The Straits Times, 30 July 1924
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Title Section13 1924-07-30 1 The Straits Times No. 27,622. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1924 PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement104 1924-07-30 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY "BLACK WHITE" 1 is of the highest standard of quality both at Home and Abroad. The wonderful popularity of "BLACK WHITE" is due to its fine quality. QUALITY is entirely dependent on age. AGE can only be secured by holding large stocks. JAMES BUCHANAN CO., LTD.,104 words
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793 1924-07-30 2 Rubber Restriction. Home View on Chinese Petition. The Financial Times m a leading article states Chinese rubber interests m the Malay Peninsula, consisting m the main of small hoders and dealers m the commodity, have petitioned the Straits Government through their local Chamber of Commerce to abolish the rubber export793 words
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Obituary150 1924-07-30 2 Alderman William Dennis, the "Potato King," died at Kirton House, near Boston Lincolnshire, on June 21, at the advanced age of 83. He had been ill for about three days and the end came suddenly The life of the dead man was a romance of agricultural150 words
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Article67 1924-07-30 2 Speaking subsequent to the launch of the new 8.1. steamer Salamba, on July 16 Mr. J. T. Bately. director of R. and W. Hawthorn Leslie and Co-, Ltd-, said that orders for eight vessels had recently been placed m Holland for British owners, and two m Hongkong for Australian owners,67 words
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Advertisement308 1924-07-30 2 Briar Pipes We illustrate two i'opular Shapes f~ Ja But the wholi range comprises P |J3M[3iiWß»»»" l>I B ****^"MaMKBaj^gwg^^ g A Pipe to Fit Every Face Ask Your Dealer To-day. >>♦♦«>♦«««»«♦»♦♦«« Edina Hand Piston Pump Coolie Proof B^ Capacity 600 gallons dmi per h(^ur, against 100 aaaaafll strokt'S JK per308 words
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Advertisement328 1924-07-30 2 Mr beeth.\ms la-rola W TOITR SKIN AND .^|k m complexion rl m Can ha ku'-t In <. k»rf«-t Con- Wj» ■J ruulM mof -e««h.i!u'« l.n- J *fl| rol». it •iferta&lly remote* /Gr^fs m all ro"iKhre<i«' redneM, t»a, ■> m lrrit.iti..u. etc., mkl is lelinht- m hilly •oothinf »nd refrwhinn trr328 words
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Advertisement245 1924-07-30 2 f£SS&\ The Bes Tonlo In the £«tat I MILK STOUT i itt\ There is no drink m all M ffi^B the East to compare with mf^^X MILK STOUT. TheFlam f/*fltt\ Tour is sPlelwJi<ls P leIwJi<1 snd Jw/jsl b\ full of nourishment Y->u B nfl Ha Can dofaa 7<m MIL 0m245 words
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Article989 1924-07-30 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca. July 28. Malacca residents must have read with pleasure the notification m the Govern- n.unt Gazette to the effect that Haji Abu- i bakar bin Ahmad, Mohamed bin Haji > Abdul Kuhmau and Mr. H. M. de Souza have been appointed Justices of989 words
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Advertisement140 1924-07-30 3 Diving Apparatus m SIEBE GORMAN CO., LIMITED SUBMARINE ENGINEERS. VI BOLT 12 BOLT DIVER'S HELMET DIVING DRESS STANDARD PATTERN Prices and further particulars on request. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED llaeorpormted la tk« StnlU S«ttUm«»U.) SINGAPORE. ESTABLISHED over a Century ij! I FOR LONG 4^v-V AND Jgl|i?3l^ SHORT DRINKS ilfcN^140 words
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Advertisement300 1924-07-30 3 WHEN CHILDREN GRIND THEIR TEETH IN SLEEP It i* almo»t always a sign of worm*. Other indication! :irc irrvsular appetite, bud breath, pain anV. swelling of tlip abdomen, irritation m Urn H..SC. Baby'i Otra Tablata, the Canadian children's remedy, gtra-n for a few day.", destroy warns, und v marked improvement300 words
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Advertisement434 1924-07-30 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated In Hongkong Direct Service to Japan via Hongkung ana 1 Shanghai and to Calcutta rim Henung from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Billi of Lading tor Canton, Macao, Swatuw, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientiin, N«wchwang, YantftsM Ports, Forno«a the Philippine, etc. FOB PBNANG AMD434 words
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Advertisement282 1924-07-30 3 STEAMER SftHIKCS STRUTHERS BARRY OPERATING U.S. GOVERNMENT SHIPS SIMGAFORB TO LOS ANGKLBS AND SAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. s.». WEST PROSPECT Sept. U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST CHOPAKA Oct. and subsequent it**men approximately SO daji apart. Taking cargo to all Overland pointa m Uniwd State* and Canada. For rat«i and further particulars please apply282 words
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Advertisement806 1924-07-30 4 STEMER SAB.WSS P. 0.-British India <""* Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LOXDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Doe Spore Tonnage806 words
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Advertisement664 1924-07-30 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 BREMKN. GENOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through664 words
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Advertisement799 1924-07-30 4 STEAMER SAILIWGS KNHLYIE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephnoe Nos. Paasage Dept. 131, Freight Dept, 1202, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1137, Manager's Dept. 1002. COEN— July 30, Muntok and I'iiUmban K SINGKEP— JuIy 30, Tongkal, Moeara-Saba799 words
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Advertisement521 1924-07-30 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG CITY OF DUNKIRK due Aug. 7 s.s. LEPANTO due Sept. 12 •s.s. CITY OF PEKIN due Sept- 28521 words
