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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section21 1924-08-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. iUIKD SEMES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS- AUGUST 20, 1924. NO. 1,933.21 words
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Article207 1924-08-20 1 CONTENTS. le*dek>- page. Qpttrtkl Progress 113 ncratic Candidate 113 fciu^ Tr ms 113 Troubles 114 114 Ml 114 Tht Ruhr 114 l^adon Prospects 114 t L.S. Republican Candidate 114 f the Week 114 Ptait h >K nt 11^ |l Au^tralan Mirage 115 AND COURT NEWS. Courts 117 Delayed Action 118207 words
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Article126 1924-08-20 1 Tbers to the "Singapore Fre« Pnti" burning from Europe to th' Straitl *7 of the mail lines, ar e invited to tend lina M the name of their steamer and m Singapore. Copies will the* ■<> meet them at various ports of call r"b«r* n Europe wishing detailed m to126 words
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Article148 1924-08-20 1 August 18. Tons $***** 23.00 32.50 JjP*r Black 17.25 T »Pioca 11.60 r! S^ro small 7.75 12.00 p? fcMritd 12.50 plum B *nar ts unt. 4,000 Rangoon white 275.00 S 'M» No. 1 for export 30.00 Siam No. 2 for export 310.00 J*« SaiD No. i for export 232.00148 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article76 1924-08-20 1 MAAS. -At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on the 10th August, 1924, to Mr. Mrs. H. O. Maas, a son. FLETCHER.— At Bristol, England, on July 16th, the wife of J. S. Fletcher, Klang, of a son. HARDING.— To Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harding of Port Dickhon, on76 words
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Article44 1924-08-20 1 ARMSTRONG-DOSSETT.— At Singapore on Aug. 18, 1924, James Armstrong, of Glasgow, to EKanor Dossett, nee Field, of Adelaide, S. A. DONALD-SQUIRES.— On August 14th at St. George's Church, Penang, the Rev. Keppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, officiating, Arthur John Donald to Ethel May Squirus.44 words
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Obituary67 1924-08-20 1 JARMAN.— On August 13th, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, F. Jarman, A. M. Inst. M. E., of the F. M. S. Railways, aged 38. CHIA.— On 13th August at 9 p.m. at 21 Sophia Road, Madame Soon Siew Neo, dsarly beloved wife of Mr. Chia Soon Kirn, mother67 words
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Article280 1924-08-20 1 The mail which arrived from home on Thursday. August 14th, brought London advices up to July 24th. This weekly leaves by the B. I. Teesta to-day. Dr. W. J. Hanna, representing a Califomian fruit-producing district passed through Singapore last week and exhibited products from the district, which280 words
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Article64 1924-08-20 1 August 18. Bank 4 m.s. 2j4 Bank demand 24 1-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 9-16 New York, demand 52% Credits 90 days £5»4 France, demand 870 Norn. India, T. T. 162 V* Hon?kon*r. demand I*4 Pc. Prem. Yokohama, demand 126 Java, demand ***** Bangkok, demand 79 Sov«reifm,64 words
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Article56 1924-08-20 1 The match played on Sunday between H.M.S. Pegasus and the Chinese Swimming Club, resulted m a win for the Club by six goals to one. The visitors were a much improved team and gave the homesters a hard game. A feature of the play was the fine saves56 words
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Article530 1924-08-20 1 Aug. 13. The Posts and Telegraphs Cooperative Society, the first of its kind to be established m the Federation, and at present the leading Society, has published a highly satisfactory report of continued progress and has been enabled to distribute to its member? a dividend of nine per530 words
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Article328 1924-08-20 1 Mr. Davis has accepted nomination for the United States Presidential vacancy m November, and whatever the chances of the Party may be we feel assured that the Democrats have m him a man of ability, experience and honourable character. As to the chances of the Party of328 words
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Article493 1924-08-20 1 Au£. 14. A good deal was heard some time ago about the introduction, via the new tramway management, of the railless tram for Singapore, the popular understanding being that m the near future the tracks were to be dispensed with and only railless vehicles used. Outwardly there has493 words
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Article236 1924-08-20 2 It is more than probable that the conjecture of Home papers that the disturbances m the Soudan are the work of Egyptian Nationalist extremists who wish to force the British Government's hands, is correct. Whilst Zaghlul Pasha had announced that the Soudan was a necessary complement of Egypt236 words
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Article343 1924-08-20 2 Aug. 15. No one can read the story of the last Mount Everest expedition without a thrill of pride m the steadfastness of human nature m the face of the forces of Nature. The whole record is a story of indomitable conquest of difficulties and that not alone by343 words
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Article337 1924-08-20 2 The check at the London Conference which was most likely to happen has taken place, and at the point where it might most have been expected. Negotiations have reached such a stage that a decision has to be made about the evacuation of the Ruhr, or else the337 words
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Article416 1924-08-20 2 Aug. 16. It would appear rather absurd to say that the deadlock m the London negotiations was a hopeful sign, yet it is, because m the present case it is a deadlock over methods instead of ever principles. Previous failures of conferences have been mainly due to the416 words
