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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1924-05-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. ""third SERIES WEDNESDAY. MAY 21, 1924. NO. 1,92018 words
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Article244 1924-05-21 1 I.EAPFJJS. PAGE. pj tjoa Changes 321 s tutor and Singapore 321 and the Internationale 321 322 \ir-Shlp Development Plans 322 Th, i l ligiatiaa Issue 322 Feeding the Poor 322 Tht WY.kh I'auserie 322 .n and the Government 323 k r Quest on 32 3 rOUCI \M> COURT NEWS.244 words
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Article125 1924-05-21 1 M;;y. VJ. I $104.00 j. 22.00 29.00 16.50 10.25 9.00 11.00 On 11 -30 I'M^P 4 R «Mai 276.00 E Nj 1 for export 80.00 v r fo export 310.00 No 1 export 232.00 n No 2 f °r export 218.00 broken Al for export 190 C«> w rok125 words
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Article41 1924-05-21 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. FEDDERSEN. On the 14th of Maj, to Mr. and Mrs. P. F dJersen, of 28. Circular Read, a son. WILLIAMS.— On May 13th, at "Churston," 1 Grange Roa~, Singapore, u> Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Williams, a daughter.41 words
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Article243 1924-05-21 1 The mail which arrived here on Saturday, May 17th, brought dates to April 24th. This weekly will leave by the P. and O. Plassy on Friday. A sensational murder took place at the Orchard Koad police station last week when an Indian P. C. tired at and243 words
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Article65 1924-05-21 1 May, 1?. I Bank4m.s. I\ Mi I Bank demand I 3 31-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2,4 New Yoik. demand Credits 90 days 5 >7 Frince. demand 800 Nom India. T. T. 164a Hongkong, demand Mi p.c. Prem. Yukon. m demand 1-* Nom. Java. demand 140V* > Bangkok, drmund65 words
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Article293 1924-05-21 1 Mr J Gordon is acting- as General Ma- j na-ir. Trom-h Mines. Ltd., since the depar- j ture Home cn leave of the Hon. Mr. J. H. Rich. The office of Deputy Chief Resident En- gineer for construction, F.M.S. railways, has been abolished, with effect fron: I August 1922. Mr293 words
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Article540 1924-05-21 1 May 14. The earlier hopes of H. Poincare's party in France have proved illusive, and it is now clear not only that his majority has gone but that it has definitely been transferred to the Left section in the Chamber. The majority for the Left at the540 words
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Article307 1924-05-21 1 That usually level-headed paper I the Spectator finds itself bound to j oppose the Singapore Base Scheme, partly in view of not offending Japan or of causing that nation to see in the scheme a menace, and partly because the paper considers the development of the307 words
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406 1924-05-21 1 I May 15. I Mr. MacDonald has gained a vicI torv in tne House by tne failure of i the vote of censure to pass. ProbI abiy neither Mr. Baldwin nor any of the Party leaders really expected, or i indeed wanted, to carry the406 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement105 1924-05-21 1 n to the -S.ngapore F.ee P.W m:ng from Europe to th Strait* ■■il lints, are invited to send far r !iame of th *-ir steamer and >nuapoie. Copies will then 'hern at various ports of cali Europe wishing detail.-! in •> ic. can have a copy li Share List posted105 words
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Article324 1924-05-21 2 May 16. Mr. MacDonald 's statement on Imperial air-ship schemes will go some way to reassure those who were becoming anxioua as to our defence inadequacy owing to the dropping of the Singapore naval base and the general reduction in armament expenditure. It is better on the324 words
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Article396 1924-05-21 2 If it be true, as has been said, that when people are hard pressed the first thing they economise in is entertainment costs and indoor entertainment managers just now would have us believe this is so then we fear that the Spring Race Meeting, as far as it396 words
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Article327 1924-05-21 2 Although the Japanese immigration issue has lost some of its sensational attributes since the explanation of the Japanese note thereon, anxiety still exists in the United States Administration and President Coolidge is faced by the awkward obstinacy of the Congress cn the matter. Our Japan correspondent, in327 words
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Article707 1924-05-21 2 May 17.' Now that the Municipal Commissioners have agreed to the principle of abolishing the sale of food and drinks by hawkers or at least have decided to discourage them— the problem of feeding the poor will be even more difficult than it has been. Nearly all707 words
