The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 17 November 1921
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Title Section19 1921-11-17 305 TY THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1921. NO. 1,789.19 words
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Article261 1921-11-17 305 LEADERS. PAGE Trr.de and Exchange 305 Our Failing in China :.OT> Comment of the Week 306 Naval Proposals .;otj Malayan Forests 30tf POLICE AND COURT NEWS. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. West Australia and Pood Preserve*tion 313 Contagions Disease Treatment :'l. Swimming Jackson Miller Cnp 313 REPORTS AM) MEETINGS. Singapore261 words
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Article145 1921-11-17 305 NOVEMBER 16. Tin 175 <. $78. Gambier Cube No. 1 14.00 Pepper (white fair) 25.50 Tapioci, small flake, f.g. 5.50 Tapioca, medi__i pearl f.g. 6.60 Copra Sundried 11.00 Opium, Benares uncert: 4,600 Rice, R .pgoon white 830 Rice, Siam No. 1 for export 800 Rice, Siam No. 2 for145 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article94 1921-11-17 305 NORRIS. At Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. F. dt la Mare Norris, a son. HASTINGS. At European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on 11th inst.. to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hastings, a daughter. FFRENCH MULLEN. On 10th November, 1021. at Yam Seng Estate, Krian Road, to94 words
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Article99 1921-11-17 305 PROVIS-KYLE.— At St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. G. J. Walsh. Hugh Provis. Agent, Mercantile Bank of India, Kuala Lumpur, to Ida Louise, second daughter of Dr. and tyrs. D. Hamilton Kyle, St. Andrews. AUGUSTIN-DE MELLO. -At the Church of the Assumption, Penang,99 words
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Article309 1921-11-17 305 London advices up to October 20th Were brought by the mail from Home which arrived here on Sunday, November P3th. The Western Australia motor A?r\) Kangaroo bringing the Australian Trade Delegation has arrived. The delegation has come for the purpose of investigating the possibilities reciprocal trade. During309 words
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Article94 1921-11-17 305 NOVEMBER 16. Bank 4 ms. 2 4 1-8 Bank demand 2]3 7-f Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 13-32 New York, demand 45 "L Credits 90 days 48 France, demand 605 India. T. T. 169 Hongkong, demand 18 p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 94 l /j Java, demand 134 Bangkok, demand94 words
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Article, Illustration669 1921-11-17 305 *«a«**n fey {•£.-> ».nc^ »t»d {tr- *y fv« i-io. Troth ber 9i«.«pU -J«i. r_***« tt li£!9*. i^mkllj lixa lm\*>. November tl. SJB? Charles Stewart Addis is a 'cm banker with a wide experience in business in the Far East and LondonjHvhere he was manager of the litn^Roriir669 words
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Article878 1921-11-17 305 November 12. Standing as we do on the borderland of that great trade which has for centuries passed between China and Europe, our merchants cannot but be deeply interested in the speech made by Mr. Chao Hsin Chu at the Uotary Club, London, on the subject878 words
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Article832 1921-11-17 306 November 14. The week-end, although a local holiday, brought more than the usual Lumber of telegrams, to be followed probably for the next few days by fewer. The calling of the Cabinet ot Ulster to London to hear Lloyd George's detail of the Irish programme as832 words
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Article936 1921-11-17 306 November 15. Whilst there is reasonable hope that out of the welter of suggestions for naval disarmament there will c-me a certain degree of reduction of sea forces, theie is a distinct danger of the Conference degenerating into a debate by naval experts vs to the relative advantages936 words
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Article258 1921-11-17 306 November 16. It is a matter of common knowledge that timber for building purposes in Malaya is both expensive anc* hard to get, and when got of inferior quality owing to lack i seasoning. Equally well is it k that firewood is dear, varies greatly 1 i:i quality,258 words
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Article549 1921-11-17 307 but 13,500 square miles of productive forest land, after deducting areas above 2,000 feet in height, alienated land, swamps, lallang and government reserves. The total stock is thus estimated at 336 million tons. The forest capital of the F.M.S. is being used up twice as fast as it is being549 words
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Article1638 1921-11-17 307 November 17. The Volunteer Ordinance, as amended in Legislative Council, has been published and brings the eiuestiun much more within the range of practical consideration because it now includes the proposed strengths or the Units and the suggested schemes of drills. Before dealing with the latter it1,638 words
