The Straits Times, 28 May 1924

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    The Week in Java.
    939 2 (From a Correspondent.) Weltevreden, May 25. The three outstanding features of last week have been the opening Of the first 1924 session of the People's Council at Weltevreden. and the subsequent speech from the throne by the Governor-General the return of the K. P. M. steamer
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    The German New-Guinea Scheme.
    96 2 We learn that Mr. Helflferich, the German financier of Batavia. and brother of the late German Minister! of Finance, has recently left Java on his way to Germany, via Japan and America. Mr. Helfferich is one of the promotors of the German colonisation scheme in New
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      292 2 n|^^|fwkllenburgs x \T^^f^y The AUenburys' Foods f> f j f° r Infants are invaluable (j&T 1 I >**^ j n the prevention of infantile diarrhoea and cholera. They $li^ are entirely free from harmful germs, and are quickly and simply prepared by the addition of boiling water. MILK FOOD No.
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      235 2 W DEETHAMS Isi-rola M"' VOl'R SKIN AND m complexion rm folly •oothimi' ami rofmhiDg gjcxVW M ■ECTHtaI SCH Cheltenham, Kng. imTT-i-n -i iiwiiara^ Ta— itbumi ADVERTISING without good printing is like playing a phonograph without a perfect point and sometimes it is a good idea to change the point and
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      144 2 rwiiil ory )o P ular and lusi DUTCH EAST mf[[jTM^B^L\ s-^s y° ur dealer for ;i f'f/Iwi Hi Supply and you will WS\ iffi^MiSl Mot K> disappointed. Katz Brothers Ltd. Health Comfort 1 fl'f I' I A bathroom without a proper hot £^h water supply is a perpetual source .w*|a
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    MALACCA NOTES.
    1077 3 Enjoyable Celebration of Empire Day. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, May 20. There was a large attendance at the moonlight bathe at the Swimming Club on Monday evenings Some 50 people bathed, while numbers sat round and chatted, or by the aid of spot lighrs played bridge on
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      215 3 Certain-teed 7> EXTRA QUALITY ISfl ""^ZLes 1 TtlU 1 l>n«"H7 THAT '\H7I7TG ALL CONDITIONS— p CERTAINTEED [hr. \}T^f Sparks, Smoke, Gases, Acids, P'w..,,;}.;,^ Fumes, Tropical Sun, Seasonal Rains do not affect Certainteed Roofing. ttar Construction department maintains a staff of expert roof layers. They are always at your service. Let
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      280 3 Baby's Own Tablets SAVE YOUR CHILD FROM SUFFERING. There is nothing more trying to a mother than to see her little one in pain, whilst she stands helpli sklv by not knowing what to do to relieve its sufferings. Moth, rs who keep Baby's Own Tablets in the house ready
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      367 3 STEAMER SAHJIUS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY COMPANY, I.IMITII). (Incorporated la Hoagkoag) Direct Sendee te Japaa via Hongkong, and Sksnghal and te Caleatta Tte Peaaag from Singapore. Taking Cargo oa through Bills of Ladlag for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amor, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Tangtsca Porta, Formosa the Philippines, etc. FOR PKNANG AND CALCUTTA
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      360 3 STEAMER SAILINSS NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD PASSENGER SERVICE Accommodation arailable Cabin and intermediate Class to Genoa, Norta Continental Ports aad LONDON (with traasatpmeat Geaoa or Rotterdam at passenger's option). FABBS. Cabin Claaa Intermediate Claaa MS Te Geaoa Hit C7I Te London or North OntiaeaUl perta 141 Da* Singapore s.s. SAARBRUCKKX Au CARGO
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      807 4 P. 0. British India ™a Apcar Line ICampaaiaa la«araarn«< ta »«»laa«) MAIL AND PASSENGER AM) CARGO SERVICES PUNINBULAB AND ORIENTAL I. N. CO. Vader Coatraet wltk Hit Majesty's Qoveraaiaat, LONDON-FAB BASTERN lEBTICB OCTWAKDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOB MARSEILLES. LONDOR AND ANTWERP Taaaafj Daa aT>ar« Taaaaa* laava
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      736 4 STEJUEK SJUUIW THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (laiorporaUd la laglaad) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAI SERVICES TO LONDOR, UtSTRDAM. BOTTRRDAM. ANTWWtP, HAMBUBB AJTD BREMEN. i CHNOA. MASSBTLLSS. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. y MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, <T t% BOSTON AND NEW TORK.
