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Title Section23 1924-07-02 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. I H! K!i SKRItS THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, JULY, 2 1924. NO. 1,926.23 words
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Article188 1924-07-02 1 KAI'KKS PAGB ipnkM Presidency 1 Senrkt tote- 1 Thr Sou.iar MQ J CaßnB «nt -f r.i the Pacific I(11 ,K xMMOIKTNEWS. inter Ml Mr. Chew Woon Poh 5 Undeclared Firearms 7 Malay Octogenarian's Action 8 Shipping Cm 8 Embroidery Company* Larjre Debt. 8, 9 ||sj Mats' Brief Partnership 8188 words
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Article118 1924-07-02 1 30. $I £S £T hite 27.50 16 00 J*»Japioca 110 0 8.00 nil n unt. 4,000 '-air-on 275.00 1 for export 30.00 2 for expor: 310.00 j No. for expor: 232.00 9m Xt I for export 213.00 roken Al for export 190 Broken Cl for export 165 J^T* tkumihi118 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article55 1924-07-02 1 JOHNSON.- At Glasgov/, nrn UH 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Johnson, Kuala Lumpur, a son. HASTINGS.— At the European Hosnital, Kuaia Lumpur, on June 25th, to Mr. and Mo. Hastings, v daughter. HORT.- At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on June 23, 1924, to Mr. and Mis.55 words
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Article53 1924-07-02 1 The engagement is announced of Dr. G. W. L. Hoisington of Klang, brother of H. M. Hoisington Esq. J. P. of Singapor to Gertrude Kamalam, second daughter of N.vins Selvadu/ai Esq. J. P., Principal of Hindu College, Jaffna on th* 23rd June m Jaffna. The marriage will take place53 words
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Obituary47 1924-07-02 1 BENNETT. -At London, on 21st June, 1924, Godfrey Hugh Bennett, Manag r"*of Sungei Rengam Estate, m his 51st year. BIGGS.— At Ilfrucombe, Devon, on 25th June, 1924, Katharine Coutier Biggs, widow of the late Louis Coutier. Biggs, for many year? Colonial Chapjain, Penang, Malacca and Singapore.47 words
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Article311 1924-07-02 1 The mail which arrived from Home on Saturday, June 28th., brought London dates up to June sth. This weekly leaves by the P. and O. Morea on Friday, July 4th. The special committee appointed by the Municipal Board to consider the question of transport allowances to Municipal311 words
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Article68 1924-07-02 1 June 28. Bank 4 r.vs. 2!4 l-lo Bank, dtmnnd 2 I 31-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 15-32 New York, demand 5 °U Credit* 90 days France. d« mand sf >° Norn. India, T. T. 164 Honjrkonp, demand 3~ s pc Prem. Yokohama, demand l-° Norn demand J68 words
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Article58 1924-07-02 1 Mr. Thomas LeFeuvre, Superintendent of the Revenue Survey Branch. Penane, is shortly leaving for Home on retirement after about 25 years' service m the S.S. and F.M.S. Government Service. His successor will be Mr. C Y. B. Sewell, Assistant Superintendent of Surveys, from Teluk Anson, Born on January 16, 1879.58 words
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Article645 1924-07-02 1 June 25. The Democratic Convention m New York it appears is going to be a much more lively affair than was the Republican meeting a while ago. On that occasion President Coolidge's nomination was carried with almost ridiculous ease and the only trouble experienced was m fitting645 words
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Article787 1924-07-02 1 June 26. From the point of view of discussion of a principle the meeting of the Eurasian Association on Tuesday was certainly useful. That it will help to affect the actual working of the present system as regards the Civil Service is open to doubt, but there787 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement102 1924-07-02 1 > the -Sinffapore Free Pres»s" ***J Mtaniac from Europe to th» Straiti th< mail lines, are invited to tend name of their steamer and I >.n ff apore. Copies will the« them at various ports of call Europe wishing detailed m •hares Ac. can have a copy J*»r Md Co's102 words
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Article508 1924-07-02 2 June 27. We take it there is something more than mere fortuitous circumstance m the speeches m the House of Lords concerning the Government's attitude towards the Soudan. It is highly probable that the Government and the Liberal Party m the House of Lords, or at any508 words
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Article405 1924-07-02 2 The Rao Sahib Arulanandam Pillai, who is the Indian Government's agent m Malaya, has been commenting m a speech addressed mainly to his fellow countrymen on the care they should exercise m sending information to India which is untrue or exaggerated. He took as his text the405 words
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Article524 1924-07-02 2 June 28. It was of course very kind of Mr. J. S. H. Rennie to adopt a semi-apolo-getic manner m his remarks at yesterday's meeting of the Straits Trading Company, but we can really see no reason why he should have done so. In all public company524 words
