The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 May 1925
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Title Section16 1925-05-07 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. iO CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S., THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1925. NO. 11,18116 words
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Article168 1925-05-07 1 Sir John Jordan comments on the imnunse amount of contraband opium ■NSC i»to China Page >. The Riff tribesmen are creeping in between Spanish and French controlled territory. Thrte columns are operating against them with success Page 7. Details of the All-in Pensions scheme are wirtd out168 words
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Article1319 1925-05-07 1 THE WITCH OF THE MARSHES. "1 don't reckon you oughter ast me shillin" fr four little dabs. *I.ijah." Mid Mrs. Wospottle, the local witch, to Mr. Elijah Bird, wildfowler and fisherman. "they're wunnerful skinny to my thinkin'. •'They're wuth it an' more," declare I Elijah Bird stubbornly, "th" two biggest1,319 words
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Advertisement193 1925-05-07 1 f WING LOONG TUB RBOOGNBaO HOUSE for it ROPBAM TROPICAL SI'ITS. St INCH STREET. Raffles Hotel. E TO-NIGHT B Thursday 7th May. in Nina Kampar, Thomas Astroff and g Olga Kamper. U Will appear in Classical Dancing between the Dances. A US fK THIS new will save you time and193 words
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Advertisement214 1925-05-07 1 l^^l a PP me overhead I There It less depreciation, 1 There is longer life. There I u it lett cost Sf up-Keep on a Compare mt typewriter I thp lilnrk" There it a greater return of I MC wun\ cxcciient Wrvice from the I original invertment. I RONEO LTD.,214 words
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Advertisement136 1925-05-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Bankruptcy notice in Li Keung Kiat--Page 5. Chinese book-keeper and linotype operatoi wanted Page 5. Classical dancing at the Raffles Hota; to-night Page 1. The new Dalton Calculating machine, Fraser and Neave Page 1. Ferrocrete, new hardening cement, Wm. Jacks Page 7. Bulldog Stout, Guthrie and Co. Page136 words
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Advertisement15 1925-05-07 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Goa ranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.15 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous124 1925-05-07 1 THE WEEK. Thtnsday, Ith. Hiph Water, 9.31 a.m., 9.44 p.m. League: I: S.C.C. vs S.R.C. Leapue II: S.C.F.A. (a) vs Police. P. Brani vs Headquarters. m Dalhousie Chapte*\ 8.30 p.m. Friday, Mth. Hiph Water, 10.13 .m., 10.13 p.m. P. and O. home wire! mail leaves. Dutch homeward mail leaves. P.124 words
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Article483 1925-05-07 2 For years the travelling public and the tradespeople of Malaya have enjoyed Hobson's choice in the matter of the F.M.S. Railway. The authorities, being aware ot the position, have steadily increased theii freight and passenger rates. The former however, have reached a point when alternativesMalay Mail - 483 words
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Article73 1925-05-07 2 An observatory is to be erected at a cost of 4-400,000, at an altitude of 4,045 ft., on the top of the Grand Saleve, a mountain on French territory dominating Geneva. A powerful wireless station will be attached, ami a telescope, which is to be the largest and the most73 words
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Advertisement271 1925-05-07 2 NEW STOCKS of the following have just arrived. FLEXIBLE STEEL NAIL FILES BADGER HAIR TOOTH BRUSHES. BEAVER and SWANSDOWX BATH PUFFS. BATHING CAPS. TURKEY SPONGES. MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD. THE HAPPYVALLEY LTD. THE ELITE CINEMA. New Premises New Premises i Two 7 Reel Features. THE LOVE LIGHT The Price271 words
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Advertisement251 1925-05-07 2 VICTORIA THEATRE. FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY Commencing Monday, May 18, at 9.30 p.m. Under the direction of JAMES McGRATH, LTD. REGINALD SELLECK and CHARLES CHAMIER present LONDON'S LATEST CRAZE IN ENTERTAINMENT "OUR CABARET An entirely new style of Musical Show with every artiste especially selected. The latest musical numbers, Burlesques*251 words
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Advertisement332 1925-05-07 2 From Wednesday, 6th to Monday, Uth Ma\ ALHAMBRA Theatre, Beach Road. (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd. Proprietors.) In the Second Show commencing at 9 p.m. A GREAT STAR IN A GREAT PICTURE A First National Attraction, a Superb Production in which all of the resources of an ambitious producer *#r332 words
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Article541 1925-05-07 3 ITALIAN EXPEDITION S X vsl PLANS. Spezia, April [.attleships. destroyers, sloops, nK craft, and barges that lie waters <»f tha harbour of j, vessel that specially virtue of her pleasing the imagination with her ful look. She is a steam i Q()0 tons, with fiddle bows. sm sm541 words
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Article159 1925-05-07 3 have forsaken their [or the purpose of a U»ska, railed from Lber. the Canadian Pacific silver mine that I Jjnty yeara ago." sa id Mr. *«e leader of the expedition. r h^-.- tV,\ h;m b waiting k >Pot, stake my claim, >J Mlver. Having all toEx - 159 words
