The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 March 1923
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1923-03-21 177 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. IHIRD SERIES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1923. No. 1,8318 words
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Article230 1923-03-21 177 Dfltt PAGB A Nuv;i' 1i..-i- ITT i:. I ~T OaVt Cask CwtaVat«s ITS Brit!>h CbikhPSW ITS val Ba?e Cc-Mtin.L r e!U'ic> IT^ «.f the Waajk ITS R rtiitU— «>«■ CotiHatioa 179 rOUCI AND (OUKT NEWS. izes in, 183, 185, IBS, IM K" ic CaM- 181 Inventor'* Claim lbo ;nership230 words
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Article55 1923-03-21 177 March I 1 1 2 4 1-4 2|4 5-32 :-dit> 3 m.s 2|«* l»-32 nd MH 57 >: t ••"d m T 174^ 1 |».e Prom. dcm-ind lia na 141% 79^ Bftafc Buvir 8.54 iNtoi Rate 8 px. 1 '"f :<:! 3-l« Rome, March 10. noon. London Lirea 98.80.55 words
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Article187 1923-03-21 177 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. rALALLA. At IVrak Ro;ul, Kuala Lumpur, M March 11th. ltd; to Mr. and Mr.. H. U-u--jamin Talalln, a dau^ht.r. KILE. -On March 11th. at the Maternity Hosp t at. IYnanjr. to Mr. ami Mrs. H. T. P. KuV, daughter. STRATON-FEBRIER. At "Habinjrton.' 1 I\nanjr. on the 13th187 words
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Article291 1923-03-21 177 A mail arrived from Home on Sunday I. unpin- dltef up t 0 Feb. 22nd. This v. cckly leaves by the homeward mail to-day. One of the worst shipping disasters that j has occurred in Malayan waters for many %eorf was the loss last week of the291 words
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Article109 1923-03-21 177 March 19. Tin Buyers $118^ No Seller(Jambier Cube No. 1 22.00 Gambicr 16.00 Pepper Black 15.50 Pepper (white fair) 24.00 Tapioca, small flake, f.p. 14.25 Pearl Sago small 9.00 Copra Mix 1190 Copra Sundried 12.20 Opium, Benares unc. 4,000 Rice. Rangoon wfeit« 230 00 Rice, Siari No. 1 for109 words
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Article, Illustration25 1923-03-21 177 Will Iftftli tYCU *hf PtOP«C UIMiA C««r»d fe? tarijerrr ird ar.b t>«d hy **btot Truth her e!«'oo* pr«c«pa tf»W r\~*M*m m HtfM. i-oy»!tj and Lav.25 words
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Article736 1923-03-21 177 Singapore A Naval Base. March 14. The veil of secrecy which is popularly supposed to hide the plans of the Silent Navy has been lifted by the First Lord of the Admiralty, the Rt Hon L. C. M. S. Amery, in hi* address on the Navy Estimates for 1923-4. The736 words
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Article485 1923-03-21 177 March 15. From time to time we are reminded of the dreadful state of what was ten years ago the" largest Empire in iht world, Russia in Europe and Asia, with an enormous population and potentialities of wealth "beyond the dreams of avarice." Sir Eric Geddes bemoans the485 words
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Page 177 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1923-03-21 177 ibers to the "Singapore Free Press' riturning from Europe to the Straus the mail lines, are invited to send nn^tr the name of their steamer and arrival in Singapore. Copier wih tD,n i meet them at various ports of call in Europe wishing detailed into shares <fcc. can have a115 words
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Article676 1923-03-21 178 March 16. The subject is always with us dwellers out of the Homeland: what car, we do with our children? Hongkong: has been again greatly exercised and a public meeting largely attended was called to advocate better education for British children, j liongkong has a larger population676 words
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Article347 1923-03-21 178 During the War one method of at- tracting money for the purposes of Government was by the issue of Post Office Savings certificates. The investor put down fifteen dollars and at the end of five years got twenty dollars, a very good rate of interest. The347 words
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Article852 1923-03-21 178 March 17. The definite prcnouncement of the First Lord of the Admiralty, that Singapore in the course of a few years is to be converted into a firstclass naval base, has naturally called for much comment from all concerned. The Australian Governments view is that it will852 words
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Article559 1923-03-21 178 M;mh 19. The cable telling m of tl lul embargo pteeed <n u.. tafnimnts of the capital <> State by the Irregulars, tl garish light i n the condition I F Ireland. Imagine, if you cai c.i o!" a Government which ha> [•iven independence, submitting 1559 words
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757 1923-03-21 179 March 20. Gowmettt has announced its ratios of building more small H r. relieve the situation in hut has ivjt yet definitely \vd whether it is going to tako y further steps in the way of rent -triction or conciliation. The Rent -triction Ordinance has lapsed757 words
