The Straits Times, 16 October 1923
1923-10-16
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Title Section13 1923-10-16 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,381 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTOS.13 words
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Advertisement233 1923-10-16 1 I vvl\Uvli O Old Tom A| Gin |g| Obtainable everywhere. f) wsnutt.p 5 s i j Imported by 1 The Borneo Company, Limited, I (Incorporated ii England.) m SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG. S i UMWMB«MWI«MaW»WMBB»»«MBMaMMWgg jßoys and Girls j I Here 1b a fine chance to win a Camera. Enter for233 words
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Advertisement125 1923-10-16 1 FOR THE RACES Ladies Race Shoes OUR NEW STOCK OF LADIES SHOES HAS JUST ARRIVED We can offer the very latest shapes and designs in Black I Glace, Patent, Suede, Satin and Calf. Also White Buckskin and Canvas. Special Side-lacing Afternoon Shoes, Brocade Evening Shoes. i ROBINSON CO, TD. (Incorporated125 words
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Article1875 1923-10-16 2 Sensational Achievements Of Asiatic Expedition. Mr. Roy Chapman Andrews, leader of the Third Asiatic Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History, who recently arrived back in Peking from his second summer's work on the Mongolian plateau, is now preparing to return to America, with the ultimate1,875 words
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Advertisement378 1923-10-16 2 \_]'iVa Certainty! I 1 A lighthouse that closed jUji I down for a holiday occasionally 1^ would not be much use. Sooner or later its signals would be "X-~n /=Q, 1 urgently needed, the very night j^H&:-y I it was off duty. Tea that is in fresh condition only sometimes378 words
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Advertisement393 1923-10-16 2 CUTICURA HEALS RASH_ON_NECK Also Eruptions On Scalp. Hair Came Out, Unable To Sleep. My trouble started with a thick rash on my neck. was asbair.ed to go out unless I had a wrap around my neck. Wet eruptions broke out on my scalp and my hair came out in combfuls,393 words
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Advertisement327 1923-10-16 2 PROVISIONS PURE OLIVE OIL, "Sasso." >/ 4 gallon tins 1.75 Vt gallon tins M p t g.oo 10 litre tins (2 1/5 gal. appro*.) 1?. 00 ty litre bottles 1.15 1 litre bottles M 2.10 TOMATOE SAUCE. "SWAN" 200 grams (7 02.) tiis 16 SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL. Per c327 words
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Article148 1923-10-16 3 "A relief map of Australia, which will be 22ft. in dismeter, will be erected in the transept of the Australian Pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition," said the chairman of the Queensland Commission (Mr. A. J. Jones). The relief map, which, he si id, would be sunk into148 words
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Article82 1923-10-16 3 Army statistics just published show that 3,080 death sentences were passed during the war. of which only 346 were carried out. Two hundred and ninety-one of the latter belonged to the Imperial Army, 31 to the overseas contingents, and 10 to Chinese labourers. Two British officers were82 words
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Advertisement987 1923-10-16 3 CHEONG KOON SENG GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of vnlimlil" propertiee at Waterloo Street, Vat* Ceaal Bead, Ha% Kond, NVlson Road. Bukit Timnh F.ind, Up'i-r Sinmstoon Rond and Oil Mills at Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore. At Messrs. Chong Koon Seng 4 Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday. October 17,987 words
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Advertisement396 1923-10-16 3 BEER AND CHAMPAGNE (fi r ffD Ix Bon d or daty %jpjj4j2 Ready from Stock: ijj-^jl GEBMANIA BEER IJ (light pllaener) flr jj- 111 *0.5» per qnart IS. <O .i\ fO.SS per plat. khiingold fS.M per qeart tm& limH II wholM v Brtail. ALSAGOFF CO. (In Liquidation) •C and 97,396 words
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Advertisement279 1923-10-16 3 KEEPING YOUNG AND FRESH ia larrely a matter of functional regularity. Pinkcttos i.ilen wtoa needed— ensure liver and intestinal activity, banish sick head-, nche ami bilious attacks, aid digestion, clear the akin, turify the breath. Of chemists, or post Free 60 cents the vial, from Dr. Williams 1 Medicine Co.,279 words
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Advertisement231 1923-10-16 3 Just Unpacked A FINE COLLECTION OF LADIES' AND GENTS WRISTLET WATCHES ROSKOPF, TAVANNES, CYMA in different shapes, in Gold, Silver and WHITE Gold. Wears and looks like Platinum. ONYX JEWELS. Rings, Earrings, etc. LOOSE BRILLIANTS a wide range always on hand. RIGHT GOODS, RIGHT PRICES. WEILL MONTOR E, HIGH STREET,231 words
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Advertisement771 1923-10-16 4 P. 0. British India °«d Apcar Line f (Compantea Incorporated la Baglaad) |>. MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PKNIN9ULAR AND ORIENTAL B. N. CO. i^ V Under Contract with' Hi. Majesty's Goverameat LONDON-FAB EASTERN BBBVICB OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOB MARSEILLES, LONDON AND Tonnage Dao771 words
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Advertisement718 1923-10-16 4 -fi«u^=^* STEAMER SAILINGS THI OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in Englaad) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo throagh718 words
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Advertisement662 1923-10-16 4 tTEfIiFR SflUlfUS KORIRKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCRAPPH r (BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) 1 (Incorporated in Holland) I UNDER CONTBACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noa. Paaeago Dept. 131, Freight Dept. 1202, Marina Dcpt. aad Transhipment Dfpt 1437, Manager's D.-pt. ICOJ. VAN DlEMEN— October 16, Letong, Kramat, Tarempa, Midai, Seras.an,662 words
