The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 18 April 1923
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1923-04-18 241 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1923. No. 1,86318 words
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Article230 1923-04-18 241 it.UfcK^ PAGB T. km 241 Kuhr ami Public Op.uicr. 241 rs and the A\y Ml Mat, Unpaid Public Work 242 v. Kni Canaanati 141 hing Commercial Matter. 2 POLK I AND COURT NEWS. .able Morphia Action 245 Girl Charged 245 S If Potteries Fire 245, 247. 249 247 Kirra230 words
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Article98 1923-04-18 241 Apr.l l»> nam 1 1 21.00 $14.00 14.50 fair) 22.50 saaU flake, f.g. 14.26 small 9 00 12.40 *-undri_d 12.70 Benares unc. 4,000 Rangoon white 230.00 Xo. 1 for expoit 285.00 ■*sa No. 2 for export 250.00 «>n No. 1 for export 2.2.00 Saigon No. 2 for export 213.0098 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article93 1923-04-18 241 BABKK Oa April It, at the Maternity Ho-ipital, Penang. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bab.r, Bcdonj_r. Kedah. a son. GRIFFIN.— On the 14th April, at Matlock Bath. Derbyshire, to Mr. and Mis. X.v'.ll Griffi... a daughter. GOODWY.V.— At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on 7th inst., to Mr. and Mrs93 words
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Article44 1923-04-18 241 DENNETT -LONG.— On April 4th, at St. Mary's Church, Acocks Green, iby the Rev. F. W. D. Stephenson. John Horace Dennett, of the Department of Agriculture, Kuala Lumpur, to Marjorie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mr.. F E Long, of Acocks Green, Woroestershm..44 words
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Article82 1923-04-18 241 April 16. Bank 4 m.a. 2|4 1-4 Bank demand 2|4 5-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|' 19-82 Ni v i'ork, demand 54% Credits 90 days 56% France, demand 750 India, T. T. 173% Hongkong, demand 2*4 p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 1114 Java, demand I*l Bangkok, demand *0 Sovereign, Bank82 words
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Article, Illustration764 1923-04-18 241 s^jr*t___itk«_^__i(__.l^_f_»>tlgstaak_____i •nasatlf -e_i.rr g*_g'j_*jgg_" Mr«MMn___|^l«|__*ft-*L«-. April 11. This term may be applied to three manifestations of the conquest of mind over matter which are greatly interesting people nowadays trackless machines through the air, trackless messages through the ether by signal, trackless voice from speaker to spoken to. We need764 words
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Article581 1923-04-18 241 April 12. The Ruhr problem as intensified by the French action has now been m existence for a couple of months, and does not seem much nearer a solution. The French and German Governments are equally obstinate, the one to secure that on which it581 words
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Page 241 Advertisements
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Advertisement128 1923-04-18 241 "bers to the "Singapore Free Press' BQ returning from Europe to tbe Straits of the mail lines, are invited to send Manager the name of their steamer and of arrival m Singapore. Copier, wih ts-.o mailed to meet them at various ports of call '-..scnbers m Europe wishing detailed inf*T*»ation128 words
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Page 241 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous387 1923-04-18 241 THE WEEK'S NEWS. Dates up to March 22nd were received by tbe mail which arrived here on Sunday, April 15th. This weekly leaves by the B. I. steamer Ellenga to-day. On the dissolution of the Bandoeng agreement t o which the Governments of the Netherlands East Indies and of the387 words
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Article858 1923-04-18 242 April 13. There are many speculations about the ultimate development of Singapore as a great naval base, the beginnings of which are already to be seen m the collection of huge tanks m the western part of the island, and the pumping station -near the base858 words
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Article94 1923-04-18 242 The attention of the members of the Straits Legislative Council should he given to the part of the report of the Retrenchment Commission of the f li, S. on the proceedings by which the contracts for Prai Wharves and :he Johore Causeway were altered, Si: Maurice Fitzmaurice acting94 words
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Article727 1923-04-18 242 April 14 The finances of the Federated Malay States have loomed large m the public eye for some time. When the slump came the outlook was very gloomy, lt was absolutely necessary to retrench, and that quickly, there being no money m the Treasury for the727 words
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Article802 1923-04-18 242 April l< Monsignor Luzio, who is gent of the Apostolic Penitentiar ar a is supposed to have gone to Ireland m the hope of fostering pea.move, will not find his difficui* made easier by the death ol Lian. _.;nch, chief of staff of the n Foi some802 words
