The Straits Times, 24 July 1924
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Title Section13 1924-07-24 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUJ.Y 24, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS No. 27,617.13 words
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Advertisement104 1924-07-24 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY If THE OLD ORIGINAL "BEAfI BRAND" S {fa W%tTk GENUINE SWISS MILK "BEAR BRAND" is a product of the famous pastures of the Swiss Alps, stands unrivalled for Richness, and is most valuable for maintaining the Health of ALL nfflgiD Milk Sola Acenti for S.S., F.M.S.104 words
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Advertisement280 1924-07-24 1 Tennis Rackets The Three that have reached the heisjht of PERFECTION m materials and workmanship. "G. L. PATTERSON." "IMPROVED PHENOMENON." "J. 0. ANDERSON." T"CHAMPIONSH!P"M|| <STANDARr Im|||l ™jm? tennb balls qi i 7 rvvvD'c "r I PtTTFRcnv" SI.AZEXGER'S J. O. ANDERSON" SI.A/.bMihKS> l». L,. IA I I EiKSUA Towns DiiL'in'C TENNIS280 words
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Article1692 1924-07-24 2 Contributions to the Industrial School. The Campaign Committee of the i Malaysian Union Seminary of 399-1.1 i Upper Serangoon Road, be;* to acknow- ledge herewith contributions to the Seminary extension campaign. The com- mittee gratefully acknowledge the valuable assistance rendered by different public-spirited gentlemen, whose efforts have1,692 words
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Advertisement255 1924-07-24 2 vrwwvinV I I :iS£S Governments endorse Albion supremacy THE fact that no less than eighteen Governments m different parts of the word have purchased fleets of Albions shows that experts are satisfied with their efficiency, reliability and economy under all conditions of toad and climate. After the most drastic tests255 words
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Advertisement254 1924-07-24 2 Get Rid Of Irritations By Using Cuticura Bathe freely with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse and purify. Dry lightly and apply Cuticura Ointment to aoothe and heal. Nothing better for all roughness, rashes, eruptions and Irritations. Cuticura Talcum also is ideal for the akin. Imp. OlDtauat. Talnat arid254 words
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Advertisement222 1924-07-24 2 I Underwood Typewriters .^BBBBaBSB^Z32P4a*£eE^R^jH The Model PATERSOH, SIMONS CO., LTD. piiiiiiniiiiiiniHffliiiimifflimimM^ iiiiiiiiimiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiii!!!^: Ik a" Only Joys can make Joy's Chocolates MADE lIS SINGAPORE FRESH DAILY JOY'S~ 12A BATTERY ROAD. SilllllHIIfllliUI«IWHM ■•F= A BOON IN TROPICAL CLIMATES. Hi! Write a One of fHe El hu'jl! I Protects the skin from thr222 words
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Article409 1924-07-24 3 Wonderful Operations for SpasticParalysis. Some remarkable operations have been performed m Sydney, Australia, states an Australian paper of June 30, by Dr. Norman D. Royle for the treatment of spastic paralysis. The results of these have exceeded all expectations. The first, patient, who before being operate.l upon was409 words
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Advertisement209 1924-07-24 3 AFRICA'S STANDARD 4 CYCLE HARint MOTOR MORE POWER— LESS FUEL From 3 to 40 B.H.P. 1 to 4 Cylinder Four Cycle Available for immediate delivery 128. H.P. $1050. 20 B.H.P. $1250. EX STORES SINGAPORE UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE ■BsH Jsl DANCE ALBUMS Feist No. 7209 words
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Advertisement320 1924-07-24 3 WHY BACKS ACHE The Kidneys Seldom to Blame The Trouble Due to Blood Impurities. There is more nonsense talked about backache than any other trouble. Some people have been frightened into the belief that every backache means deadly kidney trouble. As a matter of medical fact not one backache m320 words
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Advertisement395 1924-07-24 3 STEAMER SAILINGS SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated la Swedoa) For Barcelona, Christlanls, Aarhas, Cepe»hagon, Gothenbarg, aad Swedish ports. M. V. FORMOSA due 25 a.s. JAPAN due Aug. 21 For Hons-keac and Japan. M. V. NANKING due Aug. 11 M. V. CANTON due Aug. 14 For space apply to ADAMSON,395 words
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Advertisement281 1924-07-24 3 COMBINED SFRVICI OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD, (Incorporated m England) THE WEST* AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fortnightly Serrice taking cargo and Passengers from Singapore. BATAVIA AND SOURABAIA NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PORTS AND KRE. MANTLE (PERTH). Approximate Sailings. CHARON Ang. I MINDEROO Aug. IT GORGON Aug. 28281 words
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Advertisement749 1924-07-24 4 STEfINER SAILINGS P. 0. British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated m England) MAiL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PEXIXSUI.AR AXD ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AXD JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage) Doe S'por. Tonnage749 words
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Advertisement671 1924-07-24 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. Taking cargo on through671 words
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Advertisement846 1924-07-24 4 STEfIMER SfIILIWCS KOIIIHKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS 1X1)1 COVERXMEXT Telephno* Nos. Passage Dept. 131, Freight Dept., 1202, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1002. fi'rv^JFßW^J J u 'y 2 Yen«V en kalis Pan h s«omb«n K846 words
