The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 4 January 1923
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1923-01-04 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1923. No. 1.84S18 words
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Article209 1923-01-04 1 LEADERS PAGB Curiosities of Crime 1 Our Trams 1 Trough. s for the New Tflßf 2 New Year's Honours 2 •Tea Money" Illegal 2 Our Policy m Malaya 2 Latex Export 3 LKTTERS TO THE EDITOR. Cracker Firing 11 "Dribbling Rot About Whiskey" 11 Municipal \Va\ > 13 SPORT.209 words
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Article109 1923-01-04 1 January 3. Tin Ml Tons $92 a Gambier Cube No. 1 23.00 Gambier 17.50 Pepper Black 16.50 Peppper (white fair) 24.00 Tapioca, small flake, f.g. 11.50 Pearl Sago small 8.00 Copra Mix 10.30 Copr_. Sundricd 10.70 Opium. Benares unc. 4,500 Rice, Rangoon white 235.00 Rice. Siam No. 1 for109 words
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Article37 1923-01-04 1 m Sir ReglnaM and Lady Craddock bade farewell to Burma recently, leaving th« United Kingdom on the Bibby Liner GlouNtershire. his Honou^B_av ng first re-.•nqui.-.hed office to SinMarcourt Bntler who J^urned charge by t vgiaph. x r37 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article43 1923-01-04 1 SYMKS.— At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on the 27th December, to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Symes of Paya Kamuntitifc Estate, Kedah, a daughter. MAKEPEACE.— At the European Hospital, Koala Lumpur, on Dec. 29th to Mr. and Mrs. Ridley Makepeace, a daughter.43 words
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Obituary100 1923-01-04 1 BIIEEM. At 687 Gaylang Road on Dec. 28th, Mr.. H. Bh.em, aged 70 years. PAUL.— On Dec. 27th, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, John Dennison Paul, only son of Mr. and Mrs. N. F. W. Paul, oi Kuala Lukut, Port Dickson, aged 4 years. COLLINS.— On 26th December100 words
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Article264 1923-01-04 1 A mail from Home, with dates up to Dec. Cth., arrived on Sunday. A Homeward mail left on Tuesday. The Birthday Honours' list included a K.C.B.E. for the Colonial Secretary, who is now Sir Frederick Seton James a C.M.G. for the honourable Mr. A. M. Pountney, tho264 words
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Article92 1923-01-04 1 January 3. Bank 4 m.s. 2 .4 1-4 Bank demand 2|4 5-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 15-32 New York, demand 54 Credits 90 days 56 France, demand 700 India, T. T. 1 74 Hongkong, demand 2% P -c Dis. Yokohama, demand UHf Java, demand 138V_ Bangkok, demand92 words
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Article59 1923-01-04 1 His Excellency the HifH Commiironer has been pleased to award the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal to Private William Blackburn Hawkes, Malay State* Volunteer Regiment. Mr. F. Roxburgh, former master at Lancing, ha« been appointed the headmaster of the ne*wSchaol to be opened m May at Stowe Ho_B-, formerly59 words
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Article, Illustration882 1923-01-04 1 V.-n.kUt.i«.vv Sn rnOO** OgOi "■■l-H-H, *r_ s.W •i'ni to »_r>. _•*._< %rUm mn c'Ortoni otocooU <«•• PkUnmU U. Uxtwb mOSn**m and Lav, December 29. We are not quite sure that a more correct heading than the above would be "the commonplaces of crime," for students of criminology882 words
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Article779 1923-01-04 1 December 30. The information which has been published regarding the change m respect of our tramway system, will have been received with interest by the public because this question of transportation is one which affects a very large portion of our population. For the moment however nothing very779 words
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Advertisement144 1923-01-04 1 Subscribers to the 'Singapore Free Press** weesly returning from Europe to the Strsits Dy sny of the mail lines, sre invited to send to the Manager the name of their stesmer snd date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will tbtn be msiled to meet them st vsrious ports of Subscribers144 words
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Article751 1923-01-04 2 January 1. To-day is the gladdest day of all the glad New Year, a truth which may rightfully be attributed to the circumstance that it being the first day of the year we have hardly had time to make a mess of things. No man751 words
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Article625 1923-01-04 2 January 3. Doubtless bearing m mind the agitation at Home which has not yet ceased, regarding the disposal of honours, alleged m some cases to be m return for party fund contributions, the number of loyal subjects whom His Majesty has honoured at this New Year is625 words
