The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 19 September 1923
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1923-09-19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 19, 1923. No. l,BBt-18 words
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Article160 1923-09-19 1 jma page Heiping Cii 177 our Roads 177 Drink Chits or Gael 178 rhe Chancellor's Chance 17* Weekly Causer ie 178 Tht- Breaking Point 179 rQUCI AND COURT NEWS. mese Vessel's Typhoon Experiences 181, !> me Assizes 182, 4, 6, 8 L'bei Action Withdrawn 183 LUFRS TO THE EDITOR.160 words
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Article44 1923-09-19 1 September 17. 2j4 7-32 icrnand -4 PriThv. credits 3 m.s 4 21-32 r<, demand 53 M days 65% ..round 890 T 173% demand p.c. Dia. Yokohama, demand 109% .nd 139% lemnnd 79% m. Bank Buji.ij 8.64 I Ebcland Rat* P-C London 31 11-1144 words
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Article27 1923-09-19 1 Singapore Sept. 17, 12 noon. re Standard Ribbed Smoked nil 51H; Oct. 52*4 52%; >;* 2 Jan.-March 56^ 57; B 56%, London quotation sheet. Mirket Quiet.27 words
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Article43 1923-09-19 1 ■v in^r resolution, was passed un- a meeting of the Board of the Singapore Indian, Assoi or. Thursday, September 13th: Association, Singapore, propataaaai with the sufferers m <ne-?e calamity arising from the "-'quake and requests the Indians Mi liberally to the relief fund.43 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article17 1923-09-19 1 BTUBBS. On September 4, 1923, at Sourabaya, to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Stubbs, v daughter.17 words
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Article109 1923-09-19 1 JOH.NSOX-DUNSMORE. -At thi Piesbytoriarr Church, Kuala Lumpur, on September 14th by the Rev. E. H. Morris, B. A., B. P.. Hugh Lawrence Johnson, of Kutiln Lumpur, to .1 Mia Dunsmore, European Hospital, Kur.la Lumpur. SIDGREAVES-JACKSOX.— Aug. 18, at St. Jude's, South Kensington, Harry George, eldest son of the late109 words
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Article147 1923-09-19 1 September 17. Tin 25 Ton- $1>7.75 Gambkr 15.00 Pepper whiu 23.50 Pepper Black 15.50 Tapioca, small flake f.g 12.25 Pearl Sago small 8.20 Copra 10.90 Copra Sundried 11.30 Ortura. Bena^ea 2.sc 4.000 BSa Har-goon whiu 275.00 i Si&m No 1 for xport 330.00 Rice. Siam No. 2 for export147 words
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Article, Illustration775 1923-09-19 1 sua tall :t* Tt%m -,/<♦ rVioit <l«a. *«arej h? isfaaaT aru -r- > i'«H *> v«l* aafcla* Trara fcer «.<v.oai o-*c> »n it** r- 4*wJ t» tt UalM ten::* aarf L*»- Sept. 12. China has many critics and many I friends, and not a few friendly critics I775 words
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Article822 1923-09-19 1 Sept. 13. What constitutes a good road and what gives the traveller the impression of a bad one is largely a question of the age m which he lives and the vehicle he uses. The chariot probably had its origin m Egypt, where the sands of the desert822 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement125 1923-09-19 1 er* :o the "Singapore Free Press' w#«*iv returning from Europe to the Straits »y any of the mail lines, are invited to send thi Hnnager the name of their steamer ana of arrival m Singapore. Copier will to.o maikd to meet them at various ports of Tail ♦uD-cribera m Europe125 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous275 1923-09-19 1 THE WEEKS NEWS. By the mail which arrived here on Sunday, Sept. 16th, we leceived dates to Aug. 23rd. This weekly leaves by the B. I. s.s. Teesta to-day. The fifth Assizes of the year opened last week, the list including some interesting cases, among which are the charges against275 words
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Article881 1923-09-19 2 Sept. 14 In Hongkcng there is a section of the Liquors Ordinance of 1917 pro- vicling that, except m the case of persons residing m a hotel, cash must be r aid for every drink not served with a meal of the bona fide value of881 words
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Article634 1923-09-19 2 Sept. 15. The cables that have come through yesterday and to-day with regard to the Ruhr question are decidedly interesting, for they show that not only is Berlin tired of the impasse but the new Chancellor has publicly admitted it. "A solution of the Ruhr trouble will634 words
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Article759 1923-09-19 2 B pL IT The revolution m SaaJa mA ft, effort m vigorous politics vie witr. speeches of the new Canaan Cha:. cellor m interest a^ regard* European situation. Th* Spanish revolution is only dimly adumbr. m the cables. It is apparent!} directed against the King or Constitution,759 words
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Article483 1923-09-19 3 Sept. 18. V\ c hold guarantees. We shall then until we have received .:,:ijn." Thus does the French tier again emphasise the attitude 8 ia the summary of a speech to-day. The full text of French Reply to the British Note i by the mail, and it483 words
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Article306 1923-09-19 3 This subject is of much interest for Singapore, for m time it is prorosed to do away with the present tramway system and replace it by the free bus, driven by a trolley from overhead wires, but able to travel on any part of the road which is306 words
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EARTHQUAKE NEWS.
