The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 30 March 1922
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1922-03-30 193 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1922. No. 1,808.18 words
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Article91 1922-03-30 193 March 2s. Rank 4 m.s. 23 31-S' 5 Bank d mand 2i3 .'i3-82 Private credits 3 m.s. 2)4 3-32 New York, demand 49% Credits 90 days w v France, demaad 625 India, T. T. 179 HonKkonj:, demand 9^ p.c. Prera. Yokohama, demand 105 Java, demand 134 Bangkok, demand 90%91 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article57 1922-03-30 193 45YMOXS.— At Kuala Lumpur on 20th March 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. G. O. W. Symons, of Tolok D:uoh Estate-, f?anting, the grift of a son. HILTON. On Marc* 24, at Batw Gajal. Ho.ij>i..i!. io Mr. and Mr*, Fred Hilton, a so:i. ngNDBRSON. Or. Ike «th INbtmtf at Tunbri4ge57 words
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Article74 1922-03-30 193 ROGERS. Dr. George Piggott- Aged 73. On February 16th, 1922, at Sydney hospital, of heart failure following an operation. Deeply mourned. Europe and China papers please copy. HUTTON. On the 22nd Fi»b st 12«J, Oakwood Court, Kensington, William llut*on. late of Singapore. Funeral private. DOBREE BUTLER.— At the General74 words
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Article246 1922-03-30 193 Dates to March 2 were brought by the mail from home which arrived here on Saturday, March 25th. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales has arrived m the Federal Capital where he was given a warm welcome, and Singapore is anxiously awaiting nis arrival here on Friday morning.246 words
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Article155 1922-03-30 193 March 29. Tin (Buyers |73.00) o sellers Gambier Cuks No. 1 12. ge Gambier 930 Pepper Black 12% Pepper (white fair) 25.50 Tapioca, small flake, f.g. 6.75 Tapioca, medium pearl f.g 7.5# Pearl Sago small 8.00 Copra Mix 10.35 Copra Sundri«d 10.75 Opium, Benares nncert: 4,500 Rice, Ran poo155 words
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Article42 1922-03-30 193 Th« full amount received for the Sinhalese Decoration Fund amounts to $2634, and of this Mr. D. M. IX Stephen has subscribed |2500 f so that to his generosity is due th« fact that the decorations have been able to be completed.42 words
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Article, Illustration782 1922-03-30 193 BtmtkmMtkt Pw «k« P— fto't HfW »-j^^ •T Mad. übrfW4 hf VWi xnMB aflr gVartws pnespti SOT* March 24. Infertile life m the tropics is subject to many ills and the mortality is great. This applies to ycung governments and to young animals, as we have at present782 words
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Article872 1922-03-30 193 March 25. The Legislative Council will be asked on Monday to agree to the first reading of a bill to amend the Merchant Shipping Ordinance. The two amendments are of different values. One is to provide for the appointment of a Deputy SurveyorGeneral of Shipping, the ordinance872 words
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Page 193 Advertisements
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Advertisement152 1922-03-30 193 Subscribers to the "Singapore Free Press" weekly returning from Europe to the Straits by any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will tbsn •c mailed to meet them at various ports of -all.152 words
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Page 193 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous234 1922-03-30 193 CONTEND i LEADERS PAGE Asiatic Democracies 198 I Local Trade Ships 193 Comment of the week 194 American Complexities 194 The Prince in Malaya 194 Vaccillation 194 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Jury Finds Gomes Insane 197 I Death Sentence on Former Sikh Policeman 197 Assizes- 200, 4 Italian Will Suit234 words
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Article884 1922-03-30 194 March 27. According to the manner of Singapore, people are now beginning to sit up and take notice of the Income Tax, foisted upon the Colony when there was a wave of patriotism, the proceeds to help the Home Government when it was m dire financial884 words
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Article690 1922-03-30 194 With the best will m the world we imagine that the Governments and peoples of the Nations which took part m the Washington Conference will find it difficult to understand the real meaning of American policy. To accept the Pacific Pact with the reservation that the acceptance is690 words
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Article668 1922-03-30 194 in* 29. fheie is nothing new m saying that yesterday saw perhaps the i momentous day m the history of i States of Malaya since the firai invitation was sent to Singapore to send a British official to reside there and assist m the colossal task668 words
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Article686 1922-03-30 195 At times the conviction comes over UC that we are an extraordinarily foolish people, for we try to achieve a blend of influences and elements m more hopeless opposition than the ccmmonplace of oil and water. And there has been no more remarkable example of this than m our686 words
