The Straits Times, 25 May 1925
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Title Section13 1925-05-25 1 The Straits Times No. 27,871 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 25, 1925, PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement62 1925-05-25 1 wb*z -sUb R'al orntN whipped MCVLK BEATEN Everyone is Smoking "A RMY ll§i CLUB" "Sandhurst" Cigarettes. Medusa WHITE s CEMENT Used for Farinr Hoing used for new Ocean Building. Singapore Po*t Office. iifrc niTDi? wniTD H Singapore and WILLIAM JACKS CO. lIS PUKE Wallfc. Kuala lumpur. De Pinedo, Flying From62 words
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Advertisement101 1925-05-25 1 U\DENIABLE PROOF |f|PPWf P For the past two and a half years, we have been selling SOLRIC tl-Jil •CASEMENT IMMi CLOTH R32£ AM) GUARANTEED BAKE TO BU m Absolutely t^^i^ Fast Colours gjfill i:\ER\ MONTH OLH SALES INCREASE. f*^^J»affi Ail Colours Stocked, 50 inches wide. CREAM and WHITE $1.50 per101 words
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Article1045 1925-05-25 2 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) fiatavia, May 17. The death of Dr. Sun Yat Sen has been solemnly commemorated by the Batavia Chinese community, although at first permission for the celebrations was dei dined by the Resident. At the beginning of this week however Chinese rites have1,045 words
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Advertisement392 1925-05-25 2 'eiteiitgf This Illustrated Guide FREE BEFORE you decide what kind of fence you will erect get this Ideal Fence Catalogue the complete guide. It illustrates and describes the most suitable fencing for every special purpose heavy or small stock, sheep, pigs, poultry, deer, buffalo, ostrich, plantations, &c. 18 styles m392 words
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Advertisement243 1925-05-25 2 i! i > 'li IT is a very unpleasant j I task to accompany a j j singer on the piano if the J jj music is m any way torn I j or loose m the binding, j j I Half of the charm of music j is lost243 words
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Advertisement209 1925-05-25 2 We are rushing for the latest Records CjL j2 A An AA 10 inches Double-Sided $1.70. FOXTROTS. HAWAIIAN GUITAR. Havana. Maliinc Malamalama. I want you hack old Pal. Aloha Oh, yon can't fool an old hoK» fly. Kalima Walt:. Honolulu Blue*. l>alakiko Blul-s. All Alone. Kawaha. (ireenich Witch. .Malani Anu209 words
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Article518 1925-05-25 3 "Safety-First" Flying Whieh Looked Like Safety Last. Some hair-raisin* exploits were undertaker! fct the Croydori Aerddrome— in the interest of "safety first," But (jiving the impression of safety last. Flight-Lieutenant Rulman deMdh'Strated the possibility of "stalling" at a low altitude without crashing, tinder a new system,518 words
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Article313 1925-05-25 3 Lord Delamere's Criticisms In Kenya. In the Kenya Legislative Council Lord Delamere moved a resolution drawing attention to the reprimand and notice of termination of his services Riven by the Government to Colonel F. W. Bell, V.C., a District Commissioner, following his evidence before the Masai Inquiry313 words
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Article121 1925-05-25 3 Mr. Nelson Keys, the actor, who returned by the Aquitania recently, after a tour of fifteen months m the United States, told of his astonishment when h« visited Sing Sing Prison. I did not want to perform there at first," said Mr. Keys, "because I thought121 words
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Advertisement213 1925-05-25 3 ATLAS "E" Boiler Preservative ATITrA^H Cleanses and preserve all Types of Boilers from /frJgTjlm Corrosion, Crease and Scale. laanDa^y^t^^H wSftaJti^y Corroded surfaces are Nniffl^ perfectly cleaned and further T^j^T corrosive action entirely ykLjg Stocks available m 5 Gallon »IJ Price per dram I'll 69A DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE ON REQUEST. SOLI AGENTS213 words
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Advertisement576 1925-05-25 3 WAS A MARTYR FOR YEARS To Nervomneaa, Indigestion, Headache* And General Debility Until Tonic Treatment With Dr. Williams' Pink Pilia MaSe Her Well. No lengthy scientific dissertation ia required to explain why Dr. Williams' Pink Pills restore so many sufferers from longstanding ill-health for whom other treatmerits nave proved unavailing.576 words
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Advertisement773 1925-05-25 3 STEAMER SAILIWOS Burns Philp Line (Incorporated In Anitralla) F#r SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE tagtlar ra.othly aatllof by tha well known etoamen MARELLA (7.» i tettj and MONTORO (6.000 tons". The ii MARELLA is the largeot aad finest (teaser trading to Amatraliea Cabins do hue, tingle773 words
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Advertisement813 1925-05-25 4 STEAMEK SAltiHtl P. it 0. British India Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England.! MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES rnONSULAR AND ORRNTAL S. N. 00. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVIOs OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARBRILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP. Traaage813 words
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Advertisement767 1925-05-25 4 STEftiEB SWUWS 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. ROTTHRn AM. ANTWERP. HAMBURG AJVD BRBMEN. GSNOA. MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL. AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW. BOSTON. NEW YORK. AND BALTIMORH. Taking, cargo767 words