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Article279 1921-11-17 307 The proceedingi of the Court of Appeal were resumed yesterday morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard and Mr. Justice W'hitley. The appeal of Ho Yang Peng, who was represented by Mr. Knowles, occupied the whole of the day. It was an279 words
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Article216 1921-11-17 307 PRINCE OF WALES' MESSAGE. The following congratulatory cables were sent and replies received on the occasion of the celebration of the Third Anniversary of Armistice: To The Secretary Royal Household, London. "Singapore Ex-Servicemen send loyal greetings to His Majesty third anniversary Armistice," to which his Majesty replied: Chairman216 words
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Article97 1921-11-17 307 REUNION OF CHRISTENDOM. To the Editor. Sir, With regard to some remarks made at the Diocesan Conference yesterday by the Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak and reported in your issue this morning, will you allow me to say that the Presbyterian Qhurch has the same guarantee97 words
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Article608 1921-11-17 308 Mr. A. C. R. Loaring, who represents the fruit growing industry on the Trade Delegation from Western Australia now visiting Singapore, is one of the successful orchardists of the Western State, and is also managing director of the Producers' Markets in Perth. To a representative of the608 words
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Article114 1921-11-17 308 LONDON'S TRAFFIC The Nelson Column in Trafalgar Square is the busiest omnibus corner in London. During the past few weeks in the rush hours the figure of 640 buses per hour has been attained. The tramways at the Bank <>f England come second with 566 buses per hour. Charing Cross114 words
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Article104 1921-11-17 308 _n ii ■> l Callous Behaviour. A serious allegation has been lodged with the Hongkong police by tie master of a fishing junk, in connection with a collision which took place between his vessel and another boat at 4 a.m. on Nov 7 outside Hongkong harbour. The104 words
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Article263 1921-11-17 308 Under the chairmanship of Mr. W. Makepeace, a meeting of those interested in the annual New Year Sports was held in the S.C.C. pavilion yesterday afternoon. It was decided to hold both the land and the sea sports as usual, and to authorise the committee to be263 words
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Article84 1921-11-17 308 Government Figures. London, Nov. 2nd.— l n the House of Commons the Hon. E. F. L. Wood, replying to Mr. Charles Edwards, stated that of the ex-Service men who had proceeded overseas under the Government's emigration scheme 25,000 had settled in Canada, 20,000 in Australia, 10,00084 words
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Article128 1921-11-17 308 The following properties were disposed of at auction at the sale-rooms of Waimgr end Roe, on Thursday last by Fj-anlielt. Limited. 42 and 48 Upper Nankin Street, area 1,475 sq. ft. sold to Mr. Chia Eng Sav for $5,600. Nos. 94 ami 95 Victoria St., each 670 sq.128 words
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Article102 1921-11-17 308 Singapore, Nov. 15. Rubbers. —Quiet, but firmer. United Malaccas 85 cents, Malaka Pindas $1.10, Jimahs $1.07^, Teluk Ansons $5.50, Kodahs $2, Haytors $4, Utan Simpans $1.05, Craigieleas 50 cents, Alor Gajahs $1.05. Mining. —Taipings $1.05 to $1.10, North Taipings $1.15 to $1.20, South Taipings 60 cents to102 words
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Article135 1921-11-17 308 The members of the Railway Advisory Board with the Chairman, Mr. P. A. Anthony, General Manager F. M. S. R. left Kuala Lumpur on Friday night to inspect the work in connection with the Prai Wharves. The new Canton offices of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation were opened on135 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article188 1921-11-17 308 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuaia Lumpur, Nov. 10. The Malay Mail has a Colombo wire which states that on Nov. 9 two sailors were killed, and extensive damage was caused in the engine room of the Dutch submarine, K4, owing to an explosion. The accident is- reported188 words
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Article54 1921-11-17 308 LAneta Service). Batavia, Nov. 10th 1921. Government has decided to expel two Russian Communists from the Dutch Indies, owing to communistic propaganda among the population and spreading false rumour* about the Dutch Indies in foreign communistic papers. Also another Russian engineer suspected of communistic propaganda. All -the54 words