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Advertisement443 1923-10-16 5 STEAMER SAIUNIS N. Y. K. LONDON UNI Hakostn Maru Oct. 28 Kitano Mail Nov. 7 Haruna Mam Nov. 13 uygypoot, i.rw Tsushima Maru Oct. 14 Lyons Maru Nov. 14 HAMBURG UV Matsumoto Maru Nov. 13 NEW YORK LIN» tU SUEZ Sailing date nil. SOUTH AMERICAN LINM Kaaagawa Mara begn. Nor.443 words
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Advertisement456 1923-10-16 5 STEAMER SAIUNBB Oatil, Pronaaad Bailing* from Singapore, (.abject to change without prarlooa aotla*.) EUROPEAN LINK For Bfaraeillea, London, Hambarg. Ratter. dam, Antwerp, Tia Colombo, Soei and Port Said. Arr. Dep. PARIS MARU Oct. 28 Oct. 29 I LONDON MARU Not. 8 Nov. 9 Calls at Aden, not calling at Colombo.456 words
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Advertisement550 1923-10-16 5 STEAMER SHtt.«tfiS t 'NEDERLAND n ROYAL MAIL LINE AND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OF NEDERLAND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" R. M. LINE R. M. LINE Tia Belawan-Deli, Sabang, Colombo, Tia Bclawan-Deli, Salianc, Colombo, Genoa, Algiers, Sonthampton Marseilles, Tangier, Southampton to Amsterdam. to Rotterdam. PRINSES JULIANA Oct. 15 I550 words
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Advertisement714 1923-10-16 5 STEAMER SAiUaSS "ELLERMAN" UNE ■LLERMAN A BUCKNALL STTBAMSHIP Co, LM. (Incorporated in England) STEAMER p., Singapore P A .??M GKI L. SERVICE OtTTWARDS. t.B. CITY OF PARIS China «.nd Japaa Not. 16 ••j. CITY OF CANTERBURY fr.i«« aid Japan Dm. 27 HOMEWARDS. faj. CITY OF KARACHI Maraoille* tsjsjfl— p w714 words
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Advertisement532 1923-10-16 6 CINEMAS GAIETY^CmmX SURINA THEATRE Thursday By Popular Reqwst POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT A NIGHT WITH CHAPLIN of the Great boxing Fictur* be repeated until Tuesday. f! Rfa P R «-> d n show at 7 3 Bhßrp Uvltnl Fastest Fighting JflE JASS WAITER ever seen CHAMPION CHARLIE 7 in All532 words
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Advertisement439 1923-10-16 6 CINEMAS ARCADIA CINEMA TANJONG KATONG. EDDIE POLO IN RETURN OF CYCLONE SMITH 3rd Episode SQUARE DEAL CYCLONE 4th Episode THE YELLOW STREAK. Western Drama with ART ACORD in Go Get 'em Gates Harry Sweet and Johnny Fox in CENTURY COMEDY Harry Pollard in ANVIL CHORUS J. P. MCGOWAN in THE439 words
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Advertisement181 1923-10-16 6 vt Soil I Pipes 8p BRITISH §|3 STANDARD STOCKS CARRIED. lipfttf Dlaa. U lack F|rJ i, Mk a, 4, Length ft. tfjftiw Metal In. and $£i£ i/u <*. COMPETITIVE PRICES. CTABussnnNn BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated la Caina). SINGAPORE. <««♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»«»»> The New World THE ROBBER CRABS (of Christmas Island) THE MAZE CIRCLE181 words
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Advertisement595 1923-10-16 6 TENDERS FOR CHANDU SHOP LICENCES FOR THE STATE OF JOHORE, 1924 NOTICE is hereby Riven that tenders to b« forwarded in sealed covers and marked outside Chandu Shop Tenders," will be received by the Superintendent, Chandu Monopoly, Johore Bahru, until noon, on October 31, 1923, for the right to sell595 words
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Article113 1923-10-16 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, October 16 High Water, 2.37 a.m., 2.5 p.m. Races, Knst D:iy. Tr.nglin Club At Home. Wednesday, October 17 Ili^n Water, %4A ••< m., 3.n p.m. Mandai-Tekong Rubber Meeting, noon. Homeward B. 1. :n..;i leaves. TiiU7.,dr.y, Ortnher 1H Ili^li Water, r>l4 a.m., 4.16 p.m. Ract Second113 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article87 1923-10-16 7 Eaat Wharf Baein—Nil. KaaJ Wharf T«« ta. Sheera Wharf—Nil. Main Whart Katori I:mi, Pr.imetheus, city <.f Bacdad. Kmpltt i)uiK Ckma. Kamnnlag, Clan Meqname, In '..iax. West Wharf Agapcnor, Calypso. Jurdint-s Wharf <;orgon. Palo Braol Coal Wawi—NU. Keppel Harboar. Main Wh:,rl I. I. i- Ti.P.M. H."., A^amba,87 words
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Article114 1923-10-16 7 Brit, MM tons, from Birkinhcad 10-io. :.r Manila IT-m. AYUTHIA. Hul.. ttl tons, from L. Bilik IP ii.. for 4aaban :7-iO. i U^YPSO, Brit, ton*, from Port Swet- 10-10, 'oi l'ort Swettenham 18-10. CIRCE, Itrit.. ion from Bclawan 1 ">- 1 0. n i MO. COEN, li:t., .i.L'114 words
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Article199 1923-10-16 7 Mjw i^iiu. Tambelaa i.ml Pontlaaak k p.n. ;*U.--» -:-J Muar 4 p.n Uir.gk.il I'inang, Uilliton and Batavia 4 p.m Langlok By train 6 p.m Wedaeaaar roaftalj .'.■.Q'.:;r..-: "..iLrv aad DjaaiU B a.r.i. Si:raw:.k anil Gocbi'.t 10 a.m. iWunl'.'U end Palembang noon ■■4aaj l p.nv Batu Pnhi;t 2199 words
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Article36 1923-10-16 7 ChamWd rum Putria Macedonia !*nul Lceat l'ondr-1 8'pore Loodon Sept. 1 Sept. 29 Sept. 5 Oct. 1 Sept. 10 Oct. 4 Sept. 13 Oct. 8 Sept. 11 Oct. 10 Sept. 17 Oot. 1236 words
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Article142 1923-10-16 7 A meeting of the Malaya branch of the British Medical Association will be held on Thursday next at 9 p.m., in the General Hi spit. The following papers will be read Dr. J. Tcrtius Clarke, The Treatment of Erythro-Mtyalgia Tropica (burnIttg pain of the feet) by injections142 words
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Article44 1923-10-16 7 A Danish company are opening up more than 1,000 acres nt-ir Lubok Pusing, iTi the Lower Perak district, for the plantation of the African oil palm. An earlier attempt, made sjme year* ago in the same neiKhbourl-uoJ, had to be abandoned uurii)K the aloa44 words
