The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 16 July 1924
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section21 1924-07-16 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, JULY 16, 1924. NO. 1,928.21 words
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Article209 1924-07-16 1 jH^OEKS. PAGE. Tru E*»ttm Social Problem 33 Polit- fcl P. -honesty 33 Railway Breakdowns 33 lent loolidge's Sorrow 34 ■r. Nomination 3-4 •r.t:nenta! Problem 34 -French Agreement 34 Plant- r> and Native Language 34 rr.rn. <>f the week 34 S. Rubber Interests m Irsulir.rJe 35 rax Returns 35 POll209 words
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Article39 1924-07-16 1 July 14. 1 2 4 3-32 I m.s. 2 4 17-32 .d 50%» u% 900 Norn. H 163% 3% p c. Prem. mand 121 Norn. 138 U n,l 79^ Buying $3.54 J Rite 4 p.c. i I 34\,39 words
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Article28 1924-07-16 1 < 8 njjaPore, July 14, 12 noon. Standard Ribbed Smoked X 40; July 40 40U; AutfQ-.,,.. i; Oct-Dec 40% 41. London Skwt ll^d. Market Steady.28 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article37 1924-07-16 1 HOBPS. At the European Hospital, Kual* Lumpur, on the 6th July, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Neal Hobbs, a son. SAVEGE. At Kuala Lumpur, en July 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Saveg*. a daughter.37 words
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Article27 1924-07-16 1 BLACKER-HAM PSON.— June 9, at KnuUford, Cheshire, George Oscar Blacker, formerly of Singapore, to Dorothy Hope, younger daughter of Mrs. S. Hampson, of Bioactway, Withington, Manchester.27 words
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Obituary24 1924-07-16 1 MANASSEH.— At Calcutta on the 12th in3tar*t, Mrs. Esther Manasseh, mother of Messrs E. S. R. S. Manasseh. Aged 73 years. Deeply regretted.24 words
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Article306 1924-07-16 1 The mail which arrived here on Saturday July 12th, brought London advices up to June 19th. Th.s weekly leaves by the P. ar.d O. Karmala on Friday, July 18th. In the oase which the auctioneer, Mr. Seah Neo Chow, managing director of Seah's Agency, brought against Mr.306 words
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Article174 1924-07-16 1 July 14 Tin 100 Tons $112.^ Gsmbier 20.00 Pspper rvhite 30.00 Pepper Black 17.00 Flake Tapioca 11.50 Peiirl S::^c Small 7.75 Copra 11.20 Copra Sundricd 11.6) Opiun Benares unt. 4,00° Rice, Ra;:g">on white 275.00 Rice c ;.im No. 1 for export 20 00 Rice, Siam No. 2 for export174 words
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Article42 1924-07-16 1 Their Lordships, Mr. Justice Sproulo, Mr. Justice Banett-Lennard and Mr. Justice David, sitting m the Court of Appeal at Kuala Lumpur, allowed the appeal of Chow Enp, who was sentenced to death by the Chief Judicial Commissioner and Mr. Justice McCabe Reay.42 words
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Article396 1924-07-16 1 July 9. It is apparent that the Colonial Office refuses to shoulder the responsibility of an unconsidered decision m the matter of prostitution and the incidence of venereal disease m Eastern Colonies, and looking at the matter quite impartially we do not blame it. The question396 words
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Article380 1924-07-16 1 Sympathy must be felt with the Premier m the difficulty which has arisen over the London Conference on the German question. Mr. MacDonald, like a good many other Ministers, probably did not underestimate the difficulties of conducting international politics m an age when every little party has a380 words
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Article416 1924-07-16 1 July 10. We are so accustomed to regard the railways of Malaya as an institution which has command of unlimited resources m votes and as being conducted with unquestioned efficiency, that it seems rather out of place to criticise, except m regard to the more grandio.se aspects of416 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement104 1924-07-16 1 to the "Singapore F.ee Pre^ i.n* from Europe to th Strait* n:l lines, are invited to send name cf iheir steamer and Singapore. Copies will the* meet 'hem a* various ports of ci!. «n Europe waning detailed m o >hare 3 &c. can have a copy Crt Share List posted104 words
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Article233 1924-07-16 2 Worldwide sympathy will be extended to President Coolidge* and Mrs. Coolidge m the sad loss they have sustained through the death of their son Calvin. The trial has come at an anxious time when the President has just seen the close of what must have been one233 words
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Article414 1924-07-16 2 July 11. We suppose it is more or less impossible for the average British mind to compass a true understanding of the American temperamental attitude towards political personalities m his country. To the average stolid British reader the actions and words of Mr. McAdoo on resigning his414 words
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Article233 1924-07-16 2 The public has so many times been bitterly disappointed m regard to a settlement of the reparations arid allied questions, that it will probably be a little careful m regard to estimating the value of the amount of actual progress made at Paris by Mr. Mac Donald233 words
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Article424 1924-07-16 2 July 12. The most hopeful points m regard to the reparations negotiations m their new bearings, is the possibility of getting an American delegate to take an active part m promoting a solution. The most depressing points are the difficulty of providing the military security France requires424 words
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Article269 1924-07-16 2 In a recent reference from an Indian source on the general question of treatment of labour m the Federated Malay States, it was made a grievance that very few planters took sufficient interest m their coolies to take the trouble to be able to speak their269 words
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Article835 1924-07-16 2 July 14. Whilst the conversations tt p. between Mr. Mac Donald and M h' riot were successful m removing T" misunderstanding the terms of the British i m to the proposed London Conferee there are still many difficulties to overcome before the Dawe>' rf can be835 words
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483 1924-07-16 3 July 1-5. arks of the Netherlands on the matter of rubber the Dutch East Indies ry comforting for those the future of the Malayan the industry at heart. am unts to is that the B, Of the Insulinde, Govit, are sufficiently desirous of Ancrien capital483 words
