The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 12 January 1922
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section17 1922-01-12 17 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAILCjEDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1922. No. 1,71)717 words
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Article197 1922-01-12 17 LEADERS PAGE A w Imperial Ba?c 17 ;> faculties i < 'omm< nt of thf 18 Rubber Propagrai s Deai P Ra 1. POLICE IND COURT NEWS. Employ ee Shot 1 7 i Promissory N r ote Muddle 20 The Assizes 20, 24 I ETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Singapore197 words
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Article158 1922-01-12 17 Subscriber! to the "Singapore Prat Press" weekly returning from Europe to the Straits by any <>f the m.ii! linos, are invited to send u> the Bl&nager the mime of their steamer and >iu' of arriva in Singapore. Copies will tb n be mailed to meet them at various ports of158 words
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Article117 1922-01-12 17 January 1 1 Bank 4 n 2]4 l-« Bank dem^B4 2'B 7-8 Privsie erediti wlb. 2|4 3-8 v (> mand IS daj iO% Vrs.v.co. dcmaad 5«o India. T. T. 173 Hongkong demand- 15 p.c. Prem. Voi lemand 101 Java, demand 134 Bangk »1 de>Mnd 90 Va SoTereif^i, JJhnk Buying117 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article103 1922-01-12 17 JOYCE. i><'.-. 7, at Purley, the vm« of VV. Joj < Sin re) tw oi KIIMP -Oa J r i .:•>'.'. \Y Lowtli r K< I COOK To !r. und i E. C. Cook. K: I VS. on th of Jan fai 1922 FARQUHARSON On the 'Ard January, li»i22,103 words
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Article54 1922-01-12 17 CARROLL BACKHOUSE. On St. Andrew's j Day. at Roxwvll. Francis George Carroll, of < the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, to Irene Ajrncs Backhou>e, of Southbourne. JOHNS: LIDDLE. Die. 10. at Holy Trinity. Brompton, John Francis Johns, H. M. Consul, Sesfion, Siam, to Nora Lattice, daughter of Mr, and Mrs.54 words
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Article31 1922-01-12 17 BOUDEWYN. On sth January, at Florence Villa 91-2 Knmponp Java Road. Singapore, Gladys Ann. beloved infant daughter of Mr. and Mr.-. 1). I. Boudewyn. Pt-nang: and F.M.S. paperi please copy.31 words
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Article298 1922-01-12 17 1 I A mail homo bringing dates to December l.">th, arrived here on Tuesday Jan 10th. Great preparations are being made in connection with the Malaya-Borneo Kx- I hibkion, which is to be held when the Prince of Wales visits Singapore. A Tamil conservancy coolie went down298 words
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Article150 1922-01-12 17 tf:^ you pefnj la the region of tha nipt t iuifeT from pab in the regioi i* ripM ioj o:;i? taozn a tvMiel .'uuic*, <r .i i ,m or from itrmfa] of the muscle*. 1o»y via bafe other rau-<ds, bnt r. il BObjfcUi150 words
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Article992 1922-01-12 17 January 6, Consciously or unconsciously, as far a^ the bulk of the people of our Imperial Commonwealth is i concerned, a great change is coming j over underlying iniluences which stimulate the How of the Empire's lifeblood. These changes have been j pnalnly brought about by992 words
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Article677 1922-01-12 18 January 7 It is anything but a pleasant task lt> call attention to international relations that threaten to separate good friends, but perhaps it is better to speak about them than to cherish in cur hearts a feeling of soreness. For some time past in the thoughts of677 words
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Article974 1922-01-12 18 January De Valera is showing not onlv i obstinacy, but guile. The trend of opinion in the Dail is going against him, and a bitter fight is being carried oi: which seems to indicate that even if the Treaty is eventually accepted there will be at974 words
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Article715 1922-01-12 18 January 10. Th< supporters of those who would d< something to improve the position of affairs in the rubber market have pted the much misused term "propaganda" in connection with their mo\ iment, although the word has, ir the minds of many, an unsavoury tation, negativing the first715 words
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Article616 1922-01-12 18 January 1. The] i i so much < ini i struggle in the world, so many onicl ng Ini ?re I :onci in I so much ween n or parts of nations, thai sa will be univi a1 the a; t > out. The disti i< the616 words
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Article695 1922-01-12 19 January r_\ 1 sample does not erase to be d b<vauM' it is following in the footsteps of others, and we frankly think thai the increase of postal rates authorised from January 10th by a Gazette Extraordinary issued en Tuesday is a bad move. The 1 Jis695 words
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Article160 1922-01-12 19 Mr. Masterton, senior surveyor of ships, returned from leave in Europe accompanied by Mrs. Masterton, on board i the Nagoya. If. Joseph Noble, who has been acting Consul for Fiance here for over a twelve" month, leaves for Batavia to-day, M. Danjou returning to his post to-day also. mere we160 words
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Article583 1922-01-12 19 A committee meeting of the F traits Settlements (Singapore) Association was held in Messrs Barker and Co's loan! room yesterday afternoon, presided I y Mr. G. S. Carver. Other members in a tendance were Major Webb, Dr. N. L. Clarke, Messrs. F. C Peck, L. R.583 words
