The Straits Times, 22 July 1924
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The Straits Times
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Title Section13 1924-07-22 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1924. No. 27,615. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement244 1924-07-22 1 LACTOGLN FOR YOUR BABY IF YOU CANNOT i«|^^ SEND THEM "HOME" -^T\^>t^^^^'^hi^ you can give em thc >est tonic that "**ome M ©^V\*S Iv^^^4 v can offer SCOTT'S Emulsion, which is a posiflrfliA >^^ I^K^N™?^ ve necess '*y to e c^'^ w^° h as not on 'y ■y^B 2^'^-!^/ t244 words
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Advertisement409 1924-07-22 1 Tennis Rackets The Three that have reached the height of PERFECTION in materials and workmanship. "G. L. PATTERSON." "IMPROVED PHENOMENON." J. O. ANDERSON." IHAMHONSHU' l|p;:;|;J-» "STANDARD" 1 TENNIS BALLS W Championships The Ball with the East. the life of any other ball. SI.AZENGER'S "G. L I' VTTERSON I SLAZENGER'S J.409 words
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Article794 1924-07-22 2 A Tonic for the Tropical Resident. The first step necessary towards an enjoyable holiday is, of course, the selection of a congenial resort where recreation cither of the quiet restful kind or of the more strenuous character associated with sports, according td the individual taste ot' the li iliday-maki'i-794 words
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Article226 1924-07-22 2 Reported Accident at ThursdayIsland. The rumour that the condition of the Chatham, the new flagship of the East Indies Squadron, is not all it might be (says the Times of Ceylon) is lent additional colour by the war time experiences of the vessel. There was a suspicion226 words
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Article8 1924-07-22 2 United Plantations, Ltd., harvested 1,288,900 coconuts last year.8 words
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Advertisement369 1924-07-22 2 STUDPfoKEjI V Greater ||f 2^^ Car Value jp^^^^g] Your Money UNDER ordinary manu- finished product— instead of facturing conditions you simply assembling parts could not get a car like makers' profits are eliminated. Studebaker for 25 per cent y ou get greater car value more to twice its price. f369 words
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Advertisement335 1924-07-22 2 SUFFERED WITH ECZEMAiYEARS On Hands. In Tiny Blisters. Cuticura Healed. "For three years I suffered with sczema on my hands. It seemed like a lot of tiny blister* which when broken discharged a lot of watery fluid and afterwards formed scales. Then my arms got bad and I had to335 words
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Advertisement271 1924-07-22 2 H He GREADIE'S yKlnj Liqueur Whisky 1 A VVHISKY OF M EXCELLENT QUALITY. RETAIL PRICE $30 Saer-apMS* PATERSON SIMONS CO., LTD. fogfe^ Jxfiss Kurlo i^^^^^l makes her t" IT ITTLE Mis* Kurlo introduces you ?^St^^Q>^^v I to the solution of your washing ft^^fev^T^' at J difficulties. There isn't a single271 words
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Article1155 1924-07-22 3 The Preaching Monkeys Of Malaya. I If the so-called naturalists who went and sat out m the jungle with the purpose, real or pretended, of discovering th<: i meaning or signification of the language i inherent m the utterances of monkeys had had the good luck to fall1,155 words
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Advertisement178 1924-07-22 3 Consolidated Pneumatic Tool Company, Limited. PIONEERS IN PNEUMATIC TOOL PROGRESS FOUR OUTSTANDING FEATURES W p" Prices and further particulars on request. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated 1b :a* Straits Sattlamaata.) SINGAPORE. Qnttggrs 1 he Real Vclour Hat $19.00 SEASON CO., LTD., Mfyer Mansions. Ill and 113, North Bridge Road.178 words
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Advertisement320 1924-07-22 3 THE "LIVE WIRE" is the man who is wide-awake, efficient, cheery, alert, the fellow with an active liver, good digestion and the regular daily habit. H you are troubled with torpid liver, irregular bowel action, drowsiness, dizziness, a dismal sense of inefficiency, give Pinkettes a trial you'll feel brighter, better320 words
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Advertisement377 1924-07-22 3 STEAMER SAILINGS HUGO STINNES LINES (Incorporated In Germany) Retnlar Monthly Freight Paaseafer Service. OUTWARD BOUND Hongkeag, Shanghai and Japan ALBERT VOEGLER 9,000 tons das Aaf. CARL LKGIEN 9,000 tons doe Sept. 1 HOMEWARD BOUND Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hambarsj. HINDENBURG 12,260 tons dua Au e 4 EHIL KIRDORF 9,000 tons due377 words
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Advertisement325 1924-07-22 3 STEAMER SAILINGS COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fortnightly Service taking cargo and Passengers from Singapore. BATAVIA AND SOURABAIA NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PORTS AND FREMANTLE (PERTH). Approximate Sailing*. CHARON Aug. S MINDEROO Aug. 17 GORGON Ang.325 words
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Advertisement809 1924-07-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P.T 07-British India Apcar Line (Compsnlea Incorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOP MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnsre Do* Spore Tonnage leare809 words
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Advertisement692 1924-07-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) 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. Takinp cargo on throtißh692 words
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Advertisement784 1924-07-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS HMUYHE PftXETVAART MAATSCMPPy (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. t)F HATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NET lIEIII. AMIS INDI\ GOVERNMENT. Telephnoe Nos. Passage Dept. 131. Freight Dept., 1202. Marine Dept. and Transhipmen Dept. 1137, Manager's Dept. 1002. SIBERG— JuIy 22, Belawan-Deli and Pcnnng. VAN DIEMEN— JuIy 22,784 words
