The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 December 1925
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Title Section14 1925-12-05 1 Singapore Free Press in CENTS. MN(; APORE S.S., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1925. NO. 11,661.14 words
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Article296 1925-12-05 1 The exportable pumtlff of rubber i> to be raised to 100 per cent, of siandard product'on on Feb. Ist. Tape H. The new land legisla ion in Mexico formed the suhject of a protest by the United States Page 9. Results of the vn inn in the296 words
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Article1213 1925-12-05 1 Qmieqtiid mjiint ktmittct no&tfi >■> farrmjt Lil>> Hi J uv< iihl. viiK 1 of the minor ironies of COIMI icial life is thai rubber merchants ay. ;m tyre nuuiiifa taren too are reverting i the old-fashioned ballock earl to transport their cases of nfbber from the1,213 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement235 1925-12-05 1 WI NG LOONG T HE RECOGNIrti HOUSE for HJBOTBAM TROPICAL SUITS. IS, H6I STREET. SEA VIEW HOTEL. THIS KVENIN<; TEA DANCE ">.30 P.M. Levine and Hopkins Dance Band. SUNDAY, DECEMBER (ith. CINEMA <>.:50 PJt SHARP MARY PICKFORD in 'ROSITA" PLEAS! BOOK TABLES FOR DINNER. Phone 110. A. F. PEATE, Manager.235 words
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Advertisement228 1925-12-05 1 A water test for a cigarette! Shake the contents of an ordinary cigarette into a glass of clean water, and see the dark, uninviting tobacco, stalk, sand and dust. Do the same with a State Express 555 Cigarette and observe the long strands of bright, clean Virginia tobacco, free from228 words
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Advertisement159 1925-12-05 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Lett's Diaries at Little's Page S. Christmas gifts at 15, Arcade Page 7. For wines, red and white, ring up 228 Page 8. Alhambia cinema new programme Page 2. Auctions of furniture, piano, etc. Page 1 Municipality wants Machinery inspector page "<. Roneo Ltd. are retailing Corona typewriters159 words
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Advertisement14 1925-12-05 1 WING LOONG FOU lIK.II (LASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. :VJ. HKiil STREET14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous84 1925-12-05 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, sth. High Water, 1.32 a.m., 0.42 p.m. Flue Funnel homeward mail leaves. Rugby: England vs. The Rest. Boy Scouts Presentation, Government House. Sunday, Gth. Hijih W r ater, 2.11 a.m., 1.32 p.m. Monday, ~th. Hiph Water. 2.54 a.m., 2.10 p.m. Legislative Council, 10 a.m. P. A. M.'moetinjr,84 words
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Article280 1925-12-05 2 Dr. Sreransky, the famous Russian sciential, ami Professor Pavloff, the noted phynologist, have announced their discovery of a cure for ep'lepsy. Dr. Speransky has ascertained by exprriimtt that an animal organism is able to prefect a special poison when part of tht I.rains of animals are280 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement378 1925-12-05 2 AT THE HAPPY VALLEY. The Merry Opera Company* In choice new plays. THE ELITE CINEMA. Programme as good as any, better than many. TFT F PHONE: 3516. 111 GRAM: KANZAKI, SINGAPORE. KANZAKI CO. Dyers and Drycleaners of Silk and Woollen Dresses, Suits, etc. OUTSTATION ORDERS C.O.D. PRICE LIST FREE. Postal378 words
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Advertisement368 1925-12-05 2 Victoria Theatre. Celebrity Tours Direction A. Strok DECEMBER Bth., 9th., 10th, 11th., 12th., 14th., 15th., and 16th., «r At 9.30 p.m. WORLD TOUR OF THE FAMOUS DANCERS RUTH St. DENIS TED SHAWN AND THE DENISHAWN DANCERS. FOUR PROGRAMMES OF DANCES. Booking at Little's. Seats »4, »2, $1. I PAVILJON (LATE368 words
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Advertisement333 1925-12-05 2 alhambrT^ (Tan Cheng Kee an^Co. Ud Pr(>l ,l^ Last Two Nights, To-morrow and Monday, December 7 In »he Second Show commencing p.m. Douglas Fairbanks HeskethPritchard: bv K. a JJ, DON Q SON OF ZORRo ii»t »id to b. e .f-r w w t r OLAND. KISI W ARNK| Along with333 words
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Article1291 1925-12-05 3 SEVERAL RUGBY SURPRISES. (Ftoki Our Own Correspondent). London, Nov. 5. Several surprises were provided by Saturday's games. There was much excitement in the County Championship games, while both Varsities secured capital victories. Cardiff triumphed yet again, this time in a hard, punishing game with Absravon. Oxford's "shock" tactics1,291 words
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Advertisement240 1925-12-05 3 c Your children should be full of the I oood dt 8 n!r °T? p rt of their dail y gUUI* diet Ordinary milk, however, is unfnr Srt' Vj W ys c *Posed to /UI thc dangers of dust, flies and germs. GrOWtng e fam °ua Milk-Food. Glaxo, is /-I240 words
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Advertisement313 1925-12-05 3 WILKI N SON, HEY WOOD iRUSTICIDEp BLACK BITUMINOUS PAINT. i For use on Galvanised Iron, Zinc and Steel. J l Rust resisting: and withstands the actions of Salt V Sor Fresh Water, Chemical Fumes, Acid and 1 Alkali. S Specially suitable for use on Ships, Bridges, j Roofs, Boilers, Bunkers,313 words
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Article312 1925-12-05 4 Keeping Evwi With Production. Contrary to popular belief, the destruction id automobiles is not increasing: faster tii;iu production. i'iffinej to sup*)'»:t this contention rre jifered by a Washington dealer. Accoiding to this statistician, motorists arc setting just as much use from their "ars as th«y ever312 words
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Article37 1925-12-05 4 For the week ending y. sterday, th« last number brood by the Traffic Brandi for motor registration was 5.6300. a Fiat car. The last nwnber Earned for motor-cycle registration was S.I. SOS. a Norton.37 words
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Article268 1925-12-05 4 <ioodyear Balloons Carry Peugeats to Victory. There are few more gruelling races than that for the Florid Cup. The course lies over MB\fc mile* of road of a kind which Sicily alone in Europe can provide mountainous, rugged and flinty and is planned to take in268 words