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Article824 1923-04-18 243 April 17. 1 lie arrangement for liquidating itoda of tin held by the Bandon*f pool seem to have met with al approval. Besides the modermount arranged to be released tadi month (unless circumstances bad the holders to alter that amount, which notice will be given) there I824 words
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Article403 1923-04-18 243 SETTING FREE THE LOCK-UP. We have received the following communication from the Straits Trading Company regarding the arrangement made for releasing the tin stocks held by the signatories of the Bandoeng Agreement. The memorandum is given as received, from fhis point. BANDOENG AGREEMENT. lt is notified for public403 words
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Article183 1923-04-18 243 Crocodiles, wu have always imagined, affected the quiet life, but there is one at Batu Gajah rather a long way inland for these brutes to be found isn'ti it 'for which the noise of a tin dredger has no terrors. As one of the Malayan Tin183 words
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Article25 1923-04-18 243 Mr. L. C. Anderson, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, passed through Penang on the P. and 0. Nyanza, on his way to Amoy.25 words
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Article208 1923-04-18 243 T. J. Camming $10 J. H Rich 10 Kei n.'dy aw! Co. 25 C. A. Tayler 20 C. L. Ward 25 J. H. M Robso** 10 J. W. Kennedy 25 Koh Tarn 20 Tan Cheang Lock 50 W. G. M. ,25 Dr. M. Watson 20208 words
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Article363 1923-04-18 243 European Drowned. The Bangkok Times of April 9th states: k distressing fatality occurred at Hua Hin on Saturday afternoon when Mr. Edgar Bonds lost his life. With Dr. and Mrs. Tilaka Mr. Bonds went to Hua Hin on Saturday, and m the afternoon about five o'clock363 words
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Article132 1923-04-18 243 The local police, assisted by the Johore police, have arrested three men m Kota Tinggi m connection with the murder of a Boyanese which was committed m Lloyd Road a few days ago. On Saturday morning. Inspector Meredith of the Orchard road division, applied before Mr. Ahearne m the Second132 words
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Article1056 1923-04-18 244 JOHORE AND PRAI CONTRACTS. Following are extracts from the report of tha F. M. S. Retrenchment Committee. We are not certain that we have seen all the papers relating to the contracts for the construction of the Johore Causeway and Prai Wharves, and those which were1,056 words
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Article832 1923-04-18 244 PARISIAN A. EAI.LY BIRDS. Long are the hours m Paris business circles, eight till six, with an hour and a half for lunch "Cruelty to animals," you will say; "eight o'clock is a godless hour at which to be up and doing" True; but it is the fault of the832 words
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Article971 1923-04-18 244 If ever one needs luck, Japan is the place m which to seek the means to get it. Every temple, every god and goddess, and even some of the deified demons, can furnish you with a variety of articLes, from parchment scrolls across elaboratelywritten ideaographs disport themselves971 words
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Article232 1923-04-18 244 The following action was taken by Municipal Commissioners m Committte o April 10th Hawkers m Beach Road.— Decided ft adit, ri to their former decision to elo.' Beach Road for hawkers, and to sch-du.*: Clyde Terrace for night and day hawkers. Bukit Brown Cemetery.— Decided I a l{232 words
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Article102 1923-04-18 244 Mrs. Greg, wife of the British M at Bangkok, has been staying w Hen. Mr. and Mrs. Voules at the B I (P. G.) We have to welcome still another paper to the membership of the Pn Bangkok. This is the "Avanti,** li Mr. R. Galassi is the proprietor an.:102 words
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Article681 1923-04-18 245 k. Richards, of the Malayan Civil Lm who has been on a visit to Kuala ,r. has returned to Singapore. M] J. M. Hollway. Secretary of the and Editor of The Planter, is m .r yean Hospital. Kuala Lumpur. J. L. McFall. who for some time681 words
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Article446 1923-04-18 245 ALLEGED MORPHIA DEAL. A Police Court action, which was described by Mr. Ahearne, the second police magistral c, as the most remarkable case m his experience, and perhaps the most remarki blc which had yet come up before tre Second Police Court, was concluded yesterday morning, when His446 words
