The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 January 1924
1924-01-12
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1924-01-12 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA, SATURDAY,, JANUARY 12, 1924. NO. 11,09216 words
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Article225 1924-01-12 1 The Chines* Industrial Mission is tun,tfnuing ifirs flowery way of spteeches, cementing the industrial alliancePage 7. A Brit'sh submarine, L 24 has unfortunately been sunk in the Channel after toMitiing with the Resolution. She lies in 30 fathom and thene is little hopr for the crew Page225 words
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Article1318 1924-01-12 1 Quicquid agurrt homints nostri cut famg9 Libelli Juvenal. The active part Straits men play in Home politics, active if not always exalted shews that we have the right .-tamp of man out here to make politicians from if indeed that be a consummation to be desired.1,318 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement390 1924-01-12 1 Raffles Hoi i -™r m [T^faq/waR? does not TUESDAY. Dinner Dance twJ -b^ J^ phone 2920. (10 Lines). KEDNESDAYw-OiclMrtnl TftCCZTt CCOTtOTftVI noon in the E THURSDAY.— Guest Nipht— p4 yX r,r:i Koom open till 12 p.m. M1 Dinner and nce ft4 V,.^ FRIDAY.— Tea Dansant. Ja i SATURDAY.-vGuest Xi^ht. JTJ390 words
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Advertisement204 1924-01-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. .^uctrons of h,.usehold furniture t-pe-wr^trj motor cycle, pot plants 2K eJ^ r C k u and S n ferw *«J exhibits to c-n pir« Exnjbition. Office. In Malacca Street to let; Mr. T CoZp^f o^ Bi|rM P« !^o for Fras,r and j W: J> P-Ui Mire backache— Pae.204 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous75 1924-01-12 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 1 2th. High Water. 2.24 a.m., 2.11 p.m. Penar.p Races. r« Zetland, 8.30 p.m. Sunday, 13th. High Water, ?.A a.m., 3.G p.m. Mot, <hi it, 14th. Kiph Water. <; U9 a.m. 4.7 p.m. B. I. outward mail due. homeward mail closer. Ti'eydai.', loth. High Water, 4.41 a.m.75 words
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Article276 1924-01-12 2 Restoration Well on th e Way Paris, Dei*. 6. From an official communique isMMd thi»| evenir.g it is now possible to realise that j at last the restoration of the devastated I regions of France i* well on the road to, completion. F giver in this statement276 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1490 1924-01-12 2 tf?£i£* VICTORIA THEATRE AlUom V) T o FOR ONE WEE^ ONLY. AXUCt HI KJ 1 Cl MARIYR Commencing MONDAY, January 21 s t at 9.30 p.m. From Mwd nh January to Saturda>i l2t|) m,L pi,,,,,. w* a J\aais New i n the s^nd show »t 9 P m sh arp1,490 words
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Article1338 1924-01-12 3 IDVANTE OF SOCIALISM. (From Our Own Comspondent). Edinburgh, Dec. 12. r cniem has held its own, but Liberal- <.'..... uj Socialism^ t'at in tl) ortcome of the poll- in I:.' <!. T■ < I W iiolil 1»> <; a;- I l i. An rala 24, ct _■<; iii"1,338 words
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Article129 1924-01-12 3 At a dinner a In Hongkong to tf.e Bgaai footballers \ivitink r that Colony, Mr. McMeekiu the Bhangnai capiaii madt.' tb» announcement, which was recehred \\;tli prolonged ehoers, thai 1 a<> n rj anh nd supu porten <>f Rugby in Shacghai had ofl^Mdi to preaent a -h i for competition129 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement389 1924-01-12 3 j ,/i. fen I > m 1/ I A I 1 Mfi ''.T B«b» boy y P ■,vv I tliink I I" '•>! l'i« v.io s!i if I 7f l« '<M it- I If your Baby I lived in England anci > I nim yourself, Ke would b<- t r389 words
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Advertisement193 1924-01-12 3 I r THE GOOD MAXWELL SELANGOR AUTOMOBILE CLUB TRIAL* The GOOD MAXWELL was:sp;gond fastest in the car class acceleration test. THIRD IN THE SLOW RUNNING ON TOP GEAR TEST. THIS CAR WAS DRIVEN TO KUALA LUMPUR FOR THE TEST IN 10' 2 HOURS, ON TOP GEAR ALL THE WAY, AM)193 words
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Article1344 1924-01-12 4 I'OOR LONDON POOTIS.M.I (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 12. r I he London "Soccer*" Football teams teem t<> be In a bad way. The great feAture- in the- matches on Saturday wa< complete failure of the London clubs, t ljjrht of whom wire beaten, while the remaining1,344 words
