The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 15 December 1921
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Title Section18 1921-12-15 369 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1921. No. 1,793.18 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article91 1921-12-15 369 KLIUS. Oa the llth inst. at the Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. B daughter. Al Sua ti Tensing Estate, wife of R. G. Manners, a UVES At W.st Dulwich, on the Ist 'ecember, to Captain and Mrs. S. P. Groves— •laughter. MEILL. On December 9th 1921 at EnglingNtarsiag91 words
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Article255 1921-12-15 369 LOWDEN- YULE -By the Rev. A. D. Hattm, at St. Andrew's Church, Penang, on h llth December, James Souter Lowden of ngkok. to Jcanie "Walker Watson Yule of '"uno Ye. TODD -MATTHEWS.— On December 10th at ■"ha Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singa--I*l% by the Rev. Fr. Rdaudel, Albert255 words
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Article78 1921-12-15 369 December 14. Bank 4 m.s. 2*4 1-8 Bank demand 2)3 7-8 Private credits 3 m.s. 2j4 3-8 New York, demand 47'**i Credits 90 days 50* France, demand 580 India, T. T. 173% Hongkong, demand 12% p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 102 Java, demand 136% Bangkok, demand 00% Sovereign. Bank Buying78 words
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Article, Illustration783 1921-12-15 369 *-.«i- -k.il! Frew f he PaopU I riffct iri—fc *9 »*»*-aj »t latMßce mrd anb.-fltvd by fmia t *<*• 9-a-rlot Trntb her clarions -r-ctpti Sm%r, a llctom. *~e~-HT sod Lav*. December 9. From to-day's wires we are able to judge how the very important news that we783 words
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Article652 1921-12-15 369 December 10. Some authorities m Washington are inclined to minimise the effect ol the reported intention of the Chinese Delegates to withdraw from the Washington Conference, but it would lead to grave complications and would postpone a settlement of the different points at issue. It is said652 words
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Page 369 Advertisements
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Page 369 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous383 1921-12-15 369 THE WEEK'S NEWS. Arriving here on Monday, Doc 12th, t c mail from Home brought dates to Nov. 16th. Capt. J. E. Edwards, R.D., R.X.R.. has 1 been gazetted Deputy Master Attendant, Singapore. He has a brilliant war record, and has been Harbour Master at Malacca* and Acting Harbour Master383 words
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Article803 1921-12-15 370 December 12. A cheerful note of the week-end ia struck by the news that the sterling loan has already gone to three-quarters per cent premium. It almost makes one regret that the whole of the ten millions had been put on the market at once, but803 words
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Article927 1921-12-15 370 December 13. The main advantage of the new Quadruple agreement, as far as can be seen on preliminary considera- tion, is that it goes far to eliminate that diversity of policy as regards China which was always a fruitful cause of trouble. Also it restores to China a927 words
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Article952 1921-12-15 370 December 14. There are some things about the tour of the Prince of Wales m India which, speaking quite frankly as a newspaper, we fail to understand. For weeks we received through Reuter's agency no news at all. We heard the Prince had arrived at Malta, Port952 words
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Article917 1921-12-15 371 December 15. One of the differences between the administration of Sir Laurence Guillemard-— whether as Governor of this Colony cr as High Commissioner of the Federated States— and that of previous holders of office, has been that Sir Laurence has shown a disposition to admit that it is917 words
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Article455 1921-12-15 371 Tor driving motor-cycle 5. 384 without a icence m Havetcck Road on Tuesday a f tern on a Chinese named Koo Kee Siew wis "fined $1.", by the Third Magistrate yesterday. On a similar charge Ah Pong, the owner of cycle S. 582 was mulcted m a fine of $20455 words
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Article257 1921-12-15 371 CUTTING DOWN ESTIMATES. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 14. In Federal Council, b tr* hr* ng tre Sup•'y liil!, (ac hoi".; c Mr. Maxwell sal] the riimated revenue was $57,000,000 and e-f--penditure $60,000,000. The estimates had been rigorous y pruned but he emphasised the difficulties of257 words
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Article521 1921-12-15 371 SYLVIA. Following a hirhly successful snd pleasing production of tne well-known "Count ot Luxembourg" on Tuesday, this Company presented Sylvia," or The Gipsy Princess last evening. The plot is nothing out of the way,- following tne traditional opoatic lines. Sylvia, whose part Waa cast on Miss Gloria,521 words
