The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 20 October 1921
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1921-10-20 241 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER WEEKLY MAIL EDITOR. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1921. NO. 1,785.18 words
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Article125 1921-10-20 241 JLEAIJERS. PAGE. Shaping Our Destiny 243 POLICE AM) COURT NEWS. Rov.t Board's P< wr< 245, 6 A 1 i v:-'u 24 Alleged Breach of Trust 21.") Echo of Supreme Court Action 248 Tupt. Herring's Caae 24<J A Deal In Rubfo r i24«j Folia < tnstable's Appeal 249 Th< que125 words
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Article156 1921-10-20 241 Subscriber* to the "Singapore Free Press" vreekly returning from Europe to the Straits by any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will tb-,n be mailed to meet them at various ports of call.156 words
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Article134 1921-10-20 241 OCTtBHK 19, Tm ltO T»ns $7tt.*o Gambier Cub« No. 1 13.M Gambier 5% Pepper Black 1400 Pepper (white fair) 2«.6t Tapioca, small flake, f.g. G.Ot Tapioca, Medium pearl f.g. 8.50 Peari Sago, imall C*pn Sundried 11.00 Coprn Mix MUfl Opimm, Benares »neert: 4,itt Rice, Rangoon whit* 33° Rice, Siam134 words
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Article43 1921-10-20 241 The United States Army Transport Crook w«s m Honjikonß- a short time apo, on its way from Vladivostok to Europe, with a draft of ex-prisoners-of-war, numbering 444 .subjects of Austria, Germany, Rouniania, Turkey, and Czecho-Slovakia, who ire being repatriated by their respective fcovernments.43 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article119 1921-10-20 241 MQRRISH. At Batu Gajah Hospital on 10th j October to Capt. and Mrs. C. R. Morrish, a son. PUNTER.- At 24 More Road, Penang. on the I-' 1 lilt, to ICr. and Mrs. L. Flinter. j a daughter. LOVETT. At the European Hospital, X i Lumpur on Oct. 16th,119 words
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Article35 1921-10-20 241 HEATH. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on the 15th October, the beloved wife of A. Heath, of the Civil Prison Staff, Singapore KRUITEN. Ai 049. Gaylang Road. or. Oct 17. Captain C. J. straiten.35 words
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Article345 1921-10-20 241 A mail from homo arrived here on Tuesday, October 18th, bringing liondon advices up to September 22nd. The extensions to the Government offices, which were commenced about eighteen months ago, are now practically completed. It was decided m the Supreme Court this week, that the Rent Board345 words
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Article, Illustration79 1921-10-20 241 Bank 4 m.s. 2j4 7-32 Baal demand 2|3 31-32 Prir: U* credi's l\ m 2 4'j France, demand r^ India, T. T. I* so Hongkong, demand 24 U p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 95% Java, demand 135% Bangkok, demand 90 Sorereign. Bank Buyinc |8.§4 Bank of England Rat» 6% p.e.79 words
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Article947 1921-10-20 241 Oct. 14. Bpespite, perhaps m consequence of, i ike present trade slump, many of >oftr commercial men are exceedingly fa&jisv. An authority has stated that Ithe proper time to open up new business is during a skimp, on the ground, we suppose, that things i cannot t/ct worse947 words
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Article622 1921-10-20 241 Oct. 15. There is a well-known aphorism that morals are a question of climate. That might be extened to apply to the general outlook on life, which i? largely dependent, humiliating as it may appear, on the weather. Mankind delights m contrasts, the keener if it is622 words
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Article817 1921-10-20 242 Oct. 17. Senator Knox was an important man m the United States and his <ath removes one of the most prominent senators. Why it should delay the ratification of the Treaty with Germany is not apparent. That Eocoment was signed at Berlin on August 25th. Germany817 words
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Article569 1921-10-20 242 The Commission that is sitting to enquire into Municipal Finances will presumably have to suggest new and increased forms of taxation, •Mid the municipal officers, with or without the sanction of the report ol that Commission, will have to devise means of collecting more money from the569 words
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Article395 1921-10-20 242 A very keen interest m trade economics is needed to impel the student of things as they seem to be to wade through a mass of trade statistics such as is contained m the annual return of imports and experts for the Straits Settlements fo 1920, just395 words
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Article844 1921-10-20 242 Oct. 19. Inevitably the war, which saw the overthrow of half the countries < Europe, left behind it a series problems m national reconstruction of an extraordinarily difficult kind. It may therefore be taken as a tribute to the general a> fairness ot' the victorious Po >.r>.844 words
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Article1008 1921-10-20 243 Oct. 20. It is perhaps one of the most remarkable features of the rubber slump generally that companies which five and ten years ago were more or less, with every respect to them, the butt of the market joker, are now showing such a successful reduction of1,008 words