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Article316 1925-05-07 3 How He Escaped From Peking. j The Manchu Emperor, who suddenly fled to Tientsin on Feb 23, received the correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, who now sheds some new light on the incident. Certain Peking papers asserted that his Majesty escaped from Peking in a blue motor316 words
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Article433 1925-05-07 3 Berne. Mar. 30The famous bears of Berne are a neverfailing source of interest and delight to visitors to the capital of the Swiss Confederation. The arms of the city consist of a bear on a background of red and gold, and for many hundieds of years433 words
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Article84 1925-05-07 3 There is an increase in the smuggling activities from Malacca and Johore with which the present preventive fleet is unable to cope. It is learnt that the Government intends to establish wireless communications between the Customs Office at Kuala Lumpur and the preventive fleet to facilitate84 words
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Article106 1925-05-07 3 According to a Washington telegram of April 4, Mr. Harvey, of the Firestone Tire Manufacturing Co., declared that United States rubber consumers were forced to pay between one and four hundred million dollars yearly to Britain. He said the British rubber monopoly controls most of the production, and106 words
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Article249 1925-05-07 3 NEARLY $3000 IN BAD MONEY. Gang of Counterfeiters believed to be Working from Singapore. Counterfeit American coins of 5 and 10--doliar denominations, amounting to nearly vJ.OOO were seized by the customs secret service of Joio from six Moros who arrived at that port from Singapore on boardManila Times - 249 words
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Article231 1925-05-07 3 Kobe, April 20. A terrible tragedy occurred here on Saturday afternoon, as a result of which a Russian named Ossipoff, a former Lieute-nant-Colonel in the army, is dead and Miss Stelova, a typist employed by Mcssi?. lilies Co., of Osaka, is dangerously, and probably mortally, wounded. OssipoffN.C. Daily News - 231 words
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Article213 1925-05-07 3 One of the curiosities of journalism is a daily paper published by a New York hotel and distributed gratis to its guests and employees. It is a three-column, eightpage quarto. A considerable portion of it consists of advertisements, partly of theatres but mainly of various professions213 words
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142 1925-05-07 3 Comrades to take over h s Broom. A street scavenger has been appointed a member of the Glasgow education authority. He is Mr. James Brownlie, who is twenty-eight years of age, and has been working for five years in the corporation cleansing depaitment. Mr. Brownlie142 words
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Article17 1925-05-07 3 Wife (bitterly): "I think I'm a Crossword widow!" Wruband (sweetly): "Oh, no, dear, only 'V^** -word, wife!"17 words
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Advertisement155 1925-05-07 3 l+\ 4gg.) JifTJl Aa*****r^. f^v* P Vr/ Jmmmm*t. Isf ZRXwa^'^JSf v. j Stocked by all First Class I 1 Provisioa Dealers. J V£/ ty S> B Sole Agents: BARLOW CO. I JQk. f^ Jg Telephone 2790. 8 B Ammm^^^ (LYNO Inspect the latest model Clyno now showing. A thoroughly British155 words
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Article1350 1925-05-07 4 POLO PROSPECTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 8As you will have had detailed accounts of the Association football International which left Scotland at the top of the table, I will pass on to other matters of coming interest. The Jodhpur polo team, with their 51 ponies (valued1,350 words
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Article670 1925-05-07 4 The Truhlem of the "School-Leaver." Mr. George Lansbury. M.P was the guest of the Aldwych Club at luncheon in London when he spoke on "The tragedy of the dole." Reviewing the post-war situation. Lord Waring, who presided, said it should be remembered "that disastrous as670 words
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Advertisement361 1925-05-07 4 Baby's Health t depends principally upon his food which must be of the correct composition and easily J v digestible. HERBERT Aa Allen k> U r 7 Baby Skc.\l:iiij ioviapiu>t:graPk 43Uenbitrgs FOODS are specially manufactured for infant feeding and long experience has proved that they give the best results in361 words
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Advertisement329 1925-05-07 4 \lr ,7 >> MCAusTtw.?o.,LT a .sffi u r- l> f 1 —^_«j Notice is hereby given that the two trade marks depicted :i ception of the Kingfisher mark included therein which is the exclu McAlister and Company Limited are the occlusive property of W. if Burfi Sons Limited of Sturt329 words
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Advertisement42 1925-05-07 4 Ny Carlsberg Wwir Ii ft E>. 1 i SOLE IMPOKTKKS: THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in IVnmark) SINGAPORE. PIANOS, PLAYER-PIANOS ORGANS AND MUSICAL INSTKI >!>> OF ALL KINDS AT GOA* REDUCED PRK# TIME PAYMENTS AKK.v W. J. GARCI A 219, ORCHARO KOAD42 words