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Article389 1924-01-12 4 HOME LEAGUE RESULTS. First Division. London. Dec. 29. Arsenal I. Chelsea 0. Astor. Villa 2, Cardiff City i. Blackburn 1. Haddersfleld 0. Bolton Everton 0. Burnley 1. Preston 0. Liverpool 1. West H*m 0. Manchester City :>. Wesi Brcniwich 3. Nottingham 0, Newcastle u. Sheffield 0, Middlesbro 1.389 words
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Article174 1924-01-12 4 A remarkable rt ry concerning a fool ball match incident at village named Western Point, a few milts from Runcorn, has ci me to hand. The vil] ,m u..,,. entertaining a team from Gossage** loap works, Wi.ir. and U ward* the end (if the tint half174 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement152 1924-01-12 4 SPECIAL SIX HOUR kJ JnL JLi Jui AT WHITEAWAY'S on Saturday, Jan. 12th. from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Everything shown on the tables and stands on both ground and first floor will be sold at a DISCOUNT of 25% off ordinary prices. $1.00 worth of Goods for 75 cts.152 words
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Advertisement435 1924-01-12 4 CRICKET V^ oi u FBBBH LONDON PRICES ON APPLICATION a*^C: GEAR Jite^ BADMINTON RACKETS SX, 11 ROSE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Indiai KTRoPK HOTEL Bl 1 1 TENDERS. i;OVKIINMKNT NOTHK AVION. Tenders will be received at th. •■:.y"s Office, up to noam of A 15th January, for n modeilins the435 words
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Advertisement251 1924-01-12 4 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT COXTIN \i i 1 188ES d t. achi rn will b o| at Victoi lirdw School. eatea b school* i Ti, days from 3 p.m. •■> 5 (5) Int the Headnasti rs of v ::nd l'.'L'l 10-1 In the Batat< «>t < KAN BOON CHUAN, D o Pun251 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement731 1924-01-12 5 BUSINESS CARDS. f P ™J r OGRA PHIC ARTISTS. Th,™ To Your Car. Pl,?iv""?r" and Minia «<"«. KM f I«H EUMTRO PLATING gf*; h Sf".? 0 PaBtels iiiiVh IWA. Orchard Road. L ALL ANP co 57 S*legi, Ro ,d. v^^= ee<XM> ?WlMtw Tm-TTTTTrTTlllll|||||| Ml i l *th) W \TFRS 8731 words
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Advertisement878 1924-01-12 5 THE POLITICAL SITUATION S_rut«.:or writts in the Sunday Times. If, Mr. Baldwin resigns his leadership it ia p< ssible that the King may invite some other Ccrservative leader whose relations with the Liberals are better to try to form a Government. The names, cf Lord Derby, of Lord Curzon, and878 words
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Advertisement787 1924-01-12 5 CHURCH SERVICES. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, 1 Januar; 13th, 1924. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL, rm. Holy Communion. '45 a.m. Holy Communion (Chormi). 9.15 a.m. Mati no und Li tax:, y. 4 p.m. Children's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. ST. MATTHEW'S SEPOY LINES. 8.15 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. During the following787 words
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Advertisement606 1924-01-12 5 AUCTION SALE. REMINDER. TO-DAY. SATURDAY, AT 3 30 A.M. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Office and Household Furniture, Underwood typewriter with 24-inch carriage, Royal typewriter, Iron safe made in Germany, teak sc hen dhor^ Burroughs adding mrctta* r-.^de in U. S. A., one 6 H. P. f-fttroka Sunbaajn a otor606 words
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Advertisement613 1924-01-12 5 i jr T^^^** a a^^Wsl^s^s^^K^^^_^ The house of reliability for Scientific Instruments. Agents for STANLEY Co., Ltd. NAUTICAL REQUISITES. Ajrents for HEATH Co.. Ltd. WATCHES AND CLOCKS. Agents for S. SMITH Sons, Ltd. j Case of Drawing Instruments $7 Drawrnp Pens and Pencils 5 Pump Spring- Bow Pen 10 Faber's613 words
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416 1924-01-12 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1924. Isolation Wanted. There are times when looking abroad and envying the United States of America her isolated position and her steadfast refusal to become mixed up in the old world's quarrels, our Statesmen must sigh for the halcyon days of our splendid isolation.416 words
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Article529 1924-01-12 6 The spread of the English cut and dried system of education in our Crown Colonies is naturally having the effect of raising generations who want the privileges and opportunities they learn about through wider acquaintance with the English language and history. It is therefore merely symptomatic of529 words