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Article335 1923-01-04 2 Tea Money Illegal. It is as well to draw the attention of the public to the fact that the Premiums (Leases) Ordinance recently introduced and passed through the Legislative Council has now become law, His Majesty not having been advised to disallow it. Brieily the Ordinance makes it illegal for335 words
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Article612 1923-01-04 2 January 4. The Association of krii'sh Malaya, m a covering circular to the two letters of Sir Arthur Young and Sir Edward Brockman on the question ol Malayan finances, says v It seems it markable that m a controversy which covers years of time and deals612 words
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Article397 1923-01-04 3 The last word has not been said on the question of allowing the export of rubber latex free of restricten duty. This duty is based on the rubber content and local merchants a_ra now able to send it almost dry, meeting the objection that the cost cf transport397 words
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Article108 1923-01-04 3 c Admiral Naomi Tanijeuchi and the Captains and officers cf the imperial Jaete Training Sqiudron, were at home on .und H. I. J. M. 8. tamo on Tuesday afternoon. Sir F. S. James was present, also Capt. Calthrop-Calthrop, AM., R.X-, Mister Attendant and other officials. The108 words
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Article106 1923-01-04 3 At (lovernment House yesterday morning. Capt. A. 11. Chalmers, senior Boarding Officer, was presented by Sir F. S. Jamewith the Royal Humane Society's certificate ■ad bronze medal for life-saving. There was a good gathering present, including* the K««ter Attendant, Capt. Calthrop-Calthrop, A. M.. K. X. Ca-t. John106 words
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Article384 1923-01-04 3 The following are new Associates of the Royal Academy: Mr. Alfred Turner, sculptor, Mr. Herbert Baker, architect associated with Sir Edwin L. Lutyens at Delhi. Lieut-General Sir Walter Congreve is appointed to the Southern Command m laeeessisa to Lieut-General Sir Montague Harper, who was killed m the motorcar sir ash384 words
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Article1496 1923-01-04 3 THE PERIL OF HAVING GUESTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Dee. 7. There has been a case m the Courts this v. eek which has excited universal attention, owing to its exceptional nature. Substantial damages were awarded to two women who had been injured m an accident1,496 words
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Article105 1923-01-04 3 The following Singapoie properties were sold by auction by Estate and Trust Agencies Ltd., on the 2nd instant: Freehold land off 7th Mile East Coast Road, area 50,808 sq. ft., bought by Mr. an Ean Kiam for $1,800; years' leasehold land and houses Xos. 0, 10 and 11105 words
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Article125 1923-01-04 3 man Mr. F. Cooray, who was editing the Malayan Observer, is joining the staff of the Malay Mail. Mr. Ban Poh recently had the misfortune to meet a crocodile m the sea whilst staying at Mr. L. Y. Swee's bungalow at Port Dickson. It snapped at his foot but no125 words
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Article1316 1923-01-04 4 In order to convey a true impression of the Autumn Salon m Paris there are a great many things to talk about before one can get to the pictures. A French art exhibition is a very different thing from an English one, and the Salon d'Automne is1,316 words
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Article938 1923-01-04 4 And song is as foam that the sea-winds fret, Though the thought at his heart should be deep as the sea. Thus Swinburne, taking one back to glorious health-giving buffets with the North Sea waves; to the roar of the tempest, with deluges of spray, at Ventnor I ng938 words
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Article1087 1923-01-04 4 PEACE IN ULSTER. (From Our Own Correspondent). Belfast, Nov. Hi Speaking st s luncheon following hue opening of a new extension of the magnificent premises of the Belfast Co-ope-rative Society, Ltd., York Street a concern whie J h lepresents about 120,000 people Sir James Craig, Premier of1,087 words
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Article730 1923-01-04 5 The resignation of Sec-Lieut. D. E. Knight from the S, S. V. F. has been accepted. Mr. A. IJ. l "l° s nHS oeen appointed Ktsident < ssscntor, Penang, with effect tram Dec Mr. V*, V. Lsssberger, the retiring __SSSagaag director of United Engineers, loaves by730 words
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20 YEARS POLICE SERVICE.
