The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 June 1925
1925-06-09
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Title Section15 1925-06-09 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. m CENTS SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1925. NO. 11,511.15 words
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Article242 1925-06-09 1 The heat-wave m the United States has broken Page 9. Our Hongkong correspondent wires that tentative fighting has taken place at Canton with no particular advantage la either side Page 8. The situation m the north is easier but it requires little to start the troubles again242 words
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Article1168 1925-06-09 1 "In the spring the young man's fancy lightiy turns to thoughts of love" and so does the old nan's, I very much fear! But, when "Hippy verteth," to quote from Meredith's best novel, his sudden expansion of the soul may take him into a bookshop rather than1,168 words
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Advertisement428 1925-06-09 1 i WING LOONG THE KE(O(;\LSEI) HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32. HIGH STREET. 2 Investigate the 20 Royal Reasons. Raffles Hotel. 4 x^t^^m^ -^B *=^W \mmW^ BE^E __hvs n "NINA AND JACK" THE J^r, ,T,NG Will appear m ClaSSi-Cal To-day ths Dumber of Royai Typewriters bl use exceeds- 800,000. There428 words
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Advertisement154 1925-06-09 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. All the hig Cs— Page 3. Cargo notice re Glentara— Pa^e 12 A few words about Gold Spot Pace 4 J**E? T 1 C<> for wKf 1 invalid j ort Page 8. Classical dances at the Raffles Hotel o-i I hursday Page 1. Andrew's liver salts from the154 words
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Advertisement14 1925-06-09 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32. HIGH STREET.14 words
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Miscellaneous121 1925-06-09 1 THE WEEK. T>i' sday, 9tk. Hiph Water, 0.18 a.m.; 11.42 p.m. League II: S.C.C. vs S.C.F.A. Ca). Police vs 5J.0.8. Wmdmemmm*, IQth. Water, 1.7 a.m. P. I. homeward mail closes. Thursday, Uth. High Water, 0.27 a.m., 1.58 p.m. Johors Planters A***, niter.. C. S. ub Johore, 10.30 a.m. Leatvs I:121 words
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Article342 1925-06-09 2 A writer m the New York Nati.n has collected some astonishing particulars of the American fraternal and secret societies. He reports that their membership exceeds 23 millions. They have almost exhausted the animal kingdom m their search for titles. There are orders of Boars, Beavers, Blue Qasss, Buffaloes,342 words
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Article204 1925-06-09 2 Simple patrons of the movies who think of them hopefully as a source of entertainment rather than a world-wide industry will have noted with misgiving references to the "American chain system." Under this arrangement, explained our correspondent, ■"the producing firms own enormous numbers of picture theatres mEx - 204 words
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Article136 1925-06-09 2 The case of the unnamed lady golfer who ha.; been suspended by the Ladies' Golf Union, is bound to create a mild sensation. Golfers naturally ask m the first place ""Why was she marking her own card?" T'__.> usual practice is, of course, for pa'tners to mark each136 words
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Advertisement459 1925-06-09 2 HK lAPPY VALLEY LTD. IS DIVORCE m% FAILURE? By and with Leah Baird and all Star Cast HAROLD LLOYD AND OTHER COMEDIES. rHE MERRY OPERA COMPANY. WAYANG PEK JEE. notices] XOTICE Th«- list of applications for public house and •iliiard room licence.-, for the year J925, to be onsi<lored at459 words
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Advertisement677 1925-06-09 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 SIEMOUN. Booking: opens at Little's on Friday, June677 words
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Advertisement286 1925-06-09 2 From Friday, sth to Wednesday, ioth mr n AT THE f ALHAMBRA I (Tmi Cheng Kee Cc, Ltd. Proprietors.) In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp A SCREEN FAVOURITE YOU HA YE NOT SEEN FOR sou The well-known Paramount Star THOMAS MEIGHAN In a story portrayed m lighter vein286 words
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Article805 1925-06-09 3 A MYSTERY SOMEWHERE. A certain amount of mystery appears t_4 have surrounded the recent meeting of tht .Selangor Turf Club. There wa* considerable ontictsm of the accounts and the genera running of the Club and the Malay Mail ai the close of its report, added the 'followmg805 words
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Article124 1925-06-09 3 English has been classified by linguists is one of the harsh languages, due to the •redominance of guttural and sibilant cononants over the open vowel sounds, just thf opposite to th? French and Italian, vhich are noted for their mellowness and luidity when vocalised. Mr. Lawrence124 words
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Article335 1925-06-09 3 It is understood that legislation will shortly be introduced for the appointment of an additional Under-Secretary of State for tin; Colonies to sit m the Upper Chamber. It i s also probable that some change will be made ir the title of the Colonial Office m order335 words
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Article251 1925-06-09 3 A ceremony, unusual, interesting and of considerable historical significance, was on May 26th. performed by His Excellency the. Governor (Sir Edward Stubbs. K. C.M.G.) at ths old Chinese village of Kam Tin m the New Territories, Hongkong. It had to do with the restoration of the ancient gates251 words
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Article221 1925-06-09 3 A Popular Young Planter. Mr. H. V. Robins, news of whose death at sea whil-t on his way to England was received by cable m Kuala Lumpur, was proceeding on furlough after a term of service on Sungei Purun estate, Semenyih. which he joined221 words
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Article141 1925-06-09 3 Shanghai. May 28. jAr.uth.r incident fan the local opium .vandal occurred on Tuesday night, when a dozen Chinese civilians hired two foreigr. launches and took m fifty armed soldier? at Woosung. They sailed to the Chinese bund, where after a light, they seized a boat loaded with opium141 words
