The Straits Times, 4 April 1925
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Title Section13 1925-04-04 1 The Straits Times No. 27,830 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1925, PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement97 1925-04-04 1 OFTEN "WHIPPED" NEVER BEATEN 'BEAR BRAND" THE ORIGINAL jS^|P^ HYGIENIC GENUINE SWISS MILK Timonox White B v/lc&eiN. s ur e White Paint gave excellent results wnjV °^> under strenuous independent tests carried nn!t\ out m Malaya under ordinary climatic cooksons x conditions. Equal to but lower in cost than the97 words
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Advertisement153 1925-04-04 1 Ladies' Sterling Silver Toilet Services. Complete in velvet lined cases. Case of 1 Hair Brush and 1 Comb. Plain Price $29.50 E.T. Price 533.50 Case of 1 Hair Brush, 1 Mirror, 1 Comb. Plain Price I 5&50 E.T. Price $75.00 Case of 2 Hair Brushes, 1 Mirror, 1 Comb. Plain153 words
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Article327 1925-04-04 2 . Type Rapidly Coming to The Fore. The corrugated ship is rapidly coraiirr into its own. The first ship on this principle was constructed in 1909. but the war chocked the development of a type of vctst'l which might well have hastened the end of the war by simplifying327 words
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Article312 1925-04-04 2 . An Altar, A Monastery, and A Dynamite Factory. Lovers of Biissajro are anxiously waiting to hear the fate of the two islands, with their beautiful exotic vegetation, passed by the steamers from Locarno lo Brissago on their way across Lake Mnggiore. For the Isole dei Conighi,312 words
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Article225 1925-04-04 2 Covetous Eyes on the British Colonies. In a biography by Dr. Edward Fischer of Herr Holstein, a subordinate Foreign Office official at Berlin, who influenced in such disastrous fashion Germany 1 foreign policy for a decade before the war new light is shed upon ex-Kaiser William's ambitions225 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement185 1925-04-04 2 When you want a strong I antiseptic Soap and it is so often useful in this climate— get j Calvert's 207. CARBOLIC MEDICAL SOAP Ask the man who knows the country 1 he is sure to know this Soap too and can tell you why and when you need it.185 words
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Advertisement28 1925-04-04 2 SB your nerve energy I %ANAibGEH Thm Tn* Tonic-Food. Prof. RODARI. Zurich University, says "Sanatogen has a direct favour- I able influence on th* whole I nervooi system."28 words
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Advertisement246 1925-04-04 2 RINGWORMS ON CHILDJSJEAD Also On Face. Could Not Sleep for Terrible Itching, Cuticura Heals. "The trouble began with ringworms on my little girl's head and face. She could not sleep for the terrible itching and burning, and was absent from school for a few weeku. Ai.-r >he ringworms went off246 words
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Advertisement106 1925-04-04 2 §PRHWN THULUANTINE CROWN A LIQUID BRILLIANTINE Pure, delicately perfumed hair dressings, which nourish and feed the roots. THE CROWN PERFUMERY CO., LTD. LONDON, PARIS AND NEW YORh. Sole Agents WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) THE REFINED OLDSMOBILE SIX "THE PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS." The Most Beautiful Car with106 words
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Article665 1925-04-04 3 NEW SERENDAH RUBBER CO. Directors Favour Opening Reserve FiukL The following report is offlciully supplied Tbe fifteenth annual gtneral meeting of the shareholder* of New Streudah Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the registered office, 1 Kmbankmsnt, Kuala Lumpur, on March 30, the Chairman, Mr. t>. H. Hampshire, presiding. After665 words
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Article297 1925-04-04 3 . Rotterdam Lloyd Mail Steamer Arrangements. The Rotterdam Lloyd mail steamer Tjerimai will make a trip to the Norwegian Fjords and Spitzbergsn from July 25 until August 16. 1926. A similar trip was arranged last year which proved to be so successful that the company 'decided to repeat297 words
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Article47 1925-04-04 3 At a meeting of the Committee of the Government Servants' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., Penang, held on Wednesday at its registered office, Government Buildings. Penan*. Mr., Thomas R. P. Daw»on, A.SC.C. (England) of the Government Treasury, Penuu#, was unanimously elected htm. secretary Rnd treasurer. l47 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement313 1925-04-04 3 R. ROGER A CO., Ltd. Steam Winches A STANDARD TYPE CARGO STEAM WINCH FOR GENERAL PURPOSES. Full particulars and prices on application. SOLE ACKNTS I UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (lacorporated in th» Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE "llfliUgrs" A GOOD PICK-ME-UP A raw egg swallowed with a teaspoonful of LEA&PERRINS' SAUCE White Horse313 words
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Advertisement321 1925-04-04 3 THE DAY WILL COME MM folks will be ashamed to admit that they are not well, sayx an eminent physician. That day is already here for many people who use Pinkettes when needed, for by ensuring regular bowel and liver action Pinkette* keep the system ia cleaa healthy condition. If321 words
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Advertisement713 1925-04-04 3 STEAMER SAB.WBS Roosevelt Line REGULAR SERVICE Prom UAA. via PANAMA to NEW YORK and BALTIMORE via SUEZ CANAD S.S. Bordeaux Maru In Port ES. Silverelm due Apr. SJS. Fuji Maru due May 15 SJS. Venice Maru due June 5 M.S. Silvercedar due June 26 MS. Silverpine due July 22 MJS.713 words