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Article794 1923-01-04 5 Among the many charges that have taken place m the Straits Settlements Police during the past twenty years, Capt' m A. R. Chancellor, the recently retired 1.G.P., told our representative two had been productive of greater efficiency of the Force, namely, the inception of the finger-print system794 words
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Article195 1923-01-04 5 The Hon'bl© Captain A. R. Chancellor and Mrs. Chancellor were given a very cordial send-on* by a large gatheriaf of friends when they left Singapore yesterday afternoon on the B. and I. steamer Elephanta, on their way te England. Captain Chancellor arrived at the East JTharf at195 words
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Article89 1923-01-04 5 On the eve of severing his connection with the firm of United Engineers, of which he has been managing director for •eve'. al years past, Mr. V. V. Lemberger has been made the recipient of a handsome gift from members <>f the European staff. The presentation89 words
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Article401 1923-01-04 5 WHAT IS BEING DONE. At a recent committee meeting of the Municipal Commission Mr. Sims asked the following question regarding the tramSrays: In view of the reported activity of the Shanghai Tramway Company m conne; tion with the Singapore Tram System will you state whether the Commissioners401 words
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Article90 1923-01-04 5 European Severely Injured. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 28. A regrettable accident occurred at Tekka Mine, Taiping, a few days ago, when Mr. T. Allingham narrowly escaped death. While examining the dredge his hand got caught m the bucket line. Allingham was carried round and90 words
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Article21 1923-01-04 5 lie late Mr. Cunningham, whose sad was recorded the other day, was 0. Cunningham, Chief Officer of fIiNS^P Eng Moh Line.21 words
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Article166 1923-01-04 5 YESTERDAY'S AUCTION. The Singapore hamber of Commerce Rubber Association held ii< 58Sld auction yesterday, 28th December, when there was Catalogued 1,920,154 lbs.; 857.21 tons. Offered 1,245,516 lbs.; 55&03 tons. Bold 888,713 lbs.; 894.75 tons. New York Spot 27 s London Spot 1-1 T PRICES REALIZED. Bibbed Smoked166 words
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Article423 1923-01-04 5 Singapore, Dec. 27. The incidence of the Christmas Holidays has considerably disturbed business m the Local Share Market, and Unsanctions generally have been on a small scale. Mining Stocks anel Rubbers remain practically unchanged, but Industrials continue firm, chief attention being centred m Straits Traders; the report423 words
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Article76 1923-01-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Dec. 28. In the Police Court, W. Theseira WSJ fined .$lO on each of two charges, or fourteen days imprisonment, for driving a motor-ear recklessly, causing a collision with Captain Perkin's car, and for driving* without a licence. Two Tamils w*ere arrested76 words
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Article32 1923-01-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Dec. 2S. A fire occurred on a tongkang, loaded with copra, alongside the steamer Kinta. The burning tongkang was towed away and the fire extinguished.32 words
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Article2502 1923-01-04 6 TIN INDUSTRY HEALTHY. The annual meeting e>f the Straits Tra^' ing Company, Limited, was held at the Offices of Company, at the Arcade, yesterday. The Chairman, Mr. W. W. Cook, presided and there were also present meaara. t Gibbons, H. A. Low (.Dhectors), W. coxson." J. Bagnall,2,502 words
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Article31 1923-01-04 6 His Majesty will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance m regard to the Ordinance to anlnd the Maintenance Orders Ordinance and the Ordinance to amend the Inventions Ordinate.31 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article164 1923-01-04 6 ENGLAND'S BIG TASK. [Reuter's Sen ice.] .Johannesburg, Dec. 27. The weather wae tine and warm for the third day's play oi the first Test Match, end the attendant numbered 7,000. The wicket was fast. Continuing the i cond innings, South Africa put up 420, the batting164 words
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Article51 1923-01-04 6 Melbourne, Dec. 27. New South Wales made 160 (Kippax OS). Victoria replied with 125, Macartney taking five wickets for eight runs. Going m again, Kew South Wales weiv all out for 142. Victoria compiled 17. for three wickets (Woodfull 84 not out) ami thus won by seven51 words