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Advertisement605 1924-07-30 5 STEAMER StUINSS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES (Incorporated m U.S.A.) Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUZZ DIRECT. FAIRFIELD CITY due Singapore Auk- 8 a.l. CHATTANOGA CITY <Ilc Singapore Sept. 0 u.s. STEEL KANGEK due Singapore Sept. 2i» Taking cargo on through Blils605 words
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Advertisement658 1924-07-30 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Phiip Line F»r SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, vU JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE R.golat monthly sailings by ths wall known steamer* UARELLA (7J76 teas) and MONTORO (6000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is ths larrest sn<] finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de laze, sinfU berth cabins, swimming bath,658 words
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Advertisement356 1924-07-30 6 CINEMAS GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE Pint Show at 7.30 sharp. TO-NIGBT AT 7.15 SHARP. MARY MILES MINTER m b¥ w n/\w*w n ni7ti Balance of A SHI II S FVF ANTONIO MORENOS SERIAL ALL !H t¥t INVISIBLE HAND So-ond MM*, m 9.15 EpUodM •*»<* R«*")At IT'C DITTTAM In the Second356 words
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Advertisement319 1924-07-30 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA TO-NIGHT At 7 Bhar P- Thursday, July 31 un^conm Tflg SQN QF THE MIDNIGHT WALLINGFORD MAN m 8 Reels> m 36 Reels. ALL ZZir" PINK GODS AH Seats at Half Price. m 7 Reels. »IHIHM»HmMMH«» imMIMMMmtHMMMK PALLADIUM THEATRE Commencing Friday, August 1, at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m.319 words
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Advertisement441 1924-07-30 6 WHITEAWAY'S This is the First Week of iIiTEAWAY'S Call Early and Secure the Best Bargains. WHJTEAWAY, LAIDLAW &Co Ltd., rr:r SI.NCAPOKE AND MALACCA. No Capital of Europe has RO^SCTrVr» yet seen a Motion Picture K X%^ L!%X as unique as THE HAPPY VALLEY, LTD. PWV^W^ffl ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 feflP^HHnl§Mffll9H441 words
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Article312 1924-07-30 7 Wednesday', July 30, 1924. Ship* alongside the Wharves or etpected to arrive. KEPPKI. HARBOUR, teaifl Ifharl Utrecht, Seniuiß, Majrnet lil Whnr:' NIL Coal Wharf ML VKSSEL? IN DRY DOCK. Tr.njons l'acnr Sheers Wharf Nil. Albert Hock Charon Victoria Dock Ban Whatt Soon, Kinta Keppel H; rlmiir Kinjr's312 words
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Article254 1924-07-30 7 T»-4ay. Sarawak and Gocbilt 3 p.m Uatu Pahiit p-m. Mu.itok and Palcmbang .3 p.m. Port Swettenkam and Ptnanc 8 p.m. Hedan 8 p.m liangkok 3 p.m. Malacca and Muar 3 p.m. Batavia, Cherihon and Samarane 4 p.m. Saigon 4 p.m Kemaman, Koala Dungun and Trcngpun 4 p.m.254 words
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Article30 1924-07-30 7 liy Johiin do Witt Teesta lnmlindc Him Lett Arm. S'porc London Juna 20 July 15 June 25 July 21 June 27 July 23 .lulv 4 July 2830 words
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Article259 1924-07-30 7 Tiic Great Pajreant of Empire, whicr, has ju.n opened at Wembley, will proIwibly prove to be the most remarkabh pageant ever held. Laree numbers of trooM will be employed, including cavalry, and Boy Scouts will also givi their services, the scenes to be depictei lieinj; on259 words
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Article145 1924-07-30 7 FIXTURE. Wednenday. July 30 High Water, 10.22 a.m., 9.31 p.m. Golf Club Htg, 6.15 p.m. rrcrttyslnv Contort, Dutch Club, 9.1S. Thursday. July 31 High Water, 10.53 a.m., 10.R p.m. Outward mail due. Polo Tournament. 4.4 r > p.m. Thil. Orchestra Vic. Mem. Hall, 5.15. The Gondoliers, Vic.145 words
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Article119 1924-07-30 7 On the occasion of hi? retirement from the chairmanship of Harrisons anil Crosfield, Mr. Ci Heath Clark received a presentation from the staff of that firm. The gift, which took ;he form of a piece of silver plate, was presented m the council room of the Rubber Growers' Association, Idol-lane,119 words
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Article208 1924-07-30 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 30. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 8/32 Demand 2/4 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 17/S2 On New York, Demand 51 Private 90 d/s 531 i Or. France. Bank 920 mm. On India. Bank T. T. 159% On Hor.ffkong, Bank d/d 4\i p.c. prem.208 words
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57 1924-07-30 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crep« Closing Price*. Buyers- Sellers. Ipot Spot LUg.-Sept. Augt.-Scpt. >ct.-Dec. Oct.-Dcc. Tone of Market Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot sho.i is. Olid. Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers- Sellers 12 2 12% 43u oh 43% IV, DAILY PRICES57 words
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Article225 1924-07-30 7 Val. Pd. B'lTers. Seller* 1 1 Batang PaJang 0.55 0.60 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.^0 l.r.O H ICl Iclris Hydraulic 24/0 25/0 xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.37 0.40 Q £1 Kam. Kamunting 45/6 47/. El £1 Kamunting Tin 35/- C6/10 ]0 Kinta Assn. Ord. COO 7.00 tl £1225 words
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Article138 1924-07-30 7 11 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.3.9 .0 10 Central Engines 4.50 5 r, Central MuU.ru 2.00 !1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 9.00 I/-.V- Efcc. Tram a ay 9/0 10 in Tiascr Neave 45.00 00 10n TTrnninor and C«. 145 [00 100 Katz Bros dcf. 110 10 jo Mexican Ka'rle138 words
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Article109 1924-07-30 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyer*. Seller*. U. Kris. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 pur 10 p.c. pro S'poro Electric Tramways, 5 p.c. £3SO,000 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c 1.S7S.0O0 par 10 p.c. pm S'p«re Municipal 4H p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 par 6 p.c. pm S'pore Municipal 4 Mi p.e. of lHO'J $1,000,000 par109 words