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Article194 1925-06-09 3 Remarking thai it was very necessary that court interpreters shoali be protected as they had a nasty duty to perform sometimes, the Kuala Lump*._r Magistrate. Mr. W. J. K. Stark, to »k a very serious view of a case m which the Punjabi inter prates of the194 words
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Article71 1925-06-09 3 What are claimed to be "record" titfer j.hooting performances duly authenticated have just been announced. Mr. N. V. Watson, 21**=t Field Battery R. A., stationed at Mhow, bagged three tiger m ten minutes near Harda. m Central India. Even better was th? achievement of Colonel on the Staff R. J.71 words
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Advertisement318 1925-06-09 3 j FIRST DBINK OFTHEMV i Cultivate th* habit ot taking j" a I itt I* of Elliott'* Frmit Saline m half a tumbler of -water every morning before breakfast. Gently yet effectively, j j j; i his healthful draught relieve* the system of it* accumula- v t.on». provide* an internal318 words
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Advertisement173 1925-06-09 3 f f v f f KKAM \^Rl*P AND ft r r r r ft J UUUWl#l_ba*__jama-*^^ S_4 WS S_4 W7S HIGHEST s LOWEST QUALITY. m "o__ o o».L_ PRICE. HAND SAWS, BUTCHER'S SAWS, CIRCULAR SAWS, HACK SAW FRAMES AND BLADES, BAND SAWS, TAPIOCA SAW BLADES, CROSSCUT SAWS, PRUNING SAWS, ETC.,173 words
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Article440 1925-06-09 4 Teaching Them to be Civilised. The world's first ape village, where chimpanzees and gorillas v will be waited on assiduously by women attendants and studied by scientists, is now being constructed m the heart of the West African jungle at Kindia, French Guinea. There are440 words
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Article494 1925-06-09 4 Tlu progress of the woman invent <v during the past few years must have come as a sad blow tv. man\s egotism. When, about a quarter of a century ago, he kindly and complacently opened to her the door of .the labour market, be reserved to himself the494 words
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Article496 1925-06-09 4 What Would Happen if it Was St-opped. The prevalence of gambling among factoiy workers occupied the attention, of tttt northern members of the Institute of Industrial Welfare Workers for a considerable time at their conference at Clotighton, near Scarborough. The topic was introduced by Professor J.496 words
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Article412 1925-06-09 4 The Government*! decision t<< spend to 4, 000,000 m settling 450,000 of our people m Australia during the next ten years is Housing tremendous interest here and m the Commonwealth. The success of the scheme will depend on a wise selection of settlers, to ensure that the412 words
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Article45 1925-06-09 4 Six of France's best airmen, including D'Oisy (of the Paris-Tokyo flight), were speeding from Paris to Dijon on May 5 m a powerful motor when the car overturned j and the six men had to lie till peasant-*--extricated them. Each one had slight injuries. j45 words
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Article385 1925-06-09 4 Women who. Skin "Rubber corsets kvanscn of modern clothing, interfere 2*2 Pr ri Nl the functions of the *i B .^Jk Ur -r kept at a high levH if w, bt and last, but not least, ai** This Ls the verdict of i, r L the chairman385 words
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Article502 1925-06-09 4 The use of tools by to lowl; I as a clam is certainly rather resttri A case of such u.-e is deecrihsi' bf Dl David T. Marshall, of Hotlis, Kes T ri m Long Island Life (BrooUyi). Ml has been written by the evolutwek the502 words
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Advertisement72 1925-06-09 4 fc-***""" H n»acco tf <fW rt»^a_F t\ "•I J w "That's what I like— cigarettes good enough to be guaranteed!" pr I m^m^F H9i JL The NATURAL flavour NAVY CUT VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Afo tongue-bite or throat-harm I />i a million of them! cigarettes are *W mA^T*fcMw*9&ff> made of choice (•teCwTSlffiiji^^^-).72 words
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Article334 1925-06-09 5 Exploration of Australia. Xt ai v Apr. 29. Mr. Michael Terry, who is about to tour the North-west of Australia, was, with his colleagues, Mr. R. A. Prescott (topographical survey expert) and Mr. M. Redknap <cinematographer), entertained at a luncheon given by the firm of Guy Motors, Ltd.,334 words
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Article269 1925-06-09 5 DEGREE IN INDIA. !>♦ re< iated Owing to Want of Employment. London, May 22. That the market value of the Universiiv degiee has steadily depreciated during the last thirty years m India notwithstanding eff< rts to promote industrial development. iand expand the Held of utilisation of the269 words
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Article213 1925-06-09 5 A paii. ful Incident oeevrred the otber day m a first-class compartment of an expense train c-cminj: from Ju>ro_»kivia. Dr. Zimmei mann. the Cum»lee<iie flawnl, left the ;leepin?-car while it was being cleaned, took l seat m a first-class compartment, and <;.:- the Pan-Germr.n deputy, Herr GiT.iler,213 words
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Article99 1925-06-09 5 The King of Siam has appointed a ipodal delegation to proceed to Hanoi for the purpose of negotiating a special convolution re 'ating to Indo-China. The Delegates are:— H. S. H. Prince Varnvaidya. Chief D legate < pi, entinp the Siamese Government, IL S. H. Priaee Amoradat, Assistant-Delegate. Men: -i:ur99 words
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Article362 1925-06-09 5 Sir William Bragg'* Appeal for More Information. Washington. May 27. "Scientists are too wrapped up m their recent discoveries to spare any time to explain to the people around them, and o the non-technical manj, exactly what hey were doing." This was one oi the statements made by362 words