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Advertisement717 1925-05-25 4 STCfIWEi. SAILINGS X.P.M. ROTAL FACKXT NATIGATION CO. OF BATAYIA) (Incorporated In Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THR NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noa. Paaaage Dept. 11l Freight DepU I2M. Marta* DaaC aaa Traaaaißmaßl Dept. 1417. Managers Daak H»M. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. All717 words
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Advertisement464 1925-05-25 5 STEAMER S/HUH6S Eilcrman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Ueorporat.d In England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE PaMehger and Freight Service* TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT EIA POSTS AND SUB CAHAL FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG s.s. CITY OF ATHENS do* Hay M v. BUTTON HALL do* Job* 27 s.s. COLORADO AM Jaly II464 words
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Advertisement715 1925-05-25 5 BLUE j- ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCXNALL LINE S SCO LTD (Incorporated m England) JOINT BMYICI U BOSTON NEW YORK ana BALTIMOBI tU SUBZ «r PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK BteasM* Daa Spore Roate i"->r HYSON In port Suez Phillipines and Hongkong, t COLORADO June 7 Scei Phillipinea and Hongkong. For BOSTON NEW715 words
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Advertisement574 1925-05-25 5 STEAMER SJUUKfiS KAWASAKI— ROOSEVELT LINE General Agents Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NKW YORK. (Incorporated m USA.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE (VIA SUEZ) S.S. Venice Mara due May 30 SJS. Wales Mara due June 30 MJS. Silverpine due July 30 MJ§. Silvercedar574 words
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Advertisement543 1925-05-25 6 From Sunda-. Hay 24 tq Friday, Mr.y 29. YOU HAVE ALL SEEN AN!) AUiMIKKO DOUGLAS I \IRB\NKS BUT YOU HAVEN 1 SKEN HIS SON TO-NIGH'I at the ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENi; KEE CO.. LTD.. Proprietors). INTERNATIONAL NEWS. Yuu "ill be introduced tn the son DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS Junior In a Paramount production543 words
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Advertisement258 1925-05-25 6 Sabatini Master of romantic drama creator of characters that v live and breathe and fight and love and storm their way through a thousand and one adventures, each more thrilling than the other the king of story-tellers with an unrivalled skill for narrating feats of courage Author of SCARAMOUCHE," CAPTAIN258 words
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Advertisement339 1925-05-25 6 I FIFTEEN CENTS FOR A GENUINE GILLETTE fiAZOR 1C -%./C r^ GENUINE I at is a lhe ilzor cos!s V 11 T/i*>^ GILLETTE whtn you buy I IV THE "ULTIMO" Sf 4f&S^ B p~-^ GILLETTE RAZOR yfc^^^^ For 50 cents. THE "ULTIMO" GILLETTE RAZOR is heavily nickel-plated, perfectly balanced, and339 words
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Article129 1925-05-25 7 FIXTURES. Monday, May 25 High Water, 0.24 p.m., 11.45 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Meating, 2.15 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 26 High Water, 1.1 p.m. Blue Funnel Homewurd mail closes. W. Australia mail closes. Races. Wedne.day. May 27 High Wntar, 0.16 a.m., 1.40 p.m. B. I. homeward mail cloaca.129 words
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Article342 1925-05-25 7 Monday. May 25. Shipi along* idr the Wharvra or expected (o arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Sybil. Canlita, I'inmi Oil Wharf War Sudra Co»l Wharf X:l VESSELS IN DBT DOCK. Tanjunf I'agar BfcMn Wharf Aiting All,.-r Dork Kibera Victoria Lock Nil. Keppel Ilarliiur Kind's Hoci- Nil. No.342 words
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Article133 1925-05-25 7 T«-4ay. Java South-West Sumatra, BoutbEast Bunieo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly 3 p.m. itumboanga I p.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India 8 p.m. Malscoa 4 p.m Sarawak 4 p.m. To-ssorrow. j upia n 8.80 a.m. Anumba and Natuna Islands 10 a.m. Siam except Western Siam 11a.m. Selat133 words
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Article212 1925-05-25 7 BXCHANGB. Singapore, May 25. On London, Bank 4 m/i 2/4 6/l« Demand 2/4 H SSE?3». credit, 2/J S On New York, Demand 66% Private 90 d/s 68% On France, Bank T. T. 1.040 On India, Bank T. T. 155% On Hongkong, Bank T T. 2% p.c.^dis. On212 words
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62 1925-05-25 7 Singapore Stanford Pale Crepe Closing Price* Buyers. Sellers. Spot Spot June June July-Sept. July-Sept. [)ct.-D«c. p Oct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 102 104 102 10.1 t'2 92 M: 81'* 82 >,i Ton* of Market Firm. Latest London cables quote62 words
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Article245 1925-05-25 7 Issue Val. Pd. Bayers Sellen :i £1 Asam Kumbang 40,'- 47/- cd. 1 1 Batan? Padang 0.62 O.G7'4 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.61 1.64 il £1 Idris Hydraulics 32/- 32/0 1 1 Johan Tin 0.XV& 0.40 10/- 10/- Kampong 41/- 42/"1 £1 Kamunting Tin 56/- 68/10 10 Kinta A.sso.245 words
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Article107 1925-05-25 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.16.3 6.0.0 10 10 Central Engints 4.60 6.60 5510-5(oll e a e ser ri rNea yves2^ B^"" 100 100 Hammer Co. 185.00 190.00 100 100 Katz Bros. def. 140.00 160.00 10 10 Mexican Eael« 16/- 17/3 10 10 Malacca Eloctrte. 13.60 14.60 10 10107 words
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Article101 1925-05-25 7 Issue Val. Pd Buyers Sellers U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,*****0 par 10 p.c. pm Spore Electric Trwaw.y, p.c. 80 £860,000 Spore Municipal 6 p.e. par 10 p*. pa Spore Municipal VA p.e. of 1907 $1,600,000 IVi p.e. dis-par Spore Municipal 4% p.d. of 1909 $1,000,000 £H pc. dia-p« Issue101 words
