, when I mad tiK 1 tame po nt foncerninc the ntea, naairiy that a treat <:il e»f what w.im424 words
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Article123 1920-12-01 7 nxT(;REa «\'«-dncnd.iy, December I. High Wniir. 2.7 nm lan p.m. Tnnt'l'ti Club, nt Home. 5.30 p.m. ntataaora Automobile Club, S.C.C, 5.30. rhuriday, December 2. llifch Watar :i 2 o m.. 2.54 p.m. v i iioaaa Friday, December S. High Water, 4.1 a.m., 3.48 p.m Saturday, December 4.123 words
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Article112 1920-12-01 7 «F»SBLa AT THE UO( K« t '..i.irf llahin Boon Aaw, Teo l'ao. I -.-st Wharf K:rin Mara, YaUhlnc l'ol- n. Hrkart, Alh«rl and Victoria Dry s Nip,. on. V&n ....r: Sapporo M:r:i Ha, 8, Bi-n- tiiochtis. Hack Hollywood* Tanil», ElephanSlxm n Kamuning, Atrcus. i V.i .1 Hebe. irdiara112 words
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Article183 1920-12-01 7 ■Mat ■vtaa -»t i i ito v.». .lam and ftntng t pm. H '_n I p.m. »:».i«, Samarang and Sourabaya 4 p.m. Tkanday Hv>n|(konc, Shanghai and Japan 10 a.m. ««iacc» 1 F-m. <<..tiatM.tr t p.m. »rr« »r:il «t pju. ft Saab*, Bengkalis, Labocan Uilik, T-.t.d;ong Raiei ar.J183 words
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Article120 1920-12-01 7 EXC&ANGB Singapore, November 30. On London, Bank 4 m/a 1/4 DfcDiuud t/8% Private 8 ni. 3 credit* 2/4H Un New York Demand 39% Private 90 days 45tt On France Hank fi2o On India, Bank T.T. 143 Un Hongkong, Bank d/d 52U px. pm. On Shanghai, Bank d/d120 words
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48 1920-12-01 7 Spot Jan.-March I Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing 1 Prices Buyers Sellers Bpot Do-. Jan. -Mar. Singapore Standard Kibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers Sellers 89 40 40 41 43 44 Ton* of market. Steady. DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 noon, December 1.48 words
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Article201 1920-12-01 7 IM. Val. Pd >■ 10 lv An.pang Iu.OO 1 1 Ayer Weng 0.90 1.00 O £1 Kam. Kamantinc 27.0 2.10.0 ,'1 \v K;nU Amuc. *V 0 6.00 fl 61 Hint* Tin «.7.6 **m 1 1 Hium Tin 2.20 ?.4O 1 Ji.antoh 1.55 I.To a Cl Lu'-^t M.n« 7.50 8.00201 words
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Article126 1920-12-01 7 I'll. Val. Pd Fu?*r» >e'i*r» n £1 Bt Am. Tob*cco U. 6 ».J7.« £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 5.50 H. 60 :./-6/- Electric T'wayi 8/» 10 10 Fre'pr and Neave* 44.00 cr.c.d :.O 50 W. Hammer Co. 85 100 IOOIOOKatz Bros. 130.00 i:> 0.00 10 10 Mexican Eajrle 10.5.0126 words
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Article80 1920-12-01 7 U F,i.(j 6 p.r. $1,234,800 IPf pn ETpor*. r.'ntrio TramTrait pr. £860,000 own S'poie Municipal S p.a 51. 878,000 p*f Spore Man. 1% p.« IU px di* 9*port Man. 4S it if im ti,600.500 10 p.r d:t r por*- MiL. 4S p* cf 1909" $i,E00,000 U pc d.t Spore80 words
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Article421 1920-12-01 7 •'ni»i »»d Co. and I yall sod Erart't (JnotaUoa*. [Lntest available Sterling QooUtioea are printed <m another pare on Friday.] To day's Prictt Fruw Lyall Co. Evatt Allenby ($1) 0.55 0.65 0.50 0.60 \lor Gajah ($1) 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 Am. Malay 2.75 3.26 2.W 3.10 A. Hitam421 words
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Advertisement209 1920-12-01 7 L WEST Al tVEKTISBMENTR ILE, Fnc'.i h two-aeatar car, in troo.l condition 51. 600. Apply W., c»re BtcaiU E> BD new hoaa* t kt N i i and watar, Apply to IBS. Str POR SALE, one pair r.rv.ce binoculars, m Colt 1 't ,;olf club-. Apply 1.1. ;tr»iti Time-. V/ANTBD209 words
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Advertisement168 1920-12-01 7 THE STAR OPERA rt« rWartM iU»*l, Norta H»ur» rO-HKHR TO-NIGHT 1 1 rr Jin and Miss Sarah take the Leading I'.irts In a ng Love Piny LAXLY AND MAJNOON Two Lovers) Sali.r" >, December 4 That i. i a Hindustani Plaj < I I K .\KIvV will h- i. i168 words
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Advertisement222 1920-12-01 7 NOTICE Is In' ruby ciM-n that the word and device shown ,:i the margin am the sole and ex- It* property an I proper Trade Mark of NAAMLOOZK VEN-**4^-i*> KOOTSCHAP OLIEPABRIEKEN INSULINDK, a limite.: liability eomnany d"ly orpKr.ized under the I-iw» of the Netherlands, of -^WMlfcw-.f'm'l'Sfe. N. Doelenstraat 12/ 4.222 words
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Advertisement423 1920-12-01 7 490 MODEL CHEVfIOLET TOURING CAR $2,950 SINGAPORE. MAGNETO SELF-STARTER The car that quickly makes friends and always keeps them. You feel safer when you own a car for which you know you can always obtain spare parts. We carry a stock of spare parts sufficient to build a number of423 words