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Article220 1925-06-09 5 Another Reported to Have Keen Setn. Calcutta, May 2. A revival of the fantastic stories about the wild "snow men" of the Himalayas has been prompted by the statement of an Itaiian. Signor Tombazi, who has been on a photographic expedition m the neighbourhood220 words
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Article170 1925-06-09 5 Rabbits and Water. Adelaide, April 28. For the past three years various reports have been made to the Strathalbyp police that a "wild man" was wandering m tlie scrub m the neighbourhood of Prospect Hill. The police searched for the mat; without avail. On Sunday however, a170 words
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Article118 1925-06-09 5 The violence of the occasional explosions m the man-holes ol electric mains is believed by a correspondent of The Engineer to show that the cause is not, as is generally believed, the ignition of gas leaking from a nea^-by gas main. A short circuit m the man-hole might produce the118 words
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Article410 1925-06-09 5 Bridge building is not nearly as simple as it looks. Wind, temperature, fire, rust, impact, all have to be guarded against, besides the material loads that the bridge must support. Some of the world's most carefully-built bridges have failed to live up to their beautiful appearance and desigr.410 words
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Article71 1925-06-09 5 Paris, May 3. Jackie Coogan, the famous film star, who is reported to have amassed a fortune of :00,000 for his parents, is to give up acting for the films and go to school, says a cable to the Paris edition of the "New71 words
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Advertisement250 1925-06-09 5 \H(3/T/iat\ B AD//J /LEG/1 I Take n o chances I I with that obstinate ||y 1 sore. poisoned I I wound or jlesh- 1 I ea(ing ulcer. Heal it I T- rare herbal balm l|p I %hss all nrccssary power I*| ftoqoickly oraw out the ISg /p 0 u>m that250 words
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Advertisement168 1925-06-09 5 DRINK BURNETT S GIN. (Old Tom Dry). Obtainable Everywhere. African U Eastern Trade Corporation, Ltd. Vi.V_f__VWUWWVWWV__V__V^ "V^OU want a complexion that is clear, spotless and radiant* e^r* v "'Hazeline' 5> 'Trade Mark) y/y N^V^ ]g8 SNOW" x 2 J^^BE-J Keeps the skin healthy and ti -^AZELIN^ I,h free from blemish.168 words
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Advertisement989 1925-06-09 6 r i. r r V*. I.U! ~-^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^S^^S^^i!^^^J!!J!J^*jjlSJjjMMWMW*MMWi^WWßW'***M'**** _____H^ 1 MM^mK Hi -fl^ _____^_______________________________k_ P H H H H HHH HIHI p OFFERED BY THE L SINGAPOBE FREE PRESS B IN A GIGANTIC I POPULARITY VOTING CAMPAIGN B CAMPAIGN OPENED MAY 23rd CAMPAIGN CLOSES JULY 18th. H y/^Lw mm W% W%989 words
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Advertisement1508 1925-06-09 7 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS OFFER 3 MAGNIFICENT CARS— A HOST OF PRIZES EASY TO WIN ■■■^D Jm m^^ *v The fo,,owin S P ri zes will be given free to the persons having 71 rf iß v ll TK^H fl Ju?y^B?h €S i 925 mberS f V t6S d Se1,508 words
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Article34 1925-06-09 8 DOMESTIC OCCURREUNCES. DEATH. MAXWELL. In London, on Jun.' seh. 1925, m her SOth year, Lilias Grant Maxwwll, only daughter of the late Reverend i***** AberighMackay and widow of thf late Sir William Maxwell, K.C.M.G.34 words
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725 1925-06-09 8 SINGAPORF: FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1925. The Concert Hall Question. The matter of providing a concert hall for the population of Singapore has not been threshed out yet. Mr. Brown's proposal for the plan contained provision for a Central Hall m the new Municipal Offices was lost, with a725 words
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Article473 1925-06-09 8 The Band of Hope will meet at the V- W. C. A. on Wednesday, at 4.30 p.m. The Court of Appeal m Singapore opens on June 16th. The next Assizes are on July 14th. The C.E.Z.M.S. Chinese Girls School new bu'lding will be opened by Miss Hose on June 16th.,473 words
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Article272 1925-06-09 8 MRS. T. WEARNE LEADS LIST TO-DAY. "The wheel of fortune" turns again today and we have a new leader m the race for the most popular man or woman m the Colony. Mrs. T. Wearne, 5 Chatsworth Aye-, onlyentered the lace yesterday morning and today she leads272 words
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Article263 1925-06-09 8 Stieet accidents have been on the increase during the past few weeks. During the week-end there were two accidents both with fatal results. A Chinese woman was knocked down by a motor bus m New Eridge load and rather severely injured. She was taken to hospital where it263 words
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Article149 1925-06-09 8 The trial of two Chinese on charges of being concerned m the importation of a large quantity of chandu was concluded before Mr. Franklvn Robinson m the District Court yesterday morning, each of the accused being fined $20,000 by the Judge who remarked that the149 words
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Article208 1925-06-09 8 Of the total of 230 deaths recorded by the Municipal Health Officer during the week ending May 30th, five were Eurasians, 181 Chinese, 2S Malays, and 20 Indians. Forty-six of the deaths were cau-*< by pneumonia, 26 by phthisis, 18 by mala ria, 16 by convulsions, 15208 words
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Article65 1925-06-09 8 The Raffles Hotel management promises thc public something unique m exhibition dancing on Thursday and Saturday of this week. "Nina and Jack," who have just completed a season at the E. and O. Hotel, Penang, come to the town with the highest references m the terpsichorean65 words
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Article99 1925-06-09 8 x mmk m rjU KIGHTIXf; WITH UTTLE lEBtXT (From Our Own Corn y Hongkong t u Two unsuccessful attack- n«L v Canton early on Sunday bothi 2z pulsed. Wt mM *m* A Yunnaneae sally across Urn also futile. Several determined efforts ma It is alleged that the99 words