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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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Article115 1923-10-16 7 .Singapore, Octolvr 1Tin.— £2oo 7s. 6d.— up 225. Cd. 599%— 150 tons sold. Rubber.— ls. 2ttd.— down %d. Share maiket. Flat. Rubbers. Nominal. AHcnJjys \.l~ 1,--1.32H, Lunas 7.8C-8. Malaka Pindas 1.52',4-1.57Vi. Otujffidietl B7^-«IH, Haddlas ::.yO-4.10, Kuala SWimS 2.20--12.0, Bukit Jelotontrs 60-G5, ladraairk 5-5.15, Kempas 5J20-5.40, K^lr-.h.s115 words
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Article95 1923-10-16 7 Next Sunday the 21st inst. the Harvest Festival will bo held in St. AndiewY Cathedral. The service at the 7.45 Choral Eucharist will be W. H. Monk in C. and at Evensong the Canticles will be rang to a setting by Clarke Whitfield in K. At the95 words
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Article171 1923-10-16 7 fcXCHANGK Singanorc, October li. On Lcndon, Bau 4 2/4 7/82 Demand 2/4% i'rivutc m. credits 2/4 9/10 On New York, Demand UK i'rivate 00 d/s ."•">' j Oa rruncc, iaak sio lOn India, Ciuik T.T. 17! 'A |On Hongkong, Bank d/d 2 p.r. dw. On Shanghai, Cank171 words
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64 1923-10-16 7 Latest London cablett quote: Spot shec. Is. -'id. Spot -Nov. -Dec. Jan.-Munh Aprii-Junt; Hi invaport Staadard i'hit Crepe. Cioiing Price*, fcayvrt. Sailer*. Spot ,N,,v.-»)ic. .lait. -Mai. AjJiii June Tone of market.— Weak. SiEgajiote Standard JamtMKi Smottd Sheet Closing Price*. Bayer*. B«U«r«. ■17 47' i.64 words
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Article215 1923-10-16 7 Issue I Val. IM. Bajr«n. Sellerß. i i Bataac Padang o.::r> 0.-io 1 1 Ilitam Tin 1.32% 1.37V4 1 .lelantuh 0.20 norn 1 Johmi Tin O.:!O <;.::.> (1 £1 Kam. Kamunling 4-l/«» 4.">/<» Hi n Kamanting Tin 'tf/'J 88/0 10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 7.10 7.'J"> 5 6 LiiiKui215 words
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Article139 1923-10-16 7 [MM Val. PA Miners. Sellers. a £1 ii. Am. Tyfcaeco 5.7.0 5.11.:! 10 10 Central Engines 9.00 10.00 10 10 Oo.uru! Motors 3.25 3.75 £1 £1 K. SmclMn? Co. 7.10 7.25 5/- 6/- Klee. TramU-uys 1/6 21--10 10 Iraser Neave 37.50 38.50 ")0 50 Hammer Co. 140.00 145.0f) 100139 words
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Article114 1923-10-16 7 U. Em;. 0 p.c. fl^B4,SOO par 5 p.e. v-t* 3'por<: l^lectoric Tramway*. 6 p.c. £5:60,000 wxo. 3'porv Mualdiial 6 p.*. $1,878,000 p»,. 3'pore Municipal *vi p^. of i'.i)l 0.0>.:i. t p.*. 4fa. Spore Mi:riicip«l 4H p.». ot 1909 $1.Cu0,5«30 6 y i'.t. Spore Manicipal 4H •>-« of VJO9 ♦l.«0(\500114 words
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Article388 1923-10-16 7 Pcmm ifd C*. «»4 LjraH *ny Kvetf. QaaWeM. To-d»j« Vnrt-r. Inur i.ya.'l A: Co. K*at(. AJleubyNew(fl) 1.:(J^. 1.36 1.-io Alorliaj.'th ($1) 1.40 1.45 1.40 1.45 A. Hitnm ($5) 13.75 14.25 18.76 14.25 A. K^ning <$) 0.50 040 0.50 0.60 Am. Malay (¥J) 2.2."> 2J3&ed.220 2.:!0c<1. A. Molek ($1)388 words
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Advertisement518 1923-10-16 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvU., see page 16. SPARKLING Red Bureundic^, SparklingWhite Wines, Still Barmindies and Wine*. Sherries i.nd I uiuiui:- for vo'ir Racj We k Dinner. 11. lijHer, Direct Importer, Euro.nHotel Duildi'lK. FOR SALK, butUrllUs. BeaUnz, B. Timis. FOR SALE. ]>Un- lirnl uoinlrr bitciu lv.o months old. 11. I..518 words
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Advertisement64 1923-10-16 7 High Grade Rnbber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINE Hosepipe, belting, sheets, valves, packings, huffera. ring*, etc FOR THE AIOTORCAR Tyres, tubes, radiator-hose, matting, vulc. compound, vulc. canvas, solution, etc. AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Manufactured at low prices by the SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Bead-Office and Worka Tewn-Offic* and Bhowrooea64 words
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Advertisement591 1923-10-16 7 MtirilMMMIIini1fltltllllltlltUlf1tltUtlllllfllfllIII}|IlIltltMllItll1lllltfllllltlltlttllllltaaWlllllltlII1IMIIItIIMM1IMIi:i1tMII11l lllllllllt^ 1 i Cartridges for Big Game (jjll 6«nnnWINtICHERSCHONAUtR"I J Adapted to 65 Mannlicher Schonauer Rifles Adapted to 315 (8 n /J Mannlicher Rifles "280 Rimless Cartridges for Big Game Shooting (di -375 nitr express io Adapted to "375 Nitro Express Sportine Rifles ALSO THOSE FOR EVERY VARIETY of591 words
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1154 1923-10-16 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, OCTODER 16. FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Reference was made yesterday to the association of the Prince of Wales with the British Institute of International Affairs, and Reuter gave us some account of its objects. It .was founded in 1919 by representatives of the British Empire who had been1,154 words
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Article38 1923-10-16 8 A paragraph in the North China Daily News states that the sea route between Yokohama and Tientsin has been affected by the earthquake _as a number of new islands have appeared, causing delay and a revision of charts.38 words
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Article55 1923-10-16 8 A Jerusalem message of October 2 says a delegation headed by the Mufti of Haifa is leaving for India to-day. It has been sent by the Muslim Supreme Council to collect funds for the repair of the Mosque of Omar (Kaebet-al-Sakhra) and the Mosque al-Arsa and is expected to arrive55 words
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Article67 1923-10-16 8 A new British Legation is to be built at Bangkok, Siam. The present Legation is in what is considered an unhealthy part of the city, and the new building will be in a higher and healthier part. Th« Office of Works state that the sum realised for the old site67 words
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Article71 1923-10-16 8 The Australian Line steamer Changsha which ran on Tiji Tiji reef just at the south-west end of Tawi-Tawi islands on August 19 put into Manila on September 26 en her way to Hongkong. The Changsha was to discharge at Manila 80 tons of flour, part of her cargo from Australian71 words