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      711 4 STEMiEB SaiLWCS KONffIKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM p— BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OP BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) CIfDBB CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS INDIA BOTM.'rBaWT Talatkaaa Naa. Paaaage Dapt. 111, Freight Dept., 12*1, Marlaa Dapt. an* Traaaklpaießl D*at. 1417, Manager'a Dept IM3. BOEI.ONGAN- May 28, Muntok, Djebocs, Blinjoe, Soengei-Liat, Pangkal-Pinang and Koba. COEN—
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      490 5 STEAiEB SMUIMS Ellcrman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. "ELLERMAN" LINE. Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. s s CITY OF ATHENS due June 19 Cm OF TOKIO due July 20 s.s. COLORADO due Aug. 20 HAVRE, LONDON,
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      598 5 STEAMER SAHtNSS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES. (Incorporsted in U.S.A.) Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUEZ DIRECT. s.s. CHALLENGER due Singapore May M s.s. ATLANTA CITY due Sinsnporc June 15 s.s. STEEL INVENTOR due Singapore June 28 Taking cargo on through Bills
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      709 5 STEAMER SflH-IXGS Barns Phiip Line Vvr rJTDNKY, ttVUTOUXM i« JAVA, DA* WIN. THURSDAT ISLAND x*4 BRISBANE Kenlar ■nAtty saUlßf. by the well known steamers MARELLA (7171 toas) sad stONTORO (BOM) toss Tbe s.s. MAKELLA Is tk« karsr<ut tmi treat il»m« tradl»f to AoitraT.a, Cablaa it laxe, single hires lertnm.iasj bath.
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      524 6 GAIE7^TciNEMA SURfNA THEATRE 10-NI(IHT "yHRILLS from a Master-Pen portrayed In the Fir t Show at 7.30 sharp. b >' thp Screen's greatest serial .tar. TO-NIGHT AT 7.15 SHARP MARION DAVIES WILLIAM Dul^AN 'and EDITH e i7™ «T™ T. J m JOHNSON U ft! PUA W T IWf UW T In
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      420 6 CINEMAS ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY EMPIRE CINEMA To-night and until Monday, June 2 In the second show at 9.30 RODOLPH VALENTINO In A Fred N'ihlo Production Blood and Sand with From the Novel by MT.^NA.m Q VICENTE BLAgco LILA LEE IBANEZ Reels In the first show at 7.30 BETTY COMMON in CHARLES
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      184 6 33§°/o OFF CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, 4-POST BEDSTEADS and CARPETS. THIS WEEK AT WHITEAWAYS TOILET SeT made of best porcelain, decorated W with fancy floral design and gold "V- rK >* line in assorted pattern. Set of f c i»«** 2j£j^^?i PSPLESS ft OSRAM H GasfiHed Lamps JI I AN ALL ROUND
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    146 7 nxTci:rs. id., 7.23 p.m. mail haves. ball 8.C.0. Sussex. Victoria Tbvatrs, 9.30 p.m. Tharitday. May m., 8.8 p.m. Planctos, :i.30 n.m. Phil (>r.-..stra M^m. Hall. 4.15. Itoxine, Happy Valley, 9 15 p.m. Vie. Theatre. M 0 p.m. r. 11. V.M.( .A. v. Harifais. Way 30 lli^-'i Water,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    186 7 Wednesday, May 18. BUpS «!'in(n!d« i!ie Wharves or expected tn arrive. KEPPEL HARROUB. Mmia Wharf i.ch. I.:»!y Qolllraurd, Giang l:.rs. Selene, Supply, BanUa. Oil Wharf Submuiino K. 26. Coal Wh»rf Nil. E8HHJ IN DRT DOCK. rrnlonT 1'Hf.r Sheen Wharf Glenfalloch Sea B< lie. Dock I.ch. Palinurus, Sri
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    202 7 I'-. I .'i Snmliu 2.Sop.m. 1 n,-kok 3 p.m. 1..0c:i a:.d Muar 3 p.m. butu Pah»t 8 p.m. Port Saretienhara and Peaans 3 p.m. M»-.J: n S p.m. Pinnng ami Calcutta 3 p.m. P»rt BwMMMkaati Finirf and Ilkilni, taLiiin matli for Eoropa, ate. (w»( w» llon&hay) 8
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    34 7 T.r Tunitiur* S'por* London Apl. 16 May 10 Ail. 17 May 12 Apt. 21 May IS Apl. 25 May 17 Apl. 26 May 19 Apl. 30 May 24 Cliina V.md.-l EUanga
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    220 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, May 28. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/02 Demand 2/3 15/16 Private 3 m. credits 24% On NY.7 Vorl;, Demand 50% p on i > ro. Imato 90 d,s 52*, On rrai;ce. Bank 850 nom. On India, Bank T. T. 164% On Hongkong, Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    54 7 Tone of Market Quiet. Latest London cable* quote Spot sheet lo'ul. Spot Juno July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Pale Crepe Closing Pricea. Buyers Seller*. Spot une uly-Sept. )ct.-Dee. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buvert. Belle*". M 3414 MM »4% .::>'■ :!5'/i 3G'A MM DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12
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      MINING.