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Article357 1923-03-21 179 Mr. and Ifm G. H. Invin are staying at the Kunnymede Hotel, Penang. Mr. G. W. Gibb, of Messr.-. Cobb and Cohas returned to Kuala Lumpur from Penan**. Mu\ E. E. Chambers, of the Chartered Bank. Penang, and Mrs. Chambers returned from homo leave by the Karmala. Mr. J. P.357 words
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Article480 1923-03-21 179 I I RUBBER BXPORTB, KBLANTAN. I\b. 10 Mr. DarbLshhe asked the Undersecretary for the Colonies if the Slates of Kclantan has prohibited the export of a portion of tiie crop 01 rubber in direct vio'ation of the leases held by certain plantation companies; and if he480 words
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Article282 1923-03-21 179 The report by the Directors (printed on rubber latex paper) to the thirteenth ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on Saturday, March 2t.h. nt Malacca, states:— After chaffing all expenditure and depreciation to revenue the year's working resulted in a profit of >7.G30.70. To282 words
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Article656 1923-03-21 179 lii Lhe course of an interesting address at tl e an»- ir! meeting of the Dioccsrn As«cc\.iion &t Kuala Lumpur, Mrs. Ferguson Davte ga\ e the f< llowing. How th.^ Work Began. The speaker then detailed the plan that w*6 followed in opening up centres in656 words
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Article108 1923-03-21 179 There were many unpleasant episodes of the Colombo strike, now, so Reuter tells u c, ended. Three hundred waiters at the G. 0. H. left at eleven o'clock one morning and the sanu> af ernoon wore followed by all the boys at Mount Lavinia. The hosp:tal men108 words
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Article58 1923-03-21 179 Mr. J. H. B. Smith, of the S: raits Echo, expects to leave England next month and to arrive in Penang early in May. The few pensioners who are still employed by the Currency Commissioner? in recording and destroying old Government Notes, have been notified that their services will be58 words
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Article1346 1923-03-21 180 The renovation of rubber products as now practised, is little short of marvellous The writer has been interested in the prow i h of rubber plantations in Mnlaya for very many years. Now home :n Eng'and, excitement over the new me- j thous cf treating pure latex is1,346 words
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Article365 1923-03-21 180 The following decision* taken by the Municipal CbttUnissionen in committee are cf public interest Re-Naming Klang Hood. Decided to ask the Assessor to consider re-naming one or ircve portions of Klang Road. Rubber Factories. -In connection with a recent decision of the committee that the unauthorised extensions to365 words
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Article1144 1923-03-21 180 FRANCESCO PETRARCH (1304—1734). i He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watermg the tree which bears his lady's j name With his melodious tear?, he pave him- j elf to fam«." Petrarch, the first articulate rebel against the mediaeval1,144 words
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Article309 1923-03-21 180 The ItßMffalg Singapore property jFold by auction by Messrs. Cheonp K< Seng and Company at their saie-roorr.. K 30 Chulia Street, on Wednesday last:~ Fm hold land and hWM No. 33 h Roar!, area 1 325 sq. ft., bought b> Syt'.l Mohanied Alhabshee for $5,400 years leasehold land309 words
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Article64 1923-03-21 180 Penang, Mar. 1 (From Our Own Correspond*: Ulu Pah Tin reports a netr $78,239. The to al credit at pmlit an j'.ccount \v:i? $101 2r>.'). fro*., wh eh I had been paid in div\ionds. lcavincr from which a final 5 ptr cent d waking 20 per cent64 words
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Article56 1923-03-21 180 The Ayer Weng (Rahm.-n) DeveK and Prospecting Compsny n port 5 a pr< of $2 0.")8, the debit at profi* and account being $33,406 Th omput wa« 1412 pikuls. The low sate of the finano prevents further prospecting:, but value* are sufficient for the six months56 words
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Article700 1923-03-21 181 vai a fi-iht between two Javanese Hm V;.n dor Hagen, just before port yesterday. One was >e\ erely stabbed in the I Mkniii. living at 219 Bencoolon makes a report to the police that on number unknown, was being i itvk m -i'^d along Serangoon 1700 words
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Article328 1923-03-21 181 I YESTERDAY'S CASES. i The formality which marked the opening of the last session o* the Singapore Assizes was absent when the Second Session opened yesterday morning before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw. It was decided that the special jury cases should commence on Monday; and His328 words
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Article140 1923-03-21 181 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 13. The Assizes were opened with ceremoni »i similar to the ceremony in Singapore in January, following a service in S* George's Church, where there was a large congregation. Great interest was taken in the procession to the Court, which was packed.140 words