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Article337 1924-07-02 2 Yet another has been added to th long list of earthquake shocks whS since the terrible upheaval m have been convulsing the surface. It was only a shor back that the observatories recati ed a tremendous movement the location of which we believe never discovered but vv337 words
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Article817 1924-07-02 2 Juno Whilst it is toe early l» P* probable outcome U the rac* versations between Mr. and M. Herriot. there is that the Entente has been cobs* ably strengthened a* meeting. Before the adven Herriot, Britain, Beijriurr. with the best will m thtit quite impossible to817 words
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Article503 1924-07-02 3 Jaly 1. The only effective reply which some supporters of restriction appear to have when the efficacy of the system is called m question, is to cry "you're a dealer." This apparently is supposed to crystallize upon the head of the unfortunate critic such a load of weighty retort503 words
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Article453 1924-07-02 3 If the Democratic Party has really agreed upon the platform as stated by Mr. Cummirigs, then the Convention can get to work on the election of candidates, a process which seems likely to be a long drawn out business. Leaving the possibilities of candidature for the453 words
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Article152 1924-07-02 3 The wedding took place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Penang, the Rev. Archibald Ewing officiating, of Mr. Jan Steinebach, of Pematang, Siantar. Sumatra, and Miss Johanna Gerakiinr Tatherina Langereis, both of whom arrived by the Kopah from Deli. The total expenditure including rent of the Victoria Theatre m connection with152 words
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Article489 1924-07-02 3 Garden Party At Government House. The A ting Resident of Labuan forwards the fohowin^ for publication: The Acting Resident and Mrs. Calder K«ve a garden party at Government Hous;?, I nbuan, on Tuesday, June 17th. to neatly a hundred people ai which the following had the489 words
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Article244 1924-07-02 3 Mr. H. A. Forrer m Penang was on Tuesday afternoon engaged m hearing a c^se the first of its kind m which a Japanese woman, named Urayuku, proprietress of the Fujiya Hotel m Chulia Street, was charged with knowingly permitting women of ill-fame to meet or244 words
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Article81 1924-07-02 3 (By Courtesy of the Nanjo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, June 30. The extraordinary s-ession of the Diet has been opened at which the Prince Regent read the Imperial message. A bill for increase of the import tariff on luxurious articles is expected to be submitted m the new DietMr.81 words
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Article1276 1924-07-02 4 A BUSY WEEK-END. Saturday's Regatta. Brilliant weather favoured the regatta arranged by the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Saturday afternoon, and the members who participated m the yachting and rowing events responded so well to the ideal nature of the conditions as to delight the spectators with some1,276 words
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Article448 1924-07-02 4 SINGAPORE TOURNAMENT OPENS. Padang Clubs Draw. The Singapore Cricket Tournament opened on the Padang on Saturday with the meeting of the S- C. C. and S. R. C, an evenly contested match resulting m a draw. Batting first, the S. C. C made 111, a better total than seemed448 words
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Article42 1924-07-02 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 28. Penang's best scores m the shooting for the Penang Veterans' Shield" were as follows: A. Company, platoons 1 and 2. 123; B. Company, platoon 5, 114, platoon 6. 105, platoon 7, 104.42 words
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Article63 1924-07-02 4 News has been received m Bangkok of the death m America on June 6th of Mrs. D. G. Collins, the oldest surviving missionary on the staff of the American Presbyterian Church at Chiengmai, where she had been stationed since 1880, JatterJy being m charge of the Mission Press. Her husband,63 words
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Article848 1924-07-02 4 AN ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON Many Distinguished Visitors. The sports meetings of the different regiments which have occupied Tanglin during the past years have always proved to be of great interest to the public of Singapore, but few programmes have been more entertaining m the variety of events and848 words
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Article17 1924-07-02 4 I^^. Dr. V. G. Temple has taken over at Taiping the duties of Health Officer, Perak North.17 words