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Article279 1922-03-30 195 Mr. C. W. Jackson. Architectural Assistant, P.W.D., Penan^, has retired from the service and has left for Home. Lord Swinfen of Chert sey. the 2nd baron of the line arrived m Penan* from Calcutta by the Elephanta yesterday. A small collection of, exhibits, consisting principally of food products arrived on279 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article285 1922-03-30 195 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, M«r. 23. The Malay Mail's Colombo correspondent wires:—H.K.H. the Prince of Wales was to-day accorded a inception reminiscent of the stirring incidents of his Australian and Canadian tours. Following the presentation of colours to the Ceylon L-ht Infantry, and the285 words
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Article59 1922-03-30 195 Peaaag, Mar. 23. The Pina'ng Gazette understands tkat Mr. M.S.H. McArthur, Adviser, Kedah who is at present indisposed and confined to his residence at Alo,r Star, is retiring at his own request on March 27th. His BUCecssor will probably be Mr. Peel or Mr. Hereford, though it59 words
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Article70 1922-03-30 195 Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. The Colombo correspondent of the Malay Mail says that the Times of Ceylon has a cab'e laying there is a reaction m the rubber market ami the price is down to 1%. Manufacturers are not buying at present m the belief that the70 words
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Article103 1922-03-30 195 Penan*?, Mar. 20. The annual report of Taiping Tin Dredfing Company shows that Dredge No I had satisfactory results with an output of 5870 pikuls of ore, an increase of 382 over the previous year. Dredge No 2 ran continuously with an output of 4,466 an in•reas,103 words
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Article48 1922-03-30 195 Penang, Mar. 25. The annual report on the Penang Fire brigade states that not a single case of loubtful fire occurred. Warehouse and rodown total fire loss was $42,290 and he total insurance and fire risks carried *t the end of the year was $46,000.48 words
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Article97 1922-03-30 195 Pending Mar. 27. A special meeting of the Pefciang Swimming Chub was hold under the presiden\v of Mr. Irwin and unanimously resolved -o authorise the Committee of borrow a mm not exceeding $30,000 and issue debenture bonds of $100 each at 7 per cent per mnnn. A97 words
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Article63 1922-03-30 195 An extraordinary meeting of this company was held under the presidency of Mr. D. A. M. Brown. By 20 to three they passed a resolution that it was desirable to reconstruct the Company, and Mr. Hobbs was appointed liquidator for voluntary winding up with a view63 words
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Article103 1922-03-30 195 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, March. 28th. On Wednesday Mr. G. P. Cuscaden, Assistant C mur.fcs-cDCT rf Police, F.M.S., on behalf c£ tht F.M.S Indiana, b presenting the Prince of Wales with an addreai welcoming 11. R. H. to Malaya. The addresi thanks him for his103 words
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Article114 1922-03-30 195 PWUf, March 28. Remarkable allegation! of cruelty to a young Siamese servant girl m rirnese employ were made. Lim JJootj Soan was charged on three separate counts with voluntarily causing: hurt tj Skwee. The wife of the accused and also a coolie were cLarged with abutment. The114 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article145 1922-03-30 195 To the Editor. Sir, —It is a source of <*reat pleasure to learn that many Hindu Associations have taken steps to feed the poor during the Royal Visit m right good earnest and their appeals for funds will b> readily responded to without delay. Among-145 words
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Article248 1922-03-30 195 To the Editor. Sir,— As a matter of public interest I would like to direct a few questions to the President of the Straits Racing Association. (a) Is h a fact that the nomination of a polo pony from Penang fof the Prince's meeting-, Professions Handicap,248 words
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Article108 1922-03-30 195 To the Editor, Sir, In your issue of yesterday morning: "Genuine Sportsman" asks a few pertinent questions. Quite apart from these, I also would Mke to ask briefly, \s Maitlnnd not a polo pony Presumably polo ponies are wanted for the race, not race horses. If so108 words
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Article1871 1922-03-30 196 THEN AND NOW. Our Own Correspondent). .lesselton, 17th March. In the issue of the Singapore Free Press tf March 7th there is a copy of a critique from the Times of M. Ivor Evans new Book "Among Primitive People m Borneo". In this it refers m1,871 words
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Article650 1922-03-30 196 CEYLON PLANTER'S OPPOSITION. At the annual meeting of the Hunuwella Co. m Colombo, Mr. W. Coombe, who presided, said: You will remember that restriction was adopted towards the end of 1919; we adhered to the terms loyally for several m-cnths until it became quite evident that the conditions650 words
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Article81 1922-03-30 196 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuaia Lurapar March 38. The Malay Mail's Colombo correspondent says the Times of Ceylon has a cable that there ia still no news of the recommedations of the rubber committee. The Manchester Guardian states that opinion inclines to the idea that Dutch growers81 words