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Article239 1925-12-05 4 It is always a good plan when reassembling the engine to smear with a mixture of graphite and oil nuts and bolts which art* subjected to a considerable amount of heat, such as valve caps, sparking plugs, exhaust and silencer connexions. Even if left untouched for weeks, they239 words
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Advertisement157 1925-12-05 4 iiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiPfliiii^ A FTJKTHEB I REDUCTION IN PRICE I A FURTHER B INCREASE IN QUALITY I THE ESSEX COACH, j H til Ol^^ C Wire Wheels CIA* 1 S 4JJ^\JO J E^ lra Tyre Tube H I Effective as from Ist November 1925. i iVf^L^K4^ MOTORS 1 s (Proprietors. Wearne Bros.,157 words
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Advertisement269 1925-12-05 4 *^^A M.P.H. I FOR 2A. C NSECUT 'V E HOURS THIS IS THE REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT OF LIEUT COL. MRS STEWART RIDING A STANDARD I Rudge-Whii worth] [Four Valve Four Speed 2^ H.P. MOTOR CYCLE ON THE MONTHLERY TRACK NEAR PAWS 2** H.P. MODEL 21 World's Records WERE CAPTURED IN THE269 words
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Article408 1925-12-05 5 Thrills of Driving in the Alps. lotoring in ihe Alps is a new thrill for motorist in search of hair-raising aditure. The perfection of modern tyres, king, and engines has made it possible, it is a sport that demands iron nerves. 'olonel P. T.408 words
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Article181 1925-12-05 5 This is a rather extreme case, but it il lustrates the type of individual whos choice of a car and expectations of it woul never be misplaced. This knowledge i open to all, but until the would-be motoris and the novice have made diligent stud of the181 words
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Article1565 1925-12-05 5 wh A record of accidents due to motoring has become a regular feature of the daily Press. We shall soon reach the point when surprise will be felt if there are not at least mo a dozen deaths from motor collisions every pel' week-end. If1,565 words
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Article47 1925-12-05 5 Used cars, with one French dealer, are merely sold for the previous owners. If they can't be sold in 10 days, the owners pet the cars back and no new cars aro sold to them. But not a single new car has been lost by this method.47 words
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Article234 1925-12-05 5 A MOTORISTS REVUE e. rs \Vell-Kn«*n Caste. im Pharamond, in the Referet', suggests for IC> new revue The Purple Toque —by F. W. 10 Woolworth. Like this: Sir Moi.is Cowleye» Oxford is endeavouring to release his crank to of a son, Ford Cowley-Oxford, from the clutch of Mercedes, the adventurous234 words
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Article104 1925-12-05 5 ilop pive Motor traffic is another serious check to arm w''^ *n tne United States, as shown by tne Prof. Dayton Stoner, of the University of ong Java- I" tour °f 'Jlfi miles and back beor twe-en Java City and West Okoboji Lake, as many as 225 animals were noticed104 words
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Advertisement226 1925-12-05 5 Ask a about RUGBY ECONOMY jj jl He will tell you that, compared *2 Own6f with any car that offers anything s approaching the same degree o f com- < < fort, the RUGBY is unquestionably -I STANDARD TOURING. the less expensive vehicle. There is in every detail of RUGBY226 words
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Advertisement166 1925-12-05 5 I THE GRAY CAR. TREMENDOUS REDUCTION IN PRICES has been possible owing to the enormous increase in production. Present Prices: Special touring in Blue, gff Maroon, Grey, or Green with balloon I *i I II I tyres or standard cord. 4|# Jl M \M\3 This price is for the complete166 words
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Article2445 1925-12-05 6 AMAZING TURF CONFEWIfMS^FbiaI Instalment i Racing and Gambling in Many Countries. I STORIES OF POLICE AND PRISONS. Zi —By— %l *g DUNCAN CLARK. g* 1 V Mr. Duncan Clark in this graphic series of articles has told the story of his rise and fall. By2,445 words
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Article110 1925-12-05 6 SHOOTING TRAGEDY IN CALCUTTA. Pri\ate Shot During Musketry Practice. Calcutta, Nov. 25. A shooting: tragedy, resulting in the death of Mr. E. Vaughan, occurred at the Calcutta Scottish Headquarters last evening. It appears that about fifty men under an officer were carrying out musketry practice, when110 words
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Article169 1925-12-05 6 Bombay, Nov. 25. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu, President-elect of the National Congress, writes to the Press that as the most unseemly controversy ha* been raging in the Indian Press, arising out <>t a wholly fictitious statement in a paper. The Muslim Outlook, that one «f her169 words
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Article97 1925-12-05 6 j Madras, Nov. 25. In the course of an interview with the Associated Press, Dr. Besant, who arrived at Madras tu-day, stated that the Commonwealth of India Bill would be introduced in the next, if not during the present session of Parliament, and would be balloted97 words
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Article124 1925-12-05 6 London, Nev. 25. In the House of Commons Col Wedgwood asked: "Whether the Government had considered the effect upon our export trade to India of pegging the Indian exchange at 18 3-16d. to the rupee, and whether it was intended to continue this arrangement till the124 words
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922 1925-12-05 6 SPECIAL FOOTBALL ARTICLE. I Mysterious Habit of Taking Second P|ace THIS SEASON'S HOPES. <»<< By— gg FRED KEENOR (Captain of Cardiff City and Wai, When Cardiff City reached the Final the Eng-lish Cup last season, the hopes Welsh football enthusiasts were raised a922 words
