The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 13 October 1921
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1921-10-13 225 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1921. NO. 1.784.18 words
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Article214 1921-10-13 225 LEADERS. PAGE. The Rubber Battle 225 Slipping Backwards 225 Comment of the Week 226 Varsity College, or Houses 220 Where the Stamps Come From 226 The Churc-hillian Fantasy ruI.HK. AND COURT NEWS. Motor Car Dispute 229 Robinson-rd. Fatality 2'XK 31 Mr. Drootflever m Bankruptcy The Keppel-rd. Smash SSI, 6214 words
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Article153 1921-10-13 225 fitbecrißers t« the "Singapore Free Pr«is' weekly returning from Europe to tht Straitf by any of the mail linos, are inrited to sond r.m tk« Masagtr the name of their atoamer and daU of arriral m Singapore. Copies will tb r mailed to meet them at various ports of call153 words
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Article77 1921-10-13 225 OCTOBER 12. Bank 4 m.s. 2|4Vi Bank demand 4 Private credits 3 m.s. 4 17-3*2 \>w York, demand 41 Credits 90 days *6* 4 France, demand 80 India, T. T. 157^e Hongkong, demand 30^ p.c. Prcm. Yokohama, demand JaTa, demand 136V<i Bangkok, demand 90 Sovereign. Bank Buying $8.54 B*nk77 words
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Article41 1921-10-13 225 At Amb.ira Palace, Bangkok, the King of Siam gave a dinner m honour of His Excellency the Honourable George W. P. Hunt, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America on the occasion of his departure on leave.41 words
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Article230 1921-10-13 225 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. COWAN.— At the European Hospital. Batu Gajah, on Octpbc-r sth to Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Cowan, a aon. HELPS.— On 2Mb Sept.. at Batu Gajah Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Holps of Kuala Selangor, a son. GRAY. On Oct. 4th. at Kuala Lumpur, to230 words
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Article467 1921-10-13 225 October 7. There have been several items of information about rubber m the news lately which have all something more than an academical interest. The Government's position m regard to compulsory restriction has been clearly explained, and it has been shown that the Malayan views have been467 words
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Article990 1921-10-13 225 h October 8. In advocating recently the desirability of some kind of officer m the nature of a public remembrancer we took as preliminary examples of cases m which his activity would be beneficial matters which concern- h] the public rather than those which concerned the bodies which990 words
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Article, Illustration24 1921-10-13 225 Mara m».1 Pr*w tV« r»ov»« I t*' 'utan». tu«W Wt Imf a«eu« »r .-f •r.».4->«d by («i« K«« pMriat Truth bar cierioac <M*c«9tS Amu-24 words
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Page 225 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous393 1921-10-13 225 THE WEEK'S NEWS. Dates to September 16th were brought by the mail from HJome which arrived here on Saturday, October Bth. An outbreak of small-pox foas occurred and precautionary measures are being takett, but, up to the present, cases are not numerous, though all nationalities have been affected. Enquiries are393 words
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Article737 1921-10-13 226 October 10 The unemployment demonstrations m London were probably m consequence of the bringing into effect of the Ministry of Health luling limiting the out of work dole. Ihe unemployed have been demanding 16s. a week for a man, 15s. a week for a woman, 7s.737 words
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Article743 1921-10-13 226 October 11. In the account published the other dnj of Capt Richard's report on the proposed sites for the new Raffles College, which is to be Singapore's permanent memorial of the Centenary of the Foundation of the Settlement, appears the passage, erring to the Economic Gardens743 words
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Article847 1921-10-13 226 October 12. An insignificant, but highly interesting, little paragraph m Renter's telegraphic service on Thursday, announced that a constitution between Guatemala, Honduras and San Salvador had been signed. Nothing more was added and it is difficult at this distance to write with much knowledge of847 words
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Article854 1921-10-13 227 October 18. The mail brings out the number of the Times m which appeared the scheme reported to be under consideration by Mr. Churchill for "reforms for Crown Colonies," one of which was to place our Governor and High Commissioner under the rule of a Super-High Commissioner854 words