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Article870 1922-03-30 196 WANDERER - WANDERER What struck me must about the strik* »vas tho lack of anything m the domestic ivay which needed worrying about. Every, body seemed glad of the chance to do something productive, and., the m, re m i ious the strike appeared, the cheer <>r became the870 words
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Article760 1922-03-30 197 Mr. T. Strachan, formerly of th« F. U. S. Police, is now with the British American Tobacco Co. m Tientsin. A Taiping coriv-pondont reports another slight earth tremor there on Sunday night 10.r:0. It lasted about fifteen seconds and wa« net so pronounced as the previous760 words
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Article965 1922-03-30 197 JURY FINDS GOMES INSANE. ACCUSED ORDERED TO BE DETAINED. The sensational Gomes murder case came to a conclusion shortly after mid-day yesterday, when at the Singapore Assizes, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, the jury returned a unanimous verdict that at the time he murdered his Tamil mistress and965 words
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403 1922-03-30 197 Karpal Singh, formerly a constable m the Sikh police, was charged with tfcj murder of Xadam Singh, a fel o\v constable, at Beach-road Polce Station. The case for the prosecution was that some tnr.e before the crime accused had alleged the deceased man had403 words
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183 1922-03-30 197 PROTECTING WILD ANIMALS AND BIRDS. The Chief Police Officer has issued the following: warning against the destruction of wild animals. Any person who (a) kills or takes cr has m his possession the body of any wild animal or bird killed or taken during the close season provided for such183 words
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Article129 1922-03-30 197 So far as we mre aware Malayan stamp issues hare not perpetrated any remarkable errors m printing, but we read that a question of grammar is a cau.-a causane for a new Indian issue. The current lVfe anna stamp has its value shown on the face m129 words
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Article425 1922-03-30 197 Execution en Debenture Approved. A special general meeting of members of ihe Singapore Cricket Cub was held last c veiling, the new President of the Club the r-or.'ble Mr. A B. Voules, pr?sidin#. Th. n eeting had been called to consider a resolution thst the President425 words
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Article208 1922-03-30 197 The following regulations have been issued by the Master-Attendant 1. During the period of the visit of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales m H.M.S. Renown— i.e., from 6 a.m. March 31st to a.m. April 2nd— Masters of all vessels are directed not to anchor m the208 words
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Article177 1922-03-30 197 The February issue of the Islamic Review contains a number of thoughtful and excellent articles on Democracy m Islam, Islam and European civilisation, Islam and Socialism, which all reflect the intellectual awakening of Islam to the problems of the present day. The movement of Asia towards a177 words
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HAYTOR RUBBER ESTATES.
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Article675 1922-03-30 198 The annual general meeting of Hay tor Rubber Estates, Limited, was held m the registered offices of the company, French Bank Bu'lding?, at neon yesterday, presided over by the Hon. Mr. V. Gibbons. Others present were Messrs. F. L. Tcmlin, A. M. Swyny, J. Murray, F. C.675 words
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Article140 1922-03-30 198 Mr. H. E. Prattsn, M.P., who is on a visit to the Federated Malay States from Sydney, New South Wales, is well-known !n Perak owing co the interest he has aken m tin mining here. In a brief onversation with the Times of Malaya Mr. Pratten140 words
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Article1274 1922-03-30 198 ENTERTAINED BY CHINESE COMMUNITY. On the occasion of their departure for Europe, the Hon'ble Mr. and Mrs. Seng Ong Siang were entertained by members of the Chnese Community at a dinner given at the Garden Club on Tuesday evening, 21st March. There were nearly a hundred1,274 words
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Article199 1922-03-30 198 Oh Jock, my dear, I greatly fear We can't go to the Ball, With other woes, I have no clothes, And credit none at all. At Littlejohn's and Robertson's They're putting on the screw, This lack of cash has cooked our hash, Whatever shall we do.199 words
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Article107 1922-03-30 198 Mr. H. Abdeen, Eff, has compiled a twenty-five year Mohamedhan English Calendar, to take on the tale of years wher c the late Mr. G. N. Symons left off, this year. Mr. Abdeen also makes it a souvenir of the Prince of Wales visit, and gives portraits of107 words
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Article87 1922-03-30 198 The new five-cent F.M.S. stamp is on ■ale at the locaJ Post-office. The colour is mauve on yellow, not at all distinct and very liable to run. (M.M.) There is a scarcity water m Malacca. Consequently the town and outskirts is placarded with posters, inscribed upon which are the words87 words
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THE PRODUCE MARKET.