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Advertisement792 1925-04-04 4 STEAMER SAHimi P. 0. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England.) n IHSM MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES ITKfIT PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON792 words
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Advertisement771 1925-04-04 4 STEAMER SAHimi THI OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO- LTD. (Incorporated in 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, NEW YORK, AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on771 words
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Advertisement853 1925-04-04 4 STEAMEB SAILII.B3 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) UNDBB CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephoae Noe. Pasaage Dept. 111, Freight Uept.. 1202, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept 1437, Manager's Desk I*o2. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the OFFICIAL TOURIST RUREAU OF853 words
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Advertisement478 1925-04-04 5 STEAiEB ""IH6B Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (la*orporat*d is England) ELLERMAN LINE Pa*senf er and Freight Service* TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT yiA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, lIAMIIURG Mb CITY OF CANTON dua Apl. 2T s.s. CITY OF ATHENS dv* May 27 s.s. SUTTON HALL478 words
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Advertisement690 1925-04-04 5 STEAMER SAIUMCS BLUE^ ELLERMAN FUNNEL BOCKNALL LINE m S. CO LTD (latorporaud in England) JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW YORK and BAMIMORE via SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Ht*aai*r Dn* B'por* Root* Far CALCHAS In port Suez Phillipines and Hongkong. f SUTTON HALL May 3 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong.690 words
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Advertisement877 1925-04-04 5 STEAMER SAILINGS STEIMER SAUWSS COMBINED BER\ICB O¥ JMPIHIbV THE OGEAN LTD. I BLUE FUNNEL I.INF >fc^ |V1 tT*. AT"* (Incorporated in England) V^^M^-^ THE WEST 'AUSTRALIAN iJ^ S. N. G0. f LTD. \3^aw (Incorporated in LiiKla/jil.) ,>*.*■*..*„ Fortnifhtly Serrlcr Uklnf cargo ana etirOUte Paasengera from Sinvapot*. homeward batavia^xnd sourabaya nUTHZULUI877 words
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Advertisement694 1925-04-04 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE Junction Alhert and Bencoolen Street*. Nnr(h Bridge tat Friday. April !to Wednesday. April 8. i\\ lMlnes rf uy> April Ito Tuesday, April 7. Has your husband a as kxtkaordinary novel good-looking stenographer attractionthen yoi ii. want io m The IN Wanda Hawley, T. Roy Barnes orn694 words
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Advertisement285 1925-04-04 6 Happy Valley Ltd. THE ELITE CINEMA Suspended for two nights to instal new machinery, etc. TO-NIGHT /WTF 1 PAYMENT ONLY npp llNh NEw serial Sfcfc vllli NIGHT ONLY \JLJIJ THE DAREDEVIL STUNT QUEEN EDNA MURPHY "HER DANGEROUS PATH" Packed full of sensational stunts and teeming with hairbreath escapes, romance and285 words
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Advertisement314 1925-04-04 6 The Modern Dumas This is the title of the tribute applied to Rafael Sabatini by distinguished men of loiters, illustrious literary critics and lovers of high adventure tales the world over. Upon Sabatini's shoulders has fallen the mantle of glory that was Dumas'. He has the Dunvis energy and fire314 words
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Article118 1925-04-04 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, April 4 High Water, R.M a.m., 8.35 p.m. BHX'waPu',\. 29 ..m., 9.7 p... Tanglin Cluh Concert, 9.80 p.m. Monday. April 6 High Watci, 834 s.m., 933 p.m. M. M. h.m.ward mail closes. Tuesday. April 7 High Wate-, DH a.m., 9.58 p.m. Amnteur Wireless Society .\tecting,118 words
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Article303 1925-04-04 7 Saturday. April 4. 8hip« alongside the Wharvei or expected to arrive. KK IKI HARBOUR. Mam Wharf Anatir.n, Pcrlnk, The Cable, I M ir. hi, Ik-rmcj Oil Wh»rf Nil. Coal Wbarf Nil VESSELS IX MS DOCK. Tanjong Pugar Bheen Wharf Barcntai AlbiTt Dock tUaaac Victoria Dock Baa Hnnjf303 words
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Article124 1925-04-04 7 To-day. Ceylon, Soothern and Western India 3 p.m. North, North East and North West Sumatra < 3 p.m. Pontisnak S p.m Djambi 4 p.m. Banks Island, Plsdjoe and Palemhang 4 p.m. Tandjonc Bslel snd Labosan Bllik 4 p.m Port Tainik 3.30 p.m. Java, South-West Sumatra. SouthEast Borneo,124 words
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Article42 1925-04-04 7 Morta Tar» Kmwi (hintilly Kashmir Kllfnga Tijerimai Left Arrd. S'porc l/ondon Veb. 13 lUl. 9 Feb. 18 Mar. 16 Feb. 20 Mar. 18 Feb. 28 Mar. 20 Feb. 2T Msr. 2S Mar. 4 Mar. 28 Mar. 6 Mar. 8142 words
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Article242 1925-04-04 7 Issue Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 45/- 46/1 1 Batang Padang O.GO 0.65 1 1 Hitam Tin iM 1.70 £l il Idris Hydraulics 31/- 32/1 1 Johan Tin 0.48 0.50 10/- Kampong 41'- 42/£1 i"l Kamuiitinjj Tin 56/- 57/- cd. 10 10 Kinta Asso. C.20 6.50 1 1242 words
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Article144 1925-04-04 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.12.6 5.17.6 10 10 Central Engines 4.60 6.60 5 5 Central Mrtors 0.76 1.25 nom. £1 i.1 f\. Smelting Co. 8.75 8.85 S/-5/- Elec. Tramway 4/- 4/9 nom 10 M Frascr Xcave 50.00 51.00 100 1 no Hamn-.cr Co. 177.50 182.50 LOO Mil Ka>z144 words
