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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1922-02-09 81 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. ID SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1922. NO. 1,80118 words
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Article110 1922-02-09 81 February s. > T< $79. r Cube Mo. 1 14.00 10.00 Black 14.00 >v fail 2G.50 f.g. 7.00 tixa pc-ar. fg 7.25 small 8.00 10.25 .undrird 10.50 Benares uncert: 4.500 on .vhite 230 No 1 for expert 340 No. 2 for xpor. 328 No. 1 for export 2SO Xo.110 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article64 1922-02-09 81 ST. LEGER PARSONS.- On the 2nd Jan. at Nether Stowey, Somerset, to Helen Hermione, wife of Dudley St. Leger Parsons, of Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S., a daughter. ST. CLAIR MORFORD. At Kamuning Estate, Sungei -Siput, on the Ist instant to Mr. Mrs. E. St. Clair Morford, a daughter. JEREMIAH.— On64 words
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Article48 1922-02-09 81 MACAULAV. At Seremban on Feb. sth, 1922, to Dr. and Mrs. Macau'ay, a sen. BUNJE. On February Sth, at 4. Orange Road, to Mr. and Mrs. C. Bunje. a son. HAGI.XZII.KER. -On February 8, at I Balmoral Road, to Mr. and Mrs. B. F. EUgenzieker, a daughter.48 words
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Article195 1922-02-09 81 HESTA JAEGGL- On the 4th of February. at Bssrssais, Wilton. Anton Besta, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hesta of Bussum. Holland, to Mnrgaretha, o ..y daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jaeggi. of The Hague, Holland. IRWIN— WILLIAMS. At St. George's Church, Penang", on February195 words
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Article52 1922-02-09 81 12 o'clock noon, Feb. 8, 1922. Pax? Crep«. Ribtffi ?:nok-d Sfc »or*A£ tr%ct% \owng i*r\cta S«|]^?» bayeia Seller* Spot 29 tt 30 ?0 30 H Feb. 31 31 Vj March 82 3;{ April to June 34 34 Va July to Sept. HC 37 Tone of52 words
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Article, Illustration944 1922-02-09 81 February 3. Sir Frederick Lugard is an oilicer of considerable experience m Col- j cnial administration, who has had besides, a fairly wide acquaintance i not merely with army service but with sufch service m India. Any opinion therefore which he may I express deserves something more than944 words
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Article455 1922-02-09 81 The movement that is afcot m the United States to fund the Allied Debts has a considerable bearing on the restoration of the economic balance of the world. Without going into high finance, it can readily be seen that if the rest of the world owes to455 words
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Page 81 Advertisements
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Advertisement301 1922-02-09 81 CONTENTS ;rs PAGE ttralising 81 ica the Creditor 81 'ena lties of Victory 82 ay Morning Comments 82 and India 82 jing Police Problems 83 AND COURT NEWS. 00 Will Case 84 lalestier-rd Gang 85 r Dispute Claim by Lewis nd Peat 85 lit on Old Lady 87 ge on301 words
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Page 81 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous262 1922-02-09 81 THE WEEKS NEWS. The last mail received from Home was that which arrived here on Sunday, February sth, bringing London advices up to January l_th. Messr.. Lewis and Peat have won tht ir case m which they laimed $2365 from Messrs. Stephens, Paul and Co, m respect of a rubber262 words
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Article852 1922-02-09 82 February 4. It is curious to note the economic difficulties which are cropping up for ihe nations which won the recent w ar largely as a direct consequence oi victory for it would almost seem as if winning the war entailed a greater penalty than losing852 words
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Article846 1922-02-09 82 February 6. There have not been too many telegrams during the week, and they have been rather irregularly despatched, but of course the quantity of news worth telegraphing varies; so does the temperament of the editor, and sometimes the cables fail. One despairs of the future of846 words
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Article737 1922-02-09 82 The Prince and India. It so often happens that people away from a country, dependent upon telegrams or even written correspondence, are unable to see things m proportion, that they get unnecessarily alarmed. For instance m travelling through Canada, the common idea is that England is perpetually distracted by strikes,737 words
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Article899 1922-02-09 83 February 8. A good deal of criticism has of late been passed on police forces, not only of this Colony but of the Federation and also of some of the Unfederated States. That has been largely the result of the commission of a number of crimes which,899 words
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Article917 1922-02-09 83 February 9. Whatever may be the results of the significant action of Pope Pius the Eleventh on his election, and however far reaching may be the effects of the outlook of policy foreshadowed thereby, there can be no doubt that the Pontiff has taken a very917 words
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Article502 1922-02-09 83 After his recent illness, Mr. C. W. Dawscn, third magistrate, resumed duties yesterday. Ilr. J. Mainguet, of E. C. Monod and Co., lias been appointed representative of I'Agence Havas for the Malayan district. We are informed that a strike, which may prove to be serious, has broken out among the502 words