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Article170 1922-03-30 198 Singapore, Mar. 2:j. At the Auctions on Wednesday there was a quieter tone prevailing but demand generally was fair. Standard Sheet realised 26 cents but a large proportion of this grade was withdrawn. Good Average Quality was readily disposed of up to 25Ms cents and OiT Quality Sheet170 words
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Article137 1922-03-30 198 Singapore, Mar. 22. Consequent on reports of a weaker tendency m London and New York, the Weekly Auctions opened yesterday to an easier Market, values showing an all round decline of 1 to 2 cents on the week. Standard Sheet was m fair demand at 26 26 Va,137 words
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Article82 1922-03-30 198 FRASER S REPORT. Singapore, Mar. 2'.i. Tin.— *****.15. 100 tons sold $73.50. Rubbers.— Very quiet. Mining.— l) U ]l. Collieries $11.7."), Nawng Pets 52 VL«, Taipings 70, North Taipings 87^, South Taipings 27 I*,1 Tongkah Harbours $8.50, Rawangfe 50, Murais $4, Padang Plandoks 85 discount, Hitams 1102%. Industrials. Unifreers $8.2582 words
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Article81 1922-03-30 198 Singapore, Mar. 2.1. Titiv— £l44. 15s. 73ft, 125 tons sold. Rubbers. No enquiry. Mines. Souths 25 30, Taiping< 67'j 72V Norths 87% 92 Vi, Nawng Pete 50 55, Collieries $11.25 $11.50, Petolingl 60 6r Johans 60 65, Jelartohs 35 40, Pa(ianp Plandoks 35 discount 30 discount.81 words
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Article113 1922-03-30 198 Singapore, Mar. 11. Silver 33%. Hongkong 8% per cent. premium. Three months gold 52%. Share Market. Dull. Rubbers. Few enquiries. Allenbys 15, Craigieleas 40 50, Bassetts 52 V a 87%, Tambalaks 47 Vfe 52^, Chembong Malays buyers Us, Bukit Kepongs $2.62 Tins.— Taipings 67U 72 I,*,1 Norths S7113 words
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Article49 1922-03-30 198 The Local Branch has received advice by telegraph from the Head Office, that a final divided of 8 per cent, lesg income tax ha* been declared, making 16 per cent, for th« year. £50,000 is carried to reserve and the amount carried forward is £137,671.49 words
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Article19 1922-03-30 198 Mr. P. C. Dubois has arrived from Penang for the races and Mr. D. Mordecai it due on Monday.19 words
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Article642 1922-03-30 199 Mr. Justice Barrett- Ler/nard presided over the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. The Indian and Ceylonese Decoration Fund for the Royal Visit now amounts to $1636. Ifr. EL S. le May has returned to Siain :k i as B v itish Vice-Consul, but as Adviser i!' the Department642 words
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Article75 1922-03-30 199 i ales under the Income Tax Ordinance are published m the Gazette, dealing with delivery of returns, forms, payment of tax. procedure on appeal and prevention of disclosure of documents. Four divisions are established and the following collectors anointed. Mr. G. C. Valpy, general, D. W. Evans, Penatig;75 words
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Article2154 1922-03-30 199 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange was held yesterday afternoon, the Hon'ble Mr. V. Gibbons presiding. There were also present Messrs. W. P. W. Ker, D, T, Lewis, D. W. Reid, A. Johnstone, R. H. Sharpe, J. C. Pettr, F.2,154 words
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Article96 1922-03-30 199 The shareholders of South Taiping Tin Dredging, Ltd, have been notified that ti e directors re-grot that m view of the increased cost of the Dredge over the amount originally estimated, viz, £102,000 against the original £70,000, it has become necessary to take the opinion of the96 words
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Article102 1922-03-30 199 Singapore, Mar. 25. Tin.— £l4s. 17s. sd. 250 tons sold $73. Rabbers. Nothing doing. Mining.— Collieries $11.50 $12. Taipings 70, North Taipings 90, South Taipings 27 Nawng Pets 50, L'nguis $3.20, Rawangs 50, Murais $4, Renongs 20s. 6d., Harbours $8.75. Industrials. Uniteera $'8.25 $8.75, Traders $13.25 $13.75, Fraser102 words
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Article40 1922-03-30 199 The following subscriptions have been received during February and March Vicepresidents, Lady Shaw and Mrs. Swainson, $10 members Mesdames Lowther Kemp, Dashwood Saunciers, H. E. Somerville, H, B. Ward, Gunatilaka and Messrs. Beazley and Still, $5 each.40 words
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Article32 1922-03-30 199 Owing to the fact that he is leaving fi»r Home on May second Mr. J. M. Sime did not sband for re-election to the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, on Friday.32 words
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Article1381 1922-03-30 200 THE CONDITION OF OUR ROADS. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held m th:« board room yesterday afternoon, presided over by Mr. R. J. Farrer. Other present were Messrs. O. P. Griffith-Jones, A. Anthony, W. A. Sims, E. A. Brown, See Tiong Wah, Le e Pang1,381 words
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Article138 1922-03-30 200 The Tamil Murder. At the Second Singapore Assizes yesterday morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw and a special jury, a Tamil named Krishnasamy was charged with the murder of another Tamil. Major Whitley prosecuted and Mr. Laycock defended. The principal witness for the prosecution was a138 words