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Article47 1921-11-17 308 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Nov. 10. Several summonses were heard in the District Court to-day for failure to furrish a return of income to the collector. The proprietor of a chetty firm was fined $25 and costs; and the remaining cases were postponed.47 words
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Article91 1921-11-17 308 t(From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang Nov. 11. Rain fell during the Armistice* Day observances in Penang. A minute before eleven the steamers in harbour blew their syrens, a gun was fired and the Union Jack was half-masted for two minutes, all work being stopped. The silence w91 words
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Article35 1921-11-17 308 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang Nov. 11. The agents of North Taiping Tin Dredging Company states the directors have declared the fifth dividend of 7 1 per cent, payable on Nov. 30.35 words
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Article95 1921-11-17 308 (Aneta Service) Weltevreden, Batavia, Nov. 11. To-day there was established a Netherlands Indian branch of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce of New York, which branch will work under the name of thc Dutch Indian Chamber of Commerce for America. The object is to foster trade between95 words
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Article174 1921-11-17 308 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Nov. 12. The arrangements for the Armistice Day celebrations at IpoL left nothing to be desired. There was reverence, thanksgiving and rejoicing neatly spread out in items for the day. The services at the principal churches for thanksgiving and for those who174 words
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Article54 1921-11-17 308 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Nov. 1 j. H. E. General Sir John Fowler, the G.0.C., to-day presented to C.S.M. Ogle of the Penang Volunteers, the Long Service medal. There was a jrood turnout of Volunteers including B.C. and D. Companies C.S.M. Ogle ha-s been in the54 words
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Article59 1921-11-17 308 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 1 1. It is understood ti at Mr. J. C. PaaqnaL who has been prospecting in the Perlis limestone caves, has discovered a rich ore deposit at a depth of one thousand feet, in which, given fine weather, it is understood59 words
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Article149 1921-11-17 308 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Nov. 15. At the first annual meeting of Ha Wang Tin, Mr. J. If. Newman, presiding bs d that since the report was printed No. 11 run had been completed, and the results had been most satisfactory. In one and a half months149 words
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Article348 1921-11-17 308 HOCKEY. Hoblyns Hat— trick for S.C.C. The S.C.C. played the South Staffords on the Padang last evening and drew after an even game the score being 3 3. The Club's goals were all scored by Hoblyn, playing at centre forward. The ground was in a very soft condition,348 words
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Article57 1921-11-17 308 The Ball Sweep held on November llth, 12th and 13th resulted in a tie between Messrs. A. Farahar and 11. Smith, both returned a score of 43 less 7 equals 36. The usual monthly medal will be comp for on Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th inst.,57 words
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Article80 1921-11-17 308 Dodge car owners will be interested to learn that Nant Gwrtheyrn Pass, known as Screw Hill, South Carnarvonshire, one of the steepest and most difficult hills in Britian, was successfully climbed en Oct. Ist by a Dodge car, driven by Mr. Rex Mundy, of London. The hili, which has a80 words
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Article748 1921-11-17 309 Mr. W. J. Lewis, late of Seremban, is revisiting the F.M.S. Mr. J. E. Nathan has been granted nine months leave as from Oct 19. Mr. R. J. rAarrer has been appointed a member of the Mahomedhan and Hindu Endowments Board. Bernhard Emanuel of Roumania has748 words
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Article699 1921-11-17 309 SUPREME COURT REFERENCE. Reference to the death of Sir William Henry Lionel Cox, formerly Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements, was made in the Supreme Court yesterday morning. The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, was accompanied on the Bench by Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard. Leading Members699 words
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Article143 1921-11-17 309 BAD WEATHER IN CHINA SEA. Ships arriving at Singapore report very bad weather with heavy seas in the Chins Sea, thc -e being a depression of some magnitude within two or three hundred mi'os of Singapore. The Japanese steamer New York Maru is reported ashore on the Bombay143 words