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Article198 1924-07-16 3 There will be some bitter feeling m France fa connection with the political amnesty bill m so far as it covers both M. Caillaux and M. Malvy. Beth these men. distinguished by brilliant qualities were pronounced defeatists during the war, and M. Malvy. if we remember aright,198 words
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Article120 1924-07-16 3 Mr. Henderson, who has announced that he is joiner to administer the law againsi sweepstakes impartially, and who had thir-ty-seven distinct depravities of this kind connected with Labour Party branches brought to his notice m the House m one c* cninjr.is clearly going to have a busy time. H€ had120 words
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Article1188 1924-07-16 3 1474—1533. Ariosto, again, we have met m Ferrara (Mar. 24, 1921.) That exquisite poem on Florence brings to mind Cardinal Ippolito, his illiberal patron, the loss of whom, however, seems to have been the commencement of his good fortune. 'The Alps had been levelled for ever* when, o:: the1,188 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter248 1924-07-16 3 To the Editor. S r, Under date of July 11th I have further particulars from Dr. Allen. He was just back at Swabue from sixteen day.s of relief distribution, and after three days was about to start again. He and his Chinese fellow-workers had put out $7,000248 words
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Letter227 1924-07-16 3 To the Editor. Sir, It is realty gratifying to see that the' Malays, represented by the Hon. Mr. Unos, have been able to voice their feelines m regard to the education and the future of the Malays. The Government always has a sort of dictum to227 words
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Letter136 1924-07-16 3 A large number of guests attended the reception held by Monsieur Andre Danjou, the French Consul, at the Consulate yesterday morning, on the occasion of the French Fele Nationaie, an event which perpetuates the date (July 14th, 1789), when by the taking of the Bastille Saint-Antoine by136 words
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Article1737 1924-07-16 4 RUBBER SEEDS AS BAIT. A certain •mount of sport can be obtained m the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States by any angler who is keen on fishing and does not mind trying a few rivers on "spec," writes Megalop* m the Fishing Gazette. He will find1,737 words
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Article241 1924-07-16 4 Calcutta, July 4. The Statesman says details of the murder of Mr. A. M. Whitten, manager of the Doyang tea estate, Sibsagar, m the Golaghat district of Assam, have been received by the Managing Agents, Mofssrs. Octavius Steel and Co., Ltd., Calcutta. It appears that241 words
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Article1221 1924-07-16 4 LONDON CONSIDERED PRO-GERMAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Paris, June 12. The London Opera Season has given greet offence to a Paris music critic, who, crossing the turbulent Channel, recently sampled it. For, to his intense horror, he found unlimited German operas being given at Covent Garden, and, worse still,1,221 words
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Article362 1924-07-16 4 Such is the heading that Truth of Jur* 18 gives to the following paragraph*: Two or three years ago the pressun public opinion compelled the Colonial Oftct to take steps for the abolition of Chinar child-slavery m Hongkong. Part.chave been, sent to me362 words
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110 1924-07-16 4 London, tfK The High Court claim by Colone' Parkinson, member of a firm of WjwkP" contractors, for the return of £3,<KK) the College of Ambulance and from tn Harrison, Managing Secretary, whicn Q t is alleged, he paid the latter on accoun i an ultimate expenditure110 words
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Article683 1924-07-16 5 tU Gmmander G. F. Hole, R.N., M ter Attendant and Joint Police Magnate. Colombo, who has been appointed II Master, Hongkong, leaves Col- r. July 13th by the P. and O. Mantua jp his new duties. Mrs. Hole will England this month. The Batavia Nieuwsblad says683 words
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Article36 1924-07-16 5 From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, July 8. I Japanese woman, the proprietress of *tn Hotel, was charged with keepnouse of toleration and was sentenced i weeks' rigorous imprisonment. She -Piously been fined $60.36 words
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Article63 1924-07-16 5 From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 8. M A railway line between Kampar and W W r was com PJ«tely blocked on f lo m i ht owin sr to the derailment ol w n Oods trucks, causing tranahip- <' the night mi.il passengers. A t a63 words
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Article778 1924-07-16 5 SEQUEL TO RUBBER BROKING PARTNERSHIP. The suggestion that he had brought the action with the intention of putting off some of his creditors was made to Mr. Seah Neo Chow, an auctioneer, and the managing director of Seah's Agency, when his action against Mr. J. E. Kisbey778 words
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Article144 1924-07-16 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan*, July 8. Mr. .Tames Sellar, presiding at the annual imetinp of Sungei Tukang: Rubber, said the year's workir.g had resulted m a profit of $23,343 and at the end of the financial year the Company held a cash balance of $38,409, wh144 words
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Article1152 1924-07-16 5 CHENG SOON AND WILSON'S RUBBER DEALS. Further reference to the rubber transactions of Messre. Cheng Soon and Wilson, Limited, wag made before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday, m the course of the continued hearing of the action m which Mr. Wee Cheng1,152 words
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Article127 1924-07-16 5 STREET GAMBLING. To the Editor. Sir, May I crave a little space m your valuable column to put forth the question of "street gambling" so far it is concerned "street gambling" has now-a-days taken root m the various stieets of Singapore and is greatly patronised by127 words
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Article416 1924-07-16 5 Mr. A. E. Baddeley presided over the statutory meeting of MelvJle Rubber yesterday at the registered office of the Company, Messrs Guthrie and Co., others piesent being: Messrs A. S. K. Macdonald, and J. Hammond, for the Secretaries, Messrs Guthrie and Co. The Chairman said: This being416 words
