The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 April 1920
1920-04-09
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Title Section17 1920-04-09 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S., FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1920. No. 9,946. J17 words
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Article179 1920-04-09 1 Matthews, the second Australian aviator from England, arrived here yesterday afternoon Page 12. A Commission has been issued to enquire into profiteering m the Colony —Page 6. French troops have m accordance with M. Millerand's announcement, occupied four towns m the neutral zone until the German military179 words
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Article1408 1920-04-09 1 'A fine mist and a planet, A crystal and a cell, A jelly.lish and a saurian, t And caves where cave-men dwell Then a sense of love and duty And a face turned from the clod Some call it Evolution, And others call it God." Years ago, daring the1,408 words
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Advertisement224 1920-04-09 1 y YOU WANT NEW CARS *fi "Jf 9 FOR HIRE. RING UP t# BA I? I? I C?O UOnnDI The Largest and Most Successful Hotel on the IsUnl FACING THE SEA. /ixurio!i3 Suites of Rooms and spacious lounges, verandah and beautiful grounds. AFTERNOON TEAS. Every Thursday, Music m attendance. Cinema224 words
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Advertisement53 1920-04-09 1 ftftBS^MMSBMBtfc /Of* >• rt. V KE y v? ■BBESSiSSm«!wml«^mv«'*^ p ttf|j» :^C- 4U4— ~^^-jjii)iihtt^i CONNELL BRO3HEHS CO., [Incorporated m U. S. A.] I ft 1%3 I OF 50 YOU REQUIRE A WHOLESOME DRINK CAN SUPPLY IT AERATED WATERS ARE BOTTLED FROM NATURAL SPRINGS THE SINGAPORE HOT SPRINGS LTD. DEPOT CUPPAGE53 words
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Advertisement116 1920-04-09 1 LArEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Tenders called for land at Teluk Ayer —Pa t c 5. Head cashier wanted Page 5. Gorgor. for Java and West Australia— Pa.-?e V. Interim dividend for Pajam Page 5. Dodge car, and Hariey Davidson motor atitl side gar.ior sale Page 5. Lhi Beriut lost script Page 5.116 words
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Advertisement11 1920-04-09 1 IF YOU WANT NEW CARS "P FOR HIRE, RING UP w11 words
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Miscellaneous114 1920-04-09 1 THE WEEK. Friday, 9th. High Tides 1.11 am 3ft sin 2.1 pm 7ft Oin Saturday, 10th. High Tides 1.44 am Bft lin 3.3 pm 6ft 6in. Moon Last Quarter. Fatu Estates, Barkers, 12.30 noon. M. C. A. Scouts Concert, 8.45 pm. Sunday, 11th. High Tides 2.24 am 7ft 6>n 4.9114 words
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Article185 1920-04-09 2 Taio of Academy Picture. A correspondent v. rites to a contemporary: The account which you published the other -lay of I.a.iy Tale's bequest reninds me of an amusing incident which orcured when hei late husband presented his collection to the nation. One of the vmUv illustrated papers, wishing185 words
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Advertisement121 1920-04-09 2 THEATRE ROYAL NORTH BRIDGE ROAD Fy special request from the Chinese community m Singapore MAURICE E. BANDMAN'S PIERROT PIE CO. will give the last performances at the above theatre, TO-NIGHT AT 9.30. < ENGLISH FORMALIN. i In Casks of 400 lbs Quotations and Particulars Apply MEDICAL HALL LTD. MADAM MATTHEWS,121 words
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Advertisement439 1920-04-09 2 y> B>mPbWH Mm ■vi B I^ 23 EEZOHHi^Ji From THURSDAY, APRIL 8, to WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1920 ONE OF THE BEST OF UNIVERSAL SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS A Superb Dramatisation cf the Famous Stage Success, unusually Beautiful and Dramatic A Little Brother cf the IHch A photodrama with a terrific punch and439 words
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Advertisement483 1920-04-09 2 .—^^^i From THURSDAY^ APRIL*"" 8, "to TUESDAY, APRIL A MULTI- ATTRACTION PROGRAMME TO INTEREST AND ENTERTAIN Second Show at 9 p.m. A National Film Corporation of America Production That Dainty Morsel of Feminity BILLIE RHODES In an appealing and sympathetic role that tujrs at the heart str swells one's throat483 words