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Advertisement212 1920-12-01 7 A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH MEANS YOIR VERY I.IRK.VRSS am.r and moo* a Produ. lion rrua LEE BROTHERS STUDIO HILL STREET KILL PRODUCE THKSR RKBPLTS AUCTION SALE of valuable frochoW ami llaaialll laud in.l houses nr.d building lite at Tc-mplo Sine! IV-'l.' Street, Oxley Bead, raiah*ll i*rw. Randa Street and UaeKaaai* Roail,212 words
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Obituary39 1920-12-01 8 TAN. At the residence of her father, Junker Street, Malacca, Mrs. Tan Cheng Chye, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Poh Kirn Teong. on Sunday, November 28, 1920. Age 24 years. Funeral Thursday, December 2, 1920. Deeply regretted.39 words
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1120 1920-12-01 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 PUBLIC DEBTS. There are many points in the speech of Sir Laurence Guillemard at the meeting of of the Federal Council, but none of them is so important as his recommendations for the financing of public works. In the past we have girded against1,120 words
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Article34 1920-12-01 8 Selected teachers in the F. M. S. are being given Government scholarships to Hongkong University on an agre men; that they will return and teach in the local schools for a term of years.34 words
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Article36 1920-12-01 8 In the first six months of the current yi at malaria was more prevalent in PerakT Selaagor and Negri Sembilan as compared with the corresponding period of 11)19. The figures from Pahang have not been obtained.36 words
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Article32 1920-12-01 8 Properties belonging to the estate of Ena Jainal Abdeen, deceased, were disposed of by auction by Estate and Trust Agencies, Ltd., at their sale-room, en Monday the total amount realised being 1212,363.40.32 words
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Article13 1920-12-01 8 Very heavy seas were experienced in the Straits of Malacca on Friday night.13 words
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Article14 1920-12-01 8 Interesting correspondence on Municipal finances and the Improvement Trust appears on page 7 to-day.14 words
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Article18 1920-12-01 8 The Inuragiri Rubber meeting was held at noon to-day and the Automobile Club meets at 5.30 this afternoon.18 words
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Article24 1920-12-01 8 L. A. Chitty and Co., Malacca, announce that the sale of land and premises 76 Riverside, Malacca, has been postponed to Thursday, 9th inst.24 words
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Article24 1920-12-01 8 The directors of the Seafield Rubber Company announce an interim dividend of 5 per cent. (Is. per share), less tax, for the past half-year.24 words
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Article28 1920-12-01 8 It is officially stated that already the standard of English in the schools of the Malay Peninsula is said to be higher than that in Ct-ylon and Burma28 words
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Article29 1920-12-01 8 For the first half of this year there was a marked reduction in beri-beri cases treated in the F.M.S., no doubt due to the control and rationing of rice.29 words
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Article22 1920-12-01 8 Government steam trawlers offered for sale in the United Kingdom are not finding purchasers. An opportunity for Malaya comments the Pinang Gazette.22 words
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Article29 1920-12-01 8 The United Sua Betong Rubber Estates have declared an interim dividend of 7V4 per cent, (actual) in respect of the year 1920, subject to tax at 6s. in the29 words
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Article37 1920-12-01 8 Insp. Bence prosecuted a number of motor-car drivers before Mr. Langham Carter this morning, for continually using electric horns in a manner likely to become a nuisance to the public. Accused were mulcted of the usual fines.37 words