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Article1697 1921-11-17 309 ARRIVES ON "KANGAROO." INTERVIEW WITH CHAIRMAN. The Australian Trade Delegation, representing primary and secondary industries of Western Australia, arrived last evening, on the Western Australia motor ship Kangaroo. The delegation is visiting Singapore, the F.M.S. and Java at the invitation of the repective Governments, to investigate the1,697 words
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Article222 1921-11-17 310 Singapore, Nov. 9th 1921. The Share Market has been more active during the week, and the volume of business passing shews marked improvement. The latest London cable to hand quotes Shells 95s and Mexican Eagles 67s (kl with a firmer tendency. Rubbers. The raw material has222 words
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Article177 1921-11-17 310 BARLOWS REPORT. Singapore, Nov. 10. Rubber. The market has been firmer during the past week and at the usual weekly auction on Wednesday bidding was brisk and prices improved all round. Standard Sheet was in good favour at 34% to 35 cents, two lots realising 36 cents.177 words
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Article358 1921-11-17 310 Singapore, Nov. 10. Since our last report a general all-round improvement has been noticeable in the market, and prices have moved steadily upwards. Manufacturers have come into the market in quite a marked manner and have appeared quite willing to pay the present level of prices.358 words
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Article133 1921-11-17 310 Singapore, Nov. 10. Early in the week the rubber market developed considerable activity consequent or a strong Trade demand and values advanced 2 3 cents. There was a good attendance of Buyers St the Weekly Auction yesterday, Manufacturing interests being well represented. All grades were in strong demand133 words
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170 1921-11-17 310 A Question in the Commons. October 26. Earl Winterton asked what action it was proposed to take in view of the refusal of the Legislative Council of Ceylon to sanction the increase of pay to the white police force recommended by the Salaries Commission. He170 words
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Article453 1921-11-17 310 Governor-General Wood in laying down the lines of future policy in the Philippines, has emphasised the following as essentials: A government characterized by economy, efficiency and true progress; a government of the people by their representatives to the extent provided in the Jones law, a government characterized453 words
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Article775 1921-11-17 310 INVESTIGATING EASTERN TRADE. THE AMERICAN DELEGATION. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's fine vessel, the Empire State arrived at Singapore early yesterday morning and tied up at the Main Wharf. The Empire State, Ijke all the other vessels of a similar class owned by the Pacific Mail775 words
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Article604 1921-11-17 310 INTER-CLUB SPORTS. THE FINALS. The first annual inter-club sport* l.ekj on the S. C. C. grounds yesterday afternoon were quite a success, in attracting a large attendance, and judging from the n suits obtained ought to form a feature i„ the sporting activities of the colony. Five clubs604 words
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Article228 1921-11-17 310 Result of 1921 Competiti©-. October 28. The National Rifle Association has issued the result for 1921 of the Imperial Challenge Shield competition presented by Lieut.-Col. Raymond Frennell of Booth Africa with medals and £660 in prize money, 820 teams entered in the senior and 592 in the228 words
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Article353 1921-11-17 311 THE LOCAL_OBSERVANCE. The local observance of the anniversary 01 Armistice Day in this Settlement showed yesterday no falling off from the thorough and heartfelt expression of thanks for deliverance from the toils an d horrors of war, which marked the previous celebrations. The occasion, observed as a public353 words
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Article1096 1921-11-17 311 ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. The service at St. Andrew's Cathedral in commemoration of the Armistice Day was one of the most memorable held. The attendance was well over a thousand, many having to stand throughout the proceedings. About 250 of the Garrison, including the R. G. A., R.1,096 words
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Article1739 1921-11-17 311 CELEBRATING THE ARMISTICE. His Excellency the Governor was the principal guest at the Ex-Services Association dinner which was held at the Hotel St. George last night. The President, Colonel H. L. Pearson, D. S. 0., presided over an attendance which numbered close upon three hundred. The Chairman. The1,739 words