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Article98 1924-07-16 5 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 2 held on 4th July. Approved amendment to Food etc. bylaws to provide for the licensing of all persons selling or delivering fresh provisions or milk. Approved appointment of two Asiatic health visitors for infant welfare work.98 words
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Article642 1924-07-16 6 THE ELGIN BRIDGE SMASH. Statements to the effect that there is but a foot to spare when a motor-bos and .a tram-Kiar go over Elgin bridge at the same time, were made m the Second Court yesterday, when Mr. Gourlay, Third Magistrate, recorded evidence m the preliminary642 words
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Article225 1924-07-16 6 The thirtyfirst half-yearly session was inaugurated at a well attended meeting of Straits Chinese young men on Monday night in the C. C. A. Hall, Prfnsep Street, with Mr. Song Ong Siang in the chair. Besides the enrolment of former members there were twelve new applicants,225 words
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Article40 1924-07-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) ihe Perak soccer cup team playing against Selangor on Saturday is as followsGoal, Kathigasu; Backs, Whitworth, Peng Seang; Halves, Tuong Beng, Wilkens, Abdul Momin; Forwards, Barr, Lingard Jan«, Manicam, and R. E. Wilson.40 words
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Article1374 1924-07-16 6 With the first match m the Malaya Cup due to be played before the end of the month none too much time has been left by the Singapore Selection Committee for the selection of the side which is to represent the Colony m the Competition, particularly m view1,374 words
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Article95 1924-07-16 6 At the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday last the 50 yard handicap races were swum under adverse weather conditions. There were nine starters m the A division Wee Ghee Ho (9 sees.) being first, followed by Tan Hock Liat (4 sees.) and J. E. T.\n (scr.) with the others95 words
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Article127 1924-07-16 6 Reuter's Service. Paris, July 7. The Britisher, Abraham?. won the hundred metres final m 10 3-5 sec«. Scholz (America) was second, and Pcrritt (New Zealand) third. The Olympic h gh-jump final was won by Osbom (America) 1 metre 98 cm., Brown (America) being second, and Lewden (France),127 words
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Article31 1924-07-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 8. A meeting of the members of the Penang Turf Club, Mr. J. G. Brown presiding, passed the Autumn Race Meeting progTmmme.31 words
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Article145 1924-07-16 6 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 7. At Lords m the Inter- Varsity match, rain delayed the start till 12.15. The attendance numbered 4,000. When stump* were drawn, Oxford had scored 133, Barnard contributing 61. Cambridge had made 181 for 4, Lowry, the Cantab skipper, compiling 68 and the Australian145 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article285 1924-07-16 6 [Reuter's Service.] London, J u i v k Playing at Tunbridge Wells Kern t Sussex by 200 runs. In the firn the winners scored 190, Tate ukir 48, and m the second 308, of which Wnlii°' contributed 117. Sussex made \v 0 Surrey won its match at Scutk285 words
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Article125 1924-07-16 6 [Reutei's Service.! Paris. Jul> I There was a poor attendance at the Stadium when the Olympic Games were continued m hot weather. It is r.-'i-worthy that Lejrendre. who broke the world's record m the long jump, was net a participating individual m the long jump as he125 words
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Article73 1924-07-16 6 Tokio. Jul> T. It is stated that an ad valort m taril of 100 per cent, is to be levied upoi ported luxuries, according to a Bill drafted by the Government. Tokio is suffering from a heat w temperature being three degrees hipher than normal. Paddy-fields m Skit?ma,73 words
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Article316 1924-07-16 6 Judge's Strong Remark At the Selangor Court of AfP*j Mr Justice McCabe Rcay made some remarks regarding the delay <r of the police m removing a wfcj v man to hospital. This arose throujrh appeal of a Tamil labou-er named Ma rnuttu who was sentenced to four316 words
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Article416 1924-07-16 7 Mr G. Henderson of Sengkang estate. pkkson. has left for home by the >1 rea. m, i> Keir, of Diamond Jubilee Rubber ■Mate Malacca, has left for England on forlouih" Malacca loses m him a keen and a brilliant centre-forward. The friends of Mr. V. P.416 words
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Article323 1924-07-16 7 ■\«cu«i«?d Committed for Trirfl. '.iminary enquiry into the Elgin f uality was continued before the I tirsirate yesterday morning, W rship called upon the accused statement. i, Tan En«: Guan, stated that eJ a stone piiiar about a foot and _n just before he got on to323 words
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Article1335 1924-07-16 7 KNOWLEDGE OF COMPANY'S INSOLVENCY. When the hearing was continued m the Supreme Court yesterday morning: of the action m which Messrs Cheng: Soon and Wilson Ltd., are sueing Mr. Wee Cheng Soon, a former director of the Company, for the return of $23,145 alleged to have been1,335 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article194 1924-07-16 7 To the Editor. Sir, May I be permitted to comment upon the paragraph m your issue of June 23rd., "Borneo Missions." The erection of the Church referred to was made possible by a liberal cash bonus (two-thirds the cost) and facilities provided by the Sarawak Oilfields194 words
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Article88 1924-07-16 7 An Indian tongkang coolie was fatally assaulted by a Malay at Keppel Harbour on Tuesday evening, just as the P. and O. steamer Kidderpore was leaving the Company's wharf. The murder was committed on the wharf, the Indian being struck over the head, following a dispute88 words
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Article67 1924-07-16 7 The following are the final scores of the first six teams m the above competition. No. I Platoon "A" Coy. P. and P.W.V.C. 123. No. V Platoon "B" Coy. P. and P.W.V.C. 119. No. 3 Platoon Eurasian Coy. S. V. C. 113. No. I Team S.R.E. (v)67 words