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Article656 1924-05-21 2 May 19. Foreign political matters refenti to in telegrams this week-en u promise some fine diplomatic tasks. Angora is troubled because i the delay in ratifying the Lausanne Treaty, which still requhv> the signatures of France and Japan, the inference being drawn by one con*, pondent that656 words
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Article509 1924-05-21 3 Mav 20. Sfecc 11m MfHmUt of the Labour CfUUiriT "l rca t Britain it has been the opinion ol the Conservative press and a large body of the public that the Clyde members, forming the extremist section ot the Party, are the "danger from within"509 words
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Article575 1924-05-21 3 We based our observations the other day on the proposal to abolish food hawkers from the streets of Singapore on the official summary of the meeting of Committee No. 2. Further information enables us to place the matter more plainly before the public. The primary object of575 words
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Article986 1924-05-21 3 BOYANESE SYCE SENTENCED TO DEATH. Need for Change in Jury Practice. The third Singapore Assize came to a conclusion yesterday morning with the terimjiation of the trial before the Chief jRMce, Sir Walter Shaw, and a special jury, of Sulong bin Dahlan, who was found guilty of986 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article442 1924-05-21 3 To the Editor. Sir, "A tiny pin magnified into a wand," is a Japanese saying, corresponding to the English one, 'making a mountain out of a molehill," both meaning ludicrous exaggeration. But all that is said about the Japanese by a friend of Mr. 'Drummond's,442 words
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Article273 1924-05-21 3 Anniversary of Association. The members of the Subordinate Civil Service Association attended in strong force at the Tanjong Rhu Government bungalow on Sunday to celebrate the anniversary of their Association An enjoyable programme of sports and the general meeting was held to the satisfaction of all present.273 words
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Article45 1924-05-21 3 London, May 12. Mrs. C. G. Thornton easily won the Irish Ladies' Championship at Castlerock. beating in the semi-final Mrs. Cuthell (who has won the title on four occasions) 5 and 4, and in the final Miss Hewett 4 and 3.45 words
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Article898 1924-05-21 4 VISITORS' DAY. This yearly event is looked forward to wery keenly hythe members of the Club And the entries and racing yesterday were .all that could be wished. The Cup was, put up by the Members of the Sailing Com- j mittee, and the course and arrangements of marks898 words
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Article84 1924-05-21 4 A London cable of May 2nd states: The Board of the Soc'ety for the suppression of the Opium Trade, consisting of Members oi Parliament, Missionary Societies and ethers met at Westminster and appointed a sub-committee to get into touch with Mr. Andrews and the Opium Society in Ind a with84 words
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CRICKET.
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Article378 1924-05-21 4 Following their heavy defeat last week a weak team from the Pegasus and Iroquios with three of the Army to complete the eleven —were again severely trounced by a side from the S. C. Con Saturday. Winning the toss and batting first, the naval men gave such378 words
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Article290 1924-05-21 4 A team from the S. R. C. played the St. Joseph's Old Boys it cricket on the S.R.C. ground on Saturday, the game resulting in a win for the Club. The S. R. C. went in first and retired with a total of 163 runs for290 words
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Article187 1924-05-21 4 Reuter's Service. London, May 15. Six thousand were present at Nottingham to watch Nottingham play the South Africans, and the weather was glorious. When stumps were drawn Nottingham's score was 185, Pegler taking 5 wickets for 47. Of the South Africans' 236, Nourse contributed 147 (not out) in187 words
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Article212 1924-05-21 4 [Reuter's Service.] m London, May 16. At Nottingham: Nottingham beat the South Africans by three wickets. The scores were: First Innings. S. Africans 186. Notts 185, Second Innings. S. Africans 236, Notts 238 for 7 (George Gunn 58, John Gunn 89 not out). London, May 17.212 words
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Article184 1924-05-21 4 The Sydney Cup of £6,000, two miles run on Easter Monday resulted as under: Scarlet by Bright Steel— Red Ink, 4 yrs., 7.6 (J. Crowe), 1; Stony, 7.5, 2; King o the Forest, 7.10, 3. 21 started. W T on by 3 4 length, third neck away. Time,184 words
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Article392 1924-05-21 4 Or. Friday night the D. G. Chapter of the Eastern Archip^ago, met and M. EComp. Mayhew was installed and invested as Second Principal, Ruling, in poet of M. E Comp. C. G. Cadman. The following D. G Ch. officers were appointed: Third Principal, D. St. L. Parsons, No.392 words
