The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 May 1925
1925-05-27
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1925-05-27 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. i ::nts SINGAPORE, S.S., WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1925. NO. 11,50116 words
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Article222 1925-05-27 1 The House cf Commdns, over-rulin" objections by Mr. Snowden supported by Mr. Lloyd George, has passed the Budget Page 9. The subject of the formation of a R'»N.V.R. at Singapore W as discu-sed in Parliament Page 9. Riots at the municipal elect ions at .Martinique resulted in222 words
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Article1224 1925-05-27 1 •You like that?" said the fat man :n tht blue skull cap and the bright yt-11,. v gloves with black braid on them. Ho Bent a brilliant smile across the carriage at me and wrigglfcd his Icfl, which were musid Dnder him, more cosily on to1,224 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement190 1925-05-27 1 v VLLOW ARIELI/S GMGQtNUI BISCUITS RAFFLES HOTEL. Telephone No. 2920. H\ EST SIGHTS-— Dinner and Dance. Evcrj Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. TEA DANCES, E\ery Monday and Friday. I GRILL ROOM. SARKIES BROTHERS, Adjoining the Dinin^room. Open from S.OO a.m. to 11.45 p.m. Proprietors. v J y WE SPECIALISE jj In190 words
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Advertisement242 1925-05-27 1 Bodyguard Soap ANTISEPTii gsg 4Vi, v "'i 'iTr'^ II^IPYINC -THE PROTECTOR OF HEALTH 39 SOLE MAMF Atl I RERS WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS LIMITED. WIDNES, ENGLAND THE PIXIE GRiPPA PLAYS A FULL.SIZE I WELVE-INCH RECORD SIZE lO'j ins. by 7H ins. by 4*2 ins. r > WEIGHT 6 1 lbs. In242 words
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Advertisement176 1925-05-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Little's fresh coffee Pag* 8. The Aus. in at Borneo Motor*— Page 4. Philips' lamps at "Uniteers" Page^ Latest shipping on pages 10, 12 ami 13. The Page-Jewett car at Borneo MotorsPage 6. Shakespeare season at Victoria Theatre Page 2. New H.M.Y. record- at 8. Moutrie's— Page 16.176 words
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Advertisement6 1925-05-27 1 SWALLOW \RIELL\S VARIETY WAFERS ARE DEUCIOUB6 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous99 1925-05-27 1 THE WEEK. Wriinimhiy, 27th. Hiph Wr.ter, O.lfi a.m., 1.40 p.m. B. I. homewani mail closes. TJnirftduu, 2Sth. Hiph Water. 0.49 a.m., 2.22 p.m. Leapue II: Headquarters vs. 5..T.0.H SC F A (ji) vs. O.T.F.C. Frktay. 29 //t. Hiph Water. 1.27 a.m.. M.l l p.m. St. Andrew's Hospital Anniversary. p.m. Shakespeare99 words
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Article68 1925-05-27 2 Whilst our with hi> dogi on Saturday ear the [pofc Golf club. Mr. J. R. Craw- Pd cane acrou large eofara. Ho called to some of the Indian cooliia at srork tin- Grand Stand to he'p him kill the snake hot they laid that it sjraa Mnalla pamba* 1 (meaningT.O.M. - 68 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement337 1925-05-27 2 NOTKES. CYCLOSTYLE GESTEPRINT DUROTYPE NOTICE is -.why U iv i- that the -v. Trade -Marks consisting of Che words "1». CESTET\KR- ,i n the form of a itgaal ire V( LOSTTLE," -(JKSTKI'KIXT.- M DUROTYPE M «.re the Trade Marks of I> G^utiK r Limited, of Neocyclo,ty], Works. Fiuk-y Road. Tott«nlwm337 words
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Advertisement482 1925-05-27 2 THESE HOT DAYS BRING PRICKLY HEAT. CURE IT BY USING "ACwNESIA" DUSTING POWDER. Manufactured by MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD. Obtainable at Chemists and Stores. 60 cents per box. $lJt per 1 Ib. bap. THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. THE ELITE CINEMA. "STORMY SEAS" and "THE WHITE HEATHER" Chaplin, Pollard Aubrey482 words
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Advertisement261 1925-05-27 2 VICTORIA THEATRE CELEBRITY TOURS FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY Wednesday June 17th and Saturday June 20th at 9.30 p.m. A. Strok has the pleasure to present MABEL GARRISON America's Foremost Coloratura Soprano from the Metropolitan Opera, New York. At the Piano. Mr. GEORGE SIEMOUX. Hooking opens at Little's on Friday, June261 words