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Article359 1923-04-18 245 Ann L.. Wong, a young Chinese Christian girl, pleaded guilty, before Mr. Ahearne m the Second Police Court yesterday morning, to a charge of criminal breach of trust as a servant, m respect of $3.60, belonging to $lrs. Howe, of the U. H. Sweet Shop. Mr. Nicol,359 words
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Article472 1923-04-18 245 Claim by Chinese Proprietor. Litigation arising out of a serious Tire, which destroyed the (potteries at Pasir Panjang owned by Mr. Lee Kirn Soo, on Jvly 28th lasfc yieart, commented before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard m the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon. In his writ served upon the472 words
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Article76 1923-04-18 245 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 10. Customs officials at Pert Swettenham seized from a tongkang, which was proceeding m a southerly direction, a hundred pikuls of smuggled rubber. Five arrests are notified. The rubber coupons will be replaced with a new issue at the end of76 words
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93 1923-04-18 245 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Apr. 10. The District Judge gave his verdict for the defendant, with costs, m the claim by the Chinese managing director of J. W. and T. Connolly (Far East) Ltd., Penang, against Albert C- Davis, formerly managing director of the Far93 words
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Article134 1923-04-18 245 The following action was taken by the Municipal Commissioners m Committee: Race Course Road. Approved exemption from payment of assessment on Vegetarian Temple, No. 59 Race Course Road, and decided to consider further the position of other vegetarian temples. Drinking Troughs. Decided that water supply be turned on134 words
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Article547 1923-04-18 245 AN APPEAL. I It is hard to realise the intense state of suffering m the Near East, as a result of the state of war and the compulsory migration of the population. A Reconstructive Relief Scheme has formulated and has the support of the Premier, the Archbishops547 words
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Article244 1923-04-18 245 The report by the Directors to the eighteenth annual general meeting of shareholders, to be held at 29, Chartered Bank Chambers, on April 17th at noon, states: After making the usual provision for depreciation and writing off all debts known to be bad, there is a loss244 words
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Article1741 1923-04-18 246 The four defeats sustained by the Malayan footballers m Java during their recent tour, serve to indicate the uselessness of sending an unrepresentative side, who have not had the opportunity of playing together and gaining any sort of combination, against teams who have shewn themselves upon several previous1,741 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article582 1923-04-18 246 S.C.C. DEFEAT R.G.A. The S.C.C. defeated the R.G.A. on the Padang yesterday evening by two goals tc one. The game was not reman .able lor any brilliant displays on either side, and, as a matter of fact, play generally was below the usual standard of Singapore first league teams.582 words
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Article223 1923-04-18 246 SINGAPORE GOLF CL UB. The President's Prize for 1922 was won k Mr. J. V. Riera. The details of the play aie as follows: Ist round Bath beat Harrison and 4; Leakey beat Ford 19 Ul hole; Bower beat Mundell 1 up; Riera beat Turner 4 and 3. Semi-final.— Bath223 words
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437 1923-04-18 246 A meeting of the Society the Raffles Museum on Monday aft The President (Major .1. M m the Chair. Mr. K. E. H« turn Director of the Botanic Gardei paper on "Malaysian Ferns." y\. illustrated his remarks by a collect? 1 freshly obtained ferns, as well437 words
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Article234 1923-04-18 246 The 16th annual general meet shareholders of the Ss_ Ha' feeg Bank-.; and Insurance Co Lid. was held Pt bank premises No. M chuiia i Singapore, on Saturday, Api il Seah Eng Lim presiding. On the motion oi t seconded by Mr. Che.-t •> Directors' report234 words
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Article19 1923-04-18 246 The hon'ble Major C. W. C P» ff is promoted to the rank of Lieut the Malayan Volunteer Infancy19 words
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Article407 1923-04-18 247 l)r yeoh Hone Soo, who was attached It! Kuala Lipis District Hospital, since m h last, has resigned from Government is now settled m Kuala Lump\lt. v r stood that Mr. Thirtle, who injury m a collision m Ipoh a motor cycle and a motor car407 words
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Article242 1923-04-18 247 A Chin.. woman was ke. ked down kf a motor bus. No. 427. m G ylang road >n Tuesday, and killed. The .^oman had just a! ghted from a tram en c, and was ibout to eatef a lorong when the bus hit «-r. She died on the242 words