      228 7 ban Va!. I'd. Buyers. Seller*. 1 1 Baiaag I'adang C.-10 0.45 1 1 Hitam Tin LM 1.35 II £1 Idris Hydraulic 17/- 18/- xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.34 0.37 1 1 Jelantoh 0.1 5 0.20 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 40/i'l £1 Kr.uiuntintr Tin ;i7/Kiata Assn. Old. 7.2.-1 750
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      GENERAL.
      144 7 Val. Pd. Buyers. Seller*. £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.3.9 5.6.3 10 10 Central Engines 4.2."> 4.75 5 Cent i al Motors 2.00 2.50 Cl £i E. Smelting Co. fc.00 8.50 B/-5/- Elec. Tramways 4/0 4/7V4 10 10 Praur Neave 45.00 46.00 50 50 Hammer Co. 150.00 155.00 100
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      DEBENTURES.
      103 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c |l,2M^00 par 10 yx. pa 3'pore Electric Tramways, i p.e, £350,000 56-68 3'p.jre Municipal 5 p.t. 1,878,000 par 10 p.e. pn S'poro Municipal 4H P^. of 1907 $1,600,000 10 p.c par 6 p.c. p» S'pore Municipal 4% p.e. of 1909 |1,000,000 10 p.c. par 5
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      397 7 Fraier twl Co. and Ljrall and Bratt'f Q«eloU»»». To-d«j t Pnc««. Fraser Lyall A Co. Ev«tt. Alor Gajah ($1) O.85 095 0.85 0.95 Allenby ($1) 1.O7V4 1.16 1.05 1.15 A. Hitam ($5) 10.50 11.50 1050 11.50 A. K.ininf* ($1) 0.30 0.50 0.30 0.45 A i.i. Malay ($2) 1.70
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      45 7 GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) NOTTCL Charles Kenneth Chea of No. 66-2, Raco Singapore, Insurance Agent. utlu.riiy to receive monies on behalf. ..f this i '••mpany, and is no longer in the employaent of this Company. U. C. KNOX Secretary.
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      731 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT! Other Classified AdvU., sec page 16. Wini.v Buripndies (Still and Sparkling Port Wines, Sherries, Liqueurs, etc., Assort merits thi.t lead the fashion. Ii.. Boltai Direct Importer, Europe Hotel BuiMing. (lp VACANCIES, No. C, All con veniences, tennis. Tel. £530. EVERYBODY IS TALKING 01 AND SAND, ITS AT THE
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      55 7 PASAR HALAM PARK (New World Ground) JALAN BESAR. TO-NIGHT By Special Request The Straits-born Portuguese Theatrical Co. will stage ADRIANO THE DIKE OF VA|.ENTIA l.::l< i hgttt songs given during interval L'NDASAN'S JAZZ BAND in attendance Open Air Cinema Two Companies Wayang PEK JEE NOTICE The Exchange Banks will be
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      80 7 BOXING AT THE HAPPY VALLEY on Thursday, May 29 at 9.15 p.m. MAIN EVENT Eddie Grady v. Makatangay 10 Rounds. RETIRN CONTEST C. ROZARIO v. N. MORENO 6 Rounds. RED WARREN v. MOHD. AMIN 6 Rounds. YOUNG HASSAN v. SAM FOXY Rounds. A. L. CHONG v. S. WEE 6 Rounds.
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      314 7 Confidence The increasingly heavy world-wide demand for Lodge plugs is a sure indication of the confidence that motorists everywhere place in the name LODGE For easy starting, perfect firing at low speeds, niaximum power at high speeds and ftfilBi reliable service under all conditions, JllrzHl there is no plug equal
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      435 7 IN Tllr E II B OF JACOB CHRISTIAN KOOPMAN OTHfcKV.'SK KNOWN AS JACOB CKRISTAAN KOOPMAN DECEASED Pursuant to Section 'J.i of Ordin 144 (trustees) notice is hereby givon creditors and persons bavins any i demands against the estate of Jim tian Koopman otherv. taan Kconman late of No. I Singapore,
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. AMERICA AND SIAMESE TIN.
    1026 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. AMERICA AND SIAMESE TIN. We have to go very far back indeed to find a time when the Americans were without interest in the tin mining industry of the Malay Peninsula. Although it is only within recent years that they have introduced their capital
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    37 8 This morning before Mr. Gourlay, lnsp. Nicol charged Wong Van Lai with falsely charging Tang Chok Sang with having committed mischief, by tearing up a promissory note for $780. The case was transferred to the District Court.
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    42 8 Will the abolition of food hawkers in the public thoroughfares of Singapore be an advantage to the population will form the subject of a debate to be held at the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association on Wednesday, June 4. All interested are welcome.
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    56 8 The ordinary monthly meeting of the Municipal Commission will be held in the Board Room on Friday, commencing at 2.15 p.m. The agenda, we notice, will include a resolution by the President regarding the reduction of hawker.-' licences. The ordinary meeting will be followed by a special one to pass
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    14 8 A mail leaves for Europe by the P. and O. steamer Kashmir on Friday.