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Article40 1920-12-01 8 Messrs. Hugh Cobon, W. E. Anderson, and T. C. Humphreys, who arrived in Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday, from Australia, via Singapore, are joining the F.M.S. Railways in connection with the new schemes of construction to be taken up at once.40 words
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Article43 1920-12-01 8 The committee of St. Andrew's Day Society, Bombay, announced that owing to the difficulty of obtaining catering and service and the impossibility of keeping the cost per ticket at a reasonable figure, they were compelled to abandon the proposal fi.r a public dinner.43 words
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Article45 1920-12-01 8 At Hongkong, on November 22, the wedding was solemnized of Mr. T. P. M. Bevan, M.C., late of the Grenadier Guards, son of the Archdeacon of Middlesex and Miss Amy Florence Briscoe, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Briscoe, of Longstowe Hall, Cambridgeshire.45 words
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Article37 1920-12-01 8 Recruiting has been resumed in Madras Presidency generally, except in the following taluks which arc still closed < vtag to prevalence of disease Rapall, taluk of Guntur district Kamachan<'rapuram, Rajamundry, Cocanada ard Rajamundry, M.T., taluks of Godavari? district.37 words
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Article49 1920-12-01 8 The directors of the Anglo-Sumatra Rubber Company recommend, subject to audit, a final dividend for the year ended May 31, 1920, of 15 per cent., less tax, making 30 per cent, for the year to transfer $5,000 to reserve and to carry forward £24,034, subject to excess pronts duty.49 words
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Article58 1920-12-01 8 A motor accident occurred in Merchant Road yesterday morning, a car. No. 3772, knocking down a small boy who ran into the car. The driver took the injured boy to the hospital, but he was not detained. As it did not appear to be the fault of the driver he58 words
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Article57 1920-12-01 8 A Washington message says prohibition agents have closed and sealed two big breweries in Cincinatti on the ground that the products contained over half per cent, of alcohol. The internal revenue bureau has announced that all breweries throughout the country whose products are found to exceed the legal percentage of57 words
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Article69 1920-12-01 8 A BrisU'l "Fighter aeroplane while flying over the civil station, Lahore, about 7 a.m. on November 20 experienced engine trouble and made a forced landing on the racecourse. The machine ran into a hole on landing and turned over, being considerably damaged. Flying Officers Boucher and Goode who were in69 words
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Article80 1920-12-01 8 The Governor of Hongkong attended a reception in honour of the new Bishop of Victoria. In the course of a speech. His Exet'.lency said there was a great field of work in South China. He hoped shortly to see the resumption of more peaceful conditions, which would make the extension80 words
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Article97 1920-12-01 8 During the Peace Conference Mr. Balfour had occasion to consult one of the British expert advisers on a technical point that had arisen. Meeting Mr. Lloyd George later in the day, he asked, writes a correspondent of the Liverpool Post, if the Premier could tell him who the expert was.97 words
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Article95 1920-12-01 8 Dame Nellie Melba, who has been singing at the Albert Hall, Ix>ndon, with Mr. Arthur Mason playing the organ, has been staying at Christiania, and while there (rave a concert on behalf of the widows and orphans of Norwegian sailors torpoloed during the war. The sum of 34,000 r MB95 words
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Article566 1920-12-01 8 "<Uie death occurred in Switzerland, or* October 28, of Mr. Louis Katz, formerly of Singapore. He was r.7 year? of age. Homeward bound on leave by the P. and O. steamer Nelloro, sailing tn-iaorrow afternoon, is Capt. Vt Chan. Kdwards, of the Singapore Harbour lioard, who will566 words
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Article57 1920-12-01 8 It is estimated that the total loss tut he public revenues of the Straits, the K. MS and Johore on account of subsidising tho sale of rice from July, liU'.i, until th* existing stocks of Government rice are tx hausted, will be about $3'.>,000.000. of57 words
