The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 May 1924
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Title Section13 1924-05-27 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., TUESDAY,^MAY^7, 1924 NO. 11,20413 words
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Article228 1924-05-27 1 Mr. J fc H. Thomas has contracted pleurisy and is under the care oi a specialist Page 6. Serious concern is fell b\ British firms at the illegal provincial* taxation of toreign imports into China— Page 6. ihe Moslem League has passed resolutions with a view to228 words
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Article978 1924-05-27 1 John Layer - Whoever surveys the world, or reads the paper, must see many things that five him pan. Such wisdom m has been gained in a journey that now extendl beyond the half-way house vf life has taught me to cast my spiritual anchor at the breakfast table inEx - 978 words
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Advertisement194 1924-05-27 1 < SPALDING BROS., Ltd. J > BifW^ quality HOXIXG equipment JI i,u ,hom QUEBTi Telegrams S J« i riru-e Sr. Tennis '.'.■.V.V.V.'.'.V.V.V.'AW.Wji WEEKLY PROGRAMME. Rafiles Hotel .^t^ Telephone 2920. (10 Lines). 1 Dan wSDNEBDAT. Music during-.-t Ballroom in the East and after Gr 11 Room open till 12 p.m. THURSDAY.—194 words
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Advertisement226 1924-05-27 1 DEPENDABLE From London to New IfeH^L York, Iceland to Singaj ore, in the office of the largest B Institutions, or the fl smallest Merchant. wherever work of i^Nfi good quality is de- B sired, there you will find the Hl^^^ ROYAL TYPEWRITER. The Royal is the best typewriter you can226 words
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Advertisement126 1924-05-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The "Corona" for flowers Pace 2. Chevrolet* at Central Motors— Pa^o 3. Roneo, for Royal typewriters— Page 1. Uniteera for cocks and valves Page 3. Excellence at the Europe Hotel— -Page 1. Burfords bar soap. McAlister'a Pane 12. Latest shinning dates v:i pagei S U a nii 10.126 words
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Advertisement30 1924-05-27 1 4 A. G. SPALDING BROS., Ltd. 5 FOR TBNNI4 EQUIPMENT -J Consult T" > Telephone QUEEN'S TeleKramn J. 1«M 3, Prince St. Tennis "C .•W t V.V«W.W l V I W.WA'MWM>30 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous143 1924-05-27 1 THE WEEK. <>< sday, 21th. High Water, 4.44 a.m., 6.28 p.m. The Quaint*, Vic. Theatre, 0.30 p.m. Wediuzday, 28th. High WatoA, 6.21 a.m., 7.23 in. Johore Planters' As>n.. C. S. C'tib, 10. io a.m. B. I. honi ward mail leaves. Football. S. C. C. vs SoMAX. The Quaints, Vic. Th143 words
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Article257 1924-05-27 2 TRAN SPORT IN PENANG. I'nsafe Tram Track. The following extras, i is f.-.m the Btlßtta 1 Eeho loport of u —fling of the Penan j: llm cipal t\>mmission: Dr. E. Smith asked (l\: Will you PjlobM inform me how many times the tram ears have been derailed within Um last257 words
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Article171 1924-05-27 2 $82,000 Fine. On May 7 at the Kowloon Magistracy, John Kahoe. an Hawaiian seaman, was charged, on remand, before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, with having 685 taels of prepared non-Government opium (valued at $8,200) in his possession on board the President Polk on April 28th. Evidence was given171 words
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Article138 1924-05-27 2 Mr. Gandhi's Opinion. Louisville, May 18. London, April 25.— The "Daily Express" of London gives prominence to its Bombay correspondent's interview with Mr. Gandhi, who states: **India must have right to err grievously. We must have the right as a nation to commit suicide if138 words
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Article141 1924-05-27 2 London, May 8. The Hon. Mrs. Alfred Lyttelton, dealing with the question of opium traffic at the Conference of the International Council of Women, which is sitting at the Empire Exhibition, said that Great Britain had a good record in the attempted suppression of illicit trade141 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement208 1924-05-27 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY. o Commencing Tuesday, May 27. Twice Nightly at 8.15 and 9.45 THE DIEMETREVITCH CO. OF 14 SERBIAN ARTISTS. IN AMERICAN, SERBIAN, RUSSIAN, SPANISH AND BALLET DANCES At Popular Price*. Numerous other nightly attractions. BLOEMENMAGAZIJN P= "CORONA" M Amber Mansions. Tel. No. 2990. GROOTE KEUZE BLOEMEN VAZEN, JARDINIERES208 words
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Advertisement317 1924-05-27 2 Tel. 828. Victoria Theatre t«i.826 FAREWELL RETURN VISIT TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 P.M. R. B. SALISBURY in Conjunction with THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES Present R. B. Salisbury's Company "THE QUAINTS" In The FoUc^vin? Successes TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 P.M. "The Nine OClock Revue" Wednesday "THE Thursday "UNDERGROUND TO May 28th BEGGAR'S OPERA" jj May317 words