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Article219 1921-11-17 311 (Malay Mail Telegram). A London cable to the Civil and Military Gazette gives the following results of League football matches on Nov. sth Division 1. Birmingham 0, Arsenal 1. Bradford City 3, Aston Villa 2. Chelsea 0, Sheffield United 2. Everton 1, Liverpool 1. Hudderafield Town 3,219 words
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Article1463 1921-11-17 312 Quicquid agunt homines noitri **t farra§. libelli JovaNAL. When these lines appear to the expectant public, the Armistice holidays will not be over. The occasion is not one for sadness, for one ought not to reflect on the visions glorious of the first armistice, now like1,463 words
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Article186 1921-11-17 312 On Armistice Day, H.E., the General Officer Commanding had the honour of entertaining at luncheon His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, attended by Lieutenant G. H. S. Sulivan R.N., A.D.C. To have the honour of meeting His Excellency the Governor, the following guests were invited:— -The Consul-Generals186 words
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Article1322 1921-11-17 312 THE GOVERNMENT POSITION. The relationship of the Western Australian Government to the visit to the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. of the Australian Trade Delegation was explained by the honi'ble Mr. J. Scaddan, Minister for Industries in Western Australia, in p.n interview to a "Free Press" representative at1,322 words
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Article59 1921-11-17 312 Yesterday a team of the S.C.C. played a team from the Western Australian Delegates, a rink game, the visitors being skippered by the hon'ble Mr. Scaddan. The game was unfinished, scores being 18—11 ia the favour of the Club team, which was composed of M. B. McKean (skipper)59 words
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Article340 1921-11-17 312 The Empire State, the fine steamer wrick is taking the member of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce round the Far East, is a splendid vessel, equipped with a2l the latest devices for the comfort of the passengers, the safety of the ship and the speedy working340 words
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Article459 1921-11-17 313 C DUMPING POOR BRITISHERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 20. Xo wiser letter has been written for some time than the letter of the Bishop of Singapore in the "Singapore Free Press' denouncing the dumping in Great Britain of poor out-of-work Britishers, whose passages are459 words
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Article351 1921-11-17 313 AND BISHOP'S VISITATION. The affairs of the Diocese of Singapore are receiving full attention from the considerable number of Clergy who have come down to the Bishop's Visitation, which took place in St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday morning, the clergy being seated in the choir seats. The Bishop,351 words
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Article847 1921-11-17 313 RECEPTION BY CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The looms of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Hill-st were en fete on Saturday afternoon, when the members were "at home" to the representatives of the American trade delegation which arrived here on Friday morning. The spacious hall, which was847 words
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Article715 1921-11-17 313 WEST AUSTRALIA AND FOOD PRESERVATION. Ts the Editor. Sir, —In connection with the interview, published this morning, that one of your representatives had with Mr. Nathan, the Chairman of the West Australian Trade Mission, just arrived in Singapore, reference w*as made by that gentleman to the715 words
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Article47 1921-11-17 313 Besides the two stock exchanges recently formed by Chinese in Hongkong, the fomatioa of still two more there, also by Chinese, has been announced. Legitimate businessmen are looking askance at these latest ventures, as in their View they rst-. present an unhealthy development in. financial ap relation.47 words
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Article544 1921-11-17 313 The writer of the yachting reports succumbed to the fashionable craze for vaccination last week and therefore did not report the race for the Elizabeth Cup, sailed o n the Gth, but the result was, with the time allowance correction*:, Puteh Ist Dorothy 2nd and the rest544 words
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Article50 1921-11-17 313 Y.M.C.A. vs. Staffords. Played on Saturday, resulting in a win for the Young Men, who dismissed their opponents for 72 (highest scores being Corp. Smith 16, Sgt. McQuarrell 15 and General Extras 15). The Y.M.C.A* put up 102 for five wickets, Subramanian making 52 and Nather 24 not out.50 words