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Article85 1925-05-07 5 PORT DARWIN DEVELOPMENTS. I COMMISSION TO GOVERN TERRITORY. [Reuter's Service.] 1 Melbourne, May 5. The Prime Minister, Mr. Pearce, outlining the Commonwealth's proposals for development of the Northern Territory, said the railways would be extended, ports constructed, petrol and oil tank* established at Port Darwin for the85 words
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Article130 1925-05-07 5 [Reuter's Service.] m Geneva, May 5. The plenary sitting of the International Arms Conference discussed the draft con vention. Mr. Matsuda dwelt on the importance Japan attached to the conference, and expressed gratitude at the co-operation of the United States. He regretted the absence of Russia. Mr.130 words
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Article91 1925-05-07 5 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 6. A meeting of the Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers Association, held at Manchester, passed a resolution opposing the duties on artificial silk yarns, and objecting to any excise duty on woven fabrics containing artificial silk yarn sold on the home market. A special91 words
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Article94 1925-05-07 5 [Reuter's Service.] London, May .*>. A business surprise was created by the issue of an order in the Chancery Division for the appointment of a receiver and manager for the great Cardiff concern Gould Steamship and Industrials Limited. The Company has an authorised capital of threo millions94 words
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Article79 1925-05-07 5 [Reuter's Service.] The Hague May I* Owing to a disagreement between the Government and the employers' organisati( ns ir regard to the number of technical advisers to be appointed to the Dutch delegation to the International Labour Conftience at Geneva on May 19, the Government has been79 words
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Article33 1925-05-07 5 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, May 6. Mr. Wilbur has signed orders establishing aviation courses in the Naval Academy at Annapolis, where all graduates may henceforth be trained as pilot observers.33 words
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Article28 1925-05-07 5 [Reuter's Service.] London. May 5. In the House of Commons the Gold Standard Bill passed its third reading without division. [Latest telegrams on page 7].28 words
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Article33 1925-05-07 5 Th e business of statesmen is to provide a solid economic basis for our country; the whole question resolves itself into thi?: Hew ar e we going to reduce costs. Mr. Wheatley, M.P.33 words
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Article442 1925-05-07 5 I FULLER DETAILS. 746 MILLIONS INVOLVED. fßeuter's Service.] Lcndcn, May 5. j The Pensions Schemes outlined by Mr. urchill in his budget speech is dealt with in detail in the "Widows, Orphans, Old Age and Contributory Pensions Bill," published to-day, accompanied by an explanatory memorandum and the442 words
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212 1925-05-07 5 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 5. In the House of Commons replying to Mr. J. Wedgwood (Lab. Newcastle under Lyme) Mr. Churchill stated that the 166 million dollars accumulated by the Treasury to pay the debt to America were at present worth about 34*4 millions sterling. It212 words
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Article62 1925-05-07 5 r Reuter's Service. J Washington, May 5. Mr. Coolidge says he is very- hopeful that f Houghton's interpretation of the Ameriattitude to Europe will be helpful both European statesmen and peoples. The President opines that a favourable economic outlook in Europe is important in considerE loans of62 words
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Advertisement390 1925-05-07 5 I BUSINESS CARDS. THE PREMIER MANILA CIGAR. Since 1883 "l.a Insular" cigais have bees the accepted urand in mansions, c lobi and hotels where highest quali. ty is demanded. The following brands have just arrived: j:, i Victoria -~os $4.40 i Victoria IOOs $8.40 ii. Victoria 25s $2.40 ]„.<. 25s390 words
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Advertisement776 1925-05-07 5 NOTICES. "Supertwist" Notice is hereby given that the Trade Mark depicted above is thee exclusive property of THE GOODYEAR TIRE RUBBER COMPANY, a Company incorporated uder the laws of the State of Ohio, in the United States of America, and carrying on business at No: 1144 East Market Street, Akron,776 words
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Advertisement727 1925-05-07 5 (SITUATIONS VACANT. "LEST WE FORGET.' t is requested that where all things are equal, employers give preference to application! for employment to Ex-service men. WANTED.— Experienced Chinese Book-keeper with unquestionable references and considerable practical experience. Apply Box No. 726 care of Free Press. 7 5 9-5 JOHORE GOVERNMENT. Wanted immediately727 words
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Advertisement586 1925-05-07 5 mm*4MMMM> RmM^^MmmmmmmW mutmm^+**amm^ ma Wt' For WATCH VALUE Specialising in accurate timekeepers to withstand the climatic conditions of the East. I POCKET WATCHES j JOHORE LEVER I $5 Each. IN TWO SIZES J MOTION LEVER THIN PATTERN WITH SCREW 8 r Enrh. CASES Stocks of Gold and Silver Hunters and586 words