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Article262 1924-08-20 2 President Coolidge has accepted the Republican selection for the Presidential candidature, thus completing the course of events which began m his triumphal acceptance by the Republican Convention, despite th c sullen disagreement of some of the La FoJlette Party. Tho news will, we imagine, be received262 words
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Article821 1924-08-20 2 Au4f. It, The Allied Conference j| uvtr v the moment of writing the Gera^ after vainly endeavouring to suade M. Herriot t,, evacuation of the Ruhr m Apr. decided to accept, under prote French plan for withdrawn.. troops a year hence, and have ally initialled the821 words
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Article398 1924-08-20 3 Aup. 19. fcwl stage m the pacification I rias been reached with the by the German delegation Jal the arrangements come to toe London Conference. We have doubt that th e delegates, and Government m Berlin, much as «tta feel an irritation of their jnal Pride, nevertheless398 words
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Article481 1924-08-20 3 An interesting if rather high-fly-ing document was issued to members of Parliament some time ago which propounded a scheme of immigration to Australia of a rather novel kind. The idea of the originator was to start a chain of settlements from some point on the West Coast481 words
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Article513 1924-08-20 3 A Satisfactory Position. Shareholders of the Singapore Hume Pipe Co., Ltd., met m Melbourne recently. The directors' report for the year ended March 31 stated, inter alia:— In view of the fact that the company has been operating for a period of under 15 months,513 words
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Article64 1924-08-20 3 Four Coolies Killed. Ipoh, Aug. 16. A* serious mining accident occurred on Thursday at Judong mine, near Ipoh, owned by Chinese, and worked by a mixed force. A high cutting suddenly collapsed and buried alive four coolies, all Tamils. The bodies have been brought to Ipoh forM.M. - 64 words
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Article25 1924-08-20 3 The Chinese who was charged with cheating m respect of a tender for a Naval Base jetty, was fined $100 by the Thud Magistrate yesterday.25 words
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Article149 1924-08-20 3 (From Our Ovn Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 13. Major Little, Staff Officer of the local forces, inspected cadets and scouts of the Free School, St. Xavier's, Anglo-Chinese and Government English School. He complimented the boys on their smart turn-out and steadiness on parade. The Court of Appeal illowed the149 words
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Article49 1924-08-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 14. The death has taken place of Mr. F. Jarman, engineer o n the F. M. S. Railways since 1920, and formerly of Guthrie and Co. He was aged 38. and leaves a widow and three young sons.49 words
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Article140 1924-08-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 15. The wedding took place at St. George's Church, the Rev. Keppel Gamier officiating, of Mr. Arthur John Donald, of Messrs. Robinson and Company, Singapore, and Miss Ethel Gladys Mary Squire, who arrived by the P. and O. Kaiser-I-Hind. Mr. W. Davis140 words
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Article57 1924-08-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 18. A Chinese shop m Petaling Street, occupied by Chap Kwong Oon Loong, containing a large stock of celluloid toys, cloth, tea and rubber goods, was gutted by fire. The brigade were successful m preventing the flames spreading to the adjoining57 words
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Article211 1924-08-20 3 Fortunate Escape of Passenger and Driver. Despite the fact that throughout Sunday the Grove Road is much frequented by traffic the manner m which a Ford hiring 1 car came to be overturned m the centre of the road and its European passenger. Mr. N. A. Boyd,211 words
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Article137 1924-08-20 3 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Aug. 16. Mr. K. Uchida, Governor of Taiwan, is expected to return to Tokio m the middle of September when he tenders his resignation. It is understood that Mr. Izawa will fill the vacancy. A Sub-branch office of the137 words
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Article1248 1924-08-20 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Belfast, July 14. The great Orange anniversairy of the Battle of the Boyne was held on Saturday last at Ligoneil m the finest weather that we have had for a very long time. The procession left the Carlisle Circus at 9.30 and reached the1,248 words
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Article573 1924-08-20 4 (By the Ranee of Sarawak). Before I saw "The Green Goddess" I had not realised the almost terrifying power of autocracy, especially if it is misused. The Rajah of Rukh abuses his supremacy. He has savage instincts, savage desires, and a savage vindictiveness against any573 words
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Article27 1924-08-20 4 Mr. A. If. Pountney, Treasurer, Straits Settlements, and Financial Adviser to the F.M.S. Government, is returning: to Malaya by the Kashmu at the end of this month.27 words
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Article998 1924-08-20 4 BEWARE (From Our Own Correspondent). Paris, June. In Switzerland flowers are almost sacred. Even the fleuFS sauvages are treated with respect, the thoughtless tourist who picks an alpen veilchen merely to throw it aside being liable to a fine. And he v.ho has the temerity to998 words