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Article577 1924-07-02 4 CENTRAL SELLING x,u* l HEM£ Mr R. C. M. Kindcr,l, y pr annual general meeting of t^ ov *4. Rubber Estates, Limited hll tered offices of the V^* r *f*L Bank Buildings, yesterday rll Hi *k were:— Messrs. J. M. Simp f' prfc Plummer. H and Mr. j577 words
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Article79 1924-07-02 4 An Earthquake Prophet. (By Courtesy of th< Na' Nichi ShinibunshaJ Tokk Jun A theory, claims! by Dr. N\. the central l»MI I ■taty, Ja near future will be fca* visitation of a violent earthqu tre beinp off the sea-coast nam-.; is driven much promiiun. sensation among the populat79 words
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Article99 1924-07-02 4 Simla. J""* 1 n An association ha- be.-. faeturers of matches m b ject of safeguarding the indigenous industry. Sir Kaul has agreed to bt p«* The association, it is und- rwaited m deputation on o f Member and urped that tlu- t* match manufacture m India99 words
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Article491 1924-07-02 5 he following have Uken the oath as „f the peace before Mr. Sennett, S Police Magistrate. Mr. Lee Chim Lim Kirn Seng, Mr. E. H. D. Mr C Perreau, Mr. W. J. Wii- d Mr. J_Bagnall. aaident is reported to have occurred Kranji-road on Thursday night,491 words
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Article132 1924-07-02 5 The m"ent murder of a Chinese mandore a rubber estate at Seletar has been twacterised as one of the most brutal fairs uf its kind on record. The startling ■*nt that the deceased man had as >' a- 2> knife wounds on his body was the doctor132 words
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Article158 1924-07-02 5 Woon Poh was defendant m an W came before the Chief Justice, Shaw, m the Supreme Court morning. He and another exer an.i trustee of the will of Kwek Swee wm sued by Toh Chin Hock, a the deceased and a residuary under her158 words
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Article660 1924-07-02 5 WHAT EVERYBODY GETS. The following is the report of the Special Committee appointed by the Board on the 25th. April, 1324, to consider and report on the question of the transport of Municipal Officers. (1.) Your Committee have held two meetings, on the 21st. and 28th May,660 words
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Article127 1924-07-02 5 The body of a Chinese, later identified as a carpenter employed by the United Engineers Limited, was discovered by a Marine P. C. on the beach at Tanjongr Rhu on Sunday. There was a stab wound on the chest. The deceased, it was learned, had left the lodging: where he127 words
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Article1443 1924-07-02 5 EURASIAN ASSOCIATION'S MEETING. At a well attended meeting of the members of the Eurasian Association held m the St. Andrew's School Hail yesterday afternoon, the following resolutions, moved by Dr. N. Clarke and seconded by Mr. H. C. da Silva, were unanimously passed: (a) That the1,443 words
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Article408 1924-07-02 5 CINEMA AS EDUCATOR. There is a rapidly increasing demand on the part of American cinema-goers for interesting educational pictures, according to Mr. Carl P. Winther, the leader of the Winther Research Expedition, which is at present waiting m Singapore while the necessary arrangements are being made408 words
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Article1363 1924-07-02 6 With the principal Malayan tennis events m sight there must naturally be speculation as to the possibilities which the forthcoming matches contain for the various representatives who are taking part m them. Looking at the draw for the Singapore championships— which commence next wee* —one sees few names1,363 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter269 1924-07-02 6 To the Editor. Sir, Having read and digested all that •Observer' has to say regarding Hawkers and Recreation Grounds, I should like to know whether the Band site at the Botanical Gardens is meant for the express use of the European Community? Your correspondent seems to be very269 words
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Letter107 1924-07-02 6 To the Editor. Sir, Your correspondent ''What Next" has hit the right nail on the head m his suggestion that a people's representative should be nominated on the Municipal Board. Apart from the hawker question, minor injustices are too numerous to describe. Complaints are useless and will result107 words
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Letter84 1924-07-02 6 Singapore, June 24. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. (Kuala Lumpur* the agents are m receipt of a telegram from the Secretaries of Selangor United Rubber Estates Ltd. advising that m respect of the financial year ended 31st March the Directors have decided, subject to audit and usual adjustments, to84 words
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WIMBLEDON OPENS.