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Article15 1921-12-15 371 Capt. J. J. Anderson, son of the late Governor of Ceylon, is now m Rangoon.15 words
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Article24 1921-12-15 372 (Aneta). Weltevreden, Dec. 8. During the month, Oct. 22nd. to Nov. 25th., 1,694 fatal cases of plague have occurred m Java.24 words
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Article84 1921-12-15 372 THE VOLUNTEER FORCE. RECRUITING IN PENANG. Penang, Dec. 8. Recruiting is proceeding slowly for the Volunteer Force. Up to the present, 31 Europeans have enrolled, out of 200 estimated to be available m Penang. The ex-service men, with two or three exceptions, have been nearly all posted to84 words
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Article37 1921-12-15 372 (From Our Own Correspondent l Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. Tlie Malay Mail's correspondent at Colombo wires that a Ixmdon cable to the Times of Ceylon states that stocks of rubber amount to 70,!M)S tons.37 words
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Article27 1921-12-15 372 (Aneta). Weltevreden. Dec. 8. Viscount Northcliffe yesterday visited a tin mine m the island of Banka, expressing his high admiration of the Dutch tin works.27 words
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Article52 1921-12-15 372 I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 9th. The Malay Mail has received a coble from London stating that the Rubber Growers' Association is calling a meeting of all directors of plantation companies at Cannon Street Hotel on December 10th to discuss output restriction and the52 words
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Article51 1921-12-15 372 Ipoh, Dec. 9. An interesting civil suit, m which Lee Kirn Hin, bookkeeper, for Sime Darby and Company, of Ipoh, sued the firm for $527 as damages, including three months salary m lieu of notice, came up for hearing before Mr. Bain who dismissed the claim with51 words
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Article53 1921-12-15 372 The Chartered Bank advise having received the following telegram from their London Office Shell Transport and Trading Co. Ltd., London, declared dividend on ordinary share payable to all shareholder*© regisU red on sth December 2s. free of income tax payable sth January on account of year 1021. Bearer warrant coupon53 words
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130 1921-12-15 372 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Hec. 10. The Centra] Perak Planters ssociation m their mooting to-day con lered the financial position and the lain quest'bn together with the P.A.M. anqn B regarding a future surplus or deficient of labour, it was resolved to write130 words
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Article57 1921-12-15 372 Messrs Guthrie and Co (Agents) are m receipt of a cable from the Secretaries of United Temiang Company advising that the results, for the year ended 31st July last show a .loss on working of £1,720 and that the sum of 182,658 at the credit of Profit57 words
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Article266 1921-12-15 372 'From Our Own Correspondent) Municipal Salaries. A A Penang, Dec. 14th. At the meeting of the Municipal Comn issuers a letter from the Municipal offieota regarding the reduction of their tern PO'ary allowances wa, laid on tl c table The President said that they did not a-ik anything266 words
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Article39 1921-12-15 372 I (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 13. A Kaondon cable to the Times of Ceylon ■tatof that Mr G H. Golledge has formed syndicate for the output of raw rubber goods, mainly ablution articles.39 words
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Article451 1921-12-15 372 CLAIM FOR RENT. The Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, heard an action m the Supreme Court yesterday, brought by Oei Tiong Ham against D.M.D. Stephen. At the Opening of the ease, Mr. Campbell, who, with Mr. Carver, appeared for the defendant, applied for the ease to be451 words
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Article120 1921-12-15 372 Ng Peng, the Cantonese*, who was arrested on a charge of murder of another Chinese Koh Chek m Lorong 25 off Gay-lang-rd on the 30th ult. wa_s produced m the Third Court yesterday and remanded a week fe>r the preliminary enquiry. By the 8.1. Steamer Elephanta last week the Rev.120 words
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Article99 1921-12-15 372 Tho Singapore Chamber of Com?nerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on Wednesday when there was Catalogued 1,644,722 lbs. Ton* 734.25 Offered 1,466,927 lbs. Tons 664.87 Sold 1,120,634 lbs. Tons 504.30. PRIZES REALIZED. Ribbed Somked Sheet Cent per lb. Singapore Standard Quality 39 to 39 V_ Good Average99 words
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Article325 1921-12-15 372 ERASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Dec. 13. The share market still remains very active, but rubber shares are, if anything, a little easier over the week, chiefly the result of fairly heavy profit-takimr. The raw material itself is marking time and closes quietly steady around 40 cents spot.325 words