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Advertisement220 1920-04-09 3 PA THE CINEMA la phased to inform clients that an agreement has just been signed between Pathe Exchange Inc. of New York and the producers following which all films distributed up to now by Pathe for America only will be, m future, handled by Pathes Agents m all countries. R.220 words
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Advertisement320 1920-04-09 3 r fi'lSSrfSfiml mTCC VOUY CcLV of j| j IpamrHf Carbon the Easy fifiS^ Way— through j I the Exhaust JfSrkpSgs^ Carbon Deposits can be flJffißlMJbb removed easily and safe*™^M'!g™il ly by using Johnson s Carbon Remover. No need to lay up your motor car when you follow this satisfactory method.320 words
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Advertisement562 1920-04-09 3 THE DRESSING FOR HOT CLIMATES. ENSURES MAGNIFICENT TRESSES *i^W^BK THE CR£AT ENCL| S" HAIR RESTORER_WjTH (J^^^^l^ 30 YEARS REPUTATION. WHY NOT START YOUR I IM^yW F'ME HEAD OF KA!R TODAY? "^J BUY YOUR BQTTU OF "KOKO" J V i«*^b now Loaso of aa% y Malr too r Anpl, KOKO" according562 words
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Advertisement336 1920-04-09 4 SM T S4% T E>l MRS. HARU AND MISS HAN A. »xi *i>* r-.v^ 9«ri r#»N r ~6G hrri r~il Mrmt nB I wr7 t T L sia J I U I I'-LU zljsu J[ b\JB LJI h if »;CZ3 Ljl_. j» SAID MARICAN CO. Established 1864. DUBASHES, SHIP-CHANDLERS AND336 words
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Advertisement314 1920-04-09 4 ML 1-^g^ v Sore Throat? Take genuine British j% v% h% A J I 9 "JHE O'-.FM KIUIN3 THWOW TAOLET With the Red-and-Gold Seal of Cenatosan, Ltd, It quickly soothes the pain reduces the swelling and inflammation and causes the lacerated tissues to heal. But don't confuse genuine British Formamint314 words
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Advertisement928 1920-04-09 4 CHING KENG LEE CO. ESTATE OF WONG AH FOOK (Deceased). IMPORTANT THREE DAYS' AUCTION SALE. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by public auction at their Sale-room, RAFFLES CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACE. On MONDAY, 12th, 19th, and 26th APRIL 1920. each day commencing: at 2.30 p.m. 2nd DAY'S SALE, Monday928 words
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Advertisement587 1920-04-09 4 AUCTIONEERS AND ESTATE AGENTS TO THOSE IN WAN! OF IST CLASS FURMTUKE. CUBIO6 Estate of Jaafar bin Hadjee Mohamed, D.K., HJPMJ n C.M.(, Dat<>k Mcntri Pfs;»r Johore (Decea^ei). IMPORTANT 2 DAYS AUCTION SAI*E AT JOHORE BAHRU of Magnificent Mahnsfany Stained Europ made alid Canton l?.cV*o;»d HougehoU Furniture, Upright 'irard Piano.587 words
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Advertisement564 1920-04-09 5 WANTED. t a m PLANTED. Head Caahicr mint possess r. fel •'"<! I" 1 ■>*• t>> provide ;ity. Apply m poison with testi- V. I ..t«-i>un, Simons :md Co., or*. v.c. I Jun r Chinese Clerk. <lood for tuiUble num. B. C, can <>f Free l'r«-s. \2-\ WANTED A conip«t<nt564 words
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Advertisement785 1920-04-09 5 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE LAND AND HOUSE PROPERTIES At Item. CHEONG koon seno Co.V Saioroom, No. 30 Kling Street ON WEDNESDAY, 14th APRIL, AT 2.30 P.M. I. Vulu&ble freehold lard and the three brick »nd tile roof shophouses >>. 178, 180 :ir.d 181 Strangoon Road, area 2,.">,2 <;.785 words
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Advertisement815 1920-04-09 5 AUCTION SALES. To Enterartein,? Capitalists and Comfr^nj Promoters. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE TIN MINING LAND AT ULU MERSING, JOIIORE At Messrs CHEONG XOON SENG AND CO's lalaiooti No. M Kling SiHMfci Sir.frapore. [JS WEDNESDAY, SOU JL'XK, AT 2.30 P.M. All that piece of Miainj; Land situate at LTlu Jemluang,815 words