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Article202 1923-01-04 6 VOLUNTEER Cl P. The S. R. E's nut up a very good fight ■gtiastthe Eurasian Company m the semif.nal of the Volunteer Cup on the Pao.ane vestcrday and, although they were, three men short and the Eurasian side included Wbeatlev, de Souza, Aeria. Leijssius. ami one or tw 0202 words
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347 1923-01-04 6 The Japanese Training Squadron, consisting of the Izumo, Iwate and Asama which, since leaving Japan m January o this year, have paid visits to South Am erica and South Africa, arrived at Singa pore on Wednesday morning, on the return voyage home. There are 251347 words
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1145 1923-01-04 7 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1922. MUNICIPAL COMMISSION. MR. WILSONS CASE. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held m the board room j esteniay afternoon, Mr. R. J. Farrer presiding. Others present were Babu Annukul Chaader Cfeander, laene Yunus Messrs. U j Leorii Lim Feng Seng, A Anthony, .1 Elias.1,145 words
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Article352 1923-01-04 7 AT TANGLIN < Ll IB- The annual New Year's Fancy Drest Ball which was held at Ue Tanglin Club last night was a brilliant affair of lighthearted dancers m picturesque costumes amiel a colour setting that at the height of the masquerade was dazzling m its ai-352 words
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Article80 1923-01-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Dec. 29. At the police court to-day sentences were postponed until Jan. 4^ m the case of the Tamil Vapatarja who was charged with the attempted theft of r>42 notes, the property of the E. and O. Hotel m the Hongkong and Shanghai80 words
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Article1003 1923-01-04 7 The twelfth annual general meeting of the above company was held at Nos. 64-66 Market Street at noon yesterday, presided over by Mr. Tan Cheng Lock. Others prosent were Messrs. Chua Poh Siang, Lim Kirn Seng, J. M. Sime, F. C. Peck; and Tan Luang Kia1,003 words
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Article642 1923-01-04 7 Two interesting statements have been put out as to the possibility under restricted rubber output of a shortage taking place —that is, that the probable supply will not be sufficient to meet the demand. The first forecast was made by the "Statist" as to supply andEx - 642 words
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Article54 1923-01-04 7 Inspector Joyce's quarters at Re-cnore Station was visited by some unknown midnight visitor, who got away with cash and other articles worth over $50 belonging to the Inspector. The Inspector was unaware of the loss of bis things till he got up early yesterday morning. lie has no suspicion against54 words
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Article1243 1923-01-04 8 WEARNE BROTHERS. Business Prospects Better. The tenth annual gen-ral meeting of Messrs. Wearne Brother- Limited was held at the officers of the Company m Orchard Road yesterday. The Chairman. Mr T. J. B. Wearne, presideel and there were slso present Messrs. 0. F. F. Wearne, E W. Slight.1,243 words
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Article676 1923-01-04 8 RIBEIRO CO., LTD. At the fifteenth ordinary general meeting <>f the shareholder, of C. A. Riberro -Ac Co., Ltel.. held *t i] --d 7 Baffles Place, yesterday thee were present: Messrs. C. A. ds Silva (Chairman), T. D. Parsons, E. Tessensohn, V. Clumeck. 0. Hagedora, •1. S. Ntcholll F. M.676 words
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Article474 1923-01-04 8 The following is the Directors' Report to shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting on Jan. Bth at noon at the offices of Evatt and Co. After charging loss em .'ale of Klawat Estate $42,014.58 and JC- ,971.41 additional Netherlands East Lidies income and war tuxes, the474 words
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Article101 1923-01-04 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). P*nang, Dec. 30. Captain Chancellor was presented with illuminated addresses from the European inspectors and the Sikh police of Penang. When he was passing through for Home on retirement. The annual meeting of the Habrakoi Syndicate was presided over by Mr. Durege. The report101 words
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Article27 1923-01-04 8 mm H. H. the Sultan of Johore has appointed H. H. Tungku Mahkota a member of the Council of Ministers with effec__from Dec 20 1 t s27 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article475 1923-01-04 8 COVERED OOtTaTIV FINALS. There was a good attendance at the Stadium yesterday morning, when the first Covered Courts Tournament m Singapore was brought to a successful conclusion. The centre of attraction was the BSUUSS. between D. H. Kleinman and Khoo !1 Hye, m the final of the Gentlen475 words