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Article458 1924-05-21 4 Hrinc'pal Issue Decision. The Malay Mail of Friday state- tiui the full judgment will not be available f 0( some days, meanwhile it sets out, a. low, more clearly than hitherto tr,, -issue for decision The principal issue in the case, His Lo^. hip said, was whether,458 words
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Article121 1924-05-21 4 The following action was Uken meeting of Committee No 4. he.ol M 14th: Decided that -permission cannot be urai.tt-: to convert No. 156 Seiegie Road present constituted into a garage ar.d shop, but that if the owner wiil plans complying w'th Municipal revulatiew the matter will be reconsidered.121 words
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Article136 1924-05-21 4 Dr. Cecil Wood, just appointed A Bishop of Newcastle was formerly Bishon of Melanesia. Th s diocese was caned < u: of the huere See first assigned to th< Bishop Selwyn. and comprises wha: to be vulgarly called the "Cannibal Islands.* Dr. Wood once had for his136 words
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Article77 1924-05-21 4 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Ma> Viscount Kiyoura, the Premiei. that it will be very difficult, though ct impossible, to dissolve the Diet aga^ The three .parties m opposition he. cided to continue their co-operati only for demolishing the Cabinet. further opposition. The Seiyukai has77 words
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Article1129 1924-05-21 5 ANNUAL MEETING. j w v B r,nual general meeting of f thej l t >mepts (Singapore) Associa- yesterday altejmoon in the u— Exchange room, Mr..; t. 4 :.«i»oeii, President, presiding overM i tendance. a the outset, the Chairman commented the repcit and accounts stating that of public1,129 words
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Article526 1924-05-21 5 CHINESE OVERRUN REGIMENT. I 0 1 j The S.C.F.A. met the Royal Sussex Regi-, ment in their fourth match, in the Singapore,, League on,, the Padang yesterday and won by 4 goals tol, m result which szareely indicates their supejior.ty ip every depart- mtnt over the. military side, a526 words
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Article83 1924-05-21 5 [Reuters Service.] London, May 16. The Deal Daily Mail £1,000 professional golf tournament was won by the young Lansdowne pre>fessional, C. A. Whitcombe, who, following a wonderful first-round of seventy yesterday, which broke the course record, accomplished a marvellous fourth round of sixty-nine to-day, aggregatirg 289, which is83 words
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Article1803 1924-05-21 5 GOVERNOR OP^S NEW SAILORS' A ••'.i.f.'H r»! i- •> >'■♦* 'I The Government "War Memorial. > His Excellency the r Governor (Sir Laurence Gudlemard) opened the new Sailors' Institute in Robinson Road 'at nine o'clock yesterday morning. The brief function I took place in the presence of1,803 words
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Article94 1924-05-21 5 Dr. J. A. Scharenguivel, the well-known cricketer, late of Singapore, who has now settled down in Ceylon, made his first appearance in Ceylon cricket since his return on Saturday, May 3rd. Playing for the Burgher Recreation Club against the Sports Club, Colombo, he scored one run,94 words
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Article46 1924-05-21 5 Land has been bought by the Chinese Presbytery, at Katong near Joo Chiat-road, on which it is proposed to built a church and school. The present school, with over sixty in attendance, is too small to admit many more. Funds are being raised to build soon.46 words
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Article289 1924-05-21 6 Malay Magic Again. Sulong bin Dahlam, the Boyanese syce formerly employed by Mr. A. L. Gilmore, who stands charged at the Assises, before the Chief Juetie*, Sir Walter Shaw, and a special jury, with the murder of an old Boyanese named Muttai, gave evidence on his own behalf289 words
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Article251 1924-05-21 6 Sir Frederick James on several occasions declared himself a supporter of decentralisat on in the administration of the three Settlements of this Colony and Sir Laurence Guillemard has also, we believe, expressed himself in favour of the same policy, says the Straits Echo. So far, however, the actions of251 words
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Article29 1924-05-21 6 Mr. A. G. Glenister, a partner of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, recently returned to Ipoh from Home leave, Mr. F. E. Mair having returned Home a few weeks ago.29 words
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Article324 1924-05-21 6 Constable Shot Dead. About twenty minutes after the station gong at Orchard Road Station had sounded midnight, Nahi Hassan, Indian P. C. No. 703 loaded his rifle, left his post outside the station and entering the charge room, fired pointblank at one of his comrades,324 words
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GOLF.