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Advertisement303 1925-05-27 2 From Monday. 24th May. to t Friday, 2!Uh YOU HAVE ALL SEEN AND ADMIRED DOUGI IQ r BUT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN HIS son AIRB A!ta TO-NIGHT. ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd. Proprietors.) International News. you will be introduced to the ■on DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR In a PARAMOUNT production brimful303 words
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Article916 1925-05-27 3 EXTRACTS FROM AN OFFICERS DIARY. 'ihis account consists of excerpts taken Horn Hit diary of an officer who came out Ui me countiy in JBO5. If his lot did not lie in itfNHapt places, at least it enabled nim to umWtM a great part of the peninuia ol916 words
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Advertisement217 1925-05-27 3 b^L^bA a^J B~" M A-»^F*^r-^y^lj Your Baby needs this famous food famous, not only because ths strong and sturdy. Thia sale clean children of 4 Royal Houses have been food for Baby is tree from the risk raatsd on Gla«. but because in all ol auch dread d,^.^. Enteric and217 words
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Advertisement178 1925-05-27 3 SOLE AGENTS BARLOW CO. I^ f^-s-^ IiMILK and CREAmII AM^[|jJ/^^ the tollowing points ZSSjSQ7nTTQXfiS^^ I cold storage depot, orchard rd. lirt lf B I COL1) STORAGE DEPOT, BORNEO WHF. Wr IW 8 BVN BEE c0 BEACH RD- I >VLK 20 cents Per Pint Bottle If m REAVI s5 cents Per178 words
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Article556 1925-05-27 4 A TASK FOR THE SUPEK-HL'SBANO. Yet So Simple! Why is it that we cannot teach our wives to drive? I am sure my wliY could learn to drive quite well if only somebody else would teach her. Years j>go I put her behind the wheel.556 words
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Article292 1925-05-27 4 PENNY- A-MILE MOTORING. The Claims of Small Car Manufacturers A reader asks whether some of th»statements advertised by car nianufactuiers relative to running: costs are not misleading. The query is one of those dirli cult conundrums to which one cannot weM answer either yes or no. To be accurate it292 words
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Advertisement135 1925-05-27 4 Where the jfeJglL item* that arr n"in -i.(i,,Uty important, ami collectively indispensable to complete satis/action. Designed to last a Lifetime In that short, pungent phrase three complete arguments for Austin are almost self-evident. It argues strength and durability you want that: It argues trouble free service that, too, you need;135 words
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Advertisement124 1925-05-27 4 THE CAR YOU WANT. Any of. the cars in the list below can be got from the Dealer mentioned. BORNEO MOTORS LTD. British: Austin. Clyno, Cubitt. American: Maxwell, Chrysler, Hupmobile,. Chevrolet, Jewett, Paige. Rolls Royce French Peugeot. Motor Lorries: A.E.C. and Denby. Motor Cycles: Excelsior and O.K. CENTRAL MOTORS. English:124 words
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Advertisement150 1925-05-27 4 MOTORCYCLES In choosing a mount the average prospective purchaser usually places too much importance on the original outlay and in consequence hu\> an inferior machine which cannot give him the Service, Reliability and sense of wd-beiM afforded by a better class product. The Running expenses are usually higher, the re-sale150 words
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Article381 1925-05-27 5 \ii. h. I Cot Australia. pear, a cactus > I nc of thi i iit pet ■•> m t.. i^'id hi- v. ith, I left Walei «si ruv thai tiny million bcfm I this m reage is f oim million a-ies ate thi ear have381 words
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Article335 1925-05-27 5 I'rinciple of Correct Suspension. "If we had efficient springs on our automobiles, there would 1 be no need for balloon tyres or shock absorbers.'' These, says Mr. C. C. Hanch. are merely accessories to this fundamental part of automobile design spring suspension. They are useful to-day because of335 words
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Article219 1925-05-27 5 While the occasion of a semi-jubilee wttl any of the firms in the older trades is i matter of more or less common occurrence the position is rather different when om considers the motor trade. Twenty-fivt ytars ago motor manufacturing was in it infancy, and the groat219 words