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    14 8 The Coroner's enquiry into the recent bus fatalities on Elgin Bridge was continued to-day.
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    18 8 The first annual meeting of the Muar Planters' Association is to be held at Muar on June 6.
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    16 8 D'Oisy's actual flying time taken fo his journey from Paris to Canton wa only eighty-five hours.
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    22 8 The whole of the State of Johore has betn appointed a place in which the AntiMalaria Enactment, 1920, shall be in force.
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    19 8 The Government of Johore are calling for tenders for the construction of the new Malay Training College, Johore Bahru.
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    19 8 A correspondent writes from Kemaman protesting against one of the roadways being blocked by ronggeng performances for Government servants.
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    24 8 Owing to the illness of the Secretary the meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board which would ordinarily be held to-day has been postponed.
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    31 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 163 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 168 $100
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    28 8 The Pahang River launch service is to be re-established. Its running had entailed a loss, but its withdrawal was a great inconvenience to people living near the river.
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    29 8 Mr. Justice Whit ley will hear Counsel at 11 a.m. on Saturday, in the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court, in connection with the judgment on costs in the PeckRussell Case.
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    29 8 Owing to the strike the Henderson liner Kemmendine was unable to sail from Rangoon on her schedule date it was hoped, however, to despatch her by to-day or to-morrow.
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    30 8 A London wire of May 20 says Yesterday's rubber slump is alleged to have been caused by baseless American rumours to the effect that the restriction scheme was being dropped.
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    31 8 A Chinese, named Ler Van, who was charged before Mr. Gourlay to-day with possession of 95 tins of non-Government ?handu in Nankin Street was fined $1,000 or nine months' rigorous imprisonment.
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    33 8 After lasting 13 days, the strike of shipping coolies at Rangoon is over, and men have returned to work unconditionally. It is estimated that the total financial loss to ship-owners is about £20,000.
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    49 8 Messrs. Ruston Hornsby, of Lincoln, has received an order from the India Office for six of their largest dragline excavators for Indian irrigation schemes. The order is the largest on record and was secured in open competition with American and British firms. The contract figure is well over £100,000.
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    46 8 A well-known Chinase newspaper correspondent in Canton has been arrested by the police authorities on the charge of being the principal propagator of the false repor* concerning the death of Dr. Sun Vat-Sen. He was subsequently banished from the territory of Kwangtung province for ten years.
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    54 8 An enterprising attempt to use wireless in impioving communications has been made on the Burma Railways, where wild jungles and rivers make an efficient cable system impossible. Experiments between Rangoon and Insein recently proved successful in the development of the system, and ft is expected soon to link up Rangoon,
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    74 8 An action for an account to be taken of a partnership between K. S. Ko.hu Pillay, a Municipal contractor, plaintiff, and a clerk named M. Allapitchay. defendant, which was commenced in April, 91!), occupied the attention of Mr. Justice Acton in the Supreme Court yesterday. The plaintiff was in the
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    71 8 The Cavalry War Memorial was on May 21 unveiled in Hyde Park by tht Earl of Ypres in the presence of the Prince of Wales, units of well-known cavalry regiments and :i 'arge crowd. The memorial consists of a bronze representation of St. George and the DragonBishop Taylor Smith performed
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    88 8 A Tamil youth, named Gopalsamy, employed as a clerk in the P.W.D. Office, Singapore, was charged before Mr. Gourlay, to-day, with dishonestly retaining a typewriter, the property of Mm II Sime, Darby and Co., and which, it was alleged, he obtained on a letter purporting to have been signed by
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    114 8 The attention of Government Officers has recently been invited to the desirability of a better observance of Fridays in Government Offices, in the interest alike of Mohammedan officials and the Mohammedan community generally, reports the Malay Mail. District Officers have been requested to avoid, as far as possible, fixing Fridays
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    385 8 Prince Chiohibu, the Japanese Eir peror's second son, is 4o visit England. Dr. W. J. E. Phillips, Medical Officer, General Hospital, Taiping, will shortly be leaving for Singapore, for a six months' Surgery course. His Excellency the Governor will be. leaving Singapore for Labuan, Sandukuu and Brunei
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    King's Birthday Parade.
    47 8 The Singapore Volunteer Corps will parade at Headquarters, Beach Road, for the King's Birthday Parade at <i.2r> a.m. on June 3. Dress Review Order. Battalion markers under C.S.M. A. J. Pharoah will report to the D.A.A. and Q.M.G., M the Paciang at 6.30 a.m.
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    The Kinta Association.
    46 8 For the twelve months ended March 11 last, the Kinta Association Ltd., made a profit of $56,631, the total amount available being $9ti,59i). The directors recommend dividends of 10 per cent, on both preference and ordinary shares and the carrying forward of $56,599.
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    Wild Run on a Local Bank.