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Article186 1925-06-09 8 Shanghai Strike. (By courtesy of the Nary,, x„ hl Nichi Shinihini.sha.i Tokio, Jup c i The Shanghai riot li now ending the strike is intending. Th, operators have already Joined rh. Nitto Rubber For S.ilf The Nitto Rubber Plantation V„ mp have decided to transfer their pr Malaya,186 words
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Article164 1925-06-09 8 Land and Sea Capture*. The preventive fleet, and Uh officers at Malacca, report I verj week m their operations m i wouid-be smugglers of rubber, On May VJ, at iUO MM** *M f** sighted a prau off the tOftsl <•'' Ml She gave chase, and aft.-r si minutes164 words
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Article105 1925-06-09 8 Mr. G. C. Wilson, a planter on j Kuala Lumpur from Bahmu, wa injured m a motor-smash S( Fiiday night, necessitating bis rem* the European Hospital. Mr. W I was driving his OWH ear, Wl I Kuala Lumpur from Kepong Icident occurred. In trying Ii 81 nt105 words
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Article17 1925-06-09 8 The afternoon daruv thii place on Thursday, the Openin American Tennis Toumam. Wednesday as usual.17 words
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Article105 1925-06-09 8 Many people will regret n death of Mr. Basil Sherwood "i I El May 10, after a brief illnei T--death was pneumonia. Mr. S« acting manager oi Kent e»1 August to March, snd mnde i here, and m Kedah. lb- I good health. His genial l be much missed byM.M. - 105 words
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Advertisement126 1925-06-09 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" Caldbeck, Macgregor 8 Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Shanghai.) < PATRONISED <^ J^*! 3£jt KY ROYALTY. SILVER PHOTO FRAMES. Just received a large assortment IN THE MOST POPULAR SIZES AND ELEGANT DESIGNS Largest size 16 Vi m. by 12 m. nicely engraved. -"V FOR QUALITY, SERVICE126 words
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Advertisement23 1925-06-09 8 MM mm AiodScottic Whisky. fl ■*•*•.<*,£•£ g^so** 2 SOLE AGENTS: W. R. LOXLEY CO., Robinson Road, Singapore. j PEARS* 4 I GOLDEN SERIES. 123 words
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Article263 1925-06-09 9 SYMPATHISERS. LONDON ASSOCIATIONS. [Heater's Bstvks.] .i.r.d n. June 7. I .pMal meeting of the Chinese Assoheld in London pesaed a resolution .gainst the "use of armed forces ferinp Powers to Mpp*SOS a strik- chot down nefencelesi workers and recording full support to rtriksrs. AND MOSCOW. Riga. June 7. kerarns show263 words
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60 1925-06-09 9 THE LATEST REPORTS. THE CHINESE TROUBLE. Shanghai, June 8. ol Chinkiang, Tsingtao, I H. m Uf quiet hav t been no further disturbances nrike situation is unchanged. are being continued vai of further naval contin- -nabled the authorities to tati« nf the volunteers. •^Pathetic strike, organised by at Kaifeng is60 words
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Article29 1925-06-09 9 Shanghai, June 8. cruiser Tatsuta landed two ■his morning. Two Japatre proceeding to the •n. Shanghai, four Japanese MThrtd, tu.> are proceeding PW*«et foreigners m the29 words
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Article80 1925-06-09 9 Center's Service.] Vienna, June 7. 1 --^national Cotton Congress has a Blation opining that the world.; '•'""tVCal r> ■anam COtt n S SUch SS to -^ion of mowing S «>1« on a commercial basis Governments of all coun- b* produced advanttimal«t« the development of •■> increasing the80 words
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Article38 1925-06-09 9 [R«uter7s Service.] Geneva, June 7. hamtx-rlain and party hay iUI Council of the League ,p n Kon June 8. M Br£ d IUnCh 0n m afternoon with ll h whom he is expected to conferences.38 words
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Article96 1925-06-09 9 NEW YORK BREATHES AGAIN. FLEEING FROM THE COLD NOW. [Reuter '8 Service.] New York. June 8. The great heat-wave which for a week past has made life almost unbearable, suddenly broke yesterday evening on the eastern seaboard the glass falling twentyfivt degrees m a few hours m96 words
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Article84 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] t„____ Berlin, June 8. th? f y ,r\ machines completed the fourth lap of the Round Germany n.ght thirty eight, including four babic" j .mted on the fifth and last circuit of six hundred miles. The flights hitherto show that none of the machines84 words
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Article124 1925-06-09 9 ANGLO-SAXON RULE OF THE SEA. [Boater's Service.] Kow York, June 7. Admiral Plunkeu, addressing the ninetvthird reunion of the New York University after presenting to the University "a twelve -inch mortar used by Admiral Farragut m the Civil War a s a memorial to the students and alumni who died124 words
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Article61 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Cairo, June 7. The ex-convict Neguibh el Bawi. the chief agent employed by the secret police m the investigations, and who is largely responsible for the success of the police enquiry into the murder of the Skdar has received the reward of ten thousand pounds61 words
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Article126 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, June 8. A massage from Fez says that French troops at various points m the Tanouat iegion withdrew after the destruction of a number of posts which served the lines of communication between the French and tribes who have gone over to the rebels.126 words
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Article108 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, June 8. The World m an editorial on the Allied note to Germany says that probably the Allies demands are within their treaty rights "if they have the force and will to compel Germany not only to accept their terms108 words
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Article60 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Munich. June 8. At the annual meeting of the German Colonial Society a resolution was passed strongly protesting against the "theft" ol Germany's colonies and demanding that Government ask for their return and request;ng the Reichstag not to ratify the Anglo-German Commercial treaty unless60 words