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Article21 1925-05-27 5 It h -i.i«j th&i the only Chinese automo i liit- race driver is Jim ChyJ i. te^uient o ai < r. :>a.21 words
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Article204 1925-05-27 5 Height Record in South America. The fame of the 450-hp. Napier aero engine ha* reached all coiners of the globe, •«ind it is no surprising, therefore, to find this engine being fitted to atroplanes manufactured in various parts of the world. Not only has it fivofl e\ery204 words
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Article88 1925-05-27 5 n A lint' wire stiaimr should be a part of the inside of the <.il reservoir of every Mir. Occasionally dirt <>r lint which, has worked (ts v.ay into th<- oil reservoir will tvertually net into dm q| the oil lines and ping it. v Taxi rides in Tokio tan88 words
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Advertisement193 1925-05-27 5 THE GRAY CAR. The Aristocrat of Small Oara. Magneto driven t -r my. a ire or disc whet Is. j^^^^H^^^^^m Wk v ...:;.!.tte. H K -tr\. Ml Hn^ /pHHH9Hy%\ M W j.» gall »n thr.n any other car averaging 30-35 miles. together wftb Itl unfailing rtliability ha« l>t^n the principal193 words
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Advertisement187 1925-05-27 5 r y^J VERY week of the year, 1 500 new owners arc added to the great army of satisfied, enthusiastic Paige and Jewett motor car owners. This great army of Paige and Jewett followers has grown from a small beginning 16 years ago, to the present grand total. There must187 words
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Advertisement1068 1925-05-27 6 E BHI^^Hl H^Hlh I OFFERED BY THE J SINGAPORE FREE PRESS p POPULARITY VOTING CAMPAIGN y CAMPAIGN OPENED MAY 23rd CAMPAIGN CLOSES JULY 18th. /Vi 1 i v^v H H» V I IV &m I^B II ff JF P-- A I H? -II \M m\ mm. 11 1/ K (S^1,068 words
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Advertisement165 1925-05-27 7 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS ■^■■■^^^^"■■■■—^^^^■^^■^^■m OFFER 3 MAGNIFICENT CARS— A HOST OF PRIZES Electric Chandelier OF VENETIAN CUT GLASS Purchased and on Display at Frankel Bros. VICTORIA ST. No connection with any other firm in Town. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH AND NEW PROCESS RECORDS— VALUE $200. -«=g^ PURCHASED AND ON U^*: /No165 words
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Advertisement797 1925-05-27 7 EASY TO WIN P The following prizes will be given free to the persons hftviag I the greatest numbers of votes at the close of the campaigfcT, I July l"8th. 1925. Votes are piven free and mav be secured by receiving paid in full subscriptions from one's friends for the797 words
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Advertisement229 1925-05-27 7 $400 SILVER Tea and Coffee Service PURCHASED AND ON DISPLAY AT SINGAPORE'S LEADING JEWELLER B. P. de SILVA HIGH STREET, The Store of Service Mpl^» No. 1. A Kodak m uWb with Special Lens BlM&^^ Purrhased and on Dispiay at \^jl^ —**m&y BATTERY ROAD. |l FOR THE BEST RESULTS fIiIHHH^B229 words
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Advertisement72 1925-05-27 7 NH: 1S ct (;()I D ROSKOIT WATCH ■S l '-^^> <Er i^J^B VNI) ONE SOLID GOLD PARKER PEN ANI) pencil in xsk %^Mf Weill Montor e high street. DAILY VOTE COUPON GOOD FOR 50 VOTES Save This Coupon Name Street r J own This Coupon, neatly cut, name and address72 words
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809 1925-05-27 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1925. Singapore in Parliament. The proposal to form a branch of the Royal Volunteer Naval Reserve at Singapore was announced here over a month Ago, and a number of names have been sent in to the Colonial Secretary of those who were willing" to809 words
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Article405 1925-05-27 8 Mr. \V. G. Ferguson is in hospital suffer[ing from a broken leg. M.M. I The rateable value of Kuching last year was So 10.004 the general rate of asscssnitnt being ten per cent. Fiftyfive motor cars, as compared with thirtyone the previous year, were registereu in Kuching during 1924. The405 words
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Article502 1925-05-27 8 HAVE YOU ENTERED YET? Don't Miss the Big Bonus \Ur. One advantage possessed by the contestants in the Popularity Campaign to decide the most popular person in Singapore is the fact that all those entered in the race have the privilege of keeping the others guessing502 words