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Advertisement739 1920-04-09 5 I NOTICES. NOTICE. The Government is prepared to consider sffers, up to the 31st May 1920, for 30 year fanes cf Lots 13 and 14 of the Telok Ayer Sluaetion or portions thereof. Covt-ra araal be staled and addressed to thc< collector of Land Revenue, Singapore, and must" hi marktd739 words
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Advertisement271 1920-04-09 5 WMITEAWAY'S J HAVE JUST RECEIVED A BIG SHIPMENT I OF PANAJPARKIET < MAKEYOUR OWT !^i 818 /hL W ii 1 fr* U K*r MJF .1. jSL w w z3L JL H > m\. i l J&yP^ JOR SMALL hYPHON SIZE (PI TA Js£* $1.00 \l Sl|/#Pp\ DOZEN. EAPH PW^rar"^ 4271 words
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537 1920-04-09 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1920. "Liberty" Individual and Mass. One may notice with interest, if without criticism, the action of the Legislature of the State of New York m excluding five avowed socialist members, because they had been "elected on a platform that is absolutely inimical to the537 words
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Article322 1920-04-09 6 His Excellency the Governor has issued a commission to the hon'ble t W. F. Nutt, Dr. D. J. Galloway, the d hon'ble Dr. Lim Boom Keng, Messrs. 8 W. H- Macgregror, E. S. Manasseh, A. P. Robinson, A .W. Still, and H. B. Ward, with Mr. W. Hartley322 words
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Article497 1920-04-09 6 Mr. J. G. England is to be presented with the Military Cross by the British Minister at Bangkok. It was awarded for services m Italy, says the "Bangkok Times." Archdewcon Swindell will conduct Divine Service next Sunday evening at Johore Bahm at 6 p.m. m the Drill Hall. There *ri\\497 words
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Article534 1920-04-09 6 A Committee has been enquiring into the cost of living as affecting the Government Service, and came to the following General Conclusions. As a result of its inquiries, the Committee is unanimously o? opinion that the relief grauted 1 by the existing sqale of temporary534 words
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Article344 1920-04-09 6 French Criticism of Proposals. The Matin (quoted by the C.N. Paris correspondent) considers that the distribution cf the German merchant fleet is a questior of the greatest importance for Frame. France's share is reduced to 300,000 tons out of 550,000 tons provisionally marked out for her under an344 words
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Article118 1920-04-09 6 THE FLIGHT TO THE FAST The Hague, April 3. The Dutch aviator Koppen whose Ufhtfc the Indies has been postponed owin^ y his not getting a permit to pass o\ tish territory because his machine Gorman make, will start soon af Eastern difficulties have been re move. I118 words
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Article557 1920-04-09 6 Cologne, Feb. 14. Peace has come upon us at last. It n difficult to realise thnt the war is really and truly over and that now we are I-eace with our enemies. Since that memorable 11th of November when the whole "line" came to a halt, when557 words
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Article213 1920-04-09 6 There was a prayer m the Pra>of Edward VI., long sjatt n iove<i, th»t night well -be reinserted m UMH t rapacious landlords. It was Ij he f° umi among "Sundry Godly Prayers for I>' vffl Purposes," under the title "A Pray r M Landlords." It213 words
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Advertisement89 1920-04-09 6 GALDBEGK NAC6RE63R Co.. Please note change of address of our office and RETAIL godown from 2 1 Raffles Quay to 87 CECIL STREET. MR. H. N. BUCKERIDGE !aU of M«ssn. LAFAYETTE, PHOTOGRAPHERS to Their MAJESTIES Begs to announce that he conduct! THE ONLY EUROPEAN STUDIO m SINGAPORE At The BURLINGTON,89 words
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Advertisement30 1920-04-09 6 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS and MFP.CANTTLE ADVERTISER £&t&blbiitd, 1835. Telephone No. 66 The only Morning Paper m the Straits Settlements. CABUft— "ADVERTISER," Singapore. Editorial and Publishing Office, 80 RAFFLES PLACE.30 words