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Article385 1925-05-25 7 To-day*! Price* Fraser Lyall It Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 1.65 1.75cd. 1.65 Lifted. Alor Gajah ($1) 1.30 1.40 1.35 1.50 AHitam($5) 11.00 12.00xd. 12.00 13.00ex. A. KuninR (SI) 0.. r >0 0.60 0.50 0.60 Am. Mslay <»2) 2.:>0 2.60 2.45 2.00 A. Molck ($1) 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.C0385 words
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Advertisement895 1925-05-25 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS' Other Classified Adrts., page 18. WANTS FOR SALE, ETC REQUIRED ASSISTANT BOOK-KEEPER, previous experience essentli.1. i 73, S. Times. WANTED A CHINESE CLERK, only thosi ueed to type rmd correspond need apply 71, Straits flam—. COMFORTABLE BACHELOR QUARTERS. Apply 5— 6 p.m., at 13, Lloyd Road (cornet Oxley895 words
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Advertisement335 1925-05-25 7 JIMAH RUBBER ESTATES, j AUCTION SALE I {MITCH of excellent te&k household furniture, LllTll 1 til/ Overland car etc. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) At No. 18-2, Moulmein Road off Thomson Road, LOST SCRIPS. on May 2 p- 1 Comprising teak dining room, sitting room and bedroom furniture including iron335 words
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Advertisement62 1925-05-25 7 Scotch yyHISKY WHITE HORSE DISTILLERS, LTD., GLASGOW AND LONDON ADAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTD., 9 i Agents Katz Brothers, Limited. WHAT IS PARAIYPE? THE NEW WAXLESS STENCIL FOR RONEO DUPLICATORS Produces beautiful clear-cut work. GET TO KNOW ALL ABOUT 1 PARATYPE May we demonstrate A request places you under no obligation.62 words
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Miscellaneous125 1925-05-25 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of GoTernment Health Oflc*). For the 24 hour* ending at Midnight OB May 23. 1J23. deg. Max. i-hartr temperature 84 F. Mn. shatii' temperature 74.5 K. M.an shiide temperature 78.3 F. M«x. sun radiation 92 V. Min. pM Sdiation 76 V. SeB tempo125 words
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Obituary185 1925-05-25 8 DE SOUZA.-On Sunday, May 24. 1925, et hi» residence, 7-2, Mandainy Road, Ulric Lionel Arundel de Sjuza, aged 30 years. Kunvral leaves the house at 4.30 p.m. today, for the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, and thence for interment at Bidadari. Mr. TAY KUM LIM.—On May 23, 1925, at185 words
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1146 1925-05-25 8 The Straits Times MONDAY, MAY 25. RUINING THE POPULATION. The Straits Settlements Association, one of the most useful bodies we have at woi k in Singapore, has been taking a very earnest and active interest m the problem of combating venereal disease. It will be remembered that m December 1923,1,146 words
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Article30 1925-05-25 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Us. 154=5100. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 159^= $100.30 words
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Article31 1925-05-25 8 Mr. P. C. Fentyn. of Si'iPinban, while riding a motor cycle, collided with .--mie nuilccks, and is now m the Seiemhin Hospital with a dislocated shoulder and ■raises to the face.31 words
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Article31 1925-05-25 8 At the Pcnang Parish Hall annual meeting, the Rev. A. Devals, presiding, said that great improvement was shown >vei ywhere. The report and accounts *ere adopted. Dr. Smith was re-elected vice-president.31 words
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Article37 1925-05-25 8 With regard to the At Home on board the Danish sailing ship Kobenhavn this afternoon, the public are asked to note •'ha 1 owing to the limited accommodation only those who have received invitations cun he received.37 words
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Article34 1925-05-25 8 The Borneo Company, Limited, baa placed a midget motor fire engine at the Ipoh Fire Brigade Station for demonstration purposes. This engine is by Gwjnnes, England, and had been out for demonstration purposes lately.34 words
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Article47 1925-05-25 8 The British Engineers Export Journal contains an illustration of <a trolley bus forming part of a fleet for the PenanTran.ways, built at the Falcon Works of the Brush Electrical Engineering Co. It is a handsome looking vehicle with "G. T. M. T." blazoned on the side panels.47 words
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Article50 1925-05-25 8 Flight-Lieutenant Booth (commanjer of maaUag at the dinner of the Association of Foremen Engineer: declared that R. 03 was 10 years out of date. It was hoped to build an airship two and half times bigger than R.SS, capable of carrying 100 passengers, also mails, to India m five days.50 words
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Article63 1925-05-25 8 On Saturday afternoon, the Captain <~:i<l the officers of the Fremh sloop Car. ;iopeo were at home t.n board of tne.r .-::ip to their compatriots from the .-hi>r;\ clnicst all of whom attended, including ifotueigneor Ptfrrichon, Fatheis Marietta '.:\ii Ruaudel. After a week's rtay in the -oads here, the Cimimpt*63 words
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Article62 1925-05-25 8 I.i the Cathedral of The Good Shepherd jrctteretejr —tiring the high ma>* was performed by Father Ouillon. but the jermon on the Ufa of Saint TMreee of i.i.-:.ux, wai delivered by Father Scyn n the morning of l'entecos: or Wnitsun4\. All nseigneur Perrichon, Coadjutor to Om Bishop of Malacca, will62 words