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Article457 1924-07-02 6 London, June 23. At Wimbledon the weather was glorious, and a fashionable crowd of 10,000 were round the centre-court, with thousands around the outer courts. In the first centre-court game, the American Vincent Richards, who is a favoured finalist, was not extended, defeating Park Q__l f457 words
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Article310 1924-07-02 6 Club Championship. The final of the Club Championship was played on Sunday last, when F. Harrison beat D. Stewart 2 up m 36 holes. Spring Cup. This cup was played for on Saturday and Sunday, 21st. and 22nd. instant, when F. C. Stewart, A. W. Bourne and310 words
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Article19 1924-07-02 6 The June Spoon was shot for on Thursday, June 19th., and won by Mrs. A. Jackson. Score 102.19.19 words
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Article80 1924-07-02 6 YESTERDAYS AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of IV Rubber Association held its GOl<t yesterday, at which then w^ Cat!" 1,639,693 lbs.; 732 tons. Off, r ,,l *<£** lbs.; 479.03 tons. Sold 955,272 tons. London New York m PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sluvt 1(N |> Standard Quality Good Averape80 words
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Article158 1924-07-02 6 Penghulu Done to Death. Sensati<.nal news <,f a mysterious mv has been received from Parting West Coast, Sumatra, when was done to death m i circumstances. He wa other ptaplc near th< mosque a; jiwan and was suddenly asked i by an elderly man named Simani Putih. The158 words
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Article122 1924-07-02 6 The following: was the 9sttM «f the match between Sepoy Umm Golf Club and the Garrison Golf Club at Sep Lines on Sunday last, S. L. G. C. players mentioned first. Kellagher and Park 1 \l r-i I Little 0. English and VMfK 0; Stewart and122 words
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Article38 1924-07-02 6 The Clan Line steamer, Clan Cum. which left Singapore yesterday to for the missing Clan Marmillan or her^ gt was recalled on receipt of the ncv the crew of the missing steamer had picked up.38 words
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Advertisement228 1924-07-02 6 PROPERTY SALE. The following Singapore p* disposed of by public- auction and Trust Agencies. Ltd. at then i on Monday afternoon:- S f 999 years'* leasehold land at flub I total area 7.C60 sq. ft, bough: t> lr. Tmm Sen for $(..7011: 1 R Broadrick Road, area iM*W 'for $7,569.22;228 words
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Article534 1924-07-02 7 Isidore Storch, a partner m Storch has now settled m Kuala Lumpur. a Reuter cable, dated June 24th., anthe death m Switzerland of the vu a i- llMiirr Land Grant Scheme for 2-5 has now cost the F s Thf Viceroy has given his assent to534 words
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Article118 1924-07-02 7 seaman, a member of the imer Rosandra, was fined District Judge yesterday for ;->>ession of an unlicenced revol*mm the Rosam/ra went alongside I the 23rd. Inspector Scott of and Explosives Dept. and Mr. I the Preventive Service boardVvS<el and conducted a search for Xine automatic pistols and rounds118 words
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Article2052 1924-07-02 7 STRAITS CHINESE MEETING. An extraordinary general meeting of the Straits Chinese British Association was held at the Garden Club, Raffles Square, on the 23rd instant, when similar resolutions to those passed at the meeting of the Eurasian Association, regarding the appointment of non-Europeans m the Civil2,052 words
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Article704 1924-07-02 7 STEVENSON'S VISIT. (From Our Own Correspondent). Johore Bihru, June 24. Mr. H. W. Stevenson visited Johore on the evening of Sunday, and gave an exhibition at the Johore Civil Service Club. Stevenson first played a game of 700 up, his opponent being Mr. C. B. Cooper, to whom704 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article100 1924-07-02 8 Reuter's Service. London, June 24. The qualifying stages of the open golf championship were concluded m glorious weather. All the native Americans qualified. Taylor with 142 and Gadd with 147 led their respective fields. Havers followed Taylor with 146, and Tolley and the Frenchman Boomer were 149,100 words
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Article744 1924-07-02 8 [Reuter's Service.] London, Jane 24. At Southampton, the South Africans vs. Hampshire match was continued m hot weather, the attendance being small, and the wicket wearing well. Hampshire scoreji 330, of which Fowler made 50, Brown 55, and Newman 60. Bissett took 5 for 102. The744 words
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WIMBLEDON WONDERS.
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Article310 1924-07-02 8 [Reuter*s Service.] London, June 24. At Wimbledon the second-round matches were favoured with glorious weather. The spectators numbered 15,000, a large proportion of them being women, attracted by the first appearance of Mile. Lenglen and Miss Wills- It was a brilliant scene with sunshades of all colours310 words
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103 1924-07-02 8 The following are the results m the United Engineers' Recreation Club Lawn Tennis Tournament, Single Handicap: Preliminary: Wright beat Jephson w.o. Hinds beat Baker 6—l, 6—2. Nairn beat Baird 6 l, 6 4. Atkinson beat Kirkman 6 4 6, 6 4. Bucknall beat Drummond 6 4,103 words
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Article36 1924-07-02 8 [Renter's Service.] Paris, June 25. In a twenty-rounds contest for the lightweight championship of Europe, the Frenchman, Fred Bretonnel, beat the Englishman, Danny Frush, m the eighth round, when the latter retired.36 words