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Advertisement519 1924-07-24 5 STEAMER SfIIUHOS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporrated m England) ELLERMAN LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG •n.s. CITY OF DUNKIRK due Aujr. 7 t s.s. I.EPANTO due Sept. 12 •«.s. CITY OF PEKIN <iv«519 words
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Advertisement619 1924-07-24 5 STEAMER SMUJI6S ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES. (Incorporated m U.S.A. 1 Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUZZ DIRECT. i.s. FAIRFIELD CITY due Singapore Aug. 6 ■.a. CHATTANOGA CITY due Singapore Sept. 6 £.3. STEEL RANGER due Singapore Oct. 4 Taking cargo on619 words
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Advertisement724 1924-07-24 5 STEMKB SJtUWCS Burns Phiip Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well known steamers MARELLA (7575 ton*) and MONTORO (6000 tons). The s.s. MABELLA la the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins do luxe, atßgle berth cabins, swimming bath,724 words
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Advertisement317 1924-07-24 6 CINEMAS GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE ■COW SHOW AT 9.15 SHARP. TO-NIGHT AT 7.15 SHARP. mm O b lv muica INVISIBLE HAND Starring CSITRTAT FEXCKLES WESLEY BARRY rr llvll J In 15 EpiEodea, 31 Long ReeU In 7 Keels. MASTER MIND AGAINST MASTER CROOK! Come and see who wins. Additional Special317 words
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Advertisement305 1924-07-24 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA From Thursday, July 24 to Monday, July 28 Second Show at 9.30 i First Show at 7.30 ALICE BRADY WALLACE REID OUT OF THE CHORUS DOUBLE SPEED m 5 parts. m 5 parts. janelm -isSr THE THIRD EYE with Epwodrs 12 and 13, m 4 parts. I305 words
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Advertisement147 1924-07-24 6 WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER tin s^Hk bßbwvß, i^^^^m \\\\\\\\mk-^^i bK^^JH I I' QkV &Vm bbHHLli^''* fOl ACTUAL SCENE FROM FILM. ALHAMBRA AUGUST 1, 1924. I -i mi i n- -i -T- r >— lMM B HBIIWJf j VICTORIA THEATRE TO-NIGHT 9JS JT P I The Gondoliers Presented by the147 words
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Article147 1924-07-24 7 FIXTURES. Ihurndcy, Jub p nigh. Water, :M5 a.m., 4.21 p.m. Football, Singapore Cup, S.R.C. v. Sussex, .Stadium. The Gondoliers, Vie. Theatre, 9.15 p.m. I tHe jr. July 25 High Water, ■l.r.fi a.m., 5.18 p.m. linicip.il Commission, 2.1.r) i>.m. Football. Sint;.ipore Cup, R.G-A. v. M.F.T., St idium. Satardajr,147 words
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Article192 1924-07-24 7 Thursday, Ju(y 24, 1924. Ship; alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEI'PEI. HARBOIK. Main Wharf .hino, Mercury, Masnet <-il Wharf Nil. I-oal Wharf \il. VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. lanjons I'aßar Sheers Wharf Nil. Albert Dock Dc Ecrens Victoria Dock Ban Wiiatt Soon, Kinta heppel Harbour King's192 words
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Article212 1924-07-24 7 To-day. Pcnang, Rangoon and Calcutta I p.m Sourabaya 3 p.m. Pitntlenak 3 p.m. Kemaman, Kuala Dungun and Trengganu 3 p.m Raiu Pahat 3 p.m lis, I.aboean Bilik, Tandjonp Balel anil Mcdan .3 p.m. Malacca and Muar m, 4 p.m Sungei Liat and Batavia 4 p.m I'angkul Tinang,212 words
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Article40 1924-07-24 7 Slamat <\mboi;e Kashgar lohan de Witt TccsU In- .lindc i.'-H Arril. S'pore London June 13 July 7 June 16 July 13 June 20 July 14 June 20 July 15 June 25 July 21 June 87 July 2340 words
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Article81 1924-07-24 7 A !H\v post office is being opened m Pusing. I'hl matter has been under dislussiiiii for several years. Statistics of correspondence posted and delivered at Pusing justify the decision. A telephone exchange is also to be established to obviate the inconvenience of connecting; Pusing lubacribers with the distant Batu (ijij.ih81 words
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Article144 1924-07-24 7 EXCHANGB. Singapore, July 24. On Dem"n°d n %f A fSSf 3m, credit, 2/4 17 1 nvate 90 d/s 53^ :s asSKf Si? "-s Sovereigi, buyuig rate J8.54 Bar SUw C 4 5/16 Bank ot England rate 4 p.c. PRODUC*. r Singapore, July 24. (Cub. No. 1 unpicked144 words
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55 1924-07-24 7 Tone of Market:—Quiet, latest London cables quote Spot sheet 11 "id. Spot VuK.-btpt. 3ct.-Deo. Pale Crepe Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers 41 Spot Aug. Autr.-Scpt. Oct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyer*. Sellers 41 41 K •IP: •n'.. 42^ DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 1255 words
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Article223 1924-07-24 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Seller* i i Bataiig Padaag 0-55 0.60 1 1 llita::i Tin 1.4', 1.50 0 a Wrli Hydnvlk 20 6 21/G xd. 1 1 JaluiM Tin 0..J7 0.40 i'l i'l Kum. Kumunting 45/6 477£1 £1 Kamunting Tin 35/- 36/10 10 Kintu Aan. Orel. 6.00 7.00 til223 words
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Article141 1924-07-24 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. El £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.S.9 6.6.3 10 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motor* 2.00 2.50 ei £1 K. Srr."R,nir Co. 9.00 9.25 v-.v- Rite. Tramway 9/3 9 9 10 10 Frascr Neave 45.00 46*0 100 100 Hammer and Co. 145141 words
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Article81 1924-07-24 7 U. Erg. 6 p.p. f1,?***** par 10 p.c. pin BWW£ Tr.; mWa7B, 6 p.c. S'poir Municipal .> p.e. S^ow Wat.ici.Hl 4>4 p.c. of li<o7 $1,600,000 par 6 p.c. pm S'porr Munkipol 4H p.c of 1009 $1,000,000 par 6 p.c. pm! Spore Municipal 4 px. of 191S j |2.000,000 681 words