    98 8 We learn that there was a run for about two hours on Saturday and for about an hour on Monday on the wellknown Szc Hai Tong Bank, at the corner of Chulia and Phillip Streets, as a result of a rumour that the bank
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    The Tragedy at Pulau Bukom.
    202 8 Mr. F. G. Bourne, held an enquiry yesterday into the circumstances attending the death of the late Mr. H. J. Etnan, of the A. P. C. steamer Attaka, off Pulaj Bukom on Saturday. The Malay quartermaster of the Attaka said that about '1 a.m. on
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      118 8 BAVE YOU TRIED THE NEW OVAL VIRGINIAN CEGASLrTU "Capstan de Luxe" A TRIUMPH OF THE BLENDERS ARI Price 85 ecus per tin of 50. !'nporl. r.-. BRITISn-AIHEKICAN TOBACCO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. (Incorporated la i-f.^iandj Singapore, F«nain and K. Lumpur. Economy Week MAY 26 to 31 PRIOR TO STOCKTAKING WE OFFER
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      134 8 ALHAMBRA In tit* Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. WALLY VAN and PATSY RUTH MILLER in THE DRIVING FOOL in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. ROY STEWART in THE RADIO KING in 10 Episodes or 20 Reels. Episode 7. SAVED BY WIRELESS, 2 Reels. Episode 8.
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      56 8 On Other Pages. Pag* The Week in Java 2 Malacci Notes I Shipping and Tht Mails 7 Rcutcr Telegrams 9 To-day's Shan Market I Thu I roblen* of Dysentery Food Hawkers- Health Officer's Report 9-10 Correspondence r> Marriage in China 10 Sporting Intelligence 10 A Cruise to the Moluccas 11
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    THE DEATH RAY.
    406 9 Air Ministry Explains Its Position. Sensational Development. [Reuter Telegram.] London. May 27. The Air Ministry in a statement say they had offered Mr. Grindell Matthews a number of opportunities since last February to give a elemonstration of his :.ppMrati.;, but Mr. Matthews made no arrangements until ho
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    Airship Guarantee Co.
    160 9 Provisions of the Government Contract [Reuteb Telegram.] London. May 27 The draft contract with the Airship Guarantee Company provides for the con- struction of an airship conforming to the requiwawtl of tin- Air Ministry and principles of airworthiness laid down by the Aeronautical Research Committee. Tin preaerihad
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    China Indemnity Fund.
    80 9 [Rums Telegram.] London, May 27 The China Indemnity Application Bill provides that any sums received after December 1, lii2"i, on account of China indemnity be paid to a fund called the China Indemnity Fund and applied for purposes which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State
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    Lausanne Treaty.
    221 9 Why Canada Objected to Its Ratification [Rxutib Telegram.] London, May 27, A singular Imperial problem has been revealed by the publication of the much discussed correspondence between the Colonial Office and the Canadian Government relative to the Lausanne Treaty. This shows that, in contrast to the peace treaties
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    Reichstag Pandemonium.
    158 9 Communists Demand Prisoners' Release. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 27 Berlin Entrance to the Reichstag was only possible with a permit when parliament reassembled to-day, but this did not prevent tumultuous scenes within. Fifty Communist deputies created a pandemoivium by clamouring for the release of their colleagues in gaol.
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    Indian Civil Service.
    134 9 Recommendations of the Royal Commission [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 27 A big step forward in the direction of Indianisation of the superior civil services in India is recommended in the report of the Royal Commission presided over by Viscount Lee, which has been touring India. It urges
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    Storms in Mississippi.
    84 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, May 27. Jackson, Mississippi A series of heavy storms swept over sections of Southern Mississipi. So far 11 are reported killed and 24 injured. Serious damage was done. London, May 27, New York Reports from Mississippi and neighbouring states show that the storms which
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    RUSSIA'S DEBTS.
    380 9 Views of British and Soviet Delegates. Conference Proceedings. [Reuteb Telegram.] London, May 27, The divergence of views with regard to satisfaction of the claims against Russia is revealed by a communique regarding the proceedings of the AngloSoviet conference. The British delegation declared the inacceptability of the statement made
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    Various.
    56 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, May 27. Mr. J. H. Thomas is somewhat better. London, May 27, Moscow The central executive of the Soviet telegraphed to Leningrad ordering the suspension of the death sentences on the seventeen judges. London, May 27, Constantinople The Turkish Council of Commissars has sanctioned the purchase
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    To Ensure World Peace.
    138 9 A French proposal for a new international order as an alternative to the British suggestions for the modification of the Versailles Treaty Was referred to at a session of the Women's League for Peace and Freedom. This proposal, which was supported by most of the European
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    40 9 His Highness the Sultan of Johore, with the concurrence of His Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements, has appointed Mr. C. Bradbury' to be an Unofficial Member of the Council of State, Johore, for a period of two years.