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664 1925-05-07 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY. MAY 7. 1925. Governor's Nominees. Mr. Song Ong Siang is to be con gratulated on the result of his speech at the Legislative Council meeting on Monday, on the Municipal Ordinance Amendment Bill. The report of the Special Committee, Mr. Ong Siang dissenting, would have removed664 words
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Article275 1925-05-07 6 The Paris telegram stating thai the army under General Lvautev is jto be reinforced in order to enable adequate measures to be taken against the Riffis, indicates that the French authorities are not going to j encourage the possibility of unfortunate incidents by a lack of275 words
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Article195 1925-05-07 6 Mr. Harold Dove is appointed a member of the Licensing Board for Penang, vice Dr. J. Gossip. Mr. F. G. Finch, State Engineer, Pahang, has been appointed to act as Chlfef Hydraulic Engineer, P.W.D. Mr. S. R. Smith, State Engineer, Negri Sembilan, has been appointed to act as State Engineer,M.M. - 195 words
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Article80 1925-05-07 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. May 6. The unofficial members of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board have passed a unanimous resolution of protest against the frequent changes in chairmanship and asked for an interview with the Resident. They have also unanimously passed a motion80 words
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Article109 1925-05-07 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnanu May 6. Thirty persons, including ladies, sat down at a dinner given by the Municipal Commissioners to Mr. Codrington at the Run- I nymede Hotel last evening. Mr. J. D. Kemp proposed the toast of the guest which was suitably replied to. I109 words
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Article32 1925-05-07 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnanS, May At the Assize- here Mr. Justice Whitley passed the death sentence on Shaikh Hussain for the murder of Rabrahbee in the Municipal quarters.32 words
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Article70 1925-05-07 6 Mr. F. V. Duckworth appeared for the 'last time in a Penang cricket match on Satuiday. leaving the same evening for Singapore, to act there as Third Magistrate vice Mr. Jones, who comes to Penang, tak- ing ||r. Duckworth's place at the Labour Office. Mr. Duckworth, it is understood, willP.G. - 70 words
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Article496 1925-05-07 6 Capt. K. V. Morris, late o! the F.M.S. Survey Department, has joined the Ipoh share-broking Arm of Macphail and ('<>., Ltd. The directors oi the Westminster Ban'have devoted a sum of £200 to the Seanun's Hospital Society from the bequest of the late Mr. G. Macßain. Inche Wan Mohammed AliM.M. - 496 words
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Article260 1925-05-07 6 A Kuala Lumpur ,r» In connection with the di Architects Bill. the Malay Ma course of leader say<: An almost Inevitable result any business within definite borders it tl eosta rise to those who must hav< to those practising that busines I the time when building should260 words
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Article49 1925-05-07 6 Mr. N. D. Mudie. arho netted as Solicitor Genera! ai rived at Malacca on R<«„vev fhe duties of District gistrar. Supreme Court D.'IUV Mr. C V. Doraisaro) lately transferred to the l+* ment as extra Aaaistant ti ;t g hour. Kuala Lumpur, eras night entertained to h Treasury staff.49 words
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Article434 1925-05-07 6 ALLEGEDRUBBER SMUGGLING. LORRY lll(W,, hl((rF|| A somewhat tntcreetiaa the Rubber R*trietion be commenced in the Thin! Polic r terday. Two Chine* repi^„»L? J Robert Braddel, an,, M,^,. are charged with bringing into a quantity of rubber in excess of th, stated in the permit. On the rg, mentioned before Captain434 words
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Advertisement159 1925-05-07 6 'Ttftf CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" V^t W j LABELS ON YOUR II 111 LIQUEURS OR GINS V^l I I GUARANTEE PURITY B JII J*l V. O. Stone Oin. OllfaCaOl CRED CORNER) Cherry Brandy. LABEL > Ktimmel. Greme de Menthe. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Shanghai.) 45 Robinson Road Telephone159 words
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Advertisement23 1925-05-07 6 I%z ~^m\ 1 tJb^JuaMuxJ/AAU^ky. I Glasgow. I WMIOXIEViC, AGCHTSAS»n«M SOLE AGENTS: W. R. LOXLEY CO. Robinson Road, Singapore. PEARS' I y GOLDEN SERIES.23 words
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Article114 1925-05-07 7 INFILTRATION. I.YAITEY S ARMY. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, May 5. of the determination exemplarily to the Kiffis the (government has deend reinforcements, mostly con..f engineers, aviators and Red ll .ts ts Morocco, where General siesent commands sixty thouind men, only two-thirds of whom are tilahle against the Riffis.114 words
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Article24 1925-05-07 7 [Reuter*! Service.] Moscow. May 6 »vered hia health is Moscow to resume work but lenied that s directory eonKameneff, Zinorieff, ing estsblished.24 words