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Advertisement537 1924-07-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Englond) "ELLERMM" LIRE. Papsenjrer and Freight Services H UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA FOsTTg AID BOTB CANAL. FREIGHT SKKVICB LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. •ML CITY OF TOKIO due In port fta. CITY OF DUNKIRK due Aug. 9 »,.s. ROMEO due Sept. 2G537 words
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Advertisement613 1924-07-22 5 STEAMER BAILIK6S ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LIKES. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUZZ DIRECT. ..s. FAIRFIELD CITY due Singapore Aug. I CHATTANOGA CITY due Singnpore Sept. 0 ».s. STEEL RANGER due Singapore Oct. 4 Taking cargo on through Blils613 words
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Advertisement621 1924-07-22 5 STEtHER $mm Burns Philp Line For StDNET, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE .nd B MTNTORO n (ilJ00"to» n .V knOW >t mi MARKLI A (W6 tOM) r MAR7 LL J» «SJ2f •"<! fnest MMN trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth cabin*, swimming bath, gymnasium, etc.621 words
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Advertisement248 1924-07-22 6 CINEMAS The Beautiful Arabian Tales Again ARCADIA CINEMA TANJONG KATONG. TUESDAY, JULY 22 TO THURSDAY, JULY 24 SECOND SHOW 1001 Nights m 8 Reels. FIRST SHOW BLANCHE SWEET IN I m the Web 6 Reels. >ND PAUL PAR^OTT COMEDY. UETY CINEMA SIJRINA THEATRE ONB .-'IOW AT "15 Km Universal Special248 words
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Advertisement299 1924-07-22 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA Tuesday and Wednesday, July 22 and 23 FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY At 7.15 sharp. BERT LYTELL M LEWIS in THE LIONS* DEN, I parts. JACQUES OF THE SILVER NORTH 6 parts. MAY ALLIjUM BILLY WEST in THE CHAUFFEUR in PEGGY DOES HER DARNDEST j ADMISSION r >299 words
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Advertisement137 1924-07-22 6 •»> WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER Kit iVsHi nSft \3| .^a law. fjW^M f HSK: ACTUAL SCENE IKOM FILM. A L H A SV8 B R ih AUGUST 4 1921. I VICTORIA THEATRE and JVLY l The Gondoliers Presented by the SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE 31 TO-NIGHT at 9.15 sharp137 words
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Article116 1924-07-22 7 FIXTURES. July 22 High WaUr, 1.51 a.m., 2.43 p.m. i -idolicrs, Vie. Theatre, P.l.' p.m. Vtf'edaaMbjr, July 23 High Wsucr. 2.M a.m., 3.29 p.m. l closes. Thursday. Jl!; 21 ::.!5 a.m., 4.21 p.m. 1 Singapore Cup, S.K.C. v. Sussex, ■mi. Thr-atre, 9.15 p.m. '.'ly 2". 4.G8 a.m..116 words
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Article189 1924-07-22 7 Tuor.chiy. July 22. 1924. Skip* alongside the Wfcarrea or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Juno O>1 Whurf Nil. Con! W«»rf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. TanlonR i'afar Sheer* Wharf Nil. Hock D. Eerons Kinto, Ban Whatt Soon Rrppil H.-irlranr King's Dock Saarbruckcn, Pcrlak No. 1189 words
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Article208 1924-07-22 7 To-day. |aa, Temtilahan and Indrajriri 3 p.m. Mwbta aril Penang 3 p.m Muar S p.ra liciit'Uor.p:, Shanghai and Japan 3 p.m. Malacca P» Ha i I';l.at P-m. Rhio, Tambolaa and Pontionak 4 p.m Bandjermaaln 4 p-m. Penan*, Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles, London and Antwerp 6 p.m208 words
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Article32 1924-07-22 7 Piamut Amboiiip Knshgar Johan dc Witt L»ft And. S'pore London June 13 July 7 June 16 July 12 June 20 July 14 June 20 -/Qly 15 June July 2132 words
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Article91 1924-07-22 7 PrognunaM < f parades up to and for July l-7, 1924. Wednesday, July 23, 5.15 p.m., Dril! Hall, If. G. Platoon, practic; 30 yards competition. Friday, July 25, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. S.K.A. (V)., voluntary; 5.15 p.m,. Drill Sail, M. C. Platom, practice 30 yards ion. Saturday,91 words
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Article151 1924-07-22 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 22. °DeLra dd n OO d n> f iSS? 3m. credit, 2/4 ivil Opr^e^rkd/F emand s On Japan, Bank f 123-, non' Sovereign buying rate $8.54 K»n- t% i a M 3/S Ban^ of England rate 4 px. PRODUCT. o Singapore, July 22. (Cube151 words
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53 1924-07-22 7 Tone of Market Steady. Latest London cables quota Spot «hiet 11 "id. ngapore Standard Pale Crepe ■Closing Prices. Bdyers. Sellers Spot Aut'.-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Spot Singapore btanua.d Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Pi icon. Buyers. Sellers Aup.-Sept. •ii -ii'.; Oct.-Dcc. 42 42^ DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 1253 words
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Article222 1924-07-22 7 issue V&l. I'd. Buyers. Sullen I 1 Bailing Padang Mi O.CO 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.45 LH £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 20/9 21/0 cd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.37 0.40 11 ill Kam. Knmunting 45/6 47/n .1:1 Katnuntiiig Tin :!5/- 36/10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. COO 6.60 D 11222 words
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Article142 1924-07-22 7 MM Val. Td. Buyers. Sellers. a £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.8.9 5.6.3 10 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motors 2.00 2.60 Cl £1 E. Smelting Co. 9.00 9.25 F'or Tr-m"->iy S/6 9/G 10 10 Fraser Neave 45.00 4600 100 100 Hammer and Co. 145 155 lOOlOOKatz142 words
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Article99 1924-07-22 7 U. F.ng. 6 p.c. fl.234,300 par 10 px. pm S'pore Electric Tramways, 6 p.c. BMyOM S'pcro Municipal 5 p.c. 1.R78.000 par 10 p.c pm S'poie Municipal 4H p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 par 5 p.e. pm S'pore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1909 $1,000,000 par 5 p.c. pm I S'pore Municipal99 words