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Article246 1921-11-17 313 The Jackson Miller Cup. The last of the season's races, the 200 yards for the Jackson Millar trophy, took place at the Swimming Chib yesterday. The competition consists of three races, 100 yards, 150 yards and 200 yards. There were four competitors in yesterday's race, W. Penrice conceding 30246 words
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Article740 1921-11-17 314 Major Hitchins, the secretary of the Sports Club, Bangkok is in the St. Louis Hospital. The hon'ble Mr. T. F. Garvin, K. C, Solicitor-General, Ceylon, has been appointed tr. act as a Puisne Judge. An appeal has been made in Sarawak for funds to kee}) the740 words
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Article155 1921-11-17 314 EXPLOSION MYSTERY. GALLANT RESCUES. Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 14. The Malay Mail learns from its Colombo correspondent feat at the inquest into the death cf Leading Seaman Haysman, a victim of the Dutch submarine disaster, the verdict returned was to the effect that death was due to a-155 words
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Article470 1921-11-17 314 A WIDE DIVERSITY OF PRODI CTS. A considerable amount of interest is being displayed, both by business people and residents in the Australian Trade Exhibition which Kl now in progress at the Old Post Office Buildings. The members of the visiting delegation have been helped in their470 words
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Article75 1921-11-17 314 We are informed that the Japanese Consulate has received an official telegram as follow Tokio, November 13. Viscount: Korekiyo Takahashi has been -ppointed Prime Minister. He also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister. There is no other ministrial change. [Viscount Takahashi was bom in 1854 Was President75 words
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Article430 1921-11-17 314 CONTAGIOUS DISEASE TREATMENT. To the Editor. Sir, Of late we have been hearing so much of the outbreak and spread of smallpox in the city and the consequent deaths. I am of opinion which, I dare say is shared by all thinking men that when this430 words
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Article162 1921-11-17 314 At the last meeting of the Council, at which Sir Godfrey Lagden, K. C. M. G., the Chairman of the Council presided, 20 Resident Fellows, 220 Non-Resident Fefllows and 35 Associates were elected, among them being the following:— General Lord Byng, G. C. 8., Governor General of162 words
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Article163 1921-11-17 314 MARY PICKFORD AND CHARLIE CHAPLIN. There was quite a good attendance at the Theatre last evening for the experimental production of highclass cinema films there during times when there are no companies showing. The experiment should meet with approval as only the very best class of pictures163 words
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Article58 1921-11-17 314 As the result of a fire which occurred on a moving train on the Patiala railway, five horses belonging to the Maharaja of Patiala were burnt to death. It is believed that the fire was caused by one of the syces carelessly throwing the lighted stump of a cigar on58 words
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Article837 1921-11-17 314 YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDING. The Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. R ov J. Ferguson-Davie, presided over the pro. ceedings of the Singapore Diocese* Con" ference which took place in the Y.M.C A Hall yesterday morning when the agenda comprised two addresses: (a) What message has the Church in times837 words
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Article1004 1921-11-17 315 RUGBY. THE MALAYA CUP. Singapore Defeat Malacca. A large attendance on the Padang on Saturday witnessed Singapore's victory ovei Malacca in the Southern Section of the Malaya Cup by 14 points (one goal, one penalty goal and two tries) to nil. Although en the run of the game1,004 words
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Article156 1921-11-17 315 (Malay Mail Telegram.) Lahore, Oct. 26. A London cable to the Civil and Military Gazette gives the following results of League football matches on Oct. 22nd Division I. Birmingham 1, Bolton Wanderers 1. 1 Bradford City 1, Sheffield United 1. Burnley 5, Chelsea 0. Everton 2, Oldham156 words
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823 1921-11-17 315 S. C. C. EXTENSIONS APPROVED. CLUB WAR MEMORIAL. The question of extending the present premises of the Singapore Cricket Club to allow for the provision of billiard rooms with six billiard tables was discussed and approved at a special meeting of members last night over which the President, Sir James823 words
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Article301 1921-11-17 315 The following properties were sold by Messrs Cheong Koo n Seng and Co at their saleroom No. 30 Kling Street on Wednesday afternoon. Two pieces of land r:itua A e at Jalan Tehran, Johore I "a'.-ru. containi* o* the respect iva areas cf 113 acres 2 roods301 words