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Article77 1925-05-25 8 >.r. Orville Wright announces that the mgtaal Wrijrht airplane invented by :.jm and his brother, Wilbur, and wniaa n,ui!-j its lirst flight on December 17, IHJi, will Le sent to the Times Museum! .-south Kensington, England. He aaUL ..)at no suitable home for the machine cou.d be found m America,77 words
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Article82 1925-05-25 8 Tne Chinese Government have made it a rule that m future the export from China, both abroad and coastwise, of all non-migratory birds, such as pheasants <ami-chickens, partridges, hazel-hens, a'ld b.a k game m frozen condition and with full plumage, is totally prohibited j;ll the year round. Migratory birds suoh82 words
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Article106 1925-05-25 8 Pola N'egri (the famous film actreS3) arrived at New York on May 1. aboard the Berengaria. She was detained by :he Customs after she disembarked DM :i charge of failure to declare three pieces I jewellery, valued at JiOO.OOO francs. Slie was also charged with having attempted to smuggle 1G106 words
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Article106 1925-05-25 8 The Sydney Customs authorities recently seized a number of copies of a German Trade Union production addressed to the Sydney Trades and Labour Council upon its arrival m Sydney. The conn il consequently has despatched a protest to the Customs Department, challenging it to quote one passage from the seized106 words
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Article124 1925-05-25 8 The annual (central meeting of the Singapore Catholic Benevolent AssociaBM was- held yesterday morning. In the absence of Mr. C. A. da Silva, the cs,<lent, Mr. W. Mosbeixren was voted to the chair. The managing committee's report and accounts for 1921 were submitted and passed. It is satisfactory to note124 words
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Article385 1925-05-25 8 The death lias occurred uf Mr.-. I v.\n. the mother of Mr. Stanley Baldwin, thi Prim* Minister. Mr. c. I.. Ward, of th« Planters v and Agency Co., l.nl., is retaining rroaa leave by the IliMuna Maiu. Il is understood that Mr. Ayimer lfai.'.vn, c.M.c;., will return385 words
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Article215 1925-05-25 8 I had been arranged, in view of i departure :it an early date fur F.;. that the evidence of Mr. II. X. 1 in the libel action Ferrers v. the 81 Times Press. Limited, A. \Y. Still Mid A. P. Amr, should be taken before n.Hounur,215 words
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Article25 1925-05-25 8 From (.'him and :n, by thv R Mh:u, due ut Bingapon to-m«Tow. l'roni Imlo-China ty I'aul Bmu duu at Sin^apoiv '2 p.m. to-morrow.25 words
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Article43 1925-05-25 8 'J he acting Celenia] Secretary informs us that His Majesty the King hai bi m pleased to appoint Sir J. \V. Murison, K.C., to be Thief Justice of tin Settlement m BtKceasion to Sir Walter Shaw from July 10, lU2.">.43 words
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Article77 1925-05-25 8 JI.R.H. Prime George attended (mm en Sutuiiliiv afternoon and i H Anal pel Tin maiici- of the Military Pa) ni(.-ht, and afterwards visit ""I h" dam the Kurop-. He rejoined V Hahra jrwiterday morninx, Milins for where M will join H.M.S. Hawkini. The Malwa left .-hcntly after 1077 words
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Advertisement164 1925-05-25 8 WcmmmmmmjaxmamrMismmi i an *m <■—■■ iimi— mini i liiwnr How much Rulihor will be exported from Krilish Malaya during .h: no. 1925 ANOTHER COMPETITION FOR SMOKERS OF j Golden Specials I Cigarettes I Full particulars ran Ik? obtained from Cigarette Dealers, or from British American Tobacco Co., (Straits) Ltd. (Incorporated164 words
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Advertisement76 1925-05-25 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT at 9. STEPHEN STEPS OUT Featuring; DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS Jr. G Reels. NO MORE WOMEN Featuring MATT MOORE AND MADGE BELLAMY 6 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. SHADOWS NORTH WILLIAM DESMOND 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD.. Proprietors. A TESTIMONIAL There arc over 300 Delco-Light76 words
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Advertisement63 1925-05-25 8 On Other Pages, rage. i-N 1'ri.lM ,;V;i linaiice uml Com— Tt» 1 Shipping and the Maill Bnttl Telegrams 'J 1 h* Patfeant Not a Financial London llubtx-r Position Dinm-r hi (iovcrniiniit Hou I Sport ini; Intelligence H The Race* Handicaps for To-morr..w 1" lUlUB Airman Lravtl Slngapor* Km»\h Local Share63 words
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Article478 1925-05-25 9 Another Violent Shock In Japan. Many Killed or Injured. IREITER TELECRAM.] London, May 2:'.. OMka Tin- inhabitants were terrified, l.y a' heavy (■.■irthquake shock this morn-. injr. iHttag fi>r three minut -s there •was also a shock at Kobe. The sniously alTcricd mca is confined to the I'd- vince478 words
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Article115 1925-05-25 9 Happy Effect on Anglo-Dutch 1 Relations. [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, May 24. lint i's nirivs|M>n(lcnt with the Prince of W«]m ut BurK*'isdorp says the h«p-i pleat proofs of the effeit of the Prince's \ii; in Aiijjlo-Uutch relations were pro\i,i«,l l<y a crowd of tiO.000 people, mostly very MauiirliReuter - 115 words
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Article56 1925-05-25 9 [REt'TER TELEGRAM.] London, May 24. 1.. Aagaiat i H.iakon Hammer, who I i li.ted with Capt. Amundsen's previous flights- and led the Amundsen lelicf ex|H-dition of 1112:5, has telegraphed t.. the Navy Department at Washington asking for cooperation and the services of nn «-\|>i'it Arctic flier,Reuter - 56 words