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87 1925-12-05 6 EGYPTIAN PROVINCES' LETTER TO KING FUAD. London, Nov. 21 Cairo.— All the Egyptian Provinces, with one or two exceptions, have sent a letter to King Fuad declaring that they unite with the nation in its desire for a revival of representative parliamentary life. If this is not granted it will87 words
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Article157 1925-12-05 6 i .radon. Nov. *jr». Mr. Churchhill gave evidence in the case •LT-? Captain Bede BentJe >' is etoimtaf £300.000 from the Crown. He said that he convened on February 20th, 1915, a meeiinff of Admiralty experts as the result of which the Admiralty Landships Committee was formed headed157 words
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Article77 1925-12-05 6 Disapprove of DfelegatiM I::<Im I. olid ;i. \<>\. -•">• The Daily TeU graph's Capet f oadent says: "The dfopati h gat ion by tin- Smith Afn gress to India t<> protest aj posed :mti-Asiatic lejrislat on i disapproved by South Afri who contend that the matter ted77 words
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Article84 1925-12-05 6 Police Plan Great (ani|>i. A float police campaign I litfht-life pJttfM ipoti hai b i md will be carried out If the If ipproves. It il proposed to c.uf.\ aids n tkf many ihad] till flourish in Soho. Limehousc is also to b<he police. ErkfelMC84 words
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Article65 1925-12-05 6 Ancient Tombs Unearthed. London, Nov. 25 Atnens.— Heavy loss of life is feared owing to floods descending Mount Lycabettus on the outskirts of Athens, into the capital, lhe floods have unearthed 30 ancient tombs containing gold ornaments, vases and five mummies. Archaeologists attach the utmost importance65 words
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Article84 1925-12-05 6 Delhi. Nov. 25. About thirty-eight Princes have signified their intention to attend the forthcoming meeting of the Princes Chamber at Delhi which will be opened by Lord Reading for the last time during his Vice-Royalty. Prominent among the Princes attending will be the Maharajas of Patiala,84 words
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Article86 1925-12-05 6 I -on don. Nov. 24. In the House of Commons, replying to Colonel Day, Mr. Austen Chamberlain said that no formal application for permission to transmit medical necessaries to the Riffs was received from the Red Crescent Soc Hv but certain private persons had made en'86 words
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Article102 1925-12-05 6 London, Nov 25. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Walter Baker. Mr. Chamberlain said that no agreement had been entered into with the Governments of France and Spain for collective action against the Riffs. There was no foundation for the suggestion that British warships102 words
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Article128 1925-12-05 6 London, Nov. 23. In the House of Commons, Mr. James Hudson asked for information with regard to the extent and nature of casualties inncted on the tribesmen in the North-West Indian Frontier in the recent air operations described in the despatch of Sir Claud Jacob on October128 words
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Article1061 1925-12-05 7 J WHAT GERMANY PAYS TJ THE EX-KAISER. (From N.E.I. Papers). Berlin, Nov. 30. ThUty million marks cash, 180,0:>() acres Lu ldin^ and foewt ground, r'iree pala»i at Berlin, ona a. I^abjlsberK, hous?s all faraUhed at B-rlin—.hat is th'i price which the Prussian Minister of Finance rgreed to1,061 words
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558 1925-12-05 7 THE NEW VICEROY'S LINK WITH INDIA. Sir Charles Wood's Reforms. Allusion was made m The Times to the new Viceroy's hereditary association with India, and to the reforms carried out by his grandfather, Sir Charles Wood, the first Lord Halifax, at the India Board and later at the India Ofike.558 words
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Advertisement310 1925-12-05 7 BUSINESS CARDS. |OR !ALS, MARBLE OR GRANITE SI XGAPORE CASKS! CO. MENTAL MASOXS." TELEPHONE 7."i. |l|t) t Scad for the Illustrated J ,t«|,,ci I Musical Instruments. SEASON CO, LTD. 13, N'.ith Bridtfo Road. J jUIWOKKING AND TRUSTWORTHY SERVANTS. AMAHS. AYAHS, ETC. ;i<! under rio obligation. We l.idy o r gentleman,310 words
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Advertisement762 1925-12-05 7 NOTICKS. APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POST OF SECRETARY AT THE SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB AND SHOULD REACH THE CLUB NOT LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY, 7th. BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB. SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB. R^ hi \^°7Tu762 words
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Advertisement356 1925-12-05 7 AUCTION SALES. REMINDER. TO-DAY AT 10.30 A.M. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Household Furniture. Comprising:— Iron and Teak Bedsteads, Wax-polished teak Almeirahs, Wardrobe, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Clothes Stands, Sjdeboards, Cottage Pianos, Rattan Tables and easy Chairs, Shanghai Jars, Commodes, Crockery, Glass-ware, Cutlery and Plants, etc. To be held at. Our356 words
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Advertisement185 1925-12-05 7 1 SAFEGUARD YOUR EYESIGHT SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTY IN YOUR VISION, THE ADVICE OF OUR FULLY QUALIFIED EUROPEAN OPTICIAN is available daily Hours 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. SPECIALLY MADE GLASSES SUPPLIED PROMPTLY. MOTION SMITH 4NO SON LTD. 14, Battery Road. SINGAPORE. TENDERS. MUNICIPALITY OF MNGAPOUL The Municipal Commissioner^185 words
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Article61 1925-12-05 8 MAYGKR. On DectMiib-r 3rd.. at th« Maternity Hospital. SinjrHpoiv, to Mr. and Mrs. P. J. L. Mayper, a son. SKRINE.—iAt Syers Road Iftuatafl Home. Kuala Lumpur, on the 2»th Nov., to Mr. W. V. P. Skrin«, twins, boy am£ girl. WATTS. At the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on November61 words