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Article390 1924-07-22 7 Tuner and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'i QnoUUona. To-day'e Prices. Fra'.er Lyal! Co. Evatt. Vlor Gajsh ($1) 0.80 090 0.80 0.90 Allenby ($1) 0.95 1.05 1.00 1.05 A. Hitam ($5) 8.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.25 O.:>5 O.IiO 0.35 Am. Malay <*2) 1.60 1.75 1.30 1.75390 words
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Advertisement1035 1924-07-22 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. RUSSIAN CAVIARE and Roquefort Cheese New shipment arrived. H. Bolter, Direct Importer. Eurono Hotel BiiiMinc. CHIA.VII i Claret) Hrolio Kicasoli Brand m strawed bottles m case* of J4 half-litre bottles $15 per case 12 litre bottles per case $14 per case including1,035 words
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Advertisement100 1924-07-22 7 Come and upend your evening at THE NEW^ WORLD OPEN AIR TI.NEMA NEW WORLD YAH) CHINESE WAYANG PEK-JEE (Sin Yonc Hoa) CHINESE WAYANG PEK-JEE (Sai Yong) THE CITY OPERA To-night THE MERCHANT OF VENICE To-morrow night ALI ARKNNA Tire-ted hy Mr. SHEIKH ABDULLAH. THE STAR OPERA Far a short seaKon100 words
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Advertisement91 1924-07-22 7 You are lying Yon must give it up I know you have the c\idencc that will clear Ken but because he won n\y love you are sending him to his death. I taw what you are doing you arc trying to save your own neck you killed Aniirew I'rer.tice Who91 words
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Advertisement440 1924-07-22 7 Singapore Boxing Stadium Saturday, August 2 12 rounds contest between JOHNNY REGAN (Kiif'und) JERRY MONAHAN (America) Saturday, August 9 SILVINO JAMITO (Lightweight Champion of the Orient) will fight »jme selected opponent IRENEO~~FLORES (Welterweight Champion of the Orient) will fight some selected opponent DRY CLEANING AND DYEING ALL SORTS OF GENTS440 words
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Advertisement413 1924-07-22 7 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places la Singapore.: Money -Changer, Grosvenor. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Raffles Place. Peter Chong, Bras Basah Road, Guan Hong A Co., 20, Robinson Road. G. H. Kiat A Co.,413 words
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Obituary31 1924-07-22 8 SEET.- On July 22, 1924, at 41, Dcsker Road, (Singapore, Mr. Sect Beng Tee, son of the late Mr. Sect Tiling Lim, aged 29 years. Funeral will be announced later.31 words
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Article61 1924-07-22 8 Rev. Goh Hood Kenfr, brothers and family beg to thank those who kindly attended the funeral of Mm. Goh Hood Kenp. and also those who sent wreaths, letters and telegrams of condolence. Mr. H. G. Simmonds and family beg to thank all those who attended the funeral of Mrs61 words
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987 1924-07-22 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, JULY 22. HUMANE SLAUGHTERING. Yesterday we offered some observations upon the danger of the importation of rinderpest m cattle coming to this country from adjoining territories and suggested that the danger is one that requires close study and efficient handling. It is a natural step that987 words
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Article31 1924-07-22 8 By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. S. V. Julius the Drums and Fifes of the 2nd. Battalion the Royal Sussex Regiment will play Retreat m the Botanic Gardens to-morrow at 5 p.m.31 words
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Article39 1924-07-22 8 The annual c allegation of the Kins Edward VII College of Medicine, when diplomas and medals will be presented, will be held on Tuesday, the 29th inst., at 5 p.m. The Hon. Mr. E. S, Hose, C.M.G., will preside.39 words
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Article38 1924-07-22 8 A Cairo message of June 24 states that the Chamber of Deputies unanimously decided to omit from the Budget the customary provision of £E146,000 as a contribution towards the maintenance of the British Army of Occupation m Egypt.38 words
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Article46 1924-07-22 8 Supervisor J. Edwards and search party discovered on the 15th inst. 50 boxes of ammunition for pistols on board the Sehlesin, and m addition to this ten cases of ammunition and six cases of pistols were found on the 17th instant, and handed over the police.46 words
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Article13 1924-07-22 8 Several crocodiles have been seen m and about the harbour of Penang lately.13 words
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Article17 1924-07-22 8 The broadcasting station at Macao WM opened by Lady Rodriguez, wife of the Governor, on July 13.17 words
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Article23 1924-07-22 8 A Chinese named Poh Hak committed suicide yesterday morning by hanging himself m his hut at the 12-2 milestone. Choa Chu Kang Road.23 words
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Article25 1924-07-22 8 Dr. and Mrs. Paul M. Lowell have arrived m Bangkok from Manila. Doctor Lowell will be engaged m the work of the International Health Board.25 words
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Article30 1924-07-22 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon is Rs. 159 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. IC4 $100.30 words
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Article38 1924-07-22 8 Fresh and preserved efcgs exported from China to foreign countries during 1923 had a Customs value of Haikwan taels 11,490,642 these were fresh and preserved only and represented LSI per cent- of the total of Chinese articles exported.38 words
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Article48 1924-07-22 8 A sentence of three months m prison was imposed upon Norman Bowler m H.M. Police Court, Shanghai, on the Bth. inst. by Mr. G. W. King, magistrate, who found the accused guilty of obtaining goods from Shanghai tradesmen by means of false pretences, and with intent to defraud.48 words