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Article27 1923-10-16 8 At the Muar Church, Jalan Sallph. on Sunday, October 21, at 5.30 p.m. there will be a service in English conducted by the Rev.J. A. B. Cook.27 words
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Article29 1923-10-16 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 169=5100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 174=510029 words
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Article33 1923-10-16 8 The monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held in the home of Mrs. Peach, 4, Mount Sophia, on Thursday, October 18, at 4.30 p.m. Business Collecting of Christmas Fund.33 words
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Article39 1923-10-16 8 After the performance at the Arcadia Cinema, Tanjcng Katong, last Friday night a Malay was stabbed by another Malay, and was removed to hospital in a serious condition. It is said that the ii.en had quarrelled over a woman.39 words
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Article40 1923-10-16 8 Recent changes in the police force at Singapore are as follows lnspector Stewart to be transferred from the dttective branch to Sepoy Lines, Inspector Johnson from Sepoy Lines to Orchard Road, and Inspector Clifton from Orchard Koad to Kandang Kerbau.40 words
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Article47 1923-10-16 8 On Thursday October 18, at 9 p.m. the graduation exercises of tha Malaysian Union Seminary, 399-1, Upper Serangoon Road, are to be held. The public is invited to attend and to inspect the technical work of students as well as to enjoy ar. entertaining programme and refreshments.47 words
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Article62 1923-10-16 8 Mr. John C. Walker, manager of Messrs. Thos. Cook and Sons' Singapore branch, is on a visit to Bangkok looking into the possibilities of the place for his firm. He travels by the round route, up by sea and down by the railway, stopping over at Hua Hin. He also62 words
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Article74 1923-10-16 8 Mr. Edgar George Money, of Boustcad Brothers, 5, Fenchurch Street, E.C., chairman of several rubber companies, who died on March 6 last, aged 58 years, left £7,525 (net nil). Testator lett all shares of companies of which he was a director at his death to his son, Edward Douglas, on74 words
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Article65 1923-10-16 8 No time is being lost by the Japanese authorities responsible for the reconstruction cf Yokohama. A plan, states the Kobe Herald, has already been drawn up by Mr. Muki, an engineer in the Jhpartment of Home Affairs, which will be submitted to the Investigation Committee. It includes new wharves, railway65 words
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Article79 1923-10-16 8 Several big seizures of cocaine wore made by Calcutta Customs Officers, two on the steamers, Ockenfels and Janus, and another at the jetties where a number of packing cases had been unloaded from a Japanese steamer containing furniture. The officers found that the sides of one case had been clever'?79 words
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Article87 1923-10-16 8 The prosecution against a Chinese merchant named Oon Kwee Kin, who was charged with cheating in respect of three consignments of rice, valued at $11,801, $11,569, and $9,437, to his shop in Sourabaya, collapsed in the District Court yesterday. When the case for the prosecution concluded, Mr. M. J. Upcott87 words
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Article90 1923-10-16 8 At the annual gener:l meeting: of the Ipoh Catholic Club held yesterday the following office-bearers were elected President, Rev. Fr. J. B. Coppin vicepresident, Mr. W. J. B. Ashby who was elected a life member for his valuable services as first secretary of the club committee, Messrs. J. S. If.90 words
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Article100 1923-10-16 8 Kempas, Limited, had a disposal balance at the end of the year. June 30 last, after the payment of an interim dividend of 7 >,i per cent, of $134,762, from which the directors recommend the payment of a final dividend of 7V4 per cent, directors' remuneration $3,894, bonus to staff100 words
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Article105 1923-10-16 8 The members of the Scotia Royal Arch Chapter, No. 408, S.C., held their annual Installation convocation in the Scotia Masonic Hall, Penang, on October 11. The following were elected officers fdr 1923-1924 M. E. Comp. C. W. L. King "Z" Ex Comp. T. A. Crossley H r Ex Comp. G.105 words
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Article124 1923-10-16 8 A pathetic, instead of a romantic note, is lent to the marriage of Carol, daughter of General Charles Wilding, to her father's valet, says a London wire of October 2. It was reported that the father gave his consent on condition that the couple should live in his (the father's)124 words
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Article425 1923-10-16 8 Among recent arrivals at Llanorindod Wells are Sir John and Lady Anderson. Mr. F. Robinson, acting Deputy Public Prosecutor, Penang, is going home next week on leave. The Bishop of Singapore will arrive in Bangkok on Friday, October 2«, for a visit until Tuesday, November 6. The425 words
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Article35 1923-10-16 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat, report under to-day's date. A cable from out London office gives London stocks 1,849 tons up, tor the week ending October 13, Utal, now on hand 57,217 tons.35 words
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Article65 1923-10-16 8 The Installation of Bro. J. O. Has£g as Worshipful Master of Ledge Johore Royal took place on Saturday evening the Installing Master being Wtfr. Bro. A. J. Shelley Thompson, D.G.R. There waa i representative gathering of members of the Ledge and of Brethren from other Lodges and,65 words