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    52 9 The Empire Cinema shows to-night a Paramount jewel, production, Blood and Sand with Rudolph Valentino in the leading role. Valentino as Juan Gallardo, a poor village shoemaker's son, attained fame as a toreador in Spain. This picture is supported by other interesting pictures and two further episodes of Spoed, with
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    BRITAIN AND ITALY King Victor Emanuel at The Guildhall.
    366 9 BRITAIN AND ITALY King Victor Emanuel at The Guildhall. Solution of Jubaland Problems. [Reuteb Telegpvm J London, May 27. The Italian sovereigns, the Prince of Piedmont and Princess Mafalda had an enthusiastic welcome in the City to-day, when they were presented with a golden casket at a luncheon at the
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    THE PROBLEM OF DYSENTERY.
    279 9 Technical Treatise From F.M.S Institute. We have received a volume entitled Dysentery in the Federated Malay States, which has been compiled by Dr. William Fletcher and Miss Margaret W. Jeffs, of the staff of the F. M. S. Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur. In a
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    Ex-Service Benevolent Fund.
    118 9 The Singapore members of the ExService Association of Malaya are arranging a week of entertainment in aid of their benevolent fund, which exists for the purpose of assisting distressed exservice men, and whrch. after having done much valuable work, is now in need of assistance itself. Beginning
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    Comnunist Conference.
    160 9 Trotsky as a Commander Or Private [Reuteb Telegram.] London, May 27 Moscow Trotsky, in a subdued speech* at the Communist party conference, affirmed his solidarity with the rest of the party, saying he regarded himself as a private soldier and discipline was necessary in the stand against enemies.
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  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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      Mucphail and Co., Ltd., Report.
      190 9 Singapore, May 28. Rubber.— London 10 'A d. Local 33% cts. Tin.— London £207. Rubber.— Allenbys 1 to 1.05, Brogas 50 to 55 cents, Bukit Jelotongs 30 to 40 cents, Kundongs 1 to 1.10, Malaka Pindas 90 to 1, Mentakabs 15 to 18 cents Perak
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      129 9 Singapore, May 28. Tin.— (£2o7— up 15s. Rubber.— lo Ud.— down %d. Markets are quiet, and the tin section alone displays any sign of activity. Petalings arc the feature and (to cover an extensive bear position) are bid up to 1.35. This represents a rise of
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      Rose Macphail and Co.' Report.
      139 9 (L. R. M.cphail) Singapore, May 28. Rubber.— lo »4d. o3\ cents. Tin.— £2o7 $104 175 tons sold. Mining.— Petalings 1.32% to 1.40, North Taipings 99 to 1.01, Hitams 1.24 to 1.27, Johans 36 to 39, South Taipings 92% to 96, Kamuntings 365. to 36s- 9d.,
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      Fraser and Co.'s Daily Report.
      116 9 Singapore, May 26. Rubber.— lo% d. down %d. Tin.— £2o7 up 15s. Mining. There is a good demand for certain shares at advancing quotations, Petalings in particular putting on 6% cents at 1.31% on strong buying orders. Souths and Taipings are better at 93% a)id
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    83 9 At the monthly general meeting, the Madras Chamber of Commerce resolved to advise the Associated Chambers that this Chamber is not in favour of the proposal that India should take independent action in the matter of the abolition of the triple rate system in foreign cables, and that the Madras
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    FOOD HAWKERS.
    2960 9 Proposed Abolition by The Municipality. Report of Medical Health Officer At an ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be held in the Board Room on Friday, the Pnaidmt will move the following resolution, being recommendations of Committee No. 2, regarding reduction of hawkers' licences L, Food Hawkers
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      Golf for All !
      108 10 Golf for All To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, As the golf links at the racecourse are about to be closed down, I suggest that the club house and the course be acquired by the Municipality and run as a public golf course like 'hose in England so
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      Traffic Control ?
      175 10 Traffic Control To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, A few mornings ago I found myself between 8.30 or 8.45 a.m. at the junction of North Bridge Road and Bra 3 Basah Road gaping in stupified amazement at a spectacle which, 1 am sure, is unparalleled in any English
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      Food Hawkers.
      788 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, We have read with considerable interest and carefully your leader on the above. There is no question that there will be soon a heated newspaper controversy on the above subject and it will be a very bitter one too at
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    MARRIAGE IN CHINA.
    493 10 Girl Students' Socfety for Women's Rights. A group of girl students in the Government University in Peking has organized s society for the right ami independence of women, and they have already won many supporters. They have issued a declaration, which is somewhat as follow- For more
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    116 10 A troupe of Serbian dancers are providing a novel attraction at the Happy Valley every evening at 8.15 and 9.45. The male members of the company do some very clever acrobatic dancing, and particularly to be mentioned is the agility of the old gentleman who is the leader
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    Singapore Tamil Wedding.
    188 10 St. Peter's Church, Singapore, was tht> scene of a' pretty wedding on Saturday, when Mr. Chelliah John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. V. John of Port Swettenham, married Miss Chella Thai George, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. V. George of Singapore. The church was
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    The Quaints.