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Article41 1922-03-30 200 r n T^V* the "•■W* examination 5 J f f th C IIe e of Medici™ uc cssful.-M. E. Teruchelvam, Honours "'a et C n K a "p d "'T^ 1 Sa Htcho": Ja Ratnum: w A B41 words
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Article1388 1922-03-30 200 Quicquui a punt homing* *«stri tit fmrrmp libtlli Juvinai The other day two seats m a stand were sold this is quite true, two were actually cold to a person of weight and circumstance the Topicist had nearly 'said circumference. The seller thereof happening to pass1,388 words
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Article122 1922-03-30 200 A Generous Offer. Messrs. Fraser and Neave Ltd., have very generously offered to provide with still lemonade, etc., such schools as are within delivering distance and would like to participate m the gift. Head Masters and Mistresses of Schools are asked to write m at once to122 words
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Article129 1922-03-30 200 We regret to hear that news has been received by Messrs John Little and the death at his residence m London on Feb. 22nd of Mr. William Hutton, for many years a director of John Little and Co m Singapore and London. Mr. Hutton retired129 words
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Article373 1922-03-30 201 CHINESE COMPANY PRACTICE. To the Editor. Dear Sir, In several local Chinese public companies it is noticed that the Secretary also the Assistant Manager and styled \> st. Manager-Secretary." It has been i 1 trued that this combination, instead of producing ~r.y good, is, m fact,373 words
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Article334 1922-03-30 201 To the Editor, understand the !Lorticultural of the Agri-Horticult; ral Show im lim tioi with the M.B.E. h s been canto th^ lack of support. I keli ye n I single entry v .;s received. Th s fa a: ashing. One can I vrdly expect cxili .its334 words
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Article47 1922-03-30 201 Mr. Lte Choon Guan has bee« provisionally appointed an unofficial member %t Ugis'ative Council m place of Mr Song On? Siang. A Gazette extraordinary of Saturday Ties the appointment of the honTble Mr. S. James as Deputy of the Governor 'luring the latter's absence from the colony.47 words
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Article614 1922-03-30 201 DR. EARLE PAGE'S VIEWS. The great interest that is being taken m Australia m the establishment of trade relations with th- F.M.S. and the East Indies, is indicated on the part of Southern traders, at any rate by the Deputation thai was s.nt up from West Australia614 words
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Article86 1922-03-30 201 The fcll6wing teegram has ben received by the Singapore Branch:— At the approaching annual gjneral meeting of shareholders the Directors will recommend that a dividend be declared for the past year at the rate of 14 per cent j and a benus of 6s. 3d. per share fr:e86 words
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Article72 1922-03-30 201 The local manager is m receipt of a cable from the head office m New York j that a dividend at the rate of 24 per cent. I per annum has been declared for the half year ended 31st December 1921. The surplus am! undivided profits have72 words
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Article19 1922-03-30 201 Aldens' Successors London telegram, dated March 22nd. is as follows: Markjt steady 7%d.; Stocks 67,112 tons19 words
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Article290 1922-03-30 201 FOOTBALL. S.C.C.'b Six Goals Against Chinese. The Straits Chinese had about the biggest surprise they are likely to run up against this season when on the Padang yesterday evening the S. C. C. dec sively defeated them by six goals to love. With one or two exceptions, the290 words
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Article455 1922-03-30 201 The annual meeting of the members of the Singapore Yacht Club was held m the Club Pavilion yesterday evening, when 11. E. the Governor, Sir Lawrence Guillemard, presided over a largo attendance. In proposing the adoption of the Committee's report and statement of accounts. His Excellency455 words
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Article101 1922-03-30 201 The result of the March medal (stroke competition) was a tie between Messrs. W. E. O. Stanford and W. Peach, scores being 93 15 78 nett. The ball sweep for Saturday was won by Mr. C. C. Nicholl with 35 Ti2tt and on Sunday by Mr. W.101 words
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Article236 1922-03-30 201 GUILLEMARD AVENUE. Work is proceeding at an amazing pace an the Exhibit on Ground, and, judging by LV amount done thiring V:? Kurt few 'Hys, Although a \try great deal remains to be lljiic, the Exhibition ihcuUl bj ready well n time f:« the opening day. A236 words
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Article421 1922-03-30 201 There arrived on Thursday by the Marella Mr. Kingsford Smith, who is the representative of the recently formed New South Wales Export Association, and also Mr. Andrews and Mr. Thornfield, who have come up from Australia in connection with the Exhibition. They brought with them a421 words
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Article43 1922-03-30 201 By the Prins der Nederlander, which came into port from Batavia yesterday there arrived a model of a vessel of the Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland lin c for the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition. The X.P.M. are the local agents for the S.M.N. line.43 words