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Article306 1921-10-20 243 Caught walking out of the Cold Storage premises with a pound of cheese and half a pound of butter, Moh Ah Seng was pitoduced before Mr. Bull m the Second Court yesterday and convicted for the theft of same ar.d remanded for sentence till the 24th iaat. All the telephone306 words
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Article175 1921-10-20 243 BOARD'S RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME DEFEATED. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 19. The extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Allenby Rubber Co., Ltd. was heid for the purpose of considering and if thought fit, passing resolutions to the effect that the Company be voluntarily wound up and175 words
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Article87 1921-10-20 243 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 19. At a meeting of the provisional committee of the Dollar Rubber of the Producers' Association, a letter from the Rubber Producers' Association, Malaya, was read Stating that the latter association, welcomed the formation of an association of proprietary planters87 words
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Article227 1921-10-20 243 The Blur Funnel Steamer v Troilus arrived In Penang Harbour from Liverpool on Tuesday, after a voyage lasting 24 days. Fast as the trip is, it does not beat the record of the v Pyitrhus," another of the company's ships which prior to the227 words
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Article50 1921-10-20 243 Th'j Hon. Mr. Gibbons, Singapore, is on a visit to Penang. The wedding took place at Palmeraton Place U. F. Church, Edinburgh, on 17th September, by the Rev. Joseph Johnston, of lan Donald Robertson, Federated Malay States Government Service, to France's Mabel, younger daughter of the late William Johnston, Manila.50 words
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Article224 1921-10-20 243 A Home paper giving an account which we reproduced of the marriage of the Rev. Keppel Gamier of Penang, refers to him as "Colonial Chaplain" and it is noticeable that the same term has been employed m certain publications with regard to the assistant priest at the Cathedral,224 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article126 1921-10-20 244 The S.C.C. second eleven met the Y.M. <\A. m a friendly match on the Padang yt^Xerday afternoon, the result being a draw of one all. The Club were the superior team and but for weak finishing would have won by a substantial margin. The score was opened m the126 words
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Article201 1921-10-20 244 SELANGOR vs. NEGRI SEMBILAN. The Malayan Leader says, play commenced sharp to time m a smart drizzle. The ground as usual after rain was under water. Both teams had to discard the principles of rugby, because the ball was slippery, the ground was slippery, and even their opponent201 words
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Article143 1921-10-20 244 (Malay Mail Telegram). A London cable to the Civil and Military Gazette gives the following results of League football Division 1. Birmingham 1, Huddersfield 2. Bradford City 0, Middlesbrough 2. Burnley 2, Sheffield United 1. Varditr City 1, Bolton Wanderers 2. Chelsea 1, Newcastle United 1. Everton143 words
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Article167 1921-10-20 244 Mr. 0,.o rreK c Gray. wHo is touri fti P«t „f tt. worl()i play( d his first last night ht the Singapore Club, conceding Mr. Gerald Mugliston 300 m 700. The professional met with a hearty reception from a large number of members who gathered to sec? the pay.167 words
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Article133 1921-10-20 244 Y.Vt.i .A. vs. Stafford*. Staff •Hb. Mori is I) Iiin.tius Beattie <.• Weerakody l> Hartley 49 \V. Quarrel] c Weerakody b Stack 1 Hind i- Vyas b Hartley 7 S-t. Williams b Stack 0 Jonef e Weerakcdy b Hartley 2 J~, Cpl. Bell b St4 >k 2 M. Hitchini133 words
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Article72 1921-10-20 244 Singapore Beaten by Java. Weltevreden, Oct. 17. Yesterday, m the first football match between a Singapore Recreation Club team and the Java champions of the Hercules Club, Sirtgapwre opened the score, but the Hercules Club soon revived and beat Singapore by four goals to one. T.ve Hercules team was,72 words
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Article25 1921-10-20 244 The October Monthly Medal resulted as follows: F. C. Swiks (14). I up Lt. A. R. Boyce R. E. (11). 3 down.25 words
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Article32 1921-10-20 244 Owing to the state of the ground, no play WM possible m the S. C. C. Tennis Tournament yesterday. The ties arranged for yesterday will be played to-morrow (Friday).32 words
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Article162 1921-10-20 244 S.C.C Second Eleven beat BJLG S.C.C. Second Eleven defeated thr S.R.C. t»i the Padang yesterday evening by :J goals to 1. Stack, the S.R.C. centre forward, opened the scoring after fifteen minutes, but Prentis put the S.C.C. on terms just before half time. The S.C.C. were preaew during the162 words
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161 1921-10-20 244 His Highness the Sultan of Johore, D.K., G.C.M.G., K.C.8.E., etc. was installed m the Chair of the above Lodge on Saturday last at Johore Bahru by the retiring Master, W. Bro. Shelley-Thompson, P.P.G.W., D. G. Ro£. There was a large and representative Fathering including161 words
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Article95 1921-10-20 244 The Journal of the studerts of the King Edward VII Medical School shows that the budding disciples of Escu'apius (we hope we have that rigtt) find time for other than medical studies. We can diagnose a little fun m many of the items but there are also a95 words