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Article65 1920-12-01 8 The motor ship Selandia, which arrived in Singapore on the 29th ultimo brought Prince and Princess Axel of Denmark. The Prince it may be mentioned, is a cousin of King George. Their Koyal Highnesses are proceeding to Bangkok on a pleasure trip, and will be leaving65 words
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Article85 1920-12-01 8 A Constantinople message says 67 over-orow.l-J ships with well over 100,000 refugees from the Crimea are lying off Confttiintinurle. The tug in which IU-utor'n corns- oni.'tnt vsitcd this tra:;c IVet w*3 received everywhere witn c*id uf Bread, for God's sake give u> 1 r.m!,"85 words
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Article154 1920-12-01 8 A daring gang rubbery took place in Lqnrong Three, otf Caylung RoaiJ, during the early hours of this morning. Somo robbers, said to number about armed, endeavours! to iffaet an entrnncu into house 84ii by smash njj t! While doinß so the occupier of t mises.154 words
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Advertisement72 1920-12-01 8 SMOKE CAPSTAN MAGNUMS CIGARETTES $1.10 tiß 50 W.D. H.O. WILLS Bristol »n«al London THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND CANNOT dO BETTER THAN SELECT THEIR I tc.« Lie. PBOM JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. {UsoifOialc* la ■•K'.ad) SiNOAPOPE AND KUUA LUMPUR. Why Pay HIGH PRICES Fop HARD WOOD When SOFTWOOD Treated with JODELITE £Hi72 words
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Advertisement207 1920-12-01 8 ALHAMBRA IMM Sellg Wild Animal Serial THB LOST CITY 15 Episodes or 81-rcels Kpisodes 1 and 2 6 parts Featuring Juanita Hansen 7 l'!i. RIO GRANOB 7 Pta. A two reel drama and Rolln Comedy (First Show) 'palladium Orchard Road S Pta. THE KINGDOM OF YOUTH S Pts. Featuring Tom207 words
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Article1050 1920-12-01 9 Arrest of the Sinn Fein President More Murders and Bombing Incidents. Km TKK TEIXGRAMB London, November 25. Arthur Griffith, acting President of tho Irish Republic has been arrested in Dublin. London, November 26. Griffith, who is also a Sinn Fein M.P., was arrested in bed and did not resist.1,050 words
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Article145 1920-12-01 9 Relter Telegram London, November 25. In the House of Commons at question t me, Colorfel Amery stated that the trading in girls for immrral purposes between Hongkong and Eastern ports was fcrbidden. Chinese and Europeans were equally detesting and assisting to suppress the trade, which was difficult toReuter - 145 words
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Article100 1920-12-01 9 Reutlr Telegram London, November 26. The Times notes the unprecedented number of Japanese visitors to Great Britain largely owing to the selection of Britain instead of Germany and Austria, as before the war, for the study of Western methods. In consequence of the more satisfactory facilities, theReuter - 100 words
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Article75 1920-12-01 9 Reuter Telegram London, November 26. Washington The State Department's note to Britain as regards the AnglaFrench exploitation of the Mesopotamian oilfields is published. The note is firm in tone. It demands equality of .trade and commerce in all territories coming under the dominion of the powers throughReuter - 75 words
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Article142 1920-12-01 9 Rr te« TfXEGKAM London, November 26. How Hongkong won the war might almost be the heading to a letter in The Times by Vice-Admiral R. H. Anstruther, ex-head of Hongkong dockyard. Referring to a recent letter in Thn Tin-.?s by' Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, in142 words
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Article91 1920-12-01 9 Relter Telegrams London, November 26. The Times says certain clauses in the draft Anglo-Russian trade agreement have evoked Soviet objections, particularly the restrictions governing the importation of gold. It is hardly likely, however, that the government will give way, for it is necessary that gold should only be usedReuter - 91 words
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Article66 1920-12-01 9 Rbcter Telegram London, November 2S. Geneva The disarmament commission of the League of Nations adopted the resolution proposed by Lord Robert Cecil for the appointment of a sub-commission and the limitation of subjects of discussion to :hrce points, namely, private manufacture of arms, utility of the appointmentReuter - 66 words