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Article679 1920-04-09 7 (iERMAN MILITARISM. [Rcutor's Service.] I;K IMIN KEPORTS. Berlin, April 6. nffinl and i>tlnr atporta on the situa Westphalia and the Ruhr show tha German refoton havt enter* Dort. v! X li tl.«- Bad Army considerably r rt v| While advancing to the East. mgn Red fowm,679 words
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Article305 1920-04-09 7 BRITISH NEWS. [Reuter's Service] THE DOMINIONS AND THE RIGHT TO SECEDE. London, April 6. The Manchester Guardian, commenting on Mr. Bonar Law's speech m the House of Commons with reference to Dominion Home Rule, and with special reference to the fact t.f the South African republicans, endeavouring305 words
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Article467 1920-04-09 7 Poim-1 Value Rising. London, April 6. General satisfaction is noted at the gradual recovery of the pound sterling m New York which crossed the $4 mark at Easter-time. For the first time since the end of November, the pound is now worth IGs 3d m America, compared467 words
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Article617 1920-04-09 7 WHAT WILL IT BECOME Some years ago, In company with a few highly favoured individuals, I was standing m one of the upper galleries of what is, perhaps, the world's most famous church. It was the Night of Power which closes the great Mohammedan Fast of the months617 words
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Article219 1920-04-09 7 DE VALERA SALUTED Mistaken for the British Charge D' Affaires. An amusing incident occurred on the arrival at Washington of a train from New York, bearing Vice-President Marshall, Mr. Ronald Lindsey, the British Charge u'Arfaires, and De Valera. The police guard of honour for Mr. Marshall and Mr. Lindsey, mistaking219 words
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Article37 1920-04-09 7 By kind permission of Col. L. B. Boyd Moss C. M. G., D.5.0., the Drums of the Ist. Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment will play "Retreat" m the Botanic Gardens at 5.15 p.m. on Friday the 9th instant.37 words
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Article845 1920-04-09 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). London, March 4th, 1920. We are just now busily discussing a new tailoring venture which has been started m Londen. An enterprising Member of Parliament named Mallaby Deeley, who is the brother of Mr. Frank Curzon, the wellknown theatre owner and producer,845 words
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Article120 1920-04-09 7 Madras, Mar 4. Presiding over the annual meeting of the Madras Society for the Protection of Children, Lord Willingdon m the course of his spoech remarked that the life of a Governor m this Presidency was indeed a hard one. The Governor had to work all120 words
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Article26 1920-04-09 7 The "At Home" which was being arranged foi to-night, Friday, by the Eurasian Literary Association has been unavoidably postponed. Members will be advised of new date.26 words
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Advertisement289 1920-04-09 7 Robinson ®> Co., Ltd. 1 CIGARETTE TUBES I i>rvi l ion r*i li} rrii n *Sj!r^--~'» r- "11/l-il/ -j^fwwcvra k»tu AMBEROID CIGARETTE HOLDER COMPLETE I IN LEATHER COVERED CASE. H PRICES 2 ins. $2.75 2'/ 2 ins. $3.25 3 ins. $4.50 I I AMBEROID CIGARETTE HOLDER, 9 ct. GOLD MOUNTED,289 words
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Advertisement561 1920-04-09 8 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (Incorporated m Japan. SKDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE IMPERIAL JAPANKSB GOVERNMENT. Subject to alterations without notice. EUROPEAN MAIL LINE FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE. For London and Antwerp via (Malacca) ,Penang, Colombo, Suez, Port Said and Marseilles. KAGA MARU 10th April YOKOHAMA MARU 21st April TAMBA MARU sth May MISHIMA561 words