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Article110 1922-01-12 19 The village of Tanglca, about eighteen miles from Muar. has been almost entirely destroyed by (Ire. About A a.m. on Sunday morning flames broke out in a house in I the principal street, and aided by a strong breeze, eventually crossed the main street, i sixty110 words
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Article96 1922-01-12 19 <*- In connection with the assault on an itinerant Chinese tine-seller in Holland Road on Monday last by throe Teochews, who rob- '<" him of two rolls of silk worth $900, (pet tor Edwards has effected the arrest f >f a Chinese motor-car driver, named Yap Tong, who, it is96 words
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Article277 1922-01-12 19 JUDGE COMPLIMENTS POLICE. Singapore Assizes were continue.! yesterday before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard. Ang Koii. Leong Sew Kwong, Goh Soon I Liens were each charg <i returning to the Col< ?iy after an order of banishi had been made against them and they were each sentenced formally i,» penal277 words
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Article222 1922-01-12 19 A circumstance which undoubtedly had '<• influence in stimulating the Investment Markets yesterday was the announ ement thai the subscription lists for the Straits Settlements loan for £5,155,000 had been closed at eleven o'clock in the morning, which was fully twentyfour hours ahead of the time limit222 words
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Article290 1922-01-12 19 M. VV. M. Doods of Caledonia Estat< returned from leave by the Nagoya. Captain Larkin, formerly of the s.s. Seang Bee, has joined the Penang Pilot Association. Mr. G. C. (1. Muller, who has been District Officer, Dindings for nearly two years, is .^oing- on long leave. Or Saturday afternoon,290 words
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Article959 1922-01-12 20 INTERESTING CASK A presenting several interesting features, which had already been once tried, judgment given for plaintiff, and arising out of i. ie evidence, defendant prosecuted for pei and acquitted, came before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, in the Supreme Court yesterday, on an order for959 words
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Article215 1922-01-12 20 r P. E. Spen; v, 1 0 nmandant ha rt'tan 1 from a visit to Malacca. In the absence f a permanent adjutant, 1 f A. K. C. Allen, M.C., has con- 1 to perform the duties of adjutant, :a, ar.d has already succeeded in Ding215 words
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Article179 1922-01-12 20 ;iV;i us< d to io« -ss its owi Punch, ime of which ,as Stra Produce. In 18S8, 1870, I- 1 1894 and 1895 Numbers j v. re produced and very good reading tney tl drawings being well up to the matter. I: is proposed now to i -ii179 words
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Article151 1922-01-12 20 •1/ al Manager of th i l ngk< ntfhai Ranking? Corpo ation Inforn us that I' has n «-i-.\ cct a i pram fi his Head Ofl n H tntfkonu stat inc th t, s :'»jt L*t to audit, j he H'm! divi< end foi ear will r I151 words
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Article116 1922-01-12 20 > case in which a Chinese shopkeeper Serangocn Road is charged with cam us hurt I his c« lie by firing a rifle at him and injuring him in the arm. on t. c latter demanding hii wages, was called fore Mr. B. Nunn in the116 words
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Article47 1922-01-12 20 Messrs. S3. Archdeacon, B.E. Johannes Hagedorn, D. Ariaimm, M. E. An^ullia' H. If. Mecran ard H. H. Alwee arrived j by the Klang on Monday morninp: from Singapore to attend the* races. Messrs. M. L. Phillips and T. A. Menzies have also arrived from the Federal Capital.47 words
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Article139 1922-01-12 20 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its usual auction on Wednesday, 11th, when there was Catalogued 1,609,065 4bs. Tons 71 Offered 1,533,630 lbs Ton. C84.65 Sold I 133,504 lbs Tens 500.02. PRICES REALIZED. Hibbed Smoked Sheet l'cn\* per ll>. Singapore Standard Qualty 37% Good Av rage139 words
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Article234 1922-01-12 20 FRASER CO'S. WEEKLY CIRCULAR Singapore, Jan. 10. Hierc has be. n a rather depressed i feeling in our Local Share Market through- out the week and snmv ;i small setback. Rubber at 31% ■„<-. Tin ai £168.15.0 are bott aj,ain lower and these declines have refl I d on the234 words
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Article370 1922-01-12 20 Singapore, Jan. i 1. inai cli quiet aj fc v The i ilunie t>£ business trans--1 n, all iough a^ a result of ihc c< ni inue i ein the prices if .hares are easiufr. •>. >T'j cent o1 ia one ent down f >i;; i ai tii <••.-.370 words
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Article89 1922-01-12 20 PHASER'S SHARE REPORT. Singapore, !«m. 10. Rubbers.- Very quiet Mining. Steady. Murais r <:> to $5.30, Nawng Pets $1.55 to $1.60, Rawanga !i cents, \lu Pi iha I 07\ Titia $7 to $7.50, Taipi to $1.10, North Taipinga $1.15 to $1 20, South Taipinga 52>a to 57%89 words
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Article263 1922-01-12 20 The vveeklj meeting of the Rent Ass ment Board was held in the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, presided by Mr. E. Tessensohn. Others present wi re .Messrs. (Ja. Rhek Khiam, E. A. Elii San ll in, and 11. Beadsworth. On lu'ha:? oi" the owner of Nos. II to263 words
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Article128 1922-01-12 20 tlv Board iA f r the Good Sb r th N iv, mb< r 30th, l ance i the end of tl '00.11. The total thp nown i .< Ic thi v «ntn tol Rew rend Bish >i> returni France in ibor after ai over two years, and the128 words