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Article398 1924-07-24 7 Fra«er and Co. and Lyal] and Bratt'a Quutttlons. To-day's Trices. Praser Lyall Co. Evktt. Alor Gajah ($1) 0.80 0.90 0.80 0.90 Alknby ($1) O.»5 1.05 1.00 LOB A. Hitam (?5) 8.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 A. K u n in;; ($1) 0.23 O.:55 0.30 0.36 Km. Malay ($2) i..»o398 words
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Advertisement871 1924-07-24 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other ClasBifird Advts., see page 10. I RUSSIAN CAVIARE nnd Roquefort Cheese New shipment arrivcil. H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Building. CBIANTI (Claret) Broiio Bicasoli Bnnd, m strawed bottles m cases of half-litre bottles $15 per case U li'.rr bottlee pel case $14 per case including duty.871 words
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Advertisement146 1924-07-24 7 You are lying You must give it np I know you have the evidence that will clear Ken liut because he won my love you are sending him to his death. I know what you ;ir»- doing you are trying to save your own neck you kilk-d Andrew Prentice Who146 words
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Advertisement70 1924-07-24 7 THE NEW WORLD OPKN AIK (INEMA NEW WORLD ZOO KONGGENG CHINESE WATANG I'EK-JEE (Sai Yonu) THE CITY OPERA «,ll stace on Friday night A Grand Hindustani Play SOORDAS Directed by Mr. SHEIKH ABDULLAH. CEMENT AND MARBLON TILES Manufacturers HANDEL MY. V/H. DE BAS CO., BATAVIA. For samples, prices and terms,70 words
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Advertisement527 1924-07-24 7 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS BBTTLSMBNT OT BOfGAPOKB. tS-jit No. .">GI of 1921. In the Matter of TITI TIN CO., LTD. REIil ED and la Urn Matter of the reeipasles Ordinance 192.!. NOTICE la heroby given thai the Order r th.. a of Singapore madi b) Mr527 words
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Advertisement495 1924-07-24 7 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial 1 Secretary's Oilice. up to noon of July 25, I ISM, for the followinu work 1. Construction of the reinforced concrete work m Tenement on New llriil^e Read 2. Construction of the i." I tor's worl: m Tenements, Bl on New495 words
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956 1924-07-24 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, JULY 24. THE POSITION IN RUSSIA. Little has been gleaned concerning r thcprogress made between the represen tatives of Russia and Great Britain regarding a trade agreement. The British Government is frequently pressed by the opposition party for a statement on thi subject, but beyond the956 words
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Article46 1924-07-24 8 Fourteen pirates who went on board the steamer Lukiang, which left Amoy for Chuanchow on July 10, as passengers have been arrested, says the local Chinese press. The gang were handed over to the Chinese naval authorities, who sent them under escort to Amoy for trial.46 words
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Article73 1924-07-24 8 The case in which a Chinese lady named Wee Swee Hing sued for certain land situated at Kallang concluded in the Supreme Court, yesterday, when the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) granted a declaration that about half of the land was the property of the plaintiff, but held that the73 words
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Article88 1924-07-24 8 The best thing that can happen for Russia is to be refused any financial aid. then the Communists will be forced to admit failure and some hope will rise of a return to the ordinary' commercial morality of the Western world," this, says The Times, is the opinion of British88 words
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Article91 1924-07-24 8 Owing to violent monsoon activity m the Eastern Himalayas, Calcutta a few days ago was almo.-t completely without fresh vegetable food. At this period of the year, supplies are drawn exclusively from hill stations, and these were practically cut off as the result of breaches m railway communications caused by91 words
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Article28 1924-07-24 8 The Shipping and the Import and Export offices will be open for one hour only (from 10 to 11 a.m.) on Saturday August 2 and Monday August 4.28 words
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Article22 1924-07-24 8 The Harbour Master, Telok Anson. ftates that the earner Klang reports that White Rock Light is not burning. Mariners are warned accordingly.22 words
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Article30 1924-07-24 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 158=:$100 The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 163 $100.30 words
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Article39 1924-07-24 8 A Chinese Leong Fan, who was foun.l m possession of a revolver and 28 rounds of ammunition, and a dagger, was yesterday sentenced by Mr. Pryde to 22 months' rigorous imprisonment and v receive twelve strokes of the "cat."39 words
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Article44 1924-07-24 8 Mr. Julean Arnold, U. S. Commercial Attache, is arranging for the opening of an office for the Department of Commerce at Canton. Mr. Osborn Watson, Assistant Trade Commissioner at the Shanghai office of the Commercial Attache, is to take charge of the Canton office.44 words
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Article44 1924-07-24 8 Dr. Wu Lien-teh, Director of the Manchurian Plague Prevention Bureau, has left for Baltimore where he expects to stay for a year, studying at its new Medical Institute m order to acquire the latest information m certain subjects ir which he is specially interested.44 words