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Article111 1921-11-17 315 Eraser's Report. Bingapo:<», Nov. 11. Rubbers. Firmer with more business passing. Jimahs $1.05, United Malaccas 80 cents, Craigieleus 50 cents, Ulu Benuts 21 cents, Teiuk Alisons 85.25. Tnnahs $10, Pajams $4.85 Lun.s $5.50. A'or Gajahs $1.05, Ayer Panes $3.80. Mining. Quiet. Taipings $1.05 to $1.10, North Taipings111 words
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Article171 1921-11-17 315 One ratality. While driving motor lorry 104 in Meyer Road on Sunday afternoon Kanibin bin Sige, the chauffeur, knocked down a Chinese boy who was playing on the road and injured him seriously. The hoy was removed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and died a few hours171 words
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Article161 1921-11-17 315 A shadow was cast over the visit to Singapore of the San Francises Chamber of Commerce Delegation by the death of one of its leading members, Mr. Alex. F. Morrison, who died on board the s. s. Empire State on Saturday night, despite the skilled attention he161 words
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Advertisement122 1921-11-17 315 L* Mestminster Hbbe^ 11 November, 1920. What shrouded form is this that would disgrace rThe haven of my bosom For no son Of British womb-his long day's work well doneEer feared to blaze his name or bare his face Mother! Wouldst thou then deny me placed My km, through blinding122 words
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Article779 1921-11-17 316 Major Wm. M. Sime has returned to Malacca from his trip to Siam and Shanghai. Mr. P. W. Ward, the Canadian Trade Commissioner at Singapore, will arrive here to-day, by the s.s. Ellenga. Major E. V. Benjamim, general manager of the Sarawak Oil Fields Ltd., was779 words
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Article772 1921-11-17 316 DECLARES 12'/ 2 PER CENT DIVIDEND. The nineteenth ordinary general meeting o r the Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd. P«S held at the offices of Messrs. Boustead and Co., 18 Collyer Quay, at 12.30 p.m. yesterday. The hon'ble Mr. V. Gibbons was in the chair, others772 words
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Article56 1921-11-17 316 Mr. J. M. Hickson will hold a service of blessing at 10.30 a.m. on Friday i n S Andrew's Cathedral, and can be seen in the Cathedral between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, and between 11 a.m. and 12 noon on Thursday. He is staying at the Raffles56 words
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Article1069 1921-11-17 316 •THE RE-UNION OF CHRISTENDOM." The proceedings of the Diocesan Conference at the St. Andrew's Hall last evening consisted of the reading of a series of papers, followed by an interesting discussion on the subject, "The Re-Union of Christendom What is the ideal at which we should aim1,069 words
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Article89 1921-11-17 316 NEW JAPANESE PREMIERS STATEMENT. Tokio. Nov. 14th. An official telegram to the Japan Consulate here states that Viacount Takahashi, the Japanese Prime Minister, in assuming his new oflioe, flUted, in r. ference to the Pacific Conferee", that lie heartily advocates the views advanced by President Harding89 words
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Article238 1921-11-17 316 THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT. His Excellency the Governor visited the Australian Trade Exhibition a*, the O'd Peat Office Buildings yesterday m .ruing, aecompanied by his A.D.C, and a few friends. His Excellency arrived at about _f0 o'clock and was received by the hon'ble Mr. John Scaddan, the Minister238 words
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Article229 1921-11-17 316 A Sydney correspondent telegravieu >•* ccntly A case of a novel character was decided on Saturday in the District Court at Temora, before Judge Bevan and a jor*f. Hercules Hunt and Ivy Hunt, hutland and wife, claimed £100 and £100 respectively from the Australian Aircraft and Bngft229 words
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Article822 1921-11-17 317 QUESTION OF QUALITY. The fitting together of serayah rubber cases formed a part of the proceedings in the Supreme Court yesterday, when Messrs. Harper Brothers biought an action before the Chief Justice, Sir W T alter S. Shaw against Messrs. T. Watt Brothers, of Singapore. In822 words
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Article240 1921-11-17 317 DESTITUTE INDIAN COOLIES. To the Editor. Sir.— l find that the Committee appointed to assist the destitute Indian Coolies is collecting subscription. I should like to know for what purpose this money is being used. That no money is required is proved by the fact t240 words