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Article35 1925-05-07 7 t Service.] I/ondon. May 5. with :he Prince B »ayi a splendidly 150 burghers met .m 1 escorted sriotU ceremonies, the ling ii: the Msyor'i carriage with plumes of35 words
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Article29 1925-05-07 7 MORE CAPITAL FOR COMMUNISM. S-rvice.] Meseour, May 5. the Soviets and i combine with a the hitter's COQCCSIJOP gai ese mines have ter- f igreement which it h shortly.29 words
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Article54 1925-05-07 7 Ri it ft Service. J I'aris. May 3. of tramwaymen and busmen ■■1 lesa than half the usual es was running in the The striker* decided not to their suspended comrades tsted without loss of pay. The not tffected. I'aris. May 5. "Port uorken dispute has been54 words
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Article23 1925-05-07 7 [Renter's Service.] >cw York, May 5. v l «raa sighted at Porto fty-onc boon after leaving Lake- nineteen hours.23 words
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Article21 1925-05-07 7 [Kenter*i Service.] T h Karachi. Mav 5. Urman Depinedo has arrived Chnrber. ,K^l"rcabU. appear on page 5.)21 words
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Article97 1925-05-07 7 GROWING POWER OFISLAM IN AFRICA. I U i •'"hannesburg. March 8. •Wins! the ,dvance of JT Africs has been made One minister de--1 'ote m i s n()t between Pwpli Christians or a,v; it is whether nrtstiana or Mohammedans. mat dimensions in J" "umbered by many millions, :< "'"th. !,ut97 words
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Article120 1925-05-07 7 THOUSAND KILOS. A SAFE FIND. [Reuter's Service.] Rotterdam. May 6. A great seizure of narcotics was made here. The police w£re informed from Antwerp that a notorious smuggler of narcotics had consigned to Rotterdam two cases enclosing safes, probably containing narcotics. The police seized the safes in the120 words
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Article65 1925-05-07 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. May H. Sir John Jordan, in a letter to the Timer attention to the continued import of large quantities of contraband narcotics into China and says that the calculated amount of these narcotics smuggled in to China for several years past is not less65 words
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Article94 1925-05-07 7 M[ Reuter's Service.] New York, May ti. That tetraethyl lead— which is mixed with petrol to prevent engines "knocking" to increase the fuel's efficiency— ls harmful to the public health will be determined on May 20th at a conference summoned by the Surgeon General of thf United94 words
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Article38 1925-05-07 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. May H. A 1 ulletin states that the Princess Royal's condition occasioned rather more anxiety in the latter part of yesterday, but after transfusion of blood there has been a definite improvement.38 words
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Article39 1925-05-07 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York. May 6. Madison Square Garden has ended its career with a series of hoxing bouts am. is being demolished to erect a monster office building. [Earlier cables appear on Page 5.]39 words
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Article323 1925-05-07 7 The following is the new section in the Municipal Amending Bill relating to this matter. "58A. If any building is unoccupied and no rent is payable in respect thereof during a period of not less than one calendar month or thirty consecutive days part of a323 words
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Article1844 1925-05-07 7 INTERESTING DETAILS. The annual report of Mr. C. F. Green, Director cf Fisheries, for the year 1924 is an interesting document. It states that preliminary investigations were made into a number of fishery economics during the year, such as salt and dried fish, fishery '.alt, canning, pearl shell,1,844 words
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Article104 1925-05-07 7 The meteorological records for the past few weeks in Hongkong must be something in the nature of a record. Seldom, if ever before, in the recollection of old residents has the beginning of May seen so few Euro peans in "whites." The highest open-air temperature on April 30th was 68104 words
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Advertisement119 1925-05-07 7 Just unpacked l\ew mjunshades WITH Attractive Handles jf i& Covered with /fk Jnl iJ^ Plain Coloured \m\\ 111 Imp Striped and ml In «p Chene effects ALSO NEW COATS, VANITY CASES, SCARVES, BELTS, HANDBAGS ETC. Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the S.S.) SINGAPORE. QUALITY is the point s which is119 words
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Advertisement800 1925-05-07 8 BLUE FUNNEL LINE Regular Services to. LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. t HECTOR Marseilles,800 words
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Advertisement465 1925-05-07 8 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLERMAN W LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE HAVRE, LONDON ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG. s.s. CITY OF ATHENS due May 28 s.s. SUTTON HALL due June 27 s.s. COLORADO due July 28 MARSEILLES,465 words