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Article286 1925-05-25 9 Opposition to the Silk Duties. [reuter telegram.] London, Muy Various meetings of cotton interests were held in Manchester yesterday for the purpose of dealing with the, modification of the silk duties and; ether quest iens. A meeting representing associations affiliated to the Cotton Spinners' Manufacturing Association passedReuter - 286 words
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Article146 1925-05-25 9 Details of Proposed New Taxes. [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, May 23. I'ii! i- A< regards M. Cr.illaux's now financial schemes, ntwspapers state that further revenues required will be obtained by an increase in postal and tele- graphic charges, an increase in tobacco revenue, the establishment of an appren-, tici-.shipReuter - 146 words
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Article102 1925-05-25 9 [REl'TFR TELEGRAM.] London, May J4. Brussels The National Council of the Liberal party, after a lengthy discussion,! passed a resolution admitting the possi-' 1 bility of settlinc the political crisis by the I formation of an emerjeency, temporary, extra-Parliamentary Cabinet, which the jiaity would judge by the compositionReuter - 102 words
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Article68 1925-05-25 9 [REl'TER TELECRAM.] London, May 14. Moscow The Izvestia states that several poweis in normal relations with Russia have recently refused visas la representatives of Soviet economic organisations, thuw injuring tho development of economic intercourse. Many iespon»ible lepi-esentative? of Soviet firms have been obliged to cease work and leaveReuter - 68 words
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Article304 1925-05-25 9 Impressive Thanksgiving At Wembley. iRELTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 24. The Empire thanksgiving service at Wembley Stadium this afternoon was a 1 solemn and impressive ceremony. In j spite of the chilly and showery weather 80,000 people were present. The King, who was in Field-Marshal's uniform. wa» accompanied by304 words
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Article321 1925-05-25 9 Death Sentences on Three Accused. [reiver telegram.] London, May 23. i Bombay Shaft Ahmed. Sham Kao I Dijrhe and I'ushpasheel Ponde, an officer of the Maharajah of Indore 's household, I have been sentenced to death iii connection with the murder of Bawla on January \2. Anaiul321 words
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Article63 1925-05-25 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 23. Washington In addition to the steps to collect war debts from European countries, the Government have drawn attention to the failure of some to pay the principal and inte.est on the reconstruction loans made after the armistice. The Government have notified thatReuter - 63 words
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Article680 1925-05-25 9 Foundation Stone Laid by The King. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 23. The King, accompanied by the Queen and Prince Henry, drove in semi-state to the City and laid the foundation-ftone of Lloyd's new building, which will cover an acre of ground in Leau.-nhall Street. The" King, inReuter - 680 words
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Article135 1925-05-25 9 {Lifeboats Wrecked off French Coast. [REUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, May 24. Quimpcr Two lifeboats which went to the assistance of two small vessels in a violent storm were snlashed by great ■waves, overturned and wrecked. Several of the crew, who were roped to benches I were sucked down andReuter - 135 words
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Article35 1925-05-25 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 23. Moscow The Soviet Supreme Court lias dismissed the appeal of the Sinclair Oil Company from the decision of the Moscow Higih Court annulling its conception m Saghalien,Reuter - 35 words
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Article708 1925-05-25 9 A Brilliant Concluding Performance. Pageant week came to a brilliant conclusion with Saturday evening's performance. There wan a big attendance, both grand stands being full while the open spaces were packed on ail sides, and the presence of Piince GaMCI in company with the Officer Administering the Govp>;.mcnt708 words
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Article56 1925-05-25 9 [REL'TEU TELECRAM.] London, May 2.">. Bagdad: The recent intermittent skirmishing developed into actual fighting yesterday when the Kurds, under Sheikh Mahmud, determinedly attacked a regiment of Irak cavalry between Sulaimani and Balebja. Aircraft co-operated with cavalry, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy, who drew off at nightfall.56 words
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Article60 1925-05-25 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 24. Moscow The Rosta Agency states that with a view to studying the problem of sir communication between Russia and the Far East, a squadron of six aeroplane?, of which three have been constructed m Soviet workshops, will leave for a flight toReuter - 60 words
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Article280 1925-05-25 9 Result of M. Malvy's Mission. Important Relations with Spain [relter telegram.] Lnitm, May l'I. Paris It is reported from Kabat that the Kiffs are continuing concentrations, but their ardour has diminished uwin^ to the losses sustained. Ahd el Krim has introduced a reiun of terror among the tribes280 words