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Article241 1923-09-19 3 FACT PROPHECY. GREAT FIGHT AGAINST DISEASE. 11l j Japanese Consul-General m Singapore has received the following official i-ommunique from the Premier ar.d Foreign Minister, Count Yamamoto: An Imperial Edict was issued on Sept. 12th m respect of the re-construction of the City of Tokio. The Edict urges that the citizen241 words
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Article252 1923-09-19 3 From the Bank of Taiwan. Time? of Malaya and Japanese Society at Ipoh $776.50, Paya Lebar English School 39. From the Yokohama Specie Bank. Capt. E. P. Richards 50. Chee Swee Sheng and Son (2nd making $250) 100, Boh Miah Senh 3, Teh Kwai and Ah Sah252 words
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Article112 1923-09-19 3 The following notice has been sent tc those invited to this ceremony: The Railway Administration regrets that it is necessary to postpone the opening ceremony of the Johore Causeway, which was fixed for October Ist., to a date to b" arranged later. His Excellency the Governor and High112 words
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Article79 1923-09-19 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 17. Mr. Justice Sproule's residence was entered on Saturday night and several articles were stolen. The ''boy's*' room was also burgled. The police have posted guards at the residence. A Chinese broker had a quarrell with another Chinese on board the s.s.79 words
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Article43 1923-09-19 3 irequent rains make it difficult to keep the roads m order, when tram ilUs are laid. A continuous smooth surfaced, waterproofed road has the test chance of surviving, and the replacing of tramcars by trolley cmnibuses would allow that to be dk ne.43 words
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Article782 1923-09-19 3 HINGWA vs. HOCKCHA. Ben.oolen Street, Rochore Road and the •uirounding districts inhabited by large r. umbers o^' rikisha coolies, have been the scenes of rather serious disturbances during Saturday and Sunday, when large rallies of Hingwa and Hockcha rikisha pullers rioted. The actual cause of the trouble782 words
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Article35 1923-09-19 3 aa* A lighter containing about 40 tons of coal has been seized by the Uetective Department, and five Chinese have been charged with fraudulant possession of the coal. The vessel was moorej cff Clyde Terrace.35 words
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Article1595 1923-09-19 4 AN INFERNO. FRIGHTFUL SCENES OF HUMAN ANGUISH. The Hongkong papers to hand contain accounts brought down to Hongkong by passengers by the Empress of Australia and the Empress of Canada. The former boat was at the jetty, due to leave at noon. and fortunately a large number of1,595 words
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Article891 1923-09-19 4 ANNUAL MEETING. Ihe fourth ordinary general meeting of the Oversea-Chinese Bank was held on September 15, at No. 63, Chulia Street, Singapore, with Mr. Lim Nee Soon m the chair. Others present were the Hon. Mr. S. Q. Wong, Dr. S. C. Yin, Messrs Tan Siang Keong,891 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article46 1923-09-19 4 I o the Editor. Sii, Admitted that ing from "smealdering a most inspiring sigh:. I that Prof. Wilden-Hart able simile whet., m n ]h Int journal, he prople would quickly rire like fiom the still smoulder It is possible <>f c< uphoenix. B46 words
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Article245 1923-09-19 4 To the Editor. Sir,-Those who have h mv ing visiting the Dutch Indie, mui .T feH obliged by the warning note eoti*} by your correspondent m the passports. The action of thr Dv vh Ca^^^ cannot but be regarded as m jo a suiting when it is245 words
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Article115 1923-09-19 4 There were some lively bou: Paradise Show last night, when a crowd was present. Young HiJohore, was awarded the verdict over B Kirn at the end of a four rouno cont< Boxing well, and displaying a In l hand. Washington Lee stopped Moh. Tahib after three rounds light I115 words
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Article54 1923-09-19 4 (Reuters Service. I Philade.'phi This is the fourth SUOMaafV which Tilden has won the aamT ship. He had the mate' from the outset and played remaining at the back of I of tne contest. His MCM He made Johnston sriving him no opportunity f« ,r deadly forehand drive54 words
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Article20 1923-09-19 4 In the first round <>f th SA Cup Competition the Malay cclved a walk over from the S aa20 words
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Article20 1923-09-19 4 At a meeting of EnfMi the Selangor Chat M Thurdecided to form a Selangor the Royal Society of St. Coot.20 words
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1341 1923-09-19 5 JA PANESE VESSEL'S TYPHOON EXPERIENCES. VOINESDAY. SEPTEMBER 12, 1923. HUUn ACTION BY SALVERS. :\-ph< on experiences of a Japanese learner, owned at Kobe, the Kenkon \i m No. 3, m the neighbourhood of In July three years ago, resulted i raring of the Admiralty octitior. _-ht by the Canton owners1,341 words