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Article49 1924-07-22 8 There was a change m the lower police courts to-day, the Court Inspectors, Messrs. Nicol and Meredith, taking charge of the cases m place of the inspectors of divisions, who hp.ve been perf »rming their duties hitherto. Th; new arrangement gives the latter more time for their ordinary work.49 words
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Article60 1924-07-22 8 The American tea, held at the Parsonage realised $439. A cheque for $219.50 has been sent to the hon. treasurer of the G.F.S. and another for $120 to St. Andrew's Hospital for the Mothers' Union Cvt. The members of tha M. U. will decide how the remaining $99.50 is to60 words
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Article68 1924-07-22 8 Two motor buses going m opposite directions hit each other m pass-.ng on the Elgin Bridge at 7.30 a.m. to-day. If they had b.en a couple of inches closer tJ each other it would have been a serious affair, especially as a tram car and a hand cart were doaa68 words
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Article53 1924-07-22 8 A strange, unreasoning disapproval stamps the Chinese newspapers' reception of Major Hilton-Johnson's suggestion that the "cat" be introduced into Shanghai as a punishment for armed robbers and others guilty of violent crimes. The newspapers simply re-echo the sentiments of the Chinese represented at the police conference, and lead a loud53 words
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Article62 1924-07-22 8 A Japanese paper reports that a bank will be established m Kobe with Russian •apital. Messrs. Bavin aTirt Barman, of Harbin, and Mr. Sakai, of Hakodate, have the mission of establishing offices m Tokio and Kobe, as the paper understands, and are busy translating applications to be filed with the62 words
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Article64 1924-07-22 8 Our Kuala Lumpur corespondent writes on Monday :—ln: In the Supreme Court this morning before the acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, Mr. Justice Sproulc, Mr. Joaquim, it Messrs. Pooley and Co., applied for the admission into the F.M.S. bar, of Mr. John Laycock, of Braddell Bros., of Singapore. His Lordship said64 words
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Article71 1924-07-22 8 Yesterday before Mr. Pryde, District Judge, Insp. Sheedy, m charge of the Central division, charged Sea Ec and Koh Onn Chiam, both from the steamer Kiang Su, for importing Chinese, Japanese and Mexioan coins, m each case above the value of $25 (the sum permitted by the regulations) into the71 words
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Article81 1924-07-22 8 The Austrian new schilling, of the nominal value of 10,000 kroner and a silver value of 8,000 kroner, or, roughly, 6!-jd., which has been issued to the public over the counters of the Austrian National Bank since June 14 is, according to the Neve Freie Presse, being stored away, or81 words
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Article113 1924-07-22 8 A Chinese named Chong Gin was charged before Mr. Pryde yesterday with being m possession of G5 percussion caps without a licence. Accused was fined $50, m default three months. Another Chinese, Ang Lek, was charged with possession of a number of toy pistols and percussion caps, and exposing same113 words
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Article153 1924-07-22 8 The seventh annual report of the Indian Elementary School records that the number of pupils on the roll on June 1, 1923 was 73. During the period under review 136 pupils were admitted, 81 left, leaving a total of 128 (of these 17 are free students) on the roll as153 words
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Article545 1924-07-22 8 A Reuter cable of the- 21st inst. worii the death Dr. C'hnrlts Kcnyon. who was for a long time a Wcsleyan medical nissionaiy in Ch'na. Mr. \V. F. Alder, a well-known American writer and motion picture ttpmt, has returned to Singapore from Borneo, where he has been545 words
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Article26 1924-07-22 8 A mail from Europe (London mails despatched m the 3rd inst.) brought \>y the Tara is due at Penang at 0 a.m. on Friday.26 words
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Article102 1924-07-22 8 Visiting Wembley on July 11, says a cable to the Times of Ceylon, the Qux-cn of Spain, accompanied by her two daughters and her mother, Priiuess Beatrice, spent a considerable time m the Indian Pavilion, inspecting Indian ornamental work and sundlcwood carving. She also purchased an ivory102 words
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Article208 1924-07-22 8 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes yesterday Several Tamil motor car drivers were this morning arrested by the police on .a charge of abducting a Chinese jrirl aged U years, tiu daughter of a well-known local towkay. It appears the girl went to the cinema with others and208 words
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Advertisement133 1924-07-22 8 Special Offer ELECTRIC TABLE FANS 10 in. Diameter. Direct Current. 230 Volts. JOHN LITTLE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated .n England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. MARINE MECHANICAL S***^ ELECTRICAL U f, I ENGINEERS V.V^ SANITARY UNCOUNTED MONEY IS A SOURCE OF GREAT LOSS Do I know that every sale is recorded and133 words
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Advertisement110 1924-07-22 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. BALPH LEWIS BETTY COMPSON PRISONERS OF LOVE m 6 Reels. MARGARET BANNERMAN m FOOLISH PARENTS m 6 Reels. If the First Show at 7.30 p.m. REGINALD DENNY m THE NEW LEATHER PUSHERS m 6 Rounds (From the Famous Collier's Weekly Stories110 words
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Article307 1924-07-22 9 "Now in Sight of Our Goal." Opinion m Germany. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 2). The prefreea made by the Allied Conference has been ofticially revealed m an int. ■!view with M. Theunis, m which he declared I believe we are now m sight cf our goal, and theReuter - 307 words