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Article287 1925-05-25 9 Wl are indebted to K< Hoigate and Co. for a copy of th>monthly circular of the Robber Trail Association of London, brin| up to end of March 1925. In the present position of the tadtlltry these i turns are of very special interest. Ill the three months287 words
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Article196 1925-05-25 9 Thr following liad the h< in.ur of dining with His Exiolleney the Officer Administering the Government and SotWBUWt HoOM "ii Saturday t.i meet ll.K.ll. Prince c.< H.E. Major General Sir T. rtwmr, K.C.B.. C.S.I.. C.M.G.. Mr. Prater, the Hon. Mr. Justice Sprook and Hn Spioulo, the Hon. Mr.196 words
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Article67 1925-05-25 9 About II.HO last aigM tha r"tee Brigade received a call to 28, Malacca Street, which is occupied as a tobacconist shop and a gunny hag M >iengines turned out and also the lii^; escape, tad the .\iv m eventually Bubdued. The bottom floor whs burnt i67 words
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Article122 1925-05-25 10 Oojah's Nomination Void. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 23. Ayax was scrun-hfd fur the Derby at nine to-day tad Attm at ll.:;o. Own* to the death of Sir Ernest Hulton, lhe 0WMT, Oojah's nomination for the Derby is void. The li.st of piobaldes now is Bucellas (Jcllis.,). CoaquisUdor (W«Reuter - 122 words
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Article220 1925-05-25 10 Kru'.land i>Va( Scotland. [IU-uti-r Telegram.] Londim, May 23. At Westward Ho! in the usual international preliminary to Monday's amateur chatnpioiuhin Kngland beat Scotland l.y .l^ht matCBM to rive. Two fames were halvcil. FAR EASTBSM GAMES. Filipino* Make Auspicious Start. Manila, May 16. The Philippines defeated China at bast-nail by220 words
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Article42 1925-05-25 10 England Ik-at Australia. [Reutcr Telegram.] London, May 23. Melbourne BofON a crowd of 15,000 m sh.iwerv weathor the Entrlish soccer team beat Australia la the second test by The visit, r.s BBW ho far won all their matches by substantial margins.Reuter - 42 words
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Article123 1925-05-25 10 Miss Mi-Kane Beaten. [Rei .it Telegram.] London, May 23. At Surimon in the Surrey crass courts championships final Miss Ryan beat Miss Me Kane 7 !>, 6 1, 6—3. Swimming. A fifty yards handicap at the Swimming Club yesterday was won by Jhckson. with Crawford second and Leonard123 words
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Article1051 1925-05-25 10 The Visitors' Race. The ar.nua! utv for yw-hts with visitors Lt the hilm t, k plac« jptatwiH mornitiK and the "little laoaaooa" which has 1- > diverting its?lf at the ■MM at bora* i icing tuintid its attention to the %mcbi Clcb. Twi-lvc boats were eUiti-d liy Mr. Boy1,051 words
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Article130 1925-05-25 10 The King has provincial engagements after Whitsuntide at Bristol (to open the new buildings of the University) and at Stoke-on-Trent, to open the Hospital, when he will drive through the Potteries. It is expected that the Queen will accompany the King on" both these v'sits. His Ifojtat) will also visit130 words
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Article88 1925-05-25 10 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Sunday At the annual meeting of the Belangor Automobile Association held at the Selangor Oiub at noon on Saturday the Hon. Mr. J. H. M. Robson was elected president and Mr. Hilton Ross vice-president for the current year. The following committee was also elected88 words
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Article282 1925-05-25 10 Colonel de Pinedo At Singapore. Colonel de Pinedq, the Italian airman, who is on a flight from Rome to Australia, afterwards to return via Japan, arrived at Singapore from Penang at about one o'clock yesterday, and left for Batavu this morning at 7..'.5. The Hon. Mr. Hayes282 words
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Article199 1925-05-25 10 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Btagpi May 2.">. Rubber London 2s. Olid. Firm. Local 1.03. Tin.— London, 23/.V25, £251. Local 134% l.'.'i tou ?M). Rubber. Firmer. Jcrani Kuantans have buyers at Cl with sellers at 65. Hamilton.* art wanted at 1.25 sellers holding for l..')5. Ulu Benuts are199 words
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Article186 1925-05-25 10 Singapore, May 25.. Tin. £2.">1 London 23-5-25. Lucl $124.75 12o tons. Rubber.— 2s. 9>4d.. up 2 '.<i. Locai $i.o:j. Rubbers. Despite the sharp rise i:i price of the commodity, there ij no marked activity in tbe share market in I which sellers predominate. Jcram Kuantan.s can be186 words
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Article246 1925-05-25 10 Rose Macphail Co.'s Report. a. R. Macphail). Sin(ru|)or. May 2B. j i Rubber.— L\s. <JUd. up 2M. Local 1.0^ cents. Tin.— £251. Local 125 tons at $124%. i The price of rubber has advanced 2 l £d. and the lubber share market Is somewhat more active than at the close246 words
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Article25 1925-05-25 10 The afternoon dance at Tanglin Club for] this week will he held to-morrow Race! I day, instead of Wednesday, as previously 1 announced.25 words
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Article1266 1925-05-25 10 I The Administration Report For Past Year. The administration report of Mr. A. S. Haynes, acting British iiesident, Pahangi for 1«2< states that the revenue ??«o, I ?J, 179^ 8 and the expenditure $.!,031,618. The total value of trade r.C 0 0^, 1 1 192: •>'1,266 words