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Article155 1924-05-21 6 K. G. C. vs S. G. C. The following was the result of th e match between Keppel Golf Club and Singapore Golf Club on Sunday, at Keppel. Keppel players mentioned first. Joyce and Stewart F. C. 0, "Braddell and Harrison 1. Jones and Hickey 0, Finlayson and Win. ter155 words
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Article93 1924-05-21 6 The Navy Cup was won by the Royal Sussex Regiment. Colonel Bond and Capt. Stackel beating Major Little and Captain Stephenson in the final by 4 and 3 to play. The following cards were returned in the Men's Monthly Medal, which was won by Colonel Bond with93 words
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Article45 1924-05-21 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, May 12. In the cricket league the Public Services beat the Penang Cricket Club by a broad margin, Scharenguivel, not out, scoring 71. The Public Services are leading by 15 points and one more game to play.45 words
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Article32 1924-05-21 6 In the Sports at Wembley on May 3 the ex-Cantab, Abrahams, won the hundred yards in 10 sees, and the long jump with 23 ft. Itt in. i32 words
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Article41 1924-05-21 6 The latest Derby betting is as follows: 9 to 1 against Bright Knight. 10 to 1 against Diophon, St. Germans. and Tom Pinch. 100 to 8 against Parmenio and Sansoveno. 100 to 7 against Donzelon. All taken and offered.41 words
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Article333 1924-05-21 6 On Friday morning last at the Sth mile Batu Engang, a Chinese was killed by a wild buffalo, says the Malay Mail. Archdeacon Webber, Colonial Chaplain, Seremban, and Acting Chaplain, Malacca, leaves on furlough in the course of the month. A private telegram received from Home informs the Malay Mail333 words
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Article373 1924-05-21 6 INCREASED VALUE OF SEASIDE SITES. Land at Changi and Bedoh purchased by two widows in 1890 for $750, which it ia now desired to sell, for $12,500, is the subject of litigation which commenced before Mr. Justice Acton in the Supreme Court yesterday morning, the plaintiff being373 words
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Article237 1924-05-21 6 Mr. Dean Worcester, of Manila. Mr. Dean C. Worcester, former Secretary ci' the Interior of the Philippine Government, died at three o'clock on the afternoon oi the 2nd inst. at St. Luke's Hospital, Manila, of heart disease. Mr. Worcester had been in the hosp'tal for several days, but had237 words
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Article261 1924-05-21 6 Mr. G. B. W. Gray, of Jasin Lalang Estate, Malacca, and family will be leaving for home on the 17th nst. to catch the Lancashire from Rangoon. The Chinese who was caught in Johore Road a few days ago, wearing the uniform j>i a police constable, was yesterday convicted by261 words
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Article331 1924-05-21 6 TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP. (From Our Own Correspondent! Malacca, April 12 About 150 people were present at an "a -Home' 1 given by -the Malacca Club Saturday afternoon. The occasion was n, final of the S.ngles Championship bet**.,* Mr. Gilbert Beattie and Mr. Hewitt, beau started strongly and won the331 words
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Article406 1924-05-21 6 It is difficult for the average with his traditional views of wha; r siders fair play and a fair Mai, date the judgment of the House in the Duff Development case i the award given to it under arbitral regard to -its claims against the Goccrmaett406 words
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Article133 1924-05-21 6 A wcek or two ago much spae< given in the newspapers to the three) breach between the Soviet Governnn China, owing to the failure of Pek comply with the view* of Moscow. «-pecia ly as regards the Chinese Eastern Ra There was the menace of war.133 words
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Article752 1924-05-21 7 "derations connected with the widening of 7rhe most congested portions of Beach Penang, are in full swing. Moine Comte and Co. have Mt ithat M. Ovrtrey, deputy for Cochinlearnt\ v re-eiected with a large majority. China. a s lK J v C H. Wolff, British Adviser,752 words
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Article65 1924-05-21 7 The acting Registrar .of Imports and Exports sends the following returns (excluding Parcels Post): IMPORTS. April, 1924 $49,694,748 or £5,797,721 April, 1923 $54,474,857 or £6,355,400 Decrease 4,780,109 or 557,679 EXPORTS. April, 1924 $54,268,246 or £6,331,295 po dsvojoap anjßA o* ;uoiHAinbo si giqj, exports. ii luao aad gj65 words
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Article115 1924-05-21 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Slubber Association held its 655th. auction yesterday, when there was Catalogued 991, 193 lbs 442.85 tons; Offered 738,406 lbs.; 129.64 tons; Sold 598,661 lbs.; 267.26 tons. Spot. London 10% d. New York 20% cents PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard115 words
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Article185 1924-05-21 7 Capt. E. P. Richards, Deputy Chairman >f the Improvement Trust, says the Straits £cho, has left Singapore for Home, and the mblic may be wondering what is to happen ;o "town planning." We have followed lis work with interest, and may express ;he hope that the schemes for185 words
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Article314 1924-05-21 7 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3. held on 9th May. Decided subject to sanction of H. E. thc Governor that the salary of Mr. W. H. Collyer, Chief Assistant Improvement Trust, be $1,000 per month until the expirat on of the leave314 words
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Article96 1924-05-21 7 m The mail boat Prins der Nederlanden on her last voyasre towards the end of last month brought 14 Vo million guilders in silver coins and the Enogger brought from Australia a consignment of gold for the fiim of Ross Taylor, Sourabaya. Wearing a police belt and dangling a pair96 words
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Article1065 1924-05-21 7 S. C. C. WIN EXHILARATING GAME. The meeting of the S. C. C. with the R. G. A. in the Singapore League on the Padang yesterday evening produced more sparkling and exhilarating football than has been seen here for very many moons, certainly not since the present season commenced.1,065 words
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BOXING.