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Article178 1924-07-22 9 Warm Tributes at Pilgrims' Dinner. [UUTU TKLKGSAM.] London, July 21. Mr. Hughes, United States Secretary of State, was entertained to dinner by the Pilgrims to-night. The Duke of Connaught presided, and the Prince of Wales, Cabinet Ministers and many home and overseas distinguished men were present. The- Chairman,178 words
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Article133 1924-07-22 9 French Support of British Refusal. [RCUTEB TELEGRAM.] London July 21. Paris The Left organ, L'Ero Nouvelle, defending Britain's refusal to join the LtMgM pact of mutual assistance, says Frenchmen forget nowaday.-, that Britnin depends on her dominions as much as, perhaps more than, the domin ons depend onReuter - 133 words
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Article225 1924-07-22 9 How Mr. Imhrie Met His Death. [miCTM TXLICKAM.] London, July 21. Toheran The murder of Mr. Imbrie, ;he American Consul, occurred while he was driving with an American friend, named Seymour, m the neighbourhood of a fountain reverenced by masses of Persians daily and which was then surrounded225 words
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Article126 1924-07-22 9 Committee Stage of Housing Bill. [RXUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, July 22. The Government's score of defeats totals ten after the passage of two adverse votes m the committee stage of the Housing Bill m the House of Commons. First a Liberal amendment was passed by 201 to 155 andReuter - 126 words
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Article77 1924-07-22 9 [BSUTKB TTUOItM.] London, July 21. Delhi Although communal tension is slowly easing, disturbed conditions have not yet subsided. Sporadic acts of individual violence and the propagation of mischievous rumours serve to embitter the feeling of the excited populace. The authorities have taken firm measures. Shops yesterday evening began77 words
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Article100 1924-07-22 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 22. The public examination of Mr. J. Berry, of Berry and Co., has been begun m the Perak Bankruptcy Court. The insolvent attributes blame to the bank for the premature sale of stocks, asserting that if it had been left to100 words
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Article105 1924-07-22 9 The Royal Aero Clcfo announces that the aircraft race for the cup presented by the King, which was to have been held on July 26, will take place oil August 12 owing to the Naval Review at Spithead having been fixed for the former date. The race is over a105 words
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Article144 1924-07-22 9 Historic Gathering at Official Welcome. (unrrn tilxgeam.] London. July 21. There mi a historic gathering m Westminster Hall on the occasion of the official welcome to the American Bar Association. The ceremony was most impressive. It began with the procession of 26 Law Lords and Judges, headed144 words
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Article38 1924-07-22 9 [UCTEB TELBOBAM.] London, July 21. In the House of Commons, Mr. Thomas informed Mr. Darbishire that ihc nomination of a second Chinese member of the Federal Council of the F.M.S. was being made immediately.38 words
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Article59 1924-07-22 9 (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, July 22. The island of Timor is shortly to be opened for private mining exploitation. Experiments have been made by the State Railways to attain a speed of 100 kilometres on express trains m connection with eventual one day communication between Batavia and Sourabaya. The59 words
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Article603 1924-07-22 9 Balance m Hand to be Carried Forward. The annual meeting of New Scudai, Limited, is to be held on the 29th last. The following is the second annual report of the directors Your directors beg to submit herewith a duly audited statement of the accounts of the company603 words
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Article806 1924-07-22 9 Death Sentence for Pathan Constable. The case m which Nabi Hassan, h Pathan police-constable, was charged with the murder of another constable at Orchard Road police station, concluded at the Singapore Assizes yesterday, when the jury returned a verdict of guilty by a 6—l6 1 majority, and Mr.806 words
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Article209 1924-07-22 9 Expenditure of £2,000,000 on NewEquipment. The Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway Co. (says the Times of Ceylon) lias received sanction form the Secretary of State for India for an expenditure of upwards of £2,000,000 for the building and equipment of new locomotive, carriage and wagon shops at Perambur,209 words
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Article557 1924-07-22 9 Telegraph Company's New Singapore Building. Yesterday the public found the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company installed m their new building m Robinson Road. The process of chaging-over has been spread over several months, and it was completed on Sunday with the minimum of delay and no stoppage whatever on557 words
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Article172 1924-07-22 9 Proposals for Improving The Standard. In the House of Commons on July 9, says a cable to the Times of Ceylon, Sir Charles Yate asked whether, m view of the largely increased number of passes m the Arts and Science examinations m Calcutta University reported m the quinquennial172 words
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Article158 1924-07-22 9 Chinese Lady's Claim for Land At Kallang. A claim by a Chinese lady named Wee Swee Hing for certain land situated »t Kallang came before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), m the Supreme Court this morning. Mr. E. R. Koek appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. R.158 words