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Advertisement316 1924-05-27 2 Alhambra From Saturday, 24th May, to Thursday, 29th M,v In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp PICK AND SHOVEL 1 Reel Pathe Comedy. TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. HODKINSON PRESENTS WALLY VAN AND PATSY RUTH MILLER in "THE DRIVING FOOL" In 7 Reels Thrills, suspense and romance are crammed316 words
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Article755 1924-05-27 3 INTERVIEW WITH CHANCELLOR. Berlin, April 22. In an .nterview the Chancellor, Dr Marx said: The Government of the Reich is giving its most serious considerat on to the proposals of the Committee of Expert*. Even if these proposals have not as yet been bi oughtEx - 755 words
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Article171 1924-05-27 3 The Malay Mail referring editorially t* the Federal* Council debate wiites: The Hon. Mr. Hampshire referred opportunely to the question of decentralisation ami amalgamation. We have heard a great deal about decentralsation in the past. Theve has been more than one little disturbance o\er it, and there171 words
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Article54 1924-05-27 3 At the recent closing cruise of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club it was stated that a trophy had been presented for a cruiser race to Macao and back, the event to take annually. This is an attempt to revive the yachting glories of over fifty years ago and an attempt54 words
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Advertisement437 1924-05-27 3 t ««C JKI 600 (ASH OR DEFERRED TERMS. CHEVROLET ECONOMY Low initial price is certainly a point to consider when purchasing a motoriar. But the man who desires the utmost for his money should also consider the operating expense of the car he buys, and its freedom from repair bills.437 words
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Advertisement547 1924-05-27 3 EXCELSIOR Motor Cycles EXCELSIOR. WHY WALK? A NEW CONSIGNMENT OF EXCELSIOR MOTOR CYCLES HAS JUST ARRIVED DEFERRED gt*{\f\r* DEFERRED i PAYMENTS H|/XS PAYMENTS ARRANGED *p*d\J~J ARRANGED COMPLETE, WITH TWO SPEED GEAR AND ELECTRIC LIGHTING. BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED IPOH SINGAPORE PENANG COCKS and VALVES. STEAM, TEST, DRAIN, PET, OIL TANK AND547 words
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Advertisement86 1924-05-27 3 "SILK EMPORIUM" THE CHEAPEST STORE IN HIGH STREET. Just opened a new shipment of Burmese silk. Fuji striped silk. Best Shantung silk. Assam silk and velvet silk crape. At the very Rock Bottom Prices. Big" Spanish shawls and cloaks and s-ilk kimonos and hosiery. ALWAYS IN STOCK. H. D. ROOPCHAND,86 words
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Article2047 1924-05-27 4 RICHARD NETTLETON GOODWIN. Late Managing Editor of "The Pinanf Gazette". A good newspaperman has gone. Richard Nettleton Goodwin, managing editor of the Pinang Gazette, has passed away in England. We knew Goodwin during the Span-ish-American war days when he rendered a service which saved an American journalist from2,047 words
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Article51 1924-05-27 4 London, May IS. In the House cf Commons, replying to Captain Tudor Rees, Mr. Stephen Walsh said the strength of the Territorials on April Ist. was officers 5,915, other ranks V*6,659. These were 1,833 and 35,676 respectively below the peace establishment. County Associations periodically held recruiting campaigns.51 words
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Article25 1924-05-27 4 Mr. Lee Hong Teik, Barrister-at-Law, son of the late Mr. Lee Toon Tok, has joined the legal firm of Messrs. Adams and Allan, Penang 125 words
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Advertisement253 1924-05-27 4 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY) o IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In Bankruptcy. No. 391 of 1923. Re (1 ("hop few What Seng. Summary Case. iMtfcrfcaf OflaWf r.iadc 14th DMMHbtl*, 1923. Date of Order for Summary Administration 24th December. 1923. D.uf .nd place of253 words
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Advertisement549 1924-05-27 4 notices SINCEREST THANKS. 0 Mr. I.um CfcnW tenders his sincerest thanks to Dr. G. A. C. Gordon, Medical Superintend nt, MiddleU>n Hcepital for the excellent and careful tivat.m;.nt ffordi to his child, M:»Btf*r Lam Pak H>n>r during the latter's illness namvly, cerebro-?pinal fever. 27-5 2-6 WAR LOAN PREMIUM TICKETS. Whereas549 words