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Article54 1924-07-24 8 The acting President and members of the general committee of the Young Women's Christian Association are giving a tea for all members of the Association on Monday next at 4.30 p.m. There is to be tennis, badminton and a musical programme, including numbers by Mrs C. J. Smith, Mrs. MacLeod54 words
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Article57 1924-07-24 8 By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. S. V. Julius and officers, the band of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Sussex Regiment will play the following programme m the Botanic Gardens to-morrow, commencing at 5 p.m. Overture, Tannhauser, Wagner The Children's Intermezzo, The Willow Song, Coleridge-Taylor; Selection Talka, Chassaigne The Coon's Patrol.57 words
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Article68 1924-07-24 8 That the rumour of several White officers occupying the former Russian Consulate with the intention of defending it with their lives against the Soviet authorities was a piece of local Bolshevik propaganda is brought out by the Peking and Tientsin papers. Rosta messages to the effect that "armed bands have68 words
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Article66 1924-07-24 8 Boustcad an:! Co., Ipoh, agents, of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, state tlat the N.Y.K. have decided to furnish thcii through passengers who are desiroua of travelling by nifht nail -.vith sleeping bertha without charging them anything extra. This is an additional privilege to the one already granted of free travel66 words
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Article71 1924-07-24 8 On May 31, at St. Mary's Church Putney. Mr. Harold James Parsons, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parsons, Th" Firs, 98, Ninian Road, Cardiff, was married to Miss Elsie Lilian Plumbe, the only daughter of Mrs. Oldfield, Clanri-carde-gardens, Kensington, and of the late Mr. C. Plumbe, oT Perak.71 words
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Article114 1924-07-24 8 Old-timers m China, as well as m Siam and the Malay States, will regret to team of the death of Mr. James Howard Moore, v.-ho passed away on May 17, m New York. He was best known m Shanghai through his connection \v th tho Bri-tish-American Tobacco Co. and the114 words
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Article132 1924-07-24 8 Ten thousand tons of ammunition being carried on a single ship is rather a rare achievement, but this is exactly what a Russian transport which anchored off Colombo, has done. The vessel, which if the Transbalt, has been lying m that position since last evening, says the Ceylon Observer of132 words
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Article199 1924-07-24 8 The final report on the hookworm survey and health propaganda work in the Kingdom of Siam issued by the Health Section of the Siamese Red Cross Society and the International Health Board of the Rockfeller Foundation states that until the present work was undertaken no general data on the subject199 words
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Article475 1924-07-24 8 Mr. R. W. Blair returned to Malaya by the Haruna Mara and arrived m Kualn Lumpur on Tuesday. Mr. C, G. Boutcher, a partner m the Penang firm of architects, Messrs. S'.ari; and McNeill, is paying a short busines 1 visit to Singapore and is staying at475 words
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Article131 1924-07-24 8 In the Kuala Lumpur police court yesterday before Mr. Stark four Tamils who are charged with raping a Chinese girl aged 13 the daughter of a well-known local towkay, were produced in custody. Inspector Hattan, who mentioned the case, asked for a postponement of a week131 words
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Article236 1924-07-24 8 A pretty wedding was celebrated at tho Presbyterian Church yesterday between Diana, the on./ child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lupton, of Hants, England and Mr. T. G. Laver, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Laver, London, resident MgtaMV of the Bukit Sembawang Rubber Co.. Ltd.,236 words
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Advertisement116 1924-07-24 8 ELECTRIC TABLE FANS 10 m. Diameter. DiMd Current. 2JO Volts. JOHN LITTLE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. J~ DUXBAKT la* JsP WATERPKOOF I.EATHKB |S* W BELTING W THE EFFICIENT BKLT M Sole ICjSIJLI Aft. At ~~u, jii? JifiitimT j»Mili«7' Asuini loni~i-ii<i)' tfjPJjr frjr* I »niV>r- "^.x^-116 words
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Advertisement83 1924-07-24 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. MARY ALDEN m A WOMAN'S WOMAN m 8 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. HOOT GIBSON m DEAD GAME m ."> Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD. Proprietors. THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED 1-2. WINCHESTER HOUSE. COLLTER QUAY. SINGAPORE.83 words
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Advertisement84 1924-07-24 8 On Other Pages. Malaysian Seminary Local Contribution!! I*l Shipping and the Mails 7 Reuter Telegrams 9 Was Everest Conquered Col. Foster's Lecture on Communism 9 Malaya's Largest Bridge Opened 0 A Tangled Skein 9 Sporting Intelligence 10 Correspondence 10 Kugsrll Case 10 To-day .i Share Market 10 Pulau Tekonif Fir.-84 words
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Article170 1924-07-24 9 Committee of Jurists Appointed. French Opinion Uneasy. [BELTER TELEGRAM.) London, July 23In anticipation of a crisis at the InterAllied Conference there was an unusual crowd of sightseers in Downing Street to-day. The principal Allied delegates were closotvil wiMi Mr. MacDonalil and Mr. Thomas in the Cabinet room inReuter - 170 words