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Article53 1925-12-05 8 McDOUCiALL-JACKSON. On December 2. 1925. at St. Andrew's Prqpbyterian Church, Ptnans, by the Rev. Archibald Ewing, Fredrick James McDoußall. fourth son of the late Mr. J. McDoutfall and Mrs. McDoujcall, to Mary Felicia Hannah Jackson, second daughter of the late Rev. J. Dodd Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, of Cecile53 words
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Article48 1925-12-05 8 LEE. On December 2. 1925, at 2 Leonie Hill Road, Singapore. Tan Joon Siew, wife of Mr Lee Pan B Soo. of Mandalay Villa, Katong! Aged 22. Funeral will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6th, 1925, at Seran>roon Road family burial ground. 312 5-1248 words
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778 1925-12-05 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1025. Saving the Scissor Trade. The Baldwin Government is alleged to have engaged not to introduce protection into Britain. What the answer of Mr. Baldwin to that accusation is we have not heard, but it is sure to be a justification, say that the778 words
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Article139 1925-12-05 8 Lord and Lady Allenby are going to Australia by the Mooltan, and will stay a fort night in Ceylon, en route. We acknowledge receipt of the bound volume of the Return of Imports and Exports during the year 1924. At the inquest held yesterd.r, afternoon by Mr. F. G. Bourne,139 words
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Article744 1925-12-05 8 PENANG WEDDING. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Dec. 4. The marriage took place at the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. A. Ewing officiating, of Thomas Johnston, a planter of Sumatra, and Charlotte Margaret Stewart of Woodside, Aberdeen. Mr. George Humphreys gave away the birde. Mss Isabel Harrison was bridesmaid,744 words
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Article206 1925-12-05 8 NEW TARIFF PftON m The acting Postmaster r T. I. M. Gordon, informs Mr. teg rates will be en f,, r ,e,| Year. m w Lttlefa, Malayan:- 4 cents for the ir« and two cents for each ■Ucceedial I or fraction thereof. I lm P< r ial: 6206 words
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Article192 1925-12-05 8 Kniplowrs Act,-,,. Tfu-ir i,j ;j Tin- «WtlB« Of the Siiiya,,..,, \l t W Jailors Association which net on Thur> f day ni-ht t,, consider the denudi f,, r n jdvasiMi rates which an- heiag t employees in Sin*rapo,v decided U •jto the demands ft* bcTCMM of from t..192 words
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Article200 1925-12-05 8 The following action was ikm at I nieeling of Committee No. I* i tm DfcCCMO* Ist: I Agreed to purchase at a eost of |ljM I motor ambulance for th«- P.CJt Infirmary Decided to a^ain recommend that jinriki sha pullers lx> re&ri<«ivd <>n payim i if a nominal200 words
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Article157 1925-12-05 8 As briefly stated in I telegram fro i correspondent yesterday. Mr. A. B JofdH |at the meeting of the Sanitary Board r turned U> the charire of profiteering m > i against the Ring which ha- see* forai the Singapore Cold Storage Cot, t i langor Ice157 words
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Advertisement274 1925-12-05 8 77/fi 1 CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK' S FOB SHERRY PORT WHITE WINES CLARETS BURGUNDY LIQUEURS RETAIL OFFICE— 4S, Robinson Road. Tel. 228. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Shanghai.) PATRONISED jQI Wi^%/^ BY ROYALTY. QUALITY DESIGN AND ASSORTMENT IN THE LATEST ARRIVALS OF X'mas Presents in JEWELLERY SILVERWARE REIGN" SUPREME274 words
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Advertisement46 1925-12-05 8 FOR ALL J VERMIN USE AGENTS: W. R. Loxley»& Co. WM W"^t 9 ma U W^ JT~\. ffV L^J M U M GOLDEN SERIES. ki RENOVATE YOUR CAR OR CYCLE YOURSELF WITH free Instruc- Jt\ *'ons from jl -^-J ADAMSON, Ns^-^^-^^^^jS dILFILLAN, %w^>»! > i-^t^jß Malacca. I*^^46 words
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Article289 1925-12-05 9 CHAFFERING OVER. LEGISLATION WANTED. [Reuter'a Senriee.] I 'iid<>ii. Dec. 4. rianirular <-unfereMce at the Treasury n th t. pobjed <>f the Irish Boundary of ajrnt'iu'nt <WW reached by the prtfei concerted ritl Au r »'<'<'rm'nt uas signed in the mow in th«* House of Commons >■ in tb'-289 words
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Article268 1925-12-05 9 L [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 3. that Sir Roderick Jones. i rf proprietor of Reuters, has completkaffMßeatl by which the Press Asthe United Kingdom and 1 Trust, the latter composed of the rting proprietors of Reuters, joint owners of Reuters Agency. I snick will occupy the position of268 words
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Article54 1925-12-05 9 [Kcuter's Service.] »*aris, Dec. 3. fil ''rnn*m n<K 'rntss of the majorities •tend* to remain in office. M. ■tirrfag appeal before the u and declared that he de the country over the heads t When the figures were an- Ueputies of the Left and Centre U *rous ch(54 words
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Article58 1925-12-05 9 100 PER CENT PRODUCTION. NEXT qUAR ER'S FIGURE. [Reuter's Service.! London. Dec. 3. The Colonial Office announces that it has decided that the percentage standard of pi eduction of rubber which may be exported from Ceylon and Malaya in the quarter beginning Feb. Ist will be raised58 words
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Article87 1925-12-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 3. The House of Commons adopted the cutlery resolution by 14J) votes to 54. The House of Commons, by 218 votes to 129, carried a resolution providing for the imposition of a duty 33 1-3 per cent on gloves, f or fi ve vears#87 words
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Article123 1925-12-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 3. The Stock Exchange is not materially affected by the bank rate. The decision '<■ advance it was anticipated in viow of the n»ent lane gold withdrawals, now amounting to nineteen million since the rate previously stood at tin per cent on Aug.123 words