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Article44 1924-07-02 8 The results of the June monthly competitions were: Medal (Stroke) winner F. L. Fern 91— 18—73. Ball Sweep (Saturday) winner D. Stewart 40— 3*2— 36*2. Ball Sweep (Sunday) winner E. J. Smart 41—8—33. Ladies' Spoon winner Mrs. A. S. Gardner 51—12—39.44 words
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Article266 1924-07-02 8 The Kenseikwai Programme. The following telegram dated Tokio, June 24th, has been received by the Japanese Consul-General from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Viscount Kato, who is the President of the Kenseikwai Party, is the Prime Minister of the present combination Government. The Kenseikwai (Constitutional Party) issued266 words
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Article317 1924-07-02 8 An old Malay named Haroona bin Abdullah was an unsuccessful plaintiff before the Chief Justice, (Sir Walter Shaw) m the Supreme Court yesterday morning. He claimed to be the owner of a piece of land at the sixth mile on the Pasir Panjang Road, on part of317 words
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Article204 1924-07-02 8 The sixtyeighth report of the above Company presented at the half-yearly meeting held m Tokyo on May 29th. states:— The net profit, after providing for the depreciation of the fleet, insurance and ship^' structural repair funds, amounts to Yen 1,618,211.54, which shows an increase of Yen 504,285.48,204 words
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Article168 1924-07-02 8 A ship's officer was charged m the District Court yesterday morn m g with having given false information to Mr. Z. J. Wilson, Deputy Master Attendant, on two separate dates m March and April last. The accused was stated to have give.i the name of David John168 words
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Article193 1924-07-02 8 The master of the steamer Torilla reports that at 7.30 on the morning of the 24th inst. he observed dark muddy water m the position Lat. 10 N., Long. 109.53 E., which looked like a volcanic eruption. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lembruggen commemorated their silver wedding by193 words
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Article409 1924-07-02 8 EMBROIDERY COMPANY'S I Rf DEBT. The appeal of Moosajee Essofie* lia against an order mad,, by \h Justice, (Sir Walter Shaw) L£! ment for the Arbon Embroider, w. to sign judgment for over $U 3 ,000 1 the Company on an account stated bet» them m writing,409 words
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316 1924-07-02 8 A partnership m rubber br<.-i-. Mr. John Edwin Kis bey Seah Neo Chow, of Seah'x A. lasted only for three months, ject of the action at pres< b< Chief Justice, Sir Walter Mm Chinese partner, who is the is represented by Mr. Smith, c.j account of316 words
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Article19 1924-07-02 8 The Rev. Father E. Sauwa*:. the Church of St. Francis Xav attained the silver jubilee of his prio yesterday.19 words
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Article211 1924-07-02 9 u-n lhey left Bangkok on the morning: mn« the American airmen had as "senger a Siamese kitten, and if the pussy survives the flight to a will have grown into a famous cat. The i' Oflke has is3ued a very useful forma mails table for the211 words
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Article144 1924-07-02 9 Singapore, June 26. UuMn-r. A quiet tone has prevailed duri under review with Spot Sheet pcf lb. There was a steady auction and Awarded i: ;2 l 2 3294. Good Average Off Quality Sheet realised from 32 tt* and 28 a rt ...:>■. Awarded Pale Crepe command a144 words
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Article357 1924-07-02 9 Singapore. June 26. has remained steady and the share Wt during the past few days and Mil some of the more popular II advance business generally on somewhat restricted lines. Rub'o r wwk with no interest taken i»i *UY9s while Industrials continue steady •us levels. Some good-sized357 words
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Article773 1924-07-02 9 PRIEST DISPUTES JUDICIAL DECISION. The first of the appeals against decisions of Mr. Justice Acton occupied the attention of the Singapore Court of Appeal (The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, Mr. Justice Whitley and Mr. Justice BarrettLennard) yesterday. The appellant was a Hokien priest named Ng Chuan773 words
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Article63 1924-07-02 9 London, June 17. A Cairo message says the dispute between Egypt and the Hedjaz regarding pilgrimage to Mecca has been finally settled, King Hussein having g»iven a satisfactory assurance with regard to the treatment of military and medical escorts which gave rise to the dispute. It has63 words
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Article1268 1924-07-02 9 INDIAN ORIGIN OF THE SECOND BATTALION. To-day's Colours Presentation. The presentation of new Colours to the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment, which takes place at Tanglin Barracks this afternoon, will always link the name of Singapore with the story of the 2nd Battalion, closely1,268 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article264 1924-07-02 9 Yesterday's Heat of Scratch Fours. Yesterday evening a short but very close and interesting race was rowed when the heat of the Scratch Fours race took place, the final of which is to be rowed off to-morrow. The course was just over half a264 words
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Article80 1924-07-02 9 S. C. C. 11. Draw With Boustead's. The S.C.C. second team and Boustead and Co's team fought out a Second League fixture to a draw on the Padang yesterday afternoon. The teams were well matched and the play was very even. The first half saw no goals registered by80 words