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Article265 1924-07-24 9 London, July 23. An official communique regarding the Allied Conference shows that after Mr. MacDonald had made a statement with regard to the representation of the Dominions' and India similar to Mr. Thomas's announcement in the House of Commons, a committee of jurists was appointed to report on265 words
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Article97 1924-07-24 9 London, July 23It appears that the American Secretary of Stutc, Mr. Hughes, who is unofficially visiting Kngland with the American Lawyers Association, has been in consultation with Mr. MncIJonald and other conference delegates. He saw M. Herriot to-day nt the American Embassy in company with the American Ambassador.97 words
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Article170 1924-07-24 9 London, July 23. l*ai \s DMHfaMM over possible Conference developments is expressed by all newspapers tc-day. It is feared that M. Horriot, while determined not to yield France's ripht of isolated action in the event of Ge-nr.an default, may accept a odip-oraisi' which will simply r.Ud the170 words
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Article203 1924-07-24 9 New Agreement With Marconi's. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 23. Mr. Harts-torn announced in the House of Commons that the Government had decided to adopt the main recommendations of the Donald wireleMs committee. He added that Marconi's me-inwhilf had submitted proposals in respect of the use of short-wave directiveReuter - 203 words
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Article127 1924-07-24 9 Advice from Sir Eric Geddes. [RKVTFR TELEGRAM.] London, July 23. Sir Eric Geddes ma'le a speech at a representative gathering of all branches of the rubber industry at a dinner in connection with the Empire Exhibition. He dwelt on the great increase in the use of rubber and pointed127 words
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Article67 1924-07-24 9 [REITTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 23. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Somen illc, Mr. Ponsonby said the Government approved of the recommendation of the advisory council of the China Consortium m favour of renewal m perpetuity, subject to the right of any group to withdraw atReuter - 67 words
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Article54 1924-07-24 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 23. Montevideo The captain of the CIrcrk steamer Andrios »»n arrival reported thct he was unable to finish unloading the vessel at Santos owing to rebel a'.rmen bombarding the dreadnought Minas Genie?. The Andrios was obliged to leave port owing to the danger ofReuter - 54 words
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Article51 1924-07-24 9 [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, July 24. New York Cotton has advanced 160 to IS.', point- on heavy speculative general buying owing to heat and drought m the south-west. Many laige Wall Street nnd wmtbum timtm who were prominently identified with the advance m grains were li.-.ivy I. i:\oi; ofReuter - 51 words
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Article314 1924-07-24 9 No Modification of Treaty Rights. [REL'TER TELEGRAM.] London, July 23. At the annual meeting of the China Association Mr. David Lanclale, the chairman, said he regretted that the political situation in China did not improve. He hoped the great powers concerned would soon turn their attention toReuter - 314 words
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Article77 1924-07-24 9 [RECTER TELEGBAM.j London, July 23. The House of Commons passed the third reading of the Finance Bill after a debate in which Sir Robert Home drew a gloomy picture cf the condition of British trade owing to heavy taxation. Mr. Graham, replying, admitted that much British trade was77 words
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Article70 1924-07-24 9 (REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 23. The judical committee of the Privy Council heard arguments of counsel to determine whether the Crown can instruct the Governor-General of North Ireland to appoint a member of the Irish Boundary Commission in view of the refusal of the Government of NorthReuter - 70 words
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Article54 1924-07-24 9 [REl'TER TKLEGRAM.] London, July 23. Simla It is officially stated that persistent rainfalls led to unprecedented floods in Travancorc and Cochin states. All bridges within fifteen miles of Munnar, near Coimbatore, have been destroyed. There were 110 fatalities in that area, and many were injured and muchReuter - 54 words
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Article79 1924-07-24 9 [RF.LTKR TELEGRAM.] London, July 24. Kingston, Jamaica The International Conference on Tropical Diseases has opened here. Sir Leonard Rogers and other British experts arc presentLondon, July 23. New York The negTO boxer Battling Siki has married a white woman named Lilian Wernel. London, July 23. Marina, Pisa The aviator79 words
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Article225 1924-07-24 9 British Athletes Oppose Withdrawal. iftEUTEg TELEGRAM.] London, July 23. The opinions of British athletes, voiced by British newspapers, strongly oppose the movement that Britain should withdraw from future Olympiads because of demonstrations of the Latin temperament in minor events. They point out that the remarkable feature of the225 words
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Article312 1924-07-24 9 The Last View of Mallory And Irvine. A joint despatch from Lieut-Col. E.F. Norton and Udell dated Rongbuk Base Camp, Jane 14, deals with tho question whether Mallory and Irvine were actually successful in reaching the the summit of Mount Kverest before the accident which, it is312 words