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Advertisement622 1920-04-09 8 YL P. IVL KONINKLYKE P4KETVAART MAATSCHAPPU (Incorporated m Holland). ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION Co. OP BATAVIA T«te»fcoß« 131 Passage Dept. 1202 Freight Dept. 1002 Managers Desk 1437 Marine Supt. Transhipment DtjV, S COLLYER QUAY. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. SINGKEL (Friday, April 9) .Tanjong-Mengeidar, T. Leidong, Paneh Berombang, Asahan622 words
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Advertisement662 1920-04-09 8 P. &O. BRITISH INDIA I AND APCAR LINE. I (Incorporated m England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with Hia Majesty's Government) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY ar« M J appended. LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES ft LONDO|| UUE SINGAPORE662 words
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Advertisement818 1920-04-09 9 fiiE SL4M STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN SIAM.) SINGAPORE— BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. £rtU7, Trlnggana, Kelantan, Bangtiant, Telnplu, Patmal, Singora, I_v U'ju**> Ba»den, Langißkn, Cbumpon, and Bangkok. V^HIDOL 12th Apl. 1920 Apl! 1920* Vi'GALA 19th Apl. 1920 21st Apl. 1920 PRACHATIPOK 26th Apl. 1920 28th Apl. 1920 r te gtenirtr.818 words
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Advertisement521 1920-04-09 9 Tke Ocean Steam Ship Company, Limited. Tke Ckina Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. AND I Herman Bucknall Steam Ship Co., Ltd. (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINB.) (Incorporated m England.) i i < JOIN T FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO NEW YORK via SUBZ OK PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. Stammer Ltavt. Due Route For hew521 words
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Advertisement806 1920-04-09 9 MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE i Under Contract with tho French Government Mail and Passengers Services DIRECT MARSEILLES FAR EASTERN SERVICE HOMEWARD MAILS OUTWARD MAILS To Marseilles (about 21 days> For Japan via French Indo-.bin. t>7J?r Said Hongkong and Shanghai. PAUL LECAT lf^OO tons Apr. 13 FORTHOS 18,600 tons May 7806 words
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Advertisement220 1920-04-09 10 THOMPSON, LARSEN, LTD, INCORPORATED IN SINGAPORE. i -m I GENERAL MERCHANTS, j ESTATE ii, (i i > r AND Cable. i sw COMMISSION AGENTS. M DIRECTORS. A. M. Thompson. W. E. \owler. S. C. Vickors. A. Larser. j Hon. Eu Tong Sen. (jj j SECRETARY. J V J. M. Greatcrev.220 words
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Advertisement1003 1920-04-09 10 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT OF TRENGGANU. NOTICE. Tin and wolfzvm land at Sungai Scr.dok Komaman. Prospecting find mining: rights m the river basin of the Sungai Buloh Nipiy, a part of the Sungai Sendok Concession. Kemaman, will shortly be disposed of by the 1 rongganu Government under the following procedure. 1. Any1,003 words
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Advertisement532 1920-04-09 10 y %t*S m jLJP MEATS. GAME, HAM, CSICKKN AND TOKG&*.. I: 1 1 ii nii>giiwi— aMaHMßWiwni Mi iii'iß Prcp«rcd by a celebrated Chef wmdm ide jffiP^ conditions of clcanlincM *nd •elect/ox*. Jr^ IN GLASS, TINS AND WHITE JARS. A* ONE OF THE BEST OP f mmm f CROSSE BLACKWELL f532 words
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Advertisement215 1920-04-09 10 /H ft JH JjL SPEtlAk* Jj >S I L» L.a> i -&> i iu> «*> j Bk i'< y'■ y 7* f INDIAN WOOLLEN RUGS CARPETS (Rich and attractive Designs) In all suitable sizes have been received and are now being (The largest size is 17 ft by 12ft) An215 words
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Article67 1920-04-09 11 April 8. Bank 4 m.i. 2-4 1-32 Bang demand 2-3 25-32 j Private credits 3 m.i. 2-4 11-16 New \erk, demand 45 Vi Credits 90 days 49 France, demand 500 India, T.T. 95 j Hongkong, demand 113% Prem. Yokohama, demand 96 'Java, demand 115 Bangkok, demand 9114 I Sovereign,67 words