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Article228 1924-07-02 9 An Indian was knocked over by a dilapidated Maxwell car m Keppel-road on Wednesday night. The man was removed to hospital by the police but he died yesterday morning. The Tamil driver of the car, No. 35, was brought up before Mr. Sennett m the Second Police Court228 words
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Article830 1924-07-02 10 Captain C. Wilson has been appointed a Police Magistrate for Singapore. The Malayan Granary Company, Ltd. has been struck off the register of companies. Mr. H. Norman has been appointed a member of the Penang Moham«dan and Hindu Endowments Board. Mr. R. T. Cunningham has been830 words
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Article932 1924-07-02 10 Quicquid agiint homines nostri eat farrag* Libelli Juvenal. From all the Topicist can hear British North Borneo is, at the moment, wrapped m a slumbrous depression which can be only compared with the state of Malacca before the rubber era. It is perhaps fortunate that His932 words
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Article253 1924-07-02 10 HOOI HYE WINS AND LOSES. [Reuter's Service.] London, June 25. At Wimbledon 12,000 attended the secondround matches, the weather being very hot, and the scene a blaze of colour. The players turned up their sleeves and panamas were the order of the day. In the first253 words
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Article182 1924-07-02 10 Distribution of Prizes. Rain prevented the finish of the final of the S. R. C. tennis championship single.^ between X. E. Ess and W. A. Balhetchet yesterday. One M t was played, Ess winning by 10 8. There was a large gathering of members and182 words
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Article198 1924-07-02 10 London, June 17. It b understood that Mr. H. S. J. Philby has decided to retire from Government service. Interviewed by Reuter, he declared that his recent resignation from the post of Chief British Representative m Transjordania was due to his general disagreement with the policy pursued198 words
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Article91 1924-07-02 10 London, June 18. In the HoOM of Commons, Sir Charles Yate asked v hat steps the Raj was taking to improve the efficiency of Indian municipalities, especially those m Bengal and the United Provinces. Mr. Richards replied that, local selfgovernment being a transferred Provincial subject, it91 words
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Article37 1924-07-02 10 "What is the difference between the British Empire and the Empire Exhibition?" asked a lengthy Rhodesian recently. Then he answered his own question: "The sun never sets on the Empire, and hasn't risen yet on the Exhibition."37 words
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151 1924-07-02 10 HONOURED BY His MAJESTY There will be pe ner a s t throughout Malaya at the news r l terday that His Majesty th<- K]^ an audience to His Highness th/s?*** Perak on Wednesday and invited w the Knight Commands r<hin ft fReuter - 151 words
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Article342 1924-07-02 10 Festive (i;ith«-n; The United Slate- d^tioyer p res steamed into AkfWk harbour on tl. June at about 7.30 a.m.. states. She immediately .'o^b* the main wharf and m th. day she unshipped the nen MacLaitn cabl»< f. fj.i f On the evening of her arrival th khana342 words
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Article80 1924-07-02 10 A Tokio me^sape t<» th- Nanj i Sid N'ichi Shimbunsha. dated lot that a body found m the rim identified as the man vh.. att<; assassinate M. Meilir. The MMiM been established as a member if th< I namese Revolutionaries' S legred that many secret cludinp80 words
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Article66 1924-07-02 10 Threat to Great Britain. A telegram to the Nany, Kichi Shimbunsha, dated Tokio, Jun< I* :i that the attempted murder rf M m the British section m Canton ha wideMpread indignation. It it un<: that the Canton Government a protest to be communitated to m66 words
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Article57 1924-07-02 10 [Reuter's Service.] London. Juiw 2 At Hoylake, the golf long-drivin? i pionship was won by J. Smith of Cante .w with the best aggregate, th^e.' of drives being 230 yds. 2 ins., 247 yd >. and 244 yds. 1 ft. Mitchell had an m gate of 66657 words
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Article1712 1924-07-02 11 j yjQftn OX THE BANDOENG ACiKEEMENT. yearly meeting of the Straits v United was held at the v f Ike Company m the Arcade at jy, Mr. J. Bagnall (Chairman) iU d there were also present Messrs. on (managing director), J. W. A. Fell, E. V. Pearce,1,712 words
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Article1248 1924-07-02 11 THE HAWKER QUESTION. Mr. R. J. Farrer, Presic«ent, presided over the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held yesterday afternoon and there were also present: Messrs A. G. Anthony, J. Robertson, W. Dunman, S. Q. Wong. A. E. Baddeley, O. P. Griffith Jones^ Dr. Elder, the hon'ble Mr. E.1,248 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter368 1924-07-02 11 To the Editor. Sir, —"We cannot follow Dr. Boon Keng's example because we do not possess his brilliant qualifications and versatility, nor do we want to act on his advice because this Colony is our borne and here most of us must live and die." According to368 words
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Article97 1924-07-02 11 A critic m the right frame of mind says a Home paper might find as much indecent suggestion m a Highland fling as m the Tango. What could be worse than a young man and a woman posing opposite one another, gesticulating with their legs, fling,ng about their arms, and97 words
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BLAZING WIMBLEDON.