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Article284 1921-10-13 227 The many friends of the late Dr. J. If. Handy, M. D., will deeply regret to hear of the death, after enteric fever, of his only daughter Olivia, which occurred at No 3 Sophia Road early on Tuesday morning. The Interport Swimming Competitions at Hongkong, for which a team from284 words
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Article48 1921-10-13 227 ANOTHER BLOW FOR RUBBER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. It is understood on good authority that news has been received from Lonidom that the EL G. A.'s scheme of a rubber producers' corporation has now been definitely abandoned owing to lack of support.48 words
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Article136 1921-10-13 227 Extra Inducements Needed. Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. B. The P. A. If. m a circular letter to the District Planters' Associations state that the Standing Committee has conferred with the Controller of Indian Labour regarding the future of Indian labour so fnr as Malaya is136 words
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Article35 1921-10-13 227 (From Our Own Correspondent) Addresses were presented to the Rev. Father Perrichon by members of the Roman Catholic community on his departure for Singapore to be consecrated Bishop of the Diocese of Malacca.35 words
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Article105 1921-10-13 227 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan*;, Oct. ltf. There have been many thefts recently on board the small passenger vessels trading: from Penang to coastal ports. Th« steamer Jin-110 arrived to-day flying the police flag atul thy Captain informed the Inspector that a Chinese who was a deck105 words
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Article54 1921-10-13 227 From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 10. The death occurred on Saturday at Batu Gajah of Miss Holmes, sister-in-laJw of Mr. A. E. Wells, Forest Department, following an operation for appendicitis. Gloom has been cast over Batu Gajah, where the funeral took place yesterday Tht deceased54 words
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Article64 1921-10-13 227 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 10. The funeral of Lin Choon Boon, chief cashier of the Chartered Bank, took place at Ipoh yesterday, all the leading towkays of the district being present. The deceased was educated at Penang, was a man of the highest integrity and64 words
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Article227 1921-10-13 227 (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Oct. 10. It is understood H. R. H. the Prince of Wales arrives at Port Swettenham on March 28, Singapore March 31, sails for Hongkong April 2 aTrives April 6, and leaves April 8. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan k, Oct. 11.227 words
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Article83 1921-10-13 228 i (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ttnans, Oct. 12. The bridge Wet *he Muda river has been J completed but will probably not be open for traffic, till the beginning of next year. Travellers will be able to proceed by car to Sungei Patani much more quckly83 words
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Article213 1921-10-13 228 GOLF. A Garrison team played Klang on Monday the latter winning a close game. The following wete the scores the Klang players being named first. W. J. Moir 0 v. Lt. A. R. Boyce R. N. ihk lE. T. James 0 v. Capt. D. C. Twiss 0 T.213 words
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Article71 1921-10-13 228 I (From Our Own Correspondent). Tenant Oct. 12. At the meeting of Municipal Commission Mr. W. H. Thorn t? suggested that the Health Officer, m view of reports of the existence of ringwo rm and scabies among dhobics, should report whether a scheme can be devised71 words
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Article30 1921-10-13 228 The S. C C. met the 4th Co. R. G. A. on the Padanj; yesterday afternoon and had a fairly easy win by four goals to one. I '^^es^p^^™^"™"-30 words
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Article296 1921-10-13 228 ANOTHER DRAWN GAMB. Another disappointing game resulted from the meeting on the Padang yesterday of the S.R.C. and the R.E. Sports Club m their replayed semi-final m the S.F.A. Cup competition, a pointless draw again being the decision. Both teams showed rather better form than296 words
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Article56 1921-10-13 228 A new European Hospital was opened at The Grange, Kuching, on. Sept. 17. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, formerly acting assistant British Adviser, Kelantan, returned to Penang from home leave and assumed the duties of Collector of Land Revenue vice Mr. S. Codrington, who will henceforth devote his entire time56 words