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Article390 1924-07-30 7 Fraeer and Co. and Lyall and Bratt'a Qn stations. lo-unja rricus. Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt Alor Gajab ($1) 0.80 0.90 0.80 0.90 Allcnby ($1) 0.95 1.05 1.00 1.05 A. Ilitnm (f5) 8.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 A. Kuning 0.25 0.35 0.150 0.33 Am. Malay ($2) 1.(10 1.75 1.60 1.75390 words
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Advertisement108 1924-07-30 7 THE BEST THING IN SINGAPORE. f.'rcat Opportunity for Business and Tradesmen. Grand Trade and Horticultural Exhibition FOR SEVEN DAYS ONLY Opening On August 1 AT THE NEW WORLD Exhibition Flowers, Fruits, Motors, Weaving Sarongs, Stanjr.ee, Data, Milt/i (own. Hulls, Buffaloes, Birds, Poultry, Wild Animals and Tiger, and all Articles of108 words
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Advertisement667 1924-07-30 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS I Other Classified AdvtH., see page 16. Other Classified Advts.. aee pafe 16. RUSSIAN CAVIARE and Roqaefert Cheese New shipment arrived. H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Ruildinu. "YOUR BABY demands of the He*t. Cow and Gnte- Milk Food. tip) r-,M> 1 1 Viiv ,vi, ,-,t»itv667 words
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Obituary55 1924-07-30 8 GRIFFITHS.— On July 29, at 1, Institution Hill, Jean Griffiths, 3 months, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Griffiths. TAN.—O n July 28, 1924, at 10.15 pan. at IK>-1, Emerald Hill Road, Ang Quec X™ aped 41, beloved wife of Mr. Tan Cheng Toon and mother-in-law of Mr.55 words
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1086 1924-07-30 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 30. THE VAGRANCY PROBLEM. I We were recently told by an officer of the local police force that of all the thorny problems m the side of the police the thorniest is the vagrant a continual. ;ly recurring factor m our midst. The practice of1,086 words
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Article36 1924-07-30 8 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires that the case m which four Tamils are charged with the abduction and rape of a Chinese girl was mentioned m the police court this morning and postponed for a week.36 words
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Article38 1924-07-30 8 It is stated that motor-busses are now conveying passengers from Singapore to Batu Pahat for a charge of eighty cents, and that the number of passengers using the sea and rail routes has fallen off noticeably m consequence.38 words
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Article35 1924-07-30 8 The work of rendering the highways of Colombo free fr:m danger by rounding off corners considered dangerous has been engaging the attention of the Municipal authorities for some time past, and work is proceeding apace.35 words
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Article52 1924-07-30 8 The Pioneer learns that progress is being made with a revised scheme for the formation of an Army m India Reserve of Officers and a: the moment the authorities are believed to be considering the possibility of giving commissions m the Reserve to selected non-commissioned officers and men of the52 words
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Article30 1924-07-30 8 The rate of issue of Money Order for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 157=5100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 102 $100.30 words
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Article46 1924-07-30 8 From Fraser and Chalmers, Singapore, we have to acknowledge receipt of a copy of an address on Research and Industry .delivered by Mr. Hugo Hirst, Chairman of the General Electric Co., Ltd., at the congress of science and industry at the Wembley Exhibition m May last.46 words
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Article50 1924-07-30 8 The body of a Chinese was discovered m a lane off Serangoon Road on Sunday. The corpse, which was m a hiirhly decomposed state had, apparently, been dumped where it was found. It is evidently a case of foul play as two rib of deceased were found to be broken.50 words
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Article59 1924-07-30 8 Last evening, about 7 o'clock, during a gambling raid at 256, Kallang Road ane of the players, a Chinese named Pang Sik, was seen to throw away a small package which later was found to contain five counterfeit five-dollar notes Another false five-dollar note was found underneath the table, and59 words
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Article69 1924-07-30 8 Tennyson is the subject of a lecture to be given m the V.M.C.A. Hall to-night (Wednesday) at 9 o'clock by the Rev. George H. Douglas. Mr. Douglas is a lecturer of exceptional ability, and he can be depended upon to make the lecture n-jt only interesting but illuminating, and create69 words
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Article75 1924-07-30 8 Mr. R. McDonald, Chief Inspector of the Hongkong Police Force, who has left for home on completion of 28 years' service with the Hongkong Police, was prior to sailing the recipient of a beautiful blackwood writing desk and a silver tea set and coffet- pot with tray, from a number75 words
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Article88 1924-07-30 8 A Siamese army order directs all departments of the Ministry of war to make all further purchases of paper from the factory of the Royal Survey Department All paper used for writing or for printing or any other puroose m the army must for the future be from this factory.88 words
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Article104 1924-07-30 8 American investigators have arrived at some interest injr conclusions regarding the comparative brain weight ami thinking capacity of the. male and female of the human species.- Dr. Donaldson of Philadelphia is of opinion that as a rule tall persons of both sexes have more brain* than short ones. "As a104 words