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Advertisement584 1925-05-07 8 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 sad Due j ?y Tonnage. Singapore.584 words
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Advertisement701 1925-05-07 9 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arr. Dept. London. Hamburg, Rotterdam, A:. twerp. Hremen, via Colombo, Aden and Port Said. Amur Maru May 12 May 13 Ne« Y< rk via San Francisco, Panama Hague Mam from Kobe May 31 Durban, (ape Town, Rio, Santos, Montevideo. Km nos Aires via Colombo,701 words
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Advertisement427 1925-05-07 9 A^k^ Round-the-World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE 38 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS. via Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World, returning to Singapore in 110 days. Next427 words
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Advertisement680 1925-05-07 9 AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE. OPERATED FOR I UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD BY STRUTHER AND BARRY, MANAGING OPERATORS i SINGAPORE TO L3S ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT MnV lr U.S.S.B. WEST CARMONA T^L U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON T r£ U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA *™J and subsequent steamers approximately 30 days apart.680 words
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Article139 1925-05-07 10 The new Blue Funnel Line steamer Polydorous has been completed and has sailed for the East. The Charon of 1903 has been sold to Chinese owners. Both the Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the Osaka Shosen Kaisha are to receive increased Government subsidies to enable them to strengthen their139 words
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Article97 1925-05-07 10 The Captain and a representative of the agents of the Van Overstraten were each fined 100 dollars and costs by the District Judge yesterday as the result of opium being found on the vessel on her arrival in port from China. Mr. Carver on behalf97 words
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Advertisement456 1925-05-07 10 Burns Philp Line (INCORPORATED IN AUSTRALIA). FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and MONTORO (5.000 tons). Thp s.s. MARELLA is the largest and. finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins 4m Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,456 words
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Advertisement392 1925-05-07 10 40 KP^IsIORfs *W «S& ALL OTHERS. Sole Agents: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES Under contract with the French Government Mail and Passenger Services. DIRECT FORTNIGHTLY FAR EASTERN SERVICE. HOMEWARD MAILS. To Marseilles via Colombo, Djibouti snd Port Said. ANDRE LEBON 20,000 due392 words
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Advertisement316 1925-05-07 10 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., INC. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) Travel Made Easy Passages booked by all steamship lines Independent and Conducted Tours Travellers' Cheques. Letters of Credit Remittances by Draft and Cable Transfer. Foreign monies exchanged. Baggage and Accident Insurance effected BOOKING OFFICE FOR F.M.S. Railways, Royal State Siamest Rlys. Java316 words
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Miscellaneous203 1925-05-07 10 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). Kandang Kerbau Station. For the 24 hours ending midnight May sth: Max. shade temp. 80.5 F Min. shade temp. 71.0 F Mean shade temp. 80.3 F Max. sun radiation 149.0 F Min. grass radiation 72.0 F Sea temperature C2.0 F Mean203 words
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Miscellaneous751 1925-05-07 10 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Kota Tinggi751 words
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Miscellaneous861 1925-05-07 10 PASSENGERS LEAVING. The following passenjrert are proceeding to Europe by the Macedonia sailing at 10 -a.m. on Friday. H. E. Sir Laurence N. Guillemard. K.C.8., K.C.M.G., and Lady Guillemard, Mrs. Bratton, Mr. C. N. W. Jovce, Mr. T. W. Hughes, Capt. D. P. White, Mr. A. J. Bostock Hill. Mr.861 words
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604 1925-05-07 11 FRASER CO.. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6th 1925. of £ 2P ShaS a ¥fT S^° W she5 he iBSUe ™^ marked.] d ° llars anless otherwise MINING. Asam Kumbang (£i) Batang Padang Tin Hitam Tin buyers 45s 65 Sellers 46s 67% Idris Hydraulic (£) Johan Tin L55 1.65604 words
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Article65 1925-05-07 11 May t>. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 5 l(J Bank, demand 2 4 Private credits P, m.s. 2 4 New York. demr.nd s^-1/ Credits 90 days 58 France, demand 10°0 India, T. T. 156 7 Hongkong, demand fH p.c. Di*. Yokohama, demand 133V Java, demand 140 Bangkok, demand 79a"*65 words
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Article213 1925-05-07 11 Tin 100 Tons $122.25 Gambier 197,0 Peppei- White r>rt q Pepper Black 9 Fl^.ke Tapioca 5 Pearl S;igo Simill B sn opra lIM topra Sundned 12 00 Opium. Bem.res unt. 4 T»ou Rice. Liang Hin Chan Mark Blue Eagle (Old) 360 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New)213 words