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Article368 1922-02-09 84 A HEARTY SEND-OFF. The Ist Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment were given a very hearty send-off upon their departure yesterday afternoon for their new stations m Burma, three Companies going to Ma'myo and one to Ivl andalay. The embarkation on the Transport Huntsend, which was lying opposite No 12368 words
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491 1922-02-09 84 Singapore Branch. The following letters have passed between the Officer Commanding Ist Battn. South Staffordshire Regiment and the Singapore Branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya Singapore, Ist February, 1922. The Officer Commanding, Ist Battn., South Staffordshire Regt. Dear Sir, It is with many regrets that491 words
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Article545 1922-02-09 84 (Contributed.). That our roads are universally condemned and with reason is beyond question. What are the main causes of their bad condition and what is the remedy The Municipality have for a long time past been severely handicapped by reason of the unfortunate terms of contract with545 words
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Article114 1922-02-09 84 No trace has been found of the missing prisoner despite the vigilant search by the police cf the ship. The Chinese actress, who accompanied him to Hongkong, where he was alleged to have wedded her though he is believed to have his own wife living m Singapore,114 words
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Article717 1922-02-09 84 CRESCENT FLATS' RENTS RAISED. At the weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment Board, held yesterday afternoon, the application of Mr. Meyer, the owner of the Crescent Flats, to put up the rents of the flats was considered and granted. There were m attendance Messrs. C. F. Green (m717 words
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Article96 1922-02-09 84 Recruiting on Monday night was very successful, 40 members of the Harbour Board joining. The total of Harbour Board employees now members of the Volunteers is 51. This brings the strength of Europeans up to 578, neamely 407 Colour Service, 107 Reserve Service, 64 Auxiliary. Ages—96 words
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Article27 1922-02-09 84 Elsa Anderson, the only Swedish certificated airwoman, descended by parachute from a height of 2,000 feet at Stockholm and w_is killed before a large crowd of spectators.27 words
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Article219 1922-02-09 84 THE RIFLE CLUB MEE. (From Our Own Correspon A general meeting of the J. Club was held at the Johi on January 29th. In the v absence of the President, the H< H. Marriott, the chair was taken Glendinning. The minutes of th meeting were read and confirmc219 words
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Article168 1922-02-09 84 In connection with the Mah Exhibition, what is the best watchword or catch phrase th made up out of three words initials "M.8.E."? Send m selection (one only) on a postcai ed to "M.8.E., Publicity Chairm pore." The one which is ultimal by an independent arbitrator wil $25 to168 words
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Article178 1922-02-09 84 Appeal to Privy Counci An application for leave to the Privy Council against a c the Singapore Appeal Court Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, Mr. J. Branch, and Mr. Justice E. m the action over the will o Choa Chuan Giock, was made to Justice, m the Supreme178 words
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Article14 1922-02-09 84 The engagement is announced Comdr. Hilton-Young to Lady Sc of tl#e Antarctic ex plorer.14 words
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Article86 1922-02-09 85 UDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1922. Allowing telegram concerning the f Prince Yamagata, one of the Statesman, has been received by anese Consul General. Tokio, Feb. I. Yamagata died at 1.40 p.m. In of his distinguished career a neral will probably be held. Marshal Prince Aritomo Yamaresident of Privy86 words
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Article172 1922-02-09 85 .lowing list indicates the response is been made to the call for volunthe members of Singapore firms: itile Bank of India 4. Hongkong nghai Bank 5, Chartered Bank 8. Steamship Company 5. Eastern n Tel. Co. Ltd. 19. Oriental Teleo. Ltd. 8. Adamson, Gilfillan and Asiatic Petroleum Co.172 words
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Article95 1922-02-09 85 24 Chinese of suspicions character by the C. P. O. and other police m Balestier Road recently Low .aded guilty m tiie Second Court f to being a member of an unlawity and was mulcted m a fine of other man, named ?lok Tong wanted by the Johore authorities95 words
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Article155 1922-02-09 85 TALE OF TWO MIR RORS. lew weeks ago, Dr. C eong Chee sident m River Valley Road was and among the arti es missed t large wall mirrors. übsequentbrother chanced to go into dl m Cross Street and saw two of ors fi>:e;i on the walls. He then roceedings to155 words
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Article114 1922-02-09 85 Caldwell of the Hongkong and Dank, Penang, is being transChina for health reasons. D. J.. Openshaw, Chief Resident f Construction, is shortly re- 21% years work on Railway on. irriage took place at St. John's lukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur, on Jan. 28th, of Julienne Adele of Bonneval, France, and Arthur114 words
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Article957 1922-02-09 85 SUPREME COURT ACTION. The intricacies of rubber transactions rendered the more involved by the insolvency of one of the firms m "the circle" was explained m the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, yesterday, m the case m which Ifeaara. Lewis and Peat claim957 words