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Article107 1925-04-04 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers U. Eng. C p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm. S'pore Electric Tramway, 5 p.c. 80 £350,000 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. 1.878,000 par 10 p.c. pm S'pore Municipal A\'z p.c. 2Vi p.c dis-par S'pore Municipal -Wi p.d. of 1909 $1,000,000 2% p c. di»-p»r Issue107 words
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Article405 1925-04-04 7 I'raser and Co. and I.yall and Evatt'a Quotations. Today's Pricet Fraser Lyall ft Co. Evatt. AHenfajr ($l) 1.48 1.50 1.40 1.45 1 Alo: da'uh (SI) 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.15 A. Ilitam ($5) 11.00 11.50 11.00 12.00 A. Ku:iin« («1) O.:i5 0.40 0.35 0.40 I, Am. Malay (52> 1.80405 words
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Article228 1925-04-04 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, April 4. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/4 Private 3m. credits 2/4 19/88 On New Y..ik, Demand 55V4 Print* on 57 Vt Pmatc9od/s d* On France, Ban!; 1,000 On India, Bank T. T. 156*4 On Honpkon;,', Bank T. T. 2>,4 p.c. dis.228 words
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59 1925-04-04 7 Tone of Market Firm. Latest London eablM quote Spot sheet 7%<J. Sput (April) Ma> -June July-Sept. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. I Spot (April) May-June July-Sept. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Seller*. 68% 69 66^2 67 64 6459 words
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Advertisement482 1925-04-04 7 THE NEW WORLD Specially engaged Chinese Wnyanp. Tone Chia Soon. Kelantnn Mnk-Yonz, Krnnrhonc, Cmrma (change of Programme), Jazz Band. etc. THl^ CITY OPERA wiH stl, c(, To-night THE MAN OF TO-DAY Sunday SI'LTAN AHMAD SHAH New up.to.da|e m)fmj and c,>sUmUn TnlrnU'd actors, acireraea and rlov.iis. Various extra turns. MMs and482 words
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Advertisement11 1925-04-04 7 ALWAYS J!% y^^^AERATED WjrVtm. IS SATISFACTION IN IT >«ir SOLD EVERYWHERE11 words
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Advertisement1257 1925-04-04 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page It. Other Classified Advts., see page 16. WANTS FOR SALE, ETC. bl 1! KPOM to kl..k 1 SL'. Waterloo Street, FOR SAU:, economical English nr, in pood running ord«r. 893, Straits Times, dpi WANTED GODOWN. with office -s'bovc, near town. Write1,257 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous73 1925-04-04 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courteay of Government Health Office). Tor the 21 hour* ending at Midnight on April .1. 1925. i dcg. Max. ihwU u-mprraturc 87.8 F. Mill. hmle temperature 75 F. .Mean shade temperature 80.2 F. Max. sun radiation 133 F. Mill. ft|N radiation 73.5 F. y73 words
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Obituary86 1925-04-04 8 CHIA.-On April 3, 1925, at -\o. 11, Everton Hoad, Madam Tan Kam N;o, wife of the late Mr. Chia Keng Lam and beloved mother of Mr. Chia Tiang Cha# and aunt of Messrs. Lim Cheng Wee, Cheng Lieu and Goh Tianj Kay. Age 67 years. Deeply regretted. Funeral on86 words
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Article363 1925-04-04 8 We are sorry to hear that the Rev. G. T. ShetcifTe is down with malaria. Mr. Justice McCabe Reay expects to lca\e Singapore tor home about the 16th inst. Mr. George F. Dickins is recognised as Vice-Consul for the United States at Singapore. Dr. R. B. MacGregor363 words
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Article129 1925-04-04 8 The recent disastrous floods caused sci iuiis damage to the electrical machinery and other property of the Palladium Theatre in Orchard Koad, and public sympathy and support are invoiced for three special nights, April 8, 9 and 10, wfcm attractive programmes are beinv: arranged in the hope of129 words
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Article207 1925-04-04 8 The prompt issue of the Import and Export Department Rubber Statistic!*, for March places us H possession of thf reordl for the first quarter of the present year. In a summarised form the figure.4 rer.ij thus: Ist Quarter 1925 1021 tons. ton Total Exports 57<642 66,534 Less Import.)207 words
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1111 1925-04-04 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, APRIL 4. SOME RUBBER MATTERS. The P. A. M. has recently held a meeting at Ipoh. and the S.C.C.R.A., which being interpreted means the Singapore Chamber of Comm?ree Rubber Associat on, has more recently held its annual meeting. Both assemblies made reference to the question, much1,111 words
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Article11 1925-04-04 8 Mr. Chai Wen-Yen is recognised as Consul-General for China at Singapore.11 words
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Article11 1925-04-04 8 The Malacca Club is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance.11 words
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Article15 1925-04-04 8 Mr. G. B. Linford is appointed to act as Registrar of Criminals, B.S. and F.M.S.15 words
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Article17 1925-04-04 8 Mr. S. H. Belson, Master Mariner, has been licensed as a pilot for the Harbour of Penang.17 words
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Article18 1925-04-04 8 The Government Gazette contains a proclamation that the Legislative Council shall meet on May 4 at 10 a.m.18 words
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Article19 1925-04-04 8 Mr. J. L. Lonie is appointed a member of the Penang Harbour Board, vice Mr. F. A. Pledger, resigned.19 words
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Article21 1925-04-04 8 The Chinese Medical Students' Union had a picnic, followed by a sessional dinner, on Thursday at the Garden Club, Tanah Merah.21 words