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112 1923-03-21 181 We understand that the Committee appointed by the Government to consider the question of a central power station for electricity supply have recommended that the power station be erected by the Municipal Commissioners. The building of the station will occupy three or four veers, and112 words
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Article100 1923-03-21 181 It is practically certain, we are informed on reliable authority, that the Municipal Commissioners will abandon the proposal to erect the large and extensive abattoirs at Pasir Panjang, which have been in contemplation. It is the view in some official quarters that the importation of live cattle100 words
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Article68 1923-03-21 181 The Municipal health returns for Singapore for the week ended March 9th show 158 deaths, compared with 169 last week. The chief causes of mortality were beri beri 10. phthisis 25, malaria 9, pneumonia 13, convulsions 9 and dysentery 7. Two deaths from chicken pox and two from bubonic plague.68 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter174 1923-03-21 181 To the Editor. Sii,— After all that has been said and j I'onc re the housing problem and the rem HD&triction ordinance, don't you think it t-nly fair that the Government. (Rural Board) permit poor and middle class people who «in afford it to build an attap174 words
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Article414 1923-03-21 181 ANNUAL MEETING. The 14tH ordinary general meeting of the Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co., was held at the Company's registered office, Gresham House, Battery Road, at noon yesterday. Mr. W. P. Plummer presided, and others present were Messrs W. L. Watkins, W. A. Martin, and D. J.414 words
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Article140 1923-03-21 181 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 13. At the annual meeting of Connemara Bobber, the hon'ble Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley, who presided, said the loss for the year amounted to $6,012, which brought the total debt to $12,918. They proposed transferring the amount at credit of140 words
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Article20 1923-03-21 181 The lorry whichi knocked down a policeman and killed him, does not, we are informed, belong to Messrs Henderson Bros.20 words
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Article453 1923-03-21 181 WONDERFUL OPENING NIGHT. A particularly large audience gave a rapturous welcome 10 Kaai'? New Hawaiian Troubadours at the Victoria Theatre last bight, when they opened their nine days \i^«t to Singapore. It was a leceptlbn that was in every way desorved. Thfi old company was with453 words
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Article108 1923-03-21 181 A Pretty Wedding. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 14. The wedding took place at the Fitzgerald Memorial Church, the Rev. Mr. Poach assisted by the Rev. Mr. Pykett officiating, cf Mr. William John Edmonds, manager and director of Cash Chemists, Ltd., to Miss Neil Carey, of Penang108 words
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Article63 1923-03-21 181 Presiding at the annual general meeting", the hon'ble Mr. Thoino said that the position cf the Company was exceedingly strong, with $155,729 under the profit and loss account. A dividend of 5 per cent was approved and it is hoped to pay IVs per cent this year.63 words
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Article141 1923-03-21 181 Two Chinese in the rubber coupon case wer.o advised to plead guilty on a charge of having- manufactured rubber coupons without authority. They were sentenced to a fine of $500 each and given a week to pay it in; in default two years rigorous imprisonment. Mr. Justice Sproale,141 words
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Article1237 1923-03-21 182 Singaporc will probably have four representatives, from the Singapore GoSf Club, at the annual Golf Championship of Malaya, which takes place on the Selangor Golf Club links at Kuala Lumpur on the 28th. The entry list is a larg,e one and representative of the leading Clubs? in the1,237 words
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Article441 1923-03-21 182 Scotland Beat Ireland. London, Mar. 4. Iu stoiany weather at Belfast, yesterday, 35,000 people watch<ecl Scotland defeat Ireland on a rain-soaked pround in an association football match. The visitors quickly attacked and continued to press, the Irish halves, who had continually to fall back on the defensive. Ireland441 words
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Article837 1923-03-21 182 PARLIAMENT BEGINS AGAIN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 15. There is really very little public interest nowadays in the spectacular side of the opening of Parliament. Most people, I fancy, go to see if there will be any incident out of the common, such as was837 words
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Article596 1923-03-21 182 Mr. Justice Hi:!, by a dictum j n Divorce Court this week, ha- r goodwill of every intelligr?.--a way, tho case he MM trying Va< interesting: one, it I eing that «,f a l who was asking bu v to r.oturn to him, a proceeding, which the596 words