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Article50 1924-07-22 9 A preliminary meeting of Malav chiefs and others was held at Kuab>' K.intrsar last week, in the Council Chamber, to nrrangtr for a suitable reception to be accorded to the Sultan of Perak on his return from England. The British Resident, Lt-Col. C. W. C. Parr, was among those present.50 words
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Article808 1924-07-22 9 Cautious Policy Adopted By The Directors. The annual general meeting of th* UluPandan (Singapore) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at the registered offices of the company, French Bai buildings, yesterday. Mr. Kuh San Hin presided, the others present bain Me-srs. S. Q. Wong, Let- Chir.i Tu.i Lim808 words
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Article150 1924-07-22 9 The British Minister was to leu\ kok on Saturday last by the Smii..' > for Stnggora where he was to si>' nights at the British Consulate. 25th Mr. Greg will motor to A and next day will proceed t'rn Kuala Lumpur where he will bt- I of His Excellency the150 words
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Article78 1924-07-22 9 Efrem Zimbalist, the violinist who wi'l be heard at the Victoria Th September, was born in Russia in 1889 and received his early musical from his father, an MM i musician. Later he studied '.H<- violi under Auer at St. Peter.xluirtr. He m. his first appearance in England in 1'78 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article226 1924-07-22 10 Second Malaya Cup Trial. Tiie Malaya cup lial played i:: QM lay afternoon iras a ioiaiderable improv ment on the fii rial d •hi ha i- presentaU should bi' a st rtger a: than was at m :t thought. What ua '-car., will be, ins ii.d no n-\ aL226 words
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Article151 1924-07-22 10 I he O!> inpic Tournj'mefil. [Reuter Telegram.] London. July 21. Olympic lawn taaais tourna- play oir for third place between Remi-nnalifcta m asens douhl ,s resulted m Borotra and Lac 'su% Fiance, bo: ting O n<i;i!i and Richardson, South fi o. ifcagUa Club Tournament. fa >!e fir.al ofReuter - 151 words
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Article36 1924-07-22 10 Rain Stoi>s Play. [Rcuter Telegram.] London, July 21. (iv in^ to rain then was no play at Lord* to-day m lbs South Africans v. Middlese Mas was abandoned lor the ii:.v at three o'clvk.Reuter - 36 words
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Article38 1924-07-22 10 [Reutcr Telegram.] London, July 21. I;i the athletic match a; Stamford Bt idge between America and the British Empire the three mile relay race wns won by the Empire, n i. by America as previous ly cabled.Reuter - 38 words
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Article415 1924-07-22 10 bine Contest m Heavy Weather. The sacofld race of the Yacht Club for i fice-CenMnodore'i 1984 Cup was sailed i on S'.::M;-.., m strong breezes over the on the previous Sunday. ■a. -i-.i >:w;'.:/ at HI a.m. June, directly che l»u.! line :-.ta:>di.ig out en iq with415 words
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Article52 1924-07-22 10 At the Keppel Golf Club the usual monthly medal for July will be played for starac the week-end, 26th and 27th but., and the Ladies Spqun on the Monday following. In the final of 'the Lndi.s Empire Dock Cup Mrs. J. D. Mair beat Mrs. E. A. Elder by52 words
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Article176 1924-07-22 10 Singapore, July 22. Kubber.—London ll%d. Local 40 cts. Tin. —London i' 242. Local $119%. 100 tons sold. Rubber.—Unchanged. Mining.—ldris have sellers at 225. 6d. Rawangs buyers at 90 cents sellers at 95. Papans offer at 10 cents. Petalings have buyer; at 1.47 Mi and Pengkalens176 words
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Article233 1924-07-22 10 Singapore, July 22. A rise of £9 m the price of Tin, which i;.\. t'242 per ton, although not creating an active market, has occasioned a general marking up of quotations and buyers predominate. South Taipings, now quoted ex dividend, are wanted at 97'ij cents, sellers233 words
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Article142 1924-07-22 10 (1.. R. MacphaiL) Singapore, July 22. Rubber.— ll %d. 40%cts. Tin £242. $119%. 100 :ons sold. R llowing upon the big jump m ths price of tin, shares are firm with a tendency :o advance. Hitams after a lively fluctuation yesterday opened at 1.47 '/-j142 words
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Article217 1924-07-22 10 The competition among the S.R.A. (V.) for the Gunners Cup andVthe first part of -he Sir C. C. Smith Cup and Shield wns held on Tuesday and Thursday, July 15. and 17, and resulted m a win for B Pub-seition, under the command of Sergeant K. McMillan.217 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter62 1924-07-22 10 '"Indignant writes that small amounts of money in notes sent through the Post have not reached their destination, and that efforts to trace the amounts have failed- frequently money sent to us through the post has not been received and once it has disappeared there is practically im hope of62 words
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Letter121 1924-07-22 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l want to back up, with all th» backing I can muster, your suggestion of a Municipal Orchestra. Of course Singapore ought to have its own orchestra. Why has nobody thought of sum a very necessary pleasure before It121 words
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Letter393 1924-07-22 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. §Sr,— rEvery producer knows -that the restriction did him a lot of good and a good number of them are fully aware that they could hot be ir» existence had it not been for the restriction. Let us all without going <aguinst393 words
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Letter421 1924-07-22 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, An announcement made m a small paragraph is one of great importance and one might say Imperial moment. The paragraph says that the term British Malaya is defined m a bill to be introduced into the Federal Council as meaning421 words