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Article410 1925-05-27 8 The Hon Mr. J. W. Campbell, Mis. Campbell and daughter, are at present staying: at Fern Hill bungalow. Bukit F laser. Mr. F. B. Sewell. Superintendent of Surveys I\!'alacca, returned from leave on Wednesday with Mrs. Sewell and resumed the duties of his appointment. Volunteer Orders mention the return from410 words
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Article88 1925-05-27 8 *«4 "STANDARD BK.\R E R A WIDK KlK.lh [Batter*! Service.] M. Stalin. Chief of the s"^." 11 j known as "the standar volutionary movement a speech at the Coaunu oriental nationalities, >„ were composed of two rroui from the Soviet's eastern secondly those from the coloni, dencies of88 words
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Article30 1925-05-27 8 [Beuter'i Berviee.] Park, m, A telegram from Rabat lay* French haw evacuated in out| Taounat and Moula>ain district, the difficulty of revfetuallini the daily incursions of the 1:30 words
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Article33 1925-05-27 8 [Kauter*i Ben Geneva, A very favoura'Mt- impn created by the announcemei man delegate to thi Tecl i of the Arm- Confetti woold be prepared to »ii prohibiting poison gas.33 words
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Article23 1925-05-27 8 fßeuter'< I \m>tcr(!,.n,. M Tin- Netherlandi Olymp nooncei it- decision to ai bility for the gamei in I'.'-l- i for Bubscriptiona.23 words
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Article103 1925-05-27 8 [Renter** v Leadi 11 Naj 8 Lord t'lu'yV-n n h meeting of thi* National 11 W indicated that Bislej wa? in ami then irai every reas i I i large attendant a team of eadeta from Ca 11 nosed to inftituti i n i K teami103 words
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Article22 1925-05-27 8 [Reuter'i Service.] Leadea, N Tin- Dutch Government h additional torpedo b bailt in Holland to Yan with Yarrow boil22 words
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Article29 1925-05-27 8 [Rk-:' Sei Gahre*tea, M«J The British motor-launch, Pani ed year ago kwelvt mi (<tf (i;l Islands, hai been declared forfeit Federal Cowt, with !U cai of li(|iicr.29 words
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Article39 1925-05-27 8 [Reuter'a Set uw.J A rovrt martial baa three memhen of IHe*«l nisations. Twenty hsv< I imprisoned for period* bei and twelve. Two were suit successfully continues brigands indeavonrinf to rea tains. Some of the bai oat.39 words
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Article87 1925-05-27 8 Serv In vie* of the fad I tion is to bo icpl< which Government proi the Autumn. Mr. I- Room of Commoni decided not to proce< I Hill th»- MSSfcH Hill with the ting e "''J* 1 douH mto the vmIWH I [A tolormm d«t«l 1 text h..87 words
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Advertisement90 1925-05-27 8 94 THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S n FOR VAN-DER-BUM The Famous OLD DUTCH LIQUEUR Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Shanghai.) 45. ROBINSON ROAD. TBLSPBONE 22*. CORNED SILVERSIDE BONED CTS ROLLED. per w lb. Singapore COLD STORAGE Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated ia the S.S.) B^-.^- -i^Jiß WrWM m fl ■v4v4 w490 words
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Advertisement16 1925-05-27 8 A GOOD TIP. Sole Agents: DUPIRE BROTHERS. BLACK WHITE i J '''.'.•'■^s' Ww^F^^^^^^^^^l^Em^^ r #5? WHISKY16 words
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Article372 1925-05-27 9 FUTILE OPPOSITION. S \OWDEX*S MOTION. [Reoter'i Service.] London. May 25- f MMMM, Mr. Snowden tkc rejection of the Budget. G rgc vigorously supported complained of the failure to put gpenditWV, especially on armaments. i hat Singapore partiv ua- »heer aiadntii it> view of the irkkk completely put f372 words
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Article126 1925-05-27 9 LK< Service.] n Geneva, May 2:>. lrttl Labour Conference has C >f tW direction of a fij 1 Labour Bureau. mister of labour, said lUm v u! i "»tify the Washington t 1 <la > BtkMl when the big 0 countries w !;> ti«h Government delo- 3 Principle126 words
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Article11 1925-05-27 9 received in London Thompson and new water supply !l *"'i completed11 words
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MALAYA IN PARLIAMENT.