    41 10 The Quaints entertained a large audimee with their Nine O'clock "Revue production last night and were as successful as ever. T<>-night's bill is The Beggar's Opera, which those saw it before will remember that the Quaints do remarkably wall.
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      THE DERBY.
      94 10 Bright Knifeht Stiil Favourite London. May 20.— Derby betting is- 6-1 Bright Knight, 100-14 Diophon. Tom Pinch, 10-1 Sansovino taken and offered, 100 to Dawaon City offered, 18 to 1 taken, 20-1 Salmon Trout. 26-1 Parmenio and 40-1 Hurst Wood taken and offered. The probability of an extraordinarily
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      RACING.
      107 10 Penang Gymkhana Entries. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 11. The following are the entries and handicaps for the Polo Club Gymkhana to be held on Saturday, May :51st The Hunt Cup Seamaid, Herbert Arthur John, Lady Madcap, Minderoo, Flossie, Zoom and Query. Tally Ho Cup Maitland, Putting Green,
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      HOME CRICKET.
      290 10 South Africans and M.C.C. Draw. [Reuter Telegram.] Lonclcn, May 27. At Lords in the South Africans v. M.C.C. match the South Africans were out for IU2 in reply to the M.C.C.'s 45. Commuille made 3U not out- Douglas took six Wicket! for "65. The M.C.C. declared with 1)1
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      (From Our Own Correspondent.)
      52 10 Penang, May 27 In the cricket match Penang v. Perak, the Penang team will consist of Griffin, Bird, Davies, Fettes, Gilmour, Hadden, la Brooy, Scharenguivel, Yoeh Tei Kee, Mackay and Rodrigo. The Perak team wrll be Austin, Edwards, Hennessy, Hoblyn, Jordan, Khong, Maining, Monerasinghe, Murugiah, Neilson
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      GOLF.
      188 10 The Amateur Championship [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 27 There was glorious weather at St. Andrew's, where play was continued in the amateur golf championship. Features of the day were Wethcrcd's brilliance in defeating the ex-Oxonian D. Cox by 7 and 6 and the splendid fight of the schoolboy champion
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      FOOTBALL.
      295 10 Second Division Results The St. Joseph's Old Boys were defeated by the S.C.C. II yesterday. The Old Boys opened the score in the first half through J. Conceicao end Snell equalised it in the second. The winning goal was obtained by Dr. Lindow. The S.GF.A. drew with the Telephone
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      266 10 L. L. T. C. Tournament. Yesterday's results were Mixed Doubles, A Class. Mrs. Sedwick and S. 11. M 1 Miss Sanderson and J. E. Tyler, C— '1, 6—3. Men's Doubles Hundi-ap. Whitley and Seelwick beat Stephi n and Newbury, 6—l,6 1, (i 8, Col. Bond and Capt, Davis
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      Rifle Shooting.
      52 10 The Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association are holding a prize meeting at the Bukit Timah range on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and it. It is open to regulars and volunteers in Malaya, also the Johore forces. Entries should be sent to the honorary secretary at the Drill Hall,
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      Swimming Club.
      56 10 The iiionthly tiffin will take place al the Swimming Club next Sunday, in tile morning there will be a team race and a water polo match against a team from submarine X 2G> Members should note that there will be a launch from the club to Johnston's Pier
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    Twelve Tons of Coal Astray.
    148 10 Two Chinese, Cheo Ley But and Yap Chin, have been charged in connection with the loss of about 12 tons of coal belonging to the Straits Steamship Company. It was decided to lake the cases separately, beg.nning with the second accused, who was charged before
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    Missing Straits Passenger.
    122 10 On arrival of the British India steamer Ethiopia at Outram Ghat, Calcutta, on May 6 it was learnt that a second class Indian MSaaßMr, named Ishar Dass, was missing. He had booked a second class cabin berth from the Straits to Calcutta and came on board bringing
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    A Cruise to the Moluccas.
    1979 11 Round Trip in the New Steamer IMancius. (By Viator.) I returned to Singapore by the mw X.P.M. steamer PlanchM Monday last, after h;ivin L voyaged in her under the most eomfortabU conditions possible, t" many of lhe intensely interesting and little known islands of the
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    SINGAPORE VOUNTEER CORPS.
    130 11 Programme of Drills up to and for June 1, IM4. Wednesday, May 28. 5.15 p,m. Drill Hall, Eurasian Company, Practice for King's Birthday Parade Malay Drill Hall, Malay Company, Company Drill. Thursday, May 29, 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall, C Scottish Company, Practice for King's Birthday Parade. Friday.
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    SIR HARRY LAUDER.
    703 12 Visiting Singapore in Forthcoming! Tour. In the course of his next world tour the famous Scottish comedian Sir Harry i Lauder will take in Singapore, and he will appear at the Victoria Theatre on February 21. I shall start on my fourth tour of the globe in
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    The Resident of Riouw.