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Article1165 1924-01-12 6 m Mr. W. A. N. Davies has been granted seven and a half months' leave commencing: from Jan. 3rd. Ten cents per each tappable rubber tree within the Rural Areas of Singapore has been fixed for the year 1924. Mr. Mark Benson has been authorised to file the specification of1,165 words
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Article56 1924-01-12 6 PENAM, NKU. (From Our Own Con*)* His Excellency rTlf)r Guillemard attended the "At I Residency this evening. attendance, including many h«re Races. His Excellency the < Kedai^ to-day (Saturday). At the Assizes the Btkl tried on a char^t of f. sory note was ghran th« bent-fit!?! doubt. Mr.56 words
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Article104 1924-01-12 6 (By Courtesy of ih<- N»nyo Xiehi Shimbunsha.i Toki^ j an I The headquarters <>f p J after u meeting, l\ a decisive attack on the \t\\ i, It b reported th:i* th«» Kuk also decided to oppcse the G I Mr. M.zunc, Minister I rhat he does not104 words
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Article98 1924-01-12 6 I ».t a committee meeting boU or. 4 •he follow n u.-> appoj to form Sub- 'ommittee* brinchi of tht Ui ion:— mirce: Messrs. Lim K Ch r. Kani and G. H. Kiat. Public Matters: Messrs. Chew Chentf Tong and Koh > Sports and Gill: Iftttn. Gan.98 words
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Article162 1924-01-12 6 C A THEDRAL OF GOOD SHEPHERD. The roport of the Board of Wantauj the Cathedral of the Good Shepherf I the year mmM \ov. B*l A cni balance a: the end of the comp&rod with $10,770.2" ;w year. $5,0<>0 of thfc U on find it?* at the Banque Industriel!the remainder162 words
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184 1924-01-12 6 HONGKONG GOVERNOR AND SIN YAT SEN. London, Dee. 23 A lonsation bask* caused by the ntWl tha a ropre of Sun Yat Sen wa- received hy the G* ernor of Hongkong, to whom lu- prflMOn Sun Vat Srnft vers, on of th.' I surplus case. The Peking correspond of the184 words
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Article42 1924-01-12 6 A hundred and si\ty-hve men >taff of the British-Amerksi Company, Shanghai, including directors ixiai two risiting ii' London were present N 0t c first staff dinner el tIM eoapmnj t" r years, ghm in tftOGOttl el Wl Lady Cunliffe-Ow, n. Bon risiting >42 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement179 1924-01-12 6 o| Napier Johnstone's JPk NJclub wSm SCOTCH ■ffl WHISKY Caldbeck Macgregor Go., Ltd. (Incorporated in Shanghai). OFFICE. 43 Robinson Road. Telephone 228. PATRONISED I^?S«^|JhS§s HY KOYAITY THE REQUIREMENTS IN JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E. P. WARE, TO SATISFY EACH INDIVIDUAL TASTE HAS BEEN CAREFULLY STUDIED BY YOUR WELL-KNOWN JEWELLER, B.P.DeSILVA, Branch:179 words
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Advertisement63 1924-01-12 6 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per cent of headaches are Ocular Headaches caused through some defect o! v.sion. If your headache is go caused you will never be relieved until you wear scientificaUy-fitted glasses to correct the defect. Let me test your sight and make certaip. You will not be advised glasses63 words
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Article168 1924-01-12 7 SUBMARINE SUNK. ■gARED l<» ss OF A '-I V 'ES. [Barter*! Service.] London, Jan. 10. Kn Admiralty message says that sub.n lost off Portland, it •h all hands. IV L24, which had a crew of thirty, battleship Resolution off .:.<! Bill. the LS4 WM exercising with which168 words
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Article386 1924-01-12 7 Brest. Jan. 11. tsftfl attempt to tow Rondo, disabled with shaft on her voyage Batav a, the captain, and a member i- were injured, and a seaman ■ii.l. Two more Dutch ;i->istance of the ITEMZBLOS* HEAVY TASK. Athens, j an. ]0 •M- v he would trrnini386 words
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Article31 1924-01-12 7 ;^uti.,n of prizes to ch n T p, aor Merian Sunday School ■•■^t PUbUc worshi P 0" w K at8 °'clock- is hoped k °f Z Snlll h the Sunday School.31 words
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Article503 1924-01-12 7 TROUBLE BREWING. A COLD-BLOODED MURDER. [Reuters Service.] I^ondon, Jan. 10. The assassination of Heintz, presumably E by Nationalists, draws fresh attention to the Separatists' doings in the Palatinate, which are the subject of serious preooccupation m British official circles. The Separatist flag stall flies over many town503 words