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Article121 1925-05-27 9 "NO DETAILS AVAILABLE" [Reuter's Service.] London. May 2."». In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Walter de Frece, Mr. Ormsby -Gore said that the formation of a Royal Naval Volun- 1 teer Reserve at Singapore and elsewhere in Malaya was being considered. No details of121 words
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Article151 1925-05-27 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 2.">. In the Hoose of Commons, Sir Walter de Piece declared that the younger men were growingty disinclined to take up plantation work in many oversea colonies, owing to the inseeurity of their position when th« y had attained experience and should benefit by151 words
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Article76 1925-05-27 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Max 2">. Speaking at luncheon at the openir of the new Salvation Army Pavilion at Wembley, Commissioner E. J. Biggins announced that the Salvation Army irtend erecting new buildings to cost over 000,000 sterling in L925, in celebration of the seventieth birthday of General Booth,76 words
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Article34 1925-05-27 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. May 2>. A number were killed, including three Conaeillert Generaux and several wounded in riots at Martinique In connection with the municipal elections. The riotert attacked the police.34 words
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Article24 1925-05-27 9 [Renter*! Service.] San Diego. May 2S< Hans Nanaen, the explorer's nephew, i< raising a fund to finance an expedition to relieve Amundsen.24 words
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Article29 1925-05-27 9 [Reuter's Service.] Oslo, May 26. The Shipping Gazette says that the Arctic regions are threatened by storivs which will compel Amundsen to return Immediately, if able.29 words
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Article139 1925-05-27 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 2."». An eloquent appeal to encourage the sen- timent of Empire, whose bonds are as "light as air. yet strong as iion," was uttered by Mr. Baldwin, the Premier, broadcasting an Empire Day message. He suggested that we must give the word Empire139 words
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Article683 1925-05-27 9 EIGHT YEARS FOR TRAFFICKING IN FORGED NOTES. The tiial of the three Chinese Fong Chc^ Nam, Fong Kuk and Ang See Pin who were charged with possession of counterfeit currency notes and trafficking in forged currency notes, was concluded before Mr. Justice Sproule, Acting Chief Jus. ice, and683 words
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Article358 1925-05-27 9 Japanese Captain Heavily Fined. venue Officers were successful in discovering a large quantity of some deleterious drug on board the Japanese mail steamer, Haruna Mam. Fifrther details to hand showthat about 80 pounds of morphine valued at about 56,000 dollars (roughly TOO dollars a pound) were discovered in358 words
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Article39 1925-05-27 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York. May 26. The prohibition authorities announce the Xta neioa of operation? against rum-run-in- to the Pacific Coast, where they will e carried on with equal intensity to tho«e P the Atlantic Coast.39 words
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Article48 1925-05-27 9 London. May 25. Sir John Buird has been elevated to a Karonjr on the occasion of his appointment 19 Goveiiiir-General of Australia. London, May 2.3. The Earl of Ypres was cremated at Gold>r*i Green. London, May 2.>The Duke of Northumberland has been tppointed Knight of the Garter.48 words
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THE DERBY.
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Article67 1925-05-27 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 25. The Press Club's annual Derby Lunch, at which were many notable owners, trainers and jockeys, was presided over by Mr. Bdgar Wallace. Mr. Morris, owner of Manna, caused laughter by declaring "the Israelites of old followed Manna. You do the same." Later there67 words
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Article83 1925-05-27 9 The Derby betting is 5 to Ij Crossbow; 11 to 2 Manna; 100 to 9 Conquistador; 100 to 8 Solario; 100 to 7 Ptolemy Second; 18 to 1 St. Becan; 20 to 1 Runnymede and Zionist, taken and offered; 25 to 1 Dignity; 33 to 1 Bucellas, offered;83 words
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Article121 1925-05-27 9 Derby probables and alterations are Constantius (blank). My Crackers (Smirke). The Virginian (H. Beasley), Solitary (blank). Aske, Ayaz, Oojah, Vainqueur, Grand Pre, are scratched. The betting is 9 to 1 Conquistador offered, Ifi to 1 taken and wanted; 18 to 1 Runnymede; 33 to 1 Pons Asinorum and Bucellas;121 words
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Article245 1925-05-27 9 [Reoter'i Service.] Westward Ho. May 2."i. In the amateur golf championship L. Cruickshank (Buenos Aires) beat Sir Ernest HoMerneae (holder) by one hole in the second round. A huge crowd followed Tolley who played the German iix-footer Hans Samek, who was attired in American fashion m a tartan-hoed245 words