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Article115 1923-10-16 8 In the Supreme Court, Seremban, on Saturday, Mr. Justice McCabe Reay allowed the i.ppeal of Mr. C. E. J. Harbour, local manager for Messrs. C- A. Parbour, Ltd against the recent conviction, and 1 iK- of $300, in respect of certain forged rubber coupons. The jgrouml for115 words
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Article192 1923-10-16 8 A very severe thunderstorm was experienced in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday afternoon and evening. It began about 4 p.m. with a startling flash of lightning and a dlap of thunder which roused most people from their Sunday afternoon siesta. Maxwell Hill caught it very badly and192 words
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Advertisement118 1923-10-16 8 RANSOME, SIMS I L LAWN MOWERS p*^ John Little to., Ltd. (Incorporated In EngUnd) Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. 1 ENGINEERING GENERAL j^ ELECTRICAL IPENTRAI MARINE UfENGgJE WORKS CfDIL SANITARY J 1 i i Siderosthen ANTI-CORROSIVE PAINT Yarm* ik permanent and complete protection for Iron and steel against RUST AND CORROSION.118 words
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Advertisement81 1923-10-16 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. ALBERT E. SMITH MY WILD ffiisH ROSE i in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. BUCK JONES IN FIREBAND TREVISON in 5 Reels. 'MM hum. EC* <v.. lit, Vr*»il<ion). NEW STOCKS Guitars AND Mandolines RECEIVED Prices from $17.5081 words
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Advertisement48 1923-10-16 8 On Other Pages. Vtgt. Race Selection* 9 Crimea of Violence 9 Reutrr Cablea 9 U. Engineers Annual Meeting U Sporting Notes end News 10 Municipal Committee Action 10 Singapore Volunteers 10 St. Mary's School, K. Lumpur 10 Correspondence 10 Home L«tter U Motoring Notet gj M tt 1*48 words
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Article300 1923-10-16 9 Important Proposals Under Consideration. [Reutes's Service.] London, October 15. The latest important move in the reparations impasse is that Great Britain. France and Italy have agreed that the Reparations Commission shall examine the problem of Germany's capacity to pay on the basis of the proposals Belgium submitted in June300 words
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Article89 1923-10-16 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 16. Arguing on the assumption that battleships are useless against modern defensive weapons like airships, aeroplanes, mine.-, torpedoes and submarines, Sir Percy Scott, addressing the Australian Natives Association at the Colonial Institute, <iescribed the Singapore base as a wicked scheme. He was89 words
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Article76 1923-10-16 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October l'J Sir W. Joynson-Hieks at Hounshw on Kh* question of unemploymei.t s=:iid in addition to the relief work already proceeding the Cabinet had authorised further expenditure of £14,000,000, making a total of approximately -'40 000,0*1. A 'large stock of iron and steel ia the Ruhr76 words
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Article55 1923-10-16 9 [Riuter's Service.] London, October 15. It was J. Herbert James, not Herbert Jones, who tied with Flight-Lieut. W. H. Longton at the Lympne meeting for th* prizes offered for the greatest distance flown on one gallon of petrol. They flew 87 "A miles, Longton on a Wren monoplane55 words
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Article30 1923-10-16 9 [Reuteb'b Service.] London, October 15. Minneapolis Mr. Lloyd George ha« arrived. He was welcomed by the Governor of Minnesota and other officials. A huge crowd avatsd him,30 words
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Article113 1923-10-16 9 Selections for To-day's Events. Our selections for to-day's races are as follows Race I.— REPARATION. Sterling and Chinta Hati places. Race 2.— HAYSTON. Maharani and Kina places. Race 3.— SUNSPRITE. Carrie B and Mookita places. Race 4.— MERRIE MAIDEN. Dodger and Pawang places. Race S.— PRINCE CHARMING. Lady113 words
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Article42 1923-10-16 9 [Renter's Service.] London, October 15. It is reported that the inter-locking of newspaper interests has gone a step farther by the Daily Mail Trust acquiring a large interest in Lord Beaverbrook's newspapers, the Daily Express and the Sunday Express.42 words
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Article44 1923-10-16 9 [Riuter's Service.] London, October 16. At the inquest on Maneyrol who was killed while flying in the motor glider contests at Lympne the verdict returnetf was death by misadventure. An expert witness attributed the accident to failure of the main spar wing.44 words
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Article29 1923-10-16 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 16. New York The federal court has appointed receivers for the Cdlumbia Gramophone Company. Assets are estimated at $19,000,000 and liabilities at $21,000,000.29 words
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Article28 1923-10-16 9 [P.euters Service.] London, October 15. The Imperial Conference discussed Imperial defence and adjourned until Wednesday to deal with naval defence The prcctedings will not be published.28 words
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Article86 1923-10-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, October 15. Yesterday the Siamese Prince Purachatra, the Hon. Mr. J. H. W. Park, Mr. P. A. Anthony end engineers of the P.W.D. and Municipalily ascended the hill by railway, which was granted a certificate for running to the public from aext86 words