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Article150 1923-03-21 182 Mi. K. Yamasaki, manage f branch of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha. g» evidence before Mr. David in Ihf Court yesterday, when the case apain Koide, the Japanese Interpreter at Income Tax Office, was continued. Demuth appeared for the defence, w Cobbett for the prosecution. Continuing: his evidence,150 words
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Article653 1923-03-21 183 V presentation has been made to the A. P Harcus at a fan well meeting Kuala Lumpur. Mr. and Mrs. Harcus Penang 1 by the Hakone Maru on Mar. Mr 11. M. OolorT, of Messrs. Whiteaway tidlaw and Co's staff in Ipoh, has taken IjMf »f653 words
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Article368 1923-03-21 183 JUDICIAL THANKS TO RAFFLES SCHOOLBOY. At the conclusion of the trial at the Singapore Assiz.o3 yesterday morning of Si Bcon Yan and Ho Teck Chuan on a charge of committtng armed robbery ir St. Michael's road on January 23rd, the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, thanked a youth368 words
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Article194 1923-03-21 183 The following appears in the action taken by Committee No 3. Fountain near Singapore Club. Decided not to remove the Fountain at present, but to take up the granite posts and to suggest that the Police allow parking of one row of cars within a circle painted round194 words
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Article241 1923-03-21 183 Mr. Edward Arthur Hodges, of Ipoh. is suing Messrs. Mace Hall and Co., fpoh, in the court of the Judicial Commiss-'oner, for a sum of $10,000 odd which he alleges is due to him as compensation and liquidated damages, as a result of the firm having entered241 words
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Article141 1923-03-21 183 YESTERDAY'S AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 594th auction yesterday, 14th March, when there was catalogued 1.243,461 lbs.; 555.12 tons. Offered 717,846 lbs.; 320.47 ton?. Sold 1 (03,366 lbs.; 269.36 tons. PRICES REALIZED:— London Is. 4*4d. New York 33 M> cts. Ribbed Smoked141 words
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Article394 1923-03-21 183 Singapore, Mar. 14. Business during the week has been confined almost entirely to tin and industrial shares. Rubbers have attracted little attention. The London price of the commodity is a little easier at Is. 4%d., as compared with last week's figure of Is. 4%d., but the local394 words
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Article402 1923-03-21 183 Singapore, Mar. 14. In spite of the continued advance in the price of tin, which to-day touched j £234. 105., the local share market still remains quiet, and although quotations in most cases show improvements over the week, the rise in share values has so far proved402 words
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Article219 1923-03-21 183 Singapore, Mar. IS. Rubber. Since last reporting, the tone of the market has been one of uncertainty. At the beginning cf the week, the price for Standard Qualities improved to 60 cents, but unfortunately was not maintained, for on Tuesday the price had fallen away again to 57219 words
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Article154 1923-03-21 183 Singapore, Mar IS. The set-back reported last \wek was continued in the London market, the quotation falling: to Is. 41-d. before a I halt was calted. Locally the market has been erratic, with rapid fluctuations En the price of spot rubber ami gradually dwindling values in forward positions.154 words
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Article184 1923-03-21 183 Singapore, Mar. 15. 1 here have been considerable fluctuations in the market during the past week and we close with prices about a cent lower on average. The recent decline has caused a lanre amount of liquidation, "Bulls" havLig become extremely nervous and eot out of184 words
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Article41 1923-03-21 183 The February circular states that 1295 members were on the roll as compared with 1293 on Jan. 31st. The bank balance was $622.38 as compared with $661.38. The Shorthand Class is proceeding satisfactorily but more pupils are wanted.41 words
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Article321 1923-03-21 184 BINTAN ESTATES. The fourth report for the meeting to be held on Mar. 22nd at Chartered Bank Chambers contains the following. There still remain 55 Debentures of Bintan Plantations, Limned, to be survended for fully paid shares in Bintan Estates, Limited. Area of Concessions remains at approxi- mutely321 words
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Article111 1923-03-21 184 The thirteenth report for the meeting at 65 Robinson-rd. on March 24th, noon, says The net profit for the year is $*****.96, brought forward $67,259.34 total $107,--1J5.30. Recommend dividend of 5 per cent $50,000; Carry forward $57,115.30. Rubber. The output for the year was 465,000 lbs. the crop111 words