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Article259 1924-07-24 9 Indian Litigants In Supreme Court. Litigation commenced in the Supreme Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), in which an Indian widow, claimed an account of the assets of her father-in-law's estate, and administration of the estate. Mr C. da Silva appeared for the plaintiff,259 words
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Article26 1924-07-24 9 R^npngTin Dredging Company, Ltd.— Output first half month of July, 1924, Dredge l«fo. 1 74 piculs. Dredge No. 3 T.O jilruls totnl \V> pictiK26 words
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Article1104 1924-07-24 9 Lieut.-Col. Foster's Lecture At Y.M.C.A. A lecture entitled Communism and Christianity was given at the Y.M.C.A. yesterday evening by Lieut.-Col. D. Foster, C.M.O., D.S.O., R.E. Colonel Foster had a large and cosmopolitan audience, and his very interesting discourse was listened to with close attention. The Chief Justice (Sir Walter1,104 words
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Article996 1924-07-24 9 Formal Opening by the High Commissioner. Guillemard Bridge in Kelantan tlio largest structure of its kind in Malayawas formally declared open by Sir Laurence Guillemard, in his capacity a.i High Commissioner, F.M.S., on Saturday, at the request and in the presence of the Sultan of Kelantan and a996 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article331 1924-07-24 10 Il('l>lv to Dr. Lim Han Hoe's Letter. M ith iiglri to the recent football iid tha letter to the press of Dr. l.im Han Hoe, president of the I- .A., the following copy of a letter tent to the President has been sent to us for publication331 words
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Article367 1924-07-24 10 of Tanglin Club Tournament. Hie Tanglin Club tennis tournament closed yesterday afternoon with the i.n. Is in the mixed doubles and men's doubles. There was a large gathering at thi.- c!ul> At Home, and during the iifternoon the prizes were presented l tho winners and runners-up by Mis.367 words
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Article141 1924-07-24 10 Competitors Overcome by Strain. A London cable to Ceylon, dated July that the ten thousand meties race at the Olympic Games was run m a pitiless sun. It was one of the most marvellous scenes ever known m the I i ry of athletics. Tho coatless spectators cried141 words
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Article314 1924-07-24 10 Dominions Beat Achilles Club. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 23. In athletics at Queen's Club the Dominions beat the Achilles Club by 35 points to 31. There was sensational dpening first event—the 100 yards— the Olympic champion Abrahams, Achilles, being beaten into third place by Porritl, New Zealand, and Canadir.n,Reuter - 314 words
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Article62 1924-07-24 10 South Africans and Durham. [Renter Telegram.] London, July 23. A two days match between the South Africans and Durham was begun at Sun/lerland to-day. The weather was unsettled, and a start could not be made until after lunch. Durham were out for 195, including 43 from Weight. TheReuter - 62 words
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Article95 1924-07-24 10 The S.R.C and the Sussex meet at the Stadium in a Singapore Cup match today. The follsiwing will represent Colours and Whites in an S.C.F.A. practice match to-day Colours. Yong Ngim Djin Ttec Cheok Wah, Chua Lye Yan Koh Koon Y.:m. Chua Seng Chyc, Chua Boon Lay; Choo Seet95 words
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Article209 1924-07-24 10 The following Royal Singapore Yacht Club arrangements are announced. On Sunday the last of the series of races for the Vice-Commodore 1924 Cup will be sailed for over the same course and under similar conditions to tl'ii-f previously notified. Starting gun at 10 a.m. Handicaps. Helen, Sally, Marion, Margaret209 words
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Article120 1924-07-24 10 34S Tons Offered 276 Tons Sold. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 665th auction on July 2.1, 1924, when there was catalogued 1.365,224 lbs. or 609.48 tons offered 781,254 ibs. or 348-77 tons sold 619,349 lbs. or tons 276.50. Spot* London U%d. New York120 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter25 1924-07-24 10 A Sympathiser."— Any complaint regarding police should be addressed directly to the Chief Police Officer. There is no reason for doing it through a newspaper.25 words
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Letter355 1924-07-24 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Referring to your paragraph in to-day's issue on The Gondoliers, I heartily agree that the demand for encores can become a nuisance to the audience and also a trial to the performers in a tropical climate, but should not355 words
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Letter114 1924-07-24 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, To avoid competition you must have monopoly and to monopolise you must co-operate or amalgamate' with your competitors or remove them. •'iStwee restriction, the Dutch Indies have become fairly big producers and are prowing fast and with them as a competitor,114 words
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Letter478 1924-07-24 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— I note the proposal that is to be discussed at Friday's meeting, and while agreeing entirely that the provision of good music is quite within the scope of the Municipality, even their duty, may I nevertheless MftZ to a most478 words
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Article542 1924-07-24 10 I Widespread Effect of Decision At Home. The Divorce Court i:- London opened in mail week after the Whitsun recess, and it is understood that an early opportunity will be taken of calling attention to the strange position which has Deen created as a result of the Law542 words