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Article246 1923-09-19 5 With regard to the replacing of dachings with spring balances m the Municipal markets, it is interesting to know that the Seremban Sanitary Board have just -ailed m about a hundred and fifty spring balances from the Seremban markets, the reason being that they have been found entirely unsatisfactory. These246 words
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Article1549 1923-09-19 5 1 >c victory of the 2nd Middlesex regit m the final of the Singapore Cup 'ompetition on Monday bring! to a c a particularly successful season A ar as the regiment is concerned, and marks the closing states of its comparatively brief stajr m the Colony. However strong1,549 words
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Article81 1923-09-19 5 Hi? Highness the Sultan of Tr^ngganu arrived m Singapore on an official visit on board the Government Yacht, Sea i3elle, yesterday morning. His Highness came asl ore en the launch Kittiwake, landing at Johnstons Pier where he was met by Col. Haseldine and Lieut. Nicholson, A.D.C tc the Governor, and81 words
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Article529 1923-09-19 6 POLICE REPORT OP CASUALTIES. Further details of the Japanese disaster have been received from the ConsulGeneral m Singapore from official sources m Japan. Yesterday a cable came to hand stating that the Metropolitan Police report the casualties m Tokio as follows: Houses burnt— 3l6,ooo (71 per cent529 words
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Article213 1923-09-19 6 B] tin- Yokohama Specie Bank. Local Staff Osaka Shosen Kah:ha $159, So* Chew Leong 5, Khoo Ho Swee 5, Pook Yuen 300, Chup Yick 150, Lee Sang Yuen 150, Penang Community 650, Mrs. «nd Miss Xewton 10, R. Siemal 100, M N. M. E. T. Muthuraman Chetty213 words
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Article819 1923-09-19 6 TOKIO'S TERRIBLE DEATH ROLL. Latest details contained m official comuiun.duts received by the Japanese ConsulGenerai fiom the Japanese Preiser .how that m both Tokio and Yokohama the casualties* ffom the earthquake disaster were terribly heavy. An official cable despatched from Japan at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday states819 words
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Article156 1923-09-19 6 The Manager of the Chartered Bank has issued the following appeal: It having tome to the knowledge of His Excellency, the Governor, through the medium of the British Consul-General, Kobe, that certain British subjects have been left destitute through the recent disaster m Japan, we, at156 words
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Article455 1923-09-19 6 The following sums are grat-.-fu'ly acknowledged. By the Japanese Society. L. S. Van 1, Chua Seng Quan 5, Chin Wah Hong 5, Chin Thye Hin 5, Koh Oh Wong 25. Wesselink and Dukhuis Ltd. 50, Miss Lee 5, Miss A. K. White 10, St. Andrew- athedral, Singapore455 words
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Article126 1923-09-19 6 The Chinese shop-keeper who was charged with dishonestly retaining some stolen furniture, the property of Messrs Frankel and Co., was discharged by Mr. Gourlay, Third Magistrate, yesterday afterr.oon, when the case against him was concluded. Mr. Battishill, who appeared for the defence, submitted that the case made out by the126 words
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Article299 1923-09-19 6 LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER m it FOR Jim KHv An interesting avpnesssi lating to the liability Vdunteer Corps fee the Singapore $m*mm i < f r Justice Barrett- Lei inard ing, when the Fifth S. f was opened. Th< mat:. om^ application sent his !„rrtsh% gentleman scekii.. ground that299 words
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Article84 1923-09-19 6 The following v t ion v.. Committee meeting held Staff. Decided Is makt BO apjunntsMßt of Registrar of Vel i< time, but tnat the <iut t- «.f the continued to be earrie* sistant Registrar. H. C. and J.— I►. reduction of 25 si lorries shod with p.neussal decided84 words
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Article26 1923-09-19 6 (From Our Ow rr est •micnti Kuala l.umni.r |sfl On the Sultan f I the customary salute wa? and other celebrat sow s*26 words
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Article20 1923-09-19 6 Large gathering atfc m honour of the F.E..A I M Carcosa, and the dan Club20 words
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Article128 1923-09-19 6 From Our Own Co rresa Penan- I The wedding took Church, the Rev Kopje' cf Mr. Arthrur North, sf *i N>! Cil-fields, Miri, to Mis- TheliJ K^ Langdon of Perth. West, i bride was given away by Mr. her brother m law, and Mrs. V matron of honour.128 words
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Article634 1923-09-19 7 fel wing are extra s fro m the r Chiefs annual rt port for l°-22. Water. of water to Singapore reprevarious condition and the of a full >upply depends upon ■Bad of the fay. •arable weather out that have obtained since 1920. Bgt it has not been necessary634 words
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Article188 1923-09-19 7 The extension, of electric lighting to the Tanglin Area was completed to the •Stent authorised m the "Tanglin Scheme." The immediate demand considerably exceeded expectations and there is no doubt that m the whole Municipal Area there is 1 -.rue immediate demand awaiting extu. -ens of the IJltsW188 words