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Article125 1925-12-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] Madrid. Dec. 3. The King has approved of the new civil ministry, of which de Rivera is Premier. King Alfonso sent a message to de Rivera in which he emphasises that the Directory was formed of a powerful political party, replacing those of the old125 words
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Article13 1925-12-05 9 fßeuter's Service.] Bombay, Dec. 3. A dozen cotton mills are working.13 words
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Article20 1925-12-05 9 London. Dec. 4. Mr. Rudyard Kipling la progressing quite satisfactorily and the improvement in his condition is maintained.20 words
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Article139 1925-12-05 9 Villagers' Tribute to Beloved Queen. London, Nov. 2fi. The remains of Queen Alexandra were borne to-day along the frost-bound Sandringham lanes to Wolferton Station whence they were conveyed to London in a special train. Many country folk walked miles to join the villagers in Sandringham Park.139 words
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Article54 1925-12-05 9 A PROTEST. NEW LAND LEGISLATION. [Rerter'o Service.] New York, Dec. 4. A newspaper despatch from San Antonio, Texas, states that it is learned authoritatively that the United States Ambassador to Mexico has presented the Mexican government with a diplomatic note protesting against the new land legislation now54 words
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Article29 1925-12-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] The Hague. Dec. 4. The Queen has asked Dr. Devisser, exMinister of Education, President of the Group of Historic Christian Protestants, to form a Government.29 words
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Article70 1925-12-05 9 T Reuter'a Service.] Geneva, Dec. 3. The Rumbold Commission of enquiry nto the recent Graeco-Bulffarian frontier ighting has decided that Greece must pay Bulgaria twenty million leva for material •Milage, ten million leva for Bulgarians billed and wounded, besides six million leva oi the loss of life70 words
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Article38 1925-12-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, Dec. 3. The leaders at the conclusion of the seventeenth round of the International Chess Tournament are Bogoljubov 13^» points. Lasker 12'o, Capablanca 10 1 Torre ten. The tournament consists of twentyone rounds.38 words
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Article36 1925-12-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 3. A million dollars worth of damajre to the business quarter of Council Bluffs, lowa, has been caused in consequence of a fire originating from a boiler explosion.36 words
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Article50 1925-12-05 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 3. Mr. Secretary Mellon has received a communication from Loucheur, hoping that the negotiations for funding- France's debt will shortly be resumed. The Treasury has also been advised that Jugoslavia is sending a delegation to Washington in the next few weeks to discuss debt-funding.50 words
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Article297 1925-12-05 9 When we dealt with this scandal in July last we remarked tha\ "it may quite possibly be true that the Duff Development Company's claim is exaggerated and that Mr. Duff would have been well-advised to accept the offers of a compromise that have been made to him297 words
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Article69 1925-12-05 9 Reporting «on its examinations for 1925, the Royal Society of Arts states, in regard to typewriting, that the manipulation of the machine was generally good, but bad spelling was far too prominent. The commonest shipping and counting-house abbreviations appeared to be unknown to many candidates; thus, "f.0.b." was rendered as69 words
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Article435 1925-12-05 9 SANITARY BOARD DISCUSSES PREVENTIVE MEASURES. At the conclusion of the ordinary business of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board on- Wednesday, -Mr. Khoo Keng Hooi raised the question of floods. He said that after the 1911 flood a census was taken of the loss sustained by435 words
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Article218 1925-12-05 9 New Colonial Secretary for Chosen. (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha). Tokio, Dec. 3. It is announced that Mr. Kurahei Vuasa has been appointed Chief of the civil administration of Chosen, in succession to Mr. C. Machida, who died recently. Big Rubber Estates Deal. It is estimated218 words
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Article57 1925-12-05 9 Sentence of 12 months rigorous imprisonment was passed on a Tamil named Retnam in the District Court yesterday. The accused pleaded guilty to a charge of <lishonestly retaining stolen property belonging to a Chinese servant employed by Mr. Hemmant, Under Secretary. Five previous convictions were traced. Inspector57 words
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Article108 1925-12-05 9 His Royal Highness the Maharadjah of Dharampur and party who were in Singapore a short while ago, have once more honoured the Colony with a visit. Accompanied by her Highness the Maharani, Princess Jaswant Kumverta, Miss M. Mevy, Dr. S. A. Dissui, and Messrs. J. T. Vyas and P. B.108 words
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Advertisement128 1925-12-05 9 CHRISTMAS DAINTIES. I JUST ARRIVED. I j French Crystallized Fruits. IN 1 lb. BOXES. 5 i < MIXED FRUITS: APRICOTS, PEARS, 5 > GREENGAGES PRICE $2 00 CHERRIES n 135 if IMPERIAL FIGS lib. tin.. .80 J Do 2 lb. tin.. m !.5 O I- IMPERIAL MUSCATELS, CLUSTERS Vi Kilo.128 words
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Advertisement738 1925-12-05 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR SERVICES TO:— LONDON. AMSTERDAM. ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP. HAMBURG BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. Taking cargo o n through Bills of Lading for all Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. TROT I. US Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg738 words