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Article174 1924-07-24 10 Lyn Harding, who is seen as King Henry VIII m support of Marion Davies m When Knighthood was m flower, to be screened for the fir-t time m Singapore at the Alhambra on August 4, is one of the most widely known actor* of the British stage. Mr.174 words
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Article66 1924-07-24 10 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shunbunsha.) Tokio, July 22. A rumour that M. Uchida, Governor of Taiwan (Formosa) will be replaced by Mr. Izawa is disposed of by the official announcement that the former will remain in office. M. Karakhan, the newly appointed Ambassador at Peking66 words
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Article154 1924-07-24 10 Under the auspices of the Chinese Association, Mr. C. F. Andrews delivered an interesting lecture on the subject of Dr. Tagore's visit to China at the Anglo-Chin-ese School Drill Hall with Mr. Ali Ahmed Khan Suratee, of the Indian Association, m the chair. At special request Dr. Tagore visited China154 words
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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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Article169 1924-07-24 10 Singapore, July 24. Uubber. London ll%d. unchanged. Local 41 rents. Tin. London £242 5s. Mining. Tin shares are firm with buyers of Petalings at 1.47% sellers at Uf%. Hitams are quoted 1.48 to UCH. Kinta Tin Dredging have buyers 8t 80 cents sellers at 85.169 words
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Article203 1924-07-24 10 Singapore, July 2-1. The prevailing tone of the share market is dull and business is on a very limited scale. The price of Tin has dropped 65s. to £212 5s., and this factor, coupled with the absence of any speculative dealings, ha3 resulted in a market203 words
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Article180 1924-07-24 10 Alleged Murder of Chinese Woman. The trial was continued at the Assizes this morning, before Mr. Justice BarrettLennard, of Wai Ah Kim, a Chinese wfao js charged with the murder of a Chinese woman in a disorderly house in Jalan Sultan. His Lordship was accompanied on the Bench180 words
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Article125 1924-07-24 10 A meeting of the National Maritime Board was held m the Hotel Cecil, under the Chairmanship of Mr. F. C. Allen, to consider an application made by the employers' side of the Board for an increase m the standard rates of pay of officers and men125 words
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Article98 1924-07-24 10 On Tuesday morning, about 6.30, a policeman returning to Orchard Road Police Station from night duty found a Chinese lying on the side of the road, about 50 yards from the station, suffering from a stab wound m the abdomen, The man was sent to98 words
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Article194 1924-07-24 10 An enterprise which may well bring back to huge tracts m the North Central Province of Ceylon at least some portion of prosperity which was theirs thousands ot years ago, has been officially inaugurated by the Governor of Ceylon. This enterprise consists m starting the sisal hemp industry which may194 words
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Article394 1924-07-24 10 Flourishing Village Burnt To The Ground. As already motioned the Master Attendant's launch Angler took oat yesterday the Hon. M of Lands, Mr. C. Hannifl Officer, and Supt. A. I- g ulau Tekong m connection with the disastrous fire which broke out shortly before midnight on Monday,394 words
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Article401 1924-07-24 10 Has Ceylon Rubber been Smuggled Out We take thi> following from the Timei i of Ceylon of the 10th inat One of the malpractices, v. hich have i arisen in attempts to evade the. Rabbet Restriction Scheme has, it is believed, enabled Ceylon-produced rub't" ported in excess401 words
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Article29 1924-07-24 10 Henrietta.— 37,000 lbs. Sungei Matanj?.— 18,447 lbs. Lara.s (Sumatra). r >,:;70 lbs. Benar (Selangqr).— M.WO 1b*. Kuala PerRiiu.— 25,700 lbs. LenRjreng 19,382 lbs. Trafalgar. 3,500 lbs.29 words
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Article132 1924-07-24 10 A terrible accident took plac;, ■total tic Bangkok Times, on the river just below Markwald's lu>t Thin -day morninsr. the black plate of the fire box of the steam launch Payap blowing out. The launch w»s engaged in tawing ;;t the time. Four Ch&MM were killed132 words
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Article1300 1924-07-24 11 (From A Correspondent). Jpoh, July ::j The tin;.!'- of the IV. ak Lawn Tenni< Championships were piayt.i .11 Rat CoarU. The ar-jn,'.--| .•..ir.ls in connection with tin ILmJIi4 in the hands of Mr. A. H. Vi'h-'.t A.-,' :ht iViak delegate to the HaUy-in Lawn Tennii Association and Mr.1,300 words
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Article186 1924-07-24 11 We are indebti-d to the Controller of Rubber Exports for the fcllowing su.tistka relating to restriction m Uiitish Malaya IV. Stock Afloat m Harbour (June Rubber declared m July) 249 Tons. N.B. —1. All figures are m tons. 2. The figures given es Imports Foreign Rubber are gross186 words
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Article169 1924-07-24 11 Under the heading of a second bis* French bridge m Siam," the Eveil Economique de l'lndochine says The administration of the railways and highways m Siam, who three year ago entrusted to French builders the great viaduct of Bangkok, have just entrusted to the successors of169 words