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Article215 1923-01-04 8 Chinese Win Volunteer Cup. The final of the Voluntee** Cup Com- i lion was played e.n the Padang yestm*d.gy lb the presence c.f a large attendance, among whom was H.E., Major General Sir Xeill Malcolm, and Lieutenant Ce)lon«'l Spencer, Commanding the Singapore Voluntaara. After a* particularly good game. m215 words
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Article28 1923-01-04 8 The final of the above Competition resulted m a win by Mr. J. W. Hodgins over Mr. F. P. Montgomerie by 2 and 1. as28 words
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Article24 1923-01-04 8 Various steamers of the 0. S. X., under Japanese Government contract, have beei exempted from oneration of section 417 of the Merchant sflfcng Ordinance.24 words
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Article1268 1923-01-04 9 <juc t nid agunt homines "tri sot farrogt libtih JUVSNAL. The Topicist bade a hearty but sorrowful -well to the genial Captain on Thursday afternoon. It s seal to have to say these ye? anel the trim figure and kindly, monoeled face wfll be remembered for1,268 words
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Article174 1923-01-04 9 FREM ASONRY. The .Installation Meeting of Lodge ZetInd m the East was held an Wednesday Using, says the Straits Times, among ose attending being the District (hand aster. (W. l\ Mutt, 0.8.E.J and hi. SSCipal oAceTS, H. E. (ieneral Sir Neill lleolm and the Hon. Mr. Justice Barrettnnard. Wor. Bra.174 words
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Article171 1923-01-04 9 The Amateur Sporting Association cele brated its third Anniversary on Saturday and Sunday last at Katong Hotel, with rongjrcnv ami sti ing band m attendance. There was a large gathering of members anel frie ;ds on both days and the celebrations die great credit to the sub-committee171 words
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Article694 1923-01-04 9 IThe Maintenance Act has been extended include orders made m Ceylon. Mr. W. Duncan goes t 0 Lower Perak this ick and thence on to Singapore and Java, S. Echo Mr. H. W. Xoon of Singapore, left Hongkong by the Empress of Australia en route forS. Echo; M.M. - 694 words
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Article225 1923-01-04 9 I A most, interesting Christmas gathering as held at the House of Mr. T. J. B. "earn, on Thursday, when Mr. and Mr*., ream- entertained the children of the :.sb; rjen '"cur.!.. and also tho-, ationdgir Garrison School, ranglin. Nothing id bein .-pa ed by the host and hostess225 words
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Article160 1923-01-04 9 Decisions by Municipal Committees inelud. the naming of a road between the old and new Keppel road- on the S.H.B. property, Low Hill Road, and the road off Paya Leber Road parallel to Gey'.ang Road. Sims Avenue. Approved, subject to sanction, the appointment of Mr. E. J. T.160 words
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Article120 1923-01-04 9 Snow and Storms m England. Landon, Dec. 20. The unprecedentedly mild weather which has prevailed up to the present has changed suddenly, aiTei gales are sweeping the south of England, while there are heavy Fnowfalls m the midlands and the north, which foreshadow an old-fashioned Christmas. Telegraph120 words
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Article87 1923-01-04 9 The December number of this magazine is extremely creditable to the Editor, or Editors, and to the artists wh 0 have contiibuted sketches. There is good solid reading m the articles, one, on "Volunteering." being by General Sir Neill Malcolm, anel plenty of amusing anecdote87 words
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Article39 1923-01-04 9 A Tokio telegram to the Nany 0 Nichi Nichi Shimbun dated Dec. 29, states: The Privy Council to-day has unanimously passed a draft memorial to the throne condemning the Government policy, which wants stronger measures against China.39 words
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Article80 1923-01-04 9 A.Malay man is reported to have been fatally stabbed at Rembau on December 20th. His alleged assailant is under arrest. Mr. Allister Macmillan, F.R.G.S., of the City Press, wh 0 has been m Singapore for months in 'connection with his book on the Straits, leaves for Hongkong by the Soudan.80 words
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Article1125 1923-01-04 10 CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. (From Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton, Christmas, 1922. Christmas, 1922, sees us all just as engrossed m the game of make-believe Bl ever. This year, thanks to our indispensable bachelois, the children not only en- j joyed a wonderful Christmas tree but received their presents from Father1,125 words
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FIRST TEST MATCH.