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Article94 1924-07-30 8 We have received a cdpy of the Commercial Handbook for the Netherlands East Indies issued under the auspices of the British Chamber of Commerce for the N. E. I. It is compiled by Mr. Philip C. Coote, and has a foreword by Sir Walter Townley, K.C.M.G., formerly British Ministei at94 words
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Article110 1924-07-30 8 The Chin Lok Dramatic Association of Kuala Lumpur, headed by Mr. Alan Loke, are playing m aid of the funds of the Kwong Wai Shin Free Hospital, situated at Serangoon Road. The performance, m Cantonese, will be staged m the Poh Checng Choon Theaire, Smith Street, on August 2, 3110 words
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Article149 1924-07-30 8 An account i* given, m the Glasgow Herald of June 20, of the Glasgow University Commemoiation Day, on June 25, which coincided with the centenary of the birth of Lord Kelvin, and at which, among others, an honorary' degree was conferred on Sir Malcolm Watson. He was thus referred to149 words
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Article161 1924-07-30 8 In the presence of a very large gathering of boys, parents, and Old Uppin.frhamians. the noble memorial erected at Uppingham School to the memory of old beys who fell m the war was opened by Sir Charles Harington. The building comprises extensive new c.ass-rooms, three storeys high, and a finely-appointed161 words
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Article440 1924-07-30 8 The French aviator Pellet !er d'Oisy, famous for his wonderful flight to Tokio, is a passenger home by the French mail Porthos. It is learned m Bangkok that Dr. A. Bedell is shortly returning there and will take up the appointment of Assistant Medical Officer of Health.440 words
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Article72 1924-07-30 8 A correspondent informs us that he has just received a cable from Mr. S. Bashir Ahmad stating that he has been discharged at Jhilurn and will be arriving back m Singapore shortly. Mr, Bashir Ahmad, a wejl known member of the local Indian community, was arrested72 words
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Article73 1924-07-30 8 A demonstration of attack by a platoon. Royal Sussex Regiment, will be given at Siglap for the Eurasian Company Camp on Saturday at 7.15 a.m. It is hoped that all officers and N.C.Os. of A, B, and Companies who have not already witnessed the demonstration will attend.73 words
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Article91 1924-07-30 8 Glass with Care P. M. Khiari, a well-known local trader, and S. C. Law, both passengers on th M. M. stca..vr Porthos which arrived from the Far Rant yesterday, worn arrested by Mr. Edw&rHs, Monopolieti Department, for possession of dutiable liquor. They were producer by Mr. Taylor, head of the91 words
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Article120 1924-07-30 8 It appears that last night Inspector Balwant Singh, of the Criminal Investigation Department, who lives m Rangoon Road, was taken seriously ill, together with his brother-in-law and nephew, who were attacked almost simultaneously. No time was lost m removing the men tn the General Hospital, where they120 words
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Advertisement104 1924-07-30 8 I SPHINX. SpecJaf Size Ab.2 Virginia Cigarettes Can be obtained m tins of 25 and 50 and also m decorated boxes of 25. FBOM All. DEALERS. Importer* BRITIEfNAJUHtfCAN TOBACCO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. (Inoorporated m EagUatfj Singapore, IVna.ig and Kuala Lumpur. SPECIAL QUALITY i) Half Crystal y 1 Tumblers OFFERED AT104 words
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Advertisement81 1924-07-30 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. LEAH BAIRD in THE DESTROYING ANGEL in 6 Reels. CONSTANCE TALMADGE in THE LOVE EXPERT in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. ROY STEWART in THE LOVE BRAND in 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. 681 words
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Advertisement88 1924-07-30 8 On Other Pages, I'ttC Rubber Restriction— Views from Home Notes from Malacca Shipping and the Mails 1 Reuter Telegrams 9 Rubber Dealers' Claim Dismissed 9 The Assizes 9 New Scudai Mectin* 9 Singapore Recreation Club 9 A Maritime Event U Federal Co-iiicil Meeting 9 4 10 Trustee and Kxccutor Co.88 words
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440 1924-07-30 9 THE CONFERENCE. New Tone in French Press. M. Herriot's Telegram. [REUTER TELECRAM.] London, July 29There is a new tone in the French press to-day, in consequence of despatches from French correspondents in London statins that negotiations are about to begin as regards the evacuation of the Ruhr, arid MggMtiag thatReuter - 440 words
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Article104 1924-07-30 9 [REITER TELECRAM.] London, July 29. There Ml G.000 entries from the Empire for the national baby week competition at Wcnillcy. Mary Patricia Wilson, aj;t:<l 2 years and 8 months, from the Km t Mdvern suburb Melbourne to adjudged the Empire's bonniest Laby and lfii' ivi's :i prizeReuter - 104 words
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Article43 1924-07-30 9 [REl'TER TELEGRAM.] London, July 20. A joint conference of the building employers and men sat for five and a half hours at the Ministry of Labour yesteiday to endeavour to settle the wagt« dispute. It finally broke up in confusion.Reuter - 43 words
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Article28 1924-07-30 9 [RKITF.R TELEGRAM. J London, July -9. Tht liou.vc of Lords passed the st-coml iiadnifc of the Housing Bill and the third ii-ading: ti the Li'jjit'nravy Bill.28 words