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Article51 1921-10-20 244 The Bishop of Singapore was due to lecture at Malacca yesterday. In connection with the recent deaths of >Vor. Bro. J. R. McFarlane and Bro. Harry Rickard, a Lodge of Sorrow m their memory will be held by Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, at the Freemasons' Hall, Northam Road, Penanpr,51 words
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Article110 1921-10-20 244 "EASTERN TRUTH." (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 13. In the District Court the Pinang Gazette Press sued K. Greening T. Long and J. G. Allan, lately partners m the Eastern Truth Syndicate for $269 for goods sold and supplied to the Syndicate and for work done. Plaintiff's110 words
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Article56 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Oct. 13. The acting Consul for the Netherlands writes to the Press contradicting the report that Sumatra is infected with cholera. There were a few imported cases on the East Coast, aboard a coolie ship, but these had been successfully dealt with and56 words
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Article130 1921-10-20 244 l (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 14. The Malay Mail's London correspondent wires that the Rubber Growers' Association held a competition for new uses of rubber, and gave awards of £1,000 for sponge rubber; £500 for liquid rubber incorporated m paint for anti-fouling; £500 for130 words
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Article95 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Oct. 14. The Court of Enquiry has commenced into the loss of the Eastern Shipping Company's steamer Perl is, which foundered off Pulati PSaang on Aug. 17, thirty persons being missing, presumably drowned. The Court consists of Mr. Ralph Scott, District Judge.95 words
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Article25 1921-10-20 244 The enpairement is announced of Dr. J. Sharp and Miss Lilian Knox Wilson, sister of Mr. Knox Wilson, of Adamson, Gilfillan and Co.25 words
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Article123 1921-10-20 244 The copra market is showing serious signs of weakness since the end of September. The London price of about £:\d sterling Penang parity of $14.60 a pikul, has fallen to about £28 10s. to £29 (10.50 to $10.75). It is stated that the chief cause lies with123 words
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Article65 1921-10-20 244 Vneta) Weltevreden, Oct. 15. It is learned that it is no longer intended to increase the tin production <>f the Banks I mines. Tlie desirability of closing those minei of whk& the working is not sufticiently profitable owing to the present low tin prices, is under65 words
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Article199 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Perang, Oct. 15. The hearing of the enquiry into the loss of the Perlis was concluded and the Court set the usual questions. The Gur/ner stated the vessel was properly equipped including lifebelts, lifebuoys and lifeboats. The Captain/ gave orders to lower the199 words
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Article80 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enanjr, Oct. 15. Judgment has been given m favour of the plain-tiffs m the Eastern Truth case. GOH DENIES COMPLICITY IN SCHOOL AGITATION. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. Or*. 15. A letter has been received from Mr. G. H. Goh, one of the80 words
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Article127 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own Correspondent). I'enans, Oct 17. The -report of Rahman Hydraulic Tin Company shows the year's working loss was $47,247.52. The profit carried forward fiom last year was $02,182.54 leaving $44,1)35.02 less final dividend for the previous year of $1<J,046 and bonus to manager and staff.127 words
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Article75 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own Correspondent >. Ipoh Oct. 17. The Perak Assizes, fixed for to-day, began nearly two hours lato before Mr. Justice Watson owing to the prisoners 1 absence from Court. His Lordship intimated that he would communicate with tho Resident, Baying "1 won't put up with75 words
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Article67 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own Correspbndent). Ipoh Oct. Iv Tigen are reported to bo on the prowl m sovoral villages around Taiping where their depredations on cattle are a nightly affair. At Simpantr a tigei family havoc with a herd of cattle or a native estate. One estate owner67 words
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Article87 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own CorrespomK'nt> Kuala Lumpur, Ott IS. The tenth annual meeting of S Cot-onuts was hold to-day, Mr. J. A. Russell presiding. He said that there was no dividend, but he hoped that the company would be m a safer position to p;iy I iifxt year. The87 words
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Article121 1921-10-20 244 (From Our Own Correspondent) Pcaas*. Oct ii>. The wedding has been solemnised at St. George's Church by the Rev. G. H. Douglas of Singapore, of Mr. Alexander C<Ellis, Inspector of Agriculture, Johoje, to Miss Katherine Isabel Wishart. Mr. B. R. Mcleod of Taipeng was best man and121 words