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30 1923-04-18 247 H EADARTERS THE GIRL GUIDES INCORPORATED. sT 1 i*t of Subscriptions for 1923. Guillemard" 25 J A Cavendish 100 H Ma cgregor 100 v J 225 H MACGREGOR, (Hon. Treasurer).30 words
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Article442 1923-04-18 247 Potteries Proprietor's Action. In the course of the further hearing before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard m the Supreme Court yerterday of the action bi ought by Mr. Lee Kirn Soo, the proprietor of Malayan Potteries and the Elkayes ?.atch Factory, against Goh Soon Cheng, the owner of the442 words
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Article127 1923-04-18 247 RUBBER ACTIONS IN SUPREME COURT. In the Supreme Court yesterday morning the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, delivered judgment for Bag Geok and Co. against Chop Buan Joo Long, assessing damages at $24,192, for breach of two contracts for the supply of forty tons of blanket crepe at 31 and127 words
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Article116 1923-04-18 247 The cost of digging a grave and erecting a tomb m the Bukit Timah Hokien Burial Ground was claimed by Son Chye, the kepala of the burial ground, m an action which came before the Chief Justice. Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court116 words
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42 1923-04-18 247 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ku.i'a Lumpur, Apr. 11. Judgment was given for the plaintiffs m the action by the Stra'ts Steamship Company against the Railway Administration, relating to damage done to a steamer by steel ligh'ers at Tumpat.42 words
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Article47 1923-04-18 247 The purser and another officer from the steamer Ellenga, were cautioned by Mr. Ahearne m the Second Police Court yesterday morning, for joy r:d ng along Orchard road the previous evening. The purser was drhring the machine, while the other was sitting on the back mud guard.47 words
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965 1923-04-18 247 PROPOSED MALAYA PAVILION. The Dlan and perspective drawing <T a proposed Malaya Pavilion mjnta received early m February. The Exhibition Arcnitect had designed a building with a covered area of 22,500 square feet and an open court of 5,000 square feet. Provision was also made for965 words
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Article307 1923-04-18 247 (From Our Own Correspondent). London, March 15. The Department of Overseas Trade tell me thai the British Industries Fair this year was very successful, not so much m regard to any increases m the number of overseas buyers, but m respect to the vchuae of trade307 words
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Article274 1923-04-18 247 The Through Train Service. Mr. P. A. Anthony, C.M.G., general manager of the F.M.S. railways, recently went to Bangkok with a party of unofficial members of the Federal Council. He was asked to express his opinion on the Siamese railways, but was too busy at the time.274 words
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THF PRODUCE MARKET.
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Article137 1923-04-18 248 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 597 th auction yestoiday, April 11th, when there was catalogued 1,428,820 lbs.; 637.87 tons. Offered 921,758 lbs.; 411.50 tons. Sold 561,931 lbs.; 250.86 tonsPRICES REALIZED. London Is. 4%d. New York 33%cts. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents per lb. Singapore Standard137 words
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Article315 1923-04-18 248 Singapore, Apr. 11. Nothing of interest has occurred m the share market during the week and the positions m the various sections are almost unchanged. Business g?nerally has been on a small scale with perhaps a little more done m rubber shares. The chief movement has occurred315 words
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Article471 1923-04-18 248 Singapore, Apr. 11. The local share market during the past week has been quiet with very few changes m quotations to note. Tin shares have been comparatively inactive, the tendency however, being m most cases slightly easier. With a somewhat firmer tone reported m the raw rubber471 words
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Article156 1923-04-18 248 Singapore, Apr. 12. The market this week has been distinctly nervous, and after an improvement quo- tations at the time of writing, lose on the week. The out-look for the future is very obscure and the heavy figure given for the I shipments during March is156 words
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Article204 1923-04-18 248 i I Singapore, Apr. 12. Rubber. Since last reporting the market has remained quiet. There were rather better advices from London on Monday and consequently prices for Awarded Sheet advanced to 59 cents, but at the local j auction held yesterday, this was not maintained, for the London204 words