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Article174 1924-07-30 9 Debate in House Of Commons. [MUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 29. In the House of Commons Mr. Thomas announced that he had convened a Dominions Conference for October to explore the question of dominions representation in foreign policy and Imperial affairs. London, July 29. A full dress discussion onReuter - 174 words
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Article100 1924-07-30 9 Terms of the American Note. [REUTEU TELEGRAM.] London, July 28. WashinEton Minister Kornfeld's note to the Persian Foreign Office indicate? that the United States expects Persia to meet the expenses of sending an American warship to bring 1 home Mr. Imbrie's body and also to furnish military guardsReuter - 100 words
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Article90 1924-07-30 9 Four Crash on North-West Frontier. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 29. Simla While carrying out bombing operations against the Shasi Khel, southcast of Raznak, a formation of six machines aeroplanes was caught in a heavy fog on ahe return jcurney and four crashed. The crew of the first wereReuter - 90 words
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Article77 1924-07-30 9 [REVTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 29. The biggest increase m the price of flour since the rise began may be involved m the announcement of the London Flourmillers Association that the price of the 280 pound sack of standard grade flour may be advanced 35., making theReuter - 77 words
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Article48 1924-07-30 9 IREVTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 29. Berlin The Russo-German dispute concerning the trade commission has been settled. The extra-territoriality demande<l by Russia for the trade mission was not pranted, but certain members and their working rooms are accorded this privilege. The Russian Ambassador Krcstinski is shortly returning.48 words
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Article37 1924-07-30 9 (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, July 29. A second oil spoutcr has been bored at Djambi. The daily production is ten tons. Maimr, uccused of murdering a man, wife and two children, has been sentenced lo iloatli.37 words
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Article111 1924-07-30 9 Rebels Fleeing from Sao Paulo. [REVTF.R TELEGRAM.] London, July 29. Rio tie Janeiro A communique confilming the rebel MWlfai wf S-o I'nulo says the federals have begrun an energetic pursuit and already occupied the majority of the points to which ihc itbei.s were retreating. London, July 29. BuenosReuter - 111 words
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Article53 1924-07-30 9 Four Killed in Edinburgh Collision. [REITER TELECRAM.] London, July 28. Four people were killed and 29 injured in a collision at the Haymarket station, Edinburgh, when a train bound for Tort Edgar on the Firth of Forth ran into a stationary suburban train. Four carriages of the stationaryReuter - 53 words
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Article75 1924-07-30 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 28. Oiaru The North Japar. Company's steamer Taireu Man'., bourn! here from Otomari is reported to have been lost off Cape N'otoro 138 passengers and 51 of the crew were drowned, and 18 passengers and five of the crew were landed in lifeboatsReuter - 75 words
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Article48 1924-07-30 9 [belter telegram.] London, July 29. Portland, Orcpon It is learned l>at the Donald MacMillan Arctic nxpodition, which started from Wiscasset, .Maine, ir. June, 1923, has now left winter quarters and reached a poi.U 13" miles south making a position probahly in ihc vicinity of Cape York.48 words
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Article345 1924-07-30 9 Judgment Given for Netherlands Bank. The case in which Messrs. N'anwa Koshi and Nanshin Ko.-hi, a firm of rubber dealers, sued the Netherlands Trading Society for $3,1)90 concluded in the Supreme Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw). Mr. A. V. L. Davies appeared for345 words
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Article733 1924-07-30 9 Sentence On T. L. Chater Postponed. At the Singapore Assires yesterday, before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, Thomas Lazarus Chater was charffe-l with criminal breach cf trust while employed as a servant of Namazic and sons. There were eight charges on the calendar, but only three were put to the733 words
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Article98 1924-07-30 9 Ocean Steamer at Batu Pahat. The 8,000-ton steamer Kobe Mam, formerly the British-India steamer Kuiloa, will leave Singapore to-morrow for Batu Pahat, where she will load iron ore for Japan. This is an event of some interest, since Batu Pahat is used only by small coastal craft,98 words
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Article72 1924-07-30 9 The music loving public is reminded of the recital by M. Leopold Premyslav, the famous violinist, and Mme. Premyslav. cellist, which is to take place at the Dutch Club this evening. When they were here recently these artistes made a profound impression on those who heard them. M.72 words
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Obituary45 1924-07-30 9 Mr. M. S. Tuttle, formerly principal of the American School at Peking, died on July 3, while en route to America. Mr. Tuttle had been ill for some time and it was hoped that his health would be materially benefited by a change of iinint.45 words
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Article795 1924-07-30 9 Scaremongers' Statements On Rubber Industry. The annual generat meeting of New Scudai, Limited, was held yesterday at the registered offices of t*-e company 64, 65 and 66, Market Street. The Hon. Mr. J. M. Sime presided, the others present including Messrs. E. S. Manasseh and S. Q.795 words