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Article240 1923-10-16 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nicbi-Nichi Shimbun.) Tokio, October 11. The following sensational cases were now permitted to be published in the papers On September 5, at the Kemeido police station, K. Hirasawa and nine persons were bayonetted by Cavalry of Narashine Regiment, on a charge of240 words
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Article2453 1923-10-16 9 Chairman Reviews The Company's Position. The annual general meeting of Ifnited Engineers, Ltd., wig held at the company's offices in Damar Road yesterday, when Mr. J. A. P. Strachan (chairman of directors presided over a Urge attendance. There were also present Messrs. A. E. Baddeley and J.2,453 words
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Article406 1923-10-16 9 Litigation Resumed in Supreme Court. The litigation in connection with the wimling-up of the Bukit Berching and Belimbing Syndicate, which promoted the Kelantan Gold Mines, Ltd., was resumed before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) in the Supreme Court yesterday. The plaintiff was Mr. James Futcher, who was406 words
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Article156 1923-10-16 9 The Currency Commissioners' Provisional return for the month of September, 1923, is as follows (A) Whole amount of Currency- Notes in Circula- tion on September 30, 1923 $80,223,114.70 Average amount of Currency Notes in Circulation daring the month of September, 1923 79,732,549.70 (B) Coin Portion of the156 words
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Article385 1923-10-16 9 Arrest of Alleged Armed Gang Robbers. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, October 16. With reference to the tragg robbery at Batang Berjuntai on the night of the 10th inst., in which Javanese armed with parangs and sticks attacked the house of a Malay, held up the385 words
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Article322 1923-10-16 9 Office Peon Sentenced for Cheque Forgery. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, October 15. The Selangor Assizes were opened thin morning before Sir L. M. Woodward, CJ.C. The second case on the list ill that in which a Malay peon, named Abdullah, employed by the Survey Department, was322 words
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Article128 1923-10-16 9 i The Chinese brigands who £re holding Miss Darroch and Miss Sharp have In surrounded by General Tien s troops for three days in a district 60 li east of Chowrhiakow. Word h&s reached Shaii);iii: that Mr. and Mrs. C. Howard Bird, mis. sionaries cf Fukan, Hunan128 words
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Article461 1923-10-16 10 Pdky-Ke) After Reflections. Various err; tsoondents have written I M hope that if Pelky and Key me. i iv. tiu weight question is given due attention. Yfe. agioe and the matter has been sufficiently ventilated. Now that Koy has had his big contest and MOM out cf it with461 words
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Article217 1923-10-16 10 The St. Joseph's Old Boys defeated the Newton Club in the match which was played on the former's ground on Saturday. The bad fielding was mainly responsible for the disaster of Newton Club. A. Samy and V. E. Dumount alone were abU tn play with confidence against the Old217 words
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Article76 1923-10-16 10 There will be no practice game to-day,' but the ground will be available for any player*, wh; care to turn out for a kickabouU. There will be a game ion Thursday, for which the following sides have been selected. Colours McCullagh W. Webster, West, Warren, Ablitt Stewart, Winter Bonaventvra,76 words
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Article46 1923-10-16 10 In the S.V.C. inter-company competi- i tion, the replay between B Company and j i.- Company will be played off on the- Straits Chinese Football ground on Wednesday the 24th inst. at 5 p.m. B Company will wear white. Each team will find a linesman.46 words
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Article186 1923-10-16 10 Th' teams aio visiting Singapore next week— Penang (Arthur, Milner, Heah Seng Hye, Hee Nyan), Iskander <H.h. Sultan of Perak, Rajah Kitchil BOB(SO, Abdul Rani, Welsh) Johore (Tnngku Aboo Dakar, Casey, Dixon, l.ai.M'.i.. Th RinMfffnr team will be: •■_;>. :i. SSopsC, Davies. I A tournament has been arranged and186 words
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Article311 1923-10-16 10 The S.K.C. gave a good account of themselves yesterday although they were without several of their regular players when they met the H.K.S.R.G.A. Play was of a fast cider throughout, and early on in the game the Gunners' centre forward add inside right each beat Moss with fast shots.311 words
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Article687 1923-10-16 10 The current issue of The Yachtsman and Motor Boating contains the following leKter from Mr. W. M. Blake, of the 1 Royal Singapore Yatch Club,: I am enclosing a cutting out of one of our local papers giving the account of a race round the Island of Singapore for687 words
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Article269 1923-10-16 10 Results of October 6 Division One. Birmingham 1, Blackburn 1 Burnley 1, Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 1, Cardiff City 2 Everton J, Liverpool 0 Manchester City 1, Arsenal 0 I Miildlesbcrough 5, Nottingham Forest 2;' Notts County 0, Tottenham 0; Prtiton North End 1, Sheffield United 1 Sumterland269 words
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Article66 1923-10-16 10 The following was the result of the October Men's Medal at the Garrison Golf Club Lt. Col. R. L. B. Thompson All Square C. P. Ambler 1 down. G. B. Adams 2 down. The Amateur Sporting Association's, Badminton Tournament ties are as follows B Singles Handicap. Wednesday's tie, Thong66 words