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237 1921-10-20 245 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1921. EXTENSION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICES. Jn ordei to relieve the congestion obtain- i ing m the Government Offices it was decided m 1919 to build a n extension on the land *r the esplanade entrance of Cavenagh Bridge. The new building was commenced ''< about eighteen months237 words
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Article199 1921-10-20 245 - Ihe following notes for the seven days ended Sept. 24th, have been issued to the ii.-s.— Germany. Upper Silesia remains quiet ;>»<■ there is n 0 military incident to report m the Biitish area. General Heneker on Sept. Ah moved his headquarters from Tfcrnowits to Gr.199 words
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Article289 1921-10-20 245 On Mr. Crocker assuming the duties of Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr. W. M. Beins, chief clerk of the Supreme Court registry, who fhail been Acting for the Deputy Registrar, reverts to his substantive post. Mr. George Grant, Sub-Agent, of the A lor Star Branch of the Chartered Bank,289 words
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Article862 1921-10-20 245 Interesting Supreme Court Decision. An Interesting judgment as to the functions of the Rer.t Assessment Board was pronounced by Mr. Justice Barrett- Lennard m the Supreme Court, oni Wednesday. Application was made by Mr. Battishill on behalf of Melanie Lee, 2 Jalan Kubor, tlhat a writ of862 words
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Article16 1921-10-20 245 Mr. T. Groves, late of the P.W.D., F.M.S. and Mrs. Groves* are now living bi Jersey.16 words
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Article882 1921-10-20 245 DISHONOURED BILL& The Bank of Taiwan, Ltd., were defendants m an action before Mr. Justice Barrett-Leonard m the Supreme Court yesterday. They were sued by Dr, Jules Samuels, who claimed for $5,160, money had and received by the defendants m June, 11)21, for the use of plaintiff.882 words
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Article229 1921-10-20 245 Th<> following Singapore properties were told by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co. at their saleroom, No. 30 Klin# Street, on Wednesday afternoon: Freehold land and house No. 1) Kirk Terrace, area 1.G49 sq. ft., bought by Mr. O. Ramasamy Nattar for $5,000. Freehold land229 words
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Article353 1921-10-20 245 ACCUSED BECOMES BANKRUPT MEANWHILE. i It will be remembered that some time ago a Chinese named Sng Eng Kiong alia.s Sng Hock San was charged m Cv District Court with criminal breach of trust m respect of $3500 and was committed to take his trial at353 words
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Article88 1921-10-20 245 With reference to the notification m these columns with regard to the formation of a Committee for helping destitute Indian Coolies the Secretary writes to say that the Committee appreciate the help rendered by Government m dealing with the situation, but feel that a do {lot should88 words
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Article70 1921-10-20 245 Hongkong: is so far proving the better of the two m the Interport Swimming competitions which are takinig- place m Htngkong between teams representing that Colony and Shanghai, and Johnstone. one of Hongkong's representatives, did the 880 yds. m 12 mm. 27 2-5 sees., compared with 14 mm. 31 4-570 words
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Article210 1921-10-20 246 Singapore, Oct. 13. Rubber. The market has been firm during the past week and a good business has been done m forward positions for Standard Qualities. The usual weekly auction on Wednesday opened with a quiet tone prevailing at slightly better prices than obtained the previous week and210 words
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Article120 1921-10-20 246 OFFICAL REPORT. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association heU its usual auction on Wednesday when there was Catalogued _1,405,842 lbs. Tons 627.61 Offered 1,251,078 lbs. Tons 558.51 Sold 1,161,562 lbs. Tons 518.55. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Singapore Standard Quality lift to 32^ Good Average Quality120 words
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Article36 1921-10-20 246 London, Oct. 12. The result of the Cesarewitch was: Yutoi (100—8) 1; Charleville (40-1) 2; Harrier (6 1) 3. Seventeen ran and the race was won by four lengths five separating second and third.36 words
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Article89 1921-10-20 246 FRASER'S REPORT. Rubbers. A little more doing, but business very difficult to negotiate. Mining. Steady. Taiping $1.07 Ms to $1.12^, North Taiping .$1.25 to $1.30, South Taiping 65 cents to 70 cents, Nawng Pets $1.50 to $1.55, Rawangs 57 V>> cents to &L\>> cents, Linguis $3.40 to89 words
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Article210 1921-10-20 246 The ?<th. October was the fortieth anniversary of Mr. O. P. Ricketts' first arrival 111 Kuellinfr The Xegri Sembilan community are giving a farewell to the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Hill on Oct. 22nd. Mr. J. H. at. Robson has left Kuala Lumpur for Europe on private affairs. He will210 words
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Article775 1921-10-20 246 Mr. P. J. Sproule and Mr. G. G. Wilson have had their leave extended two months. Dr. N. Belton arrived m Kuala Lumpur on Monday from Ipoh on his way to Brisbane. i I We regret to hear that Mr. J. Flanagan, an old and respected775 words