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Article162 1923-09-19 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Sept. 12. Six and a half inches of rain m twentyfour hours ended at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning has done considerable damage to the round the island read and caused much flood ng. The wedding took place m France on Aug. 14th162 words
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84 1923-09-19 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. The F. E. A. T. M. delegates after a busy day at Port Swettenham and Carey Island, attended a dinner at Government House, where the P. C. 11. O. and Dr. Dowden84 words
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Article315 1923-09-19 7 "Romance/ the storj f an Old Bishop's youth, full oi and sentiment, was the piay produced to large sudiei by the member! oi the E rbei Russell Corned Compan; if the Victoria Theatre last night The whole subject of th story ia ed by mci rii of old315 words
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Article1090 1923-09-19 7 CHIEF JUSTICE AWARDS $24,000. "The services rendered were m my opinion valuable ones, especially m view of the fact that the ship was m a dangerous position and possibly, if not probably. liable to total loss." declared the Chief .'uatiee, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Ccurt1,090 words
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Article578 1923-09-19 7 STRAITS TIMES" AND MATTRR OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE. The action initiated by Colore; K. L. Pearson, Engireer-in-Chief to the Singapore Municipality, against Mr. A. W. Still (Editor) ar.d the "Straits Times" Press, Limited, claiming damages for libel published m the paper, was withdrawn m the Supreme Court yesterday.578 words
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Article2204 1923-09-19 8 MASSACRE AND DEVASTATION. (By Our Special Correspondent). The sequel to the bombardment tragicomedy of the port of Amoy is an appalling disaster, that has befallen all the cfties and villages on the mainland m the vicinity of Amoy island and landwards for many miles,— a frightful2,204 words
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Article234 1923-09-19 8 Chinese Woman Charged With Bigamy. The unusual circumstance of a Chinese woman being charged with bigamy occupied the attention of Mr. Justice Barrett Lennard and a jury at the Fifth Singapore Assizes yesterday. The accused is a Teochew named Goh Ah Kow, and m the oock with her234 words
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Article127 1923-09-19 8 YESTERDAY'S AUCTION The Singapore Chamber Rubber Association held on Wednesday, September 12th, wh«ti t was Catalogued 1,338,47; i lbs.; 597.53 J** Offered 876,942 lb*.; 3111.04 fcSaaa. C 04.847 lbs.; 270.02 tons PRICES REALIZED London New York Ribbed Smoked Sheet t „m > tjef Singapore Standard Quality Good127 words
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Article406 1923-09-19 8 Singapore, sept. I^. The share market has ht during the week and wiih t:. rr.-. each of the commodities practically changed there are few alterations t- r cord. Rubber shares are for the i steady at a slightly low^r al! -round lewl. The announcement of one or406 words
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Article94 1923-09-19 8 (From Our Own Correspon Kuala Lumpur, Sep: H. H. the Sultan's sixtieth birthda; tnusiastically celebrated at Band there were many visitors 10 th sports held m the Istana grounds, served, and a group photograph tak< numerous presents received by His ness were carried round m a procesoafo.94 words
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Article438 1923-09-19 9 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 1, 1921. r c v. E. H. Morria has raturned a Lumpur from Penang. I Vices m town were cloaed on nii > l for their New ,t ities. i; A. Stroutr, Assistant ConserForests is returring from home the P. and O. Nellore. M. Begg, nursing sister438 words
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Article148 1923-09-19 9 Own Correspondent). Penang, Sent. 18. Turf Club has given a irs to the Japanese Relief ::i> leached a total of $2,300. Court a Chinese nonia was criminal breach of trust m of jewellery valued at act was adjourned. the Penang Hill Developi will be built on the present148 words
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Article22 1923-09-19 9 High Commissioner has apMr H. L. Cowdy an unofficial Federal Council during the A. X. Ken ion's absence on22 words
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Article1356 1923-09-19 9 N.Y.K/S RELIEF WORK. The splendid relief work performed by the N.Y.K. m connection with the Japanese disaster is shown by despatches received from Kobe. The vessels of this Company received aboard at Yokohama over 3,000 refugees. The first boat, the Yamashir Maru, arrived from Kobe with a1,356 words
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Article149 1923-09-19 9 A special performance m aid of the ••apanesj it* lief Fund was given at the Palladium last night, the Theatre being prettily decorated for the occasion. Theiv were a large number of Japanese ladies and gentlemen present, including the Con' tu\ General for Japan. Good business was149 words
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Article21 1923-09-19 9 The French Government has despatched ar. Industrial Commission to the Far East and China to investigate the development of oriental countries.21 words