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Article965 1921-10-13 228 Mli. \V. DUNCAN'S VIEWS. Home Interview. In the course of an interview with a lvpreser tative of The Financier, Mr. William Duncan, former member of the Federal Council of the F.M.S., and a past i airman of the P ar.ters' Association of Malaya, outlined the present state965 words
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Article941 1921-10-13 228 SECOND APPRECIATION. The dramatic critic of a newspaper which caters for the "breakfast public" *bf always a hard task. To rush back from the theatre at midnight, collect one's thoughts to the slap, dash, clang of a paper being "put to bed," to write against a mute941 words
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Article167 1921-10-13 228 PHASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 11. The local share market still remains m ;i somewhat depressed condition. The report of United Engineers was j-uat disappointment for it was generally anticipated that the Directors would announce at least a 5 per cent final dividend, making m all 15167 words
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Article131 1921-10-13 228 The market continues very quiet. Rubber ifl a littfe stronger at 32^2 cts. spot, cts. October to December. Allenbyp adrmnced and were done up to 20 cts. but there are now sellers at a little under this figure. In remainder of rubber shares there is n)o change.131 words
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Article86 1921-10-13 228 The Registrar of Imports and Exports sends us the returns of September robber exports, from which we take the fol ing.— Sept. '21 9 mos. 0 mos. "20 United King 2,10S 24.430 M.\H\o m a United States 12.576 (58,011 97,461 Cont. of Europe 644 4.066 Japan 1,954 15,16786 words
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Article193 1921-10-13 228 I Sentence <>f rigorous imprisonmen not more than six months or until the pay ment of the debt, was passed m t< Supremo Court mi Tuesday by Mr. Justice I Barret t-Lennard on Syed Mahomed Somit, the Aral) agent of Messrs. and Company, of the Arcade.193 words
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Article786 1921-10-13 229 A fund has been started m Hongkong for the relief of the victims of the famine m Russia. Professor R. D. Smart, for 17 year head of the Mathematical Department of the Soochow University, died from cholera after half a day's illness. A vessel flying the786 words
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Article456 1921-10-13 229 SHILLING A FOUND RUBBER. On his way home the Hon'ble Mr. Oliver Marks was interviewed by a Colombo l»«per speaking about the depression m I rubber he said: "The slump m the rubber industry is only temporary, and I fully j expect it to recover. The Malay456 words
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Article121 1921-10-13 229 At a general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce held m the Ex- 1 change rooms yesterday afternoon under the chairmanship of the Hon. Mr. V. Gibbons, revised rule No. 38 was passed m accordance with the resolution accepted at the last half yearly meeting held121 words
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Article105 1921-10-13 229 During the past four months there have been 35 cases of small pox viz June 4, July 2, August 11 and September 18 with 8 deaths. All nationalities nave been affected. There is no distinct focus of the disease but there have been a number of cases105 words
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Article136 1921-10-13 229 The Rcr. Dexter All en has recorded from a severe attack of rheumatic fever. He was for a month m Hospital m Kuala Lumpur when- he received abundant kindness from the Staff. He is returning to Singapore to rest and recuperate prior to going to a more salubrious climate for136 words
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Article822 1921-10-13 229 CHINESE TRADER A CUOSSLEY." A Crossley motor-car formed tie subject of an action, heao*d by Mr. Justice BarrettLennard, m the Supreme Court yesterday, the plaintiffs being Messrs. William Jackfl and Co., merchants, 81 Raffles Place, anfcl the defendant, Tan Kwee Chia-n, a Ch r.ese trader, of 368822 words
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Article46 1921-10-13 229 As the result of a collision which occurred between tram car 58 and motor bus 683 near the tram terminus m Changi Road about 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Veerasamy, the Tamil driver of the former vehicle was produced m the Second Court yesterday and fined $50.46 words
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Article641 1921-10-13 229 "PASSED OVER PIECE OF WOOD." The inquest into the death of Sinnappan, a Tamil telegraph messenger employed by the East Extension Telegraph Co., who is said to have been run over by a motor car m Robins:>n Road early on Monday morning last, was held before Mr.641 words