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Article121 1921-10-20 246 FRASER'S REPORT. Singapore, Ot t. 14. Rubbers. Many more enquiries about, with very few shares changing hands. Mining. Taipings $1.05 to $1.10, North Taipings $1.25 to $1.30, South Taipings 65 to 70 cents, Linguifl $3.40 to $3.60, Hitams $1.37% to $1.42 tt, Malayan Collieries $12.50 to $13,121 words
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Article84 1921-10-20 246 October 13th, 1921. The usual weekly Rubber Auction, held yesterday, opened with a rather quiet tone, Sheet realising 81% centa and Crepe 30 cents. Later, however, a substantial demand was disclosed and prices advanced to Sheet 32% cents, Crepe 80% SI cents, both grades registering an advance84 words
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Article283 1921-10-20 246 Singapore, Oct. IS. During the past, week there has been a further advance m the market and prices have moved up from 1 cent to 2 cents. There has been a strong demand for Spot rubber, and the present outlook appears to be distinctly favourable for283 words
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Article221 1921-10-20 246 The recent case concerning the pcsllfoa of the Rent Board as a Court, brings up a rather interesting problem for a layman. Thus the Singapore procedure ifl for the Board to give an applicant permission (1) to eject his tenar.t. and (2) to apply to the221 words
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Article89 1921-10-20 246 m At the instance of Detective Inspector banner, a Chinese named Oh Tiam was dharged before Mr. Dawson m the Third Court yesterday with criminal breach of trust on Sept. 1 ir| respect of 05 bags of linseed worth $1040, belonging to Guan. Seng: Kee and also ir. respect of89 words
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Article267 1921-10-20 246 The rioting m Madras referred t» mi n Router's telegrama yesterday has been sporadic now for many monthi past and is a caste quarrel amongst »"iil operatives The latest Madras papers to hand give the following accounts. Madras, (V(. There were again disturbances on lYr ambore barrack road267 words
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Article125 1921-10-20 246 Dogs have boon classified as St. Bernards and Others, Hounds of the Chase, T*oz< of the Gun, Terriers, Little Dogs, and Nondescripts. But it is difficult to know under which heading to pace those dogs which are beinfc trained So search for lost polf balls. These "Golf Hounds"125 words
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Article403 1921-10-20 246 G. P. Jayasinghc, a clerk employed m the Colombo Municipality for the past 24 years, has been fined Rs. 200, with the alternative of three months' rigorous imprisonment, for criminal breach of trust. H. E. the Goventor of Colombo declared open, on Oct. Ist, the new science block of the403 words
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Article2559 1921-10-20 247 LIQUIDATION mSTTONED. The tnnual general meeting of Kerling j:ti Mines, Limited, was held at French iings yesterday, when the Chairiran, Mr. J. If. Sime, presided, and those nt were Messrs. J. A. Elias, I (Directors), E. R. Koek, S. J. Toft, Sohwarz, (Shareholders) ]> Pont (representing Mr.2,559 words
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Article17 1921-10-20 247 Mr. H. C. Paxon, who went on leave recently, is now om i visit to Spain. (M.M.)17 words
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Article666 1921-10-20 247 On Saturday afternoon the Yacht Club took the opportunity of the Ant race for His Excellency the Governvr's Cup to informally open the new boat house*, with i 1 ramp leading down to th still water insida he hulks. A rac* w.% arra iged tween two crevra666 words
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Article21 1921-10-20 247 The s.s. Pyrrhus, which reached Singapore on Saturday, had on board 40 British passengers from Shanghai and Hongkong, i* i London.21 words
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Article123 1921-10-20 247 The mortality returns the week ending Oct. 8 issued by the Municipality show a total of gainst 269 the previous week and a rate per thousand of 44.12 against 41.21. Thi Euro] an deaths wen orded, 229 Chinese, one Eurasian, 36 Malays, and 19 Fndians. There were cloven123 words
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418 1921-10-20 248 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1921. THE DAYS OF YORE. "Laudattoi Temporis Acti*' sends m a letter m which he wants to know what all this fuss is about Cold Storage, and why, if people don't like their prices, they ikm't do without their goods. Cold Storage is only o:.e of the418 words
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Article375 1921-10-20 248 The Bishop of Singapore was visiting SeUngor during the week-end. The Colombo harbour is to be deepened m order to berth the H.M.S. Renown. The Bishop of Labuan and Mrs. Danson leave Jesselton for Manila and Singapore on the 17th instant. Mr. de Bois Maclaren, the late proprietor of the375 words
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Article1490 1921-10-20 248 ANNUAL MEETING. The Chairman, Mr. G. Gordon Black, presided at the eleventh annual general meeting of the shareholders of the JimaJi Rubber Estates, Ltd., which was held at Chartered Bank Chambers on Saturday. There were also present Messrs. H. Bradford, P. C. Peck, L. W. Holland, A.1,490 words