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Article230 1924-01-12 7 The following- action was taken at a! meeting cf Committee Xo. 4. held or 9th, January. Decided that the posts of Clerks of Works,! Architect's .Department, should be kept for deserving subordinates and that a salary of $300 rising to $400 per mensem should be adequate. Approved standardisation230 words
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Article50 1924-01-12 7 L Mr. Stephen Groves has been asked to organise an entertainment at the "Squadron Club" during the Fleet's visit to I Singapore. Ladies and gentlemen who are willing to assist at such an entertainment, i or others, are asked to send in their names to Mr. Groves to Peurl's Hill.50 words
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Article233 1924-01-12 7 DEVELOPMENT CHANCES. MR. CHIEN'S FRIENDLY WORDS. [Reuter*s Service.] London, Jan. 10. In the course of his prolonged v.sit, Mr. hang Chien and ihis fellow members of the mission, discussed' the objects of their m.ssion at the Board of Trade, where they wtre received by Sir Sydney233 words
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Article480 1924-01-12 7 !f«w York, Jan. 10. Society has been surprised by the newspaper announcement of the marriage of Millicent, the twenty year old daughter of Colcnel Huddlestcn Roarers, h3iress of a forty million dollar estate which her father inherited from the Standard Oil magnate Rogers, to the forty year480 words
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Article45 1924-01-12 7 The enclosure of the piece of land alongside the Singapore River, and facing the Memorial Hall, is proceeding. The" land will be us-ed in connection with the building of the new Post Office, Major Keys having obtained permission to build coolie lines and stores there.45 words
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Article421 1924-01-12 7 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. Preliminary work in connection with the construction of the New Post Office on the site, part of which is occupied by the 1 Singapore Club, has already commenced in the fencing in of the plot of grass-land opposite the site on the other side421 words
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Article343 1924-01-12 7 A Rugger Revival. (From Our Own Correspondent, l Malacca, Jan. 10. A most interesting: game was played on the Padan^r last evening. A team representative of Dunlop Plantations Limited met a team drawn from the rest of Malacca and after a hard fought same. The Re<t emerged victorious343 words
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Article70 1924-01-12 7 There will be 15 public holidays i.n the F. M. S., against 16 a year ago. The Colony still has 16. The change has been criticised. It is contended in some quarters that the reduction of the August bank holiday from two days to one is a mistake, and that70 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1924-01-12 7 New Shipment DELICIOUS PARISIAN CONFECTIONERY GR ANDES BONBONNIERES KALEES FRUITS TOFFEES CREMES TOFFEES MENTHE ENV FEUILLETE LOLA PRICE $1.00 IN DECORATED TINS. EON BONNIERES JAV JAVA NOUGATINES FKINTANIA BOUCHEES CARAMEL NOUGAT PRALINEES FEUILLETEES PRICE 45 CTS. IN DECORATED TINS. ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore.) Have You Tried "Capstan de121 words
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Advertisement656 1924-01-12 8 STEAMER SAILINGS BLUE FUNNEL LINE Regular SerricM to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. PATROCLUS Marseilles,656 words
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Advertisement528 1924-01-12 8 STEAMER SAILINGS i— i^ "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England). PASSENGER SERVICE. Steamer. OUTWARDS. Due Singapore, *s.s. CITY OF YORK China— Japan Feb. 11 HOMEWARDS. CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseilles— Londor, Feb. 26 ♦s.s. CITY OF YORK Marseilles— Londor, April 4 ♦s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles—528 words
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Advertisement587 1924-01-12 8 STEAMER^ SAHJNGS^^ i P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Artwerp Due587 words