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Article94 1921-10-13 229 Very striking evidence of the reality of molecules is seen hi soap bubbles, and the U. S. Bureau at standards holds the properties of these films to be of fundamental importance In it.^ studies of foams, jellies, arxl other colloids. In the research at Paris under Prof. Perrin, first brought94 words
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Article160 1921-10-13 229 j The following: properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co. at their saleroom No. 30 Kling Street on Wednesday afternoon: Valuable land and business premises No. 47 Robinson Road, area 1,940 sq: ft: held tinder statutory grant No. 14,775, bought by Mr.160 words
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Article177 1921-10-13 230 Singapore, 6th October. The market has remained very steady during: the past week and at the usual weekly auction on Wednesday prices were maintained at about last week's level. Standard Sheet sold for 30 V 3 to 31 but most lots were withdrawn. Off Quality was m177 words
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Article95 1921-10-13 230 OFFICAL REPORT. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on Wednesday when there was Cataloged 1,922,784 lbs. Tons 858.38 Offered 1,697,174 lbs. Tons 757.66 Sold 1,462,728 lbs. Tons 653.00. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Singapore Standard Quality 30% to 31 Good Average Quality95 words
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Article252 1921-10-13 230 The charity boxing tournament held under the auspices of the Non-European Unemployment Fund Committee at the Star Opera last nipht was a success not only from the point of the competition itself, but also from the large attendance, which helped to raise a food sum for252 words
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Article101 1921-10-13 230 Singapore. Oct. Kubbers. Little doin£. Mining.— Quiet. Tatpiagi $1.05 to $1.10. North Taipinjrs $1.25 to $1.30, South Taipings 65 to 70 cents. Linguis $3.40 to *,;.60, Nawng IVts $1.45 to $1.50, Ulu Piahs $1.25 to $1.30, Ulu Yams 245. 9d. i" 255. Gd. Murais $4.10 to $4.30,101 words
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Article50 1921-10-13 230 Among:, those now staying m Hongkong Mr. C. F. Simons, of the Universal Assembly of Israel, who is on his way **m Los Angeles, the western head*quarters of the organisation, to Jerusalem m connection with the movement to settle Jewish refugees on the land m Palestine and North East Africa.50 words
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Article370 1921-10-13 230 Madras, Sept 22n|tL An interesting account of affairs at Nilambur is given by an eye-witness who escaped m a boat two days ago. He states that the rebels broke into th« Kilambur Palace, looted the armoury for rifles and bayonets, .and endeavoured vair.ly to levy ransoms370 words
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Article124 1921-10-13 230 Information has been received from the General Staff, Straits Settlements, that m connection with military' training it is proposed to begin night running of the searchlights at Foil Terigeh. The light* will be run every Thursday from 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. The first from 6.43 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.124 words
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Article139 1921-10-13 230 Wp arc Informed that ttoh o last of the plant was received from the contractors on the 24th September. The pressure pipe line was coupled up ami the excavation for the elevators began on the 26th. The interral has been occupied underpinning; the palonps. Leg! 40139 words
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Article105 1921-10-13 230 There may not be many m Singapore loutside the influence of th c Church of England Zenana Mission) who will remember Miss Florence Buchanan, a devoted Christian worker, who spent her life m mission* work and was m Singapore for two or three years, last105 words
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Article56 1921-10-13 230 We have always wondered whether race tipsters have the courage of their convictions and back their tip*. Fiwn a mail paper we see that Jim the Penman of the Sport ins Timei; who was a! to Vigilant of the Sportamamt, ha* left a fortune of £963. It took* ac if56 words
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418 1921-10-13 230 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1921 UNITED ENGINEERS, LTD. I The Directors' Report for submission to the meeting on Oct. 18th at r.oon, is as follows. The Directors submit the duly audited statement of the accounts of the Company fcr the year ended 30th June, 1921. After allowing for the fees of418 words
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Article194 1921-10-13 230 The publication "India's Problem is Jntcrnationai" ferbMdm to be brought into the Colony. Mr W. H. Thorne and Mr Song On* Siang have been provisionally appointed to be temporarily Unofficial member* of legislative Council. His Majesty will not be advised to disallow the Ordinance to amend the Medical Registration Ordinance194 words