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Article146 1924-07-16 7 A young: Cantonese woman was charged m the Third Police Court yesterday with voluntarily causing; hurt to a girl of her own nationality m house No. 34 Phillip Street on Tuesday. The complainant appeared m Court bearing the marks of the severe treatment she had been subjected to. Her arms146 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article120 1924-07-16 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 663 rd. auction yesterday, at which there was Catalogued 1,551,110 lbs.; 692.45 tons. Offered 914,564 lbs.; 408.28 tons. Sold 802,647 lbs.; 358.32 tons. Spot. London 10% d. New York 19 Vz cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per120 words
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Article496 1924-07-16 7 Singapore, July 9. Both Tin and Rubber have shewn small fluctuations only during the past week and both sections of the share market have been on the quiet side. Industrials have come m for fair demand, Straits Traders having been a particularly active market. Loans after a496 words
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Article201 1924-07-16 7 Singapore, July 10. Kubber.— The market has maintained a steady tone throughout the past week and values have advanced. There was a 'good demand for most grades m the auction held yesterday. Business passed m Awarded fcneet loose at 35%, and m cases at 36. Good Average and201 words
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Article748 1924-07-16 8 Major G. D. A. Fletcher is now m temporary command of the P. and P. W. V. C. after the departure of Lt. Col. W. H. Whyte on retirement. It is understood that Mr Won? Tick Thong, J.P., Seremban, who was recently offered a seat m748 words
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Article81 1924-07-16 8 The private view and judging ©f the 3rd Annual Exhibition of the above were held on Tuesday afternoon, when His Excellency the High Commissioner, His Excellency Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser, members of the Government House party, and the Bishop of Singapore visited the Exhibition. The judges were81 words
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Article1355 1924-07-16 8 COMPANY WINS AGAINST DIRECTOR. The hearing of the action brought by Messrs Cheng Soon and Wilson Ltd., which has been before the Courts for a considerable time, concluded yesterday morning, the Chief Justice delivering judgment for the plaintiffs, who claimed from Mr. Wee Cheng Soon, a former1,355 words
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Article354 1924-07-16 8 NG HONG GL/N'S AFFAIRS. The sitting of the Court of Appeal recently has led to an extensive collection of bankruptcy matters, the disposal of which commenced before Mr. Justice Bar-rett-Lennard. yesterday, and will be continued to-day. Among many public examinations down for hearing is that of Ng Hong354 words
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Article223 1924-07-16 8 Bryan Hullah. a Member of the R.A.M.C. stationed at Blakan Mati. was charged m the Second Police Court yesterday with theft of a variety of articles. The accused man was arrested on board the steamer Xurjehan by the Harbour Board Police yesterday morning with a safety223 words
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ALLEGED OPIUM SMUGGLING.
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Article301 1924-07-16 8 The hearing of the case t tie dealer, Mohamed \U and on charges of bein R m p i>se 4^ and removing the druir *v > the Third Police £5 veneS?* Mr. Roland Braddell. fe t *he f addressed the Court. a The third accused, vfe301 words
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Article143 1924-07-16 8 The following action v... r a metting of Commi* July Bth: Approved back lane 12 fei-t wide behind the site of the Electrk Sub»:a*. Georgre Street. Recommended construction of area bounded by Orchard R a X Road, Somerset Road and Granpe Rotd a! a cost of $26,9u0. R*143 words
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Article167 1924-07-16 8 In connection with occurred a few daylum, Pulau Jerejak- get reliable informal!- which we hope wii: mours spread regardii the affair. The BM of the lepers had iMW I I ration to the patient- I who had already t* I more by attempt inj: I arrested andEx - 167 words
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Article40 1924-07-16 8 [Reuters Sen New York. I* The Times states that H. R. H. of Wales will pay a fortnight's vs Long Island m September m JJ with the Anplo-Americar. internation. races. He will be the" gw Association.40 words
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Article913 1924-07-16 9 JOCK - JOCK I vfck I could tell you half the things x r u>ed to say, beginning with her ..rite phrase "Let's pretend." She had quite a long argument with her only the day before all because t had legun with "Let's pretend w rt kings and queens"; and913 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article100 1924-07-16 9 Reuter's Service. Paris, July 9. The two hundred metres final was won by Scholz (America), Paddock (America) being second, and Liddell (Britain) third. The time taken was 21 3-5 sees. In the Olympic 3,000 metres steeple-chase final, Ritola (Finland) was first, Katz (Finland) second, and Bontemps (France) third.100 words
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Article213 1924-07-16 9 July Bogey Competition. —The Senior Division was won by F. C. Stewart with a score of one down. The Ball Sweep on Saturday, the sth. instant, was won by F C. Stewart with a score of all square and on Sunday, the 6th. instant, G. Murphy, H.213 words
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Article102 1924-07-16 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 9. In the Inter-Varsity match the score? uero:— Oxford 248, and Cambridge 24 for t. London, Later. Cambridge beat Oxford by nine wicket London, July 9. At Birmingham, for the Warwickshire vs. South Africans match, the weather was glorious but hot. the attendance small,102 words
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Article124 1924-07-16 9 A larjre gathering assembled at the Adelphi Hotel on Wednesday nisrht to witness the benefit performance of those two y« unjr talented artists, Mura and Koka Shipoff. The audience received the dancers with #reat enthusiasm, demanding encore after encore. After the piece de resistance, The Dyin^124 words
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Article84 1924-07-16 9 The Nippon Tason Kaisha obtained judgment m the Chief JusticjV- Court yesterday morning: for ;>7,<>G7, a sum which their counsel, Mr. R. Williamson, stated was cue to them by the defendants, A. P. Noor Mohamed and Co. under five indemnities, which the defendant entered into m order84 words