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Article101 1924-07-24 11 Programme of parades up to and for July 27, 1924. Friday, July 25, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. S.R.A. (V)., voluntary 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, M. G. I'latoili, practice 30 yards competition. Saturday, July 26, 2.30 p.m., Farrcr Range, C Co., musketry classification 2.30 p.m., Bukit Timah, B101 words
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15 1924-07-24 11 Thursday, July 24. Band Practice, Headquarters, G.15 p.m.15 words
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Article77 1924-07-24 11 I A typical example of how Germany is I "preparing the ground" for the forthcom- intc Allied military inspection is given by the Berlin correspondent of The Times, who says that he is authoritatively informed that the Zretfrei Willige (short service volunteers) who were receiving military training with the Munster77 words
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Advertisement244 1924-07-24 11 A sure TESTIMONIAL to the MERITS of the Houtrie 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 It weighs Pounds APPROVED BY 500,000 USERS V^V^X^Cta/IN/V244 words
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Advertisement351 1924-07-24 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone 2920 (10 Lines) GUEST NIGHT AND DANCING Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.— Every Sunday TEA DANCES.— Every Monday and Friday SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors, ••>•••♦ Adelphi Hotel Managing Director Harry 11. Willies. Situated m the Best Part of Singapore. THE ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE COMPLETELY FITTED351 words
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Article1133 1924-07-24 12 Progress with the Johore Scheme. Col. H. L. Pearson, D.5.0., Chief Resident Engineer, has reported to the Municipal Commissioners as follows on the general progress of the Johore Water Scheme to June 30. This report was unavoidably held out of out yesterday's' issue. It will be remembered that1,133 words
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Article332 1924-07-24 12 With new giant aero-engines, novel wing devices, and developments m metal construction enabling machines to he designed of a size impossible hitherto, flying is turning a new page m its history. According to a correspondent m an Er.glish journal, among the newest wonders are bombers,332 words
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Advertisement537 1924-07-24 12 The Classic Pen that has stirred the world by its Coral-red color Over-size Barrel and 25-year Point A frost* lt,« fcoitnn. ..a. 1 PAfIKER I LEADING peoplo are stopping m the shops to try the new Parker Duofold with the Over- size Barrel tbat holds so much more ink than537 words
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Advertisement225 1924-07-24 12 TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC. ■£i, U, 25. 27, 30, 41, 43, 47, SO, 64 and 78. Th« Arcade. j ,6G-S. .Market Street. 50-2, Market Street. 3, 7, Robinson Road. 5, Battery Road, (Ist and 2nd floors). 16, Raffles Quay. 15, Stamford Road. 18-1 and 16-a, Change Alley. 20, 31.225 words
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Advertisement198 1924-07-24 12 Radiates Vitality The man who gets on is the man who can draw on big reserves of energy. If you wish to succeed m life increase your strength and vitality by taking Bovril. Bovril builds up body and nerve and give* new and greater vitality. The man who tires easily198 words
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Advertisement925 1924-07-24 13 When buying a Wood Preservative the first point to consider ia RELIABILITY. Will i: v. man who i.; offerii g a wood preservative to tell you how long it has \m:n on i. and what pracf he ear. give you that his material will do what he claims for it.925 words
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Advertisement121 1924-07-24 13 "SEA-GULL" BSAND DANISH MILK a SUPERIOR IN QUALITY SWEETENED and UNSWEETENED LiUl 1 1* li \iSLLI ALSO BY THE CASE FROM BOLE IMPORTERS The East Asiatic Co., Ltd. (lancpwatad m Denmark) SINGAPORE about Our New Up-to-date Retail Counter DOWNSTAIRS Where Wo Sell Everything for Your Car AT SPECIAL R LOU121 words
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Advertisement1816 1924-07-24 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,U00 rie Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) :i Mi OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 62, Old Je-ry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance1,816 words
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Advertisement349 1924-07-24 14 AMONG THE POLICIES RECENTLY ARRANGED FOR CLIENTS. Client with two children aged > and 1 takes policy to fire £1H and profit* to each child from age 15 to 20. Married Man, 33 takes £3,00«, 20 year Endowment, the permium Mag £43.1.0 quarterly. Married Man. M, $10,000 Life poUcy, premium349 words
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Article939 1924-07-24 15 Primitive Tribe Near Panama Canal. The British Museum has acquired a remarkable ethnographical collection of, objects used lor domestic, religious, and I warlike purposes by a tribe of Indians living in a remote part of the Isthmus of 1'anama, of whose existence, it appears nothing has hitherto been939 words
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Article173 1924-07-24 15 An adult male liger," or lion-tif?er hybrid, bred at Nawanafrar by LieutenantColonel the Maharaja- Jam Saheb (Prince Ranjitsinhji) and presented by him to the Zoological Society, is now on exhibition m the large outer den, says The Times, of the Lion-house nearest the elephant ride.173 words
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Advertisement337 1924-07-24 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.337 words
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