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Article548 1924-08-20 4 WHO IS TO benefit: (From Our Own Corres M^ The Boxer Indemnity ft J* B on briskly, O u will remembers the Bill left Committee, the originally m the measure had lJ* to "educational and other pui> is a fierce onslaught n.,w to poses still further and548 words
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Article803 1924-08-20 5 for being m possession of nont rnintnt chandu on board the steamer Chow un Saturday morning, a Chirintd $100 by the Third Magi- .1 y Hallowes, who won a prize m i;i M j Vs Bonniest Baby competition, 'he daughter of Mr. B. H. Collis Hallowed,M.M. - 803 words
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Article224 1924-08-20 5 BEATEN TO DEATH. The Coroner concluded the enquiry yesterday into the circumstances concerning the unfortunate end of a Chinese who went with another man to steal poultry from a house m Upper Serangoon-road on the night of July 26th. last. From the evidence given by his companion224 words
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Article189 1924-08-20 5 In the Second Police Court yesterday, the nine Chinese stowaways who were sent back to Singapore after stowing away on board a steamer to Australia from Singapore some months ago, were each sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment. Chief Detective Inspector Kenny prosecuted and told the Court that189 words
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Article332 1924-08-20 5 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 4. held on August Bth:— Decided not to allow the building of a sugai factory at reserve road off River Valley Road, and to declare this area under Section 205 of the Ordinance as one m which332 words
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Article78 1924-08-20 5 Singapore had a little rodeo act of its own after the football match yesterday afternoon. The first batch of spectators to get through the Stadium gates surprised some cattle feeding on the grass outside, with the result that one animal lowered her head and made for the persons nearest her.78 words
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Article1632 1924-08-20 5 Only if Malacca succeed m defeating Singapore m the Malaya Cup match at Malacca on Saturday will this Settlement be deprived of the right to meet Sfclangor m the final of the Competition on Saturday week, a right whicn has been theirs ever since the series started four1,632 words
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Article29 1924-08-20 5 Leonard Retains Title. [Reuter's Service.] Cleveland, Aug. 12. Benny Leonard beat Pat Moran on points m a ten rounds bout, thus retaining the world's light-weight championship.29 words
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Article67 1924-08-20 5 Paddon Beats Felton. Brisbane, Aug. 12. In the world's sculling championship James Paddon defeated A. Felton by si:: lengths. [Paddon was defeated by Ernest Barry on the Putney to Mortlake course m 1914; Paddon beat Barry on the same course m 1919; Barry beat Felton on the67 words
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Article71 1924-08-20 5 To-morrow the Vernacular Schools are holding an inter-Schools Sports meeting. The day's programme will commence at 9 a.m. with a drill and games competition m which sixteen schools are taking part. In the afternoon there will be sports with the following events: 100 yards, 200 yards, high jump,71 words
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Article45 1924-08-20 6 The following cards were returned m the August men's monthly medal: Lt. G. W. Prince 3 Up. R. C. Giggins 2 Down. Major Harrison 2 A. H. Dickinson 3 Capt. Stephenson 3 n G. C. Nash 3 F. A. Morrell 5 m45 words
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Article877 1924-08-20 6 MALAYA CUP TRIA Yesterday afternoon's trial match proved that the team which will represent Singapore m the Malaya Cup Competition, provided, of course, that Meredith and the regular goalie are available, is the strongest possible side the Selection Committee couid have chosen, for Leijssius, although his experience renders him877 words
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Article779 1924-08-20 6 Mr. H. D. Kiddle has returned to Ipoh from Home leave. Mr. H. G. R. Leonard, Assistant Treasurer, F.M.S., has returned from leave via Rangoon. Mr. E. G. Shaw, Acting Director of Agriculture, S.S. and F.M.S., is on an official visit to Penang. We understand that779 words
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Article326 1924-08-20 6 Mr. Cha sen's Lecture. Mr. F. N. Chasen, Curator, Raffles Museum, delivered a very interesting and highly instructive lecture on the subject, Birds m Evolution, at the V.M.C.A. last night. Dr. G. E. Brooke was m the chair, and m introducing the lecturer he remarked that there326 words
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Article226 1924-08-20 6 Hospital Authorities Blamed. Mentioning: an assault action before Mr. Pryde m the District Court yesterday morning:, Mr. Nicol, Court Inspector, told His Honour that the case was the sequel to an affair which took place m May last. The delay m bringing: the case before the Court226 words
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Article188 1924-08-20 6 The Chinese proprietor of Chop Heap Thye Cheong, of 25 Boat Quay, was charged before Mr. Pryde m the District Court yesterday morning: with landing rubber m excess of the declared amount. Mr. Freeman, of the Rubber Restriction Office, prosecuted, while the Chop was represented by Mr.188 words