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Article18 1925-04-04 8 The Resident Councillor, Penang, is granted precedence in the Legislative and Executive Councils next after the Colonial Secretary.18 words
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Article20 1925-04-04 8 Notices are published in the Government Gazette for the acquisition of small plots of land for the SingaporeJohore water supply.20 words
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Article22 1925-04-04 8 Mr. D. T. Lewis is appointed to be a member of the Cinematograph Films Committee of Appeal, vice Mr. J. Robertson, resigned.22 words
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Article30 1925-04-04 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154 $100. The rate of payment of -Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 159^5100.30 words
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Article35 1925-04-04 8 We have nceived a copy of an interesting brochure entitled The Real Ceylon, by C. Brooke Elliott and A. L. Martin, which may be obtained at the offices of Messrs. Thos. Cook and Sen, Ltd.35 words
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Article32 1925-04-04 8 Mr. D. A. Bishop, Principal of Raffles Institution, has resumed charge of the Raffles Institution evening classes, and all communications in connection with these should be addressed to him at the school.32 words
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Article40 1925-04-04 8 Mrs. C. H. Bainbrigge, a well-known Kowloon resident, and manageress of the Empress Store, died last week at the French Hospital, Causeway Bay. The deceased lady was only 29 years of age and went t.i Hongkong about four years ago.40 words
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Article51 1925-04-04 8 There will be no Epworth League and Church evening services on Sunday evening and no piayer meeting on Tuesday avening at the Middle Road Church owing ■-o the special evangelistic services that are being held from April 1 to 12, at the A. O. 8. Chapel every "evening at 851 words
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Article46 1925-04-04 8 According to a Washington radio message to Manila papers the six new gunboats authorised by the U. S. Congress recently for service in China, owing to .he disturbed conditions, will be built in -he Orient, because it woulc. bei incon<rei.icnt to send them across the Pacific.46 words
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Article47 1925-04-04 8 Mr. G. B. Twemlow of the Botanical .tnd Forestry Department will shortly engage in a soecial study of the Bureau of Foiestry methods in the Philippines, which he will undertake by arrangement with the Hongkong Government. He will return to Hongkong at the end of the ye(ir.47 words
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Article43 1925-04-04 8 The following acting appointments arc made Mr. R. Scott to officiate as District Judge and First Magistrate, Singapore Mr. W. N. Gourlay to act as assistant District Judge and fourth Magistrate. Singapore and Mr. A Williams to act as District Officer, Balik Pu!au.43 words
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Article54 1925-04-04 8 In the Privy Council appeal reported in our columns yesterday the parties wtre Mr. Goh Choon Seng and Mr. Lee Kirn Soo, and not the Attorney-General anil Pong Ah Yew, who were the parties in a land action at Malacca wh:ch alpo went before the Privy Council. Mr. Gon Choon54 words
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Article72 1925-04-04 8 The manager of United Engineers Ltr!., Ipoh, was summoned to appear at the Ipoh Police Corn on \Vedn<v.<ua;\ in ac-.wer to a charge of failing to raffiater a h-und-cart belonging to the company for Ik current half-year. On the case being ca'led a representative it' the company pleaded guilty. It72 words
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Article77 1925-04-04 8 Mr. S. T. Ennion, of the staff of the Borneo Company, Penang, left for Singapore on Tuesday en route for Sarawak to take up a Government appointment. Mr. N. Ponnudarai, of the same firm, will take Mr. Ennion's place. Mr. J. P. Cregoe, also of the Borneo Co., who is77 words
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Article75 1925-04-04 8 In the Straits Settleme-.ts the number of troops by arms is :—Royal Artillery, 166 Royal Engineers, 43 Royal Corps oi Signals, 27 Infantry of the Line, 806 Royal Army Service Corps, 13 3oyal Army Medical Corps, 35 j Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 23 Royal Army Pay Corps, 9 Corps of75 words
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Article93 1925-04-04 8 According to the annual return of the distribution of the troops overseas the following is the strength of the v.'rious arms in China :—Royal Artillery 310 Royal Engineers, 42; Royal Corps of Signals, 27 Infantry of the Line, 80(i Royal Army Service Corps, 52 Royal Army Medical Corps, 64 Army93 words
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Advertisement89 1925-04-04 8 tittles^ Annual Cash Clearance IS NOW ON FOR 14 DAYS ONLY Write for Catalogue JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Interpolated in England) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. ROVER 9 20 H.P. iU A light car with exceptional comfort. CENTRAL MOTORS, LIMITED Empire Typewriters We are glad to be able to pass on89 words
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Advertisement171 1925-04-04 8 ALHAMUKA TO-NIGHT DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS in THE THIEF OF BAGDAD in 12 Reels. TOPICAL BUDGET la (he First Show at 7.30 p.m. WILLIAM DESMOND in THE BEASTS OF PARADISE In 15 Episodes or 30 Reels. Episodes Nos. 7 and 8 and a Two-reel Western Drama. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD.. l'roprietors.171 words