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Article353 1923-09-19 9 IRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Sept. 12. The week under review has beer, a dull t in ail sections of the share market. Ir spite of the continued ftrmneii m the price of tin shares have failed to respond and m the absence of buyers quotations have sagged back353 words
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Article219 1923-09-19 9 Singapore, Sept. 13. Rubber: A steady hut quiet tone has prevailed during the week, with the price of Sp<Jtl Sheet varyfjig retweei 58 and 53 per Lb. In the local auction held yesterday, there was an easier tendency, and prices for all grades showed i decline. Xo sales219 words
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Article151 1923-09-19 9 Singapore, Sept. 13. The market during the past week has beei most disappointing and values show a considerable decline. New York has been very dull ard remains weak at the close. London is also dull and weak ar.d a further decline seems likely. No improvement can151 words
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Article44 1923-09-19 9 m Two Chinese, who were arrested on board the steamer Seang Bee which oarne into port a f^w days ago, have been charged with being m possession of norGoverrment chandu on board the vessel. and also with being concerned ir. the importation of chandu.44 words
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Article890 1923-09-19 10 ISLAM AND MUSLIMS IN SINGAPORE. To the Editor. Sir, For some time an advertisement has been noticeable m the local Press announcing Lectures by Mr. G. Sarwar, M.A., or "Islam," calling for "Unity," and implying that it is intended to attract Christians and Jews. Mr. Sarwar's890 words
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Article279 1923-09-19 10 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Your correspondent writing on the above subject m your esteemed journal for to-day is apparently misinformed as to the Anjuman-i-Islam and its objects. Anjuman-i-Islam was founded m li»21 for the sole purpose of defending Islam against misrepresentations prevalent among many279 words
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Article158 1923-09-19 10 To the Editor. Sir. Allow me a few lines to draw th attention of the authorities m charge of our public roads and streets to the present condition of Prinsep Street, the street m front of Middle Road Kickshaw Station befon we come to the Prinsep158 words
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Article218 1923-09-19 10 His Highness the Sultan of Trengganu (His Highness Sultan Snlaiman Badaru'l alam Shah, K.C.M.G.) arrived m Singnpore on Tuesday morning by the S. Y. *'Sea Belle" on an official visit to His Excellency the High Commissioner. His Highness was accompanied by Mr. J. L. Humphreys. British218 words
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Article732 1923-09-19 10 ADVISER'S ANNUAL REPORT. (From Our Own Correspondent). Johore Bahru, Sept. 12. The most important event— almost the only occurrence worthy of the name— of the past week ha.- been the issue, as a supplement to the Johore Government Gazette of September 5th., of the General Adviser's Annual Report732 words
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Article75 1923-09-19 10 A few days ago, the Police Courts were crowded with Chinese who stated that they had collected to witness the trial of a Buddhist priest who had unlawfully detained some women m a room m his temple. It now appears that the false rumour originated a few days previous, when75 words
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Article306 1923-09-19 10 CHINESK WOMAN U S1 aaacauacaa Cob Ah Kow, the 1 who was charged with con psaj Ng Ah M «i. w,,,, ri^y abetting the offence. the Fifth Singapor, morning. The juiy. I, v ed leniency, and |f, Lcnnard pa pusonment from th< that the aWcnsed aver, end of306 words
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Article57 1923-09-19 10 From O til hi":; I S 1. 11. did not JmWk B The party i l Ini gely sttei tion H SclsaagSST Club. rin I this The D< gat r.iirty-six m nam" corned by Perak te-night at whi« an amateur variety *1 DelegateWorks ami tin57 words
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Article71 1923-09-19 10 (F: Kneli At an cmcr ie< langor Chinese Chan Ifr. Lclke Chow Thy i tendance, including Choo Kia Peng, and Hr. Dr. Wu Li-. ti Feh as his i tion was ndopted te m for Japanese relief. T! m Chinese. The Chairman humar.itv was supreme, ferences they might71 words
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Article607 1923-09-19 11 1 of the Labour Ordinance is come into force from Oct. Ist. of Mr. k. F. Mallard is added ■assies »»f the Pence for Singa- K. Kigby is appointed to act net Offii-er Christmas Island. from Isl, and to be a coroner. U v Len Teh607 words
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Article73 1923-09-19 11 Mr R. C Wakefield, of Bukit Rajah, -ang. sails by the Macedonia this week. >!r F. A. 3. McCleUand goes by the sam* M. Dillon-Corneck, French Consulsr m Perak, returned on Thursday •urn his holiday m France. Mr. A. X Hampshire was to bare sailed list •^turday by Blue FunnelM.M. - 73 words
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Article678 1923-09-19 11 PASSPORT PROTECTION. 1v the Editor. Dear Sir, For the warning and benefit o' Straits-born Chinese contemplating visiting Java, I desire to publish my recent experience on visiting that country upon a health trip. On the 20th July last I left Singapore for Java accompanied by my678 words