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Article203 1921-12-15 372 Presentation at Kuala Lumpur. After the arrival at the Government Offices, Kuala Lumpur, of their Highnesses the Sultans of the various States together with the British Residents, His Excellency the High Commissioner arrived and inspected the Guard e>f Honour, after which the pinned to the breasts of the203 words
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Article85 1921-12-15 372 On returning leave Mr. A. P. Daniels, formerly of the Chartered Bank, Kuala Lumpur, will be going to one of the Bank's other Eastern branches. M.M. Apropos the taxi-drivers' complaint about fares giving them chits, a correspondent suggests the formation of an Association to scotch the chit system. It isM.M. - 85 words
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Article118 1921-12-15 372 HOCKEY. The match between the S.R.C. and H.fc S.R.G.A. 4th. Coy., played on the Padan..' yesterday, resulted mi n a win for tho former by five goals to two. NorrU opened the score for thi SR < with a shot at short rainge, and immedi ately afterwards Stack118 words
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Article151 1921-12-15 372 London, Dae. g At Rugby Oxfo.d beat Cambridge by 1 1 points to 5 at Twickenham. The Varsity Rugger Match was playTwickenham, before twenty thousand spectators, under excellent conditions. Playing with terrific dash the Cambridge forwards kept the game well m their opponent's half, but after twelve151 words
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Article49 1921-12-15 372 In a friendly game of soccer between the S. C. C. first eleven and the Ex-Services, the former won by the only goal scored n the second half of the match. This wai the result of fine headwork by Jamil The teams were more or less evenly matched.49 words
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Article105 1921-12-15 372 The November Monthly Medal (B F:ay) Competition was held on Saturday and Sunday 10th and llth inst. and resulted m a win for Mr. W. E. Rayner. Forty nine cards were taker out ami the follow ing were returned: IW. E. Rayner 10 All square P. E.105 words
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Article86 1921-12-15 372 The S. C. C. second eleven met a team from Boustead's m a friendly match on the Padang yesterday afternoon, an interesting encounter resulting m a win foi the former by two goals to nil. The losers put up quite a good show, as the s c *or« indicates.86 words
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Article64 1921-12-15 372 The D. Co. of the Sou th Staffords went down rather badly before the Y. M. C. A. on Saturday, only putting up 35 ut. which L-Corp. Hind scored ten. Sunk took five wickets for 14 and Oorloff fiv. for 16. The Y. M. C. A. scored 67, forty64 words
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Article36 1921-12-15 372 A match between teams of twenty a side representing the Garrison and Sepoy L Golf Clubs was played on the gn latter club on Sun-lay when the Car: Club won by 4V. points to 4U36 words
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Article94 1921-12-15 372 In the Inter-varsity soccer match at Stamford Bridge, Oxford beat Cambridge by 3 goals to nil. The weather was foggy but there* was gathering of 7,700 spectators. The game was keen and fast. Nearing the interval the Oxford goal had several lucky escapes. At halftime the scoreReuter - 94 words
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Article836 1921-12-15 373 According to the programme of the Pr.nce of Wales' Indian tour, H R H is due to arrive at Lucknow thia morning, and will stay there til, Monday evening, during uhich time Allahabad will be visited. Mrs. Evelyn Lee of Taiping, Perak, ha. unucrtakc,, the duties836 words
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Article356 1921-12-15 373 DEPUTY MASTER ATTENDANTS DISTINGUISHED RECORD. Captain J. E. Edwards R.D., R.N.R. our newly gazetted Deputy Master Attendant, who was Harbour Master, Malacca, m October 1919, Acting Harbour Master, Penang, July to December 1020, and commander of the Colonial Government steamer Seamew from December 1920356 words
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Article119 1921-12-15 373 The case m which Mr. F. Dowdeswell, *n architect m the Government Service, charges Mr. F. R. Smyth, an assistant m a local insurance society, and residing at Pasir Panjang with enticing away h s witV, was again before Mr. Dawaon m the Third Court yesterday. Mr.119 words
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Article259 1921-12-15 373 Reuter announces the death of Dr. G P. Jordan, Health Officer of II ragkong. Lady Swettenham was recently staying m Cannes. The Hon. Dato W. N. Gawler, D.P.M. J., is staying m Kuala Lumpur. Mr. L. E. Slowe of Penang has gone to Australia, and from there will proceed home.259 words
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Article65 1921-12-15 373 RENT RESTRICTION. To the Editor. Dear Sir, Will you allow me to use your columns to inform our members and the general body of clerks m Singapore that the Clerical Union ha*s written to Government re the continuation of the Rent Restriction Ordinance. The Government has65 words