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Article237 1924-07-30 9 Proceedings at the Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting? of the Singapore Recreation Club was held or. Monday evening:. The President, the Hon. Mr. E. Tessensohn, was in the chair and there were about 50 members present. "The report and accounts for the year ended June237 words
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2343 1924-07-30 9 FEDERAL COUNCIL. Support for Rubber Restriction. Interesting Speeches. At the meeting of the Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur on Monday the acting Legal Adviser moved the Valuation of Land (Amendment) Bill, tho Explosives Substances Bill, the Printing and Book; (Amendment) Bill, the Printing Bill, the Pensions Amendment Bill, the Post2,343 words
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Advertisement47 1924-07-30 9 A marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place at Shanghai, between Major Montgomery Reader Harris, M.C., younger son of the late Reader Harris, K.C., and Millicent Damaris. only daughter of Sir Skinner Turner, Judge of H. B. M. Supreme Court of China, iai I.-idy Tumor.47 words
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Article510 1924-07-30 10 Proceedings at the Statutory Meet ins. The statutory meeting of the British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd., was held yesterday, when there were present Mr. A. E. Baddelcy in the chair, Messrs. Gaw Khek Khiam, R. M. Mey«r, W. P. Plummer, W. A. Sims and510 words
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Article248 1924-07-30 10 Hundreds of Indians gathered on the quay at Calcutta jetty to welcome back L»r. Rabindranath Tagore on his return from a tour m China and Japan, says The Statesman of July 18. Some of them waited for hours, to be rewarded at last by the248 words
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Article85 1924-07-30 10 The first flier to cross the Atlantic, Commander A. C. Read, arrived m Shanghai recently en route to Chefoo, to take command of the Aircraft Squadron of the U. S. Asiatic Fleet. His ship will be the U.S.S. Ajax. Commander Read, on the NC-4, a U. S. Navy seaplane with85 words
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Letter662 1924-07-30 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, At the meeting of planters and others interested m. the rubber producing industry' held at Djocdja m February last and attended by Messrs. Ritchie and Bannon of the F.M.S., the chairman is reported to have stated that according to some662 words
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Article349 1924-07-30 10 Regal splendour in every sense of the word is reflected in the gorgeous court scenes of the big Cosmopolitan production for Paramount, When Knighthood was in Flower, starring Marion Davies, which comes to the AIhamb.ra Theatre on Saturday. A glittering colourful spectacle which makes one especially regret the349 words
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Article187 1924-07-30 10 French Finalists in Davis Cup. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 29. France earned the right to meet Czecho-Slovakia in the Davis Cup European final to-day, defeating Britain by securing the first three matches. In the doubles Borotra and Brugnon, France, beat Woosnam and Godfree, Britain, 6 4, 4—6, 6—3,Reuter - 187 words
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Article222 1924-07-30 10 Test Match Abandoned. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 29In the test match at Manchester, although the rain stopped at six yesterday evening the wicket had not recovered and there was no play before lunch. Rain fell again at 2.55, and the match was abandoned at 315. On Saturday, the.,Reuter - 222 words
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Article467 1924-07-30 10 S.F.A. Team in Trial Match. An S. F. A. team which was regarded as substantially the representative side to meet Negri Scir.Lilan in a Malaya Cup frame on Saturday wa.seen at the Stadium yesterday afternoon against a strong military side, and a very interesting game was the result. Honours467 words
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Article49 1924-07-30 10 Stewards Cup Result. [Reutcr TelcgTam.] London, July 29. At Goodwood the Stewards' Cup resulted as follows OMP1LER 1 RATH DUTH 2 1'ONDOLAND 3 Twenty-four ran. Won by a Heck, half a length between second and third. Bcitinp 9 to 1 Compiler, 100 to 8 Rath Duth, to.l Pondoland.49 words
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Article418 1924-07-30 10 Good Attendance and Fast Going. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, July 29. The weather was fine, but warm, for the racing here to-day and there was a good attendance. The going was fast. The following were the results Race 1.— One Mile. Carrie B. (Logue) 8 1 Gentle418 words
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Article266 1924-07-30 10 Three Nights Running. To-morrow Singapore boxing promoters start an intensified campaign- Whether the public can stand for it remain: to bo seen. The Malaya Boxing Stadium open the ball to-morrow with an interesting programme comprising two ten round main events. In one the clever Chinese flyweight Chai Lai will266 words
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Article394 1924-07-30 10 Interesting Forthcoming Tournament. The first round of the August Polo Tournament will be played to-morrow at 4.45 p.m. on the Balestier Road polo ground. The draw resulted m Johore A and Johore B teams playing against each other. The winner of this round will, together with throe other teanm,394 words
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Article198 1924-07-30 10 Singapore, July "0. Rubber.— London 1-. O'.il. Local iJ cents. Tin.— London £242 10s. Rubbers. Unchanged. Mining. Nawng Pets have buyers nt L47M sellers at 1.72'j. Idris offer al 255. Hitams have buyer.- a; !.!L"a sellers at 1.45, Batang Padang have sellers al 59 cents.198 words
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Article166 1924-07-30 10 (L. R. Macphail.) Singapore, July SO. Rubber l/o 43 cents. Tin £242.10.0. $121.-27". ton The slight setback to-day m both Lin aiul rubber has caused a miktcr tone m b:th sections of the share market, sellers being chiefly m evidence and buyers inclined to hold166 words