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Article244 1925-05-25 10 $8,000 Worth of Forged Coupons. At the Singapore Assizes this morning, before the acting Cbief Justice (Mr. j .Justice Sproulo) a Chinese named Lim I Swee Goek pleaded not guilty to being m possession of 80 forged one-picul rubber coupons. He was defended by Mr. Robert Braddell. The244 words
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Article102 1925-05-25 10 Gang Robbery m Geylang Road. Seven Hokiens raided a shop m Geylang Koad on Suturday night, threatened the occupants with knives, and stole SloO m fash. A Teochew, named Phua Phang Siak was arrested on board the Fook Song by revenue officers for Having a revolver and 15102 words
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Article211 1925-05-25 10 The following telegram was sent to H.E. General Sir Willb.m Rycroft, X.C.8., K.C.M.G.. upon his resigning the Governorship of British North Borneo by His' Excellency the Office Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. F. W. Fraser:— "On behalf of all members of the Service I211 words
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Article126 1925-05-25 10 There was a large gathering present at the Race Dinner and Ball at the I Europe Hotel on Saturday. Every tabl* was occupied, about 500 sitting down toi dinner. At 9.45 p.m. sharp the orchestra began the evening's ball programme and tue whole of the ballroom was126 words
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Article2129 1925-05-25 10 Good Attendance on Third Day. The heavy rain which fell on Saturduy morning threatened another postponement, but this fortunately proved unnecessary, and the fine weather m the afternoon, coupled with the promise of H.R.H. Prince George's presence, attracted a pood crowd to the racecourse. The Prince arrived early,2,129 words
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Article375 1925-05-25 11 i 1 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. nport Singapore, May IS. High prices and little free rubber to j sell ha? ocen the bitter pill of producers; recently. 1 London touched the boom figure of j 2s. lid., evidently a forceful speculative push on stocks being reduced to375 words
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Article230 1925-05-25 11 Programme of drills up to and for' June 1, 1925. Monday, May 25. 5.15 p.m., Drill H»!lJ All Officers, Sword Drill 5.10 p.m., Drill Hall, Chinese Co., Practice King's Birth- 1 day parade. Drill Order Caps Tuesday, May 26, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Band. Practice. Wednesday, May230 words
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Advertisement296 1925-05-25 11 "H.M.V." ENTERTAINS "H.M.V." Music is ever adaptable to the hour or occasion. Whether it be the great arias from a opera by the world's foremost artists, or the "Jazz" hits by the most popular dance orchestras, all is yours m perfection with "H.M.V." your Own Home. CHOOSE YOUR MODEL TO-DAY.296 words
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Advertisement329 1925-05-25 11 Raffles Hotel Tel. No: 2920. GIEST NIGHTS, Dinner Dance Every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. TEA DANCES Every Monday and Friday. p jj Urill IVUUIH SAR KIES BROTHERS. Adjoining the Dining Room. Proprietor*. Open from 8 a.m. to 11.15 p.m. Sea View Hotel MUSIC ON THE LAWN DURING TEA from 5.30329 words
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Article1089 1925-05-25 12 Preparations for Kingdom Exhibition. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, May 16. Our great aubject of pongideration is ths Siam Kingdom Exhibition, which is to be opened in January next. It is an ambitious project, and there have been expressed fears that the Siamese officials would not be1,089 words
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Article84 1925-05-25 12 A British Bailor, named William SHelton. from the cargo boat El Cnrdojej, was shot dead by a sentry outside the powder magazine at Brest. The soldi»r says he challenged the sailor with the customary call. Haflt. or I fire who are yon This was repeated84 words
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Advertisement422 1925-05-25 12 NOTICE HUriillU OF THE BOARD OP LICENSING JUSTICES. SINGAPORE. 1. The quarterly sessions of the Board of Uwniing Justices for the Settlement of Singapore for the Srd quarter of the year 1923 will be hold m the First Magistrate's Court, Singapore, at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, Jnna lr 2. All422 words
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Advertisement265 1925-05-25 12 I r T NV>^*\ Are you— Dragged out? Tired? Nervous? IrriUble? Easily Exhauited? Constipated? Bilious? Have you— Indigestion? A Coated Tongue? Bad Breath? If K>DR. ROSS' LIFE PILLS Will Give You Quick Relief. THE SYDNEY ROSS CO. NtWAMC. K NOTTCE "ROYAL JOHORE" CHALLENGE CUP, 1923 With the approval of Hii265 words
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Advertisement114 1925-05-25 12 fir^ produced for your pleasj£lxuj^Z' ure under the brand Gold HsJF^SK Spot. Get your tin to-day A jt\fuW»»» l» and judge for yourself I The NATURAL flavour NAVY CUT 1 li W VIRGINIA CIGARETTES MADE IN LONDON BY ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. Built by Hudson Under Hudson Patents GENUINE BALLOON114 words
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Advertisement162 1925-05-25 13 Have yon Tasted "W**^ i 3 IB Delicious VaitHkl Ice Cream coated with Chocolate. Try it today. Obtainable from the Cold Storage Depot m Orchard Rmml or ot Borneo Wharf, or from Bun Bee Co., Beach Road. STFTCAPORE COLD STOTTKC E CT,IHF (Incorporated m the Straits Settlementa) i ,11 [l162 words