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Article473 1923-10-16 10 Action Taken at Committee Meeting. Action taken at meeting of committee No. 3 held on October 9 and 10, included i With regard to roadside trees,. it is decided that the Director of Gardens be asked to formulate a definite policy, to i>c subject to the criticism of473 words
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Article171 1923-10-16 10 Opening of the New Building At Kuala Lumpur. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writing on Monday says There was a large gathering present at St. M»ry's School this afternoon for the opemng ceremony of the school's new building, an imposing structure of considerable size. Alter a brief service,171 words
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Letter743 1923-10-16 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your several leaders on the above subject should be welcomed by all lawabiding and peaceful citizens and the public should be grateful to you for your able championship for the peace of Singapore and incidentally for the poor anil helpless743 words
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Letter257 1923-10-16 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Tid Apa has now attracted the attention of the Singapore public, but in order to thrash out the matter thoroughly, the local police forces must be reoiganised. It is a well-known fact that ths majority of the detectives are themselves members of257 words
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Letter642 1923-10-16 10 Still They Come ITo the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Last, week's Government Gazette contains a list of clubi registered under the Societies Ordinance. Among these ai e the Al Ekhuanal Islam Association and the Persequtuan Maglis Bin tang Timor. These are prusumably Mo.'lem clubs and no doubt with642 words
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Letter273 1923-10-16 10 Railway Squeeze." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I enclose a letter from the Cold Stcrage Co., Penang, by which you will see that the F.M.S. Railway! have increased their freight on ice so much that the freight now costs more than the ice. As ice is a273 words
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Article90 1923-10-16 10 Scrap Iron, with Charles Ray, is drawing well at the Gaiety. Thursday is the last night of this big boxing feature in teven parts. At to-night's first show, Paramount features are Oh Lady Lady, starring Behe Daniels and The Call of the North, with Jack Holt, each in90 words
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Article674 1923-10-16 10 c General Officer Commanding's I Inspection. j Lieutenant-Colonel R. W. B. Thompson, ■C.MjG., D.5.0., Commanding Tramp in Malaya, will inspect the Singapore Volunteer Corps on Sunday, October 21. The inspection will tnke the form of a tactical scheme. Khaki Force under the command of Major G. C. Meredith.674 words
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Article281 1923-10-16 10 I The report by the directors of Colmsburgh Estate, Ltd., for the year ended May 31, 1923, states that after charging I all secretarial and office expenses and directors' fees to revenue, the year's working resulted in a profit of $11 ,330.7 "> which the directors recommend281 words
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Article56 1923-10-16 10 fl The Raffles Hotel orchestra will play the following programme of music tomorrow at 9.45 p.m., under direction of Mr. E. Hulland Overture, Maritana (Wallace) Malaguena (Moszkowski) i Violin Solo, Czardas (Monti), A. Raquiza Suite, Peer Gynt (Grieg) Piano Solo, La Fileuse (Raff), Gavotte lmperiale i (Leschetizky), Hulland Salut >56 words
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Article2196 1923-10-16 11 The Government's Record Of Stewardship. By Our Special Correspondent. 1 :'iidon, September 20. The autumn vacation is passing all too quickly, and the November session of Parliament is steadily advancing upon us. It is a feature which is likely to become permanent, for St. Stephen's, and more particularly2,196 words
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Advertisement89 1923-10-16 11 H.M.V. Records COME IN AND HEAR YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC. The musical genius of the world is engraved on H.M.V. Records not the printed page of music, but the music itself. We have a stock of over 4,000 selections to choose from. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. BINGAPOBR »-e-e-e-»> c c c89 words
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Advertisement295 1923-10-16 11 ■JM ii■ i Mr* •a• c ♦♦YtvrrWWWtiVn e r e'»> > ce > »♦>»♦ ♦c c s Raffles Hotel Tel. No. 2920 (10 lines). SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20. THE EVENT OF THE AUTUMN SEASON. RAGE DINNER AND FANCY DRESS BALL Extension of License till 2 a.m. CARNIVAL NOVELTIES. AUGMENTED DANCE ORCHESTRA.295 words
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Article250 1923-10-16 12 Anglo-Majay.— 7'_\74l lbs. A11enby.— 24,460 lbs. Bedford Plantatims. 7,100 lbs. ficrnam Perak.— 22.457 lbs. Bruas Perak.— l '955 lbs. Bukit Kajang.— 69,o44 lbs. liatu Anam (Johore). 15,500 lbs. Batu Tiga.— 54,500 lbs. Broome (Selangor). 29,100 lbs. Bika. ii.— 26,000 lbs. Cluny.— 2l..)oo lbs. Ch nu'kat Salak.— 3s,ooo250 words
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Article142 1923-10-16 12 Fiery Whisky The medical superintendent at the Inebriate Institution, Dunwich (Dr. J. Booth-Clarkson), in his annual report, gives information of certain recipes which have come under his notice for the manufacture of different varieties of wine and spirits. The following is given as an example of a recipe for making142 words
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Article107 1923-10-16 12 The Daily Express recently recorded the fact that a cat, pursuing a mouse into the electricity works at Lincoln, caused a short circuit, was burned to a cinder and put the town in darkness. The Neves Journal, of Vienna, translating somewhat freely, informs its readers that a107 words