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Article338 1922-02-09 85 Opening of Inquest. The inquiry into the cause of death of the late Mrc G. D. Lucas, Senior Warden or Mines, F.M.S., was commenced before Mr. F. C. McCausland, m the Coroner's Court Kuala Lumpur, Mr. H. C. Taylor, Chief Court Inspector, conducting the338 words
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Article149 1922-02-09 85 The light-fingered gentry generally defy detection m the crowded parts of Chinatown, and the arrest of a Chinese effected m New Bridge Road by a Tamil man on Monday night is worthy of praise. While a Chinese lady, accompanied by friend, was proceeding along New Bridge Road149 words
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Article92 1922-02-09 85 Singapore, Feb. 2. Rubber.— Very little doing. .lining.— Quiet Collieries $12.75 to $13.25., Taipings $1.05 t i 1.10, North Taipingi $1.10 to $1.15, South Taipings 50 cents to 55 cents, Nawng Pets i>s cents to $1.05, Rawangs 57% cents to G2"_ cents, Linguis $3.1 0 ta $8.75, Murais92 words
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Article108 1922-02-09 85 Motoring from Slim to Tanjong Malim en Saturday evening, a party of three were surprised to see a tiger measuring about eijrht feet crossing the road from a Japanese-owned estate about two miles from Tanjong Malim. Malaya is not the only place where the c.y is going up for increased108 words
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Article736 1922-02-09 85 THE PRINCE IN THE MALAY STATES. (From Our Own Correspondent). London. Jan. 5. Our London correspondent, who cabled to as earty m January on the subject of a Durbar m Malaya, sends by mail a letter dealing with the matter. He writes: The article m the Singapore Free Press on736 words
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Article112 1922-02-09 85 The Bishop of Singapore leaves for Java to-day and may be away about three weeks. The wedding of Mr. J. A. Symes, of Paya Kamunting Estate, Kedah, and Miss McAuley, niece of Mr. W. E. Speers, will take place m St. George's Church, Penang, on the 14th February. In connection112 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article286 1922-02-09 86 COLOURS BEAT WHITES. The first practice soccer game of the season, on the Padang j*esterday evening was not of particular interest, play for the most part being slow. The Colours consisted principally of the S. C. C. first string, but they only succeeded m winning by one goal to286 words
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Article68 1922-02-09 86 The Chinese New Year Competitions resulted as follows Eclectic Competition. The above competition was won by Mr. G. W. Hurt with a score of 34 3 1-3 30 2-3. Flag Competition. This Competition was won by Messrs. G. Cullen and J. V. Riera. Ladies' Spoon. The replay68 words
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Article31 1922-02-09 86 A Banter cable from Los Angeles, dated Jan. 31st. says that the Examiner states that Dempsey is planning ta retire from the ring m two years.31 words
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Article287 1922-02-09 86 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Sir, The article on the subject of the Stewards at the last meeting from the Singapore Free Press published m your paper only touches the fringe of one of the drawbacks to local racing. The writer alludes to the obvious287 words
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Article44 1922-02-09 86 The Prince of Wales leaves Indore this evening for Bhopal, being due to arrive there on Saturday morning. A Basuto native, whose skin is marksH exactly like that of a crocodile, and Is almost as tough, has been brought to Durban for exhibition purposes.44 words
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Article1250 1922-02-09 86 ADVICE TO SHIPPERS. The Special Representative of the West Australian thus descants on the possibility of a fruit trade between that State and Malaya. Next to stock and flour, the fruit trade with British Malaya and Java offers, perhaps, the most promising prospects of profitable development.1,250 words
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Article321 1922-02-09 86 To-day's meeting of the Legislative Council says the Hongkong Telegraph saw the introduction of one Bill which will be particularly interesting to all men who belong to the Volunteer Defence Corps. In the original Bill certain penalties were provided if a man sought to leave the organisation before321 words
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Article64 1922-02-09 86 The library of the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, which was kindly lent by the Headmaster, Mr. L. S. Jermyn, for the occasion, was the scene of a very pretty function on Saturday afternoon. It was an "At Home" given by the staff of the Kuala Kangsar Land Office m honour64 words
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Article568 1922-02-09 86 Dr. H. P. Hennessey is expecte to the F. M. S. by the Khiva. Lieut. Hogben has resigned h ment as extra A. D. C. to His the Governor. Lady Shaw and Miss Shaw the passengers, who arrived yest Madras by the Teesta. The report of the Court of568 words
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Article459 1922-02-09 87 A SENTENCE REDUCED. The visit of an old Chinese lady, Cheng Kwee Me, the widowed mother of Dr. Chin Soo Lam, of the Dispensary, North Bridge road, to a shop at 226 Rochore road to complain about some bad nuts resulted m her being assaulted by459 words
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Article160 1922-02-09 87 The sequel to a wanton ass ult on Mrs. 11. A. Falls at Johnston's Pier on the 27th tit by a Tamil Mohammedan, named Europe, U?ok place m the Third Court yc^terday, when he was el arged with striking the lady. According to complainant's story, she wai160 words