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Article293 1923-03-21 184 The directors' report for the meeting at French Bank Buildings, on Friday, 23rd, at noon, states. The profit and loss account shows a net profit (subject to directors' fees) of $34,034.01 as against a loss of $22,917.80 for the preceding year. To this must be added the credit293 words
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Article674 1923-03-21 184 S.S. RANEE SUNK. Over Thirty Lives Lost. The Siam Steamship Company's steamer Boribat collided with the Straits Steamship Company's steamer Ranee on Wednesday at mid-night about sixty-five miles from Singapore and the Ranee sank in ten minutes. Thirty-one lives are known la be lost, including the674 words
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Article442 1923-03-21 184 The Boritoat which came in on Thursday afternoon* after her fatal collision with the Ranee, brought in 126 survivors, including two European passengers, Mr. Freeman, a former member of th"e Police Force, and at present a broker, and Mr. A. Resnier, a representative of the Michelin Tyre Co.442 words
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Article176 1923-03-21 184 16th List of Subscriptions. Previously acknowledged $9,442.4.") J. D. Saunders 20 Collected *y Mrs- G. H. Douglas Bishop G. H. Bickley 25 "D-FT* S Rev. Wm. Murray, MJL 5 Rev. J. A. B. Cook 5 Geo. H. Douglas *20 Collected by Mrs. C. Violet Burne M.D. Johore176 words
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Article285 1923-03-21 184 A tender of $345,000 by wee Cheng Soon has been accepted for the erection of Wards "C" and "D", Native Hospital, Sepoy Lines, Singapore. Other tenders were: R. Young and Co., $446,000; Ah Woh, $431,400; Perry and Co. (Bow) Ltd., $430,425; Chee Wing, $*****0; United Engineers, $398,000; Gallinagh and Co.,285 words
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260 1923-03-21 184 FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1923. PARTNERSHIP ACTION. Litigation as to the partners. lf firm of D'Almeida, who former! on the business of a motor jrar; Orchard road, commenced in th< Court yesterday before Mr. Just Lennard. The patties are t!i. the late Mr. F. G. D'Aimeida. The plaintiff. F. C D'Almoida.260 words
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Article260 1923-03-21 184 The memorial of Tan Kim ChengV rosity to the town in the way of some contribution to waterworks. fountain, which stands at the entrance to Battery-rd. It is a busy spot, and congested, since motor cars hav-- BMM into vogue and make this a rendezvo business people260 words
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Article166 1923-03-21 184 The annual pontral meet ng wi on the 21st. The Directors' R the year endod December 31st. Ifft tt The profit for the year, aft. r for depreciation, but subject to Diiv Fees, amounts to $4,780.05; *M wl to be added the balance brouirJit I from166 words
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Article704 1923-03-21 185 „,HN lITTLE'S STORES IN SLPRtiHS COIRT. ,:».l large packing cases containing ar 1 clothing, detracted from the aramv of the Supreme Court v. v.Vn the Second Singapore Aswe:v rv^unnd before the Chief JusSif Walter Shaw. The articles were in the trial of Tan Kar Siong, >vz direct <r704 words
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Article1039 1923-03-21 185 SUPREME C OURT. LOW LONG TENG vs. LIOW CHIA HENG AN!) LOW KOON YEE. The following judgment of Mr. Justice Bamtt-Lennard was road by Mr. Cocker (in the absem c of His Lordship) on! Wednesday. The plaintiff in this case is a person agaimt whom a receiving order was made1,039 words
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Article58 1923-03-21 185 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 15. The application of the Central Milling Agency for leave to have its appeal heard at the June s.ttings was refused by the Court of Appeal this morning. The appeal i.- from a judgment of Mr. Justice Farrer Manby in the58 words
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Article88 1923-03-21 185 Muttukumaran, Tamil clerk employed in the Coupon Checker's Office of the Controller of Rubber Restriction, has been j arrested on a charge of stealing coupons. It v:as alleged that once he was seen leavirg the office with coupons but evaded detection. On another occasion he was fol--188 words
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Article97 1923-03-21 185 The Kuala Lumpur Agi i-hortieultural Fhc \v has been postponed till the latter part of June, owing to the Singapore Races, at Whitsuntide. It was .stated at the Committee mectinjr that Hi? Excellency the Governor is giving; a *rold medal. The Association has allocate*! $2,500 for prizes. The97 words
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Article194 1923-03-21 185 Tan Soo Bit, a joung Straits-born Chinese, employed at the Chinese Commercial Bank, was the victim of a fatal accident which occurred during the sudden downpour of rain on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was riding his Sunbeam motor cyc*e along Fullerton Road nt the time, and194 words
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Article147 1923-03-21 185 The Architect's Journal of Feb. 14th. I has the appended under the List of Competitions OpeiL The Crown Agents for the Colonies, acting on behalf of the Government of the Straits Settlements, invite competitive designs for the reinforced concrete work required in connection with the construction147 words