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Article168 1921-10-20 248 Following on the foundation laying ceremony of the new Vivekananda school building performed by Mis Holiness the Swami Abhedananda on Saturday last, Mr. R, A. Naganather has undertaken to bear the cost Of building ore big class room costing $2000 m his name, says the Malay Mail. The death took168 words
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Article933 1921-10-20 248 PERJURY CHARGE FAILS. Some weeks ago an action was heard m the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard where one Lin Chan Siew a building contractor, sought to recover from one Seah Kok Lin, another building contractor, the sum of $0,000 alleged to be $5,000933 words
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Article212 1921-10-20 249 Annual Diving Competition. The annual diving competition of the Swimming Club was held umfer exceptionadverse conditions yesterday. Th« weather could scarce?? have been more unfavourable there was a strong wind blowing, a severe rain storm and a heavy *ea nmnki*. There were five entrants and they gave a212 words
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Article200 1921-10-20 249 The cast' m which Capt. J. Herring stand* 'harged with having cheated the Europ© Hotel recently m respect of a cheque fo* |70 odd was again mentioned m the Second Court yesterday, it having been, postponed a month to enable the accused to settle with his creditors200 words
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Article106 1921-10-20 249 before the Hongkong Court rose Oct. Ist., Id G. G. N. Hi, on 1m half of Messrs. Butterfield prosecuted two stowaways found mi the Antilochus, after she left '■r.jri'l" re. He mentioned that 25 were i n<f put ashore just as the ship ile the passengers were106 words
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Article53 1921-10-20 249 n turns for September enable emparison to be made m the last three i .\r.-;u.-t and September. The ue of th»> imports for these three c 11 millions, 42 Ms millions, 39 But for exports there was a mprovement, ,36'j millions, 40 1 t I.') 1 millions, for the53 words
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Article36 1921-10-20 249 v been resumed nerally dency except m the followTaluks which an- still closed to re- prevalence of disease. t, all Taluks; Godaveri, iuntur, Kulrnool; Cumban, Marka- Nellore, Darsi, Podili, Kanjrigiri, dakur, (^.udur; Ramnad, Thiruvadanai.36 words
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Article49 1921-10-20 249 ture of a European employee of iatic Petroleum Company, Hongkong:, Chinese bandits on the North River on l«t is causing a sensation m Hongkong Canton. The missing man is Mr. J. unussen an up-country inspector, and whereabouts is unknown, as far as learned m Hongkong up to Oct. 7.49 words
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Article766 1921-10-20 249 Prohibition of export of Straits Silver and copper coin from Jo!- ore has been repealed The ol<l post office site at Hongkong was put up for auction, on Oc+ 1 1 at an unset pnee of $1,499,310. Mr. Thomas Duckworth, warder Victoria Jail, Hongkong, was drowrxnl766 words
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Article382 1921-10-20 249 WONDERFU L NEW PROCESS. j The number of electric lij?ht bulbs which have to be replaced m the business and private establishments m Singapore m a month probably runs int,> L :i<>usnmi;, necessitating: a considerable expeaie. Every user of electric- lamps has j grumbled at the wastefulness382 words
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Article394 1921-10-20 249 INTERESTING SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT. In the Supreme Court yesterday Mr. Justice Barrett-Leonard gave judgment m the case of Klioo Swee T. ye (plaintiffs) vs. Jo*) Moh and Co. (defendants). His Lordship said: The plaintiffs m this action claim from the defendants $4,280.37 as damages for breach394 words
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Article56 1921-10-20 249 Some excitement was caused on the Hongkong exchange on October 6th by a j sudden drop of ono penny and a half-penny I m the value of the dollar. The rate opened j £l 2s. 11 'ud., and by the afternoon was down to 2s. iod.. but a slight recovery56 words
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Article440 1921-10-20 249 THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF MALAYA. The inception of an event which should materialise into one of the most attractive annual fixtures of Malays sporting c took pliu c the Vi< to i Theal re RBl night, when the preliminary bouts m the BoXing Championship of .Malaya were contested. The440 words
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Article207 1921-10-20 249 Before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, Id ohc Supreme Court yesterday, Ram Sali Rai, (P.C. 280), appealed against a sentence of two month's imprisonment by a Magistrate. Mr. Lanp-ley, 1). P.P., appeared for the Crown. The appellant appeared m person and Stated that he had207 words
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Article125 1921-10-20 249 Captain Pithie, of the Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., baa returned from leave at Home and resumed command of his old ship the s.s. Trsmg. (P.G.) Application was made to the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday, by Mr. Cobbett, for an order to presume the125 words
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Article1473 1921-10-20 250 WTNDING-UP DEFERRED. The winding up of the Banquo Industrielle de Chine was the subject, of an application to Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard m the Supreme Court yesterday. Mr. C. Pic-kin- i son applied o;i behalf of the Bank that i I (he petition for the winding up be1,473 words