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Article46 1920-12-01 9 Relter Telegram London, November 27. Johannesburg As the outcome of a conference with the Premier, General Smuts, the Unionist party lias decided to unite with the South African party and support General Smuts' appeal on behalf of the constitution and a non-racial South Africa.Reuter - 46 words
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Article41 1920-12-01 9 Reuter Telegram London, November 26. A meeting of the Canadian press representing the whole press of Canada passed a resolution yesterday to sign an agreement with Reuter's for the supply of a direct British cable service to Canada.Reuter - 41 words
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Article40 1920-12-01 9 Reuter Telegram London, November 26. Los Angeles The famous automobile racers Gaston Chevrolet and Eddie O'Donnell were killed in a collision during a 250 mile race, in full view of the grand stand. Both mechanics were seriously injured.Reuter - 40 words
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Article31 1920-12-01 9 Reuter Telegram London, November 26. The Duke of Westminster has married Mrs. Violet Rowley, daughter of Sir William Nelson. The bride's divorce decree has just been made absolute.Reuter - 31 words
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Article121 1920-12-01 9 Macphail and Co.' a Daily Report. Singapore, December 1. Silver.— 43T4. Hongkong 47. Shanghai 50. Three months gold 45%. Tin.— No cable, no market. Rubber Market, 11.30.— Steady. Decsmber 41. January-March 44. AprilJuno 49. Share Market.— Still dull and uninteresting. Sellers Jelotongs 62 V 4 cents, Katils121 words
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Article710 1920-12-01 9 Action Taken by Government In Singapore. The following memorandum on the action taken by Government in conne?tion with 'he housing question in Singapore has bsen frrwrHH for by th: Colonial Secretariat .ur p'lb.icat \i. I Two schemes are being considered by .Government with a view to thi amelioration710 words
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Article281 1920-12-01 9 Mr. W. George Maxwell, C.M.G., Appointed. At yesterday's meeting of the Federal Council, the High Commissioner, H. E. Sir Laurence Guillemard, X.C.8., made the interesting announcement that the Hon. Mr. W. George Maxwell, C.M.G., acting British Resident in Perak, had been appointed Chief Secretary, F.M.S., vice281 words
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Article6406 1920-12-01 9 Annual Address of High Commissioner. Government's Policy. The address of His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Laurence Guillemard. X.C.8., at ths meeting of the Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur, yestvrrlay, was as follows Your Highnesses and hon. members of th 9 Federal Council, in prepar ng this my6,406 words
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Article167 1920-12-01 10 The match between the Garrison and Keppel Golf Clubs resulted in a draw at JV4 each. The scores were as follows, Garrison players being mentioned first W. R. Forde and Capt. D. C. Twiss 1, Jones and Kennedy 0. H. R. Buckland and H. R. S. Law 14, iiutley167 words
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Article916 1920-12-01 10 Reasons For Increasing The Capital The eighth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Wearne Bros., Ltd., was held at the registerod offices of the company, 209-212, Orchard Road, today, Mr. C. V. F. Wearne presiding. Iha notice convening the meeting and the minutes of the previous916 words
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Article188 1920-12-01 10 To-night, ths Marlborouph will commence_ the run of a new Pathe serial 'eaturing a serial star so popular at that iheatre, Ruth Roland, entitled the Adventures of Ruth, in 15 episodes or HI reels. The supporting feature will ha Robert-son-Cole production, featuring another screen personalty popular with MarlSorough188 words
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Article623 1920-12-01 10 Scotland Draw with the Rest. As in the scccer, divide.l honours wrrt likewise the outcome of the Scotland v. the Rest Rugger match played at the S.C.C. yesterday afternoon in honour of St. Andrew. It was a spir.te 1 conU-st, full of the vigour which Rugger men knuvr how623 words