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Article174 1923-04-18 248 The following figures are supplied by the Officers m charge of restriction m the Unfederated States of rubber which passed through the Customs m March: Johore 3,184.0 tons Kedah 1,154.1 Kelantan 269.5 Trengganu 50.8 4,658.4 The figures for the S. S. (restriction area) and F. M. S.,174 words
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Article23 1923-04-18 248 The Blue Funnel steamer Automedon brought London mails of March 20th and Belfast mails of March 19th. Quite good enough, surely, twenty-four days.23 words
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Article370 1923-04-18 248 The 10th report of the above company for the year 1922 (to be presented at the annual general" meeting at ihe Chartered Bank Chambers on Thursday April 19th, at 11.30 a.m.) states After making due provision for depreciation the accounts show a loss on the370 words
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Article356 1923-04-18 248 The annual report of the above Company for the year 1922 (to be presented at the annual general meveting on Wednesday April 18th at the Chartered Bank Chambers at 12 noon) is as follows: Mining operations were carried on during the period as hi>herto by tributors356 words
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Article64 1923-04-18 248 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Agents for the Linggi Plantations, Ltd;, are m receipt of telegraphic advice from the secretaries to the effect that, m respect of the year ended 31st December last, the Directors have decided to recommend payment on May 10th of a dividend of 7% per cent, to64 words
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336 1923-04-18 248 FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1923. THE EGRA CASE. The case of criminal it;^, f agaimt C. Chadwiek. la*. 8.1. steamer Egra. Reemc.l to mi 1 der aspect yesterday, wh, was continued before Mr. (;.,_r'a Third Court and agsiin postponed i Shelley Thompson appear., j f,,. fence, and Mr. Dud k y336 words
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Article200 1923-04-18 248 Claim Against Chinese T-»*-*ka> Mr. Poey Keng Seng, f Eastern M and Rubber Company, is defendant action at present before the Chief Justk. Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supr. The plaintiffs are the Colonial M pany, of Orchard Road, who are clam $2,826, for supplying and200 words
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Article136 1923-04-18 248 The engagement is anr. Charles Sydney, elder son of kin, F.R.C.S., and Mrs. Atk Croft, Sheffield, and Anita, of Mr. C. I. Carver, of Eayounger daughter of the late Cumming, of Singapore- and Carver. Mr. R. B. Bannon has bt-en act m place of Mr. R. C M. I on136 words
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594 1923-04-18 249 n h> IEKDA TB CEREMONY. x iy plea: ant weather conditions resence oi a large attendance, mmm on stone of the Y.W.C.A. anu Kari MrnPrn, at present under cUoa on Raines Reclamation, opm Square, was laid yesterday •he arrival of Lady Guillemard, the Y.W.C.A.,594 words
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Article35 1923-04-18 249 Oar Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 12. principal Clubs m Ipoh pro~e a joint Secretary at a per month, with a house He will manage the Cl^ Golf Club and Ipoh Club.35 words
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Article39 1923-04-18 249 Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Apr. 12. Sultan of Perak was present Redding of the daughter of Mr. F. Mr i r thC veteran Pwra k lawyer, to Brown Distr ct Officer, Kuala Catholic priests performing t **'?mony.39 words
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Article945 1923-04-18 249 POTTERIES FIRE CASE. The hearing of the action brought by Mr. Lee Kirn Soo, the proprietor of Malayan Potteries and the Elkayes Match factory, against Mr. Goh Soon Cheng, for damages caused by a fire alleged to have originated on the defendant's rubber estate at Pa^ir Panjang, adjoining945 words
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Article384 1923-04-18 249 The trial of three Tamil Mohameuans, Mohamed Abdullah, Ambaiam and MohamI ed Hussain, on charges of being members of an unlawful society, and assisting m the management of an unlawful society, was commenced before Mr. P. F. David, District Judge, yesterday. Mr. N. H. P. Whitley, D.P.P.384 words
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Article252 1923-04-18 249 The students of the Nanyang Chinese Students' Society are to be congratulated on the very srccessful manner m which they presented tho variety entertainment given at the Victoria Theatre last night. There was a large audience present, including Mr. Sterling, of the Chinese Protectorate, and Mrs. Sterling, and252 words