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Article809 1924-07-16 9 Mr. Robert Campbell, Chairman, National Bank of India, who died on May 19, left £240,101. Mr. H. V. Towner has been appointed to act as Colonial Engineer, S.S., with effect from July 4th. The Government Gazette notifies the appointment of Mr. G. G. Seth as one809 words
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Article798 1924-07-16 9 OPENED BY CHIEF SECRETARY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 11. The annual exh.bition held m connection with the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association began at 11 a.m. to-day, when thi Chief Secretary, Sir George Maxwell, performed the opening ceremony after paying a private visit earlier m the day798 words
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Article98 1924-07-16 9 Implements for counterfeiting local currency coins wefe discovered m house No. 22 Upper Chin Chew street by membeis of the Detective Department on Thursday night. In connection with the same case, a Chinese who was arrested m Uppe>Hokien street was charged m the Thirl Police Court yesterday by Detective Inspector98 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article834 1924-07-16 10 To the Editor. Sir, As the resignation of the S. C. F A. front the S. F. A. has given rise to the accusation that the S. C. F. A. officers are not "sporting," the Committee of the S. C. F. A. have decided834 words
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Article149 1924-07-16 10 To the Editor. Sir,-With reference to the article m this mornings paper re above, I should like to draw your attention to the last parawelfare of the European and Native Community at Miri is well provided for, a? one visiting Miri wiH easily judge This is149 words
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Article171 1924-07-16 10 To the Editor. Sir, To the best of my recollection* absolutely no assistance, monetary or otherwise, was accorded, during the years 1913--1918. to the priest, who, m those day.-, voyaged all the way from Baram to Miri m a sampan m company with one or two Dyak boys once a171 words
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Article128 1924-07-16 10 Sir,— 'The only way" as explained by Dr. Braddon, see Straits Times of 7th inst., seems quite practicable given a strong combine to deal with the matter. Is there not another way? Twenty thousand tons of rubber could be bought for something like $15,000,000. With that128 words
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Article130 1924-07-16 10 To the Editor. Sir,-— Mura and Koka Shipoffs and the r n*>ther-in-Law* Mrs. M. Shipoff beg to express their most grateful acknowledgments to Mr. Harry H. Willies, Managing Director Adelphi Hotel for undertaking and arranging at his Hotel the successful complimentary benefit performance in favour of Mura and130 words
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Article249 1924-07-16 10 VICTIMS OF MONEYLENDERS. Mn Justice Barrett-Lennard wa3 occupied all day yesterday m clearing off arrears of woVk m the Bankruptcy Court, hearing various applications and granting adjudication and receiving orders against debtors, m several cases on the debtor's own petition. Among minor public examinations were those of several249 words
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56 1924-07-16 10 A telegram from Tokio to the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha, dated July 10th. states that the police successfully prevented a terrible crime which aimed at the life of Prince Tokua:awa. The assailant has been identified as Kazuo Noda, a student of a college and a member56 words
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Article1060 1924-07-16 10 Quicquid agunt homing nottri ft farrm§* Looking at the weather you would hardly think the Fleet was m California. He was -a mighty hunter and he had just returned from Malaya. Showing a friend his trophies, he pointed proudly to the wonderful collection of heads around1,060 words
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IPOH RACES.
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Article122 1924-07-16 10 A general meeting of ffiAmU Penan* Turf Club wa< heldT att\« of Commerce for the purpose of mi the proposed programme fur t, lppr( *».f Meeting to.be held on July *Jr Aut^ and August 2nd. The Chair *nd 3l^ stakes, distances, etc., vvere^i January meeting and the122 words
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Article149 1924-07-16 10 [Reuter's Service.] tv r„ ''"ndon. July i| In the Olympic competitor the rv jump final has been won by Barne< rica) 3.80 metres. Graham ,An^ was second and Brooker (America. Z Barnes and Grahar.i tiH vHk ling the Olympic mmt, but Grahan V at 3.80 m the jump-off.149 words
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Article81 1924-07-16 10 [Reuter'? Servi:e.] Le Touquet. July 11 In the French ladie>" opt! c-!t rhinpiMship final, Mis> Cecil I- bet: Miss Hunneweil (Sunninjrdalei by 10«4i Limdon. July 11. The four-ball match ha- ipMi George's Hill. Weybr Mitchell and George Dur.cuv 1 1 Waiter Hagren and Ha rica). They will play :h81 words
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Article76 1924-07-16 10 [Renter's London, July II At Birmingham, vs. South ktriOMt weather and Igw numbered a thou>. 440. of which Santa!! Calthorpe 76. an, I batsmen took the edc r the scoring: after hind stumps w*re draw:; m had made X for 0. Hampshire beat cester by eipht w.- k.76 words
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Article56 1924-07-16 10 The Rev. C. F. with Dr. Tae-r, a: IV intends spending s.mu' turn- i is now itayinirai 1.. guest of the Hcn-bl, Mr 1 X Mr. Andrew,, it i, tourinp the Ml tions. He called Codrington, Aotin- R. >• Wednesday, an.l i.. at a lecture delivered !■> deva, 8.A.. 8.1...S.E. - 56 words
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Article385 1924-07-16 11 M WOODEN SPOOMSTS. R C wtTe defeated by the Royal ptnt m the last game of the tht Padang yesterday after* V"r a aU h m which the soldiers Ptfol far superior. However, c to Westerhout, the S. R. C. i to the full backs and halves L385 words
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198 1924-07-16 11 the Committee on June -r.at ons of Messrs. Derby and b were placid before the Committee I with regret. The Secretary istructed to convey to the above the thanks and appreciation of >mmittee for the valuable services had rendered as members of the Ceamittte. decided198 words