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Article278 1924-05-21 7 Outfought and outboxe"d, Key was a very game loser to Domy Santos of Manila m a ten round fight for the Lightweight title of Malaya at the Stadium last night. Key entered the ring at 9st. 4, and Santos was B st. 12. For the two first278 words
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Article191 1924-05-21 7 There is something half amusing aboat the way in which the newspapers have puzzled themselves, and their readers, in vain attempts to explain the fall in raw rubber to just about a shilling per pound. It does not seem to occur to the pundits that the reason191 words
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Article176 1924-05-21 7 After nine o'clock on Tuesday night, two Chinese were done to death in the vicinity of New Market road. The affair is believed to be the work of a society gang, and the trouble apparently commenced in Eu Tong Sen street. The two deceased men must have176 words
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Article128 1924-05-21 7 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbun.) Tokio, May 13. According to the reports of the Ministry of Interior the election results give the Kensei party 146 seats, Seiyu-Honto 120, Seiyukai 101, Kakushin Club 30, Jitsugyo 8 and Independents 57. Tokio papers are requesting the immediate resignation of128 words
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Article463 1924-05-21 8 SWEDISH SEAMAN FINED. The discovery of* six- automatic pistols and a large quantity of ammunition' in one cf the cabins of the' Swedish steamer "Sumatra" while she' was' being searched for contraband in the outer roads on Tuesday, led to the prosecution before the District Judge yesterday463 words
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Article397 1924-05-21 8 Discrepancies in Depositions. Before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, in the Seremban Supreme Court, with Messrs. Kinsey and Crawford as assessors, Mat Sain and Ali bin Haji Usa, two Banjerese, defended by Mr. E. Jeff, were tried on two charges of murder and one of attempted murder, last397 words
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Article80 1924-05-21 8 Miss E. M. McDougall has joined the F. M. S. Nursing Service and is attached to the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. After a lapse of six years, Nikka Singh, a Sikh ex-constable, was arrested by the Kuala Lumpur police on a warrant issued by the Tapah police magistrate in 1918.80 words
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Article958 1924-05-21 8 THE DARVEL. On April 4th there was launched at Dundee, a new steamer for the S. S.S. Co., built by the Caledon yard. These particulars are from the Dundee Advertiser. The Darvel, which is the eighth Vessel to be built oh the Tay for the Straits Steamship958 words
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SINGAPORE ASSIZES.
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Article459 1924-05-21 8 The first of the two murder cases down for hearing at the third Singapore Assizes commenced before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and a special jury yesterday morning, the accused being a Chinese named Loon Ah Soo, who is charged with the murder of al fellow-countryman459 words
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Article250 1924-05-21 8 Second Fxped tion Claims Success. The last has by no means been heard of the claim by certain local gentlemen thai: they have discovered a gusher on the Klias Peninsula, North Borneo. Last week, the steamer Selangor brought back to Singapore four of the adventurous spirits who250 words
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Article158 1924-05-21 8 During tho year 1923, according to the annual report, St. Mary's Home has continued under the care of Miss L. Lee, Superintendent. The average number of girls in the Home was forty-one, and at the end of the year there were nine girls suppe>rted entirely by the158 words
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Article25 1924-05-21 8 Inspector A. Neave, of Penang, who was to have gone on furlough last month, sails on the 23rd instant by the P. and O. plassey.25 words
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Article841 1924-05-21 8 Within the last fortnight tigers hav* killed nine men working on the Southerr railway line in the Surasdradhani di<tri«.t Siam. l In Poland the Board of Education h* worked out a scheme making the studv English, instead of German, compulsory n all secondary schools. Whilst a841 words
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Article1470 1924-05-21 9 u.n\T ILL-CHOSEN VERBIAGE CAUSED. From Our Own Correspondent). Tokyo, April 20. The attention of all Japan at the present i< focussed on the American iramigra""rT eiri-laton excluding Japanese from h°e United States. The feeling is one of di<appo.ntment and bitterness, and, hie the higher officials of1,470 words
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Article164 1924-05-21 9 The annual dinner of the members, past and present of the Royal Regiment of Artillery was held at the Europe Hotel on Wednesday evening, Colonel Brancker, C.R.A., presiding. Forty-six sat down, including some half a dozen guests belonging to other branches of the army. The trumpeter sounded164 words
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Article52 1924-05-21 9 The trial of Loon Ah Soo on a charge of murdering a fellow countryman, whom he stabbed in broad daylight in North Bridge Road on March 29, concluded yesterday morning. The jury, after half nn hour's consideration, returned a unanimous verdict of guilty and the accused was sentenced52 words
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Article68 1924-05-21 9 A party of four motor-cyclists left Kuala Lumpur at 7 a.m. on Sunday morning, to attempt the run to the Gap, over and down the other side to Tranum, then back to Kuala Lumpur via Bentong and tho Ginting Sempah Pass, all in one day. They were fortunate enough to68 words
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PECK-RUSSELL CASE.