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Article53 1921-10-13 230 At the instance of Supervisor ListeHDM of the Monopolies, two Chinese, Ho Ah Seng and Poh Hont: Kong, were produced before Mr. Bull m the Second Court yesterday, charged with the possession of large quantity of opium m No. 867 North Bridge Road. Accused were remanded week on a bail53 words
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Article753 1921-10-13 230 MR. DROOGLEVER'S AFFAIRS The public examination m bankrupt-. of Mr. W. F. Dnwftarer, of Beach Hcu.; Tanjong Katong. was continued fa Supreme Court, before the Chief Justk Sir Walter S. Shaw, yesterday afternoon' In reply to the Assistant Official signee, Mr. G. B. KeUafher, bankrupt iUI ed, with753 words
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Article23 1921-10-13 230 FOREIGN IMPORTS. Sept 1921 August 192) $38,214,634 $42,276,551' Decrease 14,068,266 or £475.030. Foreign Exports. $44,061,867 $39,336,757 Increase $4.71>.~>,080 or £551,24?23 words
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Article275 1921-10-13 231 Mr. R. O. Winsteadt, Acting Principal f Rallies College writes us as follows: I have the honour om c more to ask for the indulgence of your columns on a matter connected with Raffles' College. l»19, it will be remembered, the Government of the S.275 words
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Article977 1921-10-13 231 Mount Rosie. Situation. The site is about two miles due N.N.W. of Fort Canning and 2M> miles therefrom by road, and and lies one-third of a mile N. of Bukit Timah Road. It is nearly a mile by road via Chancery Lane) from the present Newton977 words
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Article316 1921-10-13 231 THE KKPPBL ROAD SMASH. The inquest into the death of two Chinese mechanics as the result of bus; 3837 turning over at New Keppel Road about 0.30 a.m. on Sept 26 last was continued m the Coroner's Court yesterday. Inspector King conducted the enquiry while the316 words
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Article157 1921-10-13 231 On Thursday afternoon, motor car 1936, driven I y a Boyanese, named Rosdi, ran j over a lokie.i boy, aged eight, m Amoy Street i id injured him rather badly. The j driver 1. ia been arrested and charged. i Mr G. Black has become a passed cadet I'r H.157 words
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Article1702 1921-10-13 231 Quiequid agunt homtnei nottri «st farmr. iibt>Ui JUVIMAI. Mr. Chung Lok Shan, who felt so seasick from Colombo to Port Said, is probably feeling very "sakit hati" now that his amiable little cat has been let out of the bag. During the discussion on the ex-tt-is'.on1,702 words
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207 1921-10-13 232 Monday, OCTOBER 10, 1921. FRENCH ENTERTAINERS AT THE PLLADIUM In spite of counter attractions on Saturday evening, the French music hall artistes from the Paris Theatre of Varieties were accorded a good reception at the Palladium, where they opened their short Singapore season. The singing being almost, altogether m French,207 words
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Article421 1921-10-13 232 The embargo against persons of German origin obtaining certificates of naturalization m Australia has been removed. The Rev. G. F. Saywell, lecturer and chaplain of Christ's College, Cambridge, has taken over the superintendence of the Far East Group of C.M.S. Missions. His Majesty the King has been pleased to grant421 words
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Article106 1921-10-13 232 The following Malacca properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Sen? and Co. at their saleroom No. 73 Riverside, Malacca, on Friday before a lr?rgt attendance of buyers. Valuable rubber land situate at Machap, Malacca, area 18 acres 1 rood and 15 poles and comprised106 words
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Article437 1921-10-13 232 LOWER COSTS LOOKED FOR, The Director's report to the annual general meeting on Saturriay, October 15, reads. Gentlemen, Your Directors beg to submit herewith duly audited Statement of I Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1921. The sum brought forward from last year amounted to $43,755.92;437 words
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Article263 1921-10-13 232 The eleventh annual general meeting of Bukit K. B. Rubber Co. Ltd., was held m the registered offices of the company Chartered Bank Chambers at 11 a.m. on Saturday, presided over by J. M. Sime. Others present were Messrs. Neo Ong Hee F. C. Peck and263 words
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Article36 1921-10-13 232 The following are the numbers of arrivals from and departures to the Madras Presidency for the month of September. Adults Minors Arrivals 842 32 Departures 4744 396 The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.36 words