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Advertisement72 1925-04-04 8 On Other Pages. Ambitions of Kx-Kaiser 2 Sew Serendah Rubber Co. Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 lit-uter Telegrams Hankruptcy Court Cases I Rubber Smuggling in F.M.S. I I'resentation to M. Danjou I l'.ritish Enterprise in Java 9 Murders in Chinatown .10 Kportinir lntelli(rence72 words
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Article195 1925-04-04 9 The Minister of Finance Resigns. Capital Levy Proposed. [REUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, April 3. Paris The Minister of Finance, M. Clementel, has resigned. The resignation, which waS accepted, followed M. Herriot's unexpected intervention in the Senate yesterday evening, denying the Government's intention to make a fresh note issue. M.Reuter - 195 words
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Article160 1925-04-04 9 London April 3. Paris The fact that staid Senators almost came to blows, while M. Herriot's lrplic to a bombardment of questions were practically inaudible above the hubbub, reflects the general excitement culminating from the persistant reports of an imminent capital levy and currency inflation. M.160 words
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Article131 1925-04-04 9 London, April 3. Paris In the Chamber M. Herriot refused to make a statement on M. Cleinentel's resignation and in the afternoon obtained an adjournment sine die of an interpellation which made the question one of confidence, only the Communists opposing. He foreshadowed a bill embodying131 words
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Article312 1925-04-04 9 . London, April 3. Puns M. Demonzic, the new Minister of Finance, is a barrister, aged 45, and a member of the Radical group of the Senate known as the Gauche Democratique. He was the principal initiator of the resumption of relations with Russia and he opposed the312 words
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Article168 1925-04-04 9 Conciliatory Speech by Swaraj Leader. [REITEB TELEGRAM.] London, April 4. Patna A conciliatory speech was made by Mr. Das in response to Lord Birkenhesd's statement in the House of Lords, which he described as frank and courteous. Mr. Das agreed that freedom would not be reached byReuter - 168 words
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Article111 1925-04-04 9 [REUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, April 3. The text of the China Indemnity Application Bill, as amended by the standing: committee, has been issued. It provides that any sums received any time after December 1, 1922, on account of the China indemnity shall be applied to such educational or otherReuter - 111 words
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Article114 1925-04-04 9 [1EUTM TELIGRAM.] London, April 3. A private conference of employers of all branches of the cotton industry was held in Manchester to consider the serious position of the industry after three years trade depression. The conference was the result of a suggestion by a special committee of114 words
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Article46 1925-04-04 9 [KEUTM TZLXGRA1L] London, April 3. Sydney The managers of the Walsh Island dockyard have submitted to the Navy Board proposals for the construction of a floating dock at Newcastle. New South Wales, for commercial and naval purposes, at an estimated cost of over46 words
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Article308 1925-04-04 9 Sir Eric Geddes to Visit Malacca. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 3. Presiding at the general meeting of the Dunlop Company, Sir Eric Geddes announced the payment of a dividend on the three classes of preference shares and said the dividend was passed on the ordinary shares withReuter - 308 words
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Article96 1925-04-04 9 Mr. Baldwin Welcomes The Commission. [reuter telegram.] London, Aj>ril f^ Mr. Baldwin presided thb morning •at'j the first sitting: of the International Air, Commission, at which 21 signatories of the treaty were represented. Welcoming the delegates, Mr. Baldwin said their work was all in favour of peace. Aviation hadReuter - 96 words
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Article112 1925-04-04 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 2. New Ykrk The oil situation of the whole world is affected by the Doheny oil deal. The deal is equivalent to the amalgamation of the Pan-American Petroleum Company with the Standard Oil Company of Indiana and is undoubtedly the greatest in theReuter - 112 words
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Article59 1925-04-04 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 3. Geneva: At a meeting of the managing heard of the International Labour Office the Directoi'-GeneTal was requested to give attention to the question of child labour in Shanghai and to collect information with a view to discussion within the limits of theReuter - 59 words
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Article45 1925-04-04 9 [BEUTU TKLTCKAM.] London, April 3. Nice The death has occurred of the famous operatic tenor Jean de Reszke. The decrased was born at Varsovic in 1853 and first appeared in London in 1875. H« mnrrW Omtftafw,., -.Mwm <k (ioulaine. J- a.45 words
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Article249 1925-04-04 9 New Turn in Evidence At Trial. [UUTM ITL-GRAM.J 1. melon, April 3. Bombay There has i«en a new turn in the Malabar Hill case. A statement by Phanse, Adjutant-General of the Indore State Forces, to the Bombay police at Indore was read out, and in it Mumtaz is249 words