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Article112 1922-02-09 87 A meeting of soccer players at the S. C. C. last night re-elected Mr. S. H: Moss to captain the S. C. C. First XI during the present season, with Mr. C. Jamieson Vice Captain. Mr. Barnes was re-elected Captain of the 2nd XI,112 words
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Article99 1922-02-09 87 We regret to learn that Mr. C. R. Brander, who went up to Kuala Lumpur v ith the Singapore Rugby team as reserve, met with a serious accident which has taken a nasty turn. It appears that whilst visiting Titi tin mines on Wednesday, he slipped and fell a distance99 words
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Article262 1922-02-09 87 Miss Campbell, a member of the Central Committee m London of the Girls' Friendly Society, who has been touring India and Canada, visiting the different branches of the Society there, and speaking of Ihe progress of the movement, is at present m Singapore, and at St.262 words
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Article426 1922-02-09 87 GANDHI'S REQUIREMENTS. No Hope of Compromise. Bombay, Jan. 17th. There is now no hope of a compromise being reached between the Moderates and Mr. Gandhi whose attitude is regarded as an impossible one. He wants, for instance, the French to leave Syria and the British to leave426 words
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Article121 1922-02-09 87 Ittvita tions are out for the wedding on the 18th inst. of Dr. J. Sharp and Miss Lilian Knox-Wilson, says the Pinang Gazette. A telegram has been received m Hongkong announcing the death at home, while on leave of Police Inspector Alexander Gordon, who had been m the Hongkong Police121 words
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Article145 1922-02-09 87 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on Thursday, 2nd, when there was Catalogued 1,882,964 lbs. Tons 840.61 Offered 1,695,677 Ibs. Tons 757.00 Sold 1,458,431 lbs. Tons 651.09. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per lb. Singapore Standard Quality 30_> to 31 Good Average145 words
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Article223 1922-02-09 87 BARLOW CO'S REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 3. Conflicting advices from London unsettled the local market considerably and prices during the past week fluctuated m consequence. At the usual weekly auction there was a fairly good demand at prices showing little change from the previous week. Standard Sheet was only m moderate223 words
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Article111 1922-02-09 87 Singapore. Feb. B. Rubbers. Dull with very few deals to report. Mining. Collieries $12.75 $13.25, Murais $5.50 $6, ex dividend cum rights, Linguis $3.60 $3.80, Nawng Pets 92 cents 97 M cents, Rawangs 57 M. cents 62 V_ cents, Taipings $1.02 V_ $1.07 1 North Taipings $1.12..111 words
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Article288 1922-02-09 87 The following is the Directors' Report to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting on Feb. 9. at Messrs Derrick and Company's office at 12.30 p.m. Your directors submit herewith the Company's balance sheet, mining account and profit and loss account for the year288 words
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Article814 1922-02-09 87 STAFFORDS beat MIDDLESEX. The soccer team of the 2nd Middlesex regiment were given a- cordial reception last evening when they l_rned out m a friendly match against the Staffords on Liv S.C.C. ground and los. by the only geai scored. When it is remembered tha." the regiment has only814 words
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Article1351 1922-02-09 88 Quicquid agunt ho mine a nostri eat f arras* lihelli JUVBMAL. The week has presented the usual puzzle of what to do with a holiday m Singapore. A certain number of men find themselves lost at their bungalows, especially at Chinese New Year, for the thoughtful1,351 words
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Article352 1922-02-09 88 BROKER'S $10 IN SEVEN MONTHS. A pathetic story, m the telling of which the bankrupt himself was visibly affected, was disclosed before Mr. Justice BarrettLennard, presiding over the Bankruptcy Court, yesterday at the public examination of Alexander John Monteiro, of 161 Serangoon road. He stated that m June352 words
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Article1180 1922-02-09 88 THE NEW YEAR STAR'tfS. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 5. The New Year has started on fairly encouraging lines, and so far as the weather is concerned, m very orthodox f_shicn. England has bean swept by a blizzard almost from one end to the other. In1,180 words
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Article68 1922-02-09 88 The race for the Prince of Wl was run at Madras and was won Bahadur Hajee Ismail Sait's Aba short head from the Maharajah of Fashion Plate. Lord Willingdon' an Eagle was third. H. R. H. the cup to the owner of tht Abajala carried 8 st. 13 lbs.,68 words
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Article259 1922-02-09 88 Mr. and Mrs. W. J. F. Willi* left Bangkok for home. Bats m their swift nocturnal fli to be guided more by acuteness < than keenness of vision. In rm lish experiments numerous wi stretched across a large room, ar hole was cut through the partiti side. Blindfolded bats released259 words
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Article289 1922-02-09 89 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1922. The Ist South Staffordshire Regiment, after their spell of service m Singapore, will leave here to-morrow on being relieved by the 2nd Battn. Middlesex Regiment. The regiment will embark on the transport Huntsend opposite Godown No. 12 at 8 a.m. and the ship289 words