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Article144 1923-01-04 10 [Reuter's Service.] Johannesburg, Dec. 28. The weather was dull, but 4,000 spectators were present when the Test match was reeumed on a good wicket. England were all out for 218, Nupen taking 5 ior .">H, Blanckenberg 8 for 59. Altogether the innings lasted 2Gb' minutes. There was great144 words
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Article75 1923-01-04 10 Wellington, Dec. 30. The tirst Test Match m New Zealand at tract eel 7 000 people, the weather being line and the wicket good. Maclaren won the* toss. England made 432 for 7 wickets. Calthorpe compiled an aggressive 63, Lowry 54, Maclaren k>2 no* out byReuter - 75 words
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Article114 1923-01-04 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, .lan. 2. There was an immense attendance at the E. anel O. Hotel for the opening of the new ballroemi by Mrs. Voules. which was followed by speeches from Sir Arthur Adams and Mr. A. Sarkies. A successful Pierrot dance succeeded. A Police114 words
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Article86 1923-01-04 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 2. Frank surprise and disappointment is expressed by the Times of Malaya at the mission of Mr. Maxwell's name from the Honours List. A Tamil coolie at Kampar ran amok yesterday killing another Tamil, stabbing the latter's two daughters and also a86 words
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Article14 1923-01-04 10 The Hon. Mr. W. S. Gibson, LegiLAdv.'ser, F. M. S, has left for Ke^ah_-.^__'14 words
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Article1183 1923-01-04 10 SINGAPORE BEAT NEGRI SEMBILAN. Two Penalty Goals. By two penalty goals and one dropped goal Singapore defeated Negri Sembiian on the Padang on Saturday, after a very hard struggle, and at the same time had their own record broken, for their line was crossed for the first time1,183 words
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Article259 1923-01-04 10 SINGAPORE GOLF CLU B. The Autumn Cup competition was played e.n Saturday and Sunday, :.oth and '51s* uit., and resulted m a win for Mr. D. M Defcg, with a ne»tt score Pt 68. Fifty-eight cards were taken out and tie The first 16 qualify t<» play f. > aptain's259 words
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Article110 1923-01-04 10 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbun.) Tokio. Dec. 28. Japanese trade returns during ihe m 25 days m Dec. shows: V.l 15.733,000 exports compared with V.l 13,022.000 fo imports. The total exports for this yea show V.1,594,738,000 eomnared with the total V.1,859,173,000 imports for the sar, 1110 words
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Article792 1923-01-04 11 Captain U. N. Moore, 2nd. Bn. The Middlesex Regt.. i> granted eight months have on prive* affairs, from 13th Febluary, 192.: oi date of sailing, with permission Is SCOed SS the United Kingdom. Sir John Peter, is shortly retiring from the management of the Singapore aiaacfc792 words
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Article283 1923-01-04 11 STRAITS MORSEL. MAINLY DEPARTMENTAL. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 31. The long lists of New Year honours are confined mainly to purely departmental lists, m accordance with the decision to delay the publication of the Premier's list until the committee of the Privy Council I has considereel the recommendations283 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter141 1923-01-04 11 To the Editor. Sir, Yesterday, Boxing Day saw the arrest of two young cracker-firers at about 5.45 p.m. on vacant land adjoining Filter Lcds, McKenzie Road. I learnt later that this was consequent on a telephonic message to Kandang Kerbau Police Station from a disturbed official of Govt.141 words
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23 1923-01-04 11 To the Editor. Sir, How very hot Mr. Apa Suka has become. Yours etc., YOUR JOHORE BAHRU CORRESPONDENT. •e>23 words
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Article101 1923-01-04 11 The following Singapore properties and tongkangs were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koong Seng and Co., at their saleroom No. 30 Chulia Street on Wednesday afternoon: 99 years leasehold land and houses Nos. 81 and 82 Queen Street, area 1,380 sq. ft., bought by Mr. Shaik Ramjan101 words
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Article87 1923-01-04 11 an Convicted of being m possession of a rev.d\er and five rounds of ammunition without a licence, a Chinese named Chan Kang was sentenced to a months rigorous impri-senmc-nt m default of a fine of $50, by Mr. Dawson m the Second Police Court yesterday. Sentence of three months rigorous87 words
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NEW YEAR'S DAY.