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Article81 1923-04-18 249 Detective Inspector Phear arrested a Chinese named Lee Loi m Manila Street on Wednesday night, and charged him before the Second Court yesterday, with bein;,- m possession of a pistol without a licence. The case was postponed. Mr, John Rodger, "assistant manager of the China Sugar Refining Company, Ltd., (Hongkong)81 words
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Article448 1923-04-18 249 EX-SER VICES ASSOCIA TION SINGAPORE BRANCH REPORT. The report of the committee for the year ended Dec. 31st 1922 (which will be presented at the annuil general meeting m the S. C. C. on April 18 Ji at c.m.) sates: Committee. The ietiring comnrt.ee h, as follows: Major P. H.448 words
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Article212 1923-04-18 249 New Master Installed. The installation of Bro: Leonard George Attenborough as Worsh pful Master of Lodge Kinta, No. 3212, E. C. took place on Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple, Gopeng Road,, Ipoh, the Board of Installing Masters comprising: Worshipful Installing Master Rt. W r or. Bro. Sir212 words
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Article41 1923-04-18 249 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Apr. 12. The liquidation of the tin stocks of the Bandoeng pool was received without comment locally, m view of the five per cent, release on April Ist. not having affected the price.41 words
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Article30 1923-04-18 249 m Mr. W. A. Gibson, 0.8. E., Managing Director of the Aus.ralas'an Films, a very big organisation, is paying a visit to Singapore, arriv'ng by the Houtman on Saturday morning.30 words
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Article706 1923-04-18 250 Mr. Hastings Rhodes is on a visit to Ipoh. The resignation of Lieut. T. Ashworth, M.C., S.V.C., has been accepted. Mr. F. E. Becker is appointed to be a member of the Indian Immigrant Committee. Mr. G. S. Carver is appointed a member •of the financial706 words
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Article562 1923-04-18 250 MR. J. LA SALLE ATTACKED AND STRANGLED. The murder of Mr. J. La Salle, a wellknown and wealthy young Eurasian at his residence, off Adams Place, Bukit Timah, which was committed m the early hours of yesterday morning, is one of the most sensational affairs of its562 words
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Article282 1923-04-18 250 The Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce gave a successful "At Home" at the Chamber's premises on Saturday afternoon, m honour of the hon'ble Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, M.L.C., and Mr. Quah Beng Kee, 0.8. E., the first Penang Chinese to receive such honours. A copy of a design for a282 words
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Article533 1923-04-18 250 OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE NOT A DEBT COLLECTOR. "It was never intended that the OfficiaJ Assignee should become a debt-coUector* n lemarked Mr. Justice Barrett-Linnard, presiding over the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon, when the public examinations of two Eurasian debtors, whose creditor's were all mlone-jflendens', took place. "That is533 words
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Article126 1923-04-18 250 lHh List of Subscriptions. Previously acknowledged $10,,.G1._5 Part Procceeds of Gala Performance given by the Interna ional Circus, Kuala Lumpur per Mrs. Laidlaw 100 Collected by Mrs. Kinder, Penang (2nd. list) Sir Arthur Adams. K.B.E. 10 Rev. K. Garner _n Mrs. Pledger iq Mrs. Reimann ja "Golightly"126 words
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Article602 1923-04-18 250 ASSIZES. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, April n For the first time m its history malia to have a ceremonial opening f r Assizes. The Assizes commence <.r ju. day, April 16th, and on that t will be a service at Christ Chun h. fotto* by a full602 words
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Article103 1923-04-18 250 In connection with the Tr r Church, a Girls' Branch of w-& Eand was formed on March 13:1 The officers elected for the term were:— President. Mrs. S. Aitken; I Mrs. Song Ong Siang; Secretary M Yin; Treasurer. M.s. Lim Thian P-« Patron. The Rev. W. Murray.103 words
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Article32 1923-04-18 250 After a record of forty-two years tinucus service as eng'neer m one Company m the Far East, Mr. Wi ham Thompson, of the Indo-Ch na Steam Negation Company, Shanghai, has r«*-e***i!? retired.32 words
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Article1242 1923-04-18 251 KOHINSON AND COMPANY. H E CHAIRMAN ON TRADE IMPROVEMENT. Th. t\>uith ord nary general meeting of Robinson and Company, Limited, uld ;.t Chartered Bank Chambers The hon'ble Mr. W. Lowther U 'resided, and there were also p reB 7 Messrs. W. H. Macgregor, H. W. ,','■<. Yarborough. Eu1,242 words