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Article75 1925-04-04 9 [EBUTM TXLEQBAM.] London, April 3. Washington The Government's efforts to secure a criminal conviction against Mr. Fall and the oil magnates who negotiated the celebrated Western Oil Land leases with him encountered a serious setback to-day, when all indictments were thrown out of court on the ground75 words
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Article50 1925-04-04 9 [REUTM TELtCRAM.) London, April 3. Berlin A joint conference of the Centre, Democrat and Social Democrat parties nominated the ex-Chancellor, Dr. Marx, as candidate for the Presidency. London, April 3. Berlin The Socialist ex-Prime Minister Herr Braun was re-elected Prussian Prime Minister by 220 out of 432 votes.50 words
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Article47 1925-04-04 9 [MUTEB TSLBGRAM.l London, April 3. Washington The Chicago corn market was in a state of senii-demoralisaticn to-day. Prices declined six to seven cents and reached the lowest level of the season. Urgent selling to stop losses showed that the market was not support-' ed.47 words
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Article97 1925-04-04 9 [BBUTM TBLBGKA1L] London, April 3. The Hague The Belgo-Dutch navigation agreement has been signed. London, April 3. Washington President Coolidge has appointed Mr. McMurray, assistant Secretary of State, as the successor of Mr. Schurman, Minister at Peking. London, April 3. Baltimore Seventy million bushels of rye stored in elevators97 words
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Article47 1925-04-04 9 . (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 3. An Indian Mohamedan named Syed Ahamed and a twelve year-old Chinese girl, who, it is alleged, the former kidnapped, were arrested on the arrival of, the Teeata from Singapore. They will be •«£qt hack to Singapore. f iJ»47 words
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Article238 1925-04-04 9 Singapore Friends' Farewell To M. Danjou. There was a pleasant little ceremony at the French Consulate this morning, when the members of the French colony in Singapore assembled to say goodbye tc M. A. Danjou, the Consul-General, who departs by the Compiegne on Monday for eight months'238 words
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Article158 1925-04-04 9 . (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 3. The Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association's annual meeting was held today. Mr. Gray presided and gave an interesting resume of the year's work, in the course of which he said there was a profit of $1,657. He dealt at length with the158 words
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Article80 1925-04-04 9 . (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pcnang, April 3. The report of the directors of the Semanggol Rubber Co. shows a profit of $24,1)82 after providing for depreciations and with $25,106 from last year $49,48S is available. A five per cent, interim dividend absorbed 816,808, leaving a balance of $32,67980 words
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Article52 1925-04-04 9 . (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, April 3 Khoo Teow Swee, manage* of a Chinese rubber dealers firm at Sitiawan, who was convicted on February 17 and fined $1,000 for retaining 103 picul coupons out of a lot missing from the District Office, got the conviction quashed on appeal52 words
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Article210 1925-04-04 9 . Receiving Orders Against Chinese Clerks. Mr. Justice-Barrett-Lennard granted several applications for receiving and adt indication orders in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. The debtors included Tan Cheng Hin, a clerk, employed by Messrs. Boustead and Co., who received a salary of $115 and lowed $2,000 to money-lenders. Chia Wee210 words
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Article2878 1925-04-04 9 Opening of the Soekamandi Plantations. The Nicuws van den Dag of March 30 gives an interesting account of the opening of a most important AngloDutch enterprise in Java. It says Many roads lead to the Pamanoeknu and Tjiasem Lands. We arrived by the fast train on2,878 words
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Article114 1925-04-04 10 Ricksha Coolie Murdered in Duxton Road. Another murder occurred in Duxton Road last night, a ricksha coolie being fatally stabbed in a house inhabited by ricksha coolies. The crime took place about nine in the evening, but no report was made to the police until several114 words
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Article118 1925-04-04 10 Starting with the tea dance on Monday, the music for dances at Raffles Hotel will in future be provided by the Levine and Hopkins Dance Band. Mr. H. Levine, pianist, and Mr. G. Hopkins, drummer, xylophone player and vocalist, have arrived under engagement to Messrs. Sarkies118 words
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Article66 1925-04-04 10 The two new piers, at Church Street Chain and Bagan Luar, which have been in course of construction for some time for the Penang Harbour Board by Messrs. Topham, Jones and Railton, have been completed (except for a little work yet on the Church Street Ghaut) and «ill probably be66 words
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Article456 1925-04-04 10 Memorable Film at The Theatre. The Everest him has been praised in glowing superlatives, but all who saw it at the Victoria Theatre last night will agree that it deserves all that Was been said about it, and a great deal more. This film may well456 words