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Article165 1920-04-09 11 April 8. (Tin 275 Tons $173.50 Gambier 15.00 I Oambicr Cube Xo. 1 24.75 iFepper Black 35.00 1 Pepper (White fair) 70.75 1 Tapioca, gmall flake, f.q. 12.50 Tapioca, medium pearl, f <j 20.00 Pearl Sago, small 15.50 Copra Sundried 22.00 Copra Mixed 21.50 Opium, Benares uncert 6,900 Rice165 words
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Article204 1920-04-09 11 One officer at least who took the trouble to procure n bottle of Jordan water failed I to bring it home. A distinguished officer, holding a high position at G. H. Q., Pales- tine, had occasion one day to motor down tc the Jordan. Plenty of bottles204 words
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Advertisement352 1920-04-09 11 wA* »>* r SJ-fi* 0 00 Assurance m force over 512,000,003 I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Sett.} i ■BAD OFFICE W^ch»t«r How, Simgapor*. LONDON OFFICB S2, Old Jewry, B.C. f\ •hi Ompag fcM 000 deposited with th« Supreme Court of England, and complies with352 words
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Advertisement505 1920-04-09 11 YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. (Incorporated m Japan) Capital Subscribed Y. 100,000,000 Capital Paid Up y. 61,000,000 Reserve Fund y. 44,000,000 President. N. K. Kajiwara Esq. Vice-President S. Suzuki Esq. DIRECTORS. N. Kajiwara Esq. F. Watan*be Esq. N. Soma Esq. I Matsukata Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. M. Mitsui Esq. M. Odagiri505 words
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Advertisement471 1920-04-09 11 CHARTERED BANK Of India, Australia and China, Incorporated ia Emg laad by Royal Charter. Taid af> Capital £2,009,000 R*sm» Fund £2,900 003 ReserTe Liability ef Proprietors £2,000,001 HEAD OFFICB 88 Bisfcepsffate, London, E.C. Afesdes aad Branches. Amritear Hon^konc Penang Bangkok Eoilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangooa Bombay KarftjfcJ Saigon Calcutta Uanr471 words
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Advertisement537 1920-04-09 11 INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m the U. 8. A I OWNED h\ THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK. Capital and Surplus U. S. $3,500,000 Straits $21,250,000 Undivided Profit* U. S. $1,054,764 Straus $2,636,910 HEAD OFFICE :-*5, WALL STOUT-* NEW YORK. BRANCHES:— Bataria Kch« San Psdro dt Macorif Bombay London537 words
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Advertisement168 1920-04-09 11 THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. fUffiitered under th« Hongkong Ordinances and with the Board of Trad* (Englaati POSITION OF COMPANY as at 31st December, 1918. ASSURANCES IN FORCE $57,090,328 ASSURANCE FUND $14,821,536 Policies free from all unnecessary conditions and restrictions Reduction oi Premiums for Home Residence General Prcx168 words
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Miscellaneous161 1920-04-09 11 \ESSELS AT WHARVES TAICJ6NG PAGAK. East Wharf No. i.— Haitan, Hoorue, La Marne. Enst Wharf Xo. 2. Euyskes, Anghin. Sheers Wharf No. S. Klang. Main Wharf No. 4. Gorgon, Lai Sang, John Roach. Main Wharf No. s.— Siam. Main Wharf No. 6. Shinsei Maru. Wet Dock No. 7. Yatshing, Kirin161 words
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Miscellaneous310 1920-04-09 11 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Intermediate and local mail* will b found m list below Penang, Malacca, F.M.S. (by Train) p.m. daily (except Sunday). Kota Tinggi ani stations to Kuali Lumpur at 6 a.m. C Pcb Edina 9 a.m. Cueob Hang Chiap 9 a.m. Inriivgirl Chye Hin Tay Yit 9 a.m. P.310 words
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Article1370 1920-04-09 12 CAPT. MATTHEWS ARRIVES. The second airman from Europe to call at Singapore on his flight to Australia is Capt. Matthews, who landed yesterday afternoon at the Race Course m his Sopwith machine, after having experienced the sorest trials when he first set out on this flight. It1,370 words
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Article68 1920-04-09 12 Telegraph Outstripped. Our Pcnang correspondent wires: The aviator Capt. Matthews and his mechanic ?erfct. Kay had an excellent journey from Singora to-day, over Southern Siani and Kedah. The machine was sighted near the Province border about 8.50 a.m., passed \cr Kulim, went east of 3ukit Mertajam, ■■.ier.ee68 words