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Article18 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Adelaide, Junto 8. Col. de Pinedo the Italian flyer has arrived here.18 words
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Article192 1925-06-09 9 KING'S JUBILEE. CONGRATULATIONS FROM ALL. [Reuter's Service.] Rome, June 7. The twentyfifth anniversary of the King's accession is being celebrated all over Italy. Thc troops were reviewed at Rome m the morning, after which Their Majesties drove m state to the Quirinal and received members of the Government192 words
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Article287 1925-06-09 9 A MYSTERIOUS RISING. [Reuter's Service.! Athens, June 7. Trouble has broken out on the Island of Samos, where the insurgents have seized the Government buildings, arrested officials and released prisoners from the gaols*. They looted the contents of the state coffcs amounting to nearly a million drachma.287 words
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Article49 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Madrid, June 7. Their Majesties received an ovation on their arrival from Barcelona. London, June 7. The Spanish Embassy m London discredits the story of the attempt on the Spanish royal train and says it is merely pari of a campaign to discredit Spain.49 words
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Article31 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.] Sofia, June 7. The death sentence on Madame Nicolava m connection with, the bomb outrage at the cathedral has been commuted to "light seclusion for life."31 words
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Article64 1925-06-09 9 Reuter's Service, j Kingston Jamaica, June 7. The Governor, Sir Samuel Wilson, leaves I on two months leave of absence on medical grounds. He will discuss with Mr. Amery,; inter alia, alien immigration, which was I discussed m the Legislature recently, when it was declared that Jamaica will64 words
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Article68 1925-06-09 9 [Reuter's Service.l Paris, June 8. It is announced that M. Caillaux is determined to utilise if necessary to support the franc, which is at present over a hundred to the pound, all the American credits available as a result of the Morgan loan m addition to further68 words
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Article815 1925-06-09 9 EARLIER STAGES. Situation More Strained. Shanghai, June 1. The situation is more tense to-day, following a meeting of 1,500 men, mostly students, at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce yesterday evening, at which many wild resolutions were passed. A student called Ling Ku Yung presided. Members of the Chamber815 words
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Article59 1925-06-09 9 The headquarters of the Royal Air- Force association of Shanghai were opens d on May 23rd m the Hongkong Bank building by Captain V. J. B. Holland, the Chairman. The Association has been formed to promote British flying interests m the Far East and unite R. A. F. men. Efforts59 words
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Advertisement164 1925-06-09 9 i 0-So-EZ V j I MOPS AND POLISH. I FOR FURNITURE, I FLOORS, i AND MOTOR CARS. 1 f O-SO-EZY POLISH MOPS $1.75. I 1 POLISH:— I PINT $0.65. 1 QUART $1.10. i Vi GALLON $2.10 1 GALLON $3.50. fe Sole Agents: 4 &> 1 Robinson Co., Ltd. 1 &j164 words
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Advertisement755 1925-06-09 10 BLUE FUNNEL UNE Regular Services ts. LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA. MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NBW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cfcrgo on through Bills of Lsding for sll Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Dus Singapors, RHEXENOR Marseilles, London,755 words
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Advertisement483 1925-06-09 10 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLERMAN" UNL PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNWED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VTA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE HAVRE, LONDON ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG. s.s. SUTTON HALL dua June 27 s.s. COLORADO due July 28 s.s. CITY OF MADRID due Aug. 28 MARSEILLES, LONDON,483 words
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Advertisement644 1925-06-09 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES o PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION n LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Vm. Due r VTonnage.644 words
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588 1925-06-09 11 The Troglodyte City of Abyssinia. "A country of mountains of loose stones pinned together hy thorns." was the impression sho had formed of Abyssinia, said Mrs. Rosita Forbes, the traveller, on her return from that country to London. Traversing districts untrodden befovo by a588 words
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Article278 1925-06-09 11 Precepts by Photographs. A new feature is commenced m Th-? Motor. It is intended to appeal to the beginner m particular, but we are confident that all motorists trill find it interesting and informative. Close observation on the roads during tho recent holiday revealed the fact278 words
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Article131 1925-06-09 11 We have received from the Tientsin Press a copy of the China Year Book for 1925, edited by Mr. H. G. W. Woodhead, C.B.E. In spite of the difficulty of gathering authentic information during the chaos which exists m North China, the publication is largrer than any131 words
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Article392 1925-06-09 11 A well attended meeting, numbering over 150, under the auspices df the Nanvang Chinese Students* Society, was held on Saturday night at the Society's rooms 3G-A, High Street, Singapore. The Chairman, Mr. Chan Kee Seng introducing Mr Powall Robinson, the lecturer of the evening eulog lZfc d392 words