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117 1924-07-16 11 nteivstinp musical recital was Wednesday evening m the Presby•ed r Unrh b> the choral section of thr kf ninnem Recreation Club, assisted •:«dy s A special f «*ture wa» ihm r^<ier: n? o f various choruses b* c choir under the leadership of Mrs. Leonard117 words
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Article638 1924-07-16 11 A Hongkong paper says that the modern Chinese woman prefers to shingle her hair This fashion has not spread generally to Malaya where most of the ladies adopt the older fashions of flower wreaths or gold pins. It was quite a surprise therefore to meet anM.M. - 638 words
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Article161 1924-07-16 11 Captain E. van der Wijk, the senior Commodore of the K. P. M., and one of the most popular officers with passengers as well as his subordinates m the service, i 6 retiring: from the Company within the next few days. Captain van der Wijk. during his161 words
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Article79 1924-07-16 11 Remarking that he thought there was sufficient evidence on which to convict the accused of possession of opium, Mr. Gourlay delivered judgment m the case against Mohamed Ali, the well-known cattle dealer, on Saturday, inflicting a fine of $2,000, or m default six months' imprisonment. The79 words
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Article1367 1924-07-16 11 EXCITING WEMBLEY CONTROVERSY. A Division of Opinion. (From Our Own Correspondent London, June 19. The newspapers really enjojyed themselves this week by running a "stunt" over the Rodeo Exhibition at Wembley. This is, as you probably know, a reproduction of various Western American cowboy feats, including1,367 words
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Article269 1924-07-16 11 The Consul-General of Japan, Singapore, has received the following telegram, dated Tokio, July 7th, from the Minister for Foreign Affairs: 1. Since the catastrophe of last September enormous quantities of reconstruction materials have been imported to Japan and, indeed, for the five months ending May this269 words
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176 1924-07-16 11 The European speed championship for typewriting at the recent Paris Business Show was won by Mile. Odette Piau, who was awarded the International Challenge Cup, donated by the Chambre Syndicale of Comjmercial Organization. She also won the silver cup trophy presented by the International .Export Review of176 words
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Article29 1924-07-16 11 Messrs. Ralph Booty and J. P. Pennefather have been granted appraisers' licences, and Messrs. A. P. Sanderson, Low Moey Sai and Yeo Eng Tiong auctioneers' town licences for Singapore,29 words
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Article534 1924-07-16 12 MORE AWARDS. INTERESTING DEMONSTRATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 12. Big crowds attended the Show during the During the evening Sir George Maxwell went for a flight with M. Chanteloup. The Exhibition this morning was attended by well over 2,000 school children, who visited the tapping demonstration534 words
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Article329 1924-07-16 12 The following communication was given to the Press by Dr. Tagore at Penang on his departure. "It has been a matter of very great regret to me that I have not been able at this present time to fulfill my promise and stay m Malaya on my329 words
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Article647 1924-07-16 12 YESTERDAY'S FIGHT FOR TIME. Drifting Matches. The first of the series of races for the 1924 Cup so kindly put up by the popular Vice-Commodore, was sailed off yesterday m weather that drove all save the most confirmed optimists to despair. The official starter sent 14 boats away647 words
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191 1924-07-16 12 Playing at Pulau Brani on Saturday, the V.M.C.A. defeated the Royal Engineers by 32 luns. The stores were as follows: Y. M. C. A. S. Hurst b Mills 5, V. Dumont b Lomax 2, F. Vine c and b Lomax 40, B. Shah run out191 words
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Article79 1924-07-16 12 The following were the winners of the monthly Spoon Shoot held at Bukit Timah Range on July sth. Range. Score. Winner. 200 yds. 34 Lt. E. B. McCall. 200 yds. 33.4 Sgt. H. S. Kirwan 500 yds. 32 Pte. E. F. De Silv a 500 yds.79 words
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Article36 1924-07-16 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 11. The inter-State Malay competition for the Sultan of Perak's cup between Perak and Negri Sembilan resulted m a goalless draw. The replay will take place to-day.36 words
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ATHLETICS.
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Article220 1924-07-16 12 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, July 11. In the Olympic four hundred metres semifinal Fitch (America) won m the world's record time of 47 4-5. Butler (Britain) was beaten by inches only at second. In the final Liddell (Britain) was first, Fitch (America) second, Butler (Britain) third. Time 47220 words
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Article87 1924-07-16 12 London, July 11. At Pjrirj Scotland won the Elcho Shield with 1.607. England scored 1.558 and Ireland 1.495. BRITISH GOLF SUCCESS. London, July 11. At Oxhey m the professional polf match at the end of the morning round Duncan and Mitchell were three up and eventually beat Hagen87 words
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515 1924-07-16 12 Helped largely by seventeen extras, the result of very poor wicket -keeping by Lieut. Prince, the S. C. C. beat the Royal Sussex Regiment on the Padang on Saturday by the narrow margin of eleven runs. Assis:ed m some measure by the state515 words
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Article45 1924-07-16 12 The following appointments have been made by the Secretary of State for the Colonies during the month ending May 10, 1924:— Lieut. E. H. Wilson, European master, Straits Settlements; Mr. D. Guest, M.8., Ch. 8., medical officer, Malay States; Mr. A. Williams, cadet, Straits Settlements.45 words
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Article368 1924-07-16 12 WAUEV(H^'<.H ll)ku The ten-round contest f Championship ,,f u^ Boxing Stadium 2 declared a draw t y r^ r.,^ which neither boxer lo> t a was more punching n th. than we have f* L» b and although it ls d.mculr"' decision of such an XI Johnny Regan, ou,368 words