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Article42 1922-01-12 20 1 tecetnber r.\|.i»! s. Dec. 1921 1 72 "65 1,019,2*! i < H Ami 203.939 12 :>2:J,9 12,84'J ifi Br. P< I,G 33,41 Japan 27 Others T. I in centals of 11 r lecrease 62£ i Total value $1 10.42 words
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Article114 1922-01-12 20 Early on Moi I that M ithrie Road had been into and a case of 120 <1 >.:♦ i &2 100 ri moved. The burglar lars must have entered the premises night by the back p rtion, while was asleep outside. Under the heading of "A Public Scandal," the .Straits114 words
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Article745 1922-01-12 21 'AV u pleased to be able to state <i. Ing well, says the Straits Echo. Mr. w. M, Mi lington, of the Malayan Civil Sen has been appointed to act Assistant Adviser, Muar, with effect from tin Dec. 26th 1!>21. Dr. and Mrs. Holdbrook are going745 words
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Article428 1922-01-12 21 A Gazette Extraordinary issued yester- day contains the Rules marie by the Governor in Council under the S.S.V. Ordinance, section 33. The units designated are as follows (specialist units will be raised as may be practicable) One Co. Singapore Volunteer Artillery. One Co. Singapore Royal Engineers (v). One428 words
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Article179 1922-01-12 21 The hearing was commenced recently in the District Court of the case, in which Pay Boon, a sundry pjoods shop-keepei of Seran^oon Road, was charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt by shooting- one of his coolies, named Choo Theo, on October 10th last. Mr. A. A. Shelley-Thompson prosecuted,179 words
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Article99 1922-01-12 21 MODERATE INCREASE. The Registrar of Imports and Exports supplies the following particulars of December trade as rompared with November. AtiMnji- out of numerous complaints as i to overcha;rj?inu: by the sampan coolies in the neighbourhood of Johnston's Pier, a special watch has been kept recently and a99 words
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Article872 1922-01-12 21 PLANNING AND LAY-OUT. The large scale en which the rialayaBorneo Exhibition, which is to be lied in April, has been arranged, as regards the variety of the exhibits and the collecting together of arts ami crafts, Industries and trades of al! nationalities, is of necessity occasioning a great872 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article234 1922-01-12 21 To the Editor. Sir, With reference to the letter by "Free Lance," which appeared in your i(his morning's issue, I was one of those present at the general meeting. I readily corroborate the statement made by "Free Lance" that there was no notification in the public press about234 words
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Article479 1922-01-12 21 To the Editor. Sir, Will you kindly permit me to supplement the appeal of the O.C. Chinese Co. to the young Straits Chinese t<> "join op* 1 on rM;-.y. the 6th instant, and so enable the first Company </f Chinese voluntcera uh U r the new V*o**jnt<?er uan479 words
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Article53 1922-01-12 21 Rubbers. Wry little doing. Mining. Quiet. Collieries $15, Linguis $4.40, Ifaraii 15, Taipeng $1.10, North Taipenpr, $1.17%, South Taipeng 55 ets. Ra-wanjrs 62 >-y ets, Nawng Pets $1.65. Industrial. Uniteers $11.75, Traders $14, Fraser Neavei $26.50, Hammers $100. Robinsons $12.25, Weames $9.50. British American Tobacco 64s cum53 words
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Article19 1922-01-12 21 Mr. S. C. Yeomans has left for Bangkok to take up an appointment on the Si-am Observer. (If. M.).19 words
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Article1105 1922-01-12 22 RESTRICTION AND RENT REDUCTION. The eleventh annual general meeting <»f the Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates Limited, was held yesterday at the registered offices of the con ai Market Street, Mr. Tan Cheng Lock presiding. Others in attenda ice were Messrs. Choa Eng Wan, Tan Kwee Wah, Chee1,105 words
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Article418 1922-01-12 22 FIRST ANN I AI. MEETING. The first annual general meetinj of the shareholders of Johan Tin Dredging, Ltd. was held on Saturday, December 31, at the I registered office of the Company, No. 148, Belfield Street, Ipoh. Mr. J. M. Sime Chairman of Directors, presided and418 words
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Article180 1922-01-12 22 Despite the vigorous search conducted by the fire brigade, Municipal officials, and the police, no trace has been found of the Tamil conservancy cooly, who went down the manhole opposite the Telok Ayer market on Wednesday morning to clean j a sewage pipe. It is surmised that180 words
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Article32 1922-01-12 22 We hear that Mr. i. D. Kemp is to be appointed a Municipal Commissions' tm Penang. Mr. Kemp is a sound busißesa man and the appointment if an •xeellcat one. (S. Echo.)32 words
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Article735 1922-01-12 22 Mr. J. Cullen, Acting Chief Police Officerj is on m visit to Ipoh. The Katong Golf Club has been exempted from registration under the S ieties Ordinance. The Katong Private Golf Course i. railed upon to furnish proof of its existence within three months. The Rev.735 words