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Article378 1921-12-15 373 The Straits Echo mi n a note on Reuter's c;ible service after saying that on the whole the service is generally good, goes on as follows: That is what the journalists would call "a handsome tribute!." We regret having to heave a brickbat after the bouquet.378 words
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Article359 1921-12-15 373 At the coroner's inquest at Taiping into the circumstances attending the shooting tragedy on police parade there, Mr. Geoffrey Lir.ford, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Perak North, gave evidence and stated that he was at parade at 6.30 a.m. on November 24. At 7 o'clock he told the359 words
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Article140 1921-12-15 373 ihe Singapore Chamber of Conuuerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on eonesday when there was Catalogued 1,911,114 lbs. Tons «53.18 Offered 1,866,740 lbs. Tons 833.37 Sold 1,681,8 m lbs. Tons 683.86. PKICEb REALIZED Kibbed Smoked hheet t eats per lb. Singapore Standard Quality &\e Good Average140 words
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Article205 1921-12-15 373 Rubber. December Bth. Since last reporting prices steadily improved to 41 to 42 cents but fell away during the latter part of the week. At the usual weekly auction o n Wednesday there was a good demand for most grades ai prices showing increases of about 1 to205 words
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Article38 1921-12-15 373 Mr. Murray is about to publish a secoad and enlarged edition of Dr. Malcolm Watson's work "The Prevention of Malaria m the Federated Malay States", mi n which he records the results of the investigations of twenty years.38 words
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Article401 1921-12-15 373 The share market has bee_ more active this week than for a long time past and substantial advances m all branches have taken place. The biggest movement occur red m rubbers and a considerable business was done but shares at the close of the week are easier.401 words
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Article1304 1921-12-15 374 OUR NEXT WEEKS VISITOR. Sir Ch-arles Addis, as President of the Institute of Bankers, delivered on Nov. Bth, the inaugural address, taking as his main theme a strong plea for continued efforts m the direction of a restoration of the gold standard. There was, he said, no royal1,304 words
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Article145 1921-12-15 374 Eraser's Report. Singapore, Dec. 8. Rubbers. The market is much more quiet, with less business passing. Kuala Sidimi $2, Lunas $7, Utin Simpans $1.0.), United Malaccas $1.30, Teluk Ansons $7.25, Tapahs $12, Ayer Panas $6.50, Balgownies *?4, Batang Benars $1.90, Kedaha $2.45, Panjams $f>, Ulu Pandans 82^145 words
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Article71 1921-12-15 374 November 22. The president of the Royal Geographical Society, m announcing Brigadier General the Hon. C. G. Brace's acceptance of the leadership of the Everest Expedition, said his experience of mountaineering m the Himalayas was unrivalled and none had a finer capacity for handling the people of71 words
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Article81 1921-12-15 374 The Japanese Consulate General, Hongkong, is m receipt of the following information: "In recognition of the valuable services rendered during the visit to Hongkong last Spring of H.H. the Crown Prince of Japan on his way to Great Britain, H,M. the Emperor of Japan has been pleased81 words
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Article24 1921-12-15 374 The "Ulster Imperial Guards", about 3,000 strong, made their first appearance m Belfast on Nov. 12th, when they held church parades m seven districts.24 words
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Article902 1921-12-15 374 DAMAGES AGAINST EDITOR. Some strong comments were passed by the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday, when the case m which Raja Shariman and Che Tak, Assistant Commissioners of Police, F.M.S. Service, brought an action for dan. ages m respect of a902 words
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262 1921-12-15 374 PENANG'S NEW PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER. The Malaya Committee reported at meeting of the Presbytery of London North that the appointment to the pastorate of St. Andrew's Penang, had been offered to Rev. Archibald Ewing. Mr. Ewing expressed his desire to accept and mentioned the reasons which had led to his decision.262 words
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157 1921-12-15 374 When the Rev. J. Romania Lee leaves on the 20th December, the following arrangements will come into force. The Rev. Chan Wing Tsuen will be m charge of St. Peter's Church and will officiate as Superintendent of the Mission till Mr. Richards returns. The Rev.157 words