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Article272 1922-02-09 89 The report of the enquiry into the loss ci the Penang steamer Periis, which sank m a storm after leaving Trang, on August 17th last, has been published m the Gazette. Reading through the answers to the questions put and the annex to the report,272 words
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Article180 1922-02-09 89 Saturday night's attraction at the Victoria Theatre centred round Madame Donald Ayer, prima donna of the Boston Grand Opera, who will appear again only to-night and to-morrow m a selection of vocal numbers, m conjunction with the British film, The Quinneys. The film, featuring Henry Ainley180 words
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Article56 1922-02-09 89 mp When a Tamil was brought up m the Second Court the other dsy as a wandering lunatic, he told His Worship that four thousand years ago he was King Hari_- nan dra and ruled over the whole of India, and m a subsequent birth was God Subramanya. His Worship56 words
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Article674 1922-02-09 89 NEW ELLERMAN SHIP AT SINGAPORE. The "City of Simla," the latest of the Ellerman City fleet, arrived at Singapore early yesterday morning on her maiden voyage from London to Yokohama. Built at West Hartlepool and registered at Glasgow, the "City of Simla" left the yards m674 words
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Article125 1922-02-09 89 A telegram from Cairo says that Lord Northcliffe has had an audience of the Sultan. A fine of $75 was imposed by Mr. Bull, m the Second Court, on Saturday, on a Malay serang for being m possession of an automatic pistol and ammunition without having a permit. Report has125 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article309 1922-02-09 89 PRACTICE MATCH. Another interesting practice match took place on the Padang on Saturday between teams captained by Mr. Cantrell and Mr. Mitchell. Several new players were tried and the most promising appeared to be Nash, who should develop into quite a useful change bowler for a309 words
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Article227 1922-02-09 89 The above match, played on the S.R.C. ground on Saturday, resulted m a win for the V.M.C.A. by the narrow margin of six runs. Scores S. R. C. E. C. S. Labrocy, c and b Stack 45; h. Gtlistan, b Ignatius 2 W. F. Carnegy, b Stack227 words
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Article424 1922-02-09 89 YESTERDAY'S EXCITING RACE. Yesterday morning saw the opening race for the President's 1921 Cup, so named to distinguish it from trophies given later, after affiliation under Y.R.A. rules. Eleven boats started m ideal weather conditions and a fine race was the outcome. It was a run with424 words
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Article584 1922-02-09 89 m Mr. W T H. Dinsmore has arrived m Penang to take up the duties of Deputy Public Prosecutor. H. EL the Ranee of Sarawak, who ha? not been well of late, left Kuching on Feb. 2, on her way home. His Majesty the King of Sweden has created Mr.584 words
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Article649 1922-02-09 90 DARBYSHIRE MURDER CASE. (From Our Own Correspondent) After a lengthy trial lasting for about nine days, the Darbyshire Murder Case came to an end on the 24th Jan. and sentence of death was passed on four of the five accused. The fifth accused was acquitted but was re-arrested649 words
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Article178 1922-02-09 90 Mr. 11. W. Stevenson the billiard exchampion, played at the Johore Civil Service Club on Thursday night, his opponent being Mr. C. B. Cooper, to whom be conceded 400 points m a game of 800. Stevenson's first break was a 42 followed by breaks of 133, 112,178 words
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Article237 1922-02-09 90 CHINESE METTLE." Chinese Mettle, written and illustrated by Miss E. G. Kemp, Hodder and Stoughton, 12s. 6d. (received through Messrs. Kelly and Walsh). Miss Kemp has written some half dozen j books on her wanderings through Asia. The present work is an account of a journey through eighteen provinces, from237 words
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Article332 1922-02-09 90 This, perhaps for others as well as those who, m the strength of youth, have found yet further undoubted evidences of man's handiwork at the grand Waterfall noted Sept. 21 ond Oct. 11. Mr. H. O. Forbes, m 'Eastern Archipel- i ago,' 1885, refers to the great332 words
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Article236 1922-02-09 90 The Cathedral choir collected SSI 5 by carol singing at Christmas for St Mary's Home. A Mahomedan liquor vendor of Ranebi who died on in th December, Indian messages report, was refused burial, and it was with police assistance that the ceremony at last took place. In the night however,236 words
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Article724 1922-02-09 90 This evening H.R.H. the Prince of Wales is due to leave Bhopal for Gawaiior, where he arrives to-morrow morning. The new Church at Tanjong Katong for which subscriptions are wanted is to be at the corner of Haig Road and East Coast Road. Mr. A. R.724 words
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Article303 1922-02-09 90 SINGAPORE PRISONER ESCAP AT SEA. There was some stir on board the Tc early yesterday morning, when it was kr that the Singapore Chinese trader Yoen Teng, alias Yeo Chay Sam, was recently arrested m Hongkong warrants relating to embezzlement of perty m Singapore had disappeared vl being303 words