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Article351 1925-04-04 10 Messrs. Lewis and Peat report s j Singapore, April 3. I The market after bemg very strom/'at the beginning of the week had a. shar;) decline mainly broujcht about by liejuiila-. ticn in London and nervous bulls: The break in the London market came as a distinct351 words
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Article134 1925-04-04 10 The Far Eastern Health Bureau, under the auspices of the League of Nations, and directed by Dr. Gilbert Brooke, is now settling down to its important work and the first telegram containing information concerning epidemics in ports throughout the East was sent from Singapore to Saigon134 words
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Article66 1925-04-04 10 We have received a copy of the new number (volume 3, number 3) of Straits Produce, which will be published on Monday. It lives up to. the Ugh st*nd»od i of former- issues amf is toft fff- irood i humour. The list of contributoi-E is a i guarantee66 words
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Article531 1925-04-04 10 Further Activities of the Excise Department. (From Our- Own Correspondent.) JCunla Lumpur, April 3. The. preventive launches have K<en ;vtivo on the west coast and since the last report of captures appearing ;n the Straits Times more than 225 piculs of rubber have been saved from leaving tli-.'531 words
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Article111 1925-04-04 10 Singapore, April 4. Tin.— £237 10s. down 75s. Rubber. Is. 7%d. down Viu. Local 69c. Rubbers. The share market closes on a quiet scale following the drop in price of rubber and there in little business to report. Jeram Kuantans offer at 42 cents and Craigicleas 03111 words
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143 1925-04-04 10 Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report. (L. R. Macphail.) Singapore, April 4. Tin and Rubber both show a loss but share prices have not been much affected in cither section. A feature in the mining shares is the continued strength of Kuehais. Industrials and Loans arc firm. Rubbers. Allenbys offer at143 words
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Article118 1925-04-04 10 The Thief of Bagdad has proved such a success at the Alhambra that it will be shown for an additional three nights, the laJt performance being on Thursday. The members of the City Opera at the New World were presented with a silver cud test night by Mr.118 words
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Article36 1925-04-04 10 Mr. S. Nakushimu, the newly appointed Cuimul-liuiu'vul of Japan hi Singapore, to-d»y took charge of the ConsulateGeneral from Mr. H. Ototsu, the actinij Consul-General, and relinquished hia office of commercial attache to the Con-36 words
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Sporting News and Notes.'
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Article735 1925-04-04 10 Walley Regains Title. The remark has often been made that if only Boy W alley could put on about tin pounds in. weight he would do well in any. company, and never was it better illu»tr»ted than at the Singapore, Boxing Stadium last niiflit, when he met Al Trono735 words
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Article124 1925-04-04 10 The following arc the teams for the President v. Vite-President match to be held at Keppel to-morrow, President's side mentioned first: £>, Trimmer and Calthrop-Calthrop v. Niblock and Paterson. 9.5, Bath and White v. Hickey and Gardner. 9.10, Irving Jones and Strachan v. Campbell and Joyce. S>.ls, Kennedy and124 words
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Article153 1925-04-04 10 London, Mach 20.—Lord Wodehouse, writing to the Evening Standard, says that England's lost polo prestige' can only be regained by preparing straightway tor the next international contests. <Mfc EkisUsh team should be formed as mKM as possible after the beginning of next season, and should consist153 words
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Article211 1925-04-04 10 S.C.C. Tournament. There was no play at the S.C.C. yesterday the ground bcinj; unfit on account of rain. MONDAYS TIES. Profession I'airs. Bailey and Moss v. Bell and Hoblyn. Cameron and Hewitt v. Nathan and Nathan. Webster and Davidson v. Greta MMi Whitley. l M Newcomers. Major Watson211 words
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Article111 1925-04-04 10 In connection with the MS .K. B.R.A. Easter prize meeting, intending competitors are reminded that entries should be despatched on or before April G. The maximum length of revolver barrel has been increased to T:^ inches. Competitors bringing p: ivately-owned arms into the X.M.S. must obtain permits froai111 words
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Article165 1925-04-04 10 Late Wireless Messages From Europe. (Aneta Radio Service to Java.) Nauen, March 28 Agreement hus been reached in Berlin between tfae German Ministry of Finance and the British Treasury Agent-General for reparations on the 20 per cent, reparation tax. The French Minister for Wai. General Nollet,165 words
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Article192 1925-04-04 10 Harrowing Scenes at Hook Of Holland. To the prim history of the Hook of Holland whs added another chapter on the night of March 8 when the 7000-ton steamer Soera Karta, en route from Rotterdam to Java, stranded in a blinding &nowstorm and a hiirh MM. A192 words
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Article88 1925-04-04 10 The recently formed Liternry and Dramatic Society of Ballet Institution i* giving a scries of performance! of HJenes from Shakespeare in the School Mill. Special matinees have been arranged fo.' school children, while parents. Old Kafflcsians and the gem- rial public are bring catered for on Monday, the88 words