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Article103 1921-12-15 374 H. M. S. Alacrity was expected to leave Shanghai on Nov. 23rd for Hongkong, but the departure of the ship was delayed until about the end of the month. Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Duff, we regret to say, is m hospital en account of a wound m103 words
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Article120 1921-12-15 374 Madras, November '2d. Mr. W. G. S. Schwade, K.C., tock his seat on the High Court bench to-day as Chief Justice. Before he came on the bench all law officers of the Crown were introduced to him m chambers. The court room was closely packed with120 words
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Article63 1921-12-15 374 A large gathering of members of th« Overseas Club and Patriotic League was called together at Sir Paul Charter's residence m Hongkong on Nov. 25th, m ths hope that Viscount Northcliffe, the President of the Overseas Club, would be preseA to give an ad<t**ess. Much to his regret however, Lord63 words
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Article694 1921-12-15 375 The Queensland Government is about to introduce a Bill to abolish the Legislative Council. Mr. J. Bailey, British Consul, Singgora, has arrived m Penang f rom Padan Bcsar. fe The Hon. Mr. Justice Branch, K.C. leaves l<< nan- for Seremban about the middle of December. Mr.694 words
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Article113 1921-12-15 375 FRASER'S REPORT. Singapore, Dec. H. Rubbers.— Quiet, with firmer tendency, Kedahs $2.45, Ayer Panas $5.75, Teluk Ansors $7.25, Tapahs $12, Pajams $6, lerak Rivers $1.30, Balgownies $4.10, United Malaccas $1.32%, Nyaiaa |5.40, Kempas $5.25, Colinsburgh $1.75 Kew Serendahs $2.25, Jimahs $1.45, Bukit' Timah $8, Alor Gajahs $1.65.Firm - 113 words
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Article234 1921-12-15 375 Singapore, Dec. 8. The reaction looked for was experienced at the beginning of this week bat it has only proved temporary, and at the time of writing there is again a renewed demand and eve y prospect of higher prices. Standard Sheet.— Spot: The demand for234 words
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Article240 1921-12-15 375 EXTENSION OF PAVILION. At a special gen urn 1 meeting of the Singapore Recreation Club, presided over by Mr. C. A. da Siiva, held at the club last evening it was decided to extend the Club premises, for which an estimated cost of $GO,OOO was required. The resolution240 words
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Article82 1921-12-15 375 Late- 1 wires to hand by the management cf the local branch of the Bank of Commi ications from Peking arc reported to be *uring. The directors of the bank at Pel n^ had met and devised certain means ut of the situation, the details* of which82 words
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Article53 1921-12-15 375 Mr. G. E.Tis is declared to have vacated the office of supervisor of Government Monopolies, Penang, without leave. It is stated that Princess Mary will be married early m 1922. Congratulatory telegrams poured into Buckingham Palace on November 23. A crowd assembled m the hope of greeting the Princess when53 words
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Article1295 1921-12-15 375 Quicquid agunt hominr* nostri est farm. Interna Juvenal Lord Northcliffe is of opinion that the press telegraphic service here is not worthy of the Empire. That is one of the things he has told us that ere knew. What we did not 1 know wa- he1,295 words
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Article181 1921-12-15 375 Messrs J. 11. Leopold and H. Hogervorst, of Wesselink and Dijkhuis, have been granted auctioneers licences for Singapore. Mr. J. Lornie takes Mr. J. E. Nathan's place on the Government Board f Examiners m languages for Singapore. The Rev Dona d J. Ross, M. was induced to the charge cf181 words
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Article98 1921-12-15 375 Lord Northcliffe returned to Singapore last evening from Java. He dined at Government House and proceeds this morning to Saigon, where he stays a short time and then goes on to Siam. The distinguished visitor expressed himself greatly pleased with his visit to Java. He was glad to98 words
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Article654 1921-12-15 376 A LIFE OF PUBLIC SERVICE. It is with deep regret, which will be shared by a very wide circle of friends and acquaintances m the Colony and Federation, that we have to announce the death, at Home of Dr. W. R. C. Middleton, news of the654 words
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Article181 1921-12-15 376 it is understood tha; Lore is no "-uth m tho rumour that Mr. Justice Bar-rcitt-Lennard is shortly taking up an appointment m the F.M.S. The present season has been a very prolific one as regards that indigenous fruit the duku, says the Malay Mail. One hund red and five large181 words
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Article748 1921-12-15 376 Lady Dickson and Miss Chance leave tomorrow for India. The prize money for the Melbourne Cup for 1922 has been increased to £13,000, of which £10,000 is added money. *H. M. S. Colombo arrived m port on Saturday morning from Hongkong under the Command of Capt.748 words