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Article49 1921-10-13 232 The motor toothbrush is to become a bathi room essential. Th c tiny motor is mounted I on a small mirror and the flexible shaft i« connected to the rotary brush of each member of the family m turn. The speed of rotation is controlled by a convenient button.49 words
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Article751 1921-10-13 232 RESULTS OF USEFUL WORK. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore builded better than they knew when they allowed the V.M.C.A. Swimming Club to have the use of the salt water tank on Fort Canning, from which is derived the sea water that washes the drains and encrusts the751 words
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Article50 1921-10-13 232 The wireless service from Japan to Canada and the United States has now be«n extended to the whole of South America. To Quebec and Ontario the rate per word is yen 1.76; to Newfoundland, yen 1.96; to Rio de Janeiro it is yen 2.81, and to San Domingo yen 2.98.50 words
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Article135 1921-10-13 232 GOLF. G. G. C. vs. S. G. C This match was played off on the 8 n pore Club's links yesterday and result* if an easy win for the home side. Th fallowing wore the results, the Gar players Mag the first mentioned each case. Gibson and Welch135 words
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Article546 1921-10-13 232 SUNDAY'S RACING. Sunday morning saw the first race of the present quarter for the Margaret II </-j under Bredenberg handicaps published last last week. Twevc of the big class started ami with a good sailing breeze folding throughout the race the finish was very close. The Manka546 words
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Article90 1921-10-13 232 FRASER'S SHARE REPORT Singapore, Oct. 7. Rubbers. Very little business pasi I Mining. Steady. Taipingi $I.o' $1.12%, North, Taipinss $1.27-. South Taipinps 66 cents 70 cents, Nawi Pets $1.50 $1.60, Rawacfca cent! 02 cents, Collieries $12.75— 51^25, Toi kah Harbours $14— 514.50, Tit:- $4.25 $4.75, U)u Piah^90 words
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Article740 1921-10-13 233 NOTES ON TRAINING. Anticipating: perhaps a continuance of the good weather trainers are not pushing their charges forward too hurriedly and although the first day of the meeting only seventeen days off there was comparathrely little fast work done on Saturday or during last week. Th c740 words
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Article119 1921-10-13 233 Census to be Taken. It is notified for general information that census of stocks of rubber will be taken Hroujrhoat British Malaya on Dec. 31st, 1921. All known holders of rubber will be served with notices under the Bureau of Statistics Enactment 1919 at an early date, but119 words
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Article733 1921-10-13 233 The will has been proved of the late Chan Man Phee, Rangoon, the Scottish estate being £66,338. A quantity of counterfeit small nickel coin and a good many forged ten-cer.t notes are m circulation tt present m Penan*. Capt. J. E. Edwards, R.1)., R.N.R., Deputy Master733 words
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Article170 1921-10-13 233 Mr. W. Peel, chairman of the Unemployment Committee, sends the following report regarding the work of the European Unemployment Committee up to date No. of applicants for assistance ,"25 J'i.iployment found 1(3;; Provided with passages to other country men, 35 women and 21 children. Passages declined 13 men,170 words
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124 1921-10-13 233 ROCK FOOT-PRINTS AT GUNONG PULAI. Referring to our note of Sept. 21, the cast since taken, shows a very clear leftfoot impression or, more probably, representation rather feminine m size and Shape. Not far off, is a right-foot, but that has apparently been injured by a subsequent crack m the124 words
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Article483 1921-10-13 233 In connection with the fatal motor-bus accident which occurred m New Keppel Road recently, when bus No. 3837 capsized and caused the death of two pasJMMMpaP speed test wan arranged on Sunday hi the scene of the accident, and it was found that the bus was capable of doing from483 words
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Article662 1921-10-13 233 CHINESE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. To the Editor. nr £*>,—.' s ;"i«> quest Vn f mprt tinting r suitable carulicLle for the post of v re-!•.<..-^niutive o n the Council for the Chinese is an important matter, I shall be much obliged if you will662 words
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Article23 1921-10-13 233 In no field of human activity has it been possible to follow truth to a certain spot and there stop.— Dr. Foakes Jackson.23 words