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Article252 1922-02-09 90 Early on Sunday morning, a row .bcut 12 attap houses, mostly shops the left hand side of Changi Road p;_st the Gaylang tram terminus can fire, and when the fire brigade arrived at 4.30 a.m., they found the houses a ablaze. .Apparently the call wa_ s late252 words
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Article95 1922-02-09 90 Strange And yet not strange, to t_ daft folk who still believe m "Fairr This, from a Home correspondent! writ Simultaneously with the preparation of "You will be pleased to hear that fl the Workers' Educational Association bona fide working men there is nov widespread demand to learn95 words
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Article88 1922-02-09 90 The report for the year 1921 of the ab Association shows that twelve cases w attended by Miss Walton occupying days. The appeal for subscriptions 1 with little support from the public but Government and Municipality gave gener help. New jles giving subscribers the vantage of reduced88 words
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Article1122 1922-02-09 91 PRINCESS MARY'S WEDDING. London, Jan. 19th. 1 wo thousand guests are being invited to Princess Mary's wedding. The work of providing extra seating m the Abbey is commencing next week. The King and Queen have accepted an offer by the National Association of Master Bakers, Confectioners and1,122 words
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Article323 1922-02-09 91 The new Constitution for the Cathedral, which is to take the place of the Trustees so called and which was drawn up by the Bishop and the Trustees, has now received the approval of H. E. the Governor. The new committee of management will be called "The323 words
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Article34 1922-02-09 91 The Chinese Sporting Club, Taiping, was en fete last Saturday to do honour to Dr. Saw Ah Choy, one of the Club's patrons, on his being appointed a Justice of the Peace for Perak.34 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article210 1922-02-09 91 The February Medal Competition was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a win for Mr. L. J. Gilberts. r. with a net score of 74. Fifty-six cards were taken out and the following weie re-S turned: The sweep on Saturday was won by L. J.210 words
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Article27 1922-02-09 91 The January Monthly Medal was competed for on the 4th and sth insts. and va_ won by A. D. Smart with a score of27 words
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Article31 1922-02-09 91 London, Fab«. 4. At Edinburgh m an International Rugby match, Scotland and Wales drew 9 9. At International football at Wrexham, Wales beat Scotland by two goals to one.31 words
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Article311 1922-02-09 91 S ARGBNTINE POLO PLAYERS FOR ENGLAND. London, Jan. 17. A Buenos Ayres telegram states that a pdlo team representing the Argentine Polo Federation will sail for England on March 10th. to participate m the British polo matches m May. Fifty ponies are being shipped. The team,311 words
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Article87 1922-02-09 91 Singapore, Feb. 6. Robbers. Unchanged. Mining. Collieries $12.75 to $13.25, Murais $5.50 to $5.75, Nawng Pets 90 to 95 cents, Linguis $3.60 to $3.80, Uiu Piahs $1.05 to $1.10, Taipings $1.02 1 to $1.07%. North Taipings $1.12 Mj to $1.17 I__,1 South Taipings 50 to 55 cents.87 words
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Article329 1922-02-09 91 The latest China mails to hand carry strike news up to Feb. 2, when the position had grown increasingly serious, owing to the decision of the cargo coolies to come out also. This was more or less expected as the seamen's strike meant a cessation of329 words
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Article148 1922-02-09 91 Accuseds' Appeals Dismissed. At the Johore Court of Appeal yesterday before the Chief Justice Sir Walter Shaw and Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, the four Malay coolies who were convicted at the last Johore Assizes of the murder of their employer, Mr. T.H. Darbyshire m the jungle at Johore,148 words
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Article86 1922-02-09 91 At an ext raordri nary general meeting of the members of Scud a i Ltd. held at the Company's Offices m Market Street at noon yesterday attended by Messrs J. M. Sime (m the chair) E. S. Manasseh, J. A. Elias, Tan Kheam Hock, and Kwa Siew Tee86 words
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Article56 1922-02-09 91 At the annual general meeting of the Lanka Union held on Friday 3rd February at No. 11 Dhoby Ghaut the following were elected office bearers for 1922. President S. Kanagaratnam, Treasurer E. N. Lingam, Secretary T. A. Chunchie, Cricket Captain M. Ignatius, Football Captain T. E. K. Retnam,56 words
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Article142 1922-02-09 91 The knowledge that the nation is losing the masterpiece, Gainsborough's "Blue Boy," which goes to America, has drawn a most remarkable pilgrimage by the public to the National Gallery. In three weeks there have been 90,000 visitors. In the small hours of yesterday morning, five Teochews are alleged to have142 words
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Article1213 1922-02-09 92 If last week's inter-regimental game on the Padang was not sufficient, then the re- turn match at Tanglin on Sunday sufficed I to shew that the 2nd Middlesex regiment, who have succeeded the Ist South Staffords m the Garrison of Singapore, have a soccer combination which will have1,213 words