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Article130 1920-12-01 10 Our Penang correspondent wires The Rugby match Scotland v. the Rest resulted in a draw with n<> Mere. Th re? was a record attendance at the dinner nnd dance at th? E. and O. Hotel. Penang has been invited to send a cricket team to Bangkok. The130 words
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Article347 1920-12-01 10 An Application Before the Rent BoardThe practice of sellinir tenancies, whiih has become so rife in Singapore, was revealed again in th? course of the proceriings of the Rent Bnrd. hrH un'lrr the presidency of Mr. F. M. Baddeley, yesterday afternoon. This related to an application in347 words
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Article2319 1920-12-01 11 Commission's Report On Hotels. Recommendations. Kolli.wni'; is the continuation of the MCMd interim report of thi-Ominussumon |»i iflteering which was laid before the I -illative Council on November 2.. The I rt l.«;ir- tin- signatures of W. 11.I 1 Nutt nt), D. J. Galloway, Lim Boon Neng A. W.2,319 words
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Advertisement199 1920-12-01 11 WE HAVc JUST RiCIVED NEW STOCKS MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MOUIRIE PIANOS "HIS MASTERS VOICE" REC0RD8 Call new and make your selection. Supplies are limitedS. MOUTB1E CO., LTD. 'Tnecrpo»»ted Hp«*ke»p) hirKLBS PLACB, 81NGAPO&B SISS0N8 BITUMtN SOLUTION Br ''■■^*"fi» The Finest Rust Pre|p -<%£-£ Si ventative on the market PS B» es199 words
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Advertisement333 1920-12-01 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL ATTRACTION GUEST NIGHTS DECEMBER 2, 4. 9 and 11 MISS JILL HILL Society Entertainer Late of the Perth Academy of Dramatic Arts. Melrose Dramatic School. Principal Australian and New Zealand Theatres, accompanied by the celebrated Pianist, Madame Dietz, will appear on the above night*. Guent Niehts and333 words
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Article722 1920-12-01 12 I'mspects of an Interim Dividend. The tenth annual jjeneral meeting of the Sungei Duri Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on November 4, at Shanghai. Mr. Hugo Reisn presided, supported by Pere Sallou, and Messrs. F. J. Burrett and N. G. Maitland, and the attendance representml 9,080 shares.722 words
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Article602 1920-12-01 12 The following list of latest additions I are ready for issue Buehan. John, The South African Forces in Kranee. A Cable, Boyd, The Old Contemptibles A Fuller, J. F. C, Tanks in the Great War A Hindenburjr, Marshal von, Out of My Life B Hook. F. A., Merchant602 words
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Article85 1920-12-01 12 Eastern snobbery, says The Hawk in the China Mail, is a disease amongst the semi-educated classes. It is caused by the fluctuation of th dollar and is more prevalent in Hongkong than any other place out East. Of course snobbery exists in other parts of the world, but not to85 words
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Article125 1920-12-01 12 The awe inspired by a pilgrimage to the Meiji Shrine was too much for one army lieutenant, reserve, according to the Michi Kichi, and he resorted to the ancient custom of the land and attempted to commit harikiri in a corner of the shrine grounds. He was suffering greatly when125 words
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Advertisement198 1920-12-01 12 KMM KIAT COMPANY (MARKET STREKT) Freth A rrivals ASPINALL'S White Sanitary EUROPE Fire Bricks mm) <laj Enamel NICHOLSON'S Files KITBONS Blow Lamp* BABBITTS Wkite Metal GLJDDEN'S Aluminiam Palm TARRBD Rope DISINFECTANT AND VARMriH OF MANY MAKES AND KINDH MARINE S^^iyj ji| ROPE MXCELJLENGE PURE MANILA ROPE SUPERIOR QUAUTY A CORDAGE198 words
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Advertisement67 1920-12-01 12 CHEESE ROQUEFORT EDAM GRUYERE CHEDDAR SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COIPAIV, LIMITED. SUNBEAM MOTOR CYCLES TWO iV, H.P. LATEST 1920 MODEL SHIPMENT JLST ARRIVED. Application to Sole Agemts H. WOLSKEL CO., LTD. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. MOW AVAILABLE FORD size 30<»3; ovgßsizE 3"| by 3; GOOftRICIjIfa BEST IN THE LONG RUN I67 words
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Article1000 1920-12-01 13 Mr. Harding s Parly Day* In Journalhm. Ibe nest P/etideal o! the Uolted S will *c a middle-aged newtpapei man f>om Olio," Mja Riobaid Batiy is tbe Niw Yjik Uailoik. Hi? i.atnt will be eiibet Wmn O. Ha uin.- oi Jamei M. Cos. Bx-ir. aij1,000 words