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Letter896 1924-07-22 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It s?em. that spite a !.<; Sf d:seassion <ii the subject of boxing wai brought forth by the article I tent to the public p:css si-nu tirm. a^'o. i trust that che;e has been BOOM g-od sound thinking done896 words
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Article31 1924-07-22 10 To-night the Empire presents 2"i reels of Metro pictures and charges all scats at half price. Charlotte Bronte's great novel Jane Eyre will be the main attraction on Thursday.31 words
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Article26 1924-07-22 10 Kamunting Tin Dredging. Ltd. First half July. Output (three dredges) 620 piculs, hours run (three dredges) 885 piculs, animated realised value ot ore $39,650.26 words
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Article28 1924-07-22 10 A debate will be held at the C.CJV. Hall Prinsep Street on Thursday at 8.15 p.m.. when the subject for discussion will be Should oor Chinese widows remarry28 words
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Article1155 1924-07-22 10 Excellent Condition of The I'ropciiy. 'Ihe teaittJSßJtfe unnual general meeting Of the Brudwal! (F.M.S.) Rabbar Estate, Ltd., waa held on June 1H at 4y and U, Eastcheap, E.C., the ltight Hon. Charles I. Allen. (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman, after referring to the death cf Mr. Silcock,1,155 words
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Article949 1924-07-22 10 An Elizabethan Almshousc Al Rochester. A correspondent of The Times eontrilund tbc lollowing interesting article daring mail week i). iMuloymcnt BgUiaa wax am! warns bat m good tin*** <■: bad, it is m I evening 'iu-j passed fot •'>" i years, without providing Watts's nlm house at949 words
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Article77 1924-07-22 10 l.ant.ma, which is regarded as one of Queensland's worst pests and all over the East as well is now being extensively used m several farming districts says the Prisbane Courier, to enrich the soil. It is found that after lantana has been growing on poor soil for three or tour77 words
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Article951 1924-07-22 11 Father's Application for Her Return Granted. Originating in Chambers a matter came up in open court before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), yesterday afternoon in which Lhfl Kng Teck, cmpii.ynl in the Cold Storage Company, applied for the return of his child, callin Young, from951 words
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Article164 1924-07-22 11 Lin k with Nelson and Wellington. A Mmapoadaßt writes to Tin- Time* Til re <!k>; recently at Queen Alexandra's Court. WimMednn, Mrs. Charlotte F.dwardes, \vi<!ow of Captain Fi-ederi'.k F.ilwanlcs. Khyil-y-K"is, Carmarthenshire, vfcOM father wma a: Wat' Hjo as a lieutenant m the R.H.A. Her father. Captain Grismond Philippe, Cwmgwili, aimarthenshire.164 words
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Article457 1924-07-22 11 Ih-oceedings at the Annual Meeting. The liphtcenth Annual general meeting of the Medical College" Union was held in Um Lecture Theatre of the King Edward VII College of Medicine with the patron. Dr. G. H. Macalister, in the chair In- minutes of the la~t annual central i.457 words
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Article185 1924-07-22 11 First list of funds collected for the school manual account Shaikh Muhammed Basalamah (Ist Instalment) r,o Embo Musa bin Haji Mahmood. 134.00 Haji Ahmad Kmami 274 Muhammad Saleh bin Rahmat. 7h..>0 Haji Abdul Wahab bin Haji Omar 25 Hamid bin Haji Abdullah 14 Haji Muhammad Adoon bin185 words
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Article165 1924-07-22 11 Already acknowledged with the Chartered Bank $227.50 Mr. John G. Campbell 10 Mea-ry. Whitcaway Laidlaw and Co., Staff and Friends D. S. Edmonds $10, H. C. Creaton, M. G. Road, S. M. Munro, J. P. When, J. Mudmoe, •E. A. Harbour, F. Keller, Anjt Koh Ho each,165 words
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Article41 1924-07-22 11 Cicely. 45,400 lbs. Kow Seng.— 15,023 lbs. Harcroft— 17,082 lbs. Glenjrowrie. 15,867 lbs. Sungrei TukanR.— 9,653 lbs. Lower I'erak.— 16,140 lby. \.V. Langsa OnderneminK. 28,500 lbs. Tebing Estates— 15,900 lbs. Yam Seng. 27,182 lbs. United Plantations 50,654 lbs.41 words
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Advertisement236 1924-07-22 11 A sure TESTIMONIAL to the MERITS of the Moutrie Piano is the fact that all the Leading Schools, Colleges and Institutions in the East have selected the Moutrie in competition with the highest grade instruments. S. Moutrie Co. Ltd. Raffle* Square. SINGAPORE fKensitas Cigarettes "THE ONLY INDUCEMENT" There's only one236 words
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Advertisement377 1924-07-22 11 Raffles Hotel T«U»h«M MM (It IiMB) GUEST NIGHT AND DANCING Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.— Every Sunday TEA DANCES.— Every Monday and Friday. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprictori, ♦♦♦«»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦«»♦»»♦>♦-»♦♦-»♦»♦♦♦ Adelphi Hotel Managing Director Harry 11. Willies. Situated in the Best Part nf Singapore. THE ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE COMPLETELY FITTED377 words
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Article495 1924-07-22 12 Mood Tests Which May Throw Light. The scientific correspondent of the i'aily N«WI writes as follows Remarkable discoveries about the human blood have been made as a result of -cent researches. Tests initiated during mi have conclusively proved that me human race is divided roughly into I iur495 words
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Article432 1924-07-22 12 Achievements of a British Machine. A British aeroplane capable of vertical flight has been constructed for the Air Mini-try and has successfully passed its first open-air trials. The machine has been built m secret by Mr. Brennan, the designer, m the huge airship shed at South Franborough, where432 words