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Advertisement465 1924-01-12 9 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SIMP COMPANY, LIMITED. HIN MUTUAL STEAM N WKiATION Co., Ltd. RMAN HK KNALI, STEAM SHIP Co.. Ltd. I AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE). (IncorporalH in Er.gland). i:\|« K r« BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SIFZ OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. 19 Philipp i ml China PI OK NEW465 words
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Advertisement495 1924-01-12 9 STEAMER SAILINGS FAQT PA9^FKCFR ANf» FTIFTGHT BFRVICF From Singapore and Penang to Boston and New York via Port Said, Genoa and Marseilles. •fi.a. M. S. DOLLAR loading Sin*rapor*' January IT a.s. PRESIDENT HARRISON February 1» •s.s. ROBERT DOLLAR February 27 ax PRESIDENT HAYES March IS and thereafter f'>r nightly •Freight495 words
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Advertisement691 1924-01-12 9 STEAMER SAILINGS ISTHMIAN LINE Arriving from America via Ftum* am] l.osdirp for BOSTON, NEW YORK. AND STEKI. WORKER d», h Tok.ntt nno on thr,.,.-h Billl of lading to all bland PoinU. For freight and particalan, arr'y _T !i x li! o 1 McALISTFR V! f; ;s C0 LTD RONINKLYKE TAKm^AIOA^iraAPPU691 words
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Article670 1924-01-12 10 l\ AND O. POINTS. Two parti o: Lord [neh tape's clever *r*«b »t the P. and O. meeting deserve v l «ibauiM report. G<»ropctitioii at the Taxpayers 1 Bxpeaae. Wc wila au interested in shipping are fa( with Governatcnyl competition. We. on this board, and I hope you,670 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement227 1924-01-12 10 UNDERWOOD j Improved PORTABLE Model /•■!^a«a»ijs^^^flt^P^'»^^c3S^Hißl^^^^?'/«% £2 THE MACHINE YOU WILI *A KNTI ALLY BUY. Sole A Kent*: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. (Incurpormled in £i\x^and), tj; p Stockists BOBINSOIi Co Ltd. I t CHAMPAGNE Pommery and Greno. JlirJf ik xo LON THE HOTEL WINE j^HH| S CONNOISSEURS THKOUGK- H OUT227 words
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Advertisement45 1924-01-12 10 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong) SwS. FOOKSANG (Tonnage 3,100). roi{ noxGKoxc; and japan. Ths Rteamer, expected :<> saU j'.h-.uL Jan. 15th. has <\ ..j-f-.f acTOn> r.iocation. F«r further particulars. &r ply BOU^TEAD CO.. f.TI).. (Incorporated n tb* P.M.S.) A^Mtl Telephones: trtiyrht 3120. Passage 3121.45 words
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Advertisement553 1924-01-12 10 BUCHANAN'S "BLACK WHITE" "ROYAL HOUSEHOLD" j SCOTCH WHISKIES To maintain a high standard of quality. Stocks essential. The largest stocks of Scotch Whisky m Scotland are held by James Buchanan Co., Ltd. and their subsidiary companies. The continued superior excellence of their brands is thereby guaranteed JAMES BUCHANAN d. Co.553 words
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Miscellaneous626 1924-01-12 10 MAILJTABLE. TO-DAY. I*. Sanibu Pulau Sueiri Bt-iuit i> a.m. Karimon Pook Mow u a.m. i-' n i 3 > n^ i a ;il> a nK K. Pahang A Kuantan Aodaitg ll a.m. i>. _i. />« -riLKok Katong 11 a.m. Muntok, Batavia, Cheriboa, Samatang and Sourabaya Maetauyckef ll a.m. Batavia M.626 words
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Article67 1924-01-12 11 January, 11. Bank 4 m.s. 2|4 I Bank demand 2|4 5-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 214 <& New York, demand 50^, Npm. Credits yo dayi 52 Norn.' Franco, dem nd ggo India, T.T. 164 i., Nom Hongkong, demand a^ p.c. Dis Yokohama, demand 111 1 Java, demand 138% Bangkok,67 words
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Article163 1924-01-12 11 January, 11. Tin 225 Tons $121.50 Gambier 19.50 Pepper White 26.50 Pepper Black 17.00 Flake Tapioca 13.25 Pearl Sago Small 9. r ,0 Copra 12.00 Copra Sundried 12.40 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00 Rie Siam No. 2 for export163 words
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Article39 1924-01-12 11 Singapore. Jan. 11, noon. Singapore Standard Rrbbed Smoked Sheet. Snot 40 49%: J*n. 49 1 ">0: la March 50 *A 50-*. April-June 51% 52; JulySept. 53 58%. London Quotation Shert It. 2Hd. Market Quiet.39 words
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Article111 1924-01-12 11 A City bank manager tells me that ar. increasing number of pre-war gold rouble? hav e been dribbling intc Londoi. bank* during the la>*t few weeks, suggesting that a coi-siderable stock is being gradually released from some single quarter. The gold in these coin? is actually111 words