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Article1063 1923-01-04 11 The year 1923 came m with grey skies and a rain that varied from showery to torrential, and most people who had awaited the beginning of another year without keeping awake to "register vows, prided themselves that the weather was unpr)nitious to virtuous resolutions, and that1,063 words
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Article443 1923-01-04 11 The New Year land sports were held m the afternoon en a very wet ground, but the rain had cleared up before three o'clock and the race course was soon crowded with hundreds of eager spectators and competitors, while quite a number of people occupied the seats443 words
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Article64 1923-01-04 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan, 2, The Perak Gymkhana Club is holding a rag gymkhana on March 9th and 10th after the Ipoh race meeting, open to all polo ponies and hacks. The Ipoh Town Hall was packed for Saturday's boxing championships of Perak Kenneth Clay beat64 words
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Article21 1923-01-04 11 -jr.:-" > Paris, Dec. 31. Marcel Nilles, the French heavy-weight champion, beat the American, Frank Moran. on points over fifteen rounds.21 words
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Article50 1923-01-04 11 We regret, says the Malay Mail, to have to record the deaths during the holidays of two retired Government servants, Mr. E. van Geyzel, late clerk to the Chief Judicial Commissioner, on Christmas Day and Mr. J. G. Collins, late Office Superintendent of the Chief Secretary's Office, on Boxing Day.50 words
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Article1123 1923-01-04 12 Singapore's failure te. cross the Negri Sembiian line m th c State match on Saturday was due t 0 shortcomings m the departments which had come to b e regarded M the Strongest iv the side. The forwards playeel gooel football all the way through, but they were1,123 words
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Article561 1923-01-04 12 LAM' RACE OF P>_2. The thirel race for the ».edcies Cup was sailed on the last day of the year m very t'uky weather and resulted m a win fen* the Helen, which was a most popular finish. Ifr. Flett sent eleven boats away Ut io561 words
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Article91 1923-01-04 12 The forty-first interim report of the Retrenchment Commission deals with the employment of Malays m the Government Service. Other interim reports already sent m deal with the Civil Service, the P.W.D. and Prisons; also a report on Research and Specialist officers. The exposition of the body of St. Francis Xavier91 words
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Article1406 1923-01-04 12 THE END OF A POOR SEASON. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Nov. 27. The Racing Season ended on Saturday with another favourite— Crevasse— being unplaced En the Manchester November handicap. Let us ring down the curtain hurriedly. It has, on the whole, been rather a humdrum season, marked1,406 words
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SECOND SOUTH AFRICAN TEST MATCH.