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Article25 1925-05-27 9 A. P. C. OFFICIAL CAPTURED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Hongkong. M;\v 26. Bandits have captured Mr. Rasmussen, the Asiatic Petroleum Company's Kongmoon manager.25 words
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Article49 1925-05-27 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*?, May 26. As a sequel to the faction fight which occurred in Bridge Street when forty Chinese attacked two others, one of whom escaped and the other was killed, his body bearing a dozen wounds, three persons have been arrested.49 words
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46 1925-05-27 9 PEN ANG CHAMBER'S COUNCIL NOMINEE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan g. May 26. At a special meeting of the Penanpr Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Palgravo Simpson was elected the Chamber's nominee on the Legislative Council In place of the hon'ble Mr. D. A. M. Brown, resigned.46 words
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Article34 1925-05-27 9 A Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday states that information has been received that rabies exists among: dogs in th^ Netherlands East Indies, ©nd the importation of do^s therefrom la prohibited.34 words
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Advertisement282 1925-05-27 9 Modern I I Corsetry. jj <^ffi4j^ A^eo; Stocks IlUJ^feHr T ntpst Stulps I Formfit Corsettes ViT Royal Worcester Corsets yAv#v Corset Belts etc. V 5 5 Robinson Co., Ltd. y^ •I (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.; 'i //jj/l J SINGAPORE. 1/WJ S Where will they lead Just across the room,282 words
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Advertisement757 1925-05-27 10 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. CALCHAS Marseilles, London,757 words
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Advertisement468 1925-05-27 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND TKEIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. 1 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 I*468 words
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Advertisement609 1925-05-27 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION (n LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HO.MEW\Kbs For China and Japan. For Marseilles,' London and \,t Due Tonnage^ Singapore. TonnaK<>609 words
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Article1117 1925-05-27 11 RECORD OF ENCOURAGING PROGRESS. The Doom of the Moneylender. From the report of the working of the Co-optrative Societies Department for the past year we make the following interesting extracts: The total cost to Government was equiva lent to 19.75 per cent, of the working capital of1,117 words
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Article127 1925-05-27 11 The Zoo has just h-id an addition of more than usual interest. A siamanjr, the largest of the pri'->bon*, has h«(.',i pin.hased. The pibhon is a native of Suir utrn. :in*i is nearly 3 feet in height. Its hair, which is rather long, is black all over. Wallace, who first127 words
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Advertisement349 1925-05-27 11 BUSINESS CARDS. TMK I'U KM IKK MANILA CIGAR. Since 1883 "La Insular" cigars have :>o"n the accepted brand in mansions, c ;ub< and hotels where highest qualij V ia demanded. The following brand! have just arrived: i ietoria 50s $4.40 toria 100s $8.40 2")s $2.40 2")s $3.50 100. $4.80 100s349 words
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Advertisement687 1925-05-27 11 NOTICES. EXCHANGE BANKS. The Exchange Banks will be clo^d on--_r 2-6 SIN(; AfORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBER ASSOCIATION. w.tTIT. v"^ tK accordance n.-ral Moet.ng of M.mb.rs Will ba h-M witSij ..•Exchange Balding at J».45 :,m. o. U-l'^lay tho 27th M,v. ifU for li, nuipose of nvMtiK Rule No. If. By687 words
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Advertisement539 1925-05-27 11 I .(jlß*^ j^^ -s^"**"^'^^ I JWWJJtfJMIr'' 2~mtm—' m >^****" v^ t M rt -I r f m amn tmrmmmmnmmmmtm<mL*. i_.^,Mu mm il mmt n— m r ----1---V -mm s.»v-. v >^.v m ,v ¥tlM w<Hwww^ w^.^ J^^^^^^^ IJ i<w>^^^y^^^^ <e^e^e^^e^k jWBeWBem 1 >iillei(eV |^l How much Rubber will be exported539 words
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SHIPPING NOTES.
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Article141 1925-05-27 12 The old cable repair ship Recorder, until lecently owned by the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, has been purchased by Chinese shipping interests in Shanghai. Built in 1885 by Napier of Glasgow she is a vessel of 677 tons, 236 feet in length, and a beam of 32141 words
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Article123 1925-05-27 12 Madam Bochanavisuddhi, wife of the First Secretary of the Siamese Legation in London, launched the river gunboat Ra tanakosindr, constructed by Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth and Co., Limited, from the Armstrong Yard, High Walker-on-Tyne. The vessel is intended for river, estuary, and coast line patrol,123 words