    144 12 This month, Mr. L. M. F. Plate, the popular Resident of Riouw and Dependencies, accompanied by his Controleur, Mr. J. Bouwes-Bavinck, has been paying a series' of farewell visits, pending his retirement which takes place early in .Tune, writes a correspondent. Wherever he goes one hears
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    68 12 At the forthcoming Malayan AgriHorticultural Association Show and Trades Exhibition to be held in Kuala Lumpur from July 11 to 1"., inclusive, arrangements have been made to have a post office on the Race Course grounds for the convenience of exhibitors and visitors. This temporary post office will transact all
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      826 13 GHEON6 XOON SENG CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE •I valuable town and country properties »nd rubber plantations, At Messrs. Chcong Koon Seng Co'i saleroom, No. 30, Ch-ilia Streit. on Wednesday, May 28, at 2 JO p.m. 1. Valuable freehold land situate at Bukit Tiniah Road junction of Reformatory Road, irea according
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      390 13 iff Que&chcs Thirst Ii V Cures Dullness. I Orange Champagne WHY PAY MORE j^— -j when by '"'lowing m« example of «<nne <>l <; I] I leading clit<» ki*] Ew hf^mm-X in Malaga y«« <<>n <ibu.a m Best Caclity SODA W4TER i r I I At less than 1 1
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      1128 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Aasnr ance In force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la Straits Settlements.) r .)> OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 62, Old Jewry, I.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life
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      379 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. Incorporated by Special Charter in Japan) Capital Subscribed T 60,000,000 Capital Paid-up Y52,000,000 Reserve Fund Y12.180.000 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. I T. Hisamnne, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. I D. Takita, Esq. M. Suto, Esq. HEAD
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      384 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets. £40,000,000 W. A. SIMS Manager and Underwriter. Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. Capital 6,460,000
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      736 14 MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF RANGOON WATER AND SEWAGE DEPARTMENT. APPOINTMENT OF JUNIOR ASSISTANT ENGINEER. The Corporation invite applications from qualified Civil Engineers for the appointment of a Junior Assistant Engineer at a salary of Rs. 450 per month rising by annual increments of Rs. 30 per month to
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      516 14 IN THE ESTATE OF SIT KEE ANN OTHERWISE CAI.I.KD SEET KEE ANN OR SEE KEE ANN, DECEASED Pursuant to Section 25 of Ordinance No. 141 (Trustees) notice is hereby given that all creditors and persons having any claims or demands agninst the Estate of Sit Kci> Ann otherwise called Sect
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    921 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Overtaking the 'lramcar. trict by-lawi tn now in fores in many provincial cities in England rcgaiding the passing of tramcar.s when f-.etting down or taking up [HMWIf II In general the rale is that all traffic must stop when a tramcar
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    30 15 Orders for week ending June 1, 1924. THURSDAY, 29. Band Practice Headquarters, at 5.15 p.m. SATURDAY, 31. Combined Parade Headquarters, at 4.30 p.m.
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      134 15 3. Walking Should you Run short of Benzine after dark, DON'T WALK Day and Night B nzine Service can be obtained from Wearne Bros., Ltd. NEW PREMISES 3A, ORCHARD ROAD. Benzine supplied for cash or to recognised clients S+E C THIS IS NOT A COMPLICATED MATHEMATICAL FORMULA. REDUCED TO TERMS
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      295 15 MAXWE LL P^LJkll^i^- THE H^mim of HBB^^^xßl' -BT' rhe excf P tiona ll.v lone springs and the r J~jßF '^iifc^ \I^L^BM' "^i^^iA es Kne< s :lt nXn X accommodation of aay llss hy itself a« far as comfort is conDEFERRED PAYMENTS SPORTS MODEL $2,500 YOUR USED CAR TAKEN arranged TOURING
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      217 16 SEREMBAN LADIES DRESSES, HATS, SHOES, COMBS SMART GENTLEMEN'S MOTORING CAPS at $3.50 and $4.50. All can be seen at the REST HOUSE 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Glazed Earthenware AND Subsoil Pipes Reasonable Prices The ELKAYES POTTERIES 20, HIGH STREET. PEARS' CYCLOPAEDIA NEW EDITION 1,900,000
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      919 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc, 1b orJlaaxy «!of« set type (average six word* to line) an Per line One iasertion 28 cents, two Ins. U cts., three ins. 64 cts., four int. 82 ets, «t* ins. $1.04, six ins. 11.11, ten lna. 11.40,
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      692 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 1, Oxley Else, f nrniihcd. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, No. 1, Scott's Road. Entry immediately. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, 3 Balmoral Rd. Particulars from Wee Mah Cheow c/o Mansfield Co. HOUSE No. 1, INSTITUTION HILL to let. Apply Secretary, United Engineers,
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