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Article33 1922-03-30 201 Five cups are being presented as prizes for the boxing competition wh'ch takes place at the Exhibition en Friday night. The Services will be fuUy represented and a good show is certain.33 words
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Article23 1922-03-30 201 Lieut. Col. Whyte, D. S. 0., is appointed Commandant of the Penang Volunteers and is "th c competent military authority* for that settlement.23 words
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Article757 1922-03-30 202 Mr. John William Haddon is appointed a deputy superintendent of chandu and liquors revenu c for certain purposes. Mr. David Izraelski, a native of Grodno, resident sixteen years m the Colony, has been granted a certificate of naturalization. Owing to a printer's error, Mr. S'me was757 words
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Article564 1922-03-30 202 BEQUESTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES. A probate suit m connection with the state cf the late Giovanni Gaggino, which comprised property m Singapore, Siam anc Italy, came before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard m the Supreme Court on Saturday, when Mr. J. Cobbett, on behalf oi* Mr. Cesare Gaggino., presented564 words
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Article237 1922-03-30 202 PEATE— WARNECKE WEDDING. There was a large attendance at the Presbyterian Chuivh on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. Alfred Frederick Peate of Messrs. Wcarne Brothers, Singapore, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peake of London, led to the altar Miss Renee Violet Warr.cckc, daughter cf the late Mr. and Mrs.237 words
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Article645 1922-03-30 202 TWO CUP RACES. The final for the Governor's Cup, between the Marion and the Helen was sailed off on Saturday afternoon m ideal weather, the Marion winning after a most interesting race. Capt. Bredenberg started the race at 2.45 sharp and the Helen crossed the line a645 words
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Article144 1922-03-30 202 Bostock's "Royal Italian Circus" opened its Singapore visit at Beach Road on Saturday night, and although they had only arrived early m the morning, succeeded m presenting to the packed "house" an excellent entertainment, which will be still further improved at the next performance, when time has144 words
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Article43 1922-03-30 202 London, Mar. 24. The result cf the Grand National was as follows 1 Music Hall, 100 to 9. 2 Drifter, 18 to 1. 3 TaffyUis, 66 to 1. Thirty-two ran. Won by twelve lengths, s:x lengths between second and third.43 words
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Article689 1922-03-30 202 The annual meeting: of the Singapore Swimming' Club was held at the Club Bungalow yesterday morning. The President, Mr. H. R. W. Lobb, presided, and there were also present Messrs. W. A. White, H. L. Hopkin, (captain), H. L. Manchester (vice-captain), G. M. Alford, J. Morrison,689 words
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Article38 1922-03-30 202 A Reuter cable of th c 25th inst. g the following results of the Association Cup semi-finals: Hucidersflleld Town b^at Notts County o— l (at Burnley). Preston North End beat Tottenham Hotspur 2—l (at Sheffield).38 words
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Article58 1922-03-30 202 New York, March 24. The United States Lawn Tennis Association announces that Tilden will not go to England this summer to defeat the ch.-i!:?--pionship title as the executive of the Association has decided it would not be wise to send the leading American player.; abroad m view58 words
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Article594 1922-03-30 203 P. S. AND LAW DEFEAT SERVICES. The Clerk of the Weather again did his best to spoil cricket on Saturday, but fortunately his efforts met with only partial ■access. One Tournament match, Public Services and Law vs. Services, was played, whilst the other games, S. C. C.594 words
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Article43 1922-03-30 203 The Course and the Club House will be cosed on the morning of Friday, 31st instant, on the occasion of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales' visit to Singapore, and will be r«'-upene<l at 1 p.m. on the same date. >i*—43 words
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Article101 1922-03-30 203 Singapore, Mar. 27. Tin.- £145 17s. 6d. 125 tons sold $73%. Rubbers. Dull. Brogas 30, Craigieleas 30, Utan Simpans $1.15, Teluk Ansons $5. sft, New Serendahs $1.55, Kempas $4.20. Mining. Taipintrs 60, North Taipings 87%, South Taipinirs 27 M>, Nawng Pets T>o, Rawangs 52 12,l 2 Malayan Collieries101 words
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Article43 1922-03-30 203 The Kedah Prison and Medical Staffs presented Dr. S. C. G. Fox, State Surgeon, with an address last evening prior to his retirement. Dr Smart, 0.8. E., will act as State Surgeon during the interregnum pending the appointment of a new State Surgeon.43 words
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Article250 1922-03-30 203 MALAYA PREPARES ITS WELCOME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 27. Port Swettenham and Kuala Lumpur presented scenes of feverish activity today when the finishing touches were being put to the decorations and other preparations for the Royal visit. Simplicity and taste, rather than lavishness, characterise250 words