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Article104 1924-07-30 10 Singapore] Joi) Rubber h.is dropped '.il. t., Is. OKd., and Tin has lost 87t. 6d. to £212 10s. These set-b;u!<.<. tgether with the interference of tile I'ciang Races and the near approach of the August vacaticn, have resulted m a rather quiet market. Petalings are the104 words
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Article187 1924-07-30 10 After six weeks m bandit captivity the Rev. E. H. Came, of Wucliow, has been ransomed by a payment of $4^ooo and 13 rifles. The ransom was provided by the Chinese military force m th«r district, who, of course, had b*l from the merchants. It app€>arw to be due to187 words
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1102 1924-07-30 11 South India Flooded. Rise of Cauvery Causes Great Havoc. Rangoon papers to hand ghra vivid accounts of thi' havoc caused by the rains und consequent ri=inK of thi- Cauvi-ry and other riven m South India. A Madras BtMaag* of July rtatM The latest reports abort ftoodl >:i South India ;jo1,102 words
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525 1924-07-30 11 THE TRANSBALT. Soviet Vessel Sails For Trincomalee. The Times of Ceylon of 21st inst has the following It is learnt that the Soviet vessel, Transbalt, with her dangerous cargo of ammunition, which has bsjea anchoried otf Colombo Harbour for the last twelve days, is leaving this evening for Trincomalej m525 words
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Article297 1924-07-30 11 Lar«e Consignment to be Sunk Off Singapore. J It will be remembered that quite recently the Singapore police, acting on information, boarded the German steumer Sehlwtn which has since proceeded on her voyage Far Eastwards, and seized a considerable quantity of Mauser pistols ;und ammunition. We297 words
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Article82 1924-07-30 11 The vital statistics of Bangkok for June as reported to the Medical Officer of Health for the registration area give the following figures Total population 431,554. Total number of deaths l,0o»;, equal to an estimated annual death rate of gM per 1,000 population. Total number of births 1,158, equal to82 words
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Advertisement261 1924-07-30 11 DO YOU KNOW That for a very small outlay you can possess a "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" GRAMOPHONE and have a concert whenever you like m your own home by the finest Artists m the World. Call or write for the latest Catalogue of "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" GRAMOPHONES and RECORDS to261 words
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Advertisement309 1924-07-30 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone 2920 (10 Lines) GUEST NIGHT AND DANCING Erery Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.— Every Sunday TEA DANCES.— Every Monday and Friday SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors, >«»«»♦««»«»»♦«♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦«♦«♦««♦♦»»»«« Adelphl Hotel Managing Director Harry H. Willies. Situated m the Best Part of Singapore. THE ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE COMPLETELY FITTED309 words
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3229 1924-07-30 12 HOME SPORT. Wimbledon Events Described. liy Our Special Correspondent. London, July 3. The Grant! I'rix was won by Transvaal, v ho i-t by Tracery, at a price "f ovtr 100—1. If this Longchamps meeting can be compared socially with Ascot in this country the starting price was al«o in conformity3,229 words
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Advertisement212 1924-07-30 12 Protect your voice To improve the voice and protect the throat from infection, pop an occasional 1-v.ins' Antiseptic Throat Pastille into your mouth. A valuable combination of remedies, made to the formula of ;i specialist of the Liverpool Throat Hospital, Evana' Pastilles are antiseptic and soothing. Obtainable at all chemists.212 words
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Advertisement94 1924-07-30 12 For Breakfast, Gold Tiffins, ETC. Cooked Ox Tongue Cooked Corned Beef Brawn Sausage Bologna Windsor Liver Blood Tongue HEAL TABLE DELICACIES OF EXCELLENT QUALITY. SINGAPORE. COLD STORAGE Cc Ltd. ORCHARD ROAD. (Inc. m S.S.) "R.E.T." SABANG RUBBER CHESTS f .v The Most Economical Case m the Market For particulars apply94 words
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Advertisement331 1924-07-30 13 LttNDON GIN The Finest Basis for all Cocktails IMPORTERS Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. (Incorjioratic! m the Straits Settlements, THE LABOUR ASSOCIATION LTD. 3, RAPFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Agents Car N. V. Emigratiekantoor A. F. Billebrand, BATAVIA AND SAMARANG. Suppliers of Javanese Estate Labourers. PIMM forward emtuiries TIIE LAfiOUB ASSOCIATION. LTH. IMPORTANT331 words
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Advertisement815 1924-07-30 13 GHEONG KOON SEKG CO. ESTATE OF HAJI MOIID. SAID IJIN DAIXG PARTHOMPOH, DECEASED. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of rubber plantations attaata at Baklt Inn- Jang Kaid, {t% miliv tom i and rubber coco- nut und fruit plantations hi Cbaitci Koad, li. milestone) and known üm Taa Bagil Kmui 1 SiaaaaoM i815 words
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Advertisement366 1924-07-30 13 TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC. 22. 24, 25, 27, 80, 41, 43, 47, 80, 84 and 78. The Arcade. 56-G. Market Street. DG-2, Market Street. 5, 7, Robinson Koad. 6, Battery Koad, (Ut and 2nd floors). 16, KuiScs Quay. IS, Stamford BaaA 18 1 and 10-a, Chang* Alley. 29, SI.366 words
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Advertisement1004 1924-07-30 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,000 fne Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ia Straits Stttlsmanti.) HEAD OFFICE WinehuUr Housa, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 62, Old Jawrjr, I.C. Tha Company has CO.OOO dtpoaiud with th* Suprems Court of England a-d complies with the British Life Assuranea Companies1,004 words