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Article416 1923-03-21 185 ORIENTAL PARK'S APPLICATION. Mr. P. F Davkl, District lfagillijfrll presided ever a meeting of the Board of Lu-rnsing Justices, which \va? held in the .i-s: Pt) ce C< H yesU-:<h: aftornoon. Other incr. bcis w.'ie BfessrJ^D. J. Waid. J. A. Elas, E. A. Baddeley, Dr Glennie and Mr.416 words
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Article296 1923-03-21 185 The manager of the Empire Cinema was fined $25 and costs by Mr. David in the District Court yesterday morning, for exhibiting a film after a notification had appeared in the Government Gazette stating that the film had been banned. Court Inspector Nicol, \vh 0 prosecuted, said296 words
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Article47 1923-03-21 185 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 15Mr. Duxbury, presiding at the annual meeting of Rantau Rubber Company, said a forward contract had been entered into for one ton monthly, July-December, at 66% cents. The report mcl accounts were adopted. Mr. Duxbury was re-elected a director.47 words
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Article42 1923-03-21 185 At the Assizes two Chinese were sentenced tp ten years imprisonment and twenty strokes of the "cat," and the third man acquitted, on a charge of the murder of a Chinese woman and- her daughter at Bukit Mertajan in January.42 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article603 1923-03-21 186 S. C. C.'s LAST MINUTE WIN. Two goals scored in quick succession within a few minutes of the end of the game pave the S. C. C. a victory over the S.G.P.A.I. on the Parian^ yesterday. It was a victory which was scarcely deserved, for apart from a good603 words
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Article23 1923-03-21 186 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Mar. 16. Seventeen nations are represented in the Davis Cup competition, for which entries have closed.23 words
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Article83 1923-03-21 186 Remarkable Scoring. [Reuter*s Service.] Melbourne, Mar. 12. Playing against Victoria here to-day, the M. C. C. were dismissed for 71, Liddicut taking four wickets for 16 runs and Wallace six for 50. In r.oply, Victoria put up 617 for six and declared. Love made 192,83 words
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Article90 1923-03-21 186 A concession for the establishment of an extensive motor bus service in Shanghai has been granted to Mr. Fredericks by the Municipal Council. It is required that 30 buses shall be in actual operation with!* six months of the commencement of the Nanking and Szechuen Road services, and that service90 words
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Article665 1923-03-21 186 Mr. C. D. Ahearne has been appointed a Police Magistrate for Singapore. Mr. Hugh S. Miller has been appointed Vice-Consul of the United States in Singapore. The Ann Koey Hoe Kuan, Singapore, has been duly registered under the Societies Ordinance. Mr. R. E. Holttum has been665 words
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Article443 1923-03-21 186 THE LITTLE'S STORES CASE. A further extensive collection of articles belonging to Messrs John Little and Co. was produced in the Supreme Court yesterday, when the hearing of the charges against Tan Kar Siong, formerly managing director of the Chong Shing Dispensary, 398-400 North Bridge Road, of dishonestly443 words
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Article123 1923-03-21 186 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, March 16. Cash Chemists profit for the sixteen months ended December was $18,005g making a credit at profit and loss of $31,174 A dividend of fifteen per cent is recommended, carrying forward $25,188. At the Assizes a Chinese was sentenced to death for123 words
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Article220 1923-03-21 186 If anything: could bring the idiotic sensation-lover and sensation-monger to their senses, says the Straits Echo, it would be the shocking death of Howard Young "The Human Fly," who, in the presence of a huge crowd of gapers, and before the eyes of his unfortunate wife, fell220 words
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Article505 1923-03-21 186 Mr. Justice Barrett- Lcnnan! over the Singapoie Baiikrapyesterday afternoon, when n-< adjudication orders wen made Lim Mong Seng and Lim Teck each case Mr. W. H. St. i;eoiy<« apn^-, for the petitioning creditors. I of Lim Teck Seong, Mr. St. G«. tv that the petition was present*! n505 words
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Article207 1923-03-21 186 The annual general meeting cf th» Guide Association. Singapor" Division. \va.» held on Wed: 14lh nst. at Mount Lady Guillemaid presiding. Th« f* members were present: Lady > Ferguson Davie, Mrs. Lcwther K» Mr Clumeck, Mrs. Gunatilika. C. Clarke, Mrs. Linton, M:s^ I Mis s Stevenson, Mrs.207 words