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Article227 1924-07-02 12 [Reuter*s Service.] London, June 26. At Wimbledon, m blazing and unbearable heat, a large attendance of over 15,000 including Their Majesties, was present. In the first centre-court match, Norman Brookes beat the American, Francis Hunter, 3_6, 6—3, 6—4, 5-V7, 6—2. On an outer court Kingsote beate227 words
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Article168 1924-07-02 12 Reuter's Service. London, June 26. At Hoylake for the open golf championship there was sunshine and hot weather, and the attendance was huge. The scores at the end of the first round were: Cyril Tolley (Royal Ancient) 73; George Duncan (Hangerhill), Len Holland (Northampton), and Mark Seymour168 words
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Article202 1924-07-02 12 [Reuter's Service.] London, June 26. At the Oval, Cambridge University beat Surrey by 10 wickets. Surrey made I£B, to which Sandham contributed 96 not out, and m the second innings the losers scored 156. Cambridge made 281 and 34 for no wickets. At Reigate for the continuation of202 words
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Article98 1924-07-02 12 [Reuter*s Service.] London, June 25. There was an attendance of 4,000 at Reitfate to witness the match between Mr. H. D. G. Leveson-Gower's XI and the South Africans. The weather was hot, and the v/icket good and hard. The South Africans won the toss, and made98 words
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Article59 1924-07-02 12 Entries for the above competition are now open and will close on Monday, 30th instant. The first round will be played on Wednesday, 2nd. July. The S. J. O. B. Tennis Tournament, Championship Singles (final) will be played to-day, Saturday, between N. E. Ess and59 words
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Article1106 1924-07-02 12 NEW COLOURS PRESENTED BY GOVERNOR. The 2nd Battalion the Royal Sussex Regiment on the Cricket Ground m the Tanglin Barracks yesterday evening ceremoniously bade farewell to the Colours which they have carried with them almost since the formation of the Regiment over seventy years ago, and1,106 words
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Article403 1924-07-02 12 LEAGUE FOOTBALL. R. G. A. Defeat S. R. C. The First League fixture between the S. R. C and the Gunners on the Padang yesterday afternoon was not a very enterprising game. The issue was decided m favour of the Gunners by a last minute goal scored by403 words
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Article214 1924-07-02 12 At a meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners, the President announced that the Government had decided to increase the number of the Commissioners from nine to thirteen. "This was the result, he thought, of representations from public bodies such as the Chamber of Commerce." basis of the214 words
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Article114 1924-07-02 12 The objects and reasons of the Dentists' Registration Ordinance, 1924, which is to be introduced at the Legislative Council meeting on Monday, state, inter alia: The object of this Bill is to provide for the registration of dentists and for the prohibition of the practice of dentistry114 words
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Article769 1924-07-02 12 ENGLAND FARES B AI)LY AT WIMBLEDON. T [Reuter's Service] Wimbledon, J un The weather was cloudy and the attendance large. The day w^ what of an anti-climax after Mile Lenglen pained her customa*^ defenting the American capta.n Wightman, m the third round (Uji G. E. Grieg m the769 words
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1366 1924-07-02 13 MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1924. THE JOHORE CAUSEWAY. OFFICIAL OPENING BY THE GOVEKNOU. Brilliant Ceremony. t r f tct weather and m the presence rv 'arjri attendance whicn was rept of official and civil interests rts ol the country the Johore MM* the gigantic feu »f engineering buvtment. vlfci throws open1,366 words
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Article192 1924-07-02 13 A very pleasant function took place on Friday evening at the Council Room of the Municipal Offices, where the stuff of the Water Department assembled to bid farewell to Mr. S. G. Williams on h's retirement from the Municipal service. An address was read192 words
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Article83 1924-07-02 13 Friends of Mr. A. W. K. Money, formerly 01 the Asiatic Petroleum Co. Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, will be interested to hear that he is at present working under Mr. Caldicott, m the Malayan Section of the Wembley Exhibition. Miss Catherine Dalton, Matron of the Yokohama Hospital at the time of83 words
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Article5607 1924-07-02 13 MONDAY, JUNE 30th. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Laurence Guillemand). His Excellency Major General Sir T. Fraser (General Officer Commanding). The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary (Mr. E. S. Hose). The Hon'ble the Acting Resident Councillor, Fonang (Mr. S. Codrinffton). Th* Hon'ble the Attorney General (Sir William Murison.)5,607 words
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Article4942 1924-07-02 15 Reuter's Service. London, Jane 23. the House of Commons replying to ■Tlftlivfci Mr Mac Donald said the purJ hi- interview with M. Herriot was ¥tmt the technical arrangements nem order to put the experts' reports M fi«n and certain matters wherein Ar^!o-French co-operation seemed dein order to promote the4,942 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article119 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Corespondent). Kuala Lumpur, June 24. In the Klang rubber case, the first accused, Teh Say Year, was fined $230,000, or m default eighteen months, on three new charges framed under section 111 (f) of Enactment 6, 1923. The first charge was: Knowingly being119 words
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Article71 1924-07-02 16 Jessamine Acquitted. (From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, June 24. Before Mr. Justice David at the Ipoh Supreme Court to-day the trial was continued of J. Jessamine, estate assistant, who was charged with complicity m the Sungei Reyla rape case. In acquitting the accused, the Judge observed71 words
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Article172 1924-07-02 16 Labour Agent on Wild Statements. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 24. The Indian Labour Agent was entertained at a reception by Kinta Indians. In the course of a speech, he referred m condemnatory terms to the deliberate distortion of facts regarding local labour incidents m the172 words
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Article95 1924-07-02 16 Further Cuts m Production. A Reuter cable received last night states: Commenting on the Chinese rubber interests m Malaya petitioning the Straits Government to abolish the rubber restriction scheme, the Financial Times emphasises that there is not the slightest prospect of the annulment of the scheme95 words
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THE COLLIERIES CASE.