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Article322 1922-01-12 22 VIEWS OF THE OLD HNS. (Special from Our London Correspondent). London, Jan. ~>tji. I have seen Sir Frank Swettenham and Sir Ernest Birch, who having read your article of Dec. 2nd entirely approve and very enthusiastically favour the idea of a Durbar, considering it unimaginable that this322 words
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Article228 1922-01-12 22 THE RACE MEETING. In connection witli the visit to Singapore of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, it is proposed to hold a two day Race Meeting on Saturday, the Ist and Monday, the 3rd April, \[i'2'2. under the auspice? of the Straits Racing Association, for228 words
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Article188 1922-01-12 22 Success attended the renewed efforts of the Municipal Conservancy staff yesterday in their search for i! e body of Gopal, the Tamil coolie, who went down the manhoiU at the junction of Robinson Road nn<i Cross Street on Wednesday morning to clean a sewage pipe and disappeared.188 words
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Article536 1922-01-12 23 OPENING SESSION OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE. lion of the Malaysia Conrence of bhe Methodist Episcopal Church was < terday Friday) morning vith ii;>».» j. Bickley pn ng. The hymn •M ome Thou Fount of Every Blessing, 91 sung by the large congregation, which t filled V. i v536 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article200 1922-01-12 23 To the Editor. Sir,- -From time to time young men express surprise at not knowing of this Club, may I therefore ask the fa "ur of your columns in r!- to brii I theii attention. Its aim is to th« It knowledge of the age i200 words
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Article189 1922-01-12 23 To the Editor. Dear Sir,— As ow of e rion, 1 j fail to see the necessity e.l •of i ration <m- licensing. It cannot i e eaid that the absence of either of these factors iias failed lildings witfc some c!aim to architectura beauty. Certainly the absence189 words
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Article129 1922-01-12 23 Committee's Report. The <•■ ii an of he ment I i Committee forward wing rep regarding the work of the European Un. employment Committee up to No. of applicants f< EmpK ym< nt found 1 7n Provi<l< <l wit}) pa to < 160 men. 10 women, an I129 words
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Article61 1922-01-12 23 The Hon. Tre S. Wic balance heet for ;ar end< -1 l' vc 31 it. h 1,702.68, plus 00 in the half >ar; Hongkong a "-i SI 1 1 Ba fixed deposit at 6 cei 142 07 current account total, 5. Subscriptions and contribute i61 words
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Article75 1922-01-12 23 The returns called for by the Municipality with a riew to the ascertainment of the cost of living in Singapore are cminjr in satisfactorily, but it is desirable that the returns should be completed and sent in as soon as possible in order t» facilitate the compilation75 words
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Article904 1922-01-12 23 lib*: Hi JUVINAL The fountain of seems to hav- caught something of the ;.,-.;-..iy of that f other one which plays < beneath the feet j h of Sir Stamford, for it has <• d verj folly asi ia/t as Malaya iow .it is their claims904 words
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Article249 1922-01-12 23 The Pii Gazette says: It is officially announced that to greet His Royal Hiphness the Prince of Wales (who leaves Port Swettenham on the night of March dO, and reaches Singapore en the of March -*>!?!) 13,000 to 15,000 children will be assembled in the Queen Street locality,249 words
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Article135 1922-01-12 23 »t. <:. Acting In ;■< tor of hang, gt bs to Matang, Larut, Hea I M tei Malay Cc tin i Ol! I \.ssociatioi of 1 *b;>t rn at the he Princ e of Wal« s. f ;< i t it R< o be a 1 at a i itic135 words
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Article353 1922-01-12 24 With Mr. N. B. Westerhout in the dhair, well attoi ded meeting of Eurasians was i held last night in the S.R.C. pavilion to recruit volunteers for the Eurasian ci.v^x. ('apt. Xoyes L«>w;s was the first 1" address the meeting and he made a itilTinir appeal to those353 words
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Article113 1922-01-12 24 Nam: Muhamed, driver of uG, was produced before Mr. Etail i n the Second Court yesterday, charged with driving rashly and knocking down a Chinese and injuring -him. The case was i I ostponed a week for trial. The junction of Malay and Malabar Streets was the scene of murder113 words
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Article341 1922-01-12 24 FIRMS' BOLL OF HONOUR. The strength of the Singapore Volunteer j Force WU carried to 042 yesterday by the enlistment of <tt Volunteers, of whom 23 were European, 32 Chinese and 7 Malays. The present strength of Che European Force is now 413, made lip as follows: Colour341 words
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Article702 1922-01-12 24 ANNUAL REPORT. The Directors report, to be presented at the annual genera] meeting at French Bank Buildings on Thursday next, 12(h fast., states The accounts submitted cover a period of li months, the financial year of the Company having been extended fro: olst July to 30th September702 words
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Article124 1922-01-12 24 The Hon. Mr. W. G. Maxwell, <\ M. C Chief Secretary, was expected to arrive in Penang from Singapore on Wednesday. \f Chitrlada Fair, Bangkok, the PJI.S. Railways and the Siam State Railways wiH have a joint stall and at the !aya«-Bomeo Exhibition ihe Siam State Raihrcys and the P.M.S.124 words
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PRODUCE MARKET.