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Article108 1924-08-20 6 The Commanding Officer, Officers, N.C.Os and men of the Malacca Volunteer Corp* were "at home" on Saturday afternoon, on the occasion of the official opening of the new headquarters, by the G.0.C., Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser. The new headquarters building occupies a splendid site on the108 words
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Article483 1924-08-20 6 [Reuter's Service] I •Ondon t At Portsmouth: The match I United Services and the South aT**" th drawn. Play was continued I to d ideal weather condition* Th< I Under fast and the Services ran v total of 418. Of these Blount bir possible for 61 and G.483 words
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Article213 1924-08-20 6 (By Courtesy of the Nany. M Nichi Shimbunsha.i Tokio. \ujr. 11 The Foreign Department fil that it is not necessary to takt- a jrU view on the fate of the Rus <<>-.! a pane* negotiations, although a hitch > Ml peding progress cf the debate. A serious gas213 words
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Article91 1924-08-20 6 The baby elephant which was ctpturH recently at Kajanp fell into a deep m which it was trapped. The mother cal to the scene and endeavoured for a time to get the baby out but, finding it possible, ran away. A posse of po»<* went to the scene and rescuedM.M. - 91 words
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Article677 1924-08-20 7 Tv Chief Secretary is spending a few nil at Fraser s HOL Mr \V L. Conlay, C.8.E., has left Kuala Ijipur *> r Home this mornin V- W. S. Ebden has been appointed an Registrar of the Supreme Court, \1- L. M. Beren^er and party haveB. Times; P.G. - 677 words
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Article187 1924-08-20 7 The Alor Star correspondent of the Malay Mail writes: A Royal wedding was solemnized on Aug. 7th when Tunku Badlishah, son of H. H. the Sultan, and officer attached to the Siamese Ministry of Finance was married to Tunku Sepiah, the daughter of the Acting Regent,187 words
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Article159 1924-08-20 7 The Boy Scouts m Camp at Siglap had a full day on Monday. Bathing Parade occupied the time from 6.15 a.m. until breakfast. Camp Inspection at 9 a.m. was followed by Scout Work until tiffin time. After tiffin a heavy storm drove all to the shelter159 words
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496 1924-08-20 7 FRUIT FROM ACRAMENTO VALLEY. The recent inception of a regular fortnightly service of Robert Dollar steamers from San Francisco round the world is to be followed by an increased supply to eastern markets of the wide variety of Californian food products, according to Dr. William J.496 words
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Article530 1924-08-20 7 SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST STRAITS-CHINESE. The story of an alleged attempt to murder a local Straits-born Chinese which was committal some years ago, was told m the Second Police Court yesterday, when the preliminary into the charges of abetment of murder preferred against two Straits born Chinese,530 words
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251 1924-08-20 7 A cable received m Hongkong on August Bth, announced the death at home of Commander C. W. Beckwith, R.N., former Harbour Master and Marine Magistrate of Hongkong, who was invalided out of the Government service on pension m February last. v. hen he251 words
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57 1924-08-20 7 The next meeting of the Society will be held at the Raff\es Museum on Monday next, 18th instant, at 5 p.m. The mixed agenda includes a paper by Mr. I. H. Burkill entitled, The Limits, past and present, of the humid forests of the Malay Region.57 words
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Article120 1924-08-20 7 YESTERDAY'S AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 668 th auction yesterday, at which there was Catalogued 1,233,942 lbs.; 550.86 tons. Offered 697,631 lbs.; 311.44 tons. Sold 480,946 lbs.; 214.70 tons. Spot. London Is. l^d. New York 26% cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet120 words
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Article489 1924-08-20 7 Singapore, Aug. 13. After a steady market throughout the week Tin closes slightly easier with share quotations following suit. Business, however, continues brisk m most of the popular counters. Rubber also has had a setback after a period of firmness but the share market has scarcely responded489 words
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Article250 1924-08-20 7 Mr. H. B Polglase, acting- Auditor General, F.M.S., has gone to the Railway Department as Deputy Accountant. Mr. F. A. S. McClelland, who recently arrived from Home, has succeeded him. Mr. A. O. Wilson, m addition to his own duties as assistant auditor, is still acting as Assistant Auditor General,250 words
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Article31 1924-08-20 8 To the Editor. Sir,— Had the other lighter been weighei and shown a loss would the Restriction officer make good the deficiency? Why was it not weighed? AXMA.X.M. - 31 words
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Article89 1924-08-20 8 Earthquake m Kansai Province (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Aujr. 13. An earthquake has occurred m Kansai Province, eausinpr wooden and paper doors t o fall m the houses m Okayatna prefecture, and stopping: clocks and watches m Na^oya and Kyoto. The water supply m89 words
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Article525 1924-08-20 8 To the Editor. Sir,— Having m view the disability ot public servants to reply against allegations made against them m the press, many of us would not like to appear to force their hands and think it only fair not to make their position more embarrassing than525 words