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Article38 1925-05-07 11 Singapore. May 6, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribheo. Smoked Sheet. Spot 77tt May 77 a 4 78June 74*j 75; July-Sept. 70 70H; Oct. -Dec. 67 67*2. London Quotation Sheet Is. LOd. Market Quiet.38 words
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Article172 1925-05-07 11 The Amir of Afghanistan has promulgat ed a new edict intended to create lotm kind of Poor Law administration in Afghanistan. It Is chiefly designed to suppress the pernicious habit of begging ny able-bodied men and women and by children of tender years. The children are172 words
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Article131 1925-05-07 11 RUBBER AUCTION. YESTERDAYS LIST. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 706th. auction yesterday, when there was Catalogued 770. 001 lbs.; 340.43 tons. Offered 587,791 lbs.; 262.41 tons. Sold 411,183 lbs.; 183.f»6 tons. Spot. London ls 10(1 New York 47 cts. Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked131 words
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Article241 1925-05-07 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTDS REPORT. Singapore. Mav 6. __Rubber.— London la. 9%&\ Quiet. Local Tin.— London £244. Local 122'4. 100 tons sold. Rubbers.— Firmer. Clu Pandans offer at 65. Malaka Pindai have buyers at 1.72 with tellers at 1.75. Jeram Kuantans arc unchanged at 43 l 45. Utan Simpans can be241 words
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Article176 1925-05-07 11 Singapore. May 6. Tin.— £244. Up 555. Local 122'i. lOC tons. Rubber. Is. o%d Unchanged. Local 77» L Rubbers still maintain the major part of business; Xew Scudais l>eing the main feature and in firm demand at 1.80. Jeram Kuantans have advanced to buyers 45 Indragiris176 words
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Article241 1925-05-07 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). Singapore. Mav 6. Rubber.— ls. 9%d. 77 tt. Tin.— ,£244. 122U. 100 tons. With an advance of 755. in the price of Tin and no change in the rubber quotation good enquiries continue for mining and rubber snares. Industrials also attract attention and241 words
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Advertisement462 1925-05-07 11 Assets over $5,500,000. Assurance in force over $19,000,000 THE GREAT EASTCRN IM ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUffIED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFTfIr-wnM w«, vn The Company has ,20,000 deposited with theVupreme Court of ■^J^S'LS^ ATTRACTIVE PLANS Q F ASSITRANrR AGENTS WANTED Secretary Managing Director Actuary G462 words
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Advertisement486 1925-05-07 11 I BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANJL LIMITED. —Established 1880.— Capital Subscribed Y. 100,000.000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund Y. 80,500,000.00 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-President: R. Ichinoraiya, Esa. DIRECTORS. Y. Yamakawa, Esq. Baron K. Morimura. M. Odagiri, Esq. N. Igarashi, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami. Eaq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. K.486 words
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Advertisement520 1925-05-07 11 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Keserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 t> T L Silver $26,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. G. M. Young, Esq. Chairman tt H p White, Esq. Deputy Chairman520 words
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Advertisement40 1925-05-07 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— lessrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Co., Ltd. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor) A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article174 1925-05-07 12 FIRST DAY'S ENTRIES. The following are the entries for the J First Day of the Spring race meeting to be held on Saturday, May 16th. Ex-Griffin Horses. R.C: Polybia, Royal Hussar, Babz, The Quest, Maharani, Span- j gle, Thelaeorn, Aryan, Hastrey, Shansi, Y. j Not, Essex, Betty, Pam,174 words
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Article198 1925-05-07 12 DONOGHIE TO RIDE DERBY FLAVOUR. rAfVI MlOk London. April 28. Doncghue has definitely decided to ride the French horse. Ptolemy 11, in the Derby. It is DOW favourite at fives.Sartoi. one of the most successful sires of his time, died recently at the Ballykisteen Stud, Co. Tipperary, at the age198 words
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Article253 1925-05-07 12 No Need For Special Precautions. London, April 25. Welsh and Yorkshire football enthusiasts, being in possession of tickets for the Wembley Stadium, had ample time foi sight-seeing, and were fortunate to witness three impressive events, namely, the Anzac Day ceremonies at the Cenotaph, the funeral253 words
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73 1925-05-07 12 Calcutta, April 25. Extraoi dinar}' weather prevails in Calcutta. There has been neavy rain almost daily during the past week, and on three occasions the centre of the city was und water. Temperatures are remarkably low for this time of the year, rendering fans unnecessary. Owing73 words
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Article90 1925-05-07 12 POP ULAR AIR ROUTE TO INDIA. London, April 24. A striking increase in the passenger traffic from India, via Baghdad and Beirut across the desert, is shown in the latest accounts of the Eastern Transport Company's Motor Service. In November last there were four convoys, with an aggregate of 2190 words