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Article100 1923-01-04 12 [Reuter's Service.] Capetown, Jan. 1. The weather was fine for eond Test Match and the spectators numl>ered 10,000. The wicket was perfectWinning the toss and batting first, South Africa were all out for 113, Francois being top scorer with 28. The English bowling was excellent, especially that of100 words
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Article149 1923-01-04 12 Fine Innings by Maclaren. Reuter's Service. Wellington. Jan. 1. The Test Match was continued m tin* but overcast, weather. 5,000 spectai being present- The wicket was gooel. England increase-el the overnight tetm 432 for 7 to 505 for 8 wickets, win innings was declared closed.149 words
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152 1923-01-04 13 THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1923. STORKEEKPER GETS SIX MONTHS. The case m which Tan Kirn Hoe, »a former ttoreke pel «»f the Pacific Trading < Lt.l itMd ckMftd with cheating m :.,t certain ton.-i.«rnnients of copra, -.1 of Mm Mr. David m the Kij-t lour >•»•.« terday .norningr, when after trial152 words
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Article177 1923-01-04 13 The death has securrsd under tragic umstances of Mr, B. Ort, the head of the firm of Messrs. Latham and Co., ker- Rallies Place Mr. Ort, who it will be remembered was the defendant m r olive court proeeo BS arising out of177 words
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Article380 1923-01-04 13 Carptntitr "Niki and kinder. The New Year, which is u> .see the visit i Shsjgnp many well-known fttUgs entertainers, opened favour:, 'ly at the Vie* aria H-tUtl. last nivrht, BUB a large ejoyed the interestin- programme af ttasn. Carps ntler anel Sik are names dmw crowds everywhere,380 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter99 1923-01-04 13 To the Editor. Sir,— We notice "Ocean Building" and the "Hongkong Bank Extension are alreaely m OCCUj BBCy, very much before entire completion. As this is never allowed to happen to even the very ordinary I hop-house without summons anel fines, one wonders if the authorities have altered99 words
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Article70 1923-01-04 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 3. At the meetinu* of the Municipal Commission the Presele-nt saiel that two of their members hael become Legislative Councillors a nd he congratulated them and also the' (iovernment on the wise selection.. All the Penang representatives on Council hael heen70 words
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Article315 1923-01-04 13 There sum a large gathering of members anil their friends at the V. M.C.A. social held m the large hull af the Association last night. Mr. T. Mayhew, m opening the function, emphasised the fact that they were holeling a social, the main abject of315 words
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Article173 1923-01-04 13 The annual report of the English Presbyterian Mission for last year shows that congregations and finances Buffered owing to the commercial depression and 1922 proved an BUXioua year for thee Mis-ion. Nevertheless encouraging work has been done, both m tOWH and district, anel the outlook ia bright173 words
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Article31 1923-01-04 13 It is officially announced from Goa the exposition of St. Erancis Xavier has been prolonged to January 7th. On an averageten thousand pilglns are kissing the feet of the Saint daily.31 words
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Article797 1923-01-04 13 CH. M. S. DESPATCH. (From Our Own Correspondent). Johore Bahru, Dec. 30. _'he Despatch arrived at Johore Bahru at _>.30 a.m. on Dec. 29th and dropped anchor about three hundred yards east of the Causeway. After the usual salutes, had been fired, Mr. Scott, the acting General Adviser,797 words
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Article682 1923-01-04 13 I London, Dec. 2& -day's football results are as follows: ague Division I. Huddersfield Town rsenal 0; Newcastle United 0, Aston 0; Everton 2, Birmingham 1; Bolton lerera S, Blackburn Rovers 0; Oldham ?tic c, Burnley 1; Manchester City 5, iff City 1 Tottenham Hotspurs 3, •ea 1;682 words
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Article23 1923-01-04 13 London, Dec.* 21. The Cup-tie replays resulted as follows Bath 2, Barrow 0. Carlisle 1. Aberdare 2, after extra time.23 words
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Article839 1923-01-04 14 The .Englishwoman on whom the word China has not a magical effect is rare. Secretly, she visualizes an immense plain of rice, surrounded by the Great Wall the towns inhabited by ladies dressed m embroidered robes who are kept cemcealeel m secluded houses by stern. ManilaTimes - 839 words
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Article2179 1923-01-04 14 Reuter's Service. Nagpur, Dec. 27. In his presidential address to the Moder;te Congress, Mr. Sastri asserted that the delay m cutting down army expenditure and Indianising officers was daily aggravating anti-British feeling. He declared that ie would be a political blunder to prolong the transition period unnecessarily and .nought2,179 words
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Article5975 1923-01-04 15 Reuter's Service. J Lausanne. Dec. 27. The general tone m Conference circles again tends to be pessimi.-tic. The Turkish attitude, which at one time seemed to promise a reasonable settlement, is nowvery recalcitrant. A long interview between Lord Curzon and Ismet Pasha last night doea not appear to have5,975 words
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Article105 1923-01-04 16 NEW LAWN TENNIS R ULES London, Dec. 22. Thirteen nations were represented on tha International Lawn Tennis Rules Board, which laid down yesterday regulations for a uniform type of ball, the size of net.modifying the foot fault rules and permitting a rest interval after the third and secure sets respectively105 words