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Article1663 1923-03-21 187 cqHid homines nostri est farrag* Juvenal. a vc>. Visions of a future larger ll>rt fa are conjured up i.t'enun: ii. the Navy Estimates ha <_r*at naval base. A a of money is to be brought into j at< ttr seem* t»« be the first thought, utfht1,663 words
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Article23 1923-03-21 187 Dr. S. C. Yin, who has been in indifferent health for some time, has now recovered sufficiently to enable him to resume practice.23 words
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Article382 1923-03-21 187 ANNUAL REPORT. The leport of the Directors of Messrs. Eraser and Neave, Limited, for the year ended Dec. 31st 1922 (printed throughout on mbber latex paper), which will be submitted at the annual meeting on March 1 24th at noon, states Accounts. After making ample provision382 words
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Article260 1923-03-21 187 Kaai't Royal Hawaiian Troubadours scored another success at the Victoria Theatre last night, when they presented "Moonlight in Hawaiia." The audience was again entertained to a thorough musical treat, the singing and dancing being received with much enthusiasm and appreciation. The programme was opened with the Company260 words
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Article104 1923-03-21 187 On December 31st last the Ipoh Club had 184 resident members and 142 country members. Visiting members numbering 445 used the Club last year. The mortality returns for the week ending March 3rd. give the total number of deaths as 191, representing a ratio per mille of population of 21.87.104 words
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Article702 1923-03-21 187 Mr. G. R. S. Whittle sails for Home v.'a Rangoon next Thursday by the Chindwin. Mr. William Duncan returned from Sumatra on Saturday and leaves for home at the end of March. Mr. Justice Watson, who was in Kuala Lumpur for the sitting of the Court702 words
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Article501 1923-03-21 188 THE STILL lESTIMOMAL. (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, March 18. The meeting of the Malaga Planter;; Association wmi held in the t!ub today, the hon'ble J.W Campbell presiding tonskterablc amount of correspondence was lead concerning general matters, bVch M the silting up of the Sungei Bahn:. The501 words
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Article86 1923-03-21 188 There died at bit residence "»3 Rutland Gate, S. W., on Fob. 17th, Mr. Patrick William Auchincloss, aped ft Mr. Auchincloss joined the Borneo Co. when it was formed yi 1857, and was a contemprorary <>f Mr. H. W. Wood and Mr. S. GilfUlan. He Keeame86 words
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Article41 1923-03-21 188 We understand that all the lighthouses m the Straits are being converted from the present Matthews burners to new Hood burners. Fort Canning, we believe, has already been changed. With the new fitung the intensity of the light will be increased.41 words
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Article122 1923-03-21 188 ('out temporary with the arrival of a large i ally of tourists to Singapore, the Methodist Publishing House has issued a u;eful guide to the Town and Island. The n format ion given is succinct, but accurate M;d sufficient, and covers more ground than •j hides usually122 words
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Article899 1923-03-21 188 MORE AMERICAN TOURISTS. THE RESOLUTE AT SINGAPORE. Whatever impressions of Singapore may have been taken away by the four hundred American passengers, who in the course of their itinerary of the world on the luxurious American liner Resolute, arrived a: Singapore en Saturday they will assuredly be associated with an899 words
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Article474 1923-03-21 188 Mr. Lane, the retiring Chairnv.m of the Singapore Harbour Board, who If si ortly Bailing for Home on well-earned retirement, h:»i- been the recipient of MMfNH farewells, betokening the kindly feeliagi >f all who have i.ad anything to do v. i h him in474 words
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Article194 1923-03-21 188 Under the auspices of the Chinese Association, a lecture on The Growth of Modern Nations, with special reference to China's problems, was gfvea by Mr. A. W. Still a- the Drill Hall of the Anglo-Chinese School on Friday evening. Then* was a iiMg-c- and representative attendance194 words
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Article44 1923-03-21 188 A Reuter telegram of the 16th. inst announces the death of the Marquis of Cholmondeley, following a recent fall in the hunting field. The deceased, who was in his 65th. year, leaves two sons and one daughter, his heir being the Earl of Rocksavage.44 words
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Article737 1923-03-21 188 ENTIRE mom HOTFI SI DISMISSED Dramatically sv. epil iMt of the manu ement <if th lictel arising < of th«- att tu Mart of Hylani .ys" Mlpity hotel dining n w1.;. sjmmary itaviMß Ud t.. ivridents of the vi.it upon their- tvefl dun S:.-turday. The incident737 words
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Article307 1923-03-21 189 I C. CRICKET TOURNAMENT. Merchants Draw With P. S. and L. the heavy ran on Saturday, C. Tournament match, Merchants p St-nices and Law, could not be until 2.50 p.m., and although s prolonged until ten minutes past •he game resulted in a draw. The febri was wet,307 words