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Article151 1922-03-30 203 It is now stated by Mr. C. W. Harrison, officer m charge of the Press Representatives with the Prince of Wales, that the press representatives are Mr. Percival Landon (Daily Telegraph), Sir Percival Phillips (Daily Express), Sir Herbert Russell (Reuter's special) Mr. W. Pair, (photographer), Mr.151 words
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Article316 1922-03-30 203 The fifteenth annual general meeting of the shareholders of The Sze Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Company Limited was held at No. B 8 Chulia Street,; on Saturday, Mr. Seah Kng Lim presiding. In moving the adoption of the directors' report and accounts the chairman said316 words
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Article273 1922-03-30 203 Mr. E. N. W. Wyatt is acting as Secretary to Resident, Selangor. The general meeting of the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club has been postponed to April 19. Mr. W. E. Speers, Commissioner of Pd'ice, Keclah, is making Alor Star his headquarters. Mr. Churchill is to succeed273 words
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Article487 1922-03-30 203 RUBBER ASSOCIATION. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was heki m the Exchange Rooms yesterday afternoon presided over by Mr. J. M. Sime. Mr. Gattey was m attendance for the secretaries, Messrs. Gattey and Bateman. In proposing the adoption of the487 words
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Article540 1922-03-30 203 A DRUNKEN QUARREL. The third week of the second Singapore Assizes commenced yesten.ay before the Chief Justice, Sir Waller Shaw, when a Japanese, Uen Yamakishi, was charged with the murder of a fellow-countrymr.n rimmed Kakutaru Nakaru. The Accused, who was represented by Mr. Eber, claimed to540 words
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Article272 1922-03-30 203 Mr. Chas. Grenier Lead of the firm of Chas. Grenier and Son, Kuala Lumpur, is due back m a few days, with Mrs. Grenier, after a year's stay m Switzerland. Mr. Frankly* Rooinson, Acting Deputy Public Prosecutor, Penang, has been formally admitted to practise as an advocate and solicitor m272 words
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Article1685 1922-03-30 204 MONDAY, MARCH 27th. Present. The Hon'ble The Governor's Deputy, Mr. F. S. James. His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major General Sir Neill Malcolm). The Hon'ble the Acting Attorney-General Mr. A. B. Voules). The Hon'ble the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. A. M. Pountney). The Hon'ble the Colonial1,685 words
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435 1922-03-30 204 Criminal Appeal Dismissed. Before Mr. Justice Barrett Lcnnard, m the Supreme Court yesterday Konggapa Mandore, a toddy shop keeper, appealed against a conviction by Mr. Nur.n, m the District Court, of having knowingly retained two labourers m his services who were bound by contract to serve435 words
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Article191 1922-03-30 204 After a great many yean, too many for the memory of most of Singapore, Straits Produce is again appearing, and is on sale from to-day at various places. The first number was issued m 1869. Again m 1870 it appeared and was revived m 1893, 1894 and191 words
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Article126 1922-03-30 204 thTVu C x; SOrry tO iearn the T.O.M. Dto el" A P ;r 5 h aHfa Wid th. late D-to Sn Ad.ka Raja, one of the wealtfcierf Malay ladies m the State, is seriouely ill. Resulting f rom a quarre i between an Indian constable and a Chinese man, which126 words
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437 1922-03-30 204 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1922. SINGAPORE ASSIZES. MURDER CHARGE FAILS. At the Singapore Assizes yesterday X fore Sir Walter Shaw and a special jury. a cobbhr named Chan Teng was charged with the murder of a vegetable teller named Chan He y, on Pulau Übin January 11. The evidence of the437 words
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Article353 1922-03-30 204 Hip friends will be very sorry to learn that Mr. W. H. Dinsmore has been m indifferent health since he went to Kedah to resume the appointment of Legd A Cantonese woman tried to commit suicide by jumping: into the sea off the Esplanade on Monday but was rescued m353 words
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Article926 1922-03-30 205 (From our Special Representative). ARRIVAL OF THE KENpWN. Ku lla Lumpur, Mar. 28. Amid >ciMies of greet enthusiasm and inspiring loyalty, Port Swettenham welcomed His Royal Highness the Prince ot Wale* to ihe shores of Malaya this afternoon. There were tremendous crowds and the deep sincerity of926 words
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Article1905 1922-03-30 205 P(Our Own Representative). Kuala Lumpur, March 29. After his arrival yesterday H.R.H. the Prince of Wales went to the Lake Club and had a swim, and later dined at Government House. Shortly after ten o'clock he attended the Rencvvn Ball at the Selangor Club and from the1,905 words
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Article97 1922-03-30 205 Mr. G. C. Irvine, of British North Borneo, brought out i very useful little pamphlet <;n "British North Borneo, as a (,'am. country.* 1 He givei particular* of the panio that can be shot, the best places for finding it, the camp equipment and arms best97 words