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Advertisement304 1924-05-27 4 Cheapness doesnot^ |j mean eeonomu! [j vLI Economy must always be considered, f^H [uj 6ut t/ic greafesf consrrferadon tjLl should go to the quality of the V\t article desired. Zjl In the case of the cheap cigarette, W>K nothing is gained when the health [1/| is endangered. Discriminating fnj Smokers304 words
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Article1332 1924-05-27 5 CUTTING A DOCK IN TWO. Queenborough, April 18. The first stage of an ambitious scheme for raising from the bottom of the sea the German Fleet, which was scuttled at Scapa on June 21st, 1919, while interned there, »s just being concluded here; and directly1,332 words
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Article326 1924-05-27 5 European Drowned. The Rangoon Gazette of May 12th. states: A sad drowning accident took place at the Kokine Lakes yesterday about 5-30 p.m. during a race for half raters, Mr. T. E. Dixson-Smith losing his life. It appears from the information obtainable last night that seven326 words
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Article260 1924-05-27 5 "High Pare of Living" I.l. mud. N«« Y«rk, .WM ltv Prosperous and contented as the United State? has appeared to be th^re were, .level theless, 12,i)48 suicides in the country .n 1923. The "Save a Life'" League, which •ported tht figuitL- to-dcy, declared that if all the260 words
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Article116 1924-05-27 5 Paris, April £0. Two new records have been set up by the bel copter type of flying machine during :.he past few days. At Issy-les-Moulin-iux M. Pescara. flying at a height of three I ?et above the ground, covered a distance of 736 metres in spite116 words
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Article625 1924-05-27 5 OVERSEA MEETING PLACES. One object the oversea pavilio:^ are rare to serve. They will be the common meeting ground for the thousands of people who have come home for the Exhibition. Only the advance guard of those thousands have yet arrived, but even yesterday the buildings were the625 words
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Article161 1924-05-27 5 ROUNDING UP RAMP A REBELS. Madras, May 8. The Madras Government has received telegraphic report from the Officer Commanding" the Agency operations to the effect that an Intelligence Inspector, with 12 other ranks of the Malabar Special Police, engaged about 50 of the rebels on the morning of May 6th,161 words
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Article163 1924-05-27 5 The death from typhus, at Lahore, of Major Cragg, of the Indian Medical Service, reveals another supreme sacrifice made by ar. officer of that Service in the cause of medical research and of suffering humanity Major Cragg, who had been Assistant Director of the Central Research163 words
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Advertisement334 1924-05-27 5 BUSINESS CARDS. OSVEBBST JAPANESE Lj, kkcimkus. M, ■manlwtt jj --pSSroGRAI'HIC DEALERS. p^ta^DrrclMi-f ttlllawll PBAMES MADE. KO NG UlN<i CHWNG CO. WATCHES. S u \,:.1. Ruil ar.i Foolproof. 1 M(»HM\. SMITH 1 SON. LTD. > n. Batten Ro»A •&<> GENERAL MERCHANT. ELKAYEfI PRonrcrs. M .f( bi PaltffJP Concrete. LFE KIM ><»<•334 words
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Advertisement330 1924-05-27 5 TYPING AND STENOGRAPHIC WORK UNDERTAKEN AT ANY TIME. Apply to the Steno-Typist Ph«,ne B ?y 6TOW H TEL HIGH-CLASS PRINTING. "ll UmhrExpert Supervision iHY, ART PRINTING PUBLISHING Co M -0. Japan Street. ELECTROPLATING IN G glg-^^ra AND NICKEL. (Golri-finir j? a speciality) (HOP POH KONG CHYE EsUbnshH 1897 Tel. No.330 words
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Advertisement615 1924-05-27 5 ask sß bM^bS^^^—t-^— l ::i '-s^Lsßro^ The house of reliability for Scientific Instruments. Agents for STANLEY Co.. Ltd. NAUTICAL REQUISITES. Agents for HEATH Co., Ltd. WATCHES AND CLOCKS. Agents for S. SMITH Sons, Ltd. Case of Drawing Instrument* $7 Drawing: Pens and Pencils 5 Pamp Spring Bow Pen 10 Faber's615 words
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Article40 1924-05-27 6 TALNTON-MASTERTON.— On the 22nd April, at St. Mary's, Dover, by Revd. Canon Elnor, Richard Eustace Maxwell Taurrton, M.8., Ch.B., younger son of Capt. Richd. A. T&unton, M.C., and Mrs. Taunton, u> Dorothy, younger davsght-r of W. N. Masterton, R.N.R.40 words
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732 1924-05-27 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1924. Selling Agency Scheme. The mail brings out the full report ol' the meeting of the Rubber Growers' Association, presided over by Mr. P. J. Burgess. Incomparably the most important part of that meeting was the reference to the proposed selling agency for rubber.732 words
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Article477 1924-05-27 6 Accountant's letter has been passed on to the Topicist for reply. Mr. G. A. Carmichael of Messrs. Boustead and Company, Ipoh, is likely to go to Penang on transfer. Col. Forster, R.E., Acting O. C. Troops Malaya, gave the Empire Day address at the Anglo-Chinese School on Saturday. A Gazette477 words