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Article246 1923-03-21 189 Th-j annual general meet \.-.g of the Lauts Lawn Tennis Club was held at the Club Pavilion on Saturday, March 17th. Mi. W. L. Hooper was elected to the lair. The Hon. Secretary read the minutes of •U- last general meeting, which were con- The Chairman246 words
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558 1923-03-21 189 TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1923. C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION. I 'GIVE AND TAKE* POLICY. The annual mooting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held at the Exoi ange yesteiday afternoon, tho Chairman, Mr. J. M. Sime, presiding over a fair attendance of members. In moving the adoption558 words
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Article241 1923-03-21 189 The New Hawaiian Troubadours preaettted Dreams of Honolulu at the Victoria Theatre last evening when Lady Guillemard ami a party from Goveri-ment Housg were present, Everything went to make the entertainment a jrivat success, the sta^c setting and lighting, an 1 stiil more the fiiu* blend ng of241 words
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Article947 1923-03-21 189 SALE OF JOHORE DIVISION The third annual general meeting of th« Ulu Bemit Consolidated Rubber Company, Limited, was held at tho Registered Offira of the Company, Gresham House, Battery Road, at noon on Saturday. Mr. A. J. Ferguson presided, and others present were Messrs S. Q. Wong,947 words
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Article666 1923-03-21 189 INTERESTING POINT RAISED ON APPEAL. An interesting point involving the construction of one of the Municipal Ordinances is raised in the appeal, which came before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennarti in the Supreme Court on Saturday morning. The appeal is by Mr.666 words
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Article66 1923-03-21 189 A case is being heard before the District Court, in which Mrs. C. Rodriguez I is s-ue-ng her husband for maintainance. She allege* that he has been treating her cruelly and that there have been severa? household quarrels. Mr. Shelley Thompson appears for -the complainant, while Mr. i Da Silva66 words
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Article656 1923-03-21 190 THREE YEARS FOR ACCUSED IxN LITTLE'S CASE. \fter a hearing Itttißf thre.o days the trial of Tan Kar Siung. formerly managing j Erector of the ChMkff Shing Dispensary, North Bridge road, on thr&o charges of j dia-honestly retaining in his possession a j large collection of stolen articles,656 words
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Article176 1923-03-21 190 m Dr. J. G. Hanna, who has now quite recovered from tho effects of the nasty accident he met with at The Crag Hotel, Penang, is sailing from New York on April 12. He is returning to Penang via London. (P.G.) Acting on information received, Mr. fngham, Assistant Protector of176 words
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Article611 1923-03-21 190 The third and last race in the series for the handsome challenge bowl presented by Mr. D. K. Somervrlle was raced off on Sunday j and resulted in a hollow victory for Mar- garet 11, her ten per cent handicap through- out the competition, plus excellent611 words
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Article94 1923-03-21 190 The following are the results for the first and second days' meetings of the Selangor Turf Club'3 Skye Meeting. First Day. Race I.— The Snail, Ringwood and Doreen. Race 2.— Rompin, Nora and Gandasari. Race 3.— Druid, Applause and Tidapa. Race 4.— Kalamoti, Motherless and Zoom. Race94 words
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Article46 1923-03-21 190 [Reuter's Service] New York, Mar. 16. The draw for the Davis Cup is as follows: Canada vs. Japan; Hawaii vs. Australasia; Czecho-Slovakia vs. Switzerland; India vs. Ireland; France vs. Denmark; Spain vs. Rumania; Britain vs. Belgium. The Argentine, Italy and Holland have byes.46 words
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Article31 1923-03-21 190 Manila, Mar. 19. B;lly Tingle, the Australian, has been awaided the 'referee's decision in a fifteen round bout, over Blasco Conception, thereby winning the Far Eastern fly-weight championship.31 words
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Article4475 1923-03-21 190 HOME. Reuter's Service, j London, Mar. 12. In the Commons, moving the naval estimates Mr. Amery, First Lord of the Admiralty, ported out that as a result of the Washington agreement the estimates had been reduced from £92 *i millions to £61 Vi millions in the twelve months by4,475 words
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Article2931 1923-03-21 192 I Reuter's Service. Berlin, Mar. 12. A German source at Bucr asserts that it j is officially established that French soldiers murdered the French officers mentioned in previous wires. It also declares that a German detective and two civilians were shot dead at Buer last night by the French,2,931 words