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Article990 1921-12-15 376 The third annual general meeting of the Bagan River Rubber Co., Ltd was held at the registered offices of the company, Chartered Bank Chambers at noon on Saturday. Mr. Chew Woon Poh presided, and others present were Messrs H. B. Egmont Hake D. Timms and R. St.990 words
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Article205 1921-12-15 376 THE RENT BILL. To the Editor. Dear Sir,— l shall be thankful ,f you will allow the Union to use your cloumns to inform its members and the general bod'v of clerks that the following letter has been received to-day from ths Government rs the Rent205 words
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Article362 1921-12-15 376 WEDDING TODD— MATTHEWS. A pretty and interesting wedding was solemnized at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Saturday after-noon, when Mr. Albert Henry Todd, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Bar-wood Todd of Essex. England, was married to Miss Annine Man (Nancy) Matthews, eldest daughter of362 words
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Article130 1921-12-15 376 Australia had during the last financial year 1,255 rifle clubs with a membership of 49,977, of whom 25,833 were classed as efficient. Federal Council meets on Tuesday at Kuala Lumpur and His Excellency will take the chance to present the insignia of an officer of the Most Excellent Order of130 words
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Article743 1921-12-15 377 The Rev J H Freeman is going home on plough at the end of the month, says the Bangkok Times. J^ S Peart late District Medical M Hotter haS beGn •PPointed Medical Officer, Nevis, Second Islands. Mr H. A. Courtney, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank,743 words
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Article320 1921-12-15 377 "THE MERRY WIDOW." We have waited rather a long time for the Russian Light Opera Company "positively to appear," but at the conclusion of the first performance of their tour at the Victoria Theatre last night, felt convinced that the wait had not been m vain.320 words
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Article335 1921-12-15 377 Seven Teochews are alleged to have entered an opium shop at No. 1-2 Thompson Road on the night of the 10th inst. and removed cash and chandu to the value of $105 odd. No trace has been left by the robbers. Another gang robbery, m which fdur Chinese335 words
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Article165 1921-12-15 377 Appointments and Promotions. The following appointments have been made during the month ending October 10, 1921, by the Secretary of State for the Colonies Mr. H. C. Dolman, Lieut, E. F. M. van Millingen, Mr. E. A Strouts, Mr. (late Midshipman, R.N.) G. Wilkinson, Mr. V. D.165 words
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Article525 1921-12-15 377 Gardening is such an absorbing interest to so many peopl e to myself among others. The other day, being anxious to find some horticultural details with regard to Clavus gallicus I looked up one or two bocks on gardening m the tropics and subtropics, but could find no525 words
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Article267 1921-12-15 377 Major-General Neill Malcolm, C.8., D. 5.0., who has been appointed to the command of the troops m the Straits Settlements, passed his regimental service m the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, which he joined m 1889, and went out of as lieutenant-colonel m May, 1916, when he was267 words
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Article824 1921-12-15 377 THE MYTHICAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP. (Fron. Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, Nov. 9. We are approaching one of the most important divisions cf the Rugby season, when the winnowing process becomes pronounced. So far cnly a few of the weakerteams have fallen any distance m arrear; but within the next824 words
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Article1168 1921-12-15 378 NEW DOCKS FOR ROSYTH. (From Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, Nov. 9. An interesting bit of news has crept out during the past week, which may have important developments m the immediate future. The Admiralty, it appears, are examining the bed of the river Forth west of Rosyth Dockyard.1,168 words
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Article148 1921-12-15 378 The installation of Bro. H. E. \*»xoi. as worshipful master of Dodge Elliot, No. 'dool, E.C., took place at Malacca on Saturday evening, m the presence of overseventy members of the craft. Wor. Bro. Sidney Morgan was the installing officer and was assisted by Wor. Bros. F. Apps, H.148 words
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Article58 1921-12-15 378 On further enquiries mads at the local bank, the situation is r<p Olto d to be assuredly favourable. A meeting of the local aepositors was held d -ring the week-end, snd certain terra, have been ;:greed noon on botn sides. Then- is even possibility of resumption of58 words