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Article108 1921-10-20 250 •'a Report. Si igapore, Oct 17. bber. In ill I, United Ma- nl Craig ci b 40 cents, '-i Simi fr1.05, i B luta 20 cents, r,o, Malaka P ndas DO cent I <•; $5.50, I ■>. 80 < ents. [ining-—Qu Taipinj $1.02^ to North Taipings M108 words
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Article43 1921-10-20 250 (From Our Own Correspondent) Weltevreden, Oct. 17. After heavy rain the number of cases of plaprue m the Djocjakarta district greatly increased. On Saturday there were 178 cases and consequently Djocja is now declared plapruc-danprerous and the bioscopes are closed.43 words
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Article1341 1921-10-20 250 Quicquid ayuni hominet nostri eat farrnf. Hbelli Juvenal The Case of the Week has revealed that j two of the hardest f ings that taa afflict litigants are to remain convinced you ai\? right and bo proved to be wrong; to w^n your case and lose1,341 words
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Article212 1921-10-20 250 The Biik 1 Funnel steamer TV actually t< amed only 23 from Liv< arrived a1 The net! if the Chai un ler the auspici i ient Fun i y. 6th Octoh r, at the Stai amount to $821.72. The su "eat!; to the efforts of 3 Carlo a I D.212 words
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425 1921-10-20 251 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1921. BOXING TOURNAMENT. STRAITS AND F.M.S. CHAMPIONSHIP. The attendance was slightly better last evening at the Victoria Theatre for the second night of the championship contests. Each bout was of three rounds, two of two minutes and one of three. Eight ounce jrlovt-s are used throughout. Although425 words
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Article287 1921-10-20 251 MB. MAXWELL LEAVES. The weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment Board was held m the Municipal offices yesterday afternoon, presided over by Mr. K. Tessensohn. Other members present were Messrs Koh San Ilir. and H. Beadsworth. At the outset, Mr. Tessensohn announced thai Mr. C. N. Maxwell,287 words
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Article595 1921-10-20 251 OVER THIRTY YEARS' SERVICE. A presentation which marks the termiI nation of a long and serviceable businesi career took place at the Offices of the United Engineers, Limited, Damar Road. yesterday afternoon, when Mr. T. C. B. Millar was made the recipient of a hand- j Lme595 words
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Article280 1921-10-20 251 A sura of $1,110,000 is to be spent m Kwangtung on education during 1922. A Siamese notice to mariners states that a rock of about 20 metres diameter, with 4.5 metres least water over it, has been discovered m about Lat. 12. 87. 4. N., Long:. 100. 52. 3. K.280 words
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Article1158 1921-10-20 251 "Not m vain the nation-strivings, nor by chance their currents flow Ei Mr-mazed, yet troth -directed, to their certain goal they <zj.' sly dear W You asked me to recommend you some books, preferably of travel, to form a course of study for y >ur pupils1,158 words
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Article170 1921-10-20 251 BANQUB INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINK. To the Editor. Dear Sirs, The report ot the hearing yesterday of the winding-up Petitions against this Bank seems to me to differ slightly from the actual language employed. j By the Report it would seem that a definite undertaking was given170 words
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Article22 1921-10-20 251 1 Lieutenant G. T. Mclnnes has been appointed to the Waterhen, Chinese river flotilla, and Surgeon-Lieutenant J. F. Haynes to the WoodJark.22 words
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Article347 1921-10-20 251 Warning lo Drivers. The Chinese driver of motor bus 5837, which tamed turtle near Borneo Wharf on the morning of Sept. 26 last, as a result of which two Chinese were killed, was discharged m the Second Court yesterday for want of conclusive evidence, and the347 words
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Article2829 1921-10-20 252 A YEAR OF DIFFICULTIES. The tenth annual general meeting of the United Engineer? Limited was held at the registered office* m Damar Road yesterday, the Chairman, Mr. V. V. Lemberg-er, presiding. There were also present the Hon. Mr. W. F. Nutt, the Hon. Mr. D. Y. Perkins Mr.2,829 words
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Article261 1921-10-20 252 The Correspondent m the Manvhestej trade of the British Trade Review On© of the main re— ona for the slot covery of trade is (fee maintenance bf retailers— in England it any rate- of their higrh profit margin. Both manufacturers an-d merchants have sustained hu< v l)S ses261 words
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Article94 1921-10-20 252 Two cases of kidnapping were mentioned m the Second Court yesterday, m each of which the girl concerned is a^ed ft. In the first instance, the accused, a Hokien named Yeo Hoo Jan took the trirl away from Pahang 1 about a month airo an<J was arrested m94 words
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Article97 1921-10-20 252 Singapore. Oct. 18. Rubber. Little doing. Mining.— Quiet. Taipings <!.0:> to $1.10, North Taipings $1.2246 to $1.27%, outh Taipings 65 to 70 cento, Ulu Piahs $140 I $1 25, Renongs 245. Sd., to 255. 6d., N i Pets $1.45 to Si.r.o. Lingnis $3.25 to t-'^ ICnimii $497 words