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Article42 1920-12-01 13 As a result of alleged ill-treatment, the prisoners of the Second Provincial Prison have gone on a hunger strike. The new warden had added 20 gaolers and four professional boxers to his staff in anticipation of further trouble, says the Chines* press.42 words
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Article84 1920-12-01 13 The Pckinpr Daily News reports that tht Ministry of the Navy has been negotiating with a British firm for a loan for the purchase of 50 aeroplanes for the use of the fleet. An amount of treasury bomln will be issued as security for the loan. The Ministry has already84 words
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Advertisement202 1920-12-01 13 WHITEAW4YS HUGE PURCHASE, CF Turkish Towels These have been imported at a considerable reduction on ordinary lates. Tbey are the biggest value *c h«.ve been able t) otler for some tin c, an?l tbow a direct saving of 15 per cent to iO per cent. Cutstation Orders Receive Prompt Attention202 words
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Advertisement415 1920-12-01 13 THE CANDY STORE 6-a, ORCHARD ROAD. TIIK mil SC FUR PLAISTOWE'S Cholcr 'onfrci ionery TOFFHK DE LUXE HIGHLAND MINTS AURORA JUBES SUGARED ALMONDS TROPICAL CHOCOLATES CREAM CARAMELS MILK CAMBERA CARAMELS FLAVOURED CLIPS TABLE RAISINS SULTANAS CURRANTS LEXIAS DARK PRUNES TASTE THEM URODONAL and GOUT Mm i aia r. Rheumatism \T'^M.415 words
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Advertisement23 1920-12-01 13 W^\^^M Make a ho to j 1 1^ FRAMROZ j I; j^f FQ° PBiny quality \S Jfg&H^M AfeR»TED WATERS |(j^\ t^^^Bi I=^=l CSSSIft^laW23 words
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Advertisement841 1920-12-01 14 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE of uip.'.ieomed Pledges and jewellery of every description. At **n BBkl r.".m, No. 30, Kling Street, nn M ■•dor»day, December 1, at 1* a.m. on Kridsy. Derember .1, at It a.m. nn Monday. December 6, at 10 a.m. on Wedncwday, December 8, at 10 a.m.841 words
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Advertisement213 1920-12-01 14 STEAMER SAILINGS AUCTION SALE if three cases coloured bordered handker:hiefs, each case contains 200 doz. handkerchiefs. At our sale-room, No. SO, Klmn Street, on Thursday, December 2, at 10.M a.m. For account of concerned. Now on view. CHEONG KOON SENG A CO., Auctioneer*. THE EXCESS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in213 words
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Advertisement579 1920-12-01 14 Aaawts .T«r feVrft.Ht «.C, Assurance In force over $15,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. LTD. (Incorporated ta Straits Settlements) ■lAD OFFICB I WlßtaeaUr sUaaa, Magaaera. LONDON OFFICE It. Old Jewry X.C Th* Company has BMH aapaaieaa with tke Baaremo Ceart af Baglaaa aaa complies with th* British Lif* Assurance579 words
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Advertisement508 1920-12-01 14 BARSKIWG LEE WAH DANK, LTD. 18, SOUTH CANAL ROAD. Capital Authorised FlO 000.000 Capital Issued 8,125,800 Cspital Paid-up 1.M2.900 Reserved Liability of Shareholders 1.562,900 Board of Director* I Hon. Mr. Eu Tong Sen, 0.8. E. (Chairman). Chenog Yok Choy, Esq. Ho Chung Ying, Esq. Ng Sing Phang, Esq. Lum Tss508 words
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Advertisement592 1920-12-01 14 BANKING THE HO HONG BANK. LTD HEAD OFFICE Singapore, Raffles Chamber*, 4, 6 and BRANCHES Penang— B6, Beach Street Malacca— lBl, Jonker Street Muar— 77-70, Jalan Suleiman Batu Pabat— lo9, Jalan Rahamat AGENCIES AT London, New York, San Francisco, Batavia, Sourabaya, Seroarang, Shanghai, Hongkong, Amoy, Palcmbang and Trsng. CAPITAL Authorised592 words
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Advertisement570 1920-12-01 14 ■Baßßoißßßßßßßwanvaaai m^nr^Z BAWKIWiQ BANQUE INDUS7RIELLE BCHINE Authorised Cspital Tn. 360.000.0 M Subscribed Capital Frs. 160,000,iW* Paid-up Capital Prs. 78,000.004 (1/3 of the Cspital subserved by U Government of the Chinese Republi-/. Chairman of the Board of Directors i Andre Bertbelot General Manager A. J. PernoK* HEAD OFFICE 74. Rue Saint570 words
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Article1004 1920-12-01 15 Inch Kenneth, Broadwater Anglo-Dutch. The report of the Inch Kenneth Rubber Estates for the >var ended June 30, 1920, states that there is a profit of £18,021, to which must be added balance brought forward, £6,635, making together £24,656. The directors recommend a final dividend of I~> per1,004 words