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Article222 1921-12-15 378 To the greatest slump experienced m Malaya will be attributed many events, says the Kuala Lumpur paper good and bad, when the future historian comes to record its effects. For the past six months it has been our lot to preach optimism and c-curage, and those222 words
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Article66 1921-12-15 378 H. R. H. the Prince of Wales is due to arrive at Benares this morning. The effect of Prohibition m promoting drug .habits is show* m a startling fashion by Professor Dixon, the Cambridge pharmacologist. America now uses twelve times the opium per head that is consumed m France, and66 words
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Article196 1921-12-15 378 LAWN TENNIS. KLEINMANN BEATS NAKAMURA. Nakanrura, the clever little Japanese tennis player, who, it will be remembered, defeated all comers European, Japanese and Chinese m the Gaunt Cup competition and thus became champion of Malaya, had his record shattered on Saturday, when, playing m a match at the196 words
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Article38 1921-12-15 378 Singapore and N. Sembilan Draw. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. The rugby match between Singa po re and Negri Sembilan, played at Seremban yesterday, resulted m a draw of one penalty goai each.38 words
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Article574 1921-12-15 378 The week end's racing was marked by boisterous weather, and it speaks well for boats and crews that the events were successfully carried through. On Saturday afternoon the final race of this year for the Governor's Cup came off and eight boats started at 3.30 p.m. As574 words
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Article256 1921-12-15 378 MALAYA (CHINESE SCHOOLS) Mr. G. Barker asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he hats received a petition from the Chinese community of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States m connection with the Re. gistration of Schools Ordinance, 1920 the effect that the schools effected by this256 words
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Article365 1921-12-15 378 Major Guy Campbell, writing presumably with s good deal of inside information as to the Royal and Ancient, deals m the current number of the "Golf Monthly" with the ball question. Much f his article is common knowledge to those who follow the politics of the365 words
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Article129 1921-12-15 378 Sing.ipore. i>< 12. Rubbers. Litt'e easier on r Alor Gajahs $1.65, Bukit Timah "j Jimahs $1.40, Colinsburghs $1.75, X $5.23, United Malaccas 51.30, Perak Rivers $1.27 *L-, Teluk Ansons $7.20. Ayer Pi $6, Balgownies $4. Mining. Firm. Taipings $1.12 North Taipings $1.20, South Taipings <>0Strong - 129 words
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1040 1921-12-15 379 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1921. F.M.S. FINANCE. HIGH COMMISSIONER ON MISTAKEN POLICY. FEDERAL COUNCIL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Dec.l 3. At the meeting of Federal Council today the High Commissioner, Sir Laurence Guillemard, m his annual address said the policy of retrenchment must be applied as lightly as1,040 words
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Article201 1921-12-15 379 There was little importance at tlie weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment Board, held m the Municipal Offices yesterday. Mr. E. Tessensohn presided and these also present were: Messrs. E. A. Elias, A. M. S. Angullia, Gaw Khek Khiam, Koh San Hin and H. Beadsworth. The rent201 words
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Article363 1921-12-15 379 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co. at their saleroom, No. 30 Kling Street, 'last week. All that one-third share m all that piece of freehold land and houses Nos. 26, 27 and 28 Caimhill Road containing an area of 60,740363 words
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Article680 1921-12-15 379 RONGGENG LIBEL. To the Editor, Sir, Allow me to make a few remarks anent the above libel case The judgment by Sir Walter S. Shaw, the Chief Jus ic\ m the above libel case brought again t the Editor of the late Utusan Malayu, Mr. Sadullah680 words
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Article136 1921-12-15 379 To the Editor, Sir, Masters of steamers who are strangers to the port, and doubtless many unfortunate passengers, are at present bein;: fleeced right and left by the taxi-cab drivers. As a case m pomt this morning a drive)- demanded four dollars for driving a Captain from Section136 words
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Article314 1921-12-15 379 The Stamp Collectors Fortnightly for Nov. 12 has an appreciative notice of Mr. T. A. Melvil s*s article m "One Hundred Years of Singapore" en the Post Office of the Straits Settlements, witb a portrait of the author of the article m tropical white. An excellent314 words