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Article156 1924-05-21 9 JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 15. Mr. Justice Whitley this morning delivered a lengthy judgment which took an hour and three quarters to read, in the case of Peck vs. Russell and vs. the Malayan Collieries. His Lordship dealt exhaustively with the facts of the156 words
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Article504 1924-05-21 9 MR. PECK INTERVENES. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpor, May 13. The general meeting of Malayan Collieries was held to-day, Mr. J. A. Russell presiding. The Chairman exhaustively reviewed the past year's working, resulting in a netprofit of $871,193. A dividend of ten per cent, making 22 V504 words
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Article181 1924-05-21 9 The following officials of the Singapore Turf Club had the honour of lunching with His Excellency at Government House on Tuesday, May 13th. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Saunders; Mr. A. W. Vick; Mr. and Mrs. Manasseh; Mr. and Mrs. Fougere; Mr. and Mrs. Hynes; Mr. and Mrs.181 words
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Article626 1924-05-21 9 The Straits Echo has the following appreciation of this well-known member of the Penang Bar, who died at Dumdrum on May 3 id: Born in 1871, Mr. Brereton Martin was the son of Mr. W. Brereton Martin of Downpatrick, County Down. He was educated at626 words
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Article128 1924-05-21 9 H. K. Police Representatives Witness the Scene. Sub-Inspector Shannon, Chinese Detective Inspector Chu Heung and Interpreter Ng Ping Wu, all of the Hongkong Police Force, were witnesses on May 2 last of the shooting of 38 pirates in the Heungshan district. The pirates were sentenced to be128 words
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Article178 1924-05-21 9 A distressing motor car accident occurred at Gottlieb Road, Penang, last week. A party of three young cyclists, friends, it is said, were proceeding to the Botanical Garden. They had got to the junction of Gottlieb Road At this point, it anpears, two cars crossed each other, and one of178 words
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Article458 1924-05-21 10 The Co-Operative society movement introduced into the F.M.S. by the Govern— t is, says the Times of Malaya, being well supported especially among the Malays. When the idea was originally mooted we presume that the Government had in mind the benefit that would accrue primarily to the Malays458 words
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Article34 1924-05-21 10 Mr. M. Zain Ariffin has been appointed Private Secretary to His Highness the Sultan of Kedah. Mr. Zain Ariffin is a capable officer, having received his education in England and is a popular official.34 words
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Article442 1924-05-21 10 Singapore, May 14. With lower prices recorded in Tin and a sharp fall in Rubber, share transactions in both sections of the market have been on a very restricted scale. Industrials remain firm with a fair business passing and the demand for all issues of Loans continues.442 words
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Article235 1924-05-21 10 His Excellency iihe Governor's visit to Kuala Lumfiur on the 17th May is .cancelled. Mr. J. J. Vanstone has been appointed an Inspector of Machinery and a Surveyor of Ships for the Straits Settlements. Mr. Guy Reid Simpson has been appointed an officer under the Rubber235 words
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Article249 1924-05-21 10 Is it Needed? At the meeting of the Batang Padang D. P. A., the chairman, Mr. C. Darby said that he would like to refer to the Estates Health Commission. It was about to fit but for what purpose he personally failed to see and he thought249 words
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Article258 1924-05-21 10 The following is the report by the Directors to the fourth ord'nary annual general meeting of the Company to be held on Monday, 26th May at 148, Belfield Street, Ipoh. In submitting the Balance Sheet, ami Profit and Loss account for the year ended 31st January 1924.258 words
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Article85 1924-05-21 10 There was a very pleasant entertainment at Batu Anam Club on Saturday night, given as a farewell to Dr Hickey and Mrs! Hickey, who are proceeding on leave by the Kashgar. Dr. Hickey has been associated with this country now for over 13 years, and outside his own sphere he85 words
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Article1659 1924-05-21 10 m SWANSON AND SEHESTED'S AFFAIRS. Wine Merchant Loses $400,000 in Year. Mr. S. Sehested, of the firm of Swanson and Sehested, who was adjudicated bankrupt in July last year, was examined by the Official Assignee, Mr. G. C. Valpy, in the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr.1,659 words
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Article95 1924-05-21 10 In connection with the p New Sailors' Institute the tallo* i gram has been received from th< of Messrs. Perry and Co.. LoudTo H. E. Sir Laurence Guillema? G. C. M. G. "D.irectors Perry request Youi at opening Sailors' Institute to h by accepting contribution 50095 words