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Article48 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 2a. Just before noon to-day, Pooley and Co., solicitors for Mr. J. A. Russell and the Russell Company, lodged notice of appeal m the Collieries Case. The appeal will be heard before a full court m December.48 words
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Article41 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, June 26. M. Chanteloup's first passenger flights and exhibition stunts attracted a large crowd to the racecourse. Mr. Gordon Wong*, who flew the first aeroplanes here, was the first passenger.41 words
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Article67 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'cnang, June 26. The first motor-ship built at Sungei Nyok dockyard, called the Rengam, performed a successful trial run, attaining an average speed of ten knots. Her nett tonnage is 74 and she is driven by a Bolinder motor of 217 b.h.p. The Rengam67 words
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Article67 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 26. The Rev. E. Sausseau, who has celebrated the silver jubilee of his; sacerdotal ordination, was presented with an illuminated address m Tamil, by the St. Francis Xavier's Association, and also a chalice and patera. At the reception given m67 words
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Article69 1924-07-02 16 ABOLITION ADVOCATEb. (From Our Own .-respondent,. At a meeting of the asso^'tilTi* Chambers of Commerce f or f here the chief topic of discu^n incidence of restriction, h m that restriction had afforded the T XXhI a chance of overcomnp a difficul l' but it had served69 words
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Article41 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) n |lfn MX. June ft The Belgian Ambassador to J apan his family, who are en route to Eui were met aboard by Mr. G. D. A. Fl*. Belgian Consul, and came ashore.41 words
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Article42 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, J uile 2fc The Recent of Perak is indisposed an* will be unable to attend the cerem«» the opening of the J chore Causeway and Raja Bendahara will represent the Pera royal house.42 words
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Article91 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.} Ipoh, Jun* 26. After a lengthy interval the town 0 Ip<, n was inundated this morning as th» of, seven hours continuous rainfall durinjr the night. The markets were washed < and the water is over the counters m the streets, half91 words
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Article68 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent i Ipoh, June 27. A full train-load puests from Perak left this afternoon to attend the ceremony of the opening of the Johore GMMH| to-morrow. They travel back by the same train. The guests included many ladio and well-known Chinese, Malays and68 words
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Article48 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). I poll, June 27. The new discovery of a Perak chemist regarding fuel oil from rubber has advanced another stage by a Ford car hemp recently driven four miles on rubber oil after the petrol had been taken off.48 words
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Article30 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penann, June 28. His Majesty the Kfag has conferred a Commandership of the Victorian Order I His Hiprhness the Regent of Kedah.30 words
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Article44 1924-07-02 16 (From Our Own Corresponded Penanp. June 28. The wedding was solemnised at it church of Our Lady of the F Goyenetche officiating, of Mr. Lean I>»JC Koon. of the Registry of Deeds, son «.f Lean Chong Hin, to Miss Chen un Lan44 words
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Article155 1924-07-02 16 A special meeting of the Moslem A ciation was held on Friday at *f* I following: resolutions were pass 1. That the reply of the Colaud cretary m Council on Monday. 14th A 1924 on the question of the Civil M* (m so far as the Straits155 words
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Article54 1924-07-02 16 It is understood that the following: been appointed to serve on a comni to work out details of the proposed agency for rubber: Mr. H. Eric Miller. J W. E. Campbell, Mr. F. Copeman. Mr. Davenport, Mr. Jas. Fairbairn, Mr. J Hay, Sir Edward Roslinpr, Mr W. Shakos peare and54 words