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Article230 1924-05-27 6 EUROPEAN SHIP'S OFFICER DROWNED. A very regrettable fatality occurred at Pulau Bukum during: the week-end, as a result of which Hendrikus Johannes Etman, the chief engineer of the Asiatic Petroleum Company's steamer Attaka, lost his life Etman, who was only 26 years of age, had been in230 words
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Article662 1924-05-27 6 m The management of Raffles Hotel are holding a popular orchestral concert on Sunday evenings in the ballroom, commencing on Sunday next, June Ist. Mr. Justice Sproule will be arriving: in Kuala Lumpur about the 10th of next month to act as Chief Judicial Commissioner, F.M.S. Mr. Justice Whitley is662 words
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Article238 1924-05-27 6 [Reuter's Bmfct.] Ua> H I It is announced that Mr. j H became suddenly indisposed tf j this reason the me<tin K f the ji F for the Colonies and the India and T, Committee to consider tfe lil(ter on Kenya immigration m London, i^, Mr. n*Mi ha.238 words
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Article117 1924-05-27 6 A fatal motor-cycle accident ftCOOTVd M noon on Friday opp. lite the aaffe police station, when Mr Ya]> Fook S son of Towkay Yap L > >n. of Puilu-ni.. r his death, Mjn the Malay Mail. Mr. Fook StQOg, vsiio mi riding an A J..--i117 words
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Article84 1924-05-27 6 Lim Chen«- Swee. the < employed at Messrs. McAUttcr ani Cm pany's Merbau Road fodown, v(ato two years rigorous imprisonnMri by t'r District Coart yesten]a> Morniaf i charge of theft as a MCTUi Marct; and 17 of 11 1 ton> ti rabbcr, $10,000, the property84 words
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Article87 1924-05-27 6 The long drought ha> we are getting: heavy mini practical;every afternoon ami ivwfafi the B. N. B. Gazette. Mi fort and Papar towns aiv rtpol under water and we understand that I mage has been done to MM of < ht l u ;|i on the Tuaran87 words
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Article53 1924-05-27 6 (From Our Own OOW I i. narritg* ha> bwn wlei I an 8c ttGoMie, md Winifred M dMffhter Of the late K.v. H Oxford. Mr.J.D. K«np*cUdMbjrt land IfUi Dorothy Dunn u I Mr. B. B. < hunbtfi |«ve the A rece. t:<. was held at Crosby hone- noon53 words
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Article51 1924-05-27 6 Mr. J. I, Humphrey., the viser. and Inch* MM. Officer. Paka, had an WipleaM while hunting in Dunfun il^iu Kaya holulay. Tlu-y u-t HMN« of elephants in thick jungle teyteg to locate a tusk.-., jef a bis cow. but fortunately dead with a brain ifcX at51 words
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34 1924-05-27 6 Captain Reynolds, the B»»t« fated Frangestan, which u:t~ a fire, believed to have ordinal. ton shipped wet at Bombay. recently, passed through Bfof»P Sato Maru during the week-i-n for Hongkong.34 words
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Advertisement152 1924-05-27 6 "THE CONNOISSEUR C OMES TO C ALDBECKS m Hl i< sold on the recommendations tffc. OF ITS CONSUMERS. m^^k Ask the Man Wm^*\ Who Drinks It. H| j i NapierJohnstone's HUM Old. Highland Whisky Caldbeck Macgregor Company, Limited. (Incorporated in Shanghai). Tel. 228. 45, Robinson Road. PATRONISED C^SS^mS^Ej BY ROYALTY152 words
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Advertisement69 1924-05-27 6 THE ij ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO. :j Ji (Incorporated in England.) MANUFACTURERS :j i 0F ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR ALL :j > Industrial Purposes. g > f 5 'PHONE 301 l\ WINCHESTER HOUSE. > ..PEARS:. TOILET SOAP This is really the last word in Soap Excellence. BLAND SOOTHING FRAGRANT and giving a69 words
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Article122 1924-05-27 7 PtfBMBLBY WBATHm KNTV <>: Msnous. fKnit.r^ Service.] London, May 25. service at Wembley 7h, BBMttM weather. >i 9 tenNH wind, accomestioMd thunder. brillUmtlf when their the Stadium N^rthcless th_- v nearly a hun- yncs Henderson, Brett represented the 1 Rhowery weather Mgmva attracted week culminating 150,000 <>"122 words
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Article226 1924-05-27 7 I Moscow, May 25. ing the congTMl of the lonist Paity. said that he I view in ir the domestic and of the Soviet optimistic:..n hy a number of countries ,■;;> consolidated the interna i hut the problem of debts ii difficult. The Soviet earnestly itc lasting226 words
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Article98 1924-05-27 7 ingor district is liable to Between Kuala Kubu and frequently finds much of the r, and this state of affairs deal of inconvenience. pur correspondent telegraphs Lshawayi have necessitated til for and via Penan*, Kuala Lumpur. and end has not reached ipiUL It ii reported that >••98 words