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Article170 1922-01-12 24 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auc- lion on Thursday, r»th, when there was I Catalogued 1,581,310 lbs. Tons 705.94; I Offered 1,464,265 lbs. Tons 653.69 Sold 1,107,630 lbs. Tons 491.44. PUKES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Tents por lb. Singapore Standard Quality 37170 words
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Article201 1922-01-12 24 BARLOW CO'S REPORT. Singapore, .fan. .">. Rubber.— The weekly auction which was held on Thursday opened quietly but I improved as the sales progressed. With fewer interests operating, bidding- W as not as good as usual!, and prices generally I were a sha<ie lower. Standard Sheet was in fair demand201 words
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Article107 1922-01-12 24 Singapore, \.\n. sth. Foilowing > r an easier tone in thei market; the auctions opened yesterday :o a weaker market, prices Ixeinjr 1 :•> l* cents down or: the vreek. Demand J v. Fairly good ai the lowet level <>f I values. Standard Sheet sold freely a*107 words
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Article73 1922-01-12 24 Fraser*A lieport. Sinjjapoiv, Jan. t>. Rubbers. V r ery quiet, with an easier tendency. Mining.—- Steady, < ollieries $15, Murais $5.10, Lingnis >i.;:,. Nawng Pets $1.65, Rawangs 65 cents, Titis $7.1(\ Ilenonjpj 27». fi«i Taipings $1.10, North Taipings $1.17%. Industrials. Uniteera $11.75, Traders $13.50, Weames $9.50, Fraser73 words
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Article57 1922-01-12 24 asi f a million in share <>f d >"'. revcnuei N. S.. lvvcnue reaches $6,04D,425 as the i timate for 11)22. Estimated expenditure is $6,475,555 and the probable balance at the beginning of the I ar is $3,981,186. The expenditure has $1,100,000 of special works and buildings,57 words
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Article101 1922-01-12 24 Rabies h::.< ceased to xi.st in the disct of Kuala Lumpur, an<J t u o muzzling order kas been rescinded. The Prince of Wales Reception Committee will do well to ncte the follc\vin~ communique which appeared in the Calcutta papers last month "At the express wish of His Royal Highness101 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article50 1922-01-12 24 iRNST DEFEATED. Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 6. The Malay Mail Sydney correspondent lias received a cable from New Zealand strting that Hadfield defeated Arns\ the World's Sculling Championship by t< n lengtam Reuter also cables the result of the n giving the margin of victory as sn lengths.50 words
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Article573 1922-01-12 24 SINGAPORE 'A" LOSE TO JOHORE. On the Padang last evening Johore avenged the narrow defeat they sustain- l-i I earlier in the season at Johore by defeating Singapore "A," after a somewhat .scrappy same, by one goal and one try (K points) to one goal (5 points). The score573 words
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Article57 1922-01-12 24 A Router cable of the 4th i Melbourne states that Victoria lefeated South Australia hy six wickets. batting first, compiled 174, of which R; made L!l2 and Ransford 87. South Ik n plied with 219, and, foll< .:r:. scored 351, A. Smith obtaining 122. their second innings, Victoria57 words
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Article41 1922-01-12 24 Staffords' IJig Win. In a hockey match on the S.R.i |?r© yesterday, the Sooth Staffords defeated the Recreation Club by six #oals to love. In the S. R. C. championship semi-final yesterday, E. G. Wheatley beat T. Leijsiiu* 6—l, 6—3.41 words
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786 1922-01-12 25 MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1922. METHODIST MISSION CONFERENCE. ENCOURAGING DISTRICT REPORTS. The .!Kf assembled on Saturday i Wesley Church, when Bishop Bickle} save a short address, in which he spoki of Paul's charge to Timothy. In making the report of the Singapore 1 Rev. S. \agle said that t:;. ueen most786 words
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Article457 1922-01-12 25 (Contributed). The recent conviction of two Japanest hotel proprietors for allowing their premise! to be used for immoral purposes raises somi Interesting issues of public interest am provides food for meditation. The ques tions that are bein^ asked in this conned tio n are varied, and one wonders457 words
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Article315 1922-01-12 25 A circular issued to the shareholders by the Secretaries, states: The share- of the existing Company are fully paid up and the Company is in lebted t<» the extent <>f about $135,000. The Dirt, tors are anxious to avoi the issue of debentures and are doubtful whether, if315 words
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Article87 1922-01-12 25 Information has been received frdm Colombo that If. If. Transport Hnntaend, conveying the 2nd. Middlesex Regiment to Singapore, is not due at Colombo until 21st. instant. The vessel will, therefore, probab y arrive :it Singapore about 31st. instant. The Lower Perak Sanitary Board, the recent meeting, decided not to ask87 words
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Article1785 1922-01-12 25 WHAT LEGISLATORS THINK. From the official report of the debate on th< Estimates, we coll the following remarks made by Unofficial Members:— The hon'ble Mr. Nntt. last question I wish to touch on is i !ucation, one of the most important i the administration of the Colony has1,785 words
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153 1922-01-12 26 TUEBDAY, JANUARY 10, 1922. BRITISH NORTH BORNEO. THE NEW GOVERNOR (From Our Own Correspondent.) Jesaettea, Jan. Major General Sir William Rycroft, K.C. IJ, K. C. M. (i has been appointed (Jo- i rernor of British North Borneo in succession to the hon*ble Mr. A. C. Pearson, who retires in October.153 words
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Article85 1922-01-12 26 His Excellency th Governor and Lady Guillemard 'l U ive Penang Hill on Friday, 13th for the Residency Penang, where th y will !>»• the guestc of the HonT)le the Resident C !Igv and Mrs. Hall. His Excellencj will attend Penang Races on Saturday 14th January. His85 words