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Article196 1924-07-16 12 Two Hat -Tricks at the Oval [Reuter's Service.] London. July 11 At the Oval: Surrey defeated Glorrtff shire by 323 nms. Surrey mad. 374 for seven, declared. Hobbs and Sandham 73. Parker took -ever I including the hat-trick. T dismissed for 78 and 157, Fender capt: four for196 words
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Article133 1924-07-16 12 The dedication of the brass memory of the men of the The Middlesex Repiment (The V Cambridge's Own) who died i during 1922-1925. took place r rison Church, Tanplm Barracks the evening: service yesterday. >••«■ J. H. McKew, M.C. C.F.. officiated thr*£ cut the sen-ice which was133 words
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Article50 1924-07-16 13 H\LF YEARS INCREASES. 1923. 1924. $42,226,000 $55,712,000 $39,148,000 $45,451,000 $46,8(35,000 $55,768,000 $54,475,000 $49,695,000 V r $50,624,000 $52,852,000 $48,94 C,000 $48,557,000 $1*2,284,000 $308,035,000 Imports. 1923. 1924 lirinrv $r>3.192,000 $65,012,000 *;>0,279,000 $54,708,000 JJ r h $£2,905,000 $61,298,000 $r.L\B2t\ooo $54^68,000 «.\s,htT.ooO $56,567,000 $52,038,000 $50,908,000 $340,106,000 $342,761,000 T(U rt^^f $2,655,000. Experts.50 words
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Article291 1924-07-16 13 IS 1 rep'.rt to the shareholders v :er ai a: and Los* Account for the year H ..f $17,199.87, to which ;.(ide<! the balance of $6,854.97 < rwani from last account, making f 924.454JM which, m view of the -arty <-f the lubber position, your |C291 words
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Article214 1924-07-16 13 w If i« the report by the direc- shareholders for the period Hit, ISM, to be presented at „•>•--.. '!.<•« tinjr to be held on mh.. at the registered office, 29, CharI button, at 12 o'clock noon. c <f Loan Account, the accounts a ntt ia>h expenditure for214 words
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Article97 1924-07-16 13 m l^T'* citi ns *»P being >Ha, tfforts are ton* made m I^'ands to ascertain whether *a< registered there. It is claimed I nin Kula on the islawl of He entered the United rai tlm as a Chinese student -hmese certificate. < f India, the oldest Engli-h O f i'97 words
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Article558 1924-07-16 13 Laeut.-Col. Henry Mallinson, D.5.0., who was a captain m the Ist Battalion King's Own Light Infantry, at Singapore, when the late war began, has been promoted to the command of that battalion on the Rhine. The Opium Farms throughout Sarawak weie transferred to the Government Monopolies558 words
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Article308 1924-07-16 13 Interesting details of the Colony's shipping m 1923 are given m the annual report of the Marine Department, which shows m many cases notable, uninterrupted advances m the number and tonnage of vessels entered and cleared at the porte. Of ships and craft of various kinds, the308 words
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Article950 1924-07-16 13 Even if tied up w'th Wire. The important question of whether a motorbus comes within the meaning of the section of the Penal Code requiring machinery to be kept m such order as not to be a public danger is at present before the Chief Justice,950 words
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748 1924-07-16 13 The Chief Justice dismissed the appeal by Lim Cheng Swee, storekeeper employed by Messrs. MacAlister and Company, whom the District Judge had sentenced to two rears' rigorous imprisonment on a charge of stealing 11 tons of rubber valued at $10,000, from one of the firm's godowns. The748 words
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Article148 1924-07-16 13 A Chinese boy was knocked down and killed by a motor lorry m Havelock-road on Sunday. The police are taking no action against the driver, since the affair was a pure accident. There was another accident m North Bridge-road on the same afternoon, a Chinese being knocked down148 words
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Article65 1924-07-16 13 The result of the St. Joseph's Old Boys* Association's debate on: Should the Civil Service of the Straits Settlements be open to the Straits-born British Subjects, which was held at St. Joseph's Institution on July 21th, was m favour of the affirmative. Among those present were Mr. C. H. Da65 words
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Article556 1924-07-16 14 HOW $30,000 HAS BEEN SPENT. To be Opened on Saturday. The opening of the football stadhim which takes place on Saturday, incidental with the opening of the Singapore Football Association Cup Cpmpetition, marks a new era m the history of sport generally m this country. Costing something556 words
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Article127 1924-07-16 14 Selan^or Beat Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 14. In the Malaya Cup competition Selangor defeated Perak by three poals to one. Ideal conditions prevailed and the game was full of incident, though the standard of football was not hi?h, the defences being: mostly on127 words
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Article156 1924-07-16 14 An exhibition was given (m July 2nd. by the ex-champion Stevenson at the Rangoon Gymkhana Club, where an opponent was provided for him m Mr. G. L. Wood, a member of the Club. Among the several billiard cracks whom Rangoon has seen,— and these include156 words
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Article489 1924-07-16 14 JAPANESE REPRESENT SINGAPORE. Koizumi's Narrow Escape. The two semi-finals m the Singapore Lawn Tennis Championships were "played on the Padang yesterday evening, and resulted m a double Japanese success, Koizumi, last year's runner-up, and Asana, defeating their Chinese opponents. On the S.R.C. Courts Asano encountered little opposition from489 words
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Article259 1924-07-16 14 Mtdkal College I'nion Beat S. R. C. On the Padang on Saturday the Medical College Union scored a creditable victory over the S. R. C. by 25 runs. Scores: Medic*] College I'nion. A. E. Johnson c Westerhout b Leijssitifl 2, A. W. Rasiah b Gander (S. D.> 2. J.259 words
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Article158 1924-07-16 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). IP<> h July 14. The cash sweep of the Gymkhana Club insulted as follows Seventh Race Druid 51)28, Shere Khan 2701, Applause 1368, Compression 2167, Yappy 2363. England's oldest surviving professional cricketer— George Wootton— died at Rudaington, Nottinghamshire, m his ninetieth year. Born158 words
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Article278 1924-07-16 14 CHARLTON'S GREAT PERFORMANCE. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, July 13. In the Olympic swimming contests the Australian, Charlton, beat the world's record m the 1,500 metres free style m 21 mins. 20 4-10 sees. Borg regained the world's record m swimming m the fourth heat of the 1,500 metres278 words