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Article69 1924-05-27 7 informed that Rii ExCuillemard, K.C.B 1 of tho Straits Settle'"t f,r Xorth Borneo, *h<*rt vivit to Sandakan present arrangements His '•nty will spend the night -j^ Mantannni Island and leave 1 OB 11th for Sandakan rrivin Ml 12th. intends to travel by !l k '>vith the69 words
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Article179 1924-05-27 7 MOSUL QUESTION. NEGOTIATIONS AT DEADLOCK. [Reuter's Service.] Constantinople, May 26. The Anglo-Turkish negotiations, which have hccn proceeding here since May 20th, relative to the disputed territory of Mosul, at present incorporated with Iraq, have reached a deadlock, Fethi Bey, on behalf of Turkey, demanding rendition of the179 words
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Article564 1924-05-27 7 A very well attended and successful public meeting was hold, under the auspices of the Malacca Chinese Chamber of. Comj merce, on Saturday last at The Chinese Malacca Club, Tanquerah Road, Malacca. The Chair ws taken by the Hon'ble Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, who opened the meeting by saying564 words
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Article123 1924-05-27 7 MR. DICK SON RETIRES. Mr. F. K. Dickson, of the Eastern Smelting Company, Penang, is leaving en route to Melbourne, on retirement. Mr. .Uickson was entertained to a farewell dinner at the E. and O. Hotel where his health and future prosperity were proposed and cordially pledged. The dinner was123 words
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Article1600 1924-05-27 7 "UNBUSINESSLIKE METHODS** OF j MONOPOLIES DEPARTMENT. The method by which the Monopolies Department in Malacca dealt with samples taken from a consignment of liquor imported by a Chinese merchant at Malacca was strongly criticised by the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, in the Supreme Court yesterday morning, when1,600 words
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Article206 1924-05-27 7 The following action was taken at aj meeting of Committee Xo. 6 held on May 20th:— Approved installation of three-H?Jit Littleton inverted iamps at Connaught Drive, the existing two-ligrftt lamps to be utilised in other parts of the town. Approved subject to sanction of H. E. the Governor206 words
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Article137 1924-05-27 7 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, May 24. Captain Doisy is ready to fly to-morrow to Peking in a machine generously placed at his disposal by thcJTechun of Che-kiang province. Russo-Japanese negotiations, which have been protracted for many days, have now reached a stage satisfactory beyond137 words
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Article28 1924-05-27 7 So serious have bandit activities become at Ningpo that, starting: from May 4, martial law has been declared, and strict precautions have been introduced for defeating the menace.28 words
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Advertisement146 1924-05-27 7 ROBINSON'S PATENT LEVER WATCH. SPECIAL DUST-PROOF PURE NICKEL CASE AS ILLUSTRATION. GUARANTEED CELEBRATED ABSOLUTELY if V\ FOR THEIR NON-MAGXETI! I rffl^ft ACCURATE nW^?^ 7 time keeping JEWELLED AND DURABILITY \ny watch not THIS WAV :i #/^> roUXD HAS BEEN SO U fr/f/^ <f^°» SAT!S VCTORY BY US FOR ■IfJ 0146 words
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Advertisement589 1924-05-27 8 STEAMER SAgJNOS BLUE FUNNEL LINE .x^ Regular Services 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 Ladin C for all Overland Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. atrmrvrfTfl r589 words
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Advertisement354 1924-05-27 8 STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" UNE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. (Incorporated in Englatxl). PASSKNQER SERVICE. PASSAGE RATES. ♦A Class Steamer* Ist Class £86. 2nd Class £56. Dock £22. tB Claw Steamers £7 g. n £6<>. £22. Curgo Steamers £56. FREIGHT SERVICE. I'l' CITY M OP AT«VM? aVre nd0 Rotterdam Hamburg354 words
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Advertisement547 1924-05-27 8 E BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) PASSENGER ANI» CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTaTsTEAM NAVIGATION CD P LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS For China and Japan. p Qr Marseilles, London ,nd Am Due er Tonnage. Singapore. KARMALA547 words
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Advertisement522 1924-05-27 9 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co, LM. AND ELLERMAN BUCKNALI, STEAM SHIP C*^ Lti. (AMERICAN MANCRURIAN LINE.) (Incorporated in Er^land). M gEHVICE TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. StoMMn. Due s 'P° re R o"te For522 words