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Advertisement543 1925-12-05 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLERMAr LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 16 s.B. CITY OF BARODA Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 28 s.s. CITY543 words
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Advertisement564 1925-12-05 10 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER ASD CARGO SERVk PENINSULAR AND ORIENT^ITsTEAM NAVIG \Tm\ ff LONDON AND FAR EASI MAIL SBVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Govtrnment) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMfiWAKU For Chin* and Japan. Or Marseille*/ London Aniw r Tonnage. Singapore. T U«r« MACEDONIA 11,100564 words
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Article891 1925-12-05 11 ACTIVITY OF BRIGANDS. Damascus Quiet. Damascus, Oct. 31 Damascus is slowly rousing herself from the torpor into which she had been plunged by the bombardment. For the first time •since last Sunday tramcars began to run on Thursday a long the Suk-el-Meidan, which was, however, very deserted,891 words
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Article21 1925-12-05 11 There is no real poverty in Sheffield; unemployment is not above the average. Alderman A. J. Bailey (Lord Mayor of Sheffield).21 words
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Article197 1925-12-05 11 Lord Cecil's quotation of "damning about the lobbies" as the safety-valve for members hardly treated by the discipline of our party system was certainly no exaggeration, for there have been scenes in the members' lobby going a good deal beyond mere damning. Here, for instance,197 words
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Article100 1925-12-05 11 Lost in an Ancient Earthquake. A Soviet merchant vessel bound from Saku 'Caspian Sea) to Persia, which «v»s oninvcntionally deflected from its usual course, hais discovered near the Shihr.va NUMtfcttßk an ancient submerged city. The site is near the remains of a previ discovered submerged100 words
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Article1012 1925-12-05 11 PARISIAN A. HOW PARIS DANCES IN THE NEW YEAR. (From Our Own CorresDondent.) m Paris, Nov. 9. d Although the Parisians do not attach ie great importance to Christmas, the festin vities with which the New Year is danced h in decidedly are of a "Christmassy" nature. t For the1,012 words
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Article655 1925-12-05 11 Relief Association Conference. At a conference of the Medical Committee of the British Empire Leprosy Relief Association with Dominion and Colonial medical officers, held at 24, Cavendishsquare, a few weeks ago, Sir John RosBradford, presided, and in addition to Dr. G. T. Rutherford, Chief Medical Officer of655 words
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Advertisement105 1925-12-05 11 Cuticura Talcum Is The Ideal Powder smoothness and fra- toed with antiseptic ylactk properties which rcome disagreeable .ake it an essential toilet leqaii Soap Ointment. Talcum sold throughout Dei < F. Newbcry Sons. odon E C 1. fgt Irv the Cuiicura Shaving Stick. Tk Navy's Choice PLYMOUTH GIN. Obtainable Everywhere.105 words
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Advertisement55 1925-12-05 11 I NAVY CUT CIGARETTES i, 1 V^BHK W.D.& HO WILLS i BRISTOL LONDON Doctors 9 Special A fine old Scotch Whisky, me I low- kj| ed by Nature and matured by AB time. Exceptionally soft and of IB a quality unsurpassed. £~1 H.McNISHVCO.LTD, N. Oluaow. Scotland. ATI HR k?^ t4?55 words
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Advertisement591 1925-12-05 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). :O FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. :O:— Regular monthly sailings by the well- kr own steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and ■CtNTORO (6,000 tons). The B.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins Luxe, single berth591 words
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Advertisement729 1925-12-05 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. mhmn Ptkto, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via a?™? 8 IS* J «»ntut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thnraday and Friday 6 a.m ,1 BY STEAMER TO-DAY. Australasia (excepting Western Australia) Marella 8 a.m. Djambi Toh Lam 9 a.m. and Benuit Hong Cheang i) a.m. Fulau Soegi Sultana 9729 words
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Advertisement708 1925-12-05 12 CHURCH SERVICES. BT. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 7.30 a.m. Litany. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 8.50 a.m. Sermon. 9.15 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communio 4 p.m. Children's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. ST. MATTHEW'S SEPOY LINES. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. JOHORE BAHKI 6 p.m. Evensong and708 words
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Advertisement498 1925-12-05 12 MESSAGERIES MARIITMES HOMEWARD MAILS. To Colombo, Djibouti, Port Said. Marseilles from Singapore. n A. LEBON 20,000 tons Dec. 16 PAUL LECAT 20,000 tons Dec. 30 FROM PENANG ONLY. AZAY LE RIDEAU 14,000 tons Dec. 8 OUTWARD MAILS. To Saigon, Hongkong, Shanghai 1: and Japan. AMAZONE 12,000 tons Dec. 14 ly498 words
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Advertisement277 1925-12-05 12 GOLDEN "j GUINEA 14 I nHflml' dill' nlii^K li j. CoW, i THE FINEST SPARKLING WINE PROCURABLE. m e n. v LOOK FOR THE GOLDEN COIN TRADE MARK. IT IS THE HALL MARK OF QUALITY. John Littk S Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Eigland). Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. LLOYD TRffiSTINO NAV.277 words
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Advertisement692 1925-12-05 13 O. S. K. lone. OestinatioiiH. Steame««. Arr *D^ London, Hamburg Rotterdam Antwerp, Bremen, via Colombo, Aden and P >rt Said. Andes Maru Dec. 16 D#c Iff i Durban. Cape Town. Sant«s, Rio, gti Boenoi Aires via Colombo. f Santos Maru j an 5 Jan 7 fn'loinbo and Bombay. Shinnoh Maru692 words