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Article60 1920-12-01 15 Accord.nsr to a Chanpsha despatch to the Asahi, a wave of now ideas is sweeping over Hunan province. The Hunan Educational Society has engag^l Mr. Ri-rtrand Kusscll, who recently arrived in CMml Mr. Dewey, an American professor n VqV.uk University, and Mr. Chi, the {'resident of the Peking University, to60 words
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Advertisement284 1920-12-01 15 The necessity for economy in some direction is increasingly obvious. rf lin- mileagi' records compiled by many of the world's biggest c»i]>l<.yers of mail transport vehicles indicate the use of DUKLOP SOLID RUBBER TYRES us oiu- unfailing method of economising on an important item in the expenditure. Write fat full284 words
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Advertisement283 1920-12-01 15 COLUMBIA GRAFONOUS EXQUISITE TONE. MODELS K• F {39Q {439 ELECTRIC (No winding) tgQQ MODEI^ CAD. JJBS $275 ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, UMITED 40 Years in Straits HnciTunratH in Hongkong) WANTED TO BUY *teocd-h»nd CMn«M »t 7orop*aa HOUSEHOLD FT.RNTTUEI <l «T»rr d«Kript<oß (big or amall lc»i Guo<3 prieM otjer«j Apply U EKCOND.HAKD.283 words
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Advertisement34 1920-12-01 15 FOR CHIEF FACTORS CHASSIS PRICE LOW 'nitial O<Mt Low Running Co.t CQ KAQ «Mnt«ri«l id Workminthlp 1 1 t I ndu'D SBND TOCR ENQUIBIBi TO THE COLONIAL MOTOR CGMPANY )90, ORCHARD ROIP. lt>»rpb??r 88034 words
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Advertisement338 1920-12-01 16 (MAN KIAT CO. LIMITED naeerporated In Strait* Settl.meat.) It. Phillip Street. SINGAPORE. ■ITYTINGS 18 in. wide by 40 yard*. Rolls assorted Colour Vii Black, Blue, Light Blue, Green, Red, White and Yellow. BRUSHES, Banistor, Brass Wire Tub*. Chinese Varnish, Moulder's Steel with Strap, with Handle, Best Paint, Copper Bound, Sash338 words
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Advertisement397 1920-12-01 16 UMBER TO PUITEIS PLOUGHS I PLOUGHS I PLOUGHS t U NEGRO AND LUZON LAGIO wtth Extra Shears sad Fitttaf* NaiW SHIPMENT JUST ABBIYMB Apply te GUAM KIAT CO. LIMITED N*. M, PHILLIP STBXBT. trNOAFOBB. IN STOCK 4SPIN ALL'S MOTOR TYKE PAINT HIM WATT CO. afarkat Street and Oreh.ro Koe.4. STNOAPOBB.397 words
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Advertisement958 1920-12-01 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Tha PRTPAID eaarg** for Waata, Fer Sal*, To Let, etc. In ordinary close-set :rae (averag* six words to line) ar* P«r line; on* iniertion 28 <rts.. two ins. 44 eti, taree in*. M eU.. four in*. 81 etc- five in*. 11.00, six in*. 11.13, ten in.. |1 40.958 words
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Advertisement908 1920-12-01 16 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE, one five-seater English ear, recently painted, fitted with dynamo and electric lights, new hood, new tyres, two set* cushion covers, in good running order. Quick wile. What offer T Apply 212, Strnit* Time*. ARTICLES FOR SALfi" FOR SAI.K, robkw tnad victoria and horse. Good condition. Apply908 words
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Advertisement645 1920-12-01 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, two small offices in town. Apply Nathan. 4, De Sonca Street. ROOMS AMD GODOWNS TO LKT. Apply Manager, Ilurlington, 3 Coleman Street. TO LET, Nos. 23 and 25, Chinnam Street, off tligh Strert, suitable for store. Apply A. P. Narherganey A Co., 14, Market Street.645 words
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Advertisement367 1920-12-01 16 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (laeorporatea In Strati* ltnli«i>t\ 111 t* tla, ORCHARD *■■>.< LORRIES IND CA& HIRED OVERHAULS MOTOR CARS° AND CYCLJ& WELDING •I all autals. Satisfaction Cnr«i.» j Large stocka ef LUCAS HORNS AND LAMPS arriving ahortly Phonel233 OUR NEW ADDRESS This i* to announce that our «ldre*» i*367 words
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Miscellaneous44 1920-12-01 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and Genera! »< Manager* Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 All communications relating to editorial matter* and news should be addreiaec to THE EDITOR. All communication* relating to business matters—advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to THB MANAGER.44 words
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