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23 1924-07-22 12 Tuesday, July 22. Signalling Class, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Band Practice, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m.23 words
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Advertisement507 1924-07-22 12 TRADE-MARK CAUTION NOTICE la hereby Riven that ASHTON COMPANY (Established 17S7). LIMITED, of tt, Chorlton Street. Manchester. Manufacturers :ind Merchants, is the Own er and Sole Proprietor of the following tight Trada-lurka I used in respect of Cotton Piece Goods. Trade-Mark Rabbit School was registered in England on September 14.507 words
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Advertisement111 1924-07-22 13 o COItD TYRES SOLID TYRES FOR ffWJ TOR AUTOMOBILES B LORRIES T I CONTINENTAL E N supplies obtainable Sole fo PH MA1.AYA from all gjj^g DARBY reputable dealers f ''!>. and Company Limited. A^k (Incorporated in S.S.) and Karaites. Sin C aporo *nd r,r««ch«. L ©to (MULfORD) An elegant and111 words
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Advertisement921 1924-07-22 13 SALES BY AUOTSOIi CHEOKG KOON SENS GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE lof rnluable propvrtles situate at Nathnn Road, Ste-ens Road, Biilesti.T Road, Upper Tanglin. Upper Srrnnrnon Roa I, QOataad Road, New Bruise Koiul, F-uth Bridge tlQ*i, etc. At Meisrs. Cheong K«<-n S.-ng Co. 1 siik--room, Ka. "0, Chulin Street, on Wrdnesdny,921 words
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Advertisement161 1924-07-22 13 V W^" > > __Lj_.i. IIIIIIWI MM-1 I 1 I^MMMW^ < JUST LANDED j^^^^^^ FEW MORE CSffi?r H fl^Mi OF THE FAMOUS 5 SEATER V*1 I 1 |f'U~/ MODE!. 1924 j EMBODYING ALL LATEST REFINEMENT OF EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Strength Reliability Economy Comfort arr all Sm qualities in fact Uuy the161 words
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Advertisement1974 1924-07-22 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000 Fiie Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlement!.) D OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 52, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies1,974 words
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Advertisement371 1924-07-22 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 m England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. Capital 6,450,000371 words
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Advertisement443 1924-07-22 14 AMONG TNE POLICIES RECENTLY ARRANGED FOR CLIENTS. Client with two children aged I and 1 takes policy to gi'e £100 an* profit! to each child from age 15 to 20. Married Man, 32 Ukea £S,000, 20 rear Endowment, the permlnai hetag £43.1.0 quarterly. Married Man, 36, $10,000 Life policy, premium443 words
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Article1002 1924-07-22 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Making .Motor-cars Safer. T&onsaadi upon thousands of tests are i made by the metallurgical departments I of the leading motor-car companies of the world. Among all the departments that enter into the manufacturing of motorcars, none perhaps plays a more vital1,002 words
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Advertisement156 1924-07-22 15 Pay While You Ride It's true you do this when you hire a conveyance but do you realise the fact that it NEVER BECOMES YOURS $400 down and $80 per month will buy you a Ford Why rot make this small initial payment and let your hiring expenses pay for156 words
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Advertisement233 1924-07-22 15 NEAR-A-CAR HAS ARRIVED THE ECONOMY OF A MOTOR CYCLE WITH THE WEATHER PROTECTION AND COMFORT OF A CAR. 4 speed gear, clutch, kick starter and electric lights. The low centre of gravity makes skidding almost an impossibility. The mudguards and protection from oil, dust and mud are unique. DEFERRED PAYMENTS233 words
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Advertisement313 1924-07-22 16 Alpacca is usod for the n»|" ufa^ ture of these nu-shbi-Ks. R W Blpacca contains a large percentage of real silver, therefore these bags look and wear as well as if made of sterling silver. See the latest models at your dealers. E. O. GAMMETER CO. COAL TAR For Painting,313 words
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Advertisement291 1924-07-22 16 FRENCH CHALK iVeic Shipment Just Arrived Enquiries Solicited Special Quotation for Quantities. Lee Kirn Soo 20, HIGH STREET. H. LING ROTH, Author of Natives of Sarawak and North Britixh liorneo Studies Primitive Looms, etc. ORIENTAL SILVERWORK MALAY AND CHINESE. A handbook for connoisseurs, collectors, students, and silversmiths, describing the development291 words
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Advertisement946 1924-07-22 16 JLASSIFB ADVERTISEMENTS^ The PREPAID charges for Wants, Fer Sale, To Let, etc., m ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 centu, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ma. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,946 words
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Advertisement874 1924-07-22 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, Ko. 1, Oxley Rise, fantehed. Ap- p!y_Meyer Brothers. TO LET, bungalow No. 7, Cuscaden Road. Apply 41, Robinson Road. TO LET, compound house, 1, Oxley Road. Apply 6, Malacca Street. TO LET, house No. 4-b, Oxley Rosd. Apply to 19, Malacca Street. ~~WANTED~TO RENT furnished874 words
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Advertisement396 1924-07-22 16 YOUR EYES If Optically Defective and Strained can only be relieved if scientifically made Glasses are used. OUR LONG EXPERIENCE Perfectly equipped testing rooms, and accurately adapted Spectacles are AT YOUR SERVICE. JOHN~DUKE, F.8.0.A- FJ-M.C, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, 12, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. >»MMHMMtM<»«M i Pipes B BRITISH ||i STANDARD jf|§ STOCKS396 words
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