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Advertisement446 1925-12-05 13 iSBJ 3^ hHBb B^H H SEEiIOBIPLIME Round-the- World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE 16 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTB CLEAN LINVffB. via Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the446 words
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Advertisement659 1925-12-05 13 C.NB.AL AG^^™-* 008 L B Kerr Steamship Co., Inc.. 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and 1 4 BALTIMORE (via Sues) m.i. SILVERAY In port s.B. FUJI MARTJ due Dec. 30 s.s. VENICE MARU due Jan. 18 s.B. WALES MARU659 words
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Article959 1925-12-05 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 6. It is a curious feature that the Tarif negotiations at Peking with respect to th. retrocession of autonomy excite very littk comment or apprehension in this country The country has been well served by ifc correspondents in the959 words
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Article449 1925-12-05 14 (By George E. Clarke.) Many telegraph traffic managers are hoping that the introduction of the machine system of telegraphy now being used 01. both sides of the Atlantic will considerably reduce the number of telegraph errors. Some of these mistakes have led to comedy. A tailor in the449 words
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Article434 1925-12-05 14 THE AU TO -GIRO. A Successful Vertical IK- writ. le The Auto-Giro of M. Juan de la Cierva j" las now passed all the official tests laid l > iown by the Air Ministry, and on Oct. 31 at s- ~arnboroujrh it carried out successfully an >*• xtra and unofficial434 words
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Article385 1925-12-05 14 Gladys is the typical modern Maid, \\n Eton crop, slim boyish figure, and tho ew va ness essential to successful pillion ridh*. ld She is rive foot five of solid pluck. M at has been known to lecture voaM-ft »n burglar till ho departed chastened385 words
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Advertisement157 1925-12-05 14 D Proper feeding in infancy is absolutely f~*\jf^- K essential to future health and develop- If ment. That is why thousands of mothers, v V fl p unable to breast feed their babies, give Mellin's Food. j| IT Mixed as directed it is the nearest equivalent to nature's own B157 words
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Advertisement74 1925-12-05 14 Ay jp Xhe keen edge of 1/vi Ml the genuine Gillette blade shaves each hair level with the skin* It gives the cleanest, quickest, smoothest shave imaginable— no pull, no smart, no chafing* The Gillette Safety Razor will open your eyes to a shaving comfort you never dreamed possible* For74 words
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556 1925-12-05 15 FRA SER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4tJ«. i^Wttwxss MINING. Asam Kumbang S ?J iers Batang Padang Tin T2 Hitam Tin JJ Johan Tin l ifeStftU 64s 66s6 7 I /2 Kinta Tin n i$ 100> 'H! **}J Kuala Lumpur Vos Kuchai Ords. (If) 3^ Kuchai Prefs. (fl)556 words
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Article48 1925-12-05 15 Privy Council Dismisses Aplpea). London, Nov. 26. The Privy Council, confirming the Malayan judgments, to-day dismissed the appeal by the Pertang Rubber Estates Company, formerly owning" the Jelebu Estate, Negrisembilan, claiming damages against the Societe Financiere des Caoutchucs, Kuala Lumpur, for negligence, as Managing Agents.48 words
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Article63 1925-12-05 15 December 4. Berk 4 m.s 214 15.32 Bank demand 2 4 5-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2,4 23-32 New York, demand 56% Credits 90 days 58% France, demand 1400 India, T. T. ***** Hongkong, demand 3 p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 130'^ Java, demand 140 Bangkok, demand 79% Sovereign. Bank63 words
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Article207 1925-12-05 15 December 4. Tin 75 Tons $142.00 Gambier 15.25 Pepper White 78.00 Pepper Black 65.00 Flake Tapioca 5,50 Pearl Sago Small 8V» Copra 12.i0 Copra Sundried 12.40 Opium, Benares unt. 4.000 Rice. Liang Hin Chan Mark Blue Eagle (Old) 360 Rice. Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New-) 330 Rice,207 words
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Article31 1925-12-05 15 Singapore, Dec. 4, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 1.76U 1.77%; Jan-March 1.74 1.71; April-June 1.P4 1.65. London Quotation Sheet 4s 6%d Market Weak31 words
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327 1925-12-05 15 RI 'BRER PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION. A clear exposition of the condition of the rubber-producing industry was mado to the meeting of shareholders of the Rubber Plantations Investment Trust by the chairman, Mr. Eric Miller. He admitted that in his survey of a year apo he did not anticipate that the327 words
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Article23 1925-12-05 15 Wife at Willesden: My husband could not hit back, because he had a hammer in one hand ami a motor-bike in the other.23 words
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Article159 1925-12-05 15 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. RllK T Singapore, Nov. 4. 1.76 n 61/2d Stead >- l*>cal ton T s in^d OndOn £27 5S LoCaI 142 75 ÜbberS M~ Sha les are dull with 5.y.) and Colinsburghs at 5.50 5.G5. Tanahs are quoted 34 35 and P a j159 words
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Article202 1925-12-05 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. r, Singapore, Dec. A. Rubber.-4s. 6» a d. Unchanged. Local 1. <6. Tin.— £279 ss. 15s. down. Local 75 tons sold at 142. The rubber market is a sellers one. Mining shares continue steady. Industrials are on offer rather than in demand and Loans can be202 words