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Article841 1923-04-18 251 Mr. J. M. Sime presided over the fourteenth ordinary general meeting of the Ayer Panas Rubber Estate, Limited, he'd at the registered office of the Company, Gresha.n House, Battery Road, at noon yesterday. Other numbers of the Company presen- were Messrs D. J. Ward, Lee Pang Seng.841 words
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Article170 1923-04-18 251 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. April 13. 'J he annual meeting of River ViewEstates at Ipoh yesterday was notable for the views on local restriction expressed by the chairman, Mr. W. Paterson, who is also a member of the restriction dommittee. The Company shows a profit of $*****170 words
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Article32 1923-04-18 251 The Controller tof Rubber Export informs us that "at Kukiob km Apr.'. Bth two Chinese were fined $1,400 and $500 respectively for smuggling rubber. 1,612 lbs. of rnbber were confiscated.32 words
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Article93 1923-04-18 251 Garrison orders state that Lt. Col. F. E. Swainson, 2nd. Battalion the Middlesex Regiment has hesn granted leave of absence om urgent private affairs fifom April 18th. to August 18th. 1923, with permission to proceed to India. The War Memorial, which it has been decided will be the British North93 words
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Article420 1923-04-18 251 The report by the Directors to the tenthannual general meeting of shareholders to be held at Chartered Bank Chambers, on Wednesday, April, 25th at 12 noon, states: Your Directors regret lo report a loss for the year of $29,604.02 which, added to the amount brought forward from420 words
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Article217 1923-04-18 251 "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST." The unpleasant weather deprived the Warwick Company of a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night but it did not deprive them of enthusiasm, and their presentation of Oscar Wilde's fascinating comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest" was greeted with a reception217 words
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Article48 1923-04-18 251 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penantf, Apr. ITT In the District Court a Siamese was sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by two years supervision for house-breaking and theft- of 30,000 guilders belonging to the ehinchew oi the X.P.M. steamer Van Hogendorp.48 words
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Article41 1923-04-18 251 The Coroner delivered a verdict of death from misadventure m connection with the death of a Chinese, who was struck by a motor driven by a Malay on April sth at Tanjong Tokong. The driver was exonerated from blame.41 words
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Article1568 1923-04-18 252 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrags Libelli Juvenal. The parson may do what is rank heresy on the part of the sexton. We note that special carriages are now attached to mail trains for the accommodation of very highly placed officials. His Excellency acting was severely1,568 words
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Article70 1923-04-18 252 The Penang Municipal Commissioners are on the war-path against extravagant transport. It was proposed to giv_> the chief building inspector a two seater car, but Mr. Yeok Guan Seok pointed out that the officer hari two or three assistante under him, and could very weM get round on a push-bike,70 words
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2807 1923-04-18 252 MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1923. S. S. ASSOCIATION DINNER. H. E's RETROSPECT. WARNING AS TO FUTURE. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Laurence Gutllemard) was the principal guest at the annual dinner of the Straits Settlements Singapore Association, which was held at the Singapore Club on Saturday night The President of the2,807 words
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Article320 1923-04-18 253 Two persons apparently closely connected with the murder of John La Salle, at his residence m Bukit Timah on Friday morning, have been arrested by Mr. Mitchell, A.S.P., and were produced before Mr. Ahearne m the Second Police Court on Saturday morning. The accused appear to br320 words
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Article182 1923-04-18 253 Cobbett-Bell. On Saturday afternoon, m the presence cf r. large number of their friends, particularly legal friends of the brideg.oom, at St. Andrew'? Cathedral, Mr. John Christopher Cobbett, advocate and solicitor, was married t 0 Miss Enid Bevilacqua Bell, daughter of Mr. W. C. P. Bell of Singapore and182 words