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Article18 1924-05-21 10 The surest method of restoring a depreciated currency is to balance tht Bunf* of the State.— M. Bokanowski.18 words
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Article764 1924-05-21 11 JUSTICE WHITLBYS JUDGMENT. Who Wina? i ti^ Whitley delivered judgment Mn J Z eve ThM~_/» IM" Mail. h T^-d-J I court, in the .ction Peck t c ii which was heerd last month. "HtatUhSp begen by reciting th. -facta k 'he relationship of the defen- ,i, each other,764 words
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Article23 1924-05-21 11 1 Cj Own C T. Penang, May 16. m the directors of Cheroh of $6,306. Operations resulted in a total output23 words
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Article19 1924-05-21 11 1 1 Tr Aeadem' u a studen of the Nauti•n*^.. has Passed his Board of Trade Master S. S.19 words
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Article1216 1924-05-21 11 Quiequid agunt komineg nostri est fa/raft LibeUi Juvenal. There is hope yet for the Liberal members for Malaya now in Parliament. in the diVlAi6tf for a vote pl £70,000 for the payment of the railway fares first class, be .t noted of Members, Mr. Darbishire and1,216 words
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Article557 1924-05-21 11 At the annual meeting of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, the Earl of Selborne, chairman, said. For many years your directors have had before them the importance of assuring to the company a definite supply of the finest gutta-percha at as low a cost a possible,557 words
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Article50 1924-05-21 11 Wc, Pinang Gazette, hear that Mr. R. G. Van Someren has received a letter of condolence from H. E. the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemard, on the death of his son, adding that the death of Major Van Someren WM not only a loss to his father, but to the Colony.50 words
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Article768 1924-05-21 11 fj k r I The Statistical Office haa issued a volume of •'Average Pr.ces and Declared Trade Va'ues for 1923," the second of the series. Most of the tables' deal with commercial prices of commodities bn the same lines as last year, but there are new tables, monthly768 words
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Article106 1924-05-21 11 Two Chinese were shot at one o'clock on Wednesday morning at Kepong by two Tamils. The affair is alleged to have been the outcome of business rivalry. The victims are lying in a serious condition at the hospital, where their depositions were taken by the Second Magistrate.106 words
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Article46 1924-05-21 11 London, May 14. At Torquay, in the Davis Cup competitions, Washer beat Kingscote, 6 3, 6 2, 6—3. Britain beat Belgium by winning three against two matches in the first round of the Davis Cup. Gilbert beat Watson, 6 4, 6—3, 6 l.46 words
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Article2409 1924-05-21 12 Most of the rain which has been hanging I .around for the past few days chose the Race Course as a suitablei tl^lace to fail, on Saturday. For, Beginning diiringi the early morning exercise sprints, it held ,up during the day on.y to iall'more or less pers.stentiy2,409 words
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Article3729 1924-05-21 12 The second day of the Spring meeting was on the whole favoured by better weather than the first, but rain again fell I during the afternoon and it was rather a squashy business t do much walking on the lawns. Most people were content therefore to remain3,729 words
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Article2381 1924-05-21 13 Beautiful weather with a pleasant cooling breeze favoured the last day of this meeting on Saturday and there was a good attendance of members and visitors who. making full use of the opportunity, thronged the lawn, paddock and stands. Amongst those present were His Excellency the GovI2,381 words
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Article63 1924-05-21 14 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 17. The result of the Jubilee Stakes, for which ther e were twelve runners, was 1. Parth, 9to 2. 2. Verdict, 3 to 1. 3. Soldumeno, 6 to 1. Wxm by a short head, the same distance separating second and third horses. The place63 words
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Article775 1924-05-21 14 HORSES PLACED. Ran but were not placed. (4) Doris, Taiping, Challenger, Victory 11, The Speaker (3) Asoka, Hastrey, Shantung, Myra, Miss Sandy, Observation, Top Price (2) Black Satin 11, Lastaway, Speed Arrow, Cleopatra. Beauregarde, N. G. E., Kelagold, Queen ot Clubs, St. Fitz, (1) Nagula, Kina, Black Ruin,775 words
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Article568 1924-05-21 14 Boy Walley Defeats Manalo. After eight rounds of the cleverest ing one could wish to see, Boy Walley gained the decision over Fast Manalo of Manila who was eleven pounds his superior in weight, at the Happy Valley on Saturday night. There was a big crowd prt. in:. Walley568 words
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Article102 1924-05-21 14 Interport Competition. The shooting under the auspices <>f S.V.R. Association for the Interport < petition, commenced at Farrer RarSunday morning. The light was indifferent with a rear cross wind. The following were the principal scorers: Sapr. R P ar ury (S.V.C.) 96, Cpl. J. W. Jones <S.Y.< >''« Lt.102 words