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Advertisement400 1924-07-30 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed Y60,000,000 Capital Paid-up Y62,000,0uu Reserve Fund Y12,180,000 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-President 11. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. T. Hisamune, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. D. Takita, Esq. M. Suto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formosa (Taiwan).400 words
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Advertisement385 1924-07-30 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO- LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fire, Marine, Accident, GuaranUe and Motor. Assets £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, EaaUrn Branch, Singapore The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, EsUblished 1803. Capital £.450,000385 words
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Advertisement499 1924-07-30 14 IN THE ESTATE OF CHEANG JIM KHOON, DECEASED Pursuant to Section 25 of Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees) notice is hereby given that all creditors and persona having any claims or demands against the Estate of Cheang Jim Khoon deceased late of No. 23-3, Kil liney Road, Singapore, who died (intestate)499 words
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Advertisement198 1924-07-30 14 (cq)j )S__S_/ KnWfwk Retail Price 85 cents per tin of 50. Made from leaf matured for 6 years m Oak Casks. Free from dust. Splendid Aroma. Exquisitely smooth and cool smoking. Sole Agents for F.M S. and Slam ARATBOON BROS- LTD., <tni rtbect. oiNRAPnit-. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS POLICE POLICE NOTICE Ordinance198 words
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708 1924-07-30 15 RUBBER RESULTS. Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. Profit of Kuala Pertang Syndicate for VJZ'i was i»,U(ji), less depreciation £529 aim imurebi on MMM torUMNM fciM Diiectcrs recommend rinul dividend of v per cent., less tax, maxing lv per cent., carrying forward (.suDject to corporation tax and directors leea) £2,794. MMORffi708 words
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Article129 1924-07-30 15 Sir Robert Baden-Powell, addressing the World's Sunday School Convention at Gla-gow recently, said the problem staring us m the face was whether Christianity is goinp to continue to exist. We could not hide from ourselves the fact that irreliprion is rampant .-.moni; most men, and a large proportion129 words
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Article124 1924-07-30 15 Programme of drills up to and for August 4, 1924 Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m., Balestier, M.Ci. Platoon, practice 30 yards range competition Drill Hall, Chinese Co., practice 30 yards range competition. Thursday, July 31, 5 p.m., Balestier, M.G. Platoon, practice 30 yards range competition. Friday, August124 words
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22 1924-07-30 15 Orders for week ending August 3, 1924. Thursday, 31, Band Prnrtirr, ITondf])ir>rtrr^ nt MS p.m.22 words
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Advertisement126 1924-07-30 15 W-l S T U R D I N E S $1,205 |5 WEARNE BROS., LTD. THE QUAJYCAR Not alone for every-day utility does Chevrolet represent the world's lowest-priced quality. It also meets the requirements of particular people for those social and sport occasions when artistic proportion, high-grade coach work, and126 words
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Advertisement210 1924-07-30 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 arc unique. DEFERRED PAYMENTS210 words
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Advertisement265 1924-07-30 16 mrtanllahW l«7i. Patronised bj kuy alt j GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR LADIES OF THE LATEST MAKE IN GOLD, SILVER MESH BAGS with or without vanity combination. VANITY CASES with or without chain attached and exquisitely engine-turned. VANITY and CIGARETTE COMBINATIONS B. P. De Silva The Premier Jeweller. •2/63, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE.265 words
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Advertisement300 1924-07-30 16 FRENCH CHALK iVetc Shipment Just Arrived Enquiries Solicited Special Quotation for Quantities. Lee Kirn Soo 20, HIGH STREET. i COMPOSITION AND STYLE A Complete Literary Handbook and Manual with a Guide to all matters < Edited by R. D. BLACKMAN New and Revised Edition. It is with the assurance that300 words
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Advertisement1674 1924-07-30 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wanta, For Sale, To Let, ete, in ordinary eloie a* type (average nx words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two Ins. 4< ets, three ins. 64 eta, four ins. 82 eta, five ins. 11.00, six Ins. 11.13, ten ins. $1.401,674 words
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Advertisement196 1924-07-30 16 YOUR EYES If Optically DefeetlT* and Stnlned can only be relieved if scientifically made Glasses are used. OUR LONG EXPERIENCE Perfectly equipped testing rooms, and accurately adapted Spectacle* are AT YOUR SERVICE. JOHN~DUKE, F.8.0.A, F.S-M.C, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, 12, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. CONCRETE LAWN ROLLERS The Ideal Roller For Grass Courts196 words
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Advertisement465 1924-07-30 16 A Splendid Scries of Fiction by POPULAR AUTHORS The Rover, hy Joseph Conrad $3.25 The Shadow of the East, hf K. M. Hull $2.00 Oner la Krd Moon, by Joel Townsley Ko«rr» $3.!S Impossible I'eoplr, hy Mrs. George YVemyss $2.00 The Woman of The Horizon, hy (;ilhert Frankau (A romance465 words
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