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Article103 1923-09-19 11 Th,- following action was taker, at a committee meeting held or. Sept. 11th: Approved generally the Health Officer's recommendations for the extension of the scope of Infant Welfare work and the opening of two Clirics at the Registration Depots, and decided to appoint one nurse-in-charge at once and103 words
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Article1198 1923-09-19 11 Q:iicquid agunt hominrs nostri est farraf Librlli Juvenal The Colonial Secretary's suggestion thai if everybody wore plantation rubber solec 5 boots restriction of rubber production would bo unnecessary, has evidently been taker as a hint to patronise local industries. The C. S. was not quite right1,198 words
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Article443 1923-09-19 11 anasaaaianaaaaaanansai Contributions received by Bank of Taiwan. Frankels, Ltd. $100, B. P. de Silva 100, E. F. H. 5, V. Thiyagaraja Pillay 25, Ong Ewe Hai and Co. 50, Japanese Society and Malay Times at Ipoh 984, Japanese Society, Muar 1,189.69. Received by Japanese Society. Chang443 words
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Article246 1923-09-19 12 Throughout the whole of yesterday, the Assize Court was engaged m the trial of the Bombay merchant Josaf, of A. K. Omar ?nd Co., who is charged with cheating several Chops and also an Indian firm m respect of goods which he ordered from the complainants on the246 words
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Article537 1923-09-19 12 The interesting- articles on Malayan customs which lately appeared call to mijrd the curious Malay poem which illustrates the local belief m what is called the external soul. The soul is thought of as something concrete, which can be separated and kept locked up apart from the body537 words
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Article44 1923-09-19 12 When the warrant for R. A. Boardman, ate secretary of the Sanitary Board, Kuala hatT; 7r, appUed for h was ft* at the V* at OnS S far aS was k "<»™ •af the lokTZ^w $835 09 Sin<:e aa» iai not heen coated as y*44 words
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Article414 1923-09-19 12 ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (From Our Own Representative.) Seremban, Sept. 14. Although the Colony was only represented by ten out of 64 competitors at the end of the first day of the Amateur Athletic Association of British Malaya Championsh'ps they held the winning lead ot 15414 words
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Article325 1923-09-19 12 Tho annual report of the General Adviser ho. some interesting figures The estimates were not attained either m expend-" tare or revenue, but the revenue exceeded that of 1921 by $936,1 G9 or 12.2 per cent, and the actual deficit on the year was only 160,6."0. Tho325 words
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Article399 1923-09-19 12 Th<i report of the Directors to the thirteenth annual general meeting of shareholders, to be held at Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore, on Sept. 22nd at 12 o'clock noon, states: The sum brought forward from the previous year, less Directors' fees for the year 1921-22, amounted to $8,281.08, to399 words
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Article382 1923-09-19 12 Not having had the good fortune to meet such a person as a naughty wife, ws took the opportunity extended by the Forbes Russell Company to meet one at the Victoria Theatre last night, and after seeing and hearing her we were very glad that we went.382 words
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Article30 1923-09-19 12 Four.d armed with a dagger for which ho coulu produce no permit, from the C.P.0.. a young Hokien was arrested at the Telok Ayer Examination <&ed on Tuesday, and chartred.30 words
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SPORTING NEWS
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Article41 1923-09-19 12 [Reuter's Service.] The following is the res a i< race, run yesterday. im. 1,452 yards 1. Tranquil. T. Wmm 2. Papyrus. Donogrhi 3. Teresina. Uulme. n Thirteen ran V< n 1. third one and a half length? behind41 words
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Article21 1923-09-19 12 [ReuteT It Helsingfo, (i The Finlander Stenroos van 20 m 67 minutes 11 1-5 sc a world.- record.21 words
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Article76 1923-09-19 12 [Reut r~ Sen London, s. pt At the Scarl.oroujrh 31.C.C. made 34* for si declared. Astil! contrihui Gilligan 100. York.-h;re rej IkJ Sutcliffe compiling 61. 1 wickets for 40. Following made 322 for five w rg 60, Sutcliffe 02 R out. Owing to laabandoned. At Blackpool against Lancashire.76 words
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Article34 1923-09-19 12 [Reuter's Service.] No* >ork. m$L In Harry Wills, the negro challenger of Jack Dempsey, failed m a law au prevent the Dempsey— Firpo fight on Sep* 14th., MY. Justice Ha-jarv. rSaaWanj inunction.34 words
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Article49 1923-09-19 12 Kuala Lumpur Sept. 11. In the final of the ope singleKampong Kuantan Tennis Tournaim-nt. D H Kleinman defeated Oliver !A— 7— L was a magnificent game In the open doubles Oliver and Whitlt\ beat Bagot and Huggins <> 4. 6 l. The Toumamont wat agaii cess.49 words