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Article12 1924-05-21 14 Louisuille, May Black Gold has won the Kentucky Derby m12 words
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Article25 1924-05-21 14 Lieut.-Col. W. H. Whyte, 0.C., P. and P.W. Volunteers, will be leaving Penan! about July 5. The name of his sue-cessoi is not yet known.25 words
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Article1803 1924-05-21 15 TUESDAY, MAY 20 1924. KEVIEW OF THE MEETING. T v aCi !.uet ng just over provides sub- Mine interesting consideration for iallv concerned in the sport. R^.hn- < h Programme it still appears the Committee honestly endeavours tot) much by trying to provide for ,f horses and ponies in the1,803 words
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Article153 1924-05-21 15 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, May 17. The three American world-fliers arrived at Simusir on the Kurile Islands at half past eleven in the morning. Tokio, May 18. The Nippon Petroleum Company has sent its staff £o Vladivostok in order to open direct negotiations with153 words
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Article11 1924-05-21 15 Mr. Roland Braddell returned yesterday morning from a visit to Java.11 words
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Article4189 1924-05-21 15 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 12. Following their visits to France, Switzerland, and Belgium, Their Rumanian Majesties were th.s morning escorted across the Channel by four British destroyers and five aeroplanes, and landed at Dover where they were met by the Prince of Wales. They boarded a train for London4,189 words
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Article76 1924-05-21 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, May 19. An accident occurred in Burmah Road when a motorcycle with sidecar ran into a stationary car causing damage to the rear mudguards and then, continuing its course, knocked down a Chinese cyclist buckling both wheels, and finished up against a bridge76 words
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Article69 1924-05-21 16 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Ma v 13 There was a large attendance „f u^ peans, Chinese and others at th< ue<y^ of Mr. Heah Seng Poh, fifth so, Heah Swee Lee, to Miss Kho<> s_ daughter of Mr. Khoo Teow Kua\ fh hon'ble S. Codrington, acting69 words
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Article39 1924-05-21 16 News has been received by cable <»f the death of Mr. S. F. Brereton Martin, at Dundrum, Ireland, on May 3rd. Th. fi rn of Logan and Ross will be Thursday as a token of respect.39 words
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Article103 1924-05-21 16 (Froi.i Our Own Correspond. Ipoh, Ma> 13 An incident showing the <ru« i method of dealing with tin stealers \\a< tvlateri to the Ipoh Coroner yesterday. Five Chinese miners were charged with stoning to death a tin stealer. It appears that thewatchman of a mine reported at103 words
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Article58 1924-05-21 16 (From Our Own Correapoi Penang. Ma\ 11. An impressive requiem service v.. for the repose of the soul of tin •< M» Van Someren, the Rev. A. Deval- ing Among those present were Mr. S Codrington, Acting Resident, the h Mr. W. H. Thorne and58 words
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Article111 1924-05-21 16 (From Our Own Correspondent. Penanu. Ma> 1.1. Before Mr. Justice P. I. Bpl I the Supreme Court this morning, tho m of the local Bar assembled in fu'l for pay a last sad tribute to th* Mr. S. F. Brereton Martin, who died at Dai Ireland, on111 words
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Article77 1924-05-21 16 (From Our Own Correspond. I Nnang. Ma> 1* At the Saint Geoive's I hurvh meeting, over which th, 11. -v. K nier presided, the r .-;»< rt tmi were pas<ed. Mr. Gardner, the introducing the budget for 1924 estimate of expenditure Bad n there was a deficit77 words
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Article38 1924-05-21 16 ST. XAVIER' S EN FETE. (From Our Own fcrmpoM Penang. Ma> H On the occasion of the UkWi the Baptist de La Salle. San' I held successful sports, at whi.h a large attendance. Brother I away the prizes.38 words
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Article46 1924-05-21 16 (From Our Own Correspoo Penang. Ma> Be Teo Cheong Si was fined $2<H months' imprisonment and $100 or weeks' imprisonment under the D< Drugs Ordinance for being in f of syringes and possession for sal« sonous articles without having a for selling them.46 words
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Article22 1924-05-21 16 (From Our Own Correspoi Penang. M.m ]U H.M.S. Hollyhock left Penang ia for the Dindings, Teluk Anson, ai pore.22 words
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Article49 1924-05-21 16 (From Our Own Correspond Penang, Ma\ ,M In the Lyric theatre case Mr. I«^ Sproule made an order for immed a tification of the register as aske»d as applicant, costs of applicant and c <mp- n > to be borne by Fung Gan and Teoi two directors.49 words
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