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Article117 1921-12-15 379 Singapore, Dec. 13. Rubbers.— Quiet. United Malaccas $1.30, Ulu Benuts 27 V2 cents, Perak Rivers $1.25, Pajams $6, Kempas $5.20, Kedahs $2.40, Teluk Ansons $7, Kuala Sidims $1.95, Jeram Kuantans 32 \s cents, Ayer Panas $C\ BaasettS $1.02 Vi, Brogas 40 cents, Balgownies $4. Alor117 words
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Article145 1921-12-15 379 As a result of a public meeting held on November 7th the Malays of Ceylon addressed a memorial to His Excellency the Governor, asking that their community should be represented by a member on the Legislative Council. It is pointed out that the Malays145 words
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Article75 1921-12-15 379 London, Nov. 20th. The significance of the Liverpool Unionist Conference decision lies \n the wording of the amended resolution upholding the pledge to Ulster, and safeguarding the interests of the South Irish, minority. This cleverly worded amendment, which was passed by an overwhelming majority diverted the Conference from75 words
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Article110 1921-12-15 379 Mr. E. Andronicus, carrying on business at No. 11 Robinson Road as general purveyor, reports to the police that the premises were broken into early on Monday morning and provisions and casb, including 4,000 roubles, valued at $358 removed. No arrest has been made. Inspector Dumbleton mentioned the case m110 words
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Article1136 1921-12-15 380 EDMUND CANDLER - EDMUND CANDLER The Almighty, it seems, will adopt the humblest of his creatures as the agent of His will. There was the case of the Purbiah, Balu syce, a docile, obedient little automaton, barely five feet m height, of an intense ebony blackness, who might have passed for1,136 words
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Article594 1921-12-15 380 British Soldiers m Spain Certain sections of the Spanish publicare displaying more than envy of the fighting fame gained oy the Foreign Legion m the "little war" m Morrocco and are demanding the elimination of the appellation "foreign". To some extent tney are justified for594 words
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Article944 1921-12-15 380 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo.) Sir, The correspondence columns of your F.M.S. contemporaries have contained much abuse lately of the Chinese servants employed by European residents. It is m this matter, I suspect, much the same as m many others people have the kind of944 words
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Article332 1921-12-15 380 CHURCHILL RUBBER C OMMITTEE. The Government Committee to nquiv into th* rubber position starts its Inborn, directly, and we would point out that al though the trade generally is opposed I Government interference, which usua h means control, nevertheless the fact thai the Committee is m being should not be332 words
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Article226 1921-12-15 380 PenangV Supplies. The effort of the Straits Government provide a regular and adequate BUpplj Mutton at the fixed price of 4: ents lb. is meeting with succesi m Penan--the Pinang Gazette. Two -.tails were ed by the Straits Livestock Coy.. the task of distributing the local -1226 words
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Article64 1921-12-15 380 NOVEMBER EXPORT c In the London University Matriculation Examination held m Penang m June 1921. the following candidates from St. Xavier'fl Institution were successful Yeoh Ghim Khoon (First Division), Leong Lan Oyc (Second Division), Peter Paul Dragon (Second Division). The Secretary of State has approved the appointment64 words
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Article3653 1921-12-15 381 THE PROTECTORATE SYSTEM IN THE MALAY STATES. By Mr. J. R. INNES, late C.J.C Most newspaper readers know that the Duke of Connaught on his recent voyage to India travelled m H. M. S. Malaya and returned to Europe m that ship. It is less widely known that when the3,653 words
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Article3650 1921-12-15 382 Melbourne, Dec. 7. Orton, the discoverer of the Badak tin mining property m the Malay Peninsula has arrived m Queensland and has been charged with conspiracy to defraud. It is recalled that m August 1920 a sensst'on was caused on the Melbourne Stock Exchange by the continuous heavy fall3,650 words
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Article102 1921-12-15 383 Mr. A. Gordon Macdonald has gone to Gopeng as Assistant Warden of Mines. Mr. Basmusson of the Asiatic Petroleum Company of Hongkong, who. was captured by bandit I on Oct Ist near Canton has been released, and was due to arrive back m Hongkong on November 28th. The Jews are102 words
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Article5433 1921-12-15 383 *>ni Washington, Nov. 7. The Far Eastern committee has unanimously adopted resolutions ensuring the territorial integrity of China, providing for the use of wireless stations, providing for China's neutrality m the event of a war m which China is not a party. According to information from American official sources,5,433 words