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Article284 1925-05-27 12 Inrush of Water Into Dry Dock. At Hawthorn Leslie and Company's Shipyard, Hebburn-on-Tyne. recently, the pates of the dry dock lifted, probably under pressure of a very hi*rh tide, and water rushed into the dock. The motor ship Wellgtld. 5.633 tons, was in the dock Under repairs, and284 words
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Advertisement597 1925-05-27 12 Burns Philp Line (INCORPORATED IN AUSTRALIA). f FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tona) and MONTORO (5.000 tons). Th* s.s. MARELLA is the largest and fine.st steamer trading to Aastralia. Cabins 4* Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming597 words
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Advertisement634 1925-05-27 12 ABRAMS' MOTOR TRANSPORT CO. 3, Penang Lane TELEPHONE 3140. New touring 5-seater Gardner cars for hire. Price $3 per hour rating. This is cheaper than hiring a taxi. V^ "Q3 THRXXiQH THE HOUSE WITH LOTOL* If Thorough > I#/ THE SPRAY~THAT SLAYS m) jd^^Sk v° u win rtnd lotol miis634 words
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Advertisement97 1925-05-27 12 BIBBY LINE. of fast twin-scr3W Mail PM**Bf« Steamers betw» RANGOON. COLOMBO. M \KSr fl AND LONDON. with through conmctiors ftand Penan^. HOMKWAKD BAII I NI Steamer. Utm m. OXFORDSHIRE ■A LANCABHIR£ •A YORKSHIRK M WARWICKSHIRE s.s. LEICESTERSHIRE ?.s. HERHKORDSHIKI. <.s. GLOUCESTERSHIRI .s. OXFORDSHIRE s.s. LANCASHIRE s.s. YORKSHIRK s.s. WARWICKSHIRE Passage97 words
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Miscellaneous562 1925-05-27 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every i Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday C a.m Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6 a.m Kelantan every Monday, Wednes- day and Saturday 6 p.m.562 words
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Advertisement555 1925-05-27 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arr. Dept. Hamburg, Rotterdam. rp, Bri'im'n, via Colombo, i j,n :md r<>rt Said. An«lt-s Maru June 13 June 14 rk via San Francisco, Panama Havana Maru from Kobe June 14 ape Town, Rio, Santos, MonBuoMos Aires via Colombo, f Mexico Maru May 28 May555 words
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Advertisement422 1925-05-27 13 Ws&' 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 Colombo, 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.422 words
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Advertisement698 1925-05-27 13 AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE. OPERATED FOR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD J BY STRUTHER AND BARRY, MANAGING OPERATORS i SINGAPORE TO L3S ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST CARMONA j unA c U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON JW» f U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA 7 I and subsequent steamers approximately 80 days apart. For rates698 words
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735 1925-05-27 14 CAM AIR-RACING CAPTURE THE POPULAR FANCY? The advent of popular air-racing is one cf Britain's greatest hopes for the future of British aviation, writes Alan J. Cobham in a Home Sunday journal. Its main results will be to make the public familiar with735 words
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Article88 1925-05-27 14 Acquisition*. From I N ai rival- of Mi ami toil n birds in the Zoo itfttts: Mr. 8. A. rhristophtr. Be and OM Of the Trustee Ganltrs who for a I jiturnei M UM sth. !l with him several v.iri. I i bora-bills, other ekndtd ko|M»dRangune - 88 words
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Article12 1925-05-27 14 Mr. J. J. Mallon - Tho English workman U a? a plum piiJdint?.- Mr. J. J. Mallon12 words
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Advertisement399 1925-05-27 14 ■p^^g&SL^ Chamberlain's ■PAIN-fiiLM Painßahn For soreness of the muscles >A^T. m after violent exercise and for 'fl "•Oft,jJow^Jm> rheumatic pains, much relief ■■m>»2»~.scau» j s a ff or ded by massaging the SOU* TMJKMT v aifected parts thoroughly with """ZScmm Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Try it when you have need of399 words
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Miscellaneous817 1925-05-27 14 THE POPULARITY CAMPAIGN. SECOND LIST OF CHANGES. The following is the state of the poll in our great popularity campaign checked up to 9 a.m. on yesterday morning. The list will be published at regular intervals on this page. jfars. S. R. Sassoon, 89-1, Orchard Road, 22,2*30 Miss M. Falls,817 words
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Miscellaneous722 1925-05-27 14 Mrs. Arthur Harris, 102, Tanglin Road, Mrs. T. B. Rogers, Union Building. Miss Kitty Bacon, c o Messrs. Maynard Co. Miss Nora Robinson, co Mrs. Miller, Barker Road, Miss Poo Hyman, 34, Newton Road, Mrs. J. Edgar, Meyer's Flats, j,., Mrs. Phillips^ Sea View Hotel, Miss P. Fairhurst, c'o Lewis722 words
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Article65 1925-05-27 15 May 26. Bank 4 m.s. 2 U 6-16 Panic, demand 2 1 4~ix Private credits 3 m.s. 2 |4 New York, demand 56^ Credits 90 days 5ga Fiance, demand India T. T. 158% Hongkong-, demand 2!i p.c. Dis Yokohama, demand 134 Java, di'mand j<j Bangkok, demand 79a Sovtreien, Bank65 words