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Article17 1923-09-19 12 Owing to an insufficient num tries, the Committee have deo Sports this year bo aband<-i17 words
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Article121 1923-09-19 12 [Reuters Service.] New York. It Preparations for the Demps< tight are bein^- concluded. A > workers is putting the final IsnaWa* or. tht great arena m tho polo ground* and it I anticipated that eighty th<»u~ 11 be present and the gate receipts ensn million and a121 words
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Article111 1923-09-19 12 Describing Kleinman \er m the open sino-1 tan Tournament, th- I It was an excel lent 10-8. 7-5 indicate.- K. the tournament show teal over the ball. I on the run and slant Oliver made ■esse Is* teemed on the feSf) the first sett Bf led :M.111 words
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Article31 1923-09-19 12 Mr. F. W. Palmer. V.C.. l to Kuala Lumpur. B. Co. Middlesex Regt. left X L^ pur for Sirirapore on Satunia> JJJJJ A Co. was due to arrive m Capital yesteiday.31 words
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Article525 1923-09-19 13 j v TH VI. SCHEME ABANDONED. ju h the rain somewhat interfered r par: of the programme arfor the S.V.C. mobilization, the esse was >atisfactoi\ly carried out y all the available men from turned out, making a total of .no. The occasion was one for the525 words
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Article110 1923-09-19 13 our *>wn Correspondent). Penang Sept. 15. I atinu Dawatg Hall, private secretary ateHcaej the Governor, was marjrelay morning to Miss Olive Jam loach, who arrived by th: mail steamer N'ellore. The Rev. Gamier officated at the ceremony Church. The hon'ble Mr. Resident Councillor, gave it the matron of110 words
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Article75 1923-09-19 13 b\is overturneel into a ditch at f Tanjong Pagar and New "v. Friday evening. A Chipinneel underneath the vehicle njured, hut the driver, the ■ad two passengers escaped mrr c accident was apparently caused r applyh g his brakes too on coming round the front of a aides three Chinese75 words
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Article1745 1923-09-19 13 SINGAPORE SWEEPS THE BOARD. Mills hampior— Five Records Broken. [Spi-cicl: liy Ouv Own Representative!. Saturday was a memorable day m the annals of sport m Malaya, and a part.cularly auspicious one for Singapore. At the conclusion of the annual Ath.etic Championship Meeting at Seremban Singapore hael ■euusa*1,745 words
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Article59 1923-09-19 13 [Router's Service.] Philadelphia, Sept. 15. 7 !den defeated Norton < 7 r>, 2. and Johnston boat Ho. ter 6 I 8 2. 7 r> m the semi-finals of the National Lawn Tennis Singles Championship. Philadelphia, Sept. 16. In the National Lawn Tennis Championship final, Tilden retained59 words
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Article241 1923-09-19 13 The Fight Described. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Sept. 15. Dempsey knocked out Pirns m the second round. The fight was very uneven. Against the champion's attack Firpo had no chance, being floored five times m the first round, although he once knocked Dempsey through the ropes,241 words
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Article226 1923-09-19 13 The S. it C. defeated the Y. H, C -V at cricket on Saturday afternouT.. Going m first the Club compiled a total of 164, the batting being more or less consistent. The Association could reply with only 80. Tho scores mere: S. K. C. D'Cotta c and b226 words
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Article23 1923-09-19 13 [Router's Service]. New York. Sept. 16. At polo the Britisli Army boat the United States Army by 12 goals to 10.23 words
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Article53 1923-09-19 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Th a Koala Lumpur. Sept. 14. m.v instalment of $5,000 of the Malay M.U "Help Japar,, p^ wag GeneraT^T t0 the J »P— ConsulqSTL"? ln pore The Ik, Chinese Club, and Soc.eties are cooperating m a house o house canvass, and the Tami" a53 words
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Article779 1923-09-19 14 A BUSY WEEK-END. This week-end has been an extra busy eno for tho Yacht Club, as there was racing both on Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning. On the former day the tirst of the series of three races for the up presented by Mrs. Lunelon for779 words
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Article288 1923-09-19 14 ConsiderabVe damage was done by a fire which broke out yesterday morning at a three storied building m Teo Chiew street, which was used as a store for latex cups. The building was packed with cases of cups all contained m straw wrapping, and when the288 words
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Article102 1923-09-19 14 It is seldom that a theatrical company is awareleel a bumper house with a repeat pe-rformance m Singapore, but this happened to the Forbes-Russell Company at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, when they gave Alfred Wimperis' "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife." The cast was practically the same as102 words