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Article49 1924-08-20 8 A jumble sale of old clothes, etc, will be held at St. Andrew's School, Stamford Road, on Saturday, September 6th, at 10 a.m. Any contributions will be gratefully received and may be sent to the Parsonage, 9, Fort Canning Road, not later than' Thursday, September 4th.49 words
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Article109 1924-08-20 8 Case m Calcutta High Court. Calcutta, July 31. A diabolical story of murder and arson rarely paralleled m the annals of crime m India was told m the Calcutta High Court when the Bench ordered the re-trial of two Mohamedans charged with the murder of a whole109 words
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Article111 1924-08-20 8 MAJOR MILLARD'S BENEFIT. There was only a moderate crowd present at the Happy Valley ring last night, when a special benefit programme m honour of Major Millard was put on. The exhibition bouts were very good? Eddie Grady being partner to Jerry Monahan, Johnny Regan and Jamito, with whom111 words
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Article84 1924-08-20 8 London, Aug. 13. At Eastbourne, m unsettled weather after overnight rain, the match between the Harlequins and the South Africans took place m the presence of a small attendance and on a soft wicket. The Harlequins compiled 73, Blanckenberg taking 5 for 3-1 and Pegler 5 for the84 words
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Article485 1924-08-20 8 Yesterday, for the first time, an interMalay School sports, drill and games competition was held on Raffles School ground. Attention has been drawn on many occasions recently to the increased interest m school sports on the part of boys m the English schools of the Colony. The485 words
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Article106 1924-08-20 8 Kleinman Defeats Java Champion. The Java lawn tonnis champion, Versteeg, who is on a visit to Singapore, met Kleinman, the S.C.C. champion, m an exhibition match on the Padang yesterday. It was a disappointing game, for Kleinman proved to be much too good for the visitor, who shewed106 words
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Article35 1924-08-20 8 As a result of the capture of two boats containing about 60 pikuls of rubber off Batu Pahat on Aug. 7, the eight Malays concerned were each fined $5,000, or six months' imprisonment m default.35 words
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Article1007 1924-08-20 8 CORNER TURNED. Winston Churchill on Restriction. Mr. Winston Churchill was the principal guest at Uhe first annual dinner of the Incorporated Society of Planters at Malaya al the Hotel Cecil on July lStih. Mr. G. L. O'Hara Hickson, Chairman of the Society for 1923, presided. Mr.1,007 words
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Article298 1924-08-20 8 Situation Not Yet Norm.! m Madras ii,_ There appear? to r recrudescence of th, coast, and a message from yesterday says that the Pa^ River has been flooded again tT* suit of torrential rain^ and si the day before yesterday. Motor buses conveying pos ul ma298 words
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Article194 1924-08-20 8 Federated >lala> State- ouncil July 21.— Mr. Darbisfc Secretary of State for th* I has under consideration th ropean members if tfci M the Malay States other th. of the Hi*rh Commissi,.? wr Malay States? Mr. Thomas: Th. grative. Mr. Darbishire I tht I State for194 words
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Article55 1924-08-20 8 A correspondent writes reported m the fields at and that on Aujrust 1 the m him. He discredited the 1 2nd he sent his colled fields and sure enough hi snipe. We are informed thli a record for Bangkok. th< j any previous year on been shot55 words
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Article20 1924-08-20 8 t if k It is said that Mr A appointed Director, I F.M.S. The actinpr tppoifttmerJ Mr. T. A. Melville.20 words
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Article552 1924-08-20 9 A t r \V. E. Pepys is leaving for Home "i ay or t«ro, travelling via Hongkong. Kg and Mrs. M. J. Kennaway are sailing jj v the Morea, due on Sept. 15. M r F. W. Woodfield, Asst. Engineer, p F.M.S., is due back from552 words
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Article66 1924-08-20 9 Cmutmy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Aug. 14. drought is reported from Kobe, t'ne Municipal water supply is exo be suspended for a certain period. iitUk. power station has also -upply of current. *ated that Viscount Gotoh will be Envoy for returning: courtesies vtrnment of French66 words
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Article585 1924-08-20 9 AN ACCOMPLICE GIVES EVIDENCE. At the continued hearing of the preliminary enquiry into the charges of abetment of murder preferred against two Straits-born Chinese, Wan Boon Seng and Wee Kirn Chuan, m the Second Magistrate's Court yesterday, evidence was given by a Malay named Ahmat bin585 words
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Article287 1924-08-20 9 At the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr. Justice Acton, a Chinese merchant named Eng See Swa was publicly examined m regard to his affairs. He stated that he was born m Swatow but came to Singapore 33 years a~o and started a sundry poods shop at287 words
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Article1091 1924-08-20 9 MR. LOWTHER KEMP'S POSITION. In connection with certain criticisms passed on him by the Malay Mail, Mr. Lowther Kemp writes to that paper as follows (To the Editor, "Malay Mail") Sir, You do me the honour of giving my name a prominent position at the head of one of1,091 words