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Article82 1922-01-12 26 (Aneta) WeiteTreden, Jan. 9. The Netherlands Indies Government re- i lently gave an ordi r to purchase 75,000 tons of l'i reign rice, destined to cover an eventual rice shortage in Java. Owing to the changed circumstances the order now appea •> be unnecesi iry so82 words
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Article244 1922-01-12 26 > ;>)<•; v.f.» i r T u Sa '-room on the 9th i' hi an 1 and Plank an«l 1 Teluk Kurau Road, rea I! and six piece fre< a 525 sq. lught by I L. M. Ni I I th y. i\ i v re withdraw n244 words
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Article49 1922-01-12 26 A Government Gazette Extraordinary >'i < y return of the ency Con n ra f<T the month I '<' fiv.b i\ r a t b notes in cin lati i n of t „i 17,3 13, of hich cl lions was j.l Id in the Irer ,most49 words
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Article868 1922-01-12 26 Major General Sir John Fowler, K. C. M.(J.. C.8., D.5.0., who vacated the appointment <>f G.O.C the Troops in the Straits Settlements last month on being appointed G.O.C. of the Forces in China, left Singapore yesterday on the H. M. Tra sport Himalaya, for Hongkong. He868 words
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Article871 1922-01-12 26 FAREWELL DINNER TO STAFFORDS. J SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. A cry delightful evening was spent at j j the Fotel St. George last night, when :he memfers of the S. C. C. entertained the i Soccfl Team and friends of the Ist iJatta- lion, Staffordshires, to a farewell j dinne and smoking871 words
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Article54 1922-01-12 26 Chinese merchants in Hongkong, according to the North China Daily News, liave invited Mei Lan-fanc?, the famous Chinese impersonator, to give several exhibitions at the port during the visit of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales next year. It is understood, states the Chinese press, that Mei has been54 words
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Article408 1922-01-12 26 METHODIST CON FERENCE. BISHOP BICKLBVB AT HOME. The Conference of the Methodist Church hold a business session this morning, when routine business will bo transacted. The Board of Education m<l<l th«*ir semi-annual meeting at Nind Home in the afternoon, a*, which Bishop Bickley presides, <i Rev. J. S. Nagle, the408 words
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Article24 1922-01-12 26 T] Exhib tion i b 1 v r »tices con [i e .-< i i provim-ia the es ■•< P t<> the i24 words
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Article103 1922-01-12 26 Capt. 7. i Caryl], of South Stal for H< x. M liss Hu: i will take pa< irch, Kuala L on v-. Jen. 18th. Th religious i lebrai ion of < mas festivities was broughi to i yesterday by the postponed celebrai the feast of the Epiphany i i all103 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article584 1922-01-12 27 STAFFORDS DEFEAT S.C.C. Tin Is defeated the S.C.C. on the i yesterday by three goals to love. Exp na of a decidedly interesting d pelled at the last moment by rain, which lasted for an hour just y commenced. But for this, g of these two teams, who have584 words
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Article334 1922-01-12 27 IRRAM;EMENTB FOR THE SEASON. x w^a held in the North Room f the S.C.C. yesterday afternoon to discuss iv an for the forthcoming tr:rkt>t Mr. o. P. Griflth-Jones .i representative feathering. Vo opening remarks by the in. a resolution rhat Mr. O. p. Cricket Captain for the carried unanimously.334 words
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Article289 1922-01-12 27 e result of the Ladies Monthly Medal (Stroke) played on sth Jan. was: Mrs. Savi 51 10 11 Mrs. J. I. Miller 59 12 17 The resu I >f the Governor's Cup Competition, played on 7th January, was.— J. S. Mil! r (13) 1 up. O!. Cotgrave289 words
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Article41 1922-01-12 27 SINGAPORE BEAT MALACCA. (From Our Smvial Correspondent.) Malacca, Jan. 7. At rugby t<>-day Singapore defeated Malacca by N points to Warren and Ablett scored tries for the visitors and Nicholl two dropped proals, whilst Malacca's try wa btained by Fisher.41 words
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Article340 1922-01-12 27 Sunday morning saw the second race in the Somerville Bowl series, and a right good one it was. Ton boats started at 10.10 a.m. over the Club Course and the Kathleen was first boat away, closely attended by Putes and Gertrude. In the run down to the340 words
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Article33 1922-01-12 27 A Reuter wire of January 6 states that Carpentier and Kid Lewis have signed articles to bos f i El (X 0 B side and purse London in March.33 words
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Article150 1922-01-12 27 The January mouthy medal (Bogey) was played on Saturday and Sunday, 7th and Bth insfc and resulted in a ti< between W. Hendrie and D. Stewart, 2 down. Fiftyi Is were taker out an th following 1 a 1 turns rhe .-•wc(.' J > was won on150 words
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Article531 1922-01-12 27 Mr, E. A. Brown writer. Fridaj afterj r.o< n saw another good muster of Straits. j born Chinese offering themselves for enrolmeni in the Chinese Volunteer <Y... with the result that the strength [a now well ovei 120. About forty mote men are wanted, and it is hoped531 words
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551 1922-01-12 27 The following suggestion was made nearly twenty-four yean ago in these columns, and as Singapore, so far as the European element is concerned, has renewed itself hall" a dozen times since then the suggestion will be new save to fhe doz< 11 or so551 words
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Article271 1922-01-12 27 Gingering up the parcels post rates continues. The Gazette contains notices regarding Roumania, Poland, and Mediterranean countries via Egypt, the rate varying from half a crown per two 11>. to 4s. Bd. Apparently it is desired to discourage the depletion of our rubber stocks through the despatch of small parcels271 words