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Advertisement485 1924-05-27 9 STEAMER_SAjUNGS JV "Around thm World" ftS FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penang to Boston and New York via Port Said, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. Arrives. Sails. s.s. PRESIDENT HARRISON June 4 June 6 s.s. PRESIDENT VAN BUREN June 18 June 20 s.s. PRESIDENT HAYES July 2485 words
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Advertisement717 1924-05-27 9 STEAMER SAILINGS STRUTHERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. Y^??k™ T MONTOP "> '^charse and load June 20 A bIMMLR to discharge and load July and sulsrequently steamers approximately 30 days tpart. Taking cargo to all Overland Points in United States and717 words
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Article127 1924-05-27 10 BRITISH- AND FOREIGN SAILORS' SOCIETY. We have received literature from this well-known Society— which is "foreign" only in that it looks after the British Sailor at Home and in foreign countries. The Society, like many other old-establish-ed and worthy institutions, finds that the War has worked havoc with127 words
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Article662 1924-05-27 10 Cause of Deaths Still a Mystery. So far, the British India Steamship Company authorities have been unable to account for the tragic occurrence on board their vessel the Talma on May 1, when the iourtn officer, a young man named Edwin Koger Clayton, and two Indian hands wero662 words
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Advertisement211 1924-05-27 10 I! USHER'S GREEN STRIPE ifl Scotch Whisky. >" ill Now Reduced to j j: f 1 H I $^4- P er case nett. i^madß Duty 14 40 Ex tra. 5 QUALITY OF USUAL ImUjg EXCELLENCE. j a 1 < Sole Agents. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) 3 Singapore211 words
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Advertisement307 1924-05-27 10 Genasco Roofintf 2 PLY AND 3 PLY 5 COMPLETE WITH PATENT KANT Ipa u KLEAIS AND NAH^ FOR WWC °Sp E ie^ s f £s MANUFACTURE ijiiiJNAoCO {> """'•^^^g SATISFIES FR WITHSTANDS r COfiTl^^l BEGINNINT TROPICAL HEAI j^|^3^B END Wi AND RAIN AND The Borneo Company Ltd (Incorporated in England)307 words
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Advertisement301 1924-05-27 10 STEAMER SAILINGS. HUGO STINNES LINES~" (Incorporated in Germany.) REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT PABBBNGER SBRVKK OITWARI) BOUND HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN EMIL KIRDORF Ittf tons due Ju:. U SCHEER 12.2:»0 tor> due July 5 HOMEWARD BOUND ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. §ADOLF VON BAYER 9,U00 due June 9 HINDENBI'RG 12.250 tool in Aft*301 words
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Miscellaneous530 1924-05-27 10 I MA (L TaBLE. TO-DAY. Kuala Pahang Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Jerantut) By train 6 a. in Anamba, Natuna Islands Seras- san v n Diemen 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Hang Chiap 9am Cucob and Pontian Edina 9 a'm' Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan D r> Polyphemus 9 a.m.530 words
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Miscellaneous28 1924-05-27 10 Mrs. Hmm, Mr. ami Mrs. W. Koesen i,VrF\ Mi f-, M Loelemert, A. Har^ C. Mushet Miss Bra Ufr h, Mrtt^ Evans, Mr H Eckart, Mr,. MaxweiK B28 words
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Article565 1924-05-27 11 I liASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. MONDAY, MAY 26th. MINING. (.Figures in brackets show tae idsue value if.rl^ n*',." 1 doiars unless otherwise raarked. C.—Cum aw. x equals e* div.7 tiatang Padang Tin 40 45 diUn Tin ($> i.30 LSS tins Hydraulic U'l) 17s. lg s565 words
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Article86 1924-05-27 11 Being ordered to pass his waste woodpulp liquor through settling and filtration tanks before discharging into the river, a Dutch strawboard manufacturer made the waste pay the cost. Inoculated with suitable bacteria and kept closed and warm, the tanks generated a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide gases equal to86 words
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Article69 1924-05-27 11 I I May lit> Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 1-J_-Bank demand 2 15:.; Private credits jr.. 3. 2,4 New York, dvmttad SO" 5 Credits 90 days 52 1. France, demand 850 Xom. India, T. T. l€€% Hongkong, demand 3T 8 p.c. Prem. Yokchuma, deinanu 125 Norn. Java, demand 140'69 words
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Article175 1924-05-27 11 Tin 100 Tons $101.75 Gambier 21.00 Pepper white 28.00 Pepper Black 1^.25 Flak* Tapioca ILM Pearl Sago Small 9.00 Copra 10.90 Copra Sun dried 11.20 Opium, Benares unt. 4.000 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00 Rice, Siam No. 2 for export 310.00 Rice, SaigKyn175 words