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Article156 1921-10-13 233 1 Singapore, Oct. f>. The quantity catalogued for the WeeklyRubber Auction yesterday 858 tons was the heaviest for some time past and precluded serious competition among Buyers to the extent that values did not appreciate m accordance with a much firmer demand. Standard Sheet sold at 30^/31156 words
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Article1288 1921-10-13 234 WHAT THE BRITISH PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW. (ion. Prescott Decie's Protest. Many newspapers have refrained from publishing matter about Sinn Fein tat it should Interfere with the proposed conference. That ll now finally sefttled to take place to-day. The following letter from General Prescott Decies, ex-Commis-ainor1,288 words
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Article182 1921-10-13 234 A rather serious affray took place at Kallnng on Saturday afternoon, when two sections of the coolies employed at Tan Kah Kee's rubber factory engaged m a free fight, armed w th sticks, brick bats, etc. According to the police version, the whole affair started from a182 words
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Article91 1921-10-13 234 Singapore, Oct. 10. 'Robbers^ Very quiet. Miming. Steady. Taipings $1.07% to $1.12%, North Taipingto $1.25 no $i.so, South Taipings 6">s to 70 cents, Linguifl $8.40 to $3.60, Ulu Piahs ?1.2"> to $1.30, Nawng Pets $1.50 to $1.55, Rawangs 57 Mj to 62VL» cents, Collieries $12.75 to $13.2.~>, Tongkah91 words
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Article128 1921-10-13 234 The case m which Mr. Black, an old resident of Pulo Brani, is charged with voluntarily causing hurt to a motor car driver *aa mentioned m the District Court yesterday and fixed for bearing on the 28th inst. Mr. Shelley Thompson, appearing for the accused, said that Mr. Black ac^128 words
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Article1054 1921-10-13 234 Down below the crowds are pouring out of the various cinema theatres that brighten this portion of the town with their arc lamps and their lurid posters, and a confused murmur reaches the window at which we are sitting. There is nothing m the world so unpleasant1,054 words
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Article432 1921-10-13 234 R.E. SPORTS CLUB IN FIN A! The third meeting of the S.R.C. an,] tlu R.E. Sports Club m the semi-final of the S.F.A. Cup competition was yesterday pro doctivc of a decision, the R.E s by a „m goal win, qualifying for the final tomorrow, when432 words
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Article245 1921-10-13 234 BRISK AND COS APPEAL ALLOWED. An interesting appeal concerning identity of an 18-carmi fold hunter v was heard m the Supreme Court b the Chief Justice. Sir Walter S. Sbi Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, on, Sa morning:, the parties coocerned be: Messrs. Brisk and Co., watchmakers nnd245 words
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Article20 1921-10-13 234 Playing m the Phyllis Court tournament m September D. H. Kleinman with Sir G. A. Thomas wort the men's doubles.20 words
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Article1022 1921-10-13 235 CLEVER ACTING OF A CLEVER PLAY. Singapore Amateur Dramatic Cornit, lart night successfully staged Clare Rummer's comedy Rollo's Wild Oat," which title has been on the walls of the town provokingly for some weeks. The public will be aware of the difficulty that kiom from the unfortunate1,022 words
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Article463 1921-10-13 235 DRIVER'S EVIDENCE. The Inquest into the fk-.ith of two Chinese who v.-ovv kiled iss the result of bu> No. 8887 turning over hi New Kej -1 Road on the morning of Scot. 2<*> last, was continued m the Coroner 9 Court yesterday. Goh Wan, a fitter at463 words
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Article215 1921-10-13 235 The Rev. F. Dowtaad Ryan, M.C., has resigned the Chaplaincy of Christ Chiiivh, W oner w* h L* I I t r~i ri l 'Ik Messrs. H. C. Willan and A. T. Newboult have been appointed second Lieutenants m the M.V.I. H. R. H. PrittßC Xaradhip215 words
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Article857 1921-10-13 235 QUESTION OF COMMISSION. Before the Chief Justice, Si- Walter S. Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday, an action was heaid m which The Borneo Co., Ltd., of i Finlmyson Green, Singapore, were the defendants and Mr. Charles tdwin John Barbour, formerly manager of the Orchard Ro857 words
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Article176 1921-10-13 235 The usual meeting: of the Rent Assessment I'oard was held m the Municipal offices yesterday afternoon. Mr. C N. Maxwell was m the chair, other members present being Messrs. Gaw Khek Kiam, E. Tetsensohn, Koh San Hin and H. Beadsworth. On the application of Mr. R. L. L.176 words