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Article158 1922-02-09 92 A WALKING ARSENAL. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 6. Dote. tives at the railway station, prior to the departure of the launch for Prai, ax rested a Chinese woman of the amah class an. three men. The former carried concealed a leaded revolver, a new automatic Ii158 words
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Article55 1922-02-09 92 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7th. Postage of l._d. on inland and imperial letters and id. on postcards is promised m April. The correspondent of the Malay Mail at I olombo says that the Times of Ceylon cables state that the Dunlop shares on Feb.55 words
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Article39 1922-02-09 92 Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7th. m the Klang samsu case, the five accused were each fined $93 ,651 or six months' imprisonment The total fines amounted to $468,255, and the liquor was confiscated, also the tongkang.39 words
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Article166 1922-02-09 92 Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7. The Malay Mail Colombo correspondent says that a cable to the Ceylon Observer states that a special correspondent of the Financial Times declares that the failure oT the restriction scheme was deliberately engineered by buyers' diversion of supplies from London. A fictitious rise followed,166 words
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Article1315 1922-02-09 92 RACING AND CRICKET. (From Our Own Correspondent) Jesselton, Jan. 31. The task of writing a Boxneo news letter under present conditions is indeed! an easy one if the task can be judged by the material at cur disposal. To write a letter that people care to read1,315 words
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Article81 1922-02-09 92 Singapore, Feb. 7 Rubbers.- -Very little doing. Mining.- -Quiet. Collieries $13, Mur. $5.60, Nawng Pets 87 cent., Lingt £3.70, Uiu Piahs $\.QI* 2 Taipings |1.( North Taipings $1.10, South Taipings cents, Tongkah Harbours $10. Pa hu Piandoks 15 cents discount. Industrials.— Uniteers $10.50, Trade $14, Hammers $110,81 words
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Article110 1922-02-09 92 MOTOR MISHA PS. While driving motor lorry ..06 m Ha\ lock Road on Monday evening, the Mai chauffeur, Jockey bin Abau, knocked dm a Chinese boy and injured hie. severely, necessitating his removal pital. The driver was arrested for driving, and produced before Mr. Bull the Second Ccurt yesterday and110 words
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Article87 1922-02-09 92 A correspondent informs us that was another distinct earth tremor y< b day at 12.15 p.m. A Tanjong Katong I lident felt the shock very distinctly, t wave running northeast and southwest a the movement lasting for three secon the window frames being rattled and t quake87 words
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Article29 1922-02-09 92 v H. A. Low, of Messrs Adamson, C fillan and Co., Ltd., is returning to t S_raits by the P. O. Khyber, due leave London on the 31st March.29 words
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Article3739 1922-02-09 93 HOME. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 31. 'ihe huge loss of £S/.20,000, disclosed m the Dunlop Rubber Company annual report for the year ending Aug. 31st. was chiefly due to the enormous shrinkage m the market price of stocks of raw material, principal y rubber anel cotton. The reserve account3,739 words
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Article84 1922-02-09 94 m, The Rome Correspondent of "The Times" says that Ireland will receive an invitation to go to Genoa either direct or through the Foreign Office. Twenty-four countries have accepted. The Army Council, with a view to stimulating individual effort m the improvement of army cooking and catering, had approved of84 words
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Article4151 1922-02-09 94 Washington, Feb. 1. The Senate has passed a Bill authorising a special Treasury commission to fund Allied debts of eleven milliard dollars into securities, maturing m not more than twenty-five years, at an interest of not exceeding four and a half per cent. Berlin, Jan. 31. It is stated4,151 words
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Article93 1922-02-09 95 The Torilla having been searched high and low without result for the missing prisoner, Yeo Chay Sang, who was sent back from Hongkong to stand his trial m connection with embezzlement of property here, and who mysteriously disappeared early on Monday morning last a few hours before93 words
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Article168 1922-02-09 95 A branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation will be opened m Sungei Patani on Monday next by 11.11. the Regent of Kedah. Changes are necessary m the administration both of Kedah and of Perlis. We have reason to believe they will be effected m tho near future, says168 words
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Article48 1922-02-09 95 K. P. AGE !>__( I.EASE. (Aneta). Weltevreden, Feb. 2. One hundred and forty engineers of the Royal Packet Company have refused to reenrol under t'.ie i ew kvagcs, beinr decreased ten per cent. A far greater part of the engineers agreed to the new scale of wages.48 words
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Article21 1922-02-09 95 The Manager of the Hotel Nederlanden, where typhoid has broken out, has been arrested and will be prosecuted.21 words
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Article101 1922-02-09 95 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Feb. 2. A serious outbreak of fire occurred at Chop Chuan Hup Huat, general dealers, Beach Street. While playing water from the inside, the roof fell on Superintendent Newington and several men, but fortunately there were no casualties. The front portion101 words