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Article68 1921-10-20 252 Mr. Cocker took up his duties M Def l Registrar of the Supreme ('our: Monday. Interesting results have been obti by the Norwegian Expedition to N* Zembla, which has now returned Traces of land vegetation and fresh- wa fish, dating from the later Devonian i were found, and 12 ocean68 words
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571 1921-10-20 253 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1921. BOXING TOURNAMENT. The third series m the boxing championships of Malaya at the Victoria Theatre last night included several first class contests, the boxing, on the whole, being better than on the two preceding nights There was again only a comparatively small attendance. Seven of the571 words
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Article154 1921-10-20 253 Rev. Father Renard of Ipoh has "'■*!•<! cablegram from Paris intimatath of Rev. Father Letessier, al) ;ut l -> yean parish priest Kuala Lumpur. M. 7;i'.' Governor is unable to be a the finals of the Malaya Boxing :;> be held m the Victoria Saturday, 22: J October, 1821, 'Ilii-154 words
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Article1115 1921-10-20 253 MALAYA-BORNEO EXHIBITION. We are officially informed that a MalayaBorneo Exhibiton is to be held m Singapore next year on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales. The dates will probably be from Friday the 31st of March— the day of the Prii ce'i arrival1,115 words
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Article170 1921-10-20 253 PHASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 18. Our local share market remains m a very dull and uninteresting condition with SO few deals passing: that comment is unnecessary. Rul. hers. The commodity is again firmer, dosing at ;i4'j cents, after touching 36 cents. There are a great many170 words
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Article332 1921-10-20 253 MACPHAIL'S WEEKLY SHARE REPORT. Singapore, Oct. 18. The market closes quiet. Rubber is firmer at :>4 cents spjt, ;>r> cents November to December. There has been rather more enquiry m Rubbers and Tins but no noticeable increase m the volume of business transacted. Tin shows an advance of £1 7s.332 words
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Article29 1921-10-20 253 The final of the Walter Locke Shield football competition was played at Rangoon recently, when the holders, the King's Own defeated the Royal Scots by one goal to nil.29 words
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Article33 1921-10-20 253 The Ceylon Government at the meeting 1 of Legislative Council on Oct 6 Agreed to the appointment of a select committee to consider the temporary reduction or abolition of the rubber export duty.33 words
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Article642 1921-10-20 253 CHARGE AGAINST CHINESE COOLIE. The disappearance of a consignment of 700 bags of white pepper, value $30,114, I the property of the Borneo Company, was lU; subject of a case heard before the District Juige yesterday afternoon m which a Chinese, See Kwee Tan, was charged with assisting642 words
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Advertisement131 1921-10-20 253 The following Singapore properties were polo by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co. at their saleroom No. ">0 Kling Street on Wednesday afternoon Freehold land and the building No. 4U Padang Jeringau otf Kalian-- [load, area 32,903 sq ft: bought by Messrs. rhan Chong Chee and Lee Van Chop--131 words
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Article1194 1921-10-20 254 Call him Dr. Dryasdust, if you will, borrowing the suggestive nomenclature of Scott and Carlyle take the outward appearance of the man and his general bearing amongst his kind as exhaustive evidence of all there is "to him" it is the way of the world deduce1,194 words
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Article115 1921-10-20 254 A telegram from the Italian Legation, Bangkok dated Uth inst., has been received as follows:— j The Conference at Venice presided over by The Marquis Delia Torretta whic-h Opened on the Uth inst., for tho discussion of tho disputed question over Burjenland closed on the |3th inst., with115 words
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Article97 1921-10-20 254 Lady Guillemard's tennis At Home will take plate as usual on Tuesday, 18th October. Owing to the Autumn Race Meeting there will be no At Home on Tuesday, 25th October. The following were the guests of H. E. the Goverror and Lady Guillemard at dinner on Friday at97 words
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Article270 1921-10-20 254 Mr. G. H. Hargreaves, Superintendent, Bukit Fraser, arrived m Kuala Lumpur from Pahang last week. At the instance of Rural Board Inspector I Stanley, Majid, a Malay, was fir-tnl $50 by Mr. Nunn m the District Court yesterday, for failing to report a case of small-pox iri his house m270 words
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Article3502 1921-10-20 254 Sydney, Oct. 12. Americans are boldly bidding- fur further investments m Australia. A prominent American is prepared to lend New South Wales an extra hundred millions sterling m the event of difficulty m London m regard to renewals. It is argued here the investment of a hundred millions sterling3,502 words
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Article4099 1921-10-20 255 New York, Oct. 12. Fierce presi criticism of the Panama continues. The New York Times states Senator Looge voiced President Harding') opinion m u\iim;- the rejection the bill. It describes its passage by the Senate aa thoroughly bad business and every possible step should be taken to undo the4,099 words