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Article1016 1922-01-12 28 INTERESTING POINT AT ASSIZES. Mr. Justice Barrelt-Lennard presided at the first Singapore Assizes for 1922 which opened at the Supreme Court yesterday morning. Sixteen cases had been let down for hearing, bat two murder charges were, on the application of Major Lant^ley, the Deputy Public1,016 words
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Article383 1922-01-12 28 REV. F. H. SULLIVAN ON EVANGELISM. lv. his report on Evangelism, Mr. Sullivan said thai on returning from furlough in the middle of August, he took up his new Appointment i«.N conference evangelist and had since conducted services in seven of oui local churches. At first the members383 words
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Article100 1922-01-12 28 Recruiting for the Singapore Volunteer Force was continued yesterday, twenty new Volunteers passing the doctors, thus bringing the total of the European force up to 4.13. Of this number 306 have joined for Colour Service, B0 for the Rest rve and 4/ for the Auxiliary Service. The exVoiunteers100 words
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Article38 1922-01-12 28 The following are the numbers of arrivals from and departures to the Madras Presidency for the month of December: Arrivals, adults 4f>o, minors, 19; Departures, adults 3,277, minors 283. The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.38 words
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Article61 1922-01-12 28 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., are i n receipt of a cable from the secretaries of the Sendayan (F.M.S.) Rubber Co., Ltd., advising that the Directors have decided to recommend, subject to audit and usual adjustments, a final dividend of 15 per cent, payable on 28th instant. They also*61 words
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Article444 1922-01-12 28 HOME REFLEX. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dee. 13. I gather that representations arc being made to the authorities regarding the report of the proceedings by the Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., against the Attorney General for the Straits Settlements. An M.P. thus explained the affair ba me444 words
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Article323 1922-01-12 28 Mr. i:. Maslin has left Kuala Lumpur to take up an appointment on Jasin Lallang Estate, Malacca. An itinerant Chinese silk seller was set upon by three Teochews in Holland Road on Monday forenoon, who after assaulting him, robbed him of two rolls of sill;, valued at $I*oo. No arrest323 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article295 1922-01-12 28 To the Editor. Dear Sir,— l have read the letters appearing In your previous Issues on the above subject. I was present at the genera] meeting referred to, and I am prepared to corroborate what has already boon said by your various correspondents, as to the failure to295 words
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Article160 1922-01-12 28 To the Editor. Sir. Your correspondents, "Free Lance" and "An Interested Tarty," exhibit undue anxiety concerning whatever measures, (if any aro being contemplated by the Authorities), may be introduced to secun the artistic treatment of facades of new buildings. Such control could be exercised by a Board of160 words
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Article147 1922-01-12 28 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Regard inp the shortage of accommodation for school children in Singapore, a public meeting will be held at an early date under the auspices of The Straits Chinese British Association, -<• that parents and others interested in education may express their opinion and147 words
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Article111 1922-01-12 28 The annual general meeting of the Straits Junior Association was held on Monday at Mr. Chua Lim Chua's residence, No. 1, St. Gregory Place, and the following gentlemen were elected oftice-bearers foi the current year: President, Mr. Cheon^ Koon Seng* (re-elected); Vice-president a, Mr. Chua Lim Chua and Mr. Tan111 words
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Article1710 1922-01-12 29 TELEGRAMS. HOME. Jan. I. i I f e- I ;id'»n, Jan. treaty i De Va i I from i i ultima i ibmit an j London, Jan. 4. de- |ter to keep the lafj De t Dbtin, Jan. 4. tely has t tty. The fthe a t signed L t1,710 words
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Article3759 1922-01-12 30 London, Jan. I. -Most important news has been received from Washington stating that France has accepted, in principle, th< proposal to prohibit the use of submarines against merchantmen, reserving her final approval, pending discussion of the precise language. TheItalians and .Japanese have not received final instructions, but there are3,759 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article104 1922-01-12 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 5. The Malay Mail Colombo correspondent cables that Lord NortfhelifFe. in an inter. view, stated that he was struck most during h> Eastern tour by the lack of interest of one part of the East about another, and the ignorance104 words
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Article68 1922-01-12 31 Penan g, Jan. 5. The Volunteers now number ;573, of v.*:.om 87 are ex-service men. Auxiliaries number 21, Eurasians 21, Malays 112, J Chinese 30, ambulance and Tamils 30. The premises of the Cold Storage Co., were entered and the safe opened, the' contentl being rifled. There were68 words
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Article45 1922-01-12 31 Ipoh, Jan. 6. The <l"ath is announced of ex-Su'tan Abdullah, Kuala Kangsar. An interesting figure in Perak history, he Hved in retirement on the bank ef Perak river. Te 1-te ex-Sultan leaves a large family the eldest son being Raja Chilian.45 words
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Article112 1922-01-12 31 Penang, Jan. 6. The annual report of i\ rek River Val ey Rubber states that the crop estimate was 237,000 !bs., the actual crop being 225,950 lbs. The shortage was due t;> restriction. The output for the current financial year is 290,000 \U. The all-in-cost, inclusive112 words