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Article37 1924-05-27 11 Singapore, May 26, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot SS l^ 35%; Jui. 35% 36; July-Sept. 36*4 37; Oct.-Dec. 37 V 2 38. London Quotation Sheet lOTad. Market Quie 437 words
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Article414 1924-05-27 11 Mr. P. J. Burgess, Chairman of the Rubber Growers' Association, in his review at the annual meeting-, made at least one statement that is likely to be challenged: "Though some flaws in the original (restriction) regulations have been discovered, the legislation* as a whole has effected the purpose forS. Echo - 414 words
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Article39 1924-05-27 11 John the Baptist may be taken as the typical religious man of many ages, who stands on the edge of life and calls men out of it, and steadily refuses to enjoy hi? meals —The Rev. W. R. Maltby.39 words
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Article70 1924-05-27 11 I RASER'S REI'ORT. Singapore, May 2tith. Rubber 10 %d. Tin £200 10s. 101.7'.. 100 tons sold. Mining. Ptngkaltni i>.6o i>.Bo. iYtaling* 1.22 Ms 1.27 Va, Johans 30 35, Souths B5 90, Taipings 1.10 1.15, Ulu Piahi I^2V4 1.57 Vi, Hitams 1.20 1.2.3. Industrials. Traders 25. r>0 26,70 words
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Article176 1924-05-27 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, May 2Uth. Rubber. London 10 7 *d. Local Ss)fc. Tin. London, 24th May, £200 10s. Local 101%. 100 tons sold. Kubbeis. Alknbys 1 1.05. Brogas 52 1--57%. Bukit K. Bs 30 40. Kundongs 1 1.10. Malaka Pindas 90 1. Mentakabs 15 18. Parit Peraks 1.40176 words
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Article88 1924-05-27 11 Singapore, May 26th. Tin.— £2oo 10s. (May 24). Rubber. 107sd. Unchanged. The feature of the share market is the continued strength of Industrials. Cold Storages have spurted to buyers 30, ani possibly an offer of shares at 1 over wouli be accepted. Hammers and Traders arc88 words
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Article115 1924-05-27 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). Singapore, May 26th. Rubber. 10 7 ad. 35 Tin. £200 10s. 101%. 100 tons sold Mining. Johans 31 SS, North Taipings 1.03 1.05, Souths 87 89, Taipings 1.11% 1.15, Pengkalens 9.50 9.70, Tongkah Harbours 8.10 8.30. Petalings 1.22 1.25, Hitams 1.22% 1.27V 2115 words
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Article132 1924-05-27 11 The Royal Bank of Canada has made applicat'on for a permit for the erection of a tower building on its property fronting on St. James. Notre Dame and St. Petor streets. The present cty by-law permits buildings to be erected to a height of 110 feet132 words
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Article73 1924-05-27 11 Brandon, Man.,— The Canada Gas and Electric Corporation of this city will procpM at once with the erection of a new power plant. This will be in addition on to its present plant, and will cost in the ne fchhourhood of $300,000. The new plant73 words
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Article116 1924-05-27 11 RUBBER TIN RETURNS. Sees: Brown Phillips and Stewart (Penan*) Perak River Valley, 8,919; Juru, 7,687? Sees: Derrick and Co. Sungei Gau, Stone crushed, 15 tonv Output won, 15.22 pikuls. Sees: McAuliffe, Davis and Hope (Penang) Cicely, 31,867; Eow Seng, 9,937; GleV gowrie, 10,173; Harcroft, 15,779; Lowe Perak, 10,970; N. V.116 words
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Advertisement374 1924-05-27 11 y GREAT EASreBN LIFE (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HE\O OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFTPF- *> nw t iTTB tiTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE BM AGENTS WANTED putrid Manager Secretary Managing Director Actuary GF. CHESTER G. C. KNOX. HORACE W. RAPER. A. BOBINSON, F. I. A. i KANCE. -^TT^NnTASSURANCB P( 0..374 words
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Advertisement383 1924-05-27 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 Fur.d:— Sterling 4,500,000 Silver $25,500,000 Reserve Liability cf Proprietors $20,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. H. P. White, Esq., Deputy Chairman. B. D. F. Beith, Esq.383 words
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Advertisement486 1924-05-27 11 BANKING, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. incorporated in England by Royal Charter o Paid up Capital in 800,000 shares £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund 3,900,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 8,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, 38 Bishopsgate, London, EX. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Uoilo Saigon Amritsar Ipoh Semarang Bangkok Kirachi486 words
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Advertisement47 1924-05-27 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, Colly er Quay. A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.47 words