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Article377 1924-08-20 9 To the Editor. Sir,— Allow me through the medium of your valuable paper to express my view* m connection with th? ■tart m so far as it affects the Singapore Philharmonic Society, a society of which I am a staunch amateur supporter. The formation of a professional377 words
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Article123 1924-08-20 9 To the Editor. Dear Sir, May I correct a rather bad slip m your report of my lecture on birds I am reported as saying that "there were about thirty known birds m Singapore." This is a trifle misleading:. What I said was that about thirty bird? are123 words
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Article161 1924-08-20 9 (With abject apologies to Lewis Carrol and to n 0 one else). He thought he saw a slow full pitch Arriving on the leg He looked again and saw it was A piece of buttered egg Dear me! he said I wish that I Hadn't had that otherC.C.S. - 161 words
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Article1020 1924-08-20 10 Quiequid agunt homines nostri 09t famg* Libelli Juvenal. The cat is out of the bag at last, for at the I.S.P. dinner m London Winnie told his audience, with his moat cheery political persiflage, how it was that Malaya got its great boon of rubber restriction.1,020 words
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861 1924-08-20 10 If you happen to be out m the Philippine jungle, and the wilderness all at once resounds with voices of reproach, exclaiming m soprano, bass, alto or tenor, "What, you?" do not fear it is the voice of your conscience. No, indeed, for, according to861 words
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Article501 1924-08-20 10 MONAHAN OUTPOINTS GALIT. Over twelve three minute rounds m the presence of a large attendance at the Stadium last night Jerry Monahan outpointed Valentin Galit, and, although matters opened very tamely, he was very good value for his victory before the contest concluded a quarter of an501 words
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Article203 1924-08-20 10 Australia's Narrow Win [Reuter's Service.] Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 14. At the opening cf the American zone finals for the Davis Cup, Patterson Australia) beat Shimidzu (Japan) 7 5, 11^ 0, 6—4. O'Hara Wood, Australia, beat Okamoto, Japan. 6—4, 2—6, 6 L, 2—6. 6—l. Providence, Aug. 15. In203 words
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Article63 1924-08-20 10 [Router's Service] London, Aug. 1 1. At Eastbourne the South Africans vs. Harlequins Match was concluded m fine weather on a good wicket before a moderate attendance. The Harlequins made 213 (Jardine 40, and Evans 42), Carter taking 6 for 40. South Africa compiled 125 for63 words
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Article45 1924-08-20 10 The total value of foreign merchandise excluding parcel post was as follows:— Imports. Jan.— June, 282,284, 308,035; Increase 25 751 July. 46,710, 57,719; Increase 10,769. Exports. Jan.— June, 340,106, 342,761; Increase 2,655 July. 50,240, 55,298; Increase 5,058. In thousands of dollars.45 words
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Article516 1924-08-20 10 (By Havden Chappy Mr. Owen D. Young mer ed onlooker" at the Allied %U Conference m London i s a wir Par *»*i typically American looki ng M? shrewd, wide-set eyes n.-atU h grey hair, a singularly y,, Un L! a U T years and a Greek nose516 words
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Article173 1924-08-20 10 Khilafat Agitat'on l»i>credited al<utu. Au?. < Mr. C. A. Tega't. C-* m Calcutta, m tfct mm an report on last yeasplit m the Cong v>> camp some extent, the l °S2Ti eration from its i«im Government m pub c mcci the end of the year,173 words
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Article485 1924-08-20 11 .rnpany is being floated to work «-<.ai deposits that were discovered a few years ago. j. E. T. Harper, M.V.0., author f.\ ial report of the Battle of Jutwas suppressed m 1921, has lt ",ted to be Rear-Admiral. Harbin police on Aug. sth searched c apartments485 words
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Article142 1924-08-20 11 Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha. Tokio, Aug. 15. VM another earthquake this morni wa< felt over a wide area, rangI the prefectures between Gifu and ™a. Clocks are reported to have PP*d m certain quarters of Tokio. A •niete r belonging to the Meteorological nFukushima was damaged.142 words
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Article117 1924-08-20 11 Allahabad, Aug. 6. Ptdro Zanni, the Argentine airm *k a start for Calcutta at 6.15 ln P but as the machine was taking uheel sank m soft mud, smashing f the propeller and bringing the Jj a stop. If there is no engine airman may be117 words
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Article1175 1924-08-20 11 JOCK - JOCK Menthatquc manes Creta tuos (Jov'-e) Statius. "The Cretans are always liars'* is a famous national gibe, which has passed current for many centuries, and particularly delighted the dwellers about the Levant m the days of old. Nothing is so exhilarating to the Pot as the sport1,175 words
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Article89 1924-08-20 11 A shelter for hawkers was opened m Peoples Park on March Ist. 1923, and immediately an improvement was effected m the cleanliness and general appearance of the streets m the China town area, states the Municipal Sewerage Department's report for last year. A similar shelter would seem to be very89 words
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Article257 1924-08-20 11 SOUTH AFRICANS' GOOD SCORE. Brilliant Batting by Catterall. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 16. The fifth and last Test Match opened at the Oval to-day m fine, but cloudy weather, and before an attendance of 5,000. The wicket was good. Taylor won the toss and the South Africans,257 words