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Article234 1924-07-16 14 A disappointing: Show. Last night's contest between Domy Santos, Lightweight Champion of Malaya, and Voang Santos, of whom great thing's have been said. wai poor affair altogether. The bout can hardly be de>cribed as a boxing contest, and the crowd, after being led to believe that Young Santo? carried234 words
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Article69 1924-07-16 14 London. July .3. The result of the Princess of Wales*! Stakes (l l^ mites) is ?s follow.-: Salmon Trout (H. H. the Aura Khan) 1. Parmenio (Lord Rosebery) 2. Obliterate (Sir R. \V. B. Jardine) S. Betting: r > to l against Salmon Trout, 100 to69 words
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Article88 1924-07-16 14 London, July 2. A strong Ranelacrh :>id<? beat the English international p<!<. players at Ranelagh, by S go? Is to 6, after an exciting game. E. W. Hopping, the Anv*ricar. player, BCOVed five goals. Major Phipps-Hornby two, and Major F. B. Hurndal: one, for Ranelagh, while Lieut.-C«l.88 words
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Article25 1924-07-16 14 London, July 2. Lismore (New South Wales).— The British Northern Union team beat Li.-, ore by 28 points to 10.25 words
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Article67 1924-07-16 14 Eight Hundred Prisoners Escape. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbun>,ha.) Tokio, July 13. Eight hundred prisoners were released owing to a fire which destroyed the prison m the Miyagi prefecture. Of nine felonious prisoners, three, up to the present* have been recaptured. Their Majesties the Emperor and67 words
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Article131 1924-07-16 14 Lord Derby, presdnj^ Jul > i Cwctmi of Empire Chamber merce, at which therepolitical and commercia' ira-hf ing many overseas dtlegates the Imperil Conference not been ratified. He said that at ii Great Britain had decided tTT m Trade, but, whether £>,« imposed for the purp,,^131 words
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Article102 1924-07-16 14 London. Jui\ Questioned m th< I Mr. G. Luubmti (La C with regard to thi ca iO|; operations ii. 1 Under Secretary for action, however K| cam checked at bane-- which othen great KoM of life. He I tribes had recently k women and children d102 words
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Article124 1924-07-16 14 London, July 4 Presiding: at the dinner, Lord Curzi s La>* t r countries had tr preservative Bstituti and would coming- I jrakk failure. For the tine the pctgius thei bo downwai H dominion mi ifl example which mijrht he!| decline m Asia, b I -iar. tap124 words
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Article47 1924-07-16 14 London. Ju! Two offers t p'jr< section of the Bi have been receive., the other from Austra. Although negotiai completed, it i> sible that the Ai> purchase the sect; Australia, wheiv. .loubti. m connection with th G to increase the pr Queensland.47 words
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Article51 1924-07-16 14 London. J" While return n- M:. E I 6 tions Bill to the H House of Lords decideci I i ment regarding ■liens, another amendmeru ren the right to obtair house, as well a> the It is not likely thai be reached, and htMC tl Bill I be51 words
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Article53 1924-07-16 14 A death rate per wM with 28.65 m the turned by the Municipal lithe week ending July total of 187 deaths huiu<: three Eurasians, |f| I I. The chief causes of mortal/ 13, convulsions 12, and ma from zymotic Imm two, cholera one, diphthe-bro-spinal meningitis died who had been IMI53 words
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Article4880 1924-07-16 15 [Reutei's Service.] London, July 7. I Mfßfifalg the Anglo-Ru«sian wfckft beginning to be re- qji.'tcrs as ominous, was by the House of Common to- ÜB| a met.on by Sir A. D. SteelP :aining that the Government f jlfil its promise to keep Parhmicd of the march of events. A4,880 words
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Article175 1924-07-16 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 9th. A murder is reported from Sungei Besi, the victim being a Chinese named Chan Sung, a coolie of a mining kongsi. The deceased borrowed money from a kapala, Ho Fook, and ran away to Perak. The kapala went m search175 words
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Article111 1924-07-16 16 Kuala Lumpur, July 10. In the presence of a large gathering of all nationalities, the Chief Secretary unveiled last evening the war memorial at Kuala Selangor, which is a replica of the cenotaph m Kuala Lumpur only slightly smaller. Full military honours were accorded and the Chief111 words
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Article161 1924-07-16 16 Kuala Lumpur, July 11. The Estates' Health Commission held it? fourth session at Kuala Lumpur on July 7th.. Bth. and 9th. All the Commissioners were present with the exception cf the hon' ble Mr. P. K. Nambyar. Evidence was taken from Mr. C. H. A. Huxtabie, Tanjontr161 words
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Article252 1924-07-16 16 Malaya's Suicide Rate. Kuala Lumpur. July 11. Sir W. George Maxwell opened the Planters' Conference this morning, and, m his speech, emphasised the great needs of the present day were investigation and cooperation, specialiy m connection with the rubber industry. He wished the conit lence success and252 words
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Article115 1924-07-16 16 Kuala Lumpur. lu?y 14. At the I. S. P. dinner the io:i'ble Mr. •I. W. Campbell pivsido;! t r larjre company and propottJ the toast al the quests. Mr. G. E. Shaw, Director of Agriculture, Mr. Joif, Control lor of Labour, and Mr! Egmont Hake, on115 words
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Article338 1924-07-16 16 FIRST DAYS REsi Ts (From Oar Own Corre^n^ Rain caused h.!f-. n -hour'!ti first day's racing heiv to-day n! stand was used for the lint" w^J following were the resu Race I.— Shere Khan <: iM Bobadil (febbt) I Dodger (Billetti f Y°^ yyank^ k thil lah^Vava-- T338 words
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Article225 1924-07-16 16 (From Our Ovu; I l,M.h. July Ift Fine weather prevailed hew hr second day's raciner. bir heavy. The followir.. Race I.— Kina (Murphy* Gane>>h (L-l-u Won by six length <. I Race 2. Sunsprite (Hobbx Carrie B. L<»iru. Popaway (Tlmn|M Won by one and a225 words