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Article194 1925-05-27 15 May 26. Tin 150 Tons tf^t U Gambier noo Pepper White 38.00 Pepper Black oi'oo Flake Tapioca 5 50 Pearl Sr.go Small §50 Copra n 70 Copra Sundried 12.45 Opium, Benares unt. 4.000 Rice, Liang Hin Chan M«uk Blue Eaj?le (Old) 360 Rice, Liang- Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle194 words
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Article34 1925-05-27 15 Singapore, May 26. 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbeu Smoked Sheet. Spot and June 101 102; July-Sept. '•♦P L 92; Oct. -Dec. SPL' 82. London Quotation Sheet 2s. •%<!. Market Easier.34 words
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Article264 1925-05-27 15 British Firms' Enterprise. Berlin. April 21. When the war broke out it was discovered that much of the metal trade of the world was in the hands of the Germans. The table? are now being: turned, for the tJTde papers report that English metal firms are acquiring:264 words
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Article96 1925-05-27 15 Yesterday's Alterations. K. Kamunting (10s) 42s 6d 43s 6d Kuchai Prefs. ($1) 1.47 1 .50 Kinta Tin ($1) 1.00 1 .03 Rambutan (£) 22s 3d 23s Renong Tin (£) 61s 62s Telok Kruin 1.25 1.35 c.d Balgcivnie 3.20 3.35 Jeram Kuantan (50) 62 V: » 6r> Kedah96 words
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Article209 1925-05-27 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). r> l. Singapore, May 26 Rubber._2s. M. Down %Z Local J 01 V, Tin.— £2sl 10s. Up 10s section of the market is on the quiet side Tin shows a small advance and Mining share quotations are firmer. Industrials and Loans are well209 words
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Article154 1925-05-27 15 Singapore. May 26. Tin.— £2:.l 10s. Up 10s. Local litf^ 190 tons. Kuhber. 2< !>.! down Ud. Local 1.0i Rubbers.— Jeram Kuantans offer at 63, Xew Craigieleas at 82. Now Scudais at 1.90. Pungjrors can be taken at 76, Sandy:rofts at 1.50. Changkat Senian^s at 4.1*0.154 words
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Article174 1925-05-27 15 Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley forwards the following leUer for publication. "In my capacity as a member of the combined Dutch and British Committee appointed to investigate the position regard- '>.■-> native rubber planting in the Netherlands East Indie.-. I have received from the Rubber Producenter174 words
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Article166 1925-05-27 15 Sees: Sime, Darby Co. (Ipoh). Johan Tin. The dredge is now working through tailings and practically no ore will be won for the next four or five weeks. Sees: Paterson, Simons Co. Trafalgar. 3,500 apnst 3,700, to dat^ 41.500. Sees: Guthrie Co. (Kuala Lumpur). Ampat. 29,075;166 words
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Advertisement402 1925-05-27 15 Assets over $5,500,000. TUP r«Dl? irrri omrnir m w.« Assurance in force over $19,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Wim. HEAD OlHCE^fcd-. HoJ sZZ^ The Company has £20,000 deposited with ZlZr^C I L p N °ON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. the Supreme Court of England, and complies with402 words
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Advertisement411 1925-05-27 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECK BAWL 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. Umakawa, Esq. Baron K. Morimura. M. Odagiri, Esq. N. Igarashi, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami, Esq. I?*! 1 1 Esq K411 words
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Advertisement679 1925-05-27 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital J^o non nnn Keserve *und:— Sterling 4,500,000 Silver $9fi Ofvn Reserve Liability- of Proprietors J^OOO.OOO COURT OP DIRECTORS Hnnwo??! ES De P ut y Chairman R n^r'^ H -5 ol X oak T G Weall >679 words
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Advertisement40 1925-05-27 15 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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Article2319 1925-05-27 16 CLOSE OF THE MEETING. Some Fine Finishes. Yesterday, the final day of the Spring meeting, was on the whole favoured with the best weather of all, as whilst there was bright -un and a dry jrrcun-1, there was a pleasant breeze to feeSftpOT the heat. In consequence2,319 words
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Article33 1925-05-27 16 HONGKONG SCORE. (From Our Owti Correspondent.) HongkonK. May 2K. In the Interport Shoot Hongkong gJOiad 283, 310. and 282. T tal 875. Tne )Uht was good but the wind was trouh'esome.33 words
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Article1414 1925-05-27 16 As far as entries go, and indeed class, here is little to cavil at in the lists for the irst day of the "Extra" racing which will nke place on Saturday. More or less this ueeting is a continuation of the Spring leeting just over and will be1,414 words
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Advertisement162 1925-05-27 16 /^j^s HIS MASTER'S VOICE New Records ARE HERE Write or call for Catalogues S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. THE AKCAOB. N|s B XP A n You Cannot Better the Best B LIPTONjJPOR QUALITY I Gives more cups to the pound r than any other. THE BEST AND H therefore the most162 words
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