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Article188 1925-06-09 11 October may Witness Direct Ser\ice. In order to look into the connecting facilities between the trunk railway systems m Europe and the proposed transSiberian Railway m connection with the proposed operation of a direct express from Europe to the Far East, the South Manchuria Railway Co. is going188 words
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Article177 1925-06-09 11 The Empire Mail states that the commercial mission which, on the initiation of a group of Strasburg business men, headed by M. Kern-Marsand, is to visit Australia and New Zealand, will leave France m September, and will probably be absent six or eight months. It is hoped177 words
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Article145 1925-06-09 11 Sir Chartres Biron at Bow Street Police Court recently expressed surprise at the ready way m which professional beggars are apparently enabled to draw the dole. A well-built young man charged before him with begging m the West End wa? stated by the police to145 words
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Advertisement857 1925-06-09 11 r: I! v, -./'"> TENDERS, JOH °RE^OVERNMENT. WM |J T lV^_y^^-i TENDER NOTRE T Tend Y e M l L "i for th construction of U^u m t „0 ,6 r m th Pn f B^i Road For WATCH VALUE SS from Muar) towards Ayer I m accurate timekeepers _J*f**857 words
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Advertisement618 1925-06-09 11 ft The trusted friend of 1 1 o §B* s *m 111 mmiQF2s-m&ke it yours lj Andrews Liver Salt is the well-tried family flf l| remedy m the Old Conntrv. It may Weil be offered as first aid to those who' bave the devitalising, enervating conditions of a tropical climate618 words
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Article105 1925-06-09 12 ECHO OF OIL BLAZE. Lim Yam. a twakow contractor, was charged m the Third Police Court yesterday with allowing 747 eases of dangerous petroleum to be shipped on a twakow which WU r.ot licensed for carrying such pet roil vim. The charge was brought m consequence of the105 words
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Article238 1925-06-09 12 The P. and O. liner Moldavia is being converted to oil-burning. The 10.000-ton Qazniak of the same line ha> entered the 5 Aden-Bombay service the 15,000-tOD Cathay has run her trials making 17% knots; and the 16,000-ton Rawalpindi and Ranpura have been launched and completed238 words
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Article177 1925-06-09 12 The Norwegian steamer Dukat arrived J with a oargo of rice from Bangkok yesterday. Two motor ships of about 8,000 tons gross each, are to be built for the Blue Funnel Line by Workman Clark. The steamer Querimba, 7,769 tons gross, has been completed for the British India177 words
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Article747 1925-06-09 12 Much to be Leariri m Mooring. The accident to "R 33" emphasises once again the close association that exists between the handling of ships of the air and those of the sea. Moored to its mast, the airship is like a surface ship747 words
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Article55 1925-06-09 12 Cons.ernees of car-po por the above steamer from Europe (arrived June 7th > are hereby notified that a General Survey will be held on Saturday 13th June m godowns Nos. 4 and 5 flt 9 a.m. No further survey will bo held POUSTEAD CO. LTD.. (lv.O*r**r*t*m\ m the F55 words
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Advertisement508 1925-06-09 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 tons) •nd MONTORO (5,000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins <!• Luxe, single berth cabins,508 words
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Advertisement443 1925-06-09 12 GREAT REDUCTION. S DANIEL CRAWFORD'S RED STAR ■B SCOTCH WHISKY. HHB now k d)ZU PER CASE I 11 r ">> 11 JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. i (Incorporated m England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. i Across Canada TJ-P 91 cc amous R°<:ky Mountain unvm yTNtSJS excelled Scenery. fnKSg§| Holiday m .hrsper443 words
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Miscellaneous53 1925-06-09 12 clay Borrouwman, Mr. and Mrs. L. Zecha, Mr. R. M. Nelson. Mr. Mrs. and Miss Frankel, Mr. H. Th. Mutter, Mr. J. Van De Wyer, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lovendist, Mrs. P. W, Cruder, Miss M. L. S. Q. Vene, Mr. L D. Thuman. Mr. Hellir.gman, Miss A. Tameson, Mr.53 words
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Miscellaneous662 1925-06-09 12 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 Tinggi662 words
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Advertisement681 1925-06-09 13 0. S. K. Line. Dost mat ions. Steamers. Arr Dent London. Haiabarg, Rotterdam /Stirerp, Bremen, via Colombo, Aden nnd Vovt Said. Andes Maru J un 13 June 14 mrhar Ak«i Bay- < Pnrt Elizabeth,) ToWB| Rio, Santos, Buenos Aires via Colombo. f Chicago Maru J u 'y 2 July 4681 words
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Advertisement453 1925-06-09 13 A y 'M>LLMi mSSb* Round-the-World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE SS Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINBSB. via Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World, returning to Singapore453 words
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Advertisement669 1925-06-09 13 AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE. OPERATED FOR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD 1 BY STRUTHER AND BARRY, MANAGING OPERATORS 51 SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B WEST CARMONA Tn Port U.S.S.B WEST FARALON July U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA Au and subsequent steamers approximately 30 days apart. For rates and further particulars669 words
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Article1247 1925-06-09 14 LIST OF STANDINGS. The following is the state of the poll m our great popularity campaign checked up to 9 ajn. yesterday morning. The list will be published at regular intervals on this page. Mrs. T. Wearne, 5, Chatsworth Avenue. 115,950 Miss M. Falls, co The British1,247 words
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Article470 1925-06-09 14 THE EARTHS CR UST. Ex per intents m a Submarine. At a meeting of the Royal Geographical j Society Dr. A. Vening Meinesz read a paper on experiments m the determination of gravity at sea, which he conducted m a Dutch submarine during a voyage to Java. He said that,470 words