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Article1027 1925-04-04 11 I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, March According to the latest press reports, e visit of the British squadron, which ii expected to arrive at Priok on the th in»t., will not take place on account the illness of Admiral Sir Allan Everett. Preparations had been1,027 words
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Article32 1925-04-04 11 The Evenmp Standard understands that Mr. Ramsay MacDonald is refirninsr Irs motor car and endowment to Sir Alexan1er Grant, apparently deciding that it ivas only available for when he was in jmce.32 words
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Article634 1925-04-04 11 (From Our Own Correapondent.) Malacca, April 2. Many things have conduced to make the Spring tenris tournament less interesting tnan usual this jnmr, th" principal being that many of our mo:e enlhu-.iastk' ttnn.a players have gone on home leave, and those who came to replace thorn arrived too634 words
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234 1925-04-04 11 The following certificates were pained by pupils of Raffles Institution in the last examination Senior Examination.— Typing Ec Ch->ng Boon, I.eontf Tee Soo. Junior Kxamina- tion.— English Loh Meng Heem (Distinction), Chan Chong Leek, Lee Teng Geok. Handwriting Kow Biow Ch«ng Book-keeping Kow Biow Chen?.234 words
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Article105 1925-04-04 11 Singapore Slipway Engineering. The thirty-ninth ordinary general meetng of the Singapore Slipway and Engileering Company, Ltd., was held at the >ffices of the company at Tanjong Pa^ar yesterday. On the motion of Mr. D. faterson, who was elected to the Chair n the absence of the Chairman. Mr. 7. W.105 words
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Advertisement184 1925-04-04 11 NEW "HIS MASTER'S VOICE RECORDS now here. wmm Ask for latest lists. S. MOIJTRiIXcO., LTD. SINGAPORE. THAT shows something of the quality «ir the steady even glow. No puffing to get ft alight. Do I ever smoke one myself Sir, I should scorn to recommend what I did not know.184 words
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Advertisement363 1925-04-04 11 S/lsPkiP^ H AfpIC "KAFFLES." SINGAPORE. VJCII IVIVsJ llVlVld "SARKIES," PBNANG. (Conducted under the personal supervision of the Proprietors). IN SINGAPORE. Grill Room open till midnight. BAFFLES HOTEL The Popular Rendezvous. GUEST NIGHT Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Dinner and Dancing. TEA DANCES Every Monday and Friday. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS will be363 words
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Article1181 1925-04-04 12 Palm Sunday. [Under this heading we publish each week brief details of the services to be held at those Singapore Churches whose authorities supply us with the neoessary information. To ensure insertion, these notices must reach ac by Friday afternoon.] St. Andrew's Cathedral.— 7 cm. Holy Communion 7.451,181 words
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Advertisement640 1925-04-04 12 IPOH GYMKHANA CLUB E\STER SKYE MEETING. Saturday, April 11, 1925. FIRST DAY, A Divided Handicap for «H Ponies, 6 Classes. A Handicap for all Ponies, Lady Rulers. A Handicap for all Hacks and Polo Ponies. First Race Starts at 3.03 p.m. Monday, April 13, 1925. SECOND DAY. A Divided Handicap640 words
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Advertisement911 1925-04-04 14 Motor in Safety EQUIP your motor car, front and rear, with Weed Bumpers and you can feel secure. In collision, Weed Bumpers, made of spring steel, absorb the shock protect the car and itc occupants. Thoy make motoring safer. Their handsome appear.-.nee adds distinction to your car. For safe; ft911 words
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Article905 1925-04-04 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Deliberate Skidding. It has often struck me as a most ex-| traordinary thing, writes a correspondent/ in a homo paper, that whilst nine out of every ten motorists profess themselves to be more afraid of skidding than anything else that can905 words
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Article138 1925-04-04 15 Ape as Human Being. Professor Pfungst, Germany's most eminent authority on animal psycholojty, announces that his efforts to make a human being" of an ape are being; attended with success. The ape mentioned has been in a children's clinic at Frank-furt-on-the-Main for four years, having been given a private room138 words
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Advertisement200 1925-04-04 15 Wear and Tear Twenty years of usage under every condition of the climate and road has established beyond question or argument one great outstanding feature of Ford superiority STRENGTH $1 ,095 Wearne Bros., Ltd. TUOLSELEY" 11/22 H.P. The 11 22 h.p. can justly claim to be the best small car200 words
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Advertisement444 1925-04-04 15 ■^2* #1 As remodelled by IxiJu*OjL john s napier the Culiitt takes its place naturally amongst the best of ISritish Cam. Its Treasury Hating i« lfi H.l'. Automatic pump feed oiling system. Crankshaft carried on -three In this New Cuhitt Car, Luxury of bearings. Four speeds and reverse with gate444 words
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Advertisement201 1925-04-04 16 COAL TAR Singapore Refined. Singapore Gaa Worka. Australian. WOOD TAR Genuine Quality. BRUNOLINUM Wood Preservative. BRUNOLINUM < PLANTARIUM Care of Bark Disease in Rubber Trees. TALCUM POWDER Commercial Quality. LATEX CUPS Porcelain and Earthenware. CUP HANGERS Made of Old Cable Wire. LEE KIM SOO 20, IIIGH STREET. THE WHITE MONKEY201 words
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