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Article288 1924-08-20 11 Glamorgan Beat Lancashire. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 15. At Dewsbury: Yorkshire defeated Northamptonshire by ten wickets. The losers made 163 and 187, and the Champions 328 and 23 for no wicket. Rhodes took six for 40 m Xorthants second innings. At Cheltenham: Gloucestershire beat Leicestershire by seven wickets.288 words
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131 1924-08-20 11 A deputation representing the Isle of Thanet Reparation Claimant's Association waited on Mr. Sidney Webb, President of the Board of Trade, and stated that the total claims of Thanet people for war damages amounted to £293,000. It was pointed out that Thanet was the most131 words
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41 1924-08-20 11 London, Aug. 2. In the final of the Scottish Open Amateur Golf Tournament at Leven. Alex. Dunsire, of the local Club, defeated Alex. Mann, of Carnoustie (three times champion of India, and the holder), 3 and 2.41 words
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Article15 1924-08-20 11 Rear-Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt, M.P., has retired from the Navy with the rank of vice-admiral.15 words
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Advertisement710 1924-08-20 11 PROPERTY SALE. The following Singapore properties were sold by auction at the saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co., m the monih cf July and on the 6th. and 13th. o f August. Freehold land and house No. 13 Emerald H;ll Road, 1,339 sq. ft. Messrs. Teo Cheng Hee710 words
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Article1373 1924-08-20 12 SINGAPORE'S OVERWHELMING WIN AT MALACCA. Five Second Half Goals. (By Our Own Representative). Extraordinary interest was taken m the Malaya Cup match between Singapore and Malacca, played before a very big crowd on the Malacca Club ground on Saturday afternoon. The weather was most discouraging at first,1,373 words
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Article29 1924-08-20 12 ♦GETTING THEIR OWN BACK." [Reuter's Service.] Durban, Aug. 16. In the first rugby Test Match here to-day, South Africa beat Great Britain by seven joints to three.29 words
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Article103 1924-08-20 12 [Reuter's Service.] Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 15. Australia defeated Japan m the final of the American zone of the Davis Cup. O'Hara Wood and Patterson beat Okamoto and Harada 7—5. 6—2, 6—4. Forest Hills, Aug. 17. Miss Helen Wills won the National Women's Lawn Tennis Championship, defeating103 words
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Article52 1924-08-20 12 The following cards were returned m the Ladies' monthly medal (August). Mrs. W. L. Stevens 2 Up. .Mrs. A. P. Cameron 1 Mrs. F. A. Morrell 1 Mrs. R. Page 1 Down Mrs. R. L. L. Braddell 3 Mrs. F. G. Swindell 3 Mrs. E. W. P.52 words
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Article100 1924-08-20 12 100 Yards Jackson-Millar Cup. At the Swimming Club yesterday morning twelve members entered for the 100 yards handicap race for the Jackson-Millar Cup, the event resulting m an easy win for WaHerhouse. whose time was I minute 15 seconds. He left at 12 seconds. There was a very100 words
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Article66 1924-08-20 12 The attention of members of the Singapore Golf Club, and others using the paths and roads m the vicinity of the new Golf Course, is called to the fact that Military field firing will be taking place at the new golf course on Friday66 words
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Article1013 1924-08-20 12 LIPTON CUP RACE. The second race for the magnificent Cup presented to the Club as a perpetual clullenge by Sir Thomas Lipton, was sailed under ideal conditions, as regards entries and weather yesterday, but we have l> record that owing to the inefficiency of the Club Mandore, collaborating with1,013 words
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Article102 1924-08-20 12 SURVIVORS I.AM, AT BAM,j Elt MASSIN The mystery surrounding ft, dl ance of the Chine** own td steamer T Sane Borneo, which should have at Singapore from Bandjern than a fortnight ago, has been cleti* by the receipt of news during fc end to the effect that102 words
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Article613 1924-08-20 12 C alcutla. t jj. I Barjeelmg, Aug. Ist.— The Everett Kxpedition under Colonel E. F. N returned here at MM met by a large crowd. Th. streets were decorated for tl Lady Lytton and the Govemir.e;.: Party also welcomed the returning tion. General Bruce, who mjm613 words
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Article568 1924-08-20 13 l"he R* v J the M E Mission, a m. is dangerously ill at the Batu Gajah Hospital. On Thursday last Mr. T. H. T. Rogers, ♦he «ioy en the ".M.S. b* r attained his birthday. y-. 6. W. Crawley, Gaoler, Malacca, has r England onM.M. - 568 words
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Article197 1924-08-20 13 < u!>-House to be Started Shortly. *:me a^o it was stated that the creation Club would be putting Club-house m the near future. ittei of fact, events have developed anticipated and the building '"'.>' be started this year. A has already been prepared. -hows that the generalS. Echo - 197 words
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Article958 1924-08-20 13 KOH-I- NOOR - KOH-I-NOOR THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Kangsar, Aug. 16. Socially speaking, Perak seems to be prttty busy now. To-night, for example, sees celebrations of various kinds at Ipoh and Batu Gajah, Tanjong Malim, Kuala Kangsar and Taiping, the last-named being fortunate enough to enjoy a brief958 words