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Article159 1920-04-09 12 Ail Night an exquisite comedy drama full of human interest from the story One right Idea featuring that bewitching Carmel Myers will be screened at the Liberty Hall m the first show. In the second show, a Universal special attraction The Brute breaker a great dramatic :hriller m159 words
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Article189 1920-04-09 12 Madras, Mar. 13. The Madras Legislative Council reassembled this morning, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Tcdhunter presiding m the absence cf the Governor, who was attending thi Industrial Conference. Mr. Venkatapathi Raju questioned the legality of Mr. Todhunter taking the chair m tint absence of H.189 words
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Article380 1920-04-09 12 BARLOW^S REPORT. Rubber; The usual Weekly Auctions opened on a declining market and Standard Sheet changed hands at as low as 87 to 88 cents. An ii.-.provement ret m, however, as the sales pogressed and up to 91 Vi cents was paid, jne lot realised 92 cents.380 words
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Article356 1920-04-09 12 Singapore, April 8. With but thrpe working days under review this week owing to the Easter holidays, only a small business has to be recorded since our last report. Rubber has continued m quiet demand and at the Auctions to-day Smoked Sheet and Crepe sold round 92356 words
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Article81 1920-04-09 12 Work m connection with the census is actively profirr_ssn;g. At present the dis--r'bution of forms tor a census of nabitable buildings is proceeding. The total number ot forms that wiii be issued is between 40,000 and 6J.0D0 Th census of haoitnMe b'i tidings is expected to be81 words
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Article131 1920-04-09 12 S. C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Newcomers' Handicap. Wynne Jones beat Culhane, 6 o, 6 o. Van Hcusden be.it Woodstack, 6 2, 6 2. B.owerman beat Eurkhardt, 6 3, 6 3. Sanderson ye Gunner, Major (unfinished). Kanis beat Scowsill, 6—2, 2—6, 7—5. Barnes beat Loe, G— l,131 words
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Article49 1920-04-09 12 Sunday, 11th April. Vice- Commodore'Cup. Start U. E. Pier Tanjong Rhu 10 o'clock, round mark boats to Sea View hotel, round Oscar, round Malay Spit buoy inside breakwater finishing at starting point. Saturday, 10th April. Mr. (Well's Cup will not be raced for on Saturday next.49 words
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Article80 1920-04-09 12 The result of the it Holes Eclectic Competition was: Riera 85 4 1-3 30 2-3 Cullen :57 4 33 Mnrgcliouth 36 2 34 Bailey 38 4 34 Davison 38 2 36 McLachlan 40 2 2-3 37 1-S Binnie 40 2 1-3 37 2-3 Hodgr?ns 44 6 3880 words
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Article203 1920-04-09 12 Indian Government's Reply to Food Ministry. Owing to the consumption of coconut oil m margarine manufacture m the United Kingdom having increased fivefold since 1014, and m view of the urgent necessity of securing adenuate supplies at a reasonable price during the winter, the Ministry of Food203 words
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Article60 1920-04-09 12 The P. and O. s.s. Banca has left Hongkong, and is expected to arrive at Singapore at 6 a.m. on Monday, the 12th instant. H. M. S. Titania and the six submarines of the I. class which arrived here on Sunday morning last left for Hongkong at 660 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous99 1920-04-09 12 TO-DAY'S TIES. Championship. Gunner, Major vs. Cotgrave,, Col. Donnell vs. Swindell, Arch. Wright vs. Hall, J. D. Miles vs. Donnell (to finish). C Singles. Williams vs. Allen (if not m Doubles). Philip vs. Martin. Sykes vs. Belford. Ford vs. La Nauze. Chater vs. Shafe or Fogtmann. Newcomer's Handicap. Moore vs.99 words
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