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Advertisement844 1925-05-25 13 In the Matter of the Alien Enemy's winding-op Ordinance 1914. of the Straits Settlements and its amending Ordinances Nos. 1 and 19 of 191S, No. 16 of 1916 and No. 6 of 1917 and m the Matter of BEHN MEYER CO., LTD., a Company Incorporated m the Straits Settlement* and844 words
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Advertisement178 1925-05-25 13 Threy|l|^ Maxims |F^ FRAMROZ'S, I W QUALITY PURITY ECONOMY. _t£ Malthoid WILLS It will make a cheap roof. It will make a light r»of. It will make a clo^n rwf. It will mfcc I i*t* ••>'• 11 will ma!.*, a fa roof It will not bunt i "ariil; It will178 words
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Advertisement507 1925-05-25 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Aasarance m force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Ssttl*«a*rta.> rr.KT) OFFICE Winchester Hon**, Singapor*. LONDON OFFICE t 11, Old Jtwry. I.C. Th* Company ha* £20,000 depo*it*d with th* Supreme Court of England and eompll** vita th* British Lif* Assurance507 words
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Advertisement600 1925-05-25 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKINI G3RPOitATiOK Capital Paid-aqp U.S. 15,000,001 Surplus U.S. $5,000,00* Onw4 ky THI NATIONAL CTTT BANK OF NIW TORK, ■cad O«c* WALL STREET, NEW TOKK. Lradoa Oflea i M, BIBHOPBOAT«,JI\C Branches BABCELONA OOLOH MADKID sTAMTO DOatTJIOO BATAVIA DAIREN MANILA SHANGHAI BOMBAY HANKOW PANAMA SINOAPOM CALCUTTA HARBIN PEKING TIENTBIN CANTON600 words
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Advertisement503 1925-05-25 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK' (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1861. CAPITAL Fl. 60,000,000 (abort tt,WO,OOO) ISSUED FI. 60,000,000 (aboal £4,600,000) RESERVE FUND Fl. 21,600,000 (aboat £1,860,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. SUB-AGENCIES IN THE HAGUE AND ROTTERDAM. EASTERN HEAD OFFICE, BATAVIA. BRANCHES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Medan, Sourabaya, Semarang, Bandoeng, Weltevredcn, Cheribon, Tegal,503 words
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Advertisement417 1925-05-25 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter In Japan) Capital Snbseribed T60.000.000 Capital Paid-up YB^, 000,000 Reserve Fund Yis.780,000 President K. Nakagawa, Eaq. Vi««-Preiident H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS w A i *i il Efq I D TaHta, Eaq. M. Eaaki. Eaq. T Hisamune, Eaq. M. Shuto, Esq.417 words
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Advertisement462 1925-05-25 14 r jMiss Kurlo "W ITTLE Miss Kurlo introduces you E to the solution of your washing fT>?^?« TiX.: >r 'O' If, JU difficulties. There isn't a single <*C^r7oS v ~S£«ii-^j housewife who has not dreaded washing SK/sS r^S^^z-'^'V'C^i^ fi some valued garment. Unless Kurlo £>Cz? '<wCS?np"^O Isj used there is462 words
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Advertisement329 1925-05-25 14 GHEONG KOOM SEHG CO. AUCTION SALE of valuable land and house properties st Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng C->'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, May 27, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land ar the well-built European residential property, tennis court and outhouse:- sractad thereon r.nd known as329 words
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Article855 1925-05-25 15 I; and Comments On Current Topics. Motorcycle Brakes Wanted. ■aking of four-wheeled vehicles ig the past two or three seasons, >i,TOOusVy improved. Four-wheel 5 now the common order on most cant, and I have heard, says in Motor Cycling, many exdrivers announce that they will iin own855 words
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122 1925-05-25 15 SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. O'ders for week ending May 30, lu2o. Monday, May 25.— Meeting of Executive Committee, Headquarters, 6.15 p.m. Tuesday, May 26.— Signalling and Wireless Classes, Headquarters, 5.15 p.rn Thursday, May 28.— Band Practice, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Officers and Patrol Leaders Class, St. Andrew's House,122 words
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Advertisement220 1925-05-25 15 SAVE YOUR BIG GAR Let the Ford take the wear and tear. The saved depreciation on your big car will more than pay for a Ford. TOURING CAR $1 ,095 Wearne Bros., Ltd. The 9.20 H.P. ROVER With its four-cylinder, over-head-valve engine developing 20 b.h.p. the 9 20 h.p. Rover220 words
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Advertisement235 1925-05-25 15 Chrysler Engineers have built into the new good Maxwell, performance so definitely superior that you must properly seek comparison m cars far above its price class. Here, m the simple, economical four-cylin-der principle, has been attained a degree of speed, power, flexibility and quick acceleration which literally amazes those used235 words
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Advertisement286 1925-05-25 16 Estd. 1872. Patronized by Royalty. A WONDERFUL SELECTION OF Slave Bangles m numerous designs and m all sizes m 18, 15 and 9 carat (>old and m White Cold at tempting prices. B. P. De Silva The Royal Jeweller. 62,3. HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Branch No. 1. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. The286 words
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Advertisement283 1925-05-25 16 NEW SHIPMENT of Shanghai Jars JUST ARRIVED Oval shape, 50 gallons size, for Estate use. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET. HEALTH PROBLEMS OF THE EMPIRE By Dr. ANDREW BALFOUR and Dr. H. H. SCOTT. Dr. Balfour is Director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical McdiI cine. He283 words
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