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Article89 1921-10-13 235 FRASER'S REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 11. Rubbers.— ldle. Mining. Quiet. Taiptags $1.07% to $1.12%, North Taipings $1.25 to $1.30, South Taipings 65 to 70 cents, Hitams $1.30 to $1.40, Linguis $3.40 to $3.60, Murais $4 to $4.25, Rawangs 57% to 621--cents, Renongs 255. 6d. -to 265. 6d. Tongkah89 words
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Article305 1921-10-13 235 The report on Johoiv for 1920 stales that the total revenue was $11,536,1>35 snd tht expenditure $13,070,288 leaving a drfeit of about a million and a quarter Both revenue and expenditure actuals wer# higher than estimates and the largest revenue excesses were $80,649 tand, >84,136 Customs, and $1,121,341305 words
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Article227 1921-10-13 235 The Chinese business men of Hongkong are interested m the news that the Taito Bank will shortly be enlarged to include th c usual business of am exchange bank, and new premises built for it. Reports aacr c current of further enterprises like this among the Chinese of Hongkong. The227 words
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Article2396 1921-10-13 236 PAPER CAST IN DAMAGES. YESTERDAY'S JUDGMENT Judgment for payment of five thousand dollars with costs was delivered by the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw m the Supreme Court on Tuesday m the case m j which the Singapore Cold Storage Company sued the Straits Times Press2,396 words
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Article723 1921-10-13 236 PROPOSED ARRANGEMENTS. Invitations were issued by the Colonial Secretary, the Honourable Mr. P. S. James, M. G., to leading representative members of all communities m the Colony to meet fur the purpose of organising a fitting welcome to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, who723 words
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Article52 1921-10-13 236 Yesterday work was commenced m nection with the building of the War Memorial at the Esplanade, it being pro bably the intention of the authorities to complete the work m time, for monument to be unveiled during the I coming visit of TI. R. H. the Prince52 words
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Article128 1921-10-13 236 Mr. Flank Adam is coming out again on a visit and will ipend part of hitime with his brother m Bangkok, =^Y C Bangkok Times. Another Occidental innovation whiA report says, is soon to be adopted Japanese Army, is a wheat-bread diet iU troopt, taking the place of the contun*old128 words
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539 1921-10-13 237 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1921. S. F. A. CUP FINAL. S.C.C SCORE THEIR THIRD WIN. 1, was a thoroughly exhilarating and leanly contested same produced by the meeting ol the S.C.C. and the R.E. Sports Club on the Padang yesterday to decide of the S.F.A. Cup competition. Club won by two539 words
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Article448 1921-10-13 237 Mr. M. Sj me, m asking Mrs. Sime to pw r\ t} 1( Cup and League awards, be tbou] hi it would be admitted on ..•u-y had seen that evening game that wai a libting final match of I m his opinion, had been the most l,all448 words
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Article626 1921-10-13 237 Major Ga'.i'oway, who has been investigating the coal deposits m Sarawak at SadoiH>\ Lingga, Mukah and Bintulu since May, l"ft by the s.s. Kuching on the 2nd. Mr SatotSttffU Ukita has been recognized as Consul-General for Japan at Singapore and Mr Wade Blackard as vice-consul for the United States. At626 words
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Article4238 1921-10-13 237 HOME. Lisbon. •Oct. 5. Owing to adverse weather th-^ Qaesi has arrived to overhaul her engines, it. i-.hiu-kleton lunched with the British Consul and ailed at the Legation. 1/ondon, Oct. 4. London witnessed its biggest unemployed march to-day, when ten thousand formed a procession to Hyde Park with banners4,238 words
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Article299 1921-10-13 238 The following is the Directors' report to the shareholders to be presented at th«> annual meeting on Oct. 14 at noon it Messrs. Evatt Co. The working account for the year »hown a loss of $53,044.62. The nominal capita! of the Company was reduced during the year299 words
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Article65 1921-10-13 238 A Malay boy was run ovt-r by niot< 658 m Victoria Street yesterday morm and has been taken fr> Tan Took Sen? Ho.pital, where 'he is beiriff treated f° r injuries The report of Temerloh Coconut »*j Rubber Estates announces a proht oi which with the balance of $61,710 bwu*»65 words
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Article6202 1921-10-13 239 I>ondoi\ Oct. 5. Mr. John Drum, President of the Amerieaa Bankers* Association sounded a new sad cheerful note reganUng industrial con* ditions at Los Angeles Basing his statement on the reports of a thousand bankers ill over the country he said there is ing either m the domestic or6,202 words