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Article100 1922-03-30 205 Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton, Registrar of Vehicles and Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, returned from Home leave yesterday by the Elephants. His Majesty the King haa been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Imperial Service Medal to the following Pensioners of the Federated Malay States Government:— To100 words
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285 1922-03-30 206 THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1922. THE LATE Mr. DOBREE BUTLER. J Wo regret to announce that Mr. Dobree Butler, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Perak, and C.P.O. Ipoh, died m the General i hospital yesterday and was buried m the afternoon. Mr.' Butler has been ill for some time, underwent one operation285 words
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Article112 1922-03-30 206 The trial at the Second Singapore Assizes of Seah Kirn Kwey, on a charge of murdering Mr. Seah Lai Kiafc, a wellknown Chinese towkay, at his residence, 34 Newmarket road, on January 31, was commenced yesterday morning, lasted the whole day and was adjourned until this morning. The112 words
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Article120 1922-03-30 206 H. H. th« Sultan of Perlis arrived yesterday morning by train for the Prince of Wales' visit. Two hundred more Dyaks arrived from Kuching this morning by the Adeh, the ■feter ship of the Kaka. They joined their fraternity at the F.M.S. Railway godowns m Telok Aver. H. E. t\w120 words
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Article241 1922-03-30 206 The esteem with which Mr. J. DuncanRoberts, the local director of the International Schools is .held by his numerous students m Malaya and other parts of the East Indies was shown by the address which they presented him last night at the St. AndTcw's School Hall. Mr.241 words
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Article504 1922-03-30 206 A HEAVY LOSS. The following is the report by the iirectors to the ninth annual general -neeting of shareholders to be held at the egistered office, Chartered Bank Chambers, m April 5 at noon. The directors regret to report a loss for the year of $132,424.21, from504 words
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Article173 1922-03-30 206 The question of the damages awarded Rajah Shariman ami Che Tak against Sadultah Khan m respect of a level published m the M UtOsafl Malayu" arising out of a ronggeng performance at a Club In Kuala Lumpur, came before Mr. Just cc Barrett-Lennard m the Supreme Court173 words
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Article120 1922-03-30 206 Mrs. 6. P. Owen is a passenger out by the Dongola leaving Marseilles March 24th and due here sbout April 15th. Mr. and Mrs. Owen have been staying m the south of France. The P. C. M. O's mortality returns for the week ended March 18th for Singapore show 243120 words
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Article106 1922-03-30 206 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce held its 544 th auction yesterday when there v/as cataloged 1,832,445 lbs, 818.06 tons Offered 1,515,956 lbs, 676.77 tons Sold 1,212,747 lbs, 541.40 tons. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Singapore Standard Quality 26 H 27 (1 lot only) Good106 words
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Article175 1922-03-30 206 FRASBR'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, March 28. The share market has been practically lifeless during the week under review, and with the exception of the Loan group, where a steady demand has been mainta'ned, we have very little on \v' ich to comment. Tin at £145.2.6 is 2a175 words
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Article254 1922-03-30 206 The following is the Directors' Report to the Shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting to b e held on April 5 at noon at Messrs. Evatt and Co's offices. The net loss for the year as shown by the Profit and Loss Account amounted to254 words
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Article89 1922-03-30 206 The report of the Far Eastern Films Service Ltd. for the year ended Sept. 30th 1921 notes a loss of $3,109.92, which is wholly due to the decreases m hiring films and m sales of machinery and accessories. The directors aacr c Messrs W. L. G. Riley,89 words
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Article70 1922-03-30 206 A telegram m our issue of Marck 28th mentioned a special meeting of the Taipeng Tin Dredging Co. at Penang, at which Mr. Hofobs was appointed liquidator. This should have been the South Taipeng Tin Dredging Company, and not the Taipeng Tin Dredgijng Co. of70 words
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Article4657 1922-03-30 206 [Reuter's Service.] Loiukv.i, Mar. 22 Ceylon is magnificently fulfilling a l f)n^ cherished resolve to show the (teat Indian peninsular her own conception of r() y a j welcome. This I the outstanding fact which emerfM P.loiOli as an obsession from Colombo's crowded round of gaiety She cannot4,657 words
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Article2225 1922-03-30 208 [Reuter's Service] Paris, Mar. 21. A Chinese student nanud Lee Ho Ling fired four revolver shots last night at the motor m which Tscheng Leon, the Chinese Minister, was travelling, wounding M. Stangou, an engineer accompanying the Minister. The assailant immediately surrendered. He stated that he fired at the2,225 words