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33 1923-10-16 12 Orders for week ending October 21 Wednesday, 17th. Officers' Class, Raffles Institution, 1 5.15 p.m. Saturday, 20th. Field Day Parade at V.M.C.A. at 2.u0 p.m. i33 words
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Advertisement491 1923-10-16 12 a HERE'S STRENGTH FOR GOOD WORK. fe fl QUAKER OATS (hrea li K ht henrts for play, good bone and E Hj strong muscle. Rosy chi'tks sne! briuht eyes for your children, H strength for your brnin and for your hand, economy for your IV fig purse The cookinpr is491 words
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Advertisement91 1923-10-16 13 (2) G. PAINTS WOOD-PRESERVATIVE AND STAIN Supplied in all Colours. Narusto ANTI-CORROSIVE VARNISH PAINT Rok Roofing "Gripaly Belting Not Canvas, but 100 per cent. Pure Camel Hair "Vulcan" Disinfectant SOLE AGENTS Sime Darby Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In tbe S.S.) iMIHHMMtMMImIMMtH »♦♦»>«♦ |f» St. Paul! Girl Brand Lager Beer THE ORIGINAL91 words
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Advertisement816 1923-10-16 13 H THE VICTIMS* OF URIC ACID *A French PreD3ration I Arthritic subjects take a course -VK of URODONAL every month, Officially adopted by IT- J \\jv which eliminates the Uric Artd the French Government Itmmi \ZA» VWHIaA /a .t i_ Public Health Author- '^jB ysU>m anH thu •ties, and Hoip.uk816 words
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Advertisement1939 1923-10-16 14 ■MM -^.rnaBBWBBMIMBBBOIMIMsWsstsMIMBMsWMWIsrWBBsMWBMIsWsWBWgMBIMW^ I Assets over 15,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. f Fhe Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) < m FTEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE W, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Snpreme Court of England and complies1,939 words
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Advertisement100 1923-10-16 14 WEIGHING MACHINES Avery and Denison Stocked from 100-1,500 lbs. with Catties, at keenest prices. SALTER'S SCALES fit, 28 and 50 lbs. in stock. Marked in lbs. and catties, White enamelled pans. Accurate, Clean, Simple. HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS, LTD. SINGAPORE. BIIDFADFi C UtlrfJnU o Prize No. 1 BARJOAP The Ideal Cleanser100 words
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Article1101 1923-10-16 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. By An R. A. C. Correspondent. The Automobile Week at Boulogne provided a very interesting series of international tests and added at least one] more outstanding performance to the credit of British industry and a British j drive.-. The race for1,101 words
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Advertisement189 1923-10-16 15 SEDAN HAVE you ever given the Ford Sedan the close inspection it deserves We will be happy to show you in detail its elegance of interior appointments, its refinements of comfort and convenience. And we will be delighted to take you for a trial spin. Let us assure you that189 words
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Advertisement614 1923-10-16 15 '•('1)1 X 9^ M^^m^WmFiF^^^r ■^■■■■■■fc ■> ill l- m Ammm W mY^M\^Mv nM^^^^fa%^F I 1 1 X. W .^ssllslr^sV #Hs^BP^^^^s»4»^^^^^ J^l y ON THE fM MmlwmtJW^^^^^ K< >A I >." Jf^^MMW \WW\W\^k^MMU+*. |B-^^^^F^^nL\ I M^Mm ~M% I*^ The Most Economical and Popular Car in the Country. Price $1,650. FOR Singapore.614 words
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Advertisement400 1923-10-16 16 WAN MAT CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Sln*>p»e«> ■klßeftaadler* and General C-mtZMM* U. PHILIP STRETI New Shipment, jotit received and stock* •Jwar* on hand of Galvanised Padjocka, Woodita Ring*, Clyburn Spanners, Asl>enton Cord, Tack's Genuine Packing. Brass Butt Hinge*, Boxwood K;i!. Masom'* Trowels, Flat Kerosene Lam? Wicks. &c. &c &c. Glv*400 words
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Advertisement334 1923-10-16 16 LADIES A Bp«cial Cheap Sal* will b* k*l« frm MONDAY, SEPTEMBER S THE PARISIAN HOUSE Will b* nnder re-organization, neeeialUting clearance saY of all goods. Nons damaged, none old, some article* two months, some three week* only, to be ■old at sa -rifice. Every article* will be ■old 60 pet334 words
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Advertisement1675 1923-10-16 16 Th* PREPAID charge* for Wants, For Sal*, To Let, *tc, la ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are per line one insertion 28 eenU, two in*. 46 et*., three in*. 64 cts., fonr in*. 82 ets., It* in*. $1.00, itz in*. $1.18, ten la*. $1.40, twelve in*.1,675 words
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Advertisement548 1923-10-16 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per cent. 'rf headache* are Ocular Headache* caused through some defect of vision. If your headache is so caused you will never be relieved until you wear scientifically-fitted glasses to correct the defect. Let me test your sight and make certain. You will not be advised glasses548 words
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Advertisement321 1923-10-16 16 A New Series of Novels By World-Famous Authors LOVE IS OF THE WAI.I.Y, by David Lyall $1J» THE ELOPEMENT OF EVE ANU PRINCE PLAYFELLOW, hy Berta Ruck 1.50 CAVANAGH OF KILTAXN, hy John Sutherland 2.00 <>l T FOR THE Cl'P, by Ja.-k Kuthen 2.M PENNY PLAIN, hy O. Itougla* 2.00321 words
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Miscellaneous196 1923-10-16 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES. Editorial and Genertl (3 Manager's Office HIT All communications reliting to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisement* ■übscriptions. accounts, printing, etc., sl.ould be addressed to THE MANAGER. SIBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. STRAITS TIMES (Daily196 words
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