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Article233 1925-06-09 14 "TOPPA" SYSTEM. The Gold Brick. Toppa, an old method of cheating widely practised by Calcutta crooks some years ago, seems to have appeared again m the city. The method was to locate newcomers to Calcutta and then to approach their, —of course, secretly with one or more pieces of brass233 words
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168 1925-06-09 14 Experiments on Apples. A consignment of apples has |tift arrived m London to t>e used m oxp< rinvi.ts which, if successful, will mean thousand-? >f pounds lto the Australian fruit grower -J The fruit has been sent h -me by the Australian Government to168 words
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Article165 1925-06-09 14 Passenger cr. Ma Ida via Found Shot. A tragic happening occurred on board the P. and O. Moldavia while m Colombo harbour <n May 20th. Captain C. Lay, an Army Officer, who had joined the ship at Adelaide, was found lying on the floor of i165 words
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Article171 1925-06-09 14 The news it- cci ved a fe* i'Herr Fritz Baedeker had died m G< I at the ace of eighty-one recall* tl that the world-famous fui* book! 'bear his name were Ursl la iago a> I*** by his father K. la publisher of Contents, whom Bl was "Belgium171 words
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Article81 1925-06-09 14 It appears that the H statue, into which patriotic* mered gold. silver, and other much a time, was brok I firewood tWO fMMX* MP that the idol has gon< is no chance of I restoi il the Charing Ci which, sold by Parliamenl "with rtrid ordora to IK turned up81 words
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Advertisement474 1925-06-09 14 /CROSSMITH'Sv "Golden StilK Eau de Cblosrie\ has a wonderfully refreshing odour of invigorating ff quality. Don't merely ask for Eau de Cologne ff but Grossmith s' Golden Still Eau de Cologne 1 ff the product of nearly a hundred years* continuous I f improvement. Magical m relieving headache, I I474 words
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623 1925-06-09 15 FRASER CO. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. MONDAY, JUNE Bth., 1925. of Sf U c? S in a< ets sJIOW th issue yaiue marked.] Unle3B otherwis MINING. a t- -Buyers Sellers Asam Kumbangr (£1) 46s 6d 47s 6d x.d. Batang Padangr Tin 62^ 67V> Hitam Tin I>s0 x™* x vISu IS623 words
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Article64 1925-06-09 15 June 3. Bank 4 m.s. 2 [4 6.16 Bank, demand 214 Private cretlita 3 m.s. 2 4 23-32 Kew York, demand 56% Credits 90 days 59 y France, demand 1110 India. T. T. W Hongkong. mm**mn*i |v p.c. £)j s> Yokohama, denuind 136 Java, demand Bangkok, demand 79% Sovereign,64 words
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Article195 1925-06-09 15 Tur.e 8. Tin 100 Tona $127.75 <lambier 17.00 Pepper White 3 8 5 0 Pepper Black 21.50 Flako Tapiocu 540 Pearl Sajjo SmalJ 8,50 Copra nji Copra Sundried 12.60 Opium, Ben a r ■_.*>* .int. 4.000 Rice, Lianj,' Hi. Ch_t*l M-tric Blue Eagle Old i ngo Rice, Liang Hin195 words
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Article40 1925-06-09 15 Singapore. June S, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot and June 1.14 1.14 V*; July 1.11 1.11 U; July-Sept. 1.05 1.06; Oct.-Dec. 9t% 04. London Quotation Sheet 3s. 2 1 -d. Market Easier.40 words
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Article156 1925-06-09 15 Singapore, June 6. Ruhber. During the period under review, we have had two public holidays, and consequently the usual local auction was postponed until yesterday sth, inst. The tone of the market was firm throughout. Awarded Sheet sold privately at 113 and Awarded Crepe at 100. Good Average156 words
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Article223 1925-06-09 15 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore. June 8. Rubber.—London 3s 2'i-d. Easier. Loca 1.13*6. Tin. —London, June 6 £256. Local 127% 100 tons sold. Rubbers. —Jeram Kuantans have buyers at 66 with sellers at 68. New Craigieleas offer at 83 buyers bidding 82. Ulu Benuts have buyers at 38 with sellers223 words
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Article230 1925-06-09 15 Singapore, June H. Tin.— London June 6 £256. Local 127 75 100 tons. Rubber.— 3s. 2 'id. Unchanged. Local Rubbers. Jeram Kuantans offer at 67 S*. Craigieleas can be taken at 81, Mandai Tekongs have sellers at 55, New Scudais at 1.92 Vj, Bui it Katils230 words
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Article305 1925-06-09 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). Singapore. Juae 8. "■•St- In 2' 2 d. Unchanged. Local I.13 J /a. Tin.— £2">6 (June 0). Local 100 tons St With no cabled news of tin and no change in the price of rubber the market opens quietly. Industrials and Loans are305 words
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Article91 1925-06-09 15 The annual report, for the year ending Jan. 31st., of Johan Tin Dredging, ltd., which is to be presented at the annual general meeting m Ipoh on Monday. June 15th. shows a profit of $66,254.36 which deducted from $96,401.24 carried forward from last account leaves a balance91 words
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Advertisement1467 1925-06-09 15 .._r mmm Royal exchange assurance m great easwbn im mmm omml^r T hfad offtpit. w- l (Incor Porated m Straits Settlements) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Tl^^^^S^^SSKL r i^ LONDON OFMCE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. Fidelit, Guarantee-A^istration Bonds P M with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British1,467 words
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Article93 1925-06-09 16 [Reuter's Service.] Brussels, June 7. Crowds witnessed the beginning of the Gordon Bennett balloon race this afternoon, m which were eighteen entrants, including representatives of Britain, France, Belgium, Spa:n and Italy three each; the United States two; Switzerland one. The first to leave was Freeh of Picardie93 words
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Article20 1925-06-09 16 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney. June 8. The English soccer team beat New South Wales by 4 to 1.20 words