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Article71 1922-01-12 31 The Menglembu Lode Mining account 1 owi a profit <»n the year's working <»f 516,105. The Profit and Loss Account, after provision for development, denreeiat: n etc. shows it Profit of .$.",,077, which has reduced the debit on this Account to j $7,640. The Directors have arranged71 words
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Article85 1922-01-12 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penaag, Jan. 7. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard leave Penally Hill on January L3th for the Residency, where they will be I the guests of the Resident Councillor. The Governor attends the Races on Saturday and haves Tenant for Kuala85 words
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Article90 1922-01-12 31 His Hichnoss the Regent of Kedah switched on the electric li^ht for the first time at A lor Star, and congratulated Messrs. Huttenbach* Lazarus <*>•. on the su-evssful start of the lights. The streets, the Club and the residential quarter! much appreciate the installation and there90 words
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Article72 1922-01-12 31 Appeals wore made by Tunku Ismail, Tiulca Kulim, Tunku Abaidah, ex-Director of Lands, Kedah, and Nor Singh, against sentences for criminal breach of trust of public funds. There was a counterappeal by the prosecution against the leniency of the sentence and the acquittal of Ramalingam Chetty. All the72 words
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Article51 1922-01-12 31 The wedding was solemnised yesterday at St. George's Chuich of Mr. Laurence I. khan. on. FJkLS. Rai ways. qthJ Miss Carolyn Iliffe. The Rev. Keppcl-Garnier officiated. The bride was given away by Brigadier Wilson, Tokio, and Mr. J. B. Human, Kuala Lumpur, earned out the uties of best51 words
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Article31 1922-01-12 31 T. ore are good reasons for believing that the Straits Trading Company's smelting works at Butterworch will recommence operations at full pressure towards the end of next month.31 words
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Article40 1922-01-12 31 Owing to the continued bacf weather, salvage operations on the wrecked Per'.is have been temporarily abandoned. Up to the present good progress has been made and it is hoped that operations will be resumed in a fortnight.40 words
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Article62 1922-01-12 31 Penaag, Jan. 10. The President of the Municipal Commission stated that the financial position regarding the loan was strong, and they ecu d borrow up to $5.000.000. The electric light charge, formerly 45 cents, had since been reduced to 40 cents, and when the new powe> station62 words
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Article77 1922-01-12 31 Penang, Jan. 10. Tie death has occurred in hospital of I Mr. John Doughty Smith, Manager of the Padang Plandok Mine, from gunshot' wounds inflicted by uang-robbeis, who attacked him while returning t>» the Mine with $C,.000, with which he was going to pay his coolies. The77 words
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Article469 1922-01-12 31 Penang, Jan. 11. The funeral took place to-day of the late i Mr. Doughty Smith who died in the local hospital as the result of the wounds inflicted by gang robbers on the Changlun Padang i Plandok mine road, Kedah, on Saturday j last. Over469 words
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Article81 1922-01-12 31 A friend in Ceylon sends me ifc iy which he says is perfectly tru«? (says Beachcomber in the Daily Express.) A Civil servant out there was giving a tea-party, and he told his native cook to make an iced cake. The guests and the cake duly arrived, but the host81 words
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Article1987 1922-01-12 32 (From Our Own Correspondent, j London, Dec. 14. It is true that the weather was rather raw and misty to-clay, when the King opened Parliament in State at the short Special Session called to ratify the Cabinet agreement with the Sinn Fein delegates; this probably explains the1,987 words
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Article415 1922-01-12 32 at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other market! there may be small variations. Beans, Long per catty 12 I 0? op ipuajj o a Singapore, Jan. 9. eif per lb. 40 Beef Steak do 42 Beans Sprouts por catty 06 Bamboo Sprouts do 10 Blachan do 2Q415 words
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Article96 1922-01-12 32 Mr. A. R. Thornton returned from home to Penang on Sunday. There is an advertisement for an assistant civil engineer for Hongkong in the Times, for the P. W. D. The salary offered is £460 a year rising by £20 to £600, with temporary addition of exchange allowance. Salary revisers96 words
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Article474 1922-01-12 32 YESTERDAY'S INTERNATIONAL MATCH. The meeting of the well-known Singapore tennis player, D. H. Kleinmann and the 4 S. C. C. Champion, J. A. Dean, with S. Nakamura, last year's winner of the Gaunt Cup, and a fellow countryman named Mikohara, on the S.C.C. tennis courts yesterday afternoon attracted a474 words
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Article191 1922-01-12 32 P FIRST ROUND RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10. The Malay Mail has a cable from the Civil and Military Gazette giving the results of the matches in the first round of the Association Cup: Darlington 1, Sheffield nil; Southampton 3, South Shields 1; Manchester191 words
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Article108 1922-01-12 32 Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton, Superintendent of the Municipal Fire Brigade, is expected back about the end of February or beginning of March. The marriage took place on Dec. 28th of Mr. Albert Hevard, of the staff of tho Siam Electricity Co. Ltd., and Miss Ingeborg Wesenborg, at the Danish108 words
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