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Article68 1922-02-09 95 The marriage took place at St. George's Church of Mr. G. H. Irwine, assistant engineer, Municipality, and Miss Olwen M. Williams, sister of the chief electrical engineer. The Rev. Keppel Gamier officiated. The service, which was fully choral, was largely attended. The bride was given away by her brother,68 words
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Article145 1922-02-09 95 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 4th. An extraordinary meeting of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin Mining Co. was held vest rday, Mr. Saye presiding, to approve of the purchase of the properties plant and stores of the Rah m. in Tin Co. for 187,000. The145 words
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Article237 1922-02-09 95 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 6. The' Malay Mail's Colombo correspondent wires that a prominent Kuala Lumpur businessman, interviewed, declared that marked optimism exists m I_ondon rubbercircles. Home stocks have been materially reduced recently, and news from America indicates that stocks m the hands of237 words
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Article69 1922-02-09 95 (Aneta.) Weltevreden, Feb. 7. The total of the Trusts' sales of new crop is now 10,042.752 pikuls, of which superior amounts to 6,095.990; channel 1 404,026; muscovados 2,141,100; superior syrup sugar 256,110; molasses 135,526; and bag sugar 10,000. Buyers are: European firms, a total of 2.205,240 pikuls;69 words
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Article122 1922-02-09 96 S.C.C. beat A.P.C. and S.R.C. Schofield scored 4 of the 7 goals registered by the S.C.C. against the combined team of the A. P. C. and S. R. C. on ]the Padang yesterday. Play was of an uninteresting character, the best work on both sides being performed by the122 words
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Article59 1922-02-09 96 A Renter cable from Sydney, dated Feb. 7th., states that the Australian touring side met the Rest of Australia m a match for the benefit of the ex-Test Match player, Frank Iredale, the proceeds realising £1,740. The Rest scored 393 and 302 for 5 wickets (declared). Australia made59 words
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Article140 1922-02-09 96 E Results of Replays. (Malay Mail Telegram). Lahore, Feb. 4. A cable to the Civii and Military Gazette gives the following results cf second roumi ren ays m the English Cup:- Huddersfieid 2, Brighton 0. Notts County 0, Bradford City 0, (after extra time). Cardiff 2, Southampton140 words
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Article104 1922-02-09 96 London, Jan. 2a. First Division Manchester United 3, Sunderland 1. Second Division Coventry 0, Blackpool 1, West Ham 1, Leeds 1; Wolverhampt 0, Wednesday 0 South Shields 2, Rotherham 0. Third Division (Northern) Accrington 3, Tranmere 0 Crewe 5, Stalybridge 1 Grimsby 4, Barrow 0; Hartlepool 6;104 words
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Article294 1922-02-09 96 The S.C.C, on the Padang yesterday, defeated a naval team from tiie naval transport Cyclops, by 4 goals to l. The Navy put out a fairly good lids but they faiic J to combine, and many fine inuividua 1 efforts were spoilt on this a. count. The Club players294 words
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Article1373 1922-02-09 96 The first Competition for the handsome Rugby trophy presented by the officers of H. M. S. Malaya has produced some very interesting matches during the past few months, -but none have been so keen or as hardly fought as that at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday which resulted m1,373 words
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Article369 1922-02-09 96 H. R. H. the Prince of Wales is due at Gawalior this morning. He leaves again on Sunday ni^ht. February 12th.. The Swedish Commission on Russia har, forwarded to M. Branting an appalling report alleging that there is much raving madness and cannibalism m that unhappy land and even children369 words
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Article262 1922-02-09 96 LEGAL TENDER. To the Editor, Sir, Allow me to ask through medium of your paper whether the _f cipality are entitled to refuse the pay* of silver for the water rate. Is it a of the Municipality, or is it simply to the cashier trouble? I262 words
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Article132 1922-02-09 96 Sir, In the paragraph m your isst Sth inst.. under above heading it is s that it will be necessary to charge for ranee for both ladies and gentlemen a forthcoming Rave Meeting. This owix the fact that the Straits Racing Associ, who arc running the132 words
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218 1922-02-09 96 The share market is not quite so although it is difficult to point to any eh of improvement just now. Tin at £155 ss. shows a furth I over the week of £3 and Rubber at SO i is practically unchanged. Mining. A fair218 words
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Article110 1922-02-09 96 All efforts so fnr. to raise the Shipping (Vs steamer Perl's, which wrecked off Pulau Pisang last year, 1 proved unsuccessful, and the 001 the ugh he succeeded m moving the from her original position, has given op work. Another salvage party left for the B of110 words
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Article42 1922-02-09 96 In the absence of Mr. C. W. Daw Third Magistrate, owing .to ill health, King, additional magistrate disposed the cases yesterday. Printed and published by Reginald Dow Davies at the Offices of the Singapore Press Ltd., 30-3 Raffles Place, Singapore, fti Settlements.42 words