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Article317 1924-01-12 11 The figures shown. g the rubber exports from the Netherlands East Indies for the fir-t nine months cf 1923 are rather startling. They amour ted to 99,23 4 tons, the share of Java and Madura being 24,638 ton*, East Ccast of Sumatra S3.252 tons.! rest of Sumatra317 words
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Article104 1924-01-12 11 D Singapore. Jan. 11. Rubber is. 2d 1 gd. T:n C244 136 tons Rubber- AyiT Pan is 520, AUenby--105 1.12%, Malaka FindeJ 1.35 1.46 New Sc-udais 105 1.20. Jimah^ 1.05 1.15. Ba »etts 1.0 s i io. Mij-iiif.— Soutjy 1.02', 1.00, Taip.ngs 1.05 l io, Penykalena i: 17.50,104 words
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Article194 1924-01-12 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Kubber. London Is. 2V B d. Local 4'* > sold l n L ntJOn >44 L cal V2ll 285 OM Rubber.s._Allerbys 1.05 1.15, Amal MaJays 1.87', 1.97^.. Ayer Ifoldu 1.05 Ll5, Bassetts 1 1.05, Jiniahs I.o7 '■> 1.15 Kvdahs 2 2.10, Kundon^, 1.07% l 17% a194 words
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Article131 1924-01-12 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). Singapore, Jan. 1 1. Rubber Is. -I^d. 4'.* 1 ■>. Tm 6244. 121^. 225 fcor.a old. Ruhber*._Brogas 60 65. Ulu Pandan s 50 55, Bassvtts 1.02% 1.07%, Mentakabs 2 2 Ulu Benut s 22 25. Bukit Jelutongs 47 1 52 Vi«, Pajams 5131 words
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Article147 1924-01-12 11 LYALL AND EV ATT'S REPORT. t- po,, Singapore, Jan. 11. lir..— fc244. down 80s. $121.50 225 tons sold. Rubber.— Is. 2V 8( j, down %d. Share Market. Active. i ""^rs.-Jmiahs 1.10 1.15. Ayer Moleks 2.10 2.20, Mandai Tekongi 32% C Bukit Jelotongs 47% 52%, ("raigieieas 51% 53 Mtntakabs 21% 23,147 words
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Article142 1924-01-12 11 T Singapore, J an 10. Ihe market has been a little more active since our last report and there has been a more general demand from the Trade At the time of writing there has been a Uttle re-action which is believed to be partly due142 words
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Article82 1924-01-12 11 Singapore, Jan. 11. The market experienced a small rise n values at the beginning of the week; spot Standard Sheet at one time being worth 50. The advance has not been maintained however and present values are only a little better than those of last week. Quotations.— Spot82 words
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Advertisement480 1924-01-12 11 Assets over $5,000,000. A miT« nnr«Arr nnmrnn w™. Assurances in force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. „r.. rn^Tmr (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE:- Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32 Old Jewry E C The Company has £20,000 deposed with the Supreme Court of England, and480 words
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Advertisement423 1924-01-12 11 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK Or INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA incorporated in England by Royal Charter Paid up Capita! in 600,000 shares IT, each £3,000,000 Reserve tund 3,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, 38 Bishopsgate, London, E.C Agencies and Branchea. Alor Star Hongkor.g Puket Amntsar lioilo Rangoon, Bangkok Ipoh Saigon423 words
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Advertisement577 1924-01-12 11 BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Funds: Sterling 4,500,000 Silver $24,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang., Chairman D. G. M. Bernard, Esq., Deputy Chairman. A. H. Compton,577 words
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Advertisement652 1924-01-12 11 I STOCKS AND SHARES. FRASER CO., EXCHANGE ANU SHARE BROKERS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11th. MINING. CFifirur^ in brackets show the i*&ue value tl £i S1 r V n d S! iara unless otherwise marked. C.—Cum d*v. x equals ex div Batang Padang Tin 37% 42% Hitam Tin 1.35 1.40 Jelantoh 20652 words
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Advertisement46 1924-01-12 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. WEARE Co., Ltd. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Co., Ltd. Branch Office 64, The Arcade, Coilyer Quay. A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.46 words