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Article1279 1924-05-27 12 DERBY PROSPECTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, May lit. I There are plenty of surprises in the racing world. Tom Pirch, the Derby favourite, made an unedifying first appearance last Friday at Newmarket being beaten by IH lengths by a horse none too weM known —St. Germans. Excuses1,279 words
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Article418 1924-05-27 12 In addition to the big- series of pamphlets fi various subjects likely to interest visirs to Wembley being printed by the raits Government in Singapore, the Malay States Information Agency is bringing up to date the attractive series of little books in their fine coloured wrappers418 words
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Article154 1924-05-27 12 London, May 17. The Duke of York and his partner, Captain Basil Brooke, were beaten by Mr Frank Hodpes and Mr. Evan Williams. Chairman of the Mining: Association, by two and one in a foursome match over the Tontetre nine-hole course, Treorchy, which' has been154 words
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Article61 1924-05-27 12 Sir Hugh Clifford was mulcted in the nominal sum of £2 at Guildford for ex- < ceedin* the speed limit. It was stated 1 hat when a policeman at Newlands Corner 1 told Sir Hurh that his speed was 35 to 40 1 mles an h<>«r61 words
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Article297 1924-05-27 12 Honda in Caching Exhibition Match. Honda, the well-known Japanese tennis player, who, after winning the Hongkong championship, was selected as a member of the team to represent Japan in the Olympic Games at Paris in July, is on his way to Europe on the Atsuta Maru. The vessel was297 words
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Article164 1924-05-27 12 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Ladies' Championship Doubles. Mis. Sedwick and Miss Wallis beat Mr* Cartwrigrht and Mrs. Marsh B—6, 6— l. Mixed Doubles "A" Class. Mrs. Campbell and D. H. Kleinman beat Miss Hope Falkner and Col Bond 4— 6 6 3, 6 4. Mrs. Sayers and Major164 words
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Article41 1924-05-27 12 To-day's Tie*. I m\ Bonjr Sco vs. I. Abed, to finish. Winner of R Smith vs. S. Prasonjr vs. C. Smith. Winner of S. Abed vs. D. David vs. Winner of Poh Chonp vs. Jitt Siang.41 words
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Article63 1924-05-27 12 To-day's Ties. Doubles Handicap. H. G. Stack and A. C. Coelho owe 15 3 vs. E. E d e Souza and V. C. Westerhout owe 15.3. Mixed Doubles. C A. R. Bateman and C. J. Oliveiro, vs. F. Ephranms and F. J. Rappa (to finish.) Singles63 words
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Article29 1924-05-27 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan g, May 26. At the Penang Bisley Meeting, the Eurasian Company won the Renfrew Challenge Shield, and the Kedah Challenge Plate.29 words
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Article275 1924-05-27 12 H. W. Stevenson, Khe billiard player, j must have received a surprise at the' Shanghai Town Hall on May 3rd., when' he met Mr. E. P. Fastings, of the Muni-' cipal Service Club, for the game ended with the ex-champion beaten by 800 to 623. Fastines made275 words
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Article780 1924-05-27 12 CHINESE OVERWHELM GUNNERS. Yong Liang's Hat-trick hi Seven Goals. Overwhelming as the previous victories of the Chinese have been in the Singapore League they were completely surpassed by that which they achieved on the Padang yesterday, when they entirely outplayed the R.G.A. in every department and won by780 words
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Article82 1924-05-27 12 London, May 13. The following is the latest Derby bet- ting: 11 to 2 against Bright Knight (offered). 100 to 15 against Diophon. 100 to 12 against Tom Pinch. 9 to 1 against Sansovino (taken and offered). 100 to 6 against St. Germans (offered) and 18 to82 words
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Article61 1924-05-27 12 London, May 17. Arnold Ebor Hig^s, the nineteen-year-old son of William Higrgs, racehorse owner and ex-jockey, who was thrown while riding: his father's horse, William Tell in the Earl of Chester Welter Handicap at SESy? ThUrSdEy hHSdied ta Chester Higgs will be remembered for hisTimes of Ceylon - 61 words
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Advertisement255 1924-05-27 12 Moutrie Pianos GRANDS, UPRIGHTS, PLAYERS All are of the highest grade in materials craftsmanship. They are renowned throu^ East for their tonal quality and so'dHy construction. GUARANTEED FOR SEVEN YEARS S. MOUTRIE aTco., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) RAFFLES PLACE. BURFORD'S PRIZE No. 1 BAR SOAP THERE ARE TWO REASONS WHY255 words
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