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Article287 1921-11-17 317 The following is the report by the directors to the eleventh ordinary annual general meeting of the Company to be held on Nov. 22 at noon, at the office of the Company, 4, Fort Road, Malacca. After charging the whole of secretarial expenses and depreciation to revenue, the287 words
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271 1921-11-17 317 SINGAPORE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. The usual monthly meeting of thc Society was held at the Raffles Museum on Monday, 14th inst, wren about 20 members and friends were present. The names of six members elected since the last meeting were read. It was announced that His Excellency the Governor had271 words
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Article127 1921-11-17 317 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Association held its usual auc*>n on Wednesday when there was talogued 1,025,767 lbs. Tons 457.03 Offeree! 915,420 lbs. Tons 408.67 Sold 649,802 lbs. Tons 290.09. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per lb. Singapore Standard Quality 36 Vi. to 37 (2 lots127 words
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Article228 1921-11-17 317 Singapore, Nov. 16. Our Share Market has maintained the improvement shewn last week, especially in rubbers, where marked increases in prices have occurred in the better class shares. There is also a steady demand for sterling shares in London, w: ere improved prices are also noticeable.228 words
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Article384 1921-11-17 317 November, 16th. The market closes quiet. Interest in rubber shares is slowly reviving and business was done, several stocks having rapidly moved up. For the commodity, 38 cents spot was reached during the week but the market closes easier and quiet at 36 1 _>384 words
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Article412 1921-11-17 317 NEW CONSTITUTION INAUGURATED. London, Nov. 1. The Prince of Wales in his in ugural »pc ch to Liie new Constitution *i< d be v -a*, very very proud of the duty oi performing the historic: ceremony which had fallen to him. He recalled the great memories412 words
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Article280 1921-11-17 317 NOV. 7. A Suez message says: The Renown with the Prince of Wales aboard completed her passage through the Canal «>n the afternoon of November 7 when she anchored off Suez to take in three thousand tons of oil fuel. The majestic progress of the warship280 words
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Article82 1921-11-17 317 Lieutenant-Commander C. A. Browne has been appointed to the light cruiser Cairo on the China Station. He saw considerable active service in the late war, and was recently serving on the light cruiser Dragon as her navigating officer. An extraordinary and almost incredible story reaches us from the F.M.S. of82 words
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Article2110 1921-11-17 318 HOME. I London, Nov. 9. In the House of Commons Sir R. Home drew a gloomy picture of national finances. The estimated surplus of ninetyseven millions had entirely disappeared owing to the coal stoppage and railway agreement. Revenue had been surprisingly good. In-come-tax, estate, customs and excise duties had2,110 words
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Article245 1921-11-17 318 A young London doctor who has just settled in the Malay States has hit upon a plan of increasing his practice which would have commended itself to the immortal Bob Sawyer. Knowing the prejudice of Eastern women to see and describe their ailments to a male245 words
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Article1274 1921-11-17 318 Paris, Nov 9 Satisfaction at the growth of Franc, German trade is expressed by the Mini t' of Commerce in the course of a statement in the Senate wherein he said that Germ. imports into France were 1,756 millij! francs for the first eight months of Pj>, compared with1,274 words
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Article5418 1921-11-17 319 Washington, Nov. 11. M. Briand and M. Yiviani called by appointment at the residence of Senator Lodge and conferred for an hour concerning tho Conference. Both later expressed satisfaction at the result. I Viviani said that the business of the (inference would be finished quickly, addno that the5,418 words
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102 1921-11-17 320 LADY GUILLEMARD AT TRADE EXHIBITION. Lady Guillemard visited the Australian Trade Exhibition at the 01, j Post 0 Buildings yesterday morning, snd remained for about an hour. She was rece by the hon'ble Mr. John Scaddan. an: companied by Mr. Nathan, the Chairman of the Delegation, she visited all the102 words
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Article172 1921-11-17 320 At a dinner given at Goverm fl on Monday. Mth November in the West Australian Trade Delej visiting Malaya, tin following guests of His Excellency the G Lady Guillemard. Hon'ble Mr. S L. A. and Mrs. Scaddan, Mr, Nathan, Mr. and Mrs. Port, Mr. Stephenson. Mr. Watson, Mr.172 words