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Article134 1924-08-20 13 STAG GORES THREE PEOPLE. Lady Sent to HospitaL (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 18. An unusual accident happened to the de Moubray family early on Friday morning, when three of them were gored by a stag, believed to be one of the herd m Carcosa grounds.134 words
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Article317 1924-08-20 13 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3 held on August 13th. List of offices for the following votes for 1925, E. M. E's Depaitment, are approved with certain provisos: Vote 11, $115,235; 12, $*****3; 10, $2,040; 20, $28,283; 24, $2,940; Total $259,751. List317 words
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Article188 1924-08-20 13 The Scottish Company of the Singapoie Volunteers added considerably to their Malaya wide reputation for soldierly smartness and discipline, by the manner m which they turned out for the Church Parade on Sunday evening. It was an excellent turn-out, both m point of numbers time were188 words
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Article84 1924-08-20 13 Mr. L. R. Wheeter has left the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, to take up the duties of first assistant master at the Sultan Idris Training College, Tanjong Malim, m place of Mr. M. R. Holgate, who is going to England on leave. The Rev. A. S. Moore Anderson, who has84 words
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Article914 1924-08-20 13 EVIDENCE OF SECOND ATTEMPT. During the continued hearing of the preliminary enquiry into charges of abetment of mufder preferred against the two Straits-born Chinese, Wan Boon Seng and Wee Kirn Chuan r before the Second Magistrate, Mr. Sennett, yesterday, startling statements were made by witnesses with914 words
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Article55 1924-08-20 13 Bombay, Aug. 7. A bronze tablet to commemorate the arrival of the first missionaries of the Church of Scotland m India and gifted by the foreign mission committees of the Church of Scotland and United Free Church of Scotland will be unveiled m St. Andrews55 words
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Article6168 1924-08-20 14 [Renter's Service.] London, Aug. 11. Dr. Stresemann conferred with M. Herriot to-day on the subject of the military evacuation of the Ruhr. The London foreign exchange market m dollars and francs further appreciated on the favourable Conference developments and closed: sterling on New York 4.55%, French francs 80.35. London,6,168 words
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Article266 1924-08-20 15 Successful Negotiation With Singapore Creditors. Negotiations between the Banque Industrielle de Chine and its Singapore creditors have concluded with approval being given to the new scheme of arrangement modifying the proposals placed before the creditors m December. The new scheme provides for payment of 45 per cent, of266 words
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Article1523 1924-08-20 16 HONOURING BURGOMASTER MAX. (From Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, July 16. In conferring the freedom of the City upon the Burgomastetr of the Belgium capital Edinburgh has done homage to a great citizen and a notable city. The ceremony sends the mind back to the Middle Ages, when m1,523 words
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Article290 1924-08-20 16 KLEINMAN AND DONNELL BEAT JAPANESE. Koizumi, who partnered and helped Asano to win the Malayan doubles championship at Ipoh earlier this month, was unable to play m the exhibition match at the S. C. C. yesterday against Kleinman and Donnell. Had he been playing his consistency rriight have290 words
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Article654 1924-08-20 16 New Lighting System. The value of night flying to commercial aviation is obvious, says a Times correspondent, for it means greatly increased mileage with corresponding reduction m overhead charges. Though little has been heard about it, the Air Ministry have been devoting much attention to its solution.654 words
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248 1924-08-20 16 Sir Gordon Guggisberg on "Dangerous** Evolution. Brigadier-General Sir Gordon Guggisberg, Governor of the Gold Coast, presided at the closing session of the Conference on Education held by the League of the Empire at University College. Speaking of the effect of education on the native248 words
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Article62 1924-08-20 16 BROADCASTING STATION Ffip MALA LIMPI k (From Our Own Correspondent, Kuala Lumour 1 Mr. Powell Robinson ad^A^ ing of about one hundred nor Selangor Chamber of Coming subject of broadcasting, detailing gress of the formation of a BrLrf P Company. The meeting unanfrnTu^ sed a resolution m favour62 words
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Article308 1924-08-20 16 Mr. G. P. Bradney. Audit... his report on the accounts of th, KM? for the year ended December 3 1st 'm shows at a glance the revenue 'i^nbuti'" between the four Federated fatd expenditure and revenue surplus Residents have presented then ,v, es l Ta^V" n ful hr308 words
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Article321 1924-08-20 16 London. July IS. After spending: o l^ hours m the witne««box, during three of which he was subjected to a severe cross-exam nation, Patrick Mahon, who is charged at the Lewes Assizes with the murder of Emily Kaye, near Eastbourne, coirpleteJ hi- evdence. He frequent \y321 words
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Article59 1924-08-20 16 London. Aug. Sugrar interests are up m arms apa Mr. Snowden's proposal to subsidise i the supar beet industry. Sir Leonard Lyle, Chairman of Tate Lyle, discussing the question, declared it would meet with opposition from Br refiners, who object to assistance given to Home supar59 words