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Article1229 1924-01-12 12 CAI SE OF ACCIDENT UNEXPLAINED. A verdict of death by misadventure was returned by Mr. Nicol, the Coroner, yesterday morning 1 at the conclusion of the inqysst touching the death of the late Dr. G. F. Wise Howorth, of 16 Battery Road, which occurred on the night1,229 words
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Article606 1924-01-12 12 FORTUNATE ESCAPE OF EXTORTIONISTS. The jury at thv Singapore Assizes yesterday refused to accept what the Chief Ji stice described as the ridiculous stories > toid by two Chinese, Goh Kang and Koh r ua, who ware charged with attempting la extort monry from a twakow owner and606 words
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Article93 1924-01-12 12 At the annual general meeting of the Straits Junior Association held on the 10th instant at Mr. Cheong Koo* Seng's residence So. 631 North Bridge Road, the ifollQpring w t re-elected offce bearers for I the current year .-^President, Cheong Koon Seng, Vice Presidents. Tan Jin Gam and' jChia Keng93 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article208 1924-01-12 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 11. The following are the last day's handicaps. Kedah Plate: Five furlongs: Zara 9 Peg of my Heart 8.12, Polybia 8.7, Nadei 8.2, Shantung 8.1. Beaver 6.12. Singapore Plate: Six furlongs: Sunsprite 9.12, Helanel 9.4, Cesarion Girl 9.4, Patsy 9.2. Top208 words
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Article125 1924-01-12 12 The Commencement of the Season. A meeting of S. C. C. cricketers and others Interested in the game will be helc in the lounge of the Club on Monday Januarj 21st at 5 o'clock. The cricket fixtures for the season will be discussed. Nets will be put out for125 words
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Article249 1924-01-12 12 8. C. C. Defeat S. R. C. The S. C. C. were net at full strength for their match against the S. R. C. or the PaAang yesterday but they succeeded in winning an interesting game by four goal- to two thanks principally to tih« -upui^ity of their defence249 words
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Article132 1924-01-12 12 The following are S. C. C. hockey fixtures: Wed. 16th Jan: S. C. C. v A. P. C. Friday, 18th Jan: S. C. C. 2nd XI v Indian Association. Wed. 23r<? Jan: Practice game, Whites v Colours. Sat: 26th Jan: It is hoped Selangor will bring132 words
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Article78 1924-01-12 12 Singapore vs. Royal Sussex Regt. The postponed charity match between the Royal Sussex and the S.F.A. will be played off on Tuesday the 21st. instant. The following: will play for the SFA Boon Eng (S.C.F.A.); Chee Lte (SLC Boys); Kwang Hung (S.C.F.A.), C. M". F.A.). L. M. Pennefather (St.78 words
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Article42 1924-01-12 12 In A. Clas-s of the S. C. C. Billiards Tournament C. H. Kent, minus 60 beat jR. H. Gale, minus 60 by 114. In B. Class Jamieson beat Collier by 31; and Lindsay beat Ruchwaldy by 40.42 words
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Article45 1924-01-12 12 I Key-Jamito Fight. The meeting between Battling Key, lightweight champion of Malaya, and Silvino Jamito, lightweight champion of the Orient, will take place at Happy Valley on Mqnday, January 21; or in the event of bad weather on that day cn the following Wednesday.45 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter218 1924-01-12 12 To the Editor. Sir In view of the re-assembjHng cf Parliament, Mr. Ramsey MacDonald's speech at the Albert Hall and the press i comments including your own, on the latter and on the political situation generally the following extract from a letter dated Lcr.don, 12th December, received by218 words
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Letter280 1924-01-12 12 To the Editor. Sir,— Wrth reference to the short parsgraph appearing in your issue of 10th instant, I am afraid that the concluding paragraph is likely to mislead the public. Indian politics and politicians alike are distasteful to many people, even including a section of I the Indians,280 words
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Letter159 1924-01-12 12 Tc the Editor. Sir,—This morning I paid into a Baiw jan amount in dollar notes from which the I Bank refused a five dollar bill, stating it j was a forgery-. So I sent it to the Trea- rury expecting to get it replaced but I received a159 words
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