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Article150 1925-06-09 16 The Ladies' spoon competition for June was competed for yesterday and resulted m a tie between Mrs. J. M. Jackson and Mrs. R. N. Hamilton. Thirty cards were taken out and the following were returned. Mrs. J. M. Jackson 47 12 35 Mrs. R. N\ Hamilton 49150 words
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Article15 1925-06-09 16 In the second championship replay S. C. Campbell beat F. C. Stewart.15 words
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223 1925-06-09 16 The S.R.C. met the Royal Sussex Regt. on the Padang on Saturday and won handsomely. Scores: S.R.C. M. G. Anthonisz c L.-Copl. Airey b Pt. Collins 20 C. de Vries c Pt. Burton b Pt. Pugh 41 A. W. Moreira lbw Sgt. Holden 7 L.223 words
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Article209 1925-06-09 16 REVISED FIRST DIVISION FIXTURES. Appended are the levised fixtures m th< first division of the Singapore League, al of which will be played at the Stadium Considerable postponement was necessary on account of the Military Pageant at th* Stadium and other events. Thursday,, June Uth: S.C.C. vs. R. A.209 words
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Article74 1925-06-09 16 Brilliant Chang," deported from Eng lan i after serving a sentence of fourteei months' imprisonment m connection wit cocaine trafficking, was still m the Hous of Detention at the Central Police Statior Hong!,ong last week. He will remain ther h' uS d cibion regarding banishmen n\ H.h.. the Governor m74 words
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Article1001 1925-06-09 16 Pan but were not placed (6.) Sita, Spiinifox. (5) Raloo, Kiwi, (4) Druid. Havisjto?k. Lady Dennis, Malim N'awar. Number Dua. Paknam, Star of Athole (3) Clementina, Dirty, Gloaming, Kaa, Merriden Chloric. Penarth, Saidoo. Savitri. Sambrnni. Shansi. Shantung, The Quest, Victrola j (2) Essex. Gaylad, Genzano, Maltlock, Maid1,001 words
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Article55 1925-06-09 16 [Reuter's Servic.;.] St. Cloud, June 7. In the finals Mile Lenglen and Brugnon beat Mile. Vlasto and Cochet 6 —2, 6—2. Lenglen and Vlasto beat the Misses McKane and Colyer 6—l, 9—ll, 6—2. In the championships finals. Borotra and Lacoste beat Brugnon and Coehet 7 —5,55 words
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Article112 1925-06-09 16 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Ladies' Open Singles. Miss Wallis beat Miss Seth, 6 3, 6—4. Miss David beat Miss Griffith-Jones, 7—5, 6—3. Mixed Doubles (Handicap.) Miss Burnett and Davies beat Mrs. Oke and McMullan, 6— ft, 6 4. Mrs. Salzmann and Hindhede vs. Mr. and Mrs. Borneman unfinished.112 words
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Article72 1925-06-09 16 Ladies Singles (Handicap). Miss Ah*4 vs. Miss Seth. Ladies' Open Doubles. Miss Wallis and Miss Hope Falkner vs. Mrs. Finlay and Miss Richardson. Mrs. Grigor and Miss Griftr.h -Jones vs. Mm Meadows Frost and Mrs. Kirby. Mixed Doubles Handicap. Mis:-- White and Hudson vs. Mrs. Camp,bell and Hill.72 words
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Article24 1925-06-09 16 Singles Handicap. Final. W. A. Balhetchet minus 40 beat N. E. Ess minus 30.4, 6 2. I 6, s—l.5 1. Ess retired.24 words
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Article26 1925-06-09 16 Doubles Handicap. Final. G. B. Leicester and E. W. de Cruz minus j 10 versus F. Ephramus and C. A. Norri? j minus 30.26 words
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Article29 1925-06-09 16 Mixed Doubles. Final. E. W. de Cruz and L. Gammell versus )N. E. Ess and J. T. Andrews. Wednesday's Tie will be played or Thursday, June llth.29 words
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Article63 1925-06-09 16 Australian Stores Shield. Seven teams competed m the above com petition, the following \v:,s the l.nal order 1. No. 1 Eurasian Coy. team; 2. No. j Eurasian Coy. team; 3. Chinese Company 4. S.R.E. (V).; 5. Machine Gun Platoon: 6. "A" Company; 7. S.R.A. (V). This li the third63 words
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Article177 1925-06-09 16 SWARAJ CORPORATION APPLIES FOR LOAN. But Must First Adjust Its Finances. Calcutta, May 28. "It is understood" says the Statesman, "that the Government of Bengal has informed the Swaraj Corporation m Calcutta that, unless their finances are put m a more satisfactory condition, they will be unable177 words
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Article421 1925-06-09 16 New York, May 20The claims pf the Federal Government [that the "dry" fleet, consisting of fifty 'patrol boats, has blocked the illicit liquor [traffic off the Eastern coast, are apparently substantiated by the following facts. The 'blockade has lasted a week, during which ithe liquor vessels have421 words
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152 1925-06-09 16 INTER -SCHOOL DRILL AND GAMES COMPETITIONS. The above arc- to be held on June }Bth. and June 25th. respectively. Class "B" competition, which is for t_ams of boy under five feet m height will be held on Thursday the lbth. and Class "A'' fcr teams over five feet m height152 words
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Article61 1925-06-09 16 Programme of drills up to and for June 14. Tuesday 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Rand; Chinese Coy. Friday 5.15 p.m. Drill HaU Band; Chinese Coy. Saturday 2 p.m. Farrer Range 'C (Scottish) Coy.; 2 p.m. Bukit Timah 'A' Coy. Sunday 7 a.m. Farrer Range *C* (Scottish) Coy.; 761 words
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Article31 1925-06-09 16 Orders for week ending June 12. Tuesday, June 9th. Ambulance and Signalling Class. 5.15 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Band Practice 5.15 p.m. at Headquarters. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.31 words
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Advertisement289 1925-06-09 16 /^Jfc\ HIS MASTER'S VOICE (J@r New Records ARE HERE Write or call for Catalogues. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. THE ARCADE. Jl Gerrard Wire Tying Machine. "B" Model. A Tl E OPERATING COMPLETE J INSTRK TIONS MACHINE. gb Place flat end v ,v 'i"c m inner slot v-#\f ,J^mm of Wire289 words
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