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Article26 1923-04-18 253 Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher have returned to Sumatra. Mr. Davidson, of the British Legation Office, Bangkok, has been m Penang on his way to Brastagi, Sumatra.26 words
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1369 1923-04-18 253 TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1923. LIABILITY OF THE CROWN. JUDGE ON ACTION OF MALACCA OFFICIAL. In the Supreme Court yesterday after- i noon, Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard delivered judgment on the motion by the Solicitor General, Mr. G. G. Seth, for the dismissal of a petition of right which had heen presented1,369 words
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333 1923-04-18 253 Annual Meeting. The thirty-seventh ordinary general meeting of the Singapore Slipwqy and Engineering Company was held at the offices of the Company at Tanjong Pagar yesterday. On the motion of Mr. G. F. Robson, who was elected to the Chair, the accounts for the year333 words
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Article1147 1923-04-18 254 PAROCHIAL COUNCIL. The annual mcc ing 0 i the Parochial Council, held at the Chapter House, St. Andrews Cathedral, yesterday afternoon, was presided over by the Yen. Archdeacon F. G. Swindell. Other members of the Council present were Messrs. G. C. Valpy, A. Smith, H. R. S.1,147 words
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Article188 1923-04-18 254 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpor, Apr. 16. At a meeting of Indians, representative of Malaya. Mr. Pilla,y„ chairman of the Reception Committee, referred to the disappointment at the omission on the Legislative Council of representation, after being invited to submit their views to the Select Committee.188 words
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Article228 1923-04-18 254 The Hon. Dr. A. L. Hoops, P.C.M.0., ii expected to visit Penang shortly on inspection duty. (S. E.) Mr. G. B. Kellagher, the Assistant Official Assignee, was m the Supremo Court yesterday called to the Bar of the Straits Sotements. Motion for his admission was made by the Solicitor General,228 words
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Article319 1923-04-18 254 I\ S. and Law Draw With Services. The Services made their first appearance m the S.C.C. Cricket Tournament this season on Saturday, when they drew with the Public Services and Law. Pressure on our space prevents anything more than the scores being given. P. S. and Law.319 words
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Article22 1923-04-18 254 London, Apr. 1,4. At Bridgwater, m the Rugby County Championship final, Somerset defeated Leicestershire by 8 points to 6.22 words
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Article483 1923-04-18 254 Fourteen boats started at ten o'clock, m veiy light wind from the south-east. Nos. 10, 1. 18 and 2 were first round the beacon mark and ail stood m again for the shore, some of the back boats standing off for St. John's m the hope of finding the483 words
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Article464 1923-04-18 254 St. Joseph's Win First league aU The programme of matches m t h f p Division of the S.F.A. League <.p, night when the St. Joseph's Old consequence more of ,K. shortcomings rather than of t lui r superior ability, def. at/ <1 ij hi,. goal to nil. The464 words
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Article112 1923-04-18 254 Kleinman and L'termark Win Doubles Final. A large number of spectator? witnessed the final of the Championship Pairs m the S. C. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament list evening* when Kleinman and Utereiark defeated Sinclair and Doig, 6 2, 6—4. Tht players evoked a considerable amount of f.pplause during"112 words
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Article182 1923-04-18 254 SINGAPORE GOLF CL UB. The inter-club foursome match the Keppel Golf Club and the Golf Club played at the Race Course* Sunday April 15th., resulted :i: the Singapore Golf Club by 12* The following are the scores Kernel's named first: Hendrie and F. C. Stewart I Ift F orot and182 words
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Article4496 1923-04-18 255 HOME. Reuter's Service. London, April 9. He.-c of Commons, Mr. Baldwin at the Imperial Conference Puperial Economic Conferences ~Y Otrt lUh. wa s anticrated that all the Dominions j in' a would be represented at the m c Conference and all except New c Cm Imperial. The Prime J^ter4,496 words
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Article1453 1923-04-18 256 I Reuter's Service. Paris, Apr. 8. The newspapers deprecate apprehensions that Loucheur's visit to England will rosuit m weakening France's pol^y- T^* declare that it simply means strengthening the Entente. The Echo de Paris urg.es that Government make a plain statement to that effect, and correct misinterpretations placed on1,453 words