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Article664 1925-05-07 12 S.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT CONCLUDES. kUinman's Three Cups. D. H. Kleinman completed his cup-win-ning "hat-trick" in the S.C.C. Tennis Tournament yesterday afternoon, when, partnered by N. H. P. Whitley, he defeated O. Fuller and G. F. Murphy in the final of the Championship Pairs in two strai >nt sets664 words
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Article35 1925-05-07 12 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 5. The Lawn Tennis Association announce that Jacob and Fyzee, having given the undertaking regarding lefund of their Paris expenses, both suspensions terminated at noon to-day. I35 words
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Article49 1925-05-07 12 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Doubles. F. Ephraums and C. A. Norris beat G. de Souza and Oehlers, 6 4, 6 B, 7 5. Championship. F. Norris beat E. G. Wheatley, w.o. A. Singles. W. A. Balhatchet. minus 40 beat W. F. Camegy, minus 15.4, 6 4, G 4.49 words
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Article17 1925-05-07 12 Mixed Doubles. W. A. Balhetchet and W. Neubronner vs. C. A. Bateman and F. Ephraums.17 words
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Article71 1925-05-07 12 The following arrangements are announced. On Sunday the second of the series o," races for the June Trophies will be sailed Handicans are as follows: Puteh Betty Marion 10, Nancv 8.5. Gertrude 7.9 Jov 7.5, Ann 6.7, Polly 6.3, Kathleen 6, Ella •'can 11, June, Irene.71 words
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Article469 1925-05-07 12 SEQUEL TO AFFRAY IN KILLINEY ROAD. At the Assizes yesterday the Acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) and a jury were occupied throughout the day with the trial of four Hylams, Kiang Tee Whye, Tan Whan Sing-, Phoo Joon Long and Phoo j Ah Khoon, who were charged469 words
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Article54 1925-05-07 12 The Broadcasters will give their first Cabaret performance at the Oriental Hotel to-night. In the intervals the Palladium orchestra will discourse dance music and an enjoyable evening is promised. Tickets for dinner and Cabaret may be obtained at the Oriental Hotel for $3.50 or for54 words
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Article182 1925-05-07 12 (Junior Department.) The following books have been purchase] for the Junior Department and will be available for issue on Saturday. Blackie's Girls' Annual. Wonder Book: a picture annual for boys and girls. Young England: an illustrated annual for boys throughout the English-speaking world. 45th annual vol. Library of182 words
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Article108 1925-05-07 12 Campbell's string of horses for the spring race meeting are due to leave Penang for Singanoie on Saturday. Arrangements were being made at Shanghai for an attractive series of tennis matches there at the beginning of this month, in whk-h the United States tennis champions, the brothers R. and H.108 words
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Article209 1925-05-07 12 COUNTY CRICKET OPENS. f i U^ual Unseasonable Weather. [Reuter's Service.] London, May 5. The opening of cricket was associated with the usual unseasonable weather, and the matches were curtailed by rain. The results were as follows: At Oxford: The match between Oxford University and Middlesex was drawn. Middlesex209 words
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Article317 1925-05-07 12 One of the compensations for the rigours of an English spring is to be found in the beginning of serious cricket talk. It is quite appropriate, therefore, says the Manchester Guardian, that this week should have brought an announcement of the reconstitution of the Parliamentary Cricket Club, togetherEx - 317 words
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Article196 1925-05-07 12 As a sequel to five travellers' cheques, stolen from the American Express Company's Shanghai Branch, being cashed in Hongkong, the police on April 21st made a sensational arrest. The man who cashed the cheques alleged to be an American who gave his name as Maurice H.196 words
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Article74 1925-05-07 12 Programme of drills up to and for Sun.. day, May 10th: Thursday, 7th, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, "C" (Scottish) Coy; S. V. F. Ambulance. Friday, Bth, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, "C" (Scottish) Coy; S.V. F. Ambulance; S. R. A. (v); Band. 4.45 p.m., Stadium, Tournament Leaders. Saturday,74 words
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Article33 1925-05-07 12 Thursday, May 7th. Band Practice, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Saturday, May 9th.— Y.W.C.A. Fete at Government House (see special orders). Individual Troop Orders as issued by Scoutmasters. FRANK C. SANDS. Commissioner.33 words
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Article26 1925-05-07 12 The football match, between the Royal Sussex Regt. and the S.C.C. 11. arranged for Saturday, May 9th, has had to be cancelled owing to Regimental duties.26 words
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