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Article158 1923-09-19 14 Chinese firewood dealers wore at issue m the Supremo Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, when a Government contractor named Siang Org Bin sueni a dealer named Bin Chew Lye. for (2,124*30 damages for breach of m agreement. The agreement was made m November, 1922,158 words
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Article85 1923-09-19 14 (From Our Own Correspondent. Penang, Sept. 14. The Choral Society *:ave a splendid per formance of "The Call of the East" ir. the Town Hall, an excellent farce with local application. The principal credit for the production is due to Mr. A. W. B Hamilton. The District Judge85 words
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Article118 1923-09-19 14 Di. C. L. D. Taylor has arrived m Penang from Singapore to assume the duties of Chief Medical Officer. H. H. the Sultan of Perak visited Bruas (Perak) on Monday morning, when he met Mr. R. G. B. Farrer, A. D. O. and other officials. A triumphal arch was erected118 words
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Article900 1923-09-19 14 LATEST CABLES. PROGRESS OF RESCUE WORK. [From tho Japanese Consul General]. Tokio, Sept. 1&. According to the report rendered by the Officials of the Foreign Office ac to the rescue work of the Chinese refugees m Kobe, although some portion of them have left there for China900 words
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Article386 1923-09-19 14 Bombay Merchant Found (iui v of Cheating. The trial of Abdul Latif .J us< f the two Bombay merchant- uk charged at the Singapore A cheating various firms m Singapore concluded late yesterday aft. jury, after an exhaustive summiMr. Justice Ban :--Lennard. tmdW tZ accused guilty on three386 words
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Article98 1923-09-19 14 Received by Yokohama S Mr. L. G. Strafford 10. A 30 Mr. E. J. Watson 50, Shoon ran Co. 50. Mr. Then Hock Of" I and staff of the Government Ontory 35. Mr. G. H mMM B Ltd. 50. Received by tho Bank of Tai Mr. D98 words
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Article1157 1923-09-19 15 HOME. i Reuters Service. 1 Calcutta, Sept. 10. earthquake 6hock occurred at jj, r this morning People rushed out of lings m their night attire. No to buildings is reported. rthquake lasteel for a minute, and probably m the Khasi Hills, Isst London, Sept. 10. V Calcutta there was1,157 words
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Article241 1923-09-19 15 Two days' Saving Each Way. By the end of this year Ceylon should have a mail service comparable with that of pre-war days, says the Times of Ceylon. The P. O. and Orient Companies have arranged to accelerate their services to save two days on both the241 words
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Article2964 1923-09-19 15 [Renter's Service.] Santa Barbara, Sept. Id. The seven destroyers piled up on a rock when the flotilla was engaged m practice cruising. The twenty-five men who perished were trapped m their bunks and drowned. The elestroyers overturned within twj minutes after the crash. Over five hundred men were rescued,2,964 words
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Article237 1923-09-19 16 Next Year's Championships at Kuala Lumpur. The annual mooting of the executive body of the A.A.A. of British Malaya, including Mr. E. F. White (Singapore), and Mr. W. A. Wilson (Selangor) met at Seremban on Saturday Burning, aUaaaST the chairmanship of Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, to discuss various237 words
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Article216 1923-09-19 16 Despite the absence of A. Chelvan, F. Albuquerque and L. E. Campbell, the St. Joseph's Old Boys did very well against tne Indian Association on Saturday, though they had to concede on" run to th I latter. Scores: Indian Association. K. Sabapathy b Yeeravagoo ~>. A. A. Samy b216 words
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Article103 1923-09-19 16 f ßouter's Service.] New York, Sept. 16. The scoring m the inter-army poo match In which the British army beat tho United States army by 12 goals to 10, revenging the British defeat of 12 to 9 was as follows; England, Lieut-Colonel Melville 4, Lieutenant McCneary one, Major103 words
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Article107 1923-09-19 16 The gymnastic competitions fro the boys classes were held on Friday ever ing m the Association. Tho competitions m all classes were exceedingly close. Tho championship was won by Mohamed Zin with total of 173.82 points, Petdg Kwang coming a very close second with 173.65. Tho 'B" class107 words
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Article67 1923-09-19 16 There will be no Interport aquatics this year, says a Hongkong paper. Singapore, Kobe and Shanghai have been invited to Hongkong. Singapore have replied that they will not be able to accept owing to the inability of their members to obtain leave, Kobe has not answered, and on67 words
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Article24 1923-09-19 16 The result of the September Monthly Medal (Bogey) is a win for Mr. J. Thomson with a score of 2 up.24 words
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Article648 1923-09-19 16 ITS HC MOCKS \M, O IH,i TIEs (Special t-. the I [The followir series of Special' si If anyone th;r monopoly of c; pfcf a visit to v Tonga I will see the gram, even Lord's mi^: So enthusiast whole villages wti for weeks toget each other with648 words