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Article224 1925-12-05 15 Singapore, Dec. 4. Rubber. A rather quiet market has been met with (luring the past week, and although values have been subject to slight fluctuations, prices have hardened since last reporting. At >esterday's public auction the total quantity catalogued amounted to f>72 tons. This is the largest sale224 words
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158 1925-12-05 15 "Commerce and Finance" discussing rubber under date October 21st writes: "Rubber holds close to the dollar mark with no fundamental change evident. Tyre business continues good for the season and the manufacturers have made another increase of 15 to 20 per cent, in prices,158 words
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Article73 1925-12-05 15 The manager of Nawng Pet mine report* that the damage to th»> large dams (Nos: 2 and I) was caused by heavy logs, which ha<l been carried down by the flood*, battering gaps in top portion of the dams, but the damage to these dams, is73 words
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Advertisement506 1925-12-05 15 Assets over $5,500,000. i mCDV A T DA omnnti wn™ Aanurwice in force over $19,000,000. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANd COMPANY LIMITED. HEAD OFFIC E :-Winchester BoJSZ^ SettlementB) The Company has £20,000 deposited with theS^wme Court of F™i™H LO N°ON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. England, and complies with the British506 words
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Advertisement845 1925-12-05 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) COURT OF DIRECTORS. n o A< H Barlow, Eso G. H. Stitt, Esq. Manager^Shanghai. LONDON BANKERS: On cY^ iD8 A ter Bank Limited. all?wed C T?L A r C a C tri? imo^St fo 1^ l for SIX months d< x»845 words
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Advertisement40 1925-12-05 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Eoyal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singap^-* Representative -Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO, Ltd, CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floo^ A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article2045 1925-12-05 16 AFFAIRS OF MEYER AND MEASOR'S STOREKEEPER. Bank Accounts Closely Scrutinised. The banking accounts of Wee Yam Meng, formeriy storekeeper for Meyer and Measor, were closely investigated in the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday, when he was publicly examined by Mr. Taylor (Assistant Official Assignee) Mr. J. G. Campbell, for2,045 words
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Article128 1925-12-05 16 RUGBY. England versus the Rest This Afternoon. There will an interesting- match on the Padang this afternoon between fifteens representing England and the Rest. The sides have been selected as follow: England: (Whites): Wainwright; Webster (captain), Hutchings, Storr, Goldman; 1 Beville, Green; Hoblyn, Penrice, Reed, 1 Windle, Peet,128 words
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Article305 1925-12-05 16 To-day's League Matches. The following matches in the English and Scottish Leagues will be played to-day:—* Division I. Birmingham vs Leeds United. Blackburn R. vs Liverpool. Bury vs Burne ley. Cardiff City vs Notts County. Everton vs West Ham U. Huddersfield T. vs Arsenal. Manchester C. vs Leicester305 words
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Article56 1925-12-05 16 i j The following will represent the Y.M.C.A. vs. Fort Canning at cricket to-day on Telok Ayer ground commejicing at 2.15 p.m.: H. G. Stack (Capt), R. Lyne, M. Ignatius. F. R. S. Martinus, F. Vine, E. G. Wheat ley, W. H. Vernum, B. K. Shah, R. Jumabhoy! A.56 words
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Article62 1925-12-05 16 I The following ties are fixed for Monday, 7th inst: Moss and Hatch vs. Raper and H. E. L. Dyne. F. C Stewart and Walker vs. CantreU and D. Stewart. Tuesday's Tie. Dr. Elder and Donaldson vs. Howard and Rutley. Mr. A. T. Newboult, of the62 words
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Article584 1925-12-05 16 SCOTLAND BEAT THE REST. A Scrappy Game. Scotland 1: The Rest 0. By defeating the Rest on the Padang yesterday in the annual soccer match Scotland obtained^ satisfaction for the defeat of their >~ rugby representatives on Monday. The most ardent Scotsman, however, could not d> justly maintain that584 words
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Article34 1925-12-05 16 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 3. Results of matches in the first round of the Football Association Cup competition were: Southbank 1. Stockton 4. Replays. KetU'i-ing 0, Worcester o. Rangers 2, Northfleet 0.34 words
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Article35 1925-12-05 16 Oxford Beaten; Cambridge Win. London, Nov. 26. In soccer friendlies, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Oxford University by 4 goals to I, and Cambridge University defeated the Royal Air Force by 5 goals to 1.35 words
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Article120 1925-12-05 16 Open Tournament at Chinese New Year. An open lawn tennis tournament, similar to that which was held at the Cricket Club last January, is being arranged to take place at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club, Singapore, next Chinese New Year, play taking place on the Friday, Saturday and120 words
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Article38 1925-12-05 16 Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Bukit Timah, Casuals non-European Units. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Farrer Range, European Units. Sunday, 8..'i0 a.m. Bukit Timah, Malay Company Spoon Shoot. Sunday, 8.30 a.m. Farrer Range, NonEuropean Units Lewis Gun Course. L<38 words
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Advertisement233 1925-12-05 16 The Moutrie Grand An instrument embodying the finest t,.,iv of Art, together with the latest Rd^ s d Pianoforte Construction, th In ir MOUTRIE ie is unsurpassed for Beauty and Claritv of T ot Let us demonstrate this to you. J; S. MOUTRIE AND CD., LTD. >s. (Incorporated in Hd^kong).233 words
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